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Jedi-Jade Registered: Nov '99	Date Posted: 5/29/02 9:54am Subject: RE: Devotion(post RS)- Jaina/Jag; Updated: 5/29
	I'm so surprised that more people aren't reading this story! It's so good! Keep up the great work, I look foward to reading the next post! -----signature----- Nov. 19th
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Jedi-Princess-Solo Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 5/29/02 12:00pm Subject: Devotion(post RS)- Jaina/Jag; Updated: 5/29 Twice - Date Edited: 5/29/02 12:10pm (2 edits total) Edited By: Jedi-Princess-Solo
	Jag waited patiently outside of his father's office. He had arrived only moments ago, and his father was still in a meeting with one of the representatives of the house of Nuroudo. Jag was slightly uneasy about facing Shawnkyr's family with the news that she had died while off "playing hero" with him, as he was quite sure they would see it. He was thankful that his uncle had taken the liberty to inform his father about Shawnkyr's death and his return, Jag wasn't sure he could have broken the news right then. As sad as he was to have lost Shawnkyr, who had been with him for as long as he could remember, he knew that there were always casualties in war. Especially this war. The fact that he had been the reason she was at Borleias at all did not escape him, and though he felt guilty for that, he knew that Shawnkyr would not have wanted him to. She wouldn't have wanted to be dead, either, he thought bitterly. His memory served up the last conversation he'd had with her, and her words had echoed in his mind the entire trip home. I think that the idea of not being here when Jaina Solo is endangered, or killed, is what is keeping you here. But your duty is to our people, and only our people. She had been half right. Jaina was the reason he stayed. Or the main reason, anyway. Jag wanted to be fighting with the resistance, he wanted to be flying in Twin Suns Squadron, he wanted to be among the brave men and women who were risking everything to save others, like his uncle General Antilles. Jag had practiced all his reasons why he needed to return right away, that the Vong had to be stopped, and that the harder they were fought in Republic space, the weaker their forces would be by the time they reached the Unknown Regions, but the most important reason of all was one he could not argue with his father. I have a duty to Jaina, as well as to my people, Jag thought wearily. And if I have to choose between them... He shook his head, banishing such thoughts. He didn't have to choose between them, at least not yet, so why worry about it until he had to? The door to his father's office slid open and out stepped a tall, menacing looking Chiss male whom Jag recognized as one of Shawnkyr's uncles. The Chiss gave Jag an icy glare, then strode past him without a word. Jag watched him go, then turned to see his father standing in the doorway, his eyes narrowed appraisingly. "General," Jag said, executing a deep bow. The Baron nodded. "Colonel Fel." He stepped aside and gestured to his office. "Please, come in. Have a seat." As Jag sat down, he glanced around the office to see if anything had changed since he had been there last, just before he had departed for Hapes. It looked exactly as he remembered, even down to the howling winds whipping at the transparisteel. "I trust you had a safe journey home?" his father asked. "Yes, sir," Jag replied. "It was uneventful in any case." "Good," Soontir said. "I'm glad to hear that." He glanced down at something on his desk, then looked back up at Jag. "I'm sorry to hear about Shawnkyr. She was an excellent pilot." "Yes," Jag agreed. "She was." And a good friend, he added silently. "Now," Soontir's face seemed to harden a little. "Your scouting mission has taken longer than expected, Colonel." "Yes, sir, it has." "Care to tell me why?" "Our assistance was needed elsewhere," Jag answered truthfully. "Elsewhere being under the command of General Antilles?" Soontir asked coolly. Jag nodded curtly. "Yes, sir. Although, if I may make a correction, sir, I was not flying under the command of General Antilles." "Yes, so I've heard," Soontir replied. "Tell me about this Twin Suns Squadron of yours, and why you felt it was appropriate to forget your duties to be a part of it." Jag kept his eyes focused just above Soontir's head. "Twin Suns is an elite squadron focused on psychological warfare and Force-enhanced