The New Jedi Knights

[I am dedicating this story to my favorite niece and nephew, Emily and Ben Aaron. They are very special to me, even the title of this story "The New Jedi Knights" are in their honor. Emily and Ben, may the Force be with you.]

Chapter 1: Need Rest

The Death Star was destroyed, and Earth is safe once again. All that Sam and Brandon wanted was rest. They deserved it. In fact they were ordered to take a vacation and enjoy themselves.

Jack protested, "Every time we do something like that we end up having to save the planet once more. It is best that we simply get back to the same routine, whatever that is for a Jedi."

This time, Sam was upset with Jack's protesting. She sternly said to him, "Jack if we do not take a vacation, I am going to turn to the Dark-side just to kick your ass."

Jack looked like he got his feelings hurt and replied, "Since you put it that way, we will go."

Sam was so angry with Jack trouble making she used the Force to empty a big cooler of ice water on Jack head. He was soaked all over.

General Hammond smiled, "If only you could use the Force when I was in command of the SGC." Everyone there laughed including Jack.

Jack committed with a smile, "I surrender. We will go on vacation."

Sam smiled, "We will first take Jerry and Barbara to Yavin 4. Since Jerry is retired from teaching, they said they wanted to live there for the rest of their lives there. I also want to stay there in that galaxy for several days. I want to confront my past there once and for all. I will then be able to be here on Earth fully and completely." Corran and Luke were happy to hear that Sam will be making peace with her past, and wanted to get back to Earth where she belonged.

Luke said to both Sam and Jack, "You are welcome to stay as long as you want, and you will be allowed to visit at any time." They both thanked Luke for his hospitality and accepted his offer.

Sam distracted all the water on Jack and what was on the floor, and put it all back into the cooler. She looked sternly at Jack, "The next time I will not dry you off."

Jack asked Corran, "How did you get her to behave."

Corran answered carefully, "I did not. That is why I had the biggest grin when you married her Jack."

Sam gave both Corran and Jack a devilish smile.

Jedi Master Brandon Bowers was with his parents helping them pack to get ready to move to Yavin 4. "Mom and dad it seems that a curse has turned into a blessing." Brandon said to them with a smile.

Jerry replied, "We were going to sell the house, and move somewhere else anyway. Thanks to Princess Leia it is not going to cost us anything to live on Yavin 4. We told her that we would pay something for it. She insisted that it is a gift in allowing her to be a part of our family."

Brandon's Holocron communication device went off. He answered it.

It was Sam that shown up. Brandon asked, "How are things with you?"

"I want to take a long vacation from what we have been through."

Brandon replied, "Same here. When you get here everything should be packed and ready to go."

Sam committed, "The reason for me calling you is that Jack and I are going to stay in that Galaxy for a while."

"You want me to stay here on Earth so you and Jack can have time by yourselves?"

It was several minutes before she answered, "The reason for coming back, I need to face the horrors I been through for the very last time."

Brandon understood and replied, "You do that dear friend. I will be here when you get back."

Brandon smiled inwardly at his Master's courage. Jerry and Barbara heard all what Sam said. They too were happy for Sam.

Jerry said to his son, "Sam is a very good person. It was horrible that this happened to her, but I am happy that she is in our lives today. I wished she could have been able to be a Jedi Knight by a different route than she went through. Though, I wonder if she would be a Jedi Knight."

Brandon thought for a moment and replied, "I have wondered about that myself. It was meant for Sam to be a Jedi Knight. I was also meant to be one. Emily and Ben will become Jedi Knights. I do not believe in chances in life. Things happen as they do because it allows us to be what we are now."

Brandon's mother said, "So you are saying that it was meant for our house to be destroyed?"

"I do not think it works like that. You just stated that you were going to sell the house anyhow. Because of Sam being a Jedi Knight, you are going to live in a wonderful place. Before any of the Jedi knew about these Ubaids, we were sent to a galaxy far, far away. I cannot say if the house would be destroyed by these Ubaids if Sam and the others did not come into my life, but I can say that our lives are a lot better because of Sam."

