I'd Miss You Still
Chapter 4, Post 1
By obi's girl
"Threepio," Cherith started as the golden droid guided her down the hall to the Antilles apartment. He turned to her slightly as she continued, "I was wandering if after we see my Uncle Wedge if we could locate Kyp Durron?"
"Why would you want to see Master Durron?"
She shrugged, "I'm curious about him, that's all," Cherith huffed and pushed back her dark brown bangs away from her face, "I want to ask him about some Jedi stuff,"
"You talked to Master Luke about Jedi stuff and he's far more experienced,"
Cherith's eyes narrowed, "I can't use a Jedi Mind Trick on a droid, can I?" Threepio didn't say anything but she knew the answer. "I just want to see Kyp and talk t him. Is that so bad?"
"I'm not an expert on Jedi mythology but if you wish to see Master Durron, I will take you to him after we see your uncle and his family."
The girl smiled, following closely behind Threepio.
~
Jaina huffed, walking quietly into her parent's quarters. She'd taken care of things with Jag, telling him they needed to start over but Jaina yearned to be near him and his arms. Jaina missed him so much when she was dead -- Celeste could have easily been forgotten. She dropped onto the couch and sighed. Jaina didn't forgive Jag for betraying her but she felt with time, she could easily forget something happened.
"Jaina," Leia questioned, turning on the lights. Jaina moaned and she lowered the lights, "Sorry, you're probably still not used to bright light yet,"
"I remember when I was up there after I first arrived, I was thinking it was too bright, and the lights were lowered to a dim," she paused, "I begged the Jedi to send me back because I believed Jag needed me,"
Leia sat beside her and sighed, "And...?"
She shrugged, "It seems like he could have been fine without and Cherith. I saw him, we talked and came to the decision that we'd start over,"
"Start over? What about Celeste?"
"I talked to her before seeing Jag. She doesn't love him and that what happened between them was lust. Plain and simple lust but not love,"
Leia smiled, "I'm glad you're starting over because you really need to,"
Jaina shrugged as her eyes wandered the apartment, looking for her daughter. When she didn't see her anywhere, she reached into the Force and looked for her, "Um mom, where's Cherith?"
"She's with Threepio. He took her to see Wedge and his family."
~~
Wedge Antilles muttered a curse as she stumbled through the apartment on his way to the door. It wasn't the first time he'd been waken up very late - his first time was when Jag came to see him and told him and Iella about Cherith.
Cherith Solo Fel.
He would have liked to meet her and get to know her ---he even had an image in his head of what she would have looked like. Wedge palmed the door and was shocked to see Threepio standing there and behind him, a girl with dark brown hair and green eyes.
"So sorry to wake you up sir, but I have someone here who wants to meet you," he said and moved aside, "Sir, I would like you to meet Cherith..." Before he could finish, Cherith grabbed his neck and hugged him.
~~
"Sorry about earlier, Uncle Wedge," Cherith apologized as he sat down beside Iella.
He smiled and waved his hand, "Don't worry about it, honey. You're family,"
She shrugged and smiled timidly, "I know I am..."
Iella smiled, placing her hand on niece's, "We're all very happy you're here, Cherith. You have nothing to be ashamed about,"
"How's your mom doing? I was at the hospital only briefly after she arrived,"
"She's okay, I guess," Cherith mused, "We're both still getting used to things,"
Wedge smiled, looking at Cherith. Dark brown hair and green eyes. She had Jaina's nose but he could definitely tell she was Jag's daughter. There wasn't a question about it. He remembered when Jag came to them that night and told him about her; Iella was in tears, knowing that when Jaina died her niece died with her. Now, she was alive and a 14 year old teenager. Only two more years and it would be her sweet sixteenth birthday.
"When can I see my cousins?" Cherith asked, interrupting Wedge's reverie.
"They're both in a very deep sleep," Iella replied.
Cherith frowned and slumped back on the couch and then unexpectedly closed her eyes and opened up to the Force. Iella became alarmed but Wedge knew it was a Jedi thing. they watched as Cherith reached out and through the Force, lightly said hello to her cousins. She opened her eyes again and smiled, "I just hold them hello,"
Iella looked at Wedge and smile at Cherith, "If you want to come over tomorrow for breakfast, you're more than welcome to. The girls would be awake them and I imagine, very excited to meet you."
"I'd like that, aunt Iella."
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Chapter 4, Post 2
By obi's girl
Jaina Solo moaned, walking to the door and rolled her eyes. Why sleep? Why do I need to sleep? Jaina wandered to herself. She checked the ID on the door and sighed, Sera Fey`lina. She hadn't expected to see Sera this late at night, she expected to see her in the morning when her mind would be more awake and there would be actual light outside. Still, Jaina knew Sera probably had a good explanation for showing up suddenly. Jaina shrugged, putting on her fake smile and opened the door.
