Reunion (CLOSED RP)

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega stood, arms crossed, alone. He looked very dark on this particular day, and the mid-evening sun didn't really help. A few days back he had sent a private transmition to the Jedi Kaine Darklighter, offering him another battle now that both combatants were knights of their order. So now he waited, waited for Kaine to arrive or to back down from the challenge ::

[Kaine Darklighter]

Kaine grinned mockingly from behind Vega, and crossed his arms.

“Oh, look at me, I'm the big tough Vega..”

As Vega turned around to look at Kaine, he chuckled softly when he saw Vega's glare. Kaine dropped his hands to his side, and lowered his head slightly. The mid-evening sun shined off his eyes, giving them an orangish red glow. Grinning, he stared at Vega.

“Let's get this underway, shall we?”

With a flick of the wrist, Kaine's saber appeared in his right hand. Thumbing it to life, the familiar snap-hiss was let out. The silver blade extended out from the hilt, and grew to its full 1 metre length. Putting the saber infront of his body, he stood in a defensive position.

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega shrugged off his pride for the moment and unclipped Seraphim, taking a few steps back.

So finally we meet again, Kaine. We promised each other this fight, and I guess now is when it begins..

A slightly sly grin came across Vegas face as he took an offensive position, looking at the Jedi with a sharp glare.

Attack me..

Vega waited a few seconds and Kaine made now move. Vega growled lowly, uttering one word. ::

Adelantado!

[Kaine Darklighter]

Kaines whole body suddenly froze. It was as if time had frozen around Vega. Everything seem to have stopped. Kaine stared at the Sith infront of him.

“.. What did you just say .. ?”

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega lowered his weapon slightly. Was this some sort of joke. A shock tactic possibly? He wasn't sure. Kaine wasn't trying to access his thoughts, so what was he doing. Vega mentally shrugged off this feeling and spoke his last word ::

Adelantado...

[Kaine Darklighter]

A flashback played through his head:

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“Really!?”

The 9 year old Kaine got excited at knowing someone who was on one of the best ship in all sectors. He jumped down off his stool, and looked up at Oran.

“Can we go look at it? Please?”

Oran slipped off his stool and stood up, grinning smugly down at Duos. He flicked some bangs from his face as gestured with his head to the door.

"Sure. Let's go."

Walking away slowly, Oran paused and glanced over his shoulder at Duos.

"Adelantado.."

Suddenly, the teen began to run, skidding out of the cantina door as he pivoted on his foot to turn the corner, heading back over to the ship.

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Duos panted as he finally caught up to Oran. The dust swirled around the two boys as they stood in awe, staring up at the machinery infront of them. A wide grin spread over Vegas face as he glanced from the ship down to Duos. ::

"Here it is. The Brigandier."

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Kaine simply stared at Vega.

“Oran...?”

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega lowered his saber even more, unsure of what to do. He half closed his eyes, the name Oran striking an emotional note within hime. Vega groaned quietly, guiding his eyes back up to look at Kaine. The image of Duos D'An flickered in his memory, fading from that of a small boy to the image of the brightly-colour haired teen that now stood before Vega. ::

...Duos?

[Kaine Darklighter]

Kaine stepped back slightly. He was shocked. Very shocked. Vega was Oran? How can this be? They've been parted for so long.. and they promised that they'd be friends forever.. Now they're enemies.

“Ho.. wh.. Oh my god..”

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega thumbed off his saber and let his posture relax a little as he ran one hand up through his hair. What was he to do now? Fight Kaine, knowing the Jedi was infact Duos? He couldn't bring himself around to it. No matter how much he tried to believe he hated Kaine ::

Heh... long time... no see..

[Kaine Darklighter]

Kaine looked at Vega. He did have some resemblance to Oran. This was unbelieveable. The friend he had lost so long ago .. was back. Kaine turned his saber off, and almost dropped it to the ground. He suddenly smirked.

“You know.. You still haven't told me your full name..”

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega was a little knocked by Kaines statement and was a little suprised at the sudden occurance of all the current events. But he answered never the less, speaking his name with pride. ::

Vega Van-Derveld..

[Kaine Darklighter]

Kaine was nearly knocked of his feet.

