Sia and Xazor walk in.

[Sia Lan Darkheart]

Sia-lan walks into the LQ, suporting Xazor. They just came from the B&G. Sia help Xazor into her room and set her down on her bed. Sia then sat down in a chair.

"Are you ok?"

[Xazor]

Xazor shook her head.

My head hurts really bad..........I can't remember everything that happened.............how did I do it? How did I defeat the darkness?

She asked in a disbelieving tone.

[Sia Lan Darkheart]

"I'm not exactly sure how. Its confusing to me. I kept telling you to fight it untill you finaly got out of it." Sia says. She stands up and starts paceing the room a bit. Her past and her present had just colided. She was confused at what was going on.

[Xazor]

I.......I don't get it. I saw situations that I faced years ago. My Sith master slashing me across my arm.............my induction ceremony into the Sith world. How proud I was to be a Warrior.....then a Knight. Then the fear I felt when I escaped and ran away.............I don't understand how I could feel that all now.........now when I am a Jedi. Everything replayed itself in my mind.........like it was happening again.

She said. She placed her hands on her head when another shooting pain ran through her.

[Sia Lan Darkheart]

Sia stops paceing the room and bows her head with her eyes closed. She remembered how she had felt when she had left her home. Scared, angry, confused. All of these and more. She walks over to Xazor and sends a wave of force healing through her hopeing it will help.

"I havent had the best of pasts eather." She said to her friend.

[Xazor]

The cooling force sent through Sia made the pain go away.

I know exactly what you mean.......

She replied with a weak smile.

[Sia Lan Darkheart]

Sia nods and sits in the chair agian.

"It seems that we are more alike then some people might first suspect." Sia says to her. "Both with dark pasts and hopeful of jedi futures."

[Xazor]

Xazor nodded.

Very true that is.....

She said and looked at the ceiling, trying to remember everything that had gone on.

[Sia Lan Darkheart]

Sia leans forward in her chair and looks at the ground. She regrets her past and hopes that she will live in a better future. She looks at her RSC badge and nods. 'This is my life now. I shouldnt dwell on the past.' she thinks to herself.

[Nash Stolar]

*Nash walked down the dark hallways twords Xazo's room the night had been a diffrent one with alot of twists and turns.. He glanced behind him to make sure Cherice was still following him... when they reached the door he stoped and leaned on the side of it not knocking on the door... instead he looked at Cherice*

"I'll be out here... Call if you need anything.. Now hurry up and knock on the door before she goes to sleep.."

[Sia Lan Darkheart]

Sia hears them outside of the door. She looks at Xazor, confused. What was going onout there? She stood from her seat and placed her hand on her sword. She left it in the scabered but watched the door, ready to pull it out.

[Cherice St Hilare]

Cherice nodded at Nash and knocked on the door. Nobody answered so she knocked again. Still no reply. She sighed, wondering if they were even in there.

[Sia Lan Darkheart]

Sia glanced at Xazor and walked over to the door. She opened the door a little and looked out. She saw the two standing there, waiting. Sia frowned. "What do you want?" She asks.

[Cherice St Hilare]

" I, um, came to speak with Xazor... That is, if she allows it. "

[Xazor]

Let her in.......

She quietly growled to Sia....

[Sia Lan Darkheart]

Sia glared through the crack in the door but opened it to let the two in. She walked over to one of the walls in the room and leaned up against it. She watched the two as they walked into the room.

[Nash Stolar]

ooc: I said I was going to stay outside.. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/image/emoticons_classic/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"> Nash has no reason to go in..

[Xazor]

Xazor glared at Cherice as she walked into the room.

What do you want from me?

She asked her through the Force.

[Cherice St Hilare]

Cherice could feel slight anger and resentment from Xazor. She winced slightly.

" I came to let you know that what happened wasn't intentional. "

[Xazor]

Unintentional? I don't see how a situation like that could be "unintentional".

