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CHAPTER TWELVE
CORUSCANT
Three days later
Vandar moved slowly the along the path toward the Council Chambers, Jolee walking with him in silence. Both of them were contemplating their thoughts as they walked. All of them had felt the convergence in the Force when Revan and Anja had given themselves to each other. It was rapidly becoming the most talked of topic in the Temple Walls.
Jolee looked down at him. " Six Knights have not reported in on schedule." he spoke.
Vandar nodded. " This I know. The Knights have been ordered to retrieve Padawan Tamari and Master Corna."
" Retrieve?" Jolee asked surprised. " You mean they are going to attempt to kidnap them! Vandar… has the Council lost their minds?"
" I did not approve of this course of action Jolee. Decided it was without my input." Vandar spoke softly.
" Vandar… Corna and Anja went of their own free will." Jolee said. " They can not attempt to force them to return."
" They believe we have lost Padawan Tamari and Master Corna to the dark side. They feel young Revan is a threat, to the Order."
" Vandar… we did not lose her." Jolee spoke.
" A great bonding within the Force I felt only two days ago. It was Padawan Tamari and young Revan. Professed their love completely for one another they have." Vandar spoke. " It's nearly as powerful as the love between his parents. The Council believes their emotions have led them to the dark side. Try to explain to them I did. They do not believe it is the Will of the Force."
" Vandar, you know what will happen if they attempt that." Jolee said. " Love saved both Revan and Bastila. It saved this Order. If this continues they will destroy the Order! We can't allow it!"
" Access to all off world communications has been denied for you and I." Vandar said, looking at him. " They do not want us to warn them."
" They can't deny their love is guided by the Force. It frightens them." Jolee said.
" The Will of the Force will guide their love, as it did Revan and Bastila. They are powerful Jedi, made even stronger by their love for each other." Vandar spoke. " The Force has plans for them… as it does for Revan and Bastila. It also has plans for us my friend."
" What do you mean Vandar?" Jolee asked, sensing the aging Master wanted to tell him something. " What are you trying to tell me?"
" The Dark Side clouds everything Jolee, even here on Coruscant, within these very Temple walls. Hard to tell is the outcome of this war that comes."
Jolee looked at him with a shocked expression. " You can't mean…"
Vandar looked at him. " The Dark side controls the Jedi Council my friend. One… perhaps two… very powerful Sith Masters sit on our Council with us. They control… influence events."
" Who?"
" I do not know. Yet." Vandar spoke. " Discover their identity I will. Until that time we must conceal what we know. Assist when we can. Subterfuge and deceit we must use. Be mindful of our actions."
" Vandar… their children." Jolee spoke suddenly.
" Harm the children they will not. They will attempt to use them against their parents. Their attempt will fail. Only then will the children will be in danger and the Sith exposed. Prevent this we must." Vandar spoke. " Do you still have what Revan gave you all those years ago?"
" Vandar… how do you…"
" Young Revan provided one to me when he was here. Brash and reckless they may be… Revan and his son… but as tacticians they are unequaled." Vandar spoke.
" So we wait?" Jolee spoke quietly.
Vandar nodded. " We must if we are to expose this Sith within our midst."
" And the Jedi going to kidnap Padawan Tamari and Master Corna?" Jolee asked.
Vandar looked at him, his eyes full of sadness. " They will fail."
Revan laid on his bed propped up on his elbow staring down at the sleeping face of Anja. The sheet barely covered her supple form, one of her silky thighs exposed, and her shoulders bare. His fingers traced the soft skin of her thigh and he felt her squirm back against him further. Her black hair was splayed across the pillows, her lips curled into a contented look. Revan wondered if this was the same love his father felt for his mother. A love so powerful, he could feel it coursing through them both. They had spent the last two days in his quarters and in each others arms. They never tired of one another, tracing the contours of each others bodies, committing each curve, each valley to memory.
His touch finally caused Anja's eyes to flutter open. He leaned close to her ear and nibbled her lobe causing her to groan in bliss.
No more Knight Panlie. She spoke playfully through their bond. You have exhausted me.
Revan smiled and pulled her closer. No more than you have done to me.
Anja turned her head to accept his lips and she shuddered deliciously at the memories of the last two days. Will it always be like this Revan?
For as long as I hold your interest.
Anja chuckled. That won't be hard to do after what you have done to me. Do you think we scared those two crewmen in the cargo hold?
Revan smiled. I'm quite sure you did. I didn't know a scream so loud could come from someone so small.
That's your fault. Not mine. She said, tracing his lips with her tongue.
My parents will be here soon.
I know. Meeting them frightens me Revan.
She felt his arms encircle her and she relished the feelings of calm and peace they gave her.
Why would it frighten you my love?
You are their son; the son of Revan and Bastila, two of the most powerful Jedi to ever walk the halls of the Temple. If only you could hear the stories told about your parents in the Temple. How they defied the Order for their love. And then there is you. She turned her body slightly so she could look at him. I sense a power in you that exceeds Master Vandar. It courses through you, harnessed and controlled.
You don't fear me do you Anja? His question was sincere and she felt worry creep into his mind through their bond.
