The Story of forgotten Jedi Owen Sun
Chapter 22: Coming of Age
After a long, long trip Owen had made it back to Coruscant, with Arca in a critical state Owen got him back to the Jedi Temple where he got the medical assistance he needed. Owen was now relaying the entire story to the Jedi Council.
"So that is how I ended up here" said Owen wrapping up their amazing story.
The council looked stunned. "So this Sith was Dooku's Apprentice and was of Utapaun descent?" questioned Mundi.
"Yes, he was quite talented" answered Owen.
"Hmm very interesting" replied Mundi tapping his fingers on his chin.
"And this castle, are you certain it belonged to Dooku?" questioned Windu.
"Yes Masters, of that I'm positive, I was able to retrieve some vital information from his castles control consoles" answered Owen.
"We'll have the Jedi Historians take a look at it" replied Windu.
"Did you find anything else about Dooku?" asked Koon.
"Other than what I told you about his involvement in the assassinations no Masters, his mysterious ship left after he shot me down" informed Owen.
"Umm yes, seeking the death of our order does my former pupil" stated Master Yoda.
"That's quite obvious now, we all know Dooku's contempt for the Jedi but we still don't know the true extend of his plans" said Windu.
"Do you still believe he has such plans?" questioned Mundi.
"Hmm clouded this issue is, much of the dark side I sense" stated the wise Yoda.
"The threat, whatever it may be, wait we shall for it to reveal itself" stated Yoda.
"Continue to learn of this I will" informed Yoda.
"According to your story you defeated this powerful Sith on your own, most impressive" stated the silent Poof.
"I was nearly struck down several times by Drakus but I believe the force had a role in me defeating him" replied Owen referring to Drakus' lightsaber hitting the rock wall instead of him.
"Regardless by defeating this Sith you've shown the council that you are more than ready to continue your advancement in the order" stated Koon.
The other members of the council looked to each other and nodded. "We are all in agreement, you will become a Jedi Knight" stated Windu.
"But Masters what of the trials, will I not need to take them" replied Owen.
"The trials would be a waste of both our time Owen, by solving this mystery that has plagued our order you've shown us that you are more than capable of being a Jedi Knight" stated Windu.
Owen looked completely stunned. "Thank you Masters, I will do my best"
Owen was overjoyed, he had been waiting to become a Jedi Knight since he was just a hopeful.
"I hope you understand your responsibilities now as a Knight, the council will call upon you more frequently and the assignments will be much more dangerous, do you believe you can handle such tasks?" asked Mundi.
"Yes Masters, I believe I can" answered Owen.
"Hmm yes, much hope we have for you young Sun" stated Yoda.
"We realize your still very young but we believe you to be ready, the council has faith that you will surpass our expectations" stated Windu.
"I shall do my best" replied Owen again.
"Good, the ceremony will be held in a few days, until then you will stay at the Temple" informed Mundi.
"Thank you Masters but if I may now that I've told you everything that transpired on our mission, I would like to see how Master Arca is doing" said Owen.
"Of course, is he alright?" asked Windu.
"As far as I know yes, right now he's being fitted for his new mechanical limbs" informed Owen.
"Umm yes, your thoughts lie heavily on Arca they do, hurt very badly he was" said Yoda.
"Yes, well, if I may?" asked Owen.
"You may leave" answered Windu.
Owen then left the council chambers as he took the turbo-lift to the medical bay, the council was left to deliberate.
"Quite a story" Windu pointed out.
"Umm, indeed" replied the wise Yoda who knew of Owens vision and how he was able to change what happened.
Meanwhile in the medical bay of the Jedi Temple.
The medical droid was just finishing up Arca's limb attachments as Owen stepped through the medical bay doors, Arca lied there on his bed still unconscious.
"Is everything okay?" asked Owen.
"Yes, just give me one moment" replied the medical droid.
The droid finished up by soldering the limbs in place, it then injected Arca in the neck with a medical stimulant to wake him up. "Now you may see him" informed the droid.
Owen got closer to Arca's bedside as he surveyed his new arm and leg, his right arm had been severed off up to the elbow and his left leg had been cut up to his uppermost thigh. Arca then slowly opened his eyes. "Owen" he said still a bit dazed.