She replied calmly. She looked up at Cherice and nodded.

But none the less......I will forgive you with the forgiveness that only a Jedi can offer.

She rose from her seat on the bed and walked over to Cherice. Xazor had conquered her anger this time and let the light reign....letting Cherice know that she was wrong....that Xazor was truly a Jedi. She leaned over and gave her a hug and then walked back and sat on the bed. Cherice looked stunned for a moment after Xazor had sat down.

[Cherice St Hilare]

Cherice blinked for a minute, not knowing whether she was more surprised from the forgiveness or the hug.

" You see, it really wasn't intentional. I was just experiencing your... soul. And since you are now a part of me, you relived your experiences through thoughts and emotions. "

[Xazor]

I understand............I told you that.

She said calmly.

[Cherice St Hilare]

Cherice sighed. Obviously this was getting her nowhere. Xazor was remaining cold and distant, no longer the friendly, chattering woman in Yoghurt's B&G. Of course, who could blame her? But it seemed like most creatures of light like that. Nice at first, then when they find out who you are and what you do, they remain cold. They claim they do not "hate" you, for hate is the way of the Sith. But they make it very clear they want nothing to do with the likes of you.

She could feel the familiar aching of anger rise within her throat like a lump. She swallowed it and turned away.

" I won't disturb you with my presence anymore, Lady Xazor. Goodbye. "

Cherice walked over to the door and opened it. Ignoring the gaze of Sia, she walked out then closed the door behind her.

[Nash Stolar]

*Nash looked at Cherice leave the room.. He thought it was a little early and was going to ask but he say the expression on her face and desided to keep off it. The day had been hard.. all needed there rest.*

"Do you have a place to go?"

[Xazor]

Wait! Cherice.........

She got up from the bed and ran to the door. After opening it, she burst into the hall.

Cherice..........I meant what I said. I want to be your friend!

Xazor exclaimed. She could see the shocked look on Nash's and Cherice's faces.

Please.........I do not hold this against you. I understand..............

She said, holding out her right hand to Cherice.

[Cherice St Hilare]

Cherice glanced at Nash then looked away.

" No... I was considering just to leave the Jedi Order and resume to my nomadic ways. "

As soon as she was done talking, the door burst open and Xazor came running out, saying that she still wanted to be friends. Shock was written all over her face and then a weak smile replaced it. She looked at Xazor's hand then shook her head slightly. She didn't want any more physical contact with the woman after the previous events. Sighing slightly, her smile faded while her eyes looked sad.

" Are you sure you want this, Xazor? Are you sure you want to keep in touch with a being of darkness? "

[Xazor]

Xazor nodded.

I do not look on you as a being of darkness, Cherice............you are my friend...........

She said with a warm smile. She kept her hand extended to try again.

[Cherice St Hilare]

Cherice looked at Xazor's hand and hesitated. She wasn't sure what was going to happen if she touched her again. Slowly she reached out and put her own hand in Xazor's. She waited for something to happen, but nothing did. She let out her breath, relieved.

" Then when you hear of my bad deeds of past and future, just remember my - and your - words... "

[Xazor]

Condsider it done.......

She said with a smile. Cherice's warm hand slipped into her own in a friendly handshake.

[Cherice St Hilare]

She smiled slightly then withdrew her hand, not knowing what to say.

" ... "

[Xazor]

Xazor smiled. She knew that Cherice didn't understand how she could forgive her like that, but it was okay. She looked at Nash and then to Cherice and spoke.

Well........I am glad that we could talk. Thank you for stopping by. As for me.......I must get some rest. I'll catch up with you again, Cherice.

She said with a smile.

[Nash Stolar]

"......Well now I suppose you will need a place to stay.. That is if you don't plan on leaving..."

*He glanced over at Cherice with a small smirk*

[Sia Lan Darkheart]

Sia, hearing what Xazor says, retreats from the room after saying goodbye. She glances at Nash and Cherice then walks a few doors down. She opens her door and steps inside, closing it after her.

