Sigh, ok ad'ika, Cade patted his shoulder, I'll take a look after we drop you off. No worries.

Kara flipped through the data, Doesn't look too bad, let's pick it up and then see your dad, ok?

Okay!

I'llgogetmylightswitch!

Darien contacted Taskar, letting him know that they were back with his son and Jorn. Taskar was ecstatic and asked where they would meet and Darien suggested they should meet at the bar where they first met.

After about two hours of going through parts bins of half a dozen shops, Kara arrived with Cade, Chubbo, and Jorn in tow...

Upon entering, you are greeted by the same recorded message, and by an ecstatic Taskar who immediately pulls Chubbo and Jorn into a hug. As he and Chubbo chatter in their native tongue, Jorn, who seems to understand what they are saying, communicates in basic. After a couple minutes, Taskar, seeming to remember that you are standing right in front of him, addresses you with tears in his eyes. Thank you so much, thank you! What do I owe you? He reaches into the pocket of his coat and starts to pull out his wallet.

No need, Kara said, I think we owe you.

Cade held out an envelope. The boys did some improvements to our ships, and equipment. This is for you, with thanks.

I-I don't know what to say. How can I ever repay you?

Kih'parjai,Kara told him, get the ad'ika an apprenticeship, they've got talent.

Cade nodded, and shrugged We could make some calls...

I will, thank you. He steps forward and shakes Cade's hand and then Kara's hand.

Take care of yourselves Taskar. Darien said, shaking his hand as well.

Yes sir, we will. May I ask what happened to the pirates? Are they still a concern?

Cade shook his head, No, that group won't be a concern to this sector anymore.

Good. I'm glad. Those- he glances at Chubbo and Jorn, and changes his mind, -pirates are scum.

Kara clenches a fist at her side, Yes. They were.

After they all said their good byes, the Team tried the market again in search of Jetpacks, managing to find and purchase several JT-12's.

With that completed, they returned to the Spaceport. Lyn took command of the Liberator and departed for Vorpa'ya ahead of the others. Darien and Falmok boarded the newly christened YV-865, Cin Vhetin.

Kara and Cade took the Solus and coordinated their jump with Cin Vehtin.

As they prepped to enter hyperspace, Darien commed the rest of the team, I know a good mechanic on Vorpa'ya, so once we drop this bird off, we should put in for some repairs. Not sure how much of Liberator we can afford to repair though.

Sounds like a plan. Kara replied.

4 days later, Cin Vhetin and Mesh'la Solus drop out of hyperspace above Vorpa'ya. Landing goes smoothly on the rural planet, though the "starport" is little more than a few paved landing pads. Darien, glad to be home, contacts his wife and lets her know that he's home.

As techs head out to the ships with refueling trucks, he and Falmok exit the ship where they meet up with Cade and Kara, Kyra should be here soon with the speeder, we're only about an hour away. Boy is it good to be back home. It's only been two weeks, but that's one week of living in 'Solus and one week living in Cin Vhetin, neither of which are the most comfortable of quarters. Falmok rolls his neck and speaks up, How was your half of the trip? Darien helped me get patched up, I didn't realize just how injured I was til the next morning.

Cade smiled, I know what you mean ner vod, I'm feeling much better now.

We also cleaned up the engine bay, Kara replied, the kids left a bit of a mess, but the engines purr like a kitten now.

Glad to hear it! Wait, what mess? What did they do?

Just a bit of extra grease, nothing to worry about.

About an hour later, a speeder truck drives up next to the landing pads and Kyra, a young freckled woman with loosely held brown hair, hops out, followed by Ferrus, their blond 5 year old son. Kyra runs up to Darien and gives him a quick kiss. Su cuy'gar! So good to have you back, I'm glad you're in better shape than 'Solus though, yeesh. You boys need to take better care of your toys. She winks at Kara, I'm sure you didn't have anything to do with this, riiight? Where'd you pick up the big one though? Darien grins and hugs her back, Well, we are currently in better shape than 'Solus. She momentarily gives him a worried look, but then says, I'm sure you'll tell me all about it on the ride home, hop in! Darien stoops down and scoops up Ferrus, putting him up on his shoulders. Guess you three'll have to sit in the back, you don't mind do you? Falmok shakes his head and starts off toward the truck, Good to be back Kyra!

Kara and Cade jump into the back of the speeder with Falmok, Kara leaned into the cab area. Good to see you again Kyra!

Thanks for the ori'skraan! Cade chimed in, Like we never left home!

As she starts the truck she responds, Glad you liked it! I didn't know you were coming so soon or I'd have made some more.

Kara leaned back against the edge of the bed, Let that be a lesson to everyone; always call ahead. Kara intoned.

Cade and Falmok chuckled.