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A flash of silver erupted muffled laughter from a mound of sand. Eyes of sapphire locked onto the quivering dune, a sly smile playing on full red lips. Thin, gentle hands were clasped to hips clad in a long gray skirt that covered simple leather shoes. Locks of purest ebony reaching her knees swayed in the light breeze that graced the scorching land, a tunic of off-white cloth rippling in the winds. The forty-four year old woman waited patently for the being under the sands to emerge.

Or at least, that's what the young spy imagined was the scene outside of her burrow of golden sand. Large pupils pushed the soft cyan irises into the boundaries of the wide eyes, watching the world above a gray rag tied around her nose and mouth. Bangs of pale red hung in front of her face despite the fact the rest of her raven hair was pulled back into a braid that touched her shoulders. Round hands gripped the hood of her brown cloak; sand and grime sticking to her faded cream-colored tunic and pants. The sands warmed bare feet but her thoughts were all on the woman standing not a foot away. "Kailey," came an angelic voice from outside her hiding spot, "come on out." When silence answered her, the woman sighed in defeat. "Oh well, I guess I made all that Drakitan for nothing. And since the others are out, I suppose I'll have to eat it all on my own."

"Wait!" Kailey yelped, bounding from the mound. Her mother laughed, twirling around to face her. She glared up at her, the three year old quite angry at the fact her mother had just played the wild card. Drakitan, though she hadn't a clue on what planet it originated from, had to be Kailey's favorite treat. Sweetbread coated with white powder that tasted like cinnamon, stuffed with chocolate, and cut to look like a dragon, a dessert she and her family favored above all others. And Ukena knew it.

Ukena Starla Koreco was a name well known in Tatooine as one of the "Lost Twenty". Though many rumors had sped though the planet, none knew the true reason she left the Jedi. Not even her own family had been told the secrets of her decision. Whatever the reason, Kailey didn't really care, just as long her mother was happy, and would always be there for her.

The hours passed, the two now found sitting in the living room, throwing a metal ball back and forward. They didn't use their hands, but the Force. Ukena seemed clearly surprised just how well Kailey used the power with such accuracy, but didn't say anything.Yet the child knew this to be a simple training exercise she and her siblings would do, sometimes for hours, as they learned to use the Force. Though her older brother had a more difficult time with the simplest things in dealing with the Force, Kailey and her sister succeded with flying colors.

"What are you two doing?" She looked up to meet chocolate eyes and a grinning face. Blonde hair was just long enough to be held back in short ponytail so as to keep it out of the way. A light brown cloak covered his clothes, though she knew it was only a larger version of hers.

"Daddy!" She jumped to her feet and was soon held up above his head laughing. Her older brother, Sharo, entered into the living room and smiling at her. The spitting image of her father, Kailey wasn't very surprised that many young girls did everything in their power to get him to notice them; much the same way other women acted around Jack Koreco. But the one person that made her squirm her way out of her father's grip was Catori: her twin.

Called the Twin of Light by most, Catori was an angel sent to watch over this doomed planet. Kailey on the other hand, known as the Twin of Darkness, is said to be the one to bring the end to the Galactic Republic as the fallen angel. Not that her family believed such claims, but the people of Tatooine still tried to keep their distance.

"Kay, what's wrong?" She blinked, finding herself staring into the innocent eyes of Catori. They lay in the darkness of their room, whispering to make sure they didn't wake the rest of the family.

"Nothing."

"Don't lie to me."

Kailey sighed. Her twin knew her too well. "Don't worry about it, Cat. It's nothing." She nodded, curling up with her sister on the small bed they shared. Kailey wrapped her arms around her, the darkness of sleep and the chaos of dreams consuming her.

Days past and my parents' anniversary quickly arrived. But what seemed to be a pleasant night would change me forever. Even now, it's hard to believe just how quickly it all happened...

"Mother, father! There's something else for you." Sharo entered the kitchen holding a letter in his hand.

