Recruitment and Allies

Another week had passed. Hiccup was given an examination by the Prime's doctors who gave him the clear to go back into the field. Additionally Elsa checked him over with the Force, and was elated to sense Hiccup felt recentered. Hiccup himself felt glad to be resuming the fight and profusely thanked Merida for her help.

In his spare time he'd fashioned himself an armored chest piece. It was black and covered his upper torso, shoulders, and arms. He also fashioned Elsa and Rapunzel some shoulder and arm guards for added protection as well. Made with Cortosis weave they could provide added protection against blaster fire and even a glancing blow of a lightsaber.

Hiccup went back to leading black regiment, and together they spent the next two weeks attacking Imperial targets. They stole supplies, freed more slaves, destroyed communications lines, smuggled weapons to factions fighting the Empire on other worlds. The Empire of course fought back, but it was obvious the rebels were gaining ground. The Mon Calamari people had been inspired by the rebels to drive the Empire off their planet and were now discussing joining forces. And they weren't the only one flocking to the rebel cause.

The Jedi were trying to begin recruitment of the known Force sensitive children they knew of from the holocron list. But families were reluctant to give up their children in a time of unrest. That, and mistrust of the Jedi had not completely disappeared during the Empire's reign. So the total number of initiates they had remained at one. With young Emma being the sole future of the Order.

But the Jedi were still hopeful that once the Republic was restored they could find more initiates.

One day as Hiccup was working on his fighter Elsa came to speak with him regarding the future of the Jedi.

"I thinks its too early to be discussing this Elsa."

"I disagree. Hiccup we're going to need a leader. A new Grandmaster, and I think that should be you."

"Look, there will be time to discuss this when we actually get the Order started. But for now lets leave this be."

Elsa cocked a brow. Wondering why Hiccup seemed so against talking about this. She crossed her arms over her chest and stared at him. "Do you not want to be the Grandmaster Hiccup?"

Hiccup sighed, wishing Elsa would let it drop. But knowing she wouldn't. "I just think there's surely someone out there more qualified than me."

"You're the senior member out of Rapunzel and I. And assuming we don't find one of the old masters that means-"

"Merida! Hey Merida! Hi!" Hiccup suddenly cried as Merida, Jack, Eugene, Rapunzel, Anna, and Kristoff came in. Elsa turned around, a little annoyed at the distraction. She let their discussion drop for now. Merida said she had something to discuss with all of them. So they followed her to a small meeting room.

She told them more and more people were joining their cause. Like the Mon Calamari people who'd been officially inducted into the resistance. Additionally the Zabrak people, a proud and resilient race, were requesting aid and seeking to join them as well. Everyone nodded and smiled, this was good. More and more planets and people to their cause meant the more they could fight the Empire with.

She began telling them of wealthy bureaucrats and nobles willing to contribute credits to the rebel cause.

"I've been tasked to speak with these sponsors. And I want you to accompany me Hiccup, as protection," Merida said looking to the Jedi Knight.

Hiccup smiled and nodded. This was a good thing. More credits to fund the rebel cause was great. It meant they could buy more weapons, supplies, and things like starships. "Ok, where are we going then?"

"Zeltros."

"Pass," Hiccup suddenly said. Everyone looked at him in surprise. Almost disbelieving what they'd heard.

"Pardon?" Merida asked.

"I can't go to Zeltros," Hiccup said shaking his head.

"Oh my-seriously Hiccup? Still?" Elsa asked in exasperation.

"Hiccup, I need you to come with me."

"Take Jack then," Hiccup said motioning to their friend.

"Sure, I've always wanted to visit Zeltros," said with a shrug.

"Sorry Jack, but I cant count on you to stay focused on a party planet full of scantily clad and loose women," Merida pointed out.

Jack opened his mouth to argue, but no words came out. "Fair enough," he said conceding her point.

"Why don't you want to go to Zeltros Hiccup?" Merida asked. Hiccup blushed, looking down in embarrassment. Elsa shook her head and sighed, rolling her eyes at his ridiculousness.

"Zeltrons freak Hiccup out. He's scared of them," Elsa explained.

Everyone's looked at her like she just said the galaxy was made of cheese. Then they looked back at Hiccup, whose head was bowed in shame. It was silent for a few moment. Then after a beat everyone save Elsa burst out in laughter.

"You're afraid of Zeltrons?" Jack asked in disbelief, clutching his stomach as tears came to his eyes.

