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This chapter will focus on Star's mother, Nova, background. Her background will offer up some direction on how to seek out a certain Jedi.

Chapter 11: Nova

Star dimmed the lights and placed the data chits into a device. Shortly after, a holographic image of Star's mother appeared. Star sat back down next to Mando and took his hand in hers and said, "Mom. I want you to meet the love of my life and the father to my children. Din Djarin. I know this is just a hologram but it's almost like your actually here, so I wanted you to meet him." Star quickly wiped away a tear from her eye and Mando squeezed her hand in reassurance.

"Do you want to take some time before we start the transmission? I can wait."

Star shook her head and replied, "I'm okay, we can play it. There's a lot of data to go through so we should get started." Mando leaned forward and pressed play and Holographic Nova began to speak.

Nova smiled and said, "Star, if your seeing this, I am dead. I made these in the event of my passing, I just hope your father actually gives them to you. He didn't like me making these, it made him nervous but I think this was necessary. There are things that you need to know, things I should have told you about, and things I should have taught you. I know you will have questions and hopefully I will have the answers. I think the best way to show you is by telling you my story and it starts 200 years ago when I was only 100 years old."

200 years ago

Fire rained from the sky as a planet's destroyed moon crumbles onto its surface. The moon a result of a longstanding war against a neighboring planet. This particular planet's name was Fyrsta, The Great Mother, and belonged to a solar system on the outer edge of the Unknown Regions. Finally, after eons of wars and countless deaths, a peace treaty was signed on the eve of Nova's coronation. Unfortunately, a small faction of terrorists did not want peace. The attack happened only 3 days after Nova was crowned Queen of Fyrsta.

A clearing was made and Shuttles were lined up to take people up to the larger ships in orbit around Fyrsta.

Nova was currently in the palace's war room along with her mother and generals. "I need updates. How are the evacuation efforts going? Did we get any new transmissions from Adromeda?"

One of the generals spoke up, "We have evacuated about 50% of the planet not including those unfit to travel. The latest transmission from Andromeda states that they are currently on the search for the terrorist group. They have sent over one of their larger ships to aid us but we havent had any new transmissions from the planet in the last 24 hours.Im worried that -" Right before he could finish, a woman busted into the room.

"My Queen we have an emergency! We just got a new urgent transmission from one of our scout ships. Andromeda is destroyed! The terrorist group was some how able to find a device to destroy them all."

The room grew deathly quiet, the only noise came from the destruction outside. The silence was broken when the table was force thrown against a far wall and shattered, "Dammit!" Nova growled, "Those bastards. There were 6 billion people on that planet, 6 billion innocent lives, gone."

Nova's mother placed her hand on her shoulder, "Calm down my daughter. Remember anger leads to hate and hate leads to suffering. What happened is devastating but we must focus on the future, on getting our people safe." She turned and looked at the people in the room, "Never forget this. The Force will be with us always, it permeates us, it binds us we have nothing to fear. Death is not final."

Nova took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, "Your right mother. Sorry for losing my cool everyone. Right now we need to focus on rescue and protect efforts. I want our best force users leading the efforts. They will be able protect the groups using their powers. I also want battle ships up in orbit with our fleet just in case the terrorist group decides to attack again. You have your missions. Dismissed!"

The generals saluted her and left to fulfill their missions.

The rescue missions were going as smooth as they could with chunks of moon falling from the sky. By dusk, the last of the shuttles had embarked on their journey to meet the ships. There was only a few shuttles left and it was time for the royal family to leave. As Nova and her mom made their way to their shuttle, there was a loud bang that made the ground shake. Nova lifted her head up just in time to see a ship explode followed by another.

"Shit! Their attacking the fleet! We have to move now!!" Nova and her mom ran over to help load the rest of their people on to the shuttles. They used their force powers to keep debris from hitting the shuttles or the people. Once everyone was in their shuttles and out of harms way, Nova ran to her shuttle to send out a transmission to her people.