"Sera,"
Sera Fey`lina smiled, "Good to see you, Jaina...and alive again,"
Jaina shrugged helplessly and moved aside as Sera walked into the apartment. She set the lights to a dim around the main area but the lights in the kitchen were on full, "It's good to be alive again," Jaina replied, "It's a really weird feeling being dead for only a week or two.."
Sera nodded and sat down on the next stool, "Try five," she corrected, "You've only been gone a month, but I guess time up there moves a lot quicker than it does down here. Anyway, I just wanted to stop by and see how you were,"
"I'm adjusting okay," Jaina whispered and suddenly smiled, "So, I hear you and Kyp have finally gotten together...I guess all those years of flirting and fighting paid off,"
"Less fighting and more flirting, but yes, Kyp and I finally an item," Sera mused, "It happened only recently. I found out about your missing body and had to report it to the military so they could put together a rescue team. I ran into Kyp leaving the meeting with Gavin,"
Jaina still smiled, resting her head on her hand, "That's great. You and Kyp have a lot of history, and I know you've always had a little crush on him when we were at the academy,"
Sera laughed, "A little crush? Oh no, it wasn't a little crush. It was more like a very unhealthy obsession," she paused and smiled, "I love him Jaina, I love him very much but I'm afraid I haven't stolen his heart completely."
She frowned and huffed, dropping her arm again, "Kyp love me? Huh, that's funny but I've never really thought of him in that way. Cherith on the other hand, my daughter, has a little crush on him."
"Cherith, 14-year-old teenager with dark brown hair and deep green eyes? Yes, I met her," Sera mused, "I honestly didn't know you were pregnant when you died...Why didn't you tell anyone about her?"
"I did. I told Jag of course, my mom and dad. But you're probably wandering why I didn't broadcast it. I didn't because it was still dangerous. I know what almost happened to Ben after was born. The Vong tried to kidnap him and maybe turn him into one of them. I just didn't want that to happen to her, especially since I already had a very high profile with them."
Sera nodded, "The Goddess ruse, I heard,"
Jaina smiled a little, "My whole family knows now,"
"There's something else Jaina about Kyp. He knows about Celeste and Jag, he has known since you returned. I was with him when she was leaving his apartment," she paused and looked at her.
"Kyp, that's why he was there in the hospital that day...He came to warn me?"
She shrugged, "He probably did but since your whole family was there, he didn't say anything but now you're starting over with Jag it looks like, Celeste really doesn't matter anymore,"
Jaina sighed, "All I wanted was a nice homecoming. Ya know, I imagined everything to the last detail. Jag would sweep me off my feet, he'd kiss me, tell me he missed me and how grateful he was to have a second chance with me and Cherith," she paused and huffed, "Except it really didn't happen that way, but I'm still giving him another chance to win my heart,"
"You made the right choice to come back, Jaina," Sera cried, "I wasn't there for your funeral, your first one but I know I wouldn't want to have been able to go through it."
"I have to tell Karia's family she's dead and died for me," Jaina continued, "I signed her death warrant, Sera. I killed her when I asked her to be my decoy and they're going to hate me for it,"
Sera smiled, "I don't think they will. She died doing her duty, protecting you and Cherith."
Jaina moaned, "I guess I should be thankful to her but I still feel bad," she paused, "The day I died, my family threw me an engagement party and mom gave me a framed picture of me, Anakin and Jacen which was taken before the war."
"Did you get to see them while you were up there?"
"They showed me around and kept Cherith company...I'm happy to be back I wish they could have come back with me." Jaina admitted.
Sera huffed, "I'm sorry this hasn't been the best homecoming for you, Jaina but things will get better."
"I hope so." she whispered.
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Chapter 4, Post 3 By obi's girl
Cherith Solo Fel watched Threepio as he walked quietly back into the apartment and into her mother's room. She sighed to herself and sat down at the counter....maybe she was wrong to ask Kyp to be her Master.
Maybe her great Uncle would be a better choice but ever since she saw Kyp, he had intrigued her. But asking him to be her Master probably wasn't the best approach to get to know him better. Well, there was also her family to consider. How would her mom react if she knew what she asked Kyp?
"Great honey, you're home," Jaina mused, glancing at Sera as Cherith walked into the kitchen and sat down next to her mom, "Have fun at the Antilles place?"
