Chapter 11 – I Hate Parties
On Coruscant, Onika, Shany and Dhemetria were spending a week with their uncles, Anakin and Padmé. Padmé went to the room of her nieces and turned on the light. Onika woke grumbling.
"Turn off that light." Onika said, putting her head on the pillow.
"This is no longer bedtime, Onika." Padmé said. "Guess. We have a party to go to."
"Party? Aunt Padmé. You know I hate parties. Since the days I always got in trouble. I'm traumatized."
"My goodness... you're so dramatic. The parties you were used to go almost always ended up in trouble!", Shany said.
"But I and Shany love the parties." Dhemetria said.
"That's good, Dhena." Padmé said.
"And where is it?" Shany asked.
"In the Palace of the Senate." Padmé replied.
"That's great. Party is bad after all, in that place, then... is asking to die." Onika said.
"Onika, I do not know what's bad." Dhemetria said.
"Just got corrupt people inside. This is the problem." Onika said.
"Just like you, when you cheat in exams."
"I didn't do this!"
"Onikaaa?"
"Okay. I did it once, I confess. Now leave me alone."
Anakin entered in the bedroom.
"Onika, I don't want to argue with you early, but it's better than be alone at home." Anakin said.
"Uncle Ani, can I be there in Resolute? I feel better with the troops." Onika said.
"Yeah, I know exactly why." Anakin said, laughing.
"No. It's not what you're thinking."
"Hmm... I think I already know. Onika is dating." Dhemetria said.
"Dating?" Padmé asked. "Onika, you..."
"Yes, Aunt Padmé. Dating." Onika said.
"And you did not tell me?"
"I asked Uncle Ani and Shany keep it a secret."
"That is not so secret anymore.", Dhemetria said, laughing.
"Shut up, Dhemetria.", Onika said.
"Hmm... and who's the lucky guy?", Padmé asks.
"It's a secret. I do not want to say who, but one of the soldiers."
Anakin interrupted the dialogue.
"Girls, get up out of your beds and go get ready. Now." Anakin said.
Shany and Dhemetria left their beds, excited. Onika left her bed clutching in her blanket.
"Today is a day literally a-ma-zing." Onika said, mocking. Onika left the room with her sheets and lay down on the couch.
"Which dress is best? Blue or Black?" Shany asked Onika.
"Ahh, go with the blue, I'll wear black." Onika said.
"Wow, Niki, what a discouragement."
"Onika, which I don? Pink or yellow?" Dhemetria asked.
"Go with the pink. Pink is beautiful on you.", Onika says
Onika finally rose from the couch and went to take a hot bath. Then Onika went and dressed in black and make up in a way naturally light. Onika left her room and went to the kitchen eating an apple.
"It will be the last time I go to a party." Onika said.
"Onika, cheer up. There you will find a person who is very friend of ours." Anakin said.
"Who? Ahsoka will be there too?" Onika asked.
"Also. A hint: she is from the same planet you and a friend of your mother and aunt."
"Satine." Onika asked excitedly.
"Yeah, she really likes you and wants to see you there. Would be an insult you do not go. "
Onika smiling out of the kitchen and went to her room to take a suitcase that has to change her clothes when he was leaving the party. Onika left the room and found the door Shany.
"Onika, you look beautiful. Looking like a doll." Shany praised.
"And you too." Onika said.
Everyone left the house and went to the Palace of the Senate . All were welcomed by the Chancellor.
"Senator Amidala. It's good to see you here.", Chancellor Palpatine said.
"Also, Chancellor, I think you remember my nieces, Onika, Shany and Dhena." Padmé said.
"Of course I remember these beautiful young ladies. But what about Jay, your stepbrother? He did not come?"
"He didn't know about this party. And he's not on this planet.", Dhemetria spoke.
"He argued withhis wife and went back to Mandalore to chill his head.", Onika said.
"But he and Shantami are a beautiful couple, have 2 beautiful daughters... he'll came back sooner", Padmé said.
"And you, Onika? Are you working? ", Chancellor Palpatine asked.
"College is on strike. Damn time I chose to attend public college. I'm studying Medicine. I want to be a doctor. Just like my mother." Onika said .
