SGC and the Force

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On one of the SG1's mission, Major Sam Carter had been kidnapped and taken away from her team. Sam for years thought that her team was not going to rescue her. When her life changed from being rescued as being a slave, her life had been changed. She was founded out that she was able to be trained as a Jedi Knight. When Luke and Mara Skywalker rescued her and the other slaves, Luke later intruded here to Mater Jedi Corran Corn.

Even though Sam had shown promise that she could be trained to be a full Jedi Knight, she had a lot of emotional trauma to deal with. No one gave up on Sam on her abilities to become a Jedi one day. Sam did not give up on herself either. She fought on to go forward in her life. Thinking that she would never be with her friends from Stargate Command, nor anyone else on Earth.

When the SG1 team did finally came to her, Sam had more emotional anger to deal with. She was happy to see them once again, but she was angry with them for not rescuing her a long time ago. Even with her SG1 friends holding on to her, she simply was too afraid to attach to them. Her life was starting over without them.

While Jack, Teal'c, and Daniel staid with Sam, they were confronted with helping everyone deal with the enemy that had nothing to do with Earth. As usual, the SG1 team was victorious. It was afterwards that Sam started to be the same Sam SG1 all knew and love. Sam still had issues, but everyone was there for her when she was ready to talk to them.

Sam was later announced that she was a full Jedi Knight. The darkness that had been over Samantha Carter for a good many years was starting to break apart. The daylight was finally showing through. The love that Sam and Jack had for each other started to grow.

Since they have been missing in action this long, they decided to retire from the Air Force. Short after, they got married on Coruscant. Sam and Jack's friends and family from Earth was there at the marriage ceremony. Due to Sam and Jack, Earth became great allies with the beings in galaxy that was far, far, away from Earth.

The SGC of Earth helped them get a great Stargate Program setup. Since the Goa’uld was not any kind of a threat towards Earth, they still encouraged the Jedi to have some kind of a security around the Stargate. Even though the Jedi thought it was futile to have that much security around their Stargate, they did it anyhow. They respected Sam and Jack too much to argue over it.

Sam and Jack after a while was starting to get edgy not being able to get back home. Jack was raising all sorts of hell with the SGC on Earth for interfering with someone else's way of life even if it had to do with the security of the Stargate. Jack knew that they have deal with a great deal worse then the Goa’uld. Most importantly, he knew that Sam needed to get back home. She needed to get away from the this galaxy for a while if she was going to get over the hurt she suppressed all these years in being a slave in the spice mines.

When the Stargate was finally secure on their end, Sam brought her Jedi friends with them. It was not long that Sam herself found someone right on Earth that was very strong with the Force. They send this male individual to Yavin 4, so he could get a better understanding of what a Jedi is really about.

When Sam and her guest came back, Daniel Jackson has discovered something that could not only destroy all Jedi Knights, but Earth could get caught in the crossfire. Do to what has been discovered as time went by, Sam had to train this new Jedi Apprentice very quickly. The problem with training any Jedi to quickly could lead the apprentice to the Dark-side of the Force. They was concerned that they would have deal with this new threat as well as fight the Jedi from Earth.

Chapter 19: The Attack of the Death Star

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Chapter 19: TheAttack of the Death Star

It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparingfor war.

John F. Kennedy

Campaign address, Seattle Washington, September 6, 1960

Sam and Brandon started to enter the protected area of the mainreactor. Without warning Sam was attacked by an electric shock. Brandon usedthe Force to rip the device from the wall that attacked her. She hit the floorunconsciously.

Brandon pulled Sam back a few feet. Brandon used to Force tocheck on her vital signs. She was alright other then the electric shock to hersystem. Brandon grabbed his comlink and called for Luke. “Sam has been hit bysome kind of electrical field. She is out, but alive.”

Luke, Jack, and Dentralla ran to her aid. When they gotthere, Brandon ordered to get her out of here. Get her to the Peacemaker. Staythere until I return. I am going to have to do this alone, or die trying.”

Luke at first wanted to stop him, but he knew that blowing upthe Death Star had to be done now, or there might not be another chance. Lukesaid, “We will take care of Sam. I want you to concentrate on what needs to bedone. You can do this.”

Brandon understood Luke. He looked at Sam once more, and wentback to where he was before Sam was attacked. Brandon put himself into theForce as he did with the recent storm trooper attack. Then he went through thedefense system that was protecting the main reactor.

The defenses were hard to fight, but the Jedi training coursethat Corran and Mara made for him was harder. The special training that Yodagave him helped. Brandon was able to be as limber as a rubber band and as agileas a cat. The defenses were able to think. This made Mater Jedi Brandon Bowers'job even more difficult. “It is a goodthing that she was hit before she entered this.”

He saw the main reactor. The Force warned him of the sameattack that Sam was hit by. Brandon stopped the electricity that was going tohit him, and redirected the attack to destroy the device that shot out at him.The device then blew up.

Brandon realized the last obstacle was similar to the onethat was in the Asgards' training course. Sensing no other danger, Brandon turnoff his lightsaber, and carefully walked passed it. He made it through withouta hitch. With the Force, he scanned for any other dangers. He did not find any.He quickly set all the charges that Sam had on her as well as what he had.Brandon set the timer for three minutes on all of the bombs at the same timewith the Force.

Brandon then carefully walked past that same obstacle, andwent through the rest of the defenses. He made it through them.

The timer on all the bombs showed two minutes. Stillconcentrating on the Force, Brandon went carefully and quickly toward thePeacemaker.

About half way, Brandon and twelve storm troopers ran intoeach other. They all were about to fire on him. The Jedi moved at lightningspeed. With his lightsaber he was able to nearly cut in half of all the stormtroopers before they had the chance to lift their riffles to fire. The timersshowed 1:45.

Brandon finally made it to the Sam's ship. He yelled, “Takeoff now! We have one minute and fifteen seconds before this Death Star goesboom.

Luke did have the ship read for takeoff, and took off.Brandon opened a hole in the shield that was around the Death Star. Luke wentthrough it. When they were clear to jump to light speed, off they went and nottoo soon. Seconds after they jumped tolight speed the Death Star exploded.

Brandon went to check on Sam. He found her sitting up. She was smiling at him. “Great work MasterJedi.” She got up, and they both gaveeach other a big hug.

“How are you?” Brandon asked.

“I am doing better. If it was not for Force protecting me, Iwould have been dead.” Sam answered.

Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory howeverlong and hard the road may be; for without victory there is no survival.

Sir Winston Churchill

House of Commons, May 13, 1940

While Sam and Brandon were hugging each other, Emily and Bencame in the room. Both Sam and Brandonhugged them both. Brandon and Samthanked them for helping while they were in the Death Star.

“As soon as we were safe aboard the Peacemaker, Yoda andJolinar had left us. From what we have learned already from the Force, Emily andI are very thrilled to start our Jedi training.” Ben said.

Sam replied with a smile, “Then you two will become JediKnights.”

They both understood. They also saw that their uncle needdeserved rest. Before the three left him, Brandon asked Sam, “Could you pleasetell Luke to take it slow back to Coruscant?”

Sam smiled, “When I get to the cockpit, I will be driving,and I will.” After Brandon lay down on the bed, Sam used the Force to put himin a deep sleeping trance. She told him, “You will wake when you get your fullrest Master Jedi Brandon Bowers.”

Oh sleep! It is a gently thing

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

The Rime of the Ancent Mariner (1798), 5.1

When Brandon did wake up, all of his family was there besidehim. Brandon smiled, “Mom and dad! Glad to see you all here.” He jumped up and hugged them both. He alsohugged his grandmother, sister and brother-in-law. Brandon continued, “I am very happy that allof you are here.”

Sam walked in. She smiled, “You have been sleeping for sixhours. It took us a little over an hour to get to Coruscant. I wanted yourfamily to be here when you woke up.”

“Since you are part of our family, all of the family membersare here.” He looked around and asked, “Where are Ben and Emily?”

Sam answered, “They are with Luke and Mara. They have beenpreparing something for you while you have been sleeping. I too think that youare my family. I am delighted to be a part of yours Brandon.”

Brandon was about to walk out of the room of the ship whenSam stopped him. “Sorry you cannot leave the ship quite yet. Do not use theForce to find out what they are up too either.

Brandon smiled, “I will not spoil everyone's hard work on mybehalf.”

Sam said, “Now since you are awake. I am told to take you allto Earth. My ship has warp capabilities. We will be there in six hours. Once Iget the Peacemaker on course, I will be with you all. Dentralla will land thePeacemaker when we arrive.

After Sam did just that, all of them during the six hoursspent time together as a family. They talked, laughed, played games, and theother things that families do together.

After Dentralla landed the Peacemaker at Warner Robbins AirForce Base, there were a great many people waiting for them. There was a loudcheer for them as they exited the Peacemaker. The news cameras and newspersonnel were all over them. Earth was proud of their sacrifices. Earth wasnow safe from the threat of the Death Star. Air Force officers directed thewelcomed passengers to their private airplane set for New York City.

The applause of a single human being is of great consequence.

Samuel Johnson

The Rambler, June 6, 1751

When they arrived at the New York airport, they were taken totheir hotel. There waiting for them was George Hammond. He looked at the Bowersand Aarons. “It is great to finally meet all of you. I am George Hammond. Theceremony of the victory of the Death Star's destruction will be at 8:00 PM. Youall have a few hours to rest up for the event.”

He looked at Brandon. “Princess Leia wanted me to remind younot to use the Force at all until you are taken to the ceremony. If you arecaught using the Force by Sam here, Leia said that she would skin you alive.”

Sam replied, “Not even the Force will protect you.”

Brandon smiled, “Are you two trying to tell me something.”

George smiled, “Yes we are. Even Emily said that she wouldtorture you. She said that she would not have to be turn into a Goa'uld inorder to do it.”

Brandon thought for a moment, “I think I better behave myselfthen, yes?”

George smiled once more, “For your health and well being, youshould.”

George showed them to their rooms. The Air Force is payingthe bill. I will knock on your doors when it is time for you all to be taken tothe ceremony. He gave them the keys to their apartments, and walked away.

When Sam opened her door to her apartment, she got a bigsurprise. Jack was sitting watching television. He was watching a 24 hourmarathon of his favorite television show. Jack was teasing her by not payingattention to her as she walked in. She did not have to use the Force to tellthat he was doing this. She did use the Force to grab the remote to turn offthe television. Jack looked up and pretended to be surprised. “Oh high, youfinally got here.”

“Hi yourself. I was not expecting you here, but I am glad youare.”

“After that kiss you gave me the other day, you promised mesomething when you got back. Since we have a few hours, you can fulfill it.”

Sam just grinned wide, and shut the apartment door behindher.

The Bowers and the Aarons went to their rooms, and resteduntil George Hammond came for them.

In Brandon's apartment, he just sat and watched television.It was great to sit down quietly and do nothing. It has been a long time sincehe been home, and not worry about anything. Brandon said, “It is great to behome.”

Time did pass very quickly. George Hammond knocked on alltheir doors. He said, “It is time for us to leave. I have transport ready totake all of you to the ceremony. Whenthey got there, Brandon was excited to find out they arrived at the same placethat he became a full Jedi. They were greeted by four Air Force officers. Oneof them said, “If you could follow us, we will show where you need to be.

Sam playfully reminded Brandon not to use the Force.

Brandon said jokingly, “Don't worry I am behaving myself. Iam being a good Jedi.”

They were brought to the back of the stage. One of theofficers looked at Brandon and said, “You will be announced on stage at theproper time. Then you will speak to the entire world.”

Brandon was very excited about what was the officer said. Theofficer left them all there. In a few minutes, Princess Leia was talking to theentire world once more. She said, “Itwas a good many years ago I was talking to everyone on planet Earth. I wastelling you about the Stargate Program, and the possible dangers that Earthmight be facing. I can say with confidence that Earth is free from danger,thanks to one Jedi Knight.”

The crowd cheered. Princess Leia continued, “If it was not for Master Jedi Sam O'Neilltaking us to visit Earth, we would not have found out that he could be aJedi.” The crowd cheered once more.

Princess Leia smiled and said, “With his strong ability touse the Force, Master Jedi Sam O'Neill was able to train him very quickly, sohe would be able to do the task that he has perform for everyone here.” Princess Leia paused for a few seconds andcontinued, “Please, ladies and gentlemen of planet Earth, let me introduce toyou today, Master Jedi Brandon Bowers.”

Brandon then walked up on stage and to the podium thatPrincess Leia was standing beside. Everyone was giving Brandon a grand standingovation. Brandon just looked at them with a big smile. When the crowd quieted down, Master JediBrandon Bowers spoke, “Thank you for that standing ovation. I am very humbledby your responses over my actions towards the destruction of the DeathStar. Before I continue, I want MasterJedi Sam O'Neill to come up while I make my speech to you today.”

Everyone gave her the same standing ovation includingBrandon. After everyone took theirseats, Brandon continued his speech to the world:

“If it was not for this Jedi training me over the pastseveral years, I would not been able to do what I just did to the Death Star.She is more than a friend to me. She is family. The sacrifice that I did for everyone here today is my tribute to you.As Andre Gide once said, ‘The very act of sacrifice magnifies the one whosacrifices himself to the point where his sacrifice is much more costly to humanitythan would have been the loss of those for whom his is sacrificing himself. Butin abnegation lies the secret of his grandeur.'”

“I would sacrifice myself again for the safety of this planetand everyone on it. I am very much grateful that I survived from my duties.Most people throughout history have not. Their sacrifices are no less importantthan mine. Today in this celebration of Earth's freedom we need to placeeveryone on stage especially the ones that have died for the cause of freedom.”

“As John F. Kennedy once said, ‘The most powerful singleforce in the world today in neither Communism nor capitalism, neither theH-bomb nor the guided missile—It is man's eternal desire to be free andindependent.'”

“Freedom comes with a cost. For the soldiers that havesacrifices their lives for our countries we need to celebrate what they havedone. They are just as important as I am for my sacrifice for Earth. Theapplause that you have given me, I share with them. The ceremony that is inhonor of what I have done, I share with them also.” The crowd gave another standing ovation. Evena few fireworks went off.

Brandon continued, “I don't want you to think that Idestroyed the Death Star on my own. It took a team to work together, and in theend result allowed me to do my job in destroying the Death Star. There is no‘I' in the word ‘team.' In history, you hear of great men doing great things.If you study history hard enough, you will find that they did not do it alone.Scientist learns from their peers of other scientist. General Patton could notdo all that he was great at without the 3^rd Army. In that team, ittook hard work and determination.”

“Tonight I want to thank all that was involved on the attackon the Death Star. Ladies and gentlemen, please give these people a standingovation.” Everyone did just that.

Brandon continued, “It is all of us that made it possible forEarth to be free. Their price paid for your freedom. Now since it is all over,I am very grateful to be back on Earth. For a short time, I will be relaxingand not doing a single thing. After my rest, I will be going back to my Jediduties to where ever they may take me. I believe I can safely state that thoseduties will be with my Master, Master Jedi Sam O'Neill. We are a team. I believea special team. I do not think even the full Jedi council could break usapart.”

“I have heard there is a statue on planet Tatooine in thehonor of both of us. It has us looking up in the air with our lightsabers onand crossing each other. There is writing at the bottom of that statue saying,‘All for one and one for all.' So inthat respect. . .”

Brandon looked at Sam, and they both brought out theirlightsabers and crossed them. They both said, “All for one and one for all.”

Cameras went flashing from nearly everyone and everywhere.The rest of them gave another standing ovation. The day was the celebration of peace throughout planet Earth. Earth wasvery much grateful of their freedom and thankful for the ones that sacrificedtheir lives for it.

Before Sam and Brandon took their seats to watch the rest ofthe ceremony, Luke came up to the podium. He said, “Before you two take your seats, I and the Jedi Council has anassignment for you, Master Jedi Brandon Bowers. Don't worry you will start thisafter your deserved rest. I have talked with many people about this assignmentthat only you can do. It is not just because of your special abilities of theForce, but this task can only be done by you. The assignment that I want you todo is. . .”

Just then Emily and Ben walked up beside their uncle. Lukesmiled and continued, “to train Emily and Ben Aaron as Jedi Knights.” Brandon was just as excited as he was whenEmily announced that he was a full Jedi. He then gave both Emily and Ben agreat big hug. They both gave him one in return.

Brandon said, “I will be honored to train you both.” Brandon looked at Sam. She had a big smile onher face as well. Brandon also looked at his other Jedi family. Brandon said tohis Master, “You all have my permission to train these two while I am on myvacation.”

Luke replied, “We will be honored to help as we have help Samin training you.”

Brandon looked at Emily and Ben once more. Brandon gave themanother big smile and said, “It would be a great honor for me to train youtwo.”

Emily said, “We would not want anyone else to do it.” Theyall took their seat, and watched quietly the ceremony that has been preparedfor all that have been responsible in destroying the Death Star and savingEarth.

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I want to dedicatethis story to the men and women that are sacrificing their lives for ourfreedom. I also want to dedicate to the ones that have done so already. We needto remember why we have freedom. Even though we need people in the U.S.Congress and other government positions, it is the ones that are in themilitary, the local police, firemen, etc. that allows the United States ofAmerica to be a free nation. Please do not be too comfortable that you forgetwhere your freedom comes from, and the ever so large price tag to keep it.

Chapter 18: The Rescue Attempt

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Chapter 18: TheRescue Attempt

After Jacen, Jaina, and Anakin broke contact with the Force.Anakin looked at Emily and Ben, “We have made contact with our uncle. He isaware of the danger in rescuing us. I hope it will be enough.”

Ben looked at Emily and replied, “We will have to do what wecan before they arrive.”

Jacen said confusingly, “Your bravery is understood, but whatcan we do against the forces of this Death Star? If we were as powerful withthe Force as the Jedi that are coming to rescue us, we cannot fight everyone onthis Death Star.

Emily said, “We do have are wits. They will not think thatfive children are a threat to them. What we can do is make them concentrate onus then on Luke and the others. That will give them the edge they need.”

Anakin said, “Emily is right. She did scare that Goa'uld. Weare now a threat to them. At first we were just bait or barter. We have changedthe stakes. The Ubaids and the Goa'uld are wondering what will come from usnext.”

“I do not know. How the Goa'uld talked about the Ubaids likehe did. I think that the Goa'uld is inferior to them.” Jaina committed.

“If that is the case we might be able to use that to ouradvantage. Since we scared one of them, we might be able to get them to fightfor their superiority.” Anakin said, “One problem. We scared him real bad. I donot think he or any other Goa'uld will be putting even one toe in here.”

Emily said, “We know that everyone on this Death Star iswaiting for someone to rescue us. We need to do something to help them.”

Emily closed her eyes to think on what they could do. A voicecame to her, and only to her.

“Use the Force.”

Emily said in her mind, “Can I do that? I am not aJedi.”

“Yes you can use the Force. I will help you.”

“Who are you?

“I am Jedi Master Yoda that help trained you Uncle.”

Emily was excited and confused at the same time.

Yoda said sweetly, “There is no reason to be confusedEmily. It was I that helped you scare that Goa'uld. He would have done thosethings to you including torturing Master Jedi Sam and your uncle, but I willnot allow that to happen. Even though you and Ben do not have the directability to use the Force like the other Jedi, it does not mean that you cannotuse the Force or become a Jedi.”

Emily thought for a moment and replied, “By you andthat other Jedi, Jolinar.”

Yoda just laughed in delight, and said to her, “Thewonders of a mind of a child. You are very correct. We both will present ourpower of the Force in both of you. For this time you will be able to use theForce as if it were us being there. Another words, you will not need anyspecial training. When we depart from you both, you will then need your Jeditraining.”

Emily smiled inwardly and committed, “I understand. Ihave to say that I am very excited to become a Jedi like my uncle. I know thathe went through a great deal of training to become a Master Jedi. I will do mybest in learning from you Master Yoda while you are guiding me with your powerof the Force.”

“Indeed you will child. While both Jolinar and I are ineach of you, you will both be protected from the Dark-Side, but when we depart,the Dark-side can become a threat in your training.”

Emily said, “Uncle Brandon has told me a little of thedangers of the Dark-side. I am not planning to go there. For now what can Ben,myself, and the other three young Jedi do to help the rescue party?”

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Jack said, “Even with all the help, you know that this is agiant trap.”

Luke replied, “I know. That is why I wanted Brandon and Samto stay behind. They might have to rescue us as well as the children.”

Jack replied in frustration, “Surely that is what they wantall along is to get both Sam and Brandon. Without them we cannot destroy thisDeath Star.”

Luke said understandingly, “That is why we need to make surethat we do not get caught ourselves. I do not like us to be the ones to rescuethe children, but we are the only ones that can do the job.”

Teal'c thought of a great idea. He said to Luke, “Why notallow Jedi Master Sam and Jedi Master Brandon to follow us a day behind us.”

Luke was very excited of that idea, and went to acommunication panel to get in touch with Sam on Naboo.

“Sam here.” she replied.

Luke explained what Teal'c said to him. Luke had already sentSam's ship, The Peacemaker, to Naboo before he told Sam and Brandon about thechildren being kidnapped.

“We will be right there. Tell Teal'c that was a great idea,Sam out.” Sam went to Brandon and toldhim what they are going to do.

Jerry said, “Be careful you two. We want the children back,but we do not want to lose either of you.”

Sam smiled, “We will all return home safely, may the Force bewith you, and my love to you and Barbara.”

The Asgards had fixed the Peacemaker with hyper drives. Theywould be able to reach the others in time. Luke had the explosive devices onboard for them to destroy the Death Star.

When the Peacemaker caught up with Luke, Jack, and theothers, Sam used the Force to tell Luke that they are 1 day behind them. Being an Air Force officer, she understoodthat she could not make ship to ship contact.

Brandon committed, “Do not follow the exact path of Luke'scraft.”

“Great idea. They might be monitoring space traffic also. Iam very happy that you were right about Luke getting us to be there to helpthem rescue the children.”

Brandon said, “If the Ubaids has been watching us, then theywould know that we will be on Naboo. I am hoping they think we are still there.This does not mean that it will be easy for any of us.”

Sam replied, “From what I have heard, the Dark-side neverdoes make it easy."

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Yoda answered, “First you need to blow the door, and Iwill lead you to 5 lightsabers for all of you to use.”

Emily opened her eyes. Jacen look at Emily. “Are youalright?”

Emily looked at Ben and he quietly nodded. Emily looked backand Jacen, “We are leaving, NOW!”

Emily moved about three feet in front of the prison door. Sheclosed her eyes, and waved her hand. She opened her eyes while at the same timepushed her hand forward. The door then blew off from its hinges. The Solo'schildren were amazed at how she did that.

Emily did not waste time. I know where they are lightsabersfor all of us. We need to move quickly and quietly. They will be here soon.

No one said anything, and they did move quickly. When theygot there, Emily again closed her eyes, and waved her hands in the air. Thearmory door opened. They were many weapons inside, including many lightsabers.

Emily called five lightsabers to everyone. They each tooktheir new lightsabers, and Emily closed the armory door. “We need to hide nearlanding bay were the rescue party will land. There will be ambushed. We arearmed, and we will help them.”

Anakin asked, “How all the sudden you can use the Force?”

Ben answered, “We will talk to everyone about that later. Weneed to get to the landing bay.”

Jacen asked, “How do you know which landing bay? There aremany landing bays on a Death Star.”

Emily answered, “I have used the Force. All of you need toclear you mind of questions for the moment. Please trust us. We know what weare doing.” They quietly walked to thelanding bay where a small armed Force was waiting. The children all hid.

Emily was looking at the strength of the military Force thatwas going to attack the rescue squad. She was hoping that Yoda and Jolinarcould help them defend off this group of storm troopers.

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While at Naboo, Leia decided to check on Eunice. She walkedquietly to her room. She found out that she was crying.

“Eunice, are you alright?” Leia asked.

“Yes, I am just worrying over Sam and Brandon.” Euniceanswered.

Leia walked to her, and knelt in front of her. Leia said in akind voice, “Do not cry alone for the ones you love. You are not the only onethat misses those two.”

Eunice replied, “It is what I wrote him that scares me themost. Eunice told her what she wrote.

Eunice broke down crying. Leia just gave her a hug, and weptherself over how much Eunice did indeed loved Brandon.

After Eunice stopped crying Leia said, “Brandon is a verylucky person to have all of you. I know that all of you love him very much.With that love he will respond to all of you in kind over this support that youhave given him and Sam.”

“Thank you for your words. I still feel sad just the same.

Leia understood, “I cannot stop you from loving him. That iswhy you feel as you do. He is gone. He is going into harm's way. I do not wantto keep you from your feelings. There is nothing wrong with these feelings.These feelings are from the love you have for him.” They gave each other a longhug.

Leia staid knelt beside her for a while just talking toEunice. They talked for a good long time.

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The President was confronted with the other leaders in theroom at Coruscant. “Gentlemen we do not need to send the people of Earth backso quickly. This Death Star has not been destroyed. As long as it is still inoperation, the threat of Earth is still valid.”

England's prime minister said, “At least let us hold out onevacuating more Earth people

General Davis replied, “The only reason that we started toevacuate the planet Earth is due to the information on this Death Star. It hasnothing to do with the Goa'uld. I strongly advise that we continue to do whatwe have been doing. If and when Master Jedi Sam O'Neill and Master Jedi BrandonBowers can destroy this Death Star, we must believe that the Death Star is setto attack Earth. We must evacuate most if not all of Earth inhabitants otherthen the Jedi and any military personnel.”

An Iraq representative said, “We too want the best foreveryone. We trust the United States of America with our lives in freeing usfrom tyranny that we have been under. The problem we are facing is thistyranny. We simply want to go home, and live our lives.”

Thor answered his plea, “I complete understand your feelingsand your desires. We the Asgards do not want anybody from Earth to come backhome if they are going to be killed by this Death Star. The first Death Starthat was designed after the clone wars in Princess Leia's galaxy destroyed herentire planet of Alderaan with one swift stroke. That planet had about the samepopulation as Earth. Everyone was killed instantly.”

The conference room was completely quiet. If they did notunderstand the horrors of the disaster that awaits them, they do now. Afterseveral minutes, the President of the United States said, “We need to continuewith the evacuations as planned. I pray that nothing will happen to Earth, butfor the safety for the people of Earth they need to vacate to safer locations.”

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As the five young Jedi Knights were waiting. Luke's shipfinally approaches the landing bay. The storm troopers hid themselves while theship landed. Yoda told Emily, “Do not jump out until all have exited theship.”

When Luke and the rest exited the ship, the storm trooperscame out of their hiding places. Jack yelled, “It is an ambush!”

Then the five young Jedi came out of their hiding places tohelp their friends.

The battle that was prepared took place. Jack was too busyhimself to be amazed at Emily and Ben fighting like Jedi.

After about 15 minutes, the battle was over. The rescue partyand the five young Jedi were victorious.

Jack tried to smile over his confusion.

He asked, “How is it that you two are fighting like Master Jedi?”

Luke wanted to know the same thing as well.

Emily said what Yoda was telling her, “It is not us that aredoing this.”

Ben said, “We have a Jedi Knight in both of us.”

Corran looked at Luke and asked, “Is that possible?”

Luke shrugged and said, “I do not know.”

Emily looked at Luke, “Always to you that cannot be done.”

Luke face nearly dropped off onto the floor. Luke asked,“Yoda?”

Emily replied, “Yes, it is I that is controlling Emily Jediskills.”

Ben said, “Jolinar is in me controlling my Jedi skills. Afterboth Yoda and Jolinar leave us, we can be trained to become Jedi.”

Jacen, Jaina, and Anakin were amazed at this. They were alsovery happy for their friends. They were wishing for this day to come. Now theirwishes came true.

Ben spoke for Jolinar, “We need to meet up Master Jedi SamO'Neill and Master Jedi Brandon Bowers. They will be coming in on the southernhemisphere's landing bay. There will be no ambush, but we need to help themwith their task with this Death Star.”

Jack protested, “We all decided that they were not to blow upthe Death Star.”

Emily looked at Jack understandingly, “I do not want them torisk their lives doing this, but it must be done now or never. They are theonly ones that can do this. I love Brandon as much as you love Sam. We musthelp them the best that we can.”

Jack smiled and ruffled up her hair. He replied, “You are avery brave girl. I am glad we have you on our side.”

They all took off cautiously and quickly to the landing bay.When they got there, the Peacemaker had already landed. Jack asked, “Where are they?”

A finger touched him on the back of his left shoulder. Heturned around, and it was Sam smiling at him.

Jack smiled back, “Let me introduce you to our two new Jedi.”

He showed her Emily and Ben.

It was Brandon that realized it was Yoda and Jolinar. Brandonlooked at Emily and said, “It is great to be with you again Master Yoda.”

Brandon looked at Ben. “You must be Master Jolinar.”

Ben committed, “This is great and all, but you two need toget to the main reactor."

