Categories > Books > Harry Potter > A New Order
Synopsis: A renegade Jedi has a force vision of a pair of powerful force sensitive's and sets in motion events that will see the rise of a new order. Her actions will have a profound effect on the future of many worlds.
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A/N: Timeline checkpoint it is now coming to the end of 23BBY and the early months on 22 BBY in the Star Wars Universe - The Clone Wars have begun....
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"We will look after each other," replied Luna.
"See you in a few weeks' guys and for Merlins sake please bring me some meat. I'm getting tired of this vegetarian thing," added Ron taking his turn to hug Luna then slap Harry on the back.
Harry laughed as he pantomimed writing a shopping list, "Meat and focusing crystals got it. Dantooine is a fairly safe destination mostly rural and you know we need the crystals. Vectivus is also hoping we can get some of the relics left after the Jedi enclave was destroyed."
"Okay anyone not coming to Dantooine had better get off," said Luna as she made shooing gestures.
Chapter 7
HoloNet News
Fighting Continues in numerous sectors
Separatists invade Rhyloth
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Dantooine - Ruins of the Jedi Enclave
"Got it" called Harry triumphantly as the door released.
"Okay," muttered Luna as she watched her wand spin, "I would think that any crystals collected would be stored somewhere secure and the archive would be on the lower level to protect it from attack. Logically they should both be similarly located. As for the archive, there is a chance it might be at least partially intact."
"We'll find any crystals and then check out the archive," said Harry cast a light spell to illuminate the debris strewn passage.
Luna paused as they came to intersecting corridors, "Point me Crystals," but again her wand spun listlessly, "Bugger, okay looks like we have to do this the hard way."
For the next few hours they systematically searched the lower level of the ruins however in the end it was blind luck or as Luna said the Force that led them to the best preserved part of the ruins when Harry squatted to re-tie his shoelace and spotted a faint sliver of light.
"Luna, I'm just going to cancel my light spell for a moment, 'Nox'," as he cast the spell the light became more apparent. On his knees he determined the source was the far 'wall' where a line of light appeared at floor level.
Harry stood and re-cast his light spell, "It's a false wall."
Harry and Luna spent twenty minutes searching the entire length of wall but failed to find any traps or mechanism for opening the door.
Luna pointed her wand and cast the unlocking spell, "Alohomora," but the false wall/door failed to open.
Harry was next as he concentrated and used the Force to try and open it, pushing in then up and finally sideways, "Yes," hissed Harry as the door rolled smoothly to the right. Then he got a look at the large well lit cavern and what appeared to be half a dozen Jedi who were studying him with surprised expressions, "Okay wasn't expecting that."
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Initially there had been a few awkward, uncomfortable moments as Harry and Luna stared at the Jedi in the cavern and the Jedi stared back before an older white haired Jedi slowly approached hands raised to show he was unarmed.
The older man smiled wryly as he halted a few paces away, "Well we certainly were not expecting to find anyone still living in the enclave."
Luna gave a non-committal shrug, "To be honest we could say the same Master...?"
The man smiled again, "My apologies, I am Master Djinn Altis and these are my Padawans and friends."
Harry raised an eyebrow, 'Padawans' it was almost unheard of for a Jedi to have more than one Padawan at a time.
Luna bowed in respect, "Master I am Luna Lovegood and this is my fellow apprentice Harry Potter."
"You are not Jedi?" asked Master Altis with a small frown, behind him several of his Padawans were now watching Harry and Luna closely.
Luna smiled brightly as she took a step closer to Harry, "We are Force Adepts, we trained under Talia Tal-Shin. Perhaps you knew her?"
Altis nodded, "Ah yes I knew Talia quite well she was a skilled Jedi and it was a loss to the order to see her go. If your Master is nearby I would enjoy the opportunity to speak with her. "
Harry's expression was cold as he replied, "Talia was murdered by another former member of your old order, goes by the name of Dooku."
The Jedi Master's expression changed to one of sympathy, "I am sorry for your loss, as I said she was a skilled Jedi," the Jedi Masters face hardened with his next words," I also knew Dooku, I won't insult you by asking if you are sure but....how could he fall so far as to become a murderer."
Harry was about to name him as a Sith when he felt Luna's hand on his arm.
"For myself I am surprised to see you here, it seems like a rather large coincidence that two groups of Force users are here at the same time." Luna's comment brought a smile to the Jedi Masters face.
"We were seeking to mine some crystals from the caves nearby and have been using this facility as a storeroom for our mission, what of you?" asked Altis.
Luna accepted that with a nod, "Much the same although we were simply searching the ruins hoping to find some usable crystals, perhaps we should seek the mines as well?"
"You will need to be careful, the mines are dangerous. Perhaps we might spare some crystals for your purposes," offered Altis as he waved his Padawans back to work.
"That is a kind offer, Master Jedi," replied Luna.
Altis nodded and then continued in a casual conversational tone, "May I ask if you are continuing you're training?"
"Yes we are," replied Harry "but you will forgive me if I don't say where. The Jedi don't seem to approve of Force adepts for some reason and I don't want Jedi battering down our door."
"Are things really so far gone with the Order that you fear the Jedi?" asked Altis his face showing his genuine curiosity.
Luna paused as she considered the Jedi's wording and expanded her Force awareness, searching the hall for the taint of the dark. Beside her she could feel Harry pulsing with the Force his 'aura' a swirling mix of colours, his Force presence was almost tangible. Slowly she pushed further as she studied the other Jedi, all were vortexes of swirling energy but none showed anything but the minute traces of the dark side that were present in all living things.
"Have you been away from the Order Master Altis?" asked Harry more to give Luna time to finish her sweep that out of any real need for the answer.
Altis sighed, "Indeed we have young Harry, for many years now. Perhaps we might discuss it later but for now I must see to the loading of our supplies. You are welcome to rest and partake of our stores if you wish," with that the Jedi Master bowed and walked over to where his people were loading two speeders.
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"Who are they Master?" asked Ash Jarvee.
"Two Force Adepts looking for crystals in the ruins of the enclave, they both carry lightsabers so that adds credence to their story, oh and they claim that Talia Tal-Shin trained them."
"Tal-Shin the 'would be' prophet?" asked Ash Jarvee.
"More worryingly they spoke of her murder and named the killer Jedi Master Dooku."
Ash shook his head in denial, "What? That's not possible Dooku was a respected Master Jedi when we left, the man's a legend. I mean he's a politician now but the man is an idealist."
"Perhaps but many have fallen to the dark before......the question is what to do with these two. Maybe its time to bespeak an old friend; keep our young friends entertained while I do some digging."
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Djinn Altis watched as the small hologram of Yoda turned to face him, "Many years has it been Master Altis, information you seek important it must be, hmmm."
"Master Yoda it is good to see you well and you are right I am after some important information, about your old Padawan."
Yoda paused for a moment, "Interesting your question is, as is the timing. Seen him have you?"
Altis frowned at the non-answer, "No I haven't but I have two Force adepts here who say he murdered their master..."
"Harry and Luna are with you? hmmm disappeared they did after Geonosis," Yoda paused again seemingly thinking, "Allies they are and speak the truth they do. Fallen to the dark side Dooku has."
"What happened Master? We don't really follow the holo-news and we've been busy with our own work, I mean I knew there were some disputes with these separatists, we've been giving humanitarian aid on some of the affected worlds."
Altis felt his blood run cold as Yoda explained. How could this have happened without anyone noticing? He may have his differences with the council but he wouldn't have thought they were so blind to the rebirth of the dark.
"How many lives have been lost?" Altis asked not really sure he wanted an answer.
"Many lives have been lost already, worse I fear it will be before it ends," replied Yoda.
Altis took a deep breath before answering, "Master Yoda I know that the Jedi Council disapproves of my people but perhaps some may be persuaded to help."
"Any help the Altisian Jedi may offer, grateful we would be," replied Yoda solemnly.
"That what they are calling us now Altisian Jedi. Who came up with that name?"
Yoda smiled at the response, "Embarrassed you are? Then form your own order you should not have done. Find out you must why Harry and Luna are searching the enclave."
Altis raised an eyebrow in enquiry.
"Allies they are but their purposes we do not know, worry I do that so young are they to be set on travelling."
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"Do you think there will be any trouble?" asked Luna quietly.
"They seem pretty friendly, even if they are effectively keeping us prisoner here," Harry replied with a small shrug, "But if they do try anything we'll just apparate back to the Talia."
Altis smiled at Ash Jarvee indicating he could get back to work, "Harry, Luna my apologies I had to make a quick holo-call. Now you said you were searching for crystals?"
