Jysella woke up and rolled over to find that she was alone in bed.

She quickly pulled on a long flowing gown before heading outside. Jacen was lost in meditation as was his normal morning routine. It often involved 'dancing' with his lightsabers. To the untrained eye, it looked like dancing but his graceful movements only masked the lethalness that lay under the surface. When he was done with that he would normally go for a walk or move onto standing and then finally sitting meditation.

Jysella knew she hadn't overslept that much as he was still in the 'dancing' stage. He smiled even as he saw her approach.

She knew that disturbing his practice for any other reason but to join in was dangerous as he treasured his private time so she drew her own weapon and lunged for him. But even as she got within range, Jacen disappeared. He reappeared behind her, one of his lightsabers at her throat.

"How did you-"

But this temporary lapse in concentration only earnt her a sweep to the legs as Jacen dropped down beneath her. As she felt her loss of balance, she naturally reached out with the Force to reestablish equilibrium but as always he was one step ahead of her. He gripped her hand and wrenched her lightsaber from her grasp, flicking it off as he holstered it next to his. She hadn't even noticed when he had sheathed one of his own weapons.

She tried to surprise him with a physical attack but he merely dodged and tripped her again. This time, Jysella chose to roll out rather than resorting to the Force. However, she prepared to launch back at him by gathering the Force for a boost.

Jacen simply stood waiting and as she sprang for him, he stepped out of the way and gave her a gentle push that destabilised her again. This time, he did not allow her to escape, pinning her to the ground with his lightsaber.

"You'll have to do better than that, Jysella", he said solemnly, shutting down his weapon, though she thought she saw a twinkle in his eye as he tossed her lightsaber back to her.

"Yes, Jacen", she replied as she caught her weapon in mid air. She rolled, and reactivated her blade again as she cut for his legs but he had already moved out of reach. She looked up to see him standing patiently. Boy, his patience could be infuriating sometimes.

That moment of thought cost her dearly as her sudden lost of conviction allowed him to send a powerful overhead strike towards her which she barely avoided. The parry only served to bring Jacen into another attack aimed at her right shoulder which she again parried. But even as she tried to redirect his blade, he stabbed his straight at her torso. She jerked her body aside just in time to avoid the thrust but not quickly enough nonetheless. Again, she felt Jacen's strong grip on her wrist as he disarmed her again. He merely allowed her weapon to fall to the ground this time as he tackled her bodily to the grass, trapping her body underneath his.

"You really do need more practice!", he whispered a his lips came down onto hers.

Any witty remarks she was planning on using as a comeback were forgotten as he kissed her.

"Good morning to you too!", she finally exclaimed when they came up for air.

"And a good morning it is too, to wake up to you", he said softly into her ear.

"Except you were out of bed already when I woke up", she protested, thumping him on the chest playfully.

"Oh, so that's what I owe this unexpected morning exercise to!", Jacen exclaimed as he stood and pulled her up with him.

"Well, how would you like it if you woke up to find me gone?", she replied.

"I get up before you so it wouldn't happen!", he answered back, giving her a smile.

"Why you-"

"You're too late, Horn. Ever since your grandfather, your family has never been able to capture mine!", he exclaimed.

"Is that so?", she asked. "I seem to be breaking family tradition then, Solo", she added as she pulled him to her and gave him a long, slow kiss.

Jysella allowed herself to melt into his arms.

An eternity passed in a moment.

Then he pulled back. "Let's go for a wander shall we?"

She nodded and picked up her lightsaber and together they walked off across the countryside.

Jacen opened his eyes as he came out of his Jedi Trance. He sat in the stillness as he watched Jysella walking back towards him. He had felt her come out earlier but the Force had called to him to stay a bit longer. So he had.

"Wow! You were in that one a long time, Jacen", Jysella exclaimed as he noticed the stiffness in his legs.

"It feels like it", Jacen replied. "How long was I in for?"

He noted the position of the sun as Jysella dumped a basket of food in front of him.

"Well, let's just say it's time for lunch!", she said.

He looked sheepish for a moment as he recalled something dad always said. "Well, technically the first meal is still breakfast whatever time it is."

