New chapter up. Got a new POV on this one. Hope you enjoy. Thanks for reading and reviewing.

Dr. Yonca POV

Saganu had been gone for nearly four months, saying he was leaving to find and bring home his mate. It sounded like an excuse to take a long vacation. He wouldn't be the first man of noble birth to take such a pilgrimage and wouldn't be the last. Actually, I was surprised he had waited as long as he did to leave. Most nobles rank finding a suitable mate above duty to one's post.

At the start of the fifth month, the Aristocra sent a holo, saying he and his mate were returning to Hoth. He gave no other details besides a list of modifications to be made to his quarters.

I had been assigned to Zero Station for almost five years and Saganu had been its commander long before I arrived. I knew the man well, being the station's only primary doctor. I even considered him a friend. I was excited to meet the woman who fit with his extremely high standards.

I was busy in the medcenter when Saganu's ship landed at the hidden landing site several miles away. It took almost a full hour to get to Zero Station by speeder, so I had time to make sure all of the modifications to Saganu's quarters were complete. His instructions had been very specific and I wanted to make sure everything was ready.

Many of the soldiers on the station gave me funny looks for being excited about Saganu bringing his mate to Hoth. What could I say, I'm a people person and a sucker for relationships.

When his speeder arrived, I stood waiting. It was standard procedure for any personnel arriving from off world to have a full medical exam and body scan before being allowed into the more sensitive areas of the station. Even the station's Aristocra.

Saganu held out his arm, helping the woman seated behind him off the speeder before dismounting himself. He took off his helm and smiled at me.

"Doctor, it's good to see you."

"Welcome back, Sir."

I watched as the woman took off her helm as well, revealing a familiar face.

"Zanthia! Is that you?" I said, shocked. I had honestly believed I would never see the Jedi again. Afterall, the last time she was here, she had technically been our prisoner.

"Nice to see you again, doctor." She said, smiling. There was true happiness in her voice and her eyes. I could see it plain as day.

I lightly slapped Saganu on the arm. "Why didn't you tell me you were going after Zanthia?"

Saganu chuckled. "I wasn't sure if she would agree."

Zanthia stood beside him and he wrapped his arm around her shoulders and kissed her temple. The Jedi seemed very comfortable in the embrace.

"I didn't say yes right away. It took a couple of months. What can I say, I couldn't resist his charms."

I was impressed. To not only win the heart of a Jedi, but also convince her to switch sides, was quite a feat. I knew Saganu was a charming man, but I never knew he was this charming. I could understand why he found Zanthia so appealing. She was a powerful, intelligent and beautiful woman. Saganu had always been the type who wanted more in a mate than someone who looks good on his arm. He wanted someone who was his equal.

"Well, if you'll both follow me. Aristocra, your scan will only take a few minutes, but Zanthia, you'll probably be with me for the better part of the day."

"It's standard procedure for all new additions to the station to have a full medical workup, to establish a baseline. We also scan for trackers, listening devices and such, as a security precaution." Saganu explained to Zanthia.

She nodded. "Fully understandable."

After I scanned Saganu, he left Zanthia with me to check in with the control room. He was never one to stay out of the loop for long once he returned to the station. For her part, Zanthia looked perfectly comfortable after he left. The whole situation had to be weird for her, but you'd never know it looking at her.

I began my tests quietly, but I hated silence.

"Mind if I ask a personal question?" I asked.

Zanthia laughed. "You're about to do all kinds of medical tests, which I'm sure will involve scanning and probing. Anything you ask couldn't be more personal than that, so ask away."

"That is true." I chuckled. "How did Saganu managed to convince you to turn your back on the Jedi and join the Ascendancy? From what I learned from your previous time with us, you were dug in fairly deep with them."

"I'm still a Jedi. Not being an active member of the Order will never change that fact. I just simply chose to experience life outside of the Order. Saganu asked me, since I was raised to be a Jedi, if I'd still have chosen that life for myself, now that I'm old enough to understand what it means." Zanthia looked down at her hands. "I couldn't answer the question." She looked up at me. "I still can't. I've felt a very strong connection with him since the moment we met. I decided to try with him."

I couldn't help but smile. "I'm happy for you both. Saganu is a good man. I've known him for five years now. You'll be hard pressed to find a more noble and honorable person. He'll make a good mate. And, if you don't mind me saying so, you're perfect for him. He's never been one for frills. You're beautiful, but also functional. You're more than just a pretty face."

Zanthia blushed slightly. "You're very honest."

I shrugged. "Occupational hazard, I'm afraid. If you ever want an honest opinion, you'll know where to go."

"I'll keep that in mind. I might just come to you when I need a sounding board, since I know so few people here. This transition will be difficult for me. Saganu and I made an arrangement which will be interesting to stick to."

"Arrangement?"

Zanthia nodded. "I'm still a Jedi and I refuse to either become Sith or help the Empire in any direct way. On the other side, Saganu will continue to serve as an ally to the Empire, when the situation calls for it and will not help the Republic in any direct way."

"Will you still serve the Republic?' I asked.

"No. I'm a Jedi and will live my life as one to the best of my ability, but i will serve the Ascendancy and only the Ascendancy. If things happen which involve the Empire or the Republic, we agreed I will sit them out."

I thought for a moment. "That won't be easy. Sometimes we're very active with the Empire and it's not unusual to have the Republic in our line of sight."

"No, it won't , but nothing worth doing ever is." She replied.

It took several more hours to finish my tests, but the time was spent with comfortable chit chat. We got to know each other in a way only two women can. There were only a few females on the station, and most of them were soldiers, meaning they weren't overly comfortable with girly conversation. Zanthia, on the other hand, seemed to enjoy it, as if it were something new and exciting to her. From what we had dug up about the Jedi, it probably was new.

It will be nice to have her as a friend.

To Be Continued...