Chapter 20- Sam's Ceremony, part 2

Sam was expecting the ceremony to be small, since the Jedi Knights were different from what she knew about royalty. It was the Jedi Council that wanted her to have a large one.

The Jedi Council knew of the ways of the Ancient Jedi Knight, but this was the 21st Century. They also knew everyone around the world would be watching this ceremony.

From knowing how much everyone on Earth loved Sam, the Jedi Council knew the people of Earth would not accept anything less than a grand ceremony for Her Majesty Queen of the Jedi Knights.

To Sam wonder and surprise, the ceremony was not at the World Beneath. It was at the surface of Dinotopia, one trillion years in the past. After all, that is where everything started.

The Jedi Council also knew that the ones that were living in Dinotopia in 2009 had to witness the past in their own way before they can rightfully understand why they had to leave the island and adventure out all over the planet in any time period they choose. To understand the present and live for the future one must learn and understand the past.

Every Dinotopian that traveled through the Stargate to Earth's past, was very interested in learning about the past. They have learned and experienced so much about the Jedi Knights from Nomi, Brandon, and Sam, that they were wanting to learn all they can about the Jedi Knights as a whole, and how much Dinotopia was apart of their lives today.

All barriers have been removed. Now all Dinotopians can truly and rightfully live as they should. That way is to live it to the fullest.

As Sam was getting ready to start with her part of the ceremony, she was standing near C-3PO. “I thank you for being at my side C-3PO. I know you do not know all that we have been through together in the alternate time line, but I want you to know that you have made a giant difference in my life.”

C-3PO said, “I do know most of it, or at least what Oriana has told me. Master Corran has told me some of it to me earlier.”

“I will be honored to talk to you about it more if you like.”

C-3PO said, “I would like for you to tell me in your own experiences in everything you can tell me. I believe that you life should be preserved.”

Sam just smiled, “I remember you telling me that when you got me to talk to you about what I been through as a slave in a galaxy far, far, away. I will be honored for you to do that for me in this time line.”

Just then Sam and C-3PO got the message they were about to start. When Sam started to walk down the aisle to the throne she was going to be crowned as the New Queen of the Jedi Knights, C-3PO followed right behind her.

C-3PO was going to be Sam's royal interpreter.

For the most part at the ceremony everyone had electronic translators. With all the different life forms from all over the universe, the life forms from the galaxy far, far way, and all the different languages that were spoken right on Earth, C-3PO could not translate in all those many languages,or the ceremony would last forever. For the most part he was silent until conversations were directed towards Her Majesty.

Sam for the most part sat on her throne quietly. She was enjoying all that was going on around her. What she knew of the past ceremonies of royal inaugurals, she witnessed a mix of many of them in her ceremony. Sam also noticed there were different people around the world that were partaking in her ceremony. Sam was loving every bit of it.

Near the last part of the ceremony, Barbara and Casandra walked up at each side of Sam. Right after Barbara, Casandra,and C-3PO was at there places Luke Skywalker came with a crown.

When he came near Sam, Luke quietly lifted the crown over Sam's head.

Luke said, “Sam, do you solemnly swear that you will uphold the responsibilities of the office of the Queen of the Jedi Knights with the utmost respect of all that is under you?”

Sam replied, “I do.”

“Sam, do you uphold the Light-side of the Force to guide you to the fullest of your abilities, and uphold peace, knowledge, and serenity.”

Sam replied, “I do.”

“By the power of the high Jedi Council, I here by declare you the Queen of the Jedi Knights.”

Luke then placed the crown on Sam's head.

Everyone cheered. Sam smiled from ear to ear.

She quietly looked at all that were cheering for her as the new Queen of the Jedi Knights.

Sam then looked at her Mother Oriana and her adopted father, Jacob Carter. She gave a special warm smile to them both.

They did the same towards her.

Sam used the Force and said to both of them, “I love you both.”

Oriana said back through the Force, “We love you too Sammy.”

Sam then looked at her Padawan. They looked at each other for a few moments which seemed like a long time to them. They did not need to say anything to each other, but they were both saying volumes.

They were saying how much they loved each other, and how much they were thanking each other for all that has happened in their lives.

Even though Sam was Brandon's Jedi Master, Brandon was much more to her. For Sam, she would have never been where she is now if Brandon did not rescue her in the alternate time line.

Brandon was more than a Padawan and her savor. He was a dear friend that she will do anything for him and his family. Knowing that Brandon's family had adopted her as part of their family in both time lines, she has so much more in life that makes her new royal life appears to be trivial.

Sam has the best life anyone can have. “In all the love I have received, I am not surprised that I have shared my genetic Force structure with everyone I have met since I became a Jedi Knight. It is the least I could do for all of them.”