“You are right we do need to get to work.” Brandon replied.

Since Dentralla went with Brandon and Sam on the Peacemaker,Brandon looked at her to remind her of her duties in regards with the life debtshe has with Sam. Dentralla nodded in agreement and they all set out for themain reactor.

For the sake of a family an individual may be sacrificed, for the sakeof a village a family may be sacrificed; for the sake of nation a village maybe sacrificed; for the sake of one's self the world may be sacrificed.

Panchatantra (c. 5th c.), 1, tr. Franklin Edgerton

“Sam I know that you two are the only ones that can do this,but does it have to be today?” Jack asked.

“Jack, yes it does. No matter what happens to us. If we areto save Earth, it does not matter what happens to us. We want to come back tothe ones we love, but we might not. For the sake of our world it might take thesacrifice of Brandon and me. I know that hurts you my dear love, but you mustaccept that.” Sam said seriously.

Jack could not say anything. He wanted to. If he could onlyscream, he would, but he knew inside that there was nothing to be said. Jackknew for sure that Sam was correct. For Earth and everyone in universe to besafe from this Death Star, it had to be destroyed. The Ubaids would destroyeverything just to eliminate all Jedi.

Mara Skywalker saw Jack was grieving over what Sam said tohim.

Mara said, “Jack I am sorry that you, Sam, Brandon, andeveryone on Earth have to be brought up in our history. If I could hide you allfrom it, I would. It takes special people like Sam and Brandon to do this typeof a job. It also takes special people like you to protect them.”

As they were moving to the main reactor, they came to a largeroom. The room was empty. “This is not good” Corran said.

“They were expecting us to come. Now they are not around atall.” Luke replied.

Brandon closed to stretch out with the Force to see if hecould find out what's happening.

Courage is like love; it must have hope for nourishment.

Napoleon I, Maxims (1804-15)

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When the Earth people on Tatooine heard of the children werekidnapped, they were very sad. They knew that these Ubaids were responsible forit.

Instead of bitterness and anger towards this cowardly attack,the Earth people did everything they could to support the Jedi Knights thatwere on the rescue team. When they looked at the statue that was made of MasterJedi Sam O'Neill and Master Jedi Brandon Bowers, they were humbled that theyare sacrificing their lives so all of them might live. In all their hearts,they wanted the two Earth Jedi Knights to return to them. If they did die inbattle, they will never forget what they have done.

While all of them lived on another planet, the Earth people livedtheir lives in support for all that were sacrificing their lives for them. Aday did not go by without thanking the ones that are risking all for theirfreedom. Prayers and support was given from every planet that had the peoplefrom Earth.

**********

On Naboo the queen had gotten a letter for the Bowers and theAarons. It was a letter from everybody from Earth. Realizing who the letter wasfrom, she quickly ran to give the letter to them.

The Queen gave a big smile to them and said, “I have a letteron behalf of the entire people of Earth. It was sign by the President of theUnited States.

Jerry opened it and read it to all including the Queen ofNaboo:

Dear family of Master Jedi Brandon Bowers,

We the people of Earth want to thank you for Master Jedi Sam O'Neilland Master Jedi Brandon Bowers. I the President of the United States havetalked with just about everyone from Earth, and they are very proud and verysupportive of what they will do. They all wanted me to share their support andlove with you all.

Every planet that holds the people of Earth has some kind of monumentto show respect of their sacrifices. As all of you, they want the two EarthlyJedi Knights to return safely. They also know it is a possibility that theywill not. Many of them wanted me to say to all of you that they are very proudof them, and their sacrifice will be with them always. A small little girl cameto me the other day. She has a mess totell all of you:

Mr. President, please tell the parents of Master Sam O'Neill and MasterJedi Brandon Bowers that I understand what they are going through.

My father was in the war in Iraq. He was killed in action. I was reallyyoung when it happened. My mother later told me about it. There is not a daythat I thank my father for what he did. His sacrifice was for my freedom. It isthe best gift a father could give.

Signed,

President Barack Obama

**********

Brandon found out from the Force there was an ambush set forall of them.

Before Brandon could say anything the storm troopers were allaround them. It had to be hundreds of storm troopers surrounding them all. Noneof them knew what to do about this ambush. It looked like the end for them all.

A voice from the Force came to Brandon. It was Emily. Shesaid, “Uncle Brandon, only you can fight these storm troopers.”

Brandon remembered the special training Yoda gave him.

Brandon then closed his eyes, and put all of himself into theForce. When the storm troopers all fired, the laser bolts stopped in mid airall around them. After a pause of a few seconds, the laser bolts turn on allthe storm troopers. In seconds all of the storm troopers were dead.

Brandon then breathed out, and opened his eyes.

Jack was amazed. He said, “We need to get you two to the mainreactor.

Brandon walked up to Emily, “Thank you.”

Then they all carefully went to find the main reactor.

A man who permits his honor to be taken, permits his life to be taken.

Pietro Aretino,

Letter to Giambattista Castaldo,

March 25, 1537, tr. Samuel Putnam.

“I do not know what is going on with the Force, but I do knowthat you two need to blow this damn thing up. I still do not want you two to doit, but you are the only ones that can. ‘For the sake of a family an individualmay be sacrificed.' I hope that you all make it back.” Jack said to Brandon.

Brandon smiled, “We want to come back. We have trained forthis over and over. We do have special abilities that will protect us. We willdestroy this Death Star. We will get back to all of you. We will all survive.”

The team came to the place that they must allow the two Jedito go alone. Sam looked at Jack.

Jack smiled, “Go. I will see you both when you get back. Wewill be here when you get back. Just do not take too long.”

Sam said jokingly, “We were not trained to take too long. Seeyou later.”

Chapter 17: Plans to Attack the Death Star, part 2

2006-08-20T00:17:00.003-05:00

Chapter 17: Plans toAttack the Death Star, part 2

There was a final conference before they all left for thebattle with the Ubaids.

Luke stated to all, “Let me make this clear we will have fourfrontal attacks. The first one will be from the Asgards. After they completetheir strategic attack, the Tok'ra will advance with theirs. Before they reachthe climax of that attack, the Jedi will make their attack. Last but not leastthe Jaffa will come in with their attack. The Millennium Falcon will carry a fullload of Jedi including myself and Alliance soldiers to protect the rears ofJedi Master Sam O'Neill and Jedi Master Brandon Bowers.”

“Everyone battling the Ubaids and the Death Star must and Irepeat must do it in order to protect these two Jedi. As you all know, they arethe only ones that can do this job that is required of them.”

“Dentralla, if you want to protect Sam as your life debt, youwill have your chance. You will follow them with Jack O'Neill, Han, Chewie, andme as far as the defenses of the main reactor. You will then be responsible forJack O'Neill's safety until they both return. Do you understand?”

Dentralla growled with Sam's interpreting she said, “Afterthe both Jedi leaves, Jack will become my life debt. When the Jedi Knightsreturn, Sam and Jack will be my life debt.”

Sam said to her, “We all will be indebted to you my dearfriend. Thank you.”

Luke continued, “The Millennium Falcon will be in hidinguntil the time we are needed. To make sure that we are not monitored, theremaining Forces will give it their all. All of you must make sure that theUbaids do not see us coming. We will be able to open a whole in shield thatsurrounds the Death Star.”

“Brandon, Thor has told me that this shield is the same makeup dealing with the Tok'ra and allowing them to become Force sensitive. All youneed to do is have a whole big enough for the Millennium Falcon to enter.Hopefully everyone on the Death Star will be too busy to see us land.”

“I think that about covers on what we are to do. Are thereany questions?”

Luke paused for a moment and continued once more, “Okay then,let's make sure we have all systems go. We will be leaving in five hours, andmay the Force be with us all. Dismiss.”

Dentralla wanted to talk with Brandon alone. She knew thatBrandon can use the Force to interpret what she says, “Mater Jedi, you know howspecial Sam is to me, please bring her back safely.”

“She is important to me as well. Not only that she is my JediMaster, she is also part of my family. We will return to you and Jack. As mygrandmother told me in her letter, ‘If you do get killed in battle, you havecompleted your life. I know that you will triumph.'”

“If we do not make it Dentralla, then you must hold your headup high knowing that we have both triumphed in our mission. Do you understandwhat I am saying to you?”

Dentralla nodded her head and replied, “You will return. Ijust know it.”

Then Brandon quietly went to Sam, and told her what they bothsaid.

Sam replied, “Dentralla is right we will come back.”

Jack walked up to Sam. They both looked at each otherquietly. Brandon left them to their privacy.

“We will be alright my love.” Sam said softly, “We willreturn to you and Dentralla. I know how you think. You are just as bad as anold woman in worrying about things like this.”

Jack said. “We have been in missions with the SG1 that wouldmake this show seem like a Sunday social. I am not afraid to fight in battle,or for you to fight in battle. What we have done, we have always been togetherin it. We will not be together in this one. I understand the reasons, but itdoes not change how I feel about you.”

“We will be together. This time you will be protecting myrear instead of me protecting yours.” Sam said as she came closer to him.

Jack replied, “I think I can handle that task my dear lovelyJedi.” They both gave each other a big romantic kiss.

“If you liked that, just wait until I return” Sam saidteasingly.

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Luke asked Thor, “What have you heard on the attack onEarth.”

Thor replied, “From what I have heard last, nothing has beennear Earth to cause any danger. It concerns me on what Brandon saw with theForce on the Goa'uld.”

Luke said, “The future is a funny thing. Anything can happen.May be this is a scar tactic to keep the Asgards from helping us in attackingthem.”

Thor committed, “I hope that you are correct. Just the sameEarth still has plenty of protection if an attack does come.”

Brandon came up to them. He said, I have been thinking aboutthat. What I have been learning from the Goa'uld, they should have attacked bynow. Thor, could it be possible that the Goa'uld have some kind of cloakingdevice that is keeping the Asgards from seeing them?”

Thor answered, “No, but if they did, it would take a lot ofenergy to cloak that many ships for this length of time.

Brandon asked Luke, “Could it be possible that the Dark-sideof the Force could be making a false image of the Goa'uld attacking Earth?”

Luke answered, “The Dark-side of the Force can be verypersuasive, but not at this magnitude. The Goa'uld is going to attack, or theywill not. Jack has said before that the Goa'uld has not done anything for avery long time. It could be that they have been preparing, and are ready toattack. They might have simply changed their minds after seeing that theAsgards are guarding Earth heavily. I just do not know.”

**********

Daniel has been teaching the Tok'ra about their ancienthistory. They were very intrigued on what Daniel has taught them so far. Theyall thought how strange it was to not know their history and suddenly have itreveled to them.

Will they become Force sensitive after being suppressed allthese years? If they are able to use the Force, will the Tok'ra be able tobecome Jedi Knights?

Janet said to her husband, “I do not need the Force to tellme that these Tok'ra are amazed and confused on knowing about their history. Iam sure it is making them wonder a great deal.”

“When or if the Tok'ra's Force sensitivity comes back, theywill have big changes in their lives.”

Selmak said, “We all thank you for your help in bringing ourpast to us. It is a lot to take in. With your specialty, we will learn all thatwe can before things goes into hyper drive.”

Daniel committed, “I will do all that I can. I do not know ifthat will be enough because I do not know anything about the Force, or how tobe a Jedi Knight.”

Jacob smiled, “I understand. I am sure if any of the Jedithought if the Force would come before or during this batter on the Death Star,Luke or Mara Skywalker would be right here with us. If you just do your best,then we will be in your debt.

Sam and Brandon came in the room.

“Sam! Why are you here?” Jacob yelled.

“We have a few hours before we leave. Luke allowed us tocheck up on how Daniel is doing with all of you.” Sam replied.

Daniel smiled. “We are doing great. Thanks for checking up onus. Have you heard from Jolinar lately?”

“No. Brandon and I have been too busy for me to try andcontact her. Maybe I should try to contact her to see if he has anything to sayabout this attack. Brandon, keep track of time. I might lose track talking withJolinar.”

Brandon agreed to do as she asked, and Sam went into a quietroom to communicate.

It took several minutes to make contact..

Sam got to the point. She said, “Jolinar I do not knowif you are aware of our attack plans, but. . .”

She interrupted, “I do know about it. You and Brandonneed to be very careful. There are more obstacles then what you have trainedfor.”

“I am not sure what they are, or where they will be.The Dark-side does cloud everything. It is very important that you both areever so careful of everything when you get close to the main reactor. We needto depart. Both of you have a lot to concentrate on before it will be time foraction. Sam may the Force be with you.”

Sam went to Brandon privately, and told him about what wassaid to her.

“I thought this was not going to be easy.” Brandon replied,“Do you think we need to tell Luke about this?”

Sam sighed, “We better. He is not going to like this, but weowe it to him.”

Sam went to her friends and her father to tell them whatJolinar said to her. “Sorry to tell and run on you all, but we need to get backand tell the others about this.”

When Brandon and Sam got to Tatooine they saw Luke Skywalkerstanding there waiting for them. When they saw him, they were wondering whatwas wrong.

“We found out that Earth was not the target after all. TheQueen of Naboo was there when it happen. I am afraid to say that they took thechildren, Ben and Emily as well as the Solo's children.”

“I used the Force to see where the Goa'uld has taking them,and I saw the Death Star.”

Sam said, “This must be what Jolinar was talking about. Damn.Luke they apparently want Brandon . . .”

Luke interrupted her, “We do not expect you to blow up theDeath Star with them on it.”

Brandon replied calmly, “How hard will it be to rescue thembefore Sam and I set the charges on the main reactor?”

Luke replied, “It is just too risky. All of us agreed tothis. We will not allow you two to blow up the Death Star.”

Sam had to use all her power of the Force to keep fromgetting frustrated with all of it. She tried to say calmly, “We are the onlyones that can do this task. We have been trained for this. I do not want thesechildren hurt in any way, but they will be if we do not carry this thing out.The Goa'uld will not just hand the children over to us.”

Luke understood her frustration.

He said calmly, “I am just as upset as you and Brandon areabout the children. Han and Chewie are at Naboo right now with the others. Weare going to have to wait until the children are 100 percent safe before we canattack the Ubaids. Corran, Mara, Jack, and I are planning a rescue. You twoneed to be with your family on Naboo. They have and are still calling for youboth.”

Brandon closed his eyes to use the Force to check on thechildren.

Brandon said, “All of them are alright. It is Ben and Emilythat are encouraging hope for the Solo children. It does not appear that theyhave been turn into Goa'uld. I even see food and drink on the table in the roomthey are in.” Brandon turned the Forceon his family. Brandon replied, “I am seeing our family on Naboo now. They arecalling us Sam. Our family wants us there.”

Luke showed them both to their transport. “We will get themback.” Luke said as he closed the ship's door behind him. The pilot then tookoff for Naboo. Brandon and Sam hug eachother, and cried for the beloved children and their families.

Sam said, “Ever since your family gave me that plaque, andaccepted me as part of the family, it has helped me very much in opening upfrom my past. I hope and pray that our children do not face the same fate as Iwent through.”

Brandon dried is face with his hands from all his crying overthe children. He replied, “They will not. I do not think that Luke is sendingus to our family because of fear that you or I will turn to the Dark-side.”

With a little frustration in her voice, Sam asked, “Why arewe being sent away? I do want to be there to comfort everyone, but we need tobe helping them rescue the children.”

Brandon replied, “Before we were put on board this ship, Isensed with the Force that we will. I think Luke is going to use us as backup.”

Sam finally was drying off her face. “If that was the case,then Luke would have told us that.”

Brandon was quiet for a moment. He finally said, “What yousay is true, but I somehow know that we will end up as backup, just in casethey need to be rescued with the children. If kidnapping the children is a ruseto ambush any of us, then a backup will be needed.

After Luke sent Sam and Brandon to Naboo, Luke allowed Jackto go through the Stargate to tell Daniel and Janet what had happen.

When Janet saw Jack, she knew something had to be terriblywrong. “Jack what is wrong?”

Jack looked very sad and said to her, “The damn Goa'uld haskidnapped the children.”

Janet knew exactly who those children were. She showed tearsrunning down her face. They both hugged, and Janet just cried more. Jack wantedto cry himself, but he held it in. AfterJanet finished crying over what happen to the children, she said in a cryingvoice, “Are there any hope in rescuing them?”

Jack replied, “Luke, Mara, Corran, and I have planned on howto rescue them. Luke let me come here to tell all of you before we set off.”

Janet asked, “Where are Brandon and Sam right now?”

Jack answered, “They should be with the Bowers and theAarons. Dammit! We should have seen this coming.”

“It is not your fault or anyone else fault. This was plannedby evil viscous cowards. They attack the Bowers' house already. Nothing couldhave been done about that either.”

Jack replied in frustration, “I know about all that. I wassaying that we could have been more protective towards them.”

“Nothing you could have done if you have been there. Youwould have been killed too, and the children would still be in the hands ofGoa'uld.”

They walked quietly to where Daniel and Jacob were talking.It was Janet that told them what happen to the Aaron's and Solo's children.

“Those Goa'uld are viscous bastards! I did not think thateven they can go that low.” Selmak said.

Daniel blasted out, “They are being used as shields againstall of you?”

Jack nodded.

Daniel just fell on his butt.

Selmak stated, “If you need any help in a rescue mission theTok'ra will be more then willing to help including myself.

Jack replied, “I talked with Luke about you knowing theGoa'uld better then the rest of us. I wish you Tok'ra guys were able to use theForce.”

Selmak said, “If we were Force sensitive, we would not knowwhat to do, or how to use the Force.”

Janet stated, “I just hope that Brandon does not turn to thisDark-side.”

Jack said, “That is the main reason for having both Sam andBrandon on Naboo. I would even go to the Dark-side to kill those bastards. Thesooner we rescue them the better they will be. Corran and I was thinking aboutletting Chewbacca come with us, but Luke decided to let him stay with theSolo's. Too bad, I would love to see Chewie rip them to bits.”

Selmak quickly gathered up the best fighting Tok'ra that theyhad there.

Janet hugged Jack once more and said as she smiled, “May theForce be with you all.”

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Emily, Ben, Jacen, Jaina, and Anakin were sitting in theircell.

“Emily and Ben, thanks for giving us courage while we arehere in this place. I am sure that Uncle Luke and the others will rescue us.”Anakin said.

Emily replied, “I hope that your uncle will not let Sam andBrandon rescue us. I think that these Goa'uld or Ubaids would kill them both doto their unique Jedi skills.”

Jaina said, “I am sure that those two Jedi are with yourfamily Emily. If anyone that needs encouragement, it would be them.”

Ben replied, “I wished that we were all there right now.”

Jacen said, “Ben and Emily, you two are right, we need tothink positive about our predicament.”

One of the Goa'uld that captured them entered into theircell. “If it was not for the Ubaids, all of you would be tortured to deathagain, and again, and again. After my fun with you all, I would turn you into aGoa'uld, and let you torture your Jedi friends when they come to rescue you.Then we will finally capture Master Jedi Sam O'Neill and Master Jedi BrandonBowers. I will let you two torture them.” He was looking right at Emily and Benwhen he said that.

Emily stood bravely at him and said, “Any harm goes to us,and it will be Master Jedi Sam O'Neill and Master Jedi Brandon Bowers that willbe attacking you.”

The Goa'uld said, “I am not afraid.”

Emily replied, “You will be. You will be.”

For some reason that hit home, and the Goa'uld quietly leftslamming the door and locked it.

Everyone cheered Emily for her bravery.

They all gave each other a support hug. They knew now thatthey will be rescued and safely home once more.

Jacen, Jaina, and Anakin had the ability to use the Force.They wanted to contact their Uncle Luke to tell them that the Goa'uld andUbaids are waiting for them.

After a few moments the three Young Jedi Knights did get intouch with Luke Skywalker.

Luke replied, “We are aware of that. Thank you forcontacting me on this matter. How are you all doing?”

Anakin replied, “Other than the Goa'uld trying to scareus, we are doing okay under the circumstances. It was Emily that scared off theGoa'uld.”

He told Luke what the Goa'uld said to both Ben andEmily, and what Emily said bravely to him. They told him that the Goa'uldquietly turn around and slammed the door and locked it.

“Could it be that Yoda is helping them?”

**********

Sam and Brandon finally made it to Naboo. It felt like aneternity for them.

When they got out of the transport, there was a lot ofhugging and crying for the children that was taken from them all.

Afterwards Sam said to everyone, “There is a rescue plan inthe making.”

Leia said, “Luke called here a little while ago. He had alsotold us that Jacen, Jaina, and Anakin had made contact with him. The Goa'uldthat captured them was threatening them awful in their cell. Leia told them theconversation that went on between the Goa'uld and Emily.

Both Sam and Brandon laughed. “Way to go Emily!”

Sam committed, “A Goa'uld can be very stupid at times. Mostof their technology is stolen by symbiote domination. On their own, I do notthink they have a true idea that originates from them.”

Brandon closed his eyes stretched out with the Force. He sawthe children in their cell. He went further in to see if they have been turninto Goa'uld. They have not. Brandongave out a big sigh of relief. As he opened his eyes, he said to all of them,“At the moment they are safe and sound. They have not yet been turned into aGoa'uld.”

Jerry said, “I am happy that you two are here. I know thatyou have great abilities in the Force, but this kidnapping could be just baitfor you two to walk into their hands.”

Chapter 16: Plans to Attack the Death Star, part 1

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Chapter 16: Plans toAttack the Death Star, part 1

“Once Princess Leia gets here gentlemen, we can discuss ourplans.” The President of the United States said.

“Discuss what Mr. President?” Leia replied.

Brandon and Sam were right behind her, with Dentralla atSam's side. “I was not expecting you two here, but I am glad that you arehere.” Luke said excitedly.

Brandon explained what he found out with the Force, and hisbelieves on why they are attacking Earth.”

Sam cut in, “Selmak told Brandon and me that a small eliteattack squad was going to attack the Death Star. Has that changed do to theGoa'uld?”

Luke answered her, “No, but we might have to have two directattacks the Death Star since the Ubaids are planning for us to attack. Wethought that we could catch them by surprise on the Death Star, but it lookslike that will not be possible. As we are attacking the Death Star directlywith heavy firepower, the Ubaids hopefully will concentrate on it than on theelite force you are talking about.”

Brandon closed his eyes to see the outcome. He said to Luke,“It might work, but it has to be very convincing.”

Thor replied, “We plan to be very convincing. If the Ubaidssee that the Asgards are helping to destroy this Death Star, then they willthink that this is the only attack that will be on it.”

Brandon asked, “When we get there, what are we suppose to do?

Luke answered, “You and Sam with your special abilities areto set very high explosives on the main reactor. I am counting on that theyhave very high defenses near and around this reactor. We are going to have toassume that they have a full clone fleet like the storm troopers like theEmpire had. That is why there will be a good number of us in this elite force.”

“While Han and the others are fight off these clone armies,you and Sam will be going after the main reactor. With your special abilitieswith the Force, you will be able to handle all the defenses that will besurrounding it. Only you two will be able to do it. The other Jedi would not standa chance. The Ubaids would see to it that the average Jedi would not be able toget even near this reactor.”

Sam asked, “Will we both be going through some trainingbefore we attack the thing?”

Thor answered, “From what we can read from the designs onthis Death Star, we Asgards has come up will all the possibilities for you twoJedi will be facing. You will of course be going through all of thepossibilities in your special training.”

Luke committed, “I need you two to be able to pass thistraining 100 percent. We cannot accept anything less. Even for you two, thatmay be very hard, but you both need to do this.”

Sam asked, “When will this training course be ready?”

Luke answered, “It is ready now.

Thor asked, “If you are both ready, then I will send you bothto it. Once you get there, the training will begin. Are there any questionsbefore I send you to your training?”

They both said, “No.”

Thor sent them to it.

**********

At Naboo, the Queen went to the Bowers and asked, “How areyou doing?”

Jerry said to her, “We are doing great your Highness. Thankyou for asking. Have you heard from my son and his Jedi friends?”

She smiled, “Yes I have. Leia sent you a message saying thatJedi Master Brandon and Jedi Master Sam are both on a special training indealing with destroying the Death Star. She also has letter from Brandon foryou.”

She gave him a sealed up envelope and she left him alone toread it.

Jerry opened the letter. It said:

Dear Mother, Father and family,

Sam and I are training for this event that deals with destroying thisDeath Star. The training course has been created by the Asgards. The Asgardsare the only one that could give us the best possible training since they knowthese Ubaids better than anyone.

I am sorry to say this will be my last letter to all of you until weall come back. Everyone here wants me to tell you hello for them. Everyonethinks that you all are very special.

When I walk near them or sense them with the Force, they constantlyhave all of you on their minds. Mara just told me to give a kiss to Ben andEmily for her.”

“I wish I could be there kiss Emily myself, but if Sam and I cannotcarry this out. . . I should not think that way. I better not have thoughtslike this, or Sam will catch me and... Too late, she hit me.

Hello all this is Sam. I did not hit him that hard. It is verystressful here. Even our training is very hard. It has to be if we are going tocarry this thing off. Do not worry too much about it. Our training is comingalong great. All that I have done at the SGC and as a Jedi, Brandon and Ishould carry this thing out.”

“I want you to think that we will do it. There is no reason for you allto think otherwise. Luke said that you will be able to write us before weleave. It will be great to hear from all of you once again. We will be back tohug all of you. I better go. I am needed, again, Sigh.

I give Brandon back to all of you. Give a kiss to Ben and Emily. Bye.

Sam did not hit me that hard. It will be sore for a time (Just joking).Sam is right all of you must think that we will make it.

When I was on Coruscant, I heard that Naboo is a very beautiful place.I am sure that all of you are enjoying it. I need to get back to the training.We will talk after we get back. As Sam said, “You will be able to write usbefore we leave.” Hear from you all then.

XOXO

Love,

Brandon

Jerry allowed all to read the letter. Jerry reminded themthat we can write him back before they leave. So everyone went to work inwriting their letters.

**********

While Sam and Brandon were resting, Sam said with a smile,“Leia told me that Han will drop her and their children off to Naboo before weset off. Han will bring their letters back with him. Luke wants us to keep upwith the training. After we go through it one more time we will break forlunch.”

Brandon replied, “Let's do it.”

This course that the Asgards made for these two Jedi wasindeed extensively hard, but after gone through it 30 times already, they werenearly getting the hang of it. Before going through it again Brandon replied toSam, “It is a good thing that the Asgards did not put a random element in theworks on this course. The course is hard as it stands.”

Sam agreed completely with him by saying, “I hear nothing.”They both had a great big laugh.

After going through the course, they finished it faster thanbefore.

Luke stated, “You are getting better at this. Just the samethat last hurtle seems to be taking the best of you. The Ubaids could be usingthis one thing. You need to find out the solution to it.”

Sam replied, “I know. I thought we had it, but it seemed toknow what I was thinking.”

Thor said, “This device can do that. It also can attack youat your own weaknesses. Remember the shield that you shut off for Jolinar.”

Brandon closed his eyes to recall everything he experience,and realized it was the same device.

Brandon explained, “At the time we were not a threat. If wewere a threat it would be acting just like this last hurtle that we are upagainst.”

Sam asked, “How do we defend against it?”

Brandon answered her confidently, “We don't. We turn off ourlightsabers, and walk right past it. We do not turn on them until after we setthe charges, and walk past it once more.”

Brandon said, “Thor let's go through it again. I want to tryout this theory.”

All the sudden both Sam and Brandon were in the course onceagain. After they came to the last hurtle they both turn off their lightsabers,and walked past the last obstacle without a hitch. They quickly set and placedthe charges on the main generator. They went passed the same obstacle againwithout any trouble. To finish the course they had to go back the way theycame.

Luke said excitedly, “You made it!”

Both Sam and Brandon gave each other a wide smile, and a bighug.

“We did it!” They both said excitingly.

Luke stated, “I want you to keep going through it again.”

They both understood.

Luke smiled and said, “Great work. Take a lunch break. Youboth deserve it.”

Brandon said with a smile, “I wished Leia knew of our victorybefore they left.” Sam replied, “I am sure that our family would be proud of usno matter what.”

**********

Everyone was excited to see the Solo children. Chewbacca saidto Emily that he had to go, and he would miss her. Emily was sad that he was going,but understood the reason. She asked him to protect Sam and her uncle, so theycan carry out their mission and come back home safely.

After all the family greetings that they gave each other,Leia told them all what was about to take place. They were all a little nervousof what Sam and Brandon was about to do, but they stood beside them both. Theywill be rooting for them all the way.

Jerry stood outside watching Han and Chewie leave. He stoodoutside just looking at the spot that he last saw the Millennium Falcon for along time.

Leia saw that Jerry staring in the sky.

After a while she quietly walked outside to him and saidsoftly, “They well be alright.”

Jerry said, “My mind knows that Brandon and Sam will make itand will come back, but. . .”

