Epilogue
I wonder what way I will choose.
Jacen sat beside the window, looking past his own reflection to gaze at the stars. Everything always seemed to small and insignificant when compared to the night sky. Soon it would be time for sleep, when he could put all his troubled thoughts to rest.
But when the sun came up, they would return. They always did.
The sound a footsteps drew his attention back inside and he turned to see his sister entering the room. Jaina stood in the doorway for a moment, eyes scanning the room, before walking over to sit across from him. Jacen watched as she adjusted herself in the chair, seeking a comfortable position. Finally she sat still and her eyes came up to meet his.
"What have you been doing in here, all by yourself?"
"Thinking."
"Thinking about what?"
"Things."
"What type of things?"
Jacen sighed. "Just some stuff that's been on my mind lately."
They looked away from each other, silence looming heavily over the room.
Jaina was the first to look back. "You've changed."
"So have you."
She smiled slightly. "Maybe we're just growing up."
"Perhaps."
Jaina sighed. "It had to happen someday, after all. This perfect little life we've been leading is over now. No more protective bubble to hide in, not that we ever did hide to begin with. But even if we didn't use it, it was nice to know it was there…it's hard to explain."
"I understand. But things change, that's the way of life. All we can do is prepare ourselves to meet it the best we can."
Jaina nodded and they fell silent again, each turning towards the stars, seeking the answers that only the future could give.
(A/N Well, it's finally done. Thank you so much to everyone who reviewed this story and special thanks to Yubs for beta-ing it for me)