Lionel nodded and stood up, walking over to Lilah, helping her to her feet. "Well well, the sleeping beauty woke," he said, glancing around a little, "you're not going to pass out on me are you?" He said, supporting her so she wouldn't fall down again. He led her to a chair and sat her down, moving her hand to her side, off of his shoulders

"What happened? Did it work?" Lilah asked. She made a frown trying to adjust the light and the movement of the ship. Lionel's figure came into focus and she was surprised and tried not to show it.

"Darn it!" He shouted, and banged his radar. "O now it's working. It was busted and frozen." Ave looked at it again. "It says that they are heading to Alderaan(yes alderaan), and they are resting in space. You can come in my ship, it's better than your junk heap."

"Yep, we're in space right now, and the authorities are none the wiser," he said, leaning on the side of her chair. "You did great," he spoke, walking away a few feet and sitting on another bunk.

I grabbed Ave's radar device and tossed it in the air while quickly pulling out one of my blaster pistols and blasting it. I put the pistol back in my holster and turned to Ave. "That won't be any use in this mission. If this thing could track them that easily, then Republic or Sith fleet would be all over them by now. By now they are off planet and still alive which means they must have a cloaking device on their ship to avoid detection. You do not hunt Dark Jedi with conventional methods, it just doesn't work! Meh, bounty hunters... rely too much on crude tactics. It is possible they went to en route to Alderaan, but we cannot be sure." Ave was insulted by my remark, but this bounty hunter seemed to be more skilled then all the other I've come across. "Let's go to your ship and take off. I have an idea on how we can find them."

We got on the ship, and right away I hooked up my own tracking device next to the computer console and logged onto the holonet. Then I started slicing. "Alright, here's is a list consoles on ships logged onto the holonet and are currently in hyperspace. We normally would not be able to see this, but I have this special device which allows me to." The list had thousands of ships on it. "There are specific hyperspace routes ships have to follow in order to not hit something in real space, so we filter out the ships that are not on a hyperspace route that has Correllia in its path... Now we look at the ships that are in hyperspace that are headed away from Correllia." The list got smaller and smaller as I filtered out the variables. Some ships popped in out, as their personnel logged on and off. "Now we wait for them to log on to the holonet. Hack their navi computer records, and grab their last hyperspace coordinates." I said hoping that somebody would log on, for it was the only way to track them. They had to log on in order for us to get their location. "But how can we be sure it's they're ship, there are plenty of ships on that list!" Ave stated. "Simple, it is the console that does not carry a ship signal with it, since they are cloaked. Good trick huh?" So we waited, and watched as ships popped in and out. Each computer console on the list came with a ship signal so none of those could be the one. "So we sit, and wait."

(Only way I could come up with to more realistically and fairly track you guys.)

"Where are we? Eh, How long was I out?" Lilah asked. She was rather embarrassed that Lionel had seen her like that as she had respect for his talent. She just sat in the chair and brought her long legs into a cross legged position though how she was going to stay on the chair was anyone's guess. Her embarrassment was showing through and couldn't find anything else to say.

"Been out for an hour and a half. It's alright, i'm rather used to it by now," he said, getting up and walking around a little. "We might as well enjoy the time we're getting off now, because when we go planetside, they'll be on us really fast." He moved to sit back in the co-pilots chair, rapping on the LCD screen a few times, resulting in several hearty beeps.

He glanced to Annika, "So... where are we headed?" He said, raising his right eyebrow.

Lilah asked, "Not Alderaan. They would track us faster there than bulls-eying womp rats."
By that time she had somehow crossed her legs on the chair and was hovering from an inch to an inch and a half off the seat. She decided to meditate, an odd thing for a former Dark Jedi but her former master and current companions didn't know wouldn't hurt them. She focused on a place that she had only heard of in memory and reached out with all her perceptions. She saw the clear falls and greenlands of her people. It was beautiful but the ugly thought of not belonging intruded and she backed away. She knew she was more than ready to leave the Sith but she was not ready to voice her opinions as to why. Opening her eyes she watched Annika and Lionel talking in the cockpit and she was tempted to use the Force to listen.
((Some places I describe may seem strange because they exist beyond known space. Read Heart of the Guardian for a better idea if you are confused))

"Made a relatively blind jump," Annika answered. "I'll pull out here in another few seconds and make another. We'll pull out of that in another few minutes and actually go somewhere. A place I doubt you've heard of. It's a planet on the edge of the galaxy that has been lost to the records of the Republic."

He sighed. "I see.. but as it is now..we didn't have much of a choice.." He said, looking at a Galaxy Map. "What system are we in?" He said, glancing at the reading.

