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Chapter 7

Jagged Fel was sitting with his brother and sister in their small apartment on Naboo, silently listening as Wyn confessed everything to their parents. With her little hand in his much larger one, he was there mainly just to give her support. Wyn was the one who needed to tell them; it was the only way she would be able to get over what had happened. He was glad that she had finally decided to come out in the open and talk to them about what had happened. From the beginning he had wanted to tell their parents and send Wyn home, but she was in such a distressed emotional state that he couldn't bear to force her into any confessions. Now, after over a year of pain for all three of them, hopefully it would be all over.

Syal and Soontir Fel were stunned and infuriated to hear what had happened to their youngest child. But what had made them feel worse was the fact that Wyn's attack had happened over a year ago, and she was just now telling them.

"Wyn, sweetheart, maybe you should come on home. You could go back to your old school and have a normal life again."

Taking a deep breath, Wyn said, "No mom. I want- no, I need- to stay here. I have friends, mom. Back home I was always the different one. The little human girl who would never fit in. I'm not Jag or Dad; I can't be the solemn little Chiss child that you two want me to be."

"Wynssa Fel, you are coming home immediately!" yelled her father.

"Daddy, I can't."

"Don't tell me-"

"Father," Jag said, speaking up for the first time. "I think Wyn needs to be here."

"Jagged, don't tell me how to raise my child! Your sister is sixteen years old! She needs to be with your mother and myself. It was a mistake not making her come back with us after your wedding, but we trusted that you would keep her safe. And now look what happened!"

"I'm sorry. I tried."

"Jagged," his mother said softly. "It isn't your fault. Your father is just upset."

"Mom," Wyn said, "I've decided that I'm going to press charges against Drake. That's why I need to stay."

"Alright, sweetie.," Syalsaid, but the pain was aparent on her face."But please don't keep something like this from us again. We're your parents. We love you and want to be able to protect you."

"I know Mom. And I'm sorry that I didn't tell you and Dad. This was just something I needed to deal with on my own."

"Goodbye children. Be safe and watch out for each other. We love you," Syal said before terminating the call.

"That went well," Cem said with a sarcastic laugh.

"Yeah," Wyn commented. "I'm going to go get some sleep."

Jacen and Tenel Ka Solo were slowly approaching Hapes. Neither had said much in the last hour or so; both were lost in their thoughts about what all had happened in the last few days. They had gotten married on a whim, and now were returning to the same place that they had left just days ago to escape. Plus, it was a strong possibility that as soon as they landed Jacen would be arrested.

Skillfully bringing Tenel Ka's personal ship, the Rock Dragon, to land, Jacen could tell by looking out the windows that he was in trouble. The entire landing bay was swarming with bodyguards and security officers.

"This should be fun," Jacen murmured before taking his wife's hand in his. "What are we waiting for? Let's go do this."

Tenel Ka nodded her head shortly. "Yes, although I am not quite as optimistic as you about the fun part."

As soon as the two had made their way down the ramp, they were nearly tackled by guards. Tenel Ka was grabbed by two of her personal bodyguards, Laraissa and Britalia, and Jacen was quickly wrestled to the ground.

"Jacen Solo, you are under arrest for the abduction of Tenel Ka Djo, Queen Mother of the Hapes Consortium," said a tall woman who apparently was the leader of the operation. "Because of the severe nature of this crime, you may be sentenced to death."

"No," cried Tenel Ka. "You must let him go!"

"Your Majesty, I am afraid that is impossible," said the woman. "He is under arrest by the order of her highness, Ta'a Chume."

I knew she had something to do with this, Tenel Ka thought to herself. But I can fix this. Stepping away, she allowed the guards to take Jacen. She brushed his Force presence with her own, telling him that everything was okay and that she would get him out soon.

No more than an hour later, Tenel Ka was standing before a grand audience, making a press conference regarding her alleged kidnapping. "Jacen Solo is an esteemed Jedi Knight and he could never hurt or kidnap anyone. I went away with him for a time on my own. He in no way forced me to leave Hapes. These charges against him are ludicrous and he will be free by nightfall. Also, I am pleased to announce the reason for my hasty departure with Jedi Solo. We were married in a private ceremony a week ago. Therefore, this man who has been arrested under absurd allegations is not only a revered Jedi, but is also now the crown prince of Hapes. Thank you." Stepping back quickly, Tenel Ka hastily walked away; determined to get Jacen back into her custody at that moment.

In her room at the center of the Fountain Palace, Ta'a Chume was watching the events of the press conference take place. At her granddaughters emission that she had married the Jedi, she picked up a nearby vase of flowers and threw it against the wall. "She will not get away with this. It is insulting to all of Hapes!"

"What do you mean?" asked Min'tan. "What are you going to do?"

"Take care of the situation the only way I can. Myself."