Beyond - Legends The Uprising- NJO AU - J/J, Tahiri, Jacen, H/L, L/M, Fels, ect. Completed 1/12- Cover Art 7/17

Chapter Thirteen
Three months later

Dirt flew through the air as explosions rocked the ground. Valin rolled beneath a low alcove as chunks of earth landed around him. Luke slid in next to him. They shifted so their backs pressed against each other. Valin took a few cleansing breaths as Luke used the Force to move the boulder blocking their escape route.

?On three,? Luke ordered. Valin moved to a crouch and balanced on the balls of his feet.

?Three,? Luke said. They vaulted out of the alcove. Valin ignited his lightsaber and swung it to the left to knock a rock out of the way. He and Luke ran to the cleared doorway. Luke stepped through it; Valin dropped and rolled over the threshold. Thud bugs flew overhead. Luke?s green blade slashed through the creatures, their smoking parts landing on the ground. Valin remained kneeling, pulling out a blaster and shooting the bugs. Once the barrage stopped, they turned back to run through the broken, outdoor hallway.

Luke unclipped his comlink from his belt and thumbed it on, ?Are you ready, Jacen??

?Everyone?s aboard.?

Luke switched off the comlink and attached it to his belt as they ran. They wound their way through the stone corridors. As they turned a corner, Luke froze. He whirled around and began running his hand over the wall.

?Someone?s behind here,? he said. His hand paused over the lower portion of the wall. He pointed to Valin?s lightsaber. ?You cut; I?ll move it.?

Valin stretched out with the Force. He could feel a diminishing presence behind the wall. He ignited his blade, inserting it into the stone. He began to carefully cut into the wall, working from the top down. He was grateful that the rock was weak.

Luke moved the final piece of stone away to reveal a small female Togruta. Luke scooped the child in his arms, and motioned for Valin to follow him. Valin ran after his master, concentrating on their escape. The shuttle wasn?t much farther.

Another explosion ripped through the air, knocking Valin and Luke sideways. They were able to regain their bearings quickly and ran out of the corridor. They arrived in a field where a large SoroSuub shuttle sat. The ramp was lowered and Jacen stood outside, waving them forward.

?Come on! Hurry!? Jacen shouted. Valin and Luke sprinted the short distance. The ramp began to close as they climbed aboard.

?Valin, take her,? Luke said, passing him the child. He then followed Jacen to the cockpit.

The girl looked at Valin with wide, frightened blue eyes, ?Where am I? Where?s my parents??

?We?re taking you somewhere safe,? Valin assured her, avoiding her questions. He walked into the crowded hold. It was full of disheveled beings. He found a spot on a bench to put her down and sent a comforting wave through the Force. He then ran into the cockpit. Luke glanced back at him from the pilot?s seat.

?Is she okay?? he asked as he pulled back on the yoke. The shuttle rose from the ground.

?She?s fine,? Valin stated as he strapped into the seat behind Luke?s. Captain Ava Black of the Galactic Alliance sat in the co-pilot?s chair. Jacen was calculating a hyperspace route at the navigator?s station.

?Once we jump, go to her,? Luke instructed.

Valin didn?t respond. He knew better than to question Luke?s orders these days. He listened quietly as Kyp?s voice came over the comm.

?Flight Two is going to escort you out, Jedi One. ?Skips are pretty heavy out here.?

?Acknowledged,? Black stated into the comm. Luke pushed the shuttle forward through the atmosphere. The Dozen and Blackmoon were covering their escape. It looked like, to Valin, that the rest of the Alliance was busy with a large frigate.

?Jedi One, turn starboard 45 degrees,? Jag called.

?Thanks, Dozen Two,? Luke responded. He maneuvered the shuttle. Valin could see a somewhat clear path in front of them. Luke expertly avoided plasma bolts as they raced forward. Valin could hear the pounding of the side gun turret.

?Coordinates are set,? Jacen stated. ?Jump as soon as we are out of the planet?s gravity well.?

Valin gripped the seat of his chair in appreh

 

Hi:

Where was I last week?

Chapter 12 -- great great speech!!! And glad the kids were all right. Han and Leia are still so wonderfully snippy with each other I love it!!

And Jag with the kids is precious -- Ani is a true tease!!

