Chapter 4

"Nova! Nova! Open the door!" shouted Anakin from outside Nova's chambers.

"Go away Anakin!" mumbled Nova.

"NOVA!" Anakin bellowed. "Open the door now!"

Nova opened the door slightly and stuck his head out.

"Whatta want Anakin?" Nova said, sounding quite annoyed.

"I need to talk," said Anakin.

"Does it have to be now?" asked Nova, very annoyed.

"Nova just go," said Sky from within Nova's chambers.

"But Sky," whined Nova.

"Nova, help out Anakin," Sky said, "besides, I have to go see Elaina."

"Alright," said Nova, very disappointed. Sky appeared out of the room, wearing a bath robe. She kissed Nova on the lips and kissed Anakin on the cheek.

"Thanks Sky," said Anakin.

"No problem," Sky said. "Later darling."

"Bye hun," replied Nova. He watched her walk back down the hall to her chamber. He looked very disappointed. He turned his gaze to Anakin, looking not very happy with him.

"Listen Nova, I'm sorry," said Anakin.

"Save the drama for your momma," Nova said. He noticed the look on Anakin's face when he said 'momma'. "Sorry Anakin."

"It's alright," Anakin said.

"So what did you wanna talk to me about?" asked Nova, letting Anakin into his chamber. Nova was in a pair of black boxers. Right away Anakin knew what was going on before he had so rudely interrupted.

"Well, earlier Sakura said that everyone is flirting. Even Elaina and I," Anakin looked into his friend's face. He saw his friend had put his problem away to help Anakin deal with his. Thank the Force for him, thought Anakin.

"So do you have feelings for Elaina?" asked Nova, very seriously.

"That's the thing!" Anakin exclaimed. "I don't know if I do or not!"

"Think about it," Nova said, "because everyone knows that Elaina is crazy about you."

"She is?"

"Ok…so everyone but you," Nova said. "Yes she is crazy about you. You can tell by the way she watches you walk and the way she blushes every time you touch her or talk to her."

"I never noticed it," said Anakin, quite confused.

"Well, then you're blind."

"She really has feelings for me?"

"What do you think I've been trying to tell you!?"

"I do have feelings for Elaina, but…"

"But what Anakin?"

"But…I still think about Padme, all the time."

"Padme?"

"Yes."

"Anakin, c'mon, you haven't seen her in six years."

"I know, but I dream of her."

"Who else do you dream of?" asked Nova.

"My mother, and Elaina," Anakin replied.

"Anakin," said Nova, quite seriously, "make up your mind. Just don't hurt Elaina, she's been through a lot."

"I know," Anakin whispered.

"You aren't the only one who has family troubles," Nova sighed, "Elaina lost both her parents. She grew up in the streets of Corrusant until she was found by Master Windu."

"I know Nova!" exclaimed Anakin.

"Just making it clear," Nova replied.

"It's crystal clear," Anakin sighed.

"Good," Nova said. "Well, since you're already here how about we have a game of cards?"

"Sounds good," Anakin smiled.

~*~*~

"It's quite strange how I come over to your chambers and you're late!" exclaimed Elaina.

"I said I was sorry," whined Sky. Sky looked at her friend. Her long, dark, curly, hair was pulled up in a pony tail that fell brilliantly around her shoulders. No matter what she did with her hair, it was not tameable. She wore taupe pants with a light brown top and knee-high boots. She wore a darker brown cloak around her shoulders and fell down to her shins.

"I know," Elaina laughed, "I'm just joking Sky."

"Oh…" Sky replied.

"Sky, I really need to talk."

"About what?"

"Anakin."

"Oh!"

"Today Sakura said that Anakin and I were flirting."

"She said that?"

"Yes. And then Anakin just looked at me and I walked off."

"Well, now he'll really know you love him," said Sky sarcastically.

"Please be serious right now," Elaina begged.

"Of course, Elaina, sorry."

"Anyways, I feel like there is something he wants to tell me but can't."

"Like, it hurts to much," whispered Sky.

"Yes."

"I know that feeling."

"I know."

"So you think that maybe he wants to tell you something? But can't?"

"Yes."

"Maybe you should tell him how you feel," suggested Sky.

"I can't," whispered Elaina, "I can't say it."

