Rush (Completed)

[Dasquian Belargic]

As of late Xazor had been under a lot of stress. Many Padawans, the departure of Sia and her husband had been only a few of the things on her shoulders at the moment, and it pained Dasquian to see her so distraught. It was purely for this reason that, this evening, he had something planned. He stood outside the bar and grill, under the night sky, with his eyes roaming the stars as he awaited his friends arrival ...

[Xazor Elessar]

The figure of a young woman could be seen dancing along the ground as she walked in the darkness of the evening. The stars were bright this night...and they sparkled in her eyes. She was dressed a bit differently, for tonight was her night to relax with a friend. A tight red dress clung to her body and her part of the braids in her hair were done up in a circle on the top of her head, with a silver diamond studded tiara.

The silver in her deep blue eyes glinted against the night as she got closer to the Bar. She then smiled at the sight of her friend, Dasquian. He had invited her to dinner in a kind attempt to help her relieve some stress.

"Greetings Dasquian...the evening is beautiful...."

[Dasquian Belargic]

The Jedi Knight bowed deeply upon hearing Xazor's voice. As he rose up to stand, he smiled broadly. Like his friend, he too was dressed unusually. His robes had been replaced by a tunic-suit coloured midnight blue, whilst his hair was braided out of sight.

"Most certainly, Lady Xazor."

His gaze turned back up to the stars before looking off down the walkway that the Garou Knight had just arrived from.

"I hope you don't mind me asking you to come out here at such a late hour, friend, only I have something planned for this evening," Dasquian said, a quirky smile growing on his lips as he spoke.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor smiled and shook her head gently, her braids swung around her shoulder and she pushed the waist length cords out of the way.

"It's no problem...I am usually up this late...it is good to be with a friend tonight..."

She said with a gentle smile. She had been awefully lonely since Verse and Shade left....so a dinner with a friend was most welcome no matter what time of the day.

"Shall we?"

The Garou Knight questioned with a motion toward the door of Master Yoghurt's Bar and Grill. She secretly wondered with great anticipation what he had planned for this evening....

[Dasquian Belargic]

He shook his head somewhat.

"We won't be going in there," he said, leaving a pause after his words to pique Xazor's curiosity.

"Follow me.."

A grin crept over his lips as he turned away, offered his arm to his friend as they started off walking back the way Xazor had come. Their path tonight would lead them to a place which Dasquian himself had found on the planet after some exploration ... but the Garou Knight would remain unknowing until the moment that they entered.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor lofted a brow with a bit of surprise....a lot of surprise actually. She smiled and took his arm, then began walking with him back the direction she had come from.

"Now...what could be more interesting than the Bar and Grill?"

She said with a sarcastic tone. A smile danced upon her lips as she wondered and imagined about where he could be taking her this night....

[Dasquian Belargic]

"There are many places on this planet that I wager you have not been Xazor," he said absently.

From where they were walking it was obvious they were headed away from the main complex, though the ground underfoot remained stable and even.

"Close your eyes," he said with a quiet laugh and he took a firm hold of her wrist so that he was guiding her.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor grinned and closed her eyes, despite her growing curiousity and anticipation. She wished to peek...but knew that it would ruin the surprise. It was comforting when he held onto her by the waist...at least she wouldn't fall or run into something.

"I have been to a great many places on this planet....but perhaps you have found someplace I have not..."

She said with a hopeful aire. Smiling, she continued walking on, without knowledge of where she was anymore...

[Dasquian Belargic]

To Xazor, all that she would be able to hear was the soft movement of the breeze, though in the distance something grew louder. It was not a threatening sound, but instead quite soothing. Immeadiately, it was identifiable as water.

"I hope so."

The ground under her steps became more rocky, but her fellow Jedi Knight ensured that she would not fall as she was lead slowly up a gradient hill. By now, after a few minutes, the rush of the water was clearly close to her left, so much so that tiny droplets would spring out of whatever they were in to touch against her ankles.

"Almost there..."

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor grinned as she heard the loud sound...she knew it well...it was water...of the falls. Her assumption was confirmed when she felt a lit mist on her ankles. Now her curiousity had really gotten a hold of her as did her anticipation. Smiling to herself, she placed her hands on Dasquian's, which were on her waist, just to reassure herself that she wouldn't fall on the rocky surface below her feet.