"Yeah, I did. I didn't get to meet Syal and Myri because they were sleeping but Aunt Iella invited me over for breakfast tomorrow morning," she cried, "And you and dad can come, of course. Actually, I would love it if you would,"
Sera shrugged, standing up, "I guess I should go...Don't worry Jaina, things will get better." Cherith didn't say anything as Sera turned and left the apartment.
Jaina huffed and smiled at her daughter, "I would love that too Cherith but Jag and I decided to take things slowly,"
Cherith frowned and moaned, "But mom, it's only breakfast! It's not like it's an official 'we got together party'. Its just breakfast and they're family now,"
"The problem with you darling is that you're too stubborn, just like me," she smiled, "All right, I'll call Jag and run the idea by him and if he doesn't mind waking up early, we'll have breakfast with Wedge and his family. Of course, now Wedge is one of your great uncles and Syal and Myri I guess are your cousins," she paused and laughed, "I think that's the first time I've ever really said that."
"It'll be fun mom," Cherith mused and stood up, "Well, I'm going to bed." As she walked to the bedroom door, she thought about Kyp again and Jaina heard her and called her back to the counter. Cherith sheepishly sat back down and huffed, "You heard?"
Jaina smiled, "I suspected, but your thought a minute ago about Kyp as a hottie tipped me off a little," she paused, "So, you have a crush on Kyp?"
Cherith shrugged, "I guess I do...I don't know I mean he was the first Jedi I met while I was in the hospital, and he definitely left an impression on me. Tall, dark, mysterious.."
Jaina rolled her eyes, "Trust me honey, Kyp is not mysterious. I've known him for a long time, since the academy,"
"And you never once had a crush on him?"
"Well, I think I was definitely one of the few that resisted his charms and instead, realized how egotistical and one sided he can be sometimes," Jaina mused, "And I'll never forgive him for lying to me about those Vong children,"
Cherith frowned and felt her skin go cold, "Vong children? I hate to ask but what happened?"
She shrugged, "It was long time ago but uncle Luke sent me to track Kyp and find out what he was doing so close to Sernpidal where Chewie died. He said he discovered a secret Vong weapon that could destroy world's whole. I was convinced when I saw the holo but he lied to me and I ended up murdering a bunch of innocent Vong children. I know they would become monsters when they'd grew up, but it was still murder because they were so little and innocent,"
"And you haven't forgiven him for lying to you?"
"I don't know but we came to an understanding after that," she mused, "Oddly enough, Kyp and I are actually friends now. I'm not quite sure how that happened," Jaina smiled and looked at her daughter, "Just be careful honey. I'm not saying you shouldn't trust him but if you feel he's telling you something not quite right, don't listen to him,"
Cherith smiled and shrugged, "I guess that's good advice, especially after I asked him to be my master,"
Jaina looked incredulously at her daughter, "You asked Kyp Durron to be your master?"
"Yeah,"
"I think I need a drink" Jaina murmured and walked around the kitchen, looking for Corellian ale.
Tbc
Chapter 4, Post 4
By obi's girl
"Jaina, it's late." Jag started, rubbing his eyes as he answered his holo vid.
She shrugged and smiled helplessly, "I know but I thought I'd get this over with now rather than calling you again in the morning and before anyone thinks about paying me a visit tonight, but the Antilles family invited Cherith over to breakfast dinner and our daughter in turn, invited us to go with her,"
Jag smiled and scratched his head, "How early is this breakfast?"
Jaina laughed, "I don't know," she said quickly, "But I think it'll be fun. Syal and Myri are going to be there and it would be good for Cherith to get to know them,"
He rolled his eyes and moaned, "Just let me know in the morning when you guys will be leaving and I'll meet you there," Jag paused and smiled, leaning against the frame of the holo vid, "So, how many visits did you have tonight?"
"More than I can handle. Sera came and we talked a lot, mostly about you but also about her involvement with Kyp," she paused and cleared her throat, "She told me about that morning but I don't want to go back in our relationship,"
Jag smiled, "I don't want to either," he mused and huffed, "I really am sorry Jaina.I'll do everything in my power to make it up to you,"
"Thank you Jag," she whispered and smiled, "Well, I guess I'll see you tomorrow morning for breakfast,"
"Goodnight Jaina." He finished and cut off the link before she could reply.
~~
Cherith bit her lip as her mom turned away from the holo vid and faced her again. She shrugged and smiled, trying to look cute but Jaina saw through her and nodded, "I didn't tell your father about what you asked Kyp,"
"Oh, that's good," Cherith mused, "But you're still gonna tell him, though?"
