Chapter 13
Outside the Jedi Temple
This is Madhi Vaandt
You are witnessing the reopening of the Jedi Temple. From the looks of it the Masters are lowering the force shield, Wow a blue shimmering just went down and at least fifty Jedi knight just appeared out of thin air and are storming the place, at this point we know very little.
Things we do know however are.
Master Jedi Shelley Harris is now Shelley Harris Skywalker she married Grand Master Luke Skywalker a few days ago, and if rumors are true is expecting as well.
Jedi Knight Jaina Solo has also married Jagged Fel, but in addition to that she was made a Master and added to the Jedi High Council, and rumor also has it they are expecting as well, I guess we will just have to wait and see.
A number of people have been added to the Council as was released by Master Jedi Leia Organa Solo the PA person for the Jedi Council. As well as updating us on the going. The list we be release tomorrow. So by tomorrow we will know what the Jedi are up to.
On other news Admiral Daala will no long be the head of the GA, the Jedi have voted unanimously that Jagged Fel current Head of the Galactic Empire will head both, though at the moment the Chiefs father Baron General Soontir Fel will be dealing with most of the important stuff in the Empire.
Reporting live from the Jedi Temple this is Madhi Vaandt.
Jedi Temple
After they had reopened the Jedi Temple and ordered teams of Jedi doing sweeps for any possible structural damage and anyone that might have found a way in.
After the all clear ever one began settling in. About an hour before the Council meeting was to take place Ben came running in.
"Mom there was a signature on the sensors."
Luke was looking at them curiously.
"I'll explain later."
Shelley and Ben ran at a Force enhanced run to her personal office right next to the grand master where a hidden room was.
"See right there is something getting ready to finish crossing the void I'd say we have three days max." Ben told her.
"I agree, get your data together it's time we showed the Council."
"Yes Master."
She also saw she had a text message on her computer. It said her orders had been executed.
Leaving Ben to his work she strolled back to her rooms not even pay much attention to the younglings that did the honorary 'Master' as they past her, she was trying to figure out how everyone was going to take her biggest secret that she shared with very few people and only one of them were going to be present.
"Telling them will not be the problem young one it has already been brought to pass as you ordered so relax at the very least for your children's sack." Master Yoda said
"I am trying Master it is hard I'm afraid they will hate me."
"Just trust in the Force."
She nodded and Master Yoda disappeared and headed toward her room together her things and head to the Council room.
The Jedi High Council Chambers
It was time for a full meeting excluding Jagged Fel for reasons Han wouldn't say but Shelley had already received her report from here Command Staff that her orders had been followed and now she was just waiting for the inevitable, now everyone was going to know who she really was.
"Computer activates Council protocol voice authorization." Luke said
"Activated." A computer voiced.
"So who would like to begin?" Luke asked
"I will, Grand Master." Shelley said. Ben stood walked over to the Council display. "After The Yuuzhan Vong war, I had Satellites built and deployed them beyond the Galactic Edge, Jedi Skywalker who assisted me while he was still an apprentice, was monitoring the void when he got this." Ben quickly pulled up a display that showed movement beyond the Galactic edge. "We are estimating we have three days before this vessel crosses the void between Galaxies into our own."
There were murmurings of dismay.
"Three days? Are we sure it's a vessel?"Luke asked
"Yes." Ben said. "Its not natural, it's made of medals."
"So we have three days to prepare for another extra-galactic attack?" Corran asked
"Yes."
"How are we suppose to fight another war like the Yuuzhan Vong war?" Jaina asked
"Well in this case we know they aren't Vong because it isn't organic." Shelley said.
"We'll talk to Jag about getting ready with the Navy, after this meeting is over." Luke said. "Alright Han, what was this big thing you need to speak to us about?"
"I was approached yesterday at the Tapcaf; a smuggler who I knew once upon a time asked if I was interested in going back into the business, he said it was just like the old days being against the Government and what not."