"Are we there yet?"

She laughed slightly, remembering those familiar words she had spoken to her father when she was but a little girl...about three years old. He had taken her on a journey with him...and she asked it nearly every five minutes. This time the words were laced with a different anticipation....pure joy and excitment. No one had ever taken her somewhere like this....

[Dasquian Belargic]

An echo grew around them as the sounds from outside quietened. Each step they took reverberated around them and as they walked, it became more clear that they'd entered somewhere. The light dimmed, then suddenly became more bright as it shone in from a distance.

"Ok, just a few more paces..."

They neared the noise of the water once more, then what was underfoot became soft.

"Ok," he grinned, leaning around to speak in a whisper as he directed Xazor's line of vision outwards, "Open your eyes."

Where the stood now, looked out from beneath an outhang of rock, curtained by tumbling crystal falls of water. From in the small cave, illuminated by small lamps, the two Jedi could see across a lake and clearing which was encircled by a grove of small trees. Beneath Xazor's feet was lain a thick blanket which hung over the edge of the rock face so that both the lightsiders could sit, legs dangling, it they wished. Also atop this sheet was a small hamper, brimming with food, drinks and other treats.

"Well...?"

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor opened her eyes when he told her too...and the scene took her breath away. It was utterly incredible and she could think of no words to describe the feeling she had from it. Turning around she looked into his eyes and smiled brightly.

"This is so incredible Dasquian! I've never seen anything so beautiful before...."

The Knight said as she looked out over the enclosed lake. It was so peaceful....and it appeared as though no one else had discovered this place either....

"Thank you so much..."

Was all she could manage to say as she continued eyeing the spectacle set before her....

[Dasquian Belargic]

He grinned a little before kneeling down, tugging on the binds that held the hamper closed.

"I found it whilst patroling a few weeks ago.. thought I'd share the little piece of paradise with someone,"

Dasquian smiled broadly as he unpacked some food, setting out thin ivory coloured plates out onto the throw.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor grinned as she took a seat beside Dasquian and let him set their places.

"I am honored to be the one to share this place with you....it's so beautiful!"

She said once again as she helped him unpack the food for their dinner....

[Dasquian Belargic]

Everything which they lifted from the crate had been made by Dasquian himself, albeit with a little help from the bar and grill's chef. There were some rice and pasta dishes, as well as sides of meat and salads. Plus, a healthy amount of chocolate cake and ice cream for pudding, with a few strawberries just to finish it off. To drink there was a flask or two of whiskey, a bottled of cooled water and another of wine.

"Sure is," he said as he set out the meals on their plates, handing one over to Xazor.

Having done so, he shifted a bit so that he was sat cross-legged, with his plater in his lap.

"Help yourself to whatever else you want, there's plenty for the both of us,"

He grinned a it.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor smiled and took the plate from Dasquian, then filled it with rice and pasta......along with a bit of meat. She then leaned over and grabbed the bottle of wine and two glasses from the hamper. The Knight filled them both and handed one to her friend, knowing he was not much of a drinker.....but one glass wouldn't hurt. Holding it up, she grinned.

"A toast?"

She did not know to what.....maybe he had an idea........

[Dasquian Belargic]

He lifted the crystal flute of white wine in the air.

"A toast to friendship, to long happy lives and to the furtherment of peace within the galaxy,"

Dasquain said with a smile, before taking a small sip of the drink.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor grinned...his words were well thought out and spoken. The Knight took the glass to her lips and took a small sip before she began to eat once again. Her eyes slowly drifted up to meet those of Dasquian for a moment.

"So, what made you decide to come out here instead of in the bar....I mean, besides its apparent radience and beauty....the bar is nice as well, not that I'm complaining....oh, nevermind..."

She seemed to stumble over her words...it was a bit awkward that they were alone....out in the middle of nowhere....but she quickly pushed the thought aside and continued eating. The food was delicious and the company was great....the view was amazing and everything seemed so perfect....

[Dasquian Belargic]

“Oh, well I just thought it would be a nice change,” he said with a grin, “It’s much more pleasant out here than back at the bar, plus there is no one to intrude on our conversation.”

A pause.