"The last of the shuttles have left the planet and have entered into the ships. I want you all to hyper space out of orbit immediately. The battleships shall protect you. I will join you all very soon." Nova ended the transmission. As she climbed out of the shuttle, she noticed that her mother had her lightsaber drawn. Nova drew her own and stood by her mother.

The air was thick with ash and had begun to fill the sky like a thick overcast. Mother held her lightsaber defensively and whispered, "The enemy draws near. Get ready." Just as she said that, a shot rang out from the ash and Nova watched as her mother easily deflected it. More shots came through the fog and the mother-daughter duo deflected them all.

Nova shouted into the fog, "Show yourselves! Face us with honor!"

A chuckle erupted from the darkness, "Honor? What do you Fyrstanians know of honor? You slaughter our people then make us sign a peace treaty that seems to only benefit you. No. You have no honor." The owner remained silent but Nova knows exactly who it is.

"Tenent. I should have known you would be behind this. We have lost people on both sides but never as many people as the ones we lost in your rampage. You killed 6 billion of your own people and then killed 5 million of ours. I am against capital punishment but you have left me no choice. You and your followers must be cut down."

Tenent chuckled again but this time, he emerged from the shadows. Following him was a group of at least 30 warriors. A wicked grin stretched across his face as he cocked his blaster, "I have 30 of my best warriors here. If you surrender, then maybe I will spare your lives."

Nova looked over to her mother who smirked and Nova expressed her own grin. "We like those odds."

The grin quickly left his face and he raised his hand, "Destroy them." As he put his hand down the group charged forward. They disposed of the enemies quickly. The only one left was Tenent. The coward hid behind his people and let them take the fall. As Nova approached, Tenent began to laugh crazily and was swinging his blaster around franticly. "It doesn't matter if you kill me. My work is already done, soon, this planet will explode just like Andromeda. The last of my followers were able to find your survivors. According to the last transmission I received, both sides were experiencing heavy casualties. So it doesn't matter if I die. I have won."

Nova glared at him and brought her lightsaber dangerously close to his neck, "Liar. You are trying to instill fear in us but it will not work."

He smirked at her and said, "I'm not lying, you should check your latest transmission."

Nova glared at him once more and lowered her saber. "Don't let him out your sight mother." Nova rushed to her shuttle and was bombarded with transmissions. "Shit." She played the latest transmission.

Nova, we have failed. We were able to take out the last of the enemy's ships but not without withstanding heavy damage to our own ship. We were the last ship and you would be proud of the bravery that was shown. We fought honorably to the very end." Loud bangs and alarms filled the background of the transmission. "It has been an honor serving beside you Nova, my queen." There was a loud explosion and the transmission cut off.

Nova felt the tears overflow and fall down her face. Profound anger and grief filled her very being and she stormed out of the shuttle. As soon as she saw Tenent, she outstretched her hand and began to force choke him. Nova's mother ran to her daughter, "Nova stop! Do not let the anger and sadness take over!"

Nova looked at her mother and said, her voice filled with grief, "Everyone is dead. We are the last of our kind. He deserves to die." Nova tightened her fist but before she could kill him, her mother drew her saber and decapitated him.

Nova glared at her Mother and before she could protest, her mother wrapped her arms around Nova. "You would have regretted killing him that way later on, after your mind has cleared." Nova stood there unmoving for a moment but soon hugged her mother back. Mother held her in her arms then pressed her forehead to Nova's. "I love you my daughter."

"I love you too mother." Suddenly, Nova was force pushed into the shuttle and the doors were shut behind her. "No! No!" She tried to open the doors but her mother was using the force to keep them closed. "Mom, please don't do this! I need you." Nova began to sob and she banged against the door. "Mommy please."

Nova's mother placed her hand on the shuttle doors and reached out to her daughter with her mind. "My place is here. I have lived on Fyrsta for 500 years and I plan to die here. I have lived my life Nova, now it is time for you to live yours. Remember, death is not final.