techniques." "So you're telling me you're Force sensitive now?" Soontir asked evenly, but Jag did not imagine the spark of amusement in his cool eyes. "No, sir," Jag replied. "Not anymore than you. However, one does not have to be a Jedi to work with Jedi. You yourself have flown with Luke Skywalker on more than one occasion." Soontir looked thoughtful. "You were saying something about psychological warfare?" "The Yuuzhan Vong think that Jaina Solo is associated with their Trickster Goddess Yun-Harla," Jag explained, ignoring the way his heart skipped a beat when he spoke Jaina's name. "The New Republic military is trying to play on that." Soontir didn't even try to hide his surprise. "Why would they think that?" "She is a twin, sir," Jag replied. Or was, he added silently, remembering Jaina's agony over loosing her twin brother. "To the Yuuzhan Vong twins are sacred. Yun-Harla was a twin, and Jaina has managed to execute one seemingly impossible trick after another." "And General Antilles has decided to treat her as a Goddess?" Soontir asked. "For military purposes, yes," Jag said. "It's been very interesting to watch Jedi Master Durron bow to her every whim. I think that's her favorite part of the operation, that and infuriating the Yuuzhan Vong." "I imagine they are quite infuriated," Soontir nodded. "Have they attempted to silence her?" "No, sir," Jag shook his head. "Their warmaster wants her alive. He promised their gods a twin sacrifice, and he cannot fulfill this until he has Jaina." If Soontir noticed the tightness in Jag's voice as he spoke of the intended sacrifice, he didn't show it. Instead he looked thoughtful and asked, "And what of Jaina Solo's twin brother? Jacen, isn't it?" "Jacen Solo is dead," Jag answered quietly. "He was captured and killed aboard the same worldship where their younger brother Anakin died." Soontir's face remained emotionless. "I am sorry to hear that. This must be a terrible ordeal for the Solos. To loose both of their sons at once, and to have their daughter provoking the Yuuzahn Vong at every turn." "It has been a trying time for all the Jedi," Jag said evenly. "Many have died fighting in this war." "A war that you think we should be actively participating in?" Soontir asked, already knowing the answer. "Yes, sir," Jag confirmed. "Every blow we strike at them out there makes them weaker when they arrive here. And they will arrive here, sir. It's only a matter of time. I for one would rather bring the fight to them." A small smile tugged at his father's lips. "I am not surprised." He stood and Jag did the same. "We'll talk about these matters later. Your mother and your siblings are looking forward to seeing you. I have some work to finish up here, but I'm certain they would appreciate it if you went ahead to visit." "Yes, sir," Jag replied, suddenly eager to see his mother, and even his younger brother and sister. He hadn't seen them in so long that he doubted the mental image he carried of them was still accurate. "Tell your mother I will be home for dinner," Soontir said. "Dismissed, Colonel." Jag bowed and backed out of the office feeling more at ease than when he had first arrived on planet. His father had not agreed to send military reinforcements, but he had not refused either. Nor had he said anything about Jag not returning to Twin Suns Squadron. Hurrying towards his speeder, Jag decided to make a point of informing his father that he was going back at dinner. The sooner he get that out in the open, the sooner he could return to his squadron. And to Jaina. -----signature----- "Fight until you can fight no longer, then exhaust the enemy chasing you, and turn and fight some more." -Leia Solo in SbS "Love can ignite the stars..." -RotS novelization "Even the stars die out, Anakin Skywalker..." -RotS novelization
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DarthSnuggles1121 Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 5/29/02 12:12pm Subject: RE: Devotion(post RS)- Jaina/Jag; Updated: 5/29 Twice
	Wonderful as always! More soon, I hope? -----signature----- "Logic is the beginning of wisdom, Valeris, not the end."
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Kathryn Registered: May '02	Date Posted: 5/29/02 12:20pm Subject: RE: Devotion(post RS)- Jaina/Jag; Updated: 5/29 Twice
	Two great posts! What Snuggles said. -----signature----- "What can a King ask of a man like me?" "A better world than has ever been seen. A kingdom of conscience. A kingdom of Heaven."