“… You are very popular amongst the members of the Order and seem to attract a little party of followers wherever you go,” Dasquian added with a laugh.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor blushed crimson and grinned to herself. She took another sip of her wine and set it back down before her eyes met those of Dasquian once again.

"Yes indeed......I have noticed a few gatherers....I have quite a few Padawans and they and their friends like to follow me....as well as my own friends. I have not actually had time alone with anyone since.....well, since my honeymoon. But now that both Shade and my Father are gone...it gets a bit lonely. I spend much of the time by myself....unless I am with Marcus and Helenias. She just adopted me, you know.....what an amazing woman she is. I feel so honored!"

The Knight became quiet for she felt as though she was rambling now. She ate her food silently and occasionally took a sip of her drink, wondering what he was thinking about.....

[Dasquian Belargic]

He smiled softly and nodded.

“I have not had the pleasure of meeting Madame Q’Dunn on more than one occasion, but from what I hear about her she is indeed a wonderful woman.”

He raised his drink and took a draught. One leant hand down against the ground as he looked out through the crystalline falls.

“Do you have any idea when Shade and your father will return?”

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor smiled and nodded in agreeance with his words. Taking another sip, she looked out over the lake...through the beautiful falls that rushed down before them. Thinking about his question for a moment, she shook her head.

"I do not have an exact date...but from what I hear, it will be several months yet...."

She said softly. Shade had told her at least three months before he returned...and possibly longer for her Father. She sighed slightly and smiled as she looked up at Dasquian.

"But I am glad that I have someone like you to spend time with while they're away. It makes me less lonesome....especially in the evening...."

[Dasquian Belargic]

“You know that any time you need me just to call upon me. I would gladly tailor to your every request,”

He said, bowing his head in reverence for a moment – to show his respect for the more capable Jedi.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor giggled to herself and smiled.

"Why thank you, Sir Dasquian...I feel honored to be at your hands."

She said in a formal type of way. A smile danced upon her lips as she finished the food on her plate. It had been very good....and very filling. She smiled and looked up at the silver stars that dotted the velvet sky. It was an incredible view indeed....

[Dasquian Belargic]

Dasquian himself had not touched the food, infact he’d never intended to. He was not a large eater, and simply savored the sweet scent of his drink instead of partaking in the rations in the hamper. He smiled somewhat at Xazor’s last remark and shifted so that his legs hung over the verge of the small cave, the heels of his boots pushed firmly against the rock surface. As he sat, tiny drops of water sprang out from the main canopy of water towards him.

“It is an honour to be in your servitude,” he said with a coy smile, looking across over his shoulder towards his friend, poking his tongue out at her.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor couldn't help but giggle at his comment. She gently placed the plates and things back into the hamper, but kept the wine out and refilled her glass. Taking a generous sip, she took it with her as she moved over to his side and sat down...letting her legs dangle over the side of the cliff as well. Droplets of water fell into her hair...giving the look of crystals on soft satin. She smiled and looked at him for a moment.

"This is so incredible....I could never imagine such breathtaking beauty to fill anything else but this place...."

She said softly as she watched a shooting star cascade across the sky...much like the waterfall did into the lake below. A hazy mist filled the air around them and warmed their skin....

[Dasquian Belargic]

“Indeed,”

He set his glass down and let his hands rest against the edge of the rock, drumming his fingertips against the surface.

“Your presence complements it,” Dasquian added as he turned to watch the stars.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor blushed crimson once again and smiled as she looked at him.

"Why thank you....I must add the same sentiments about yourself as well. I am honored to be in such a beautiful place with such a handsome escort. Thank you for this night, Dasquian..."

She said softly as her eyes drited from star to star...galaxy to constellation...then back to his eyes.......

[Dasquian Belargic]

For the first time in a long while, his pale cheeks turned a faint hue of pink. His smile broadened.

“Do not thank me yet, Xazor. There is still much I have planned for this evening... I wouldn’t want you to use up all your praise already,” he chimed confidently.”

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor lofted a brow and grinned once again before looking out over the lake again.

"Oh really? I love what you have already done for me...and yet there is more to come? I can hardly wait, my friend...."

She said softly and turned to face him once again, noticing his cheeks had flushed as hers did. She giggled slightly, wondering what he had up his sleeve....

