Please note this is an AU sequel to my original post-Kotor story, Life Waves, that tried to explain why Revan, LSF, left.

If you have not read the first part of the story there are some things that may be difficult to understand, or enjoy, but hopefully not too much.

Enjoy!

Disclaimer

I do not own these characters; they belong to the Star Wars universe, mainly George Lucas and the game developers.

I have just been taking their characters and playing around with their destiny :D

Also thanks goes to the Firefly series, which has contributed to some of the scenes.

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Revan was still reeling from council's message when she heard a familiar hum. The ship was moving!

Carth must have heard from Juhani or - danger was approaching. She dropped the communicator and ran towards the cockpit.

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Juhani tried to avoid the fighters, maneuvering the ship as far from them as possible. Most continued in their original formation but a few veered off in pursuit. She was not especially skilled at piloting and was stunned when she seemed to be able to slip away from their shots with ease.

Minutes before the Fore Runner appeared on her screen the fighters changed tactics. Moving in unison they entered a climbing turn towards her. At the apex of their turn, when they could have just fired a catastrophic blast at her ship, they banked downward at a sixty degree angle. The nose of the fighters leveled and they moved away from her as quickly as they had approached.

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The cockpit door slip open and Carth felt the hair on the back of his neck rise. He resisted the urge to turn around, to give her any form of acknowledgement.

Revan turned her gaze to the controls. Unease played with her thoughts as she became aware of Carth's avoidance of her entry and subsequent refusal to recognize her at all.

She watched as they approached the small ship, sensing Juhani's presence on board. The minutes stretched and the tension in the room seemed to double with each passing second. Finally, she spun around, anxious to leave the room. She paused slightly when she heard Carth begin to speak, thinking for a moment he was addressing her.

"Hey there, need a lift?"

Realizing he was speaking to Juhani, she continued her pace and went to wait for the Cathar by the docking bay.

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Juhani strapped the medical cables to the Scout and coded the instructions for a complete exam into the system.

"I told you I'm fine now." The scout insisted.

"This should only take a few moments. Commodore Onasi insists on a complete heath screen before receiving your report. I will return shortly." The scout grumbled something incoherent as she left the med bay.

Juhani was eager to speak with Revan who had been waiting, not so patiently, outside the room this entire time. She could sense a flood of conflict around her. Something was terribly wrong and it wasn't just about Carth, she was sure. She recalled the way Revan had looked at her after she had docked with the Fore Runner. The quiet manner as Revan followed behind while the trio had made their way to the medical center. The agitated stance she had taken outside the door as Juhani and the scout had entered.

Revan waited for the door to close behind Juhani before she began to speak in a hushed whisper. "I received a transmission from the Council a short time ago. All Jedi are to go into hiding."

She was interrupted from her explanation, "I do not understand."

"Juhani, listen to me, something or someone is seeking to destroy all the Jedi. I was told not to trust anyone, not even the Republic. The council is no more." She continued to explain, recalling verbatim the exchange she had with the Masters earlier.

"Revan, I have a very bad feeling about this."

"That makes two of us!"

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Carth moved down the hall to wait for the crew to gather. His brief message to the Admiral had only mentioned that they were on their way back to Coruscant. An additional report would be sent after his exchange with the scout.

He stood at the head of the rectangular table and waited for the others to take their seats. He was in complete control, or at least presented an air of control, as he kept his gaze straight ahead until they were seated.

"You may begin." He nodded at the Scout.

"With all due respect Sir, my orders…" he glanced around at Revan and Juhani.

"It is noted, now continue." Carth placed his hands behind his back and moved his legs slightly apart, taking an authoritative stance.

The scout explained the events surrounding his time on Malachor V, how he had been split up from his partner, their Sith encounter upon entering the academy and later his escape and subsequent rescue by Juhani.

Carth moved his gaze to Juhani, "Is there something you wish to add?"

Juhani explained the caution they had decided to take instead of contacting him immediately. She then proceeded to explain the fighters, how she had been able to avoid their blasts easily and then how they had simply left before he had arrived.

Revan could feel waves of hostility pouring from Carth as she silently watched the exchange. The waves continuously echoed around the room until they drowned out the voices from her ears.

He cannot even stand to look at me anymore. He is repulsed by me, because Malak was my lover, because of what happened on the Star Forge. He will never be able to forgive me. I was stupid for telling him, I should have just lied.

Carth began issuing orders to Juhani and the scout.

Oh Force, Why did I tell him about my relationship with Malak? I want to take it back, I want to take it all back. I don't want for any of this to ever have happened. I want the last four years of my life back, I want all of my life back.

Revan could feel the quiet change that was happening within her. Her anguish began to dissolve, becoming a catalyst for the rage that was slowly growing within.

He said he would be there for me! That bastard! He is so damn self-righteous. Who the hell is he to judge me, my life!

Overcome by her own fury, she rose from the table as Carth moved to dismiss the meeting.

"I am here too you know! I am not invisible nor incapable. Did it ever occur to you that I might also have something to say? You know what, FORGET IT! I'm sick of your snarking sanctimonious crap." She glared evilly at him before turning from the shocked group.

Carth's eyes widened and his brow furrowed as Revan sprang from the table and delivered her verbal lashing. Stoic resignation returned as he watched her leave the room.

"You have your orders." He barked to the silent pair who had remained stupefied until he spoke. The scout quickly rose and left but Juhani turned to Carth.

"What happened while I was gone?" Concern showing in her voice.

"I don't want to talk about it." He replied.

"She told you about the Star Forge?" she asked.

"I said I don't want to talk about it." His voice rising.

"Carth, you cannot hold her at fault for what happened…"

He interrupted her, "Juhani" his voice coming in a short angered clip as he held up his hand to silence her.

"There are things happening Carth that we need to speak with you about." She spoke rapidly, hoping to say as much as she could before he left the room.

"Whatever differences you two have right now, this is not the time to let them get in the way." He continued moving out of the room.

"Revan, … the children, are in danger." He stopped but did not turn around. "We are all in danger."

He pivoted towards her, "I'm listening."