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Post by Shalamorn on Apr 16, 2012 9:54:31 GMT -6
Shalamorn rose to her feet. Begging, she the leader of Kamino, begging someone for help. She felt Kal's arm wrapping around her. "We can not force them, perhaps it would be best if...if Jali stayed. At least for a time." "No", she spoke softly though the word was lined in steel. "I will not allow it." She brushed off his hand, walking away to stare up at the stars. "I want home. I want my family. What has happened to us?" She turned back to Kal, tears streaking down her face. Why did everything feel....wrong? ***
Riana lay, silent, listen. She'd heard the continued plea of Shalamorn to Correon. She'd heard the other woman walk away, heard the words to her consort. It hurt her inside to listen. She could feel the pain in Shalamorns words. Kals attempts to comfort the woman reminded Riana of how Correon comforted her. Caring came in many guises. One could not tell what would happen. The thought continued to echo through her mind. One can not tell what will happen. Silently she reached out, Correon looking at her as she touched his hand. Their grips tightened as they looked at the couple staring up at the stars. *** It took time, but she began to relax within Kal's embrace. He was worried. Shalamorn had never acted in this way. Not even during the civil wars that had befell Kamino. He had a bad feeling, a very bad feeling. She tipped her head back, feeling his worry. ~~"I want to go home. We need to go home." ~~ He nodded his assent. What she wanted, they would do.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2012 7:35:56 GMT -6
she slips from his arms but not before giving him a kiss to his lips, soft gentle and loving was her touch. hunger drove from his arms this time, but she would not go far as she found food and ate in silence, thinking on the things that were shared
she thought of the world that she had created, that Jali had rescued her from and she now wondered, could she create something that her and Riana would share, a room, a something that they could communicate in, that would keep them connected?
"Hmmmmm.. I wonder"
she ate slowly her gaze remaining on her love. her thoughts turned to Neri and Mera, she wondered of them, how they were, where they were and what has happening with them. She grew concerned. Lehet, Shalamorn, Kal.. oh how she wished everyone was ok, but she knew that was not the case.
"Where is that strength Momma, cuz I sure could use it" she spoke under her breath as she shoved food into her mouth and chewed, her gaze growing distant as she thought and wondered.
she thought of her sister, how this must be horrible for her. she shook her head softly then her eyes closed, instinctively she reached out to her sister ~I'm sorry Riana, I'm so sorry it happened like this~
she drew back and continued to eat in silence.
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Post by Shalamorn on Apr 18, 2012 8:09:57 GMT -6
"Come my beloved," Kal said as he turned her to the ship. Raw emotion was not a good thing. And lately, he felt, they had lived on emotion. Ever since the deaths of Zai and Nimisha. He'd felt the world turn and all he could do was stand and give support. It was their way.
Shalamorn nodded, sighing deeply as they moved slowly back to the ship. A soft stirring drew their attention. Riana, sitting up by the fire, spoke softly. "I am ....sorry. But this is...my home. It's all I know and I can't..." Shalamorn turned a stricken gaze to Kal, then hurried to the young woman. Kneeling, she gathered the girl into a light embrace. "Do not worry, I understand."
And, she did. For to her, to leave her home would be like a death sentence. How Neri ..Mera..and now Jali, could think of leaving, of staying gone for so much time. She could not understand. The answers were hard and she realized, as much as she wanted she could not fix...everything.
"Come, Shala", Kal said softly as he drew her back to her feet. "Let us let them rest," he smiled down at Correon, feeling, even if she did stay, the older man would not live as long as she needed. They would be needed ....even if the girl did not know it.
Shalamorn, continuing to lean heavily upon Kal, moved slowly with him into the ship.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2012 8:17:15 GMT -6
she thought on it, long and hard, taking a breath she went back to Jali, curling up once more beside him.
~Beloved? I think I might have a solution~
oh it was risky, she was stronger, she had an anchor in reality, but she had to try it. If only for the family, for Shalamorn and Kal, Neri and even Mera.
she didn't hate Mera, nor was she angry, she understood more than most would think. If only Mera could know that.
One thing at a time, Ghi, one thing at a time..