"Skirting the edges of Tatoo system now," Annika answered. She tapped the map and the Tatoo system came up. Another tap and the map showed Tatooine. "You may have heard this is a good system to hide... but it's a trap, really. Some of the worst kinds of sentient beings go there to hide. Anyone who's looking for a criminal looks there first."

Several more taps and the map showed empty space. "This is where we're heading. It may look like empty space, but that's only because the planet there isn't on any galactic map. For all intents and purposes, this planet does not exist. That's why I like it."

She smiled. "That and the fact that I've gotten to know the residents very well. They'll defend us to their deaths if they have to and they're hard to beat. Since I entered their lives, they've all trained extensively in several forms of ranged and melee combat. A warrior society, really."

Another few taps and the map was once more showing the entire galaxy. Annika pointed to the far edge of it. "This is about where we're headed." She pointed again. "This is where we are. It'll take us at least a day to get there, but we can make it without landing for fuel or anything else."

The console began to beep and Annika looked at it. "Coming out of hyperspace just short of Tatooine. Anyone who's trying to trace us will think we've landed there as our trail will simply disappear here."

The ship came out of hyperspace and Annika redirected it toward Geonosis. "If they're clever enough to spot our trail after Tatooine, they'll see we jumped toward Geonosis, so that's where they'll go," she said. "But we're not going all the way. We're dropping out in about ten minutes."

The ship went back to hyperspace and Annika leaned back in her chair looking rather thoughtful. "It's been years since I've been on the run," she said quietly. "I almost forgot how fun it was."

She smiled slightly. "Things get a little boring when you're uncatchable."

He grinned mischievously, "Heh.. took the words out of my mouth," he said, leaning back again, taking out his lightsaber. It was wickedly curved and had the Sith insignia scratched out on one side. The hilt itself was dark purple with spots of grey and intricate swirls and sharp points around it. "Made this my first year into training with Revan." He ignited it, pointing it away, out in the open. It had a red core with a purple outer core.

"Beautiful.."

"Show off," Lilah muttered. She had become more aware of her surroundings and started to tune into the ship they were using. One noise kept bugging her and she voiced it, "Annika, I believe there are some tickings in the power coupling. They are minor but could become a problem if you don't fix it."
She sat back in the seat behind Lionel and was running checks on the secondary systems.

"Okay." Ave said. "I can't really tell what ship is there's. Can you show me?"

He turned off the saber and sheathed it, sighing a little, smiling. "I know.." He heard what Lilah said. "I'll get on that Annika," he said, heading to the back of the ship. He found the power coupling and kneeled down, touching the coupling. He started to unscrew small bolts with the Force.

He found the source of the ticking. He slowly corrected it. It was just a faulty wire. He closed back up the coupling and beat it back to the control deck of the ship. As it was not smart to be near the power coupling while the ship is in motion, especially with equipment.

He moved back to his seat and sat down, glancing at Lilah. "So.. what's your story?"

"Well they're ship isn't listed yet, somebody has to log unto the holonet from a console from their ship in order for me to hack their system and grab their last jump coordinates. With their cloaking device, it should be impossible to track them conventionally. On top of that they are probably are setting a series of decoy hyperspace trails to lead us on a wild goose chase." It was true, the best of the Dark Jedi were very difficult to track down. And I've learned from my mistakes in the past. These ones though have proven to be much more skilled and clever.

"Hmm, seems they've left a hyperspace trail near Tatooine. Criminals usually go there to hide out. But they probably know we know that, so I think this one is a decoy. Lets head there anyways, if we need supplies or anything." So I sat and waited in front of the computer console, patiently waiting for any trace of them. "Come on, log on, you know the holonet too fun to resist!" I said outloud.

(you can keep running, and we will keep chasing. But if you want characters to confront each other soon....)

Annika checked her console and nodded. "Thank you Lilah. I'll have it fixed once we land. You're right... that could become a real problem if left untouched."

She unclipped her lightsaber from her belt and handed it to Lionel. Its design was simple and formed to her hand exactly. On one side, she'd etched two combatants, lightsabers crossed. The blade was a hazy green, almost like seeing a bright green lamp through a thick fog.

"I don't really understand a word you just said but I do have some contacts in Tattoine who can sell us some nice weopons. I love weopons!" Ave said, and started polishing his sniper. "I noticed you had a lightsaber." He said and turned to the controls to start up the ship. "Do you know how to use them? I thought I was the only non-force sensitive in the galaxy who knew how to until I saw you with one."

(whooops, ill edit my last post a little)

I pulled out the Sith lightsaber that I collected and ignited it. It was a red beam as would be expected. I toyed with it a bit, swinging it from side to side, listening to the beam give off a slight humming sounds. Then I took the lightsaber and struck it against one of my arm bracers making a couple sparks before finally switching off the blade. Ave took a step back, wondering if I just cut off my own arm. "Cortosis arm bracers, handy when you fight them....I've trained with the Jedi before on how to track down Sith, that's about it. I just collect them, that's all." I turned the lightsaber over in my hand examining it, this one was a decently crafted lightsaber.