Jaina shrugged, "Kyp said he'd get back to you, right? Your dad and I will do the same thing. Now, go to bed sweetie and lock the door." Jaina kissed her cheek and walked to her room. Cherith walked to the door, locked it, went to the guestroom and shut off the lights, using the Force.
~~
Wedge hurriedly put on a shirt as he sat at the edge of the bed he shared with Iella the next morning. He sat in the shirt for a moment and then took it off, grabbing another shirt. He looked at himself in the mirror, nodded his head and tossed it again on the floor.
Iella huffed, turning over and faced Wedge and smiled, "Honey, do you think you could just choose one shirt and put back the other ones?"
He shrugged, "Are all my shirts like this?"
"I think they are," she mused and smiled, "Wedge, stop being so nervous."
"My nephew and his family are coming over for breakfast," Wedge started, grabbed the last shirt he discarded, removed the one he was wearing and put on the revious shirt. "Everything needs to be perfect,"
Iella laughed and got up, grabbing a blouse and skirt, "Everything is perfect," she whispered and went out the main room. On her way to the kitchen she stopped by the girls' room and woke them up.
Wedge sat on the corner of the bed for another minute before rushing to the closet and looking through his shirts. Iella shrugged, grabbing a little bit of everything and turned on the stove. A moment later, the girls left their room
"Is cousin Jaina and Cherith coming this morning?" Syal asked.
Iella looked at her and smiled, "She is, and your cousin Jag is coming too," She looked up again as Wedge finally entered the main room, wearing the same original shirt he picked and pocketed pants. "Good choice, darling. Good choice," she joked.
Wedge looked down and smiled, "Ya think? I can go back and change..."
"If you keep going back, you're going to miss breakfast and seeing Jag, Jaina and Cherith. Now sit down, stay there and don't look at our door," Iella commanded and he sat down without a word.
A moment later, someone buzzed the door. Syal perked up and ran to the door, jumping up and pressing the open button. Jag smiled, kneeling down and scooping up Syal in his arms, kissed her cheek and walked inside.
"Jaina and Cherith are coming. She called me late last night and told me about the breakfast, and I told her I'd meet them here," Jag said putting Syal down again and sat down across from his Uncle, "Nice shirt, Uncle,"
Wedge was about to turn and dart for the door, but stopped and simply sat there, "Glad you could come, Jag,"
He shrugged, leaning back, "Me too," he whispered and turned when Jaina and Cherith arrived. He looked at his fiancé and daughter -- Jaina seemed to be worried about something but Cherith was very excited to be there, running from her mom's side and hugged Jag.
Jaina smiled, rolled her eyes and grabbed a chair beside him. "Glad you could make it," Jaina didn't say anything, lost in thought again. Jag cleared his throat and looked at Cherith, "What did you do last night, sweetheart?"
"I was here," she said and grabbed a chair, sitting between her parents. Jaina looked at her, almost in a scolding manner as she continued, "What's for breakfast?"
Iella raised an eyebrow at Wedge and walked to the table with a pan, scraping out an omelet and put some toasted bread on a plate.
~~
"What was it like up there?" Wedge asked halfway through their meal, the question directed towards Jaina. She looked at Cherith and then turned to her Uncle, "Sorry if I sound a little repetitive but we're all dying to know,"
Jaina smiled, "It's okay, Uncle Wedge. I actually remember a lot about my life up there," she paused, "Mostly, I spent time with my brothers and Qui- Gon..."
"Qui-Gon, who's he?" Iella asked, "A Jedi Master?"
"..from the Old Order, you could call him my spirit guide but I like to think of him as my guardian angel, Cherith's and mine. After I arrived, the Council advised me to say goodbye to Jag and accept my life with them."
Syal laughed, "But you came back,"
Jaina smiled, looking at the girl, "I came back because I was stubborn," she paused and huffed, "Anakin and Jacen came with me when I approached the Council about returning, Qui-Gon was there too but... Jacen didn't think it was going to be good idea but Anakin backed me up and together, I guess they decided to send me back,"
Wedge turned to Cherith, "Do you remember anything about what happened?"
She shrugged, "Not really,"
Jaina frowned again, lost in thought of her brothers. Jag hesitantly reached over and rubbed her back. Jaina turned to him and smiled thanks. "I was only there for couple weeks, so..."
"You didn't meet Anakin Skywalker or Obi-Wan Kenobi?"
She smiled, "No, I didn't. I didn't really think about checking them out while I was up there but Qui-Gon, the Jedi Master I mentioned, believe it or not, was the one that actually discovered Anakin and Obi-Wan was Qui- Gon's apprentice," she paused, "It's really complicated, I can't explain everything..."
"Don't worry about it, Jaina." Iella said, pouring herself some juice.