"And what did he want you to smuggle?" Corran asked
"He didn't, he said it was time for me to know who I had really been working for all those years ago. At first to say I was confused would be an understatement, he began telling me about jobs me and Chewy had done that weren't really for Jabba the Hutt, most of them were supplies for the Rebellion, I guess there were the few that were actually for him but for the most part I was being paid by Jabba, but he was being subcontracted by another source, by the name of The Alliance Forces, the women that started this doesn't have an Identity or at least she didn't until yesterday, she set up a base inside the Maw and an entire planets full of people who were either unwanted by the Empire or feared for their safety were welcomed into this Alliance, some joined the Military and others worked to build a life there on those planets. The part that surprised me more than most was the evidence that not only was she place high within Palpatine's inner circle, Darth Vader was her Ally, between the two of them and some Flagship Admirals, they saved the Rebellion, if it wasn't for them, we would have been crushed right away, they had also planted their own operatives within the Rebellion to report back to this Command Staff as they are called if they felt the Rebels were about to do something that would get them killed, and divert forces or change the plans entirely so that they could save us. And one of them is in this room." Everyone looked around though Shelley met Han's eyes and knew he wasn't ready to reveal her part in it, so she waited for the only knowing collaborator in the room to step up.
"I was part of the smuggling ring, and then brought in and asked to join the Organization as a true member of The Alliance Forces, I was briefed only partially due to the fact I was going undercover within the Rebellion with a partner, our job was simple join and help defeat the Empire and save the Rebellion from any unnecessary loses, if we found a assignment that was going to either endanger the Organization itself by revealing the moles or by endangering the Rebellion when the job could be accomplished only slightly differently with very little if no lives lost we did and in the end we won. After we had taken Courasant and we had established the New Republic both myself and my partner were released from our work with the Alliance Forces, so we could Join the Republic Forces with no one to answer to but the Republic, we weren't what anyone could call traitors no matter how hard they tried, our files were seal within the Alliance Force Command Staff, all the way up to the Head Lady herself, we only knew her as the Mistress, it was obvious she would have been killed had anyone known of her true allegiances didn't lie with the Empire. So as far as I know only about five people knew her true identity then, and I would be surprised if that has changed in the 45 years since, especially since Han just said he figured it out yesterday which means he wasn't told. I don't regret a single choice or action I made while under Alliance Forces command, and would willing die today if it meant that the women that saved us, was kept safe." Everyone was staring at Wedge even Han all with wide eyed awe.
"Wedge, your saying all these years we have been trying to figure out, who these forces that jumped in save us and jumped out were and never said anything?" Luke asked his jaw almost hanging on the floor.
"I was asked to never reveal the location or identity of anyone in the Alliance Forces but it seems someone has out played the Mistress this time."
"Who was your partner, I am asking just so we know, not to go and interrogate, just so we know. I have a feeling I already know, I mostly want conformation."
"Tycho Celchu."
"I figured." Luke looked at Shelley, looking like he was trying to figure out what to ask next. "Han you said you had other jobs, what were they you seemed like you wanted me to ask the question."
"Chewy and I weren't on Tatooine by accident old buddy, I was sent instructions to go and wait for a job at the Cantina in Mos Eisley, you arrived exactly at the time I was told to look for a job by an old man in brown robes, I didn't know at the time why either of you were so special, I guess now I do."
"So you were sent to retrieve us?"
"Yes."
"Do you know who sent you?" Ben asked
"I do now, here is the order the Command Staff received." He pasted a piece of flimsi.
Admiral,
I want you to order Han Solo to Tatooine to await a job at the Cantina in Mos Eisley at twelve hundred hours this Friday, he will await a job by a man in Brown robes he will have a young man with him and two droids. Have him taken to the Rebellion; it is imperative that Darth Vader does not find either of these men, for he will kill them instantly I cannot stop him without revealing I knew where a Jedi was hiding and didn't tell him, Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and young Luke Skywalker are our only hope in ending this brutal tyrants reign once and for all. Make certain they end up with the Rebellion; they will take a side trip, and rescue the Senator from Alderaan Leia Organa, it will become plain for all to see why later.
Good Luck and May the Force be with you.
The Mistress
"So she knew Vader was coming after the droids and had to do a preemptive removal before he found out about me and Ben." Luke asked
"So it would seem, but it also means she was very highly placed if she was expected to report a Jedi straight to Vader himself." Han said
"Shelley, who would have been that high up?"
"You mean besides Mara and I?"
"Yes."