This will be my last piece of guidance for you so listen well. I have uploaded the coordinates of where my old Master is located. His name is Master Yoda, he is an old friend and he is strong in the force. You will learn much from him. Now go! I can feel Fyrsta's life force fading.

I love you Nova. We shall meet again on the other side."

Nova placed her hand on the door and sent her thoughts to her mother, "May the force be with you." Nova ran over to the controls and began her ascent.

On the planet surface, Mother watched as her daughter's shuttle lifted off and did not stop watching til she saw her enter into hyper space. Mother sighed and ran her hands along the bark of a tree, once proud and sturdy, now was covered in soot. "It looks like its just you and me in the end, old friend." She sat beneath the dying tree. "Oh Fyrsta, you have been home to generations of our people. Producing some great force users over the years you have. I will not abandon you now." Mother closed her eyes and the branches surrounded her as if to shield her from the inevitable. Mother took her last breath as Fyrsta took hers.

Nova felt a sharp pain in her heart, then a warmth fell over her and she knew that her mother was gone. New tears fell down her face as she brought her knees up against her chest in the pilot seat. Never in her 100 years has she ever felt truly alone. Even when she was by herself she could feel the life forces of her people and of Fyrsta. She was the last of her kind. Nova had no home and was about to venture into the outer and inner rims. This was new territory and she was terrified.

Nova sat in this position for awhile, just admiring the blue hues of hyper space. When her legs began to fall asleep, she got up from her seat and walked around the shuttle. The royal shuttles were built slightly different than the common shuttles so they were able to convert into interplanetary vessels if an emergency should arise. Nova looked through the cargo and various compartments throughout the ship.

To take her mind off of losing her family, she began to take inventory. As she took inventory of everything, Nova began to realize that the shuttle was stocked too well for packing in an emergency. In fact, almost her whole inheritance was stored in here and enough food and fuel to last her awhile. Nova smiled sadly and said, "Mom. You knew this was going to happen, didnt you? You were always one step ahead."

After a week of traveling through the galaxy, Nova finally arrived at her destination, Coruscant. She docked at one of the ports and headed for the Jedi Temple. Nova had only been off her home planet twice in her life, both times she was brought here. Nova's mother would sometimes visit with her old friends on the council or to grieve those who had died. Nova remembered how her mom would say that living such a long life was a blessing and a curse. Thats probably why shes so close with Master Yoda, hes 700 years old apparently. Mother always said that the only one that could train her was Master Yoda because he was the only one that could out live her.

As Nova entered the Jedi Temple, she felt something strong in the Force pulling at her. She followed it until she arrived at some sort of meeting place.

"Gaia's daughter, you are."

Nova swung around and saw the owner of the voice and said, "Master Yoda. Yes, I am her daughter."

"A message from your mother, I received. Disturbance in the Force, I felt."

"My mother died and she sent me to you so that I may continue my training. She said you are the only one that can train me."

Master Yoda smirked and circled around her and said, "Trained under your mother for 100 years, you have. Strong with the Force, I sense. My padawan, you shall be."

170 years later...

Nova was now 270 years old and with the guidance and wisdom of Master Yoda, has been part of the Jedi Order for the last 55 years. Nova had just finished training the younglings when Ahsoka walked in. Ahsoka was one of the younglings that Nova had trained before she was chosen to become Anakin's padawan.

"You have grown so much my old student." Nova smiled as she hugged Ahsoka. "Its been so long since you visited. This war must keep you and Anakin busy."

Ahsoka smiled at Nova and said, "You have no idea how busy we are, it doesnt help that Anakin is always so reckless."

"Don't worry, you guys will warm up to each in no time. I was the old man's apprentice for 115 years and there are still times we dont agree."

Ahsoka gasped and whispered, "Did you just call Master Yoda an old man? Arent you like 270 years old?"

Nova laughed and said, " Yeah but hes like 880 years old. Dont get me wrong, I have tremendous respect for Master Yoda. I was his padawan and my mother before me. Now, are you hungry?"

