A/N: I used to hate this story, but I'm actually starting to enjoy writing it. Thanks for everyone who reviewed, especially "xander867" for that hilarious review involving Hoth and Snowmen. That made my day! Anyway, please review and enjoy this chapter.

Kip's awoke and jumped up. He was in the jail again with the white clothes on. A heavy breeze caught him off guard and he fell over. He got up and clutched his arms. It was freezing in his cell, where as last time it was warm. That was only one of the things that had changed. There was a big arched window on one side of the cell. It was covered with a velvet curtain that was dusty and torn. He was tempted to pull it off, but something held him back.

"Kip, is that you?"

Kip jumped and slowly turned around.

Kina stood in front of him. Her long brown hair was tied in a messy ponytail and her eyes were bloodshot. The white robe on her body was frayed and torn like she'd just been in a tough battle. She held her activated lightsaber with two hands, ready to defend herself.

"Kina!" Kip cried, running towards her.

Kina deactivated her lightsaber and allowed her brother to hug her. Tears fell out of both of their eyes while they hugged each other tightly. Kip finally let go.

"Kina, what happened to you?" he whispered, pointing at her clothes.

Kina looked down and sighed.

"Kip, I've been fighting for my life," she replied. "I've been poisoned by Sam Roosevelt. I'm sure you that he's the one who is responsible for all these deaths."

This was too much for Kip. What did she mean by her getting poisoned? Was she going to die?

"What do you mean? You've been poisoned? Is there a cure?" he blurted out.

Kina shrugged.

"I don't know Kip. The toxin I've been poisoned with battles with me mentally and physically. It's fighting for control in my mind, and it's trying to make me give up by causing me pain physically."

"Where are you Kina! Tell me where you are!" Kip cried, fighting back tears.

Kina's expression softened.

"Kip, you have to find me by yourself," she said gently. "I don't know where I am. All I know is that I'm being held by Sam Roosevelt and James. Nothing more."

Suddenly there was a crashing noise in the distance. Kina activated her lightsaber and stood ready.

"Kina?"

Kip stepped forward, but he was pushed back by some sort of force.

"Kip, you must go! My battle continues!" Kina cried. "I cannot hold out much longer! My body is weakening! You must find me! Hurry!"

"Kip, wake up."

Kip's eyes snapped open. He was lying on his bed, in his own room. Ahsoka stood beside him, her face gentle, and curious at the same time.

"Were you having a nightmare?" she asked.

He ignored her and got up. He realized that he was still wearing his Jedi Robes, maybe he'd fallen asleep without realizing it.

"Kip, Master West contacted me. We are to meet her in the lab as soon as possible. Come on, we better get going."

"Okay," he replied quickly.

He was eager to see where the liquid had traced to. Was it going to lead them to his sister?

Kip ran out of his room at top speed, with Ahsoka following him closely.

OoOoOoO

May West carefully took the syringe out of it's plastic bag. Kip flinched when she put it down. This was the only evidence for the murder case. It was the key to his sister and Kip didn't want it damaged.

"I examined the syringe and was able to determine what the liquid was and who's blood was on the tip." May said to Kip, her eyes narrowed.

Kip nodded and tried to conceal his emotions. He felt so happy that he could jump in the air and yell at the top of his lungs, but he didn't. He knew better than that.

"The liquid in the syringe is a type of toxin that is very rare. It has no name, which shows how rare it is.I myself haven't come in contact with this stuff," May explained. "I ran some simulations on it and figured out what it will do to the body. Once entered into the bloodstream, the toxin will slowly spread to every organ and every system in the body. It slowly and painfully shuts them down. This process will take around two or three days to completely shut down everything. It is a very slow and painful way to die."

Kip's joy faded. Was this injected into his sister? It had been one and a half days already. How much longer did she have? Kip cleared his throat.

"Who's blood was on the syringe?" he blurted.

May looked at him with sad eyes. She walked over to the computer and typed something in. Kip walked over and stared at the monitor. The smiling picture of his sister popped up, leaving Kip breathless.

"No!" he cried.

Hot tears ran down his face and he stared at her face. May put an arm around his shoulder, but he shook her off.

"Kina...My sister...Kina!"

The door opened and Ahsoka walked in. She noticed Kip crying and ran over to May West.

"Why is he crying?" she asked.

May herself had tears forming in her eyes.

"His sister has been poisoned with a deadly toxin. She won't survive for another day," she said sadly.

Ahsoka blinked. Kina was poisoned and she didn't have much time. Was she hearing Master West properly?

"Were you able to trace the toxin's source?"

Kip stopped crying and looked up. He wiped his eyes on his sleeve and sniffed.

"I was able to track where is came from. Rumour has it that a shipment of toxins and other sorts of torture and deadly weapons were smuggled to a place on Tatooine," May said.

Kip's eyes widened. That's where his sister was! He was going to find her, and save her! He turned to face Ahsoka.

"Ahsoka, we have to go now! There is no time to waste," he cried in happiness.

Ahsoka knelt down.
"We can't go without the councils permission. They wouldn't let a Padawan and a Youngling go off by themselves," she explained.

"Master Skywalker and you have both gone without the councils permission," Kip protested.

Ahsoka sighed and got up.

"Fine, but if we get caught, it's your fault."

OoOoOoO

A sharp hot pain in Kina's side woke her up with a start. She screamed and thrashed in her bed, but the straps held her down. Sh'd been here for a day and half. These were the worst days of her life. Sam checked on her every hour, making sure that the toxin was taking affect. He had offered her the only cure if she joined him, but she refused. Yesterday, Sam came in and saw that she was fine. He decided to inject her with a special liquid that would only cause her pain, and not kill her. The effects wore off and now she only fought with the toxin.

The door opened and then quickly closed. Sam arrived at her bedside and watched her wince in pain.

"How's it going?" he snickered.

Kina rolled her head so she could face him.

"Just peachy," she said sarcastically.

Sam frowned.

"I know that you are in pain Kina, and that you are dying. There is a solution. Join me and I shall cure you," he whispered in her ear.

Kina shook her head and Sam laughed.

"Shall I persuade you with other techniques? Shall I call in the magna guards?" he taunted.

Kina smiled weakly.

"Sure," she said, making Sam even angrier.

"Your choice."

Sam pressed a button on his arm. Marching noises appeared outside the door, followed by a sharp knock.

"Come," he called.

James opened the door and walked in with three magna guards behind him. Kina glared a James and he gulped. James used to be her friend, until he gave in and joined Sam.

"The Magna guards as you requested," he bowed.

Sam grinned.

"Since you have been loyal to me James, you will receive a reward." James' face lit up. "Stand beside Kina's bed," Sam ordered.

James walked over and stood beside Kina's bed. Sam walked over and handcuffed James to the front of her bed.

"What are you doing?" James cried in fear.

Sam laughed and then looked at Kina.

"You shall witness Kina either beg to join me, or be tortured and poisoned to death."

James shuddered and Sam stood in the corner.

"Guards, do as you have been practicing," he ordered the magna guards.

The three of them activated their electrical staff and walked towards Kina.

"Please, don't!" Kina cried desperately.

"I won't, if you join me," Sam replied hopefully.

"No, never!" she yelled.

Sam chuckled.

"Then I can't help you."