"If this person was as highly placed as we think it could be she was a subordinate to a man within the Inner circle and was able to retrieve valuable information from him then pass it on there could be dozens of women."
"Alright so that doesn't really help us. Who would these other Flagship Admirals be?"
Shelley's comm beeped.
"I need to take this I have been waiting two days for this call."
"Alright, five minute recess. Computer open doors."
"Opening doors."
Shelley left and went straight to the communications room.
"Computer close and seal the doors, activate Naboo. Voice authorization."
"Room seal."
Shelley pulled her hood up and hit the accept button and transfer it to the consol.
"Mistress, I received your report how are thing going?"
"Well as can be expected, they don't know it's me yet, but it won't be long. Gather the Command Staff and our guests and come to Courasant, I am sure we have our work cut out for us."
"Alright when do you want us?"
"This evening."
"Alright we'll leave here in few hours."
"Very Good, now how are things going with Boba Fett?"
"It was like you thought she contacted him via her attorney, she has given the date her trial is supposed to begin for her rescue."
"Alright well have here transferred to the ship when you get here, and have her transfer back to base, she will be executed immediately, it will look like she was helped to escape and even the Jedi will think it was Boba Fett set up some fake sightings of him and play with the surveillance cameras, get that organized, and a ship standing by just out of system to transfer her back to base."
"Alright it will be done, anything else?"
"Have you also seen the movement just beyond the void?"
"Yes, I have prepared three battle groups and they are getting ready another is come to Courasant and then I'm sure we will be heading that way as well?"
"Yes I will be at the very least."
"Alright Mistress."
"I will see you soon. May the Force be with you."
The communication was cut off, Shelley headed to the door.
"Computer return this room to normal and open the door."
The door opened, Shelley headed back to the Council Chambers.
"Sorry, I'm having Boba Fett followed and as predicted Daala contacted him through her attorney, there planning a break out, as soon as my guy gets back to me will move in and have Fett arrested."
"I can't believe you found anyone capable of tracking him that isn't you."
"Well I'm busy right now so we do with what we have. Now back to order of business."
"Computer reactivate Council protocol." Luke said
"Activated."
"So Han you said you know who it is, why don't you just tell us?"
"Because where is the fun in that, besides if I just tell you and then you find out what was done well let's just say, it will be easier to take after you hear what all has been done on our behalf without us knowing it."
"Like what?"
"For example Forces were sent in during the war with Thrawn and the Bakura Battles they jumped in blasted the hell out of them and jumped as soon as they knew we would be okay."
"Any others then because if that's all, I'm not seeing it." Kyle said
"There were many during the Vong war, but there are commands and reports back that will spike your interest, this one it was before the war first began."
Admiral,
These are samples of blood taken from a hundred people that have fallen ill, more than half of them are dead, this is the top priority for the researchers we need a cure. I have also sent a sample of tissue and cells from Mara Jade Skywalker, she is the only one able to fight this disease even half effectively because she is Force sensitive, it is imperative that we find a cure, without Mara Jade Skywalker there will be no son of Luke Skywalker and without him, we will fall under the sway of yet another Sith. Report back as soon as you have anything.
May the Force be with you.
The Mistress
"Here is the report."
Mistress,
We have still after months of research been unable to find a way to combat this disease, I'm sorry to say we have failed you, I hope that Master Skywalker will be able to fight it off with the Force as she is the last survivor and be able to bring the next Skywalker into the galaxy, we don't want to have to deal with the Sith again if we can at all help it.
May the Force be with you, my Lady.
Admiral Cracken
"How in the name of the Force did she get her hands on Mara blood and Tissue samples?" Luke demanded
"It isn't all that hard to retrieve things from someone while there distracted, Mara and I use to use all sorts of things to distract people back when." Shelley said
"Are you saying she used her looks to get the tissue sample?"
"No I am saying it doesn't take a lot to distract someone, a simple mind trick and bang one tissue sample." Shelley answered
"So we are thinking she is Force Sensitive then?"
"Yes." Han answered meeting Shelley's eye. "I know she is and so will you in the next little bit, from the orders she's gives."
"Alright, so what's next?"
"This report is from when the Vong brought down Sernpidal."
