The Galactic Center of Coruscant (pronounced /'kʊɹəsɑnt/), also known as Imperial Center or the Queen of the Core, was the political hub of the galaxy for millennia. It was generally agreed that Coruscant was, during most of Galactic history, the most politically important world in the galaxy. At various times, it was the capital of the Galactic Republic. Those that controlled Coruscant, controlled the galaxy in the process.

A large number of the galaxy's trade routes—including the Perlemian Trade Route, the Corellian Run, the Metellos Trade Route, the Koros Trunk Line, and the Leisure Corridor—went through Coruscant, making it one of the richest worlds in the galaxy. Tellingly, the planet's hyperspace coordinates were (0,0,0), and the military designation was Triple Zero. Accordingly, it was the main planet of the all-important 'Sector Zero', a military designation for the Coruscant and surrounding systems.

The actual planet-wide metropolis of Coruscant was divided into smaller 'cities', (though each was the size of the average country by most standards). Among these was the administrative centre, known as Galactic City, Republic City, Coruscant City or the City of Spires under the Galactic Republic

The figure of Drake Phanan could be seen on a open terrace near one of the countless skyscrappers that dotted throughout Coruscant. The wind blew across him and caused his hair, neatly tied into a pony tail, to flutter in the wind.

"Now then, I think it's time to see your skills in action, Shayla?"

"Is that so?" The blackhaired woman gave him a light smirk "I certainly hope so" She then agreed and placed her hands on her hips

"Are you ready for this, Shayla? Things will get really dangerous."

"Ofcourse" She gave him a stern look "I did not train this hard for nothing Drake. But what about you?"

Drake just closed his eyes and gave a small brief smirk.

"As a seasoned Jedi Shadow, I am naturally prepared for this."

Drake looked over to the speeder (basically think like a flying car) and then back to Shayla.

"I suppose we can start by seeing how well you can drive?"

"Tighten your seat belt then partner" She grinned and walked towards the speeder. "Are we meeting someone, or do you just want to know if I can get us alive through the air?"

Drake got into the speeder and took the seat right next to Shayla.

"We're suppose to meet a Bothan contact, named Dreyl, somewhere in the Amidala park square. Just take us there."

"Okay then" She started it and hit the gas pedal with a playful smile. Even though the young woman was 23 she could still be a bit rebellious and impulsive when not training

Drake noted her driving methods were a bit..... 'impulsive'. Oh she didn't technically break any laws or drive aggressively, but she made a few 'short cuts' that technically weren't suppose to be' short cuts'.

"Are you doing this just for fun or is this how you actually like to drive?"

"This is how I normally drive, though usually I'm not the one who usually is driving" She shrugged and took a sharp turn "Dont tell me that youre perfect in trafic"

((His pauses I want to say are caused by sharp turns, dives, and twists that Shayla is making while driving. lol))

Drake held on fairly well, but otehrwise, was seemed unbothered by her driving.

"I normally just drive like everyone.... else. Unless.... the occas...sion calls for... it."

"Oh well, what do you consider the occation?"

"U....sually... it's when I...'m in a high spe...eed chase and trying follow my tar.... rget."

Drake was beginning to suspect that Shayla was making these sharp turns and such on purpose for fun....

"We're here" She said and hit the breaks "That was refreshing alright"

Drake decided not to comment on Shayla's statement as he got out of the speeder.

"Okay then, now all we need is to find Dreyl?"

"Who is he?" She joined him outside the speeder. "A source or..?"

"Dreyl is our Bothan contact, that we are suppose to meet here."

"So we're just going to wait for him here?" She arched an eyebrow

"Unless you know a better way to find a Bothan Spy?"

"No no, I'm fine with it.."

A black pantherin Bothen stood not to far from were they were. "I see you made it ok." he said calmly. he then looked around.

"So.... Dreyl. What have you got for us on this gang?"

Shayla looked at him curiously

Dreyl took a quick glass then continued. "This gang not only has illigel wepenry but it apears there is a sith artifact in there piseshen, A statue of Mayluma Tarona, wether or not they know who that is or if there even aware of what that statue is I don't know."

"You needn't fret over this anymore, Dreyl. We can take it from here."

Drake got up and looked towards Shayla.

"Let's get going then."

"With all due respect Drake, I don't think we're gonna get them in broad daylight. Let's wait till it gets dark, we will have a better shot then" She suggested

Drake nodded.

"Agreed. Fortunately, my family has a penthouse suite that they own on Coruscant, that we can use."

"Good 'cause I am in need of a bath" She muttered "You drive" She then declared

Drake nodded and drove Shayla to the family's penthouse.

"Well... we're here. Make yourself comfortable, just be mindful of the medical tools and equipment, my father use to use this place as a doctor's office."

Shayla bluntly pulled off her boots, stockings, sleevegloves and took off her robedress which left her in only a bathingsuit kind of thing and she walked into the bathroom. Back at Kiffu they werent really that shy..

Drake had removed his Jedi Armored robes and was now wearing a loose shirt and pants. The house's SE4 servant droid was already setting about to cook Drake and Shayla something to eat. That was one thing Drake never had much of a talent or interest in, cooking. His younger brother, Jaden Phanan, always had a good knack for that.

Drake sighed. But then again, there was little else that his little brother was good at.

Drake turned on the holotube (TV basically) and sat down for a bit.

"hey Drake? Where are the towels? I can't find them" She yelled from the bathroom

Drake looked around for a split second and found them.

"They're out here."

After another few seconds of thought he spoke again, with his eyes still facing the holotube.

"You want me to leave them by the door for you?"

"Coudlnt you just come inhere and give me one? I dont want to drip all over the floor"

Drake sighed and got up, took the towel and walked to the bathroom. He opened the door, preparing to use the force to levitate the towel to her...

And there she was. All of her and totally naked. Her long black hair hung down her back, and covered the most of her behind but her front was all open as she reached out to take the towel

Drake actually blushed slightly and turned his head to look away. It still took a fair bit of effort to do that.

"Next time, perhaps you should check for towels before you start your shower?"

"I know" She laughed a little "Sorry about that"

Drake shrugged.

"Well... from the looks of things, you have nothing to be sorry about."

She smiled "Oh well.. Thankyou" She wrapped the towel around her "And likewise"

Drake raised an eyebrow at this but decided to say nothing. And he walked back into the living room, to make sure the serving droid was preparing what he imagined that he and Shayla would like to eat....

Shayla joined him shortly, all dressed again

The SE4 servant droid handed Drake and Shayla plates of food and got them something to drink as well.

Drake ate, all the while glancing at Shayla here and there, remember how she had looked when she came out of the shower earlier. Despite his level of self control, seeing her naked was something that was hard to forget.

"So Drake.." She put down her fork "Do you have any family?" She asked. The two didnt really know that much about eachother even though they were partners, and Shayla wanted to change that

"My father Jeremiah Phanan, is a well accomplished doctor and fairly wealthy. And my mother, Julie Phanan, is a school teacher. I also have 2 older sisters Cammy and Rebeza, a younger sister named Maylu, and a younger brother named Jaden Phanan."

"That's a big family you've got there" She smiled. Family had always meant a lot to her, and it was important.

Drake shrugged.

"Aside from my little brother, I rarely hear much from any of my family that often."

"That's sad.. I miss my family" She looked out the window a bit absent then shook her head "How is your brother compared to you?"

Drake sighed.

"My brother is inept at most of what he does. His only decent and useful talents as a Jedi are his Healing abilities. Other than that, he isn't fit for any use in battle or missions."

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