"But you're so brave," Sky assured her friend. "You can do it."

"No. I can't," replied Elaina.

"Stop saying that!" exclaimed Sky. "You can and you know it!"

"Oh Sky," Elaina cried, "I just don't know what to do."

"It's alright Elaina," whispered Sky. She went and gave her crying friend a hug. "I'll help you out in any way I can Elaina. I promise."

"Thank you Sky," Elaina whispered.

"You're welcome," Sky replied.

~*~*~

"Hey guys!" said Sakura as she came up to Nova and Sky.

"You little trouble maker!" Sakura accused.

"What did I do?" Sakura asked, quite puzzled.

"Saying how everyone was flirting," Nova said.

"You caused quite a dilemma with Elaina and Anakin last night," Sky said, sternly.

"Sorry 'Mom'," said Sakura sarcastically.

"Oh you little…" Sky leaped at Sakura but was held back by Nova.

"Sky," Nova said sternly.

"Sorry," mumbled Sky.

"Man, you have to control your anger Sky," Sakura said, quite rudely.

"Maybe you should control your mouth Sakura!" snapped Sky.

"Girls! Girls!" Nova said loudly. Nova looked at the two girls. If looks could kill, they would both be dead. They were giving each other the most evil glares he had ever seen. He wondered how friends like them could have fallen apart. But then again, Sky and Elaina were like sisters. They both lost their parents at a young age and had both lived on the streets as children. Until they were found by Masters. Sky had been found by Master Koth in the streets of Corellia. While Elaina, on the other hand, was found in the streets of Corrusant by Master Windu. The two had met at the age of three, so Nova had no doubts that Sky would stick up for Elaina over Sakura.

"I'll see you later Nova," Sky said, very uptight. "I have to go visit my friend, Elaina."

"Goodbye Sky," Nova said.

"Goodbye Sakura," Sky said, professionally.

"Whatever," replied Sakura.

Sky glared at Sakura, turned on her heel and walked off.

"I don't see how you love her Nova," Sakura said. "She is such an uptight bird!"

"Leave her alone," Nova said.

"Why be with her," Sakura whispered in Nova's ear, "when you can be with me?"

"I'm out of here," Nova said quickly and he walked off, leaving Sakura red-faced and pissed off.

***

Nova walked down the halls of the temple, debating on whether to tell Sky what Sakura had said. He decided not to as he walked past a picture of a Sith being slain. Sky would probably kill Sakura, I mean, she killed that guy. Nova quickly shook his head and cleared his mind of that thought. He loved Sky and it was self defence that had brought her to kill the man. Nova shook his head again and went to find Anakin. He turned a corner, not seeing the blur of robes fly towards him.

"What the…" Nova said stunned, right before he fell.

"Huh?" said the other person. Nova looked at the boy. His hair was spiked up and had a short Padawan's braid coming down. He was wearing robes of a deep brown.

"Blaze, you really oughta watch where you're going," Nova said, picking himself up.

"I'm sorry Nova," Blaze blushed. Nova looked at the boy. He was only sixteen and not very tall. Blaze always bumped into people and was kind of clumsy, but he was a friend of Sky, so Nova put up with him.

"No problem Blaze," Nova said, he reached his hand out and pulled up Blaze. "Where's the fire?"

"No where. It's just Master Tsurugi wants me for something," Blaze said, picking up the books he was carrying.

"Whatever," Nova said. He began to walk off when…

"Nova?" Blaze asked.

"Yeah," Nova sighed.

"Are you really in love with Sky?" Blaze asked.

"Why do you want to know?" Nova asked, looking at Blaze curiously.

"Oh you know…there has just been rumours," Blaze replied, looking away from Nova.

"Listen kid," Nova said, "don't believe rumours. They're a load of bull, so unless you have something intelligent to say to me I suggest you buzz off."

"Man, I was just wondering," Blaze said, starting to walk away.

"And I do love Sky," Nova called after Blaze. Blaze didn't turn around so Nova couldn't see the pained expression on his face.

***

Sky turned her head to the door as she heard someone knock on it.

"Come in," Sky said quietly, "it's open."

She watched as Nova walked into her room. She turned away from his stare and went back to drawing the picture of her parents.

"Sky?" Nova asked, softly.

"Yeah?" sniffed Sky. It was obvious she had been crying.

