Author Notes- Just a note to everyone that I actually began writing this story on paper at the beginning of the year but I just never gotten around to posting it here until this week. So I have the main plot as well as the beginning and end all planned out.
But anyway without further delay, here's the next chapter.
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Ben sat calmly and patiently in the Medical Bay's waiting room. Earlier after his fight with Omega, Ben received some medical treatment from Cilghal, who easily healed his cuts and wounds. Afterward, Ben decided to just stay with Jacen in the Medical Bay and wait to see how Jaina was doing. Although putting on a new robotic arm was considered a simple procedure, Ben was still, however, concerned for his cousin. Every time one of his family or friends got hurt, whether if it was serious or minor, Ben would always get concerned and deeply worried for them.
Jacen looked over at Ben and saw a very worried look on his face. "Ben, relax. Jaina is going to be fine it's just a simple surgical procedure. Remember your father, Master Skywalker, had the same procedure done to him after he lost his hand to Vader." Said Jacen.
"I know." Replied Ben then turned his gaze to the floor. "It's just that I love you all so much, that whenever you, Jaina, anyone in my family, or any Jedi are in danger or get hurt badly, I always, well, get really concerned and worried."
"You have a good heart, Ben. A real good heart, but, I sense this isn't the only thing that is troubling you at the moment."
"It isn't." Ben replied honestly while keeping his gaze to the floor. "I guess the main reason why I feel the way I am right now is because, well, because of the nagging thought and fact that I almost lost one of the people I care about so much. In just a matter of seconds, Omega was going to take Jaina's life the same way he has taken so many lives. I just keep thinking that what if I didn't get to her in time. What if I didn't get there on time to prevent Omega from-." Ben stopped and just continued staring at the floor.
Jacen could see the look of dismay on Ben's face. Jacen put his hand on Ben's shoulder then spoke. "But, you did get there on time. Just think about that, Ben. Remember, cousin, always focus on the positives never the negatives and never think of the 'what ifs', concentrate on the present and the future. Don't plague your mind with bad thoughts like 'what if you couldn't save her on time', instead think about that you did save Jaina in time and that you did stop Omega from killing her."
Ben looked at Jacen then smiled. "No wonder Kit looks up to you with such high esteem. You truly are a wise Jedi, cousin. And I will follow your advice and not focus on any more negatives." Said Ben.
Jacen smiled then patted Ben on the shoulder. Suddenly the door on the left side of the waiting room opened up and both Valin and Keira entered. Keira, who had a very concerned expression on her face, immediately strolled over and sat next Ben. "Are you okay?" Keira asked Ben.
Ben looked at Keira then replied. "I'm doing fine."
"We heard from Auron what had happened so we came down here as soon as we could." Said Valin.
"Auron also told us that you and Jaina were wounded during Omega's attack." Said Keira.
Ben lightly touched his shoulder with his right hand. "Nothing life threatening," said Ben. "I only sustained minor injuries but my cousin, however, needed most of the medical treatment."
"How is Jaina doing currently?" asked Keira.
Ben was about to reply but Jacen spoke first. "Oh, she's going to be alright. Right now they're surgically attaching a robotic arm on her. I'm just hoping she's not going to have something…unique done to it." Said Jacen.
Keira frowned a little and Valin, who had a somewhat confused look on his face, replied. "What do you mean?"
"Let's just say my sister has a knack of enhancing things especially machines and robotics." Said Jacen.
"Agreed." Said Ben.
"Oh, come on. What could she possibly do to a robotic arm?" said Valin.
Ben and Jacen exchanged glances then folded their arms and looked up at Valin. "You don't know my sister." Said Jacen.
Keira turned her gaze from Valin and Jacen back to Ben. "Well, anyway, I'm just so glad you and Jaina are okay." Keira said as she put her hand on Ben's.
Ben smiled then gently took her hand in his. Just then the transparent door on the right side of the room opened up and Cilghal entered. Everyone looked at Cilghal then Ben asked. "Cilghal, how's Jaina doing?"
"She's fine," said Cilghal. "The operation was successful except it did take longer than expected due to certain… enhancements."
"I knew it," said Jacen. "Can I go see her?"
"You may but she did say she was going to come out here soon."
Jacen sighed then looked at Ben. "Well, Ben, I'm going to go and see these 'enhancements' that Jaina had done to her new arm." Said Jacen.
"Alright. I'll wait for you both here." Said Ben.