Admiral,
We have been invaded. These invaders are brutal and vicious, Blood thirsty monsters they brought the moon of Sernpidal down, and destroyed the planet killing Millions, Han and Anakin Solo were almost lost as well, we did lose Chewbacca, he sacrificed himself for Anakin, a war has come and it's time to rejoin the fight, I want battle groups put together one sup, two Star Destroyers and a Battle Cruiser each group, and begin deploying them ASAP, send the first to Dubrillion and Halska 4 do not open fire until the Jedi forces do, we know of at least one Jedi prisoner on Halska 4, Dubrillion will be the next to fall send ground forces and begin evacuation protocols take them to Jupiter Station, then send them planet side, they can also join our armed forces if they want to, the rest deploy to their strengths by their background, this is going to be long and ugly, we need Scientist well really everyone working on a way to stop this, if it comes down to it I'll give the order for a mass extermination, though I hope that will be a last recourse work on it anyway, start collecting ships and bodies of these things and find ways of stopping them. Report back when your battle groups have been deployed.
May the Force be with us all, we're going to need it.
The Mistress
My Lady,
Our ground Forces filled all of the ships as quickly as we could unfortunately we had to jump before we could get them all, most of the young people have join the armed force and are being trained double time, any Scientist we sent to Amidala Station, all the civilians have been sent planet side like you ordered and are beginning to settle in, we have also started our work in the Ship yards we will be pulling tripled shifts and adding as much personnel as we need to get as many ship out as we can, we also were able to kill ten of these Vong warriors, and they are being studied. When we have more we will let you know.
Admiral Cracken
"This was after the Voxen were created this one was the one that surprised me the most."
Admiral,
I want a battle group sent to Myrkr; a Jedi Strike team was sent lead by Anakin Solo. The Jedi are being hunted by a creature called a Voxen but they are going after anything Force Sensitive, so until further notice all of our Force sensitive's are to stay off any planet.
I want that team back Admiral. I will be awaiting your report.
The Mistress
"She sent an entire battle group after us?" Jaina asked not noticing the shocked faces of everyone.
"That is impossible, there were very few people who even knew about that mission let alone that Anakin was leading it. Who would have told?" Luke asked
"Someone that wanted them back safely, and I would thank them from the bottom of my heart." Han said.
Shelley had steeled herself for the report that was about to be read or she would be exposed right now.
"This is the report that was sent back."
Mistress,
I regret to inform you, we lost half the Battle Group Ticonderoga, which was sent after the Jedi Strike team, and we lost the Star Destroyer The Ambushed and the Battle Cruiser The Lady Light. We could not continue our Sup The General Yoda and The Old Faithful were badly damaged, we had to retreat, and we did fail to extract the Jedi Strike Team.
My Lady, I regret to inform you that General Jackson died holding off the core from going critical for almost four minute so we could get as many escape pods and get out, by our calculations he saved over 900 people by sacrificing himself, I wanted to inform you of this in person because I know he was one of your closes friends, but alas that is not possible for you right now, I'm very sorry for your lose My Lady. I will be reassembling Battle Group Ticonderoga, and be putting a new Star Destroyer and Cruiser in I wanted to know if you'd like me to name the Star Destroyer after him?
With regards,
Admiral Cracken
P.S. I was also the Temporary Commander of Battle Group Ticonderoga, he died while under my direct command if you wish me replaced please just tell me and I will step down.
"Sweet Force." Wedge breathed
"They lost hundreds of people to come after us? I don't even know what to say." Jaina said
"Wedge what is it?" Corran asked sensing the shock rolling off Wedge.
"General Jackson was one of the people that knew her Identity, he grew up with her, they were friends from childhood, I don't know where they grew up but I do know that, though Admiral Cracken was head of the Command Staff, General Jackson was her Second."
"So she lost her closes friend to rescue a Jedi Strike team, she should never have known about, how do you tell someone thanks for sacrificing their Best Friend for a group of Jedi?" Luke asked
"You don't, every day we knew we might die, she knew when she sent that battle group after them, that none of them might return, but she did it anyway. The loss of her friend will have been for a cause he believed in or he wouldn't have followed her orders." Shelley said. "He died saving his peoples live and trying to rescue a group of Teenage Jedi that were willing to die themselves to save others, that is what he would want remember about him, not that it was a Mission his best friend assign that got him killed."