Leia said softly again, “I know how you feel. When Luke andHan went off to who knows where, I wonder if they will return safely. Theyalways did, but that did not stop me from worry about it the next time.”

“We love those we care about. Brandon knows that you all careand love him, and he cares and loves all of you. That is why in spite our crazyemotions that we have, we cannot give up and think that this is the last timewe will see them.”

“Indeed he will be a different person when he does return.When he does come back, he will be a better person. It will take all hiscourage to make it through all that he will be going through. Those lettersthat you all wrote him will be with him the whole time he is in harm’s way.With his skills that he learned from you and Barbara, his Jedi training, andthose letters that he will read will carry him to the end in triumph andglory.”

“He will not come back as you once knew him. He will comeback as hero not only for Earth, but for himself. He will not be alone. No Jediis alone. Sam will always be at his side. I believe in my heart that MasterJedi Sam O'Neill and Master Jedi Brandon Bowers will always be together as ateam. After all they are the first two Jedi from Earth.”

Barbara was standing there the entire time Leia was talking.When she saw that Barbara wanted to be alone with her husband, she decided toleave them that way.

**********

On Tatooine, the people from Earth were fitting in nicely.They were all working hard to make this planet their own. Even when they gotnews that the forces were about to attack the Ubaids and the Death Star, theydid not lose hope. They have strong confidence in their two Earthly JediKnights.”

“They built a monument for those two in their name sake.Every time someone comes through the Stargate, they will see this monument.This monument is a sculpture of both of them holding their lightsabers out andcrossed high above them. At the bottom of the monument is says, “All for oneand one for all.”

This implies to all of them that freedom comes at a price. Itcomes with hard work and justice. They know that if Earth is going to make itthrough all of this, it will take a lot of sacrifice from all the Jedi, all themilitary of Earth, and Earth's allies. They know that if it was not for thesetwo Jedi, they would not be here safe and sound while they all fight for peaceand justice though the Universe. This is why the people of Earth constantlywork hard on their new home world.

One day they will be back on Earth, but Earth will not havethe same occupancies as it once did.

Earth will have people of courage and determination.

Earth will have people with strong character then before.

Earth will have people that have the ability to go throughthe hardship of life.

Earth will have people that will stand and fight.

Earth will have people that will stand up tall and weatherthe storm.

No matter how Earth will look like when they will return,they will still call it home, and enjoy being there once again.

No matter what, they will all be proud of Earth's first JediKnights, Master Jedi Sam O'Neill and Master Jedi Brandon Bowers.

**********

When Han and Chewbacca came back from the trip to Naboo, Hanhanded Brandon the letters that was written from his family.

Mara, Luke, Corran, Mirax, Sam, Han, and Chewbacca wasexcited to hear what they had to say. So Brandon read them out load to allthem. After all they were more than friends to him, they were his family justas much as the ones that wrote these letters.

Since Emily was loved by all, Brandon he open that one first:

Dear Uncle Brandon,

I completely enjoy that day that you became a full Jedi Knight. That iswhy I asked Mara and Corran to be a part of it. I will never forget the words Isaid to you that day. Nor will I ever forget how surprised you were after Isaid them.

When you and Sam go up there and defeat the Ubaids, I will remember youboth every day until you all come home safely to us. I will be waiting to giveyou both a great big hug and thanks for your sacrifice that you have made.

Give hugs and kisses to Mara, Luke, Corran, and your Master. I lovethem all. My prayers will go out to you all each and every day.

Love,

Emily

There was not a dry eye in the room.

After they all composed themselves after that heartfeltletter, Brandon opened and read the letter from Ben:

Dear Uncle Master Jedi Brandon,

It was great to read your letter. We all have read it. We all here arevery proud of you and Sam for fighting on the behalf of all that are fromEarth. I am glad to call you Uncle. You are an inspiration to me. Not just forbeing a Jedi Knight, which is cool and stuff, but for being you.

The day that you became a full Jedi Knight, I asked Corran what ittakes to be a Jedi. He told me that you have to be able to use the Force. Evenwith the Force, you also must have to be very kind and considerate to others.He continued by saying that Jedi are keeper of the peace. From that point on, Iknew that you will become a very great Jedi. I know that not only you and Sam willcome home, but all of you will come home victorious in you dealings with theUbaids.

Love,

Ben.

It was Brandon that had watery eyes. They all quietly gaveBrandon a hug and said they are proud of him too.

Brandon asked Sam if she would read one of the letters.

She said, “I would be happy to read one of them.” Shedeliberately chose the one from Brandon's parents. It said:

Dear Son,

We are very proud of you and your accomplishments. We can never stopthanking Sam for training you to become a Jedi Knight. To that effect our liveshave been better beyond description.

I believe it was Sam that I told your life had more meaning when youstarted your Jedi training. Now that you are a full Jedi Night, I can say thatI was right. Before, you were struggling to get a job. You studied hard andworked hard, but you were still in the same position.

Your life now has a purpose and meaning. You also gave a very brightlight in our lives as well. On Coruscant, we had the most marvelous time. Weloved the place. Hopefully after this is all over, we will go back there andspend the rest of our lives there.

We love you very, very much. We are so proud of you. We will be waitingfor you to return to us. Give all our love to your Jedi friends. I can say thiswith all honesty those Jedi are part of our family as you are to us.

Love,

Mom and Dad

Sam said to Brandon, “We think that you all our family also.”Brandon replied, “You are and always be part of our family.”

Brandon and Sam gave each other a very long hug.

Luke wanted to read the letter from Brandon’s sister. Itsaid:

Dear brother,

You are very special to us, and to me. Ben and Emily cannot stoptalking about how proud they are of you becoming a Jedi. Emily really lovedbeing able to tell you that on that special day. I do not know anything aboutbeing a Jedi, but I do know you.

You are a very caring and intellectual person. That has to amount forsomething. Ignorance does not help anybody. From what I have seen of others onEarth, they seem to be very proud and confident in their two Earthly JediKnights.

I know you two will make a giant impact how the people of Earth willlive for now on. You two have made a giant impact on the family. Until you allcome back, we will be rooting for you all.

Love,

Christi and Chip

Mara wanted to read the last one. She wanted Brandon to hearit as it was said by his grandmother instead of reading it himself.

Dear grandson,

After that time you talked to me on Coruscant about you being able touse the Force as an interpreter of languages, I knew that you will becomesomething very special. When Emily announced that you are a full Jedi Knight, Ithen saw the reality of it.

When they chose you to be part of this special attack on the enemy ofEarth, I was not surprised. I knew all along that you would do something likethis. The average person would not be able to do what you and Sam are about todo.”

“I do want you to come home safe and sound, but if you do not, I wantyou to know that God has placed you where you should be at. If you do getkilled in battle, you have completed your life. I know that you will triumph.If God does bring you and Sam back to us, then we will celebrate with allEarth's people, and I will rejoiced that you have many deeds to fulfill.

Love,

Grandmother

After the letters were read, Luke said, “Thank you forsharing them with us, Brandon. As Sam said, ‘we consider all of you as family.'You are all very special to us. That is why we have been protecting your familyso closely. We do not want anything to happen to them. While they are on Naboo,the Queen has told Leia they will be guarded to the fullest of Naboo'sability.”

Brandon thanked them all for their friendship and kind words.“I am too glad to have shared these letters with you all. I am sure that theywould have wanted me to do that with you.”

“If you would excuse me, I am getting sleepy. The course thatSam and I have been through has indeed been hard work. Good night all.”

While going to his room, Brandon was thinking that this is amemorable day. “I will never forget whatEmily has said that day, ‘Uncle Brandon on behalf of your niece and the fullJedi Council, I hereby state that you are now a full Jedi Knight.' I will notforget this day with my family here.”

Chapter 15: Jolinar, Friend or Foe

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Chapter 15: Jolinar, Friend or Foe

After Sam stopped crying over the ordeal, they left the roomthat they were in.

Sam was surprised to see Luke Skywalker standing therehelping with the training.

Jack said, “I forgot to tell you that Luke was with me.”

Jack went to Luke to ask if he could come over where Sam wasto talk privately.

Luke did not need to use the Force to see Sam was upset oversomething. “What is the matter Sam?”

Sam told about Jolinar, and what happen a few moments ago.Luke put his hand over his mouth, and thought for a moment. He replied, “I do not think that Jolinar istalking to you as a Dark Lord. She would not know about Yoda. Only a very fewknew about Yoda and Brandon. Jolinar is communicating to you because it isimportant. If you are not stillconvinced, then at least talk with Thor. He will clear this up once and forall. If Jolinar is an ancient Jedi Knight, Thor would know.”

Sam thanked him, but she still was a little nervous aboutgoing through it. Before Luke left them he said, “May the Force be with youSam.”

Sam shook these feelings out of her head, and looked forBrandon. Before she left, she gave her husband one more hug and said, “Thankyou for being there for me earlier.”

Jack gave his usually smile and said, “Anytime Jedi.” HavingJack being his usual self always made Sam feel good inside. In this she feltmuch better.

She found Brandon on the other side of the Academy duelingwith a Jedi Apprentice. She quietly stood there and watched. After the duel wasover, Brandon looked up and saw Sam grinning at him. “It seemed not that longago that I was training you to use a lightsaber.” Sam looked serious and said, “We need toleave here. I need to talk with Thor. You and I will be needed elsewhere.”

“Where are we going?” Brandon asked.

“I am not sure. That is why I need to talk with Thor.”

Sam grabbed her Holocron communication device, and contactedthe Asgards.

“This is Master Jedi Sam O'Neill. We need to talk with Thorin private. Brandon and I are ready to.. .”

Before she finished they were both aboard the Asgard mothership. “What can I do for you Master Jedi Sam?” Thor asked.

She told him what Jolinar said to her.

“All of what she has said to you is true. We are the onesthat are guarding the shield generator that she wants you to turn off, and weare guarding the machine that is what you Jedi Knights call the Force.” Thor sighed, “I always thought they shouldnot have shielded themselves in the beginning. I hope the price for doing thisdoes not completely eliminate the Tok'ra. They do need to become Jedi oncemore. The trainees that you have on Earth are not enough.” Thor paused and continued, “The reasons forhaving both of you go to turn off this shield because it takes two Jedi Mastersto do it.”

“Is it dangerous?” Sam asked.

“No, but the means of turning off this shield can only bedone by two Jedi.” replied Thor.

“What do we need to do then?” asked Master Jedi Brandon.

“You will have to use the Force to first unlock the shieldthat protect the shield device that is keeping the Tok'ra today from using theForce. While one of you is holding the shield that surrounds it, the other onewill use the Force to turn the shield off that Jolinar spoke about.” Thorexplained.

“I understand now.” Sam said, “Where do we need to go?”

Thor answered, “I will have to send you there. Before eitherone could say anything more, they left the ship and found themselves somewhereelse.

“This must be the place” Brandon committed. He stretched outwith the Force to see if he can find what they are looking for.

After a couple of minutes, he said, “I found it.” Samfollowed him.

They did not have to travel far. “Since Jolinar asked you toturn off this shield, I will open up the shield around it.

After a few seconds Sam realized that he had open theprotective shielding, then she turned off the shield that Jolinar asked her todo.

A few seconds later both Brandon and Sam found themselves onthe planet that the Tok'ra was on.

Brandon said jokingly, “All this time you have been using theStargate to travel to planet to planet.”

Sam responded in the same manner, “You know the military,always doing it the hard way.”

Jacob walked to them. “What are you two doing here, and howdid you get here?” he asked surprisingly.

Sam explained the whole thing to him.

“That explains that we do not know about what Danieldiscovered. I do agree with Thor. I do not like to hide my past as of Jacobfrom Earth, or Selmak as Tok'ra. What do we do now?”

Sam replied with a perplex look, “At this point I do notknow. I was not expecting to be transported here.”

It was Brandon that was searching with the Force to see if hecould see Force potential in the Tok'ra.

Jacob asked, “What do you see?”

“I do not see any Force in any of the Tok'ra. I wonder ifthis shield had completely shut down the Force in you all.”

“I do not think so. Jolinar would not have been so serious ifit came to this. I am going to have to contact her again.” Sam replied.

Brandon asked Jacob, “Since Sam will be doing that, I wouldlike a tour of the place, and to learn more of the Tok'ra, if you would notmind?”

Jacob smiled, “No problem. Let me show Sam a quiet place forher to talk with Jolinar.” Afterdropping off Sam, Jacob showed Brandon around. He introduced him to the Tok'raHigh Council, and told them what Sam had told them.

“Please Master Jedi let us know what your Master has come upwith. If Jolinar is that set on us becoming Jedi ourselves, then the Ubaids aremore of a threat then we have realized.” One of the High Council members said.

“As soon as she gets more information from Jolinar, then wecan act on it.”

Both Jacob and Brandon departed.

Selmak asked, “Do you know the history of Jolinar and Sam?”

Brandon answered, “Yes I do. Sam told me about it two yearsago. I did not want to say anything to her before we set off to talk to Thor,but I could sense that she was disturbed over something. I do not senseanything wrong with Sam now as she is talking with Jolinar now.”

Jacob replied, “I am glad to hear it.”

**********

After a several hours, the Falcon came to the planetTatooine.

Leia said to all the passengers, “We are here. Welcome to thewasteland of our galaxy. Think of this planet as the Sahara Desert on Earth.”

“But it is the entire planet.” Han cut in.

“Not to be rude, but why did we come here in the firstplace?” Emily asked.

It was Chewbacca that answered. Hans replied, “You said itChewie. Who would want to come here and look for us? Do not worry folks; theFalcon has all that we need to survive out here.”

Leia cut in, “We will be alone here. After the Empire hadbeen destroyed, this place has more or less become a ghost planet. That is whyno one will be looking for us here.”

Jerry asked, “How long are we going to stay here?”

Han answered, “Not long. Some of Leia's family will contactus in a few days from Naboo. After that we will stay there until Luke comesafter us. If Leia's family does not call, we are going there ourselves. I couldnot stand being cooped up in the Falcon that long.”

Leia grinned, “Naboo is more or less like Earth as far as thecountryside of it is concerned. You will all love it there.”

Chewie growled. “Okay Chewie I am coming.” said Emily, “Ifyou will excuse us, he want to play tea party.”

Leia smiled “I will help you all unpack.”

Han helped as well. After everyone got settled in, Leiainvited the Bowers and Aarons to eat with them. Emily and Chewbacca were therealso. The two only had a small tea party.

“To keep us all from being cooped up in here, Let us walkaround a bit outside. I landed near the old dwelling area, so we will not haveto be in the hot desert area. I would not mind seeing what is left of MosEisley. I used to land the Falcon there a lot when I stopped on this planet.”Han said to his friends.

They all walked around. There was not much left of MosEisley. What the owners did not take, the scavengers clean up the rest. Theentire place was a bare as bare could get.

Leia said, “If people could come back her, this place couldbe a very active place as it once was, or even more.”

Han replied excitingly, “I have a great idea! We could go toCoruscant, and see if we can bring the Stargate here. Have the inhabitants ofEarth come here. By building up the place once again, not only would it allowthem to do something, but it would have them feel more at home here.”

Barbara asked, “Do you think that the Millennium Falcon couldcarry the Stargate from Coruscant all the way here?”

Han thought for a moment then replied, “Leia are there stillsome of the Alliance still on Coruscant?”

“Yes, there has to be. There are still many people there,including our children.” Leia replied.

“Then we will talk with them in bringing the Stargate, and wewill pick up the children.”

“Husband, you have a great idea there.”

Ben, Emily, and Chewbacca both shouted with glee to have theSolo's children on board the Falcon. When they all entered the MillenniumFalcon, Leia contacted her family members on Naboo to let them know that whatthey were up to.

**********

Still with the Tok'ra, Sam was still talking with Jolinar.

“It will take time for the Tok'ra to become Forcesensitive once more. This was done on purpose as well. If they all the suddenbecame Force sensitive they will be detected by the Ubaids, or any of theirallies that are able to use the Force. For the time being you need to have themlearn about their history.”

“We will go through the Stargate to Coruscant, and geta hold of Daniel. He is the only one that can teach the Tok'ra about theirancient history.” Sam also thankedJolinar for his support under the emotional shock of her memories of theirfirst visit.

Jolinar said calmly, “Even though that event has causedyou both pain and grief in which was not my intention, I am glad that we havemet. I wished that I could be there to give you support. You and Brandon aregreat Jedi Knights. Do not separate from each other. The two of you are neededin this ordeal with the Ubaids.”

Sam told him that they will stick together.

After she spoke with Jolinar, she went to find Brandon andher father.

When she found them, she gave them a big grin. Sam told themall that Jolinar told her. Sam dialed for Coruscant, and the two went through.

When they got there, they saw the Millennium Falcon coming infor landing. After Brandon used the Force he said excitingly, “Our families areon board the Falcon.” They both rushedup to meet them all. After the hugs and greetings, Leia told Sam and Brandonabout Earth's evacuation and what they had in mind in it.

While Leia went to the Stargate to get in touch with GeneralDavis to tell him what Han had in mind. The others went to collect the Solochildren, and talk with the Alliance about moving the Stargate.

General Davis said, “That is a great idea that Han had. ThePresident is here, and he is behind you on this. Once you get the Stargate overto Tatooine get in touch with us here. I will talk with Teal'c and MasterBratac in sending the ones that they have there over to you.”

Leia smiled, “Thank you, we will contact you then, Leia out.”

She contacted her husband, “Everything is a go. Can theAlliance move the Stargate?”

Han answered, “They have no problem with moving it. Thechildren are with the Bowers and the Aarons. Sam and Brandon are going tocollect Daniel, and all the information he has gathered on the Tok'ra'shistory. Daniel is going to teach them their history until they become Forcesensitive once again.”

Leia replied, “I thought they were not able to use theForce.”

Han explained it all to her.

“Wow! This is getting more interesting by the minute.” Leiasaid surprisingly.

“It is never dull around us.” Han replied jokingly.

“Hello Daniel. Have you learned anything more on the Tok'ra'sancient history?” Sam asked.

He showed her the volumes of notes that he had. “I say thatyou have a great deal of information” Brandon replied.

Daniel looked up and said, “Hello Master Jedi BrandonBowers.”

When Janet heard Daniel say that she came up from her hidingplace and greeted him. “I thought I heard a Master Jedi around.” Janet saidgrinning.

“It is great to meet you all again. We are here for yourhusband's talent and skills.” Brandon smiled.

Sam explained the whole thing to them. Daniel and Janet alsoremembered Sam's first encounter with Jolinar. Sam said to them with a smile,“Everything is alright now. At first I was very emotional about it, but I hadJack there to help me get through it.”

Daniel asked, “How soon do you need me to teach the Tok'raabout their history?”

Sam answered, “The sooner the better. I do not know when theywill become Force sensitive, so all they can learn before that time would bevery helpful.”

Janet replied, “We will do all that we can in helping you andthe Tok'ra.”

**********

They got the Stargate moved to its new location. Leia gotmany droids to work on building homes for the new occupancies. Since thesebuilding droids could work in the heat of Tatooine, it only took several monthsto build enough houses for at least the people that were shipped to whereTeal'c and Bratac were.

Leia remembered what Han said about letting them build someon their own. She was thinking that at first they might want to just relaxuntil building there own place to call home. It might be a time for them tostart with their new lives on a new world.

Knowing that many of the people of Earth might not want tolive on a planet with two suns overhead, Leia asked the Queen of Naboo if theywill allow people form Earth to live there until the crisis is over.

The queen was delighted to have them. “Leia, tell them theywill be treated as royalty as long as they stay here on Naboo.”

Since everyone loved the Ewoks, when they were on Earth, sheasked them if they could have some visitors there. They too would be delightedto have them. A good many learned to speak English, so communication would notbe an issue.

After everything was set up and prepared, she had the DHDofficer dial for Chulak.

Leia talked with Master Bratac, and told him the choices thatall of them had. The Alliance had many large transport ships to take themeither to Naboo or Endor's moon. Master Bratac was fond of the littlecreatures, but unfortunately he could not stay there.

He told all of the Earth visitors the news, and he then sentall of them through the Stargate to Tatooine.

Most of the ones that wanted to go to Naboo were the elderly.They just could not take the heat. Leia told them that her friends, the Bowers,were over there now. “They have been over there for a few months. They toocould not take this heat of the two suns. I am sure that they will be happy tohelp you all adjust to the new surroundings.” Leia said to all of them warmly.

Leia even told them about what the Queen of Naboo offeredthem. Most of the younger crowd decided to ruff it on Tatooine. The ones thatstay on Tatooine were told how to prepare and survive with two suns overhead.They also were told that there used to be millions of occupants living here atone time. A good many from Earth wasinterested in building their new home, and making the best here on this newworld.

Han said to them “You are welcome to live in any of thehouses that were already built for as long as you want, free of charge. Whenyou finish building your own home then you can leave without question.”

“Han, my dear love, you are a genius. They love it here sincethey can put their contributions into their own lives.” Leia said while hugginghim.

Han replied, “I just could not let the people of Earth besucked out of their home world, and just rot in another one.

**********

Since they would not be going back to Coruscant by route ofthe Stargate, Daniel brought all of his notes with him over the past years ofstudying the Jedi Ancient ruins. Daniel had so many notes that he had to putthem in large briefcases that were loaded on a large robotic flat bed.

Sam said jokingly, “I think you set a record on how manynotes you have.”

Daniel looked at her amusingly, “No, I set that record a fewyears before I retired from the SGC.”

Janet broke in by saying, “All of this is a midnight snack bycomparison.”

Sam just shook her head and smiled.

Selmak met up with them. He said to Daniel, “We the Tok'rahave given you all the available resources at our disposal. Since Jolinar isserious about us learning are history, we have made it our first priority otherthen the attack on this Death Star.”

Selmak showed Daniel and his wife their living quarters.Jacob/Selmak left them there to go to Sam and Brandon. Selmak discuss the battle arrangements withthe two Jedi.

It was Brandon that closed his eyes, and used the Force tosee the outcome of the Tok'ra's plans on the attack on the Ubaids. “I cannot see that much that would make adifference. It appears that the Dark-side is clouding things once more. I wouldhighly suggest everyone has several plans just in case something goes wrong.”Brandon said dryly.

“General Davis and everyone on Earth is working on just suchan idea. Luke said the exact thing.” Selmak replied.

“What can Brandon and I do?” Sam asked.

“You two with Luke and other Jedi Masters will be the eliteforce that will be attacking the Death Star. Han and Chewbacca will take youthere by the Millennium Falcon. Luke said that ship was used to destroy thelast Death Star. He stated that is should be used to do the same thing with thisone.”

“You two Jedi are special. Sam you have the ability to absorbenergy, and expel it to any other form of energy. Brandon has skills thatsurpass a lot of Jedi. That is why you two are chosen to attack the Death Star.If you two fail, it could not only mean the destruction of Earth, but all JediKnights.” Selmak said to both of them.

After the two Jedi took in all that was said he continued,“Luke wanted me to tell you this now. He will tell you more later on. Sam, ifyou will excuse me in stating Jack's phrases, ‘it gets even better.' We theTok'ra has found out that the Ubaids are allying with the Goa'uld.”

Brandon used the Force once more on the outcome with theGoa'uld. He saw that they will be attacking Earth with full armaments.

Sam said, “If they are going to attack Earth, then what theDeath Star for?”

“It might be used to attack the Jedi.” Brandon answered.

Sam cried, “Brandon we need to contact Earth now!”

They both ran to the Stargate and dialed for Earth.

When they got there, Dentralla was there. Sam was happy tosee her. She apologized for leaving her on short notice, but she had to a fewthings to do that had been very important.

She asked one of the officers that were on duty if thePresident of the United States was still here.

The officer said, “No, he is on Coruscant on a specialmeeting with all other leaders on Earth. The DHD dial for a galaxy far, far, away. Before they left, Sam told him that theStargate had been moved to Tatooine. When they arrived on Tatooine, they both found out that Leia was aboutto go to Coruscant herself for the same reason.

Sam told her what they have found out. “Can the Asgardsprotect Earth with the Goa'uld sending that much firepower?” Leia askedworryingly.

Brandon answered, “The Ubaids might be having Earth attackedby the Goa'uld just to keep the Asgards at bay.”

Han and Chewbacca should be coming back from Naboo soon. Withthe Hyper Drive they should be back anytime.” After a few hours, Han came to them and said, “Every one of our familymembers is safe on Naboo.”

Leia briefed Han on what she has learned from Sam andBrandon.

“Let's get to Coruscant and let all of them know about this.I am sure the Asgards can deal with the Goa'uld, and help us with knocking outthis Death Star.” Han replied cheerfully.

Chapter 14: SGC’s Scouting Report

2006-08-20T00:11:00.003-05:00

Chapter 14: SGC'sScouting Report

While Leia and everyone had been communicating with theworld, the SGC teams have been finding out what they could on the Ubaids. Thenew SG-1 team found something very interesting. They found it by accident.

They found out that the Ubaids had the plans of making aDeath Star. These plans showed a bigger Death Star then the ones before it.Since the SG teams were briefed on the history of the Clone Wars, the SG-1carefully left, and went back to the SGC.

When General Davis heard of what they found, he was about tofaint. He immediately called the President of the United States to tell him ofwhat the SG-1 team found. “I want thisconfirmed before we act on this. This could simply be a trick to get us to walka different path. I do not want any of the SGC teams to get into any dangerthat they cannot get out of, but I need for them to get what they can. Talkwith the Asgards. They might be able to get closer to what this is all about.”The President commanded.

“Yes sir. Should I contact Princess Leia about this?” GeneralDavis asked.

“No. I will do that. I want this to be your first priority.If this Death Star does exist, and it is bigger than the two previously, thenEarth is in great danger. Any projects that the SGC is working on areconsidered squashed until this crisis is over.” The President declared.

“I get to it rightaway. I will keep you posted on any further information that comes our way,General Davis out.”

After finishing talking with the President he came out totalk with his SG teams, “All the SGC teams will report in conference in twohours. All of you will have your detailed instructions then. Dismiss.” GeneralDavis said.

**********

It has been two months since Brandon became a full Jedi. TheJedi council still wanted Brandon to stay low from any Ubaids activities. Withhis strong use of the Force, Master Jedi Brandon Bowers might be useful lateron in dealing with these enemies. Until he was needed, Brandon asked if hecould be a service here on his planet, starting with his home town. What he hadin mind was to help the public. He could help the law enforcement, firedepartment, or just help individuals out along the way.

Luke said, “That is an excellent idea. As we have told youbefore, no Jedi is alone. Even with your great ability of using the Force, youwill need help is doing these tasks. Having other Jedi dealing with the people of this planet will make iteasy for the public to intermingle with the Jedi.”

Brandon had another idea, “We can also start Jedi Academiesall over the world. When time for battle, we can have the new or lessexperience Jedi here on Earth.”

Luke liked that idea very much. He stated, “Until we have this set up, forthe time being you can start with your home town. I will ask if Mara, Corran,and Sam can go with you. That should be enough for Hall County. Since this isyour community, you will be in charge. If you need others Jedi help, please letme know.”

When they all arrived in Gainesville, Georgia, the four of themwere all ready for the challenge. Samsmiled and said, “Your first Jedi assignment, congratulations.”

Brandon smiled back and said to them, “Sam, it is exciting.For this task, I need to do is to get in touch with the Mayor of Gainesville,Georgia.” After the new Master Jeditalked with the Mayor, he went to his team and said everything is a go. “TheMayor accepts our help and gratitude. After my father spoke to them severalyears ago, they are more than delighted to have us help them. The Mayor told us to see the head of thepolice department, the fire chief, and the sheriff of the Hall County. I wouldlike for all of us to meet each one of them. That way they will get to know uspersonally.”

Corran asked, “When do we leave?”

“Let me tell my parents the news, and we will be off.”Brandon answered. He took out hisHolocron communication device, and tried to contact them. It was Ben thatanswered. “Hello Ben. How are you?”

“I am doing great. I was just watching television with Leia.”

“Is mom or dad around?”

“No, they are not. You want to talk with Leia?”

After the pleasantries, Leia asked, “What is happening withyou Master Jedi?”

Brandon told her what the Jedi council asked of him and hisJedi friends.

“That is great! I will tell everyone when they get back fromthe movie.” After Brandon got done talking with Leia he called up sometransport to get them to their assignment underway. It took them just a few hours to get to wherethey will be living during their time in Gainesville, Georgia.

Since all of the Jedi learned to drive Earth automobiles, theMayor provided them a van. The Mayor also provided all of them with a grandhouse for them. The van was waiting for them there. They all thanked theMayor's hospitality. The Mayor thanked the Jedi Knight for their help and leftthem.

Brandon wanted to visit the site of his parents' house beforethey got started on their assignment. They all understood, and they got intothe van and left.

Brandon just stood there quietly for a moment. He closed hiseyes to see what the Force could tell him about what happen to this house. Brandon said dryly, “The Dark-side is behindthis. I cannot see anything with the Force on what happened here.”

