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Authors note: Here's the next chapter. I made sure it was long to make up for last chapters shortness. And because i wanted it long. it took me longer to write. Only it became to long! over five thousand words. I had to split it up into two chapters. Hence the longer than usual update. That and, as I mentioned to some of you, or before in a previous chapter. I have been very sick, before i was still able to write, but then the worst part of it came. I do believe the worst of it is over. Thank you all who followed/favorited and reviewed . It really keeps me motivated.

Lalia was restless. She had summarized that she had been there a week. Though the first couple days she was so heavily medicated that she could very easily of just miscounted.

With a bored sigh, she slid out of the bed and went over to the window. The arm not in a sling resting on the sill. Her white gown blowed around her a bit with the sea breeze. She inhaled the salty air looking out over a blue ocean. She felt the oddest sensation that she was home. Though she had as far as she knew. Never been to Naboo before.

It was a gorgeous planet she decided. The city was big but held some of the old original buildings so it wasn't as overly modern as other core planets. It was nice it felt like she had taken a step in the past. The ocean was vast, as were the woods and forests.

A bird landed at the window twittering at her.

"Hey there. I haven't gotten many visitors." She smiled and scratched its tummy. It was true. Apart from her Brother, and Luke a couple times. She hadn't had any visitors. Though she sometimes heard chewy's calls in the hallway. Han was determined not to let her be disturbed. She scrunched up her nose a bit. Surprisingly the bird didn't fly away but instead decided to fly into the open window and explore the med room. Twittering at things as if it were asking her what things were.

"Don't ask me. You could ask me all you wanted about ships and I could tell you in a heartbeat. This stuff though. I don't even know what half the stuff are.

She was distracted from her water watching with the sound of a blaster and a light source of some kind. She looked down to the balcony below and grinned. Luke was training with a flying droid. his eyes blind folded as he deflected the small blasts with his light saber. So that's what it looked like. It was a cross between a sword and a heat source by the look of it. It glowed blue similar to his eyes. At least she thought they were blue. Her memory was still a bit fuzzy.

Grinning. She climbed up onto the window and reached over to grab the ivy that was beside it. Swinging carefully she got a good foot hold. and started to climb down to the next level. Using her good arm to keep her up why letting her feet guide her down. The bird flying around her in encouragement before finding his nest on a pillar. It took longer than it would have had she had complete access to both limbs. When she reached the end of the Ivy. She jumped the last two feet to the railing. Sitting down she slid off the rail and onto the solid ground.

She quietly inched closer to the training Luke. He seemed concentrated and she didn't want to blow his concentration but she was fascinated. How was he able to deflect without the use of his eyes?

She moved a bit closer, but he either sensed her. Or heard her soft footfalls. For he deflected the last beam and then held the saber to her neck.

"Careful!"She squeaked and held still she could feel the heat of it not far from her face.

Luke removed his blindfold hearing the squeak. Once his eyes adjusted to the light he grinned. Turning the light saber off he let it rest at his side.

"Sorry, Instinct. I didn't think you were supposed to be out of the med ward for another three days.

"I got out early on good behavior. Is that really a light saber? Aquilo and Han used to tell me legends about them and the Jedi who wielded them. When I was a girl. "

"Good behavior?" Luke raised an eyebrow, before he caught sight of the Ivy a couple feet above them. More like you escaped your sentence. You used the Ivy?"

"I used the Ivy." She laughed. "Going to drag me back?"

"No, I don't think so. Its not like fresh air would kill you, though your brother would think other wise. "

"My brothers tough but he really is a softy deep down particularly where I'm concerned."

"So Is that a real lightsaber?" she asked again.

Luke nodded. "It was my fathers. You could say I'm following in his footsteps."

Lalia went over to him.

"Wish I had something of my Biological fathers. Whoever that was. I do however have my dad's blaster holder and lock picking kit. Can I Try? Please?"

"Sure." Luke handed the weapon to her, and taught her how to turn it on. Moving behind her he put the blindfold around her.

"Now I want you to take a deep breath and find your center."

"Don't let that thing hit me. I had enough of being a target." She took a deep breath.

"I wont. Now focus on what you feel around you. Let it guide you.