Jacen nodded then sat up from his seat and made his way through the right door. Cilghal turned her attention to Ben then asked. "So Ben, how's your shoulder coming along?"
"It's doing good. It doesn't hurt as much as it did earlier." Ben said then added with a smile. "By the way, Cilghal, thank you so much for healing it."
"You're welcome, Ben. I have to tend to some computer work in my office, so I'll see you later."
"See ya, Cilghal."
Cilghal smiled then turned and exited through the same door that Jacen had went through.
"Well, I have to get back to my group training session so I better get going," said Valin. "Oh and Ben, I'm very relieved that you're feeling alright. See you later, pal."
"So long, Valin." Said Ben.
Valin approached the exit then stopped. He turned and looked at Keira. "Um, Keira are you coming?" Valin asked.
"Um, no. You go ahead, I'm going to stay with Ben for a while." Keira replied.
Valin looked at both Ben and Keira with a blank expression on his face. Ben could see that by the look on Valin's face that Valin was feeling a little twinge of jealousy towards him. I don't know why he's feeling jealous. After all, he's got the advantage. Keira likes him not me. Thought Ben.
After a moment of silence Valin finally answered. "Very well. I'll talk to you both later, bye."
Valin then exited the room leaving Ben and Keira all alone in the waiting room. For some odd reason, Ben was starting to feel nervous. Mainly he was nervous because Keira, the woman he loved so much, was sitting really close to him and that they were all alone in the room with no one around.
Both Ben and Keira looked at each other then Keira spoke. "I was so worried when Auron told me what had happened. I don't get it, why does Omega want you dead so badly?"
"According to him, revenge." Said Ben.
"What?" Keira said with a frown. "That doesn't make sense you didn't do anything to him, so why would he want revenge on you?"
"He has this crazy idea that my father and Callista abandoned him when he was young and left him out to die on purpose."
"But your father didn't know that Omega was going to be born."
"Exactly, which is how I know that that story is nothing more than a big fat lie. Someone, whoever it is, is using that lie to warp my brother into doing their bidding."
"No wonder you said earlier that this whole thing is complicated."
"Yep and as time goes on the whole thing just keeps getting worst."
"You should tell your father about what you now know."
"Oh, I am when the time is right."
Keira nodded then looked into Ben's eyes. Her gaze made Ben feel so nervous that he soon tore his gaze from her and to the floor. Keira smiled at his nervousness then placed her hand once again on his. There was a brief moment of silence until Ben broke it. "Keira?"
"Yes, Ben?" said Keira.
"Earlier, in fact a few days ago, you said you needed some practice on your saber skills right?"
"I did. I really do need more practice, though. As Tahiri would put, I'm good but at the same time down right sloppy."
"Well," Ben said as gently put his on her shoulder. "I was thinking. Would you like me to teach you some new saber techniques? You know to help you become even more skilled with a lightsaber."
Keira looked at Ben then smiled. "I'd love you to." Said Keira.
"Excellent, we'll start tomorrow after our sessions with our masters."
"Agreed." Keira said as she lightly squeezed Ben's hand. They then looked into each other's eyes once again this time neither one moved. Ben seemed hypnotized by her beautiful brown eyes and Keira seemed to be the same with Ben's blue eyes. My goodness she's gorgeous. Thought Ben. Ben gently caressed a piece of hair from her face. Both Keira and Ben leaned closer as if they were about to kiss when suddenly Jaina and Jacen entered the room, which sort of startled Ben and Keira.
"You know, sis, I still can't believe you made them do all that to your new arm." Jacen said as he folded his arms.
Jaina rolled her eyes. "Oh for the last time, bro, stop whining about it. After all, it still looks like a regular, ordinary arm," Jaina said as she looked at her new left arm, which although mechanical still looked amazingly identical to a female's arm. "And these great enhancements will come in handy in tight situations, you'll see."
Jacen sighed then shook his head. "Whatever you say, Jaina." Said Jacen.
Ben briefly looked at Keira then looked up at Jaina. He stood up then walked over to his cousin. Jaina smiled as soon as she saw him.
"Jaina." Ben said as he embraced her in a hug.
Ben and Jaina pulled away from each other's embrace then Jaina spoke. "Jacen told me that you were really concerned about me."
"I was."
Jaina kissed Ben on the cheek then said. "That's my sweet little kiddo, always being loving and caring."
"Ah." Ben said silently.
"Come on, let's all get going." Said Jaina.
