a/n Do not own Star Wars. I do own Gabrielle, Terry, Tony, and Matris.
Gabrielle woke to sunlight streaming in her room across her face. Laying there she sighed not wanting to get up, but knowing that she must. Getting up slowly she made her way to the shower. As she showered, she began to think of the events that had happened that night.
Have I really been reaching out for Terry? she thought to herself. But why him... why not Tony or Master Skywalker even? Is this a sign of something?
Frustrated Gabrielle left the shower and dressed in a black tunic and black pants and made her way towards the mess hall. There were a few people up and ready to go as she entered. Matris was up, as usual, and as Gabrielle passed her with her breakfast Matris didn't even look at her, although Gabrielle felt an increasing amount of hatred radiating from her. Gabrielle, on the verge of tears, sat down as far away from Matris as possible. After about 10 minutes, Tony came bounding in, followed by a bleary eyed Terry.
"Hey," Terry said as he plopped down besides her. "How are you this morning?"
"Better," Gabrielle said brushing the hair from her eyes.
"My don't we look blue this morning," Tony said as he pulled up a chair besides her. "What's a matter with my girl?"
"Nothing," Gabrielle said quietly.
"Ahh come on you know you want to tell me," Tony said.
Gabrielle fell silent for a moment. "Matris."
"Ahh... I see," Tony said. "Anything specific or is it just the usual?"
Gabrielle shrugged. "She hates me, you know that right? I can feel it... through the Force."
"Hates you?" Tony asked her surprised. "Now where would you get that idea? She doesn't hate you... you just need to give her time."
"Time? Give her time?" Gabrielle asked shrilly. "How much more time would you like me to give her? It's already been what? Four weeks? Five? How much more time does she need?"
"Just calm down, Gabrielle," Tony said. "There's no need to be upset."
"Calm down? Calm down?" Gabrielle asked outraged. "I will not calm down. I have no reason to be calm."
With that she ran out of the mess hall.
Terry looked at Tony and sighed.
"What?" Tony asked. "Let me guess your mad too huh?"
Terry shook his head and followed after Gabrielle.
"Great... just fucking swell," Tony muttered as he got up and walked over to Matris.
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Terry found Gabrielle alone in the forest. When he reached her it was quite clear that she had been crying. Terry sat down by Gabrielle and put his arm around her.
"Hey," Terry said. "Are you alright?"
"No," Gabrielle said bursting into tears again.
"Shhh. It'll be alright," Terry told her hugging Gabrielle tightly.
"No it won't," Gabrielle sobbed into his chest. "She doesn't even know me and she hates me. She has no idea what I'm like... none whatsoever!"
"Hush," Terry said softly. "It'll be alright. But Gabrielle... no one knows much of any thing about you."
Gabrielle wiped her face with her sleeve and looked away into the forest. "Terry..."she said hesitantly. "could I have some time alone?"
Terry nodded and kissed her softly. "But I'm always here, Gabrielle. Don't hesitate to come talk to me... or Tony if your more comfortable talking to him. Get it off your chest... what ever it is."
Gabrielle silently watched the forest with unseeing eyes as Terry slowly walked away.
Talk to someone... maybe I should go have a chat with Master Skywalker, Gabrielle thought as she got up and walked towards the Temple. Yea... that's what I'll do. He'll have some good advice. He always does.