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Star Wars: A Legend Reborn (Nobodyman123 and Mistress Dizzy)

Adam wanted to answer her before she made a quick decision. He didn't love Princess Kijani or Jedi Kijani. He just loved Kijani. But once she said that it would be best if he just left, he could only agree. Adam was glad that she decided to be the one to show sense.

Then why did this hurt so much?

"Right." he said, hefting the last of his bags over his shoulders. "Good luck, Kijani. I-" he stopped himself, unsure of what to say that won't make this situation worse. After a moment, he settled on "You know where to find me. Good luck, and may the Force be with you." Then, he turned away, wondering if he would ever see her again. I mean, we're the only Jedi left in the galaxy other than Master Yoda. We have to see each other again sometime. Right?

Star Wars: A Legend Reborn (Nobodyman123 and Mistress Dizzy)

Adam narrowly resisted the urge to say Yes, mam. at Kijani's instruction. This was already hard enough for him, and he didn't feel the need to make a joke out of it. So he took a deep breath and began to speak.

"You don't need me here. You have your own training to finish. I feel like I still have more to learn, and I don't want to distract you. I'll go where the Force guides me to go. Who knows? Maybe Han and Chewie could use a third?" That part was all true, but that was only part of it. Adam knew this day would have to come eventually, but he had hoped that the circumstances would be far better than this.

"There's something else, too." he began, feeling his hands shake. He hoped that Kijani didn't see how nervous he was, but soon it wouldn't matter.

"I admit that when I first met you, I had a bit of a crush on you. It was childish and pathetic, I know, and it was something that would go away with time. But... it didn't."

He wanted to go to her, to embrace her and never let go. But he didn't know how she would take it.

"I wanted to tell you, but I was afraid. I didn't want to lose my best friend over misplaced feelings. Either way, I can't stay here like this. If I get pulled to the Dark Side because of love, I don't want to take you with me."

Star Wars: A Legend Reborn (Nobodyman123 and Mistress Dizzy)

Adam's sleep was not restful, and it was full of bad dreams. He could feel the dark side of the force emanating strongly from this planet. When he closed his eyes to shut out the cries of pain and anguish, they only grew louder and louder in his mind. Worse still was the cold. He had the simply heating lamp turned to maximum, and yet he shivered.

What was this place? he thought to himself. A battle? A massacre? Whatever it was, he was beginning to wonder how any Jedi could stay here and not turn mad. Although after meeting Yoda...

"Lost to me, this planet's mysteries are." said a familiar voice from the U-wing's open hatch. "Learn them in time, perhaps. Though have much of it, I do not."

Adam rose from his bunk and looked to Yoda. "You say that my training is complete, but how can that be?" he asked. He did his best to try and hide his frustration, but he knew it showed.

"No more to learn, you have. Except from yourself." Yoda said. If he noticed Adam's irritation, he didn't show it. "Let go of attachment, a Jedi must. Yet tightly, you hold on." Adam could tell where this was going, so it was best to just get it out of the way and stop dancing around the issue.

"Is it so obvious that I love her?" he asked, as much to himself as to the wizened Jedi master.

"Strength in the Force to see this, I do not need." Yoda said with a laugh. "Know, does she?"

Adam simply shook his head. "I don't know." It was true. Was he just her friend and teacher, or much more?

"Close to the Dark Side, you are becoming." Yoda said, matter-of-factly. "Training, she must focus on. Yourself, you must. Teach final lesson, only you can."

Adam wanted to throw something. For all of his insane, backwards talk, Yoda was right. Even if she wasn't a Jedi, how could she ever love him back? The young Jedi needed to find his own place in the galaxy. Even if that means being far away from Kijani Organa.

"Right. At least let me say goodbye first." Adam said, feeling defeated.

Star Wars: A Legend Reborn (Nobodyman123 and Mistress Dizzy)

After a quick search on the Holo-net revealed a deluge of information on Eskel Veruna, Prince of Naboo. It seemed to most of the gutter press of the galaxy, the Prince was an open book. On occasion, he was an entitled rich party-boy, but he was mostly well meaning. He even donated to a few charities and helped out with a few not-for-prophet causes. Generally, however, he tried to stay out of politics outside of his home planet. Why his noble house would be interested in associating itself with the Rebel Alliance was anyone's guess.

