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Chapter 2
Jaina Solo Fel walked hand in hand with her husband Jagged along the grassy plains of the beautiful world of Naboo, surrounded by children of all ages and species. In the months since the war against the Yuuzhan Vong had ended, her uncle Luke Skywalker had worked hard to rebuild his beloved Jedi academy on the peaceful and undisturbed world. And now, after years of being in hiding, the children had a place that they could call home again.
Stopping alongside her aunt Mara, Jaina motioned towards the tiny baby nestled in the arms of her former master. "May I hold her?" she asked, indicating her newest cousin, Landon.
"Of course, Jaina," replied her aunt while handing over the delicate baby girl. "I'm glad that you were finally able to make it."
"Me too. I'm sorry that we were unable to be here when she was born," said Jaina, while looking over her shoulder at her husband.
"That's all right. I understand that Jag's new diplomatic duties have kept the two of you very busy."
"Yes. It seems like we haven't had a moment to sit down and breath since the war ended. I just hope that while we are here we will be able to find a place for us to stay, and maybe settle down for a little while."
Mara laughed. "While that would be nice, you have to know that peace and quiet never lasts long in our family."
"Isn't that the truth," spoke the revered Jedi Master, Luke Skywalker as he walked up behind his wife, wrapping his arm around her waist. "Jaina, Jag; it's nice to see you two again. How is married life treating you?"
"Pretty good," Jag offered with a small smile. Just a few short years ago the Chiss-raised pilot would never have allowed even the smallest smile to grace his face in the presence of others. He had grown up being taught that emotion and celebration were better off left in privacy after a job was done, and not a moment sooner. It had taken Jaina a while to break through his solemn exterior, but once she had discovered the real Jag, she couldn't help falling in love with him. "I was wondering though, if either of you would know where we might find my brother or sister." Cem and Wyn, Jag's younger brother and sister, had both moved to Naboo with the different politicians and military personnel after the war was over to help set up the new government outpost.
Glancing over his shoulder at the large lake-side retreat that he had established as his new home and academy, he said, "I believe Cem is inside with Tahiri and Menley, but I haven't seen Wyn yet today. She may be off somewhere with Valin Horn, though. The two of them are quickly becoming inseparable."
"Thank you," said Jag, with a polite bow to the two Jedi Masters. He then took a hold of Jaina's arm as they began to walk in the direction of the academy.
"Jag, do you know what being here makes me want?"
"A baby?" he asked with a wistful smile on his face. The two of them had been talking about having a baby of their own for the last couple of weeks, but so far had been unsuccessful.
"Yes," she said, a tinge of sadness in her voice. With a sigh, she added, "I just don't know what we're doing wrong. How hard can it really be to get pregnant?"
"It's okay, Jaina. It will happen when it's meant to happen."
"I guess you're right."
Once again that trade mark cocky look returned to his face. "Of course I'm right. I'm always right. I must say, you are a slow learner, wife of mine."
Jaina's arm snaked around her husband's back and she stopped to give him a slow, passionate kiss. "Then maybe you should take me away and teach me some more."
"Maybe I will."
The two were interrupted by a familiar voice calling out, "Get a room," before Cem Fel came walking around the corner. He gave his brother a quick hug and a slap on the back right as Tahiri Veila walked up with her small daughter in her arms.
"Hey, Jaina. Jag. How was your trip?" she asked.
"It was good," Jaina responded as she and Jag followed the two back into the living room of the Skywalker quarters that they had just left. Cem settled down onto the couch and turned on the HoloNet as Tahiri retreated into the back bedroom that the babies Menley and Landon now shared.
"She's finally asleep," said Tahiri, sounding slightly exasperated. "I can't believe she is one year old and still refuses to ever go to sleep. By the way Jag and Cem; never get a woman pregnant."
Both Jag and Jaina flinched slightly at the innocent comment, but Cem simply laughed and said, "Yeah, I don't think that's going to happen to me anytime soon anyway. It's not like I have a lot of opportunity."
Ruffling his younger brother's hair, Jag said, "Don't worry about it. You'll find someone eventually. You too, Tahiri."
Sitting down next to Cem, she said, "No thanks. I've already found love, and he was stolen from me. I don't think I will ever have something like that again, and even if I did, I would be too afraid of losing him to ever make it work. I am perfectly content living my life with just myself and Menley."
Turning towards the blonde girl next to him, Cem questioned, "Don't you think that is going to get a little lonely? I mean-"
He was suddenly interrupted by Jaina crying out, "Wait a minute. Listen to this Holonews report. That was a picture of Jacen that they just showed!"
The group all quieted down to hear what was being said on the report. "We have just received word from the Royal House of Hapes that Her Royal Highness Tenel Ka, the reigning Queen of Hapes, was kidnapped last night by a jealous boyfriend. Jacen Solo, the man accused of the abduction, is a Jedi Knight and was last seen having a heated argument with the queen in her chambers. The head of Hapan security says that she has security tapes that show the queen leaving the planet with Solo against her will. Because of the severe nature of this crime, there is an arrest warrant out for the capture of Jacen Solo. Sufficient reward will be provided to the being that can give any useful information about this abduction. Friends and family of Solo are ordered to contact Hapan security if at any point they are contacted by Solo or the queen."
Four sets of eyes were staring at the vid screen. "I can't believe it," said Tahiri. "Jacen would never kidnap Tenel Ka!"
Jaina turned to the other girl, a strange look on her face. "My dad kidnapped my mom when she was thinking about marrying Isolder. What if he did the same thing?" Turning her gaze back to the report where they were once again showing a picture of her twin brother, Jaina murmured under her breath, "Jacen, what have you done?"
So…what did you think? Coming up next time: Wyn/Valin and some Han/Leia.