"Hiccup, those people are like...the friendliest people in the galaxy," Eugene said between chuckles.

"They're too friendly," Hiccup shot back. "Always...touching you and pressing up on you," he said with a shudder.

"Oh yeah, beautiful women throwing themselves at you, every man's worst nightmare," Anna said jokingly, making a face of mock terror.

Hiccup frowned, turning a deep scarlet in embarrassment. His people just weren't as forthcoming with showing affection. Berkians communicated with grunts, nods, punches to the arm, and the occasional hard clap on the back. Zeltron women were just...suffocating.

"Look Hiccup, I need you. Do it for me, please?" Merida asked sweetly, having reigned in her laughter. "There's no one else I trust," she added.

"Take Elsa," he replied pointing to the other Jedi Knight. "Or even Rapunzel. They'll be more than enough," he argued back in one last ditch attempt to sway her.

"Elsa and Rapunzel and Elsa will be busy," Merida explained. The Jedi looked at her in confusion, not understanding she meant. Merida smiled, her eyes twinkling with some secret she'd been keeping to herself until just now. "The Mon Calamari people have offered up a Force sensitive child to become a Jedi. Green regiment has also reported finding another Force sensitive as well. I thought you'd like to know about them."

The Jedi all looked at her in shock. Then their faces broke into wide smiles. Recruits. Initiates. Finally some progress.

"So Hiccup, what will it be?" Merida asked looking up to the Jedi Knight. Besides the mission she also wanted to spend some alone time with him. Thats why she was so adamant about him being the one to accompany her.

Hiccup looked at her, at war with himself. But Merida's eyes looked so hopeful. Plus he did owe her for all she'd done for him. So with a sigh, and a slight groan, he nodded in acceptance. Merida beamed at him gratefully, saying they'd leave immediately. As they were on their mission Rapunzel and Eugene would go meet up with green regiment while Elsa and Jack went to Dac to see these children.

The groups split up to pack, each being given small cruisers for their trips. As Hiccup set the coordinates to Zeltros he gulped nervously. He recited the Jedi code in his head, he had to do this. He had to conquer his fears.

How bad could it be anyway?

Elsa and Jack were walking beside Mon Calamari Admiral Gill in the floating city of Yendys. The General was a black and white colored Mon Calamari, a rare color for his people, with battle scars on his face and a robotic prosthetic for his right hand. He spoke of the uprising against the Empire and driving them off their homeworld, along with some of the battles he'd led and been in.

"The Jedi were honorable people. They helped us during the clone wars," he said fondly.

Elsa nodded. "Yes, I remember the battle of Mon Calamari. Master Ariel was sent to assist you against Separatist Commander Ursula and her forces," Elsa recounted.

Gill nodded. "We are indebted to the Jedi. We were sorry to hear of what happened to all of you. We never believed you all would turn traitor. Then the Empire arose. Came and forced us to build their starships like slaves," Gill growled.

Elsa looked at him with sympathy. "I am sorry Admiral. What has happened to your people is truly an injustice. I remember how you used to prefer peace. I always enjoyed the poems and legacies of your scholars," Elsa added with a smile. Gill smiled and nodded in fondness.

"Is it me, or does this place smell like fish?" Jack chimed in, having had enough of remaining silent and trying to lighten the mood. Both Jedi and Mon Cala looked at him with a deadpanned expression. As if to say, Really? Jack smiled sheepishly rubbing the back of his head. "Ok, not one of my best," he admitted

Elsa rolled her eyes as she continued to talk with the admiral. Eventually they were led to a small conference room in a government building. Inside were a group of Mon Cala soldiers, in addition to a civilian and a small Mon Cala child. The child was orange with white spot and black striping.

"Master Jedi, this young boy is Nemo," Gill said as he came to stand beside the boy. Elsa smiled and stepped up to him. She kneeled down to eye level to greet him. The Mon Cala child raised and extended his hand, revealing a metal prosthetic like Gill's. Elsa accepted it with a smile and shook it.

"Well Master Elsa?" Gill asked in anticipation. Elsa nodded before closing her eyes. She examined Nemo with the Force, and after a brief inspection she could feel it within him. In greater amounts than a normal being.

"Its true. He has potential to be a Jedi," she said opening her eyes.

