Chapter 27: Reunion
Sitting inside a remote run down motel in one of the only few villages, and probably the only settlement that had a docking station for space craft on this backwards jungle planet.sat two induvidles that stood out from the rest of the local savages that had just been introduced to the wider galaxy, and the dirty criminals and smugglers that took reguge to escape their capture from the empire that had been growing increasingly strong as of late.
With the introduction and exeptance of other alien races the influence of the empire had grown faster and larger then anyone could have originally thought possible. And while many began to prosper greatly from the empire expansion the same could not be said for the criminals that caught the attention of the empire. It only left a few options available for such people to allow the empire to capture them or to flee with everything they could muster with the small hopes of escape.
But these two induvidules where neither of the two. No these two up entill recently were in a far worse situation then any other criminal within this establishment could fathom. And if any well informed induviduls had even the slightest inkling on their identity's they would have left the establishment long ago in fear of the trouble that they could bring.
Even now no one had the nerve or the will to come close the the two induviduls as the natural arua and air they radiated kept any sane person in check.
The youngest of the two wore a worried and anxious face, one that had seen hardships that she should not have to face at such a young age. And as the duo spent more time away form their sanctuary she grew more worried fearing the worst. Her fear of the empire was now ready to be put on the scales as her darkness that she was feeling was beginning to fuel a much darker side that she currently did not know she possessed.
In a shacky and quiet voice." Master do you really think this is a good idea, if we stay out in the open any longer we could risk being discovered." She said with worry laced in her voice.
" I know that you have faith in Vincent, but what if he never arrives. Worse yet what if he uses this opportunity to have us detained and brought to the emperor. You Have not just put your life in danger but mine aswell."
Turing to face the her young student who was allowing fear to control her speech and actions, she shook her head in disappointment and sadness. If the empire had not begun hunting down the jedi remnants then she would have made an exeptanal member. But now she was letting all her negative emotions drive her down a terrible path of no return.
And with a stern gaze and serious voice." You should not let your emotions control you young one, it is a terrible habit that you have developed lately. Your time spent with Vincent may has been limited but I have faith in his judgement and strength of character. If he revived my transmission then he will do everything within his power to liberate us from our suffering,so stay strong for just a little bit longer."
The response from her master silenced her and any response that she could think of. Her master had mentioned Vincent on multiple occasion each time Emphasiseing his valour and strength of honour.that even she had even began to put her faith in him rescuing them in the past.
But as fear tightend its firm grip on her she begain to lose all hope that she would ever be rescued. A self discovery she never thought she would discover about herself and one that troubled her greatly.
The only person sitting within hearing distance of the conversation mind went blank temporarily with shock and unbridled fear at the mear mention of Vincent's name. And a cold shiver ran down his spine as his body shook uncontrollably in sheer terror. And with the daunting realization that Vincent would be arriving within this settlement sometime soon left him in a state of absolute terror.
He had been one if the inly survivors of a crime cindacate that had unintentionally brought the wrath on the empire apon them. And with memories that would never fade from his mind and kept him awake most nights. These images were of towering figure clad in full black armor by the name of Vincent leading a massacre never seen before apon his close friend and fellow members.
And without thinking twice he stood up from his seat rather quickly, and action that caught the attention of everyone within the establishment. Before moving with hastened footsteps towards the buildings exit with a look of horror plastered on his face, that earned the confusion of those that knew the man.
Moments after his exit from the building the guest could only watch with shock as an imperial transport ship began its descent on the docking station. At the sight of the imperial transport ship almost every induvidul within the settlement went into a wild frenzy believing the worst had come.
But as Shaak Ti watched with the ship with longing,a kind and hopeful smile graced her face. One that was so beautiful that it quickly brought a smile to her student face as though her very smile was contagious.
Turing her head away from the ships and back towards her padawan." Come now young one, it would appear our rescue has finally arrived. Though faint I could not mistake his presence for anyone.
And so with joyfull steps Shaak Ti walks outside,her destination clear to everyone.as she headed to the small docking station,With her padawan sheepishly following behind her.
Arriving moments later Shaak Ti could see multiple figures waiting for her arrival just outside the transport ship. A gesture that allowed a smile to spread across her face, one that could only appear when you are reunited with your loved one for the first time in years.
And with just a single glance of Vincent gave her a burst of energy, that she quickly used to run toward Vincent. Hoping to just be able to hold him one last time.
And as Vincent saw her pace increse he began to take several step of his own toward her. Before stretching it his arms just before she launched herself into his loving embrace.
And for the first time in four years since the purge had first begun and her companions she grew up with were hunter down, she shed tears as she hugged the one person she wished she could have embraced more then anyone else. Removing her head from his chest she brought her forhead up against Vincent's. Before they sheard a long overdue kiss.
Between sobs and kisses she poured her heart out to him." I missed you more then you can image Vincent.for so long I had thought that you were dead,a thought that almost broke me."
" it okay no my dear, you are safe now both you and your padawan. So if your willing let me take care of you once more." Vincent said trying to reassure her.
" of course Vincent!, you have no idea how long I have waited to hear those words from you."
As the old couple caught up Maris Brood the young padawan of master Shaak Ti could almost not believe what she was seen. Her ever strick master a devoted jedi master had a secret relationship all this time and she never once knew this fact. She was left with a slight bitter taste as she watched the reunion of to lovers.
Maris then turned her attention towards two other induviduls that arrived alongside Vincent with an interested gaze. Both gave of the impression of being strong individuals, that had most likely seen countless battles with only one question on her mind, who was the handsom young man.