Disclaimer: The only things I own are Dani, Jai'kar, Nayt, Sden, the Emperor, and the story in general. All else belongs to George Lucas.

A/N: Despite her age Dani has all of the physical attributes of a seven year old which means that she looks exactly like a seven year old. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Please R&R.

Jai'kar shot into an upright position as if someone had just dumped icy water on him. Sden come pounding on the door several seconds later.

"Did you feel it to?" Sden asked as Jai'kar opened the door.

"Yeah. Wake Nayt and get ready to defend ourselves if it turns out to be a Sith," Jai'kar said hurriedly while shoving Sden down the hall. After Sden had gone to wake up Nayt, Jai'kar changed into his battle gear and grabbed his lightsabers. He then dashed outside and got into his position. Shortly afterwards, Nayt and Sden came out and also got into position. Several minutes later a small form appeared on the landing pad. The small figure walked forward a few feet before stopping.

"Hello. Is anyone there?" the small figure shouted out. Jai'kar looked at Sden only to receive the same look of confusion on his own face. The figure had touched the dark side of the force very few times and was only slightly tainted. The malevolance and evil that they felt was much stronger and was only found in people who had immersed themselves in the dark side. Looking into the sky, Jai'kar saw a figure that stood ready to leap when its target walked below. He immediately knew this to be one of the elusive Shadow Guard, and concluded that the other figure must be a large threat to the Emeperor. Suddenly, the Shadow Guard stood and prepared to attack his target. Reacting on instinct, Jai'kar blasted the Shadow Guard with Force Push just as his feet hit the ground. He and Sden dashed forward with the Force while Nayt started blasting the confused Guard. When they reached the figure, they saw that it was a girl and that four lightsabers were floating around her. The four lightsabers surrounding her created a myriad of colors as they spun rapidly. He could tell that the colors were aquamarine, reddish-bronze, bright orange, and pinkish-red. Despite his surprise at the floating lightsabers, Jai'kar quickly turned his attention back to the Shadow Guard. The Shadow Guard looked up and signaled with his left hand. The second he signaled, ten shadowtroopers appeared and aimed their blasters. Sden and Jai'kar quickly advanced to take out the troopers while Nayt and the girl dealt with the Shadow Guard. The troopers were dispatched quickly, so they went to help the others with the Shadow Guard. By the time the troopers were eliminated, the guard had quite a few scratches and cuts along his robes. The greatest shock however, was the fact that the girl wasn't moving. The Guard started to build up a Force Maelstrom, and caught the lightsabers in it as the energy swirled. He released the energy and sent the lightsabers flying. In the shockwave that followed, Sden, Jai'kar, and Nayt were also thrown back. The girl jumped at the last instance and avoided the attack. She apparently had one more lightsaber that she used to duel the Shadow Guard. She was obviously a master of either Juyo or Vaapad, due to the fact that her lightsaber was a blur as it rained blow after blow on the Guard. The Shadow Guard left shortly after the girl had rained twenty continuous slashes on him. The girl then proved her weariness by passing out as soon as the Guard was out of sight. Nayt carried the girl inside while the other two retrieved her lightsabers. When they got back inside, Nayt was making breakfast and the girl was sleeping peacefully on the couch. She had black hair with yellow stripes at regular intervals, pale skin, and was wearing a red and black robe.

"When do you think that she'll wake up?" Sden asked Nayt.

"Don't know. She'll probably sleep for an hour or so. I'll make her something to eat too," Nayt stated while standing over the oven. Approximately one hour later, as the boys were eating pancakes and eggs, they heard a groan coming from the couch. Jai'kar, who was currently on medical duty, rushed into the room to see her sit up.

"Hey there," Jai'kar said sheepishly, "I'm Jai'kar. Sden and Nayt are in there. Sden's the short one."

"Hi, I'm Dani," Dani replied with a smile. Now that she was awake, Jai'kar could see that her eyes were the brightest violet, full of life, compassion, courage, and kindness. Her eyes are so crystaline, Jai'kar thought with amazement. He could've sworn that when she looked at him her eyes sparkled with friendliness and curiousity.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I forgot to ask if you were hungry, or thirsty," Jai'kar said apologetically.

"I'm a little hungry and kinda thirsty."

"Okay, I'll bring in some food and tea," Jai'kar said as he walked into the kitchen. While he was gone Dani looked at her surroundings and wondered how the Jedi Temple could've fallen into disrepair. Everything was brown and rocky. Her thoughts were interrupted when Jai'kar came back in with a plate of pancakes and eggs and a cup of tea. "Sorry if I gave you too much, or too little."

"No, I can't eat much more than this," Dani replied warmly as she ate.

"How old are you?" Sden asked as he came in.

"I just turned twelve three weeks ago," Dani replied.

"Do you have any parents?" Sden asked once again.

"No, they died two years ago," Dani answered hesitantly, but sadly.

"I'm sorry to hear that," Jai'kar said while patting the petite girl's shoulder. He was surprised however, to see her wince. "Did I hurt you?"

"No, it's just an old injury," Dani answered nervously.

"From what?"

"My master," Dani replied with her head hung low.

"He abused you?" Sden inquired with a shocked look on his face.

"A little bit."

"Can I see your wound?" Sden asked cautiously. "Maybe I could use the Force to heal it."

"I guess," Dani replied as she removed the top part of her robe. (A/N: Read the author's note at the top)

"My word! That is most definitely not a small wound!" Jai'kar shouted as soon as he saw the lightsaber burn on her shoulder. There were also several other scars and bruises all over her back.

"Quiet!" Sden shouted as he started to meditate. As he meditated, the wound gradually disappeared, but a scar still remained.

"I have one more question. Who was your master?" Jai'kar asked with a furious look on his face.

"The Emperor," came the quiet response.