Author's note: In this chapter, Nova and Jester visit a planet Mandalore, and find a child that the Death Watch has yet to sink their claws into.

Warnings: descriptions of death, and Kaede and Jango fluff and smut.

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Finally, after a few years of hunting and training, Nova returned home to Mandalore. Jester has made progress and became a close second to her, but she had the force advantage. They arrived in Keldabe and seen the ruin that the Death Watch had brought upon the outskirts. Bodies burned the smell of death heavy in the air, the bodies of journey me protectors hung from the sides of buildings blood dripping from their bodies intestines hanging out of them. They had brutally gutted them. 

Nova removed her helmet and cried her tears of blood dripping on the ground so much pain so much death. Jester knelt beside her as people from within the main complex came out of hiding to gather their dead. Nova's closed her eyes "They need to be destroyed." she said

"I couldn't agree more," Jester said.

Nova gathered her thoughts and felt a spike of fear in the force. Nova followed it to find something she never thought she would feel in the force on Mandalore again. She stood up and walked following the force to a destroyed building using the force she removed the debris and under the floorboards, she found a child.

Jester was at her side "An ad," 

The parents had been crushed by the building protecting their child "Your safe now ad'ika," Nova said reaching down with her hand and helping the ad out of her sanctuary.

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Jester aided with the recovery of the injured and dead. A list of names was said to the stars that night. He had never seen so much emotion come from Nova in the brief time he had known her Jango and the Hatt' Mando'ade returned to see the damage and destruction for themselves. The girl was of House Waren, a neutral party in The Mandalorian Civil War. 

The current head of House Waren was notified and they sent someone to collect her Kal Waren the girl's grandfather "Kal Waren, this is Nova Viszla, she is the one who recovered your ba'ad," Jester said introducing Kal to Nova

"Tarre Vizsla's missing daughter?" Kal said, "Death Watch has been speaking since one of their spies within the Hatt' Mando'ade said that she was blood chosen."

"Yes, and she like her sire is touched by the ka'ar," Jester said

"As is the ad'ika," Nova said

"Kaede," Kal said calling the child to him.

The young girl walked over her lilac-colored eyes and dark hair billowing around her "Yes, ba'buir?" she asked

"Remember the stories I would tell you of the ka'ra chosen Manda'lore?" 

The girl nodded "Which cause buir to move us to the city?" 

Nova had an amused smirk on her face "This woman is his ad, his missing daughter who became Tal'graanola," 

The girl looked at Nova her eyes doubtful as Nova used her gift of the ka'ar to reconstruct one of her lightsabers. The girl looked at Nova wide-eyed "You are gifted ad'ika blessed like I was and my buir before me, who brought back the Knights of Mandalore." Nova said, "I can teach you to hone your gifts to protect Mandalore and the innocent from people like Death Watch, but this is your choice and yours alone I will not force you to this," 

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Mandalore 44 BBY (8 years later)

Jester watched in amusement as Nova and Kaeda trained with their lightsabers. Nova having to dial down her speed so Kaeda could keep up with her blood chosen. Kaeda wielded a lightsaber that's hilt was based on the Mandalorian's saber. Kaeda and Nova finished their spar and bowed to each other "Well, done Kaeda you managed to singe my hair." Nova teased 

The young girl was stronger in her gifts Jango had grown into a fine young man Kaeda having taken the verd'goten, at 13 and made a knight at 16 she was strong-willed and stubborn, and damn if she couldn't keep Jango in line with a look. Speaking of his ad, they were preparing for deployment at 18 years old Kaede had gained the attention of many Mandalorians who would often fight over her affections much to his and Nova's amusement, but Kaede only had eyes for one person and that was Jango.

Went without saying Jango had eyes for her as well, Kaede was also friends with Satine Kryze of House Kryze who lead the New Mandalorians. Nova had made sure that the old temple her father had constructed for the ka'ar gifted children of the Mandalorian sector was rebuilt with funds that literally gain more credits over the time she had been hunting Sith. Nova made sure that the temple's defenses were updated it had weapons and a shield generator. T3-M4 went through a top to bottom restoration as well as work done on the Ebon Hawk.