Ahsoka grinned and said, "Starving."

Nova smiled and grabbed her satchel, "Good because theres this new cantina that opened up and it is to die for."

Ahsoka raised an eyebrow and gave her a knowing look, "This doesn't have to do with a certain bartender who goes by the name of Xander does it?"

Nova tried to hide her blush as she pushed Ahsoka out the door.

Even in his youth, Xander was a beast of a man but under all that muscle was a good heart. He knew how to liven up a room and made quick friends with anyone he spoke with. Oh, and his laugh, the first time Nova ever heard him laugh was the same time she knew. She knew he was her soul mate. There was only one problem, it was forbidden for Jedi to marry much less date but it's not like it's impossible to hide it. If they did marry, that is.

Nova's thoughts were interrupted by a hand slamming onto the bar counter in front of her. "Hey! Werent you listening? I was just telling the best story ever!"

Nova blinked a few times and shook her head, "Sorry Xander. Distracted by my thoughts is all."

Xander smirked and leaned in closer til he was only inches away from her face, "Were you thinking about our date last night? Cause I havent stopped thinking about it."

Nova smirked back, leaned forward and pecked him on the lips. "Actually, yes I was. I wish we didn't have to keep our relationship a secret."

Xander straightened himself and said "Well, it's for the best right now anyway right. From what Ive heard, things arent looking too good for the Republic right now. They will need all the Jedi they can spare.

In fact, I just had to smuggle a shipment of medicine to a planet because the Republic was too slow to react."

Nova took a quick look around to make sure no one was paying too much attention to them. She leaned closer and said in a low voice, "So they were able to get it? Good. Just let me know if you need help with anything else."

"Of course." Xander poured someone else a drink and then said, "Why are you helping me? Technically, what I'm doing is illegal. If you were caught, you could be jailed and be forces to leave the Jedi Order."

Nova sighed and looked down at her drink, "Because it helps people. That's what the Jedi are supposed to do, help people and maintain peace in the galaxy. But I am afraid that the Council has become to seperated from the emotional part. I am afraid that this will be our undoing."

Xander placed his hand upon Nova's hand, "Your having the visions again? The nightmares." Nova nodded and he squeezed her hand. "Listen, I can leave the bar to Ali to close up. Let's go home, and you can tell me all about it.'

"Okay. I just have to let Ahsoka know I'm leaving." They let go of each others hand and Nova approached Ahsoka who was speaking with another padawan. "Hey Ahsoka, I'm going to head. Can you see yourself back?"

"Of course. No problem!" She winked at Nova and nodded towards where Xander was standing. Nova just shook her head and went to meet Xander at the exit.

Xander lived in a loft above the bar that he owned. Nova took off her Jedi cloak and hanged it on the rack and sat on the couch. Xander emerged with two cups of hot tea, which Nova graciously accepted.

Xander sat next to Nova and said "So tell me of these visions again."

"I keep getting these 3 very vivid visions and nightmares. One is the death of my friends and colleagues, but I can never see who or what is killing them. The second one is of great betrayal. The third is of a baby crying. There is a common theme among them. The only color I see is red." Nova curled up against his side.

"When did these visions start?"

"Its weird actually. They started shortly after the death of Qui-Gon Jinn and when Obi Wan took Anakin on as his padawan. I remember feeling a great disturbance in the force when he died. It felt as if a path way was closed off, and a new one was created."

"Werent you and Qui-Gon close back in the day?"

Nova rubbed his chest and looked up at him, "Dont worry big guy. Qui-Gon and I were just good friends that agreed that things on the council need to change."

Xander started to play with one her dark curls, "Have you discussed this with the council?"

Nova huffed and said, "Yeah I did but Anakin is the "Chosen One". When I told them, they just brushed it off as me grieving for a lost friend. Bastards. They better not come find me when shit hits the turbos."