[Dasquian Belargic]

He gently swayed back and forth as he sat, humming a quiet tune.

“There is still some time before we can set out on the second part of this evening… I hope you can keep your eyes open long enough, we’re going to be awake all-night,” he said with a grin.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor giggled to herself and looked out over the lake. All night....it was a long time, but she figured whatever he had planned...well, it was more than worth it.

"All night, you say? You must give me a hint...."

She playfully said, and offered a set of puppydog eyes toward him. It probably wouldn't work.....but it didn't hurt to ask....

[Dasquian Belargic]

He grinned a little and shifted so that he was leaning back against the cave wall.

“I can’t give you hints,” Dasquian said with a mischievous smile, “But I do need to ask you something. You don’t mind if you clothes get a little dirty do you?”

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor looked at him for a moment and then looked down at her pretty red dress. She shook her head, realizing that if she wanted to have a good time.....she didn't have a choice.

"No, I don't mind......"

She laughed slightly, wondering what he had planned that involved getting dirty.....

[Dasquian Belargic]

“Alright, good.”

Dasquian turned to the sky, squinted, then nodded to himself.

“Ok, I think we can head off now!”

The Knight hopped to his feet and gathered what had been removed from the hamper, placing it back in the box. He hefted the crate and held it firmly in one hand. A smile played on his lips as he nodded for Xazor to follow him. The two headed out of the cave at a slow pace, descending back into the clearing which the waterfall crashed into. On the wind, there was a quiet murmur of a noise, which Dasquian picked up upon – that was the direction they were headed in. He lead the way as they passed along an already well-used path, under the shade of willow trees, towards some light in the distance.

A few minutes walking and they were stepping out into the open. And there, under the moonlight, stood a tall white mount, sleek white. The horse was tied to a tree and stood still and obedient as Dasquian approach it. He pushed the food-carrier into a pouch on the stallion’s side, and held out a hand to Xazor.

“Ladies first.”

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor followed Dasquian until they came upon another beautiful sight. A large, white stallion stood beneath the moonlight....obediently standing still as the pair approached him. A smile danced upon her lips as she took Dasquian's hand and hopped up onto the large creature. In all honesty, she had never ridden a horse before...only very large wolves on her home planet. She smiled and looked down at him, her eyes sparkling with wonderment.

"This is incredible.....but how does this involve getting dirty?"

[Dasquian Belargic]

"I can't guarantee that where we will end up heading will be the cleanest of places," he said with a cocky smirk as he swung himself up onto the horse.

He sat on the saddle, behind Xazor, and reached around her to take the reigns up in one hand. With the other he untied the tether that held the horse to it's place. Grinning as he looked back to Xazor, he could feel the nervousness inside of her.

"You've never ridden a horse have you?"

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor blushed and shook her head.

"No, I have never. In all honesty....this is only the second time I have seen one. I won't fall off, will I?"

She question, grasping tightly the arm he had placed around her. The last thing she wanted was to fall off and make a fool of herself....or get hurt. She trusted him, though, and knew that he would not put her in any danger...

[Dasquian Belargic]

"Of course not," he said with a quiet laugh.

"Here," he set the reins against her free hand and smiled a bit.

"Try it, it's very easy.."

The horse was well trained and would move with ease for even the most ill-skilled of riders, so there was no worry of anything bad happening.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor nervously took the reins in her free hand and gave a bit of a tug. Perhaps it was like riding the wolves...but the only problem was his size in comparison to theirs. Sure, they were huge, but they were not so tall. She gently squeezed his sides with her legs and suddenly he inched forward and began to walk. The Knight giggled and turned her head to look at Dasquian.

"Am I doing it right?"

She questioned with a bit of glee. It appeared as though she was, but then again....she had no idea what she was doing, she just moved with it....

[Dasquian Belargic]

"You're doing great,"

He pressed the heel of his boots against the soft pelt of the horse and it picked up to a slot trot.

"Just try to relax... the horse will feel more at ease if you are."

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor relaxed and smiled to herself as they began trotting along. They bounced up and down over the rocky terrain, and it made Xazor feel as though she was tipping sideways.

"I think....I'm gonna...fall off!"