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Post by Lehet on Apr 18, 2012 9:05:00 GMT -6
"Mother? Father?" Leh'ets call echoed around the shuttle as the he teleported aboard. He'd received the sublight message from Selar and knowing of it's importance, hurried to relay it.
"Yes, my son?", Shalamorn asked as she entered the ship with Kal. "What is it?!" Anxiousness in her tone, she read the short missive, passing it to Kal, she headed to Jali and Ghinana's quarters. She hesitated outside the door, her hand raised to tap on the communicator. The hesitation continued. A few minutes would make little difference.
"Jali? Ghinana?" She called as she tabbed the intercom open. "Please do come out, you are needed."
Leh'et, knowing what was to happen, had entered the pilots cabin and began the preflight check. Now, all he needed was Jali.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2012 7:06:10 GMT -6
she woke with a start as Jali gently caressed her face, her eyes opened with a smile
"We are being called"
she nods softly and they rise, getting dressed quietly. then they exit their room. His arm wraps around her waist. Concern she feels.
"What's wrong? What is it?"
a glance to Jali, then Shalamorn and Kal. Lehet is pilots cabin waiting Jali. She takes a breath and lets it out slowly.
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Post by Shalamorn on Apr 19, 2012 8:01:36 GMT -6
Jali closed his eyes as if in pain, then hurried to the pilots cabin with Leh'et. "How are the repairs going?" He asked Leh'et as they ran down the checklist. The soft vibration was felt beneath everyones feet as the power came alife and they prepared for liftoff.
"Ghinana...", Shalamorn gently hugged the girl before taking a deep breath. "You need to make your goodbyes. We are leaving now." The pain in her heart increased as she knew Ghinana would feel pain in leaving Riana. So, fast so sudden...no time to think.
As she released Ghinana, Kal was there to hold her tightly. Within their private bond, she spoke to him. ~my baby...something is wrong with my baby....~ She began to cry, heart wrenching tears that took both voice and breath away.
Kal, raising his eyes to Ghinana as he peered over Shalamorn's head, touched her mind lightly. ~Go, little one.....we are being called home. ~ He could not give her more, knowing Shalamorn would want to speak to the girl. What did Selar know, and why was it so important they return?
Scooping her up in his arms, he carried her to their quarters to lay her upon the bed. "Shala, beloved?" his hand lightly caressed her forehead, brushing her hair back. She continued to cry.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2012 8:13:00 GMT -6
she looked to Jali, her hand squeezed his, taking a breath and letting it out slowly. she nods to Shalamorn, her hugging her gently.
when Kal touched her mind he she nods, "Ok I will hurry"
she looked to him as he took Shalamorn to her quarters, she turned and ran from the ship. Jali could see immediately what she had thought of.. to take that moment of goodbye and make that place a room in each of their minds to connect them even in the great distance. She didn't know if it would work or if it could, or what it would do to either of them. It would not be as the world she created within herself to hide, but a place where they would be able to connect in the great distance that will separate them. It may not eliminate the pain, but it may ease it for both of them
"Riana!"
she was almost in tears, but she held them back, blinking them away, she needed to be strong. Please let this work.
she reached the fire and took a breath, sitting by her sister, she takes her hand, she touched her mind
~Riana, I have to leave now, but I have an idea~
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Post by Riana on Apr 19, 2012 9:41:37 GMT -6
Riana was not expecting Ghinana and the sudden appearance caused her to allow Ghinana to do what she wanted. Correon watched closely. He'd decided, these were a strange people and he really did want to know more about them. But it seemed, now was not the time.
"what do you mean, leaving?" Riana asked. She was...surprised that she really didn't like the idea. She didn't want to leave, but she had thought the others would stay for a little while.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2012 10:56:26 GMT -6
she inhales softly, smiling to Correon, then back to Riana,
"We are being called back home. I'm not sure why, but I'm guessing it's very important."
she took a breath
"Sister, the separation will hurt, both of us. But I think I know a way to ease it. I don't have to tell you everything, but I will tell you a little bit. "
she thinks back a moment, then continues
"When I was a young girl on Kamino, there was conflict. And many people, including our parents and myself were sent away to exile. Our parents were leaders, people looked to them for guidance. I didn't understand much of what was going on, but they helped me through it. Father died, then a few years later so did Mother. It devistated me, and I retreated within myself." she smiles in thought, "I created a whole world around a life with Jali before he found me. I have already found you, but space will separate us, but I think we can use the same thing to connect us, ground us a little more."
she didn't have a lot of time, but touched her sister's mind once more.