Xander gave her gentle squeeze and said, "There's one thing they cant ignore about you. That dirty mouth of yours." Nova smirked then climbed on top his lap, straddling him. As she ran her hands up and down his chest she said, "You didnt mind my dirty mouth last night." She began leaving kisses along his jawline till finally kissing his lips. Nova felt big, sturdy hands grab her butt and then lifted her up and carried her to the bedroom.

A few years later...

Frankly a lot of shit has happened.

Nova and Xander have married secretly, the only ones knowing of their union is Ahsoka. The nightmares are becoming more vivid now that they have the clone army. Nova knows that the clones are meant to help them but she just cant shake the feeling that something is off about them. Oh, and they think Ahsoka is a murderer, great.

Nova bursted into the Jedi Council's meeting and angrily said, "How dare you! How dare you imprison Ahsoka! She is innocent. She has been nothing but loyal to you all and this is how you treat her!"

Mace Windu was first to speak, "I know this is troubling but the evidence is not stacked in her favor."

Nova scoffed, "Not stacked in her favor. Bullshit. You are all so disconnected that you cant even see what's under your noses. The corruption, the betrayals. I warned you all about this but you didnt listen! If you had heeded my warnings all those years ago, half of this shit would not be happening. But, no. You passed me off, turned your back on me."

Master Yoda spoke up this time, "Anger and fear fills your heart, it does. Let it go, you must. Before it consumes you."

Nova glared at him and then looked around the room at the other Council members. "I'm done. I will not be part of something that turns their back on their own. I am leaving the Jedi Order."

Wintu spoke again, "Nova. Wait, are you sure? You shouldnt make these big decisions when your angry. You are so close to having a seat in the Council, are you willing to throw that all away?"

Nova sighed and took a deep breath to calm her self. "I will never have a seat at your Council and I don't want to have a seat either. The truth is, Ive been planning on leaving the Orde for quite some time now. You see, Ive broken some your sacred rules." Nova smiles warmly was she placed her hand on her stomach. "I have been married secretly for three years now and I am pregnant with my first child. I can no longer be a Jedi under your rules. I will be leaving Coruscant tonight."

Before anyone could stop her, she was out the door.

Once back in her apartment, she reached out to Ahsoka with her mind. "Ahsoka can you hear me?" There was no response for a moment until Nova heard, "Yes."Nova let out a sigh of relief. "Ahsoka, I told the council I am leaving the Order and I wont be around to guide you anymore. Xander and I are leaving for his home planet. We left a data chit for you with our positional data. We also have coordinates for some other planets you could hide in. If you are ever in trouble, come to one of these planets. I have one last piece of advice for you. Get the hell out of dodge. Things are just gonna get worse."

Back to present day...

Star. Stored on this file are the last known positional data on Ahsoka Tano. Any questions you have about the Force and the Jedi, she can provide you the answers. I wish I could be the one to tell you all this but it wasn't meant to be. I love you, forever and always.The transmission ended with Nova's holographic image bending down to shut it off.

Star transferred the coordinates to her data pad and said, "I got the coordinates."Star looked up and said, "Thanks Mom. You don't know how much this means to us."

"Your mom was an honorable person, I would have liked to meet her."

Star patted his leg and said, "She would have loved you. My mother always had a soft spot for warriors." Star stood and smiled at Mando, "Anyway. Now that you have fulfilled your mission of reuniting our family, its time we focus on our next mission. Finding Aksel's kind and/or other Jedi. And maybe, if we got time, finally get married."

Mando stood beside her and said, "Sounds like a plan."

Star smirked and said, "I'm getting excited, it's been a long time since Ive been on a mission with you."

Mando smirked under his helmet, "Just like the good old times."

"Good times indeed."

Okay, I finally wrapped this one up and introduced a new character to the line up, Ahsoka! I'm so excited and nervous to include Ahsoka because I'm worried that I might get such an important character wrong. Please review and let me know how I did. Also, don't be shy about letting me know if I got some of my Star Wars information wrong in my story. I'm still relatively new to the franchise and I want to make sure I get my information right.