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Star Wars: Episode VII

Trial By Fire: The Trial for Wisdom

Chapter 1: The Dilemma

4 years later....

Luke looked out at Coruscant through the window in the Jedi Council's meeting room. After 4 years it was still amazing to see what has been regained and created since the day that they have defeated the Yuuzhan Vong. The Senators have finally let him recreate the Jedi Council, they have stationed a lot more Jedi around the galaxy to keep an eye on things, the Jedi Academy is back up, and they have twice as many new students than 6 years ago. But Kyp, he thought. Kyp had finally turned from his aggressive ways, and he now serves on the Jedi Council. That was one the best things to come out of the whole mess.

Behind him he heard the door open. Without looking he could tell that it was Kyp. He came up beside Luke and looked out the same window. "It's amazing," he said, "that how things change. I mean, I never thought that I would be serving on the Jedi Council." Luke smiled, "neither did I, but strange things happen." They looked out the window for a few more minutes, then Luke turned toward Kyp, "how are you and Jaina doing?"

"Great. We're doing just great. How are Mara and Ben?"

"They are just fine?"

He nodded. A while after the Yuuzhan Vong were defeated, everyone found out that Kyp and Jaina were dating each other. No one was more surprised then Han and Zekk. 'Of all the people out there why Kyp?' they asked. Jaina couldn't really answer that. There was just something about Kyp that interested her. It was probably also that it was because he saved her life by sacrificing himself.

He remembers that moment, a Vong coufee knife was thrown towards Jaina's chest. She wouldn't be able to get of its way, so Kyp jumped in front of it. It entered his chest, but it missed his heart by centimeters. Then Jaina killed the vong that threw it. From that moment on she wouldn't leave Kyp's side. She was shocked to see that he would do that, and wanted to know why he would do it. That's when he told her that it was because he found a person to really die for. Her. That's when she fell in love with him. She didn't care that he was 15 years older than her, and he didn't mind either. Even though he was dying, he was able to be saved. Everyone was happy for her, except Han and Zekk. Luckily Han didn't go full blast on the news. He said he would support her if this made her happy. But he did have a talk with Kyp. He told him that if he hurt his daughter, Jedi Master or no Jedi Master, he would tie him to the back of the Falcon and fly him through a Super Nova. It took Zekk a while to get used to it. After all those years he still loved her, but, luckily, he got over her and moved on to be with someone else.

Jaina was also a few months pregnant with their first child. He was happy for them. Jacen and Tenel Ka were married with a two year old son named Jole. Anakin and Tahiri were going to get married next month. Luke was very happy that his niece and nephews were getting their own families. Han and Leia were happy to be grandparents. "With everyone in your family getting married and having children, I bet you can't wait until Ben has his own family?" Kyp asked.

"Yeah, your right."

Him and Mara couldn't wait until Ben has his own wife and children, but that's a long ways away.

At that moment he felt his family and the rest of the Council coming. Kyp must have felt them too, cause he turned around and straightened his robe. He turned his head toward Luke, "speak of the Sith. Here comes the rest of our rag tag team. What are the main topics of discussion for today?" "Lets wait until everyone is here so that I don't have to say everything twice," he replied. Kyp nodded in agreement. As they turned to face the chamber doors, they opened.

In walked Ben, Jole, Han, Leia, Jacen, Jaina, Anakin, C-3PO, R2-D2, and the Council. So far the Council had 7 members. There were Mara, Kyp, Corran Horn, Ganner Rhysode, Kyle Katarn, Cilghal, and himself. He hopes that Saba Sebatyne, Lowbacca, and a few others will join soon.

His son, Ben, ran up to him.

"Dad."

"Hey, son."

Luke bent down and opened his arms. Ben jumped right in them. After they separated from the hug, he stood up and ruffled his son's hair. "Ben, your mother, the council, and I have some business to discuss, so go play with Jole for now." "Okay, Dad." He turned around and headed through the doors with Jole and four Noghri guards followed them out the door. After the incident, when the Vong tried to kidnap Ben, they hardly ever left Ben's side since then. They are so desperate to protect him.

"Well, my friends, shall we get on with business?" All of them nodded in agreement. They talked about what problems were arousing and looking into if the Vong are causing anymore trouble. Han and the others gave their reports on their findings. Then they discussed the future of the Jedi Academy and its future students. That's when Kyle spoke up. "Luke, I have a question."

"What is it, Kyle?"

"I have sensed that Ben is very strong in the Force. I know that you and Mara have too."

"Yes, we have." This came from Mara. Luke could tell she wanted to know what this was all about. "All of you might find that this is crazy, but I think that this is the right idea." Kyle seemed to prepare himself. "I say that this it is time for Ben to enter the Academy." Everyone in the group gasped. Ben was only 4 1/2 years old. He was still too young to enter. It is crazy. "What gave you this idea?" Corran asked.

"I can sense that Ben is different. He's special. The only thing left that I can tell you is that I think that this is the right thing to do?"

Luke looked around at everyone. He could see them thinking about this. He decided that he wanted to speak to his wife alone. He stood up, "I would like to talk to my wife about this, alone, before we make a decision."

The rest of the Council left the room, and Mara walked up to Luke. "I don't know about this," she said. "Kyle is always a brilliant person, but this time I think he has gone over." Luke smiled and chuckled a little. Mara is very protective of Ben. Probably more protective than the Noghri guards. He looked at her and replied, "Mara, calm down."

"I am calm, Skywalker."

"No, your not."

She smiled at him. "The truth is Luke, is that I have felt Ben get very strong in the Force. Stronger than a kid at his age should be." He nodded. "I have too." She just sighed and collapsed in his arms. "I just feel that if we put him in the Academy this early in his age, he might grow up to fast, that he might not get to be a kid, and have fun." Luke stroked his wife's hair. "Don't worry. There will be plenty for him to do at the Academy. Jacen, Jaina, Anikan had fun. Despite the trouble they had, they still had fun. So, what do you say." Mara looked up at him with tears in her eyes and nodded. "Yes. I agree with Kyle. He should go to the Academy." Luke nodded and asked the others to come back in.

He looked at all of their faces and asked, "Mara and I have agreed that Ben should go to attend the Academy. I would like you to vote whether you agree or not. If you agree, then Ben will leave in one or two weeks. If you don't than we will wait until he is older. So lets get started." He asked for the Council to each state their decision. Not one said no.