Interior: Jedi temple, Barriss's quarters, evening.
As Galen entered with Luminara, he lay down on the bed whilst she and Barriss sat in nearby seats facing towards him.
"Galen, is there a specific memory or event you'd like to start with?" asked Unduli.
"Galidraan." answered Galen, "this is between us, right?"
"Of course, now close your eyes. Clear your mind… open yourself to the Force… let your guard down.
We'll be with you every step.
Walk us through your memories."
Allowing them access into his mind as he searched through his memories with the Force guiding them.
"What do you see?" asked Barriss.
"I see my clan's campsite, my aliit's confronted by a team of bastard Jetii."
"Do you know which Jedi?"
"Dooku, Mace Windu, Seasee Tiin, Dou-che Baag, Kazdan Paratus, Pong Krell, Ki-Adi Mundi. Rahm Kota, that brat Komari Vosa, and a few others I don't know but died within moments.
Komari's big mouth provokes the fight."
"Do you know who sent them?"
"It was Palpatine who had ner aliit killed.
We'd been framed for crimes committed by the Death Watch.
Some of the Jetii bastards knew we were innocent, and tried to wipe us out, anyway."
Seeing the events unfold with her own eyes and feeling his emotions as if she were him at the time, Barriss couldn't help bringing him into the tightest hug she could, in an effort to comfort him, whilst a tear ran down her cheek.
"Only one of the Jetii present is visibly remorseful, in the moment, when they see me, and that's Rahm Kota.
On the other hand, that shabuir Windu coldly dismisses ner aliit's murder to be what they had to do."
"And how did that make you feel?"
"Angry… full of rage… hate… and fury.
I attack two of the clearly most powerful Jetii head-on, out of self-preservation and a primal instinct.
I go for Dooku first, because he killed my Godfather and stole the dha'kad I knew about from us.
Then Windu because he killed ba'vodu Myles, by cutting him in half, not unlike how Ben did to Maul."
Witnessing the memory of the enraged boy attacking two of the most skilled Jedi of their time, the Mirialans were taken aback by him putting the two Masters on the defensive.
"After I hit Windu with lightning, he and his team fled.
Then the Death Watch shows up, so I take my anger out on them.
I figure out it's their fault because they boast, and I see Vizsla has a darksaber which infuriates me."
As they watched him fighting the Death Watch before being abducted, they were stunned by his skills and power at such a young age.
When the memory was finished, they returned to the present.
Galen mentioned, "I want to show you what happened on Dxun, because it happened immediately thereafter."
"We're going to take a break." firmly said Luminara.
Barriss added, "You always seem so strong, Galen.
To see your younger self so vulnerable and emotional is a lot to take in. And I'd advise a processing period."
"Can I tell you something important, Barr?" asked Marek.
"By all means."
"I love and care for you very much. You're a treasured member of ner aliit."
With a grateful smile, the young Mirialan asked, "What does aliit mean, again?"
"Family. Also, you're really beautiful."
"Thank you, Galen."
Luminara mused, "You're changing the topic to distract yourself instead of processing what you've had to recollect."
An hour later.
Grateful they hadn't eaten in the last few hours, the two women were absolutely mortified and horrified by the memories of him being tortured which made them feel sick.
Greatly distressed by what she was witnessing happen to her friend, Barriss was barely coping, and mustered all of her will and discipline to keep it together. Luminara herself was quite saddened and heartbroken to see something so cruel.
Outside his mind, Galen began breaking down, having a panic attack as if it was happening all over again in his present.
He was shaking, writhing, turning, shivering, shedding tears, grunting in pain, and his breathing was strained whilst his heart pounded.
With his eyes flickering between ocean blue and Sith yellow, he muttered, "Through victory, my chains are broken… oh, the chains? The chains are the easy part." and gestured to his head, "It's what goes on in here that's hard.
Too long… too long in the cold and the dark.
That is all there is and ever will be in the shadows of the eternal night."
Sending reassuring feelings to him through the Force, Luminara guided, "In the night, find the light, Galen."
To say the least, Padawan Offee was unprepared and overwhelmed by such a challenge as a healer, but she was grateful to have Luminara there to guide her.
Unduli herself was caught off guard by how much difficulty she was having, "Barriss, be advised, his mind's harder to read than even Quinlan's because of how powerful his psychometry is."
"There's so many different people's lives in his head, it's a wonder he still knows who he is."
Marek's body encased itself in an aura of Force energy as if it were a subconscious defence.
"You were the Chosen One! It was said that you would destroy the Sith, not join them!
Bring balance to the Force… Not leave it in darkness." shakily said Marek, in Obi-Wan's voice, then continued, in an emotional Anakin's voice, "I hate you!"
Switching to Ahsoka's voice, Marek, still shaking, shed a tear, "You were my brother, Anakin. I loved you!"
Seeing flashes of a heated duel somewhere volcanic through his mind, the two healers realised, "This isn't a memory… It's a vision!"