Sam continued to look at all that were there for her. They were still cheering for her. This was Sam's special day. She was the newest Queen of all the Jedi Knights. Even though not everyone on Earth were Jedi Knights, they were still cheering her for her new title and responsibilities. Everyone knew that she would be the best Queen that no Jedi Knight has ever experienced throughout the history of the Jedi Knights.

Sam then stood up from her throne, and gave everyone a big smile.

Sam started to show tears of joy trickling down her face. In all that she been through in the alter time line, her life is over flowing of purpose and prosperity. Due to all that she did face from the hands of Palpatine, she will never use her new authorities to ever treat another with disrespect. She did not want anyone to have to come close to being treated the way Palpatine treated her.

The evening was not over with. There were going to be a grand celebration of Sam being the new Queen of the Jedi Knights. Everyone on Earth wanted to be a part of this in one way or the other. This festival event would start in about one hour. It gave time for Sam to relax, and be with the family and friends she loved so much.

When Brandon walked up to Her Majesty the Queen, they both hugged each other.

Brandon said, “I love you. Did you know that?”

Sam replied, “Not as much as I love you my dearest friend. You have made a giant difference in my life.”

Brandon smiled, “I know, and so have you made a giant difference in my life.”

They finally stopped hugging each other. They quietly looked at each other.

Jacob said, “You are going to give you father a hug?”

Sam looked at him. “Yes I will.”

She did just that.

Sam whispered, “Thank you dad for all you have done for me in my life.”

Jacob whispered back, “It was my honor to do so. You are very special to me.”

“I love you dad.”

“I Love you too.”

Sam then stopped hugging her father, so she could hug her mother.”

All the sudden Sam's saurian partner, Clavis, made a loud noise. Sam then stopped hugging her mother to hug him.

Sam smiled, “I love you too.”

Clavis then bellowed with joy. He was so loud one could hear him for 100's of miles in any direction.

Finally Sam looked at her husband.

Jack was simply standing out-of-the-way quietly.

Sam just looked at him quietly for a moment. “Jack, you were always at my side quietly. Even though I did not see you all the time, I knew you were there.”

Jack smiled and asked, “Where else would I be?”

Sam tried not to laugh at Jacks joking around, but she did anyhow. “You always have a way to make me laugh, even when I was dealing with Palpatine's influences in the other time line.”

Jack walked closer to Sam. He quietly gave her a hug. As he was hugging her, “You are in this time line now. I think you will have everyone on Earth including me to make sure that does not happen to you again.”

Sam then quietly hugged Jack. Sam whispered in Jack's ear, “I love you.”

Sam and Jack with their arms still around each other, looked at each other. Shortly after, they kissed passionately.

After they kissed they looked in each others eyes. Sam wanted to share here experiences of the alter time line as she did for her Jedi Master.

Jack gently grabbed both of her wrists.

Jack said, “Sam, you told me enough of what you went through. You do not have to share anything more with me. Unless there is another reason for you wanting to share those thoughts with me, than you can.”

Sam replied, “You are my husband. You have the right to know all that I went through. I want to share all about me with you, but I will not do not right now. I will wait another time.”

Jack smiled, “Another time then.”

Luke said to Sam, “Your Majesty. You are always welcome to share anything with us.”

Sam turned around to face Luke. “Do not worry about that. All of you are my dear friends....no....my family. I have always trusted each and everyone of you in the past, and I will continue to do so as your Queen, now. I know I will need your council in times to come. Making contact with the ancient past of the Jedi Knights will have it oppositions from time to time.”

Jerry said, “You are our family. We will do all we can to help you in every way we can. From all the cheering that you had, I am sure everyone on Earth and then some will do all they can to help you out.”

Sam smiled, “Jerry, you and your families are very special to me. It is mainly due to Brandon, but knowing you all as yourselves, I know all of you are very special people. I now know how Brandon could have rescued me from that alter time line. It was the love and commitment that you all have taught him.”

“In my new royal duties as Queen of the Jedi Knights, and let me state only the Jedi Knights, I will do all I can for you and each family member of yours.”

Jerry replied, “Your Majesty and dear daughter, you have done that so many times that I have lost count. It is time that we all start doing something for you.”

Oriana said, “Sammy, you deserve more than what this family could ever do for you. Please trust me on that.”

“Mom, I know I have done things for others, but it is the result of what they have done for me.”

Oriana replied, “They have done good things for you that is very true. I have been a witness to a number of them. What I am saying my dear daughter is that you have done a lot more for everyone on Earth than you could ever realize.”

Sam thought to herself, “Could I have done so and not realize the full impact. If that is the case, can I ever know the impact I have done for all on Earth?”

