KNIGHTS OF THE LIGHT:

THE FIRST JEDI

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Star Wars whatsoever. George Lucas does. I do, however, own some of the original characters (while I do not own others) and the fic all of this is in. That is all.

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EPILOGUE: Four days later

Mica Venn stood at the beginning of the ship's ramp, her face emotionless. Her arms were at her side as she watched her brothers lead their father into the ship it's self. Neither said a word to each other as they disappeared into the metal hull. The Twi'lek breathed out the air she held inside of her for the last few moments, somewhat relieved that everything was over and done with.

"Are you sure you don't want to come with us?" Scarlet Venn asked her daughter as she stood behind her.

"I can't, remember? I've been banished." The Jedi muttered under her breath.

"We could always have you pardoned. After all, it's not your fault you're Force fused."

"No."

"Mica, listen. This is no place for a female. I mean, you live in a forest, have to hunt for food, and..."

"...it's my home." Mica finished for her. She turned around to face the other Twi'lek, her face still hard. "I have been on this planet for many years now. I have finally found a place that I fit into."

"This is not your home, Mica Venn. Ryloth is. That is where you were born."

"Ryloth may be my birth planet but it is not my home anymore. There are some memories I'd like to stay put there."

"Mica..." Scarlet mused, stepping forwards. She placed a hand on the other's hand but the Jedi backed up.

"I'm sorry, mother. If I were to go back to Ryloth, I'd still be treated like dirt. My powers would be useless there."

"I know. I want you to be near your family."

"Mom, the Jedi's are my family. They may not be Twi'lek but still."

"You are still as hard as before. Why can't you open up to us?" At that moment, a single tear went down Scarlet's cheek. Normally, Mica would give someone a light smile and tell the person it would be okay. But, the Jedi felt nothing. Like there was a void inside of her. She took in a deep breath as she shook her head.

"I spent thirteen damn years in hell. Most of it came from you." Scarlet looked surprised at that statement. "That is why I show no emotion towards you."

"What do you mean? What did I do?"

"That's the problem. You didn't do anything." Mica tried to walk past her mother but the Twi'lek grabbed her arm with a firm grasp.

"I didn't do anything because I was scared too. I had no choice but to play along. You know Ryloth law."

"Being scared means nothing. Everyone feels fear inside of them in some point of their lives. I pushed it down deep within me when I became Kitt's Padawan. I had to. I was doing something that would change my life."

"I still can not believe you did that."

"Believe it, mother. Now, let me go."

"Not until you come home." Mica glared at her, trying o free her arm from her mother's grasp. But, Scarlet held onto her daughter's arm tightly. "Ryloth is your home. You have to go back."

"No. I have no right's there. Here, on Bob, I can live my life as a Jedi. On Ryloth, I would be forced to dance. I don't want to live as something I'm not." The Jedi looked into the Twi'lek woman's eyes, the first hint of emotion towards the other finally surfacing. "For once, do something for me. Don't stand and watch me suffer any longer."

"Mica...." Scarlet whispered.

"Mother, it's time to go." Al'het called from the entrance to the ship. She let go of her daughter's arm, a sad look on her face.

"Mica, let's go." The Twi'lek demanded, turning her body towards the ship. She started up the ramp but stopped halfway when she realized Mica did not follow. When Scarlet turned around, she found the Twi'lek girl had vanished. She, herself, was about to leave but a hand appeared on her shoulder, causing her to turn her head around. Al'het was standing there, a light smile on his lips.

"Let her go. She may be Twi'lek but she does not belong on Ryloth. Mica is a warrior now. A Jedi Knight." He mused into her ear softly as he guided her body around. Al'het took one last look at the forest before the two Twi'leks went up the ramp and into the ship.

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Tien Rienheart sat on top of the falls, his eyes watching the ship as it raised itself from the forest tops and into the blue sky. He did not say anything as a light wind swirled around him, his body perfectly still.

"Why didn't you go with them?" He asked the figure that stood next to him.

"The universe needs me more then a rock in the Outer Rim." Mica's voice floated to his ears. She sat down next to him as the Jedi turned his head towards her. "Besides, there is something we need to sort out between the two of us."

"Such as?" Tien asked, raising one eyebrow. Mica turned her head towards him, a soft smile on her lips.

"Like this." She replied, leaning her head towards him. Tien didn't say anything as he felt the Twi'lek's lisp touch his. His eyes went wide for a moment then he closed them as he placed a hand behind her head, bringing her closer to him. When the tow broke the kiss, he opened his eyes and gazed at the other's face.

"I see. Well, ah, I guess that was something we did need to sort out." Tien whispered, caressing Mica's cheek. They both smiled at each other, a new beginning approaching.....

THE END