"Hmm… Interesting. In what area of medicine you will want to work?."
"Medical Surgeon. General Surgeon"
"I'm going to my office.", Padmé said.
"Take my purse, soon I'll get there." Onika said .
"All right, dear." Padmé said, taking Onika's purse and going to her office.
Onika and her sisters were together and were in the office of her aunt. Onika went to the window and looked out, with a sad look.
"Onika, are you okay?" Shany asked.
"No, Shany." Onika answered, leaving the window.
"Nika, you are sad because of your supposed boyfriend, is not it?" Padmé asked.
"Yes, aunt. I wanted to stay with him now."
"Really? And you have not told me who he is, Onika. What is his name?", Demetria asked.
"None of your business, Dhemetria.", Onika and Shany shouted.
"You three! No fighting.", Padmé rebuked her nieces.
"Yes, Aunt Padmé", The three spoke.
Senator Organa entered the Padmé's office.
"Senator Amidala. We are waiting for you there in the saloon to begin the toasts."
"Ahh, yes. I'll be there pretty soon."
Senator Organa left the office.
Onika sat in a chair and began to mutter a few words: "I wanted to be with you, sorry I'm here so far.", Onika rose from the chair and began to walk in circles.
"Calm down, Onika, I know you're feeling miserable without him." Anakin said, entering the room. "I know how the love and lust work."
"I want to go back to Resolute." Onika said sadly.
" Alright, Onika. Let's go home, you change your clothes and I'll take you to the Resolute." Anakin finally succumbed to the will of Onika.
Onika grabbed her purse and went to the bathroom to change clothes. Onika came back and went with Anakin, back to Resolute.
"Onika, this will be the last time that will do everything you want. " Anakin said.
"Sorry, Uncle Ani, but is that-"
"Onika, I know you're feeling bad about being away from Tup, so I'm taking you back to Resolute."
"He also miss me?"
"Yes, your luck is that he and the other battalions are off."
"For how long, exactly?"
"As long as doesn't have action."
The Twilight docked in Resolute.
"We arrived, Niki.", Anakin said. Onika and Anakin left the ship and walked down the aisle of the Resolute.
"I go to the room with the soldiers." Onika said .
"All right, I'll be on the bridge."
Onika went to the room and found the soldiers awake and talking.
"Can I come in?" Onika asked.
"Of course , Major." Kix said.
Onika entered the room and sat next to Tup, giving him a kiss on his forehead. Tup hugged tight Onika, kissing her cheek.
"So, Major. Which the reason for your visit?" Jesse asked .
"I was bored. And I asked Uncle Ani to be with you. I like the company of you all. You are like brothers to me.", Onika said, then turned to Tup, who smiled.
"Um.. I think this 'visit' was also for another reason." Fives said.
"Which one, for example?"
Fives looked Tup, smiling playfully. Onika blushed, suspecting Fives knows something.
"Tup", Jesse said. "It was because of him."
"How did you..."
"Major Onika, a few weeks ago he was depressed, crying, and I discovered that it was you he was like that."
"Uncle Ani told you anything?"
"Of course not. Now I was suspicious that Tup likes you. Because you are kind, friendly, has a sweet way. Anyway, we like you because you are friendly with us."
"And you become a beast when others treat us badly." Kix said .
Onika looked at Kix. "That's why I like you. You are important to me."
Everyone stood up and hugs Onika.
"You can assume that you are together. This is between us. We promise." Fives said.
"Sure. What happens here, stays here." Onika said. "Tup and I are dating."
Tup and Onika kissed passionately. Everyone around cheered and applauded. Rex went near the bedroom door and strange noise. He opened the door and saw Onika and Tup kissing.
"But what does that mean?" Rex shouted. Onika Tup and moved away. Everyone stood in silence.
"Rex, is not what you're thinking." Onika tried to justify.
Rex entered the room .
"Oh no? Wait until General Skywalker know that."
"He already knows. Moreover, it was he who promised secrecy about it."
Rex sat beside Onika .
"Major. I think you do not know, but... it is against the rules."