"You can't take him," the Mon Cala beside the boy suddenly said. Elsa looked to him as he kneeled down and wrapped his arms around the child. She assumed he was the boy's father. "He's my only son," he father said clutching the boy protectively.

"Marlin this is no time to be selfish," Gill reprimanded. "The boy has a greater purpose. A higher calling. Our people served as proud Jedi Knights in the past. And he can continue their honorable legacy," Gill argued.

"I don't care. He's my son. He's all I have," Marlin said shaking his head.

Elsa looked at the father, holding his child protectively as any parent would. "The Jedi will not take him without your permission sir. I promise you that. But the boy does have power. We can teach him to use it. He would be safe with us. We wouldn't send him to the front lines," Elsa said softly.

Marlin held his son, having sworn to always watch over him. He didn't want to let him go. Who knew what could happen to him.

"I want to go dad," Nemo said. Marlin looked at him in shock. Nemo smiled at his father, reaching his arms out to embrace him. "I know you alway want to protect me dad. But I can do things on my own. I want to show you I can do this too. I want to be a Jedi," Nemo whispered to him.

Marlin stared into his son's eyes. Seeing determination he had never witnessed before. He truly did want to do this. Marlin looked back to Elsa, who smiled at him with nothing but good intention. He was scared of losing his son. That was true. But perhaps he did have a higher purpose. Reluctantly he unwrapped his arms. He gave his son a sad, but proud smile. He nodded in acceptance.

He stood up and stepped back, leaving Nemo to turn to Elsa. He took a breath to steady his nerves. But soon he was walking toward her. Toward his new life. He would would show the galaxy what his people were made of. Remind them that they could be proud warriors of the Force like any other species. He would honor the legacy left behind by his people who'd served in the Jedi Order in the days before the Empire.

He was going to be a Jedi.

Across the galaxy Rapunzel and Eugene were getting dressed as they prepared to dock with a rebel ship. They'd passed the time doing...well that wasn't important.

They docked before entering the ship, being greeted by other rebels and members of green regiment. They were led to the flight deck. When they entered they found rebel leaders along with members of green regiment and a grizzled looking clone. And at the console of a computer was a child, pouring through data files.

Rapunzel looked over the child, taking note of the whitish hair, fair skin, and pointed ears. She assumed he was a Sephi. She asked about him, and they were explained that he'd been in the care of the grizzled looking clone. The clone had gone rogue, finding the child on chance and realizing he was Force sensitive when he was thrown back by an invisible force upon their first meeting. Knowing his brothers would likely kill the boy under assumption he was a Jedi youngling he took him under his wing.

But upon hearing about the Jedi's return he turned them in to the rebels and was shocked to be reunited with his brothers.

"His names Havolian. Bit of a know it all. Bit arrogant. But the kid's got a good heart. I think he'll be a good Jedi," the clone said looking to the kid. "Taught him to defend himself. So he's probably a cut above any other recruits you got," he added proudly.

Rapunzel nodded as she approached the boy. He looked to be in his early teens. As she approached he turned to look at her. He glanced down at her belt, taking note of her lightsabers. He extended a hand, and her pink saber flew from her belt and to his palm. Rapunzel gasped in surprise.

"So," Havolian asked as he inspected the lightsaber. "When do I get one of these?"

I'm in Hel. Red skinned, svelte, scantily clad Hel, Hiccup thought to himself. He was sitting on a bench, eyes wide and terrified, and body stiff as a board. Several Zeltron women were clinging to him. One was pressing herself against his back as she had her arms wrapped around his neck while she gently kissed his cheek. Two others were on either of his arms, crushing themselves against his biceps as they swooned over him. It was a well known fact that the Zeltrons were a highly amorous race, but he never realized how true that was.

"Whats your name?" one of them finally asked.

Hiccup swallowed thickly. "Hiccup." They giggled in amusement.

"I'm Lixa," the one on his left arm said.

"I'm Janna," the one on his right arm said.

"I'm Damia," the one behind him said as she blew into his ear gently. He shivered.

"How long are you staying Hiccup?"

Hiccup swallowed nervously. "Not sure. Have some business with a friend of mine. Could be a day or two," he said casually.

They all giggled in unison.

"Will you be our friend Hiccup?" Lixa said, looking up at him with big eyes and long blue lashes and batting them.

"Oh please be our friend," Janna said as she pouted at him with red lips.

Hiccup swallowed. For whatever reason he could not bear to say no. "Uhm...sure," he said awkwardly.