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Jedi-Princess-Solo Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 5/29/02 6:30pm Subject: Devotion(post RS)- Jaina/Jag; Updated: 5/29 (3 times)
	Kyp Durron was exhausted. Climbing down from his X-wing, he glanced over at Zekk to see if the younger Jedi was as tired from their training run. If possible, Zekk looked worse than Kyp felt.I guess we both need some rest, Kyp thought with a groan. Unlike Jaina. Jaina jumped down from her X-wing looking vibrant and ready for anything. To the casual observer she looked happy and content, but Kyp was no casual observer. He was a Jedi Master, and Jaina just happened to be his closest friend. Through their Force bond, he could sense that she was still terribly sad over the loss of her brothers, and that she missed Jag fiercely, but she seemed to have settled something within herself. Maybe that talk she had with Luke helped, Kyp mused as he rubbed his sore shoulder. She's been a lot more easygoing these past few weeks. "Nice flying, mortals," Jaina called with a smirk. Kyp grinned. "Thank you, Exalted One." He executed a dramatic bow. "Your Greatness honors us with her praise." Zekk rolled his eyes, and Kyp shot him a glare. He had doubts about Jaina's decision to recruit Zekk as Jag's replacement pilot. The kid wasn't a spectacular pilot, but being strong in the Force allowed him to link up to Jaina and Kyp's Force bond, and Kyp had admit he was doing a pretty good job. However, Zekk seemed to have to struggle to address Jaina as a Goddess, and, though Jaina didn't mind, it was making Sharr and Piggy annoyed. Oh well, Kyp sighed. He's Jaina's friend and I guess having him here helps ease the pain over Jag's absence. At the same time Kyp was uneasy with Zekk's feelings for Jaina so directly open through the Force. It was a little distracting, and Kyp didn't imagine it would sit well with Jag, but Jaina didn't seem to notice. Or if she did, she valued Zekk's friendship too much to risk loosing it by hurting him. "Why don't all you mortals go get some rest, hmm?" Jaina suggested. Not waiting for a reply, she strolled over to Kyp's side. "I'm going to go find Tahiri and see if she wants to take a dip in one of the steam tubs. If you need me-" she grinned. "Well, you're a Jedi Master, I'm sure you can find me." Kyp winked at her. "Have fun." She nodded in reply, then turned and walked off with a graceful stride. Excellent godly exit, Jaina, Kyp called through he Force, and though she didn't stop or turn around, he could got the distinct impression that she stuck out her tongue at him. Kyp laughed to himself, then headed into the base in search of Corran Horn. The two had decided to do some sparring after Rogue Squadron finished up with their sims, and Kyp was looking forward to a good workout-which was guaranteed when Corran Horn was around. Although Kyp and Corran had never really gotten along very well, particularly during the early stages of the Yuuzhan Vong war, Kyp respected him and admitted, to himself at least, that there was a lot he could learn from him. A wry smile lit Kyp's face as he imagined Corran's expression if he ever told him that. Now, he told himself. To find Colonel Horn. He reached out with the Force and searched for Corran's familiar presence. He wasn't hard to find, he was in the pilots' lounge, where Kyp should have known he would be. He gave Corran a tentative mental shrug, asking if he was ready to spar, and received an affirmative nudge in reply. With a small smile, Kyp strolled down the corridor towards the pilots' lounge. He was disconnecting himself from the Force when it happened. It hit him like a concussion grenade, slamming into him so hard he stumbled back into the wall. Pain, terrible and fierce pain screamed at him through the Force, and a white light flashed behind his eyes. He saw a young man with scruffy dark hair dressed in a tattered jumpsuit, a purple blade ticking back and forth in his hands. Jacen! And just as suddenly as it had come, Jacen's presence was gone again. Shaking, Kyp reached out with the Force, searching for him, but there was only cold darkness. Jacen was gone, but he was alive. Jacen was alive. Taking a deep breath to relax his shaking, Kyp turned and found Corran stumbling towards him, his own face twisted into a look of disbelief. "You felt it, too?" Kyp asked, his voice coming out hoarse. Corran only nodded, obviously shaken. "Then there's a good chance the others did, too," Kyp said. "Come on, we need to find Master Skywalker." It wasn't until they had reached Luke and Mara's quarters that realization struck Kyp. If they had felt Jacen, then surely... "Jaina," he cried, just as the door slid