Sam said understandingly, “Neither could any of us.” They all quietly left.

Brandon then drove to the Gainesville Police Department andIntroduced himself and his team to the police chief. “It is good to see you all. Thank you foryour help.” the police chief said.

Brandon smiled, “I have been a citizen of this county forover 23 years. Now I am a Jedi Knight. I would love to help the community, withthe help of my Jedi friends.”

The police chief introduced them to everyone at the policestation. He gave them all police badges with their titles, “Master Jedi” withtheir names after it.

The police chief said, “These badges are to allow you to havefull police authority while you are here with us. He also gave them policeradios so they can hear what is going on.

Brandon wanted the police chief to understand that he was incharge, and they are here to help with providing the peace.

“What you can do will be great.” the police chief said.

“We will keep in touch with you. We would like to meet withthe fire chief here, and talk with other community leaders as well.” Mara said.

The police chief walk with them out to their van, and thankedthem once more.

**********

Shortly after Master Jedi Brandon was trying to contact hisparents, Leia got a call on her Holocron communication device.

“Ben a princess's job is never done.” Leia told him.

On the other end was the President of the United States. Hetold her all that General Davis told him earlier. Leia nearly turned into alarge block of ice.

After a few moments she said, “Mr. President thank you fortelling me this. I believe that this report is the genuine article. Just thesame I would want to see this report. If you could have the SGC fax it here tothe mansion, then I can look it over. Since my team had stolen the originaldata tapes from the first Death Star, I will be able to tell if thisinformation is the real thing.” The conversation ended.

“Another Death Star in the making. Luke is not going tolike this one damn bit.”

She had to do what she had to do. She got in touch with herbrother.

After telling the news, Luke said to her lovingly, “Stay withthe Bowers and the Aarons. You cannot do anything on this matter. This is inJedi hands now.”

“What about Brandon? I am so attached with these two familiesI do not want anything to happen to them.” Leia said worryingly.

“Nothing will happen to any of them. I too am fond of themall. The Jedi and the Asgards are looking after them. Brandon is now a fullJedi, and he can look after himself.”

Luke told Leia of Brandon's first assignment.

“I know about that. He called here to tell his parents aboutit. I told him I will tell them when they get back from the movie they arewatching.” Leia said cheerfully.

**********

It took several months for the SGC teams to make theirscouting report on the information that SG-1 team had given General Davis. Notonly was that information true, but more information, with the help of Asgards,had put more pressure on Earth and all the Jedi Knights.

The final report of all the SGC teams came up with was thatthe Ubaids had already started building this new Death Star. At the SGC Lukesaid grimly, “This is not good at all. Earth is not ready for this. How bigthis Death Star will be, I am not sure that the Asgards can defend against it.”

Thor replied, “We are now working on our defenses. We areconfident that we will be more than adequate to handle this Death Star once itcomes towards Earth. Just the same I highly suggest that we destroy it beforeis attacks any planet including Earth.”

Selmak said, “The Tok'ra is starting a strategic attack onthis Death Star as we speak. We will be ready to attack soon. Whenever Earthand the Rebel Alliance are ready, I think that we should hit the Ubaids hard.Not giving them a chance to retaliate. Then the special team that we talkedabout can go after the Death Star hopefully without any of the Ubaids knowingthat they are there until it is too late for them to do anything about it.”

The President of the United States responded, “I see that weare having the first stage of the attack in the making. If we can pull this offwithout a hitch, then we can keep innocent lives on Earth from getting injuredor killed. Let me know when stage two of this operation will take place. Pleasekeep me informed on all of this. If there is nothing else that needs to be saidat this time, I will let you all get to work.”

The President talked with General Davis privately. “Just incase of the Earth does get attacked by this Death Star, I want you and yourteams to work out a plan to get the most of Earth inhabitants safely put onother planets. I do not expect the SGC to send all of Earth population, but thebest you can do will make a difference.” the President said.

“We are working on preparations on such a task already Mr.President. As you know, it was Jack O'Neill that gave us the idea. I can giveyou what we have. It is not much, but it is something.” General Davis replied.

“I will read the report on my way back to Washington, D.C. Iwill let you know then what I think about it.” General Davis gave him thereport, and the President left the SGC.

**********

The small Jedi team that Master Jedi Brandon Bowers was incharge of had indeed done great things for the community of Hall County. Theyhave rescued many children from all sorts of crimes, they have helped savedlives in fires, stop bank robbers in their tracks, and done other greatservices.

After the first month of being in Gainesville, the four JediKnight, with the permission of the Jedi Council, started a Jedi Academy there.

They have found over 300 Jedi Apprentices. Luke also startedan Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta's Jedi Academy pulled in over 1,000Jedi Apprentices.

Brandon committed, “Luke told me that the Jedi Council shouldbe developing Jedi Academies all over the United States soon. From there theJedi Academies will be all over the world in no time.”

Sam replied, “That would be great! I do not need to use theForce to see how excited everyone here is to get involved in helping out withprotecting this planet.”

“Leia had to help us setup a Rebel Alliance training camp forothers that cannot use the Force. The people of Earth just do not want to sitaround and do nothing. War is hell. General Patton did not say that just tohave something to say to the press. He knew it was true. Everyone on Earth knows the dangers, but doingnothing is more dangerous.” Brandon said.

After Sam and Brandon's break from training the new JediApprentices, they went back to it.

Master Jedi Brandon Bowers was teaching Jedi lightsaberSkills to his recruits. Since Sam was his Jedi Master she helped him with it.Brandon demonstrated the first training skills of the Jedi lightsaber.

Sam operated the laser droid for him. After Jedi MasterBrandon showed them how it is done. Sam operated each of the Jedi trainee’slaser droid all at once with the Force. After a few times they all got the hang of it.

A few days later, thetwo Jedi Masters were showing them how to duel with the lightsaber. Brandon andSam decided to show all of them in the Jedi Academy how to duel with alightsaber. Even though some of the trainees were not ready for dueling with alightsaber, they got to see it done up front.

As always their skills in their lightsaber dueling impressedeveryone.

After the duel was over with, Master Jedi Brandon said to allof them, “Do not think that you will become this good with a lightsaber atfirst. You might not even become as good as Master Jedi Sam and me. All of theJedi Masters here will only expect the best from you and nothing more.”

“Most importantly in your training, all Jedi Knights are ateam. None of us works alone. As the old Army slogan said, ‘Be all that you canbe.' If you can do that, then one day you will become a full Jedi Knight. Youmust first persevere in your training.”

They all went back to their training with a little moreincentive to work harder.

**********

President Obama read report that General Davis gave him. “Evacuatingsections of the Earth populous as early as possible might be the only solution.Retired General Hammond's reports have talked about many safe and friendlyworlds that would be great for this type of affair.” He called General Davis and gave thegreen light on starting the evacuation as the report suggest as soon aspossible.

There will be no Jedi present at these planets. This did notgo very well with the President, but he did understand the reason why theycould not go with any of the Earth evacuees. The Ubaids would find them all ina heartbeat, and sterilize the area. It would be more then the deaths of allEarthlings, but the other inhabitants of these planets.

Since the Asgards were making sure that none of the radio,television, or any other communications did not leave Earth's atmosphere. TheSGC could communicate with the whole world without the Ubaids knowing anythingabout it. Due to the fact that the world knew all about the upcoming events, agood many of them were counting on this sort of thing to happen.

When the first wave of Earth dwellers were brought to theSGC, General Davis made a speech to them, “Thank you for being all here, andbeing so calm about it. This is the main reason for telling the Earth about theevents that has been taking place for nearly 7 years. We wanted everyone to beas comfortable as possible.”

“We are taking you all to the Jaffa home world, Chulak. TheGoa'uld as you have heard about many times over the years has not been a threatto the Jaffa people in a great many years. These people are warriors and havepledged to serve and protect you at all times. Teal'c and Master Bratac will bethere. As you all know, Teal'c was part of the first SG-1 team and understandshumans on Earth very well. Master Bratac has helped this team on manyoccasions. They are both waiting for youon the other side of the Stargate.”

“Since everyone is ready, we will dial up your destinationand let you through. We will be sending reports of what is going on here onEarth to you as soon as we can. We will not just leave you there withoutknowing what is going on with Earth.”

The Stargate was dialed and everyone went through. After theywere all safe on another world, General Davis called President Obama to tellhim that the first wave is safely tucked away.

After the President hanged up the phone, he said to PrincessLeia, “Everything is great so far. Everyone is safe and sound.”

“The Alliance have been building B-wings, Y-wings, X-wings,A-wings and all sort of other ships and equipment. We are ready to attack the Ubaids and thisDeath Star when everyone is ready to begin.” Leia told him.

**********

At the Jedi Academy in Gainesville, Georgia, Sam was spendingtime by herself in meditating with the Force. After a short time while she wasmeditating, she heard a female voice through the Force.

She claimed to be Jolinar of Malkshar. When Sam heard this,she felt like fainting.

The voice continued. “Yes Master Jedi Sam O'Neill, itis I.” Jolinar stated. Sam was about to lose her concentration of the Forceover the shock of having her in her life once again.

Sam said through the Force, “How can it be you?”

Jolinar answered, “I was once a Jedi Knight myself.”

Sam asked confusingly, “None of the Tok'ra today isJedi. How can it be that you are?”

“I am a very old Tok'ra. I was one of the last of theancient Tok'ra and Jedi Knight. I am sorry to hit you with this at this time,but it is very important that the Tok'ra of today learns to become Jedi.”

“They are not Force sensitive. They cannot becomeJedi.”

“They are very much Force sensitive. After the firsthorrible battle we had with the Ubaids, we, the ancient Jedi, decided to shieldourselves from being detected as being able to use the Force. This alsoprotected the Tok'ra from that point on. At this time the Tok'ra cannot use theForce unless this shield has been removed. The only way to remove this shieldis to talk with Thor. Sam you must talk with him about this face to face. You must do this as soon as you can. TakeMaster Jedi Brandon Bowers with you. You will need him to help you in removingthe shield after you talk with Thor. If you want to talk with me at anytime, doit as Brandon did with Master Yoda.”

After the connection with Jolinar was over, Sam was shakingall over. Someone knocked on the door of the room that Sam was in.

She said nervously, “Come in.”

It was her husband. Sam gave a big smile, “I am glad to seeyou.”

She stood up and gave him a hug. She then looked nervous.

“What's wrong?” Jack asked.

“I had a Force conversation with someone.” Sam said.

Jack was afraid to asked, but he did any way, “Who?”

She looked at him hard with fear and said blankly, “Jolinar!”

Jack turned white from that name. He too remembered that day.

After he got his color back, Sam told him what Jolinar toldher.

Jack asked Sam to talk with Selmak before she went out onthis. We do not know if Jolinar is a Dark Jedi Knight. From what we all know ofher, it seem like Jolinar is not that way, but we cannot take the chance. Youdo know about the Death Star that the Ubaids are making?”

She nodded and understood. “Since you mentioned it Jack, itis interesting that she would state that Brandon should come with me. It mightnot be anything, but he did become a full Jedi just recently. I will talk aboutthis with Luke as well.” Sam committed.

She gave Jack another hug for his support. “You know that Iloved you then as I do now.”

Jack said smiling. “Yes I do. You do not know how much Iwanted to say I love you. I was afraid of losing you then.”

Sam said as she was about to cry over her memories so longago. Jack gave her a long loving hug and whispered to her, “It will be alright.I am here, and you will not lose me.” She gave him a hard hugged, and justcried quietly on his shoulder.

**********

“Dad, are we going to stay here on Earth, or go to someplanet?” Ben asked his father.

“I do not know. Leia has not said anything. Do you want to goto another planet?”

“I want to stay close to Uncle Brandon.”

Ben's father smiled, “If he has to fight these Ubaids, thenhe would want us in a safe place.”

Emily was talking to Chewbacca as she walked in. “I will tellthem Chewie. Chewbacca wanted me to tellyou that Han and the Millennium Falcon are here on the front lawn.”

Ben took off like a rocket. Before Chip walked outside he askChewbacca, “What are the transport news with our families?” They all walked out to meet Han and Ben at theFalcon. They found out that the rest of the family was outside talking with Hannear the Falcon.

Emily said excitingly, “Chewie just told me that the Asgardsmodified the Millennium Falcon so it can fly into hyperspace. Before it couldonly do 8 Sublight Units per Standard Time Part.”

“That right young lady.” Han said smiling.

He looked at the others and continued, “I just talked withLeia. The SGC is evacuating everyone on Earth, except the Jedi Knight, theApprentices, and Military personnel. She wanted all of you to come with me onthe Falcon.”

Jerry asked, “When do we need to leave?”

“I am not in any hurry to leave, so take your time inpacking. Because this Death Star, she does want you away from here as soon asyou can. Even the Asgards are concern about you staying here on Earth.”

Ben asked, “Is she coming with us?”

Han said with a smile, “She does not want to stay here whenthe Death Star comes to Earth. She is not military, and Luke said he would tieher in one of the Falcon's cargo hold if she does not go willingly. With aJedi, that is no ordinary threat.”

They all packed the things that they needed, and left therest behind. It was Chewie that insisted that Emily brings a few dollies andthe like.

Han just smiled at him and remembered how childish he waswith his and Leia's children. “What a ham of a Wookie.”

The Falcon was packed and ready to go. After the ladieslooked the place over a few times, they decided that they got what they needed.Han start the Falcon, and went for his wife.

Leia was as always was doing the last unneeded preparationsbefore she took off with Han on the Falcon. When Han got there, he said with a grin, “Just like on Hoth.”

Leia stopped what she was doing, and grinned back and said,“You were a few seconds late. I had to do something.”

“Great! Come on you. You are just as much as a ham as thatWookie in the Falcon.” Han said jokingly.

President Obama said to Han, “Get her out of here! She needsto be off of this planet safely. Earth will need her later.”

Han smiled, “We are just heading to the Falcon now. We cangive you a lift to the SGC if you want to come. We have the room. The Falcon isa big ship.”

The President replied, “I know. You took me up on her one day.Thanks but I have plenty of time on Air Force One. I need to take you up on herone day.”

Han said as he left, “I will take a rain check on that. Seelater Mr. President.”

When they got on the Falcon, Ben and Emily ran to Leia andgave her a hug. “Hello, you two. It is good to see you again.” After greeting everyone, she quietly lookedaround and said to herself, “It is great to be back on the Falcon.” She went to her husband to ask where theywere going.

“With the new hyper jets the Asgards put on the MillenniumFalcon, we are headed to Tatooine.”

Leia just plopped in the co-pilot's chair and said, “Here wego again.”

Han just smiled at what she said, and hit the comswitch. “Thor this is Han on the Falcon.We are ready to depart.”

Thor replied, “You have clearance to leave.” He started the Falcon as normal, and flewoutside of Earth's atmosphere. He then flipped a few switches, and a hyperspace window opened for them. They were off.

Chapter 13: Welcome the New Jedi Knight Master

2006-08-20T00:08:00.003-05:00

Chapter 13: Welcomethe New Jedi Knight Master

To Sam, Jack, and Brandon's surprise, they were allowed tostay on their vacation for three months instead of two that was originallyplanned. Mon Mothma was the one that called Sam and Jack back to Coruscant. “Something has come up on Earth that needsall of your attention. Princess Leia wants you three to meet her at the SGC.From there she will tell you all what you need to know.”

As soon as Sam and Jack met up with Brandon and Dentralla atthe Stargate, they immediately went through the Stargate.

When they arrived Luke told them, “I will need to takeBrandon with me.” Luke looked at Brandonand said, “We need talk on the matter of some importance. I will elaborate onit further when we get to our private shuttle.” Luke and Brandon immediately took off.

The reason for separating Brandon Leia was going to tell Samand Jack what they had planned for Brandon's Full Jedi Knight Ceremony. “Why we gave you one extra month to betogether was that it took that last month to come up with a great way not onlyto keep Brandon from figuring out all what has been going on, but to give him agood show before Emily will announce him as a full Jedi Knight.”

Sam smiled from ear to ear, “Great, she is going to announce it!”

Leia told them the full details of the event minus the partthat is in store for Sam.

Jack replied, “From all the details that you have told us, Iam surprised that it took you three months to get it together.”

Leia said, “Sam I will be getting you and Brandon on the sameroutine. Luke will first start off the Jedi presentation. You will be joiningthem, and it will be you two on your own once again.”

“How many more presentations do Brandon and I have to make?”

“None, but it will get Brandon thinking everything is thesame. From there you will both end up in New York City. How many you will bedoing will be up to how things go in New York City.”

Sam understood. Samtold Leia about Jack is able to be a Jedi. “I am sure that you remember whatJack told Brandon that day at the mansion. The reason he saw that vision wasdue to the Force.”

Leia we also think that Daniel has some kind of ability touse the Force. Leia said to Jack, “Lukedid talk to me about Daniel being able to read the Jedi manuscripts. He told meabout Daniel being an Ancient at one time.”

Jack told Leia and Sam more about Daniel being ascended.

Leia stated, “It appears that just enough knowledge stayedwith him so he somehow was able to be a Jedi in some way.”

Jack replied, “At least with the Archeology, and searchingfor the right information.”

Before Leia set Sam off to get back with Brandon she said tothe both of them, “From what I have read on all of your SG1 reports, I have tosay that I now believe that you all were Force sensitive during your time withthe SGC. I have never seen four individuals get through all what you havedone."

Dentralla said, “I am very happy that she was part of theSGC. We would not have met.”

Sam looked at her for a few moments and smile. Sam then gaveher a great hug and said, “Thank you.”

Sam then turned to Jack, and kiss him good bye. She thenleft, with Dentralla, to catch up with Brandon, where she belongs.

**********

When Luke and Brandon got in their private shuttle, “What weneed to talk about is the events that the Alliance has prepared for thepossible evacuation of Earth if things get out of hand. I talked with MonMothma, and she told me that Sam and Jack were spending time together on Naboo.In fact, that was why you were there on Coruscant.”

“You were the one that was in charge of helping the Alliancewith Earth's possible evacuation. I hope that it will never happen. From myknowledge, I have never known the Alliance to help in the evacuation of so manypeople on any world.”

Brandon said, “From all that I have monitored, I can say thateveryone is ready for Earth no matter what. They have done a magnificent job.”

Luke smiled, “I will let them know what you said. I am surethey would appreciate it."

When the shuttle landed, Luke and Brandon visited a fewcities in the state of Texas. They did not do a Jedi show like Sam and Brandonhas done, but they did talk more about the Jedi and the Force.

Brandon at this time did not mentioned to Luke or to anyoneelse about what Yoda has told him about the origin of the Force. Brandonthought that it would be better that he got more information about it beforetelling anyone other than the Jedi Knights.

Sam caught up with Luke and Brandon, and contributed herknowledge and understanding of the Jedi Knights and the Force. Then Sam,Brandon, and Luke did a special Jedi presentation for the audience. After that,it was just Sam and Brandon as a team once more.

While Sam and Brandon was entertaining the world, Luke, Mara,and Corran was setting up the last training obstacle course Brandon will be on.This one will be for the entire world to see.

“After Brandon gets through with this, Ben, I want you tolead him to his seat on stage. Emily after Sam says to Brandon, ‘Thank you forthose wonderful Jedi skills of yours. Now we have something for you,' I wantyou to walk up to Brandon, and tell him what we rehearsed.” Mara said to themboth.

Emily replied to Mara, “I hope that I can control myexcitement before that moment.”

Mara smiled and said. “I hope I can too.”

Shortly after they all finished with the preparations Samcontacted Corran, “How are things going?”

“We are doing great! We have not only one little girl and ayoung teenage boy here excited about the events, but all of us as well.” Corranexcitedly said.

“I am also having a hard time to control my excitement. Atone time I thought Brandon notice it, but I was able to rebound it on theexcitement here.” Sam said uneasily.

“Please be careful. You know how observant he is about the obvious.We are about to be ready for the both of you. Let me know when you three arecoming. Bye.” Corran said.

“Corran I am glad it is her and not me with him at this time.I am so excited that I do not think the Force could hold me back.” Mara saidjokingly.

“I know what you mean. That is why I sounded sympathetic toSam just now.”

Mara looked at Chewbacca helping Ben and Emily by liftingthem up one at a time so they could tie the decorations up. “Corran how old arethose two now?”

“Let me think. Emily is now 8 and Ben is 16 years old. Theyare very intelligent children. It is unfortunate that they are not Forcesensitive. They are very giving to others without any reward. We could not turndown there contribution to Brandon's Jedi Inauguration.”

Mara smiled, “Emily wanted to be the one to tell him that heis a full Jedi Knight. I cannot think of a better one to do it. If we can pullthis off until the last moment, Brandon will be very surprised. I cannot wait!”

On a private airplane Leia said to Brandon's parents, “I amvery proud for the both of you. It will be great to see Brandon show his Jediskills to the world, and to have him become a full Jedi.”

“We are very proud of him. If it were not for Sam in takingyou to Earth, this would have never happen. I know that we can never repay forwhat you all have done for him, but we will sure try our best.” Barbarareplied.

“You might not know this, but you have done a great service.If it was not for you and the Aarons, we would not have gotten this far inconvincing this world of yours that we were telling the truth about all ofthis. It us that needs to thank you all for what you have done.” Leia saidseriously.

The phone rang on the airplane. Leia answered it. “When willthe big event start?” he asked.

“Thank you for calling Mr. President. It will be starting inabout an hour and thirty minutes. Are you going to be there?'

He replied, “The full Congress body could not keep me frombeing there.”

President Obama knew that Brandon's parents were with her. Heasked to speak with them. It was Barbara that talked first. “I cannot say how honored I am for Brandonfinally being able to be a full Jedi.”

“From the reports I have been hearing from how great he hasbeen doing in his training, we are all amazed.”

“No matter what willhappen with Earth and its people, I know that these Jedi will succeed inprotecting Earth. When these enemies are finally destroyed, I know great thingswill happen. I do not believe that God has given Brandon this strong ability touse the Force just to defeat these enemies.”

“Jerry and I have been talking on the same subject the otherday. How strong he is with the Force, we believe that he can learn a great dealmore than from his training.”

After talking a little bit more, Barbara allowed thePresident to chat with her husband. “Hello Jerry. It is great to chat with you again. How do you like yourretirement?

Jerry answered, “It is great! I do miss the teaching, but dueto all of this, I am able to visit places I could only read about.”

“I heard that you have a grand speech in store for thisevent.”

Jerry answered gleefully, “Yes I do. I have also written apart for Sam. After all it was her that found Brandon in the first place.”

“I better get off the line and start to get to this wonderfulevent. See you all there.”

After Jerry hanged up the phone, Leia just smiled at bothBarbara and Jerry.

Barbara smiled herself. “I could say it was wonderful to talkwith the President of the United States, but we have been talking with him somuch as well as other leaders throughout the world.”

Jerry said, “Brandon being a Jedi has made it so wonderfulfor all of us. All of us have seen so much of Earth.”

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While Sam and Brandon were flying in their plane Sam saidcalmly, “We have one more stop before we get to New York City. Since New YorkCity is a big city, Leia hopes it will keep us from traveling so manyplaces.”

“Other than the Stargate, I have not traveled so much in mylife. It is great and all, but I am getting exhausted.” Brandon replied.

“How are the rest of you all doing?” Sam asked.

One of the Mon Colamari answered, “We are very much enjoyingthis planet of yours Sam and Brandon. I cannot wait to see New York City inwhich I heard so much about.”

The Mon Colamari had to help Sam keep Brandon occupied andbusy so he would not suspect a single thing. It was Luke's idea to have Brandonto do one more course run. With all the entertainment that Sam and he weredoing, Brandon would just think it was another show for the crowd.

While everyone was getting ready for the event, General Daviswas getting all the friends and other Jedi from Coruscant transported to theceremony. The U.S. Air Force had to reserve several giant air lines to carry somany people to New York City from all the way from the SGC.

Since the Stargate was on the surface, the new SGC had itsown airport. It made things easier to transport people and goods straight fromand to the World's most universal means of travel.

If evacuation was needed, having the Stargate on the surfacemade everything much easier. More people can be transported then what could bedone if the Stargate was left underground.

Since nearly everyone on Earth has been visiting otherworlds, they are comfortable about traveling through the Stargate. Everythinghas been wonderful due to the Stargate program has been on the surface.

On Sam's and Brandon's last performance, Sam made sure towork Brandon very hard not only to give the audience a great performance, butto tire out Brandon so he will sleep all the way to New York City withoutexhausting herself out in the process. It took all her Jedi skills to pull itoff. Sam too slept part of the way to New York City. She wanted to be fullyenergized for Brandon's Jedi Knight Inauguration.

Everyone was there at the ceremony. Even some actors andactresses were there. To name a few there was Amada Tapping, Mark Hamill,Richard Dean Anderson, George Lucas, Christopher Judge, Don S. Davis, CarrieFisher, Harrison Ford, MichaelShanks, and David Prowse.

After the announcement of Brandon becoming a full Jedi, theworld will have a big celebration. It was a joint effort. The Air Force couldhide just about anything. It was them that kept the Stargate Program a secretfor so many years.

When Sam and Brandon's plane finally landed, a show was beingput on them. Someone from USO stated that the stage was not set up on time.

“The people that was responsible thought that you will becoming two hours later.” said the USO representative.

This was Leia's idea to put any speculation that Brandonmight have of what was going on completely out of his mind. They did arrivethree and half hours early so it would look like they were waiting that long.

After the long wait, it was General Davis' turn to do someacting. “Sorry for the mess up. The Air Force is looking into this matter, soit will not happen again. I will take you all where you need to be.” GeneralDavis said pretending to be angry.

While they were being driven to their location, Sam said theBrandon, “Leia has a Jedi design a course similar to the one that you have beenpracticing on with Mara and Corran. Leia wants you to demonstrate your Jediskills and abilities to the congregation.”

As General Davis was still in acting mode he said angrily,“Due to this complete fiasco, we had to tell the congregation that you will bea little late. There will be no time for you to rehearse.”

It was Sam's time to show off her acting skills. “Well I'llbe a daughter of a Hut. Do not tell Jack about this General, or he will blow afew gaskets. He hates this type of thing.” Sam protested.

When the car came to a stop, Sam and Brandon darted out, andquickly moved to where they needed to be. When they got on stage, someoneintroduced them to the audience and told them that Brandon would go throughthis impossible Jedi training course that no mere mortal could do.

After the introduction, someone walked Brandon to the entranceof the course and he gave the entire audience a spectacular show. When he wasfinished, Brandon got a standing ovation. After several minutes the audiencefinally sat down. It was Brandon nephew that came to him and directed Brandonto his seat.

Sam walked up to the podium and spoke, “If any of youwondered what it is to be a Jedi, then that is how it is done.” The audienceagain gave Brandon a standing ovation. Sam asked Brandon to come up to the podium. After he walked to the podium, Sam said, “Thankyou for those wonderful Jedi skills of yours. Now we have something for you.”

It was Emily that came up to the stage and said to his Uncle,“Uncle Brandon on behalf of your niece and the full Jedi Council, I herebystate that you are now a full Jedi Knight.”

After she said that, Brandon's eyes almost pop out theirsockets. Then he knelt down and gave Emily a great big hug. The audience then gave the longest andloudest standing ovation. After giving Emily an even greater hug, he stood up,and turned to his Jedi Master. He gaveher a giant smile, and a giant hug to go with it. He whispered in her ear,“Thank you for this surprise.”

“No problem Master Jedi Brandon Bowers.” Then they gave eachother another hug and, they face the audience. Brandon then picked up Emily toshare the praise that the audience was giving him with her.

Finally after the crowd took their seats, it was thePresident of the United States that said, “Congratulations, Master Jedi BrandonBowers. If you will all take your seats, the world would love to show theirgratitude by entertaining you. Theywalked to their seats with the audience. A front row was reserved for them.When they got there, he set Emily down, and he hugged the rest of his familywhich included Mara, Luke, Corran, Mirax, Leia, Hans, Jack, and not least hisJedi Master Sam O'Neill. After all thepersonal gratitude towards Brandon, they all took there seats to watch thecelebration.

To Brandon surprise his parents walked up to the stage. It was his father that spoke, “Son we arevery proud of you becoming a full Jedi. As your mother and father we are proudof you no matter what, but since you have been trained to become a Jedi Knight,we are even more proud of you. Since we all have been preparing for this day,your mother and I have concocted a little something special that we would liketo share with you and everyone else.” Jerry then pulled out some papers out of his vest pocket. He laid it onthe podium and started to read them:

“The past several years have been the best years of ourlives. We have done things and gone places that we could only dream. Eventhough our house has been destroyed, you saved our lives by allowing us to besomewhere else. Not only were we somewhere else, but we were in a most wonderfulplace that we could have ever been. For that we are very grateful. One day wewill go back. Until then, we will be with you.”