Marek implored, "Don't do this. Ni dinu ner gaan naakyc, jorcu ni nu copaani kyr'amur ner vod.
Honour my offer of truce, for I would not willingly shed my brother's blood."
The younger healer thought to herself, "Oh, dear."
In Dooku's voice, Galen questioned, "What if I told you that the Republic was now under the control of the Dark Lord of the Sith?
Hundreds of Senators are now under the direct influence of a Sith Lord called "Darth Sidious,".
You must join me, Obi-Wan. And together: we will destroy the Sith."
Upon hearing this, the two Mirialans grew quite concerned.
In a raspy voice, Galen snarled, "Once more, the Sith shall rule the galaxy… And we shall have… peace." causing Luminara and Barriss's eyes to widen in terror, "Long live the Sith Empire."
"Galen, try to find a positive memory to calm yourself down," advised a worried Luminara who felt his shields being raised, "you're shutting us out…"
Barriss implored, "Please let us back in, we'll help you."
"I'm being torn apart… I want to be free of this pain.
I know what I have to do, but I don't know if I have the strength to do it…" said Galen, in his normal voice.
Though they didn't know if he was talking to them, Luminara assured, "You do… and you're not alone, we'll help you."
Reopening his mind to them as his eyes stopped flickering and returned to their natural blue, he slowly calmed down.
As the three Jedi came back to their present, Barriss asked, "Do you feel any better?"
Taking a minute or two to respond as his mind eased up a bit, Galen nodded before Offee hugged him.
"Are you ok, Barr?" asked Marek, concerned for his friend.
"I must admit seeing the traumas of others, as if I were there, is… difficult."
Luminara mentioned, "Galen, you had quite disturbing visions during our trip down memory lane."
Galen exhaled, "Oh, great… what'd I see this time?"
"Anakin falling to the dark side and joining the Sith.
The fall of the Republic, and return of the Sith Empire.
And perhaps a confrontation between both of you, Ahsoka and Obi-Wan."
"Yeah, I'm not letting any of that happen."
"Galen, will you stay with me tonight?" requested a nervous Barriss, "I fear I may have nightmares inspired by your bad memories and mid-session visions."
"Of course."
"Thank you… Would I be able to snuggle up to and share the bed with you?"
"As long as that's ok with you." shrugged Galen, "but I have a feeling we'll need permission to have a sleepover, from Luminara, even though we're both adults."
Luminara chimed in, "Barriss, I will allow this under supervision, and so I'm here if you need any additional comfort."
Barriss asked, "Galen, could you please look away while we get changed for bed?"
He nodded and turned to the window, facing away from them and away from the mirror.
Momentarily thereafter.
"You can look now," said Offee.
Turning to face her, he saw Barriss was wearing soft purple pj pants and an exotic purple bra showing some cleavage, and she'd foregone her cowl.
Luminara wore dark pj pants and a loose cropped bed shirt, also having removed her headdress.
Taking in their beauty, he said, "Wow… you two are absolutely breathtaking."
"Thank you," appreciated both women.
"Anytime."
Offee blurted, "Take off your shirt, Galen. I'm sure you'll be more comfortable."
Going with it, he undid a light blue medical robe and dropped it to the floor allowing them to see his agile, muscular torso, leaving himself in some soft, black pj pants.
Luminara observed, "Your training regimen has truly paid off, Galen. And your physical form appears in prime condition."
"I can't afford to be anything less than a living weapon.
I have to be at my best so I can fight the battles yet to come, and to protect the people I care about."
"That's definitely your Mandalorian side talking."
"You both look really nice." mentioned Marek.
Gently pulling him down next to herself on the bed, Offee smiled, "Thank you… and I must say you feel nice and warm."
"Thanks… I think."
Barriss observed, "You're very attractive."
"As are you, Barr," Marek softly said as the two Padawans hugged.
"Thank you." appreciated Barriss, "also, your embrace makes me feel perfectly safe and protected."
"I'm glad," said Marek, "Goodnight, Barr, goodnight, Lu."
Catching him off-guard, Barriss gently pressed her lips against his, "Goodnight, Galen, goodnight, Master Luminara,"
Unduli smiled, "Goodnight, you two," and kissed Barriss's temple before the two teens drifted off to a peaceful sleep.
The next day.
Interior: Jedi temple, Barriss's quarters, morning.
Waking up to see Barriss warmly snuggled up to Galen, Luminara couldn't help adoring how peaceful they looked.
Slowly stirring along with Offee, Galen greeted, "Morning, Barr."
"Morning, Galen. Sleep well?"
"Yes, did you?"
"I slept in the safety of your embrace, so I slept very well." coolly said Barriss.
"You two are adorable, although he's already chosen Ahsoka as a mate," said Luminara who asked, "would you like something to eat before the next session?
There's some food in here so we don't have to go down to the cafeteria."
After showering, donning the undersuit of his armour, having a medium sized breakfast, and a 5 minute wait, he lay down, with the two girls sitting beside him.