open to reveal Luke standing there. "Come in," Luke said calmly, but there was an energy about him, an excitement in his eyes and Kyp knew that Luke had felt his nephew, too. As they stepped into the room, Kyp saw that they were not the only ones who had come to see Luke. Han and Leia were already there, both smiling and talking to Mara, and Kyp spotted Cilghal and Kenth Hamner among the Jedi gathered inside. "Jacen's alive, isn't he?" Kyp asked without preamble. Luke grinned. "Yes. He's alive." A surprisingly strong wave of relief rolled over Kyp and he gave a low sigh. "That's wonderful." He looked at Han and Leia. "I'm so glad for you both. I know it doesn't make the hurt of Anakin's death go away, but at least Jacen is still alive." Leia smiled at him. "Thank you, Kyp. I appreciate that." Han flashed him a lopsided smile. "Yeah, what Her Worshipness said." He gave his wife an affectionate look. Lowbacca growled something from the corner of the room where the younger Jedi were talking eagerly, and Han frowned. "I don't know where Jaina is," he said, looking around the room. He shot Kyp a questioning look. "Have you seen her?" Kyp shrugged. "She told me she was going to go with Tahiri to soak in the steam tub." Before the words had even left his mouth a nagging feeling tugged at his mind. Something wasn't right. Something wasn't right about Jaina and Tahiri, he could feel it, but he wasn't sure what it was. They're probably just emotional because Jacen's alive, he told himself. As happy and relieved as they both must be, it's probably devestating to know that Anakin won't be coming back. That didn't seem right, though, and something told Kyp that Jaina was up to something. He reached into his robes and pulled out his commlink. "Jaina?" he called over her frequency. "Jaina, are you there?" There was no answer. Han shrugged. "Maybe she just turned it off." Leia frowned. "Why would she do that?" she asked, something in her voice alluding to the uneasiness Kyp was feeling. Luke shook his head. "She wouldn't, not unless-" Kyp's eyes went wide. "Not unless she doesn't want us to be able to reach her." Luke glanced at him curiously, and Kyp saw him blink in sudden realization. Both Jedi Masters moved for the comm-station at the same time and Luke quickly hailed General Antilles. "Wedge, this is Luke. I need you to ground Jaina immediately! Right away!" Wedge looked nervous. "Why?' "Jacen's alive," Luke explained. "We all just felt him. Jaina's planning to go after him herself. We need to stop her." Wedge looked pale. "It's too late for that," he said. Luke started. "What?' Wedge gave him an apologetic look. "The Jade Shadow just left the atmosphere," he said regretfully. "Jaina and Tahiri are already gone." Kyp expressed everyone present's feeling with one word. "Sithspawn!" -----signature----- "Fight until you can fight no longer, then exhaust the enemy chasing you, and turn and fight some more." -Leia Solo in SbS "Love can ignite the stars..." -RotS novelization "Even the stars die out, Anakin Skywalker..." -RotS novelization
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Jade243 Registered: Mar '02	Date Posted: 5/29/02 6:49pm Subject: RE: Devotion(post RS)- Jaina/Jag; Updated: 5/29 (3 times)
	Great post once again! More soon? -----signature----- 'Yes... this is a fertile land, and we will thrive. We will rule over all this land, and we will call it... This Land.' 'I think we should call it your grave.' 'Ah. Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal.' 'Hahaha. Mine is an evil laugh.'
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Kathryn Registered: May '02	Date Posted: 5/29/02 8:25pm Subject: RE: Devotion(post RS)- Jaina/Jag; Updated: 5/29 (3 times)
	ooh, excellent. Don't leave us hanging for too long! -----signature----- "What can a King ask of a man like me?" "A better world than has ever been seen. A kingdom of conscience. A kingdom of Heaven."
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Jedi-Jade Registered: Nov '99	Date Posted: 5/29/02 10:12pm Subject: RE: Devotion(post RS)- Jaina/Jag; Updated: 5/29 (3 times)
	I wonder why Jaina's acting so strange.....perhaps..........I guess we'll see....... Great post! -----signature----- Nov. 19th
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DarthSnuggles1121 Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 5/30/02 8:10am Subject: RE: Devotion(post RS)- Jaina/Jag; Updated: 5/29 (3 times)
	Really cool, I'm lovin' this! Jedi-Jade, if you're thinking what I think you're thinking, then it seems to be the start of a trend in Jaina fics. And if not, then just consider me a blabbering idiot. -----signature----- "Logic is the beginning of wisdom, Valeris, not the end."