“You have GOT to be kidding me!? You just said Van Derveld, didn't you?”

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega shook his head slowly, wondering why Kaine looked so suprised ::

Vega Van-Derveld.. I'm suprised you didn't know that, Kaine.

[Kaine Darklighter]

“No-one's ever told me your complete name.. I only knew Vega..”

Kaine's face seemed all teared up, as if he was sad. Vegas last name had got to him. Another flashback suddenly came to him..

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Kaine smiled as he stared into the eyes of Khaliqua. Khaliqua Van Derveld, another slave on his world. Too the other slaves, The two 12 year olds seemed to be madly in love. But at their age, they wouldn't even know what love is. Both of them leaned in close to each other, and softly pressed their lips together. They enveloped themselves in a short kiss, before they went off to go to their rooms. Kaine smiled too himself as he layed down on his bed, and shortly after, fell to sleep.

“AHHHHHHH!!!”

The screams of slaves is all that could be heard. It was half way through the night, and Kaine had no idea what was going on. Sitting up on his bed, he stared out the window. Blue blaster bolts(stun bolts) were flying all over the place, with the slaves running like chickens with no heads. Kaine quickly got up, and ran out of his house.

“KAINEEEE!!!” Yelled Khaliqua, as he saw one of the stormtroopers holding her tight, while dragging her away.

“KHALIQUA! NOO!!!”

He began to run for that stormtrooper, when his whole body suddenly fell unconcious. A stun bolt had hit him. That was the last he had ever seen of Khaliqua.

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Kaine lowered his head. This cant be happening. First, He was reunited with the greatest friend he has ever had. Now, he remembered his past love, because of his greatest friends last name.

“V.. Vega.. Did you ever have a sister...?”

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vegas face went blank. Family. Now, there was Vega, Ket, Cat and Mort. They were all the family he had. He didn't have a sister. Or did he? The only reason he had Cat as a brother was because of his father 'sleeping around'. Who knows, it could have happened again.

A sister...a sister....

The Sith Knight looked deep in thought. But the thoughts were all blank, he couldn't remember ever having a sister. ::

[Kaine Darklighter]

Kaine sighed softly. Maybe it was just someone with the same last name as Vega? No. It had to be his sister.. It just had to be..

“.. Well .. ?”

[Vega Van Derveld]

I don't think so. But then again, but father travelled a lot, who knows...

:: Vega ran over the members of his families names. It had to be someone younger than him... there was no one younger than him except Ket and Cat. But what..was..

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[Kaine Darklighter]

“Vega.. Just try and remember anything of another person in your family.. Anything at all..”

Kaine sighed softly, as he waited for Vega's response.

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega rubbed the side of his head and groaned. ::

Seems like there was another from what I remember, Kaine... I've never met... them before though.

[Kaine Darklighter]

He nodded slightly to Vega. He had to look for her. He would find her. Kaine lost her when he was 12. This offer was too tempting. Being able to see Khaliqua once again.. He had to take it.

“Vega, I'm going back to Karfeddion. I'm going to find her.”

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega slipped his saber into his pocket and nodded to Kaine ::

Then I'm coming with you..

[Kaine Darklighter]

Kaine simply smiled at Vega. He turned around, and began to walk away, when he remembered something.

“Umn, Vega.. May we take your ship?”

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega nodded slowly, wondering why Kaine wanted to use the Fenix.

Sure. The Fenix is bayed up at the Empire HQ. Hop onto Red Dwarf and we'll hed back to the HQ and pick up the Fenix. It'll get us around a lot faster..

Kaine half smiled, showing appreciation as Vega turned and walked off back to the gunship Red Dwarf. He closed his eyes, thoughts darting around as he walked up into the ship, followed close by Kaine.

(Deja vu .. the last time this happened me and Duos.. Kaine.. got in trouble.)

His mind replayed a few events before settling as it began to concentrate on the controls of the ship and fire up the engines. ::

Sit down and don't touch anything. We'll be at Munto Curdo in no time. From then on, you follow my lead and keep yourself quiet until we reach the hanger bay and get onto the Fenix, alright?

