The Story of forgotten Jedi Owen Sun
Chapter 30: The Clone Wars
One year later…
For the first time in thousands of years the threat of all out galactic war loomed in the air as the Separatists rallied more and more systems to their rebel faction. Lead by none other than former Jedi Count Dooku the Separatists were fed up with the Galactic Republic and wanted only one thing in the galaxy, change. They would do anything to achieve this, even wage all out war with the stagnating Galactic Republic. But the Republic was confident that an agreement could be reached as they continued to preach peace and pursue the CIS for a diplomatic solution, the last thing the Senate wanted was war, or so it would seem…
As for Owen Sun well it had been quite a year for him, a lot had changed in Owen, a lot. After putting his lost love behind him he threw himself into his studies and learned so much about himself and the Jedi, he devoted himself solie to the order and nothing else. Under the continued guidance of Master Yoda and Windu Owen had leapt well beyond his years as a Jedi, his progress was remarkable as he already had the knowledge and wisdom to become a Jedi Master at the tender age of only 29. In fact Master Yoda had helped him hone his rare gift of seeing events before they happen, also he had changed his hair once again, still suited up with a medium cut but the difference this time his hair in the front flowed downwards straight across his forehead.
Owen was rarely seen outside the Jedi Temple as he was no longer his brash young self anymore, instead of jumping head on into action like he used to he would now stop and think, meditate on the situation, go to the council, then take the next coarse of action. He had definitely matured beyond his years and the few times when he did leave the Temple it was for missions and missions alone. Master Windu had certainly rubbed off on him, to describe Owen now you could say he is a very 'by the book' Jedi. Just as his old Master predicted Owen Sun was well on his way to becoming one of the greatest Jedi of his time.
Meanwhile at the very top spire of the Jedi Temple.
In Master Yoda's chambers he and Owen continued to meditate using their rare Jedi gift together, not a peep was heard as they sat with their legs crossed and their eyes shut on their respective stools.
"Concentrate Owen, stretch out you must" guided Yoda.
"Ughh, I'll try" struggled Owen.
"Discover this dark taint we will together, umm remember what I taught you" Yoda continued to guide.
Meditating had become a daily practice now for Owen, almost a hobby if you will. And as he became stronger with the force Owen would spend countless hours meditating alone, sometimes days.
His sessions with Master Yoda were rare, but for this particular session Yoda was looking for something, with the combined strength of both their minds he was hoping to discover the darkness he felt hidden in the shadows.
In his mind Owen continued to search for the hidden dark taint but his mind wasn't as strong as Yoda's as he began to lose control. "Ughhhh, I can't" pleaded Owen.
"Shhhhh, the issue focus on" guided Yoda.
Owens mind became steadied again. "Yes, yes, I see"
They felt the dark taint and together they moved towards it. "Slow young one, slow" guided the wise Yoda.
Suddenly as they got close a dark wall was thrown up in their way and their concentration was lost.
They opened their eyes simultaneously. "Still nothing" said Owen.
"Umm" shrugged Master Yoda.
"We were closer this time" stated Owen.
"Hmm yes, but still unclear the dark taint is" replied Yoda.
"This, this wall, blockade, whatever it is seems to be hiding something" inputted Owen.
"Yes, but what" replied Yoda.
"Most frustrating it is" stated Yoda.
"What do you think?" asked Owen.
"Of the dark side I believe, the Sith perhaps" explained Yoda.
"It's been five years since I fought and defeated the dark Sith Drakus, and ten since Obi-Wan struck down the other mysterious Sith" pointed out Owen.
"Do you really still believe the Sith are a threat?" wondered Owen.
"Dooku trained the one you fought, but who trained the other mysterious Sith, most worrisome" replied Yoda.
"These Sith although similar are different, unrelated they are" informed Yoda.
"There is one more dark presence I sense, and it is yet to be discovered" cautioned Master Yoda.
"Dooku?" questioned Owen.
"No, not Dooku, something much, much, darker" explained Yoda.
