Herald of the Force
Author Notes: Please note while Harry's magic is gone. Not all of his magical abilities are gone.
This chapter as been beta by LimerickChaos
Chapter 07: The Lost One
Harry and Padmé both walked out of the Senate after spending two hours inside. What made Harry frown was Senator Palpatine did nothing to speak about what was going on in Naboo and instead left that to Queen Amidala. She did her best to explain the situation, but the Trade Federation representitives were boycotting her and interrupting her speech, accusing her of slander and lies. Chancellor Valorum warned the Federation about speaking out and obstructing and warned them he would hold them in contempt if they continued.
Padmé however lost all confidence and Harry took over. He said the Federation had not only illegally blockaded their planet. But they also invaded. It was worse when Harry showed them holo-vids of the Federation rounding up the people of Naboo. It got worse when Harry played Governor Bibble message. The resulting vote was an eighty-seven percent victory for Naboo.
That's when the problem began to show. The Senate couldn't decide what to do next. Many felt the Trade Federation should pay even higher taxes for their illegal invasion. Other felt the Federation had to remove themselves from the planet. Other suggested in creating a Grand Army of the Republic to end the Blockade.
All the squabbling finally died down when the Senator of Corellia took the stands. He called the Federation cowards and said if they did not end the Blockade, Corellia would.
The Federation Representative turned a deep shade of purple from his normally green skin. It was clear he couldn't' think of anything to say.
Corellia, was a huge win for Naboo as they had one of the strongest military's in the Galaxy. They also had the only Military to exist outside of the Galactic Republic's Judicial Forces.
Unfortunately no deal was made and the Techno Union made a motion to continue at later date as they were too divide. The Corporate Alliance seconded that motion before Chancellor Valorum tried to veto the motion. In the end, they felt they had achieved a small victory. Corellia was promising to back Naboo in their crisis. Even Alderaan was promising to send relief once the blockade was over.
"Thane Potter." Captain Panaka said as he breaks Harry out of his train of thoughts.
"Yes Captain."
"The Jedi Council has requested your presence."
Harry gives a deep sigh before knowing he would face the Jedi Order.
"Very well Captain."
The Jedi Council was looking at Harry Potter who was staring back at them with unblinking eyes.
"Interesting, you are." The small green alien said to Harry as Harry stood in the middle of the council chambers.
"How is it, that you're able to hide your presence from us?" A Cerean asks.
"Something I've learned." Harry answers simply.
"Master Qui-Gon told us some interesting things. Ours concerns are the dark warrior that attack him to capture the Queen. Do you have any idea of who it was."
"A Zabrak by the looks of it. A Sith Blood Zabrak." Harry answers.
"Impossible. They have been extinct for a millennium." Ki-Adi Mundi said in disbelief.
"See this attack, we have not. Trust his judgment, we must."
"There is a lot going on that we don't understand." Mace Windu added.
"The reappearance of the Sith could mean many things. One thing I feel is they are testing the Republic strength and resolve. They are also using the Trade Federation to prepare for war. I have expressed this to Master Qui-Gon, but I don't know if he told you. I feel the Sith are somehow involved in the Senate."
"Impossible," Ki-Adi Mundi.
"We would have sense it." Master Tin said.
"Awe, but hard to see the dark side is."
"What about you. Who trained you?"
"Forgive me Masters, but I have no training. I can feel and use the force, but I cannot control it."
"Yet your skills are remarkable." Mace Windu said in amazement. Even the most gifted Jedi's couldn't adapt as quickly as Harry showed.
"Join the Jedi, will you?" Yoda asked.
"I'm sorry but no. I have no desire to join the Jedi Order. My duty belongs to the Queen of Naboo. Also, there are many things in the Jedi Order I cannot follow or agree to." Harry said.
"Then you know we cannot train you, or allow you to run around so freely." Ki-Adi Mundi said.
"I will stay with the Queen on Naboo. My duty is to her." Harry said.
"Very well, we cannot train you, but do know we shall keep a close eye on you." Mace Windu said.
Harry nods his head and leaves the chamber. He knew the Jedi Council was disappointed, but there was nothing else really need to be said. He made his intentions clear. He didn't want to join some religious order. He was happy where he was.
Harry walks out the chamber to see the Queen standing there with Sabé and Dorna.
"Well?" Padmé asks.
"They're not happy with me. I insulted them in many ways without outright doing so."
Padmé said nothing as she was expecting this. Harry always expressed how he didn't agree with the Jedi Order.
"A moment of your time, yes?" Yoda voice said.
They turn around to see Mace Windu, Yoda and Shaak Ti standing before them.
"Look, we must be frank. The Council will not accept you as a Jedi. One, you're too old and you don't follow our code." Mace Windu said.
"Strong you are, powerful you shall become."
"I'm sorry but I can't be train if I'm not in the Order."
"Not officially. We cannot train you nor any Jedi can offer you training. However, there are… loop holes to this." Shaak Ti said.