Chapter 13 -- bravo on the action and Jacen's being cryptic again The plan seems workable to me

Woot and yeehaw on the J/J reunion!!! Squee!!! Priorities straight -- yeah -- don't answer that 'call. LOL







A very melted jade

 

I'm getting caught up on this story! You are making me like Jaina!


PM list, please?

 

WHOA! I fell wayyyy behind!

I lose internet 2 weeks and all kinds of stuff happeneds! Loved every minute of catching up though, it just gets more exciting as it goes on.

I'm caught up now, and waiting for more!

Can't wait.....

 

Jade_eyes
Chapter 12 -- great great speech!!! applause And glad the kids were all right. Han and Leia are still so wonderfully snippy with each other I love it!! wink
They wouldn't be Han and Leia without it.

And Jag with the kids is precious -- Ani is a true tease!! laugh
She's a hoot.

Chapter 13 -- bravo on the action and Jacen's being cryptic again tongue The plan seems workable to me thinking
Jacen and cryptic are one and the same. I have to thank my awesome beta for helping me out with the action.

Woot and yeehaw on the J/J reunion!!! Squee!!! Priorities straight -- yeah -- don't answer that 'call. LOL
A very melted jade
We needed some good romance.

Thank you!

JediMara77
I'm getting caught up on this story! You are making me like Jaina! happy
PM list, please?
Glad to hear it. Thank you very much! Sure you are on the list.

Goddess_At_Heart
WHOA! I fell wayyyy behind! laugh
I lose internet 2 weeks and all kinds of stuff happeneds! Loved every minute of catching up though, it just gets more exciting as it goes on. grin
Loosing the internet is such a pain. Glad you are enjoying it. It's going to get more exciting.

 

Chapter Fourteen
Jag stood with his hands clasped behind his back as he stared at the beings in the large training room. Originally built to be a maintenance hanger, it had been transformed into a rudimentary terrain training ground. The idea was to train the former captives in military exercises to help boost their personal survival skills.

Moreover, it satisfied the heads of the military. They had expressed concern that civilians couldn?t do a job meant for trained operatives.

The room shook as a sonic detonator exploded. The shock disrupted the piles of dirt, knocking onto beings who had fallen on the floor. Jag picked himself up and stumbled forward. Synthesized Vong threats sounded through small speakers.

Jag hated this training. It was unnecessary and melodramatic. If they were entering an infantry, it?d be practical. These beings were not. They were infiltrating slave dormitories, not destroying a damatuk or raiding a city. In addition, they had already been through the environment before.

Eli, a Rodian male, stumbled forward to meet Jag as he exited the training ground. He rubbed his left knee with one hand before speaking. ?Do I pass??

?The physical portion.?

?Heard the psychological tests are a joke,? Eli scoffed.

Jag shrugged, ?I haven?t sat in on a session in a month.?

?Either way, it?ll be easy,? Eli said with a shrug. ?I?ll see you around, Jag.?

Jag gave a small wave and glanced back out at the grounds. He heard footsteps behind him a few minutes later, but didn?t turn. He could see his brother-in-law stop next to him in his peripheral vision. ?Hello, Jacen.?

?Jag.?

Jag glanced at his brother-in-law. His arms were crossed over his chest. His jaw was set and eyes look agitated. Jag withheld an annoyed sigh. While Jag appreciated Jacen?s assistance, the younger man?s constant criticism and warnings drove him crazy.

?Still haven?t managed to convince those in charge to stop this?? Jacen asked.

?No. I?ve managed to negotiate down training time requirements,? Jag told him. He thought Jacen already knew that.

?I overheard Eli say he was going with the next group.?

Jag nodded. He wondered what it was that Jacen wanted. He hated these circular conversations.

?He said he?s prepared to die.?

?Yes,? Jag said simply, waiting for Jacen?s rebuttal.

?Is that what they are trained to believe? They aren?t soldiers or fighter pilots,? Jacen ranted. ?They have nothing. That?s why they?ve been selected, isn?t it? It doesn?t matter if they die.?

?You have no idea what you are talking about, Jacen,? Jag snapped, patience rapidly thinning.

Telma ran up to Jag just then, ending the conversation between the two men. Jacen duck his head towards Telma and then left the chamber. Jag ignored his exit, grateful the exchange was over, and took the datapad Telma was handing to him. He glanced over the screen.

?You came up with a solution??