She said in almost a whisper. Remembering to remain calm, she called on the Force to help her do so. Gripping the reigns tighter in her hand, she pulled the horse to the right and pressed his side with her left foot. This was how they directed the large wolves, and she figured that trying it with a horse would not hurt. The horse then went the way she wanted it to....to the right! She smiled excitedly as they continued trotting along...

[Dasquian Belargic]

The Knight laughed quietly and set his palms against Xazors waist as he looked over his shoulder.

"Try getting it up to a run," he said, leaning his head a little over her shoulder.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor felt comfortable again....especially since Dasquian was holding onto her. She grinned and pressed her heals into the horse's side...harder than before. He did not react....so she kicked him, gently, but enough to get the point across. She had done this with the wolves....and suddenly the horse took off! The pair bobbed up and down in proper time with the horses steps. Post...post...post.... She thought to herself. It was so much like riding on the wolves, that she nearly forgot which animal it was. Smiling gleefully, she looked to the side at Dasquian, who was leaning over her shoulder.

"This is so much fun!"

[Dasquian Belargic]

"Alright, now,"

He looked ahead, there was a thick row of brambles reaching about three foot into the air.

"Try clearing that," he said with a grin.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor did not want to jump over anything yet...but it felt like the horse sure did. Sighing, she kicked its sides again, picking up the pace a little more. The Knight commanded the horse, with the reigns, to center the brambles. He did so and just as they got close enough...the horse lifted its front legs and shot itself over the hurdles, landing softly back on the other side!

"I had no idea that I....it....could do that!"

She exclaimed and laughed to herself. The horse continued galloping on at a steady rate of speed....

[Dasquian Belargic]

"See? You're a natural at this!"

He sat up firmly straight now and looked around as Xazor kept the horse cantering at a steady speed. Then, looking to the east, he spotted where they were headed.

"Do you see that fleck of brown there?"

His gaze travelled in the direction of something peaking over the top of a small hill.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor squinted slightly and then saw what Dasquian was talking about. She smiled and nodded...then kicked up the horses' speed once again. They went galloping off toward the object over the hill.

"What is it?"

She question loudly over the rushing wind around them. Giggling, she continued on, the horse moving faster and faster underneath them....

[Dasquian Belargic]

"You'll see when we get there!"

As they drew nearer, and the hill retreated downwards, it could be made out that what they were heading for what something ... wooden.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor shrugged slightly and commanded with her body, the Horse go faster. It did, picking up more speed as they rushed forward...revealing something in the distance that appeared to be made of wood.

"You plan everything way better than I do, Dasquian..."

She giggled to herself as they continued getting closer and closer until the wooden object was almost in full view...

[Dasquian Belargic]

"If you say so,"

The horse slowed down as it trotted over the hill. Looking down from the verge, a strange sight could be seen. The small hill itself was fairly large, and sloped steeply down into a valley. The gulley itself was heavily planted, and little critters scurried about in it. This, though, was not why they were here. In the center of the mass of foliage was a very tall structure. Or rather, a small house had been built atop a tall tree. Rungs of a ladder ran up the side of the bark to a small ledge that ran around the house.

"Alright, we can't take Azumith down the hill, so you just stay here boy,"

Dasquian swung himself down off of the horse and held out one hand for Xazor to jump down.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor could not believe her eyes. The sight that sat before them was incredible, to say the least. She grinned to herself and took Dasquian's hand, once again, and hopped down from the large Horse. She patted his head quickly, and gave him a scratch behind the ear...then looked to Dasquian.

"We're going up there....right?"

She questioned, a bit nervously. She was not really afraid of heights...but the way up the huge tree looked a bit....dangerous. But she trusted her friend and put her worries aside....

[Dasquian Belargic]

"That's right, I have something up there for you... plus the view is amazing. I imagine its almost sunrise," he said, squinting up into the sky.

Dasquian jogged down towards the tree and began climbing up quickly, Xazor in tow. If they were to see the Yavin sun rise, they'd have to get to the top quickly.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor eyed Dasquian curiously and a smiled danced upon her lips for a moment. She began to follow him up the ladder of the very tall tree. A surprise..... she thought to herself. She wondered what it was. The thought of seeing the sunrise from such a place made her heart skip a beat.