~Riana, sister, will you join me to create a single place where we can touch?~
she would be hurt if Riana said no, she would understand in fact, but there was hope that maybe she would say yes.
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Post by Riana on Apr 19, 2012 21:01:30 GMT -6
She listened, feeling an ache inside her at the womans words. At ..what she was beginning to believe, her sister. But, she had a family. A brother. A mother. A father.
As Ghinana spoke, she thought of Jhal and her parents. She'd been a long time away from her family and she missed them. She knew she wanted to see them. Wanted them to see the honor given her by being an apprentice to Correon.
She visualized the last time she saw Jhal, his earnest, poor face. What did she know of Ghinana? of Jali? Of any of them? Only what they told her. What he had tried to show her on the vidscreen. But they didn't know Jhal. They didn't know her parents. They...really didn't know anything about her.
Now, Ghinana wanted her to do something that....that... She sighed, feeling sadness for the woman in front of her.
"I'm sorry. This is my home. My family is here. I know you came a long way for me, but....I can't do what you want. If I could, I would do this with Jhal. With my parents. They have loved me my whole life. I'm sorry, I really am.
Ghinana could see the regret, and could also see the tight hold the young woman had on Correons hand. "I really am sorry," she said softly.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2012 23:03:14 GMT -6
she took a breath, nodding softly to Riana's words. Oh how they hurt, but she did not show the hurt in her face, only her eyes. When she tried to speak there were no words, so she took a breath and touched her sister's mind
~I understand. Be well my sister. Know that I love you always. ~
she wanted to hug Riana, but it was clear she was not yet her sister, at least not that Riana believed, so she did not try, she swallowed and nods again. She gave a half smile to Correon's hand before she turned away and started back to the ship. she got a few feet away from where she had been sitting and turned back to her sister
~Riana, always know that when you need me, just call with your heart and mind - with all of it. I will hear you, and I will come to you~
it was all she could do to hold it together and before a single tear could fall in the sight of her sister she turns and runs back to the ship. The tears had started at the first step and she stumbled into the ship where she found a wall that was hidden from the rest of the room without going into her and Jali's chamber, there she let the tears fall and she sank slowly to the floor, her eyes clamped closed
Where is that strength now momma? Where? I need it.. more than ever.. she hugged her knees to her chest and held them so very tight, her face pressing to her knees... she waited
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Post by Riana on Apr 20, 2012 12:05:35 GMT -6
Riana watched silently as Ghinana started to leave. Correon tightened his grip on her hand, then released it. "Hard decisions are what makes a good Apprentice." He rose, realizing that Riana would not get much sleep this night, and knowing he did not want to be in the marauders area after the ship leaves. "Come Apprentice, let's leave. It's time to go to the castle."
Riana, nodded, packing up their gear and preparing to leave. She stared at the ship before they headed off into the darkness.
She was right. She knew that. But, why did it suddenly seem hard to say no?
~I'm sorry,~ she tentatively tried to voice the words to her sister. ~I wish it were differnt.~
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2012 15:51:12 GMT -6
She remained curled against the wall, knees held tightly against her chest. She made no sounds not wanting to disrupt what was happening, tears streamed down her cheeks as she inhaled softly
~I know~
she took a few quick breaths and rose, she did not wipe the tears but moved quickly to hers and Jali's sleeping chamber, there she laid down, curled tight and closed her eyes; waiting for the ship to leave.
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Post by Lehet on May 1, 2012 23:15:05 GMT -6
Lehet had watched in silence as Ghinana reentered the ship. Feeling his heart ache for his young sister, he started to move towards her.
His steps faltered as a soft touch brushed against his mind. ~Beloved?~
~I am safe....~
He slumped against the wall, a soft cry held back in his throat.
~~Nerise? ~~ He inhaled deeply, calling softly out, "Mother? Father?" Rising, he turned to face the wall, shaking from tears that he shed.
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