Vega glanced over his shoulder to see Kaine nod. Nodding to himself, Vega knocked the engines into full power as Red Dwarf lifted off the ground, starting its brief journey back to the Sith Empire ::

[Kaine Darklighter]

Kaine simply smiled. The ship suddenly set off to space, and moments later, off into hyperspace, heading for the home of the Sith Empire. Kaine tried to remember some fun parts of his childhood with Vega, and one came out..

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“Betcha cant catch me!”

Oran yelled, as he went running down the street. Kaine chuckled, then chased after him at full pace. Although Oran had a head-start, Kaine didn't lose or gain any ground on the teenager. They continued running, dodging humans and aliens alike. Oran turned around a corner, and shortly after, Kaine came running around. He suddenly skidded to a halt, dirt rising up and around him. Oran seemed to have disappeared into thin air. The 10 year old started walking forward, wondering where his teen friend Oran had got to. The next thing he knew, he was on the ground, wrestling with the teen. He had hid behind a small crate until Kaine walked past, and when he did, Oran jumped out and tackled him. They wrestled on until Oran got the upper hand, and pinned him down.

“Okay, okay, you win ..”

Kaine declared and Oran hastily got off him. The teen helped him up, and they simply grinned at each other.

“Hey, we should go get a drink, then get home.”

And they did just that. Shortly after, the two walked into the cantina, and sat on there usual stools. The bartender hastily made his way over, and smiled at the two.

“Hey Duos, Oran! How's it goin' ya youngin's?”

“I'm great, thanks.” Oran said.

“Me too!” Kaine snapped out right after Oran.

“You two seem a bit scruffed up, what ya's been doin'?”

The two chuckled at each other, as Oran told the bartender. He also let out a small laugh, then turned and walked off, going to get Kaine's and Oran's usual drinks. A Fire Olvide. It was just like a red cordial, yet it was much sweeter. Kaine drank it all the time, and he had now got Oran hooked onto it.

The two hastily finished their drinks, said goodbye to the bartender, and walked out from the cantina. It was getting kinda late now, and they didn't like being out a this time. Especially with all the thieves and kidnappers about.

“Hey, Oran..?”

“Yeah, Duos?”

“Look behind you.”

The moment that Oran turned around, Kaine went running at full speed. When Oran turned back to were Kaine was, he saw he was gone, and he chuckled. Oran went running down the street, chasing after Kaine. They both ran all the way back to the little place they had, and when they got back, Oran tackled Kaine into the dirt. The 10 year old quickly pushed Oran off him, and walked into their little place. He quickly jumped in bed, and Oran got into his own.

“G'night, Oran..”
“'Night, Duos..”

And the two fell to sleep shortly after.

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Kaine simply smiled. He had some good times when he was younger... But that was the past. Everyone had changed now.

Kaine leaned back in his sleep, and went into a small meditating state, as they headed for the Sith Empire.

[Vega Van Derveld]

Sometime later, at the Sith Empire...

:: The two had safely managed to skulk their way un-noticed through the Empire Shipyards. It wasn't that hard, infact, as they weren't excactly the heaviestly guarded area of the Empire. With the combined force powers of the two they had created a large cloaked shield around their bodies and had safely boarded the Fenix. Now, with Vega in the pilots seat and Kaine sitting beside him at the weapons controls, they were ready.

This is the TIE Phantom Praetor Fenix. Captain Vega Van-Derveld speaking. Requesting clearance for take off.

Roger that, Fenix. You are clear to go.

The engines of the ship burst into action, sending bright blue and green flames of energy into the air as the lightweight ship hovered then burst forth into the air.

Hull 75.. ECM and Sensors online...Approaching Sub-light speed of 10..

Vega half twisted in his chair and looked at Kaine.

Cloak your presence. There should only be one being on the ship. If there's another sensored we may be stopped.

He turned back to look out the main window, not concerned with Kaines reaction.

Deflector shields angled.. Full power maintained...

The engines whirred loudly as the space infront of the viewscreen seemed to slow down for a brief second before suddenly rushing towards the ship in an array of bright white light.

Excactly 24 minutes later...

The ship crashed out of hyperspace into the space know as the Senex sector. A read-out appeared on the screen infront of Vega..