Brandon's father stated with a smile, "Even though she might have saved our lives, we are happy that Sam is a big part of your life. Since you are our son, we have been blessed due to all that has to do with the Jedi Knights. Earth as a whole is better off with all that has happened. So many have traveled to other places throughout the universe due to the Stargate program is up and running on the surface."

When Sam and Jack arrived at the mansion, Sam said to Brandon, "Will you be alright by yourself here on Earth?"

Brandon smiled, "I will be alright if you do as you said you would do."

Sam promised. They both hugged each other.

Brandon said, "Master, I want to let you know how much you mean to me. If anything you deserve all the love and gratitude from all from Earth. It was you that allowed Luke, Leia, Han, and everyone from a galaxy far, far, away to come to Earth."

Sam smiled, "If I did not find you in Atlanta when I did, I wonder if all this would have come to pass. I did not blow up the Death Star my dear friend, it was you. That was for you to do. Do not cut yourself short of your actions. Yes, I trained you to be a Jedi, but you are your own person. Do not be afraid to follow the light from with yourself."

Brandon replied, "It seems that we are meant to be one with the Force because you were the one that found me in a very big city."

Sam committed, "You, your parents, and the others will always be part of my family. If it was not for all of you showing love towards me, I do not think that I could have the courage to let go as much as I have. Before I stay here on Earth for good, I want to confront those things that have been eating at me one last time."

Brandon and Sam hugged once again. Brandon whispered in her ear, "Take care, my Master." Sam whispered back. "I will my Padawan."

After everything was packed and ready to go, they set off to the SGC, in the outskirts of the Arizona desert.

The new SGC was more than the Stargate. To help transport people and things, the new SGC has its own airport. It is a very large airport. It has to handle and hold all sorts of transport crafts that include airplanes, A-wings, B-wings, X-wings, Y-wings, the Millennium Falcon, and all the Tok'ra's ships and transports. With the size of the Arizona desert, everyone had plenty of room to store a good many ships and other aircrafts. From time to time the Asgards use the Arizona desert to land some of their ships.

The Alliance uses the Sahara Desert for most of their aircrafts. With 3,500,000 square miles of desert, they have a very large area to build star ports and buildings.

Earth had changed a great deal since the Jedi Knights had entered into their lives. Earth is not alone in the vastness of the universe. They are a part of it. To most of the people on Earth, the life they had before was like a distant dream. Now Earth is more than the sum of its parts. Earth is now a united people with wonders and possibilities beyond their hopes and dreams.

That is the major reason why they have fallen in love with their first two Jedi Knights. Master Jedi Sam O'Neill and Master Jedi Brandon Bowers had bridged Earth to these wonders that the Universe had to offer..

With the Tok'ra starting to become Jedi Knights once more, there will be more things that will bind Earth with it. With the Stargate being used as a universal means of transportation, more and more things will make Earth a very bright blue object in the universe.

Emily and Ben were at a Jedi Academy in Columbia, South Carolina. Sam did promise them that she was going to help train them both while their uncle is taking a well deserved vacation, but she told them that she wanted to finally resolve her demons from her past on Coruscant and elsewhere in that galaxy.

They completely understood, and they supported her courage in doing so. They have learned a great deal from Yoda and Jolinar, but they had much to learn of the living Force. Emily and Ben did make a vow to themselves that they would work hard, and do all they can to become Jedi Knights. They wanted to make their uncle proud of them as they were proud of him.

Emily is now 8 years old and Ben is 16 years old. Mara was saying to Christi, "They sure have grown. I do not want to say how old I was then."

Christi laughed, "Got that right! I do enjoy seeing them grow up, and become Jedi one day. They were very excited when I saw them after you rescued them from that Death Star. They now can become Jedi like my brother."

They both stood there watching Emily and Ben in their training. They were in their lightsaber training on the laser droid. They were doing a lot better than most beginner Jedi Apprentices. Yoda and Jolinar have indeed taught them a great deal when they were on the Death Star.

As the two ladies were watching the new Jedi Apprentices, Luke called Mara on her comlink. "How are those two doing at the Academy?"

