The Alderaan had been brought down onto the Landing Pad outside Hapes Palace. With a consort of Amazonian like guards The Queen Mother of Hapes herself – Tenel Ka came out to meet them.
Jacen stepped down the ramp of the Alderaan looking at the clothes the Hapians wore he suddenly became very aware of how strange he must look wearing clothes that were out of fashion before he was born. The mission had happened in a hurry and Jacen had grabbed the only clothes he could find, some Hand-Me-Downs from his father. The brown pants with a series of yellow dashes travelling up the legs were covered at the bottom by a pair of leather boots. He had a white shirt that opened below the Neck and a Black Jacket. On his left side hung his Lightsaber and on the right a Blaster was holstered.
"Jacen Solo." She spoke "On behalf of the entire system of Hapes I thank you for coming on such short notice. We are grateful for your help." She then turned to her guards. "Leave us. It is alright I have my Jedi Protector here now."
The guards lingered a moment before turning. When she saw they were well gone she came towards him and he looked over her he grinned though she was in the kind of Dress his mother wore to diplomatic meetings her hair hung in Warrior Braids like a true child of Dathomir. She threw her arm around his neck and he embraced her in a hug. The sight of her missing limb reminded her of that training session on Yavin 4 were her lightsaber exploded and he accidentally severed her arm. She is self-sufficient though and refused an artificial replacement seeing it only as a challenge.
"I am happy you are the one they sent I requested you or Jaina but they said they'd have to send who they could find."
"I had no idea I volunteered when I heard. You requested me?"
"This is a fact."
There was a sound behind them as Jaina and Jagged Fel came down the ramp and Jaina called out a greeting to Tenel Ka.
"Ah.. Aha." She said eyeing Jagged Fel "it is good to see you again Colonel Fel."
He nodded and she smiled looking at Jaina who turned slightly red.
"Tenel Ka I just came down to say Hi. We have to go back to Mon Cal." She hugged her brother before going up the ramp. "Good Luck" She called to him before walking in the door. In moments the Alderaan had rocketed its way back to Coruscant.
Jacen straightened he was glad to be reunited with Tenel Ka but he knew the importance of this mission as she was not only a Jedi but a Queen which made her a target for the Vong.
"I'll need to know the schematics of the castle and be given charge of your guards so I can ensure your safety. They won't mind being lead by a male."
"If the wise Queen Mother thinks it is best. They will obey."
Even after all this time. Ever since he found out her true identity he couldn't get used to it. She was and always would be Tenel Ka, warrior from Dathomir.
"Hey Tenel Ka, what time is it when an Imperial Walker steps on your Chronometer?"
"Why that would depend… oh I see a joke."
"Time to buy a new Chronometer." He grinned but she didn't seem to react "Guess you haven't gained a sense of humour in the time we've been apart."
Her expression remained in different.
"Come I will show you your quarters and around the Palace."
He nodded contemplating which of his new material she would find funny to try at a later time.
