Disclaimer: While I don't own any of the original Star Wars characters/universe, I do own most of the characters in this story. Well... Co-own. This was written mostly from MSN based RP sessions with my friend, Suzy. An old, old, old story I uncovered and touched up a bit. I figure it's about time it saw some sun. Please keep in mind that with most of my fan-fics, this universe is slightly different. That's because I don't claim to be a Star Wars expert. So keep that in mind and enjoy the story!! =)

Forever and ever
You'll stay in my heart
And I will love you
Forever and ever
We never will part
Oh how I'll love you
Together, forever
That's how it will be
To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me

Ardana Mitt'una, Padawan apprentice, groaned sleepily as an R2 unit rolled into her small quarters, beeping and buzzing, making it's way to her window where it most rudely pushed the off button on the panels covering her window…letting sunlight flood into her room. Had Ardana not been up training into the late hours of the night, she wouldn't have minded, but now, so tired from a hard night of training, her long purple lekku twitched with annoyance, the young Twi'lek twisting to the other side, putting the pillow over her head and pulling her blankets up…She was quite convinced that not all the Jedi Knights here on Yavin would be able to get her up…

The R2 Unit, seeming to sense her denial to get up any time soon, rolled over, beeping something to her in binary. The Twi'lek female instantly jolted up, the blankets still pilled over her head. She had almost forgotten…how could she!? This was just the most exciting day of her life!! Well…Probably not as exciting as Becoming a Jedi Knight would be, but that hadn't happened yet, so this took the prize for now! Ecstatic, she leaped from her bed, tossing away the blankets, which fell over the R2 unit. It beeped in surprise, making the most annoyed sound a droid could manage. Ardana laughed, tossing out her hand as she rushed to her Refresher Unit, pulling the blankets off with the power of the force, the droid beeping a thank you at her, waiting patiently. Moments later, she was pulling out garments from her Clothing holder, jumping around the room, rushing to pull her sleeping attire off and her day outfit on. The droid gave a little embarrassed whurl, spinning its head around to give her the proper privacy, though it hardly mattered.

For some time now, even before Ardana had started training as a Padawan, the regular Padawan dress code was no more, allowing her to wear anything she wanted; within reason. So, keeping this in mind, she pulled out a simple, tight deep blue undershirt, a white sleeved over shirt, a belt, traveler boots, gloves, and simple gray pants. Her clothing looked like plain material, as seen by the untrained eye, but in reality it was made from densely woven shell spider silk, a material capable of withstanding even a viroblade thrust, not to mention reflecting low power particle beams and lasers. All though she hardly needed it; her master had commended her for her skill of blocking with a light saber; she liked the element of surprise it would get, if anything ever hit her.

IF.

She was hardly worried about anything like that happening, or anything else, for that matter, other then something that would happen that day…that she had been waiting to happen…for more then 10 years…10 long long years. Ardana slipped on her boots, sighing a little, remembering. Before starting her training as a Padawan, Ardana had lived on the dust bowl so lovingly named, Tatooine, in the city of Mos Eisley. Considering most Twi'lek female's roles in such a place, Ardana had been considerably lucky. She had not been a slave…EVER. Her Sister was lucky enough to fall under the favor of a good hearted man, an owner of a very successful Cantina. She had married that man, taking her little sister with her and effectively keeping her safe from slavery. Ardana's short life in her much older Brother-in-laws cantina consisted of meandering about, talking to those who would pay any attention to a mere child. She didn't have many friends, but was a mostly care free child nonetheless.

Just after her first birthday, a kind faced older human male visited the Cantina. Ardana was instantly drawn to him, following him to a table and even trying to climb into his lap. She asked him questions about where he was from, and what he was doing there and the man didn't seem at all surprised at how advanced her speech and thought processes were. After what seemed like too short a time for Ardana, her sister came along to stop her from "bothering their customers". She remembered the man having a quiet conversation with her older sister. Something she couldn't quite hear, but the result was Ardana being taken away to a Jedi Academy.

Very near to Ardana's 6th birthday she had been allowed to accompany a Jedi Knight on a very small, very routine mission that would land them for a short time on her home planet. The Jedi Knight, who would eventually become Ardana's master, took her to the cantina that her sister still helped to run. Normally contact with the trainee's family would be cut after they had been found, but the Knight had a soft spot for the little Twi'lek. There, in the Cantina, she had met a little Zabrakian boy around the same age as her. From the moment she had met that little Zabrakian boy, she had liked him a great deal. He had a very hypnotizing personality you couldn't help but like! They became fast friends, sharing a bad episode that day with unmarked Corillian Ale during a lapse in her current guardian's attention. When they were to leave, Ardana slipped a communicator to the little boy, whispering to him that she'd contact him first chance she got. She promised herself that she wouldn't mention anything about being a Jedi in training, choosing instead to tell him she was traveling with her Uncle. Ardana wasn't sure why, but this just seemed like the right thing to do.

Rah'Fol was his name; Rah'Fol Wiu. She had kept contact with him for 6 years but when she was 12, nearing 13, she had to go into sever training to prepare herself as a likely candidate to be chosen by a Jedi Master for Padawan training. Her contact with him, till further notice would have to stop. Now Ardana was 16, and she hadn't talked to Rah sense then, but that would all change very soon. She was going on her first solo mission back to Tatooine; back to Rah, as far as she knew. There were concerns that a Sith was there, no actual facts, but concern was enough to send someone to see to it. She was just to find out and report back, that was all. Her master, however, had given her permission to contact her dear friend, to tell him she was coming to see him; coming home. Her master, and indeed most of the current Jedi council, seemed to think contacting Rah'Fol may grant Ardana easy access to some information. Of course she wouldn't say she was on Jedi business, Rah still thought she was traveling with her uncle, but that story would have to be wiped away when she arrived on Tatooine.

