Hey everybody, the holidays are fast approaching and there is barely any snow here. :(
I am grateful that many of you feel that Tenel Ka is in character and that the Solo twins seem to be acting like children their age. That is a huge relief to me since I can't remember that far back.
Nothing really happens in this chapter, mostly some fluff as my Mom calls it.
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Leia had never been more embarrassed by Jaina in her life. Jaina had picked a fight with Jagged Fel; the son of one of the best pilots in the Navy. As far as she could tell Jag had paid Jaina a compliment about something and Jaina attacked the poor young man.
Leia had used the Force to yank her daughter off the poor boy and then berated Jaina in front of the Fels, apologized profoundly to Jagged's parents for her oldest daughter's behavior before dragging her entire family out of the party early.
Jaina sulked the entire trip back to the Temple.
Once they were safe in their quarters she spun around and pointed to the door that led to the bedchamber that Jaina shared with Mikayla. "Go to your room!" Leia snapped.
Jaina stalked to the door, palmed it open and shut it behind her.
Leia sank into the sofa as sighed. She guessed that Jaina might have been upset about something else and decided to vent her frustration on some poor boy. She just hoped that this wouldn't damage any future working relationship they might have since Jagged was a budding pilot that had plenty of skill.
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The next day Jaina stalked into the sitting area. Her grandfather was keeping an eye on Galen and Shmi, who were playing on the floor.
"Would you mind telling me what upset you last night?" he asked as he used the Force to set a vase further back on a side table.
"Odin Tarkin insulted everyone in the family's honor and then he hurried off before I could make him take it back. Then Jagged Fel came up to me and said that he thought that my hair was pretty." Jaina explained.
Her grandfather tilted his head to one side. "You attacked a boy just because the one that you wanted to attack wasn't there?"
Jaina nodded, throughly ashamed of her behavior.
"Well, let's go to the Fel's apartment and you can apologize to young Jagged Fel for attacking him.
Jaina stared at her grandfather in shock. "Do I have to Ani? I mean couldn't I just write a letter or-" "I will take you to 650 Sudowood right after you eat." Her grandfather said, cutting her off. "You can make up the time later." Her mother's voice said.
Jaina turned to see her mother standing there watching her.
Before Jaina knew it she was being led to one of the Temple's hangers and her grandfather was getting into a nondescript speeder. Jaina sat next to her grandfather and they headed for 650 Sudowood. It took awhile to get there but soon her grandfather was leading her to a turbolift and punching in a floor number.
Soon the lift came to a halt and then they were in front of a door. Her grandfather pressed the chime.
The door opened to reveal Soontir Fel, one of the highest decorated pilots in the Fleet.
Jaina swallowed.
"She's here to apologize for her behavior to your son, Jagged, last night. Commander Fel." Her grandfather announced calmly.
It unnerved Jaina to see and hear her grandfather talk to someone that wasn't a Jedi let alone a Force Sensitive.
"Jag is about to start his lessons with his tutor. I am sure that he can spare a few minutes to talk to young Jaina Solo." Commander Fel said calmly.
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Anakin watched calmly as his oldest granddaughter spoke to Jagged Fel.
There had been some awkwardness at first but now the two teenagers were talking about their favorite fighters and the perks and pitfalls of their respective fighters.
Finally Commander Fel spoke. "It's almost lunchtime." He announced. "Would you and Jaina like to stay Master Jedi and young Solo?"
"It is a gracious offer but we must be getting back to the Temple. We stayed longer than we should have. I apologize for keeping your son from his studies." Anakin explained. Commander Fel nodded. "Jag, why don't you escort our guests to the door?"
Jag nodded and led them to the door.
"It was a pleasure speaking to you Jaina." He said.
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Tenel Ka was surprised that Jaina wasn't in any of the classes that Akul Clan had that day. She had asked Jacen where she was and was told that she had to apologize to a young man for attacking him last night.
A cheer went up from a nearby table and she turned to look. Several beings were clapping an older student named Zekk Bryne on the back.
"What do you think is going on?" Tenel Ka asked Jacen. Jacen shrugged. "Zekk is older than then us by about four years so he might have been chosen by one of the Knights or Masters." He explained.
"That must be exciting." Tenel Ka said. Jacen nodded. "I hope to be chosen by either Master Dev Sibwarra; he is really Empathic. or Master Ami Anders; she understands animals better than most Masters." Jacen announced.
At that moment Jaina came over with a tray of food.
"What did I miss?" she asked, curious. "Zekk Bryne might have Master." Jacen explained. "We talked more about the Clone Wars in History Class and Tenel Ka lasted nearly all of class in the simulator." Jacen said, a touch of pride in his voice.
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See, told you that not a lot happened in this chapter. Unless you ship J/J and I have at least one reader that ships J/Z. Personally I don't caare who Jaina ends up with although when I started reading the books Jag came onto the scene pretty quickly.
I am highly considering doing a Christmasy chapter for this fic. Let me know what you think.
Oh and I believe that the next chapter of Dark Angel is ready for posting. YAY!