Jester picked up the scent of his son and turned his head in the direction of his son "Jango," he greeted 

"Buir," Jango greeted in turn.

Kaede walked over to Jango "Mand'alor," she greeted

"Knight Waren,"

"You two aren't fooling anyone." Nova butted in.

Jango and Kaede flushed at Nova's words causing him to chuckle.

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Nova watched the love between Jango and Kaede blossom over the past 3 years since Jango returned from a mission. Jango had followed Kaede around like a lost Tooka ever since. Jango looked at her "Alor Nova, Death Watch has been spotted on Galidraan targeting civilians." Jango informed her, "And aiding the local insurrection." 

Nova nodded "Very well Jango, we shall assist you." 

Jango nodded and left "I feel a strong disturbance in the force, I fear this may be a trap." Nova said.

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Upon arriving on Galidraan camp was set up and Jango had met with the Governor. Nova, Kaede, and Jester while disguised went among the population to see what they could find out. It seemed that the Governor had called upon the Republic and framed the Hatt' Mando'ade, this would not do at all. The Governor was allied with Death Watch, but something about this whole thing was off. The dark side of the force was at work here and the Tal'graanola could feel it.

"Kaede, get what we have learned to Jango immediately and warn him of an immediate attack," Nova said

"Yes, alor at once," 

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Kaede raced back to camp just in time to see the Republic ships land with the Jedi "Stand down all of you," she told the Hatt' Mando'ade turning her head to Myles, "Where's Jango?"

"Speaking with the Governor," Myles said just as Jango landed with her master and Jester.

The Jedi paled to see her Master's helmet it was as if they were seeing a ghost. Kaede stood beside Jango as Mithios, her Master's Basilisk War Droid landed behind Myles and nudged him playfully. Her Master moved to stand between the Jedi and Hatt' Mando'ade. No one moved let alone blinked as the leader of the Jedi stepped forward "The True Mandalorians are to stand down." the man spoke

"They are under the Knights of Mandalore's protection," her master shot back.

The Jedi Master looked shocked at this revelation as the knights that stood with him spoke among themselves "The Mandalorian Knights haven't been seen since Tarre Vizsla, his first student was his own daughter Nova," The Jedi Master spoke

"Who do you think stands before you?" she called out causing Jango to snicker.

Her Master reached up and removed her helmet "And we rise again, Master Jedi, I am Nova Viszla daughter of Tarre Viszla Grand Master of the Knights of Mandalore." Nova said, "The order has grown dumb in the past thousand years to think they can challenge the dar'jetties hunter." ​​​​​​

The Jedi Master bowed "Your reputation proceeds you, Master Vizsla, we were informed the True Mandalorians attacked civilians and were aiding in a local uprising. The Republic sent us immediately." 

Well, it was good to know that the Republic was as dumb as ever "If I may Master Jedi, provide evidence of the contrary, the Hatt' Mando'ade were in fact hired by the Governor to stop the Death Watch as well as their support in the local uprising." she said.

The Jedi Master nodded "Very well, Master Vizsla." 

Kaede moved to her master's side as the Jedi Master walked over to her "My padawan Kaede," 

"Strong in the force she is, you must be proud," the Jedi Master remarked

"Very much so," her master said.

Handing over the data they had collected the Jedi went over it "I will inform the council of this error immediately." 

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Jango was currently working in his comlink that had been damaged when the Jedi returned "The council sends their sincerest apologies for this, it would have been tragic if you weren't here." The Jedi told Nova

Nova nodded in agreement before she froze "Death Watch," she growled her eyes turning silver. 

The Jedi went on the defensive as he did Kaede at his side "Mithios defensive," Nova said.

The massive relic of The Mandalorian Crusaders of the Mandalorian Wars stood at the ready as the Death Watch appeared "Shame our plan failed." Tor Vizsla said.

Nova snarled her fangs elongated as she snarled "You will pay for the blood you have spilled Tor, you are unworthy of being a member of House Vizsla," 

Tor Vizsla removed his helmet and smirked "Well if it isn't my ancestortryal aunt, so rumors are true about you being blood chosen, for as long as you have preyed on the Sith, it's a wonder you haven't fallen." 

"You are unworthy of my father's darksaber," she hissed out

"She is strong in the light still, Mandalorian snake." one of the Jedi snapped.

