A few moments later Luke came back to the sick bay. Seeing everyone was already unstrapped and waiting, Luke immediately began to speak. "Ok, so we have decided that we need to investigate Pyrdyr, the current Fallanassi home planet. There is evidence to suggest that they were the closest species to her, as well as they have some of her abilities. Dyon, do you mind joining us?" he asked, even though he had no choice in the matter. Dyon nodded anyway. In response to Ben's questioning look, Luke sent him a look that said, I already told Han and Leia. Ben raised an eyebrow. Jaina and Lando were probably already in hyperspace. The 'probably' hung on Ben's mind. He couldn't help but get the feeling they were in trouble. He shook it off.

Vestara and Dyon, oblivious to this subliminal conversation, just looked at Luke expectantly. Luke took in a deep breath and continued. "High Lord Talon and Saber Khai are expected to join us. That's all. You should probably get some rest on the way. It'll take about sixteen hours." Luke looked at Vestara and sensed the renewed tension in the air between her and his son. He was sick of always trying to deal with these things. Things would work out. He sensed something stirring deep in Vestara. Now if only they could learn to get along. Suppressing a sigh, he went to his room. "Teenagers," he muttered under his breath as he left.

…

When Luke left, an idea formed in Dyon's head. They would have to make up this way. Standing up, he yawned and said, "Well, I'm tired. I'm gonna go turn in." He smiled devilishly at Ben as he walked out the door.

Seeing Dyon's rapid exit, Vestara asked, "Did he just–"

"Ditched us," Ben interrupted. "Yup."

"Oh," Vestara said softly.

They sat there in an almost comfortable silence for a moment.

Finally, Vestara said, "Well, as much as I like sitting doing nothing, I am gonna rest up. I still have these wounds." She gestured to her bandages

She started to lie down, but before she did, Ben said, looking at the ground, "I think it would help if you were in a healing trance."

She sat up and said, "A what?"

"A healing trance. It helps heal wounds and restore energy at an accelerated rate," he continued, looking at Vestara now. He didn't care that she would probably just use him; he would take whatever he could get. "I could show you how if you like."

Vestara nodded eagerly.

"Ok then. Sit down," he said, gesturing to the ground in front of him he was now sitting on. She did, and he continued. "First, you have to completely relax. Think happy thoughts."

Vestara did so, focusing on only Ben's voice. Weeks ago, she would have found this extremely challenging, but now, due to whatever cause, she found it much easier.

"Next, reach out to the Force with your mind."

Vestara knew how to do this very well, but never in such a relaxed state. So she had to try it, tentatively at first and then was just able to reach it. When she touched it, she found it warm and comforting. At first she drew back, she had never experienced this sort of feeling in the Force.

Noticing her hesitation, Ben said, "That's right, keep doing that."

Vestara went back and continued it, taking note of how good this feels.

"All right, now immerse yourself in it."

In seconds, both Ben and Vestara had entered their trances.

Neither of them realized that Vestara was drawing on the light side, and she found it easier than ever.

I updated twice in one night… even though they are ridiculously short chapters. Oh well.