Everyone agreed then they all said good-bye to Cilghal and then immediately exited the Medical Bay.
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"He did it again," Kyp said in disbelief to the members of the Council. "Right under our noses, that blasted Sith Lord struck again."
"This is getting absolutely ridiculous. Omega is able to kill two Jedi then attack Ben and Jaina and we couldn't even sense all that." Said Kam.
"I knew the Dark Side's power was strong, but I didn't know it could be this strong." Said Corran.
"By the way, where's Master Skywalker and Master Jade?" asked Kyle.
"I know an hour and a half ago they went to the Medical Bay to visit Ben, who was at the time getting treated for his wounds. Afterward, Luke contacted me and told me that he and Jade were going to be in their quarters thinking hard on this matter." Said Kyp.
"Oh, so that's where they are right now." Said Kyle.
"But anyway," Kyp said with a serious tone. "I don't care if Omega or should I say 'Orion' is Master Skywalker's son, he is still a menace and he's got to be stopped. Because of him no Jedi is safe now."
"But what can we do, we don't even know where he's located." Said Tionne.
There was a moment of silence then Kyp snapped his fingers. "Maybe we do, we just haven't been looking at things closely. If you were a Sith where would you land your ship?" said Kyp.
"Definitely not in a heavily populated area." Said Corran.
"Exactly. Now if he's landing his ship in a low populated area, he has to be landing on this continent for this small continent is the absolute lowest populated area on Mon Calamari." Said Kyp.
"Which means he could still be here." Said Kyle.
"That's what I was thinking and some how I get this strange feeling he's not going anywhere. He wants something accomplished and presume it has something to do with the Skywalkers especially Ben for some odd reason." Said Kyp.
"So what should we do hunt for him?" Kam said as he folded his arms.
Kyp shook his head. "No not yet. With this guy we have to be a little more cautious so rushing into combat with these Sith is not a wise idea. Let's make him think he's got the high ground then at the opportune moment we'll nail him. Not kill him but arrest him for his crimes. But first we got to make absolutely sure he's on this planet." Said Kyp.
He pulled out his comlink then switched it on. "Tekli." Kyp said through the comlink.
"Yes, Master Durron." Said Tekli.
"I need you do us a great favor."
"What is it?"
"Can you send out two probes to scout the entire area of the continent?"
"Will do, Master Durron."
"Thank you, Tekli."
Kyp switched off his comlink then put it back in his pocket. "Well now. The pieces are in place, we made our move, now let's see what these Sith are going to do." Said Kyp.
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Darth Omega, who was absolutely furious, used the Dark Side and crushed a small rock into pieces near his ship. The day started out smoothly. First he perfectly landed his ship in this small rocky trench on this small continent, which was where the Jedi Academy building was located, so no one could see or find where he was. Then he started out his hunt by successfully killing two, rather attractive, female Twilek Jedi. Finally he had the moment of opportunity. He had a chance to kill Benjamin and begin his quest for vengeance. Plus he had the chance to kill his cousin. He was so close to killing his cousin, Jaina, but then Benjamin stepped in. To Omega's surprise Ben fought with same speed and skill that he had. Once again, Ben had fought Omega to a standstill and it drove Omega nuts. Why! Why won't he just die like a good boy! Omega thought furiously to himself. He picked up another rock with the Force then used the Dark Side and smashed the rock into pieces.
He took a big deep breath then walked into his ship. As soon as he entered his ship he immediately heard the beeping sound of his holopad. He walked over then switched on. Suddenly the holographic image of his master, Lumiya, appeared before him.
"Greetings, Master." Said Omega.
"Is the job done?" Lumiya asked in her usual dark tone.
"Unfortunately, no Master. Benjamin has proven to be stronger than I expected. His skills and power matches my own."
"I told you time and time again not to underestimate a Skywalker."
"I know, Master," Omega said darkly. "My desire to kill Benjamin now matches the same desire I feel to kill my father. I must have vengeance."
"Do not fear, Lord Omega. You are the chosen one for the Dark Side. You shall indeed have your vengeance. But to get your vengeance, we must make a new plan."
"And what is this new plan?"
"I will be arriving to you, my apprentice, very soon."
Omega frowned. "You're coming here, Master? But-."
"Silence. When I arrive we will commence our new plan. We will remain on Mon Calamari and together as Sith Master and apprentice we will let the Jedi come to us. And once they come to us, one by one they will all fall." Lumiya said then laughed maniacally.