"Thank you again, my friend......this is all too exciting! Can you give me a clue as to what you have for me?"

She questioned, knowing him well enough to guess that he would not tell her anything. Of course, the element of surprise would be greater if he said nothing. The Knight remained quiet and followed him up, not looking down for fear of falling.....

[Dasquian Belargic]

Having climbed all the way, with a simple laugh in answer to Xazors question, he hopped up the final rung and landed with a soft thud in the cabin. Pacing quickly across the room, he covered something up with a sheet before approaching Xazor, helping her up into the room.

Off to the left was the view out onto the moors and land of the Order, whilst in the room itself were many tools for crafting. Woodwork, ceramics, paints, even a musical instrument or two.

"This is my hideaway," he said in a childish whisper.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor lofted a brow at his words as she looked around the place in wonder. It was incredible, to be sure.....no words could describe what she saw there. The view was beautiful and she was taken by it for several moments.

"This.....this is so wonderful!"

She exclaimed, nearly forgetting about the gift he promised to her...but then her eyes caught something covered with a sheet. She smiled slightly, but then turned back to look out over the Order.....captivated by what she saw.....

[Dasquian Belargic]

With a childish grin, he dropped down onto the floor. As he did so, the boards creaked beneath him.

"I found it a bit of a wreck of fixed it up somewhat."

He leant sideways, peering around Xazor at the familiar view as the sun peeked over the hillsides.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor smiled brightly and turned around, then sat down beside Dasquian. The floor beneath her creaked as well, and she looked down to make sure she wasn't falling through. Her fears were calmed once again and she looked up to lock eyes with Dasquian.

"This is an incredible place, Das....thank you for showing it to me. That means a lot...."

She leaned over and kissed him on the cheek as a sign of a heartfelt thank you. Her attention was diverted then as she looked out the window and watched the sun peek over the hills....

[Dasquian Belargic]

The Knights face beamed with friendly warmth as he diverted his gaze also to the sun, every so often glancing sideways at Xazor.

"I must ask though Xazor that you do not tell anyone else of this place... I come here to seek refuge, to find quiet, I would not want that interupted."

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor turned to Dasquian once again and smiled gently. She nodded and turned to watch the sun.

"Of course I wouldn't tell anyone.....you can trust me...remember?"

She questioned with a smile once again. Her words were sincere and heartfelt, though....

[Dasquian Belargic]

"Thank you.."

He shuffled a bit, to sit in a more comfortable position - cross-legged.

"... Of course you are free to visit whenever you wish. I do not mind your company any time, at all.."

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor smiled brightly as the sun continued to rise.

"Thank you my friend, it means a great deal to me to hear you say that...."

She said softly but heartfelt. Her attention was briefly drawn to the object under the sheet....but then she sighed and looked out over the Order once again.....a beautiful picture it was....

[Dasquian Belargic]

"Ah, I see you're curious about what I'm hiding,"

He smiled a bit and pushed himself up to his feet. Standing with hands on hips, he looked out into the view before glancing back at the sheet.

"Just some things I've been working on recently.. I like to sketch you see, but what I'm doing isn't finished.."

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor giggled slightly and nodded before she too rose to her feet. Her hands met eachother in front of her waist as she looked out the window and then turned to eye the hidden object.

"Oh come on Das....I don't care if it isn't finished. They always say that a work in progress is even more beautiful than the finished product no matter how spectacular it is...."

She smiled slightly and began to inconspicuously inch her way toward the covered thing. Sketching.... she thought to herself. It would be very interesting to see what he had hidden from her.

"Please show it to me....."

She begged with false puppy dog eyes. It would be hard for him to resist that look, she knew it. Always worked on most everyone. The Knight giggled once again and looked into his eyes, wondering what he would say...

[Dasquian Belargic]

He couldn't say no to that look.

"Alright, you'll have to tell me if the resemblance is any good.."

Kneeling, he picked up the cloth covered board and took away the sheet. On the large piece of hardbacked paper was a rough sketch, of eight people. From left to right Master Yogurt, AmazonBabe, Anbira Hicchoru, Jedi Master Leia Solo, Morgan Evanar, Navaria Tarkin, Sage Hazzard and finally Xazor herself. Each was dressed in ceremonially Jedi robes and stood posed in a regal fashion. Some colour had been applied to certain faces, though most were thus far unfinished.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor nearly had to lift her jaw from the floor at the sight in Dasquian's hands. It was a beautiful picture, unfinished or not.

