Chapter 11
Millennium Falcon
Common area
Han and Chewy where sitting at the holo table watch Obi Wan train Luke. Luke was using a training saber that Obi Wan had constructed from spare parts he had with him and some parts Han and Chewy gave him.
"Luke remember to keep the blade up it is easier to lower it than it is to raise it". Obi Wan said.
"Yes master". Luke said.
Luke raised his saber and went through the lightsaber techniques.
"Master when will I learn more complicated forms"? Luke asked.
"When you are ready. The right form will come to you. But I will begin drilling you through the basics of all the forms so that you can properly understand and defend against them". Obi wan said.
Obi Wan then handed him a holo projector and a few holo discs.
"Study these discs and let me know if anything interests you". Obi Wan said.
"Yes master. Does this mean I can pick from any of the sevens forms to master"? Luke asked.
"No Luke under no circumstance are ever to practice the seventh lightsaber otherwise called Juyo". Obi Wan said sternly.
"Juyo? But master you told me many stories about a jedi Master named Mace Windu who used form seven and that it was called Vaapad". Luke said.
"Mace was a unique and truly gifted man. He personally developed that variation of form seven. No one else not even his own padawan could resist the pull to the darkness". Obi Wan said.
"Oh, I see but still from what you told me about his variation it would be very useful to use against dark side users". Luke said.
"It would be but without someone who truly understands how to preform it, it would be to risky". Obi wan said.
"Hey, I know I'm not a jedi and all but what is so bad about this lightsaber form"? Han asked from the table with a cup of caf in his right hand.
"Well normally it wouldn't matter but this particular form was developed by the Sith and imbodies a lot of their principle the main being using their most violent emotions to fuel every move that is made when using this style". Obi Wan said.
"Oh". Han said.
Suddenly a beeping alarm sounded.
"We're coming up on Alderaan". Han said as he and chewy stood up and made their way to the cockpit.
"Coming out of hyperspace in 3, 2, 1". Han said as he and chewy went through the procedures to enter real space.
Luke was amazed by the green and blue planet. The planet was the very embodiment of life and beauty. The wonderous view was ruined when Luke noticed a blockade of Star Destroyer's and a Super Star Destroyer around the planet.
"The Empire is everywhere how are we ever going to defeat them"? Luke asked upset.
"We believe that things can get better and as long as one person believes there will always be hope". Obi Wan said.
"Hey sorry to interrupt but we are receiving a communication from the Super Star Destroyer". Han said.
Just then the comm system beeped and the voice of an imperial officer came through.
"Unidentified ship. This is Lieutenant Boris. For what reason have you entered this system"? Boris asked in a strict monotone voice over the comm system.
Before Han can respond Obi Wan speaks up.
"We are here to visit an old friend. We were hoping to surprise him". Obi Wan said.
"And who may I ask is this friend of yours"? Boris asked.
"Senator Bail Organa". Obi Wan said.
"Oh really". Boris said doubtfully.
"Yes, I assure you that if you contact him and tell him that Ben has come to discuss an arrangement that we made years ago". Obi Wan said.
"Very well but if you are proven a liar you will find yourself in a holding cell". Boris said and hung up the communication.
(Meanwhile at the Organa mansion)
Bail was sitting in his office looking over some documents and Drinking a cup of tea when his communicator beeped. He picked it up and answered.
"Hello this is Bail Organa. Who may I ask is calling"? Bail asked in a calm serene voice.
"Senator Organa I apologise for interrupting your busy schedule, but I have someone trying to enter the planet who claims to be a friend of yours". Boris said.
"Really and did this friend give his name or the reason he has come to visit"? Bail asked amused.
"Yes, He said his name is Ben and he is here to discuss an arrangement the two of you made long ago". Boris said.
Bail froze for a moment remembering the arrangement.
(19 Years ago)
(Aboard Bail Organa's ship The Sundered Heart)
Bail Organa, Master Yoda and a wounded Obi Wan Kenobi sit around s table in a conference room on the table in a small cot laid an infant Luke Skywalker.
"Most distressing this is". Yoda said in a grave voice.
"I can't believe it. Anakin is bad enough but Padme as well I never would have expected her to side with Palpatine given how corrupt he has proven himself to be". Bail said depressed.
"Consumed the galaxy darkness has". Yoda said.
"I am so sorry master this is all my fault". Obi Wan said.
"Blame you, I do not". Yoda said.
"He's right Obi Wan you did all you could but in the end Anakin and Padme unfortunately chose to side with Palpatine". Bail said.
"Thank you both. What should we do with the child"? Obi Wan asked.
"Tatooine, you will take him Obi Wan". Yoda said.
"Why Tatooine"? Obi Wan asked.
"Much sadness that planet has for him, return he will not". Yoda said.
"Not to poke a hole in your plan but unless I am mistaken Anakin does still have family on Tatooine does he not". Bail said.
"He does and while Anakin wouldn't want to go back Padme might convince him otherwise". Obi Wan said.
"What if we could convince them to move off planet". Bail suggested.
"How could we do that"? Obi Wan asked.
"From what Padme told me Anakin's relative live on a small moisture farm and are very compassionate people. So, if we explain that they would be leaving to protect a new-born child and the reasons why they should be understanding to the situation and of course I would offer them residence and employment at my personal estate. If anyone asks, I will tell them that the Lars family left Tatooine because the Hutt clan was getting to aggressive with their dealings". Bail said.
"That is very generous of you but how will we keep Anakin and Padme from finding out"? Obi Wan said.
"I can always just keep them in out of the way when they come to visit if they ever do". Bail said.
"Okay then I will take the boy and watch over him and Bail will keep an eye on the senate. Master Yoda what will you do"? Obi Wan Asked.
"A journey, I must take. Secrets I must uncover". Yoda said.
"Why"? Obi Wan asked.
"Evolve, the jedi must if we are to defeat the Sith". Yoda said.
"Evolve how"? Obi Wan asked.
"Allowed ourselves to become blinded by tradition we have. Why Skywalker fell that is". Yoda said.
"Master Yoda I know I am not a jedi, but I must admit I am very confused. How is it possible for the Jedi order to evolve further then it already is"? Bail asked.
"Complacent the Jedi order has become. Forgotten we have that we are keeper of the piece, not soldiers and because of this the Sith have taken control of the galaxy". Yoda said.
Yoda stood up and walked to the window and gazed out to the stars.
"For young Luke we must learn how to accept the darkness without it corrupting us". Yoda said.
"How"? Obi Wan asked.
"Training. A special training, I have yet to complete, training that you will have to begin if we are to truly prepare Luke". Yoda said.
"Master how will you train me if we are going into hiding on different worlds". Obi Wan asked.
"Train you I will not. That is a duty for an old friend of yours who died long ago but still watches over you". Yoda said.
"Master Qui Gon". Obi Wan said.
"Yes, and now time is short we must prepare to leave". Yoda said.
After a few hours of preparation and saying their farewells they all went their separate ways.
Obi Wan sat in his ship after entering hyperspace. Obi Wan sat back looking at the infant sitting beside him and the events of the past few days caught up with him, the betrayal of his clone troops who he fought side by side with, the slaughter of his fellow jedi and Anakin's betrayal and in the solace of that moment he started to cry.
(Present)
"Senator Organa, can you hear me". Boris said through the com's unit.
"Yes. Let his ship through it has been a long time since I have had the pleasure of entertaining my old friend and I would like to show him the best Alderaan has to offer". Bail said.
