Ianna and Leia, free from their "parents" ran to the lift which would take them to the garage, talking and carrying on all the way.

"Woah, you've lived on a lot of planets!" Leia remarked jealously. "I've only been to Coruscant and a couple other places on duty with my dad." She punched buttons on the lift wall.

"It's not as great as it sounds. I mean… I like seeing new places and doing new things, but I want to be able to have friends and go one school and stuff like that. I'm more of a social person than my mom…"

"Really, I never would have guessed!" Leia said sarcastically, "She struck me as ever-so-droll."

"She's just cryptic. Really, she can be cool- if you catch her on a good day." Ianna mumbled.

"Your hair is gorgeous. I wish mine was that shiny." Leia changed the subject quickly, sensing Ianna didn't really want to talk about Aine

"Thanks. I don't usually get a lot time to think about what I look like. We've never bought any kind of cosmetics beyond basic soap and hair bands."

"Well, sometimes it's fun to get dressed up. You want to go to the salon? We can get your hair done and everything." Leia said undauntedly.

"I don't know, maybe later." Ianna smiled. Secretly, she really did want go to the salon, but was a bit embarrassed at the fact.

"Okay, we'll go after I show you around the city." Leia promised knowingly.

Bail ushered Aine into another office. "This is where I hold confidential meetings with my advisors. It is completely spy-proof.

"Bail I know I can trust you. You were one of the only politicians Obi-Wan ever trusted." Aine said."I also know that you wanted to help us that day at the temple in Coruscant. I know you had to witnessto the death of young Zett Jukassa." Aine softened as she spoke.

"How do you know this? You weren't there when it happened…" Bail asked confusedly.

Aine turned away. "Things happened that day; something was awakened that was not there before. I sensed all. I did not need to be there to feel the pain." She said grimly.

"What happened?" Bail inquired quizzically.

"There are too many secrets to tell you. Things are best left alone in this regard."

"I understand. I too have a secret." He answered.

"I already know. I knew it from the moment she entered. Iwasn't surewhether I had to defend myself from Anakin or embrace Padme. I was afraid he had found me…" Aine said. "Obi-Wan said he was to bring balance to the force…" her voice faltered.

"Leia is Anakin's daughter, yes. Obi-Wan and I rescued Padme from Mufastar. But she died after giving birth to Leia." Bail explained.

"There is another." Aine interrupted.

Bail sighed, "Yes…Luke, her twin brother. He is with Obi-Wan."

"You know where Obi-Wan is?" Aine cried fervently forgetting everything else.

Bail averted his eyes. "He made me promise never to reveal his location to anyone. I will not break that promise. Not even to you."

Aine narrowed her eyes. "I could find out in a moment's notice if I tried to find the answer in your mind." She softened her harsh expression, "But that is not the Jedi way. I will respect your oath."

"Thank you Padawan Krysten." Bail said with relief, glad that an angry Jedi woman wasn't after him.

"I'm not a Padawan anymore. I have received training. I am a master- farther than Anakin ever made it." Aine looked out the window into the azure sky.

"My mistake Master Krysten." Bail apologized. "I'm sorry I cannot tell you where Obi-Wan is, but I can offer you a safe place to live. Alderaan is a peaceful planet. You can rest assured that there are no spies from the empire in my city."

"Thank-you Senator Organa. It is good to be able to rely on someone again." Aine bowed gracefully and moved to the door."

"Wait. I have one more matter to discuss with you." Bail said. "Some us of are banning together..."

"A rebellion." Aine breathed.

"Nothing slips by you." He smiled. "I would like to make you an offer. I want you to join us in the rebelling against the Empire." He extended his hand.

"We shall see." She turned to walk out the door.

"Here, let me at least arrange a home for you and Ianna here. I can do that much."

"It must be someplace private. I have training to do."

"As you wish Master Krysten." They walked out the office.

"Where's Ianna and Leia?"

"I don't know Leia… there are so many to choose from!" Ianna murmured indecisively as she flipped through holograms of different hairstyles.

"Oh get this one with braids! Or this one!" Leia said holding up a model of a hairstyle which resembled two spiral buns perched over the ears.

"Ew no!" Ianna shrieked.

"Why not? I like it!" Leia cried indignantly.

"Oh, I though you were kidding." Ianna said mockingly.

"Ladies, have you made a decision yet?" A droid asked.

"Um, I think so." Ianna nervously climbed into the chair. "I want this one. Just the two silver stripes framing the face." she added firmly "But I still want it long and black."

"Yes m'lady" The droid answered.

OOO

Ianna flew the speeder through the sky at breakneck speed. Even the audacious Leia held on for her life.

"Oh my god Ianna! Does your mom know you drive like this?" She screamed. "This is suicide!"

"You haven't seen anything yet!" Ianna grinned widely and accelerated the speeder. The two new silver streaks in her hair glinted as the wind blew them away from her face. She ducked under an arch and made a sharp turn around the building supporting it. After circling around it, Ianna spun the speeder, nearly causing Leia to fall out in protest. Tall broadcasting antennae loomed ahead. Ianna revved the engine and sped towards them.

"No Ianna! They're too close together! You'll never make it!" Leia cried.

"Just watch," Ianna said boldly. She swerved in between two of the posts and smoothly swooped between the next two and managed to fly the speeder through the whole field of broadcast posts.

"How did you do that?" Leia asked, eyeing Ianna suspiciously. "Are you like some kind of super-alert alien or something?"

Ianna laughed. "No. I guess I'm just talented like that."

Leia whacked her on the arm in mock scorn. "Not really. Just bigheaded." She stated haughtily. "You nearly got us killed!"

"No I didn't!" Ianna protested laughing.

"Look, we're back at the my Dad's building. Land there." Leia said pointing to the landing platform.

Ianna did as told. The two girls climbed out of the speeder and walked into the tower only to find a very agitated looking pair of adults waiting for them.

"Uh oh." Ianna said.

A more lighthearted chapter. I decided Ianna needs to have more fun. She's supposed to be the funner, bolder character, while Aine is the mysterious, brave character.

But today I was feeling Ianna-ish. Later chapters will possibly be Aine-centric. I have a question.

WHICH CHARACTER DO YOU LIKE BETTER? I need to know what my readers want. Ianna is cool. Aine is actually a lot better than I have been making her out to be. But that's more of her secrets.

Sorry nothing was actually accomplished during this chapter, but hey, the characters need lives.

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