Suddenly the door to the chamber slid open. "How goes the search?" asked Windu.
"Still nothing Master" replied Owen.
Mace's lips bunched in disappointment. "Take a walk with me" he insisted.
Owen turned to Yoda. "Done we are" he said.
"Of coarse Master" answered Owen.
Owen and Windu journeyed down the turbo-lift into the grand hall, together they talked as they walked.
"This hidden threat, (Sigh) it is troubling" stated Windu.
"Master Yoda believes strongly that it is of the dark side" replied Owen.
"And you don't?" questioned Windu.
"It is hard for me to believe that the dark side is involved when I cannot sense it, perhaps it is simply the Separatists or possibly Count Dooku" said Owen.
"Master Yoda is the greatest of our order, his Jedi senses are far beyond yours or mine, if he believes that there is a dark side presence yet to be discovered than it must be true" stated Windu.
"We must continue the search" added Windu.
"But even if this dark presence makes itself known, it wouldn't matter would it, the prophecy declared that Skywalker is the one who will bring balance to the force, so in the end we would be victorious no matter the outcome" implied Owen.
Windu's face bunched up again. "Yes of coarse, the prophecy" he replied nodding his head.
"Do you disagree?" wondered Owen noticing Windu's expression.
"I find it hard to believe that this boy is the chosen one, he is erratic, unpredictable, and boastful of himself" explained Windu.
There was nothing but silence.
"But we must give the boy time, we shall see if he truly is the chosen one" added Windu.
"I do believe however in one pressing matter Master" replied Owen.
Owen turned to face Windu. "War"
"War is coming, much war" stated Owen.
"Yes, I sense it to, but the council is still confident that peace can be reached" replied Windu.
They continue to walk.
"I must say that your continued progress has been most remarkable, I questioned Arca about you, truthfully I never believed what he said about you, but I see it now" stated Windu.
"You will be one of our best" added Windu.
"Thank you Master" replied Owen.
"Have you given any thought to your future in the order?" asked Windu.
"Yes I have, from observing and learning from Master Cin Drallig I believe that I would like to teach and guide the younglings of the Jedi Temple, that is what I aspire to do Master" explained Owen.
"There is much you yet must do before this" replied Windu.
"Although you are on pace, you must still become a Jedi Master, and you know before you achieve this rank you must train an Apprentice to Knight status" stated Windu.
"And I have yet to see you take on a student as your Apprentice" added Windu.
"Aren't there other ways Master?" questioned Owen.
"There are, but rarely would the council bestow the rank of Master on someone before accomplishing this" explained Windu.
"To be honest Master, I still feel Milla's presence with me, she is why I've had such a hard time choosing an Apprentice" explained Owen.
"Yes, I sense her memory still hangs heavy on your heart" replied Windu.
"But I wish very much to become a Jedi Master, hopefully the force will show me another way" said Owen.
Windu smirked. "Yes, I'm sure it will"
"You already have the tools to do so, it is simply a matter of you accomplishing it" added Windu.
They had come to the end of the large hall.
"But I must take my leave, I have a meeting with Chancellor Palpatine" informed Windu.
"I'll see you later" said Windu.
Owen nodded as Windu departed.
Several hours later…
Night had descended on Coruscant as Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi continued to adjust security for Senator Amidala.
Owen entered the Senate building as Captain Typho and several guards where being instructed by Obi-Wan, he then turned and noticed Owen coming towards them.
"Captain, I heard about the attempt on the Senators life, is she safe?" asked Owen.
"The Senator is just fine and she's resting now, Jedi Knight Kenobi's Apprentice is upstairs guarding her" informed Captain Typho.
"Good, we cannot afford any further attempts on her life" replied Owen.
Owen turned to Obi-Wan. "Captain, if you'll excuse us for a moment" said Owen.
"Not at all" replied Typho as he and his men continued to inspect the perimeter.
"So, what brings you here" greeted Obi-Wan.