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By obi's girl
"Threepio," Cherith started as the golden droid guided her down the hall to the Antilles apartment. He turned to her slightly as she continued, "I was wandering if after we see my Uncle Wedge if we could locate Kyp Durron?"
"Why would you want to see Master Durron?"
She shrugged, "I'm curious about him, that's all," Cherith huffed and pushed back her dark brown bangs away from her face, "I want to ask him about some Jedi stuff,"
"You talked to Master Luke about Jedi stuff and he's far more experienced,"
Cherith's eyes narrowed, "I can't use a Jedi Mind Trick on a droid, can I?" Threepio didn't say anything but she knew the answer. "I just want to see Kyp and talk t him. Is that so bad?"
"I'm not an expert on Jedi mythology but if you wish to see Master Durron, I will take you to him after we see your uncle and his family."
The girl smiled, following closely behind Threepio.
~
Jaina huffed, walking quietly into her parent's quarters. She'd taken care of things with Jag, telling him they needed to start over but Jaina yearned to be near him and his arms. Jaina missed him so much when she was dead -- Celeste could have easily been forgotten. She dropped onto the couch and sighed. Jaina didn't forgive Jag for betraying her but she felt with time, she could easily forget something happened.
"Jaina," Leia questioned, turning on the lights. Jaina moaned and she lowered the lights, "Sorry, you're probably still not used to bright light yet,"
"I remember when I was up there after I first arrived, I was thinking it was too bright, and the lights were lowered to a dim," she paused, "I begged the Jedi to send me back because I believed Jag needed me,"
Leia sat beside her and sighed, "And...?"
She shrugged, "It seems like he could have been fine without and Cherith. I saw him, we talked and came to the decision that we'd start over,"
"Start over? What about Celeste?"
"I talked to her before seeing Jag. She doesn't love him and that what happened between them was lust. Plain and simple lust but not love,"
Leia smiled, "I'm glad you're starting over because you really need to,"
Jaina shrugged as her eyes wandered the apartment, looking for her daughter. When she didn't see her anywhere, she reached into the Force and looked for her, "Um mom, where's Cherith?"
"She's with Threepio. He took her to see Wedge and his family."
~~
Wedge Antilles muttered a curse as she stumbled through the apartment on his way to the door. It wasn't the first time he'd been waken up very late - his first time was when Jag came to see him and told him and Iella about Cherith.
Cherith Solo Fel.
He would have liked to meet her and get to know her ---he even had an image in his head of what she would have looked like. Wedge palmed the door and was shocked to see Threepio standing there and behind him, a girl with dark brown hair and green eyes.
"So sorry to wake you up sir, but I have someone here who wants to meet you," he said and moved aside, "Sir, I would like you to meet Cherith..." Before he could finish, Cherith grabbed his neck and hugged him.
~~
"Sorry about earlier, Uncle Wedge," Cherith apologized as he sat down beside Iella.
He smiled and waved his hand, "Don't worry about it, honey. You're family,"
She shrugged and smiled timidly, "I know I am..."
Iella smiled, placing her hand on niece's, "We're all very happy you're here, Cherith. You have nothing to be ashamed about,"
"How's your mom doing? I was at the hospital only briefly after she arrived,"
"She's okay, I guess," Cherith mused, "We're both still getting used to things,"
Wedge smiled, looking at Cherith. Dark brown hair and green eyes. She had Jaina's nose but he could definitely tell she was Jag's daughter. There wasn't a question about it. He remembered when Jag came to them that night and told him about her; Iella was in tears, knowing that when Jaina died her niece died with her. Now, she was alive and a 14 year old teenager. Only two more years and it would be her sweet sixteenth birthday.
"When can I see my cousins?" Cherith asked, interrupting Wedge's reverie.
"They're both in a very deep sleep," Iella replied.
Cherith frowned and slumped back on the couch and then unexpectedly closed her eyes and opened up to the Force. Iella became alarmed but Wedge knew it was a Jedi thing. they watched as Cherith reached out and through the Force, lightly said hello to her cousins. She opened her eyes again and smiled, "I just hold them hello,"
Iella looked at Wedge and smile at Cherith, "If you want to come over tomorrow for breakfast, you're more than welcome to. The girls would be awake them and I imagine, very excited to meet you."
"I'd like that, aunt Iella."
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Chapter 4, Post 2
By obi's girl
Jaina Solo moaned, walking to the door and rolled her eyes. Why sleep? Why do I need to sleep? Jaina wandered to herself. She checked the ID on the door and sighed, Sera Fey`lina. She hadn't expected to see Sera this late at night, she expected to see her in the morning when her mind would be more awake and there would be actual light outside. Still, Jaina knew Sera probably had a good explanation for showing up suddenly. Jaina shrugged, putting on her fake smile and opened the door.
