The New Jedi Knights 2: Threat to the Jedi Order

Chapter 1: The Galactic Wars

By MagicMansion

Disclaimer: I do not own Star Wars or Luke Skywalker. My characters are Jarrod, Josh, Kyle, Victor, Shawn, Mary, Abby, Rebecca, and the Chancellor.

NOTE: The New Jedi Knights 2: The New Galactic Wars is part of a series. The first story, The New Jedi Knights: Fate of the Force, should be read before reading this story.


Four years after the defeat of the mysterious Sith…

Star Destroyers orbited Naboo as fighters maneuvered between them. There were three Republic Star Destroyers; the other four belonged to the Empire. TIE Fighters and the fighters of the Republic fought in space, attempting to destroy each other for control over Naboo.

"Green Squadron, keep up. There's a group of TIE Bombers making a run for one of the Star Destroyers."

A group of five A-Wings and a B-Wing flew after two TIE Bombers. The bombers were headed for the control room of the Republic Star Destroyer.

"Victor, we've got to take them down quick," Shawn told him over the radio. "If they take out the Star Destroyer…"

"Yeah, we won't have a ride home. I know that," Victor said.

The group of six flew close behind the bombers and began firing. They missed a few times, hitting the Star Destroyer's surface, but not damaging it. One of the A-Wings finally hit the left bomber, and Shawn got a shot on the right one. The left bomber exploded, and the right flew out of control towards Naboo. The six fighters flew away from the Star Destroyer and rejoined the battle.

Luke was in his X-Wing, flying towards the control room of an Imperial Star Destroyer. He fired a missile at the window and flew away. The missile hit the window, and the Star Destroyer began exploding.

"Okay guys, we're done here," Luke said a few minutes later after the Imperial fighters reentered the two remaining Imperial Star Destroyers and they flew off. "Get back to your Star Destroyers and let's go home."

Luke, Shawn, and Victor all flew into the lead Star Destroyer, and landed. Luke got out, and R2 was lifted out of the fighter. Shawn and Victor opened their cockpits, and looked at each other angrily.

"Oh no. Not again," Luke said as R2 was set down.

"Can't you pilot that thing Shawn? Is it too awkward for you?"

"You know Victor; I didn't see you take down any fighters out there. I'm starting to think you can't pilot anymore."

"Really? So you didn't see my missile destroy the second Star Destroyer?"

"No, I missed it. I was busy taking out three squadrons of TIE Fighters, by myself!"

The two walked towards each other, getting in each other's faces. Luke watched, waiting for them to finish. Both Jedi Knights started laughing, and gave each other a high five.

"Good job out there Shawn," Victor said.

"Not so bad yourself Green Leader," Shawn said back as they walked up to Luke.

"You guys think you're hilarious, don't you," Luke asked.

"You'd better believe it," they both said.

"If you think so. Now, get to your quarters. I want you both rested when we get back for a training session."

"Yes Master," they both said, bowing. They began walking to their quarters, their droids following.

"I don't get it. We're already Jedi Knights," Victor said, "So why should we need more training?"

"Because we became Jedi Knights after only two weeks of training Victor," Shawn said as they entered their quarters.

"I guess. I just think we've gotten enough hands-on training already. I don't think we need to train at the Jedi Temple."

"We'll need to when we get our Padawans though. Don't forget, the Padawans get assigned to us tomorrow."

"Yeah. I already know who I'm getting," Victor said.

"Gee, and you say it like you're surprised. The second Michael started using a double lightsaber; everyone knew Master Skywalker would assign him to you."

"I can't help that we're special. Who do you think you'll get?"

"I don't know. I just pray I don't have to train my brother."

Shawn's brother, Eric, had been tested after the defeat of the Sith on Earth, and was entered in the Jedi Academy to train. He was among the group of Padawans that would be assigned tomorrow.

"Why do you say that? I think Eric's progressed a lot," Victor said as they both lay down in their beds.

"You really think he'll listen to me? He never does when I'm assigned to train. For his sake, I hope Jarrod trains him. That'll put some sense into him."

"Come now," Victor said. "You know Master Skywalker wants to assign the twins to Jarrod. Maybe Master Skywalker will train your brother. That'd really help."

"Yeah. Eric would learn a lot more from Master Skywalker, especially with all the training he likes to do."

"Eric?"

"No, Master Skywalker you moron," Shawn said.

"Oh."

The two were quiet, and soon fell asleep.

Luke was in his quarters near the control room, thinking of the last four years. They had been very eventful, and mostly filled with battles.

It all started about a month after the defeat of the mysterious man trained as a Sith. The clones were rebuilding areas on Earth, and the Empire had withdrawn from all battlefields. Luke found that time to test the close family of his Knights. It seemed that Josh had all of the Jedi skill in his family, because neither of his siblings had it. Kyle's older brother Phil had good reflexes, but Luke thought he was already too old to begin training. As for his daughter, Anna, she had begun training as a youngling already. Victor's younger brother Jesse seemed to have some skills, but not enough to get him into the academy. Rebecca's family didn't seem to have anything at all, so Luke figured maybe it had rubbed off from Shawn. Shawn's brother was the only one to have any hope of becoming a Jedi, but only because he had hung around with the group before they became Jedi. He was proficient in sword fighting, and with a lot of training, would be ready.