Since Sam and the others have found you in Atlanta, Georgia,you life has been changed forever. This change has been your calling from GodAlmighty. Even though your training as a Jedi had been very hard, you lifebefore would have been even harder. Now you are able to go forward in your lifewith great expectations. You would never been able to have this in your life ifit was not for you being a Jedi Knight today. This great life of yours haschanged the lives of many. We know because you have changed ours. We are notjust honored to be your parents because we are your parents. We are honoredbecause you have a life that has promise and a great future. Brandon we saythis from the bottom of my heart. We love you always.”

“Today Earth has their first two Jedi Knights. Even thoughSam was a Jedi before you, I have to say that you two are one. It is somethingthat is very special of you two. It is when you two are together that makes thelight radiate from you both. It was indeed meant for Sam to find you and trainyou as a Jedi. Due to this the both of you are whole.”

Jerry then looked at Sam, and continued, “Sam we thank you fromthe bottom of our hearts that you have trained our son to become a Jedi thisday. As we have been keeping this eventfrom Brandon to surprise him, we have been hiding something from you. Thiscelebration is also for you. Actually Earth is celebrating for Earth's firsttwo Jedi Knights.”

Everyone there gave Master Jedi Sam O'Neill and Master JediBrandon Bowers the longest and loving standing ovation. After the audience applauded them, the twoEarthly Jedi Knights stood up. Brandon called his lightsaber to his left handand turned on only one of the lightsabers blades on, and raised it in the air.He said, “All for one. . .” “. . .and one for all.” Sam said as she met herlightsaber to his.

The crowd gave them another standing ovation including Brandon'sparents. Brandon then used the Force to jump from where he was standing to thestage where his parents were. He wanted to share this with them. When he got onstage, the three of them hugged each other for the longest. The crowd continuedclapping for Brandon to show their love and support. When it was all over thethree of them took their seats.

While Brandon was sitting, he heard a voice calling to him bythe Force. Congratulations Master Jedi Brandon Bowers. The Force will bewith you always.” Yoda said.

Brandon replied, “Thank you for all you have done forme. I will never forget it, nor will I forget you Master Yoda. With Yoda'sfinal words, “Neither will I forget you Master Jedi Brandon Bowers.”

As Yoda said his name, it sounded so distant. Sensing thatsomething was wrong with Brandon, Sam asked, “Everything alright?”

Brandon replied, “Yes, it was Yoda tell me congratulationsand farewell.” Sam did not say anything. She just gave Brandon a big smile.

The celebration began. For each country, the leader of thatcountry went on stage and stated how proud that we have two Jedi Masters fromEarth. After the grand entertainment wasover, Leia came to Brandon and Sam, “You my friends are not allowed to go freeso soon. We have a private celebration party for you both” Leia said to theboth of them.

Leia took them to that big mansion to continue with thecelebrations. When they all arrived,both Sam and Brandon were very excited on how everything looked at the mansion.The place was decorated with the utmost perfection. There was a great deal offood and gifts for both Sam and Brandon.

Everyone insisted that the two Jedi opened up all their giftsfirst. These gifts were not the only thing they got. There was a library thatwas built for Brandon. It has nearly all the books that he had before the housewas destroyed. Brandon also received a good many Jedi books and othermaterials.

The special gifts that Sam got were from the Bowers and theAarons. It was a beautiful plaque thatcould ever be created. It was not how it looked that made it special, but whatit said. The plaque read:

To Samantha O'Neill,

Do to you and Brandon being the first two Jedi Knights of Earth, wehere declare that you are officially a member of our family. Now that you two areunited as special Jedi Knights, you are a part of our special family. We haveseen great things come from you personally. There will be more great things tocome from you and Brandon in time to come.

Now that you are part of our family, you wonders are our wonders. Youmisery is our misery. Whatever life you had or will have, you will always havesomeone to love. This plaque is our love that we give to you. It is also aneverlasting covenant that you are a very important part of our hearts. You havegiven so much to us that the only thing that we can give you in return is ourcomplete and total love.

We only hope that you life can shine as bright as ours since you haveentered into our lives. Follow the light of our love from us. It can only leadyou to wonders and joy. This light will always shine for you. Only true lovecan lead the way. True light is love. For what you did for Brandon, we alwayshave love for you.

Everyone in the Bowers and the Aarons family gave Sam a bigloving hug. Sam in return did the same. With the others which were just as mucha family to the Bowers and Aarons, they continued with their personalcelebration of Earth's first two Jedi Knights.

Chapter 12: Origin of the Force

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Chapter 12: Originof the Force

When they got to Coruscant, they were all greeted by MonMothma. “It is great to see you all.Please let me take you to your rooms. I am sure that you want some rest beforeyou start.”

They all walked to the transport. When they got in, MonMothma said with a smile, “In fact the only thing you all will be doing isreading some forms and signing your name on things. I deliberately lied toGeneral Davis that I would need you four on all sort of things. What I did nottell him that I wanted you all to take a vacation. I know that you two havebeen busy with your Jedi shows, and you needed rest. I also know that youcouple need time together. I will do all the talking with General Davis on allof your behalf. He will not suspect a thing.”

What Sam and Brandon did not know was that it was Jack andGeneral Davis that came up with this setup for Mon Mothma to tell thisstory. It was not too hard to sell thestory. Sam and Brandon were indeed tired from going place to place.

Sam said to Mon Mothma, “We will try not to give anythingaway if we do talk with General Davis.”

Brandon said jokingly, “If he wants to talk to us aboutanything, and we are asleep, tell him that we are in a meeting of somesort.” They all laughed.

Jack stated, “If only I could have slept through some of themeetings that I went to.”

Sam replied with a smile, “I am very happy that Jedi Knightsdo not have meetings like the Air Force.” When they all got out, Mon Mothma showed them to their rooms. Sam and Jack had their room, Dentralla hadhers, and Brandon had his. Before MonMothma left, they all thanked her for the vacation.

Brandon went to his room, and sat in one of the chairs. “Iwonder if Yoda knows why Jack has been found so unique with the Force.” Brandon took seat on the bed, and usedthe Force to see if he could contact Yoda. At first Brandon was not sure thathe was going to do. Yoda finally appeared.

They greeted each other before they got down tobusiness. Brandon told Yoda what he feltin the Force in regarding Jack. Brandon also told Yoda that Jack received theknowledge from beings that called themselves the Ancients.

Yoda closed his eyes to see what he could feel from theForce in Jack. Yoda finally said, “On what I could tell you about the ancientJedi Knights would take more than a few lifetimes. As you know that the Asgardswere great friends with the ancient Jedi Knights. The Jedi also had a strongfriendship with who are now called the Ancients. They were not at first calledthat. In time you will find out more about them. For right now, I will not talkabout them.”

Yoda paused as to gather his thoughts, “As far as Jackis concerned, when he gained the knowledge of the Ancients, he was given aspecial gift. He was given a unique ability to use the Force. Jack had theability to use the Force all his life as you. This unique ability is thisknowledge of the Ancients.”

“The Force can be used even without the knowledge ofthe one using it. These individuals have to be very powerful in using theForce. You have done this several times yourself.”

Brandon asked, “Evacuating Earth is a high possibility?

Yoda answered, “It is very much possible. It will be upto what is discovered by the SGC teams. I am sorry that I cannot answer that questiondirectly. No Jedi can predict the future at that magnitude. What Jack has feltfrom the Force without his knowledge is that there is a potential danger inEarth's population.”

Brandon asked Yoda a serious question, “Master Yoda,what do you know about the origin of the Force?”

“I have told you about there are two machines thatcreated the Force that you know today, but there is much more to it than justtwo machines. The ancient Jedi has been around for millions of years. The solepurpose of being a Jedi then as well as it is today is to gain knowledge. Theancient Jedi Knights came to a point that they could not gain anymore knowledgewith the resources they had. They searched far and wide to find ways to gainmore knowledge. They came across the Asgards that they in time became greatfriends.”

“The Asgards helped the ancient Jedi. In time what theAsgards shared with the ancient Jedi Knights had its limits. When the Asgardssaw their dilemma, they introduced them to who you call the Ancients. It wasthese Ancients that help them to create the machine that is now the Force.Since the machine can learn and grow, it had unlimited usage. At last, the Jedihas been satisfied. They can continue to use the Force even to this day forendless means of knowledge. That is all that I can say to you. In time you willfind more. All of you will learn a great deal about the Force, and of theancient Jedi. Take care and enjoy your vacation my friend.”

After Brandon finished talking with Yoda, He decided toexplore Coruscant.

Coruscant was indeed a very busy place. The slowest and lesspopulated area would make Las Vegas seem like a ghost town. Brandon was veryintrigued with all the activities that were going on.

Brandon then thought about checkout the place that Sam was aslave. Brandon used to Force to find the place. The place had been barred bythe Alliance. It was the only area that Brandon saw that was condemned onCoruscant. Brandon could not find that much about the past of the place withthe Force, so he went to restaurants and other places to ask about it.

A great many told him that is was a place of spice labor.They told them that when working in these slave spice mines one would be scaredfor life. A great deal had shown them their scars on their hands. When Brandon saw these scars, they knew thathe knew someone that been through the same thing. After getting the informationthat he wanted to know, he continued with his exploring. All the sudden he raninto Mon Mothma.

She smiled at him. She also knew that he has been askingquestions about the spice mine. She asked, “How are you liking Coruscant?”

Brandon smiled back, “It is a very busy place.” From the Force he sensed that she knew abouthim asking a lot of questions about the spice mine. He asked her, “What can you tell me aboutthat spice mine?”

“I know that Sam was there. If it was not for Luke and theother Jedi, she might be still there. It was the Alliance that closed down theplace right after Luke rescued Sam and the others.”

Mon Mothma looked into space and collected her thoughts, “Shewent through hell in there. It is not just the scars that one will receive fromworking there, but seeing others around you die to the very hard work that isforced upon them.”

“Even though Sam had great skills in technology, she was onlywas able to keep them alive for just a few days more. As any of us would havedone, she nearly went crazy trying to keep them all alive. She almost felt thatshe was the one that killed them because she tried too hard.”

“That is why she cannot remember what happen. It simply hurtstoo much for her to do so.”

“She needs to bring it out in the open. She still has a lotof emotional pain yet in her.”

“I will be there for her. When she is ready to talk, I willhave my ears open. When I asked about the place, I hope that I did not violateany laws or anything like that.”

Mon Mothma smiled, “No you have not. I just over heard youtalk to others. I did not want to bother you. After seeing you walk off whathave been said and shown to you, I thought I might talk with you about it.”

Brandon thanked her for her kindness. “I just had to find outmyself what she went through. Sam means a lot to me.”

“Sam means a lot to all of us. You do not need to do anythingspecial to care for someone. All you need to do is be there for that person.Sam will come out with it all. We all need to be patient.”

“I know about that. I wanted to see if I can walk into hershoes as it were.”

Man Mothma smiled, “Have you?”

Brandon thought about it for a bit, “I do not think that Ican fully, but I think I can imagine what I would have gone through if it wereme. Hearing and seeing what others have said and shown me has given me a betterinsight of what Sam went through.”

Mon Mothma said, “I am glad to hear it. You are a greatfriend for Sam. Remember all you need is love."

Mon Mothma job was done here, so she left Brandon with histhoughts. After thinking about what Mon Mothma said to him, Brandon finishedexploring Coruscant on his way back to his apartment.

When he got there, Brandon saw a note on the table near thebed.

It read, “If you read this before 6:00 PM, please meet us atthe Sabador Cafe. Meet us there at 6:30. The place is not fancy so you can wearwhat you have on.” He looked at his watch,and it shown 5:10. Brandon then headed out of his apartment. When he walked outside of the apartmentcomplex, he used the Force to find this Sabador Cafe. He knew that he could notmake it in time if he walked, so he searched for a public transport.

He had to walk a block to reach the depot. A silvery protocol droid was driving. WhenBrandon stepped inside, the droid asked, “What is your destination?”

“Sabador Cafe.”

The droid replied, “Please take your seat.”

It took 35 minutes for Brandon to reach the Sabador Cafe.

Before Brandon walked out, the droid said, “Please pay 5credits.”

Before the four of them went through the Stargate, Sam gavehim 70 credits. Brandon paid the droid and left. He looked at his watch and it said shown,5:45. Since he was early, he decided to explore the area until he had to meetSam. He did not want to find them before 6:30 because he wanted to give Sam andJack some time on their own.

Brandon was waiting for them around 6:23. He wanted them notto wait on him since they did invite him to eat with them. When Sam saw Brandonstanding outside the Cafe, she came to him with a big smile. “I am happy you were able to be here.”

Sam asked Jack to get the table for them. Sam wanted to talkwith Brandon alone.

“Mon Mothma called us earlier. She told me what you weredoing for me. I thank you. I know it has been hard for you in me not coming outwith my feelings. Jack is having a hard time with it also, but he is showing mepatience. As we were walking, I talked a little about it, but not much.”

Brandon replied, “I had to experience it in some way what youbeen through. You could have told me every detail, and I would not fullyunderstand what you have been through.”

Sam gave Brandon a hug and her thanks.

As Sam and Brandon were catching up with Jack and Dentralla,Brandon told her what Yoda said.

“We need to tell Jack about this. I have not yet told himwhat we found from the Force on him.

When Sam and Brandon came to the table where Dentralla andJack were, they made themselves comfortable.

Brandon asked, “Is this place busy like this all the time?”

Jack answered, “To my surprise it is a little bit slow. Itmight pick up.”

Sam waited patiently until the droid came by to take theirorder before telling Jack about what Brandon has just told her.

Sam asked Jack, “Do you remember when we were first at themansion in Atlanta, Georgia?”

Jack answered with a smile, “Yes I do.”

“You stated that you do not have my Jedi powers or somethinglike that. Brandon and I have not only felt that you do have the ability to usethe Force, but we found out something very unique.”

Jack wide eyed and excited, “Does that mean that I can becomea Jedi Knight like you two?”

“With training yes, but like I said there something is uniqueabout your Force ability.”

Sam explained to Jack about what Yoda told Brandon earlier.

Jack said in excitement, “All this time we were dealing withthe ancient Jedi's past, and we did not know it!”

Brandon stated, “From what Sam has told about you receivedthe knowledge of the Ancients, it appears that you receive this extra abilityto use the Force. You are strong with the Force. I am not sure if it was thisway before you received the knowledge of the Ancients or after. Have anyoneelse been involved in acquiring knowledge of the Ancients?”

Jack looked at Sam and answered, “Before we finally met youafter you have been MIA, Daniel has been ascended. It was about a year that hehas been descended. Right before he descended, he helped us in trying to keep thisGoa'uld from getting this artifact, but this Goa'uld got it, and ended updestroying Abydos. While we were searching ourselves for this artifact, Danielhimself learned that he was ascended as an Ancient.”

Sam asked, “Are you saying that Daniel might be a Jedi?

“I do not think so. When we found him, he lost all memory ofbeing ascended, and for a while he forgot who he was.”

Brandon said, “It looks like it to me that Daniel was tryingto interfere by trying to save Abydos.”

“That is right.”

Jack explained to them the time Daniel came to him while hewas ascended. He kept on saying that he could not interfere, but when Abydoswas being threatened, he had to try to save everyone. After all Abydos wasDaniel's second home world.”

Sam said, “When we get back to Earth, we will have to see ifDaniel is Force sensitive.”

“I do not think he has the capability to use the Force, atleast like you two do.”

Brandon asked, “Since he has been back, have you seenanything different about Daniel. That difference might not be much. It could bethat his archaeologist skills have been improved.”

They all thought for a moment.

Jack said, “When Daniel found out that the Tok'ra was thefirst Jedi, Luke was very bewildered by how he could have found thisinformation.”

Sam stated, “Daniel just knew the Tok'ra.”

“I told Luke about that, but that did not change his view.Luke just told me that only a Jedi can read Jedi manuscripts.”

Sam said, “WOW! I did not know that. The SG1 is becoming aJedi family.”

Sam smiled at Brandon, “You are a part of that family also.”

Sam looked at her friend Dentralla with a smile, “You myfriend will always be a part of our family even when this life debt is overwith.”

Dentralla said with her Wookie growl, “I will always be inyour debt all my life with our friendship. For that this life debt can neverhave an end.”

The order finally arrived, and they ate. When they finishedeating, Jack paid for the food.

He asked Brandon, “Why don't we show you some of Coruscant. Iknow that you toured part of this planet, but we can show you things that youhave never seen before.”

Brandon smiled and said, “Sounds exciting.”

Sam said, “This plant does have its bad side, but it also hasgreat things.”

They took off, and went to places that only Coruscant had tooffer. There was one place that had things about Earth. That interested thethree Earthlings very much. The most excited thing was the owner.

After time Sam made a big impact in this galaxy. The more they learned about Sam, they wantedto know about the world she came from. When Sam's team finally came to her, they wanted all the informationabout Sam's home world. Retired GeneralGeorge Hammond not only ran the museum, but gathered all the information thatwas in it.

Sam and Jack hugged their formal commander. Jack said, “Iknew one day that you will be back here in Coruscant.”

George said, “My grandchildren and the family are living herein Coruscant also. Right now they are visiting some friends of ours on Naboo.That place is beautiful. You two need to visit there.”

Sam said, “First we want to check out this place.”

Sam looked at George with a smile. “Sir, this place looksgreat!”

George frowned, “How many times do I need to tell you not tocall me sir. I am retired, and I want it to stay that way.” He smiled and continued, “I want all four ofyou to enjoy your stay in this museum of mind, free of charge.”

Jack told Sam that he wanted to talk to retired Georgeprivately.

It was no coincident that they went to Coruscant while everyoneon Earth got ready for Earth's first two Jedi Knights. It was serious thoughtout plan. If anyone knew Sam better than Jack it would be Retired GeneralGeorge Hammond. He was the one that set the whole thing up.

As Jack was talking privately with him, the three of themexplored the museum. It had everything. Due to the technology of Coruscant,George had the ability to go all out. Since everyone was very excited to learnabout Earth, the Jedi and the Alliance gave George Hammond all the money he neededto have a well informed museum about Earth. Sam and Brandon were very muchenjoying themselves. Dentralla was also enjoying the museum, but not as much asSam and Brandon.

The computers in the museum had a great deal of information.It would take months to read all of it. The place was more like a full medialibrary than a museum. In some ways it was better than a library.

Brandon told Sam, “I have not seen this much information inone place in my life.”

Sam smiled, “Same here, but you can see that everyone lovesthis place. Before we walked in this place, I saw a sign stating this placenever closes.”

“It might as well be. With this many people here, I do not think that no one could get themout before George or whoever opens the place the next day.”

After talking with George, Jack met up Sam. When Sam saw himshe gave him a big smile. “Have you seen this place?”

Jack smiled back, “Yes I have. George also told me about thisplace. He told me that the computers that are in this museum have almost aninfinite storage capacity. He had scientist of all kinds to give him all theycould. He also got the National Geographic Society to create the best maps theycould.”

Sam replied, “We seen some of them. There is no way to seeall of it.”

“You got that right. George got an android to go through thisplace completely. The android did not get half way before his memory was aboutto be full.”

Sam asked, “How long did it take this android to get thatmuch information?”

“Any android could do that in few moments, but this androidwas instructed to get the information as an average living being would do. Ittook C3PO about 5 days to gather all that he could before his memory nearlyfilled up.”

“Poor C3PO. Did hehave to erase all that he collected?”

Jack smiled, “Since it was an experiment. He only erased whathe learned in this museum. He had not deleted what he experienced while onEarth.”

Brandon committed, “If you two are ready to finish giving mea tour of Coruscant, then we better get to it. I want you on the next transportgoing toward Naboo tomorrow. You twohave not seen each other for a good long time. When you two are together, I seeboth of you light up like Las Vegas. You two need to spend time together whileyou can.

Jack smiled at Brandon, “We are going in the morning.” He looked at Sam and continued, “I talkedwith Retired George about finding us a good private place for us to stay inwhile on Naboo. I found out that George was the one that got us to be here inthe first place. He told me that if we do not spend time together willingly, hewould take us to Tatooine and throw us into the Great Pit of Carkoon.”

Sam frowned, “He needs to be careful of what information helearns in this galaxy.”

“I know, Han told me all about that place, and who is init.” They both smiled at Brandon andfinished with the tour they promised him.

The next morning the three of them woke up, and had breakfastat the same Cafe before Sam and Jack took off for Naboo. Brandon walked with them to their transportship, and watched them leave. WhenBrandon was alone, he was thinking about what Yoda said to him about he and theothers will learn more about the Force and the ancient Jedi. “Surely it is not in any Jedi Library, oreveryone would know about the origin of the Force and the ancient Jedi. Thisinformation must be kept in a very secret place. The reason behind that is amystery to solve.”

Chapter 11: Earth and the Universe

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Chapter 11: Earthand the Universe

Jack stayed with the new SGC in Arizona for a while. He wasthinking of Earth future, but he was not in the same way that Brandon wasthinking. Jack was thinking about Earth survival.

Since the Stargate is now on the surface, he had an idea thatthe people of Earth might need to be evacuated before the Ubaids decide toattack the Jedi here on Earth. Jack knew that it would not be a simple task. Hesurely did not want to cause a panic.

Earth had finally believed that there is a Stargate Program,and there is life in other worlds in countless galaxies. Jack wanted to presenthis ideas without everyone thinking that he was overreacting.

He could not think of any other way but to just come straightout with his idea. “Sugar coating it will not work. If the Ubaids are goingto attack Earth, then the safety of everyone is a big concern.”

He took off to find General Davis. As Jack was walkingaround, he saw families getting ready to visit different places. “Thesepeople are going to love it out there. I do not know where they are going, butI know that they will enjoy every minute of it as all of us have done.”

When Jack found General Davis, he saw him with the Governorof Arizona. He stopped several feet from them. Jack was getting a littlenervous about approaching the subject to the General.

As expected, General Davis called Jack over to meet theGovernor. After the greetings took place, General Davis saw that Jack wasconcerned about something.

General Davis smiled, “What can I do for you Jack?”

Jack answered politely, “When you get a chance, I would liketo talk to you about something.”

General Davis knew that Jack wanted to talk in private.General excused himself and took Jack to a private area.

“What is on your mind Jack?”

Jack told him his concerns if the Ubaids did decide to attackthe Jedi on Earth.

“These Ubaids might not even attack Earth at all, but I dosee why you are concern.”

Jack calmly said, “All that I ask is to have a plan just incase of the worst. If nothing happens, then the plans will simply betrashed. I was first reluctant to evenmention this, but you know me, I do not like to wait until the last minute onanything.”

“What you did was the right thing. For the time being letthis be between us.”

Jack agreed, “We do not have to evacuate everyone on Earth,but what we can evacuate will be a start in the right direction.”

“I have had many reports from the SGC teams, but there isnothing on the Ubaids, Goa'uld, or any other threats.”

Jack committed, “I hope it stays that way."

To change the subject quickly, General Davis asked Jack, “Howis the private party going on?”

“Christi has everything perfect. You need to sneak out thereone time and see the place. I do not think that Royal Family in England couldhave done a better job. I cannot wait for that day to start.”

General Davis smiled, “I know what you mean. I am no Jedi,but I know that these two Jedi are very special to Earth. I am no visionaryeither. Just the same, I can see that these two Jedi will change the wayeveryone will live no matter where they are. If we do have to evacuate,everyone on Earth, they will look up to these two with the utmost respect. HowI know this because I am one of them.”

“Since Sam became a Jedi, only great things have happen toEarth. In the back of my mind, I saw this when I first knew that she was a JediKnight.”

“I knew this from the first time I saw her at the SGC when itwas under Cheyenne Mountain.”

General Davis looked at Jack for a moment, “Does this meanthat you are able to use the Force?”

“I do not know, but what happened to me before the SG1 teamfinally met Sam in a galaxy far, far away, I have been wondering about that.Sam meant to talk to me about my dream or whatever it was when I told Brandonabout it. The Force had to be the one that gave me that vision.”

“Had you had any other things happen to you that you couldnot explain?”

Jack answered, “Not yet. I do not think it works like that.Brandon has been strong with the Force from the beginning. It was not until wefound him that he started to use the Force.”

“As far as Brandon knows, I have been told that he has beenvery observant even before Sam trained him to be a Jedi. It might be the Forceall along that gave him this powerful observation ability.” General Davis paused for a moment to allowJack to ponder this. “What I am sayingthat you can be strong with the Force because you saw something in a galaxy far,far, away. When you have time with Sam, I strongly suggest that you talk to herabout this. If you are able to become a Jedi, then you should start yourtraining in becoming one. Even at your age Jack, you can do it.”

“I will talk to her about this. If I do become a Jedi as yousay, please do not call us the JK1 team.”

General Davis smiled, “You spoiled the surprise I had for youthree.”

**********

As Christi, Mara, and Mirax worked on the private party atthe mansion, they were talking about the Stargate being sent to the surface.

Christi stated, “It took them long enough to bring theStargate to the surface. They should have done that right off.”

Mirax replied, “I agree with you, but I understand why theydid not right after Princess Leia spoke. Too much information all at once mightscare more than getting them to understand the truth. I believe that theStargate should have not been a secret in the first place. It really did nottake Earth that long to get comfortable with beings from other worlds. Earthnow has been very excited to travel to different worlds. The local newspaperhas said that more than the majority wants to go through the Stargate. They all want to see what is out there. Thattells me that the United States Government did not need to have the StargateProgram a secret.”

Mara committed, “General Hammond did state that it was amistake in keeping the Stargate Program a secret.”

Christi said surprisingly, “I remember that. I was even alittle shocked to hear that from the one that was in charge of the SGC at thebeginning. Hopefully now that our government will learn that keeping secretslike these are futile. As Brandon states from time to time, ‘Time will tell, italways does.'”

Mirax stated, “If so, that is a good sign of maturity, but Iwonder if Earth is yet mature.” Miraxrealized that she spoke to openly. Mirax continued sympathetically, “Christi Iam sorry to be talking bad about Earth. . .”

Christi stopped her and smiled, “I know that you were notbeing ugly about it all. I am sure to your way of life we seem immature. Fromwhat I have seen on Coruscant, I have to agree with you. I also have seen thatwe are learning. Some of the government officials might have more to learn, butthe people of the United States of America have learned a great deal. When wewent to other countries here on Earth, I saw that those people have learned alot as well.”

Mara smiled, “Your family is very kind and open minded. It isa shame that you all cannot be Jedi. It is amazing that Brandon can be sostrong in the Force and the rest of you are not able to use the Force. As youmight know already being a Jedi is more than using a lightsaber and theForce. A Jedi are a group that putsknowledge at the most important thing in life. We use the Force to enhance thatdrive to learn. We also use the Force to keep the peace. You and your familyhave the same ideas as the Jedi Knights have. I think that this is why Brandonis able to be a Jedi.”

Mirax smiled, “Even though Brandon is the only one that canuse the Force, all of you are family to us. That is why we are here helping youwith this private party. We know that Sam is part of your family. We are happythat she is being noticed with Brandon's inauguration. Sam has been through a lot before she hasbeen a Jedi. She was kidnapped during one of the SGC missions. She was a slavefor a time. I am not sure how long, but to Sam it had to be a life time. Sayingshe went through hell would be an understatement. When her SG1 friends finallymet up, her pain nearly hit the roof. It was a combination of shock that shewould never see them again, and then seeing them again. She also felt hurt thatthey could not rescue her.”

Mirax paused a bit. After composing herself, “Excuse me for amoment. Why I am so emotional about Sam well being is that my husband trainedher to be a Jedi. We both knew something special would come out of Sam. We alsounderstood how she felt. We have knowntoo many that been slaves. Only thestrongest survive. Sam survived. That is not why we think Sam was special. Eventhough I am not able to use the Force, I saw in her that she was capable ofgreat things. I guess I have seen so many Jedi through the years. I do not knowwhy I saw that in Sam, but she has proven me right.”

Christi replied sympathetically, “If I went though slavery, Iwould hold some of those emotions inside me because I could never forgetsomething like that. Whatever else Sam went through had to be at least thathorrible. I take it that Sam is over most of the pain and suffering since sheis not a Dark Jedi?”

Mara said, “That what worried us for a time. It is very easyfor a Jedi Apprentice to turn to the Dark-side with that type of emotionalbaggage. Sam held on. She was tempted as all Jedi Apprentice can be. We are very grateful that she did not turntoward the Dark-side.”

Christi thanked all of them in sharing this with her, “If anopportunity comes, I will let Sam know that she can comfy in all of us if shewants to share her feelings on this matter. If I know my brother, he has already talked with her about this issue.With his great ability of observation, he has the gift of helping others inmatter like this.”

Mirax replied, “Christi I do hope so. When we first saw Samtraining Brandon, I told my husband that training Brandon would do somethinglike that for Sam. I strongly believe when Brandon does become a full Jedi,those two will be together.”