Yetoom, Greeb-Streebling Cluster, Mussubir III, Karfeddion, Belsavis, Gathus ... North Quadrant planets in the Senex sector.

Vega drummed in a few minor details onto the keypad then streched up above his head, knocking out the light in the cockpit.

We don't want anyone on Yetoom noticing us. There's a rather threatening drugs plantation plus dealer based out on their...

The ships speed drowned down significantly as it approached the surface of Karfeddion, the ever familiar planet drawing closer by the minute ::

[Kaine Darklighter]

Karfeddion.... Home....

The green and blue planet. Water covered atleast 60% of the whole planet, while the other 40% was controlled by land. It was a beautiful planet from out in space, and was just as beautiful on the ground. Kaine smiled as the continued the descent to the planet.

Shortly after..

Kaine and Vega walked down the ramp of the ship. This was a place both of them hadn't been for quite a long time. Kaine smiled slightly, as he looked around. He breathed in the fresh air, as he stepped away from Vega's ship.

“Ah, It's good to be back home .. 'ey Vega? Although this aint your home.. It's close enough.”

Kaine simply smiled.

“Hmn, Where should we start looking?”

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega looked over the roughly familiary landscape, enjoying the view. The whole area was unspoilt, excepting ofcourse the old Imperial base which now seemed to be thriving more so than when Vega had last seen it. ::

You know this place better than I, Kaine... Why don't you lead the way?

[Kaine Darklighter]

OOC: Thanks. -.-; lol.

IC:

“Maybe she's still a slave..? We should check out the slave quarters first..”

Kaine knew the way to the slave quarters like the back of his hand. Both Vega and Kaine slowly started their way for the slave quarters. Kaine suddenly stopped, and stared down the street.

“Hey.. Vega.. Look - The cantina..”

Kaine had forgotten all about the cantina. The place that he met her. Her, as in Khaliqua, of course. Kaine could still remember the first time he saw her. He sighed softly, and turned back to Vega.

“Cantina, or Slave quarters? And YOU are choosing..”

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega glanced around. The Cantina. He remembered clearly what had happened 8 years ago here, and quite frankly he didn't like that Cantina that much. ::

Slave quarters..

[Kaine Darklighter]

Kaine looked at the cantina once more, then turned back to Vega and nodded. They went walking down the street, heading for the slave quarters.

Moments later..

Kaine and Vega looked around the slave quarters for anyone that had blue hair, and looked 17. All they saw was teenage boys and girls. No-one over 17.

“They must be out doing their slave duties..”

He said to Vega, as he turned to him. Vega simply nodded to him, and they both turned around.

“Where should we go now?”

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega rasped an annoyed growl at the fact that Kaine couldn't seem to see his sister. The Sith ran one hand back through his hair and scanned around the area.

There's the old imperial building.. the cantina.. and... that tiny excuse of a space port.

His mind ran with ideas. Where would a teen girl be? Where would a Van-Derveld be? Where would his sister be? He had absolutely no idea. No being raised as a slave, he himself did not know how there minds worked. With an uneasy mind he spoke quietly ::

Where would you be if you were her, Kaine?

[Kaine Darklighter]

Kaine thought for a moment, trying to regain the slave side of his mind. If he were still a slave, where would he be at this time in the day? Oh! Of course!

“She'd probably be out doing her slave job.. But what would she do..? She used to work at an old fruit shop.. We passed it on the way here, but it wasn't there.”

He shook his head slightly, looking at the ground, seemingly deep in thought. What would she be right now? His thoughts were interupted by a small growl from his stomach, and he looked at Vega.

“Umn, heh.. Can we go get somethin' ta eat from the Cantina? Kinda hungry..”

Edit OOC ~ Veeeeeeeeeeega!

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega canted his head to the side and groaned.

Is food all you think about?

There was no reply.

Fine fine.. the cantina.. let's go..

The two headed off to the Cantina, still in search for the girl. ::

Sometime later, at the Cantina..