Seeing inside his memories, they found themselves in a dark tomb, looking at the form of chibi Galen as he spoke to a benevolent, spectral figure in armour with a subtle Owl-like motif.
"Galen, who's that?" nervously asked Barriss.
"That is Freedon Nadd… my second informal teacher in the ways of the Force."
Barriss went pale at the sight of the ancient Sith, "W- what are- What are you doing with him?"
"He's telling mini me about two Jetii who fell in love."
"How romantic. Who's he telling you about?"
"Ulic Qel-Droma and Nomi Sunrider."
"Oh? And what does he say?" inquired Luminara.
"He tells me what truly saved Ulic was the love he and Nomi shared for each other.
She never gave up on him even when everyone else seemed to.
The curses and spells cast upon Ulic by Naga Sadow and Marka Ragnos, two of the most powerful Sith Lords to ever live, were broken by true love's kiss."
"Awww, that's so cute." adoringly said Barriss, "and so sweet."
As they came back to the present, Luminara inquired, "Shall we continue your stroll down memory lane? Or shall we meditate?"
"Joined meditation might be a good idea in light of the visions.
And I wonder if anyone ever tries meditating while in a position like hugging someone they care about."
With a fascinated smile, Barriss suggested, "Let's see if it works,"
Luminara checked the time, "I'll have to let you finish without me, as I have a meeting with Ben," and left before the two Padawans wrapped their arms around each other, closed their eyes, and opened their minds to the Force.
(begin visions.)
Interior: Ossus, Jedi library.
A brown haired man, in blue robes with a red tunic and cape, and an amulet, closed the brown eyes of his little brother, and shed tears while his own eyes flickered between hazel and yellow.
Nomi Sunrider closely embraced and kissed him on the lips causing the amulet to shatter, runes to fade, and his eyes to return to hazel, then parted lips and confessed, "I love you, Ulic Qel-Droma."
With his heart, mind and spirit free of the dark side, Ulic returned, "I love you too, Nomi Sunrider."
Interior: Malachor V, Trayus academy.
Standing before Meetra, Kreia explained herself, "You must understand, I did not wish the Jedi dead.
I merely wished them to see that they and their teachings were wrong.
That one could not truly understand the Force simply by adhering to the Jedi Code."
"Did you love me?" asked Meetra.
"I would have killed the galaxy to preserve you. I would have let the galaxy die.
You are rarer than you know, and what you have taught yourself must not be allowed to die.
You are not a Jedi. Not truly. And it is for that, that I love you, Meetra Surik."
Interior: Geonosis, Petranaki arena.
"You love me? I thought we'd decided not to fall in love.
That it would destroy our lives." asked a surprised Skywalker as he gazed upon his Angel.
Looking into Anakin's eyes, Padme said, "It looks like our lives are about to be destroyed anyway.
I truly, deeply love you, Ani.
Before we die, I want you to know that." and kissed him on the lips.
Interior: Jedi temple, Obi-Wan's quarters.
"Ah, what a lovely sight to wake up to.
Last night truly was quite a pleasure to spend with you, my darling." said Obi-Wan who was snuggled up to Luminara who lay next to him, wrapped in a sheet.
Teasingly showing off her sexy body in all its glory whilst rising to her feet as the sheet fell to the floor, leaving her naked, Unduli replied, "I love you with all my heart, Ben."
"I love you too, my lovely Lilly." returned Obi-Wan.
Interior: Republic cruiser, quarters.
Laying in bed with Revan, with only the sheets covering them, Meetra reminded him, "I love you very deeply, Revan. With all my heart, I love you, and I always will."
"I love you too, Meetra."
"You know what's about to happen. What we're about to do.
Just don't lose yourself in this war and your dedication to the cause.
Don't let the man I love become another casualty of this war which has already taken so much from us all."
"I won't."
Interior: Coruscant, Jedi temple, archives, private study.
As a far younger Dooku parted lips with a younger Jocasta, he confessed, "I love you, Jocasta Nu."
"And I love you too, Dooku Serenno," she returned and warmly hugged him.
(end visions.)
Interior: Jedi temple, Barriss's quarters.
Slowly coming out of their meditation, Galen and Barriss finished the hug.
Offee giggled, "My goodness, that was interesting and insightful.
Some of those couples were quite adorable and romantic."
Galen chuckled, "Nothing says "romantic," like bending the Jetii code.
They're more like guidelines than actual rules." before his comlink beeped.
"Go ahead, Proxy." permitted Galen.
"Master, your medical examination results have come back as beyond satisfactory.
And you've passed your physical assessments with flying colours."
"Great, how's the steed's construction going?"
"Your Basilisk is finally ready."
Mando'a translations.
aliit - clan/family.
Jetii - Jedi.
Ner - my.
Ba'vodu - Uncle.
Ni dinu ner gaan naakyc, jorcu ni nu copaani kyr'amur ner vod - Honour my offer of truce, for I would not willingly shed my brother's blood.