Sorry this has taken me so long. I had exams. Fun right?

I haven't talked to my reviewers in a while…

Night Of The Land: I'm still planning out my next chapter, don't worry as it will hopefully come soon! If you want to know what to do for muscle pain, the best thing for it would be to soak in a hot bath with Epsom salts. You could also just rest and put an ice pack or warm pad on it. The homeopathic remedy Arnica can help relieve pain. If you want to take conventional medicine, simple ibuprofen can help. Massage is always good too. : )

Ogreatrandom: Wow! You're my new favorite reviewer! In fact, Ianna is giving you a big virtual hug (since Aine isn't a hug person). Of course Ianna and Leia will hopefully play at least one prank at school. But it probably won't be for a while. Be prepared, there will be many secrets revealed. I'm glad you like the story! Keep reviewing!

Kenobifan: Thanks! Your comment made me feel really good about myself. Goosebumps are always a good sign to me. I love mysterious secretive stuff, so I really enjoyed writing that chapter, I'm glad you liked it too!

Thank you all!

OOO

Aine crept down the hallway to Ianna's room. Using the force, she opened the mechanized door. Soft blue light flooded in from in between the shades that lined the large picture windows. Ianna was curled up in a ball with her covers kicked off. The small, toy human girl that Aine had made for her when she was little, sat on the foot of her bed, smiling despite all the damaged ensued upon her by a small girl.

Aine sighed. What this poor girl had been through! Always moving, finding out that her only family wasn't really family at all, having her memories wiped every time she discovered anything about the true nature of the Sokana, being taught to suppress everything she'd been taught as an infant… It could not be an easy life. Perhaps she should not train her after all. It would only make her life more difficult.

Aine fought with her conscience.

She must be trained! With each passing day she grows older and each year is more likely to be drawn to the dark side. I must train her while she is still impressionable.

But then again, if I train her, she could turn to the dark side. She is already too old. It would be dangerous. The force would be thrown off balance even more than it already is.

The Imanae said to train her. She is not Anakin. I should not fear Anakin. Although he is strong, I am stronger. I defeated him before as a padawan. Now I am a master. A true master Sokan… Far more powerful than he will ever be.

But one cannot be too cautious.

Perhaps I will wait, just for a little while.

Ianna stirred in her sleep, sensing Aine's presence. She slowly sat up a little and rubbed her eyes sleepily.

"What is it?" Ianna mumbled groggily and pulled her covers up over her lap.

"You have to go to school today." Aine crossed over to the closet and returned with a grey dress from Dantooine. "I'm afraid I'll have to order you some new clothes. They dress somewhat differently here than on Dantooine."

"Umh." Ianna buried her head under her pillow. She liked being around others her age But she hated lessons, being always behind since she moved so much. Not to mention she was half asleep.

"Ianna get up!" Aine commanded. But she sat there like a log. "Get up!"

When her communicative efforts failed, Aine lifted Ianna up using the force and sat her on the floor. Ianna still did not budge. Aine decided it was time to use aggressive negotiations. She touched a finger to Ianna's limp hand and sent out a small burst of energy through her body. Not enough to injure her, but definitely enough to get her moving.

"Ow!" Ianna cried, now very much awake. "Why did you have to do that?"

Aine threw up her hands and walked out without an answer.

"Well, someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed today." Ianna mumbled sarcastically.

OOO

"The first king of Alderaan was Baldon the valiant. He came to throne over one thousand years ago after the Alder revolution in the age of Guildor. Around this time was when the Mandalorian wars began. Can anyone tell me how Alderaan reacted from the Mandalorian wars and how King Baldon the valiant came to the throne?" The teacher rambled on and on about the ancient history of Alderaan. Ianna was miserable. She knew nothing about the history of Alderaan but her class grouping was required to take a lesson course specifically on this subject. She also had to wear a uniform which consisted of a long white dress with long sleeves and a wide, dark grey "V" collar that went down her abdomen and under the grey belt tapering into a line down the middle of the skirt. It was horribly ugly and made Ianna look like an old woman. Not to mention it was itchy.

