The Story of forgotten Jedi Owen Sun
Chapter 12: The Aftermath of Naboo
After hours of traveling through hyperspace the Droid Starfighter carrying Arca, Owen and the captured Finis Sedros had finally arrived. Arca caught sight of Naboo right away along with space debris from the destroyed Droid Control Ship in orbit above Naboo.
"Looks like they did alright" observed Owen surprising Arca.
"Good to see you're awake Owen" he replied.
"Well besides the novice Force healing I'm learning the bacta injection is holding up" informed Owen.
"Hm and what of our guest?" asked Arca.
"He's still out cold in the restraints" he answered.
"Alright, I'm bringing us in" updated Arca.
Just then however the crackle of the fighter's comm. came to life. "Unidentified fighter, this is Naboo docking authority, identify yourself" ordered the Docking Officer.
"This is Master Arca of the Jedi Order, please excuse the droid vessel we had little choice in the matter" explained Arca.
"Very well Master Jedi I'm getting confirmation to let you dock, bring your vessel into hanger J18 of Theed Hanger" confirmed the Docking Officer.
With that Arca took the Vulture Droid Starfighter into Naboo's atmosphere to the city of Theed.
He docked safely into the hanger and was greeted by Naboo docking authority.
"Sorry for the abrupt greeting Master Jedi, welcome to Naboo, I've been given orders to escort you directly to Master Yoda and Windu" informed the Dock Officer.
"I trust all is well now on Naboo?" wondered Arca.
"Yes, Viceroy Gunroy and his agitants have been dealt with and his droid army defeated" the Dock Officer explained.
"Good to hear" approved Arca.
The Dock Officer and his men took notice of Owen carrying Sedros. "Oh forgive me this is my Apprentice Owen Sun, and that unfortunate soul is our prisoner Finis Sedros" clarified Arca.
"Let us take him off your hands for now, guards take the prisoner to the holding cell" ordered the Dock Officer.
Owen handed Sedros to the guards. "Let me know if he gives you any trouble" tendered Arca.
"Shall we Master Jedi, the Council awaits" motioned the Dock Officer.
"Very well lead on and it's Arca by the way" he followed.
The door to the main hall in Theed Royal Palace slid open, inside stood Master Yoda and Windu. The Dock Officer completed his orders and left them to talk in private.
They approached the two wise Jedi Masters. "Master Arca, Owen, it is good to see you both well, I trust everything went accordingly on Nubia" implied Windu.
"Well, not exactly Master Windu" replied Arca.
"Not exactly you say?" questioned Windu.
"Yes well after I contacted you and the Council with help from the Nubian Design Collective as you suggested Owe-" Arca was cut off by his Apprentice.
"Master if I may, I would like to tell them what happened" interrupted Owen.
"Very well Owen, being there you would know more, please" extended Arca.
"Um yes, been through much of conflict I sense" sensed Yoda.
"After my Master informed me of the dire situation here on Naboo he instructed me to find the facility's core to shut down Sedros' droid army" began Owen.
"Hmm outcome different may have been for Viceroy with droid army" implied Master Yoda.
Owen continued to describe the events that took place on Nubia…
"MagnaGuard?" a stunned Windu questioned.
"Yes Master, according to Sedros a new droid prototype just recently manufactured, unlike anything I've seen before" explained Owen.
Arca was stunned as well; he never realized Owen took on the fiercesome droid all by himself.
"What happened next?" asked Windu.
Owen continued on describing what happened in his vicious fight with the MagnaGuard and then afterwards…
"Coming to all I remember was Sedros pointing his blaster at me, if it was not for my Master I would have surely been killed" recalled Owen.
"After that I awoke on the droid vessel with Administrator Sedros knocked out lying next to me" concluded Owen wrapping up his incredible story.
"Hm truly remarkable you survived young Sun" commented Windu.
"Most impressive, saved Naboo in the process no doubt you have" added Master Yoda.
Hearing the incredible story Arca felt it time to bring up another unresolved issue. "So you can clearly see now that Owen is ready for the responsibilities of a Padawan" he confronted.
