Chapter 2

The Threat becomes Clear

It took a good few times of explanation and re-explanation for the Mane Six to finally understand, but it still felt like a bad dream. Everything Master Yoda said, about Emperor Palpatine, the Death Star, the Force, the Jedi, the Sith, it all didn't sound real. Yet, they knew it was.

“Okay, so let me see if I have this straight. This Emperor guy decided he wasn't powerful enough, wiping out the Jedi and all, so he went to snuff out every bit of goodness he could find, and Equestria was the motherlode. We have no idea what he did to Equestria, we're not even sure if the Princess's are alive. No offense, Master Yoda, but what could we possibly do against that?” Rainbow Dash asked. The green Jedi Master hummed, sitting down on a bench in his hut.

“Hmm. Not harmed, the Princess's will be. Not his target, they are. Desires the Elements of Harmony, he does,” he said. Twilight's eyes widened.

“But Master Yoda, what would Palpatine want with the Elements? He couldn't use them in there current form, they're too pure,” she said.

“Corrupt the Elements, he could, Twilight. If not, destroy them he will, and destroy all of you. The Princess's, bait they are. You and your powers, the Emperor wants,” he said. Applejack glared, punching her fist into her hand.

“Well, just let him try and get to us, Master Yoda,” she said, and received a smack on the head with Master Yoda's cane.

“Underestimate the Emperor, you cannot, Applejack. More powerful than you know, he is. To stop him and save the Princess's, gather others we must. Embody goodness that Palpatine would seek to destroy, they must have. Find them, we will,” he said. Applejack rubbed her head a bit, as Pinkie spoke.

“But Master Yoda, even if we could find them, we have no way of getting to them,” she said. Master Yoda chuckled.

“A way, there always is, Pinkie Pie. Twilight's magic, strong enough it is to get us there,” he said.

“But Master Yoda, my magic is gone!” Twilight exclaimed. Master Yoda chuckled, shaking his head.

“Not gone, Twilight, merely dormant inside you, it is,” he said.

“Dormant? What do you mean?”

“Your magic, still possess it, you do. Merely dormant inside your body, it is,” Master Yoda said.

“You mean there's a way to get it out?” Twilight asked. The aging Jedi Master nodded.

“Concentrate, you must. Look inside yourself and find your magic. Open your mind. Feel it flow,” he said. Twilight took a deep breath and closed her eyes, opening her mind as Master Yoda said. Doing so, she was assaulted with images of the attack on Canterlot. Now knowing that the figure clad in black was Palpatine's apprentice Darth Vader, Twilight saw him a bit clearer now. The red rod that he had now took the form of his lightsaber, as Master Yoda described that the Sith used the weapons as the Jedi did. The sound that came from him, now described as the BREATHING of the Sith Lord, now sounded clearer and more precise. He was towering over Princess Celestia, his lightsaber humming. Then, in a deep voice that came from the helmet, Vader spoke.

“You may think sending the Elements of Harmony away will stop my Master, but you have only delayed him for a time. You are lucky that he needs you alive, for you would have been dead far before now,” he said. Princess Celestia glared, then chuckled a bit.

“I think you and your Master are scared, Vader. You're scared that the Elements of Harmony will succeed in foiling your plans and you should be. If there's one thing Twilight and the others are good at, it's stopping evil,” she said. Vader said nothing, merely having his soldiers chain up Celestia and Luna and lead them out of Canterlot.

“Princess Celestia!” Twilight called, but soon the image started to distort.

Twilight, calm yourself. You cannot change what occurred in Canterlot, young one, but you can make it so Princess Celestia is safe. Twilight was puzzled. Who was this voice in her head?

W-Who are you? She put out to the voice.

I am Qui-Gon Jinn. I was a Jedi once, just like Yoda, but I was taken from this world. However, I became even more powerful because of that. I am now one with the Force.

D-Do you know if Princess Celestia is alright? Twilight asked.

All I can tell you is that she and Luna are alright at the moment. You must come to terms with the knowledge that you couldn't save her at that opportunity, but know that you will get another opportunity. You are strong in your magic, Twilight and your hope of finding Celestia must be what fuels it. Your horn is not needed to use your magic, it was merely a conduit. You are the one that can make it happen or not. What Qui-Gon said was true. Twilight could see the spark of her magic, close enough to touch.

Master Qui-Gon, will we ever speak again? From what Master Yoda told me, the study of the Force is not much different than the study of magic. If becoming a Jedi means saving Princess Celestia, then that's what I'll do.

Focus on finding your allies, Twilight. Keep your focus in the present. If the future calls for you and your friends to become Jedi, then it shall be so. Now, harness your magic, Twilight. Yoda needs you. Until we meet again, young one. May the Force be with you. With that, Twilight could feel Qui-Gon's warm presence disappear. Then, in a flash of light, she felt her magic course through her once again. The hope of saving Princess Celestia was what was fueling her, just as Qui-Gon said, and soon, Twilight returned to her friends and Master Yoda, glowing with the light of her magic and levitating off the ground.

“Sweet Celestia!” Rarity gasped. Master Yoda smiled, as Twilight returned to the ground.

“Well done, Twilight. Ready, we now are. In full control, are you?” he asked. The girl nodded.

“Yes, Master Yoda. I'm in full control and able to cast all the spells I know,” she said.

“Good. Come, much to do, we have. Two old friends of mine, also Jedi, recruit them, we must. Teleport them here, you can, Twilight?” Master Yoda asked.