"Is that you?" he wondered.
"Yes, it's me Master, how do you feel?" asked Owen.
"Like I've had my arm and leg cut off" answered Arca sarcastically.
Owen smirked. "I could have been worse, he could have killed us both"
"Always seeing the upside of things, that's what I love about you" replied Arca.
Arca slowly raised his new mechanical limbs. "I'll have to get used to these"
"Did you tell the council?" asked Arca.
"Yes, I told them everything" answered Owen.
"So they know?" questioned Arca.
"Yes, about Dooku, Drakus, the plot to destroy the order, everything" answered Owen.
"There is something else Master, the council has agreed to bestow the rank of Jedi Knight onto me" stated Owen.
Arca chuckled. "After what you did, they'd be fools not to"
"Well I am happy that I've achieved what I've always wanted but part of me still wishes I could stay your Padawan Master" Owen stated.
Arca smiled. "You can't stay my student forever Owen, you have so much promise, I perceive you will one day be one of the greatest Jedi of our time"
Owen looked shocked. "Me Master"
"Yes you Owen, whether you know it or not you've always had the gift to learn everything so much easier than any of the other Jedi in the order, you've already taken the first steps but now it is time for you to realize your true abilities" informed Arca.
"You are no longer a boy Owen, you must grow and become what you were born to be, and as you enhance your abilities trust in the force and it will guide you" informed Arca.
"Wherever your path takes you and whatever you encounter you must have the strength of mind to face whatever is to come" stated Arca.
"But you must master your surroundings and have the confidence that everyone else has already seen in you first" stated the wise Master Arca.
"Yes Master" replied Owen.
"But that is your destiny, not mine, no I'm afraid that with you moving on as a Jedi and with Anna's spirit laid to rest my time in the order has come to an end" stated Arca.
"Master?" questioned Owen.
Arca looked straight into his blond eyes. "Yes Owen, it is something I've known for some time now, you will be the last I train"
"But Master what about the council, wouldn't they accept you now" replied Owen.
Arca smiled. "No I'm afraid that the council would not have enough patience to put up with me or I them"
"I have already made this decision" stated Arca.
"But where will you go Master, what will you do?" wondered Owen.
"For now I will leave for Alderaan and live out many of the rest of my days in peace, afterwards I will do what I've always wanted to since I was your age and that's travel the galaxy and observe not intervene" informed Arca.
"Does the council know of your decision Master?" asked Owen.
"No, not yet, but I will inform them shortly" replied Arca.
"But won't you be in danger of falling to the dark side?" questioned Owen.
"There are techniques in the force where it is possible to stay neutral between the path of light and the path of darkness, that is where I shall remain for the rest of my days" stated Arca.
"Are you sure this is what you want Master?" questioned Owen.
Arca smiled. "Yes Owen, it is something I've wished to do for a long time now, gone are the days of my carefree youth and gone is my passion for being a Jedi"
"I guess in some small way this entire situation brought me to making this decision now, if I where a little younger I could of bested Drakus but now time has caught up with me and I paid the price with the loss of my limbs for not stepping down sooner" informed Arca.
"I would have never become what I am today without your wisdom and teachings Master" stated Owen.
"I just wish that we could of had more time together and come with you on your many journeys and battles yet to come" revealed Arca.
"You will Master, I will always keep a part of you with me" stated Owen.
Arca became teary eyed for a second, the two then hugged as forbidden emotion came pouring out of both Jedi.
"I will ask Windu to continue to guide you and show you what I could not, there is much he can teach you still" informed Arca.
"I hope to see you before you leave" said Owen.
Arca nodded. "We'll see Owen, we'll see"
Owen then made his way toward the doors but just as he was leaving the medical bay Arca stopped him.
"Where you not going to tell me about the vision?" wondered Arca.
Owen stopped cold in his tracks and turned to face his Master. "How did you…" he was cut off by Arca.
"You would do well to shield your thoughts from me Owen" replied Arca.
Owen got closer to Arca's bed. "How long have you known?"
"Since Byss, I just never told you" answered Arca.
"I honestly didn't believe I had the perception to view such an event" replied Owen.