Lalia's first "Feeling" Was utter ridiculousness. She felt silly standing there with a blindfold. She turned on the saber and shifted facing the droid, or at least she thought she was facing it.

She didn't sense the first shot, but like Luke promised, he didn't let it hit her, He took her wrist in his hand, guiding it so that it was deflected.

'Keep trying"

"She exhaled making a horse like sound and tried again. This time she was able to sense the general direction, She was able to barely deflect it. She did it again but on the third fire. Luke helped her again. bringing her arm up to deflect it.

Lalia laughed bit. She hadn't had this much fun since the first time her father let her take the wheel of the falcon. She had nearly crashed them into a meteor but still. She heard a explosion, the beam must of hit it. She peaked out from under the blindfold.

"Woops"

"Not bad for your first try. Better than I did."

"How did you know I was even able to do it?" She smiled.

"Well. I had a feeling you were force sensitive. It's the only way I can explain the dreams."

She nodded. She wanted to talk more about that. Every time she went to ask him in more detail on exactly how he found her. They were always interrupted.

There was a loud wookie's call behind them. Case in point.

She smiled turning to see Chewie coming down the hall. She tossed Luke his saber causing him to fumble for it as she took a run to hug the furry wookie. Despite outward appearances , wookies fur was actually soft. He hugged her back. Continuing to speak in noises. Complaining how he hadn't gotten to see her.

"I missed you too. I told brother to let you in. but its always you need rest" or "I don't want you to get overstimulated." Always an excuse. Has he been a pain?

She laughed at his answer of, yes. "Least he's in one piece thank you."

The wookie stood up more proudly.

"Hey Chewie what gives? Just standing around? we have work to do and repairs to finish" Han called from somewhere behind chewie.

Chewie gave an indignant call, and patted her on the head. causing her to grin.

"Lalia. How did you get out of your room"

"Me to know and yoooou to find out, maybe. I'll think about it. I'm healing, not a prisoner."

"You could hurt yourself."

"Yeah and black holes could suck in the system but it hasn't yet. "

"Come on , we're going back." He pushed her good arm forward making her walk. Though she stubbornly dug in her heels and ducked.

"I'm not going back there."

"I wasn't asking. "

What?" She was cut off as she was lifted over her brothers shoulder and he started to carry her, embarrassingly through the palace.

"PUT ME DOWN! " She wiggled and struggled but found herself with just one arm unable to push off . She tried kicking him but it unphased him.

"Arrawwr?" Chewie said.

"Oh now your taking my side? where was this loyalty earlier?" Han shook his head continuing to walk through the halls.

"Luke you going to help me here? " She continued to struggle. By now attracting attention. People whispering and giggling as they passed. she hid her face the best she could behind her hair. Mortified.

"This is not lady like!" She grumbled.

"I would, but your brother has a blaster, and he fires quicker than I can even turn the lightsaber on."

She glared. Coward.

Both men laughed.


Another week passed, and she could finally use both arms, her wounds healed up but she still had many scars. mostly on her back. That didn't bother her though she always thought of her scars as proof that she could survive. Slipping on some pants and a purple blouse. she quickly tied up her long hair into a braid. She looked herself over I the mirror. Finding herself comfy and decent. She finally left the hospital wing.

A bubble of happiness swelled up inside her as she stretched her arms above her head. Taking in that salty sea air. She looked over at her dragon.

"Ready Noctis? This is a really big day."

Her dragon stretched and decided to walk beside her. He was so big now he went to her hip. Hard to imagine that he was barely bigger than her hand just a few months ago.

She ran through the halls of the palace. She still wasn't quite sure why she was taken here and not to a civilian healing facility. When she asked Han would change the subject or suddenly have to go. Today she was free and determined to get things straight. She hated leaving things a mystery. She just had to dissect it until it was solved.

She squealed a bit and darted across the courtyard and out of the front entrance. She was excited to explore Naboo. She had never been to this planet before, so far it was much different than her home planet, which was beautiful cold and white. Naboo was blues and greens and full of life and busy people walking around discussing the latest news.