Jysella laughed. "Yeah, trust a Solo male to say that!"

She leaned back against him as they lay on their backs watching the clouds float lazily by overhead.

"What a lovely weekend this had been, Jacen", Jysella said, still looking up at the sky.

"Jysella", Jacen began, taking her hand in his. "I've been doing some thinking..."

She looked over at him as he hesitated.

"What I mean is that I had a vision. We're supposed to go back to Sekot."

"And?", she prompted.

"And what?"

"Come on, Jacen. I know you better than that. What are you trying to protect me from?", she demanded as she turned fully to look at the Jedi Master lying down beside her. "I know you've been seeing glimpses of the future lately."

"Well, my uncle always tells me that Master Yoda used to say that the future is always in motion", he said softly.

"Now you're trying to deflect me", Jysella replied. "And it's not going to work you know. Even if you are a Jedi Master."

"And why not?", he said, stalling.

"Because I'm your girlfriend, you big dope!", she loudly proclaimed in triumph.

When he was silent, Jysella pressed his hand gently.

Jacen looked back at her for another moment before speaking.

"I think I needed to travel the galaxy before and learn from the different sects and Force users out there but now I'm ready to settle down", he began as Jysella watched him intently. "And now I'm ready to go back to Zonoma Sekot and learn from it some more."

"Go on", she offered encouragingly.

"I'm ready to set up a practice there, a healing sanctuary where others can come to receive treatment, to learn or simply to practice. I felt a calling to hone my skills and to pass on my knowledge", Jacen continued. "I need to practice for what lies ahead."

"That sounds ominous, Jacen. Especially when it comes from you", Jysella said quietly. "Your visions tend to come true a lot."

When he was silent, she continued. "It's this dark man, isn't it?"

He hesitated a moment. "Yes."

"Do you know who he is?", she asked.

"Not yet, but I feel it is someone close to me", he conceded.

"It's not Grand Master Skywalker is it?", she asked.

"No, I'm pretty sure it's not my uncle. Though I feel he has a role to play in this whole thing somehow."

"And it's not you?", she asked, more cautiously.

"No, don't worry, my love", he replied. "I've had my own brush already and come out the other end stronger and wiser."

"That's good to hear-"

"Jysella", he said, catching his lapse as she did.

"You said-"

"Yes, Jysella", Jacen said as he squeezed Jysella's hand. "I've been doing some thinking and I want you to come with me to Sekot. If you want to, that is."

He looked at her.

"And?"

"There has to be more?", he said sheepishly.

"Come on, Jacen! You're practically asking me to live with you!", she exclaimed.

He pulled her up to sitting as he faced her.

He held both her hands in his. "I love you, Jysella."

"See, I told you I had succeeded where my grandfather had not!", she exclaimed as Jacen tried to kiss her.

"Not you, Solo", she continued. "Not until I tell you that I love you too", Jysella said softly as she brought her lips to his.

"So I'll take that as a yes then?", he smirked when they finally broke their kiss.

"Yes, that's a yes", Jysella replied. "I'll come with you to Sekot. You can train me or I can help you. And together we can get ready to face this dark man of yours."

Jacen tried to kiss her again but he pulled away. "So, when are you going to face my dad then?", she asked playfully.

Jacen gulped. "I'm going to need a lot more training before then!"

Jysella laughed and threw herself into his arms as Jacen thanked the Force for bringing her into his life.

"Yes, Uncle Luke. We're on our way back and we wanted to talk to you when we get back. When you have the time", Jacen said, deferring to the more experienced Jedi on the other end of the transmission.

"I'll make the time, Jacen. This vision of yours is disturbing but not something we can ignore. I will personally meet you when you get back and we can discuss it then", his uncle replied.

"Thank you, Master", Jacen bowed.

"You are welcome, young Jedi. And may the Force be with you."

"May the Force be with you too, uncle.

Now that was a bigger chapter!

Tying up a bit of the romance, but don't worry there will be more. And I'm starting to solidify some ideas for the upcoming phase as well as the hinted at darker phase.

A little vague I know but I don't want to give away any spoilers yet.

More intrigue, action and romance coming to you soon from a galaxy far, far away.