CHAPTER TWO
First off all I don't really care if I'm kinda out of touch or do not have all the right info. As you'll probably noticed I changed a few things around just for my story. I'm just doing this because I love Star Wars and I love to write! I do not own Star Wars and this is just an idea from the top of my head. Its gets better as it goes on.
Jacen Solo was passing by, wondering where in the world his sister had gone to. He presumed she would be in the Hanger Bay working on something mechanical and that is where he was headed. To get there he passed by the training room. As he passed he felt something strange within the force, a struggle, but why here? Jacen looked into the training room and saw his sister Jaina and cousin Kari-Ann having their lightsaber duel
''Oh Boy…..'' He said and took off
Thankfully he knew his parents Leia and Han Solo and his Aunt and Uncle, Mara and Luke Skywalker were in a control room near by.
''Mom, Dad, Luke, Mara! '' He screamed as he ran into the control room
''What is it Jacen? ''Leia asked
''In the training room. Jaina's duelling Kari''
''What! ''Luke said as he headed out of the room followed by Mara, Han Leia and Jacen
Meanwhile in the training room, the duel between Jaina and Kari-Ann was reaching its end. Kari-Ann brought one of her blades down towards Jaina who blocked it with hers. Than quickly Kari-Ann backed off and twirled her lightsaber, before Jaina could react her lightsaber had been cut in half. Kari-Ann kept on the attack swinging her lightsaber so close at Jaina that she could barely avoid them. Kari-Ann swung her lightsaber at the floor, making Jaina jump. When she did, Kari-Ann brought up her left hand and force pushed her cousin. Jaina landed off balance and ended up on her back. Jaina was about to get up when a blue blade placed itself an inch from her neck. She looked up to see Kari-Ann with an evil grin on her face.
''Had enough? ''
''KARI-ANN SKYWALKER! ''A voice came from behind her. Instinctively Kari-Ann shut down her lightsaber.
''Mother, Father, Uncle Han, Aunt Leia'' She said turning around to meet the group that had just come through the door.
''What do you think you're doing? Mara asked
''It was my idea Aunt Mara, Don't take it out on Kari'' Jaina said finally back on her feet
''You're in trouble too young lady'' Leia said ''we'll discuss this when we get to your room.''
Jaina joined her parents, knowing she was in deep. Jacen followed them, knowing it was better to leave the Skywalkers alone now.
''Kari-Ann, what did you think you were doing? Luke asked
''We were just having a little duel, nothing happened.'' Kari-Ann tried to reason
'' But do you realize what could have happened if you were an inch closer? ''
''This isn't what your training is for'' Mara said
Than what is it for! Sure I know we're the peace keepers of the galaxy and coming to be one with the force is essential to a Jedi's life but that's for any Jedi. So why am I given extra training? Father you act like as if I'm only your student but I'M so much more than that. I'm your daughter.''
Luke dropped to one knee and took his daughter's hand
''I know Kari, I know. But better training could have saved your brother. We don't want to lose you the same way we lost him. We love you Kari''
''I love you too Father, Mother. I'm sorry about all this''
''Let's forget the whole thing shall we? Come on let's go have dinner'' Mara suggested and the three of them went off.
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The next day Kari-Ann met up with her best friends Darlon Talor (a Zabrak) and Tyler Zoeth (a human). Both were students at her father's Jedi academy. She was surprised that they knew abut her and Jaina's lightsaber duel, but was not surprised to find out that they got the information from Jacen.
''Is it true that your lightsaber was an inch from her throat? ''Darlon asked obviously excited. Tyler however had a different attitude.
'' Humph, if you ask me you should have finished the job''
''What!'' Kari-Ann and Darlon said together
'' Just kidding. But if you think about it there isn't much to lose. Jaina's impulsive, arrogant and cocky''
''She's your perfect match'' Darlon laughed and Kari-Ann couldn't help but laugh too.
''Hilarious…..'' Tyler said sarcastically ''But seriously Kari what were you thinking? Any other padawan would pretty much have been expelled for duelling for unnecessary reasons. You're just lucky your father's the Jedi master. ''
''I don't see why he would mind a little extra training; he always says a little extra practise never hurts. Than he goes and brings up the whole Ben thing again, how extra training could have saved him and Father stops me from doing just that. ''
''Yeah, but you did it to show off, for your own personal pride. Pride can lead to hate and Hate leads to the Dark side. Ben's pride became so great and became determination to be the best Jedi and that's how he turned to the dark side and Master Luke doesn't want that to happen to you. '' Darlon told her
Kari-Ann just stood silent with a stunned look on her face
'' What do you mean my brother turned to the Dark side? I was told he was killed by a Sith Lord''
''Kari, I'm sorry I thought you knew, I over heard your parents talking about it and I assumed…''
''Shut up Darlon'' Tyler told him
Darlon went silent realizing it was better to let Kari-Ann think about this instead of him blabbing on an apology. Tyler and Darlon watched Kari-Ann waiting for her to say something.
Images flashed through Kari-Ann's head. Obi-wan telling her father that Darth Vader betrayed and murdered his father, Vader telling Luke that he is his father and it all became clear.