"Sera,"
Sera Fey`lina smiled, "Good to see you, Jaina...and alive again,"
Jaina shrugged helplessly and moved aside as Sera walked into the apartment. She set the lights to a dim around the main area but the lights in the kitchen were on full, "It's good to be alive again," Jaina replied, "It's a really weird feeling being dead for only a week or two.."
Sera nodded and sat down on the next stool, "Try five," she corrected, "You've only been gone a month, but I guess time up there moves a lot quicker than it does down here. Anyway, I just wanted to stop by and see how you were,"
"I'm adjusting okay," Jaina whispered and suddenly smiled, "So, I hear you and Kyp have finally gotten together...I guess all those years of flirting and fighting paid off,"
"Less fighting and more flirting, but yes, Kyp and I finally an item," Sera mused, "It happened only recently. I found out about your missing body and had to report it to the military so they could put together a rescue team. I ran into Kyp leaving the meeting with Gavin,"
Jaina still smiled, resting her head on her hand, "That's great. You and Kyp have a lot of history, and I know you've always had a little crush on him when we were at the academy,"
Sera laughed, "A little crush? Oh no, it wasn't a little crush. It was more like a very unhealthy obsession," she paused and smiled, "I love him Jaina, I love him very much but I'm afraid I haven't stolen his heart completely."
She frowned and huffed, dropping her arm again, "Kyp love me? Huh, that's funny but I've never really thought of him in that way. Cherith on the other hand, my daughter, has a little crush on him."
"Cherith, 14-year-old teenager with dark brown hair and deep green eyes? Yes, I met her," Sera mused, "I honestly didn't know you were pregnant when you died...Why didn't you tell anyone about her?"
"I did. I told Jag of course, my mom and dad. But you're probably wandering why I didn't broadcast it. I didn't because it was still dangerous. I know what almost happened to Ben after was born. The Vong tried to kidnap him and maybe turn him into one of them. I just didn't want that to happen to her, especially since I already had a very high profile with them."
Sera nodded, "The Goddess ruse, I heard,"
Jaina smiled a little, "My whole family knows now,"
"There's something else Jaina about Kyp. He knows about Celeste and Jag, he has known since you returned. I was with him when she was leaving his apartment," she paused and looked at her.
"Kyp, that's why he was there in the hospital that day...He came to warn me?"
She shrugged, "He probably did but since your whole family was there, he didn't say anything but now you're starting over with Jag it looks like, Celeste really doesn't matter anymore,"
Jaina sighed, "All I wanted was a nice homecoming. Ya know, I imagined everything to the last detail. Jag would sweep me off my feet, he'd kiss me, tell me he missed me and how grateful he was to have a second chance with me and Cherith," she paused and huffed, "Except it really didn't happen that way, but I'm still giving him another chance to win my heart,"
"You made the right choice to come back, Jaina," Sera cried, "I wasn't there for your funeral, your first one but I know I wouldn't want to have been able to go through it."
"I have to tell Karia's family she's dead and died for me," Jaina continued, "I signed her death warrant, Sera. I killed her when I asked her to be my decoy and they're going to hate me for it,"
Sera smiled, "I don't think they will. She died doing her duty, protecting you and Cherith."
Jaina moaned, "I guess I should be thankful to her but I still feel bad," she paused, "The day I died, my family threw me an engagement party and mom gave me a framed picture of me, Anakin and Jacen which was taken before the war."
"Did you get to see them while you were up there?"
"They showed me around and kept Cherith company...I'm happy to be back I wish they could have come back with me." Jaina admitted.
Sera huffed, "I'm sorry this hasn't been the best homecoming for you, Jaina but things will get better."
"I hope so." she whispered.
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Chapter 4, Post 3 By obi's girl
Cherith Solo Fel watched Threepio as he walked quietly back into the apartment and into her mother's room. She sighed to herself and sat down at the counter....maybe she was wrong to ask Kyp to be her Master.
Maybe her great Uncle would be a better choice but ever since she saw Kyp, he had intrigued her. But asking him to be her Master probably wasn't the best approach to get to know him better. Well, there was also her family to consider. How would her mom react if she knew what she asked Kyp?
"Great honey, you're home," Jaina mused, glancing at Sera as Cherith walked into the kitchen and sat down next to her mom, "Have fun at the Antilles place?"