"Sky, are you alright?" Nova asked, very concerned.

"I'll be fine," Sky sniffed again.

"What's wrong Sky?"

"Nothing."

"I doubt that."

"Why?"

"Because I know you, and this isn't how you act."

"Well…maybe I decided to change."

"Sky please talk to me," Nova pleaded.

"About what?" Sky began to cry again.

"Oh Sky," Nova said softly. He came up to her and grabbed her in his arms, holding her close to him. She rested her head on his shoulder and he slowly rocked her.

"Nova," Sky cried, "I can't take it. I have been having so many horrible dreams. Of my past. And glimpses of my future."

"What are some of the things in your future?" Nova asked.

"A wedding, a death and a horrible tragedy," Sky said, "I don't really see it all. Just glimpses."

"It's alright Sky," Nova said, rocking her back and forth like a small child.

"I hope you're right Nova. I really do."

Nova kissed Sky on the forehead as she fell asleep. He picked her up and carried her to her bed. After he had put her down he started to walk out of the room.

"No," Sky whispered. "Stay with me." She yawned as Nova climbed under the covers with her, holding her close.

"Ok," he whispered as he slowly fell into a peaceful sleep.

***

"Obi-Wan, I am not so sure this is going to work," Dian Keto explained to the other Master.

"Dian Keto, you are a lot younger than me and do not fully understand what is going on," Obi-Wan preached.

"Don't you dare talk to me like I am a Padawan!" exclaimed Dian Keto, throwing his arms in the air. "Because you and I both know that I got a higher mark than you on the trials, so just because you're older DOES NOT mean you are wiser and stronger."

"Marks do not matter young one," Obi-Wan continued.

"You spawn of a Sith!" Dian Keto said. "I'm not a young one!"

"Enough of this!" Master Windu said, interrupting the two quarrelling men. Dian Keto glared at Obi-Wan. He closed his eyes and tried to relax. Almost instantly, a picture of Sky came into his head. She was in tears, upset about something. She was alone and scared. He instantly felt a shock of worry and opened his eyes.

"What is it Dian Keto?" asked Mace Windu.

"Uh…nothing Master," Dian Keto lied

Mace Windu gave Dian Keto a weird look before talking to Obi-Wan again.

Impossible! Dian Keto thought to himself. I feel so young here. If only Sky were here. Dian Keto pictured his apprentice. She was smiling at him and looking him in the eye with her brilliant ones.

"Dian Keto!" Mace Windu said.

"What?" Dian Keto replied, snapping back into reality.

"We've approached the place where the strange reading was coming from," Obi-Wan said rudely, "then again, had you been paying attention, you would've known."

Dian Keto glared at Obi-Wan and followed Mace Windu into a small clearing in the trees. Dian Keto looked around, the trees were covered in a strange moss he hadn't seen before, and the air smelled foul. Dian Keto followed Obi-Wan and Mace Windu and explored the clearing. Dian Keto watched as a huge bird flew over and fell on the ground.

"Spawn of Sith!" Dian Keto screamed. Obi-Wan and Mace Windu walked over to see Dian Keto fallen over a body, of a young girl. They flipped the body over and it turned out to be…Kitty.

"My god," Obi-Wan said, in shock. The once beautiful Kitty was now slaughtered. Her long brown hair was torn out in places and she was covered in blood. Dian Keto shuddered at the thought of such a young girl being slain like that.

"That's not Kitty," Mace Windu said, looking at the body.

"Of course it's Kitty!" exclaimed Obi-Wan.

"No," Mace Windu said, "It's her twin sister, Rebecca."

"But," Dian Keto asked, quite confused. "Why wasn't Rebecca in the academy?"

"She was taken to the Dark Side as a young child," Mace Windu explained. "Identical to Kitty as children, they took the wrong child to become a Sith, not realising their mistake until afterwards. They are after Kitty, for she is strong with the force."

"Even stronger than Anakin?" asked Obi-Wan.

"No," Mace Windu explained, "But if the Dark Side also got her, they would be very powerful."

"But what could've killed Rebecca?" asked Dian Keto.

"I don't know," Mace Windu said. "But whatever it is, is a very powerful creature."

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dun dun DUN! lol next chapter up real soon. PROMISE!