Hello again. Here is the next chapter. Thank you to Prisoner24601 (btw, love the Les Mis ref!!!) for some great tips. I was having alot of trouble getting italics to show up as well as some of my other little characters (like the ). Without further ado, here' s chapter 6. Enjoy!

Chapter 6

When I finally woke up, Kimno was nowhere to be found.

Shit! I rubbed my eyes, my head was pounding I feel like I've been on an all-night party binge with Gavin again.

Gavin.

I hadn't thought of that name in a long time.

And you're not going to think about him now either

I rolled out of bed and looked around. After getting my bearings, I decided to explore a little. Oddly, I ended up in that meeting room.

Carth was sitting at the table, drinking . . . something, couldn't tell. He glanced up at me as I walked in. I smiled and sat down across from him. "You wouldn't happen to have any coffee around here would you?"

"Coffee?" I guessed they didn't. . .

"Never mind," We sat for a moment. "Okay, you look like someone just ran over your dog . . . you okay?" I crossed my arms on the table.

"I'm just worried. Revan hasn't gotten up yet. I've gone in a couple of times to check on her, she doesn't even stir." He looked into his drink and back at me.

I'd seen that look before. Kimno used to look that way when he was worried about Amanda.

"You love her don't you?"

He smiled.

Wow, with a smile like that I'm not surprised she fell for you!

"Am I that obvious?" I grinned back at him. "I've told her, if that's what you're wondering. . ."

I taped my forehead, "I know . . . telepath here, remember?"

He shifted slightly, "And. . .Ahem . . . what exactly did you find . . .?"

I laughed, "Easy there, lover boy. I try to steer clear from THOSE thoughts." He turned a slight shade of red, "Unless they're about me, some of those are funny. That's beside the point though. The point is I know you've told her how you feel."

"Right, and?"

"Look," I leaned a little closer, "my sister is absolutely crazy about you. She just a little scared. By the way, don't tell her I said that," I winked, "Anyways, she knows the council isn't going to be too happy about what's going on between you two. Shit, Bastilla's objection is mild compared to what the Council's will be."

"Maybe we should just let it be then. I don't want her in any more trouble with the Council." He looked back at his drink.

"Bad idea." I leaned back. "Revan'll be absolutely miserable without you, Carth." He opened his mouth to protest, but I cut him short, "Look, I'll handle the Council when it comes down to it. You both deserve happiness. I can't have it so I may as well make sure Revan does. I thought I had it. . ." Oh God, now I'm rambling "but that was a long time ago."

He looked at me; obviously, I'd sparked his curiosity. Now it was my turn to look away.

"His name was Gavin." I could feel myself blush slightly, "Gavin was . . . strong . . . powerful. I was only 16 when I first met him. Even at that young, I could feel how much power was coursing through him. In fact, he was a wizard. He loved to use necromagics. . . in fact, he taught me how to use them too." Yeah, of course that was before he decided that he was so powerful he should control the world. . .Before he allied himself with the vampires. . .before Amanda. . .

"So where is this guy now?"

"I have no idea. It doesn't matter now anyways. He's . . . different."

Kimno tried to warn me but no. I could change Gavin; I could make him content with just me. I didn't listen . . . and the cost was high.

"I was young, headstrong, stupid. I made some mistakes. It's been a long time since then. "I finally looked up at Carth, "You hurt . . . you learn . . . but even with all that you still fall in love. . ." I stopped Shit!!! I said WAY too much! Well, can't take it back now . . . please say he didn't catch it . . .

"Kimno." The look he gave me let me know that he had caught on to it.

I could feel my face burning, "What if it is?" I sighed, "He's just a friend. Nothing more. He made that clear long ago."

Kimno walked in.

"Good morning, finally up?" He looked from me to Carth and then back to me.

"Hey, Kimno. Where ya' been?"

His look turned grim, "I went to talk to Seth." He glanced at Carth and back towards me. "I know you're anxious to get home and everything, but let's go to the house real quick and change."

I smiled at Carth, "We'll talk some more later."

I stood and followed Kimno out.

Revan:

I don't know how long I was out.

I woke up and slowly raised myself to a sitting position on my bed.

So many memories, emotions . . . answers.

Kahelle had shown me so many things, though I'm sure there were still some of the more dangerous memories locked away, as she promised.