?Finally,? she replied with a grin. ?Come on, Danni is waiting.?
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He found her sitting in the mess hall, poking at her lunch. He hadn?t necessary been looking for her, but was pleased to see her. Her brown hair was pulled into a messy bun. Tendrils framed her worn face. Jacen could see a mild burn slightly hidden by the short sleeve of her shirt.

?May I?? Jacen asked after approaching her table.

?Oh, hi, Jacen. Go ahead,? Britna said, looking up. She gestured for him to join her.

?What happened to your arm?? he asked as he sat down next to her.

?Oh, that. Training accident. It?s nothing,? she mumbled, stabbing a piece of meat on her fork.

?I didn?t know you were going through with it,? Jacen commented with surprise. She didn?t seem like the type of person to undergo such a task.

?I haven?t decided yet. I want to help, but the thought of going back there?? she trailed off, shuddering. ?I?m not ready to die.?

?What do you mean, ready to die?? Jacen asked with concern.

Britna pursed her lips. She picked up her glass of water and emptied it before responding. ?We all know that if we offer ourselves back to the Vong, w

 

First off...still loving this story.

Secondly... I love overprotective Jacen, even if he won't admit it. And Jaina getting defensive...completely understandable.

And her teasing Jacen about him liking Britta priceless.

And then you bring Jag into it, teasing Jaina...yep still great.

But then they wanna retake Yavin? Hmmm...that could be interesting considering all things.

Great job! Can't wait for more!

 

Awesome post.

Jacen's becoming a real pain in the tuckus to his sister -- Loved Jaina's strong defense of Jag

Love the sweet J/J moments and the Yavin plan -- not sure if that's a great idea at the moment or not -- although if it has to be done at all, might as well do it sooner than later.

 

I'm really enjoying this story and looking forward to seeing where you take it. It makes me wish even more that the EU had put Jaina and Jag together after the NJO instead of stringing them along for so long! They're like the next generation's Luke and Mara, haha.

 

The plan for Yavin IV....I really don't know what to think of that.....

Jacen being his overprotective-self was cute. So was Jaina defending Jag.

J/J moments are ones I live for.

Poor Kyp, he almost got ditched.

Awesome update!!

 

Chapter Thirteen
Three months later

I?m glad you added that. Now the mindset is there from the start


As they turned a corner, Luke froze. He whirled around and began running his hand over the wall.

?Someone?s behind here,?

Jedi powers are completely made of win.

It makes me wonder if/how the Togruta will be instrumental in something in the future. Even if she?s not, at least another life was saved.


Valin didn?t respond. He knew better than to question Luke?s orders these days.

I?m sure he learned that quickly


I really like Jag?s idea. It makes me nervous knowing just how dangerous it is, but it?s an excellent idea. The toxin is wonderful and something Danni would definitely be able to come up with.


All the operatives were trained in psychological methods, survival techniques and other skills before being deployed. They had undergone extreme psychological tests, some probably against ethical codes. The tests were necessary, however, for the beings to survive.

With special ops, sometimes the rules don?t apply.


?Luke is on his way,? Jacen told him. His expression was unreadable. He hadn?t been a large supporter of Jag?s plan, but he had pledged his support. Jag suspected it was Jacen?s way of monitoring the situation.

LOL yeah, probably.

I do like your Jacen more than what was done with the EU Jacen, of course. Yet he?s still a slight bit of a wild card at times. Which makes perfect sense, given what he had to go through.


Jacen followed him and paused at the door, ?I hope you know what you are doing, Jag.?

He slipped through the door. Jag paused; he had been gathering datacards. What Jacen meant by that comment was a mystery.

To me, it just seems like he hopes that Jag?s thought of all possible consequences, and that he understands that he?s now put himself in charge of the lives of all these people. *shrugs*


The comlink in Jag?s pocket blared. Her head hit his collarbone with a groan. ?You better answer that.?

Jag snatched it out of his pocket. He turned it off and tossed it onto the table. Jaina was shocked, ?That could be important.?

?I doubt it,? he growled. He pulled her to him again. He slipped his fingers into the waistband of her pants. ?This is much more important.?

<3<3<3 that makes my heart all melty.


They?re only reprieve had been a month ago when they traveled to Phelope for Ani?s birthday. Jag and Jaina had been adamant about being able to leave for the event.

I?m very glad they were able to. It?s so nice to see that the kids aren?t separated from their parents for months and months at a time.


Leia, who had refused to leave Shelter because of Jaina, flew into the room upon sensing her daughter?s distress.