Mara smiled, “What knowledge Brandon has learned from thispastor-teacher of his, I can believe he knows what love is all about. I alsobelieve that Sam and Brandon are meant to be together as Earth's first two JediKnights."

**********

Since the word was spreading like wildfire about Sam andBrandon, General Davis had a great idea. He shared this with Princess Leia.

Leia said in amazement, “That is a great idea. If evacuatingnon-military and non-Jedi personnel is needed, then those two can make iteasier by having everything prepared on Coruscant. I hope that evacuation isnot needed.”

“I hope we do not either. There are over 6 billion people onthis planet. I do not even know if the Stargate can handle that many. I knowthat we are not planning to move that many at one time. To move a thousand is a great number.”

Leia smiled, “I have confidence in your abilities to dowhatever is needed.”

It was Luke that contacted Sam. Luke told her, “Sam we aregoing to have to cut your tour short. Jack and General Davis have been thinkingabout planning an evacuation of Earth if the Ubaids decide to attack Earth. Ithought best to get you two on Coruscant to help the Alliance with anevacuation system there. When the SGC starts moving some of Earth's people,then it would be an easy task to put them commendations, or move them towhatever planet needed.”

Sam said, “This had to be Jack's idea. I am going to have tosee if he is able to use the Force.”

Luke asked, “Does he do this often?”

Sam answered, “Not only does he comes up with great ideaslike this one, but he has the ability to see through it all, and knows what istruly going to happen. He has done this a number of times. It also saved theSG1 lives and Earth. After discussingthat vision he mentioned to Brandon that time, I am beginning to see Forcepotential in him.”

Luke said, “Let me know what you find out. See you two at thenew SGC, Luke out.”

Sam and Brandon were site seeing before Luke contacted Samabout their new assignment.

Sam caught up with Brandon. “Luke canceled our tour. The JediCouncil has another assignment for us.” She also told him who suggested it.

Brandon said, “You might be right about Jack. What isinteresting is that no Jedi have seen Force potential in him?

“What does that have to do with it? Not all Jedi potentialsare always known by another Jedi when they walk pass them. I found you becauseyou are very strong in the Force. When we meet up with Jack, we can find out.”

Brandon asked, “How?”

Sam answered, “By using the Force. I said that a person willnot be noticed like a neon sign, but a Jedi can use the Force to see if othershave the ability to use the Force. A shield of some sort could also be keeping Jackfrom easily being detected in being Force sensitive.”

Sam explained that Jack was endowed with knowledge of thisrace called the Ancient during the beginning of the SCG. “It is possible thatwhatever was put in his mind could be protecting Jack in a different way thanthe Tok'ra has been.”

Brandon said, “That is very interesting. Jack might be simpleusing the Force without knowing it when he is confronted with heavy thought.That could be the way the ancient Jedi used the Force in the beginning.”

Sam asked excitedly, “You are saying that Jack is simpleacting like an ancient Jedi?”

“It makes more since to me than a random element.”

When they got to the airport where their plane was located,they looked for the pilot. Sam finallyfound him. They both approached him. Samtold him that the tour has been canceled, and they are need at the new SGC.

The pilot smiled, “I just got the plane fueled and ready togo.”

During their flight, they slept. Whatever was needed of them,they knew that they would need to be fully rested to handle their newassignment.

This assignment was not needed. The Alliance has been dealingwith this sort of thing for years. Earth simply needed those two off theplanet, so they would not find out about “the big secret.”

After several hours of flight, they landed at the airport.When they got there, they were greeted by Jack. As Sam and Jack were hugging and kissing one another, Brandon used theForce to see if Jack was able to use the Force. He did find something very interesting. Not only was Jack able to usethe Force, but there was something very unique about it.

Brandon said to Jack with a smile, “It is good to see youagain. We are also amazed that the Stargate has been moved.”

Jack replied, “I am still bewildered about the whole thing,and I have been with Stargate the entire time.”

Neither one of them mention about Jack being Force sensitiveeven though they both found the same thing about Jack. It was not that they wanted to simply waitfor a better time to tell him. They did not know how to tell him. They were toobewildered to come up with a way to say anything. Since Sam knew more aboutthis then Brandon, she could not simply say it even to herself.

What they both found out about Jack uniqueness in the Forcewas that the Ancient have been part of the ancient Jedi Knights. She felt inthe Force that they were responsible somehow in having this machine that Danielsaid was the Force.

Whatever was going on with Jack, it appears that he willbecome a Jedi. The kind of Jedi will be determined as things starts to unfoldfor him. There is one thing that is for sure why Jack had been coming up withlately were due to his ability to use the Force. Earth might have more thanjust two important Jedi to deal with.”

Sam smiled at Jack, “I am glad to be with you. I want to stay with you for a good longtime.”

When they got to the new SGC, Sam saw Dentralla. They wereboth excited to see each other. The DHDoperator dialed in for Coruscant to let them leave Earth, so everyone can getthis giant project in celebrating their first two Jedi Knights. When thewormhole was established all four of them went through the Stargate.

Chapter 10: Jedi in Argentina

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Chapter 10: Jedi inArgentina

Sam allowed Brandon to sleep until mid-morning. She wanted torehearse with him on some new skill that he needed to know that she wanted topresent in this first presentation. Sam went to his door, and knockedrepeatedly.

When he opened the door he was already dressed, and ready fortheir rehearsal. Sam smiled, “Good you were up.”

“Thanks for letting me sleep in. I needed the rest.”

Sam gave a wicked grin, “After I am through with you, youneeded it alright.”

Brandon raised his eye brows and said, “Remember do not giveinto the Dark-side. Someone can get hurt, like me.”

They both laughed.

As they walked out of the hotel, Sam said, “When we start ourrehearsal, I want to teach you something about the Force. I want to teach youabout creating illusions. Creating illusions is something that a Jedi uses toeither prevent a fight, or get away from one if it is too much to handle.Illusions for some can be over powered.”

“That means that only illusions work on the weak minded?

Sam answered, “Yes for the most part, but for a short time itcan work just enough to get out something very quickly. Think of an illusion asa distraction. A distraction can be used for other things then just the two Imentioned. For instance, on last night's police chase. If you did not use thosetwo grease barrels, you could have easily used the Force to create an illusionto keep that criminal from running.”

“I see. I could have simply made that criminal think that aT-Rex was after him, and have him run towards me?”

Sam answered, “That is right. He or the whole city could haveseen it. It is up to you on how you present the illusion.”

Brandon said seriously, “I can see the potential problem withit. I take it that Jedi Knights do not like to do this sort of thing often?”

“No they do not. Like I said before sometimes you have to doit for a better alternative. It also is for presentations.”

Brandon asked, “I wondered if Jedi Knights ever had to dopresentations before?”

“Luke told me that when the Jedi and the Alliance starting tofind the scattered Jedi after Palpatine was destroyed, they had to do the samething we are doing now. Some of these worlds were like Earth. They thought thatthey were the only one in the universe.”

“Lucky for Earth, we are Jedi from Earth. That helps us helpEarth realize that all what we have said since Leia, General Hammond, andGeneral Davis stated was the complete truth.”

Brandon smiled, “I am very happy that Daniel found all thatinformation on the ancient Jedi. If he did not, Earth could have been easilybeen taken over by the Goa'uld or whomever is out there that wants to destroyall Jedi Knights.”

“Having Yoda tell you more have helped as well. When Luke andthe other Jedi had to do their presentations, they did it for simplecommunication. We are doing it for Earth's survival.”

Brandon said enthusiastically, “Whatever is out there, wewill confront it before it reaches Earth. With the SGC doing scouting reports,and everyone doing their part, I do not believe that Earth is in any potentialdanger.”

Sam sighed, “I hope you are right my friend.”

Brandon said reassuringly, “You and the rest of SG1 savedEarth several times without anyone noticing it. With the help of everyone, weall can protect Earth before any direct danger comes to us.”

They walked a good bit before they reached their destination.They were greeted by one of the President's work force. She introduced herselfas Tina Slavicsek.

Tina said, “I first want to say that the President ofArgentina is very thankful for your help last night. The four criminals thatyou help the police capture were drug runners. The President also heard thatyou help save a little girl. That little girl is well known by nearly everyonein Buenos Aires. We are very happy that she did not die by the hands of thesefour criminals. Let me show you around the place. I am sure that you want tostart on practicing on your rehearsals before the show.”

After the tour of the building, they came to the lastdestination, the stage on where they will be doing the show. The stage wasoutside. This allowed for a bigger seating area.

Tina told them, “This is the biggest theater we have inBuenos Aires. A lot of events that are too numerous to count were performedhere.”

Brandon smiled at her, “You keep it very clean. It looks likethis place is brand new.”

Tina said, “We all take pride in keeping this place lookingits best.”

Tina paused a moment and asked, “Before I leave you topractice your show, is there anything I can do for you?”

Sam answered with a smile, “No thanks. I think we can handleit from here.”

Tina then left them to their rehearsals.

**********

At the mansion, in Atlanta, Georgia, everyone was working ondecorating the place for Sam and Brandon's private party. They first had toplan out all that needed to be done.

Corran, Mara, and the others told Christi not to worry on howmuch it would cost. Mara told her, “Christi everyone that knows Sam and Brandonwants to give those two the best private party ever. Since you are the one thatwants to cater to all of this, let only your imagination be your limit.”

Christi smiled, “I only have just a few months do get thistogether. If I used my imagination completely, I could be working on thisforever. I love to design things.”

Mara smiled back, “That is why we are very happy that you aredoing this.”

Han and Chewbacca came into the main hall of the mansionwhere Christi and Mara were.

Han said, “We got the gifts for Sam and Brandon.”

Christi smiled, “For the time being please put them inBrandon's bed room. It should hold them. Once I have this place fixed up, Iwill have them put on the main table.”

Mara asked, “Han has those books that Sam ordered for Brandoncome in?”

Han answered, “I was told that they will be all deliveredright here at the mansion in about a month.”

Christi replied, “Great! It will take the builders that longto finish the library. Chewie growled. Han answered him, “The Jedi books willbe here too, pal. Luke has made sure that they are with those books that arearriving.”

Emily came in from playing in her room.

She saw everyone and said, “Can I help with getting thingsready for Uncle Brandon and Sam?”

Chewie told her that she can help unload the gifts intoBrandon's room. Chewie also told her that all the books that Brandon lost withthe house destruction will be replaced with new ones.”

Emily smiled, “I know. Mara told me what Sam has done forhim.”

Chewie also told Emily that there will be a set of Jedi booksfor Brandon as well.

Emily said with excitement, “I did not know that.” Emily looked at Mara.

Mara smiled at Emily, “I did not know it either until justnow. I am sure that Brandon will love it.”

“I know he will.”

Emily went with Chewbacca to unload the gifts. When they cameback to the others, Jack and Dentralla was talking with Han.

Jack looked at Emily and said, “Getting excited.

“I have been excited.”

Jack smiled, “I am as well.”

Dentralla growled at Jack. He turned and looked at Dentrallaand said, “Thanks in reminding me that.”

Jack looked at the others and said, “I talked with Sam alittle while ago, and they are rehearsing their Jedi show in Buenos Aires,Argentina. Sam said when they got there they helped the police capture fourcriminals. Brandon also saved a young girl from almost being killed during thepolice chase.”

“Brandon stopped the driver after he saved the girl. Heemptied two large barrels of grease that a restaurant was going to dispose ofto cause this criminal to slide and ram into a building.”

Han said, “Alright! Good for him.”

Dentralla committed with a growl.

Emily replied back to her, “Dentralla I think everyone wantsto rip his arms off for nearly killing that little girl.”

Emily asked Jack, “How did they stop the car?”

Jack answered, “After Brandon saved the little girl, Sam toldme that Brandon zipped several feet in front of their car, and turned on hislightsaber. The driver immediately stopped the car, and all four of them tookoff.”

Mara smiled and said to Emily, “When you get a Jedi upsetabout something like that, there is only one option.

Emily smiled back, “It seemed that they did not give up theeasy way.”

Mara nearly laughed, “No they did not.”

As everyone was chatting away, Christi was finishing editingon her notebook computer on the design that she wanted to have done with theirprivate party. She showed the design to all of them. After they all saw it,they were getting more excited for the event to start.

Jack said, “Dentralla and I can gather up the equipment thatyou will need. Sam wanted me to make sure that we will pay for half of thisparty. The other half you can pay on Sam's behalf.”

Christi thanked both of them for helping pay for the party.Jack and Dentralla took off for the supplies.

Christi then looked at Mara and said, “While those two areafter those things, we can do our part.”

Han said, “Chewie and I will stay here with the children.”Knowing that the children were in good hands, they took off for town.

**********

In Buenos Aires, Sam and Brandon was eating lunch. Brandonhad to do the talking because the waiter spoke German.

They got their orders filled promptly. After they finishedeating, they had some time to kill. As they walked towards the theater, theydid some site seeing.

As they were walking, Sam said, “Brandon you are right. Mylife has turned for the better from being taken away, and being turned into aslave. Because of my life now, I had never visited this much of Earth. If I didgo to other countries in the past, it was mainly spent on some kind of AirForce Base. I have never been able to really see what is out there until now.”

Brandon smiled, “Same here. I might have complained about mylife being dull and not amounting that much, but if it was different, you allwould not have found me in Atlanta, Georgia. We can never see the big picture of our lives, but the results can berewarding if we only take life one day at a time. We all need to take life asit is given to us. I can tell you from experience that is not easy as it looks,but if I did not hold fast to my life, it is no telling what it would be rightnow. It is a great chance I would not be as I am today. I am very grateful thatmy life was dull and boring before I met you all from a galaxy far, far, away.”

“Only if the Jedi Council could have heard what Brandonjust said. If they knew that he thought this way, he would have been a fullJedi from the start. There is a lot more to being a Jedi then just using theForce and a lightsaber.”

Buenos Aires was a big city. It had about everything a citycould have.

Sam said, “What I like about doing our presentations in a bigcity like Buenos Aries is that we nearly have a vacation just exploring theplace.”

“I know. That is why I did not express too much emotion toLeia about being in larger cities. I was afraid she will get us to do more.”

Sam smiled, “I think that Leia realized that we did have fun.I believe that is why she has been sending us to bigger cities more often.”

As the two were walking, they chatted a little. Sam talkedabout how she felt being ripped from her own life and put into slavery. Samstill could not get herself to remember about being a slave. The hurt was stilltoo great.

“It appears that you four as SG1 were more than just comradesat arms.”

Sam smiled, “We became real close. In the type of work we didwith the SGC, one could not help in getting close.”

“That is why you are hurting so much. After a time, youthought you would never see them again.”

Sam was quiet for a time.

Brandon simply gave her a hug. He said softly to her, “Youare here now, and you are with them. You also have a great deal more.”

Sam smiled and thanked him for his support.

**********

While everyone was working on the behalf of the two EarthlyJedi Knights, General Davis has been sending all the SG teams on scoutingreports to find all they can about the Ubaids and the Goa'uld.

General Davis also wanted to make sure that the Goa'uld wasnot planning anything. Having attacks from the Ubaids and the Goa'uld would betoo much to handle. General Davis told his teams to find out all they can. Heeven asked the Jaffa to help find anything about what the Goa'uld is doing. Ifanyone could find out about the Goa'uld, it was the Jaffa.

Just then Jack called General Davis on his Holocron device. Jackasked, “How are thing there?”

General Davis answered, “We are very busy. As you are helpingwith the private party for our two Earthly Jedi Knights, please stop by thepharmacy. Get me the largest bottle of aspirin that you can get.”

Jack replied, “One of those busy days at the office. AfterDentralla and I are finished in getting the supplies, we will stop by theSGC.”

Just as General Davis finished talking with Jack, Bratac andTeal'c walked into his office.

Bratac said, “General, at of this moment, the Goa'uld havebeen very quiet. I do not know what that means, but since they have been quietfor this long, I have to say that they have nothing to do with Earth. Istrongly suggest that we need to concentrate on these Ubaids. I have scoutingparties monitoring the area. If the Goa'uld does start something, they shouldknow about it. Word will reach me/the SGC.”

General Davis thanked them for their help. He said,“President Bush wants to have the Stargate out in the public. He does not wantit out into the public if there is great danger. I might sound paranoid, but Iwant to know what is going on with the Goa'uld before I send anything of theSGC up on the surface.”

Teal'c said, “Having the Stargate on the surface should makelittle difference as far as the security is concerned.”

General Davis said, “I will talk about that with thePresident. I will also talk with Princess Leia. I am sure that we can have someof the Alliance guarding the Stargate for a short time if it is brought to thesurface. I thank you both for your help. If the Goa'uld does pop up thereheads, please let me know.”

Bratac replied, “I will General. I have to admit, I hope thatthis is the end of the Goa'uld.”

General Davis smiled, “I agree!”

Both Bratac and Teal'c left the General to his work.

“Having the Stargate on the surface should make littledifference as far as the security is concerned.”

General Davis asked to himself out load, “Why is the Stargatedown here after it has been public?”

General Davis then picked up the red phone. After someoneanswered on the other end, General Davis said, “Please give me the President.Tell him that General Davis wants to speak with him.”

After waiting for a few minutes, “This is President Bush.What can I do for you General Davis?”

General Davis told the President the conversation that he hadwith Bratac and Teal'c. General Davis also asked the same question, “Why is theStargate still down here?”

President Bush answered, “General that is a very goodquestion. If you think that moving the Stargate is the best thing to do then,it should not be down there anymore. The Jedi thinks that we have too muchsecurity on our Stargate. If that is the case, then we should take the IRIS offthe Stargate. I do not think that the IRIS would stop the Dark-side or theseUbaids anyway. If you want a second opinion, take with Jack O'Neill. He knowsmore about the Stargate then any of us. Since the thing is out in the open, youcan talk with anyone else that might give great advice on moving the Stargateto the surface.”

General Davis said, “Jack said he will be down this way afterhe and Dentralla gets the supplied for their private party for our two EarthlyJedi Knights.”

President Obama said, “I am glad to see everything is runninggreat on that end.”

Before letting the President go, General stated, “Thank youfor your time, sir. I will at least talk with Jack about this.”

“What you asked me was a very tough decision. I am glad Ihave the right man for the job in running the SGC.”

They both hanged up, and General Davis immediately ran out ofhis office to see if Bratac and Teal'c were still on the base.

The General founded them in the mess hall.

General Davis told them that he just talked with thePresident, and said that he might consider moving the Stargate to the surface.He mentioned to Bratac about what the Jedi have been saying all along about theIRIS.

Bratac replied, “I do not think that having the IRIS upanymore is needed. Once my people finds out anything about any Goa'uld activitythen you can start using it. Right now it is like having a locked door on oneof your toilets just to keep it clean.”

General Davis asked, “It was getting that bad?”

Bratac smiled, “I am afraid so my friend.”

“Before I move the Stargate, I want to at least hear whatJack has to say about moving it. He will be down here later.

**********

Jack and Dentralla finally arrived back at the mansion. Hehad his big truck full of tables, chairs, and many other items that Christi hadin mind.

Jack and Dentralla had the tables set up pretty much howChristi had it on her drawing. They put the other items somewhere out of theway.

They left to go to the SGC. They took one of the Alliance'sshuttle craft to get to the SGC quicker. It only took them only an hour and ahalf to finally arrive in the General's office.

The General smiled at them when they entered.

“Good to see you two. I have been talking with several otherpeople on the matter that I want your opinion on Jack.”

“What is the problem?”

“What I have been thinking about is moving the Stargate onthe surface.”

General told him what the President said, and what Bratac andTeal'c has said about moving it. “Jack Iam also considering not using the IRIS anymore unless I hear that the Goa'uldare in action again.” General Davis committed with a smile.

Jack smiled back, “Since our first trip through the Stargate,I cannot see us using it without the IRIS.”

Dentralla growled. Jack said, “Dentralla was saying that sheis happy when it is moved to the surface. It is closed up in here.”

General Davis looked at the Wookie and said, “I am about tofeel the same way. After talking about this to Luke and Corran, I feel excitedto see the Stargate up on the surface.”

Jack replied, “If the Stargate is going to be public, then itshould be where the public is located. If those Goa'uld do decide to put theirheads through our Stargate I will personally shoot them.”

**********

Sam and Brandon finished with there shows in Buenos Aires andCordoba. This time they were both very tired.

Brandon said, “Either we need to cut down our act, or we needto stop visiting the cities we have our shows. I am dead.”

“I thought I smelt something.”

Brandon smiled, “Smarty pants Jedi.”

“Even though it is very exhausting, it is helping Earthunderstand what the Jedi is all about, and what they can do on Earth's behalf.

“That is true.”

Brandon fell asleep. Sam shortly followed.

When their plane arrived at Bahia Blanca, a sealed envelopewas handed to Sam. Two words were written on it, “From Jack.”

Sam quickly opened the envelope and pull out the paperinside. It said:

Dear Sam,

You are not going to believe this, but with the help of the Alliancethe Stargate is now officially open to the public. What I mean is the Stargateis on the surface in Arizona. It is located on the outskirt on the Arizonadesert. The Alliance also helped with the expenses. The Stargate is now runningon solar power with a charged generator for extra power when needed.”

“Do to this help, the Stargate price tag for running it went frommillions to thousands of dollars. It could even be less. The Asgards are alsohelping with the expenses. I am happy tosee that others can see what we have seen over the years. Only good things cancome from all of this. I am sure of it. Earth can now explore what is outthere, and see for themselves that Earth is not the only one out there. TheStargate is now officially a universal transport for everyone on Earth.

Love,

Jack

XOXOXO

Sam was about to faint after she read the letter. Afterquickly gaining her composure, she handed Brandon the letter.

Brandon said, “WOW! Great news, Jack put an extra XO at theend of the message.

Sam jokingly backhanded Brandon on his left arm.

“I see there is more to this note.”

Brandon acted like he was studying the note very hard.

“They moved the Stargate.”

Sam laughed, “Very good. Can you walk and chew bubble gum atthe same time, or do you need the Force to help you?”

Brandon looked with complexity, “I never tried that.”

They both laughed.

Brandon smiled, “What do you think about the Stargate beingmoved?”

“It is not hard to believe, but it is hard to take in. For somany years not only has the Stargate Program been top secret, but it has beenunderground from the very beginning.”

Brandon replied, “I do not know about the Stargate as all ofyou do, but I can say this, what has just happen with the Stargate, Earth willnot be the same.' Only great things are yet to come. The television show StarTrek states that the space is the final frontier. I can rightfully say now thatspace is not just a frontier, but a beginning of how everyone on Earth willlive from this time forward. Space is an adventure that can be fully explored.With our new allies, we can grow and learn many things. Earth is not alone inthe universe. Earth will be a part of it.”

Chapter 9: The Big Secret

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Chapter 9: The Big Secret

When Barbara told everyone at the Mansion thegreat news, everyone nearly hit the ceiling. Emily and Ben wanted to be a partof their Uncle's ceremony.

Jerry said to them, “When we talk with Leia, Iam sure that she will work it out that you two can take a part of it.”

Emily said, “I want to be the one that tellsUncle Brandon that he is a Jedi.”

Ben said, “I want to escort him on stage.”

Barbara asked, “So you two have it all planedout?”

Emily and Ben said, “This is what we want to dofor Uncle Brandon.

Christi said, “We all will talk with Leia andthe others. I am sure that they can come up with a way for you both to do justas you want. The biggest thing we need to do is to keep this a secret fromUncle Brandon.”

Emily asked, “Brandon is not even here. How canwe tell him?”

Her mommy looked at her and said, “That is verytrue, but we want Brandon to be surprised as well as Sam.”

Ben replied with excitement, “They will beEarth's first two Jedi Knights. Cool!”

Ben grandmother said, “It is very exciting. Thatis why we have to be very careful not to let them know what we are doing. Samonly knows this is for Brandon.”

Ben asked, “What can we do to keep this a secretfrom them?”

His mother answered, “It is true that Brandon isnot here, but he will call us from time to time. We need to be careful not toget too excited for what is being done for them.”

Ben stated, “I understand. If we act excited aswe are now, he will figure out that there is something going on.”

Ben grandfather said, “We know how observantBrandon was before he was found in Atlanta by Sam. With his abilities with theForce, he would figure the whole thing out in no time.”

Emily said, “I only want to see him excited whenI tell him that he is a full Jedi Knight.”

Christi said to her daughter, “That is why it isso important to keep this thing a very big secret.”

It was Han that came through the door.

He said, “Congratulation everyone. Leia justtold me the great news. She wants all of you to meet her in Cairo, Egypt. Sheis having Sam and Brandon all over Argentina doing all sorts of Jedipresentations. She told me that she will be having this Jedi event in New YorkCity. With everyone working on it, we should have it ready in a few months. Ihave the Falcon on the front lawn, so if everyone can get packed and ready togo, we can set off.”

As everyone was getting packed for the trip, Hanshowed Emily and Ben around the Millennium Falcon.

**********

In Argentina, Sam did her best to keep Brandonoccupied. She did it in a way that made sense to her as well as Brandon. “We are going to be very busy as we travelthroughout Argentina.” Sam said, “Since we do not do the same presentationevery time, I want something unique and special as we are here in Argentina.” What Sam did not state to him is that shewants him to practice on those elements of his Jedi training that he needs towork on in order to become a full Jedi Knight.

As they boarded their private jet, Sam toldBrandon the plans that Leia had for them, “Leia has us booked for severalcities in Argentina, South America. Our first stop will be in Buenos Aires. Wewill be staying there for four days. Then we will be going to Cordoba. Leiawill have us there for three days. After that we will do a one day show forBhaia Blanca, Rawson, and Rio Gallegos. Our last stop will be in Rio Grande.There will stay only four days. In all, that will be two weeks.”

Brandon asked, “After we are finished inArgentina, where do we go from there?”

“Leia is talking with the Australian governmentso we can do presentations there. For right now Brandon you need to get somerest. It will take us a few hours to get to Buenos Aires. I will make my reportto Leia that we are heading there.”

Sam then went on the other side of the plane sonot to disturb Brandon while he got some needed sleep. She also used the Forceto create sound buffer around Brandon. “AfterArgentina, you will need your rest. Leia got me to work you very hard duringour stay.”

Sam used her Holocron communication device toget in touch with Leia. “Leia we are heading towards Argentina now. I gotBrandon resting until we get there.”

Leia replied, “Good work. I called Han to bringthe Bowers and the Aarons to Cairo, Egypt. Once they get here, we can work outhow we are going to do this presentation for Brandon. We will be having it inNew York City.”

“After you two finish in Australia, you shouldbe sent to Coruscant. I got you two to control the Stargate on that end. About that time the Alliance and the Jediwill be bringing things back and forth a great deal regarding the militaryfaction here on Earth. I will have Jack with you as well. You two know moreabout the Stargate program and Earth more than anyone.”

“Thanks for having Jack with us. I have not beenwith Jack in while. It is going to be hard not having him with me for thismonth.”

Leia smiled, “I know what you mean Sam. Han andI just took time off two weeks ago. I will see if I can get Jack over there toyou during your tour. All of you will be in Coruscant for the remaining timeduring this Jedi business is ready. Youand Jack can spend time together then. Most of what you three will do is toregulate the in and out from Coruscant to Earth by means of the Stargate.Simply you three will be in charge of the shipments to Earth. It will be veryimportant that you are there. Being in Coruscant will also give you three avacation. Even though the job is important, you will not be needed there allthe time. You three will be the foreman. I am sure that Brandon would like thevacation as well.”

Sam replied, “I do not think that Brandon wouldmind doing the task that is needed. After the hard work that I will give himwith this Jedi tour, I think he would not complain with the light work load.”

Leia smiled, “I will have General Davis contactyou when everything is ready in New York City.”

Sam smiled, “I am getting so excited for him. Iwished everything is up and running right now.”

Leia committed, “So do I Sam. Hopefully I willhave the two of you so busy that time will fly for you.”

Sam said, “I better let you go. I will need somerest before we land.” “Brandon I amalso very happy that I found you. Not only have I made a difference in yourlife, but you have made a difference in mine. I will always be there for you nomatter what the risk or the cost. You are a very special part of my life. Youare not just a friend, but a member of my family.” Sam then went to sleep until their planelanded in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

**********

As everyone was getting the last of theirbelongings on board the Millennium Falcon, Han asked Jerry with a smile, “Allof you about ready to go?”

Jerry answered, “I think that about does it. Ithank you and Leia for giving us the time in staying in Cairo. Even though I ama retired History teacher, I have been fascinated with Egyptology.”

Han said, “Too bad that Daniel could not be withus. He could show us things in Cairo that most people in that area would notknow a thing about.”

Jerry committed, “When this business with theDark-side is all over, I will ask him to take us back to Cairo, and give us thefull grand tour of the place.”

After everything was packed and put into theFalcon, Han contacted Leia and said, we are heading to Cairo.”

