My friend and I wanted to make it so our SW:TOR legacies were in the same universe. We both love the companions so much that this was causing us some trouble. This story is our solution for one of the companions, namely Andronikos.

Cast of Characters:

Nia'ree-Chiss, Sith Inquisitor

Shaydia-Human, Imperial Agent

Nik'khe-Sith Pureblood/Human, Sith Warrior, daughter of Andronikos Revel and A'iofe, Sith Inquisitor

oOo

Nia'ree shrugged off her cloak when they entered the warm cantina. Alderaan was brisk this time of year and her blouse was not enough protection against the stiff winds. Andronikos, predictably, hadn't bothered with anything heavier than the jacket he was already wearing. They were looking for an open table when she heard someone say her name very quietly.

Turning in surprise, she saw Shay, the agent she had met on Dromund Kaas, and her Rattataki companion. Smiling, she approached the two women, "Shay, I haven't seen you in ages. How are you?"

The blonde stood and smiled warmly at the Sith, "I'm well. How are you?"

"Busy."

"Aren't we all."

oOo

Nik stepped into the cantina and handed her cape to Quinn. "Freezing place for freezing folk. These nobles make the Darths look relaxed."

She spotted Shay and Kaliyo and smiled. Heading in that direction she waved a hello.

Nik's eyes sparkled when she caught sight of the elegant Chiss standing next to the agent, and a cocky half-grin hit her face. "Hey Shay, who's your pretty friend?"

Out of the corner of her eye she caught sight of another face and turned. Her smile froze and she spun toward him and took a step forward locking eyes into his, her fingertips lightly falling to brush across his lower jaw and chin with a look of shock.

oOo

Nia'ree had frozen and turned at the sense of a new presence. The Chiss watched warily as a powerful Sith woman approached. Despite her apparent youth, she radiated authority, but there was an easy smile on her face, a smile that almost looked familiar.

"Hey, Shay, who's your pretty friend?" the woman asked when she got closer.

Nia'ree blinked in surprise when the Sith's orange gaze swept over her from head to toe. She saw the blonde agent roll her eyes good naturedly and then a bolt of emotion from the Sith hit her. The other woman's gaze had roamed over to Nia'ree's companion and for some reason he had surprised her.

Nia'ree watched in shock as the Sith locked eyes with Andronikos, one hand coming up to brush over his jaw. The man didn't move, just watched her curiously. Nia'ree leaned forward, "You two know each other?"

Her voice seemed to break the other woman out of her trance and she laughed lightly, a broad smile appearing, "And I thought I looked like daddy," she inclined her upper body slightly in a bow of introduction, "Nik'khe Revel. Pleasure to meet you."

"Revel?" Nia'ree repeated in shock, "You're related?" Now that she considered it, that was exactly why the Sith's smile had looked so familiar, it was Andronikos' cocky grin.

The pirate shook his head, "Ma always said I looked like my old man, never seen him myself to be able to judge. Had a few blasters in my face before people did the math too. So, you're another kid, huh?"

"The official one to be exact," she informed him with that same cocky smile.

"Official? The way ma tells it, he doesn't do official."

"That was before he met mother," she shrugged and pulled a holocommunicator out of her pocket, "If you're curious…" She punched a few buttons and a man's face appeared.

Nia'ree gasped. Other than the obvious age difference, the man in the holo had white hair which was up in a mohawk like Nik'khe's, they looked frighteningly alike. Andronikos just shook his head, "Well, what do ya know? Guess I know what I'll look like in twenty years now."

Shay spoke up for the first time, "You don't seem terribly surprised."

"Not really. More of a surprise that I haven't met any half-siblings before to be honest. According to ma, the old man was a busy boy in his younger years."

"So, what is your name?" Nik'khe asked, tucking the holo away.

"Heh, she named me for him," he bowed sardonically to her, "Andronikos Revel."

Nik'khe started to chuckle, "This is perfect!"

"What's so perfect?" Nia'ree asked.

"Knowing something Daddy doesn't is always perfect. And I have to figure out the perfect time to let him know that I know something he doesn't," her head tilted curiously, "Who is your mother?"

"Her name is Casey," Andronikos replied. The slight hesitation in his voice showing his reluctance to share more about his mother.

"Casey Rix? Is that her name? Mother met her, they've told me about her. Daddy did care about her at least a bit. She must have already been pregnant when mother met her then, or she was hiding you from him by then."