"They also come in handy as cutting tools, can cut through almost anything. Here, why don't you keep this one." I said unaffectionately while tossing Ave the lightsaber. He took a step back and looked at me as if I were sure I wanted to give him such a valuable item. People would pay thousands of credits just to get their hands on one of those.

"Don't worry, I've got a whole stash of these. And I intend to get plenty more before I kick the bucket. I think lightsabers are for chumps anyways."

(Lionel already fixed it :) )) He grabbed it and examined it. "Nice work.." He handed it back to her. "Jedi Consular, if i'm correct. They use this color of saber.."

"Theirs are somewhat brighter," Annika said. "But yes, they do tend to favor green."

She seemed slightly distracted. "I was a Jedi once, you know."

He smirked a little. "I figured.."

"As did I," Lilah responded. She turned to Lionel and asked, "What did you want to know?"

"I don't need it either." Ave said, tossing it back. "And besides, we can get a nice profit on Tattoine. Just when we land there, follow me to the right shop. We'll get a nice deal on anything there." With that Ave tapped a few coordinates into the ship to send it to hyperspace travel to Tatoine. He got out of his chair and walked to the back of his ship. He sat down and fell asleep.

"Where you came from.. your homeplanet.. your story." He said, turning to face her, pivoting his his co-pilot's chair. "Why you became a Dark Jedi, why you left."

Lilah gazed at Lionel, "Well, I don't know where I was born but ny parents talked about it a lot. I grew up on Alderaan.
"My parents were always talking about this place that existed beyond known space and talked of the Sang or something like that and they were always wary of something like a secret that they never told me. Anyway, the Jedi found me to be strong in the Force and took me. They trained me. I followed Revan to war but I was never devoted to Malak. He struck me as a brute. Revan saw something and I followed but it seems he saw something in me for he taught me things that he never taught Malak. Revan claimed that I had a huge source of power behind me as if it belonged to me. I don't know. I never really saw myself as a Dark Jedi. I was devoted to Revan, a stupid thing really considering the rule by might rule.
You ask me why I left. I left because I was... I was...well I didn't want to do it anymore," she was hesitant because she was actually afraid, afraid of what she discovered of her power. She continued, "I saw no reason beyond simple killing like Malak who had a taste for it. That schutta brute. I also was tired, tired of the lies, the manipulations that I decided to give it up. You ask me why I left, well some things are best left unsaid, at least details."

He smirked. "Well it looks like we have something in common.." he said, glancing at Annika. "We've all heard the stories, you're a legend. But what's the real story behind your life? Might as well talk, it's going to be a long trip."

"Just don't wish for what is truly hounding me to happen. There are things far worse than the Sith," Lilah replied softly. She turned to Annika to listen to what she had to say.

"Just a moment," Annika said, pulling the ship out of hyperspace. It had been ten minutes. Tatooine was directly in front of them. A few moments passed and they entered hyperspace again, leaving a trail that seemed to end at Tatooine.

"I was six when I was given to the Jedi," Annika finally said. "My parents wanted me to be come a 'servant of the galaxy' and they saw the Jedi as a group that could put me there. They were wrong. The Jedi discovered my Force sensitivity and started training me, but I was impatient with their training. They agreed I was too emotional and tried to correct the 'problem'."

"I knew there was nothing wrong with me," she went on, "so I pretended to be what they wanted me to be. It wasn't easy at first, but I got better at it. When they made me a Knight, I left, completely fed up with their phobia of emotions. I wandered for a while before finding my way to the Sith."

"The Sith took advantage of my emotions, encouraging me to fuel them, especially anger. While with them, I did many things that could be considered cruel and senseless. While I enjoyed the freedom to express my emotions, I slowly began to realize that the Sith were taking advantage of me."

She spun her chair around to face Lionel and Lilah. "And that's why I left them. I can use both Light Side and Dark Side abilities and I do. This galaxy needs at least one servant of true justice."

With conviction, she stated, "I am that servant."

"I see," Lilah voiced. She was impressed by the control Annika exhibited over her abilities. She spoke, "My family spoke of our people able to do the same. I thought they were just stories but after what I found out, that's what made me left the Sith and the Jedi."

"There are a few of us," Annika agreed, "though I've never worked with the others. We tend to work alone, having nothing to do with each other or the two sides, Jedi and Sith."

"The ones I speak of I guess have that ability that I gave us cover with. My family said that they could only be seen if they wished. It's as if they live beyond the breath of the Force or something like that. Like I said, I thought they were just stories," then turning to Lionel she asked, "Why do you want to know about me and Annika? To figure out a way to get rid of us later?"
Her habit of being blunt came out. She was suspicious of many things after seeing the horrors she had witnessed before leaving.

