Disclaimer: Saban owns Power Rangers. George Lucas owns Star Wars.
Thanks: Thanks goes out to Brent. He helped me figure out Yoda-speak. Actually, he wrote the first Yoda line in the last fic.
Author's Note: My first Author fic is coming out soon (like as soon as I finish it)
Star Wars: The Astro Chronicles
Part Two
By: Mew335
Cast:
Power Rangers IRC
Andros Tabidala (Tabby)
Ashley Nansh Iskem (Nan)
Cassie Katya Kenobi (Katie)
Carlos Jenro Ja Bur (Jen)
Karone Jasta
TJ Jared Russell (Static-Pulse)
Zhane Sod-Sod Binks
Star Wars Adam Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi Alanna
Queen Amidala Simon (The Pizza Dude)
Anakin Brent
Yoda
Mace Windu Non-IRC
Palpatine Darth Hahn
C3-PO
Shmi
Jar-Jar Binks
Panaka
Last time on Star Wars: The Astro Chronicles…
The rangers allied with the Jedi Knights. Padawans Alanna and Adam were born. And Obi-Wan and Katie were ambushed by two Sith and a bunch of droids.
Park –
Katie and Obi-Wan were fighting the Sith and the droids.
Suddenly, from out of nowhere, half the droids were blasted down.
Tabby took out the others with Andros's help.
Darth Hahn said, "Retreat."
The two Sith left.
Tabby said, "That was fun."
Katie said, "Tabby, you're wearing a dress."
"I'm a Naboo princess, I'm supposed to. And I can fight fine in them."
Katie raised her eyebrows, "Princess?"
Tabby shook her head, "Long story."
---
Palace –
Jared stopped Tabby, "So, what's my assignment?"
Tabby said, "Go to Coruscant. Learn all you can about Palpatine's connection to the Sith. I don't trust that man. Take Ashley with you."
Jared nodded, "You didn't see me."
Tabby said, "Right." turns and leaves the dark hall.
---
Panaka said, "My queen, Jared and the Yellow Ranger have left Naboo without clearance."
Amidala said, "Tabby, what are your thoughts on this?"
Tabby said, "Ignore them."
Amidala nodded, "Very well."
Panaka left.
Amidala raised her eyebrows, "Let me guess, your spies?"
Tabby grinned, "Jared, yes. Ashley'll protect him."
Amidala said, "Very well."
Tabby said, "Umm…may I leave?"
"Why?"
"I kinda have a date."
Amidala laughed, "Go ahead."
---
Pizza Parlor –
Simon waved, "Hey, Tabby."
Tabby said, "Hey, Simon. What's up?"
Simon said, "Not much. Waiting for Andros?"
Tabby said, "Am I that transparent?"
Simon nodded.
Tabby said, "Figures."
Andros said, "Hey, Tabby."
Tabby turned, "Hihi!"
Tabby said, "Bye, Simon."
"Bye, Tabs."
---
Andros said, "How do they select Jedi Knights?"
Tabby said, "Jedis aren't selected. They're found and trained. Jedi Knights have a high midachlorian count."
Andros said, "When were you 'found'?"
Tabby said, "When I was a baby. Everyone has a full medical exam at a 3 months old. Sometimes future Jedi Knights can be found before their born. Jedi Knights begin their training a week after their 4th birthday. High midachlorian counts tend to run in families. Which explains Adam."
Andros said, "What about Alanna?"
Tabby said, "Her father has a high midachlorian count."
"You know who Alanna's father is?"
Tabby looked at him, "I'm not allowed to tell you."
Andros said, "Please, Tabby. Tell me."
Tabby closed her eyes, "Zhane is Alanna's father. He knows this. Zhane and Karone are afraid to tell you. Karone used the phrase 'If Andros found out I slept with Zhane, he'd have kittens'."
Andros said, "You mean, they fell in love even before Zhane met Karone?"
Tabby said, "Zhane's the reason Karone was so easy to bring over to the side of light. People do crazy things for love." She stood up and began walking towards the palace.
