Disclaimer: Same old one, none of these characters belong to me. I am making no money off of this. If you have any questions, or want to see the complete disclaimer and list of characters, see the Prologue
A Complicated Friendship:
The Story of Jag Fel and Jaina Solo Interlude II Luke, Mara and Corran TalkDuring the trek through hyperspace towards Naboo, Luke, Mara, and Corran gathered in the ships lounge.
It was time to talk about the current situation.
All of the kids were gathered in Jaina's room catching up with Kyp.
"So," Corran began, "are you going to test Jag?"
"Well, we really need to find out if he's Force-sensitive. If he has the slightest bit of ability we need to teach him how to use it. We don't need him turning."
"I'm just worried about how he'll handle it. He grew up in a Chiss Imperial society. Thrawn wasn't that happy with you and Mara. Who knows the things he's heard about the Jedi."
"Yeah, but he's spent a lot of time the past two years around Jaina and us. He should take it…"
"Wait a second," Mara interrupted, "you said turning to the dark side. Luke, have you seen something?"
"Well, it's no secret that Jag and Jaina are close, they're both tied together somehow. I've seen several situations, no indications that he'll turn. Remember darling, the future IS always in motion. I'd just rather be safe that sorry."
"There is just something about Jag…He reminds me of someone, I just can't place it." Corran said, upset that he couldn't figure out the connection.
"What's the matter CorSec, your detective skills slipping?" Mara teased, "Seriously, I know what you mean."
Corran looked thoroughly confused.
Luke then added, "Yeah, one day after speaking with Jaina and Jag, Mar just went into a daze. Do you think that maybe he's somehow connected with you two's past?"
"Even if he is," Mara said, "Rostek won't tell us. He'll just say, 'If things are meant to be found out, they will be'*. Anything we find out will be on our own."
"I agree with Mar, we do need to find out how we are, if at all connected with him. But first lets get him and Jay reunited, and see if he's Force-Sensitive, then we'll worry about our connection."
"Good thinking CorSec, I guess you guys aren't as dumb as you appear," Mara said trying to keep a straight face.
"Mara, why do you insist on calling me that?"
"Well Corran, what better way to annoy my darling twin brother?"
The door opened as Kyp walked in. "I'm worried about Jaina. Does this Jag guy really care about her?"
"We're all worried about her Kyp, including Jag. He's been her guardian since he's known her," Corran informed him.
"Well, I guess my real question is, does he really love her? I know what he said but does he mean it. We all know what happened with that idiot Zekk."
"Yes he means it," Mara interjected. "When it comes to Jaina don't you ever doubt him. He would do anything, and I mean anything for her. Why do you think he left her?"
'Great,' Kyp thought, 'now I've got Mara pissed at me. Maybe I should go take cover.' Just then Luke intervened.
"Mara," he warned gently. Even if she got mad at him, her anger wouldn't be directed at Kyp any longer. He could handle Mara; he was still alive wasn't he.
"I'm sorry, I just know exactly what Jag's going through. He thinks he's putting aside his happiness so she can be happy. As good as it makes him feel that she's happy, it still rips his heart out to be around her. So he's leaving until the pain dulls and he can stand to be in the same room."
//Mara,// Luke thought at her, //we need to talk later.//
//Ok Farmboy,// she tried to tease.
"Well you guys have given me things to think about. I just don't want to see Jaina hurt. Even though we're not as close as we used to be, I consider her family, I don't want to see her hurt."
"So, what's everyone else up to?" Luke asked, wanting to change the subject.
"Well," Kyp said, "Jay, Jace, Ben and Ani are asleep, they're worn out. Sean and Taylor are eating, I thing he's afraid to let her out of his sight."
They all laughed at that.
"Well Kyp," Corran said, "let's go get some food." They both knew Luke wanted to talk to Mara.
"I swear, all the men in my life ever think about is food," Mara exclaimed. "I assume you'll want to eat also Skywalker," she teased.
"Maybe in a minute," he said as Corran and Kyp left.
"Alright Skywalker, what do you want to talk about?" Mara asked.
"I know that we decided that we've felt something for each other from day one. But exactly how long did you hide your feelings from me?" he wasn't upset; he just wanted to know how she knew how Jag felt.
"It dawned on me about the time that Callista came into your life. I found out you were missing and volunteered to help Han and Leia find you. I was going to tell you as soon as possible, hopefully as soon as we had found you. But then you were hurt really bad, and then Callie showed up. I saw how happy you were and even though it killed me to see you with her, your happiness meant everything to me. So I just disappeared after that, for a while anyway, or until you needed your butt pulled out of trouble." She said that last statement with a grin. "I kicked my self so many times for not telling you. But then, I couldn't have brought myself to destroy your happiness like that."
Luke just walked over to Mara and pulled her into an embrace, tucking her head full of that bright red hair she was so known for under his chin. "Oh, Mar, I had always wondered why you suddenly quit coming to see me. You were my best friend and then all of a sudden it was like we were strangers. I was too stupid to see what was going on. I'm sorry for hurting you…"
"Don't apologize, I was the idiot. But it's all said and done now. In the past where it belongs, we're in our rightful places now. Let's not dwell in the past." Just then Luke's stomach grumbled. "Looks like my Farmboy is hungry, Let's go grab some food."
"Ok," Luke said, and then he suddenly stopped Mara, pulled her to him and kissed her.
"Well, what was that for?" Mara asked puzzled.
"Just because," he said smirking, "Now let's go get some food, I wasting away to nothing here." He said rushing out of the door quickly before Mara could elbow him.
Somewhere on Naboo:
Some how Zekk penetrated Naboo's defense shield without being noticed. He decided to sit and plan for his attack.
"Colonel Jag Fel won't know what hit him. I can't wait to get him out of the way, and then as Jaina is grieving, she'll have my shoulder to cry on. If she still doesn't want to be with me, I'll just force her somehow. Either way she will be mine again. Ha, I've got the perfect plan!"
Soon he was off, on his way to destroy any chance of Jag and Jaina to enjoy happiness.
Author's Note: Hahaha, I bet you can't wait for next chapter. Don't worry it should be here soon. Until then, enjoy and please review.