"Really dude? I know, but... Tup, first told me he likes me, who cares about me...", Onika whispers.
"Well, I promise to keep it a secret."
Onika looked at Rex and smirked.
"Tell us. Someone who loves you too?" Onika asked.
"Nobody. And this is none of your bussiness."
"Rude."
Kix starts to laugh.
"Hey! Someone has a crush too!", Jesse said.
"Maybe... and was pretty awkward, I'd say.", Kix said.
At this time , Shany and Dhemetria appear in the room. Onika looked at the two and smiled. Kix looked Shany and gave a huge smile, and his pupils dilated.
"Shany, Dhena. I wish you were here so much." Onika said.
"Yes, we know it. Well, Uncle Ani brought us here after that little party you thought would be 'horrible', just to get along with you and the soldiers." Shany said.
Kix gaped to see Shany. Onika looked at him and put her hand under his chin and lifted it. Kix looked Onika, very strange. Onika smiled a malicious way, suspecting that he loves Shany.
"Something wrong, Major?", Kix asked.
"Nothing. Just close your mouth. You don't need to be surprised. You see us all the time.", Onika responded.
"Yeah, I know.", Kix murmured .
Shany approached Kix and sat near him. Shany put a hand on the Kix' shoulder. Kix looked Shany and his face turned red with embarrassment. Kix looked away Shany.
Act naturally, Kix. Try to act naturally. Kix told himself. His body was shaking and sweat dripped from his forehead.
"Kix, are you okay?" Shany asked.
Kix turned to Shany.
"Y-Yes, ma'am. I'm fine." Kix said. "Give me a moment." Kix said, getting up from the floor and walk out of the room. Kix went to the cafeteria to drink a glass of water. Dhemetria went to the cafeteria and found Kix, trembling.
"Kix, what happened?" Dhemetria asked.
"There is nothing, Dhena." Kix said. His voice was a little hoarse.
Dhemetria put her hand on his forehead Kix and scared.
"Kix, you have a fever." Dhemetria said.
"Low or High?" Kix asked.
"High. Your fever is high. I'll take a antipyretic for you."
"All right." Kix said. "I'll go with you."
Kix and Dhemetria returned to the room. Kix took the antipyretic and lay down on one of the beds. Shany approached him.
"Are you okay, Kix?" Shany asked.
"Yes It's just a fever, but it will pass." Kix said.
"Are you becoming sick? It's influenza season?", Onika asks.
"No.", Kix said.
Shany sat on the bed beside Kix, and began to caress him. Kix looked Shany and his face turned red. Kix staring intently at her blue eyes. Shany smiled. Kix smiled a little discouraged. Kix was drowsy with the touch of Shany, when he finally fell asleep. Shany stood up Kix and wrapped the sheet that is in bed.
"Nice work, Shany." Onika said.
"That was nothing. Just did hypnosis and he fell asleep." Shany said in a cheerful tone.
"Funny!", Onika said.
Kix woke up in the middle of the afternoon. The room was empty. Kix sat up in bed and looked at the door. Shany entered the room with a tray.
"Good afternoon, Kix. I came to bring you something to eat." Shany said.
"Oh, thank you, Commander Shany. But I'm not hungry." Kix said.
"Kix, you need to eat something. You've sleep all day."
Kix took a deep breath and looked into Shany eyes.
"All right, Commander. I'll eat anything." Kix said.
Shany approached Kix and placed the tray on his legs. Shany put her hand on his forehead to check the temperature.
"Your fever down." Shany said, smiling.
"That's good." Kix said.
"Kix, is there a problem?" Shany asked worriedly.
"No, Commander."
Shany took some cookies and took the plate to Kix' mouth. Kix opened his mouth and ate a cookie. Shany would pick up the cup with juice, but Kix took it. Kix drank the juice and put the glass back on the tray.
"Leave the tray in that table, Commander." Kix said.
"You will not eat?" Shany asked.
"In a moment, Commander."
Shany placed the tray on the table and returned next to Kix. Shany gave a kiss on the Kix' cheek, who blushed. Shany left the room. Kix put a hand on his cheek and smiled, then lay down and took one more nap.