Anja kissed him quickly. I could never fear you Revan. She told him, feeling his trepidation vanishing like the wind. You are my life now.
I would never harm you Anja. My entire galaxy now revolves around you. And you are more powerful than you give yourself credit for my love. I will not… I will not attempt to keep you from fighting at my side in this coming war. All I ask is that… no matter the cost… or the risk… we do what is in the best interests of the Republic and our future.
Our interests are intertwined with the Republics' my Revan. What helps one… will help the other as well.
He kissed her softly this time, soaking in the taste of her lips, his tongue tickling the inside of her sensitive lower lip. He heard her chuckled in his head.
Are you trying to excite me Revan?
Have I succeeded? He asked, smiling at her.
You are insatiable!
Revan laughed. That is your fault! If you didn't taste so good I wouldn't have this problem.
Do we have time?
We have time my love.
Father and son stood looking at one another in the landing bay of the VICTORY. Two men, one older than the other, but for the gray just touching the senior Revan's hair, they were twins. The embrace that followed brought groans from both men's ribs. They held each other at arms length as the others gathered together and embraced one another with smiles and laughter.
" So… I finally meet you in person." Bastila said, stepping up to where Anja stood to the side.
Anja looked at her, her smile disappearing from her face. She feared Revan's mother would be furious with her for acting the way she had after they had talked for so long over these past weeks.
" Bastila… I…"
Bastila shook her head slowly. " You have nothing to apologize for Anja. Believe me… I know what you went through. The inner turmoil. I went through it too." She touched her face with a bright smile. " And you followed your heart as I did. Did you make the right choice?"
Anja's green eyes answered for her before she even got the words out. " Without a doubt." She replied.
" Isn't it amazing that as powerful as the two of us are, we become putty in the arms of the men we love?" Bastila said.
Anja grinned. " I… I sort of like that feeling." She said shyly.
Bastila laughed and squeezed her tight. " May I make a suggestion however." Anja nodded. " Make sure you close your bond with us first."
Anja's eyes widened in embarrassment. " I didn't…"
" The last two days have been quite enjoyable I must admit." Bastila said, smiling. " But I hardly think Dacen and Brianna appreciated having to fly the EBON HAWK by themselves. By the Force child… did you two ever come out of your quarters?"
Anja smiled biting her lower lip. She shook her head. " We were having too much fun."
Bastila smiled and hugged her tightly as father and son come up to them. Revan senior looked at Anja.
" So I finally get to meet you in person." He said, stepping up to her and embracing her. He looked at Anja as she stepped closer to her Revan and squeezed his arm. " I understand your parents are on board. I'd like to meet them if I could, before your father leaves for his operation on Onderon."
" We both would Anja." Bastila spoke.
" I think they would like that." Anja said with a smile.
" What did you learn father?" Revan asked.
The senior Revan shook his head. " Not now son. Now… I just want to enjoy the company of friends and family for a time."
He nodded with a smile. " I like that idea."
" Good… right now I am going to take this beautiful young woman and get to know her a little more." The senior Revan spoke, pulling Anja away from his son and putting his arm over her shoulder as they began to walk toward the corridor to the bridge.
Bastila stepped up to her son and took his hands, looking into his eyes. " We felt when your minds came together in the Force Revan. It was beautiful. It created quite a disturbance. It was probably felt all the way to Coruscant." Bastila spoke, holding her Revan's hand.
Revan shrugged. " Let them cling to their misguided beliefs mother. Anja will not return to them, even if they would accept her back now."
Bastila nodded. " I know." She said. " Over the years I believe I came to distrust and resent the Council more than your father did."
" I have no intention of allowing anyone to take her from me. And to be honest, I'd like to see someone try." He said, rubbing his face. " She has quite a right cross."
Bastila laughed. " Good. Now let's go steal your future wife away from your father before he corrupts her totally." Bastila said taking her son's arm. " What of Carth?"
" Arren spoke with him yesterday. The Republic senate asked that he remain on Coruscant a few more days. They were holding another emergency session either today or tomorrow." Rev replied.
" They will do nothing." Bastila spoke. " At least that is what I feel. We…"
Bastila!
Revan! Hurry!
Mother and son heard the voices of their respective partners and they burst into a run. They came into the command center to see the Mandalorian soldier on the holo/imager.
" … came out of nowhere Lord Revan. They did not expect our presence however. It appears they were targeting the refuge ships. We were able to beat back the first few waves of Sith fighters. They resembled those you once commanded Lord Revan, in ability and speed. However the pilots were unsure of tactics and individual maneuvers. I believe many of the fighters were being piloted by droids. At any rate, our capital ships engaged the three cruisers that we detected and destroyed them. I have however begun the evacuation of the civilian populous. Now that they know we are here, they will return. Perhaps with a fleet we can not stand against."
The senior Revan nodded. " You have done well Commander. Do you require additional support?"
" No Lord Revan. The evacuation will be completed shortly and we will escort the population to the designated coordinates. I will leave behind a small flanking force in case the Sith return."
" Thank you for the report Commander."
Revan turned to the others in the room. " It's beginning." He said softly.