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Dulcea said, "We want to add Earth to the Universal Alliance."
Jared and Ashley looked at each other.
Tabby stepped forward, "Andros, Jared, Ashley, and myself will go."
Amidala said, "So will I and my court."
Mace Windu said, "And the Jedi Council."
Ninjor said, "The Morphin Masters will accompany you as well."
Tabby turned to Jasta and Nan.
"Jasta, I place you in charge of the Jedi while the council is away. Nan, you take care of Naboo while Amidala and myself are away, okay?"
Both nodded.
---
Earth –
The ship landed outside UN headquarters.
Amidala and Tabby stepped off the ship, followed by Jared, Andros, and Ashley. Then the Morphin Masters, the Jedi Council, and Amidala's handmaidens stepped off the ship.
The members of the UN were shocked as the group entered the UN building.
A man said, "What is the meaning of this?"
Tabby said, "We have two requests."
The man said, "What do you man?"
Tabby said, "That Jedi Knight Jared Russell and his fiancée Ashley Hammond run this planet as representatives of the Universal Alliance. If you allow this, you will be full-fledged members of the Universal Alliance. With access to all the technology of the other worlds."
The man said, "What are the cons?"
Tabby said, "You will be under Alliance laws. You will be threatened by Sith as well."
The man said, "What are the Sith?"
Jared said, "The Sith are Jedi Knights who chose the path of the Dark Side."
The man said, "We must vote on this."
Tabby said, "Do as you must."
The man said, "Wait, who are you?"
Tabby said, "I am Jedi Knight Tabidala, Princess of the Naboo."
Amidala said, "I am Queen Amidala, Queen of the Naboo."
Mace Windu said, "I am Mace Windu, a member of the Jedi Council."
Yoda said, "Member Council Jedi Yoda, I am."
The man looked confused.
Jared said, "He said he's Yoda, member of the Jedi Council. I am Jedi Knight Jared Russell."
Ashley said, "I am Ashley Hammond, Yellow Astro Ranger."
Andros said, "I am Andros Collins, Red Astro Ranger."
"Dulcea, Ninjetti Master, White Morphin Master."
"Ninjor, Blue Morphin Master."
"Dimitria, Pink Morphin Master."
Amidala gestured to her handmaidens, "These are my handmaidens."
There was a momentary voice.
"I am Darth Hath."
"I am Brent."
Tabby whirled.
Tabby ordered, "Get back!"
The Morphin Masters, Jedi Council, Handmaidens, and Queen Amidala quickly obeyed her order.
Ashley and Andros chorused, "Let's Rocket!"
Tabby and Jared ignited their lightsabers.
Tabby and Darth Hahn began fighting.
Amidala pulled her blaster from her belt.
Jared was fighting Brent.
Ashley and Andros were dealing with the droids that had come with the two Sith.
Andros said, "You'd think they'd run out of these things."
Tabby said, "No. If my theory's right, they have an endless supply of funds."
Andros said, "How?"
Tabby said, "The Republic…"
Darth Hahn tripped Tabby, kicking her lightsaber out of her hand.
Amidala caught the lightsaber.
She charged Darth Hahn, running the lightsaber through her.
Brent retreated.
Tabby stood up and walked over to the broken droid parts. She looked up at Amidala, terror in her eyes.
Amidala said, "What is it?"
Tabby said, "I was right. The Republic's behind this."
Mace Windu said, "The Republic's behind the return of the Sith?"
Tabby nodded.
"Each droid has Sith markings. Below the Sith markings are the owner marking."
Amidala knelt down, "Palpatine?"
Tabby nodded. She looked at her cousin, "Can I have my lightsaber back?"
Amidala handed the lightsaber, "Too bad Dad only let one of us be a Jedi Knight."
Tabby smiled, "You should've been the one chosen."
"You kidding, you have a higher midachlorian count than me. And I'm needed as queen. When you've learned more, you'll make the Council for sure."
Mace Windu looked at Yoda.
Yoda nodded.