"Yes we did, and you mentioned that you might be willing to part with some?" asked Harry.
Altis nodded and gestured towards the pile of crates in the corner, "That shouldn't be a problem although strictly speaking only Jedi should be carrying lightsabers. Do you need them for spare parts?"
"Unfortunately our new home doesn't have a supply of crystals," said Luna.
"New home?" asked Altis. It looked like the two youngsters had found a new home, perhaps here on Dantooine.
"Our group is living with our new Mas......instructor, he values his privacy," replied Harry with a glance at Luna.
Altis didn't like the way that sounded, why wouldn't they want to say anything their home or instructor. "I would have thought your master would oversee your mission. No offense meant but you are what seventeen?"
"Technically I'm Fourteen," replied Luna with a laugh, "Don't you know that it's rude to ask a lady her age?"
"Fourteen, what was your master thinking?" hissed Altis, what were two Padawan aged Force sensitive's doing wandering around unsupervised?
"He was probably thinking that a simple retrieval mission wasn't going to be difficult besides he's all for challenging tasks," replied Luna with a smile.
"And the fact that this will soon be a war zone doesn't make the situation risky," offered Altis in rebuttal.
Harry was growing annoyed, "I see, well Master Altis if we could get those crystals we had better get home."
Altis realised that he had probably annoyed the boy Harry, but letting two fourteen year olds conduct a dangerous mission was insanity, even if he could sense that both had strong connections to the Force.
"I do not mean to anger you but surely you can see my concerns. You were, by your own words searching the ruins of the enclave where we were working. You arrive moments before we hear that separatist forces are targeting Dantooine and you have avoided naming your master. If I was a suspicious man ...."
Harry sighed, what was it with Jedi, "If you were a suspicious man?" prompted Harry.
"I might think you were hiding something," concluded Altis as he watched them closely and reached out with the Force searching for any falsehood.
Harry glared straight back at him, "You are right I am hiding things but I am curious as to why you would think you have a right to an answer. I am not a part of your order nor is Luna and as I have already said to Yoda we don't accept your authority. Now since I assume you are going to withhold the crystals you offered we'll be on our way."
After glancing at Luna he made a twisting turn and disappeared with a cracking sound. As Altis stood gaping Luna pointed her wand and incanted, "Accio box." As she caught the box of crystals she gave Altis a smile and wave before aparating away leaving behind a shocked Jedi Master.
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"I can't believe that you stole a box of crystals," said Harry as he prepped the Talia for take off.
"He did say he was going to give us a box so from a certain point of view we only took what was ours anyway," replied Luna as she ran through her own pre-flight checks.
Within minutes the ship was airborne and rocketing in to open space or what should have been open space, "Harry we have multiple vessels in orbit, recalculating the jump give me....." THUMP.
"Bad hit, we are taking fire, going evasive," called Harry as he spun the Talia through a series of evasive manoeuvres aimed at making the agile freighter harder to target.
"We're through the cruisers," Luna was working quickly at her console, "Give me two minutes to recalculate."
Harry looked down at the console as it began beeping, "Shit, we have five, no seven fighters coming around for a pass. Luna?"
Luna's voice was calm as she entered in co-ordinates, "Two minutes, keep us clear for two minutes and we can jump to hyperspace."
The Talia shuddered as a shot struck the aft shields. Harry spun the ship on its axis to avoid the following two blasts as sparks rained down from several consoles above his head as power surged back through the ships systems, not a good sign as it usually meant the shields were fluctuating.
"Jumping....now," said Luna as she activated the hyperspace drive.
There was an ominous lack of noise.
"Fuck," cursed Harry as he again sent the Talia in to another stomach wrenching set of twists and turns. "Luna?"
Luna was working franticly as she ran diagnostics, "I'm on it......okay we've had a surge and it's fried the navcomp interface. We can fix that but I need time."
"How much time?" asked Harry as he watched the fighters coming around again.
"A couple of hours," replied Luna her tone grim.
"Right we that is rrghh" Harry grunted as he span the Talia in to a spiralling dive, "Not that bloody convenient. So do we run or land?"
"I'll need main power down," replied Luna.
Harry acknowledged her with a nod, "Land it is, right taking us down."
Seemingly satisfied with driving them back to the surface the fighters discontinued their pursuit.
Harry worked quickly trying to find a suitable sheltered landing area. Eventually he chose a rather open area of scrubland far from any settlement. Once on the ground he immediately powered down the engines.
"Look," said Luna quietly.
Harry looked up as a large ship passed overhead, escorting it were a number of fighters that were identical to their attackers.
"It's an invasion," Luna whispered.
Harry unbuckled his harness and stood, "Luna get to work I'll stand guard. I've got a bad feeling that this planet is about to become very unfriendly."
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The Clone Commander of the 187th Legion currently serving on Dantooine watched his men deploy quickly and efficiently. With a nod to his 2nd in command he jogged over to General Mace Windu.
"Sir we have deployed and the gunships are ready to act as a sweep. I've deployed the launchers to the rear."
Mace Windu nodded, "Very well Commander let's see what they are up to."
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In Orbit above Dantooine - The 'Executioner' - Providence-class carrier/destroyer
General Grievous sat brooding as he watched the last of the drop ships leave for the planets surface. He had wanted to lead the attack himself but Dooku had forbidden it. His knowledge that there was at least one Jedi on the surface made this infernal inaction almost unbearable. Since his.....rebirth for he hated Jedi with a passion. One of the few passions left to him after the shuttle accident and.....transformation.
A Neimoidian officer cautiously approached the dangerously unpredictable cyborg, "Sir the troops have landed and report heavy resistance from Clone troops on the surface. Aerial units report the destruction of the civilian space docks and our interceptors destroyed all but two of the fleeing vessels. One escaped to hyperspace and one was forced to land."
Grievous didn't even look at the disgustingly servile worm, "Send a squad to destroy the ship that landed. I want all the escape routes closed down. Order all units to engage the Republic forces on the planet."
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Harry cursed from his position nearly a kilometre away on the small hill overlooking the Talia. Hidden in his Force bubble he watched as some sort of military shuttle circled the Talia and landed just below him where it immediately began disgorging nearly two dozen B2 Battle Droids and much more worryingly three droideka. Harry looked over at the powered down, defenceless Talia and made his decision, Luna needed time so he would have to tie up the enemies forces.
Taking a deep breath to centre him self Harry drew his lightsaber and fell in to the Force. All around him he could feel currents and eddies of the Force so he let it guide him as he somersaulted to land amongst the advancing droids. To anyone watching Harry suddenly appeared and moved so swiftly that even the Battle Droids seemed shocked. In one graceful movement he ignited his lightsaber and ran it through a droideka's CPU before swaying away from the delayed blaster fire his sudden appearance initiated.
The battle was almost a blur as Harry attacked the B2's and danced away from the shielded droideka's return fire. He knew he was gradually being forced to give ground as part of his defense as the two droideka literally held him in their crossfire. He found the droideka's shields were just as impervious to his spells as two hasty curses failed.
A detached part of his mind knew that he was not going to survive for much longer and in response he could feel his anger and frustration begin to well up inside. His raw emotions were driving him on, a power to harness just as Vectivus said it would.
The deadly dance continued as Harry spun and weaved through the droids who were hampered by their own superior numbers. All his skill, his training and his Force empowered agility were combining to make him nearly unbeatable but at a cost. Each time he apparated away from a blast, shielded himself or sent Droids tumbling he used became a little slower as exhaustion slowly and inexorably set in.
With a gesture Harry picked up the last two B2's and crushed them with the Force as he hurled them at the remaining droideka's hoping to distract them as he prepared himself. Using the Force he somersaulted high in to the air to land between the two droids. As he landed he slipped his wand in to his left hand and cast the duelers shielding charm Remus had shown them. The partially visible shield appeared on Harry's arm as he raised his lightsaber to bat away a shot from the droid on the right. As he deflected a second shot with the duelers shield. As he had hoped the two Droids kept up a steady stream of fire as they advanced. Their programming dictating that they overpower the shield.
Harry gritted his teeth as he poured raw power in to his shield and desperately blocked the increasingly powerful hits from the two approaching droids. He needed them closer for his plan to overpower their shields to work. After a seemingly endless period of blocking and deflecting he realised that the droids were finally in position.
In that frozen moment he reached inward letting his love for his friends, his love for Luna and his fear and hope course through him as he raised his arms.
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Luna brought main power back online and ran the diagnostics, when it came up clear she immediately began to power up the repaired Navcomp. The interface was also green lighting.
"Right problem solved and in record time Mister Potter," muttered Luna, as she flipped switches to bring the external sensors on line just as a waved of emotion passed through the Force, it felt like someone pulled at her soul just for a moment.