"I can see your very busy, don't worry this won't take long" replied Owen.
"I have…sensed something…something disturbing" informed Owen.
"What is it?" asked Obi-Wan curiously.
There was a pause as Owen hesitated.
"Its Anakin" revealed Owen.
"Anakin, what about him?" wondered Obi-Wan.
"I've had a premonition about him, of exactly what I'm not certain but it was…" said Owen hesitating.
"What?" wondered Obi-Wan.
"It was dark, very dark" revealed Owen.
Obi-Wan looked puzzled. "But Anakin's a Jedi he serves the light, I don't understand" replied Obi-Wan.
"I know, I can't explain it either but as his Master I had to let you know" said Owen.
Obi-Wan furrowed his brow. "Are you sure it was Ana…" he was cut off as Owen raised his hand.
"Let me finish" interrupted Owen.
"I know the Masters have reservations about him and his future, this is not a lecture from them through me it is simply something troubling I had to tell you about your Padawan" explained Owen.
"And it's not about his abilities, his attitude, or anything like that, this is something far more serious" cautioned Owen.
"It may be tied to his destiny, I'm not certain" added Owen.
"I…uh…what do you think I should do?" asked Obi-Wan struggling to comprehend the news.
"My advice would be to watch him…watch him close" suggested Owen.
"Recent events…they may be linked but in my vision he was at the center of things" informed Owen.
A befuddled Obi-Wan Kenobi struggled to find words. "I say this not to anger or upset you my good friend, just to simply warn you, we still don't know what the future holds, and Anakin may play a pivotal role in things, it is better that you know this now before its too late" explained Owen.
Obi-Wan nodded. "Yes of coarse, thank you Owen"
"I will think hard on what you've said" stated Obi-Wan.
"Remember Obi-Wan watch him, watch him close" cautioned Owen.
The two then shook hands. "May the Force be with you" said Owen as he left the Senate building.
Obi-Wan was more than disturbed that Owen had sensed something dark in Anakin but he realized Owen knew a lot about such things due to his gift, Obi-Wan would have to remember Owens words and watch his Padawan carefully as he progressed.
The following day in the busy Coruscant spaceport Senator Amidala and her Jedi bodyguard Anakin Skywalker prepare to leave for Naboo.
Owen then approached from the crowd catching them before they left. "Senator Amidala" he called out.
The Senator turned and was stunned to see an old face she had forgotten. "Owen…Owen Sun is that you?" she questioned smiling.
"How are you Senator?" replied Owen.
"It's been a long time, since Naboo I believe" stated Senator Amidala.
"What brings you here Jedi Knight Sun?" asked Anakin.
"I wish to discuss something with you Senator" answered Owen.
There was a moment of silence between them. "Well…" said Amidala.
"Alone" stated Owen.
Owen then motioned his hand to the right for him and the Senator. "Stay here Anakin, we won't be long" he said.
Anakin looked to vehemently disagree with the Jedi Knight, he even started to look a little angry as Owen and Senator Amidala walked away from him.
They made their way over to a more private area in the busy spaceport next to several large pillars. "I'm glad to see you're alright Senator, I heard about the second attempt on your life last night" said Owen.
"It is good to see you after so long Owen but if you don't mind I've gotten enough warnings from more than I can count right now, that's what this is about isn't it?" asked Amidala.
"No Senator, this has nothing to do with the assassination attempts" informed Owen.
"Then what?" she asked.
"I understand that Obi-Wan has been given the task to find this bounty hunter, which means that Anakin will be accompanying you alone to Naboo" said Owen.
"So?" questioned Senator Amidala.
"Anakin is very strong in the force and will protect you, of that I'm certain, but he is still very young and has much to learn" informed Owen.
"I've noticed he has become…confident of himself making his actions unpredictable" continued Owen trying to mask Anakin's arrogance.
"Annie told me that the Jedi have been overcritical of him" replied Amidala.