Kailey snatched it from him, jumping up into the rafters out of his reach. He yelled at her, but was soon silenced by a glare from Jack who asked her to read it aloud. She nodded and began,

"To my dearest Ukena,

I wish to you a happy anniversary with your husband, Jack.

I cannot tell you just how pleased I am with how you're family has grown.

Especially the girls.

Such a power they must hold,

But, my interest is in the eldest. The other is too weak.

Ukena, you should have been mine. And now...

Your daughter will belong to me."

Ukena's face was white, Jack speechless. She opened her mouth to speak, but was silenced by the violent tremors that shook the house. "Get out!" Ukena ordered, her voice emotionless yet strong. Kailey had never heard such a sound from her mother, fear suddenly gripping the young child. Jack pulled her down from the rafters, racing out of the house with the others. They didn't stop, but continued to run through the frigid desert as the ground continued to shake.

It seemed like hours had passed since they escaped from their home, the shadows clawing at their heels. But her parents didn't stop even when Sharo had started to complain of his feet hurting. Kailey and Catori held onto their mother, Jack carrying Sharo who seemed quite unhappy about it. But he slowed down after some time, concern in his eyes. "Ukena, we should stop. The kids are tired. I don't think they've followed us." She eyed him, slowly nodding.

Now, I wish, we'd never stopped. But... would it have made a difference?

Jack had only just set Sharo down, when his eyes grew wide. No one moved, but Kailey thought she saw the shadows move out of the corner of her eye. Jack fell to his knees, a dark bubble forming in his mouth. "No," her mother whispered, tears streaming down her face. The bubble burst, blood flooding down his chin onto the sand. "No!" she cried, running away from the lifeless body of her husband. But before she could turn to catch Sharo's arm, he was gone. A dark figure could be seen, holding the struggling Sharo tightly. But Kailey felt her heart stop when she saw Catori was also trapped in the creature's arms.

"Let her go!" The sharp voice startled her, and it took a moment for Kailey to realize the voice was her own. "Let Catori go!" The thing only laughed, the sound blaring in her ears and making her wince. Her mother held tighter to her, fleeing the area. The dunes rolled by, but still the laughter stayed in their ears. Tears rolled down her face, the realization she'd forever lost her twin, father, and brother impossible to catch on. Without warning, she felt herself being pushed down into a small cave. Her eyes were wide with fear as her mother spoke.

"Kailey. You must never forget what I've taught you. Never use your powers to harm others, only to protect. Never let yourself be swayed by the darkness." Her hand grasped a necklace, ripping the pendent from the rope it hung from. The silver dragon's claw glittered in the moonlight, the blood ruby orb it glowing ominously. "Take this. And no mater what, don't lose it! This is my most cherished possession; if you were to lose it, I would be very angry. Take it, and someday... you must return it to me," she added, voice soft and full of sorrow. Kailey took the pendent, holding it tight in her hands. A silver orb, the size of her fist, shot out from a pocket in her mother's skirt. "Jin, take care of her."

The small, yet powerful droid Sharo had built and given to Kailey as a toy seemed more like a guardian to the girl. Though it glowed with a black light, the two eyes both red; she found only kindness in the machine. She whimpered and hugged him tight, seeking the warmth it offered and the light to escape the shadows that clouded her mind. Ukena kissed her on the forehead, standing. Without a word, she walked away from the cave.

I still have Jin, my companion for life... The pendant, forever with me as well... The Night's details are so blurry to me... Perhaps mediation will help bring them back...

I dare not try...

The Shadows surrounded Ukena....

A sword; the handle of silver, the blade glowing black...

The Shadows attacked, yet are thrown back...

I stood...

A laser came towards her...

But she...

Blocked it with her own body...

I was drenched in her blood...

My bangs now are forever stained with her blood.

The first scar I will forever bare...

You were everything I needed,

You were the light in my darkness.

I don't think I can live without you...

And never will I try...

-Part of the song Eternal by Kaylena Starla Koreco