"Harry," whispered Luna as she turned and ran toward the main hatch.
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Harry felt the Force rolling through his body releasing a pure stream of magical power through his hands. The pain was incredible; he was almost blinded by it as he poured all he had in to the vortex surrounding him, love, hate, fear, hope was poured in as he tried to save Luna and himself.
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Luna covered her eyes as Harry seemingly erupted into a kaleidoscope of scintillating colour as what appeared to raw energy arced out from him and in to his attackers. The two droids literally evaporated but the stream continued.
Luna started to run.
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Mace Windu paused as he felt a profound disturbance in the Force; it was almost like an emotional barrage followed by a pull at his Force connection. It lasted for few seconds before slowly fading. What had happened?
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As he took his seat in the cockpit of his ship the 'Wookiee Gunner' Djinn Altis felt a small Force ripple before being almost staggered as a wave of emotions passed over him and for a moment disrupted his connection to the Force. Looking around at his fellow Jedi he could see their confusion.
"What in the......what was that?" asked Ash Jarvee as he looked around in confusion.
Altis didn't answer as he closed his eyes and concentrated on the Force disturbance. Realising what the Master Jedi was doing his followers remained silent. When he re-opened his eyes he gestured to the North.
"Quickly there isn't much time, take us in low and fast," ordered Altis.
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Even with the Force empowering her muscles Luna was still several hundred meters away when Harry collapsed in a smoking heap. By the time she had reached him he was thankfully unconscious. Gently she turned him and nearly gagged at the sight of his burned hands and forearms and the smell of burnt flesh.
"Damn it Harry," she hissed as she pulled her wand to check his vitals.
"Vitalus, "intoned Luna and flinched as his aura barely flickered, not a good result. Working quickly she levitated Harry and began the slow trek back to the Talia.
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"There," said Ash pointing toward a small civilian freighter on the surface, "There are two of them, one looks hurt," reported Ash.
Altis hit the intercom button, "Alissa please prep a med kit."
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Luna looked up as a large freighter passed overhead and descended to land between her and the Talia. She slowly lowered Harry and drew her lightsaber and adopted the classic Soresu opening stance.
Unmoving she watched the freighters ramp lower and two humans and a Twi'lek run down the ramp, toward them.
Altis recognised Luna and he assumed the badly wounded individual was Harry but given her drawn lightsaber he gestured for his people to stop as he walked forward.
Altis approached a few more steps before addressing Luna, "Luna, what has happened?"
Luna didn't lower her weapon as she answered, "Harry is injured so if you would like to move aside I'd like to get him in to our ship."
Altis gestured at the female Twi'lek, "Alissa is a healer; will you allow her to help Harry?"
Luna looked at the Twi'lek who was carrying a medical kit and nodded lowering her lightsaber allowing the healer to rush past and begin assessing Harry.
"Luna are you injured?" asked Altis.
"No, I'm fine", replied Luna before turning to the Healer, "I have a medical droid aboard and a Bacta tank will that help?"
"Yes, I think so. These burns are pretty bad and he is absolutely exhausted." The Twi'lek gestured and Harry rose slowly in to the air.
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Hermione awoke in a cold sweat, heart pounding and her scream still sounding in her ears; Ron was looking down at her.
"Are you alright Mione?" Ron asked his face concerned as he studied his girlfriend.
"Harry, something happened to Harry for a moment it was like I could feel him fading away," whispered Hermione as she started to grow calmer.
"I didn't feel anything," Ron offered in an attempt to reassure her.
Hermione cuddled against Ron for a few minutes before speaking, "Maybe it was just a nightmare."
Ron kissed her neck, "We can give him a call if you are worried."
Hermione smiled at his concern, "Thanks," she checked the time. 06:00 am. "We've got an hour till we have to get up."
"What ever shall we do?" whispered Ron as he kissed her neck again.
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Mace Windu was exhausted. The battle for Dantooine had been hard fought and costly but it had been won. With a sigh he gestured to the pilot of the gunship who nodded and lifted off. It was time to return to the temple.
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Alissa smiled reassuringly at the young woman hovering outside the Bacta tank watching the Medical droid work on a sedated Harry's arms. "He should be fine Luna; you have a top of the range Medical Droid and a very well equipped sick bay. That and the fact we got him aboard very quickly increases the chance of a full recovery."
"Thank you for your help Alissa," Luna replied quietly as the Twi'Lek left the room.
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"How is he?" asked Altis softly as Alissa joined him in the mess.
"He'll live and most probably avoid scaring, although I'm not one hundred percent on that," Alissa shrugged, "mainly because it's not entirely clear how he was burnt and Luna has been close mouthed about it."
"Hmmm what is your impression of her?" asked Altis.
The beautiful Twi'lek shrugged, "Very smart and self reliant, she is very dedicated to this Harry, you can feel the concern radiating off her."
"I won't ask you to leave a patient but do you need any supplies?" asked Altis.
"No, their Med section is very well equipped and you are right I'm not leaving such a seriously injured patient," replied Alissa.
Altis nodded, "We need to persuade her to move the ship, there is a battle being fought on Dantooine and something tells me that two ships out in the open is a big red flag."
As they spoke Ash walked in the main hatch and walked straight to Altis, "Master we have detected more Droid units in the vicinity. I think we need to get off planet."
Altis glanced at the Med bay and sighed, "Alissa you stay while I talk to her, Ash get everyone else aboard the Wookiee."
Altis walked over to the Med Bay, already sensing Luna's concern as he approached the door.
"Luna, can I talk to you for a moment?" asked Altis in a quiet voice.
"Okay," Luna replied without removing her eyes from Harry.
"There are more droids coming and we need to get the ships moving," Altis could feel the young woman's grief, swirling around her, "Do you want me to fly your ship?"
"Whatever," Luna replied distractedly.
Altis sighed he hadn't wanted to have to do this, "LUNA," he yelled before speaking in a more normal tone,"Snap out of it. I'll get Alissa to sit in with Harry. She says he is going to be fine and we need you functioning, you can fall apart later."
Luna's shoulders slumped as she turned to face the Jedi Master, "I'll fly the Talia but you can navigate."
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The Wookiee Gunner and the Talia lifted off and rocketed skyward quickly passing through the atmosphere and in to space.
"Fighters," reported Altis as Luna tailed the Wookiee.
Luna barely nodded as she "I see them, breaking left. Set the co-ordinates for Bespin and jump as soon as we are able."
Luna kept the Talia moving through erratic turns and spins to avoid taking any potentially damaging hits. Beside her Altis watched the Navcomp.
"We are green, jumping to hyperspace, now." Altis reported as he activated the controls.
Behind them the Wookiee gunner did the same leaving Dantoinne behind.
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"Are you sure Master?" asked Ash from aboard the Wookiee Gunner.
Altis smiled as he replied, "We'll see you back at the enclave my friend, may the Force be with you and say hello to Dellia and the boys for me."
Altis watched the Wookiee re-enter hyperspace and then stood and walked to the Med bay.
Alissa was working with the Medical droid checking the unconscious Harry's dermal patches as he arrived. She gestured for quiet and pointed to where Luna was sleeping on one of the two bunks.
Alissa dried her hands and walked over, "I had to give her a mild sedative she needed rest."
"How is he?" asked Altis as he peered at the twitching figure.
Alissa rubbed at her face as she answered, "Recovering well, we are keeping him under for a few more hours but he should be right to come out by the time we reach Bespin."
"Good, Alissa I.....I hate to ask but have you learned anything?" asked Altis.
Alissa shrugged, "A bit, their Medical droid released their basic medical history; they are both fourteen nearly fifteen standard years old for all that they look closer to eighteen. Interestingly their medical records only begin at age eleven and they have been heavily edited."
Altis looked speculatively at the two sleeping youths, "I'd hoped for more, there is something about these two.....that makes me feel it is important that we connect with them."
Alissa smiled at the elder Jedi, "Then there is the fact that their 'Master' is apparently quite reckless with their safety."
"And," added Altis, "The quite extraordinary way they are using the Force, they are a mystery and I'd like a chance to get to know them."
Alissa was about to agree when a loud beeping noise sounded, a communications alert that sent Altis jogging to the bridge. He activated the comms console and a hologram of a black haired man appeared.
"Who are you?" demanded the hologram.
"My name is Master Djinn Altis; may I ask who you are?"
"Sirius, now where are Luna and my godson?" demanded the hologram.
"Luna is asleep and Harry has been injured....." Altis was cut off by the hologram.
"How badly?" demanded Sirius.