It?s also great to see that Leia had refused to leave Jaina?s side. I?m glad Jaina had someone with her, someone who understood and who she was close to.


She argued that if her husband couldn?t be there, no one would.

LOL I don?t blame her. Plus yes, Davin did need someone to care for him.


Ani?s still asleep. Davin is awake, though,? she said. ?It?s insanely early on Phelope. He gets that from you, you know. Your mother said you were always an early riser.?

Nothing wrong with being up insanely early

 

Chapter Fourteen

Jag hated this training. It was unnecessary and melodramatic. If they were entering an infantry, it?d be practical. These beings were not. They were infiltrating slave dormitories, not destroying a damatuk or raiding a city. In addition, they had already been through the environment before.

I agree with Jag, I really do. I?m sure everyone else is sick of it too.
On the other hand, I completely understand why it has to be done. Sure, all the ex-slaves were in the environment before, but they still have to prove they?ll be able to manage it.


?He said he?s prepared to die.?

Well?he understands the risks.

Jacen really is twisting everything around based on what he sees/hears only. Again, I understand it, but it is quite irritating.



He found her sitting in the mess hall, poking at her lunch. He hadn?t necessary been looking for her, but was pleased to see her. Her brown hair was pulled into a messy bun. Tendrils framed her worn face. Jacen could see a mild burn slightly hidden by the short sleeve of her shirt.

Very misleading at first I enjoyed that.


A bunch of the other captives that stayed are pushing everyone to do it.

Yes, see Jacen? /Captives/. Not Jag or any of the other head honchos. Just peer pressure.

Granted, the military DOES sometimes push people, but they want all the help they can get too.

But it?s definitely not what Jacen is thinking. Or what he wants to think. I?m surprised Jaina didn?t smack him around physically as well as verbally.


?You think he?ll listen to me?? Jaina asked, picking up a clean rag from her cleaning kit.

Aren?t husbands supposed to listen to their wives?


She watched as Jacen shifted uncomfortably under her gaze. He narrowed his eyes slightly as he responded, ?I?m not one of your kids, Jaina.?

*rolls eyes* No but you are her brother, and you?re acting like a child who refuses to see the whole picture.


You really have Jaina?s character down perfectly. It?s just so her, being angry at Jacen one minute, smirking/chuckling at him the next for his behavior and thoughts, and then continuing to be frustrated with him.


It didn?t excuse Jacen?s remarks, but Jaina at least understood his reaction.

And sometimes all that?s needed is that understanding.


?Think I could persuade you to be a couple minutes late??

Jaina grinned. She was grateful that they had been able to reclaim the flirty, playful attitude they had in their early courtship. ?We wouldn?t want to hurt Kyp?s feelings.?

Oh?he?ll live


Your uncle wants to try to retake Yavin IV.?

Makes sense. Get those Vong, knock them down!

I forgot about Sannah! Oh you?re wonderful, throwing people from the past in like that


The entire world had already been living. She wished that the Vong liked it enough to keep it normal.

*sigh* If only. It wouldn?t surprise me if they revamped it.


Telma pressed a few keys on the datapad. She removed the card, inserted another and copied the file. She handed it to Jaina, ?Here?s all their information.?

I really, really like Telma.

 

Master_Jaina1011
First off...still loving this story.
Glad to hear it.

Secondly... I love overprotective Jacen, even if he won't admit it. And Jaina getting defensive...completely understandable.
Yes, it is.

And her teasing Jacen about him liking Britta priceless.
And fun

And then you bring Jag into it, teasing Jaina...yep still great.
Thought the story could use it.

But then they wanna retake Yavin? Hmmm...that could be interesting considering all things.
applause Great job! Can't wait for more!

The wait is over. Thank you!

Jade_eyes
Awesome post.
Jacen's becoming a real pain in the tuckus to his sister -- tongue Loved Jaina's strong defense of Jag dancing kiss
Sometimes he just need a good *thwack* upside the head.

Love the sweet J/J moments and the Yavin plan -- worried not sure if that's a great idea at the moment or not -- although if it has to be done at all, might as well do it sooner than later.
From what I've already written, it's a fun ride.
Thank you very much!

