T-minus 2: The New Jedi Order
"Master Yoda told us to go into hiding until the time is right...
...well, the time has come."
Jedi Master Obi-wan Kenobi.
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Leia Skywalker flipped and dodged as another seeker ball came in her direction. Of the three she had been practicing against, only one had gotten a sting on her. Her blue bladed lightsaber flashed and weaved in unpredictable patterns as she intercepted the incoming shots. Besides her, a little blur of energy jumped and dodged around her, twin yellow lightsaber blades flowing around the little Jawa Het Krex as he leaped around Leia and intercepted sting blasts with ease and grace.
Watching the training, Jedi Master General Obi-wan Kenobi and Master Ylenic Itk''la stood with Prince Luke Organa, his girlfriend Winter, and his parents, Bail Organa and his wife Breha Organa. Master It'kla pointed out things to his student Luke. "You see, young Prince? Leia has allowed the Force to wrap around her like a shield, while Het has brought the Force within himself to give him abilities he normally wouldnt have. Each of us uses the Force in their own ways. You must find your own way of using the Force, and then you will be on your way to becoming what you were meant to be."
Bail Organa leaned over to speak to Obi-wan Kenobi. "I see what you mean about them both being gifted... but I never imagined the little Jawa with two lightsabers!"
Obi-wan nodded. "Yes. It seems that young Het is a natural with the Jar'kai form of lightsaber combat, combined with Form IV, while Leia is a Form III practitioner... the funny thing is, I never taught them any of the lightsaber forms. Its the Force giving them what they need."
Winter watched Leia move, and asked. "They seem to be fighting together. Is that normal, Master Obi-wan?"
Ben nodded. "In rare occurences, a bond formed between two Force users. It seems that Leia and Het share a Force bond, making them both stronger."
Master It'kla asked another question. "I have noticed that Het calls Leia 'Tal'sha'Nasa'.. I have never heard this word before. Do you know what it means?"
Ben shrugged. "I know the jawa language fluidly, and Ive only heard it once. There is no direct translation to english... the closest I can think of is.. family, or beloved family."
They were interrupted when they heard a small voice behind them. "Ahem? Master Obi-wan?"
The observers turned to see a black haired woman standing behind them. She wore a white shirt, with a grey vest, blue spacers pants with tall Corellian boots, and a blaster slung low in a gunslinger's holster. The lightsaber on the other side gave even more information. Obi-wan smiled as he opened his arms for her. "Olee Starstone! It has been far too long!"
Olee wrapped her arms around Obi-wan in a heartfelt hug. "I just got manhandled by a wookie when I arrived, and I hurried here as soon as I was able to get away from him!" she laughed. Master It'kla smiled as she hugged him as well. "It is good to see old friends again, Mistress Starstone."
Jedi Knight Olee Starstone smiled as she was greeted by Bail Organa. "It is good to see Jedi again, Mistress Starstone." Bail said, shaking her hand and introducing her to Breha, Luke and Winter. Olee nodded to them all and turned to watch Leia and Het still practicing. "They're your students, Master Kenobi?"
Obi-wan nodded. "Yes. Leia Skywalker, and her friend Het Krex."
Olee looked at him closely. "Skywalker? Does that make her..."
Obi-wan stepped towards her quickly. "Yes.. it does. But she does not need to know any other details until the time is right."
Olee nodded, and watched them fight the seekers. "The little one reminds me of Yoda... except with two lightsabers. She.. she needs to tighten up her defense. How long have you been training them?"
Obi-wan surprised her with his answer. "Only a month and a half."
Olee's eyes opened wide. "Your kidding!"
Master It'kla nodded. "It is true. We have only started training our students after our victory at Yavin. We will be sending Mistress Skywalker to Master Yoda for further training soon. May I introduce my padawan, Prince Luke Organa."
Olee shook Luke's hand and smiled. "Its nice to see the Jedi are coming back. Who else have you contacted?" she asked Obi-wan.
General Kenobi smiled. "We have contacted Master A'sharrad Het, Qu Rahn, and surprisingly, we have been contacted by Master Echuu Shen-Jon. Master It'kla has managed to contact two others, Master Bardan Jusik... who is bringing friends, and with him is Etain Tur-Mukan and her family. We have been contacted on three separate occasions by a young woman identifying herself only as Scout who wishes to join us as well. It is my assumption that this Scout is Tallisibeth Enwandun Esterhazy. If that is true, than she is a jedi as well."
Olee grinned. "You know, with this many Jedi gathering together, we might just have to start a new Jedi Council. If we can get enough Jedi together, we might have a chance against the Empire and his minions."
Bail Organa nodded. "It is my wish as well. We need Master Yoda, and any other survivors of Order 66."
Olee stood besides Luke and Winter as the group all watched Leia and Het continue their training. Olee leaned over and asked Luke. "Who was the cute guy with Chewbacca?"
Luke started to laugh.