Altis replied quickly, his voice calm, "He suffered some rather severe burns to his arms but we got him in the Bacta quickly and our medic assures me he shall escape scarring. May I ask where you are located, we are on route to Bespin in the Outer Rim but I'd be happy to make a detour."
Sirius looked thoughtful for along silent moment, "I'll need to check that's okay with Da.....with some people I'll call you back." With that the image flickered and disappeared.
Altis scratched at his chin as he contemplated what was said and un-said before checking the Navcomp autopilot and heading aft.
"Master Altis you look well, for an old man," He froze as the vaguely familiar voice sounded behind him. Turning slowly he found himself talking to the ghostly image of Talia Tal-Shin.
Altis was truly awed by the sight, "A Force ghost," whispered Altis, "Talia is that you?"
"Yes Master Altis it is I or more truthfully a Force projection of me," the Ghost of Talia smiled, "Thank you for helping them."
Altis nodded, "No thanks are necessary, it was the right thing to do."
Talia nodded, "They are important Djinn, they are the ones from my vision the ones destined to create a new order of Force users who will bring balance to the Force, the third leg of the triumvirate light, dark and grey."
"How can you be sure?" asked Altis.
Talia just smiled, "I don't have long left before I've used up the small reserves of the Force I have amassed. You must win their trust for a shatter point draws near and in the aftermath your people shall train them. Do this Altis and your order will be saved, fail and they shall fall under the weight of the Sith."
"I would try and help regardless but why me? Yoda has centuries of experience," asked Altis.
"The Jedi have grown rigid and devoted to the code more than the living Force. Their doing away with emotion will be their downfall," Talia flickered and faded. "I have little time left, tell Luna and Harry that I love them and to remember that others love them to."
With that Talia faded away leaving Altis feeling uneasy. Was Talia right were the Jedi doomed. It was one thing for him and his followers to split away from the mainstream order but he had no wish to see the light die. Then there was Harry and Luna who were now revealed as players in a much more important game.
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Luna awoke feeling refreshed and immediately rolled over to look at the bacta tank. To her joyous surprise Harry was watching her.
"HARRY, exclaimed Luna as she shot out of bed.
Harry touched the plexiglass of the bacta tank and gestured at Luna.
Luna smiled, "I'm fine Harry," said Luna before realising he probably couldn't hear her. She held up her hand and walked around to MK.
"MK can I talk to Harry?" asked Luna.
"Of course Mistress," the droid handed her a microphone.
"Can you hear me Harry?" asked Luna.
Harry nodded and gave her the thumbs up.
"Are you in any pain?"
Harry gestured with his fingers a small way apart, okay so he was hurting a little bit.
"I was so worried; I thought you were going to die you noble idiot,"
Harry again touched the wall as if reaching out for her.
"I miss you to love," replied Luna her eyes filling with tears at his heart broken expression.
Harry touched his chest and gestured at Luna, I love you.
Luna felt an immense sense of relief, finally after all her hints and teasing. She dropped the mike and placed her hand against the tank and mouthed 'I love you too."
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The House - Asteroid Belt - MZX33291 system
Remus gestured to Ron who went barrelling out the door toward the accommodation wing bellowing, "SIRIUS LUNA IS ON THE HOL...." nearly colliding with Sirius as he walked back in.
The six inch high hologram of Luna waved to everyone, "Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know that Harry is awake and recovering nicely."
"What happened?" asked Hermione.
""We'll tell you all about it when we arrive in about...." Luna looked off screen obviously getting an answer from an unseen person. "Three days."
"Are you sure Harry is okay? Sirius asked his expression worried.
"He's fine, still in the Bacta tank but fine," Luna assured Sirius.
"What about that Altis bloke?" Remus asked.
"He is still here along with Alissa his healer," replied Luna.
Keisha looked down at Luna, "Are you sure that bringing a Jedi Master here is a wise idea?"
Luna smiled brightly, "It will be fine Keisha, anyway I'll go and we'll see you in three days," the hologram flickered and disappeared.
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Aboard the Talia - On route to MZX33291 system
Harry flexed his fingers as Alissa watched, "It still feels a bit like my skin is um.....tight but it doesn't hurt."
Alissa handed Harry a small pot of blue - white paste, "Good, well here is some Bacta salve that you need to put on three times a day and I'd advise you to get some rest."
"Thanks Alissa," replied Harry as Luna pulled him to his feet by his tunic.
"Right you bed," ordered Luna.
Harry saluted and walked aft with Luna. They stopped at her cabin door but as Harry went to walk next door she grabbed his arm, careful not to touch his sensitive hands.
"You are in here tonight," Luna said firmly.
"What?" asked Harry, had his cabin changed?
"You are staying with me, in my cabin," Luna explained.
"Um Luna I need to get some....." he paused as Luna drew her wand, 'In," she ordered.
Harry stepped in followed by Luna who sealed the door then cast a silencing spell. Harry was about to ask why when Luna turned and pushed him slowly forcing him to back in to the wall.
"Luna what........." Harry was cut off as Luna kissed him passionately.
"I thought you were dead, never do that again," ordered Luna with tears in her eyes.
Harry was about to speak when Luna kissed him again and pushed him back on the bed.
"Luna what......." Harry trailed off as she threw her wand on to the floor and pulled of her tunic and bra and then stepped out of her utility pants and underwear.
"I love you Harry," she gestured to her face, chest and lower torso, 'This is me my love. I want to see you and then we can snuggle in bed."
"..." Harry couldn't seem to form words as his eyes travelled over Luna face looking for something elusive. All his life he had wanted to love and be loved and now the woman who had grown in to his best friend seemed to be offering .....what? Her love, her body.....then he saw it in her eyes. She wasn't giving herself she was opening up and letting him really see her. Not as the quirky friend, not as the powerful Force adept but as Luna.
Harry raised his hand to touch her face and was surprised to see that it was shaking.
"Luna," saying her name broke the frozen moment as he pulled her forward to capture her mouth. Luna moaned and Harry found his hand sliding down over her ribs.
Luna broke their kiss and whispered, "Harry, wait."
Suddenly unsure Harry began to step back.
"Strip," commanded Luna, 'It's not solo show and tell."
Harry couldn't help he burst out laughing even as pulled off his tunic.
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Harry woke up with Luna spooned tightly against him. As the previous night flooded back he found himself grinning. They hadn't moved past kissing and caressing but that and Luna's presence in the bed had been more than satisfying. Unfortunately he needed to pee and while Luna was very enjoyable to cuddle with the call of nature was winning. Moving slowly to avoid waking her he slid out of her bed and padded off to the toilet.
By the time he returned Luna was sitting up, "Good sleep love?" she asked with a small smile.
Harry leaned down and kissed her forehead, "Fantastic, you?"
"Brilliant," Luna replied as she stretched, which captured Harry's attention.
"Sorry?" apologised Harry tearing his eyes away from her chest.
Luna laughed at his contrite expression, "I don't mind you looking at my boobies Harry but I don't want you a daze all day."
Harry sat on the bed and took Luna's hand, "Will this change things between us, I mean we've teased and flirted but.....well I don't want to lose your friendship."
"Of course things will change; our relationship will grow and change. One day we'll be more intimate and maybe Talia's vision will come true as we grow the order through having children or maybe we'll remain friends and lovers. The point is things have to change but that can be change for the better," Luna kissed Harry's hand and gestured at herself. "We have to get up and dressed but before we do perhaps you better get your 'perving' quota in."
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"What is this place?" asked Altis as Luna piloted the Talia through the asteroid belt.
Harry answered as Luna wove her way in to the belt, "It was once a mine but the previous owner converted it to a private home. It's now our home."
"How many of you are there?" asked Alissa.
"Right now there are seven of us living here," Harry didn't mention Darth Vectivus.
"All they all Force sensitive's?" asked Altis.
"Yes though that may change," replied Harry.
The voice of Keisha sounded over the voice only channel, "Welcome back Talia, the dock is ready for your arrival,"
"Thanks Keisha, see you in a few minutes," replied Luna as she began her approach.
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Luna brought the Talia in perfectly and together she and Altis began shutting down the engines. Harry activated the airlock and opened the hatch only to be almost bowled over as Sirius came barreling in followed by the others with a more staid Keisha bringing up the rear.
As Sirius took his shoulders and checked Harry with his own eyes Luna was being hugged and introducing the two newcomers to Remus and Hermione.
Harry looked around and smiled. There were dark times to come and outside the war was heating up but for now they were home.
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Here you go guys Chapter 7 all done.
In Chapter 8 we shall see the meeting of Altis and Darth Vectivus and see just who will be chasing our Twi'lek healer.