JediMara77
I'm really enjoying this story and looking forward to seeing where you take it. happy It makes me wish even more that the EU had put Jaina and Jag together after the NJO instead of stringing them along for so long! They're like the next generation's Luke and Mara, haha. happy
They really are and we all had enough of that being drug out. You'd think they would learn. Thank you very much!

Goddess_At_Heart
Jacen being his overprotective-self was cute. So was Jaina defending Jag. tongue
J/J moments are ones I live for. love
Got to love them.

Poor Kyp, he almost got ditched. laugh
Awesome update!! grin
He'll live. Thank you!

SWpants666
I?m glad you added that. Now the mindset is there from the start happy
I can't believe I forgot that.

Jedi powers are completely made of win.
Definitely.

It makes me wonder if/how the Togruta will be instrumental in something in the future. Even if she?s not, at least another life was saved.
She's not. Just someone thrown in there to show a side of Luke and Valin.

I?m sure he learned that quickly wink
Probably the hard way.

I really like Jag?s idea. It makes me nervous knowing just how dangerous it is, but it?s an excellent idea. The toxin is wonderful and something Danni would definitely be able to come up with.
Danni has skills. I'm glad the idea sounds good to other people.

I do like your Jacen more than what was done with the EU Jacen, of course. Yet he?s still a slight bit of a wild card at times. Which makes perfect sense, given what he had to go through.
I tried to pull what I could from how he acts during and after Traitor.

<3<3<3 that makes my heart all melty.


I?m very glad they were able to. It?s so nice to see that the kids aren?t separated from their parents for months and months at a time.
I want to keep them involved in the story.

Nothing wrong with being up insanely early wink
Very true.

I agree with Jag, I really do. I?m sure everyone else is sick of it too.
On the other hand, I completely understand why it has to be done. Sure, all the ex-slaves were in the environment before, but they still have to prove they?ll be able to manage it.
Exactly.

Jacen really is twisting everything around based on what he sees/hears only. Again, I understand it, but it is quite irritating.
His philosophical side does tend to get in the way.

Yes, see Jacen? /Captives/. Not Jag or any of the other head honchos. Just peer pressure.
Granted, the military DOES sometimes push people, but they want all the help they can get too.
But it?s definitely not what Jacen is thinking. Or what he wants to think. I?m surprised Jaina didn?t smack him around physically as well as verbally.
He's only seeing what he wants to see.

laugh Aren?t husbands supposed to listen to their wives? tongue
If they know what's good for them

 

Chapter Fifteen
Tahiri stood in a doorway on the Phelope compound, watching raindrops puddle on the cobblestone pathway. She?d been fascinated by rain every since she first encountered it on Yavin IV. It had been her third morning on the planet. She had walked outside of the temple into the warm, humid air. Master Skywalker had been sitting on upturned stones near the temple entrance. He?d invited her to join him and they sat in the rain, discussing Tatooine. Tahiri would sit outside in the rain as often as she could, until Tionne told her not to. She was afraid Tahiri would fall ill. Since then, Tahiri would sit in alcoves and shelters to watch the rain.

?Tahiri?? Kam called from behind her.

?Yes, Master?? she responded as she turned to face him.

?We?re ready to go,? Kam told her. Tahiri nodded. She gave the rain one last parting look, and then followed Kam through the hallways of the compound to the landing field. She was accompanying several of the Jedi to Yavin IV. They were meeting Luke and Corran?s groups just outside the Yavin system. Many of the Jedi wanted to help liberate the moon. Tahiri had been somewhat apprehensive about joining the team, but she knew she had to face her demons. Yavin IV had been the place of her Shaping. It was her home, after Tatooine. She had met Anakin Solo there. She had been turned into Riina. She had almost lost herself.

She had to go. She had to put the past to rest.

Jysella smiled at Tahiri as she approached the ship. She was carrying a crate of supplies. Tahiri noticed a small contingent of beings was standing off to the side, underneath an awning, to see them off. Ani waved her over.

?The children wanted to wish you good luck,? Syal explained, clutching Ani and Davin?s hands.

?Can you give this to Mama? Please?? Ani asked, handing Tahiri a folded piece of flimsi.

?Of course,? Tahiri told the girl as she pocketed the flimsi and the datachip Davin handed to her.

?Thank you!? Ani said. She threw her arms around Tahiri?s legs. ?Good luck!?

?Thank you,? Tahiri told the girl. She ruffled her hair. She was positive Ani had no idea what was going on, not that she should. ?Be good.?

?I will,? the girl promised.

