A/N: This is the second chapter in Arryn's Saga...thefirst being Discoveries. The stories are completely independent of one another, so you don't have to read the first one toread this.

Background: After Anakin's descent to the Dark Side, but before the issuance of Order 66, Obi-Wan Kenobi took on a new Padawan, a girl named Arryn Mindalen.

Synopsis: A Jedi is supposed to sever all familial connections upon arrival at the Temple. But what happens when one stumbles upon their heritage? And what if that heritage happens to be the Royal Family of Alderaan?

Disclaimers: This is George Lucas' world, I'm just playing in it. Arryn, her friends, a lot ofAlderaanian dudes, and the bad guys are mine.

Prologue:

The silver royal House of Alderaan starship descended from the clouds and made its way through the bustling space lanes of Coruscant. After several hours of fighting the heavy traffic, the starship headed toward the five towered Jedi Temple.

"Are we there, Mummy?" asked a small red haired girl.

Her mother replied in a soft, cultured voice. "Yes, my darling. Are you certain you want to go through with this?"

The small girl nodded. "Yes, Mummy." Her blue eyes looked so intent it was hard not to melt at them.

Alannah Mindalen rose from her plush seat and enveloped her oldest daughter in a loving embrace. "What is Mummy going to do without you?"

Arryn Mindalen looked up at her mother and replied in all innocence, "Have another Arryn?" Alannah laughed at her daughter's innocence.

A guard stationed at the door waved one of the royal pages through. He bowed stiffly. "Pardon me, Your Majesty, but the Captain wishes me to inform you that we are ready to land."

Alannah rose. "Very good." The page bowed again and left. Alannah returned her attention to her daughter. "Are you ready, My Princess?"

Arryn rose from her seat and smoothed her light purple gown. She took a deep breath and lifted her chin. "Yes, of course."

The docking ramp lowered and members of the House of Alderaan military disembarked and assumed their official formation. Alannah glided down the ramp with poise only the Queen of Alderaan could possess. Arryn trailed behind her, a little shy at the new surroundings.

Six Jedi Masters met the group from Alderaan. A small, green, pointy-eared being stood slightly in front of the others and bowed to the queen. Both Alannah and Arryn curtseyed back.

"Thank you for allowing Arryn to come here, Master Jedi," said Alannah in her lightly accented Basic.

The little green Jedi, Yoda, replied, "Such an honor it is, to meet young Arryn."

Arryn, having lost her initial shyness, strode up to the renowned Jedi and said pointedly, "Excuse me, but might I enquire as to your name please?"

Alannah gasped. "Arryn! Remember your manners!"

Yoda looked at the little girl and laughed. "All right it is, Your Majesty. Yoda I am, young one."

Arryn held out a hand and Yoda took it. "It is very nice to meet you." Arryn looked at the other Masters and proceeded to repeat the same process with each of them. Alannah's normally creamy skin developed a slight pink tinge as she watched her daughter. Yoda just smiled with amusement.

"We have refreshments inside for you, Your Majesty," said another Master.

Alannah smiled. "That would be just lovely."

After resting from the long journey, Alannah had the foreboding task of saying goodbye to Arryn ahead of her. Arryn had already said goodbye to her two younger siblings and father back on Alderaan, but Alannah could not bear leaving her firstborn and tried to delay it by accompanying Arryn to Coruscant.

She stepped out on the balcony, trying to gather her thoughts. Arryn was happily socializing with the other Jedi children. A few hours ago, Alannah had had a long discussion with Yoda, making it clear that even though Arryn was a princess, she was not to be treated any differently from the other students. Yoda had explained that most students forgot their families as they grew. It pained Alannah to hear that, but she, being the good diplomat, had accepted the fact. Alannah had decided, along with her husband, King Danire of Alderaan, that she did not want Arryn to grow up knowing that she was of a royal lineage. They explained to Arryn that becoming a Jedi meant forfeiting the throne, but even at only three years of age, she was adamant that she wanted to be a Jedi.

Arryn's maturity in that situation made Alannah chuckle as she recalled the memory. Arryn, having noticed Alannah's change is disposition, wandered back to her mother. "Mummy, what are you doing?" Arryn slipped her hand into Alannah's and looked up into her mother's dark eyes. Her own distinct azure eyes were like those of her father.

Alannah smiled down at Arryn. "I was just remembering."

"Remembering what, Mummy?"

"You, my princess. I'm going to have to leave soon, and I always want to remember this moment forever. The next time we see each other, you will be grown, and then you will be my big princess."

"Mummy, don't be silly. I'll always be your little princess!"

Alannah couldn't stand it any longer. "I love you," she said, enveloping her daughter in a hug as tears trickled down her cheeks. "Promise me something. Promise me you'll be brave," said Alannah.

Arryn pulled away and looked her mother in the eye. "I promise."

A royal page interrupted them. "Your Majesty, the captain is ready to depart." Alannah gave Arryn a final hug and as she walked out, she called to Arryn, "I love you! Don't forget our promise, my little princess."

Arryn stood on the balcony and waved as her mother disappeared from sight.

Comments are most appreciated...the next chapter will flash forward nine years...stay tuned!