We will also see a step up in the action as Harry and Co deal with some Dark Jedi and see first hand the horrors of war.
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A/N: Timeline checkpoint it is now coming to the end of 23BBY and the early months on 22 BBY in the Star Wars Universe - The Clone Wars have begun....
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"We will look after each other," replied Luna.
"See you in a few weeks' guys and for Merlins sake please bring me some meat. I'm getting tired of this vegetarian thing," added Ron taking his turn to hug Luna then slap Harry on the back.
Harry laughed as he pantomimed writing a shopping list, "Meat and focusing crystals got it. Dantooine is a fairly safe destination mostly rural and you know we need the crystals. Vectivus is also hoping we can get some of the relics left after the Jedi enclave was destroyed."
"Okay anyone not coming to Dantooine had better get off," said Luna as she made shooing gestures.
Chapter 7
HoloNet News
Fighting Continues in numerous sectors
Separatists invade Rhyloth
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Dantooine - Ruins of the Jedi Enclave
"Got it" called Harry triumphantly as the door released.
"Okay," muttered Luna as she watched her wand spin, "I would think that any crystals collected would be stored somewhere secure and the archive would be on the lower level to protect it from attack. Logically they should both be similarly located. As for the archive, there is a chance it might be at least partially intact."
"We'll find any crystals and then check out the archive," said Harry cast a light spell to illuminate the debris strewn passage.
Luna paused as they came to intersecting corridors, "Point me Crystals," but again her wand spun listlessly, "Bugger, okay looks like we have to do this the hard way."
For the next few hours they systematically searched the lower level of the ruins however in the end it was blind luck or as Luna said the Force that led them to the best preserved part of the ruins when Harry squatted to re-tie his shoelace and spotted a faint sliver of light.
"Luna, I'm just going to cancel my light spell for a moment, 'Nox'," as he cast the spell the light became more apparent. On his knees he determined the source was the far 'wall' where a line of light appeared at floor level.
Harry stood and re-cast his light spell, "It's a false wall."
Harry and Luna spent twenty minutes searching the entire length of wall but failed to find any traps or mechanism for opening the door.
Luna pointed her wand and cast the unlocking spell, "Alohomora," but the false wall/door failed to open.
Harry was next as he concentrated and used the Force to try and open it, pushing in then up and finally sideways, "Yes," hissed Harry as the door rolled smoothly to the right. Then he got a look at the large well lit cavern and what appeared to be half a dozen Jedi who were studying him with surprised expressions, "Okay wasn't expecting that."
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Initially there had been a few awkward, uncomfortable moments as Harry and Luna stared at the Jedi in the cavern and the Jedi stared back before an older white haired Jedi slowly approached hands raised to show he was unarmed.
The older man smiled wryly as he halted a few paces away, "Well we certainly were not expecting to find anyone still living in the enclave."
Luna gave a non-committal shrug, "To be honest we could say the same Master...?"
The man smiled again, "My apologies, I am Master Djinn Altis and these are my Padawans and friends."
Harry raised an eyebrow, 'Padawans' it was almost unheard of for a Jedi to have more than one Padawan at a time.
Luna bowed in respect, "Master I am Luna Lovegood and this is my fellow apprentice Harry Potter."
"You are not Jedi?" asked Master Altis with a small frown, behind him several of his Padawans were now watching Harry and Luna closely.
Luna smiled brightly as she took a step closer to Harry, "We are Force Adepts, we trained under Talia Tal-Shin. Perhaps you knew her?"
Altis nodded, "Ah yes I knew Talia quite well she was a skilled Jedi and it was a loss to the order to see her go. If your Master is nearby I would enjoy the opportunity to speak with her. "
Harry's expression was cold as he replied, "Talia was murdered by another former member of your old order, goes by the name of Dooku."
The Jedi Master's expression changed to one of sympathy, "I am sorry for your loss, as I said she was a skilled Jedi," the Jedi Masters face hardened with his next words," I also knew Dooku, I won't insult you by asking if you are sure but....how could he fall so far as to become a murderer."
Harry was about to name him as a Sith when he felt Luna's hand on his arm.
"For myself I am surprised to see you here, it seems like a rather large coincidence that two groups of Force users are here at the same time." Luna's comment brought a smile to the Jedi Masters face.
"We were seeking to mine some crystals from the caves nearby and have been using this facility as a storeroom for our mission, what of you?" asked Altis.
Luna accepted that with a nod, "Much the same although we were simply searching the ruins hoping to find some usable crystals, perhaps we should seek the mines as well?"
"You will need to be careful, the mines are dangerous. Perhaps we might spare some crystals for your purposes," offered Altis as he waved his Padawans back to work.
"That is a kind offer, Master Jedi," replied Luna.
Altis nodded and then continued in a casual conversational tone, "May I ask if you are continuing you're training?"
"Yes we are," replied Harry "but you will forgive me if I don't say where. The Jedi don't seem to approve of Force adepts for some reason and I don't want Jedi battering down our door."
"Are things really so far gone with the Order that you fear the Jedi?" asked Altis his face showing his genuine curiosity.
Luna paused as she considered the Jedi's wording and expanded her Force awareness, searching the hall for the taint of the dark. Beside her she could feel Harry pulsing with the Force his 'aura' a swirling mix of colours, his Force presence was almost tangible. Slowly she pushed further as she studied the other Jedi, all were vortexes of swirling energy but none showed anything but the minute traces of the dark side that were present in all living things.
"Have you been away from the Order Master Altis?" asked Harry more to give Luna time to finish her sweep that out of any real need for the answer.
Altis sighed, "Indeed we have young Harry, for many years now. Perhaps we might discuss it later but for now I must see to the loading of our supplies. You are welcome to rest and partake of our stores if you wish," with that the Jedi Master bowed and walked over to where his people were loading two speeders.
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"Who are they Master?" asked Ash Jarvee.
"Two Force Adepts looking for crystals in the ruins of the enclave, they both carry lightsabers so that adds credence to their story, oh and they claim that Talia Tal-Shin trained them."
"Tal-Shin the 'would be' prophet?" asked Ash Jarvee.
"More worryingly they spoke of her murder and named the killer Jedi Master Dooku."
Ash shook his head in denial, "What? That's not possible Dooku was a respected Master Jedi when we left, the man's a legend. I mean he's a politician now but the man is an idealist."
"Perhaps but many have fallen to the dark before......the question is what to do with these two. Maybe its time to bespeak an old friend; keep our young friends entertained while I do some digging."
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Djinn Altis watched as the small hologram of Yoda turned to face him, "Many years has it been Master Altis, information you seek important it must be, hmmm."
"Master Yoda it is good to see you well and you are right I am after some important information, about your old Padawan."
Yoda paused for a moment, "Interesting your question is, as is the timing. Seen him have you?"
Altis frowned at the non-answer, "No I haven't but I have two Force adepts here who say he murdered their master..."
"Harry and Luna are with you? hmmm disappeared they did after Geonosis," Yoda paused again seemingly thinking, "Allies they are and speak the truth they do. Fallen to the dark side Dooku has."
"What happened Master? We don't really follow the holo-news and we've been busy with our own work, I mean I knew there were some disputes with these separatists, we've been giving humanitarian aid on some of the affected worlds."
Altis felt his blood run cold as Yoda explained. How could this have happened without anyone noticing? He may have his differences with the council but he wouldn't have thought they were so blind to the rebirth of the dark.
"How many lives have been lost?" Altis asked not really sure he wanted an answer.
"Many lives have been lost already, worse I fear it will be before it ends," replied Yoda.
Altis took a deep breath before answering, "Master Yoda I know that the Jedi Council disapproves of my people but perhaps some may be persuaded to help."
"Any help the Altisian Jedi may offer, grateful we would be," replied Yoda solemnly.
"That what they are calling us now Altisian Jedi. Who came up with that name?"
Yoda smiled at the response, "Embarrassed you are? Then form your own order you should not have done. Find out you must why Harry and Luna are searching the enclave."
Altis raised an eyebrow in enquiry.
"Allies they are but their purposes we do not know, worry I do that so young are they to be set on travelling."
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"Do you think there will be any trouble?" asked Luna quietly.
"They seem pretty friendly, even if they are effectively keeping us prisoner here," Harry replied with a small shrug, "But if they do try anything we'll just apparate back to the Talia."
Altis smiled at Ash Jarvee indicating he could get back to work, "Harry, Luna my apologies I had to make a quick holo-call. Now you said you were searching for crystals?"
"Yes we did, and you mentioned that you might be willing to part with some?" asked Harry.
