The Story of forgotten Jedi Owen Sun
Chapter 47: A Revenge to Come
A full three years into the Clone War it seemed as if the war was at a head.
The Republic looked primed to pull off the victory but the recent attack on Coruscant resulting in the kidnap of Chancellor Palpatine proved that with General Grievous running things for the Separatists a victory was far from certain.
But one thing was certain whoever the victor the war would be determined in short time.
As for Owen he had come remarkable far in just a year as a Jedi Master, not only was he now one of the head teachers of the entire Jedi Order but his brilliance displayed in his teachings and his extraordinary wisdom had earned him a seat on the Jedi Council, Owen Sun was now part of 12 of the most brilliant minds in the Jedi Order.
Meanwhile on Coruscant.
Standing deep within his new conclave as head teacher and council member Owens eyes were shut as he recounted recent events in the peaceful dim blue light.
General Grievous had been successful in his capture of Chancellor Palpatine but after a heated battle in space Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker had tracked Grievous down and managed to rescue the Chancellor. In the process the diabolical Darth Tyranus formerly known as Count Dooku was slain by Anakin taking his head, the Chancellor was now safe once more on the Galactic Republics homeworld of Coruscant.
Hearing the news Owen didn't know how he felt…the man that had killed his lost love Milla and started the war with the Republic was now dead. Owen should have been thrilled but he was far from it, even with victory now in sight for the Republic as they just needed to find General Grievous and put a stop to him he felt as if Dooku's death had left a void in the force, Owen didn't understand it but he sensed something wasn't right as if things were beginning to unravel…little did he know it would be the beginning of the end for the Jedi and the Republic.
Stepping into the vast, dimly lit, sapphire room one of Owens older students brought news to him. "Master, the council awaits…they are ready for you"
Owens blond eyes snapped open. "Very well, I shall join them shortly"
Several minutes later in the council chamber…
His shoulder length jet blond hair in tow a 32 year old Owen Sun took his respective seat on the Jedi Council. Around him sat Masters Yoda, Windu, Ki-Adi-Mundi, Koon, Fisto, Kenobi, Kcaj, Tiin, Kolar, Allie, and in the middle of the chamber potential member Anakin Skywalker.
The council was presiding over Chancellor Palpatines request of Anakin joining the council as his representative, they were still a bit disconcerted about Palpatines interference in Jedi affairs.
"Allow this appointment lightly the council does not, disturbing is this move by Chancellor Palpatine" stated Yoda.
"I understand" replied Anakin respectfully.
"You are on this council, but we do not grant you the rank of Master" stated Windu.
There was a short pause as Anakin dwelled on what Windu just said. "What?" he questioned.
The other members of the council looked troubled by Anakin's outspokenness.
"You must understand young Skywalker you may be tremendously skilled with the force but you do not have the years of wisdom required to be a Jedi Master" explained Owen sensing Anakin's defiance.
"How can you do this…this is outrageous, it's unfair…how can you be on the council and not be a Master?" questioned Anakin once more.
"Take a seat young Skywalker" commanded Windu.
"Forgive me Master" apologized Anakin.
Owen and Obi-Wan looked to each another distressed sensing Anakin's true feelings as the young Jedi Knight took his seat.
"We have surveyed all systems in the Republic but have found no sign of General Grievous" informed Mundi via holovid.
"Hiding in the Outer Rim Grievous is, the outlying systems you must sweep" sensed Master Yoda.
"We do not have many ships to spare" replied Obi-Wan.
"What about the droid attack on the Wookiees?" wondered Mundi.
"It is critical we sent an attack group there immediately" recommended Windu.
"He's right it's a system we cannot afford to lose" agreed Obi-Wan.
"I have been the Wookiee homeworld a few times before, it is a lush world with vast forests and jungles, and as I recall the Wookiees do not take kindly to visitors" informed Owen.
"Go I will, good relations with the Wookiees I have" stated Yoda.
"It's settled then, Yoda will take a battalion of clones to reinforce the Wookiees on Kashyyyk…May the Force be with us all" finished Windu.
As each council member departed including the fiery Anakin with Obi-Wan in pursuit Owen stayed behind in his council seat rubbing his forehead in uncertainty. "Something wrong you sense" implied Yoda.
Owen simply sighed in response. "What is it you feel?" asked Master Yoda identifying his rare Jedi gift.
"Something is wrong Master…something is terribly wrong, and I sense it is collapsing all around us" explained Owen.
"Uncertain our senses still are…the dark side clouds everything" recalled Yoda.
Master Yoda left Owen alone to contemplate things…
Later near the training hall of the Jedi Temple.
Owen had been informed of Obi-Wan's selection by the council to lead the attack on Utapau against the remaining Separatists leader General Grievous and his droid army.
"You sure you don't want to come, I'm sure the council would allow us both to go" suggested Obi-Wan as the two walked through the temple.
"No, I'm afraid I can't Obi-Wan…my students depend on me and as their teacher I must remain, plus recent events have made me uneasy about leaving Coruscant" explained Owen.
"What is it you sensed?" detected Obi-Wan.
Owen shook his head in frustration. "I'm not sure what it is Obi-Wan but the feeling itself is…dreadful" he described.
Silence hung in the air as they considered the ambiguity continuing their walk.
"Regardless the force tells me I should stay here" informed Owen.
"Good enough old friend" replied Obi-Wan smiling.
"I'm just sorry I wasn't there myself to see the look on your face when you were chosen" joked Owen.
Obi-Wan chuckled. "Oh I'm sure you would have loved that"
The two now had to part ways.
"Take care of yourself Obi-Wan…I wouldn't want to have to come rescue you" stated Owen teasing as they hugged.
"Ha-ha don't worry I'll be fine" replied Obi-Wan in the hug.
Obi-Wan began to depart then turned back once more. "Goodbye old friend…May the Force be with you"
Owen nodded. "May the Force be with you"
Obi-Wan smiled leaving for Utapau.
So Owen had decided not to act and instead be ready for whatever wrong doing was to possibly come, but Owens inaction to what he felt would prove to be the end of the Republic, and the extermination of the Jedi as events unfolded around him.