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Tonight and the Rest of My Life

By Aiko "Kitty" Skywalker

Chapter One – The Earth Princess and the Senator

Jessica Elizabeth Chiba, better known simply as Jesse, sighed heavily as she followed her master, the twilek known as Arrieta Sunblow.

"Madam," Jesse inquired honestly, "why must we be here? This new senator is of no real important to the republic, her system is miniscule in the outcome of the galaxy."

Arrieta's brow narrowed and she glared at her Padawan.

"Padawan no system is miniscule, each one plays a significant part in the development of the galaxy."

"I know Madam," Jesse quipped in before stopping before the senator's apartment door.

The two Jedi were soon buzzed in and entered into the apartment to see the beautiful young female senator decked out in an elegant white garb of flowing white silk that hugged her figure up top and slowly drifted down to the ground in a flowing skirt. Around the top of the sleeveless dress that ended above her breasts was gold circular embroidery and she had two wide puff sleeves on her upper arm that lightly hooked onto the dress and her shoulders.

Gracefully the senator stood, walking towards the two senators at the door, which had closed behind them. Holding out her hand towards Madam Arrieta Sunblow, she shook it soundly.

"Good day. My name is Princess Usagi Elegant Lady Selenity, senator of the planet Earth," she stated warmly, her soft pink her flowing passed her shoulders in a strange but interesting hairstyle, two buns at the top of her head, one of either side, looking like rabbit ears, and the rest of her soft pink hair flowing down in two thick pink pig tails form the buns. Her eyes were a dazzling red that captivated the two women.

"Good day m'lady, my name is Madam Arrieta Sunblow, Jedi Master, and this is my apprentice, Jessica."

The senator turned towards the beautiful Padawan with long black hair and dark blue eyes and smiled.

"Good day Jessica," she said holding out her hand to the Padawan who took it politely.

"Likewise m'lady and please it is Jesse," she stated ignoring the glare from her master.

Smiling the senator released the Padawan's hand before stalking back over to the coach that had been seated at and beckoned the two Jedi to take a seat across from her on the other coach.

"Now Senator Selenity…"

"Usagi,"

"Senator Usagi – the council has no idea why you wished to speak with a representative of the Jedi. May I ask why you have summoned us?"

"Quite Madam Sunblow. I have called you here to discuss what possibility a Jedi Padawan would have of being reunited with their family,"

Arrieta sat for a moment in deep thought before answering.

"If the family willingly gave up the child to the Jedi than there is none,"

"Why is this?"

"Because for the development of a Jedi completely, their ties to family must be kept separate. There are few exceptions to this rule. Not until a Jedi Padawan has become a knight is the family given the opportunity to be reunited with their family,"

"That does not make sense madam," Usagi stated calmly, "and I do not mean to sound rude but this Padawan is apart of these people's family, why are they not allowed to see their family member?"

"If a person is in jail and their children are taken to a foster home, is the person in jail entitled to live with their children?"

"No but that is an entirely different situation." Usagi stated turning towards Jesse. "Now Padawan Jesse what are your views on this? You are a Padawan, I would like to know your opinion on this."

Jesse sat in silence for a moment. Arrieta's eyes were on her, silently watching her every movement, reading her like a book.

Finally she answered.

"I believe that it should truly be up to the Padawan. Personally for me I know that I have a strong bonds with those at the Jedi Temple, they are like a family to me, but sometimes I would like to know what happened to my family and why they gave me up,"

Usagi nodded her head sagely. "The reason why I am asking is that fifteen years ago my family gave up a young baby girl to the Jedi and I have only recently found out about this. I desperately wish to meet with my sister I never knew and I want to make up for the fact that I was never there for her. I want her to know that she has a family that loves her. She is also the Earth's princess, she deserves to know of her birth rights."

Arrieta's eyes narrowed onto the senator and she shut her eyes carefully as though in deep meditation. Finally, with her eyes still closed, she spoke.

"I feel that darkness she come from the uniting of you and your sister," she spoke softly yet expressively.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean I feel that something horrible shall happen if you and your sister unite,"

Jesse glared at her master.