Arca chuckled. "Oh you've had that ability for some time"
"What?" questioned Owen.
"Don't you remember?" asked Arca.
Owen sat down on the bed again. "No, I don't"
"When I came to the aid of your world when you were a child I…" Arca went on to describe what Owen had forgotten about his childhood.
"So as you can see you've always had the ability" said Arca wrapping up the story.
Owen shook his head. "A piece of glass from Serocco, how could I of possibly known?"
"It is because you were born with it Owen, very few Jedi in our history have the gift you do, Master Yoda is the only living Jedi with the gift left but the difference is you saw the event and changed it" informed Arca.
Owen Sun couldn't quite believe it. "If you hone your gift there is no telling what you could predict or accomplish" stated Arca.
"It could one day save countless lives" informed Arca.
"Now that you realize this you have the responsibility as a Jedi to use this gift to protect the Republic and the Jedi Order from future dangers" informed Arca.
"But one thing at a time Owen, soon enough this will come to you naturally but for now use the force and listen to its currents to perceive things as they are now" stated Arca.
"Thank you Master, I shall meditate on this" replied Owen.
Owen left for his chambers and as he got inside Master Yoda was waiting for him. "Umm, Arca has told you the truth I see"
Owen was a bit surprised to see Master Yoda. "Uh yes, I thought if I meditated it would help to understand more"
"A tremendous gift the force has given you" said Yoda.
"You knew all along about the vision didn't you Master Yoda" stated Owen.
"Umm yes I did" replied Yoda.
"Then why didn't you tell me or the rest of the council?" asked Owen.
"If told you I did than possibly different outcome would have been" informed Yoda.
"I'm not sure I understand" replied Owen.
"Through the force some things meant to happen they are" explained Yoda.
"If revealed to you or the council than things different could have been" stated Yoda.
Owen pondered the news for a second. "I think I understand, if you would have told me or the council than I wouldn't of been able to save Master Arca, and quite possibly Drakus could of killed us both"
Master Yoda nodded his green head.
"So you knew what would happen" stated Owen.
"Umm some things better left unsaid they are" replied Yoda.
"Guide you I will, attempt to control your gift I will help with" said Yoda.
Owen smirked. "Thank you Master Yoda" replied Owen.
Yoda chuckled as he left Owens chambers. "He-he of coarse young Sun"
Two days later in the ceremonial hall of the Jedi Temple Owen Sun was about to be christened a Jedi Knight. In the dim hall only the fires from several torches lit the dark room, Owen sat in the middle of the hall in the lit up ceremonial circle. Around him on the edge of the circle was every member of the Jedi Council, Master Yoda than entered the barren circle with his short green lightsaber lit. Owen then dropped to one knee and bowed his head, Yoda than spoke up loud enough for everyone in the hall to hear. "Here today Padawan Owen Sun shall take the next step on his path as a Jedi"
In different places around the hall various Jedi were in attendance including Owens close friend Obi-Wan Kenobi. As Master Yoda continued his announcement, from a level above Arca watched as the ceremony continued. "So what say you young Padawan, are you ready to become a Jedi Knight?" announced Yoda.
With his head bowed Owen responded. "Yes, I am"
"Umm very good" replied Yoda.
Owens blond Jedi braid hanged fluently as the ceremony was nearly finished, the loud hum of the lightsaber now sat right close to Owens ear. "Do you swear to defend the peace and uphold our Jedi principles?" asked Yoda.
"Yes" replied Owen.
Master Yoda then placed his short green saber on both of Owens shoulders. "On behalf of the Jedi Council I hereby christen you Jedi Knight Owen Sun"
Then with a quick swipe Yoda cut off Owens Padawan braid, as it laid there on the floor of the circle a cold chill ran through Owen as he never really realized how attached he had gotten to it. Yoda then held his saber to his chin. "Rise you may"
Yoda stepped out of the circle and after a moment of silence throughout the hall Owen spoke up. "For the rest of my life I shall dedicate myself to the Jedi Order" he announced.
From above Arca smiled as he remembered the little boy that he once was. "No longer a boy, but a man, you shall serve the order well Owen…you shall serve the order well"