“If I can get a sense of their presence, then yes. That should be no problem,” she said, as her hands began to glow the magenta hue that once came from her horn. Following Master Yoda back to his hut, the Mane Six watched as he pulled out the gem. He motioned for Twilight to come to the side of him, and the gem began to be lifted up with the Force. Closing his eyes, Master Yoda focused and soon, the gem was projecting the image of an older, bearded man in Jedi robes in a small, round room. Master Yoda opened his eyes and smiled.

“Obi-Wan, good to see you it is, old friend,” he said, as the man finally saw him. Obi-Wan Kenobi gasped, seeing the aged Jedi Master for the first time in years.

“Master Yoda, it has been a long time. Has something happened? I would not think you would contact me if something hadn't,” he said. Master Yoda nodded.

“A disturbance has arisen, Obi-Wan. Felt it, have you?”

“Yes, Master, I have. It puzzled me. It felt large in both the Light and Dark side. Qui-Gon is being unusually mum on the subject,” Obi-Wan said.

“Correct, you are, Obi-Wan. Your questions, answered they will be, once you arrive here,” Master Yoda said.

“Arrive there? Master, I cannot leave Tatooine, Luke is still a child, and even if I could, there are not many ships that come to Tatooine these days,” he said. Master Yoda chuckled, holding up his three clawed hand.

“A ship you do not need, Obi-Wan, only your robes and saber. Handle getting you here, I will,” he said. Obi-Wan seemed confused, but then bowed slightly, and left the image.

“Twilight, his presence, you have?” Master Yoda asked. Twilight nodded, her hands lighting magenta and her eyes glowing white. Obi-Wan returned to the image, now fully in his Jedi robes, and his lightsaber clipped to his belt.

“Prepared, are you, Obi-Wan?” The other Jedi nodded. In the blink of an eye, Obi-Wan disappeared from the image in the gem, and reappeared inside Master Yoda's hut. The small Jedi Master smiled.

“Greetings, Obi-Wan,” he said, as the man got his bearings. It was then that Obi-Wan got a first glimpse of the Mane Six.

“Introduce you, I will. Obi-Wan Kenobi, meet the Elements of Harmony. Our salvation, they are,” Master Yoda said. The Mane Six sheepishly waved at Obi-Wan, feeling awkward in the presence of the Jedi Master. Obi-Wan smiled, bowing to them.

“I don't understand, Master. Why are they here, and what does it have to do with me?” he asked.

“Your questions will be answered, Obi-Wan. But first, eat, we will,” he said. Pinkie giggled, as Master Yoda approached the cauldron again. It seemed food was Master Yoda's icebreaker.

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“So, Obi-Wan, understand, do you?” Master Yoda asked, after detailing the information to the newly arrived Jedi Master. Obi-Wan, in an inquisitive look, nodded.

“Yes Master. Palpatine felt the light magic of Equestria, strengthening the disturbance, and so he moved up his time table. This 'Death Star' of his was not yet completed, but now, because of the disturbance, he's sped up the assembly. I think it's safe to say that Equestria's already been conquered, Master?” The aged Jedi Master nodded.

“That means, that Palpatine's next target has to be a place of powerful light magic. He seems to be targeting magic first and foremost,” Obi-Wan said.

“Hmm. Drawn to darkness, he is, too. A place that exudes both, Palpatine must be going,” Master Yoda said.

“Then that's where we need to go,” a voice said. The Mane Six, Obi-Wan and Master Yoda turned to find the owner of the voice to be one Ahsoka Tano, former apprentice to Anakin Skywalker. Master Yoda smiled.

“Ahsoka, good to see you, it is. Received my message, you have, hmm?” The Togruta smiled.

“That's why I'm here, Master Yoda,” she said, smiling when she saw Obi-Wan.

“It's good to see you again, Master Kenobi,” Ahsoka said, bowing to the Jedi Master. Obi-Wan, in shock, hugged the adult Togruta.

“Ahsoka, you cannot imagine my joy in seeing you again. It's been so long,” he said. Ahsoka sighed, deepening the hug with her old friend, a few tears catching the shoulder of Obi-Wan's brown robe.

“I'm sorry, Obi-Wan. If I hadn't left, then maybe Anakin wouldn't..wouldn't have..,” Ahsoka couldn't finish, pulling away and wiping her eyes.

“Hmm. Changed, the past cannot be, Ahsoka. Skywalker's fall, your fault, it was not. Now, more pressing matters, attend to we must,” Master Yoda said, as the Elements of Harmony gathered around. Ahsoka smiled.

“You must be the heroes from Equestria. It's an honor,” she said, bowing slightly.

“A Jedi, Ahsoka once was, as well,” Master Yoda said.

“Once was? She's not anymore?” Rarity asked. Master Yoda, Ahsoka and Obi-Wan all looked down in shame.

“It's a long story, and unfortunately, this isn't the best time,” Ahsoka said, ending that conversation.

“Prepare we must, to find the place that exudes light and dark magic. Ahsoka, sense it, can you?” Master Yoda asked. Ahsoka nodded, closing her eyes and holding her fingers to her temple. Master Yoda nodded at Twilight, who approached the Togruta and touched her forehead. Her eyes glowing white once again, Twilight could see a land of rolling green hills, large mountains, stone castles, sprawling fields, and far more beyond the horizon. The strong aura that this land resonated was well felt by Twilight, which was what she tapped into.

“All set, Master Yoda. I can teleport us all to this strange land now,” she said. Master Yoda nodded.

“Prepared, you all are?” The party nodded, gathering together. All huddled close to Twilight, and in a flash of magenta light, they disappeared from Dagobah.

Author's Note

So, bet that was a surprise, huh, guys? The introduction of Obi-Wan was probably given, but bet you weren't seeing Ahsoka coming. Next chapter is being written and will be the introduction of more new characters. Stay tuned guys