"I do not feel anything," she stated strongly.

"That, my Padawan, is why I am the master and you are the apprentice," she said before she stood up. "Now you must excuse us Senator, I must bring this issue before the council. I can guarantee nothing. But I can tell you that more than likely the council shall not grant your request."

Jesse stood up, her jaw set in a grimace to follow her master out.

"Now if there is anything else you need from the Jedi m'lady, do not hesitate to let us know. I apologize that I cannot help you anymore than I already have. Good day."

With that Arrieta walked out, Jesse following her.

"Wait Jessica! Before you leave what is your full name?" Usagi asked desperately.

Jesse turned back to look at the senator quizzically than answered, "Jessica Elizabeth Chiba," with that she turned and walked out on the heal of her master.

Leia Shmi Skywalker lay on one of the top bunks in her quarters. On the lower bunk Cordé Kenobi, the daughter of Sabé and Obi-Wan who had been reunited when Sabé returned to Senator Padmé as a handmaiden after the death of Padmé's handmaiden Cordé (Obi-Wan because of his strength in the Clone Wars was allowed to marry as well as Anakin), was reading diligently. On the other set of bunks across the room lay Emily Smith, a young orphan human who had been left to the Jedi, napping lightly. Jessica Elizabeth Chiba laid on the bunk above her, hey eyes wide and unblinking, her hands resting behind her head.

"Jesse," Leia finally asked, "what are you doing?"

"Thinking," Jesse replied after a few moments of silence.

"About what?"

Jesse turned her head towards Leia, looking deeply into her worried eyes and then turned her head back up to look at the ceiling.

"Leia what is it like to have a family?"

"What?" Leia questioned a little surprised.

"What is it like to have a family? I mean what is it like to know them and be with them?"

Leia shrugged, "I don't know really, it's just a feel somewhat safe. I mean you know some of the situations we've all gotten ourselves into throughout the years and often the missions haven't been safe. But when my family is around, especially my father, I just feel safe. I feel empty when they aren't there, especially Luke because of our connection through the force. I guess it just feels like there's always someone there when I'm with my family."

Jesse smiled and let a tear run down her cheek.

"Why?" Leia asked quizzically.

"Today Madam Arrieta and I went to meet a new senator who had requested the audience of a Jedi Master. Madam Arrieta really didn't know what to expect out of this until the senator asked us about the rules of Jedi Padawans knowing their families. It turns out this senator, Senator Usagi Elegant Lady Selenity from a small outer rim world known as Earth that joined confederation only fifteen years ago, was looking for her little sister who had been given to the Jedi. It turns out that she'd only recently discovered that she had a sister and wishes to know her. Madam told her that the Jedi Council would more than likely dismiss it. You should have seen the pain in her eyes. Its just that, sometimes I wish I had a family that cared about me the way she does towards a sister that she'd never met. I often wonder what would happen if I had a family I guess. I just really want Senator Usagi to see her sister because I know what it feels like to feel empty inside and it hurts."

Leia frowned lightly.

"You know the council wont allow it,"

Jesse's frown increased. "I know but for some reason I know I have to try." She stated calmly. "I want to help this woman. We of the Jedi are sworn to keep the peace and try to increase the quality of life for all people. We strive to eliminate the pain in the galaxy. I know that, deep inside; this is what the Jedi code is meant to do. I know that as a Jedi I must do my part." Jesse turned again and looked into Leia's eyes. "You wont tell anyone will you?"

Leia smiled lightly. "Sometimes Jesse I think your too noble for your own good. Of course I wont tell anyone."

"Thanks Leia," she said lightly. Looking over towards the bunk below Leia she noticed Cordé had fallen asleep. "Looks like the reader's asleep."

"Ya and I want to be to. Leia stated strongly. "And I believe you should to," Leia leaned over and hit the light switch off. "Good night,"

"Night Leia," Jesse said, drifting off into a restless dream about the family that left her to the Jedi.

End of Chapter One