Star Wars: A Legend Reborn (Nobodyman123 and Mistress Dizzy)

"Yea, no problem." Adam said. He felt like Kijani was trying to avoid telling him something, but he figured that he would hear it eventually. He sat down on a nearby log, looking exasperated.

"Honestly, I'm not sure what I can do. Yoda says I don't need more training, so I technically don't have any reason to be here. But... I don't want to leave you here." Adam said, trying not to sound awkward. What he really wanted to say was I want to stay at your side until I die. But he wasn't sure how she was going to take that.

"Maybe there is something else here for me to do. This place is strong in the Force, and maybe I'll get a sign." he said with a shrug.

Star Wars: A Legend Reborn (Nobodyman123 and Mistress Dizzy)

"I know this isn't what you wanted, but think of all the good this could do for the cause. With the funding from Naboo, we could fight the Empire on nearly equal terms." Bail said before taking a deep breath. "I appreciate that you are going to at least think it over. House Veruna isn't expecting an answer right away, so you have some time. Please, contact me again soon."

With that, Bail Organa shut off his communicator. Adam walked back in, wiping his hands on his tunic. "Tents all set up. Did I miss anything?"

Star Wars: A Legend Reborn (Nobodyman123 and Mistress Dizzy)

"Adam," said the hologram. "Would you kindly let me talk to my daughter in private?"

Adam's first instinct was to say no, but he honestly didn't feel like arguing anymore, so he just shrugged. "That's fine. I'll go set up your tent, okay?" Adam told Kijani as before walking back to their ship. Bail Organa turned to his daughter, expression completely serious. He took a deep breath before speaking as if he knew this would be hard to say.

"I've been negotiating with a few of the seditious senators for sometime now, and I may have struck up a valuable alliance. You know House Veruna of Naboo? Well, their youngest son, Eskel, has just been elected to the throne. He has been very outspoken in his defiance of the Empire."

After a short pause while Bail collected himself, he continued. "He has agreed to help throw his support behind the Alliance... in exchange for your hand in marriage."

Star Wars: A Legend Reborn (Nobodyman123 and Mistress Dizzy)

Adam shrugged, still confused by Yoda's words. "I mean, there is some room on the ship if you want a little privacy. I don't mind setting up camp." Just what the hell did he mean by "application"?

As they spoke, Artoo waddled up to the pair of young Jedi, beeping frantically. After a moment, he stood still and emitted a holo-projection at the ground between them. It looked to be a miniature version of Bail Organa.

"Hello, children." he said to the two Jedi. "I hope I am not interrupting your training."

Star Wars: A Legend Reborn (Nobodyman123 and Mistress Dizzy)

Adam took his hand off of his lightsaber hilt, but still eyed "Yoda" with suspicion. Adam could feel that he was strong in the Force, but how could they know he was the real deal.

"Like your father, you look." Yoda said to Adam. "A Jedi to see that, I don't need to be."

"So you knew him, then?" Adam said, leaning forward. He was eager for more information about his father.

"Strong in the Force, he was. As are you." Yoda said, gesturing to Kijani. "You're training will begin tomorrow." With that, Yoda got up from his seat and went to his bed.

"Late the hour is, and sleep you should, princess." It took Adam a moment to realize that the master made no mention of him.

"What about me? You're training both of us right?"

Yoda sighed and looked to Adam. "You will not be trained by me." he said, as if talking to a child.

The Stars of Soot

When the engine began turn over and the balloons of the airship began to fill, Max knew the gig was up. Smythe wasn't a fool, and he would easily put two and two together.

"Look." Max began. "I don't have a lot of cash, but you can take it all if you forget that we were ever here."

"Is this about screwing over Hubert?" Smythe said with a smile. "Honestly, I wish I could pay you instead. Take care of yourself, Mr. Fischer." With that, the security guard walked away from the hanger, whistling a jaunty tune. Laughing to himself, Max hauled himself up the ladder of the Orion and onto the deck.

"That... was surprisingly easy." Max said to Octavia once he reached the control room. "I think it's time we got out of here. What do you say?"