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Jedi_Johnson Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 5/30/02 8:48am Subject: RE: Devotion(post RS)- Jaina/Jag; Updated: 5/29 (3 times)
	This is really good. Your characterizations are almost dead on. Keep it up! -----signature----- Former Member of Gryffindork House Are you part of the Round Table? Check out my blog: http://nerdsoftheroundtable.com Long live the forceboat parté T.B.
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Jedi-Princess-Solo Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 5/30/02 10:34am Subject: Devotion(post RS)- Jaina/Jag; Updated: 5/30 - Date Edited: 6/8/03 2:39pm (2 edits total) Edited By: Jedi-Princess-Solo
	Jag Fel had never realized how different his family was from most. Sitting in his chair at the dinner table, listening to the polite conversation about his brother Wik's recent promotion to lieutenant, he wondered what Jaina would make of his family. Don't go there, a voice in his head warned. Once you start thinking about her, you'll never get your mind off of her. "Don't you agree, Jag?" Jag blinked, startled out of his thoughts. "What?" His younger sister Zena was looking at him expectantly. "I said, we should be out fighting beside the Republic, don't you agree?" "Yes," Jag nodded. "Of course. The harder we fight them in Republic space, the weaker they will be when we have to fight them here." "The Republic forces aren't even hurting the Yuuzhan Vong," Wik scoffed. Jag shot him a glare. "Actually, that's not true. General Antilles has executed some brilliant tactics that have severely hurt the Vong." Syal smiled. "That's my brother. Always causing trouble for his enemies." Soontir grunted. "Yes, I do remember that about him," he said darkly. Syal laughed, and Jag couldn't help but smile to himself. His family may have been different from most, but they were still a family. "Besides," Soontir said. "Jagged was telling me about some psychological warfare tactics the Republic is using against the Vong." Jag groaned to himself. So much for keeping my thoughts off of Jaina. Not that he minded, of course. Jaina was nice to think about. It was the distance between them that wasn't. "Psychological warfare?" Zena asked, eagerly leaning forward. Jag nodded. "The Yuuzhan Vong believe that Jaina Solo is associated with their Goddess Yun-Harla. We have been playing on it quite a bit." More like every hour of every day, he thought with a mental sigh. It would be nice if he and Jaina could spend some time alone without having to make sure no one was around to witness it. "How so?" Syal asked curiously. "Jaina is a Jedi and very strong in the Force," Jag answered. "She is also a brilliant tactician. She and Master Kyp Durron have been integrating the Force into our tactics, since the Yuuzhan Vong can not detect the Force." Wik frowned. "I thought the Force didn't work against the Yuuzhan Vong." "It doesn't," Jag replied. "However, it does work on torpedoes." Seeing the confused looks on his family's faces, he explained. "The Vong can detect an incoming torp from it's ion trail. Jaina and Kyp can launch torps with the Force and guide them across space to their targets mentally. we call them shadow bombs." Even his father looked impressed. "That's an interesting method," Soontir admitted. Jag nodded. "It's just one of many that Jaina has devised. She and Kyp seem to enjoy thinking up new ways to harass the enemy, and the Vong can't figure out how she does the things she does." "Which leads them to wonder if she really might be their Goddess," Zena concluded with a grin. "That's stellar!" Jag smiled slightly. "It works." "What about this Goddess business?" Syal asked. "I assume that Jaina has to keep the charade up constantly?" "Yes," Jag said. "Even Master Skywalker is calling her Exalted One." Soontir's eyebrows went up. "Luke is calling his own niece Exalted One?' Jag nodded. "He's not the only one. Everyone has to treat her like she really is a goddess constantly, just in case any Vong spies are around." "So they've got you bowing to this girl's every whim?" Wik smirked. Jag glared at him. "I wouldn't say that. Jaina is taking it very lightly." she's taking me very seriously he added to himself. Wik opened his mouth to say something when his father's commlink beeped. Soontir turned it on and said, "Yes, Nykan?" "Excuse me for interrupting your dinner, sir," Nykan said. "But there is a call coming through for Colonel Fel. From a Kyp Durron." Instantly Jag's blood went cold. He could only think of one reason for Kyp to call, and it was not a reason Jag was capable of handling, much less in front of his family. "Did he say what it was about?" Jag asked, his voice coming out hoarse