"I suppose your right." Luke said. Ben was giving his mother a close and slightly suspicious look.
"I know I am, remember I gave two of my closes friend my baby brother to protect, if they had died doing that, that is what they would have wanted to be remember by they did what was asked to the best of their ability." Shelley reminded them.
Han noticing that Shelley was about to lose it so he showed the next report.
"This is the reply Admiral Cracken received."
Admiral,
I am sorry we lost so many, everyone that lost their lives are to be given the Metal of Honor, and yes the next ship should indeed be names The General Jackson, he is also to receive the Medal of Valor, give them to Sara and tell her I'm sorry for her lose.
On to more of the good and bad news, the Jedi Strike team made it back to Courasant only to see it had fallen, Jaina Solo, took the Trickster the ship she stole from the Vong against Han Solo in a feat the likes of which I know I will never see again, she made that hunk of rock dance here is the vid of it, I thought you would get a kick out of it.
Strike Teams KIA
Anakin Solo
Eryl Besa
Jovan Drark
Bela Hara
Krasov Hara
Ulaha Kore
MIA/Possible KIA
Jacen Solo
Raynar Thul
We have also lost Eclipse Station; thankfully we didn't lose anyone that was still on base.
Command of The General Jackson is to be given to General Krasov.
May the Force be with you,
The Mistress
Saba jumped to her feet.
"What?" She hissed
"Saba what is it?" Kenth asked in alarm.
"Krasov is the father of Tesar and his hatch mates; we were told he was killed when a speeder crashed into the Tapcaf he was at on Barab I when they were only a few years old."
"Well perhaps you will meet him again." Kenth said
"Yes, now we better hurry up so I can find him, he has some explaining to do." She said darkly.
"Alright, this is right after Hapes."
Admiral,
We are heading to Borleias, we are taking it back, and going to hold it for as long as possible, keeping the Vong distracted from the refugees as long as possible.
You are to have Battle Groups ready just out of sensor range ready to jump in if I signal.
May the Force be with all of us,
The Mistress
"This was about three weeks into the occupation of Borleias."
Admiral,
I'm sorry I have been unable to respond to the reports, I was hurt during one of the fights and spent a few days in Bacta, but now am able to deal with your reports.
The Mistress
Luke looked at Shelley and remembered her being hurt protecting Ben.
"Alright, this is after the Battle of Ebaq 9."
Admiral,
Well done on destroying any of the ships that got away from us. The Battle of Ebaq 9 was a success, in taking out a great portion of their fleet, and your work standing by for any outbound vectors when they dropped out, was superb we are getting close to finishing them off completely.
Master's Luke and Mara Jade Skywalker, Jedi Knight's Jacen Solo, Saba Sebatyne and Tekli and Scientist Danni Quee are going after Zonama Sekot, a world capable of hyperspace travel, we don't know how long this will take, for them to both find and get the world back to Courasant, but I'm estimating somewhere around a year.
We are about to take the fight back to the Vong, I'll let you know when your need some place specific otherwise just blast the hell out of them save as many beings as you can and get out.
May the Force be with us,
The Mistress
"Now this is after the retaking of Courasant."
Admiral,
Thanks for the timely arrival, I have heard that when the world jumped into hyperspace with the Jedi team there was a ship from the Imperial Remnant that got left behind, this will hold the coordinates find out if they were destroyed or damaged, if possible bring them back.
The Mistress
"Now they pretty much slink into the background until the Swarm War; most specifically she started something before the Chiss did in dealing with the Killiks problem."
"Like what?"
"Here is the first command and then subsequent report back."
Admiral,
I have just been informed by my contact within the Chiss Ascendancy that the Killiks are making a move to expand their territory, this cannot be allowed to happen, you will send four Battle groups and they will be under the temporary command of Captain Jagged Fel, I fought with him during the Vong war he's a good man, unfortunately he is also a little short sighted when it comes to Jedi after the break up between himself and Jaina Solo, don't really know what got into the girl, but there is a reason for everything. Back them up until further notice.