They all cheered in delight before taking turns kissing him on either cheek. Hiccup just sat there and let it happen.

Merida save me!

Meanwhile a few meters away Merida spoke with a Pantoran official. They discussed the Pantoran government secretly providing the rebel alliance with funds, having grown tired of Imperial rule. He even offered to let them use Pantora as a base.

"Thank you Governor. That would be grand," Merida said with a nod.

"My pleasure Princess. And I do apologize for meeting in such an...unprofessional setting. But the Empire's presence here on Zeltros is practically zero. And its not uncommon for the wealthy to visit so my trip here wouldn't be viewed with suspicion."

"I understand sir."

The governor nodded before shaking hands and promising to have the credits delivered soon at the designated drop off time and location. With that Merida got up to retrieve Hiccup so they could go to the next meeting place to meet with the other officials. She went back to him and stopped as she noticed he'd garnered quite the admirers.

He was being crowded by Zeltron women who smiled and giggled in delight at his mere presence. Merida frowned, the sight of the attractive women in bright colors and skin showing everywhere hanging all over Hiccup niggling at something unpleasant in the pit of her stomach. But it faded when she noticed his terrified expression. Hiccup should have been living every man's dream, but instead it looked as if he were trapped in a nightmare.

She couldn't help but laugh, and the sound drew his attention. He looked up at her with wide pleading eyes that screamed, Save me! Help me! Please!

She approached, getting within a few feet before clearing her throat. The Zeltron women looked to her inquisitively. "Sorry lasses. I'm afraid thats mine," she said motioning with her head to Hiccup.

"Awwwwww," came the collective reply of the disappointed Zeltrons.

"Will you share him with us cheeka?"

"Yeah, we promise to give him back."

"We won't keep him for too long."

"Please?"

The Zeltrons looked at her hopefully many of them pouting at the thought of losing Hiccup. Merida smiled deviously. She tapped her chin in mock thought, making Hiccup's eyes bug out in fear.

"No. Sorry ladies. I need him," she said shrugging. With that they all reluctantly let Hiccup go. She reached her hands out to lift him up before pulling him away and to safety.

"Come see us again Hiccup!"

"Yeah, we'll give you lots of smoochas!" one of them called out as they began blowing him kisses. Hiccup looked back and waved weakly to them. But after that he sped up to pull Merida along. Trying to get as far away from them as possible.

"Quite the fan club Hiccup," Merida teased with a grin.

He looked back at her and frowned. "Thats not funny. I was terrified," he said with narrowed eyes.

"Wow, you really weren't kidding when you said you were afraid of Zeltrons," Merida said cocking her head to the side. Hiccup stopped, he turned to face her and grabbed her by the arms. She stiffened as he inched closer to her. Face and eyes serious as could be.

"Merida. I need you to promise me something."

"A-Aye?" Merida said nervously, flustered by his proximity.

"Promise me that while we're here...you'll never leave me alone," Hiccup asked, practically begging.

Merida looked at him before she burst out in laughter. "Aww, you wee lamb. Don't nay worry Hiccup. I'll defend ye' against all the scary, sexy, red skinned women who want nothing more than to get in your trousers," she said playfully. He frowned at her, and she thought it was adorable. She giggled, wrinkling her nose before kissing his cheek and pulling him along to their next meeting.

She liked it being just the two of them. The festive atmosphere of the planet was contagious. She felt happy and content here with him and decided to enjoy it as much as she could.

For it would make a wonderful memory in whatever future awaited them.

new chap.

Everyone see what I did with Nemo? Clever right? The other kid is an OC submitted by supersandman86.

That being said I'll start taking ideas for other recruits and initiate OCs. Include name, gender, species, persoanlity, maybe little backstory. The reason I'm doing this is becuase the Jedi Order used to be like several thousand strong. So obviously there were a lot of Jedi who weren't based off animated chracters. So if you have an OC idea leave it in a review. If I like it they'll make an appearance in the sequel/s

silverwolf: She lost that thing years ago. In the ocean so...doubt it. I don't see how that could possible make it back to her. And the Big Hero six team will not reappaer in this story. Maybe small references in the sequel. And maybe an actualy appearance in the third one. Thats about it. Although I have begun their own Star War Au story.

Other Guest(one who proposed the creature idea): Hmmm...I'm not against it. What did you have in mind?