Altis nodded and gestured towards the pile of crates in the corner, "That shouldn't be a problem although strictly speaking only Jedi should be carrying lightsabers. Do you need them for spare parts?"
"Unfortunately our new home doesn't have a supply of crystals," said Luna.
"New home?" asked Altis. It looked like the two youngsters had found a new home, perhaps here on Dantooine.
"Our group is living with our new Mas......instructor, he values his privacy," replied Harry with a glance at Luna.
Altis didn't like the way that sounded, why wouldn't they want to say anything their home or instructor. "I would have thought your master would oversee your mission. No offense meant but you are what seventeen?"
"Technically I'm Fourteen," replied Luna with a laugh, "Don't you know that it's rude to ask a lady her age?"
"Fourteen, what was your master thinking?" hissed Altis, what were two Padawan aged Force sensitive's doing wandering around unsupervised?
"He was probably thinking that a simple retrieval mission wasn't going to be difficult besides he's all for challenging tasks," replied Luna with a smile.
"And the fact that this will soon be a war zone doesn't make the situation risky," offered Altis in rebuttal.
Harry was growing annoyed, "I see, well Master Altis if we could get those crystals we had better get home."
Altis realised that he had probably annoyed the boy Harry, but letting two fourteen year olds conduct a dangerous mission was insanity, even if he could sense that both had strong connections to the Force.
"I do not mean to anger you but surely you can see my concerns. You were, by your own words searching the ruins of the enclave where we were working. You arrive moments before we hear that separatist forces are targeting Dantooine and you have avoided naming your master. If I was a suspicious man ...."
Harry sighed, what was it with Jedi, "If you were a suspicious man?" prompted Harry.
"I might think you were hiding something," concluded Altis as he watched them closely and reached out with the Force searching for any falsehood.
Harry glared straight back at him, "You are right I am hiding things but I am curious as to why you would think you have a right to an answer. I am not a part of your order nor is Luna and as I have already said to Yoda we don't accept your authority. Now since I assume you are going to withhold the crystals you offered we'll be on our way."
After glancing at Luna he made a twisting turn and disappeared with a cracking sound. As Altis stood gaping Luna pointed her wand and incanted, "Accio box." As she caught the box of crystals she gave Altis a smile and wave before aparating away leaving behind a shocked Jedi Master.
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"I can't believe that you stole a box of crystals," said Harry as he prepped the Talia for take off.
"He did say he was going to give us a box so from a certain point of view we only took what was ours anyway," replied Luna as she ran through her own pre-flight checks.
Within minutes the ship was airborne and rocketing in to open space or what should have been open space, "Harry we have multiple vessels in orbit, recalculating the jump give me....." THUMP.
"Bad hit, we are taking fire, going evasive," called Harry as he spun the Talia through a series of evasive manoeuvres aimed at making the agile freighter harder to target.
"We're through the cruisers," Luna was working quickly at her console, "Give me two minutes to recalculate."
Harry looked down at the console as it began beeping, "Shit, we have five, no seven fighters coming around for a pass. Luna?"
Luna's voice was calm as she entered in co-ordinates, "Two minutes, keep us clear for two minutes and we can jump to hyperspace."
The Talia shuddered as a shot struck the aft shields. Harry spun the ship on its axis to avoid the following two blasts as sparks rained down from several consoles above his head as power surged back through the ships systems, not a good sign as it usually meant the shields were fluctuating.
"Jumping....now," said Luna as she activated the hyperspace drive.
There was an ominous lack of noise.
"Fuck," cursed Harry as he again sent the Talia in to another stomach wrenching set of twists and turns. "Luna?"
Luna was working franticly as she ran diagnostics, "I'm on it......okay we've had a surge and it's fried the navcomp interface. We can fix that but I need time."
"How much time?" asked Harry as he watched the fighters coming around again.
"A couple of hours," replied Luna her tone grim.
"Right we that is rrghh" Harry grunted as he span the Talia in to a spiralling dive, "Not that bloody convenient. So do we run or land?"
"I'll need main power down," replied Luna.
Harry acknowledged her with a nod, "Land it is, right taking us down."
Seemingly satisfied with driving them back to the surface the fighters discontinued their pursuit.
Harry worked quickly trying to find a suitable sheltered landing area. Eventually he chose a rather open area of scrubland far from any settlement. Once on the ground he immediately powered down the engines.
"Look," said Luna quietly.
Harry looked up as a large ship passed overhead, escorting it were a number of fighters that were identical to their attackers.
"It's an invasion," Luna whispered.
Harry unbuckled his harness and stood, "Luna get to work I'll stand guard. I've got a bad feeling that this planet is about to become very unfriendly."
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The Clone Commander of the 187th Legion currently serving on Dantooine watched his men deploy quickly and efficiently. With a nod to his 2nd in command he jogged over to General Mace Windu.
"Sir we have deployed and the gunships are ready to act as a sweep. I've deployed the launchers to the rear."
Mace Windu nodded, "Very well Commander let's see what they are up to."
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In Orbit above Dantooine - The 'Executioner' - Providence-class carrier/destroyer
General Grievous sat brooding as he watched the last of the drop ships leave for the planets surface. He had wanted to lead the attack himself but Dooku had forbidden it. His knowledge that there was at least one Jedi on the surface made this infernal inaction almost unbearable. Since his.....rebirth for he hated Jedi with a passion. One of the few passions left to him after the shuttle accident and.....transformation.
A Neimoidian officer cautiously approached the dangerously unpredictable cyborg, "Sir the troops have landed and report heavy resistance from Clone troops on the surface. Aerial units report the destruction of the civilian space docks and our interceptors destroyed all but two of the fleeing vessels. One escaped to hyperspace and one was forced to land."
Grievous didn't even look at the disgustingly servile worm, "Send a squad to destroy the ship that landed. I want all the escape routes closed down. Order all units to engage the Republic forces on the planet."
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Harry cursed from his position nearly a kilometre away on the small hill overlooking the Talia. Hidden in his Force bubble he watched as some sort of military shuttle circled the Talia and landed just below him where it immediately began disgorging nearly two dozen B2 Battle Droids and much more worryingly three droideka. Harry looked over at the powered down, defenceless Talia and made his decision, Luna needed time so he would have to tie up the enemies forces.
Taking a deep breath to centre him self Harry drew his lightsaber and fell in to the Force. All around him he could feel currents and eddies of the Force so he let it guide him as he somersaulted to land amongst the advancing droids. To anyone watching Harry suddenly appeared and moved so swiftly that even the Battle Droids seemed shocked. In one graceful movement he ignited his lightsaber and ran it through a droideka's CPU before swaying away from the delayed blaster fire his sudden appearance initiated.
The battle was almost a blur as Harry attacked the B2's and danced away from the shielded droideka's return fire. He knew he was gradually being forced to give ground as part of his defense as the two droideka literally held him in their crossfire. He found the droideka's shields were just as impervious to his spells as two hasty curses failed.
A detached part of his mind knew that he was not going to survive for much longer and in response he could feel his anger and frustration begin to well up inside. His raw emotions were driving him on, a power to harness just as Vectivus said it would.
The deadly dance continued as Harry spun and weaved through the droids who were hampered by their own superior numbers. All his skill, his training and his Force empowered agility were combining to make him nearly unbeatable but at a cost. Each time he apparated away from a blast, shielded himself or sent Droids tumbling he used became a little slower as exhaustion slowly and inexorably set in.
With a gesture Harry picked up the last two B2's and crushed them with the Force as he hurled them at the remaining droideka's hoping to distract them as he prepared himself. Using the Force he somersaulted high in to the air to land between the two droids. As he landed he slipped his wand in to his left hand and cast the duelers shielding charm Remus had shown them. The partially visible shield appeared on Harry's arm as he raised his lightsaber to bat away a shot from the droid on the right. As he deflected a second shot with the duelers shield. As he had hoped the two Droids kept up a steady stream of fire as they advanced. Their programming dictating that they overpower the shield.
Harry gritted his teeth as he poured raw power in to his shield and desperately blocked the increasingly powerful hits from the two approaching droids. He needed them closer for his plan to overpower their shields to work. After a seemingly endless period of blocking and deflecting he realised that the droids were finally in position.
In that frozen moment he reached inward letting his love for his friends, his love for Luna and his fear and hope course through him as he raised his arms.
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Luna brought main power back online and ran the diagnostics, when it came up clear she immediately began to power up the repaired Navcomp. The interface was also green lighting.
"Right problem solved and in record time Mister Potter," muttered Luna, as she flipped switches to bring the external sensors on line just as a waved of emotion passed through the Force, it felt like someone pulled at her soul just for a moment.
