Hey, everybody. Back with another chapter.

So, this will be a brief chapter, and include the council between Yoda, Obi Wan, and Bail, though obviously now with more participants.

Let's get to it.

BlackWatcher1234: Answers to question: 1) You'll see in this chapter. 2)Possibly. 3)Yes, I will use some Legends material, and I may make a fourth story set a hundred years after the third that will feature Darth Krayt. 4) Quinlan Vos will not be coming to Terra. 5) Saw Gerrera may have some connections to the Terran Alliance. And your suggestions: 1) Already planning on using some of those names. 2) Rebels and the Terrans may use wolfpack techniques. 3) Maybe. 4) Undecided.

Chapter 73- The Council

(July 29, 1994)

Adams slowly takes his seat at the table. Yoda had called for this council to be held. Also sitting around the table are Yoda, Obi Wan, Bail, Ahsoka, Hall, and Rommel.

For several moments, there is just silence. Then, Yoda says, "Hidden, safe the children must be kept."

"I agree. There's too much riding on them," Hall says.

"We must take them somewhere where the Sith will not sense their presence," Obi Wan says.

"In that case, it would probably be best to split them up. If they are together, it will only make it all the more easy for the Sith to sense their strength in the Force," Adams says.

"I agree," Yoda says.

"My wife and I will take the girl. We've always talked of adopting a baby girl. She will be loved with us," Bail says.

There are several nods around the table. Then, Obi Wan asks, "And what of the boy?"

After a moment, Adams leans forward. "I would be willing to take him. Eliza and I previously discussed having another child once the war was over. A sibling for Calvin. The boy would be loved with us. And he would have the full protection of the Alliance," he says.

"Disagree, I do, Captain. Remain in the galaxy, he should," Yoda says.

"I agree with Yoda. There will come a day when he will be needed. I feel it is best he remained here in the galaxy. And, just in case the Empire decides to attack Terra," Obi Wan says.

Adams nods. "Fair point," he says.

"To Tatooine, to his family, we should send him," Yoda says.

"I agree," Hall says.

"As do I," Ahsoka adds.

Obi Wan lowers his head for a moment, then says, "I will take the boy and watch over him."

The table is quiet for a moment before Yoda says, "Until the time is right, disappear we will."

Adams then leans forward. "I've spoken with the Terran Joint Command. Our fleet is rendezvousing near Teth. We've been able to confirm the survival of 24 Jedi. We're not sure how many more. Most of those Jedi have already fled into hiding. However, there are 9 that have elected to come to Terra, and we finally have their names. Mace Windu, Plo Koon, Ki Adi Mundi, Aayla Secura, Luminara Unduli, Serra Keto, Marseph, Kirak Infil'a, and Simms. We expect more Jedi to come to Terra over the years, as the beacon set at the Jedi Temple included instructions on how to travel to Terra. We also have confirmation that Terran units escaped Coruscant with Barriss Offee, and she is being held with the fleet. The fleet is waiting for us to come to them. Master Yoda, both you and Master Kenobi are welcome to come with us. You will be more than welcome on Terra," he says.

"Appreciate your offer, we do, Captain. But in this galaxy, our place is," Yoda says.

Adams nods respectfully. "I can respect that, Master. We will miss you both though," he says.

"And miss you, I will," Yoda says.

"As will I," Obi Wan says.

Rommel then reaches down to his belt, and removes Yoda's lightsaber. He holds it out to Yoda, and says, "Master Yoda, Lieutenant Pratt recovered this in the Senate chamber before he helped me escape. I think I've held onto it for too long."

Yoda looks at the lightsaber, then back at Rommel with a smile. "Need it any longer, I do not. Take it with you. Perhaps of use to a Terran Jedi, it may be. Until then, yours, it is," he says.

Rommel stares at Yoda for several moments, then slowly returns the saber to his belt as a tear wells up in one eye. "I will carry this saber with honor until it finds its next home," Rommel says. Yoda responds with a simple nod.

Everyone then stands up and begins to walk out. However, before Obi Wan and Ahsoka can walk out, Yoda says, "Master Kenobi, Padawan Tano, wait a moment."

The three ASAT commandos continue out of the room and make their way down the hall. However, Adams stops suddenly, and Rommel and Hall stop with him.

The three men look at each other for several moments in silence. Then, Adams says, "Well, this is a fine mess we've gotten into."

"Couldn't agree more, Sam," Hall says.

"So, now what do we do?" Rommel asks.

"Well, the threat of the Sith hasn't ended. We'll return to Earth, keep training, and wait for the time to return to action against the Empire," Adams says.

Adams starts to lead them down the hall again, when they hear Ahsoka's voice behind them say, "Hey! Wait up!"

They turn around, and see Ahsoka walking up behind them. Adams smiles and says, "You're coming with us, Ahsoka?"

"Of course. There's nothing for me here. Plus, school starts in less than a month," Ahsoka says.

The three Terrans all laugh a bit, and Adams says, "Well, come on. We'd better get a move on."

The four of them make their way down to where their ship is waiting. Pratt, Allen, Woods, and Walker are all waiting for them. But, to their surprise, so are Echo, Jesse, and Hardcase.

"Hey, boys. You coming with us?" Adams says, looking at the clones.

"Yeah. Fives is back on Terra, and the Republic is gone, so why not go to Terra?" Echo says.

Adams smiles and claps Echo on the shoulder as he looks at the three clones. "Well, welcome to the Terran Alliance, boys," he says. He then boards the ship, with everyone else following after him.

Adams makes his way to the cockpit, along with Rommel. Once everyone is on board, they raise the ramp, fire up the engines, and climb into Alderaan's sky. Once out of Alderaan's atmosphere, they make the make the jump to hyperspace.

(The next day)

The Terran CR90 drops out of hyperspace. Up ahead, the Terran Starfleet comes into view, including ships the Starfleet already possessed and captured ships that were captured during Terran efforts to rescue Jedi from Order 66.

Adams guides the ship over to the Volgograd, guiding it into her hangar bay. As he sets the ship down, crew rush up to it.

Adams shuts down the ship, then lowers the ramp. Adams then makes his way out of the ship, followed by everyone else on board. Once off, the group scatters, but Adams makes his way to the bridge.

Upon reaching the bridge, Adams finds Admiral Vilikov waiting for him.

"Admiral," Adams says.

"Captain Adams, good to see you alive," Vilikov says.

Adams nods respectfully, then says, "Has the fleet gathered?"

"Yes. Now that you and your crew are here, all surviving Terran forces, save a few hundred Vietnamese troops stranded on Kashyyyk, are pulled out of the galaxy," Vilikov responds.

"Alright. Good to hear. Now, I guess it's time to go home," Adams says.

"Indeed," Vilikov says. He then turns to his deck officers and says, "Order the fleet. Make the jump to hyperspace."

All the ships in the Starfleet begin turning to the proper course. Then, one by one, they make the jump to hyperspace, all beginning the return trip to Terra.

And, I'll end there. I hope you liked this chapter.

I have to admit. I was seriously tempted to have Leia be sent to terra instead of to Alderaan, but I decided to stick with her being adopted by Bail.

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