“Great to hear it. A little while ago I wastalking to Sam. Hopefully I will have them very busy in Argentina. I will sendthem to Coruscant with Jack in shipping things we need here on Earth. They knowmore about Earth and the Stargate Program than any of us, so I think that theywould be great for the job.”

“It will also keep Brandon off of Earth untileveryone can finish with getting this special event, not only for Brandon butfor Sam.”

Leia said, “I bet that Emily and Ben are veryexcited.”

Han told her what those two have in mind forthat event.

Leia smiled, “Wow! That would be perfect forthose two to present his full Jedi status to him. I will talk with Luke,Corran, and Mara on how that can be done. After hearing that, I am getting moreexcited for Brandon.”

“Same here. We are not going to do anything if Ido not get the Falcon to Cairo. See you later, Han out.

When Leia got finished with speaking with Han,she walked out of her living quarters to meet up with leaders and militarypersonnel.

As she was walking to the briefing room, Leiawas thinking that she wished that she could be there with Sam, Jack, andBrandon on Coruscant. “Getting everyone here to learn our technology is notgoing to be a simple task. Having everyone on Earth to realize that there areother life forms out there in the universe is nothing when it comes to teachingthem something that they have never known about. Even though Earth's technologyis technical, they are still very behind us. Everyone is going to have to learnvery quickly or Earth will not be prepared for what might happen.”

After reaching the briefing room, Leia found theothers were there waiting for her.

With C3PO there to translate for her, she said,“Thank you all for being here. As you have been told, Brandon will be a fullJedi in a few months. I will have both Sam and Brandon sent to Coruscant in amonth. Sam told me that she will have him trained on a few more skills beforehe can even be considered a full Jedi.”

“In Coruscant, they will work with the shippingof equipment that the Alliance needs to help train all of you on Earth to learnour technology. I will have Jack with them. Jack and Sam know more about theStargate than any of us. For the most part the three of them will be taking iteasy. While the rest of us gets ready for our possible foes, and at the sametime prepare for the first two Earthly Jedi Knights ceremony.”

One of the delegates of Cairo asked, “Who willpresent this to Brandon?”

Leia just smile, “There is a little girl thatasked for that task. This little girl is his niece, Emily Aaron. Ben Aaron, hisnephew, wanted to present Brandon to the stage itself.”

The same delegate smiled himself, “I cannot seeanyone else doing this job. Thank you for sharing this with us.”

With the same smile on Leia's face, “HavingBrandon Bowers becoming a Jedi at this time is a great boost for moral foreveryone. I ask everyone here to make their presentation for both Sam and Brandon.”

Everyone agreed to it.

Someone said to Princess Leia, “What our lowertechnology that we have on Earth, we will make up with our love and dedicationthat we have for Earth's first two Jedi Knights.”

Leia humbly said, “We will all enjoy seeing it.All of us have that same love and dedication for those two. Han will have theBowers and Aaron family here soon. I got Han to bring them here because this iswhere we all will work on how we will design this event.”

Leia also told them to keep the press quietabout this. “Sam and Brandon keep an eye on the current events. We do not wantthem to know what is going on. The only thing Sam knows, this is for Brandon.She will get a big surprise for herself.”

The leader of Egypt stated, “Since these twochildren are close to Master Jedi Sam O'Neil, why not have them presentsomething on both of their behalf.”

Leia said, “Mr. President that is a very goodidea. I will mention that to them when they get here. I am sure they will bevery excited to do it. Anyone else has any great ideas, please share it withus.”

Just then Luke, Mara, and Corran walked in. Lukesaid, “I have an idea. After Emily announces that Brandon is a full Jedi, haveone of the family members announce both Sam and Brandon as Earth's first JediKnights.”

Everyone talked among themselves on how excitedthey were over Luke suggestion.

Leia allowed everyone to quiet down. She evenhad to quiet down herself. She was very excited over her brother’s suggestion.

Leia stated, “When Han brings them over, I willtell them all what you said Luke.”

“After I talked with Han just a few moments ago,I thought about having them do this. Who better could do the job?”

The Egyptian President asked, “Luke Skywalker,when will they arrive?”

“With the Millennium Falcon, they should belanding at the Cairo's Airport in about 15 minutes from now.”

Leia reminded them, “Even though I ask theArgentina's government to help keep what we are doing under tight secret, weall need to be careful of what we do and say here.”

Mara stated, “With Brandon's skills inobservation before he was being trained as a Jedi, he could figure things outvery quick. He could figure out what we are up to with his skills of theForce.”

The Egyptian President asked, “Will Master JediSam O'Neill be enough to shield Brandon from what we are about to do?”

Corran said, “To be honest I do not think no oneperson can. There is an old saying, ‘Ignorance is bliss.' To keep Brandonignorance from this is the only way to give him a surprise of his life.”

Luke said, “Sorry to change the subject, but thereason for us three being here is that we are ahead of schedule. The Allianceand the Jedi Council has gotten Phase 2 of Military Unity underway.”

Leia gave a giant sigh of relieve. We will haveto come up with some other reason to get Sam and Brandon off Earth.”

One of the delegates said, “Since they have beenvery busy with the Jedi presentations, you could simply send them on avacation.”

Mara sighed, “That would not work. Since we havebeen telling Brandon how important it would be for him to be trained as a Jedi,he might suspect something.”

The same delegate asked, “He is that observant?”

Mara answered, “Yes he is! With his training inusing the Force, he can do a lot better than his simple observation skills.”

Corran added, “If you want to call hisobservation skills simple, then yes.”

The leader of Egypt said, “Then it might be bestto get them off Earth as soon as we can.”

Corran replied, “This must be done with care. Wemust have a very good reason to do so.”

Luke continued what he was saying about Earthgetting ready for the Ubaids, “Since we have everything from our world toyours, phase 3 is to teach more on our technology to Earth, and to have anyoneon Earth that can be trained as a Jedi to have them trained. Sam and Brandon will be the first and onlyfull Jedi of Earth. They will not be the only ones.”

The leader of Egypt said, “Having Sam andBrandon's help train these potential Jedi will indeed help bring that conceptinto a reality. When I saw their presentation they did a few months ago, I wasamazed of their skills in using the Force.”

Corran said, “Even though I was the one thattrained Sam, I am constantly amazed of those two. I can say that Earth is ingood hands.”

As everyone in the briefing room was constantlytalking about the ceremony that will be done for their Earthly Jedi, Han andthe others walked into the room.

Leia introduced the Bowers and the Aarons toeveryone. They all took there seats near Leia.

Leia said, “Now we can all get down to businessin deciding what we want to do in this ceremony.”

She looked at the Aarons and the Bowers. Shethen told them what Luke suggested. Leia continued, “After Brandon'sinauguration into the Jedi Order, I believe that Brandon's family should get upon stage and talk a little about Sam and Brandon.”

Jerry said, “I suggest that we tell them alittle on how they met and so forth. When that is done, we can announce somekind of special relationship as Earth's first Jedi.”

Mara stated to Jerry, “I believe that you shouldbe the one that presents that to everyone.”

Jerry smiled, “I will do it, thank you Mara.”

Mara looked at Emily and Ben. We can worktogether on what you two will do.” Emily and Ben told everyone what they wantedto do.

Mara smiled, “Then that is what we will workon.”

Leia smiled, “It looks like we have the personalpresentation underway.”

Luke said, “Phase One of The Big Secret is inthe works. Now Phase two will be every nation coming up with what they want todo for Earth's first two Jedi.”

Corran replied, “Phase three will be to compileit all in New York City.

Leia stated, “That will be the easiest part. TheAlliance has told me that they will have many cargo ships to be able to carryall that is needed to New York City. So everyone does not need to worry how bigyour presentation will be. The Alliance will even help put together thedismantlement of your equipment.”

The Egyptian leader said, “Princess Leia, onbehalf of Earth, we thank you for letting us do this from Sam and Brandon. Wewill all enjoy doing our best on their behalf.”

Emily went to Leia and whispered into her ear,“Are we going to have a party at the mansion for them?”

Leia whispered back, “Yes we are. Your mommytalked with me about that, and she said that she wants you and your brother tohelp.”

Emily immediately looked at her mother and gotever so excited that a six year old could. Leia could not help it to show thebiggest smile that she could create.

**********

As soon as Sam and Brandon's plane landed, Samwoke up. She went to where Brandon was, and use the Force to remove the soundshield that she created around him.

“It is time to wake up!”

Brandon tried to wake up from his deep sleep, “Ineed more sleep.”

Sam smiled, “So do I. Once we get to our hotelrooms that Leia got booked for us, we can do that.”

Brandon said jokingly, “We get to sleep on realbeds. I forgot what that feels like.”

“Get up you.”

As Brandon got up and walked a bit, he stated,“Sam I think you need to use the Force to help me walk straight.”

“You are walking straight.”

Brandon replied, “The use the Force to stopeverything from jumping around.”

Sam chuckled, “You will make it sleepy head.”When they both got out of the warm airplane, they both got an awakening. Thetemperature was very cold that evening.

Brandon said, “Okay, I am awake.”

Since they did not bring any warm appeal withthem, they had to use the Force to keep them warm until they were able to getto their hotel rooms.

As they walked a few blocks, they came across apolice chase. They immediately followed pursuit after the car that the policewere chasing.

The car that was being chased was about to hit asmall child on a tricycle. With the Force Brandon ran like a flash of light. Hetook both the tricycle and the child to safety.

The mother was nearby, and thanked him for hisrescue.

Using the Force once more, Brandon said to themother, “I was glad to do it. If you will excuse me, I will stop these madmen.”

Brandon took off once again like the wind.

Brandon got in front of the car and turned onboth blades of his lightsaber. Seeing this, the driver stopped immediately. Allthe passengers ran out of the car as quickly as they could.

Brandon saw four officers going after two of thepassengers. The Force told him that Sam was going after the other, so he was leftwith the driver.

Brandon looked at the driver running ever sofast.

Brandon said, “All too easy.” Brandon saw two big barrels of cooking greasethat apparently a restaurant was going to dispose of sitting nicely an opentruck bed.

Brandon used the Force to empty the contents ofthose barrels right in front of the criminal. The results of the grease causedthe criminal to slide as fast as he was running right smack into a wall of abuilding.

Brandon used the Force once again to give thepolice officers room so they can quickly apprehend the criminal by moving thegrease out of their way.

One of the police officers approached Brandon.

He then turned off his lightsaber, and put itback on his belt.

He did not have to use the Force to understandthe officer. He spoke English, “Thank you two for your help, and for you savingthat little girl's life. That little girl is my daughter.

Brandon bowed at the officer and said, “I amglad that I was able to do it.”

The officer continued, “If there is any way Ican repay you, please tell me.”

Brandon looked at the criminal in handcuffs ashe was taken to a police car. Brandon said, “The only thing I want is for thatcriminal to be prosecuted to the fullest of the law for what he could havedone.”

The only thing that the officer did was to giveBrandon a bow, and quietly left.

The criminal that Sam was after was alreadycaptured by the police.

Sam said, “Good work.”

Sam saw a little frustration in him.

She asked, “Are you okay?”

Brandon smiled, “It just angers me that a littlechild was about to be killed because of criminals like those.”

Sam smiled back, “It was lucky for her that youwere there to save her.”

Brandon smiled back, “Let's go to our hotelrooms so we can get some more rest before we present another spectacular Jediperformance.

Sam said, “Unless someone else needs our help,we are going to do just that.”

When they got to the hotel, Sam introducedthemselves, and stated that Princess Leia had booked rooms for them.

The desk clerk replied, “One moment please.”

Behind the desk the clerk was looking forsomething. He appeared to have found it. He gave a small envelope to Sam. Ithad writing on it.

It said, “Give to Sam O'Neill. Sam opened thesmall envelope. Sam pulled out the contents in the envelope and it read,“Please call me when you can, Leia.”

The clerk then gave them the keys to theirrooms. They had rooms across the hall from each other.

Sam told him, “You get the sleep you needBrandon. I will wake you when it is time for us to go.”

Sam watched Brandon closed his door. She thenused the key to open her room. When she got inside, she closed the door andlocked it.

After putting the keys on the table beside thebed, she pulls the chair from the table, and sat in it. Sam grabbed herHolocron device to get in touch with Leia.

Sam said, “We have just arrived at the hotel.”

Sam told her about helping the police after theywalked from their plane.

Leia said, “Wow. Good work.”

Leia told Sam what was going on except for hersurprise that was in store for her.

Sam replied, “Since you got everything movedfrom your world to ours, I can see the problem you have in getting us offEarth. I sure there will be something that we can do off world that will notget Brandon thinking any differently. After I am finished talking with you, Iwill talk to Jack. I am sure that he can come up with something.”

“I am sure that we all can figure out something.After the hard work you will be having in South America, I am sure that you twowill not complain one bit.”

Sam replied, “If I can get a full night sleep,then we can do our part in helping all of you with Earth. Everyone needs tofully understand what the Jedi Knights are, and what we can do with the Force.”

“You are doing that Sam. Now you get in touchwith your husband, and get that rest you deserve.”

Sam thanked her and pressed a button on herHolocron device. Sam then turned it onagain to contact Jack. When Jack appeared, Sam replied, “Hi love.”

Jack asked, “How are things with you?”

Sam told him where they were and what she toldLeia”

Jack stated, “I will do what I can in helpingyou two in doing something off world. Corran and Mara have told me that Brandonhas wanted to do something useful. He believes that doing something productivewith what he has learned from you all will make a big difference.”

Sam replied, “I know about that. I still do notthink it would be a good idea. If he is out in the open, he could get hurt. TheJedi and Earth need him.”

Jack stated, “You know that sometime you have toget in the hot zone. If Brandon is this ready to become a Jedi, then he needsto put what you and everyone else has taught him to the test.”

“I think Brandon's Jedi training falls in adifferent category.”

Jack was quiet for a few seconds and said, “Heknows the stakes. Even though he has given everyone his all, he is stillhuman.”

Sam replied, “We all know that. I am about tothink I have reached my limit.”

Jack said calmly, “I am also been worried aboutyou. I know that you are a Jedi and all, but you are still dealing with yourissues of what happen to you before you were trained as a Jedi.”

Sam told Jack, “I think that being Brandon'sJedi Master is helping me in a lot of ways. We talked about that on the plane.He made me realize that I have made a difference in his life.”

Jack replied, “You have made a difference inyour life as well. When you release all the emotions that you had buried inyou, then you will see it as well.”

Sam smiled “Thanks Jack. I promise that I willshare with you once I start to remember.”

Jack stated, “You will remember Sam. You alsosound exhausted.”

Before letting Jack go, Sam asked Jack a favor,“I want to give Brandon something special for him at the private party. He toldme about all the books he had. They were destroyed with the house. I would liketo get at least the books he told me about. If you can find out from hisparents what other books he had, then you can get them as well.” Sam told allthat Jack needed to know.

Jack said, “I will do what I can. A good many ofthese books are out of print, but I will see what I can do.”

Sam replied, “Do your best Jack. Also tellChristi and the rest that we will help pay for this private party. Brandon'sparents had indeed lost a great deal, and I am sure they would want to do theirbest to have the greatest party for him.”

“I willlet them know. I am sure they will be very grateful.”

Sam said sympathetically, “Sorry to cut ourconversation short, but I need to get some sleep.”

Jack replied, “Good night Sam.” When Sam turnedoff her Holocron communication device, she placed it near her room key. She gotready for bed. When she finally lay down, she went fast asleep.

Chapter 8: Princess Leia Prepares for Earth part 2

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Chapter8: Princess Leia Prepares for Earth part 2

After talking with the BritishGovernment, Leia was wondering if allowing different alien species through theStargate to let Earth see them would be a good idea. There are not that manypeople on the planet that had not heard or seen the Bowers and the Aarons.

Leia picked up the phone and dialthe President of the United States. Someone on the other end answered thephone.

“This is Princess Leia OrganaSolo. Can I please speak to the President?” Leia asked.

“Just a moment, please.” the voicesaid on the other end.

The President said, “PrincessLeia, you are doing a bang up job. What can I do for you?”

After Leia told him about the ideashe had, President Bush stated, “That is a great idea. I will talk with GeneralDavis to expect you there. When you get to Coruscant, you can bring back anyoneyou want with you. I think the world can handle seeing different species bynow.”

“I think so too Mr. President. Iam going to have the Bowers come with me. This family has made a lot of friendsthere, and these friends might be very helpful and delighted in helping us.”Leia stated.

“Do what you must. You know moreabout what to do and not to do then any of us here on Earth. Just let me knowif you need anything.” President Bush replied.

“Thank you. I will. Goodbye.”

She hanged up the phone, andcalled Mara with her Holocron device.

“Mara, how is Brandon's traininggoing?”

“Corran said in a few weeksBrandon will be training us.”

“Wow! You told me that Yoda wastraining him as well, but who would know it would end up like this.” Leiacried.

She told Mara what she was goingto do.

“What all of us here has beenseeing on television, I think it is about time that you went up a notch oncommunicating to the World. Good luck, and May the Force be with you.”

“What you are telling me the Forceis already with you guys. Take care and I will see you soon.”

After talking with Mara, Leiacalled Jerry on the phone and told him that she would pick them up to go to theSGC. Leia told him what she said to the President, and Jerry was wondering whenshe was going to do it. “I will talk with you two when I get there. Love toboth of you. Bye.”

It took a time for Leia to travelto where Jerry and Barbara were staying. When she got there, they all huggedeach other. “I cannot thank you enough for the help that you all have done forme.” Leia said in glee.

“It is about time that we repaidsome of what you and the Jedi Knights have done for us.” Barbara replied, “Itwill be great to get back to Coruscant for a little while.”

Leia said, “I am sure thatChewbacca will be thrilled to see Emily again. He so much adore being with her.I can understand his view point.”

When they finally got to the SGC,it was C3PO waiting for them.

Leia asked, “Is something wrong?”

C3PO replied, “No. I am here tosay that Dentralla is getting very grumpy for Sam being away from her for solong. She looked like she would tear me apart. All I did was to tell her thatfussing about it would not do any good. I do not understand Wookies sometimes.”

Leia just grinned, “C3PO, we aregoing to help you on this one. We are here to bring not only Dentralla to Sam,but several other species back with us.”

C3PO cried, “I thought that thesehumans have never seen other alien species before. Will that cause a panic?”

Jerry told him, “My family and Ihave been talking a great deal of them. I think it would be rude to this worldif we did not show at least some of the different species there are in yourGalaxy.”

The SGC dialed in for Coruscant.They all entered the Stargate. Jerry went to his friends to see if they wouldcome with them to his home planet. Some of his Twi'lek, Yak Face, and Whiphidfriends were very much eager to go with him. Jerry's Yuzzem friends wanted togo, but they had important business to take care of, but they all said thatthey will come one day.

Barbara and Leia gathered up theWookies. Dentralla was so happy to be able to be at Sam side once again. Leiaasked the Ewoks if they could join them. Since they too like to be with Emily,they warm heartedly agreed. Leia went to several others to ask them if theywanted to visit Earth. Leia had the Gotals, Ithorians, the Mon Colamari, thePho Ph'eahiam, and the Tin-Tin Dwarfs races with her.

They quickly went to the Stargate.In all counting Leia, Jerry, Barbara and C3PO, twenty five beings went throughthe Stargate.

At the other end of the wormhole,General Davis greeted all of them. With C3PO interpreting he said, “Welcome toEarth. I am sure that you will enjoy your stay here. I am General Davis. I amin charge of the SGC.”

He gave the new arrivals a grandtour of the place. Since Dentralla was getting a little restless in being withSam once more, Leia departed with all of them to the waiting jet to take themall where Sam and the others.

At Warner Robbins Air Force Baseall the Jedi Knights, including Brandon, and everyone else that came from agalaxy far, far away were waiting for them all to arrive. Emily was eager tosee Chewbacca once again. Ben had gotten friendly with the Mon Colamari race ofpeople. Ben was the first to see Leia's jet make its landing. After it stoppedright near the entire waiting crowd, Leia and her party exited the plane.

When Emily saw Chewbacca exit theplane, she took off to meet him. Due to Emily's young age she was able to learnand understand what Chewbacca was saying to her.

Sam was just as happy to seeDentralla as Dentralla was to see her. “It is great to see you again. Do notworry you will be with me all the time while I am here on Earth.” Sam told herWookie friend.

Dentralla told Sam, “To keep meaway from you at any length of time would take the entire Empire. I will ofcourse give you your privacy when you and Jack are together.”

Sam gave her a big hug. In returnDentralla gave Sam a big Wookie hug that took the wind out of Sam for a fewseconds.

After the reunion, the Presidentof the United States spoke to all, “Welcome not only to the United States ofAmerica, but to the Earth. I am the leader of this country in which I am calledthe President of the United States. I thank you for being here. I am sure thatyou will love being here on Earth. If need anything, please contact me orPrincess Leia. We will all help you in any way we can.” With C3PO translating,they got every word.

After the speech, they alldeparted to different locations. Sam and Brandon took the Mon Colamari withthem. Since they understand and spoke English they did not have to have C3POwith them.

Leia took the Ewoks and theTin-Tin Dwarfs with them. She had another protocol droid with her.

Barbara took C3PO, the Gotals, andthe Ithorians. Jerry took the others. He did not have to have a protocol droidwith him because one of the Twi'lek members could translate for him.

The world just loved seeing allthe new visitors. They were all greeted warmly and affectionately. They wereall over the news and television shows. They were even more famous than theBowers and Aaron family, but they did not minded one bit. The Bowers and theAarons even shared the views everyone had towards them.

Sam and Brandon not only showedthe world the Mon Colamari, but they also gave a Jedi demonstration for thefirst time. Everyone was amazed of the Jedi skills of the Force. They did notshow the same demonstration at every location. They thought it would look moreexciting if they had a different show every time.

On a few of these shows Mara,Corran, and Luke was with them. They wanted to show one Jedi fighting againsttwo in a lightsaber duel. It was Brandon that fought them. First it was Sam andCorran. Luke traded places with Corran. Later Mara traded with Sam. Brandonevery time held his argument of the dueling. The audience loved the event.

Earth was finally believing whatLeia and the Generals said on there first speech to them. In fact it was likethese beings from another world were always there. They were not onlycomfortable with them, but they adored them. Some even socialized with the newplanetary neighbors.

Since the socialization was goingbetter than expected, Leia went to the next stage. This stage was to get amilitary force from all the countries to become one untied Earth defenseagainst the Ubaids.

“The easy part has been done.Here comes the hard part.”

With the help of her brother LukeSkywalker, she gathered up all the governments together. First Leia needed themto work together, and then have the Alliance of her home world to train them onhow to use their technology for a battle with the Ubaids. The question is willthe Ubaids give them the time they needed to prepare?

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Four years has passed sinceeveryone on Earth seen the different species from a galaxy far, far away.Brandon still had to learn a few things more before the Jedi Council woulddeclare him a full Jedi. For the time being, both Sam and Brandon were sentthroughout the world to do more demonstrations of the Jedi arts.

While Sam and Brandon weretraveling on their private jet, Brandon decided to ask Sam about how she becamea Jedi. Brandon said, “It is great to be with you again. With my training, wehave been a part for a long time.”

Sam smiled, “What we all have beendoing is just only the beginning. We have a great deal to do. I am too glad tobe with you.”

Brandon asked, “How did you becomea Jedi? I know that you were kidnapped, and were turned into a slave.”

Sam was quiet for a moment andthen said, “It felt like I was ripped from my life, and turned into a slave.”

Brandon saw that Sam was getting alittle restless in what he was asking of her.

Brandon said respectfully, ‘I amsorry to upset you. If you do not want to talk about it. . .”

Sam stopped him, “It is okay. Eventhough I learned to deal with my past in being a Jedi, I still will not forgetit.”

“On how I look at it, I do not think it wouldbe a good idea to forget something like that.”

“What do you mean?”

Brandon answered with a smile, “Ido not believe that anything happens to us is by chance. It is for a reason.That is the good, the bad, and the ugly. Even though what happen to you wasindeed the ugly, it had a purpose. For one that I can think of at the moment isthat I would not be a Jedi if it was not for you that found me with the Force.”

“Another is that your own life hasbeen for the better since you became a Master Jedi. I know because I have youas a Jedi instructor. I do not need to use the Force to see that you are stillhurting inside for what has happened to you. I would be. One day you will havethis out of your system, and you will find out that I am right about you.”

“I did try to talk with Mara andMirax on Coruscant before I came back to Earth, but it was very hard to bringmyself to tell beyond the point I was taken. I have been trying to rememberever since. It is some kind of mind block that keeps me from remembering.”

Brandon gave Sam a hug and said,“Do not try too hard. You might hurt yourself even further. In time, you willremember. Right now just live the here and now. Let the Force guide you inthis. You might find out that the Force is helping you right now by not allowingyou to remembering all at once. If you did remember all at once, you could makeyourself go crazy. When you do remember something then you can share it withus.”

“As you all have told me, the JediKnights stick together. I can tell you this if the Jedi Order did not have thismotto, I would stay with you, and help you out for what you have done for me.”

“I thank you for your support. Ican tell you that since I have been back to Earth, I have felt a lot better. Iam used to handling this sort of thing myself. When my mother died when I wasvery young, I had no one to talk to about her.”

Sam was trying not to cry, but shedid just the same.

Brandon gave her a hug and said,“It is okay to let it go.” She cried even harder. After what seem like foreverto her, Sam finally regained control and thanked Brandon for his support. Shetold him all that she could remember.

“When someone grabbed me frombehind, I saw that the rest of the SG-1 team getting fired upon. When I sawthat Jack got hit, I was very scared that he was killed. I do not remember thatmuch being a slave, but when Jack and the rest of the SG1 team and I finallyreunited, a lot of pain surfaced up.”

“I was happy to see him alive, butanger came in front of me when I saw him. I was angry with him and the SGC alltogether. We have this 'no left behind policy'. At that time I was very hurtthat they left me behind. Since I have been on Earth, I do not feel left behindanymore. I do feel the hurt just the same.”

Brandon told her, “It was not yourfault. You do not need to blame yourself. What happen to you was very terrible,but you survived. You do not need to hide anymore. You are Samantha O'Neill.You are my Jedi Master, and my dearest friend.”

“Anytime you feel sad over yourpast know this, you have changed my life for the better more than you couldever know. If you did not find me, then I would be having my life going downthe tubes. I cannot state that my life would be a void or anything like that,but I would sure enough feel that way. I will always be in your debt. With mypower of the Force, I will do everything for you. As you have told me me, ‘Youwill not be alone.’ I will be with you always.”

Sam said, “I know that I soundlike some ungrateful retch, but I am not. I am just talking through myemotions. Jack and everyone else have told me that I need to talk about what Ihave been through, so I can get these emotions out.”

“They are right you know. If youneed to talk to a Jedi from Earth, then my ears will be open to you.”

“I knew there was somethingspecial in you. You are a very kind person, and you are becoming very powerfulin the Force. From what Mara and Corran has told me, Yoda says that you havethings to learn from the Force before you can become a Jedi.”

Brandon nodded, “He also has toldme that once I become a full Jedi our conversations will come to an end. I willvery much miss that. He has not only taught me unique things about the Force,but I have learned a great deal about friendship with him.”

Sam smiled, “Luke has told meabout Yoda when he was trained by him. Luke has said that Yoda is more than aJedi Master, but a true friend. I am glad that the Force allowed you to knowhim.”

Sam gave Brandon a big smile andasked him to tell more about himself.

Brandon smiled back and said,“There is not that much to tell really. Before the house was demolished, I hada lot of books on many different subjects. I had a small collection on coins,stamps, and a good collection on non-sport trading cards.”

Sam asked, “How many books did youhave?” Brandon answered, “After counting the 112 years of National Geographicon CD ROM, over 500 e-books, and the book that I put on the shelves, I say Ihad over 4,000 books in all.”

Sam said, “Wow! That is a lot, andyou said your life was nothing.” She hiton the arm and said, “That was for thinking so negative about yourself when youhad to reason to do so.”

Brandon said jokingly, “My leftarm will be sore for a week.”

Sam smiled, “Good. If you dosomething like that again, it will hurt worse.”

Brandon teased her by asking, “Areall Jedi that violent with their trainees?”

“Corran had to nearly put me overhis knees, and give a spanking to keep me from feeling so bad from mypredicament. Even though I still have emotions dragging me from time to time, Iam a lot better than it looks.”

Brandon smiled, “Good to hear it.Just the same please talk to me when you are ready.”

Before their plane landed Brandontold more about himself to her.

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Leia was making progress ingetting the countries of Earth to work together as one military faction. Sheknew that it would take time to have this one military unity for Earth'ssurvival. With Luke and the Alliance Generals, she was able to have all themilitary come together to be trained to fight for the upcoming events if ithappened at all.

Leia reminded herself, “Earth might not be attacked.” She ofcourse did not want Earth to be attack, but she knew that they need to beprepared just in case. “Hopefully whateveris out there will be stopped before a threat reaches Earth. I just hope that Earth can be ready intime.”