"Yeah, I did. I didn't get to meet Syal and Myri because they were sleeping but Aunt Iella invited me over for breakfast tomorrow morning," she cried, "And you and dad can come, of course. Actually, I would love it if you would,"
Sera shrugged, standing up, "I guess I should go...Don't worry Jaina, things will get better." Cherith didn't say anything as Sera turned and left the apartment.
Jaina huffed and smiled at her daughter, "I would love that too Cherith but Jag and I decided to take things slowly,"
Cherith frowned and moaned, "But mom, it's only breakfast! It's not like it's an official 'we got together party'. Its just breakfast and they're family now,"
"The problem with you darling is that you're too stubborn, just like me," she smiled, "All right, I'll call Jag and run the idea by him and if he doesn't mind waking up early, we'll have breakfast with Wedge and his family. Of course, now Wedge is one of your great uncles and Syal and Myri I guess are your cousins," she paused and laughed, "I think that's the first time I've ever really said that."
"It'll be fun mom," Cherith mused and stood up, "Well, I'm going to bed." As she walked to the bedroom door, she thought about Kyp again and Jaina heard her and called her back to the counter. Cherith sheepishly sat back down and huffed, "You heard?"
Jaina smiled, "I suspected, but your thought a minute ago about Kyp as a hottie tipped me off a little," she paused, "So, you have a crush on Kyp?"
Cherith shrugged, "I guess I do...I don't know I mean he was the first Jedi I met while I was in the hospital, and he definitely left an impression on me. Tall, dark, mysterious.."
Jaina rolled her eyes, "Trust me honey, Kyp is not mysterious. I've known him for a long time, since the academy,"
"And you never once had a crush on him?"
"Well, I think I was definitely one of the few that resisted his charms and instead, realized how egotistical and one sided he can be sometimes," Jaina mused, "And I'll never forgive him for lying to me about those Vong children,"
Cherith frowned and felt her skin go cold, "Vong children? I hate to ask but what happened?"
She shrugged, "It was long time ago but uncle Luke sent me to track Kyp and find out what he was doing so close to Sernpidal where Chewie died. He said he discovered a secret Vong weapon that could destroy world's whole. I was convinced when I saw the holo but he lied to me and I ended up murdering a bunch of innocent Vong children. I know they would become monsters when they'd grew up, but it was still murder because they were so little and innocent,"
"And you haven't forgiven him for lying to you?"
"I don't know but we came to an understanding after that," she mused, "Oddly enough, Kyp and I are actually friends now. I'm not quite sure how that happened," Jaina smiled and looked at her daughter, "Just be careful honey. I'm not saying you shouldn't trust him but if you feel he's telling you something not quite right, don't listen to him,"
Cherith smiled and shrugged, "I guess that's good advice, especially after I asked him to be my master,"
Jaina looked incredulously at her daughter, "You asked Kyp Durron to be your master?"
"Yeah,"
"I think I need a drink" Jaina murmured and walked around the kitchen, looking for Corellian ale.
Tbc
Chapter 4, Post 4
By obi's girl
"Jaina, it's late." Jag started, rubbing his eyes as he answered his holo vid.
She shrugged and smiled helplessly, "I know but I thought I'd get this over with now rather than calling you again in the morning and before anyone thinks about paying me a visit tonight, but the Antilles family invited Cherith over to breakfast dinner and our daughter in turn, invited us to go with her,"
Jag smiled and scratched his head, "How early is this breakfast?"
Jaina laughed, "I don't know," she said quickly, "But I think it'll be fun. Syal and Myri are going to be there and it would be good for Cherith to get to know them,"
He rolled his eyes and moaned, "Just let me know in the morning when you guys will be leaving and I'll meet you there," Jag paused and smiled, leaning against the frame of the holo vid, "So, how many visits did you have tonight?"
"More than I can handle. Sera came and we talked a lot, mostly about you but also about her involvement with Kyp," she paused and cleared her throat, "She told me about that morning but I don't want to go back in our relationship,"
Jag smiled, "I don't want to either," he mused and huffed, "I really am sorry Jaina.I'll do everything in my power to make it up to you,"
"Thank you Jag," she whispered and smiled, "Well, I guess I'll see you tomorrow morning for breakfast,"
"Goodnight Jaina." He finished and cut off the link before she could reply.
~~
Cherith bit her lip as her mom turned away from the holo vid and faced her again. She shrugged and smiled, trying to look cute but Jaina saw through her and nodded, "I didn't tell your father about what you asked Kyp,"
"Oh, that's good," Cherith mused, "But you're still gonna tell him, though?"
Jaina shrugged, "Kyp said he'd get back to you, right? Your dad and I will do the same thing. Now, go to bed sweetie and lock the door." Jaina kissed her cheek and walked to her room. Cherith walked to the door, locked it, went to the guestroom and shut off the lights, using the Force.