After that, families began bringing in their children to be tested. Those in their teens began serious training immediately, and those who were younger were assigned to train as younglings. Luke assigned the younglings to Mary, since she seemed to be the most calm and caring of his Knights. As for the teens, Luke found himself with 13 new Padawans who would be assigned to a Knight later on.

After a few months of peace, the Empire revealed itself again with an attack over Kamino. The available clones were sent to protect those still in production. The attack on Kamino was unsuccessful, and the Empire retreated. Further attacks were launched against Republic systems throughout the next three years.

Then, just a year ago, Luke's one fear came out. The Jedi were all training, and a message came in that a massacre was occurring on Coruscant. Luke took Victor and Kyle with him to take care of it. When they landed their fighters in the area, they got out and ignited their lightsabers, ready for anything but what appeared.

The crowd scattered, and an android wielding two Sith lightsabers turned to look at the three Jedi. It jumped up, and landed on a droid starfighter that flew by. Luke considered the whole thing was to show the Jedi that the Sith had returned. They hadn't seen the android since then, but Luke knew it was still alive. He just wondered when it would reappear.

The Republic fleet circled Coruscant in a large ring. Every Star Destroyer was packed with troops and vehicles, ready for battle the moment they were needed. Three more Star Destroyers came out of light speed, and fit themselves into the ring. A B-Wing, A-Wing, and X-Wing flew off of one. They flew down to the surface of Coruscant, and landed in the hangar of the Jedi Temple.

Luke, Victor, and Shawn got out of their fighters as their droids were unloaded. The door to the hangar opened, and Rebecca ran up to Shawn.

"Hey sweetie, how was the battle?"

"Not bad," Shawn said, hugging her. "They retreated again. It seems Naboo isn't worth losing two more Star Destroyers over. And the droids are flying a lot of the TIE Fighters now. That wasn't a good move on the Empire's part."

She smiled. Victor rolled his eyes and Luke smiled. Luke was glad the couples were all still together, even with the little time they got to see each other. Since the New Galactic Wars had started up, the Jedi had all received their own armies, and were commanding them wherever they went. Since Mary and Abby seldom left the Temple anymore due to their priorities, Josh and Kyle didn't get to see them for weeks while they were off at a battle. Shawn and Rebecca had the same problem, because it always seemed like their armies were drawn further and further from each other, following the Empire's separate fleets around.

The hangar doors opened again, and Josh stood there with his Padawan, Camio. Luke had assigned Camio to Josh because Camio's training had progressed quicker than the other Padawans, all of which were human. It seemed to Luke that all traces of Jedi abilities had been eliminated from alien species when the Empire took over.

"Master," Josh said, as he and Camio bowed. The three Jedi began walking. "We received a transmission from the Republic Council. The Chancellor wishes to speak with you."

Luke stopped. "About what?"

"They wouldn't say. He would like to meet with you in his office as soon as possible."

"Fine," Luke said, a little frustrated. The Chancellor was not one of Luke's favorite people, partially because of his father's history with political figures, and partially due to the Chancellor's personality.

Luke took care of a few things around the Temple, and then set off for the Republic Capitol Building. He took the elevator to the floor that contained the Chancellor's office. Luke tapped on the door when he got there, hoping the Chancellor would either not hear it, or wouldn't be there.

"Enter."

Darn, Luke thought as the doors opened.

"Ah, Master Skywalker. How are you today?"

"I'm fine. I got your transmission. You wanted to speak with me?"

"Yes," the Chancellor said. "Please have a seat."

"I'll stand thanks," Luke said, looking at one of the paintings on the wall to avoid eye contact with the Chancellor.

"Suit yourself. I wanted to ask you about placing a Jedi or two on the Council."

Luke looked at the Chancellor. "For what purpose?"

"Well, to keep the information flowing from the Council to the Jedi, and vice versa. Also for security measures."

"The information flow is going fine I think. We give you the information we feel you need. As for security, you have over 500 clones at your disposal at the Council meetings."

"Yes, but I'm afraid some systems are beginning to join the Separatist Empire, and will be armed when they come to the meetings."

"The clones are required to check each person as they enter the meetings. The possibility of an armed spy entering a meeting is very slim," Luke told him.

"Well, what if the clones should become… hostile. Such as another Order 66?"

Luke looked at him angrily. "That will not happen again Chancellor. I put everything into the design of those clones myself. Order 66 is impossible. Besides, the Jedi are the only people who can command the clones, aside from you controlling those in the Capitol Building."

"And what if another situation similar to that of your father's should happen?"

Luke walked up to the Chancellor's desk, and put his hands on it, staring directly into the eyes of the now frightened man. "Nothing like that will ever happen again. My father was manipulated by an authority figure he trusted. That's why I don't allow my Jedi Knights or Padawans to interact with you or the Council," Luke said angrily. "It's not to put you in harm's way; it's to keep my Jedi out of it."

The Chancellor nodded.

"I hope we understand each other now Chancellor. Now, I have other matters to attend to," Luke said, turning and walking to the door. "Your request for a Jedi on the Council is denied." Luke left the room.


Well, that's the first chapter of the sequel. Hope you like it so far. Please review.