Mara answered, "They are doing great. Christi and I are watching them right now.

"I promised Sam while she is off putting her horrors to rest in our galaxy, I would help train those two until she and Jack returns."

Mara said excitingly, "I very happy that Sam is finally dealing with that part of her life. I take it that Brandon is going to stay here on Earth until then?"

"Yes, I talked with Sam before they all left."

Christi asked for the comlink, "Luke did my parents go with them?"

"Yes, they are going to live on Yavin 4. You and any of your family members can visit anytime you want." Christi thanked him for the offer, and gave the comlink back to Mara.

Mara said, "I will be looking forward to seeing you when you arrive. Love you always Luke.

"I love you too, may the Force be with you." Mara turned off her comlink.

Ben and Emily sensed, by the Force, that their mother was troubled about something. They stopped their training, and went to her.

Ben asked, "Mom, are you alright?"

She smiled at both of them, "Yes I am. I just heard that Grammy and Dee are moving to Yavin 4." She sighed, "I just miss them already."

Emily and Ben gave their mother a big hug. "They will be happy there." Emily committed.

Chewbacca came through the Academy doors and growled. Emily answered him, "Yes Chewie we have been practicing. Mom has just found out that Grammy and Dee are moving to Yavin 4."

Chewie growled once more. Emily replied, "Yes, we all miss them, but as I told my mother, they will be happy there."

Chewie gave both Emily and Ben a hug. He told them, "He misses his family on his planet. That makes the visiting them all the grander." Emily translated what he said to Ben.

Mara said, "You two can go back to your training." After hugging their mother once more, they did.

Mara said to Christi, "Even though we Jedi are training Emily and Ben, I think that Brandon is the only one that can complete their training to become great Jedi Knights."

"Those two said the same thing. They cannot wait until their uncle is with them. They realize that their uncle needs his well deserved rest, but they want him to be their trainers."

Mara smiled, "Brandon will do that. It will take time for them to learn the basic skills. Even with what they have learned already, they will still have to be trained like any other Jedi apprentices."

It was Han and Leia that entered the Jedi Academy door. "Hello Christi. How are you today?" Leia asked smiling.

She told her about her parents moving to Yavin 4, and how much she missed them.

Leia gave Christi a warm hug, "I know they are missing all of you, especially those two new Jedi apprentices of yours."

Chewie growled.

Han replied, "Great idea buddy!"

"Christi, Chewie here says that he could watch after those two if you want to go to Yavin 4. I could take you on the Falcon."

Christi looked at Chewbacca, "You would be willing to do that?"

Chewie nodded and said with Han translating, "It would be my honor to do so. Emily can understand me, so there should be no problem. If something does happen, I will get in touch with Brandon, your husband, or Han. They can then contact you if needed."

Christi smiled widely and gave Chewbacca a big hug. "Thank you. As you know they are good kids, and will not cause you any trouble."

Mara called the two over.

When they came back to them Christi said, "Chewbacca will be watching over you two while I am going to visit my parents on Yavin 4. Do what Chewie asks of you, and keep up with your Jedi training."

Christi then took her cell phone out of her purse, and called her husband. She told him, "Mom and dad are living on Yavin 4, and I want to visit them for a while." Christi also told him that Chewbacca will be watching after Ben and Emily.

Chip understood why she had to go to them, and was excited that Chewbacca was going to watch after them. Chewie and Chip had become great friends over the years. Chip has also learned to understand what Chewbacca was saying, so those two can communicate with each other without any problems. Christi said her farewells to her children, and went with Han.

As they entered the Millennium Falcon, Christi said, "Thank you both for helping me, so I can see my parents."

Han replied, "No problem. All of you are family to us. We would be there for any of you."

Han and Christi went to the Cockpit, and Han set the controls. He flipped the comlink switch on, "Thor this is Han Solo. Christi Aaron and I are set for Yavin 4."

Thor replied, "You have clearance to take off when ready."

Han took the Millennium Falcon into space, and pressed the buttons for the hyper drive to take their next stop.

