The Story of forgotten Jedi Owen Sun
Chapter 45: Persistence Pays Off
A day after Owen returned from Nar Shaddaa one passenger heavier he was being debriefed by the Jedi Council. Little did he know that his mission to the smugglers moon would be his last…
Inside the council chambers.
"Hmm this Hutt you mentioned seems to be the one mainly responsible for this criminal activity" observed Ki-Adi-Mundi.
"Although the Exchange were behind the kidnappings I do agree with the council that this Hutt is the source" agreed Owen.
"What is this Hutts name?" wondered Windu.
"From what I gathered from the Exchange boss his name appears to be Jabba…Jabba the Hutt" revealed Owen.
"Well there's little we can do now but if he does strike again at least we have a name to go with" replied Windu.
"Um yes, remember this Jabba we will" stated Yoda.
"But aside from the Hutt you showed great wisdom and skill in completing your mission" commended Rancisis.
"Yes, being able to uncover and then foil this plot by the Exchange was very impressive" added Koon.
Master Yoda then nodded to Windu. "You have shown much patience and waited a long time, this mission combined with what you've been able to accomplish both in and outside the walls of the Jedi Temple over the past few years cannot be ignored, we believe you are ready…more than ready" stated Windu.
"Ready…ready for what?" questioned Owen.
After a long standing pause Owen suddenly realized what was happening.
"Owen Sun on behalf of the Jedi Council I herby bestow the rank of Jedi Master upon you" granted Windu.
Owens whole world seemed to stop, he was completely surprised and couldn't quite believe what he was hearing.
"Your persistence has paid off Owen, congratulations" praised Gallia.
"I…I don't know what to say, t…thank you, thank you Masters" thanked Owen.
"Yes…even I cannot deny your readiness to become a Master, I hope you realize what this distinction means Owen" reminded Mundi.
"Umm yes, much more to be expected of you…grow stronger in the force you must" added Yoda.
"I am and I assure the council that I am ready for the responsibility that comes with such a title" guaranteed Owen.
"We realize how long you have wanted this Owen and we hope in your teaching and instruction of our order you will impart everything you have learned to all you train" anticipated Windu.
"I will Master Windu, I promise you the council will not regret this decision" replied Owen assuring him.
"Then we welcome you to the elite of our order, you will now be known as Jedi Master Owen Sun"
"I cannot express how much this means to me, thank you once more" thanked Owen.
Although thrilled to hear that he had finally been accepted as a Master Owen felt he needed to know one last thing.
"Forgive me Masters but I wish to know what will happen to the girl I brought from Nar Shaddaa?" asked Owen.
"Ah the young girl you sensed touched with the force" implied Mundi.
"Yes" replied Owen.
"She will be tested by the council to be considered for training" informed Windu.
"What do you think of her Master Sun?" wondered Yoda instilling the prestigious rank on him already.
"I felt the force strongly within her, and I believe she can be trained in the ways of the Jedi" replied Owen confidently.
"What is her name?" asked Shaak Ti.
"She told me her name was Julia" answered Owen.
"Just Julia?" questioned Fisto in his alien tongue.
"She said she never had a last name" replied Owen.
"Hmm yes young orphans made slaves in that part of the galaxy rarely do" commented Rancisis.
"But we have talked enough for now, go in peace Owen…May the Force be with you" wished Windu.
Owen bowed respectfully and left the council chambers.
"Master Arca was right about him" stated Windu convinced.
"Um indeed, one of the greatest of our order he shall be…seen through the force I already have" added Yoda perceiving events.
In the long hall of the Jedi Temple the reality of it began to sink in as Owen realized he could now go see Drallig about teaching. But as always one step ahead of him Master Cin Drallig approached from behind. "I see things went well…quite well" he greeted.
"Master Drallig…I never expected it, at least not like this" stated Owen still in disbelief.
"Nevertheless you have achieved what you have strived so hard for…I see my predictions of you have once again been affirmed" replied Drallig.
"But I sense your thoughts lean towards one thing…shall we" insisted Drallig referring to the training hall where the Jedi Masters taught.
"Wait, before we go I've got to tell you something…I've been through a lot of tough times over the past few years and I feel that one of the reasons I was able to get past them was because of you, your guidance has been invaluable to me and without it I'm quite certain I wouldn't of gotten this far" stated Owen.
"I think you flatter me too much, after all Master Arca was no fool…what he predicated has reigned true" replied Drallig remembering the long since departed Jedi Master.
"Well…in any case I feel I should thank you" thanked Owen.
Drallig chuckled at Owens adulation. "Your welcome" he accepted.
With that both Masters made their way to the training hall.
As the door to the training hall opened every youngling, initiate, and apprentice turned their attention to the two. "Attention everyone…this is Jedi Master Owen Sun" introduced Drallig.
"Hello Master Owen Sun" welcomed each young student in unison.
"Hello" replied Owen cheerfully.
"Master Sun has much to teach us" announced Drallig.
As if it was second nature to him Owen began instructing the entire class.
It was a new beginning for Owen Sun as a whole new world had just opened up for him…