**Author's Note: Please don't leave reviews informing me that what I write does not match the books. I understand this already. Yes, there are books about Jaina and Jacen but this is how I pictured them and their schooling. For those of you enjoying it, than k you for your support. I will continue to write as often as my College schedule allows.

Chapter Four: The Details

The four new friends walked toward the mess hall. It was a spacious room with tables, not very decorative. Orion led them to the machine that dispensed the food. He pushed a button and the machine released a package. Great, vacuum dried meal cubes. Jacen looked at his sister's face and saw without telepathy that her thoughts matched his own. As the children of a member of the Cabinet and a General in the Military Jaina and Jacen were used to fairly elaborate meals and the occasional state dinner. Orion saw their expressions and laughed.

"Don't worry, you get used to it. And it keeps you from getting hungry. Next is drinks. That's this machine." He once again demonstrated its use.

"Once a week we get real meals." Coral piped up. "That's always exciting. Come on, lets go sit down." Jaina opened her package and pulled out the meal cube. She sat there examining it, afraid to put it in her mouth.

"Why do we get so long for lunch if this is all we get?" Jacen didn't really understand the logic of it. Why couldn't they just eat it and move on?

"Oh, that's so we are able to share our knowledge." Coral had become more talkative while Orion had fallen silent. "It's really just a social hour. I think it was Master Durron's idea. He realizes that we need social interaction." Jaina found this amusing but what she found even more amusing was the way Coral was flirting with her brother. She sent her feeling of amusement to Jacen's mind. He looked at her across the table.

What's that about?

I think you have an admirer.

What are you talking about?

Nevermind, I forgot you're a guy. You wouldn't understand.

Jacen was offended and responded aloud. "Excuse me? What do you mean by that?" Coral and Orion looked at him funny. It was Orion who finally put two and two together.

"You two can mindspeak, can't you? But you have limited ability and that's an advanced skill. None of us can do it yet."

Should we tell them?

Why do I have to decide?

Because you are the diplomat Jacen.

"Yes, we can. It's something we've been able to do since we were born. We think it has something to do with being twins. We are connected by the same strand or something. It may have to do with our meta counts. We aren't really sure. It's similar to Master Skywalker's ability to communicate with our mother."

"That's so cool!" Coral looked at Jacen and smiled dazzlingly. "You are really smart."

I can't believe you don't notice it. You are so daft.

"That is really interesting. I can't wait until I learn. Does it work with other people?" Orion was truly interested in how it worked, not just sucking up to the twins.

"Well, we talked with Unc...um...Master Skywalker twice but I think he did it, not us. It's never really worked with anyone else but we haven't really tried. I'm afraid to, it may be dangerous. What do you think Jacen?"

"I don't really know. I never thought about it. We'd have to talk to Master Skywalker first because it may be dangerous. But we'll keep you informed."

"Awesome. Thanks dude." Jacen nodded and then noticed a figure walking towards them.

"Great."

"What's wrong, Jacen?"

"Oh, nothing...just that Faheline looks a little pissed. That wouldn't really bother me but she's headed over here." The other three at the table looked and saw that she was heading in there direction, and that she looked to be on the warpath.

"I'll handle this. It's me she has the problem with." Orion began to stand. "What do you want, Fah?"

"Why are you sitting over here? I thought you would be at my table...with the cool people."

"Look, I'm not your boyfriend, alright. I don't know how else to tell you that. I have new friends and I want to sit with them, now please sit down before you embarrass yourself further." She stared indignantly at him.

"You don't know what you're missing out on. And you don't even know Jaina. I'd make a much better girlfriend." She shook her head and laughed. "Don't worry. I know your games. You're sitting with them because their Master Skywalker's niece and nephew. But do what you want. I don't need you." She turned to Coral. "I don't need you either, but at least you have a better reason." She leaned towards Jacen and kissed his cheek. "See ya later, sexy." Then she walked away.

"What is her problem?" Jaina wasn't a vain girl but she hoped she was considered a better catch than Faheline.

Don't worry, you are.

Thanks Jacen.

Do you think I can die from her germs on my cheek?

No, probably not, but you may get molded and have your skin fall off.

You are so gross. If you talk like that you'll never get a boyfriend.

I don't want a boyfriend.

Don't lie to me, I can tell when you lie, I get a pain behind my left eye. You like Orion.

I do not.

Yes you do.

You are so childish Jacen.

Well you do.

So, you like Coral.

Yeah, I do.

Yes you...Oh, OK.

"Hey you two, wanna share with the rest of us?"

"No, not really." Jaina said spitefully.

"You're talking about your burning desire for me aren't you?"

"Oh, yeah, that's exactly what we're doing." Jaina's voice was dripping with sarcasm but she began to get a little nervous that he knew.

He doesn't know. He's just messing around.

Sure?

Yeah, it's a guy thing. It means he likes you.

"Good, keep talking then. As long as it's about me I don't care. I know you want me."

"Of course. You're all I've thought about since I got here."

"Good." He smiled and gave her a light punch in the arm. "Hey Coral, what's wrong?"

"Huh, oh nothing, I'm just tired."

"K, as long as you're sure."

"So what else goes on here. What are the rest of our classes like?" Jacen was curious but he could also see that Coral was uncomfortable having the attention on her.

"Well, everything else is a lot better than History. Control is a lot of fun but really hard. We have that next. Then there is Relaxation and Alertness. That one's cool two. Most are self-explanatory. I like Master Durron's classes the best. But Master Skywalker is the best. He has such power over the Force, it's just...amazing."

"Yeah, I know." Jaina was in absolute awe of her Uncle, if she could only learn to maneuver an X-wing half as well as he had in the Death Star Attack, well, she'd be happier than anything else could ever make her. She was really looking forward to this training.

"You guys ready to go?" Orion stood up and the twins did the same.

"Coral, you coming?"

"Yeah, sorry." She got up and followed lazily.

"You sure you okay?" Jacen walked back towards her and placed his arms around her shoulders. She perked up.

"Yeah, I'm just tired, and what Faheline said kinda upset me."

"Don't listen to her. You are a great girl."

"Thanks." Coral was extremely happy to hear this, she wasn't used to guys and how to deal with them, or how to respond to them. She couldn't tell if Jacen found her attractive or just nice. Maybe Jaina would know. Coral resolved to ask Jaina about it later.

Orion turned around and noticed that they were no longer being followed. He nudged Jaina, "Isn't that cute? Look at the two little lovebirds."

"What are you talking about?"

"Jacen and Coral. It's obvious they like each other."

"No way, Jacen has never had a girlfriend. He's too concentrated on other things."

"Believe what you want. But I'm telling you there's something there."

"Are these your Jedi powers talking?"

"No, my male instinct. Just like I can tell that you are attracted to me." He smiled charmingly and raised his eyebrows, daring her to object. Jaina didn't know what to say so she just called out to her brother.

"Jacen, Coral, we're gonna be late."

"We're coming." Jacen laughed but Coral didn't look too amused.

"Are you avoiding my comment?"

"Yes."

"Just making sure." He winked at her and squeezed her arm. "It's nothing to be ashamed of." Jaina decided to just keep her mouth shut completely and walked the rest of the way to class in silence.