I lay back down, closed my eyes, and let my thoughts drift back to the last day I had seen Kahelle before last night.

"Hey Revan!" I turned to see Kahelle, 12-years-old, bounding towards me.

We were back on Dantooine, at the Academy.

She nearly slid to a stop in front of me; dropping the satchel she carried everywhere. Her soft, pale-blue eyes glinted with mischief.

I put my hands on my hips, being a full 5 minutes older, I sometimes acted as if it was 5 years, "What are you up to now?"

She laughed.

"Well, I overheard one of the Masters talking about some force-sensitive caves somewhere nearby to one of the new Jedi. I got curious so I asked her about it."

"And?" my interest was peaked.

"She told me that I didn't need to worry myself with it until I was older. So, I . . . well. . ."

"You went into a Master's mind!?!"

"Shih…..Not so loud!" she hissed, looking around to make sure no one heard.

"Kahelle!" I whispered, "Don't you remember what happened the last time a Master caught you in his mind?"

She smiled, "Don't worry. It was quick, in and out. I promise!" She placed a hand against her chest. "Anyways," she leaned closer, "I know where the caves are. Wanna go explore?"

I crossed my arms, "You know we're not supposed to leave the Academy! If we get caught. . ."

"We'll go at night, no one will know we're missing . . . Come on . . . it'll be fun!"

I shook my head, "Yeah, just like last time you talked me into sneaking out huh? I think I'll stay here." She pouted, "Look, I don't feel like having to help alphabetize the Archives . . . again," I whispered, "And if I have to listen to another lecture from Master Vrook. . ."

"Fine! Just don't tell on me . . . please?" She looked at me, pleading.

I gave in, "Okay, but if you're not back by morning. . ."

"I know. . . I know." She casually waved a hand in my direction.

I heard a large group of students coming down the hall.

Please be careful

She winked Don't worry, I will she stretched her hand towards the bag, it flew to her. "Well, if you're going to be such a spoil sport, let's go on to dinner then." She grinned at me.

We joined the students headed for the mess hall.

I opened my eyes and allowed a tear to fall down my cheek.

If only I'd known that could have been the last time I'd see her . . . would I have begged her to stay? Gone with her? At least told her how much I loved her?

I wiped the tears from my face and sat up.

Stop it Revan! She's here now. That what matters. You are back together again. I looked around, Speaking of Kahelle, where is she?

I stood and immediately felt a wave of dizziness overwhelm me. I braced myself against the wall until my head quit spinning.

I made my way to the center meeting room. Carth was the only one there. He sat with his back to me. He appeared to be thinking about something.

"Where is everybody?" I crossed my arms and leaned against the wall.

He turned and looked at me before jumping up and coming to me.

"Are you alright?!" he cupped my face in his hands as his deep chestnut eyes searched mine.

I laughed, "A little drowsy, maybe a little dizzy but otherwise just fine." I moved his hands away from my face.

He stood holding my hands gingerly, as if he was afraid that the slightest bit of pressure might cause me to break. "It's just that. . . I was worried. . . After what happened to Kahelle."

My smile faded, "What happened to Kahelle?"

"Don't worry, she's alright now but about 6 hours ago, she came out here. She was very weak, barely able to stand. After awhile, she told us that she had 'linked' with you and unlocked some of your memories. Bastilla murmured something to Juhani and Kahelle went off on her."

"About what?" I closed my eyes as my head started to ache.

"You sure you're alright?"

I nodded, "Go on."

"I'm not really sure what it was about, it happened so fast. Next thing I knew, Bastilla was ghost-white and had backed herself up against the wall."

"Is Bastilla okay?" I opened my eyes.

"A little shaken, but she'll be fine. Kimno said that Kahelle just put a multitude of thoughts into Bastilla's mind to get her to fess up. Anyways, Bastilla started spouting apologies and excuses. Kahelle was so cold . . . so unsympathetic. Kimno finally grabbed hold of her arm and made her snap out of it. The strain of it all must have been way too much for her to handle. She passed out."

"But she's alright now, right?"

"Yeah, in fact, she's already been up and about. She left with Kimno a little over an hour ago. They should be back any minute."

Just then, Kahelle burst in clearly upset, and out of breath.

"Guys, we have serious trouble!"