She clasped her hands behind her back. Ignoring the eyes and whispers that followed her. Dragons weren't exactly subtle. She followed her nose. Smelling some fresh bread. She found herself in front of a small shop. Holding her hand out to keep Noctis from following. She went inside.

"Hello, come on in it's a great morn'in" The shop owner came out from the back. He was tall slightly balding with a bit of a beer belly and wore casual cloths of white and green.

"It is a great morning." She went over to the counter to grab one of the menus to look it over. Being careful with her decision today was a very special day, and she wanted to start it out with something special to commemorate it.

"What can I do for you lil miss"

"Well, I came in for breakfast, but I could use some information as well"

"Information huh? What kind?"

"well I want to explore the city today, but first. I want to see the falls. Possibly find a beach. That possible?"

"Hmm. Theres a small island off the shore just north of here. I'll draw a map. It's between Naboo and the Gungan city's. I'll draw you a map"

She smiled and put the menu down. "Ive decided. I would like some eggs in purgatory with a side of waffles and extra syrup. Also a couple links of sausage"

"Coming right up By the way. Is that an Ice Dragon? I havn't seen one of them in years. I thought they had gone extinct. " He made his way toward the kitchen. Though a window faced the stoves so he could still talk to customers why cooking.

"You've seen one? When?" She took a seat next to the window.

"It was some thirty years ago. I was a young pilot and still wet behind the ears. I got into a scuffle with some space pirates and had to make an emergency landing on Toloran. Back then it was more of resort planet. The Ice city was guarded by huge dragons that breathed ice and cold wind blasts, and not fire. I thought they'd all been killed during the Clone wars."

She shook her head. There were a few eggs that survived. So you were a pilot?

Until about nineteen years ago. Got to old. My eyes aren't what they used to be. I remembered this planet from my travels. Settled down here opened up shop. Cooking was always a talent of mine. So when one passion had to come to an end. I started doing the other. Always good to have back up plans.

He brought out the two plates of food. One having the waffles and sausage the others having her eggs in tomato sauce. She smiled and dug into the waffles first so they wouldn't get cold. She shivered it was amazing. Vanilla and cinnamon with a hint of nutmeg and something else.

"This is really good."

"Glad you like it, just a moment and i'll get started on that map." He disappeared into the back coming out with a bowl of meat and took it outside to give to her dragon.

"On the house"

Noctis looked up at him appreciatively and dug into his bowl of meat. picking around with his talons to get his favorite bits first.

Once she had the last bite of her eggs and tomato sauce she picked up the check why he grabbed the dishes, and dug into her small coin purse to gather what she owed. Once he was paid he gave her the map he had drawn why she had eaten.

"All you have to do once you leave here is go down the street and take a left. There's a canal that you can rent a boat from and the island ain't far off. I hope I see you again."

"You will Mr.?"

"Young. Mr. Travis Young"

"Lalia, I'll see you again. "

"Just a moment Lalia. It's a long journey. " He disappeared and reappeared with a bag. It had several sandwiches, some fruit and a travel glass of water" Bring the glass back when you see me again. It's on the house. It's a long journey where your going. You'll get thirsty and hungry trust me.

"Thank you so much, I'll be sure to return it!"

She left with a smile , the door hitting the bell creating a ding as she did so. Noctis immediately trotted next to her as they made there way to the canal. Using some of what she had left over she paid to use a boat for the day. The two of them jumping in. She used the oar to push off and studied the map as she started to paddle.

The waters were calm even if the busy docks were not. She could smell fish and hear people haggling and getting their goods. Though the further she got the softer the voices became until they were indistiquishable from one another.

Lalia wiped some of the sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand. When she looked back toward the shore, she was amazed. She could see falls, the city and several towns from there. By the time she actually reached the bank of the island it was past noon. Stretching she laid down on the soft sand and looked up at the blue sky listening to the waves.

The breeze felt cool on her skin and she felt her mind quieting. She still had several mysteries to solve but for now. She was going to enjoy the peace.

"Great way to start a Birthday don't you think Noctis?"

She got a snort in reply.

Sitting up she unpacked the sandwiches and gave one to her companion why eating the other delicious roast beef sandwich. She wondered what this evening would hold and if she'd get the answers she wanted out of either of the men in her life.