"Couldn't tell you. She's just said he wasn't one for settling and she wasn't going to try and tie him down. And we did fine."

Nia'ree put her hand on Andronikos' arm, "I hate to break this up, but we have an appointment with Lady Thul that we really can't miss."

"Of course," Shay smiled at her, "It was good to see you again, Nia'ree. We'll have to get together later."

"It's good to see you too, Shay. And very nice to meet you, Nik'khe."

oOo

Nik'khe bit her lip and looked at Nia'ree. "One minute, Nia'…ree." She paused for a moment with a quiet look in her eyes. "please."

Nia'ree paused putting on her cloak and turned curiously back towards the Sith.

Nik'khe tilted her head and turned to Shay. "Hold this for me would you?" She handed her vibrosword and blasters to Shay and cast a warning look back at Quinn.

Turning back to Nia'ree and Andronikos, she smiled tentatively and let out a breath. "Shock got me off on the wrong foot. Let's try again shall we? I'm as unarmed as it is possible for me to be…for me."

Grinning, she strode forward and tossed both arms around Andronikos' neck and kissed him on the cheek…loudly… then she whispered in his ear "I always wanted a brother."

Andronikos laughed and looked at her raised eyebrow and puckish grin.

She caught his eyes and a serious look crossed through hers. She murmured quietly. "I won't say a word to Daddy, till you tell me I can. No matter how much I want to. Your life. But I'd like to be a part of it." Pressing a chip into his hand she smiled. "My holo frequency. Do I have a chance you'll call?"

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Nia'ree watched Andronikos carefully as he accepted the holo frequency chip from his newfound sister. In spite of his calm appearance, she could tell his emotions were whirling. He met Nik'khe's eyes and smiled, nodding once before tucking the chip into his shirt pocket.

They turned as one and walked out of the cantina. Nia'ree turned back once to look at the Sith. There was something fiercely protective about her look and the Chiss smiled on seeing it. It was the same look Andronikos got when he saw Tessy, or as she was beginning to suspect, her as well. It said 'that's one of my people and nothing and no one is going to hurt them as long as I'm around'. Clearly, he had gotten that from his father, and Nik'khe had as well.

Halfway across the courtyard, she turned to examine his expression, "Everything okay?" she asked quietly.

"Not really. That…that wasn't something I was expecting."

Nia'ree sighed and tucked an arm through his, "No, I'm sure it wasn't. If it helps, I sensed nothing but sincerity from her. No deception or desire to manipulate."

Andronikos shrugged, "It helps, I guess."

"Are you going to call her? Or are you going to let her slip back out of your life?"

"What would you do?"

She leaned her head on his shoulder, "I think you should call her. If it were my sister…" she trailed off and swallowed hard around the lump that came up in her throat from thinking of her twin just in passing, "If it were my sister I wouldn't hesitate. I'd call her and spend every free moment we both had with her."

He nodded slowly, "Yeah, you're right. You don't think…I mean, she knew ma's name and…"

"I sensed nothing of ill will towards your mother. Whatever she's heard about her has been positive."

"Good. That's good," he squinted at the frigid blue sky, "Maybe I will give her a call later."

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Nik bit her lip and looked determinedly at her brother's retreating back. She ran her hand through her hair. "Well here's hoping I didn't muck that up nice and proper."

She turned back to Shay and held out her hands. The agent gave her an encouraging smile while handing Nik her weapons. Nik put her sword back on and put her blasters back in their holsters.

She pursed her lips with a wry look at Shay. "Want a drink? I could use one."

"Sounds good," Shay replied. She signaled a serving droid and ordered a round of Corellian whiskey.

Looking behind her, Nik waved Quinn forward to the table. "Oh come on Quinn. Sit down. We're having a few drinks. You are NOT saying a word of what you are thinking. Unless of course you think you'd enjoy being force slammed into a wall. Up to you." She quirked a quick smile at Shay. "Oh look, they have…darts. Want to see how a crack shot like you does against my years of blaster training? It might be fun."

Shay was studying her quietly. The agent's training giving her insight enough to recognize that the Sith's current chatty state had a lot to do with nerves.

Looking up at Shay, a thoughtful look crossed Nik's face followed by a harsh laugh and a shake of her head. "I really hope I didn't muck it up."