"Oh my goodness...."

She said in a hushed whisper. The Knight lightly touched her sketched face with a finger before looking at the others standing beside her.

"This is the Council....and my first time on it....oh Dasquian, it's perfect!"

She grinned and wrapped her arms around his neck. Her face was lit up with joy at this work of art that he had created. She couldn't believe that one could make something so beautiful. It was yet another breathtaking sight that she had observed in this time with him....

[Dasquian Belargic]

He grinned a bit, looking down at the picture over Xazors arms.

"I hope I haven't made anything too unflattering, I'm pretty pleased with it so far. I've been working on it for sometime, and probably will be right into the future... I think it'll always be a work in progress.. perhaps I will add new council members as they are promoted."

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor grinned to herself and pulled away from Dasquian to look at the picture once again. It was beautiful and his idea to make it a continual work in progress was wonderful.

"No, nothing is unflattering....it is quite beautiful and I wish that I could make such things with my hands. I can't do much with them but fight....so to see you create art as such is incredible."

She said softly as her eyes slowly traced the features of each person in the picture. She still couldn't believe that he had created this....

[Dasquian Belargic]

"Back when I was first a Jedi we did not have much fighting to do, a lot of mine and Aarons time was spent perfecting things like this," he said with a somewhat nervous smile.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor smiled to herself as she listened.

"That's a good way to spend your time....fighting is not the only thing that I myself enjoy....I should take up a hobby like this."

She smiled and inched a bit closer to him as they stood, her eyes gleamed with interest.

"Would you teach me how to draw?"

The Knight questioned with a silly grin. It was a bit embarassing to ask, but perhaps he could give her lessons in his free time....

[Dasquian Belargic]

Another one of his almost childish smiles appeared.

"If you would like me to, then I would be most happy to Xazor. Perhaps we could have some lessons up here every once in a while?"

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor nodded and smiled gently.

"I would love to....sounds like a fun time."

The Knight said with a grin. Her eyes shifted to look out the window once again as the sun was nearly above the hills now. She shifted her weight on her feet and moved a bit closer to Das once again, her eyes looked up into his as a smile danced upon her lips.....

[Dasquian Belargic]

"Maybe you can help me with my fighting, or something else you excel at, I'm sure the list is very long," he said, almost having to tilt his head downwards to catch Xazor's line of sight as she moved in a closer to him.

[Xazor Elessar]

Now Xazor's thoughts went to.....other things. She giggled slightly and nodded.

"Oh yes...I excel at so much....I suppose a lesson or to wouldn't hurt a thing...."

She was not necessarily thinking about fighting either. Her smile grew at the silly thoughts in her head. Indeed...the list was terribly long at things she was good at....but she was thinking about some of those things which ranked at the top of the list....

[Dasquian Belargic]

Noticing the mischievous look that Xazor now wore, he chuckled quietly.

"What's brewing in that head of yours?"

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor closed her eyes and laughed slightly before she opened them and looked at Dasquian.

"Oh nothing....would you really like to know?"

She winked slightly and wondered why he asked her to begin with....

[Dasquian Belargic]

"I suppose I would do, yes,"

He grinned somewhat. He could tell without even brushing her mind that she was planning something.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor giggled slightly and eyed him. Suddenly she leaned in a brushed his lips with a kiss before pulling away and eyeing him. He blushed slightly, and she hoped that she had not done something wrong.

"You wanted to know!"

She laughed slightly and continued looking into his eyes, wondering now, what he was really thinking...

[Dasquian Belargic]

"You are growing far too flirtatious in your husband absence, Xazor," he said with a coy grin.

"Not that I am complaining, of course."

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor lofted a brow and grinned slightly.

"You don't mind? I wouldn't think so...."

She laughed slightly and eyed him curiously. He doesn't mind yet he never does anything.... she thought to herself. She was getting about as bad as the Cizerack's now...though she at least tried to keep it under control. Sighing slightly, she shifted her weight on her feet and watched him for a reaction....

