The New Jedi Knights

Chapter 13: Training in the Jedi City

As always, Daniel was thinking as an Archaeologist. He asked the others,
"Earth is where it started for the Jedi Knights. What kind of impact will be
put on Earth now we are here?"

A heavy silence hung in the air. Everyone yearned to speak, but the weight of their history held their tongues. They'd poured their hearts into defending Earth from the Death Star, and the thought of altering their hard-won victory felt like a betrayal of countless sacrifices.

Brandon broke the ice of silence that seemed to last forever. He said,
"Bodo Baas told us he would talk with us more. Since we now know
where we are, I think we should see what he has to say on why we are here,
and what we can do to keep from changing history."

"WOW! It would be very interesting to hear him say something about the
first Jedi city on Earth,"
Ben replied.

"While you do that, I'll be at the library.
Please let me know what he says to all of you."
If I need to know. What Janet told me already, I wouldn't be surprised one damn
bit what this Bodo Baas has to say about us being here. In the back of my mind,
I am not surprised at all being on Earth. What I know of Samantha Carter O'Neill,
it wouldn't surprise me on what anyone says about these Jedi Knights from now on."
Daniel left, and the six Jedi meditated in the Force. After a short time, Bodo Baas spoke.

"I knew that you all would realize that you were on Earth. Much of the reason the
Goa'uld attacked Earth so much over the years had a great deal to do with the city
of the Jedi that you are all in now." He waited to allow their excitement to settle
before continuing.
He focused on Jack O'Neill and said,
"Know it or not, you were a part of the Stargate program since your first time
to Abydos. Yes, you have been strong with the Force ever since. When the
SG1 team reached the place that had the Ancient knowledge, they meant it
for you and you only."

"The Ancients put that device there for you to start your abilities to use the
Force like no other. From that point, these three can train you to become a Jedi
to use those abilities. This knowledge you have received allowed the Asgards to
be a part of Earth once more. As they told you that day,
'They have been watching Earth closely.'
They were waiting for you to show up, so you can fulfill what they have set in motion."

Sam asked,
"Why have we not seen any of the Jedi in this city?"

"We all left the city years ago in search of the means of expanding our abilities
to learn more. Once we learned of what the Emperor had done in sacrificing
himself to become the Dark-side of the Force, we came back to this city to decide
what to do. After we protected the Light-side of the Force, we could plan a way to
keep the Emperor from manifesting our world into chaos. We knew that we could not
stop him directly, but we realized from what we had learned about Earth's future, we
could defeat the Emperor with the help of the six of you."
When you learn your full potential, my Daughter, you will come to realize, these
apprentices would not do half of what they are doing now and what it will take to
fulfill their training. You are the reason SG1 made it out alive. It was you who
called your team and friends to you in a galaxy far, far away. It will take time and
knowledge before you can shine.

Brandon asked,
"It has to be more than just us six and our Force
capabilities that will defeat the Emperor?"

"You are right. If it was that simple, then the entire Jedi of our time could have
done the job we ask you six to do. I cannot tell you about that. Learn about that
in its proper time. I am not saying this to be mysterious. If it was that simple,
I would have told you all you needed to know in my first encounter. Time reveals
all. When it is time for you to learn this, you will know what to do with what you
have. This information might come to you all at once, or you may have to search
for it. Remember, we have been keeping this a secret from the Dark-side, so they
cannot know how to get to this city."
There is a great deal to know, but as I said, it will not make any sense until you learn
a lot more. There is a reason, Samantha, you can't get the memories that are rightfully
yours. The feelings you are getting — your past wants to reunite with you.
Hold fast to them. They will guide you a little at a time."