''My brother…is the Sith Lord'' She said quietly ''I can't believe my father didn't tell me''
'' I'm sure he had a good reason Kari'' Tyler said trying to comfort Kari-Ann
''He lied to me, I don't care what reason he may have had He shouldn't have done it.'' Kari-Ann said her fists clinching
''Calm down Kari'' Darlon said putting his hands on her shoulders and turning her to face him and put a hand to the side of her face. '' He obviously did it to save you the pain of knowing what your brother did, look at what its doing to you now.''
''Yeah Kari, when you though your brother had been killed by a Sith Lord you thought 'I may not have known him, but I know he was great. If you had known what you know now, how would you have felt?'' Tyler said
''You guys are right, but I would still like to talk to my father about this, but I know that if I go to him now I might blow up in his face. I think I'm going to cruise around in my Starfighter a bit to cool off. Thanks for your help guys. See ya later.'' Kari-Ann said and left
'' Bye Kari'' Darlon and Tyler said together.
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Kari-Ann went home to pick up her cloak for the flight and was greeted by her family's protocol droid
'' Miss Kari, you're home''
''Hey 3PO''
''Is everything all right Miss?''
''Yeah I'm fine. Just a little upset I guess''
''Is there anything I can do for you?''
''Do you know where my cloak is?''
''Why yes Miss I'll fetch it right away''
''Thanks 3PO'' Kari-An said as she headed to the kitchen to get a drink
She heard a few beeps and whirls
''Hey Artoo'' She said gathering her drink
Artoo beeped again
''I'm alright Artoo; I'm just going for a ride in my starfighter. Hey come to think of it I do need a droid to come with me'' Kari-Ann said heading back to the door.
Artoo beeped widely to show that he wanted to go
''I don't know I was thinking of getting an R4 unit instead''
Artoo whirled and gave an angry beep
''Ha, Ha I'M just kidding, of course I'm bringing you. I wouldn't think of taking any other droid.''
Artoo made his way to the door as 3PO returned with Kari-Ann's cloak
''Here you are Miss Kari''
''Thank you'' Kari-Ann said as she grabbed her cloak and put it on.
''Are you going somewhere Miss, if you don't mind my asking?''
''Just going for a ride in the starfighter, I'm taking Artoo with me.''
''Do your parents know about this?''
''well actually…no, so when you see them can you be a good little droid and tell them? Thanks.'' Kari-Ann said as she and Artoo went out the door.
Sometime later Luke Skywalker and Mara jade came home
''Welcome home Master Luke, Mistress Mara''
''Hey 3PO'' They said together
''Where's Artoo?'' Luke asked
''He's gone flying with Miss Kari who asked me to inform you that she has gone for a ride in her Jedi starfighter''
''How long ago?'' Mara asked
''I'd estimate it has been a bit over three hours now''
''Three hours! Luke she's never gone this long. Something must be wrong'' Mara said worried
''Did she metion where she was going?'' Luke asked
''I'm afraid she did not Master Luke, but I should mention she did seem rather upset when she came home''
''Do you think she's still upset about what happened in the training room yesterday'' Mara asked
''No Kari never holds a grudge for that long, we should talk to Darlon and Tyler, they must know where she went''
Luke said and he and Mara went off to find them
Luke and Mara found Tyler with Jacen and Jaina, but found no sign of Darlon. Jaina and Jacen had learned the truth about Ben from their parents. Tyler had also filled them in on their discussion with Kari-Ann.
''I'm sorry Master Skywalker, but Kari-Ann didn't tell us where she was going'' Tyler told Luke and Mara when they were all together
''Did she mention anything about what happened yesterday?''
''Well she did say she didn't see why you would be upset at her duelling Jaina, but after that she seemed fine about it'' Tyler told them
''Do any of you know where Darlon is maybe he knows something?'' Luke asked
''No Master I don't know where Darlon has gone to.'' Tyler said and Jaina and Jacen shook their heads no.
''What could she have been upset about? Mara asked
Tyler looked at Jaina and Jacen with a worried look; he knew he had to tell them
''Well master Skywalker, There is one thing. When Kari was with Darlon and I yesterday, she found out the truth about…Ben'' Tyler said quietly
''Oh my god'' Luke said as he took Mara's hand
''Luke we've got to find her'' Mara said looking at her husband with a worried look
''Jacen, Jaina where are Han and Leia?''
Mom's with Dad in the hanger bay, watching him make more repairs to the Falcon'' Jacen told them
''Thanks, we're going to need their help to find her'' Luke said as he and Mara turned to leave
''Uncle Luke we're coming too'' Jaina said as she and Jacen followed Luke and Mara, only Tyler didn't follow
''I think I'll stay here, in case Darlon shows up. Maybe he knows something we don't''
''Alright than…If he does show up and he knows something call us right away''
''Of course Master'' Tyler said and nodded. The rest of them went off
Once they had left a slight vibration came from Tyler's pocket. From it he pulled out a holographic projector and threw it to the ground. The statically image of a man wearing a dark cloak appeared
''Master'' Tyler bowed ''All is going just as you said it would. The Skywalker's have gone looking for Kari-Ann. The Solo's are looking as well''
''Very good. There is one flaw; however, we have an uninvited guest that you must attend to. I will make sure our other guests feel welcome''
''He will be taken care of my Master'' Tyler replied and bowed
The image faded away and Tyler picked up the projector and put it back in his pocket.
He threw the hood of his cloak on and casually walked out of the room.