Silent Jedi

The Unauthorized Concert

"Now remember Krayt Dragons, be very quiet! This is a secret thing we're doing," said Chella.

All of the Krayt Dragons tiptoed down the hallways of the Jedi Temple, all the way to the shuttle bay, where a ship was waiting. Everyone climbed aboard and buckled in. The bay doors opened as the ship rumbled to life.

"Are we all buckled in?" asked Chella.

"Yes!" said the Krayt Dragons.

"Then up up and away we go!" she said.

The shuttle pulled out of the bay and up into the skies of Coruscant. Jett, who has an aisle seat, tried her best to look out the window at all the city lights in the night, just getting little glimpses because Rosa's big head was in the way.

"I gotta admit, I didn't think the surprise was a field trip. Ya' really outdid yourself, Master Chella," Deetz said.

"I'm so excited! Tck-tck-tck-tck-tck," Roi said.

"So where are we going?" asked Sorra.

"Well, has anyone ever heard of Alderaan?" asked Chella.

Of course. It's one of the Core Worlds, Jett said to herself.

"I see it all the time when I watch live concerts of the Boogie Wookies!" Rosa said.

"Me too!" said just about everyone on the shuttle.

"Hmm. That's very interesting," said Chella.

The shuttle was now high above Coruscant. Chella moved a lever forward and the shuttle jumped into hyperspace. Jett, Rosa, and a few of the others took some time to meditate, then study some of their lightsaber training videos again.

The rest of the class colored, read, and napped. It was getting close to everyone's bedtime. Jett fell asleep as well, but was jostled awake by the shuttle coming out of hyperspace. Alderaan came into view. It was a big, beautiful planet with blue and green patches.

"Okay, Krayt Dragons, let's find out why we're really here on Alderaan," said Chella. "In these past few months, you all have come so far, and I'm so proud that all of you are going to participate in The Gathering next week! So tonight, we're doing something fun to celebrate!"

"Which is?" Puzz asked.

"We're here on Alderaan...to see the Boogie Wookies!" Chella said, sending the whole shuttle into a frenzy of screams, Rosa's being the loudest.

Chella flew the shuttle over the Alderaan Mega Dome, which had a big sign advertising the Bookie Wookies tonight. She landed the shuttle and found a spare spot in the big parking garage.

"Okay, everyone up!" Chella said.

Everyone unbuckled and got out of their seats, except for one.

"Come on, let's go, my little Quarren!" Chella said to Harpooni.

"No way! The Boogie Wookies are for babies!" Harpooni said.

"Aww. Well Harpooni, I guess you can wait here all by yourself, in this big, dark parking garage, all alone while we're having lots of fun at the concert," said Chella.

"Fine. I'll go," he said. 

"Everyone stay close together!" Chella said.

The Krayt Dragons made their way into the line. Or at least, that's where Jett thought they were going. Chella guided them past the big line of parents and kids from all over the galaxy. They went right to the front of everyone, where Chella handed their tickets to the worker.

"Right this way," the worker said, unhooking a red velvet rope.

"Follow me, Krayt Dragons!" Chella said.

Our heroes couldn't believe it. They were going into a special VIP section, right in the front. All of the kids reached up and touched the stage.

"This is the bestest day of my life. Ever!" Rosa said.

All the Krayt Dragons were tired and anxious, but the Mega Dome was far from being filled. Master Chella got down on the floor with everyone, and they meditated in the arena to calm down and pass the time.

After all that waiting, the lights of the arena finally dimmed. A doglike creature took the stage. It was none other than Lex, the spokeswoman for the Boogie Wookies. She was always at the end of the last song in a track saying, "Wasn't that fun? Remember, you can buy Boogie Wookies merch on our official website!"

"Well howl-lo everybody! Are we ready to boogie?" she asked.

"Yes! More than anything!" Rosa said while the arena full of kids screamed.

Jett held her hands over her ears. This was way, way too loud. She felt a tap on her back. It was Chella, handing her the sparkly pink earmuffs she'd left in their homeroom this morning.

"Thank you! Thank you!" Jett signed. It was so loud, she could barely hear herself think, let alone using the force to speak.

Jett put her headphones on and felt instant comfort. Ah. That's better, she thought. She looked up on stage, where Lex was introducing the opening act. It was a funny puppeteer. Once he was finished, everyone clapped. Then, Lex came back on stage.

"Now before we start the main event, let's give a big welcome to some special guests tonight, all the way from Coruscant!" said Lex.

Suddenly, all the kids were on the big screen in the front of the room.

"Ahh! It's us! Look Jett!" Rosa said, her voice way, way too loud.

"We have a special clan of Jedi younglings at the show tonight," Lex said, looking down at a card in her hands. "Let's give a warm welcome to Rosa, Jett, Puzzula, Deetz, Roi, Gaar, Harpooni, Sorra, J'hute, Eep, and their droid!"

"My name is Beebo! Bee-bo! I'm a Jedi, I swear! Arg!" Beebo said, frustration laced in his voice as he banged his fists on his head. 

"Thank you all for defending the galaxy!" Lex said. "Now, without further ado, let's welcome the one, the only, the big and furry...the Boogie Wookies!"

Rosa screamed, cried, and squeezed Jett close to her. Thankfully, Jett had already ruined this robe earlier in art class and was going to toss it anyway.

"I'm so excited! I think I'm gonna die!" Rosa said.

Rooni, Boog, and Trent walked on stage. Jet clapped and clapped when Dorn, the drummer sat down. Jett thought he looked so cool in his black sunglasses that stood out against his white fur. She'd also seen him sign in some of their videos, which made him extra cool to Jett.

"Hello Alderaan!" said Rooni. His microphone was fully equipped with a translator. All of them were. "Are we ready to boogie?"

All the kids yelled and cheered. The Boogie Wookies counted themselves down, and it was time for the big show to officially begin.