"We also have questions, things we need to know. You are well known for giving great insight so we are seeking your guidance." Mace Windu said.
"Why?" Harry asks in suspicion. Padmé was also narrowing her eyes.
"The majority of the Council do not believe the Sith have returned." Shaak Ti said.
"However Master Yoda has always express the Sith were out there somewhere. Hiding, and waiting." Mace Windu said.
"Now that they have revealed themselves we cannot take action without the approval of the Senate. However, if the Sith are involved in the Senate then that means all of our actions could be watched as well as our Jedi. We are in danger." Shaak Ti said.
"An outside party, we need. Trust someone, we must." Yoda added.
"So in other words, because I'm not a Jedi, I cannot be followed so easily like the Jedi Order." Harry said slowly.
"Yes. You see as Master Shaak Ti said, we cannot train you. Not officially. However, we can… provide you aid."
"Tour, we shall show you." Yoda said.
The tour around the Jedi temple was amazing. However they led the small group to a empty chamber.
"This Holocron will teach you the ways of the Force. It was created nearly thirty five hundred years ago. Made by a legendary Jedi." Shaak Ti said handing Harry a small holocron.
"Learning about the Force is a small step. You will also need another gift." Mace Windu said as he opens a door. The door slides open to reveal a droid with a practice saber on his back.
"This is K4-C7. He's a training droid who helps Jedi learn and practice the Jedi lightsaber forms."
"To train, a lightsaber you will need." Yoda said as a lightsaber began to float off the table to Harry. Harry grabs it and ignites it. The blue blade gave a soft hum as Harry examines it."
"One last gift. You shall be known to us as the Barsen'thor. The Warden of the Jedi. The Jedi have become arrogant and brash. It is our belief that when the time comes, you can lead us back to honor."
"Why?" Harry asks.
"You're a good person. You're unusual but we have faith in you. Not to mention there is something about you, something that wants us to put our faith in you."
"I see." Harry said.
"We have a question. It's about young Skywalker. The Council does not want to accept him because they believe he is too old to start training. However we wish to hear what you have to say."
"I would advise training him." Harry said after given it some thought. "The Sith have revealed themselves. It will be only a matter of time before they turn their eye on Anakin. If he joins them, then they will gain a powerful ally. Besides, it's best to keep a close eye on Anakin then risk him joining the Sith." Harry said.
"Hmm, wise, are your words." Yoda said,
"We'll keep him in the temple and train him to the basic of our knowledge."
"He has a lot of anger. You need to have him control his anger." Padmé said.
"Work with him, we shall."
"There is one thing I have yet to say to anyone. But I may have a clue to the Sith. I believe Palpatine may be connected to the Sith. How, I'm not sure but there is something off about him. Something I don't like." Harry said.
"Senator Palpatine has been helpful to us." Padmé said in disbelief.
"Not really. He was pushing for a new chancellor or the creation of a army. Why would he make such motions? The motion for a new chancellor would have given the Federation strength as well as it could have a new chancellor who supports the Federation. Palpatine should know this. Also the creation of an army would push the Republic into civil war. Both actions are not in the best interest of Naboo. No, Palpatine is apart of this invasion, to what level I do not know. But I believe it was Palpatine who gave the assurance to the Trade Federation when they invaded us." Harry said.
Padmé opens her moth but closes it as she reflects on Palpatine's actions. Even she had to admit he hardly seem to put up much of a fight for Naboo's cause.
"We'll keep a close eye on Senator Palpatine. In the meantime we'll keep Master Qui-Gon and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi to protect you."
"Could you get more Jedi to help us?" Harry asks.
"No. If we did, then it could be seen as an act of war and we can't bring the Republic to war. It's not the Jedi way."
"Yet, you are concern with the appearance of the Sith."
"Among other things." Harry said.
"A wild card, you are. Place faith in you, we must."
"You've done much for Naboo in a short amount of time without seeking any type of reward. Even now you stay with Queen at her request and you've proven to be loyal to the Republic…"
"Not to the Republic." Harry said. Everyone turns to look at him in surprise and shock.
"Don't get me wrong, I support and cherish the ideas of the Republic. But from what I've seen, the Republic no longer values what it believes in or the ideas that built it."
"Corruption, in the Senate there is." Yoda said sadly.
"It is true not many truly understand what the Republic once fought for, or the ideals so many died for." Mace Windu said.
"Yet I believe you could be the one to save us, if you choose to."
"I can't promise anything." Harry said.
"You don't have to. We are placing faith in you at the request of Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi."
"Kenobi?"
"Yes, he has taken a great liking to you and has told us that you were the one who saved Master Qui-Gon from the Sith. This is not the action of a person devoted to the Sith Order."
"Thanks." Harry said in a small voice.
"You sent a request to have your ship upgraded. We have technicians in the temple that will begin work immediately."
"Thank you."
Harry left with Padmé and the girls not saying a word. It seem strange, the Jedi would place blind trust in him.
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