"Senator, this is no childish game, your life hangs in the balance and Anakin will have to protect you" stated Owen seriously.
"Okay, well than what should we do?" asked Senator Amidala.
"Simply stay on Naboo and do not draw attention to yourselves" replied Owen.
"I tell you this because I fear Anakin would hear my words but wouldn't listen to them" stated Owen cryptically.
"I will take into account what you've said" replied Amidala.
"I wish you save travels Senator" said Owen bowing his head slightly.
She then walked over to him. "It's Padme" she said smiling.
Padme then leaned in and gave Owen a friendly hug, not knowing really how to react to a Senator hugging him Owen simply patted her back. "Stay safe" said Owen as she smiled and walked back to the spaceport.
A few very uneasy days past as Owen stood outside the Chancellors office eager to hear what had developed. Suddenly the doors opened and out stepped Chancellor Palpatine, Masters Yoda and Windu with Senators Bail Organa, Ask Aak, Luminara, and Jar Jar Binks.
As Windu came out Owen approached. "Master what is happening, I have felt a disturbance in the force" he said.
"Please Owen, I have little time for explanations, I must speak with the Jedi Council" stated Windu walking past him.
"Its Obi-Wan isn't it, what's happened to him?" wondered Owen.
"We've lost contact with him" informed Windu.
"Master please, tell me what's happening" pleaded Owen.
Windu stopped. "While tracking the bounty hunter Obi-Wan discovered something big on Geonosis, the Trade Federation along with many other companies are building a massive droid army" explained Windu.
"But that violates the treaty" stated Owen.
"The Commerce Guilds are preparing for war Owen, the Jedi Council will decide the next move, that is all I can say" replied Windu.
"I can't believe this Master, what I sensed has come to pass" stated Owen.
Windu sighed in defeat. "The force will guide us, I must leave"
With that Windu walked off as Owen stood there in disbelief, he had been right it had come to war…
Later on in the main Senate chambers.
The Jedi Council had agreed to send all available Jedi to Geonosis to aid Obi-Wan and defeat the Separatist droid army, this included 'Jedi Knight Owen Sun'.
In the upper corridor of the Senate chambers Master Yoda and Windu with Owen watch as the bickering Senators argue back and forth, just as Senator Jar Jar Binks finishes Chancellor Palpatine rises for his announcement.
"It is with great reluctance that I have agreed to this calling. I love democracy…I love the Republic. The power you give me I will lay down when this crisis has abated (Applause). And as my first act with this new authority, I will create a grand army of the Republic to counter the increasing threats of the Separatists"
Meanwhile back above in the upper corridor.
"It is done then" stated Windu.
"Umm" agreed Yoda looking towards the Senate.
"I will take what Jedi we have left and go to Geonosis and help Obi-Wan" informed Windu.
"I only hope for Obi-Wan's sake it isn't too late" replied Owen.
"Visit I will the cloners on Kamino, um and see this army they have created for the Republic" stated Yoda.
Several hours later on Geonosis.
The droidekas rolled in and prepared to fire as Obi-Wan, Anakin, and Padme were surrounded.
But just as Count Dooku was going to give the order to kill them Windu came from behind and ignited his saber and held it to the bounty hunter Jango Fett's neck.
Masking his surprise Dooku turned around and spoke up. "Master Windu, how pleasant of you to join us"
"This party's over" stated Windu.
Suddenly in various strategic locations all around the stadium about 100 Jedi emerged and switched on their lightsabers.
Meanwhile on the other side of the arena.
Guarding his location Owen noticed Obi-Wan with Anakin and Senator Amidala in the center of the area below. "Thank the force their alright" thought Owen.
He then slowly began to make his way down the steps to get closer to them.
Back in the archducal box with Dooku and Windu.
"Brave, but foolish, my old Jedi friend, you're impossibly outnumbered" stated Dooku.
Mace smirked. "I don't think so"
Suddenly Jango Fett fired his flame thrower at Windu igniting his robe, he then jumped into the arena below and the battle began…
Meanwhile back to Owen.
