“That's cool, so how about buying a lady a drink?”

Saphira gave him a slight smile and nodded. The bartender walking up with a fake smile on her face.


"What can I get  you?" She asked, her voice in a boring tone. Blackout didn't seem to mind as he looked over at her for a moment.

"Just a Correlian Ale." She replied. Blackout smiled.Hmm Not that heavy a drink but not a  females drink either.. He thought, leaning back into the seat.  His own drink was still sitting in front of him, untouched at the moment. His mind wheeling that he was sitting next to Saphira by himself.. Saphira tilted her head, giving him a smile.

"As for why I am here.. I just got done with EMI again." She sighed. Blackout rolled his eyes.

"For what now??" He asked.

"Hell if I know.. Seems the man  has a vindictive agenda to make my life hell from trashing the training room."

"What you did it again?" Dropping his jaw. Saph shook her head.

"Nope, still fromt he first time. Though I think he's more pissed about  me  slamming my speeder into him on the last mission." She smiled, her lekku twitching as the bartender came back with her drink. No thank you from her lips as she took the drink  and salolowed a mouthfull. The substance burning the back of her throat and warming her body. Her body shuddered gently, relaxing as she turned to look at Blackout again.

"Look. I.. uh.. forgot to say thank you.." She whispered. Lowering her glass down. Blackout brought a hand to his chin.

"Thank you for??"

"What you did for me on the last mission.. I.. I appreciate it." She whispered. Laying her hands down  to the side. Silver eyes taking him in as she tuned out the music an d other buzzing conversations.

"It's what a friend does.." He began, feeling his face warm. "So. uh.. why arn't you with Jersh?"


The words stung. She sat up straight and curled a lip into a tight sneer.

"We're still not talking.."


"But ah.. in the ruins..." He began.

"I never could finish my side. Yes.. I.. I was happy. but I just need my space right now from him."

It's not your fault, I mean it was partly...”

“Don't say that, It was nobodies fault.” Dax found himself leaning closer. Saph didn't show sign's of backing out, but she was starting to look downcast. “don't beat yourself up, your not a bad person.” okay stop before you go to far. But he couldn't.

Saph looked at him and smiled.  Shaphira felt at peace for the moment. Still trapped  at the moment with everything going on.Hell, I thought things were bad back at the academy. SHe thought, finishing her drink as the contents started to mull her thouhgts over.

Normaly she wasn't a drinker. Just at that point in time she needed something to calm her nerves. Blackout leaned in closer to her. Still she didn't move back as her hand slipped and touched  the tis of his fingers.

"sorry.." She breathed, pulling her hand back. Blackout caught the chance, his eyes looking into hers as he took her hand in his.

"Saphira.." He whispered her name, squeezing her hand in his as he leaned in farther. His lips  close to her ear. "You have nothing to be sorry for.."

She shuddered, her skin tingeling as she swallowed and shifted her body to angle her head towards him. Just then the watress returned.


"Another drink?" She asked, a real smile on her face as she intrupted them. Saphira composed herself, pulling slighty away from him as she nodded. Damn.. I know she feels something for me.. Blackout thought to himself, watching her closly. Here he was with a women he enjoyed company with. Strong, witty and a ticking time-bomb. If she were any other female I wouldn't have looked twice He thought, sliding back close to her as the watress brought her another drink. Shes also the only female who managed to actualy make you bleed He reminded himself.

“That wasn't very nice...”

“This coming from the women who destroys the training grounds.” Dax said, hoping Saph would take it as a joke.

Saph laughed. He seemed to be getting the hang of it. Of course he still had some areas he could have work done on. “Yea, your right.” She sipped her drink then set it down. "Yet I could have done much worse.. that was nothing" She added, smiling at Blackout.

He couldn't help but give another smile. "Really now?" He asked, sliding a tad closer. The effects of the drink slowly settling in as Saphira leaned back and felt her muscles relax.

