Always II: Caught in the Rain
By Trickster-jz

Disclaimer: I own the plot, Sanar and Devnos and the rest of the Klis family, Garik Klamath, Tiran Lee-droy, Cerasy, Aarylia, Falat, Na'Lein'yhpaon and Kip (kind of) and any other previously unknown characters/planets. Everything you recognize (well, from the actual books) belongs to George Lucas or Kevin J. Anderson. I am not making any money off of this, so please do not sue.

Summary: The more black-and-white redemption was won with Onyx's demise, but that is never the end. Zekk and Jaina have returned to Hapes, where Jaina's family, the remaining Jedi and the New Rebellion awaits them. Some will understand and believe Zekk's redemption – others will not. As Zekk leaves for the more difficult stage of his redemption, alone, he is unaware that the emperor – surviving only on his hatred – has demanded his disloyal Darkest Knight's head on a platter. The Dark Jedi Devnos Klis is determined to prove his competence, and hatches a plan to lure Zekk in. Kept nearby is a wild card: Sanar Klis, who is, herself, searching for a redemption she doesn't completely believe in. Whether or not she will foil her brother's plans and step back into the Light remains to be watched over by an unlikely guardian: the spirit form of Kyp Durron. All the while, Jaina Solo is back at a home she barely recognizes, trying to come to terms with the changes her death and resurrection have wrought within her.
Redemption – wild cards – evil – romance… Hold on, y'all – it's going to be one wild ride.

Genres: drama, romance, angst, action

Keywords: redemption, consequences, wild cards, rebirth

Author's Note: this is the sequel to my fic "Dejarik"

A2: The title was inspired by the song of the same name by Revis. I found it on the "Daredevil" soundtrack and knew I had my title, though the lyrics don't fit exactly – just the mood did. I nearly called this "Can't Stop Loving You" (after the song by Phil Collins), so that deserves some recognition as well.

Dramatis Personae

The New Rebellion and the Jedi:
Jaina Solo – female human, Jedi Knight, New Rebellion colonel
Zekk – male human, formerly Lord Onyx of the Sith and Darkest Knight of the New Empire.
Kyp Durron – male human, Jedi Master (deceased)
Leia Organa Solo – female human, New Rebellion diplomat
Garik Klamath – male human, New Rebellion diplomat; Jaina's childhood friend
Aarylia – human girl, Jedi Apprentice; orphan
Kip – male clone, Jedi soldier; created by the Empire
Miko Reglia – male human, Jedi Knight, former Dark Jedi, Intelligence operative
Krista Harif – female human, currently an Intelligence team leader; also: smuggler, pilot, mechanic
Han Solo – male human, New Rebellion General
Tenel Ka Chume Ta' Djo – female human, Jedi Knight, princess and heir apparent of the Hapan Throne
Tiran Lee-droy – male human, Jedi Knight, mechanic; native of Lin-Ta

The "Greys":
Sanar Klis – female human; Imperial slave, daughter of Jarran and Caesarea Klis. Native of Na'Lein'yhpaon, a male-dominated planet.
Cerasy – female human, bounty hunter
Ta'a Chume Djo – Regent Queen of the Hapes Consortium

The Empire:
Emperor Brakiss – male human, Lord of the Sith; under the guise of Palpatine
Devnos Klis – male human, Dark Jedi; Sanar's older brother
Falat Yn'paw – male human, Dark Jedi
Satix Zapini – female changeling, assassin

Other, "Smaller" Characters:
Jarran Klis – male human; Sanar's father (deceased)
Clayra Klis – female human; Sanar's little sister
Wedge Antilles – male human, New Rebellion General
Jacen Solo – male human, Jedi Knight (deceased)
Anakin Solo – male human, Jedi Knight (deceased)
Gryq Harif – male human, combat specialist; Krista's older brother
Lusa – female centaur, Jedi Knight; in self-enforced isolation
Caesarea Klis – female human; Sanar's mother
Tayra Lam – female human, New Rebellion pilot
Raynar Thul – male human, Jedi Knight (deceased)

-Tjz