Chaos erupted all over the stadium as hundreds of thousands of Geonosians took up arms and down below the melee of droids opened fire. The Jedi held there own however as they deflected the blaster shots and struck down the many droids and Geonosians in their path.
Cutting through several Geonosian insect warriors Owen continued to make his way down the stadium steps, he then jumped up high flipping into the arena below. Owen struck down several battle droids as he fought his way towards the center where Obi-Wan, Anakin, and Padme were, getting closer to them he stretched out his hand throwing the group of super battle droids out of his way.
Owen then jumped forward landing right next to Obi-Wan. "Need a hand" he said over the chaotic battle around them.
"Owen, you're a sight for sore eyes" replied Obi-Wan.
They fought back to back deflecting the heavy fire directed at them back at the droids. "I'm glad to see your okay" said Owen.
"Just in the nick of time" stated Obi-Wan.
They continued to fight together cutting through any droids that got close enough to them but for the most part deflected the droid army's heavy fire.
"There trying to box us in" pointed out Obi-Wan.
"That flank to the left is our weakest point, I'm going to go give Master Windu a hand" replied Owen.
Owen jumped high across the area to the weak point. "Need some help?" asked Owen.
Windu smirked as he cut through the battle droid. "Another set of droids on the left" warned Windu.
"I'll take care of them" replied Owen.
As they lined up Owen threw his yellow lightsaber at the many droids beside them, his saber twirled right through all of the lined up droids splitting them in half. "That takes care of them" stated Owen.
"Owen behind you!" yelled Windu.
Without thinking Owen twirled his saber behind him gutting the droideka, he then nodded to Master Windu in thanks.
But even as the Jedi fended off all the attacks more and more droids kept pouring into the arena, they were slowly being overwhelmed by sheer numbers as the droids backed them into the center of the arena.
Owen tossed his saber upwards sawing the flying Geonosian warrior in half, his saber twirled back to him as all the Jedi continued to fight back to back deflecting the heavy fire but even so many of Owens fellow Jedi were being killed all around him.
He then looked to the right and noticed two Jedi just killed by the overwhelming droid army, one remained fighting desperately by himself in the small pocket of resistance. Owen sprang up high in the air cutting down a few flying Geonosians on his way to the overwhelmed Jedi, he landed spin kicking a battle droid in the head then throwing the rest into the air. More came as Owen continued to saw through the numerous battle droids and super battle droids, it wasn't enough though as the pocket grew smaller and smaller. Stopping for a second Owen concentrated reaching out his hand, he then made a fist and all the droids around them exploded as their insides were crushed. "My thanks, you saved my life" said his fellow Jedi.
"Don't mention it, lets get back to the center" replied Owen as they jumped back into the center area.
Now back in the center Owen tossed his lightsaber into the swarming crowd of droids, the saber made its way around the arena in a circle cutting the heads of hundreds of droids off, eventually his saber made its way back to him. "Ughh…we can't keep this up" said one of Owens fellow Jedi struggling to defend beside him.
"AH!" he cried out as a blaster shot made its way through hitting him in the chest.
Owen maintained his focus fighting valiantly alongside his Jedi brothers.
"You still with us" said Obi-Wan noticing Owen still alive.
"You bet" he replied.
But then Owen was distracted by Master Windu's predicament to the left as he battled against the ruthless bounty hunter Jango Fett, Owen noticed the giant horned Reek animal charging towards him, he then sprang towards Master Windu. "Master look out!" shouted Owen.
Using the force Owen tossed Windu out of the way of the beast but unfortunately he was run over in turn as the Reek trampled him. Master Windu was in distress as Owen lied on the sand motionless, finally Jango brought the giant beast down with a shot directly between the eyes.
Making his way towards the bounty hunter Windu deflected Fett's precise shooting until he cut Jango's head right off, his body then fell to the ground in a heap as his helmet flew off. Windu ran over to Owens side and turned him over, to his relief Owen was still alive, although badly injured.