For what Brandon has done for the planet Earth, everyone has given him not only the freedom to visit anywhere on Earth he wanted, but his trip would be at no cost to him. Since everyone was inviting him, Brandon wanted to show his respect by visiting the entire world. He went on a world cruise.

The ship's captain gave Master Jedi Brandon Bowers full victory honors, and a hero's welcome aboard his ship. Brandon was given the best passenger room on the ship. The captain himself gave Master Jedi Brandon Bowers a tour of his ship.

Brandon replied after the tour, "This ship is great. I am very much impressed. I know that I will enjoy every minute of my stay here."

Captain Fords said, "Thank you. If anything that you need or want, please do not hesitate to ask."

Brandon replied, "Thanks. I will let you know. For the moment I just want to kick my feet up and simply relax. Blowing up that Death Star was some doing. I just hope that they do not make another one."

Captain Fords committed, "Same here. I did like it on that planet, Tatooine."

Brandon said, "You can visit there anytime you want. The Asgards has made it possible for the SGC and the United States Government afford anyone to travel to anywhere. In fact my parents are going to live the rest of their lives on Yavin 4."

The captain said, "The SGC told us about that when we were brought back to Earth. I might visit that place again one day, but the sea is all that I want for now."

"You take your more than deserved rest. We will let you know when we make port." Brandon thanked the captain for the tour, and his time.

The captain said seriously, "It is us that should be thanking you Master Jedi. We owe a great deal to you, you Master, and the team that was working with you."

Brandon replied with the utmost humility, "We all would do it again Captain. I hope and pray that time will never come, but the Jedi order is here to serve and protect the peace."

Captain Fords said, "We are here to serve you Master Jedi for what you have done for us. Please do not pass the opportunity for us to do that."

Brandon smiled, "I will not deprive any of you from your gratitude. Thank you."

They both departed their own way.

Brandon walked to where there were lounge chairs, and laid down on one. He closed his eyes to take some needed rest. As he allowed his body to lie there, he used the Force to adventure throughout the ship. He went everywhere except the private quarters. Everything was quiet and peaceful.

After dropping off Jerry and Barbara on Yavin 4, Jack, Sam, and her dearest friend, Dentralla went to Coruscant. Sam was visiting where she spent her time as a slave. With Jack and Dentralla at her side to watch after her, she was able to allow herself to release her emotions of those horrible years of slavery.

They were at the spice mines. It has been abandon for years. Sam fell on her knees and cried. Jack or Dentralla did not go to her. They knew that she needed to be alone on this one. Since this part of Coruscant was not a place for social visits, Jack and Dentralla did watch her back and theirs.

After Sam stopped crying, she got herself up and said, "Let get the hell out here. I do not want to be in this place again."

The three of them quietly left. With Jack's small ability to use the Force, he sensed danger approaching. He said to Sam and Dentralla, "I think we need to get on board our ship really quickly like.

Sam cleared her emotions, and she then sensed a disturbance in the Force. "Jack your right. The Dark-side is strong. I better. . ." Before she has time to finish her sentence, six Goa'uld system lords came after them. Before they attack them, Master Bratac, Teal'c and a few other Jaffa came to their rescue. Sam called out her lightsabers into both hands and the attack began. In a matter of minutes they all destroyed the Goa'uld system lords.

Master Bratac said "Follow us to our ship. We will talk there." They did as he asked. They did not say anything until they left the planet. Master Bratac explained why he and Teal'c were there, and why they were attacked by the Goa'uld. "Luke asked us to keep an eye out on you Sam. He told me that this Force told him of a possible attempt to separate you and Master Jedi Brandon Bowers."

Jack committed, "It must be true Sam. Usually the Goa'uld has their goons do their dirty work."

Teal'c said, "This is true. It is lucky for all of you that we arrived at the nick of time."

Jack replied, "Please, do it often."

Sam said, "What is bothering me is that Jack and I felt the Dark-side presence before they came at us. I hope that they are not able to use the Force."

Jack replied calmly, "It might be that these Ubaids are using the Dark-side to aid the Goa'uld."

Master Bratac committed, "Whatever is going on, it is not good. If you are going to do any more in this galaxy, you need to do it very quickly and go back to Earth."