After she was finished dressing, the Twi'lek slowly moved to a small table, picking up the small communicator that was connected to her dear friend. Her unusually long purple Lekku twitched slightly in anticipation as she picked up the communicator. It had been so long; too long. She took a deep breath, calming herself, quelling her emotions.

There is no passion, there is only peace…

She still remembers the code she had to punch in perfectly, she could never forget. She finished typing; a smile came to her face as her message was sent away. He still had his communicator, she was sure of that, and any moment a tiny holo image of Rah would be before her, as would one of her be before him. IF he answered…

She could almost cry for joy as an image started to collect before her of her long time friend, Rah'Fol. Only she could hardly recognize him now. Apparently, 4 years could change someone; change them a lot. What use to be a semi short, skinny, semi immature little boy had now changed. Judging purely on the miniature, he had to be close to 6'2" tall and that was estimating. He was no longer a skinny kid, replaced by a muscular man. Even his look was different! It was concentrated, mature, and impressive. He had grown up…changed.

The same thought was going through his head, though she didn't realize it.

Rah had last seen her a short, unsure, unshaped little girl. While she had grown in height a great deal, she was still shorter than him. That was to be expected. But her stance was fearless, ready, sure of herself. He was proud of her. And in the ways of womanhood, well, she had grown there too.

"It's been far too long, Ardana." He said with a warm smile, one that almost made her melt from lack of seeing it. Ardana's joy was equally apparent though, as she returned the smile.

"Far too long, Rah!" The tiny image of her waved to Rah, her Lekku bouncing happily.

"My goodness…! You've Grown!" she laughed. "Just how much taller then me are you now!?" She placed her hands on her hips, tilting her head in a comical way which managed to get a chuckle from her friend.

"Lets just say, I'll still be calling you 'Little Arda!' from here on out." He chuckled once more, his eyes searching over something; probably the image of her. That made her feel just a tad uneasy. "You've grown yourself in these past few years. What brings you to contact me after so long?" He crossed his arms, mocking disappointment. Ardana smirked; still the same old Rah, thank goodness.

"You've been calling me 'Little Ardana' for years! I'll just have to call you...Giant Rah!" Ardana remained silent a minute, a sad look on her face."My communicator broke. It took me a long time to get a replacement, and have my uncle fix it to your code." She had been over the story many times, she knew someday she'd talk to him again and she'd have to have a story. It would be incredibly hard to tell she was lying, she had practiced so much. She decided to bring up something that would hold more weight. "Awww...did you miss me that much?" She grinned.

He returned her grin; same old Ardana. "Of course I did! You were my first child hood friend." The holo of Rah'Fol moved to sit in a woven chair. "When can I expect to see you again? It's been so long since we've gotten a drink in the Cantina." He was very anxious to see her again. He admitted inwardly that she had become very beautiful.

A huge grin spread across the Twi'lek's face, she could hardly wait to tell him! A drink at the Cantina? Great! That meant that he was still on Tatooine!

"I missed you too, Rah. It's so boring here with my uncle. How are you holding up? Who're you hanging out with?" She was avoiding the question of coming back. She had to save the best for last. She giggled a little. The 13 year old she last saw had now turned into a handsome 17 year old. Very handsome; though his face tattoos, that hadn't been there before, were a little sinister. She knew he'd get them sooner or later, all Zabrakian did. But still…

"It's been boring here as well... I'll never be used to how the sand gets everywhere. And I've stayed with a friend of mine, a Rodian. No one worth mentioning though..." He mused softly, smiling. Ardana looked down. She felt bad that Rah had been stuck in that horrible place, but he seemed all right; very healthy...

"Mmm, it's been a little boring here, too. In the same boat, I suppose. I guess we'll be bored together, when I come back today..." Ardana grinned very big. Rah's eyes got wide momentarily.

"You're coming back? Little Arda is comeing back to Tatooine!?" He laughed out loud, over joyed. "It'll be great to see you in person again, like old times! When will you be here?"

Ardana laughed to; jumping around a little...She quickly regained her composure, calming. She couldn't let her emotions get too much control.

There was no emotion, only Serenity.

"Yes, isn't it great?! 10 years! 10 long years and finally I'm coming back!" She took a deep breath, trying to quell her emotions but a blush escaped her when she thought of what she was going to say next. "It'll be great to see you...I'll be back early this evening!"

Rah stood, clasping his hands together. "Well then, I suppose I should start preparing for your arrival." He smiled, a little more warmly than he had meant to. "I can't wait."

"All right, I should get ready too. I'll...I'll see you soon, Rah." She remained there a moment longer, looking at him. She looked away though; aware of what she was doing, what she was thinking. "Goodbye...for now." With that the image of her flickered away. She rushed around, preparing everything she needed. She was so exited, finally! She would see her friend! She didn't need much, thankfully. The less she needed, the less time it would take. Less time meant the closer she was to seeing Rah. Everything was working out so well! So very well.

Rah had no Idea she was a Jedi, Ardana knew that for a fact. No suspicion what so ever…then again…

…

She had no idea he was a Sith…