[Dasquian Belargic]

He smiled a bit, glancing downwards before learning forward, taking one of Xazor's hands lightly in his. He could sense what she was thinking as it seemed in her excited state she'd neglected to mask her thoughts.

"I'm only a little concerned about you, that's all... I don't want you becoming upset or feeling pressurized by the fact that I might have feelings for you. I know you love Shade very much," he added with a slight smile.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor lofted a brow at his words. His hand held hers so gently, it just felt right...but then she thought about Shade. She had recieved a message from him while he was in a bar so far away...it made her wonder if he was doing worse things than she. Sighing, she looked up at him again with a bit of curious wonderment.

"You have feelings for me? Since when?"

She giggled slightly, again feeling like a little girl. Her cheeks flushed for a moment as she continued to eye him.....

[Dasquian Belargic]

Had he said that? Dasquian smiled to himself, quite obviously having no interuptions whilst being around Xazor was allowing his train of thought of and speech to run much more freely.

"Perhaps."

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor giggled to herself and nuged Dasquian, taking his other hand in hers.

"Perhaps? Oh that's not the answer I was looking for....tell me the truth, Das..."

She winked and moved in on him a little, making the situation a little more...pressing. The Knight grinned to herself and watched him....

[Dasquian Belargic]

He looked down towards Xazor, haloed like an angel in the rising sun, and smiled somewhat.

"What do you think the truth is?"

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor giggled and looked down for a moment.

"Oh you so do..."

She winked and leaned into him, gently resting her arms around his neck. The sun continued to rise and it cast an arry of color along the back wall where her eyes fell. It was warm upon her soft skin and welcome from the cooler night....

[Dasquian Belargic]

The corners of his lips tweaked upwards a little further. He nodded a little.

"I bet you're having fun embarassing me like this.."

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor giggled and pulled away to look at him.

"Embarass you? I wouldn't do that..."

She winked slightly and giggled once again. It was a bit fun, but she was not embarassing him....on purpose...

[Dasquian Belargic]

He rocked forward on his heels somewhat, grinning rather unintelligently as he spoke.

"I'm just kidding..."

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor couldn't help but smile. He was acting so...funny, now. The Knight leaned up and touched her nose to his, then nearly fell back laughing.

"And so was I...it was rather funny..."

She laughed once again and eyed the sunrise. It was nearly all the way up now....and what a beatiful sight it was......

[Dasquian Belargic]

He smiled broadly, leaning back somewhat as he watched the Garou Knight. Joking aside, he would have liked to have told her how he felt, but it didn't feel prudent at the time.

"How about we go sit down.. watch the end of the rise?" he said, tugging lightly on Xazors hands as he nodded towards the little balcony that looked out onto the view.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor grinned to herself and followed him to sit and watch the rest of the sunrise.

"It's so beautiful..."

She whispered to him softly and gently rested her head on his shoulder. Everything felt so perfect...

[Dasquian Belargic]

Dasquian leant his head down against Xazors, putting one arm around her waist loosely so that he could take ahold of her hand.

"I wish I could just sit here forever,"

He didn't realise it, but his words had slipped from being vocal to being passed via the force.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor smiled as Dasquian placed his arm around her. She heard his words spoken through the Force and figured he intended it to be that way.

"As do I...."

She said through the Force to him, also forgetting to speak verbally. It was alright, though....he heard it....

[Dasquian Belargic]

He sighed quietly and closed his eyes. He didn't need to watch the setting before him to be in the presence of great beauty or feel serene - simply sitting here with Xazor did that.

"Why do you stay up here for the rest of the day?" he murmured quietly.

[Xazor Elessar]

Xazor smiled to herself and continued to watch the sunrise. His suggestion was good and she agreed to it.

"I will...."

She said softly as they sat there together and watched...or just sat. No matter, it was incredible and the feeling that possed the treehouse was undescribable....

[Dasquian Belargic]

And so as the sun rose, warmth spreading onto the two Jedi Knights, Dasquian let out a quiet sigh. Today and during the previous evening he had finally picked up the courage to show Xazor what he had been wanting to show her for some time now, both physically and emotionally. At this he smiled, opening his eyes so that he was squinting out onto the light before him, and he couldn't help but smile.

"..."