Sam told them why they are here in this galaxy in the first place.

Teal'c asked, "Let us take you to where ever you want to go. We have a hyper drive on our ship. You will have a better chance to get to Earth then fighting your way to Tatooine to get to the Stargate."

Sam agreed.

Emily and Ben were practicing on meditating on the Force. They were levitating things off the grown and seeing all around them. After Emily finished putting down the objects, she asked Luke, "Could it be possible for me to communicate with my uncle by the use of the Force."

"Yes you can. You have to do it. There is no trying."

She understood. She closed her eyes, and stretched out with her feelings. After a few moments, Emily saw that Brandon was on a large ship. He was lying down, but not sleeping. "Uncle Master Jedi Brandon. Can you hear me?"

Brandon replied, "Yes I can, Emily. It makes me happy that you are able to communicate with me through the Force. Great work!"

Ben too was able to talk with him by the Force. Brandon also congratulated him.

Brandon said to both of them, "Keep up with your training. There is no telling what these Ubaids are up to. You two might be the only ones that can help defeat them. I know that Yoda and Jolinar have taught you well. Please keep up with your training. I will be there to train you myself soon."

They both promised him that they would, and they left their uncle to his rest.

Emily and Ben looked at each other with giant smiles on their faces. They made their uncle proud of them. Knowing their conversations, Luke smiled with them.

Luke said, "Let's practice more on your lightsaber dueling skills."

The two immediately cleared the emotions of the recent event, so they could concentrate on their task at hand.

Using the Force Luke called Mara to help.

It took her just a few minutes for her to arrive. Mara smiled at them and said, "Are you ready Emily?"

Emily answered, "Yes I am Mara. Let's do it."

After a time in the dueling, Mara and Luke traded places while they were dueling. It was now Luke against Emily and Mara against Ben. After they finished, Mara said, "Great work guys. You two are getting better at it."

Luke said to both of them, "That is enough training for today. We will see you two and Chewbacca here first thing tomorrow morning."

Emily and Ben said their farewells, and left with Chewie.

Brandon opened his eyes and gave a big smile for what Emily and Ben have done with the Force. He got up and started to walk a around the ship. He then suddenly saw a child playing on the railing. Moments later the child slipped off the railing, and started to fall in the ocean.

Brandon immediately used the Force to raise the child back on the ship to his parents. The mother thanked him for saving her son by saying, "Thank you Master Jedi for saving my son. I also thank you for our freedom by destroying that Death Star."

Brandon smiled, "It is my pleasure to do both for you." She gave him a big hug.

Brandon knew from that time forward everyone would come up to him and give their thanks for what he and the others have done for Earth. He simply gave out a warm smile. It did feel good to make a difference in others lives. It was not an easy task, but it was worth it to see and hear everyone's thanks and gratitude.

Brandon decided to walk to the cafeteria to get something to eat. When he got there, he waited for someone to seat him. The waiter politely asked who he was so he could address him by his name. Brandon replied, "Master Jedi Brandon Bowers."

The waiter got excited and said, "Master Jedi Brandon Bowers." The whole cafeteria heard him. Brandon smiled inwardly.

The waiter said, "Please follow me Master Jedi, I will have you seated so you can have a view of the bow of the ship as she sails onward.

As Master Jedi Brandon Bowers follow the waiter, everyone stood up and clapped for his bravery and victory. Brandon gave them all a big smile. When the waiter presented a table for him, he too clapped for him. Brandon sat there quietly and respectfully for what they were giving him. The cook himself came out to Brandon's table.

After everyone sat back down, the cook offered to cook him the house special. Brandon smiled, "I would be delighted for you to do that, thank you"

"If only my Master were here. She deserves this more than I do. If it was not for her that found me in Atlanta, Georgia in the first place, all of this would not be taking place." Brandon knew just the same that Sam had to once and for all fight off her demons.

The cook came out with the most spectacular meal that Brandon had ever seen. The cook said, "Master Jedi Brandon Bowers, here is your meal."

Brandon smiled, "It looks great!" The cook was very pleased, and left him to eat his meal.