and faint. He felt everyone looking at him curiously, but he didn't care. All he cared about was Jaina, and he knew without a doubt that Kyp's message was about her. Somehow, he didn't think it was good news. "Only that it was urgent," Nykan replied after Soontir relayed the question. "And that it had to do with the Great One." "Thank you, Nykan," Soontir said, shutting off his commlink. He looked at Jag with curious eyes. "You can take it in my room," Soontir offered. Jag nodded, unable to speak. He stood and walked towards his parents' room, barely able to breathe. His heart was pounding wildly, but his steps felt heavy and sluggish. His hands were trembling and for all his years of military discipline he could not stop them. The terror that seized him was soul wrenching, and the thought of what Kyp was about to say filled him terrible dread. He entered the room and somehow managed to close the door behind him. The comm station was already turned on and as soon as he slid his ID, Kyp Durron's face appeared on screen, looking angry, scared, worried and down right pissed off all at once. "Jag, thank the Force!" Kyp cried. "You have to come back! Right away!" Jag swallowed, his throat dry. "Jaina...?" he could not even voice his fears aloud. He couldn't even think them, or he would fall apart, he knew he would. Jaina was his one weakness. He couldn't live without her. "She's gone after Jacen," Kyp replied grimly. Before Jag could comprehend that, before he could comprehend anything except that Jaina was alive, Kyp hurried on. "We all felt a...a surge in the Force. It was Jacen. He's alive after all." "She went to rescue him?" Jag asked, finally shaking off the dark fog clouding his mind. "Alone?" Kyp gave a grim nod in reply. "Why didn't you stop her?" Jag demanded. "She was too fast," Kyp answered, sounding annoyed. "By the time Luke and I realized she would be going after him, she had already been given clearance to take the Jade Shadow out. She and Tahiri were gone before we could stop them." Jag clenched his teeth together to keep from screaming in frustration. "Do you have any idea where she was headed?" "Coruscant," Kyp replied. "We're sending Twin Suns in to find her." Coruscant? Hadn't Luke and Tahiri just been on Coruscant? Jag shook his head clear of the pointless thoughts. "I'm coming with you," he declared. Kyp actually smiled. "I sort of figured that." He glanced down at something, then looked up at Jag. "Can you meet us halfway? I'll send you the coordinates." Jag nodded, not bothering to think about if it was possible to get there in time. Jaina was in danger, he would get there, no matter what it took. "I'll leave immediately." "Thank you," Kyp said. "Now, if you'll excuse me, we have a runaway Goddess to find. May the Force be with you." After the Jedi Master's image cut away, Jag waited only for the coordinates to print out before heading back to the dinning room. He walked briskly to the table and stood, his eyes on his father. Everyone else's eyes were on him. "I must go," Jag said, in what he hoped was an even tone. "I am needed in the Core Sector." "What for?" Syal asked, with curiosity, not anger. Jag gave her a grateful glance. "Jaina Solo is in grave danger," Jag replied. "I have to go to her." "What sort of danger might that be?" Soontir asked evenly. Jag turned to face him. "Jacen Solo is alive, it seems. Jaina and most of the Jedi on Mon Calamari all felt his presence on Coruscant. Before anyone could stop her, Jaina took her aunt's ship and is headed there now, to rescue her twin." "A dangerous thing to do," Syal commented. "But also a very brave one." Jag nodded. "There's more to it, though. Jaina isn't thinking clearly. The Yuuzhan Vong want to capture her so that they can sacrifice the twins to their gods. Jaina could be walking directly into a trap." "And even if it's not a trap," Soontir finished grimly. "She's walking right into their clutches." "Yes," Jag agreed. "That is why I must go." Soontir's eyes narrowed. "Shouldn't the New republic be sending their own people after her?" Jag couldn't help but hear the emphasis his father put on the words their own. "They are sending a squadron to intercept her," he answered. "Twin Suns Squadron. That is why Master Durron called. To request that I lend my assistance and return to the squadron earlier than I had planned." Soontir kept his face emotionless, and Jag wished he could use the Force like Jaina could to know what he was thinking. After a long pause, his father replied, "That is not the reason you are going, Colonel." His cool black eyes bore into Jag's. "If you expect me to allow you to return to this squadron, then I would like to know the real reason." Jag met his father's gaze. "I love