The Mistress
"How is this possible, a contact within the Chiss and how did she know Jag and I broke up?" Jaina was stuttering
"I don't know if Jag knows anything which is why I didn't bring him in on this. As for the contact within the Chiss it is possible that it was a contact from back when Thrawn was in power." Han said though he did subtly glance out the corner of his eye at Shelley she ignored the look.
"I think if he knew he would have said something to us even after everything he was still would have told Luke." Leia said
"Well after everything else she knows this doesn't surprise me at this point." Luke said noticing how very quiet his wife was being she had what he called her Queen face on which showed nothing and he could barely register her in the force.
"This is the next assignment they were given, this one was also surprising."
Admiral,
I am sending you a Gorog, this thing has joined with Ben Skywalker, (it's like a mind meld that stays), I want you to try and find a way to disconnect them, do not let any Force Sensitive's go near any of these bugs, it's easier for them to join with us then a normal being. If you can't find a way to disconnect them, contact me, I will come and disconnect them myself, Ben is safe for now I have shielded him from all influences that are foreign, that Gorog or the Dark Nest in general cannot contact him at all. I'm also sending a regular Killik; find a way to stop them from taking anymore planets, even if it means killing all of the ones that stepped on that world.
Keep me informed,
The Mistress
"What did it mean, I was being shielded? I thought it was killed or had disappeared?"
"I don't know Ben; it is making very little sense, I did as well." Luke said but he looked right at Shelley next, and she felt the understanding just under the surface in him.
Han to saw the look and the understanding that pasted between Shelley and Luke, but it was missed by everyone but Ben he was to closely connected to his Mom to not feel everything she was feeling, and now he knew his mother was the Mistress.
My Lady,
I regret to inform you we have been unable to disconnect the Gorog from young Ben without killing it outright. Please contact me with orders.
Admiral Cracken
"Okay what in the Force did it mean killing it outright, wouldn't that severe the link?" Octa asked
"No, it would leave him like it left all the other's going through withdrawal." Cilghal said
Admiral,
I will be there tomorrow, and this will be dealt with once and for all.
The Mistress
"What did it mean once and for all?" Wedge asked
"I think this will explain it better." Han said. Han met Shelley's eyes briefly before activating the vid.
A man appeared his back to the cam.
"Mistress, you made it safely, we have the Gorog in this room, what do you plan on doing to it?"
A cloaked and hooded figure wearing the longest robe any of them had ever seen, it hit the floor, thus confirming Luke's thought it was indeed his wife, it covered her Jedi Queen robes.
"Admiral, yes it was a good flight. I will be using a technique that I learned on Nam Chorios, I will be removing any ability it has to connect with the Dark Nest and thus severing the link between it and Ben, and I will know the moment it takes effect, because it will remove the need to have the shields placed in his mind that I placed."
"How did you get close enough to place shields in his mind Mistress?"
"The plus side of knowing Mara Jade Skywalker strengths and weakness. Now I want you monitoring its heart and brain functions."
"Okay why?"
"Because I need to know the moment brain death occurs."
"Um, Okay." The Admiral sounded a little unsure.
"Admiral, in the past if I could save the life of any sentient creature I would and still do, but this one pertains to Ben Skywalker and I will die before I allow anything to harm him, a fact that, someday that, that will be the price called upon a few of us, but that isn't awhile yet, thankfully, because he is far too young to be expected to command the Jedi Order."
"But how will killing this thing help?"
"Because once Grand Master Luke Skywalker has taken out Plo all of them will die, but that will be painless, this however will not be." The Mistress turned to the tech. "Out."
"My Lady?"
"You need to leave; we will be fine, send in General Krasov."
"Yes Mistress." The tech left and the Mistress began to walk if any of the Jedi had been paying attention they would have seen Shelley's shoes.
A minute later a huge Barabel walked in.
"Mistress." He said bowing."It has been a while, may I ask after my son?"
"General. Your son is well, he has been sent to hunt Pirates with Lowbacca, and I will keep you apprised if anything changes, but for now Saba has him well in hand."
"I wish I could see them, I haven't seen Tesar since he was 2 years old, how long before our existence is made know?"
"Still a while I'm afraid, but the moment I give the order they will know and so will Saba, let's just hope she doesn't hunt me down shall we."