"You alright?" asked Windu.
Owens face scrunched from the pain. "I'm badly hurt Master, but I think I'm okay"
"You've done well Owen, I won't forget what you did" replied Windu.
"Come on" said Windu as he helped him up.
Master Windu helped him back to the center of the fighting where about 20 Jedi remained from the terrible battle, a ring of droids now surround the encircled Jedi as there was a pause in the action. Owen came to his feet cradling his chest as he surveyed the bloody sands around him strewn with fallen Jedi, mangled Geonosian corpses, and thousands of destroyed droids.
Master Ki-Adi-Mundi and the survivors of the raiding party were then herded into the arena by several super battle droids. The many thousand droids still left then leveled their weapons menacingly at the remaining Jedi.
In the archducal box above the Count raised his hand keying the droids to lower their weapons, he then called out to the leader of the remaining Jedi. "Master Windu!" he started.
"You have fought gallantly, worthy of recognition in the archives of the Jedi Order…now it is finished" he continued.
"Surrender, and your lives will be spared" he offered.
"We will not be hostages to be bartered Dooku!" replied Windu.
"Then, I'm sorry old friend" stated Dooku.
Every droid in the stadium then raised their weapon, in pain Owen brought up his yellow saber to defend himself just as every other Jedi did.
Suddenly Padme spoke out. "Look" she said.
Shockingly from above six gunships descended fast through the arena ceiling, Master Yoda appeared at the door of one of the gunships. "Around the survivors a perimeter create" he ordered.
After taking out a number of droids from the air they then landed forming a cluster around the remaining Jedi, several clone troops spilled out of the gunships firing madly at the CIS droids, a hellstorm of laser fire erupted as the remaining Jedi then jumped inside the gunships while the new clone troopers provided cover, Master Windu helped a seriously injured Owen into one of the gunships.
As they escaped the arena and the massive battle continued to be waged around them Owen passed out in the gunship due to his wounds.
The Separatists armies on Geonosis began to crumble as the clone army advanced destroying everything in their path, but as the battle continued to wage around him the pressing matter of catching Dooku preyed on Master Yoda's mind, commandeering a gunship he raced across the red sands of Geonosis after Dooku. "Land there you must" ordered Yoda sensing Dooku in the nearby structure.
Yoda then stepped out of the gunship. "Get Jedi Knight Sun to command post you must, medical attention he needs" he ordered.
"Yes Sir" replied the clone Commander.
Several hours later on Coruscant inside the Jedi Temple.
Owen had recovered from his wounds as he, Obi-Wan, Master Yoda and Windu watched the setting sun of Coruscant bask the Jedi Temple in a beautiful red glow. In the council chamber Owen, Obi-Wan, and Windu stood together by the vast window while Master Yoda sat in his council chair in the corner.
"Nevertheless, I feel we should keep a closer eye on the Senate" stated Master Windu.
"I agree" replied Yoda.
"After your injury I didn't think you'd be on your feet so quickly, how are you feeling?" asked Obi-Wan.
"Better, although I don't remember much from the battle" answered Owen.
"Valiant act you performed, rewarded you will be" stated Yoda.
"Where is your Apprentice?" asked Windu.
"On his way to Naboo, escorting Senator Amidala home" replied Obi-Wan.
"I have to admit that without the clones it would not of been a victory" implied Obi-Wan.
"Victory…victory you say" stated Master Yoda.
All three Jedi then turned to look at the wise Master Yoda in his council chair. "Master Obi-Wan, not victory, the shroud of the dark side has fallen" stated Yoda slowly.
"Begun, the Clone War has" stated Yoda in a very low voice.
Meanwhile in the military staging area.
Chancellor Palpatine and the few Senators overlooked the army of tens of thousands of clone troopers, some were lined up in strict formation while others marched in neat files boarding the new massive military assault ships.
The Senators looked worried as the massive fleet filled the sky.
The Great Clone War had begun…