:: Striding into the bussled and smoke filled Cantina, Vega wasn't sure whether he had turned up at the right place. It seemed completely different to when he had last visited, the decor was all.. space age, instead of the rustic look it had before. There was one thing that hadn't changed though. And that was the crowd of people who came here. Stil the same old half dead guys playing cards, still the slave kids bunking off work. ::

Alright. You're the former Jedi. You're good with people. Ask about the girl.

[Kaine Darklighter]

Kaine thinks about wacking Vega over the head slightly, but stops himself, and simply chuckles softly.

“.. Cant we have something to eat first?”

Vega let out a small sigh, and Kaine simply laughed softly. They made their way over to a table in a darkened corner, and waited for some service.

“Well, Some service would be nice..”

He muttered to himself, as he looked around.

[Khaliqua Van Derveld]

(A young woman stood behind the bar, restocking the various alcohol containers when someone tapped her on the shoulder)

"Sug, you got a table in the cornuh.. they may have been waitin a long time, go greet them."

(Blushing she turned around, and stared intently at the men sitting in the darkened corner. A slight apprehensive feeling welled up inside of her, and she nearly told her friend to take the table. Unfortunately, Khali knew it was her turn. Wiping her hands on her apron, she rushed over to the table. Her long blond hair fell in her face, obscuring her features.)

"Hey there boys, hope I didn't keep ya too long. Barmaids work is nevuh done."

(She eyed them both, feeling as though she should recognize them. The apprehension increased tenfold standing in front of the two men. Pushing a strand of hair behind her ears, she smiled a pretty smile -- trying to push her feeling aside.)

"So what can I do you boys for this evenin? We have some specials tonight... the Corellian burger is excellent, as is the stew.. we also have a full bar at your service."

(Khali found herself looking at the blue haired one. He was extremely good looking, though she felt like she should know him.)

"You know, boys.. Ah don't think I recognize y'all from around here.. what brings ya to this heap of junk?"

(A loud crash echoed from the kitchen, and the girl quickly jerked around. The noise had startled the wits out of her. Worriedly, she glanced back towards the table.)

"Oh dear.. old Mattino's probably hurt himself again.. they'll be yellin for me soon.. you'll have tah hold that thought, sugar.. Just give me your orders, and ah'll be right back with y'all's food."

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vega quirked an eyebrow as the noise of an accident in the kitchen was heard. He glanced to Kaine, a small nerve in the back of his mind telling him something was wrong. Returning his sight back to the waitress he paused for a moment before ordering for both himself and Kaine.

Two of those burgers will do nicely.

Vega didn’t actually care what he was going to be eating. His mind wasn’t on food, it was wandering across the true matter of their being here. Propping his elbow against the table he closed his eyes, pondering to himself. ::

[Kaine Darklighter]

Kaine flinched slightly as he heard the rustling going on in the kitchen. A small chuckle escaped his throat, as he turned his head down to the table. Briefly looking up at the waitress as Vega ordered for them both, he really didn't take any notice of her appearence. She then went off to get their food, and Kaine turned back to Vega.

“Remember Mattino?”

[Khaliqua Van Derveld]

(Khali smiled, the order was simple enough. Quickly, she walked towards the kitchen, going to help the old man who had fallen. Taking his arm she pulled him to his feet.)

"Mattino.. you should be more careful, sugah. Yah know you can't be liftin things like ya used to!"

(The old man smiled and patted her cheek. Khali helped him over to a chair and checked to make sure he wasn't hurt too badly. Not seeing any injuries, she kissed the man on his cheek.)

"Be more careful, please Mattino. Yah weren't hurt this time, but next you might not be so lucky."

(Leaving the poor man behind, she strode to the cook to give them her order. Hustling back behind the bar top, she stared intently on her lone table. Images flashed through her mind, and the sense of recognition came even stronger. Busying herself tidying up the bar, she waited for their meals to come out.)

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Staring with a confused mind at the table Vega began to drum his fingers against the table top.

Mattino? Was he the man who helped you or something...?

Vega didn't have much to say. He was in a sort of... dream state within his mind. ::

[Kaine Darklighter]

“The bartender! The one that we always used to talk to.. He wouldn't remember us now.. Oh well.”

Several memories came back to Kaine, mostly the ones of talking to the bartender, Mattino. He was always nice to him and Vega, and always funny. Kaine sighed lightly, and waited for his food.

