1 This is the sequel to Child of the Light, which I have now edited and
added a little bit to the end of chapter 33, so you may wish to go read
that chapter again, cos the part I added is kind of important this story.
Anyway, on with the sequel.
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4 Family of the Light: Prologue
By Jayde Star
Jayde's life since we last saw her:
It had been three years since Jayde had left David alone on the roof. A lot had happened during those three years. She had stayed in Rouge Squadron for another six months. During that time she had practiced trying to control her light, but hadn't been very successful. She finally left the Rouges when Jaina had found her practicing one day and has seen her smash a few glasses by accident. Jaina had suggested strongly that her best option might be to go back home and get her mum and dad to help her learn how to control what she was doing. It had been eighteen months since she had originally run away from home and they were extremely glad to have their daughter with them again. But Jayde found living at home again hard after so long of independence, so moved out after a few weeks. But she at least found a place only a short distance away and was often at her parents place anyway, so they didn't mind too much.
With the help of her parents, as well as siblings and any other force adept who was willing to help, Jayde soon found herself able to control her light well. She was able to use it to move things, though she still had trouble with small things, as she just couldn't get the finesse needed for it.
Jayde would have nightmares at times about when she had been abducted and the pillar falling on David, but after nearly two years they eventually faded away. Though she still blamed herself for losing the baby and assumed everyone else did also, despite them trying to reassure her that they didn't. Because of this she didn't really date after David, she didn't think she deserved to be liked by anyone enough to go out with them. But that changed just after she turned twenty.
When she had still been in the Rouges, they had once gone on a mission with Wraith Squadron. One of the guys in it, Steve Dragon, had seemed interested in her, but it had been way too soon after David and she had mostly ignored his advances. But not long after her birthday they had both been at the same party and had spent most of the night talking, agreeing to meet up some time soon. And they had, but straight away Jayde informed him that if he wasn't willing to take things slowly, she just wasn't interested. Steve had agreed and stuck to his agreement, it was now a year later and they were still together.
David's life since we last saw him:
David spent another nine months having physiotherapy, and never saw or heard from Jayde in all that time. He missed her, but had no idea where she was so couldn't get in contact with her. Eventually he was able to walk without help, though he still had pain at times. He knew that he would never completely heal, but he was doing better than anyone could have ever expected. He had originally just been thankful he was alive; now his life was better than he had expected it could get.
Mara had felt sorry for David and had convinced Talon Karrde to take him on as a pilot. He had been in the Rouges so he was definitely one of the best, even if he couldn't comfortable fly a fighter any more.
After Jayde, he dated the way he had before her. Random girls each week. But he just didn't care any more, he would constantly compare each of them to Jayde, and when they didn't measure up he could end up being pretty cruel to them. But, as most of them were still only after his name he didn't really regret it. He just wished there was a way to get Jayde back, but he didn't want to push her, she would just run off again.
During the three years, he had seen her once. It had been at Ben's wedding two years ago. Although most eyes were on the happy couple, his eyes had been on Jayde. She had looked so beautiful she had easily outshined the bride, at least in David's opinion. But she had been surrounded by other people, mostly guys, and he wanted to talk to her alone. He never got the chance though and it was another two years before he saw her. And it was at her twenty-first birthday party.
tbc
Short and sweet, I know. But at least I have started. And I promise I will get to the good part soon and you will soon like me again.
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4 Family of the Light: Prologue
By Jayde Star
Jayde's life since we last saw her:
It had been three years since Jayde had left David alone on the roof. A lot had happened during those three years. She had stayed in Rouge Squadron for another six months. During that time she had practiced trying to control her light, but hadn't been very successful. She finally left the Rouges when Jaina had found her practicing one day and has seen her smash a few glasses by accident. Jaina had suggested strongly that her best option might be to go back home and get her mum and dad to help her learn how to control what she was doing. It had been eighteen months since she had originally run away from home and they were extremely glad to have their daughter with them again. But Jayde found living at home again hard after so long of independence, so moved out after a few weeks. But she at least found a place only a short distance away and was often at her parents place anyway, so they didn't mind too much.
With the help of her parents, as well as siblings and any other force adept who was willing to help, Jayde soon found herself able to control her light well. She was able to use it to move things, though she still had trouble with small things, as she just couldn't get the finesse needed for it.
Jayde would have nightmares at times about when she had been abducted and the pillar falling on David, but after nearly two years they eventually faded away. Though she still blamed herself for losing the baby and assumed everyone else did also, despite them trying to reassure her that they didn't. Because of this she didn't really date after David, she didn't think she deserved to be liked by anyone enough to go out with them. But that changed just after she turned twenty.
When she had still been in the Rouges, they had once gone on a mission with Wraith Squadron. One of the guys in it, Steve Dragon, had seemed interested in her, but it had been way too soon after David and she had mostly ignored his advances. But not long after her birthday they had both been at the same party and had spent most of the night talking, agreeing to meet up some time soon. And they had, but straight away Jayde informed him that if he wasn't willing to take things slowly, she just wasn't interested. Steve had agreed and stuck to his agreement, it was now a year later and they were still together.
David's life since we last saw him:
David spent another nine months having physiotherapy, and never saw or heard from Jayde in all that time. He missed her, but had no idea where she was so couldn't get in contact with her. Eventually he was able to walk without help, though he still had pain at times. He knew that he would never completely heal, but he was doing better than anyone could have ever expected. He had originally just been thankful he was alive; now his life was better than he had expected it could get.
Mara had felt sorry for David and had convinced Talon Karrde to take him on as a pilot. He had been in the Rouges so he was definitely one of the best, even if he couldn't comfortable fly a fighter any more.
After Jayde, he dated the way he had before her. Random girls each week. But he just didn't care any more, he would constantly compare each of them to Jayde, and when they didn't measure up he could end up being pretty cruel to them. But, as most of them were still only after his name he didn't really regret it. He just wished there was a way to get Jayde back, but he didn't want to push her, she would just run off again.
During the three years, he had seen her once. It had been at Ben's wedding two years ago. Although most eyes were on the happy couple, his eyes had been on Jayde. She had looked so beautiful she had easily outshined the bride, at least in David's opinion. But she had been surrounded by other people, mostly guys, and he wanted to talk to her alone. He never got the chance though and it was another two years before he saw her. And it was at her twenty-first birthday party.
tbc
Short and sweet, I know. But at least I have started. And I promise I will get to the good part soon and you will soon like me again.