The Jedi Strike Back

Are you sure Nawaam is really headed for Hy Izlan?

Yep, at least that's where we were told to rendezvous.

But not sure how we're gonna go about this alone.

Nawaam's army is too big for you to take on by yourself.

It doesn't matter.

If Nawaam's going to be there, then my father will be too.

We'll figure it out afterwards.

You're making a "I'm gonna fight him alone" face.

That's very bold.

This is where it all started.

Who's there?

Zhima, is that you?

Master Zhima, you made it.

I'm glad to see that you also made it.

Four-Nines!

What a pleasant surprise. I didn't expect you to bring Kwana.

Well, of course.

I was ultimately convinced after Juro handed me this.

Hmm.

Pleasure to make your acquaintance.

My name is Homen.

I am a masterless Jedi, like Ethan and Kwana.

Well, I appreciate you joining us today.

Huh?

I'm spotting a lot of ships coming out of hyperspace right now.

Is it Nawaam's army?

No. Uh...

Come in. Do you read me?

This is the Bibin Defense Fleet.

We heard you could use some extra firepower.

Lady Tafflah!

Sorry to keep everyone waiting.

It took us a while to rally all the troops.

Hmm?

Has Nawaam attacked?

Oh, my. Here comes a little latecomer to the party.

And who could that be?

This is Lah Kara.

Is my father, Lah Zhima, there?

Kara!

I don't believe it...

Kara...

Oh, thank goodness.

I missed you so much.

Hmm?

No! Father! Wait!

Honestly, if you cut me down right now, I wouldn't blame you.

It would just be a tad unfortunate,

seeing I'm currently under your daughter's employ.

It's the truth.

A lot has happened since you've been gone,

but basically, what he really wants to do right now is fight for what is right,

and now he's ready to fight alongside us.

You believe me now?

The color of your lightsaber tells me all I need to know.

Hmm.

I'm sorry for everything, Kara.

There are still so many things I have yet to tell you about.

It's okay.

I think I understand now.

She knows.

Why'd you keep it a secret?

We would've understood.

You're right.

When I think about it, I never really was alone.

That reminds me...

I believe that this belongs to you.

And I have something for you. It's yours, right?

Uh...

And this last lightsaber is for you.

Thank you, but I don't believe I'm qualified to accept it.

You're wrong, you absolutely do.

Besides, I'm sure this is what Juro would've wanted.

- Uh... - Hmm.

Uh...

Hmm.

So, this must be the birth of the new Jedi Order that Juro once dreamt of.

Huh?

I never wanted for you to have to walk down this path, Kara.

Did you strike someone down?

Yes.

But take it from me,

for what it's worth, your daughter is really strong.

I mean, she's up there with the strongest Jedi I've faced.

She would be.

But despite all of your strength,

I would've never chosen a Jedi's life for you.

There are times when a Jedi must make heartbreaking choices.

It isn't easy to make such decisions.

And being strong doesn't mean

you will automatically be standing on the right side of justice.

I've learned that.

But then, how else are we supposed to help those who are in need?

That's a question I have yet to find an answer to.

But there's more to it than just strength.

Otherwise, we would be no different from Nawaam.

If it wasn't for what happened that day, he might've become a great Jedi.

Not... From Nawaam...

I mean, I guess.

But what was he like? You knew Nawaam, right?

He was just a youngling when Reno tried to bring back the Jedi Order.

That day, when I chose to take the wrong path, he was there,

and he became convinced that it was the right one.

So, you see, I am the one who turned him into a monster.

Oh, stay sharp, everyone.

It looks like our guest of honor's just arrived.