[Khaliqua Van Derveld]

(Lost in thought, the young woman was drying off a bar glass when she heard the cooks yelling for her. Running back to the kitchen, Khali scooped up the plates and quickly took them back to her table. She placed the burgers in front of her customers and smiled again. Flirting was an essential part of any barmaid's handbook. Pushing her hair out of her face with a hand, she glanced from face to face)

"Was there anythin else I can get y'all?"

(She winked at the blue haired man, he had attracted her attention more so than others. The nagging feeling she knew him lingered, however, no matter how hard she tried to erase it.)

[Kaine Darklighter]

Kaine grinned slightly when he saw the barmaid coming back with their food. She placed the plates onto the table, and he looked down at the burger. When he looked back up at the barmaid, he noticed her wink at him, and he simply smiled.

“Hmn, Nah, I'm right.. What 'bout you, Vegz?”

“Just a water..”

Kaine nodded, then looked back up at the barmaid. There was something about her.. A small, lingering thought told him that he knew her, but how could he know her? Wait.. Maybe she.. No. She couldn't be. Kaine simply nodded to her, then turned to the burger.

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Blinking to bring himself back to reality Vega took a sip of his water. He watched as Kaine and the barmaid tosses back and forth flirting gestures with winks and smiles. Vega shook his head lightly. ::

What's so interesting about the barmaid, Kaine?

[Kaine Darklighter]

Kaine watched as the barmaid turned, and walked back for the counter. He smiled lightly, then turned back to Vega.

What's so interesting about the barmaid, Kaine?

“Vega.. I think that's Khaliqua..”

What?!

“Mm-hmm.. I'm not really sure, but I think she is..”

Kaine shook his head slightly, then lifted up his burger, and took a small bite from it. Placing it back down onto the plate, he looked at Vega.

“I'll call her over.. I wanna know for sure.”

Turning his head slightly, Kaine glanced over at the barmaid. He waited for her to stop cleaning the bench, then hastily tilted his head, calling her over. He saw her smile lightly, as she began to walk over to them. Once she got there, Kaine looked up at her briefly. She did have quite a resemblance to Khaliqua. Could it be her? Could it really be her? He had to find out..

“Hey, umn, Is your name Khaliqua by any chance..?”

[Khaliqua Van Derveld]

(She walked up to them smiling sweetly, and shock registered in her eyes as she heard her name)

"Why yes.. yes, my name is Khaliqua.. I normally go by Khali now though.. How do y'all know my name?"

(She peered at the blue haired man, now faintly suspicious. It was right on the tip of her tongue, but yet it stayed elusive)

[Kaine Darklighter]

Kaine's heart skipped a beat when she said her name. It was her! It was actually her! After all these years that he'd been seperated from her, he'd finally found her again.

Thank-god that I got hungry..

Kaine supressed a small urge to laugh, as he kept his gaze locked up on Khali. He turned his head slightly to Vega, then almost instantly back up to Khali.

“Oh my god.. Khali..”

He was so shocked. After all this time.. Kaine was so hurt when she was taken away from him all those years ago. And now.. now she was back.

“Khali.. It's me.. Kaine..”

[Khaliqua Van Derveld]

(Her eyes widened in total shock and disbelief; she gasped loudly. They searched his face as memories came flooding back in a tidal wave. The night she was ripped away from him, the pain she had felt. He looked so different, tired in a way. Khali couldn't say anything, her hands were clasped over her mouth.)

(He stood up from his chair and she threw herself into his embrace. Tears flowed down her cheeks in a steady river as her arms wrapped around his neck.)

"Oh my god, Kaine.. how.. why.. what are yah doing here? I thought I'd nevuh see you again."

(Tears of happiness still streamed down her face as she pulled away slightly. Looking him in the eyes she realized it was him; it was her lost love, Kaine. She raised her hand to touch his cheek, losing herself in his beautiful eyes.)

[Kaine Darklighter]

Kaine stared into her beautiful sea blue eyes, as he slowly lifted up a hand, scooping away some hair from her face. He softly wiped away some tears from her face, his smile expressing the same love from so many years ago.