Mace Windu said, "Are you kidding? Tabby already has made the Council. If she hadn't, would the other Jedi listen to her as they listen to us."
Amidala looked at the two Jedi Masters.
Tabby turned, "But I'm no Jedi Master."
Yoda shook his head, "Underestimated you are."
Mace Windu said, "Both of you had strong leadership potential. Amidala would head the Alliance. Her twin sister, Tabidala, would head the Jedi Council."
Tabby said, "Amidala and I are twins?"
Amidala was just as surprised as Tabby.
Mace Windu said, "You were raised to believe you were cousins to keep any Sith from knowing that the twins who would change time had been born. Tabby was chosen to become a Jedi Knight because her higher midachlorian count. Also, as an infant, Tabby was found to be the more reckless one. She followed her instincts, while Amidala followed what was right."
The man looked at his fellow UN members.
They all nodded.
The man cleared his throat.
Tabby and the others turned.
The man said, "We will allow Jared to lead us."
Tabby said, "Very well. Tomorrow at mid-day, the Peace Ceremony will be held. Jared, Ashley, prepared the people of this world for the ceremony."
Both nodded.
---
Next day at noon –
Cameras were broadcasting the ceremony across the planet and across the universe.
Tabby's semi-long brown hair was braided. She was dressed in a long light blue dress.
Andros was doing the introduction.
"People of Earth and the Universal Alliance. Once again, we come together in a ceremony forming an alliance between worlds. Last time, it was the joining of the League, Naboo, and a few other planets. This time it is to add the planet of Earth to the Universal Alliance. Representing the Alliance is Jedi Master Tabidala. Representing Earth is Jedi Knight Jared Russell and his fiancée Ashley Hammond, Yellow Astro Ranger and an Earther."
Tabby closed her eyes.
*I summon the Sparkle Ball.*
The Sparkle Ball appeared in her hands.
"As you can see, Tabby has summoned the Sparkle Ball…err…Globe of Peace."
Amidala snickered.
Tabby opened her eyes. She stepped forward, "I, Tabidala of the Jedi Council, present you with the Sparkle Ball."
Jared took the Sparkle Ball, "I, Jared Russell, Representative of Earth, accept the Globe of Peace as a symbol of peace and a symbol of an eternal alliance between the worlds of the Universal Alliance.
The Sparkle Ball literally turned into a bunch of silver sparkles. The sparkles spread across Earth and into the universe. Every planet that was a member of the Universal Alliance was covered with the sparkles. Then…the sparkles vanished.
Tabby looked down at her gown. They hadn't all vanished. Her blue dress was now covered with silver sparkles.
She giggled, "Now I sparkle like the Sparkle Ball."
Tabby turned.
Yoda nodded, "Sparkle child."
Mace Windu said, "How did she get an 800 year old Jedi on a Sparkle kick?"
Amidala said, "Tabby's right though. The sparkles are beautiful."
Andros jumped down.
Tabby ran over to Andros, "Look! I sparkle!"
Andros hugged her, "You've always sparkled."
Tabby turned to the UN members, "Cease these foolish wars among yourselves. There is a greater evil. Jared, I want Med Bots put in every medical facility in this planet. I want Midachlorian scans on every child under 4. And every unborn child shall have one at two months old."
Jared nodded.
Tabby said, "I want communications up and running by nightfall."
Jared said, "But…"
Tabby said, "Don't ask questions, just do it!"
Jared said, "Oh-kay."
Ashley muttered, "I think she's a few French fries short of a happy meal."
Tabby said, "We gotta go back to Naboo. We might have destroyed two Sith, but something tells me there's several more where they came from."
Dulcea said, "Ashley."
Ashley turned, "Yeah?"
Dulcea placed a small device in Ashley's hand, "Use this on all those who aren't found with high midachlorian counts. If it turns green, send them to Phaedos."
Ninjor said, "Yay, I get to mass-produce power coins."
Dulcea said, "Get back to your temple, Blue Boy."
Ninjor said, "I'm going, I'm going!"
Ninjor and Dulcea vanished.