?You too, Davin,? Tahiri told him.

Davin gave her a serious look, ?Be careful.?

Tahiri smiled at him, and then said her goodbyes. Davin knew something serious was going on, that was clear. She wondered how much he knew. Jaina had told her that he had overheard a conversation about Csilla; what else could he have heard?

Tahiri rushed through the rain and boarded the ramp. She found a seat in the main living area of the ship and strapped in. She took a deep breath.
It was time to go home.
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Eleven pilots wearingly climbed out of their X-Wings and trudged out of the docking bay. Jag met Tycho just inside the main hallway leading from the bay. The Yellow Aces were unable to take their morning patrol, so the Dozen were forced to cover for them. Pulling double patrol was something no pilot enjoyed. Kyp had been called away five hours ago, leaving the squadron in Jag?s care. Jag followed Tycho into a small office. It was a short report. There had been no anomalies, nor any unusual observations. The meeting was concluded in less than twenty minutes.

Jag was grateful he had no appointments or business to attend to for the next several hours. He on going to his quarters, see his wife and sleep. He didn?t know what Kyp had been called away for; Kyp hadn?t known either. Both men had assumed it was Jedi related. It was a common occurrence, enough to discourage much thought.

Jag entered his dark quarters, indicating that Jaina was not there. He walked into the bedroom and found a piece of flimsi resting on his pillow. He picked it and opened it. He recognized Jaina?s handwriting.

Jag,

I had hoped that I would see you before leaving, but events have conspired against us.

Uncle Luke has decided to retake Yavin IV and asked me to participate. I can?t refuse. I will be participating in both air and ground combat.

 

Great update! I'm working on an NJO story now too, so it's nice to read about that time period again. I once swore I'd never reread the NJO, but all this good fic is getting me in the mood again.

I really like the character you've created for Jag. He's a good guy.

 

Poor Jag, all worried about Jaina-- And a very nice set of recollections... very enjoyable.
She better keep safe......
And Jacen is just appropriately irritating...a good -but annoying- conscience. But a little oversensitive, there...

Lookking forward to the next installment!

 

Riveting scenes with the Yavin mission

Loved the scene with Jag with reminiscences and that bittersweet note. They never do get enough time, do they?

 

Great Update, loved the action on Yavin! Well done.

Really enjoyed the flashback scenes with Jag; and the note & datachip that the kids are sending to Jaina. So, so sweet. Hopefully Jag will stay busy enough that he doesn't have time to worry about Jaina-at least Kyp is with her though.

Jacen, I don't know about him. Maybe it's just the fact that I've never liked him, but I just don't trust him for some reason.

 

His philosophical side does tend to get in the way.
?
He's only seeing what he wants to see.

Yeah?*sigh*


I read about her, and now I want to know what happened to her in profic.

That would be awesome! Even if it was another short set of children?s novels ? like 5 of so, written by whichever authors those were. I would read it.


Chapter Fifteen

Reading about Tahiri with the rain was very calming.


She had to go. She had to put the past to rest.

*nods* Agreed


Davin knew something serious was going on, that was clear. She wondered how much he knew.

You make me wonder too.
It makes sense that he?s more aware than Ani about what?s going on. Not only is he older, but he spent some of the first years of his life being the ?man? of the house. Even though Jaina didn?t put him in that position, he was pretty much forced to have more of an understanding of things than he maybe would have ? Jedi or not.

It also seems that Ani is more attuned to Jedi-centric things while Davin?s focus is on his family and ?others.?

On top of that Davin?s been nosy


It was a short report. There had been no anomalies, nor any unusual observations. The meeting was concluded in less than twenty minutes.

These are always good things!


It made Jag feel somewhat better that the Jedi would be with Jaina.

Heh. It?s also nice that Jaina has support too. Sad though that Jag had to find out that way, that they didn?t get a proper goodbye.


He, like everyone else on the base, was grateful for running water. It had to be rationed, but it was better than a sonic shower.

Oh yes!


You do show just how Jaina and Jag have grown back together over the months. I love it, and it makes me happy.


The lower caste guards barely noticed two new bodies in the dormitories.

*shakes head* as long as the work gets done, right?
Sometimes it amazes me how lackadaisical the Vong can be about some things.

I?m very glad the toxin not only works, but that the slaves were finally convinced of their honesty!