"Yes.. There were many times in the academy I did worse." A smile started coiling on her lips. Blackout raised an eyebrow. Something about the way she was smiling told him that that particular story would have to be heard later on. Taking his chance Blackout took an arm and wrapped it around her shoulders. Saphira lifted her head and looked at him. Tensing for a moment but didn't move.

"Blackout.." She whispered his name. Prompting himself closer. His lips brushing across her cheek.

"Saphira.. you are an amazing warrior, comrade and.. I hope one day.. A closer friend.." He breathed. Sending chills down her spin as he pressed a light kiss to the side of her jaw. Saphira sighed, closing her eyes for a moment as she pondered what to do. Her hand slipping down off the table as her mind fogged over fromt he drinking. She wasn't drunk, just relaxed as she took his hand into hers.

“Beautiful night..” Dax however, said something anyway.

“The best.” Was all Saph had to say. Looking away as they turned down a darkened street. Blackout took this chance to press a little closer to  her. She didn't seem to mind as the air grew colder. The warmth was relaxing as they continued farther down until she tripped on a fallen object. Quickly , Blackout caught her. Craddeling her in his arms as the  little light that was there reflected off his eyes. Almost making them glow as she gasped.

"Sorry..Kinda hard to see.." She muttered, attempting to pull herself away. Blackout grinned. Helping her steady as she leaned  a hand up against he wall.

"No need to be sorry Saph. We all trip on something at one point or another." Letting her go  the female leaned against the cool stone. Head tipping up to look at the night sky. His words having a more deeper meaniing. If Saphira understood them she didn't let him know.


She is ever so beautifull He thought, watching her intently as she lowerd her head to meet his gaze. Feeling his face  grow warm the Echani smiled.

"Are you hurt?" He asked, wonderign why she hadn't start to move. She shook her head, giving him a smile. One that shot him in the heart and prompted him to move closer to her. She is flirting with me... Blackout thought, taking her warm hand into his.

“Your cold...” Dax, said bringing conversation back, it wasn't needed though. She was however starting to shiver. Even if slightly.

“I'm fine. Just the night air.” Saph said, she leaned her head onto his shoulder. Dax Recoiled slightly, but his nerves were calmed when he realized it was just her.

“If you say so...” He grinned


The pair walked further onward. Not really heading to anything in particular. It was only after they came to the park that Saphira lifted her head to look at him. Dax, paused and pulled her close into a hug.

"Uh.. I'm really alright.." She replied, but didn't struggle against him. She was sold and it felt good to share some heat for a moment, as well that  her mind was still buzzing from her drinks earlier.

"I know.." He whispered into her ear, taking his right hand to trace a feathery touch down her head tail. A slight gasp came from her lips as she shuddered and pulled back. Her face giving off the warm rush of embarrassment as she enjoyed it.

They continued to walk. The cool breeze keeping her close to him as the couple walked threw the park. A small pond complete with a spouting fountain was in their view. Dax then was aware that they were completely alone under the moonlight sky. The Echani couldn't help but stop at the painted picture of them together. Saphira almost glowed under the moonlight. The scene so romantic as she too looked at him.Take the chance.. She's waiting for you.. The back of his voice ebbed at him. Dax kept his hand in hers. His thumb gently rubbing over the top of her wrist.

"It's very peaceful and beautiful here.." She spoke, breaking the silence. Her eyes flickering over to the water as the light danced across the waters.

"So are you..." He spoke, almost wishing he had thought better.
Too late now He thought as Saphira turned to look at him.

"Thank you.." She began and started to walk towards the waters. Leaving his hand in the cool air as her formed swayed gently in the swirilg air. Dax couldn't help but stare at her. A deadly warrior, beautiful and so much more. He watched as she moved almost dancelike under the moonlight. His own private show. Heart beating against his chest the Echani couldn't deny the pull any longer. Walking up behind her he slipped his hands around her waist and turned her to him. Her own eyes looked at him questionably.

"Saph I.." He faltered, deciding that words weren't enough. Leaning in he pressed his lips to hers gently and was surprised when her hands automatically wove around his neck to deepen the kiss.