"Harry," whispered Luna as she turned and ran toward the main hatch.
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Harry felt the Force rolling through his body releasing a pure stream of magical power through his hands. The pain was incredible; he was almost blinded by it as he poured all he had in to the vortex surrounding him, love, hate, fear, hope was poured in as he tried to save Luna and himself.
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Luna covered her eyes as Harry seemingly erupted into a kaleidoscope of scintillating colour as what appeared to raw energy arced out from him and in to his attackers. The two droids literally evaporated but the stream continued.
Luna started to run.
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Mace Windu paused as he felt a profound disturbance in the Force; it was almost like an emotional barrage followed by a pull at his Force connection. It lasted for few seconds before slowly fading. What had happened?
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As he took his seat in the cockpit of his ship the 'Wookiee Gunner' Djinn Altis felt a small Force ripple before being almost staggered as a wave of emotions passed over him and for a moment disrupted his connection to the Force. Looking around at his fellow Jedi he could see their confusion.
"What in the......what was that?" asked Ash Jarvee as he looked around in confusion.
Altis didn't answer as he closed his eyes and concentrated on the Force disturbance. Realising what the Master Jedi was doing his followers remained silent. When he re-opened his eyes he gestured to the North.
"Quickly there isn't much time, take us in low and fast," ordered Altis.
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Even with the Force empowering her muscles Luna was still several hundred meters away when Harry collapsed in a smoking heap. By the time she had reached him he was thankfully unconscious. Gently she turned him and nearly gagged at the sight of his burned hands and forearms and the smell of burnt flesh.
"Damn it Harry," she hissed as she pulled her wand to check his vitals.
"Vitalus, "intoned Luna and flinched as his aura barely flickered, not a good result. Working quickly she levitated Harry and began the slow trek back to the Talia.
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"There," said Ash pointing toward a small civilian freighter on the surface, "There are two of them, one looks hurt," reported Ash.
Altis hit the intercom button, "Alissa please prep a med kit."
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Luna looked up as a large freighter passed overhead and descended to land between her and the Talia. She slowly lowered Harry and drew her lightsaber and adopted the classic Soresu opening stance.
Unmoving she watched the freighters ramp lower and two humans and a Twi'lek run down the ramp, toward them.
Altis recognised Luna and he assumed the badly wounded individual was Harry but given her drawn lightsaber he gestured for his people to stop as he walked forward.
Altis approached a few more steps before addressing Luna, "Luna, what has happened?"
Luna didn't lower her weapon as she answered, "Harry is injured so if you would like to move aside I'd like to get him in to our ship."
Altis gestured at the female Twi'lek, "Alissa is a healer; will you allow her to help Harry?"
Luna looked at the Twi'lek who was carrying a medical kit and nodded lowering her lightsaber allowing the healer to rush past and begin assessing Harry.
"Luna are you injured?" asked Altis.
"No, I'm fine", replied Luna before turning to the Healer, "I have a medical droid aboard and a Bacta tank will that help?"
"Yes, I think so. These burns are pretty bad and he is absolutely exhausted." The Twi'lek gestured and Harry rose slowly in to the air.
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Hermione awoke in a cold sweat, heart pounding and her scream still sounding in her ears; Ron was looking down at her.
"Are you alright Mione?" Ron asked his face concerned as he studied his girlfriend.
"Harry, something happened to Harry for a moment it was like I could feel him fading away," whispered Hermione as she started to grow calmer.
"I didn't feel anything," Ron offered in an attempt to reassure her.
Hermione cuddled against Ron for a few minutes before speaking, "Maybe it was just a nightmare."
Ron kissed her neck, "We can give him a call if you are worried."
Hermione smiled at his concern, "Thanks," she checked the time. 06:00 am. "We've got an hour till we have to get up."
"What ever shall we do?" whispered Ron as he kissed her neck again.
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Mace Windu was exhausted. The battle for Dantooine had been hard fought and costly but it had been won. With a sigh he gestured to the pilot of the gunship who nodded and lifted off. It was time to return to the temple.
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Alissa smiled reassuringly at the young woman hovering outside the Bacta tank watching the Medical droid work on a sedated Harry's arms. "He should be fine Luna; you have a top of the range Medical Droid and a very well equipped sick bay. That and the fact we got him aboard very quickly increases the chance of a full recovery."
"Thank you for your help Alissa," Luna replied quietly as the Twi'Lek left the room.
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"How is he?" asked Altis softly as Alissa joined him in the mess.
"He'll live and most probably avoid scaring, although I'm not one hundred percent on that," Alissa shrugged, "mainly because it's not entirely clear how he was burnt and Luna has been close mouthed about it."
"Hmmm what is your impression of her?" asked Altis.
The beautiful Twi'lek shrugged, "Very smart and self reliant, she is very dedicated to this Harry, you can feel the concern radiating off her."
"I won't ask you to leave a patient but do you need any supplies?" asked Altis.
"No, their Med section is very well equipped and you are right I'm not leaving such a seriously injured patient," replied Alissa.
Altis nodded, "We need to persuade her to move the ship, there is a battle being fought on Dantooine and something tells me that two ships out in the open is a big red flag."
As they spoke Ash walked in the main hatch and walked straight to Altis, "Master we have detected more Droid units in the vicinity. I think we need to get off planet."
Altis glanced at the Med bay and sighed, "Alissa you stay while I talk to her, Ash get everyone else aboard the Wookiee."
Altis walked over to the Med Bay, already sensing Luna's concern as he approached the door.
"Luna, can I talk to you for a moment?" asked Altis in a quiet voice.
"Okay," Luna replied without removing her eyes from Harry.
"There are more droids coming and we need to get the ships moving," Altis could feel the young woman's grief, swirling around her, "Do you want me to fly your ship?"
"Whatever," Luna replied distractedly.
Altis sighed he hadn't wanted to have to do this, "LUNA," he yelled before speaking in a more normal tone,"Snap out of it. I'll get Alissa to sit in with Harry. She says he is going to be fine and we need you functioning, you can fall apart later."
Luna's shoulders slumped as she turned to face the Jedi Master, "I'll fly the Talia but you can navigate."
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The Wookiee Gunner and the Talia lifted off and rocketed skyward quickly passing through the atmosphere and in to space.
"Fighters," reported Altis as Luna tailed the Wookiee.
Luna barely nodded as she "I see them, breaking left. Set the co-ordinates for Bespin and jump as soon as we are able."
Luna kept the Talia moving through erratic turns and spins to avoid taking any potentially damaging hits. Beside her Altis watched the Navcomp.
"We are green, jumping to hyperspace, now." Altis reported as he activated the controls.
Behind them the Wookiee gunner did the same leaving Dantoinne behind.
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"Are you sure Master?" asked Ash from aboard the Wookiee Gunner.
Altis smiled as he replied, "We'll see you back at the enclave my friend, may the Force be with you and say hello to Dellia and the boys for me."
Altis watched the Wookiee re-enter hyperspace and then stood and walked to the Med bay.
Alissa was working with the Medical droid checking the unconscious Harry's dermal patches as he arrived. She gestured for quiet and pointed to where Luna was sleeping on one of the two bunks.
Alissa dried her hands and walked over, "I had to give her a mild sedative she needed rest."
"How is he?" asked Altis as he peered at the twitching figure.
Alissa rubbed at her face as she answered, "Recovering well, we are keeping him under for a few more hours but he should be right to come out by the time we reach Bespin."
"Good, Alissa I.....I hate to ask but have you learned anything?" asked Altis.
Alissa shrugged, "A bit, their Medical droid released their basic medical history; they are both fourteen nearly fifteen standard years old for all that they look closer to eighteen. Interestingly their medical records only begin at age eleven and they have been heavily edited."
Altis looked speculatively at the two sleeping youths, "I'd hoped for more, there is something about these two.....that makes me feel it is important that we connect with them."
Alissa smiled at the elder Jedi, "Then there is the fact that their 'Master' is apparently quite reckless with their safety."
"And," added Altis, "The quite extraordinary way they are using the Force, they are a mystery and I'd like a chance to get to know them."
Alissa was about to agree when a loud beeping noise sounded, a communications alert that sent Altis jogging to the bridge. He activated the comms console and a hologram of a black haired man appeared.
"Who are you?" demanded the hologram.
"My name is Master Djinn Altis; may I ask who you are?"
"Sirius, now where are Luna and my godson?" demanded the hologram.
"Luna is asleep and Harry has been injured....." Altis was cut off by the hologram.
"How badly?" demanded Sirius.