(A/N I have no idea what Alderaanian history actually consists of, this is made up, just so you guys know.)

Another thing that had disappointed her was that Leia and she were not in any lessons together. Although Leia was a year younger than Ianna, she was two years ahead due to her superior intellect and the fact that Ianna had tested into a class a year younger than herself because she was so far behind.

She looked out the window wistfully, wishing that the day was over. Her eyes slowly lowered their rims until just a glimmer of green showed beneath them. Her hand moved under her chin and her mind began to soar with the speeders outside. Everything seemed like bliss for a moment. Then the bell rang.

OOO

"Where is it? Where is it?" Ianna wandered around helplessly looking for her next class. She had lost her map in the crowded hallway a few minutes ago and was definitely going to be late to her next lesson….wherever it was.

She walked quickly from hall to hall glancing at the labels on the doors. Suddenly, the white hem of her uniform caught the toe of her shoe. Her skirt pulled her face-down towards the hard marble floor. She caught herself on the palms of her hands before hitting head-on. But her supplies flew everywhere. A group of three older kids in a corner snickered at her clumsiness. Ianna felt a sob welling in her throat. It had been a miserable day and the last thing she wanted was to be laughed at.

One of the boys in the group whispered something to the girl and other boy. He gallantly walked over to Ianna, who was desperately trying to gather her things. The boy reached down and handed a notebook to her. Ianna looked up into his face. He had spiked brown hair with gold tips, deeply tanned skin, and impish brown eyes. He held out a hand and helped her stand up. "Looks like you're having a rough time here." He joked. Ianna looked down embarrassedly. He smiled. "I'm Rove. These are my friends, Reen and Bendon." He gestured to the boy and girl who both gave awkward smiles in Ianna's general direction. Ianna noticed that the boys' white tunics and grey pants and been cut to short sleeve and had holes at the knees. The girl's dress was cut into two parts so as to display her midriff and arms.

"I'm Ianna." She said and smiled at Rove.

"A pretty name."

"Thanks." Despite herself, she felt the blood rise to her face.

"Aw look, she's blushing." Reen called teasingly.

Rove looked deep into her eyes and ignored Reen's ridiculing. "Do you need any help finding your next class? You're new here aren't you?"

"Yes, and some help would be great."

"Follow me." He gestured for her to come walk beside him and he put his arm around her shoulder. They quickly found her next class but before she went into the classroom, Rove whispered into Ianna's ear, "Meet us at the parking dock after school. We're going to have some fun at the cantina…I want you to join us."

After the door had closed behind Ianna, Reen crossed over to Rove. "So exactly why are we taking in this little brat?" She put her hands on her hips and pursed her lips contemptuously.

Rove smiled coolly. "I saw her the other day with the little princess. She knows speeders. Believe me; we could have some serious fun using this kid. Once she teaches us her stuff, we'll dump her, don't worry about it babe."

"She doesn't look like the type to know how to hotwire a speeder. Too goody-goody…Especially if she hangs out with the little princess."

"Just wait and see babe, I've got a feeling that we're going to get good results."

"You'd better." Reen linked her arm in Rove's and they walked off.

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"I'm telling you Ianna, these kids are no good!" Leia took a bite out of her salad. Ianna had discovered they had the same lunch at least. But she had caught no sight of Rove and his friends.

"How do you know?" Ianna asked defiantly.

"I just do!" Leia urged, "These people have a reputation at school! Why do you think they weren't in class when you weren't?"

Ianna crossed her arms. "I don't believe you. Just because somebody skips a class once in a while doesn't make them a bad person."

"Ianna, they don't skip just 'some' classes. They skip pretty much all of them."

"Well… you're a princess! You have no idea what it is like to live a normal life. Some people want to live a little once in a while! Not just sit around on their bums and study lessons."