"Done well you both have, bestow the rank of Padawan on young Sun we do" agreed Yoda.
Windu looked to disagree with Master Yoda. "The Council disagreed with you after Nar Shaddaa to make young Owen a Padawan, you have much to learn and even though you are still very young I cannot argue with the skill you showed on Nubia, therefore you have my approval" agreed Master Windu.
"Very good, Master Arca's Padawan learner you shall be" approved Yoda.
"You've both done extremely well, I just wish Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan had your level of success" Windu informed.
Arca and Owen were distressed by this even though some part of Arca already knew what had happened. "What do you mean?" questioned Arca.
Master Windu went on to describe how Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan had encountered a mysterious Sith and the tragic news of Qui-Gon Jinn's death.
Arca was shaken by the news of his old friend's death. "A tremendous loss to our Order it is" stated the wise Yoda.
"In the traditions of the Order his body will be burned and cremated shortly, I trust we will see you both at the funeral ceremony" concluded Windu as he and Yoda left the main hall of Theed Royal Palace.
Owen knew Jedi weren't supposed to dwell on strong emotions like the loss of a loved one but he could tell that Qui-Gon's death hit his Master hard. "Are you alright Master?" asked Owen carefully.
There was a short pause; Arca cleared his throat of emotion. "Yes Owen I'll be fine, go to the ceremony, I'll be along shortly"
He didn't want to leave him in his fragile state but as Arca commanded he left giving him time to grieve for his old companion.
A few minutes later while on his way to Qui-Gon Jinn's ceremony.
Owen was confronted by the Queen of Naboo herself, Queen Amidala.
"You, I was told you are the Jedi who had a hand in saving Naboo" commended Amidala.
"Saving Naboo?" questioned Owen. "No your majesty I think you're mistaken, I merely did my duty as a Jedi"
"Your modesty is most commendable, what is your name?" asked Amidala.
"My name is Owen Sun" he answered.
"Sun, I'll have to remember that" replied Amidala.
"I and the people of Naboo are in your debt Jedi Sun" stated Amidala.
"That is not necessary your majesty but I appreciate the kind words, I hope we will meet again" reserved Owen.
"As do I, good day Jedi" departed Amidala.
Later in Theed Funeral Temple.
Qui-Gon Jinn's funeral ceremony takes place, in attendance is the Jedi Council, Queen Amidala, Sio Bibble, Captain Panaka, the Handmaidens, several hundred Naboo and Gungan troops, Jar Jar Binks, Boss Nass, Palpatine, Obi-Wan Kenobi, a young Anakin Skywalker, about one hundred Jedi and finally standing at the front of them is Master Arca and Owen Sun.
Sadness filled the hall as everyone looked on at Qui-Gon Jinn's burning body.
Owen glanced around the hall spotting Obi-Wan and a young boy with him. "This can't be easy for Obi-Wan" he thought. "Qui-Gon was like a father to him"
Despite the many questions that filled his mind Owen remained silent and continued to show quiet respect for the fallen Jedi Master. Arca stood in hushed silence next to him, as per their bond Owen could feel his Masters loss.
Meanwhile nearby Master Yoda and Windu discuss the mysterious Sith that killed Qui-Gon.
"There is no doubt the mysterious warrior was a Sith" stated Windu.
"Always two there are…no more…no less, a Master and an Apprentice" replied Yoda.
"But which one was destroyed, the Master or the Apprentice?" wondered Windu as both Jedi gave each other a concerned look.
The next day the streets of Theed turned into a huge celebration as the planet of Naboo celebrated peace with a grand parade. From the steps in front of the palace Master Arca, Owen and the rest of the Jedi Order stood on and watched. Over the noise of the festive crowd Owen asked his Master a question.
"Do you think they know how close it came?" asked Owen.
"No my Padawan I'm sure they don't, and we shall leave it that way" replied Arca.
Owen and Arca smiled as the leader of the Gungans Boss Nass raised the giant Globe of Peace signifying peace being restored on Naboo. The crowd cheered and the parade continued as mentally Owen Sun marked this as one of the greatest moments of his life.