Something I didn?t think of before ? did Stev and Nichos reign in the Force so as to not have their abilities come out accidentally? Or were they too focused on other things to feel the others coming?


?Can you take out the dhuryam?? Kam asked Jacen.

?If I can find it.?

*snorts*
Won?t say anything beyond that because of spoilers, but that made me roll my eyes. Ah, Jacen.


About half of the slaves ran towards the older Jedi Master. The rest stared at Stav, waiting.

?We want to fight,? a female human said. She clutched her right side as pain ripped through it. All the slaves moaned as the dhuryam tried to impose its will upon them, but stood their ground.

Yes!
They are awesome.

 

JediMara77
Great update! I'm working on an NJO story now too, so it's nice to read about that time period again. I once swore I'd never reread the NJO, but all this good fic is getting me in the mood again. happy
I love NJO.

I really like the character you've created for Jag. He's a good guy. happy
Thanks very much.

Overboard4aFel
Poor Jag, all worried about Jaina-- And a very nice set of recollections... very enjoyable.
She better keep safe... worried ...
And Jacen is just appropriately irritating...a good -but annoying- conscience. But a little oversensitive, there... rolling_eyes raised_brow
Jacen is... well Jacen. I'm not sure how else to put it. *shrugs*

Lookking forward to the next installment!
Here it is. Thanks!

Jade_eyes
Riveting scenes with the Yavin mission applause applause
Hope you enjoy this next part on Yavin.

Loved the scene with Jag with reminiscences and that bittersweet note. They never do get enough time, do they? sad
Story of their lives. Thanks very much.

Kailene
Great Update, loved the action on Yavin! Well done. applause
Thanks. I'm working on improving action writing overall.

Really enjoyed the flashback scenes with Jag; and the note & datachip that the kids are sending to Jaina. So, so sweet. Hopefully Jag will stay busy enough that he doesn't have time to worry about Jaina-at least Kyp is with her though.

He has quite a to-do list. He'll be okay.

Jacen, I don't know about him. Maybe it's just the fact that I've never liked him, tongue but I just don't trust him for some reason.
Jacen's moral code is so complicated.

SWpants666
Reading about Tahiri with the rain was very calming.
I'm using Tahiri a lot more than I thought I would.

You make me wonder too.
It makes sense that he?s more aware than Ani about what?s going on. Not only is he older, but he spent some of the first years of his life being the ?man? of the house. Even though Jaina didn?t put him in that position, he was pretty much forced to have more of an understanding of things than he maybe would have ? Jedi or not.
Some children pick up on so much, no matter how hard people try to shelter them.

It also seems that Ani is more attuned to Jedi-centric things while Davin?s focus is on his family and ?others.?
She's more Jacenish, I suppose.

On top of that Davin?s been nosy tongue
Pretty much.

Heh. It?s also nice that Jaina has support too. Sad though that Jag had to find out that way, that they didn?t get a proper goodbye.
An unfortunate effect of war.

You do show just how Jaina and Jag have grown back together over the months. I love it, and it makes me happy.
Thank you.

*shakes head* as long as the work gets done, right?
Sometimes it amazes me how lackadaisical the Vong can be about some things.
They seem to miss the whole picture.

Something I didn?t think of before ? did Stev and Nichos reign in the Force so as to not have their abilities come out accidentally? Or were they too focused on other things to feel the others coming?
They aren't Force-sensitive.

*snorts*
Won?t say anything beyond that because of spoilers, but that made me roll my eyes. Ah, Jacen.



grin Yes!
They are awesome.
Yep.

 

Chapter Sixteen
Warriors scurried around the largest shaper damatuk. Jacen and Tahiri crept through the living hallways as they made their way to the dhuryam. Jacen could sense the creature, and Tahiri had a rough estimate of the layout. The Vong they had encountered so far were overtaken easily. They had been lucky to avoid seeing any Shapers.

A shudder coursed through Tahiri as she recognized a particular portal. Through there was the chamber Mezhan Kwaad had tried to turn her into Riina. Tahiri could feel the part of her mind that belonged to Riina tremble with rage and fear. The pain of the Shaping rushed back to her. Memories of Anakin tried to drown her. Tahiri suppressed the emotions with extreme difficulty and pressed forward. She ignored Jacen?s look of concern.

?It?s through there,? Tahiri told him, gesturing to a hallway.