Amidala said, "Find a trustworthy person to send back to Naboo as a representative to the Universal Alliance Council."
Jared nodded.
Dimitria said, "I'm the League representative."
Amidala said, "You are the representative of Inquiris, not the whole league."
Tabby said, "Each planet has a right to represent themselves."
Yoda said, "Learn well you this."
Mace Windu said, "We must be going."
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Naboo –
Tabby looked at the new Alliance building.
Andros rolled his eyes, "Guess what?"
Tabby turned, "What?"
Andros said, "Tykwa is the Karovian representative. She'll be here with the other Planetary Representatives."
Tabby said, "Who's Tykwa?"
Andros said, "She's just some lady who helped Kinwon manage the Karovian rebels."
Tabby said, "Oh."
Andros said, "You're awfully quiet today?"
Tabby said, "Tomorrow, the Alliance will be formed in its entirety. And me and my cousin…err…sister will run it."
Andros said, "That's a lot of pressure for one Jedi."
Tabby said, "Yeah, it is."
---
Nan said, "Katie, shouldn't you be watching Adam?"
Katie said, "I wanna take the Trials."
Nan said, "Are you sure?"
Katie nodded.
Nan said, "Come with me."
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Jen said, "Where's Katie, Obi-Wan?"
Obi-Wan said, "She went to find Nan." holding Adam.
Jen said, "Why?"
Obi-Wan said, "She wants to take the Jedi Trials."
Jen said, "What!"
Obi-Wan said, "I can't stop her. And neither can Nan."
Jen said, "But Tabby can. She made the Council."
Jen ran down the hall.
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Zhane said, "He knows?"
Karone nodded, holding Alanna, "Tabby told him before they went to Earth."
Zhane said, "I thought she promised not to."
Karone said, "People do strange things for love."
Zhane said, "I realize this."
Karone laughed.
---
Cassie, Carlos and TJ were sitting at the pizza parlor.
Simon said, "Bored?"
Cassie said, "In all this chaos, I feel ignored."
Carlos said, "Did you hear, Jared's sending three representatives from Earth."
TJ said, "And that a former Earther is the representative of Aquitar."
Carlos said, "And one of us gets to go home to help Jared and Ashley."
Simon said, "You're bored."
The three nodded.
TJ said, "We're not Jedi, we're not the parents of future Jedi, we're not dating Jedi, we're feeling a little left out."
Simon said, "Hey, I'm just the pizza guy."
---
Jen ran up to Tabby.
Tabby said, "What's wrong?"
Jen said, "Katie wants to take the trials. I don't think she's strong enough yet."
Tabby said, "I'm not in charge of trials. Yoda is. Speaking of the Council. Yoda's called a council meeting."
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Mace Windu said, "You want to take the Trials?"
Katie nodded.
Tabby said, "I've heard some people voice their opinions that you're not strong enough yet."
Katie said, "I can do it."
Tabby looked at Yoda.
Yoda said, "Trial taking sure of you are?"
Katie nodded.
Yoda looked at Nan.
Nan said, "There is little more that I can teach her."
Yoda said, "Trial taking she will."
---
Anakin said, "Hey, Amidala."
Amidala smiled, "Hey, Ani."
Anakin said, "Do you think Obi-Wan will remember that he has to train me?"
Tabby said, "I can help train you in certain areas."
Anakin said, "Like what?"
Tabby said, "The use of the mental powers of the force. Amidala's better with a lightsaber than me though."
Anakin said, "You two will train me?"
Amidala nodded, "Why not? Obi-Wan has his son to worry about."
---
Obi-Wan noticed Anakin sparring with Amidala.
Tabby said, "He really wanted to learn. And the Tiny Tot demands a lot of your attention."
Obi-Wan nodded, "I know. How'd Amidala get so good with a lightsaber though. She's not a Jedi."
Tabby said, "I'm more attuned to the force. She's better with a lightsaber. It's a twin thing."
Obi-Wan said, "What did the Council say about Katie taking the Trials?"
Tabby nodded, "She'll take them."