The Jedi stood on either side Nova "Jango, get your people out of here we will take care of this." Nova said

"You aren't Mand'alor yet Nova," he remarked standing at Nova's side.

Tor laughed "She will never be once I have taken her head." 

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Screams of agony sounded around her as Nova jerked awake "Honor it is to meet you, Nova," a voice said.

Nova blinked and looked to see Naddle's kin "Naddle you knew yes?" 

"I did she was the Grand Master when my father rebuilt the Mandalorian Knights," she replied

"My aunt she was, Yoda I am," 

"What happened?" she asked

"Brought by Dooku you were, injured you and your padawan was," Yoda said

"And the True Mandalorians?" she asked

"Unknown of their fate, Dooku said safe they wanted you, on Mandalore, you will find them if they survived," Yoda said.

Nova found her padawan in the room of a Thousand fountains other jed'ika surrounded her "Kaede?" she asked 

"Master your awake!" Kaede said.

The children all looked at Nova in awe and wonder as Kaede gripped her forearm in a traditional warrior's greeting "How are you feeling padawan?" 

"I sent a message to the others, many were killed or wounded, but..." Kaede broke off.

Nova felt her sadness and pulled her into a hug "I am sure Jango is alright," 

"He is missing Master," Kaede said.

Nova held her padawan closer as she cried, Nova would have to assess the damage done to the Hatt' Mando'ade and hoped to the force Jango was alright.

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Jango woke to a paw bopping his nose, he opened his eyes slowly to see a dire-cat cub laying in his chest while bopping his nose. Since when did he become a little cub's plaything. Jango moved as the cub rolled over and padded off a shelter? The flap opened to reveal the one person he'd never thought he would see again "Kaede," 

His beautiful Mandalorian Knight kelt and threw her arms around him and he held her close to him as she sobbed against his chest. Jango held her whispering sweet soothing words into her ear "Jango your armor..." 

"This is new, they stole my armor," he remarked

"Jester has it back on Mandalore," Kaede informed him, "You need to rest though," 

Jango chuckled but kissed her. He missed her lips, her touches, and he wouldn't admit it out loud, her cuddles. Kaede's fingers dipped into every nook of his armor as he growled softly. She began to remove each piece of armor followed by his flight suit and body glove just as she had done for him.

Once they were both bare to each other Jango's lips and fingertips mapped out her body. New and old scars from close calls are all on display before his eyes. Her body was lean but fit his, fingers dove between her folds relishing in the fact that she was slick, her moans against his lips are music to his ears. They may have taken away the ability for him to conceive naturally by sterilizing him, but that didn't mean he couldn't please his woman.

Jango with the skill of an accomplished lover rolled them over so Kaede was on her back. He kissed down her body worshipping every inch of her as he reached her mound. Kaede gasped her fingers digging into his hair as he greedily ate her out. His name was falling from her lips like a prayer as he brought her to orgasm. Having his fill of her slick he moved to mount her kissing her as he moved her thighs about his waist taking himself in hand before guiding himself into her moist flesh cavern.

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Kaede missed her beloved Jango for two years of sleepless nights worrying about him. No one compared to Jango. While at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant Grand Master Yoda told her to let go of her attachments. Which she replied it was her attachment to Jango and the hope of a better future for Mandalore that kept her balanced. 

The Master respected her code enough not to push the issue. 

But now two years later after she had healed from Galidraan she found her beloved, and he avenged his family. Here on Corellia with the watchful eyes of a dire-cat guard, she was reunited with her love. Every inch of him inside her stretching her deliciously, his touch soft as he massaged her breasts and spoke the filthiest words in her ear. Her nails dug into his shoulders, as she came around his length. His sperm coating her inner walls as his lips found hers again. Spent he withdrew from her and laid at her side as she used the force to over them with a blanket.

Jango chuckled in her ear as the little dire-cub she rescued wondered in a few moments later curling up between them and falling asleep much to hers and Jango's amusement "So, where did you find him?" Jango asked

"The Death Watch murdered his pride and would have killed him also if I hadn't stepped in," she replied. 

Jango nodded and kissed her before they both fell blissfully slumber...