[Cherice St Hilare]

Cherice smiled slightly back at Xazor. She had such a good heart... She glanced over at Nash and raised an eyebrow at his remark, then at his smirk.

" Sorry to disappoint you, but I don't plan on becoming a Jedi so I don't see a reason on staying. Of course, I'll drop by.. Y'know, just to 'check' on things. "

She smiled slightly then looked at Sia while she started to leave.

" Goodbye, Miss Sia. It was a pleasure meeting you. "

She watched as Sia walked away into her own room, then looked away.

[Nash Stolar]

*Nash took a small bow and spoke*

"Well then, Unless you need anything.. I should be going.. Tomarrow is not going to be an easy day for a knight like myself.."

[Xazor]

After the group had left, Xazor slowly walked toward her bed and sat down on the edge. She put her head in her hands and began to cry softly. All of the memories that had been brought back to her that day were painful.........but she couldn't avoid them.

[Cherice St Hilare]

Cherice nodded at the Jedi Knight Nash and began to leave when her ears picked up a faint sound. She stopped and listened closely, then recognized the sound. It was somebody crying. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly as she concentrated, then realized who it was. It must be Xazor... I hope she's alright. She closed her eyes and sent a Force Message that only Xazor could hear.

'Shh... Hush, childe, why are you crying?'

[Xazor]

Xazor suddenly lifted her head as a voice entered her mind. It was the voice of Cherice. Her caring words glazed Xazor's mind and spirit as she wiped the tears away from her eyes.

To me you brought back many memories. Many painful ones, as well as ones that had brought joy to my soul at one time. Along with these......you brought back a love that I once had......one that I have been fighting to rid from my soul...............the love of the dark side. I am a Jedi now, yet, this thought often crosses my thoughts. I conquered it, though.............despite my knowledge that it will haunt me for many years............

Xazor spoke these things to Cherice through the Force. She didn't care who else heard it, for she was tired of hiding behind her past. She sighed and looked at the floor beneath her where a small puddle of tears had developed.

[Cherice St Hilare]

Cherice frowned a bit.

' Well, you made it this far. Maybe it was just another mere test... '

(( OOC ~ Hope everyone had a happy Valentine's Day. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/image/emoticons_classic/smile.gif ALT=":)"> ))

[Xazor]

Xazor nodded.

Even so..........I shall continue to gain strength from the Force...........I shall rid myself of every speck of darkness..........someday I shall..............

She spoke in a determined voice through the Force.



ooc: (Happy Valentines day to ya'll too! Mine was great........yummy chocolates.......hehehe)

[Cherice St Hilare]

Cherice merely listened to Xazor when she replied, remaining silent. After a minutes, she spoke back through the Force.

' ... Like in a world with God there is always the Devil, when there is light there will always be darkness. '

[Xazor]

True that is..........hopefully, though........my life will be one filled with more light than anything.....

She spoke through the Force. Even her telepathy speech sounded with that of confidence in herself.

[Cherice St Hilare]

Cherice had to laugh. Xazor's words formed a grin on her face while she spoke back via the Force.

' Well, I wish you luck, then ... friend. '

[Xazor]

Cherice's words were filled with amusement...........Xazor could not understand what was so funny. Nonetheless, she nodded to herself and replied through the Force.

Thank you.......good luck yourself and may the Force be with you.......friend.

After saying this, she laid back on the bed and looked at the ceiling as though it were going to say something to her.

[Cherice St Hilare]

She shook her head and spoke back to Xazor.

' Same to you ... friend.'

Cherice smiled slightly and continued to make her way out of the HQ, which would soon lead her out of the GJO unto Fate's Path.

[Xazor]

Xazor shook her head after hearing Cherice's words. What was that all about? She thought to herself. Returning her gaze back to the ceiling, she began to slowly think about everything that had happened that day.