There is one project that had beenput upon her that she was very happy to comply. Since Luke is the high rankingofficial of the Jedi Council he has gotten Leia to setup a very important eventto present to the entire world.

When Leia heard what Luke wantedher to do, she jumped for joy. Leia asked Luke, “When will he be a full Jedi?”

“About the time you get everythingready, Brandon should learn more of what is expected of him. Sam will add thoseelements to their demonstrations. That also should keep Brandon occupied fromnot figuring out about the announcement of him being a full Jedi.”

“In What Jerry and Barbara hadtold me about Brandon, he has been so observant before we met him.”

“I knew that when we first methim. He accepted what I told him so easily. From what Sam did with the Force inremoving his fear of heights from his mind, he was able to conclude that whatwe all have said was the truth.”

“As I continually talk with othergovernments, I will let them know about this event that we are going to do forBrandon, and I am sure that they all will want to take part in it.”

Before letting Leia go, Lukewanted Leia to add Sam to this ceremony.

Leia said, “Great idea. Everyoneon Earth will surely want that. After Brandon becomes a full Jedi, they will bethe first two Jedi from Earth.”

After talking with Luke, PrincessLeia got so excited that she immediately called Jerry and Barbara at themansion in Atlanta, Georgia.

Barbara was the one that answeredthe phone. After the greetings, Barbara asked, “Do you have anything else forus to do in helping you all?”

Trying to hold her excitement,Leia answered, “Yes I do. I just got finished talking with Luke, and he got meto setup this event. He said it will take time to get everything ready.”

Barbara stated, “We will doanything you need from us.”

Still holding back her excitementLeia continued, “What I would like for you and your family to do for me is tohelp in a big presentation that the Jedi Order will be doing.” Leia paused to keep her from not soundingexcited, “In this presentation that the Jedi Order will be announcing thatBrandon is a full Jedi.”

Barbara got very excited over whatLeia told her. Barbara said, “WOW! That is great! When will it be done?”

Leia excitedly told her thatBrandon had to learn a few things more. Sam will be letting him learn thesethings as they are on their tour. After I finish talking with you, I will talkwith Sam, and have Brandon kept busy so he will not expect a single thing.”

“Brandon is very observant. Itwill take all of you to pull it off. Now since he is very strong with theForce, it will be even harder.”

Leia said worryingly, “I know. Itjust might take the complete Jedi Council to cover up these events that we arecreating for him. Luke also wants me to present Sam in this as well.”

“Great idea, those two will beEarth's first Jedi. I hope that I can tell this to everyone else in the sameway you have with me.”

Leia smiled, “I know that theywill be just as excited as we are now. Give my love to all, bye.”

After finishing talking withBarbara, Leia used her Holocron device to contact Sam.

When she got a hold of Sam, Leiaasked, “Are you alone?”

Sam said, “Yes I am. I got Brandonto do some things for me in town.”

Leia told her the great news.

Sam replied excitedly, “I knowCorran just told me about it. Corran was so excited. I think he was talking to me on the moon.”

Leia said jokingly, “I know. Wemet when Luke told me. You are going to have your hands full with him until weall can get this up and ready.”

“Have us do a lot of things aroundthe globe. That should keep us not only busy, but it should be able to keepBrandon from knowing about this event. Just remind everyone on Earth to notpresent this on the open media. We both like to watch the news, and keep upwith the current events.”

Leia said, “I will start withPresident Bush. I am glad that he was elected again. I am sure that thingswould have worked the same if someone else was elected, but I rather deal withsomeone that I know.”

“Keep me posted on this event. Iwill do my best in keeping Brandon from knowing about this. To keep things asecret from him is harder than communicating with Earth about what we have beendoing these past years.”

Leia replied, “Tell me about it. Ibetter let you go. My plane is about to land, and I will be talking my head offwith everyone. Bye.”

“I have made a difference insomeone's life from being taken, and put into slavery.”

Sam cringed over the word slavery.

“I need to get rid of theseemotions about this part of my past. I will not let them dominate me anymore. Iam Sam O'Neill, and I am a free person. This part of my past as Brandon has putit is in the history books, and there it will stay.”

With that type of confidence Samgave out a big smile. She said out loud, “I am home, and I am a free person!”

Chapter 7: Princess Leia Prepares for Earth part 1

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Chapter7: Princess Leia Prepares for Earth part 1

Princess Leia, General Hammond,General Davis, and the President of the United States were all at the WhiteHouse in the Oval Office.

“Even with Thor's help inanswering our questions, we have our job cut out for us.” Leia said unenthusiastically,“President Bush I do think that we need to do more as of a demonstration thenjust mere word.”

The President replied, “Icompletely agree with you. I strongly believe that you need to get everyonethat you can get a hold of to be out there on every news program, every radiobroadcast, and anything else that would communicate to the whole world. We havemany translators that can help you in other countries. These Asgards need to becommunicating just as much. I do not want to fight the public while we arefighting these Ubaids. If we do, we will have more of a mess on our hands thenif we had all of this a complete secret. Princess Leia you have complete andfull autonomy on getting this information out unto the world. Please keep meabreast of your progress.”

Leia told him, “President Bushthank you for your trust in me, my people, and the Jedi Knights. I have dealtwith tougher negotiations then this. This will be out to everyone, and in timethey will fully understand before the Ubaids come, I hope.”

President Bush stated, “I hope youcan as well. God help us if the world does not believe us. If you would excuseme, I need to talk with the other governments to help you all.”

General Hammond said, “I am gettingto old to go all out, but I will do all I can to help you Princess Leia.”

Leia said, “I know that havingEarth all of the sudden told that there are many, many beings on other planetson other galaxies is not an easy thing to accept. George if you can help us inany way, I would be grateful. Tell your grandchildren hello for me.”

George Hammond replied with asmile, “I sure will. If that is all I can do, I let you all get to work. Goodbye Mr. President.”

“I promise the Bowers and theAarons that I will be with them for a short time. Please contact me by thatspecial Holocron hand device that I gave you.” Leia said to the President asshe left Oval Office.

As they were walking out of theWhite House Leia asked General Davis, “Please contact Thor, and tell him whatthe President asked the Asgards to do. If we all can pull this thing off, thenwe will have this planet ready for the Ubaids or whoever may try to attack.”

Just as she got through talkingwith General Davis, her Holocron device beeped.

It was Sam. “We finally finished with our investigations,and we all came up with the same conclusions. Not only did the Ubaids do this,but we also believe that they woke up before we found Brandon in Atlanta,Georgia.”

“I'll be a daughter of a Hut. Thisis getting more of a pain in the Dark-side every moment.” She thanked Sam for her report, and then shecontacted President Bush as she got into her limousine. “Mr. President sorry tobother you, but Sam just gave me her report.” She told him what Sam said, and he was not all that happy about iteither.

The Princess just sat there justwondering what would happen with all of this. Leia was also concerned if theydid the right thing in moving the Bowers and the Aarons. “This has to be the best. The next localplace for the Ubaids to look would be on Coruscant or somewhere else in ourgalaxy.” When she got to her privatejet to take her to Atlanta, Georgia, she slept all the way there.

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“I hope what they all said woulddo some good.” Eunice committed.

“Grandmother, it will take morethan that to get even the majority to believe what they said. We were there,and I still do not believe it all. I just hope we wake up, and all of thisturns out to be some kind of crazy dream.” Christi told her.

“To tell you the truth, I believeall of it. Dreams do not work this way, and we are not in Oz.” Eunice repliedto all of them with a full sincerity, “Brandon is being trained as a Jedi, andhe will be the greatest one. From what he has done so far, I cannot see him beany other way.”

As Ben walked in he said. “Irather watch Brandon in his Jedi training. There is nothing to do here much.Even if there were things to do here, watching all the Jedi stuff with theForce would be very exciting.”

Christi told his son, “Ben I amsure that Brandon's training is very intense, and it would be distracting tohim if you were there.”

Ben's Grammy committed, “Sam didtell us that they are pushing Brandon's training to accelerate his chance to bea full Jedi.”

All the sudden their Holocroncommunication device went off. Barbara ran to it and answered. It was Brandon that showed up on Barbara'sHolocron communication device. “I justwanted to check on you guys. Mara and Corran allowed me to take break to say hello,and see how all of you are doing.”

“We are doing find. In fact wewere just talking about you. Ben wanted to see you in action.”

“Wait for a moment and I willask.”

After a minute, Brandon said,“Sure thing. Mara would love to have him over. Whenever he is ready, theAsgards will transport him over here.”

After a few moments a white lightcovered Ben, and he was gone. It was Ben's that showed up beside Brandon. Ben said, “I am here safe and sound.”

Mara asked for Brandon's Holocrondevice. “Do not worry, we will take careof Ben for you, and we will have him sent back to you before night fall. Howare things there? If you need anything else, please let us know.”

After turning off thecommunication device, Mara asked Ben with a smile, “So you want to watchBrandon in action?”

Ben replied, “Yes, please.”

“Brandon, do your thing.” Maratold him.

“It will be my pleasure!” Brandonsaid with a smile as he looked at Ben. Brandon walked to the entrance of the course. Before he got started Maraasked Ben to be very quiet so he can concentrate. Brandon went through it onemore time. This time Brandon was getting the hang of it. He almost went throughit without the help of his Jedi trainers.

After seeing Brandon go throughthat rigorous course, Ben got very excited and cheered for his Uncle. Just to show off to Ben, Brandon jumped overthe entire course from where he was standing to a few feet where Ben wasstanding.

Mara said jokingly to Ben, “Tellhim he is a show off.” Ben just laughed.

“What do you think about JediKnights now?” asked Brandon.

A big long wow was the only thingthat Ben could say. All three of them were happy for Ben.

“Do you want me to go through itagain?” Brandon asked Ben excitingly.

“YES!” Ben replied.

Do to the confidence that Ben gavehim, he did the entire course without a single help for Mara or Corran. He didit so good it even surprised both Mara and Corran.

“You did a very good Brandon!”Corran said excitedly.

Corran was so excited that healmost could not compose himself. From that both Mara and Ben grinned. Corranlooked at them and grinned back.

“Uncle Brandon you did excellent.I think you should become a Jedi Knight right now.”

Mara and Corran looked at eachother quietly over what Ben said.

“We too want him to be a JediKnight. That is why we are pushing him so hard. It is very important that hebecomes one as soon as he is ready and not before.” Corran said to Ben.

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Leia finally arrived at themansion where her friends were.

“No offense, but you look like youbeen dragged by two pod racers.” Barbara said sympathetically.

“No, I have been dragged by threeof them, in several laps” Leia said as she would collapse then and there,"The worst part was when Sam told me the result of what happen to yourhome.”

After telling them all what Samtold her, they said “Thank you.” They gave Leia a dear loving hug for all thatshe has done for them.

“We knew whatever they found outabout the house, all that we cared about is our family. We now can say that youare a very much part of that family.” Jerry told her, “Since you have done somuch for us, we should at least help you with communicating to the world aboutwhat you said.”

“That would put all of you indanger! I cannot allow you do to that!” Leia protested.

“We cannot hide like cowards. Ifthese Ubaids are as bad as you are saying, then hiding is not the answer. Iknow that Brandon has been upset with our safety, but he will hold out. If youare worried that he will turn to the Dark-side, then I can say that he willnot. It is true that he does show hard emotions, but he will persevere in theend. Brandon just holds his feelings really deep. When he does let them out, itlooks worse than what it does. I see Sam has been doing that. At first I didnot know why, but after hearing that she was a slave, I understood the reasons.She has not turned to the Dark-side, and neither will Brandon.” Jerry told her.

Leia replied, “My father was thesame way. He had great love, and he did hold his emotions in as Brandon. He turned to the Dark-side and became DarthVader.” Leia paused for a moment, “Youare right about Sam. We were concerned about her going to the Dark-side. If youare set in helping with communicating to the world, I would like for us to talkwith not only Brandon but all that is training him.” Leia got a hold of his brother.

“I do not feel that they shouldnot be out in the open at all, but we might as well get together on this justthe same.” Luke said with no confidence whatsoever.

Over Leia's Holocron device Jerrystated, “We just know that we need to do this, and we just know that Brandonwill hold his end up. If you see any emotional withdraw from Brandon during orafter you all talk to him about this, then I will be the first to step downfrom wanting to talk in public.”

Luke replied calmly, “If it wasnot for our father, I would be the first to allow you to go for it, but youhave stated a good argument about Sam. Alot has happened with the Ubaids. A lot more will happen. Just the same, itjust might be for the best to see how Brandon will handle his emotions now thenlater.”

Jerry said, “There are always apotential that something might happen to us if we remained on Coruscant, hereon Earth, or anywhere. No matter where we will be, there is always a potentialdanger if the Ubaids wants to use us against Brandon's Jedi training. We mightas well use that to our advantage. It also might let the people all over theworld to see how important that all of what Leia had said is true.”

Luke thought for a moment andfinally replied, “That is another good argument. I will talk with Sam and theothers about this. Until then, please stay put, Luke out.”

Luke got a hold Sam in private,and told what the Bowers and the Aarons family wanted to do. Sam just stoodthere wondering what would be the best idea. “As you stated, it is a goodargument. They can do a great service in talking to the world about what Leiaand the Generals have said, but there is great potential danger for them andfor Brandon.

Luke let me talk with Mara,Corran, and Brandon about this. I will contact Leia and the others.” Sam toldhim.

Luke asked, “How do you feel aboutthis? You are the main one that is training Brandon.”

Sam answered, “After a short timeafter I started training him, I knew that we were meant to be together as Jedi.Being his trainer has helped me see more of the light of a very dark tunnel ofmy life those past several years. Jerry is right Brandon and I do hold our emotionsin.”

Luke asked, “Do you think he willturn to the Dark-side because of these events that has been happening to hisfamily?”

Sam smiled and answered, “No, hewill not.”

After a few hours Sam came to theplace where Brandon was training. At this time Ben was already with his family.While Brandon was talking a break from his training, Sam talked with Mara andCorran privately.

Corran said, “It looks like we allmight be acting out of paranoia about this. I strongly think that this is notfor us Jedi to decide for these families or for Brandon. It's true that ourJedi history is replaying itself, but let me remind you the first Jedi made it.We will make it too if we do not constantly hide behind the shadows every timesomeone goes behind us and says, ‘Boo!' We need to allow these families decidefor themselves. We should not interfere unless they ask for our help. You saidthat Jerry wants us to monitor Brandon's feelings on the matter, and that isall that we should do.”

Mara said, “I agree. We are hisJedi trainers. We should not tell him or anyone else how to live their lives.By doing so we might just destroy ourselves before the Ubaids can do it. Thatmight be what the Ubaids wants us to do. What have they done so far? They attackeda house that belongs to the friends of the Jedi. Who would be the ones to panicmore over it? The Jedi Knights would.”

They went to Brandon to tell himwhat his family wants to do, and how everyone feels about it. Brandon just sat there in thought, and camewith this idea, “It might be risky, but it might get the Ubaids out from therehiding place. A Terrorist motto is “divide and conquer.” We need to bring morepeople together on this. I also think it will be a waste of time to talk aboutthis. My family knows what needs to be done, and so do I.”

“I need to stay where I am at so Ican get the training I need. They need to be out there talking to the public.They are the best people to do it. They are people from Earth that has beenthere done that. Leia is not going to get anyone better to do the job.”

“If Earth is going to be able todefend themselves from the Ubaids, then we need to not be divided. For myfeelings towards my family getting into harm’s way will be no different fromparents’ feelings towards their sons in military combat. I might have strong negativeemotions from time to time, but I will not turn to the Dark-side even if myfamily got themselves hurt, or the worst case scenario, killed. Please, Sam,tell them they have my blessings in this matter. I wish I could be with them,but it is for the better that I stay here and stick with my training.”

Before Sam went to get in touchwith them, Brandon asked her to do another thing, “Sam tell them I still lovethem. If I can, I will tell them that myself.”

Sam smiled, “I will Brandon. AfterI do a few things more, I will come back and continue training you myself.”Brandon wanted to talk to her about her past in being a slave, but he somehowknew this was not the time for it.

As if Corran could understand whatBrandon was thinking, he said to Brandon, “When the right time does come toyou, let her know that you support her of her past.”

Brandon quietly looked at Corran.

Before Brandon could even ask,Corran said, “I will not tell you about it. I think it would be best for her totell you.”

After a few hours more oftraining, Brandon took a break, and meditated on the Force. This time it wasYoda that came to Brandon.

“You have indeed made theright decision on the matter at hand. Your family knows what they need to do,and you need to stay constant on your training. You are doing very well indeed.I want to work on your lightsaber training. I want you to be better then youare now. You have great potential, and I can help you with it. Will you allowme to advance your lightsaber training?”

Brandon answered, “Yes,please do.”

Yoda continued, “Rememberskills that you need comes from the mind. The body just obeys what the mindknows. You can be trained here and now with me without having your body withyou. What you learn from me you will carry with you always.”

Yoda's training did provideBrandon the advance lightsaber abilities. Due to what he had learned, Brandonwas going through the course without Mara and Corran even being there. WhenMara came for Brandon she was amazed not only did he ride the hardest coursethat was ever made for any Jedi, but the ability that he was showing made hermouth drop.

She quietly contacted Corran, andtold him he had to see this. When Corransaw what Brandon was doing, Corran stated in amazement, “Yoda had to betraining him. There is more to Brandon then meets the eye. I completely believe that Brandon had madethe right decision on what his family wanted to do. I also believe we are goingto have a new Jedi to add to our growing family.”

Brandon was able to complete thecourse like it was made for a child. When he finished he did not even look likehe been through it at all. When he went to Mara and Corran, he saw that theirjaws were digging up the ground.

Brandon said to them jokingly, “Isee you are digging up a new course for me with your jaws.”

Mara smiled, “We need to. You havedone great! Did Yoda teach you this?”

“Yes he has taught me someadvanced lightsaber techniques. I have been through this course a dozen times.”

They both replied, “What!?!”

Brandon just smiled and said,“Even though I have gotten this far, Yoda says I have more training before Ican become a Jedi.”

When Sam came back, she was evenamazed on what Yoda was teaching him.

Sam said to Brandon, “I hear thatyou have learned a few advance lightsaber techniques. I am very happy for you.Now I can start on something different with you. Since you and I have beenthough a lot today, then I suggest that we call it a day.” The two of themmoved to a secluded area and sat down.

Brandon asked, “Since I have notheard from them in the past several days, how are they?

Sam smiled, “They are very proudof you. Jerry told me that he will be talking with the students and North HallHigh School, and everywhere else in that area.”

Brandon smiled back and said,“Great! Once a good many hear them speak, everyone in the world will bestarting to believe all what Leia and the two Generals have said.”

Sam said, “I hope so.”

Brandon asked, “What makes youthink this will not happen?”

Sam smiled, “Do not get me wrong,I have great confidence in your family. I guess that we have been keeping theStargate program so much a secret, it is hard to see it out in the public.”

By the use of the Force, Brandondid feel the hurt in Sam. Brandon wanted to get Sam to let it out withoutdirectly asking her about her past.

Brandon did ask her, “What do youthink about the Stargate being public?”

Sam answered as she looked down onthe ground, “I do not know.”

Brandon committed, “I am sure thatgoing to all the different planets were wonderful for you. I am sure thateveryone on Earth will think the same.”

“There is a lot of bad thingsalso. I am afraid that they can get hurt by it.”

Brandon just looked at Sam for atime.

Brandon finally said, “Sam I knowthat I have thanked you many times in finding me in Atlanta, but I want to sayit again. You have made a big difference in my life. I also believe I have madea big difference in yours.”

Sam moved her head up and gave hima smile.

She replied, “You have Brandon. Inmore ways than you can know. I wish that I could talk about that with you, but. . .”

Brandon interrupted her, “When youare ready, I will listen.”

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At the mansion it was Jerry thatsaid, “I am very happy to hear that Brandon is for this 100 percent, and he isin control of his feelings on this matter. Since I am a school teacher, I thinkthat it will be best that I start talking to all the students at the school. Ican also have the Gainesville Times interview me. After that I will go anywherethat you think necessary, Leia.”

Leia replied, “After you finishtalking to the people in your community, please contact me on your Holocroncommunication device, and I will have you on your next task. I am also happy tohave Brandon is in control of his feelings on this matter. It removes a heavyburden off me. I too think that all of you are family, and I do not wantanything bad to happen to any of you.”

Jerry then contacted North HallHigh School and talked with the Principal about setting things up so he cantalk to every student.

The Principal said that everythingwill be ready first thing in the morning.

“I will see you then. Thanks for your help.” Jerry had to sleep ina hotel in Gainesville, Georgia that night so he could be at the school beforehis speech.

After the students gathered totheir home room classes, the Principal said over the intercom, “After whatPrincess Leia, General Hammond, and General Davis have spoken to the world,Jerry Bowers will talk on their behalf about his experiences and knowledge onthe subject.”

All the students gathered in thebasketball stadium. The students, teachers, and the rest of the faculty werevery excited over what he was going to say.

The Principal said, “Thank you forall of you being here this morning. I can see that all of you are excited onwhat our speaker will say to you. I was excited myself when Jerry called me toset up this time so he can speak to us all. As you know not only is he ateacher here at North Hall High School, but he is the one that owns the housethat has been completely demolished. I now give you Jerry Bowers.

Everyone stood up and cheered.After everyone finally quieted down and took their seats, he spoke, “Thank youfor that standing ovation. It is great to be here talking with you. After Leiaand the two Generals spoke to the whole world, my family decided that we couldhelp her with talking to everyone that we can. I decided to talk with all ofyou here first. After all, I have taught a great many of you. After I talk with you, I will talk to theentire city of Gainesville, Georgia. I will then go where ever I am needed byPrincess Leia.”

“Let me state to you that all thatthey told you on television is 100 percent the true. My family and mydaughters' family were living on Coruscant for several weeks. We were therewhen our home was hit by the Ubaids. Shortly after that, the Jedi Councildecided it would be safer for us to be back on Earth. Since Princess Leia Organa Solo has done somuch for my family, I decided to help her with talking to the world.”

“How we got to Coruscant to beginwith is by the means of what is called a Stargate. The Stargate is a giganticring. In order to travel through this Stargate, one must dial a number ofcoordinates. When one dials these coordinates, it connects to another Stargateby creating a temporary wormhole. The wormhole is what allows people or thingsto travel planet to planet and galaxy to galaxy in a very short time.”

“When my family was there, we meetmany species. We made many friends with some of these difference species. Someof these species did not speak English nor understood English. Sometimes we hadto use a protocol droid. This protocol droid is a translator of many, manydifferent languages. Some families that we are great friends with had childrenthat spoke English. They were very excited to translate for us.”

“We had a great time there. Theonly reason for going through the Stargate had to do with our son. He was foundby these Jedi Knights in Atlanta, Georgia when Sam O'Neill took her friends tovisit Earth. From what I have been told, he has a very strong ability to usethe Force. He was sent to galaxy with us to be trained as a Jedi Knight. AsThor on television has said he is being trained by her on Earth as we speak.”

“When we were there, a Jedi Knightof the name of Luke Skywalker took me to the Jedi Academy to see Brandon beingtrained. Brandon was at the time training on his lightsaber skills. I was verymuch impressed with how great he was doing. Even Brandon's Jedi trainers wereimpressed with his abilities. I do not know anything about being a Jedi Knight,but I can say that he is heading to become a great Jedi.”

“Jedi Master Sam O'Neill told methat he still has more training to go, but I believe that he will become a JediKnight very soon. I am sure this apprehension toward my son has to do with I amhis father. I believe if any of you could see him, I think that you will allcome to the same conclusions. My familyenjoyed themselves so much that I wish that all of you could be there now. Itwas that wonderful.”

Jerry Bowers continued talkingabout his experience with a galaxy far, far away. Everyone was memorized by what he said. After Jerry finished his speech, the entireschool body was so excited that they gave him another standing ovation.

Jerry was interviewed by theGainesville Times which nearly filled the entire paper that day. He madecountless speeches in Gainesville, Georgia in which several were on the radio.From all that was said from Jerry Bowers, everyone welcomed everyone from thegalaxy that Princess Leia Organa Solo came from.

As Jerry Bowers hoped, the newsspread like wildfire. Before the Leia could figure out where to have Jerry andhis family to go next, they had invitations to be on several talk shows, andbig national news programs like CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and so forth.

Everyone wanted to hear everythingabout new worlds and new galaxies from their own people. The world just couldnot get enough. Even the Queen of England invited the two families to talk toeveryone in the United Kingdom. Since Doctor Who was a great science fictionprogram, the reporters jokingly asked if they saw any Daleks or Cybermen whileon Yavin 4.

While they were loved throughoutthe world, Princess Leia's job became a lot simpler. She was able to talk withthe governments of the nations throughout Earth, and provide them with thenecessities on how to prepare themselves for the possible conflicts with theUbaids.

While all of that was going on Brandon'straining was excelling. The obstacle course had to be redesigned 8 times. WithMaster Yoda's training, the courses were just becoming too simple for Brandonto advance from them.

One day Corran told Mara, “IfBrandon keep on excelling, he will be training us soon.”

Mara replied, “I know what youmean. He is going through these courses like walking through air. What bogglesme is that Yoda says that he needs more training. When his family gets backfrom going around the world, I am going to ask the Jedi Council to promote Brandonto a full Jedi Knight.”

Corran replied, “You got my vote.”

While Mara and Corran weretalking, Brandon was with Yoda. This time Yoda was teaching him how to controlthe Force in a unique way. Yoda was teaching Brandon how to stop things thatare going very fast, and how to change their trajectory without even stoppingthe object or slowing it down. Yoda also taught Brandon how to move like thewind, and be as agile as a long blade of grass.

“You have done things thatmost Jedi could not have dreamed of doing themselves. All that I have taughtyou there are still things you need to learn. What the Ubaids have in store is so powerful that I do not think theAsgards can stop. Your training will soon come to an end, and our correspondingwill also end. The Force granted me this last time to be with the outsideworld. That grant was to be able to see you trained to the fullest of myability in which I could not have done with Luke. When a Jedi dies, he becomesmore powerful than one can possibly imagine. This allowed me to train you as Ihave. When you become a Jedi is when it is time for us to depart. Time is ofthe essence, but I will miss being with you.” Yoda told Brandon.

With everyone doing their part intraining Brandon in being a Jedi, Brandon was indeed learning a great deal.Even though Brandon's training has been very intense, no Jedi can learneverything there is to know overnight. Sam was the one that trained Brandon for the most part, but she wasneeded elsewhere from time to time. Brandon could not go with her because hecould not take the chance of getting exposed out in the open. As long as hestaid put, he was safe from the Ubaids or whomever could do harm to him.

When Sam was off doing otherthings on Earth's behalf, Corran and Mara kept Brandon very busy. One dayBrandon said to them, “I wished that I could get out. I understand the reasonand all, but getting out and using what everyone has taught me can do a lot forme.”

Corran replied, “We know that. Evenwith your family doing a great service for us all, having you going out andshow your Jedi skills might not be proper right now. In time, I am sure thatLeia will get you and Sam to do presentations throughout the world. Right now,you must take it one step at a time.”

Mara told Brandon, “Even with yourtraining being pushed on you, we as your trainers are not skipping any steps.If it was not for the strong power you have of the Force, we could not even beable to push you as much as we have. Let those Bible lessons of yours with yourJedi training help you deal with the understanding of patience. Let us dealwith our responsibilities.”

Brandon replied, “Thank you foryour support. I am trying my best in being patient.”

Corran said, “Do or do not. Thereis no try. You have learned to be patient not just because it helps you tobecome a better Jedi, but all aspects of your life. In all walks of life, ittakes humility to carry on to the next level. As your pastor-teacher has beenteaching you, it takes patience to take humility to the next level and beyond.Without patience where will any of us be? As Yoda told you, 'Mind what you havelearned.' For the rest of the day, I want you to meditate on what you havelearned through the Word of God.”

Before Brandon took off to do ashe was asked, Mara said to him, “Do not think that we are always patient 100%of the time. No one is perfect. That is another thing you can meditate on. Weare not asking you to be perfect, but do your best and take things one day at atime.”

Brandon said to them, “The firstthing I will do is to stop thinking about all that is going on around me. Evenif I was a full Jedi at this moment, I cannot do that much other than what Leiaand my family are doing right now.”

Corran smiled, “From the report Ihave heard from Leia the other day, they are doing better than expected.”

Mara stated with a smile, “I thinkthat we can start thanking you and your family.”

In that Brandon gave Mara andCorran a Jedi bow, and left them. As Brandon was walking to his privatequarters, “Things are turning great afterall. Things are turning out better for all of us since I was found in Atlanta,Georgia by these Jedi. I have learned about things that I could not even dream.I cannot wait to see the other wonders they are in store for everyone onEarth.”