"KDY has violated five treaties I know of off the top of my head," Tenel Ka proceeded to name them, "Sacred and Historic Sites Preservation Act; Alderaan Summit on Interspecies Trade; Theeds Convention on the Proper Role of Corporate Security; The Caamas Pact; and the Third Chandrila Accord."
Malinza chimed in with new information from Ansion's Government Library. "Don't forget the Kenobi Compromise and the Solo-Halcyon Agreement."
Hearing his own surname, and the other familiar names in such context caught Jacen off-guard. "What!"
Valin, who had assisted Malinza in her searches, elaborated, "Kieran Solo, King of Corelia and ambassador of the Old Republic and Master Thracken Halcyon, also of Corellia, negotiated a pact between the urbanites and the Alwari. It limited urban sprawl and development to fifteen percent above the size the cities were at the time. It was modified by the Kenobi Compromise fifty years ago, brokered by Obi-wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Luminara Unduli, and Barriss Offee, to allowed joint 'green' use of half of the Alwari lands. The Valley of Kings was to remain untouched under both agreements."
Tenel Ka was intrigued by the familiar names, especially the ambassador. "Kieran Solo, Does that name sound familiar Jacen?"
"No, Dad never talked about his family, period. We figured it was a sore subject." Jacen took a deep breath and tried to calm himself. His mind was reeling, some mental pictures distorting, others crystallizing. "But if he was royalty, I can see why he'd do what he did."
"What is wrong with royalty, my love?" Tenel Ka smiled subtly.
"I said I understood, not that I agreed!" Jacen quipped lovinly.
"Good." Tenel Ka winked and kissed him.
"Find a kriffing hotel room" Valin muttered under his breath.
"I second the motion" Malinza agreed, softly.
Jacen heard them, and, upon releasing the kiss, came back with, "What's this?" he gestured to their surroundings "A sardine can?"
Tenel Ka brought the group back on task. "With thirteen violations under seven treaties, five of them interstellar and well established, Kuat Drive yards is likely to be disbanded, and their facilities nationalized by the Alliance." She paused to sip her caf, "Any four of the violations would be grounds for such repurcussions."
"They knew this would happen when they landed that dropship yesterday evening" Valin pointed out, sipping caf intermittently, "We saw it leave orbit as we came in."
Jacen stroked his newly-grown goatee in consternation, "This makes no sense, If they knew what was going to happen, why did they proceed. It's kriffing irregular!"
Tenel Ka spoke up as something clicked mentally, "But what if this is only the surface of something larger, more sinister."
Malinza almost jumped out of the bland gray armchair, "Bingo! If some person or group were using KDY to achieve their aims, it makes sense!"
"Those who do not study history are doomed to repeat it" Jacen quoted.
"Coming from someone who first did something worthy of inclusion in a recent Galactic History book at age nine!" Tenel Ka said, her voice dry, her eyes teasing.
"Hey, Jaina and . . . Anakin were mentioned in that too." He faltered when he mentioned his dead brother.
"So the great Jacen Solo is only human." Valin joked.
"Did you grow that silly goatee to avoid the press, oh mister living legend?" Malinza joined in.
"My brother-in-law said I'd look good with a goatee" Jacen shot back.
"You took fashion advice from Jag Fel!" Valin returned.
Tenel Ka kissed Jacen, saying "I think it makes him look manly." She figured if she couldn't relax in the presence of the love of her life and those select few he trusted with his life, then she could never relax.
Valin checked his chrono for the umpteenth time that morning, as he was in charge of keeping the group on schedule. It read 11:30. "Sithspit, we need to be at the meeting with the Unity in thirty standard minutes! Let's roll!"
They arrived just as the bell tower struck twelve hundred hours. They took their seats while straightening their formal attire. All four eyed the tray of refreshments with relish, but waited until preliminaries were taken care of before letting their appetites take control.
The council head, an ancient Ansionian with the bearing of an old veteran by the name of Bulgan, introduced himself and then the rest of the council, who were apparently content to let their leader speak while they did their best to stay comfortable in the fourty-degree plus summer heat. A nearly equal split of humans and Ansionians, some who wore robes identifying themselves as Alwari tribesmen of varying clans, it seemed like varying factions had elected members to the council and selected from among themselves a leader. simple, yet effective thought Jacen.
Bulgan straight out told them that if KDY wasn't off Ansion by the nineteenth of the next month, they were leaving. Jacen saw it pained the councilman that it had come to this, but was doing his unpleasant duty irregardless.
Tenel Ka spoke up, "Then we shall make them leave, by force if need be!"
Bulgan considered this and then spoke. "I have much faith that the Jedi are more than capable in this. I have worked with them before. But if negotiations fail, you will need the consent of the Borokii Overclan. They are guardians for the Valley of Kings. "
Malinza asked, "Where are the Borokii to be found?"
"Deep in the wilds, far from the cities. It is likely to be a week's ride on Suubatars to reach them."
"We have a starship, why not use that?" Valin queried, perplexed.
"You could, but the Borokii and many other Alwari clans frown on advanced technology, preferring tradition. You will gain more respect if you arrive riding suubatars. To this end we will supply each of you with a mount. These are descendants of the mounts used by the Jedi fifty-three years ago. Technically they are property of the Jedi Order, for your use on-planet, as per the orders of Obi-Wan Kenobi. We will also provide you with guides for your journey."
"Great," Jacen exclaimed, "When will we recieve this assistance?"
"Tomorrow, you are still planning on contacting KDY officials tonight, are you not? And now we shall dine."
A/N: The OR ambassadors Halcyon and Solo were my creation, Thracken Halcyon is the father of Kieran Halcyon. The great knight named his firstborn after his King and friend. Ambassador Halcyon's given name was a randomly selected Corellian first name, no connection (At this time) to Thracken Sal-Solo.