~~
Wedge hurriedly put on a shirt as he sat at the edge of the bed he shared with Iella the next morning. He sat in the shirt for a moment and then took it off, grabbing another shirt. He looked at himself in the mirror, nodded his head and tossed it again on the floor.
Iella huffed, turning over and faced Wedge and smiled, "Honey, do you think you could just choose one shirt and put back the other ones?"
He shrugged, "Are all my shirts like this?"
"I think they are," she mused and smiled, "Wedge, stop being so nervous."
"My nephew and his family are coming over for breakfast," Wedge started, grabbed the last shirt he discarded, removed the one he was wearing and put on the revious shirt. "Everything needs to be perfect,"
Iella laughed and got up, grabbing a blouse and skirt, "Everything is perfect," she whispered and went out the main room. On her way to the kitchen she stopped by the girls' room and woke them up.
Wedge sat on the corner of the bed for another minute before rushing to the closet and looking through his shirts. Iella shrugged, grabbing a little bit of everything and turned on the stove. A moment later, the girls left their room
"Is cousin Jaina and Cherith coming this morning?" Syal asked.
Iella looked at her and smiled, "She is, and your cousin Jag is coming too," She looked up again as Wedge finally entered the main room, wearing the same original shirt he picked and pocketed pants. "Good choice, darling. Good choice," she joked.
Wedge looked down and smiled, "Ya think? I can go back and change..."
"If you keep going back, you're going to miss breakfast and seeing Jag, Jaina and Cherith. Now sit down, stay there and don't look at our door," Iella commanded and he sat down without a word.
A moment later, someone buzzed the door. Syal perked up and ran to the door, jumping up and pressing the open button. Jag smiled, kneeling down and scooping up Syal in his arms, kissed her cheek and walked inside.
"Jaina and Cherith are coming. She called me late last night and told me about the breakfast, and I told her I'd meet them here," Jag said putting Syal down again and sat down across from his Uncle, "Nice shirt, Uncle,"
Wedge was about to turn and dart for the door, but stopped and simply sat there, "Glad you could come, Jag,"
He shrugged, leaning back, "Me too," he whispered and turned when Jaina and Cherith arrived. He looked at his fiancé and daughter -- Jaina seemed to be worried about something but Cherith was very excited to be there, running from her mom's side and hugged Jag.
Jaina smiled, rolled her eyes and grabbed a chair beside him. "Glad you could make it," Jaina didn't say anything, lost in thought again. Jag cleared his throat and looked at Cherith, "What did you do last night, sweetheart?"
"I was here," she said and grabbed a chair, sitting between her parents. Jaina looked at her, almost in a scolding manner as she continued, "What's for breakfast?"
Iella raised an eyebrow at Wedge and walked to the table with a pan, scraping out an omelet and put some toasted bread on a plate.
~~
"What was it like up there?" Wedge asked halfway through their meal, the question directed towards Jaina. She looked at Cherith and then turned to her Uncle, "Sorry if I sound a little repetitive but we're all dying to know,"
Jaina smiled, "It's okay, Uncle Wedge. I actually remember a lot about my life up there," she paused, "Mostly, I spent time with my brothers and Qui- Gon..."
"Qui-Gon, who's he?" Iella asked, "A Jedi Master?"
"..from the Old Order, you could call him my spirit guide but I like to think of him as my guardian angel, Cherith's and mine. After I arrived, the Council advised me to say goodbye to Jag and accept my life with them."
Syal laughed, "But you came back,"
Jaina smiled, looking at the girl, "I came back because I was stubborn," she paused and huffed, "Anakin and Jacen came with me when I approached the Council about returning, Qui-Gon was there too but... Jacen didn't think it was going to be good idea but Anakin backed me up and together, I guess they decided to send me back,"
Wedge turned to Cherith, "Do you remember anything about what happened?"
She shrugged, "Not really,"
Jaina frowned again, lost in thought of her brothers. Jag hesitantly reached over and rubbed her back. Jaina turned to him and smiled thanks. "I was only there for couple weeks, so..."
"You didn't meet Anakin Skywalker or Obi-Wan Kenobi?"
She smiled, "No, I didn't. I didn't really think about checking them out while I was up there but Qui-Gon, the Jedi Master I mentioned, believe it or not, was the one that actually discovered Anakin and Obi-Wan was Qui- Gon's apprentice," she paused, "It's really complicated, I can't explain everything..."
"Don't worry about it, Jaina." Iella said, pouring herself some juice.
tbc