"Saba would never hunt you." He paused. "Well okay she might but I will stop her."
"I thank you for that. Now here are your orders if in the very unlikely circumstances Lomi Plo is able to overpower me you must kill me, do not hesitate because even though I am much more powerful than her, minds are different in ways I can't explain I have to meld with this Gorog to release Ben, and if she gains control she will force me to kill you, she will send me after the Jedi and there is only one that could take me out without help, and I will not put him in that type of situation, he's had to make choices like that before, he won't with me. Am I clear in my instructions?"
"Yes My Lady."
"Very well. Here take this and put it somewhere else it may just give you the extra second you need." The Mistress handed her Lightsaber over. (Shelley saw recognition flash across Saba, Jaina, Corran, and Kyle's faces.) A door opened and closed. "I will begin, monitor it like I asked."
Shelley stood and walked over to the bar in the Council chambers and poured some Soda water for herself and Jaina, she walked back over handed it to her and walked over to the window and looked out.
Soon screeching started, she gulped down here drink.
"It's begging for her to stop, that it hurts." Jaina said in a weak voice.
"What is going on, why is its head glowing?" Ben asked
"Because the Jedi is forcing their way into its brain." Luke said
Shelley turned back and watched her history replay for all to see. Suddenly the image of her body going limp and falling to the floor. The Gorog started screeching again.
"Mistress?" both men called as Krasov caught her as she fell and then her hood fell away.
"My God."Everyone who hadn't figured it out said.
The screeching stopped and then the brain functions became two distinct individuals.
"Is that supposed to happen?" The Admiral asked
"How am I supposed to know?"
"Well you're married to a Jedi."
"But that doesn't mean I watched as she melded minds with someone else."
After five minute the first line went straight showing brain death.
"Brain death has occurred." the Admiral kneeled next to her body. "Mistress Can you hear me?"
The next brain wave disappeared and Shelley gasped.
"Yes, I'm fine and more importantly Ben is safe."
"That's good isn't it?"
"Yes but it also means I just killed a being, to save another no matter how important that life is."
"I'm sorry Mistress."
"It's alright Admiral, what's done is done."
The image disappeared and everyone including the ones who had figured it out were staring blankly into space before turning to her.
"So you are the Mistress." Kenth said
"Yes, I have been running that organization for over 45 years."
"Then why keep it secret from us? You have been at my side since the very beginning, why wouldn't you trust at least me with this or Mara?" Luke asked
"I knew." Mara said as she appeared. "There we're times when she couldn't go so I went in her stead."
"So you both knew and didn't bother to tell anybody."
"You would have wanted them to join the New Republic or GA and that wasn't going to happen, they are run by a civilian government, but I run the Military, I paid for the Space stations to be built, I paid for the ships to be built, I paid for the three world to begin populating by build temporary apartments, my money went to this, to keep people safe and secure when the rest of the Galaxy would have just wanted to take advantage of them, us."
"But they still fought alongside us why if they didn't want anything to do with us?"
"Just because they want to be independent of this Government doesn't mean they won't help protect anyone who needs it."
Motor started screeching.
"Damn it." Shelley ran over to the comm station. "Courasant Defense this is Master Skywalker stand down the Mara Jade Skywalker Battle group is here under my command if you continue to fire they will be forced to defend themselves Stand down."
Motor beeped again.
"Motor Activate. Alliance-Jedi-Fleet."
Shelley quickly pulled her hood up.
"Mistress we are here, thanks they stopped firing. What do you want us to do?"
"Admiral Cracken, it's good to see you. I take it that everyone is here?"
"Yes, My Lady, your guests are waiting, as well as a certain General that is all but bounce up and down on his tail."
A few people snorted.
"Very well, prepare for company we will be there in a few minutes."
"Yes My Lady." The image disappeared.
"I will explain my reasoning later, Jaina go and get Jag, while Ben you get Vestara hurry we are being waited upon."
They made it to the ship and up to the Super Star Destroyer the Mara Jade Skywalker. Once disembarked Shelley lead the way sweeping through the ship as people swept into bows, once entering motioning the door opened and she heard the gasp she was waiting for...
The Next chapter will tie in both the Destiny's arrival and Alliance Forces and a few people thought dead...
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