Oriana smiled, “My daughter, remember what I told you about how different being a Queen of the Jedi Knights is to all the history of Earth royal families?”

“Yes I do remember.”

“Now my love, think as a Jedi Knight.”

Sam did as she was instructed. Sam than realized that being a Queen or any higher authority was almost a contradiction to the Jedi way of life. No Jedi every seeks power or wealth. They only seek truth and knowledge.

Oriana smiled again, “That is right. You are given the title and responsibilities of being a Queen of the Jedi Knight because you have done many great things for all on this planet. To be a Queen of the Jedi Knight is to be honored to the highest of all on Earth. You are Queen to be treated day after day as a thank you with the utmost love by all. The responsibilities that you will undertake is great. Because you have never let prosperity go to your head, you will succeed in your royal duties.”

Sam replied, “I now see why Brandon and Nomi are keeping their Jedi Titles.”

Brandon said, “Master, this will not keep you from being you. At times you will be needed to go to these Jedi Cities or where ever. You represent Earth and the Jedi Knights. As you know the Jedi Knights are a big part of Earth's ancient history.”

Sam said, “O' my. I see now why you and Nomi have the titles you have. You both are part of the royal family.”

Oriana replied, “That is correct. Because Brandon was meant to be at your side in both time lines, he is the Grand Duke of all the Jedi Knights and Grand Master Jedi of Earth. The second title was given due to the fact of rescuing you from the alter time line. From what you have done for Earth during Brandon's absence, you have made great impact on all on Earth.”

Sam reminisced over all that had happen right after Brandon had to leave her. Sam was overwhelmed over Earth's accomplishments of her being Earth's first Jedi Knight. The Stargate program became open to the public nearly at the time it started. That was so much different from the alternate time line.

Sam also saw how different and better her life had been due to her being a Jedi Knight much early in her life. Sam did her best to see that all that had happen was due to her gratitude for Brandon changing her life.

Sam wanted to find a reason for Earth's prosperity was due to others and not herself, but she could not. Sam finally accepted the prosperity of Earth and everyone on it was due to her alone.

Nomi said to Sam, “It was love that caused you to do all that you have done. That love came from you. This planet has more living beings from all over the universe than the galaxy I came from.”

Sam stated, “Come to think of it, Earth has more visitors now than in the alternate time line.”

Casandra came up to Sam. “You see girl friend, all that has happened in this time line is due to who you are, and what you have done for everyone. There is not one person that does not doubt that Brandon made a difference in your life. In that I am very grateful. From what you told us earlier, I wanted to cry my eyes out on all that you went through.”

Sam gave Casandra a dear loving hug.

After the hug, Casandra continued, “Girl friend, please allow everyone to pamper you or whatever to thank you for all that you have done for them.”

Jacob said, “Sammy, I know you. It will not be easy for you to sit by and let others live your life for you in such a manner, but trust me Sammy, you deserve every bit of it.”

Sam quietly looked at everyone. As Sam continued to think as a Jedi Knight, she now realized what every Dinotopian was telling her about living as a Dinotopian.

Sam now realized she has been doing that all along. What every Dinotopian was telling her was that she had to allow others to treat her as the way she treated them. All that she had learned in Dinotopia, being a Jedi Knight, her alternate time line training in being a United States Air Force Officer, a scientist, etc., would not go with the wind.

Sam also realized that everyone on Earth does not want her to stop being herself, or that would rightfully defeat the purpose of the gratitude they will be bestowing on here from this point forward. All that she had learned and used will have its purpose in time to come for herself and others.

Sam now realize that she is where she should be in life. She was trained by the best Jedi Master she has ever met, Master Jedi Corran Corn.

She trained Brandon to a very powerful Jedi Knight. Brandon was so powerful with the Force that he was able to be sent to the time she was a teenager, so he could put things to right from the influence that Palpatine had bestowed on her and Earth.

Sam finally came to fully realize that she was the Jedi Master over Brandon. When Sam looked at Brandon, she gave me a big smile.

Brandon sensing with the Force on what his Master was thinking, he gave her a full Jedi bow.

For the first time throughout the Jedi Knight's history, the circle was now complete. Things are as it should be. The journey of the Jedi Knights of today is far from over. The next path is set to bring the ancient past of the Jedi Knight back to Earth in one form or the other.

Sam finally said, “I will accept all the love, support, pampering, and all the rest that Earth is willing to give me. I want it to be known that I will continue to do all I can for the Jedi Knights in bringing its past to the present, for all on the Earth, and for all of you that I love very, very much. I do not want to stop doing all that I have done that made this day possible.”

Oriana replied with a smile, “Trust me, no one ever wants you to do anything less, or it would defy the purpose of you being the Queen of the Jedi Knights.”