He sighed. "No, I wouldn't do anything like that." He glanced at Annika, "Grey jedi?"

The ship finally touched down at Tatooine. "Alright, we can go. I set up a program to hack their system as soon as they log on to the holonet so we don't have to sit and wait. Lets go stock up"

Annika nodded. "More or less, yes."

Lilah settled down and silently cursed her nature to suspect everyone. She continued to scan the secondary systems. After a minute or two she said, "My parents were murdered by Revan's forces and I found out a terrible secret. That is what made me turn from the Sith."
Directing a question to Annika, "How long before we come ou of hyperspace?"

He sighed and glanced around, typing in a few keys. "Space.. it's a hell of a lot bigger than any planet.." He murmured, looking out of the viewscreen at the black streaks through the blue tunnel.

"This trip will take us the better part of a day," Annika answered. "I'd say we've got about ten hours ahead of us."

"Stock up as in ammo, weopons, artillery, batteries, armor, headgear, radar systems, blasters, sabers, jetpacks, grenades, mines, detonators, explosives, charges, snipers, gear, helmets, bulletproof vests, and flamethrowers." Ave asked. "Because that's just the kind of things they have at the shop I'm talking about. Oh yeah. They also have food, drinks, and those kind of unimportant things in the bar in the back."

He sighed a little and glanced at Lilah, then Annika. "I don't know about you two girls.. but i'm going to lay down for a bit.." He said, unstrapping himself and heading in the back, to the solitary bed. He plopped down and covered himself up.

Tell me when we get out of hyperspace..

Lilah rolled her eyes after Lionel left. She sat back in her seat and asked Annika, "Why did you help us?"

"Alright" I headed out to the various arms dealers Ave pointed out and bought some grenades. Everything else had plenty of ammunition. I boughta couple upgrades to my blasters, and a Mandalorian assualt rifle. My aim wasn't as good as Ave's, so i resorted to the "spray and pray" method. finally when i was done i went back to Ave "lets pop a couple dewbacks and bantha's out in the desert. what do you say?"

Several long sentences of blurred english came out of his mouth, followed by a few 'mews'.

He rolled over, murming in his sleep, tieing the covers around him accidentally in a helix.

"Because I got curious," Annika answered Lilah. "I know your situation. Running from the Sith, I mean. I remember what it was like to be hunted by both Jedi and Sith and anyone else that didn't like what I was doing. I remember the desparate feeling, the countless wishes for at least one friend."

She turned to fully face Lilah. "Compassion. It's something the Sith will not teach you, the Republic will not grant you, and though the Jedi value it, they see you as beyond saving and therefore unworthy of their compassion."

She stretched. "I, on the other hand, have felt what it's like to have all shoulders turned your way and have not lost the Jedi teachings of compassion. So I give, for I know I can and I know it's helpful to know that at least one person cares enough to help."

"That is comforting," Lilah replied, meaning every word. She recalled a few instances where she blatantly disobeyed her master and showed compassion to some settlers she was supposed to kill. She masterminded a beautiful deception that was never detected. She slipped into the co-pilot chair and spoke, "How long have been running?"

Annika considered this. "I'd say it must be going on five years now," she answered thoughtfully. "Sometimes it seems like a lifetime; others, the blink of an eye..."

"I say.. A kill is a kill let's go!" Ave shouted nd clipped on some plasma grenades to his belt, tightened his helmet, and shot a practice shot through his newly waxed sniper rifle. And that practice shot got them through the gate to the desert for free. "I took out the guard." Ave said. "Perfect."

"I see," and Lilah pulled a strange device out of her belt and began to examine it. It was a box actually. It had been left at her quarters before she escaped the Sith and she had been examining how to open it. Being in tuned to machines, she could not sense any tracking device but it was something familiar. She was examining it when she said, "Lionel has tied himself in a helix again."

He rolled over and off of the bed, landing in a loud thump on the ground. He had only been out for what seemed like a few hours while they were talking, and after. As he landed, he woke up, struggling. He was caught up in the covers. Rolling back and forth, he was tugging and pulling away at the covers, then finally gave up and plopped his head on the ground with a thump.

"Meh.. a little help?"

Lilah rolled her eyes and had a bemused smile as she went to help Lionel. He was struggling without end trying to get untied. She placed her hand on his shoulder to have him stop struggling. With a deft pull of the end of the sheet, she unwound the sheet and rolled Lionel right off. She smiled as she said, "You should try to train yourself not to receive dreams as extreme as you do. Otherwise you would end up wrapped in a cocoon." She let out a chuckle as she walked back to the cockpit and sat with Annika.