Kianna loved travelling with her sister, there was music loudly playing over the speakers. A slow mellow rhythm, steele drums, a easy haunting male voice, a happy song. Shiloh and Vector were dancing, wrapped up in each other's arms, singing along, Kianna's smile was ear to ear as she bobbed her head, hugging her knees at her perch on the couch. Her sister was well, the memory of her in the kolto tank and in the hospital bed were fading. She almost forgot where they were going, she was so happy in that moment, barreling through space. As is the case with good things, the moment came to an end far too soon. It would be a memory Kianna would hold close to her heart throughout her training and her time as a Jedi. The lyrics "One love" would become her own personal jedi code, with the image of her sister and her strange lover imprinted in her mind.

Shiloh reluctantly pulled away from Vector at the end of the song, gave Kianna a wink and headed for the cockpit. They had come out of hyperspace but were still cloaked, Tython loomed ahead, a soft green and blue planet. Vector came up behind her, and put a hand on her shoulder, and squeezed. Shiloh uncloaked the ship, and hailed the orbiting space station.

"X-70B Phantom to Tython orbital station requesting permission to dock" Shiloh did not try to mask her imperial accent as she often did when dealing with the Republic. She had nothing to hide and the safety of her sister was paramount, there would be no unnecessary risk. As expected, the orbital stations defenses locked on the ship.

"X-70B Phantom, you're a long way from Imperial space, what is the nature of your visit?"

"I have a force sensitive child on board, I wish to present her to the Jedi, I have also brought a second companion, he is a diplomat. I come in peace and in goodwill." Not once had she even raised her shield, a show of faith, Vector nodded his approval. There was no answer for a long time.

"Hanger 3A" The voice on the other end replied finally, "once landed you and your companions will exit the ship, unarmed, you will be greeted by a jedi and a security force, who will check you for weapons, you will keep your hands on your heads and visible until told otherwise. If foul play is discovered you and your companions will be taken into custody. These are our conditions, if they cannot be met, we will only ask once that you turn around and leave the Tython system, and Republic space."

Vector nodded again, Shiloh hated this, "We agree to your terms, making our final approach to Hangar 3A"

The three stepped out of the ship, Shiloh and Vector flanking Kianna. True to word, they were greeted by a Jedi knight and a squad of troopers. Shiloh and Vector lifted their hands and placed them on their heads, Kianna tentatively followed suit. The Jedi nodded to the Troopers, two went into the ship, another three patted down the trio. Shiloh stared into the Troopers helmet while he checked her for weapons, the Troopers back was to the Jedi, he ran gloved hands up each of her legs, brushing her inner thighs a little too intimately, his hands were on her hips now, he made his way up her ribs, she heard Vector tense. They were goading them, daring them to act, they wanted a reason to gun them down, Shiloh continued to stare into the Trooper's mask as he reached behind her, invading her personal space and cupped her ass, even gave it a little tap. When his hands finally made their way to her breasts the Jedi cleared his throat, the Trooper dropped his hands immediately and stepped back.

"Shiloh?" Kianna's voice was small, scared.

"Shhhh it's alright, we have nothing to hide."

Troopers exited her ship and nodded to the Jedi, who stepped forward then.

"Thank you for your patience, you understand the need for caution? You may lower your hands."

"Of course Master Jedi, we are still at war." Shiloh replied amicably enough, though her eyes had a wary and hard edge to them.

"And this child, you would bring her to us, and not to your Sith Academies? Curious"

Shiloh looked down at Kianna, who was now holding fast to her and Vectors hands, then back to the Jedi.

"Look at her, I'm force blind but even I can feel it, the Sith would….unmake her." She chose her words carefully. She despised the Sith, truly, but they were an evil she would tolerate, because she cared deeply for the Empire, for the people, the Imperials, there was good to be found there. People worth protecting. She had explained it once to Ardun Koth.

The corner of the jedi's lips twitched upwards, a small smile. He nodded to her and knelt, beckoned Kianna to take a step forward. She stood as tall as she could make herself, steeled her courage, and faced this full blown Jedi Knight, she could feel the force swirling around him, it was familiar, and called to her.

"Why have you come here child?"

"To become a Jedi."

"Do you know what a Jedi is?"

"Defenders of peace"

"No, Defenders of the Republic, which would make your sister and her friend your enemy."

One Love, One Heart.

"They are good people, with good hearts, I don't care where they are from, good people are not my enemy."

The Jedi, smiled then, a kind and friendly smile, his eyes danced.

"You'll make a good diplomat one day, the order is lucky your sister brought you to us!" He turned his attention to the two adults, "I and an armed guard will escort you to the surface to meet with Master Elliah, she will assess your sister, although, like you said, her attunement to the force is hard to ignore, Master Elliah will be delighted to have such a gifted student."

Kianna felt an instant connection to the kind Miraluka Master. Elliah was to be her teacher, Kianna felt no fear, only excitement at the prospect of learning, of becoming a Jedi. She hugged Vector tightly, he had been so sweet to her, he had become a great friend, he gave her a small jar of honey, made with love by the tiny insects he had introduced her to. Her sister was different, her joy dampened only because she would miss her so much.

"You are a gift Kianna, you are the greatest gift, I am so proud to be your sister." Shiloh, let go, watched her lanky, awkward, beautiful sister bound off, confident now, that she had made the right choice. They turned, Vector putting an arm around her as they headed back to the shuttle.

Kianna looked back once, to wave one more time, but their back were to her, she saw something else, something that gave her pause. Two little girls, scrambling into another shuttle, it seemed odd, she blinked, and there was nothing again. She shrugged and continued to follow her new Master.