her, sir," he confessed evenly. "I don't intend to stand by and let her die." It was his mother who spoke. "Love?" she asked with a mild tone. "This is about love?" Jag did not take his eyes off of his father's unreadable face, his chest tight in anticipation of his father's reply. "Yes, ma'am, in part." "Then why are you still here?" Syal asked. Jag jerked his head to look at her. "What?' he asked. Syal smiled at him and Jag could see the similarity to Wedge in her smile. "If you love her," she said as she stood and embraced her son warmly. "Then go to her." Jag looked at his father. "Sir?" he asked softly. Soontir raised his chin. "You're going to go regardless of what orders I give, aren't you?" "Yes, sir." Soontir sighed. "Go rescue Jaina Solo." Jag felt the tightness in his chest ease slightly. "After that, your orders are to relinquish yourself into the command of General Antilles. He may place you where he sees fit." Jag managed to keep the surprise off his face, but he could not help but smile. "As you wish, sir." He turned to go when his father stopped him. "Oh, and Jagged?" Jag turned to look at his father inquisitively. "Perhaps you could send your mother a holo every once and a while? I'm certain she would appreciate that." Jag nodded. "Of course." "And at some point we would like to meet this girl who my son has fallen in love with," Syal added with a smile. Jag gave her a kiss on both cheeks. "Certainly, Mother." He looked at his brother and sister, who had been silent the whole discussion. Zena stood and placed a kiss on his cheek. "Be careful, Jagged." "You should head your own advice," Jag reminded her. Wik shook Jag's hand. "Good luck, Jagged." He offered him a sharp salute. "Safe travels, Colonel." Jag saluted him back. "And you, as well, Lieutenant." Jag hurried from his parents' quarters and sprinted towards the hangar bay. He was relieved that things went so well with his parents, and even more relieved that his father had given him permission to stay with Twin Suns Squadron. He was even relieved that his parents knew he and Jaina had a relationship. You won't have much of a relationship at all if you don't get there in time to save her, he reminded himself. He climbed into his cockpit and began his preflight check, his lips set in a grim line. Hold on, Jaina. I'm coming, he thought out at the stars, hoping somehow she could hear him. And when I get you back, I'm never leaving you again. -----signature----- "Fight until you can fight no longer, then exhaust the enemy chasing you, and turn and fight some more." -Leia Solo in SbS "Love can ignite the stars..." -RotS novelization "Even the stars die out, Anakin Skywalker..." -RotS novelization
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DarthSnuggles1121 Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 5/30/02 11:07am Subject: RE: Devotion(post RS)- Jaina/Jag; Updated: 5/30
	Really great post, Solo! Wish I had a family like Jag's.... And I loved that last line! When can we expect more? -----signature----- "Logic is the beginning of wisdom, Valeris, not the end."
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Jedi-Princess-Solo Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 5/30/02 12:12pm Subject: RE: Devotion(post RS)- Jaina/Jag; Updated: 5/30 - Date Edited: 5/30/02 5:47pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Jedi-Princess-Solo
	Snuggles, Jedi-Jade, Kathryn, Jade243 and Jedi_Johnson: Thank you all so much! I'm really glad you are all enjoying the story so far I should have the next post up sometime this evening, so keep watching -----signature----- "Fight until you can fight no longer, then exhaust the enemy chasing you, and turn and fight some more." -Leia Solo in SbS "Love can ignite the stars..." -RotS novelization "Even the stars die out, Anakin Skywalker..." -RotS novelization
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Kathryn Registered: May '02	Date Posted: 5/30/02 2:52pm Subject: RE: Devotion(post RS)- Jaina/Jag; Updated: 5/30
	Excellent post once again. Jag to the rescue sigh I'll definately be back for more. -----signature----- "What can a King ask of a man like me?" "A better world than has ever been seen. A kingdom of conscience. A kingdom of Heaven."
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jags_gurl Registered: May '02	Date Posted: 5/30/02 3:51pm Subject: RE: Devotion(post RS)- Jaina/Jag; Updated: 5/30
	wow! just started reading, and it's fantastic! i can't wait for more! -----signature----- limiting my time on the boards to focus on the school year sooooo....lurkerextrodanaire i am.... =====@[-------------------------------- O< Squishy of TKL's Lomin Ale Wraiths >O chi omega
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