Welcome ladies and gentleman to the second installment of "New Destiny." With this one I may be getting a little more serious and perhaps deathly sorrowful so bare with me. In the end it will all come together. More "What Ifs" and of course drama.

Disclaimer: I've written too many of these things! You all know who did Star Wars, if not....seek help.




The sounds of blaster fire and battle cries filled the barren wasteland of Tatooine. To the naked eye it looked like some monsterous storm was brewing, but up close it was merely a small boy looking not a day over fifteen, and a beautiful woman, her face shielded by a garment of lavender cloth.

The intensity of their battle would seem to the death, but in the mind's of Zam Wesell and the newly orphaned Boba Fett, it was simply another training session. Both were sweating and exhausted under the extreme heat of the suns and after only two hours Boba could take no more.

His small body slumped to the ground, his chest heaving violently as he tried to inhale a decent breath. "No.....more." He panted wearily. Not even with his father had he trained to much....nor so fiercely. He knew, though, that every time he and Zam trained, it was the will to prove himself worthy to his dad's spirit that kept him going for hours on end.

Through the blurriness of his vision, Boba watched as Zam fell to her knees beside him. Quickly, she unlatched the cloth, allowing it to fall away from her chiseled face. "Boba! Boba, can you hear me?" the panic in her voice didn't suit her. At least to Boba he didn't. His slack mouth tried to form words of comfort to his worried teacher, but instead all that came out was a groggy moan. Before he knew it the heat, exhaustion, and throbbing migraine took over, forcing him to fall deep into a nightmarish sleep.

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As Boba's spirit floated back from slumber, the gentle hum of the Slave 1 filled his senses. Even as his body scolded him, Boba shot up and looked around sharply. So many thoughts ran through his head he could barely decipher them. All he knew is that they were wondering where the ship was headed.

As if on cue, the hydrolic doors to Boba's sleeping quarter's hissed open to reveal Zam. It wasn't often he saw her without her armorweave on. He even had to admit she was beautiful as she stood there so ethereal like in a white off-the-shoulder blouse and a pair of form fitting black leggings. Even the kneehigh black boots she wore made her look more in command of things.

"Good, you're awake. I was worried I'd killed you back there." Allowing a weak chuckle to run through his chalky throat, Boba shrugged.

"I'm not that easy to kill, Zam. Sorry." His wistful eyes settled back on Zam and for a moment she had to look away. They reminded her so much of Jango. *Now's not the time.* Her braincells hissed violently. Looking back to the small boy, Zam walked to his bed and sat precariously on the edge. "Where are we going?" Boba finally asked. His curiousity always did get the best of him.

A wry smile touched Zam's lips as she clutched her hands within her lap. "Oh....no where in particular. I just thought we'd make a quick stop by Kamino, perhaps stay a few days on Topica City." The widening of Boba's eyes caused Zam's smile to brighten considerably.

"Kamino! That means I'll get to see Taun We!" It had been two years since Boba had been anywhere near Kamino. How refreshing it would be to return to the watery world and see his oldest friend once again. Taun We. The one who had been there for him for any reason. Whether it be a cold or he was just bored. "Kamino." He repeated again, this time more of a whisper as his fond thoughts whirled through his no longer troubled mind.

"We'll be there in about 20 minutes, I suggest you get dressed." Blinking a bit, Boba nodded enthusiastically as he leapt from his bed and hurriedly through on the nearest outfit he could find. Zam left unnoticeably and took a seat in the pilot's chair. This was exactly what both of them needed.

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Boba was bouncing anxiously in the co-pilots seat as they began entering Kamino's atmosphere. Immediately, they were met with crashing waves and pounding droplets of rain. *Home again. It's been so long.* In his mind, Boba kept practicing what he would say to Taun We once they had landed.

"There it is!" Boba shouted, his finger pointing to the outline of Topica City. However, as they approached, the City didn't look at all like Boba had remembered it. Zam skillfully landed the Slave 1 on a debris covered landing dock. "No." Boba whispered. *No.* His mind whispered back.

Boba fled from the cockpit and to the bridge, slamming his fist repeatedly against the lowering mechanism. It was too slow for Boba, and after little thought he jumped from the still lowering metal platform. His steps were slow and he could almost see himself walking toward his father's body. Only this time....he was walking toward what remained of the city he once knew as home. Topica City had been destroyed.



I hoped you liked it everyone! Please, tell me what you think. Chapter 3 will be filled with more surprises and I may even branch this one out into NC-17 so I may further explore Boba's growing feelings for Zam. Have a great day, lovely's! ^_^