“We came here to find you, Khali.. To find you..”

His voice was barely above a whisper. Kaine was too shocked to raise his voice any higher. He pulled her close once again, embracing her in a bear hug, and his eyes closed momentarily. Pulling away softly, he smiled at her again.

“Khali, I'd like you to meet someone..”

Turning to the side slightly, while keeping one arm around Khali, he motioned to Vega.

“This is Vega.. Vega Van Derveld. Your brother.”

[Vega Van Derveld]

:: Vegas state of 'not-paying-attention-ness' was suddenly rocked and broken. He blinked, watching as Kaine and the barmaid engaged in a reunion of sorts. Then it kicked in. Kaine had called her Khali. He said Khaliqua was a relation of his, of some sort. His sister.

Uh..

He wasn't often lost for words, infact most of the time he was very eloquent. But now, now he couldn't think of what to say. Rising to his feet he took a soft bow. ::

Greetings.. Khaliqua..

[Kaine Darklighter]

TTT...

[Ket VanDerveld]

((OOC: I dont mean to intrude guys,but Vega...[/i]Slaps him upside the head[/i] ASS! Why didn't you tell me about this? Am I lunchmeat or sumthing? LOL! Anyhow,nice story,im liking this a whole hell of alot! Anyway i can get in here somehow? I mean,Vegs,you know,with our past,maybe we can work it into this somehow,maybe make it a lil bit more interesting or something. And dont worry,ill edit this all out after you see it. Hiya Kaine! and um,well,hiya Khali!))

[Vega Van Derveld]

OOC: If you'd haul your ass onto AIM I'd brief you on how to get to Karfeddion and jump into this plot. :p

[Kaine Darklighter]

TTT..

[Khaliqua Van Derveld]

(Khali brought her hands up and rubbed at her eyes. What had started out as an uneventful day soon turned on its head. Her mind was awash with thousands of thoughts, feelings, emotions as she looked between the two young men. For a few moments, Khali could not say a word. It seemed like her throat had closed itself tightly as a barrier against the intense emotions that surged through her. Kaine was back. Back in front of her eyes, something she had never thought would happen. And now. Now a brother?)

(She studied the man for a few moments. He was older, a study man for certain. He looked like he could handle himself quite well in a brawl. When she finally regained the ability to speak, she could only ramble..)

"Oh my... you've come back for me??? and.. and... ah've got a brother??"

(Khali pulled her arms from around Kaine's neck and made her way to her brother. She stood in front of him, staring into his eyes. The woman had seen the lightsaber that was clipped to the man's belt, but refrained from saying anything. He would tell her in due time. Suddenly, the girl could restrain herself no longer. Throwing her arms around her neck, she hugged him tightly.)

"Hello, my brother... Vega... Hail and well met...."

[Vega Van Derveld]

Again, a reunion of siblings. And this time, a female. A sister. Kin. Kindred. What of it? He knew nothing of her, and all he could do was return the embraces, trusting Kaines words that she was his sister.

Good.. to meet you.. Khaliqua...

[Khaliqua Van Derveld]

**She sensed a wave of discomfort emanating from the man who called himself Vega -- her brother. Khali disengaged her arms, pulling back slightly. It was near time for her short break anyway, so she pulled herself up a chair and sat down. Waving for them to join her sitting again, she ran a hand through her hair.

**Glancing back at Kaine, she scooted her chair closer and slipped an arm around his waist. It had been so long since she had last seen him. Today was like a dream come true. Closing her eyes, Khali leaned her head against his shoulder. Composing her emotions. Upon opening them, she looked at her brother.

"So how is this possible? What was my fathuh like? Ah mean.. oh my... Ah just don't know... How did you two meet? Just.... just tell me everythin, please.. Ah have time.. it's near to may break time anyway... just.. tell me everything."

[Vega Van Derveld]

Khaliqua was not the only one confused by all of this, Vega was still shocked a little by these revelations.

I have no idea as to how this is possible, miss. As for your father, his name was Diego.. he was a .. space pirate of sorts. Travelled a lot.

Vega ran one hand back through his hair, looking downwards.

As for how we met... it was in a battle..

He looked to Kaine uneasily.