A/N: Ok so here I go…. I'm really really sorry I haven't updated! I'm kind of on restriction and I'm not supposed to be on the computer. I hope to return soon! It shouldn't be more than a few more days, I promise! but here is something to tie you over:

Chapter 17

Gracelin sat in a private booth in the communications room. "I'm sorry for the way I left, Jacen. I love you, and don't forget it." She glanced down at her hands before speaking. "So how are things there? Have they cooled off? Things have changed here. Living, here, in the Palace is so strange. Oh and you want to hear something else that's weird?" A smile graced her lips. "After I got back, Greyton and I have been acting like father and daughter. Weird, huh? We even had a lunch together, just the two of us."

She took a deep breath before continuing. "I actually talked to Greyton yesterday. Bow has been by the house a couple of times, looking for me. I talked to Palace security and they said the same thing…"

Jacen sat and watched her face as she spoke. It hurt him when he saw the tears welling up in her eyes.

"… They said the same thing. Jacen, I'm scared. I don't know why he's looking for me. I mean what does he want?" There was a timer going off in the background. "My time's up. I have to go. I love you, and I miss you more than words can say. Bye, love."

Jacen could see the fear in her eyes. He wanted to leave and go to her but circumstances wouldn't allow it.

He grabbed a recorder and started. "Hi, Gracey. Don't you worry about Bow. He's not going to hurt you. I'll be there in a little while. Just be careful. Um, everything here is fine. Everything seems to have blown over. I miss you too."

"You look different, a little tired. Is her Highness working you hard? There's something else. Your hair is curly, I like it.

"I can't wait to see you next week. Hopefully I'll be able to stay longer than last time. I better go. I love you. Bye, Gracey."

Jacen ended the recording. Why would Bow be looking for her? Jacen took a deep breath and settled himself in for meditation.

He was, once again, sitting in the common room of Nomica' house on Naboo. Things were becoming more clear. He could sense that he was sitting beside Nomica, but he still couldn't see her.

And as in the times before Jacen and Gracelin stood before them. They're definitely holding hands. She looks so different though.

He saw that her hair was down and elaborate curls fell on her shoulders. Then he notice how her left arm was in a sling. When did that happen? He couldn't make out the words but he could feel her hurt and anger through the Force. He could see the tears that were flowing down her face.

Jacen was standing behind her rubbing her arms trying to calm her down.

Suddenly her face went pale and she looked as if she was going to faint. She quickly turned to leave but she bumped into Jacen. He embraced her and walked with her out of the room. The whole time he starred at Luke with a look of disbelief and hurt.

Luke woke up with a start. He had had this dream twice already this week. Each time he had it, more was revealed to him.

He sat up and ran his hand through his hair. What is the Force trying to tell me?

"What's wrong?" Mara asked from beside him.

"Go back to sleep Mara. It's nothing. A dream, nothing more."

"Are you sure? Or are you lying to me?" She starred at him intensely with her jewel green eyes.

He couldn't lie to her. She looks so beautiful when she's concerned. Her hair was mused from her sleep. "I was thinking about Jacen. I just wonder what he's gotten himself into. I know how the Darklighter's can be." Luke thought back to how he, Biggs and Nomica use to act on Tatooine.

"Gracelin tries hard not to be her mother. She must have a lot of her father in her. And you don't know what the Dathe's are like. She's really a sweet girl."

"I know. I'm just worried about those two."

Mara kissed her husband and laid back down. "Just don't worry too much, okay?"

Luke lay back down next to his wife. "I promise." He curled up to Mara and was soon back asleep.

"Hi, Gracelin!" Kristea said as she flopped down on her best friend's bed.

Gracelin sat at the vanity in her new room at the Palace. She sat brushing her hair. "Hi, Kristea. What's going on?"

"Well, I thought you'd like to know, that Bow and I broke up. I've been kind of busy and haven't gotten a chance to come tell you."

"Really? Why? If you don't mind me asking."

"He's too jealous. Anytime I talk to any guy he gets mad, no matter what the species. With my work here I can't have him bothering me about who I speak to."

"Yep, that's Bow. It wouldn't matter if you're still together or not." Gracelin's face suddenly went white.

"Are you okay?" Kristea noticed the far off look in Gracelin's eyes.

"Did you tell Bow about Jacen and I getting married?"

"What?"

"Kristea! Did you tell Bow?"

"Why?"

"'Why!' Because for the past two weeks he's been looking for me!"

"He has?"

"Yes! That's why I've been spending so much of my time here at the apartment."

"Should I talk to security?" Kristea asked, still confused.

"I already have." Gracelin sighed. "They can't do anything. It'll be okay though; Jacen is coming at the end of the week."

"Okay. Hey, you better get ready; you're going to be late for the procession. You stand in second position today."

"At the Queen's left? How did I manage that?"

"Her Highness has taken a liking to you I suppose. Don't question, just get ready!"

"Okay, okay." Gracelin grabbed her gown off the hanger to change.

It only took a few minutes and she was done. She sat in her room and waited for Gouda. Gouda had been a handmaiden longer than any of the other girls. She was also the Queen's right hand.

"Grace lets go." Gouda called from outside the door. She had nicknamed Gracelin Grace, one because it was shorter and two because on the first day she tripped on her gown.

Gracelin left her chambers and saw the other 'maidens filing out of their rooms as well. As she set the code to her door she had a strange feeling wash over her.

Jacen had taught her that most of the time that was the Force telling her there was danger. Gracelin mumbled to herself, "I have a bad feeling about this."

Jacen sat on his couch and starred at the holopic in his hands. It was the only picture he had of himself and his wife.

He was standing behind her with his arms tightly around her waist. She was wearing a skin tight tunic and pants, the burgundy beautifully contrasting with her blonde hair. She smiling a huge smile, as was he. She had on hand placed on his arm and the other fingered her wedding ring on its chain.

Jacen would look at it everyday since the day it was taken. Jacen smile to himself. He would be leaving in a few days for Naboo. Then their secret would be out and there'd be no more hiding. As Jacen mused, at the up coming bliss he was hoping to experience, his commlink was calling for his attention.

Jacen turned on his commlink. "Solo."

"Jacen, its Luke. You need to grab some stuff; we're leaving within the hour."

"Whoa, wait! Where are we going? What's wrong?" Jacen could tell by Luke's tone it was bad.

"We're going to Naboo."

Jacen could feel his heart caught in his throat. "What, what happened?"

"I'm not sure. Mara and I came home to a message from Nomica."

"Is Gracelin okay?"

"I don't know Jacen. All Nomica said was that something happened. That you and me needed to get to Naboo as quick as possible."

"I'll meet you there in ten minutes." He turned off his commlink and was quick to grabbing his things. Fear was etched into Jacen's mind.

A/n: I'm sorry about the cliff hanger but I needed to leave off somewhere and this just seemed to be perfect. Hope you enjoyed it. Don't forget to review! I'll be back in a few days!