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Chapter 3: Tenel Ka and Jacen
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Tenel Ka's powerful arm and legs allowed her to move quickly through the water. The warrior princess ducked behind a small patch of water vegetation, she was planning a surprise attack for when Jacen swam by. She knew he hadn't been that far behind her. As the seconds slithered by Tenel Ka began to wonder what had happened to her brown haired hero. Peering out from around her hiding spot she had only time enough to see Jacen's arms grab her.
Surfacing both panted for air. Neither knew how long they had been under the water. Jacen's lungs were on fire, he was glad Tenel Ka had reappeared when she had because otherwise he would have had to surface ruining his surprise attack. Tenel Ka on the other hand had only begun to feel the burning in her lungs.
"What took you so long?" Jacen asked in between gasps for air.
"You were behind me I was waiting for you to swim by for the same reason." She answered. "Are you alright?" Tenel Ka asked as she looked at the one man she loved. Jacen was still gasping for air. Suddenly he collapsed into the water. Stunned Tenel Ka dragged Jacen to the shore. Laying him down on the sand she checked for a pulse. He had one thank the stars. He might have something blocking the air way, she checked and nothing was there. Scared about loss of oxygen to the brain Tenel Ka put her mouth on top of his and breathed. Jacen quickly brought his arms around her a pulled her into him. Tenel Ka quickly pulled back and slapped Jacen.
"You scared me half to death! I can't bear to lose you, not again. I lost you to the Vong once and thought you dead. If I lost you again I would die!" Tears started streaming down Tenel Ka's face. She hated to cry, but the tears kept coming no matter how hard she tried to stop their flow.
"Tenel Ka, honey, I'm sorry. Don't cry, please don't cry. I never meant to hurt you. I'm fine and I'll never leave your side again. Tenel Ka look at me," Jacen lifted her face so that their eyes met, "I will never leave you. I love you and you know that. I would die for you without a second thought or remorse. Don't cry my love, please don't cry." Jacen tried to sooth the warrior girl in his arms. Jacen gently lifted Tenel Ka's lips to meet his. Softly, almost teasingly he kissed her. Tenel Ka reached her arms around his neck. They pulled each other close and allowed the kiss to intensify.
Separating Jacen leaned back against the tree behind him and pulled Tenel Ka close. She snuggled into his chest, loving the feel of his arms around her. Jacen kissed this top of Tenel Ka's red/gold braided head. *I'll never let anything hurt you.*
"I know," Tenel Ka sighed and buried her head into Jason's chest. Startled for only a second, Jacen realized what had happened. Tenel Ka had read his thoughts through the force. "I love you so much Jacen Solo." Tenel Ka sighed again and fell asleep.
" I love you too Tenel Ka," Jacen whispered. Once again Jacen kissed Tenel Ka on the head, then leaned back and fell asleep himself, content and happy.