The New Jedi Knights

Chapter 5: Tok'ra into Jedi

Ituor went to Sam and said, "I will get the Tok'ra here on Earth and have them start their Jedi training as soon as I can." He said his farewells to everyone before he left. Hothok stayed with the others. She felt she could be of service in training their Jedi Apprentices.

Sam looked at her Father. She smiled and said,
"It's great to have you back on Earth and us together once more."

"It is Sam. I've been waiting for us to spend time together. I'm glad it is you
who will train me to become a Jedi. That way we can be together a lot more."

"If it wasn't for me going to Coruscant and Cyax,
It would commit me to train Emily and Ben."

"So, it was meant for Brandon to teach those two?"

She looked at them as they were being trained by their uncle.
"It looks that way, Dad."
She looked at her Father and said to him,
"We need to get to your training."

"What do I need to do?"

"The first thing a Jedi needs to do is to feel the Force. This will allow you
to control it later on in your training."

She saw that his Father would ask,
"How do I feel... this Force?"

"Dad, you stated that all the Tok'ra had seen
something was about to happen before it did, right?"

"That is right. We're getting good at it."

"What you and the Tok'ra had been doing was feeling the Force in what
matters in the future. What we will do in your training today is other
ways to use it. Today, you will feel all around you. You should be able
to feel the trees, the grass, and everything else that you see with your own eyes."

It amazed him.
This is very interesting.

"We'll start slow and easy. The first thing you need to do is to
have a seat on the ground with me. Let us face each other."

"Dad, you need to close your eyes and stretch out with your feelings."

Jacob did just that. As he closed his eyes, he felt a stillness settle over him, like a calm before a storm. A subtle, invisible energy enveloped him, pulsating gently with every breath he took. At first, it was faint — like trying to hear a whisper in a noisy room. But as he focused, the sensation grew clearer, sharper, and more vivid. He could feel the presence of life around him, each one distinct yet harmonious, like the instruments of an orchestra playing a soft, melodic tune.

The air seemed alive, carrying faint vibrations that resonated with his very being. He felt the cool, steady breeze brushing against his skin, the rustling of leaves nearby, and even the faint heartbeat of small creatures hidden in the underbrush. It was as though the world had opened itself to him, revealing an intricate web of connections that he had never noticed before.

A warmth spread through his chest, filling him with a deep sense of awe and wonder. His smile grew wide, uncontainable, as if joy itself had taken root within him.
"Sam..."
he said, his voice brimming with excitement and reverence,
"I can feel things around me."

It wasn't just a statement — it was a realization, a moment of clarity where the ordinary became extraordinary. The realization brought a profound sense of belonging, as though he was no longer separate from the world but part of something infinitely larger and more intricate.

"That's great. Feel more around you and go further out."

At first, Jacob's connection to the Force was hesitant, like stepping into a vast, uncharted ocean. He focused inward, steadying his breath, and allowed his senses to expand. The mansion's familiar walls, once solid and unyielding, now seemed porous, as if the Force wove through every stone, beam, and corner. His awareness brushed against the intricate details of the space — the soft creak of wood as the building settled, the faint rustle of fabric as curtains swayed in the draft, and the subtle hum of life within its walls.