Altis replied quickly, his voice calm, "He suffered some rather severe burns to his arms but we got him in the Bacta quickly and our medic assures me he shall escape scarring. May I ask where you are located, we are on route to Bespin in the Outer Rim but I'd be happy to make a detour."
Sirius looked thoughtful for along silent moment, "I'll need to check that's okay with Da.....with some people I'll call you back." With that the image flickered and disappeared.
Altis scratched at his chin as he contemplated what was said and un-said before checking the Navcomp autopilot and heading aft.
"Master Altis you look well, for an old man," He froze as the vaguely familiar voice sounded behind him. Turning slowly he found himself talking to the ghostly image of Talia Tal-Shin.
Altis was truly awed by the sight, "A Force ghost," whispered Altis, "Talia is that you?"
"Yes Master Altis it is I or more truthfully a Force projection of me," the Ghost of Talia smiled, "Thank you for helping them."
Altis nodded, "No thanks are necessary, it was the right thing to do."
Talia nodded, "They are important Djinn, they are the ones from my vision the ones destined to create a new order of Force users who will bring balance to the Force, the third leg of the triumvirate light, dark and grey."
"How can you be sure?" asked Altis.
Talia just smiled, "I don't have long left before I've used up the small reserves of the Force I have amassed. You must win their trust for a shatter point draws near and in the aftermath your people shall train them. Do this Altis and your order will be saved, fail and they shall fall under the weight of the Sith."
"I would try and help regardless but why me? Yoda has centuries of experience," asked Altis.
"The Jedi have grown rigid and devoted to the code more than the living Force. Their doing away with emotion will be their downfall," Talia flickered and faded. "I have little time left, tell Luna and Harry that I love them and to remember that others love them to."
With that Talia faded away leaving Altis feeling uneasy. Was Talia right were the Jedi doomed. It was one thing for him and his followers to split away from the mainstream order but he had no wish to see the light die. Then there was Harry and Luna who were now revealed as players in a much more important game.
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Luna awoke feeling refreshed and immediately rolled over to look at the bacta tank. To her joyous surprise Harry was watching her.
"HARRY, exclaimed Luna as she shot out of bed.
Harry touched the plexiglass of the bacta tank and gestured at Luna.
Luna smiled, "I'm fine Harry," said Luna before realising he probably couldn't hear her. She held up her hand and walked around to MK.
"MK can I talk to Harry?" asked Luna.
"Of course Mistress," the droid handed her a microphone.
"Can you hear me Harry?" asked Luna.
Harry nodded and gave her the thumbs up.
"Are you in any pain?"
Harry gestured with his fingers a small way apart, okay so he was hurting a little bit.
"I was so worried; I thought you were going to die you noble idiot,"
Harry again touched the wall as if reaching out for her.
"I miss you to love," replied Luna her eyes filling with tears at his heart broken expression.
Harry touched his chest and gestured at Luna, I love you.
Luna felt an immense sense of relief, finally after all her hints and teasing. She dropped the mike and placed her hand against the tank and mouthed 'I love you too."
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The House - Asteroid Belt - MZX33291 system
Remus gestured to Ron who went barrelling out the door toward the accommodation wing bellowing, "SIRIUS LUNA IS ON THE HOL...." nearly colliding with Sirius as he walked back in.
The six inch high hologram of Luna waved to everyone, "Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know that Harry is awake and recovering nicely."
"What happened?" asked Hermione.
""We'll tell you all about it when we arrive in about...." Luna looked off screen obviously getting an answer from an unseen person. "Three days."
"Are you sure Harry is okay? Sirius asked his expression worried.
"He's fine, still in the Bacta tank but fine," Luna assured Sirius.
"What about that Altis bloke?" Remus asked.
"He is still here along with Alissa his healer," replied Luna.
Keisha looked down at Luna, "Are you sure that bringing a Jedi Master here is a wise idea?"
Luna smiled brightly, "It will be fine Keisha, anyway I'll go and we'll see you in three days," the hologram flickered and disappeared.
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Aboard the Talia - On route to MZX33291 system
Harry flexed his fingers as Alissa watched, "It still feels a bit like my skin is um.....tight but it doesn't hurt."
Alissa handed Harry a small pot of blue - white paste, "Good, well here is some Bacta salve that you need to put on three times a day and I'd advise you to get some rest."
"Thanks Alissa," replied Harry as Luna pulled him to his feet by his tunic.
"Right you bed," ordered Luna.
Harry saluted and walked aft with Luna. They stopped at her cabin door but as Harry went to walk next door she grabbed his arm, careful not to touch his sensitive hands.
"You are in here tonight," Luna said firmly.
"What?" asked Harry, had his cabin changed?
"You are staying with me, in my cabin," Luna explained.
"Um Luna I need to get some....." he paused as Luna drew her wand, 'In," she ordered.
Harry stepped in followed by Luna who sealed the door then cast a silencing spell. Harry was about to ask why when Luna turned and pushed him slowly forcing him to back in to the wall.
"Luna what........." Harry was cut off as Luna kissed him passionately.
"I thought you were dead, never do that again," ordered Luna with tears in her eyes.
Harry was about to speak when Luna kissed him again and pushed him back on the bed.
"Luna what......." Harry trailed off as she threw her wand on to the floor and pulled of her tunic and bra and then stepped out of her utility pants and underwear.
"I love you Harry," she gestured to her face, chest and lower torso, 'This is me my love. I want to see you and then we can snuggle in bed."
"..." Harry couldn't seem to form words as his eyes travelled over Luna face looking for something elusive. All his life he had wanted to love and be loved and now the woman who had grown in to his best friend seemed to be offering .....what? Her love, her body.....then he saw it in her eyes. She wasn't giving herself she was opening up and letting him really see her. Not as the quirky friend, not as the powerful Force adept but as Luna.
Harry raised his hand to touch her face and was surprised to see that it was shaking.
"Luna," saying her name broke the frozen moment as he pulled her forward to capture her mouth. Luna moaned and Harry found his hand sliding down over her ribs.
Luna broke their kiss and whispered, "Harry, wait."
Suddenly unsure Harry began to step back.
"Strip," commanded Luna, 'It's not solo show and tell."
Harry couldn't help he burst out laughing even as pulled off his tunic.
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Harry woke up with Luna spooned tightly against him. As the previous night flooded back he found himself grinning. They hadn't moved past kissing and caressing but that and Luna's presence in the bed had been more than satisfying. Unfortunately he needed to pee and while Luna was very enjoyable to cuddle with the call of nature was winning. Moving slowly to avoid waking her he slid out of her bed and padded off to the toilet.
By the time he returned Luna was sitting up, "Good sleep love?" she asked with a small smile.
Harry leaned down and kissed her forehead, "Fantastic, you?"
"Brilliant," Luna replied as she stretched, which captured Harry's attention.
"Sorry?" apologised Harry tearing his eyes away from her chest.
Luna laughed at his contrite expression, "I don't mind you looking at my boobies Harry but I don't want you a daze all day."
Harry sat on the bed and took Luna's hand, "Will this change things between us, I mean we've teased and flirted but.....well I don't want to lose your friendship."
"Of course things will change; our relationship will grow and change. One day we'll be more intimate and maybe Talia's vision will come true as we grow the order through having children or maybe we'll remain friends and lovers. The point is things have to change but that can be change for the better," Luna kissed Harry's hand and gestured at herself. "We have to get up and dressed but before we do perhaps you better get your 'perving' quota in."
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"What is this place?" asked Altis as Luna piloted the Talia through the asteroid belt.
Harry answered as Luna wove her way in to the belt, "It was once a mine but the previous owner converted it to a private home. It's now our home."
"How many of you are there?" asked Alissa.
"Right now there are seven of us living here," Harry didn't mention Darth Vectivus.
"All they all Force sensitive's?" asked Altis.
"Yes though that may change," replied Harry.
The voice of Keisha sounded over the voice only channel, "Welcome back Talia, the dock is ready for your arrival,"
"Thanks Keisha, see you in a few minutes," replied Luna as she began her approach.
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Luna brought the Talia in perfectly and together she and Altis began shutting down the engines. Harry activated the airlock and opened the hatch only to be almost bowled over as Sirius came barreling in followed by the others with a more staid Keisha bringing up the rear.
As Sirius took his shoulders and checked Harry with his own eyes Luna was being hugged and introducing the two newcomers to Remus and Hermione.
Harry looked around and smiled. There were dark times to come and outside the war was heating up but for now they were home.
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Here you go guys Chapter 7 all done.
In Chapter 8 we shall see the meeting of Altis and Darth Vectivus and see just who will be chasing our Twi'lek healer.
We will also see a step up in the action as Harry and Co deal with some Dark Jedi and see first hand the horrors of war.
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