Obi-Wan said, "I hope she's ready."
Tabby nodded, "Me too."
---
Cassie ran into Tabby.
Tabby said, "You coming to the Alliance meeting tomorrow?"
Cassie said, "I'm supposed to?"
Tabby said, "Tell TJ and Carlos to come as well."
---
Tabby watched the people enter the Alliance building.
Andros went with the Karovians, as did Karone, Zhane, and Alanna.
The Jedi (besides Tabby and Anakin) went with Yoda and Mace Windu.
Cassie, Carlos, and TJ went with the Earthers.
Tabby, Amidala, Anakin, and Shmi went to the Naboo area.
Tabby stood up, "I am Jedi Master Tabidala, I welcome you to the first Universal Alliance meeting."
Tabby said, "Mace Windu, you're the first one up to speak."
Mace Windu stood up, "As members of the Alliance, you have access to the technology we possess. In return we ask that you follow Alliance policies. Including that all children have a complete medical exam at 2 months. Including checking their midachlorian count. Those with high midachlorian counts will be trained as Jedi Knights at 4 years old." He sat down.
Billy stood up, "What is a Jedi Knight?"
Obi-Wan handed Adam to Katya and stood up, "A Jedi Knight is a warrior who is attuned to the Force. There are good Jedis and evil Jedis. Evil Jedis are known as the Sith. Jedi Knights fight with a weapon known as a lightsaber. There is only one non-Jedi who has the ability to wield a lightsaber, but she could've been if she wasn't needed elsewhere."
Dex said, "What do you mean, wasn't needed elsewhere?"
Obi-Wan said, "Queen Amidala is quite capable of fighting with a lightsaber. She was needed as Queen of the Naboo. Her twin sister, Tabidala, was trained as a Jedi. She attained the status of Jedi Master." He sat down.
Trey said, "What is the difference between a Jedi Knight and a Jedi Master?"
Tabby said, "A Jedi Knight is a Jedi who has passed the Trials, but has not become completely attuned to the Force. A Jedi Master is a Jedi Knight who is completely attuned to the Force. Those Jedi become part of the Jedi Council. And then there's the Jedi Padawans. Padawans are Jedi who are training as the apprentice of a Jedi Knight. Until they pass the Trials, they are Padawans." She sat down.
Trini said, "What are the Trials?"
Jen stood up, "The Trials are different for every person. But there are always 3 tests. The test of the body, the test of the mind, and the test of the heart." She sat down.
Dimitria said, "Why do you call the Globe of Peace, the Sparkle Ball?"
Tabby and Andros began laughing.
Tabby stood up, "Maybe because it's a ball and it sparkles."
Amidala leapt up, "Party in the ballroom!"
Tabby said, "Woohoo!"
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Ballroom –
Simon showed up with the pizza and sodas.
Yoda said, "Pizza cheese I want."
Simon snickered and handed a small thing of pizza cheese to Yoda.
Tabby laughed.
Yoda rolled his eyes.
Tabby got a slice of pepperoni pizza.
Nancy and Skull were talking.
Jen was talking to Adam.
Carlos was talking with Billy and Trini.
Carlos had been the one selected to return to Earth.
Andros said, "Everything's turning out so well."
Tabby said, "Katie takes the Trials tomorrow."
Andros said, "I hope she does well."
Tabby said, "She will, I'm just worried about how Obi-Wan's gonna react to his wife being gone for several days."
Andros said, "Several days?"
Tabby said, "There's 3 tests. Each test must be taken on a different day. And sometimes tests take more than a day."
Andros said, "Oh."
---
Katie opened her eyes, finding herself on an extremely unfamiliar planet.
It was covered with trees.
Katie looked around.
Suddenly she smelled smoke.
She turned to see a raging fire. It was headed towards her.
To Be Continued…
Next Time on Star Wars: The Astro Chronicles…
Will Katie complete all three trials? Is Tabby right about the fact that there are more Sith were Darth Hahn and Bryam came from? Will the author actually remember that Cassie and TJ exist?