Chapter 2

They found an open terminal in the archives away from any prying eyes. Arryn sat at the terminal with Elantra and Anaria on either side, blocking it from plain sight.

"Okay, I'm on, but I jammed the station so it appears we are still offline. There is no way we can be traced. Anaria, show me where to go from here."

Anaria reached over and touched a button on the screen. "There, now access the file labeled "general." It's actually a whole bunch of classified documents that they thought could be covered up with an inconspicuous file name."

"Got it. Do I go to the file, 'records?' Wait, let me just make sure we are not being traced before I go on." Arryn furiously typed and breathed a sigh of relief. "The station jam worked."

"Good. Open the file called records or something like that," said Anaria. Arryn nodded. "Find the file for our year."

Arryn complied and within seconds, had a list of every Jedi student in their year.

"Just click on the names and the personal records will appear," said Anaria, who was looking a little nervous.

"Whose records should we see first?" Arryn asked.

"How about Elantra?" suggested Anaria.

"How about not?" said Elantra. His voice was shaking.

"Okay, then what about Anaria?" Arryn seemed perfectly calm. "She knew about this first." Arryn's hand hovered over Anaria's name. "I'm going to do it," she said.

The screen changed from the list of names to Anaria's profile. Elantra began to read it aloud. "Name: Anaria Zahn. Date of birth: 19/4. Place of birth: Theed, Naboo. Parent(s): Unknown. Planet of Citizenship: Naboo and Coruscant (Dual). Native Language: Basic. Other Notes: Access Restricted."

"Access Restricted?" cried Anaria. "What does that mean? Can you fix it Arryn?"

Arryn looked down. "It's highly classified- the seal is unbreakable unless you have the password. I'm sorry, Anaria."

Anaria sighed in disappointment. "Thanks for trying, though."

"Hey!" Spoke up Elantra, "At least you know where you were born, right?"

Anaria put a hand on his shoulder and made a face. "Thanks," she said, her voice hinted with sarcasm.

Arryn exited Anaria's record and touched Elantra's name and waited as the file loaded.

"I can't watch," said Elantra, putting his hands over his eyes.

"It's up, you can look now," said Arryn, reaching behind to smack him gently.

Elantra opened his eyes and scanned the page. "Yes, I do know my name; 11/7 yes, my birthday is correct; place of birth…Agamar. Parents names are Lynnida Della-Neuava and Anndru Villa-Neuava; citizenship is from Agamar; native language is basic, yes, I certainly hope so…other comments are none? What? That's cheap."

"At least you got your whole profile," said Arryn. She froze for a second, as if listening to something. Quick as lightning, she sprung into action and closed the screen. She typed something rapidly on the keypad and a large map of Coruscant appeared.

"Arryn, what are-" Elantra was cut off by a hand on his shoulder. He turned to see his Master, Siri Tachi, standing behind him. "Hello, Master," he said, stupidly grinning.

Anaria, being quick to catch on, said, "See, I told you the Senatorial sector spanned just a few blocks when it was originally constructed." Arryn nodded emphatically.

"What are you three up to?" asked Siri.

Arryn answered quickly, "Uhhh…Anaria said that the Senatorial sector spanned just a few blocks when it was originally constructed…."

Elantra quickly added, "Yeah, and uh…Arryn and I didn't believe her." He gave Arryn a slight kick. She jumped slightly, but Siri didn't seem to notice. She looked pointedly at Elantra and said, "I thought you were practising your Jung-Ma move."

Elantra turned pink and looked at his feet. "Sorry," he said sheepishly, "I forgot."

"Well, I'm sure that spending the next two free hours practising will help you remember in the future."

"Yes, Master."

Siri turned to the rest of the group. "It's nearly time for evening meal. I'd suggest you head to wash up now."

Arryn closed the map. She and Anaria stood and bowed and scrambled off with Elantra in tow.

What will happen next? Stay tuned! (The adventure will pick up soon, I promise!)