The years flew by one by one, each passing so swiftly that Jupiter hardly realised just how much was changing. She used to always go on missions with her master, however as her skill level and confidence grew, Master Windu allowed her to take more solo missions, always returning successfully. She lived to see the proud look in his eye that he often reserved for no one, wanting nothing more than his approval as he very quickly became the father figure that no one else had ever been before.

He taught her everything he could, passing on his knowledge until finally, he had nothing more to teach. Five years had passed since he accepted her as his apprentice and already he could see that she was strong and capable enough to take off on her own. "A fine young Jedi you have trained, Master Windu." Both Grand Masters were observing Jupiter as she trained in a simulation, her orange blade glowing fiercely as she fought off battle droids programmed to test her to the full extent of her abilities, however she was cutting through them without even breaking pace. "Skilled with the Force, she is."

"There is nothing more I can teach her, she has advanced faster than any other young Jedi I have ever known before. Even without training from a young age she has been able to follow her instincts and teach herself from the very beginning. It is the sign of a promising Jedi Knight." Windu agreed with a slow nod of his head, looking severely downward, scrutinising his padawan's training trying to find a fault or a flaw however Jupiter displayed none. Her fighting style was so uniquely her own that it had only gotten better with time and it greatly challenged the other students who usually were unable to keep up with the unorthodox style.

"The question remains, ready is she for her trials?" For a moment Master Windu frowned further, uncertain on how to answer.

"Yes, however I am not comfortable with the lack of experience she has. Other padawans have trained from an age much younger from when she started, however her exceptional intelligence has allowed her to keep up and even surpass her fellow students. I do not know if she is strong enough yet." He answered honestly, however Master Yoda only hummed in thought, looking back down as Jupiter paused, drawing a deep breath as she held her lightsaber in a defensive stance, looking around her as more droids began to appear, marching towards her.

Suddenly they all opened fired however Jupiter remained calm, closing her eyes and with a rush of her hands, a powerful flow of the Force opened up within her and she pushed it outwards, holding out her hands to brace herself against the resistance and all at once, froze every single blaster bolt in the air. Both master's stared in shock as the bright flashes of red halted, freezing as if someone had stopped time itself.

Jupiter masterfully moved her hands, allowing certain bolts to fly whilst moving her opponents into their path, shooting them down as she acrobatically flipped, summersaulted and moved out of their way, controlling every movement made with the utmost concentration. Master Windu was in shock, never before seeing such an accomplishment from any Jedi, let alone one so young still. Yoda, on the other hand, chuckled with amusement, his ears wiggling as he nodded his head, gripping onto his staff with a smile.

"Answer to your worry, you see. Ready, the padawan is." He decided and Master Windu nodded his head in silent agreement. Jupiter stood up, tucking her lightsaber away with a deep breath as she looked around, everything around her broken, smoking and lifeless. Nodding her head in approval Jupiter turned to leave, unaware of the news that now awaited her. At twenty years old, Jupiter had grown into a rather exceptional young woman.

The Masters on the High Council still viewed her as young, however she was confident that she had proven herself a capable Jedi to them in numerous instances. She had been on many missions where even the slightest miscalculation could have led to devastating consequences but she had remembered her master's teaching and always pulled through. Most padawans would have made the rank of Jedi Knight by the age of fifteen, however considering the late introduction to the training, Jupiter did not mind continuing her apprenticeship under Master Windu.

"Excellent skills you demonstrate, Padawan Jupiter." Master Yoda greeted her so Jupiter bowed respectfully to both masters, recovered and not even showing a single sign of fatigue from the intense training program she had just completed.

"Thank you Master Yoda, I was taught well." She answered courteously as she then straightened back up.

"How long have you been able to use the Force in such a way?" Master Windu asked her and Jupiter blinked, for a moment unsure of what he meant before she realised that he was referring to the little stunt she had pulled in the simulator.

"I tested it only today, master. I theorised that the application of the Force to a single object could be replicated numerously if the right level of concentration and skill was applied. I did not expect it to be so successful, I intended to freeze only a few blast bolts, however I got a little…carried away in the heat of the moment." She admitted, facing the two Grand Masters who both wore different expressions. She had come to know them well and by reading their faces, she knew that they were about to tell her something important. Master Windu's brow was more furrowed than usual and Master Yoda was hiding a small smile at the corner of his mouth. "Masters?" Jupiter questioned, eyes flickering between the two.

Since growing older, Master Windu could see more of his old friend Qui-Gon Jinn in the young woman. Sometimes the expressions she used where identical and she shared the same level of compassionate understanding for others. She even spoke in a constant soft tone, never raising her voice or betraying her emotions, just like her father. Only sometimes she would show her disapproval with a delicate arch of an eyebrow, the same way Qui-Gon would when he argued something with the Council.

"Great news we have, young padawan." Master Yoda informed her, nodding his head as Master Windu continued.

"It has been decided that you are indeed ready to take the trials. Both Master Yoda and I believe that you have reached the end of your training as there is nothing more I can teach you." Jupiter blinked, completely stunned however she then smiled after a moment, full of the sensation of fulfilment and eagerness as she once more bowed to her masters.

"Thank you masters, I appreciate your faith in me." She responded and the two grand masters nodded to her. They informed her that she would be summoned when the Council was ready and Jupiter went away buzzing with excitement. She wished she could tell Obi-Wan and Anakin, however they were away on an important mission and she was unable to contact them for the time being.

Sucking in a deep breath Jupiter chased away her nerves, heading to one of her favourite view spots to watch the busy world of Coruscant pass her by, waiting for the council to call her. Master Windu had already prepared her for this time, explaining everything that would happen and what she should expect, however Jupiter knew that her life as a Jedi now depended on passing these trials. If she passed, she would be a full Jedi Knight of the Order. If she failed…she'd have to leave.

A sudden warmth touched Jupiter and she blinked, lifting her head and turned around to see the ghostly figure of Qui-Gon Jinn, smiling at her with warmth and instantly relief flooded through her. "Qui-Gon." She whispered, turning and stepping towards him in awe. "How is this possible?"

"The Force works in mysterious ways." He answered simply, reaching out and his hand brushed against her cheek, pushing aside her padawan braid as his smile became even warmer, drawing Jupiter closer towards him.

"I'm so glad you're here, Qui-Gon. Master Windu says that I'm ready for my trials, do you think he's right?" She asked him, wanting nothing more than to be embraced by his arms and soak in his comforting presence. She wondered if anyone would be able to see him also if they passed, however no one did.

"Of course you are, dear one. You have been ready for this test for a long time." Qui-Gon answered in his soft and reverberating voice which never rose above a whisper, making Jupiter sink further into his security as his hands rested atop her shoulders, eyes looking deeply into her won. "Trust in the Force. It is your greatest ally."

"I've missed you." Jupiter murmured, scarcely breathing for fear that even the slightest of breaths would make him disappear. "I wish you had been here to watch Anakin grow into the young man he is now. You'd be proud."

"I am always watching over those that I care for, my memory is carried in your hearts, so I am never far away." He responded gently, touching an ethereal hand against her cheek. Jupiter could not feel his touch except for a gentle warmth that his presence naturally brought so she leaned towards it instinctively. "May the Force be with you, Jupiter, my dear one."

"And also with you." She whispered back, opening her eyes to find that Qui-Gon was gone. Leaning back with a soft sigh she touched her face where she had felt Qui-Gon's warm touch. Now settled and ready for anything, Jupiter turned around to face the messenger who came to summon her to the Jedi Council.