"You're just saying this because you think Rove's cute." Leia said smugly.

"No I'm not!" Ianna cried. "You're just jealous!"

"I am not!" Leia exclaimed indignantly. "You're acting insane! I'm just trying to tell you to make the right choice regarding this group. I know from experience that these people are trouble."

"You do not have the authority to tell me how to live my life, princess or not." Ianna stated in Rove's tone of voice.

"I'm not trying to run your life Ianna. I'm just trying to be a good friend."

"Well stop then!"

"Fine." Leia picked up her tray and marched over to another table leaving Ianna alone.

Ianna put her head down on the table to hide the single tear that slid from the corner of her eye. "Why did I do that? Leia has been a better friend to me in such a short time than anyone else has been to me ever."

Leia sat down with some of her other friends. She had been looking forward to sitting with Ianna during lunch. She was so much more fun than her usual group of companions. Now it was ruined. "Why is Ianna doing this?" she wondered to herself.

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After school, Ianna waited nervously on the loading dock as Rove had instructed. She saw Aine land the speeder nearby and look around, expecting her to climb into the passenger seat soon. Ianna approached the speeder, hoping that Rove wouldn't show up until after Aine had left.

"Um, Mom, is it okay if I go out with some friends for a while before coming home?" Ianna looked into Aine's eyes pleadingly.

Aine looked Ianna over suspiciously. "Alright. I trust you to make the right choices. You're not a child any longer. I will respect your privacy. But be home soon." Ianna nodded. "I want to hear you promise me you won't be troublesome."

Aine looked deep into her eyes. Ianna could barely bring herself to speak. It was nearly impossible to lie to Aine. "Y-yes I promise."

"Fine." Aine drove the speeder off the platform and flew away. Ianna sighed in relief and turned around to see Rove, Bendon, and Reen walking towards her out of the school.

"Hey Ianna." Rove suavely put his arm around Ianna's shoulder. Reen glared at them irately, making Ianna feel smugly confidant. Noticing Ianna's complacency Reen immediately attached herself to Bendan's arm, smirking at Ianna in the process.

"So where are we going?" Ianna inquired.

"We're just heading out to a little cantina about a mile away. It's real fun, they always have live music and dancing. I think you'll like it." Rove assured.

Bendan scurried up behind the two and mockingly sneered. "It sounds charming don't it?" in an accent Ianna couldn't identify. "You nerf-hearder!" Rove playfully smacked Bendan in the face in annoyance.

(A/N I kinda picture Bendan with a sort of old cockney-ish accent jus for visual purposes)

The party approached an expensive-looking red speeder parked near the edge of the platform. Ianna's eyes lit up in excitement at the prospects of flying such a craft. "Is this yours?" She asked Rove ecstatically.

"Yeah, pretty isn't it?" Rove smiled and pulled Ianna up under his chin in a hug. Bendan again interrupted them by enveloping them in his own hug "A regular beaut ain't it?" He chimed in, mocking Rove's tone.

"I bet it flys wonderfully…" Ianna clasped her hands together, visibly wistful.

"Yes but", Rove sucked in air between his teeth in disappointment, "I lost the keys this morning on the way to school and I frankly don't know how we're going to get anywhere. I'd completely forgotten. Guess we can't go to the cantina after all." He hung his head shamefully. "Sorry guys."

Ianna stepped up excitedly. "Wait! I can fix this! You don't need a key. I can show you how to hotwire the engine so that you won't even have to pay for a new key! We can still go to the cantina!"

"That sounds just great Ianna!" Rove cried enthusiastically. "You're a real help." He put his arm around her shoulder again and turned his head back to Bendan and Reen, giving them a quick glance that said "Told you." They gave wicked smiles between themselves.

(A/N: Sorry this chapter didn't get much done. Although this part is somewhat boring, it ultimately leads to a major part of the story. Just keep reading.)

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