?You were Shaped back there,? Jacen stated as they hurried down the hallway. They arrived quickly at large, puckering portal.

Tahiri nodded and pressed her hand onto the fleshy nodule. The opening contracted, and then opened. A putrid odor wafted out, almost gagging Tahiri and Jacen. They slipped inside to find two Vong Warriors waiting for them. Tahiri ignited her lightsaber.

?I?ll take them. Get the dhuryam!? she yelled and raced forward to meet the Vong. One ampistaff met her lightsaber while the other attempted to knock her off her feet. Tahiri managed to push the first back and moved to dodge the other. She swung her blade around to parry another strike, and attacked the two Warriors. She delved deeper into the Force. Her lightsaber finally met the flesh of the first Warrior and he dropped. The second, however, was still fighting. He loosened his ampistaff and it wrapped around her wrist. A coufee appeared in his other hand. Tahiri started to twist away-

When an emerald blade plunged through the Vong from behind. The Warrior?s eyes blinked in shock as he fell, coufee clattering to the floor. The ampistaff slithered away from its fallen master.

?Thanks,? Tahiri said to Jacen as she took her proffered hand and stood. She called her lightsaber back to her hand.

?He left an opening,? Jacen said with a shrug.

?You should have killed it,? Tahiri said, motioning to the corner where the ampistaff had gone.

?We?ll be fine. I need your help,? Jacen responded as they approached the dhuryam. ?You see that protective coating? The lightsaber can?t cut through it. Any ideas??

Tahiri racked her brain for an idea. She looked around the chamber. Her eyes settled on the ampistaff curled up against the wall. She walked over and snatched it up, calling it to stiffen, glad that Jacen had ignored it. Her implanted memories knew how to use the weapon. Jacen watched her, understanding what she was doing and retrieved the other Warrior?s weapon. The rigid spear-like staff sliced through the coating.

Jacen ignited his lightsaber and held it over the dhuryam, but did not drive it down. Tahiri looked at him with alarm, ?Do it, Jacen. What are you waiting for??

Jacen looked at her with a pained expression and she understood. Jacen had never spoken to anyone about all the details of his time with the Yuuzhan Vong, but he had mentioned to her that he had formed a partnership with one of the dhuryams and had murdered the others for it.

?Jacen, you have to kill it. You have to kill it to save everyone,? Tahiri said gently. She climbed onto the ledge surrounded the dhruyam and stood next to him. She clamped one hand around the blade and rested the other on his shoulder. ?Link to it. Take away some of its pain.?

Jacen?s eyes fluttered closed. Tahiri could feel him reach out to the organization apologetically. She gripped his hand with both of hers and helped him drive the blade down. The dhuryam began convulsing. Tahiri knocked Jacen backwards to the floor. His lightsaber landed beside him. Tears of pain poured from Jacen?s half-closed eyes.

Tahiri clutched his hand, ?Jacen. Jacen it?s over. It?s dead.?

Jacen?s eyes opened slowly. They focused on her, and then the room around him. He slowly

 

Wow that was one action packed chapter!!!

I love how you had Jacen be torn about killing the dhuryam. At least they did it and they basically helped retake Yavin!

Jaina and Kyp...and explosives.

And ouch third degrees burn! *wince*

great job as usual!

 

Wooo finally caught up on all this since last I read your fic .

Loved the moment with Jacen, Tahiri and the dhuryam. Will this affect Jacen in a way or will he shrug it off and go "Hey Tahiri want to hear a joke" just kidding lol

I also loved the relationship you showed of Jacen and Tahiri. It goes beyond just friendship, not really a romantic relationship either. Maybe it is because they have a kind of bond that they had almost similar experiences they've had; her near perfect shaping as Riina, and his conditioning by Vergere, their loss of Anakin. Maybe Im just talking nonsense, but thats the impression Im getting, or thats how I always envisioned it.

Nice job

 

Wow- That was fun!

Enjoyed Jacen/Tahiri action, there- Like the fact that she has the pain of Anakin still, but not to the point of inactivity and vulnerability that LOTF gave her.

Jaina/Kyp-

Oh baby, yeah! Love their comfortable relationship- it lends to the bro/sis type of friendship they have--

Whoop! Would have loved to see that action!

And Han's little repast- Yeah, sure- his hair-brained ideas work just as often as Luke's- He can stop fooling himself...

 

A great story filled with action packed awesomeness! I would love to be added to your PM list