"What?" the brute questioned after hearing the scout order him to stop.

The scout held up a hand and searched through the force. He had felt something, yes, he had felt something. He searched for the prescence that had brought about his concern.

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Juhani slid away from the force as much as possible, but she did not want to let go of everything. She would need it, if the scout discovered her. She concentrated and became as small as she possibly could, hoping it was enough.

After what seemed like hours the scout finally scowled, "Carry on, but scan the ship for anyone who may be using a cloaking device first."

Juhani breathed a silent sigh of relief, at least he did not say to scan the ship for any tracking devices. She moved along quietly behind him as he began walking down the dark alley.

I know you are here.

She heard the voice and was startled, but kept her calm. She would not appease him. Only a powerful force user would have been able to sense her miniscule presence in the force and she had to believe that he was just trying to call her bluff. She followed along, regretting that her shield would need to be reactivated soon.

It does not matter, there is nothing you can do, everything has already been set in motion.. Again she ignored the voice she was hearing.

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Carth finally managed to get one of the droids functioning, sort of, it had made a whirling sound. He was excited and moved down the hall, glad to have something new to say to Revan.

"Hey, guess what gorgeous?"

He stopped dead in his tracks when he saw her eyes focus on him. Rushing over to her side he grabbed her arm, "Hey there, good to see you up instead of lying there not thrashing about." He grinned at her, as he both thought, Cut it out with the humor Onasi, and answered himself, I'm trying, but I am just too damn relieved!

She looked confused and he continued, "I'm Carth, Carth Onasi. The Republic solider who loves you, do you remember?" Talk to me Revan, talk to me.

"Carth" she reached out with the hand that was not stuck in his grasp. As she touched his face she spoke, "Is it true?"

He bowed his head, "Yeah. I am sorry. I should have listened to you." He looked back up, staring into her eyes, "But we'll find them, I promise you that. We will find them." I mean it!

She rolled over, pulling her hand from him and sobbed softly. He gently lowered himself next to her, pulling her into his hold. "It's okay, we'll find them." He held her like that for hours, the closeness of their bodies quietly comforting one another. He slowly realized that he liked the stronger Revan, as opposed to this one, that made him feel so helpless.

He stroked her hair and whispered reassuring words to her, fearful that he might lose her again. He could feel the tears that were now absent from her outward appearance and he shed some of those silent tears himself. She is in so much pain and I do not know what to do.

The more he layed there, holding her in his grip, the more determined he felt. He tried to send all his determination to her as he pulled her in closer to him. His arms were wrapped around her tightly and he was afraid of letting go, afraid she would slip away again if he did.

And then, suddenly, she moved to stand up. Jumping from the bed as if the past few hours had not even happened. She stood with a calm confidence that reminded him of the days upon the Ebon Hawk.

It was more then he had ever hoped for, and althought he was shocked at the dramatic change as she stated, "What are we waiting for?" he could not help the feeling of pure elation that overcame him.

He grinned at her, That's my girl.

Relief displayed itself across his face, "Just you beautiful, I was just waiting for you."