It’s Written in The Stars
Wow Chapter 4! I wrote 3 chapters in one night. Woot Woot. I hope you guys enjoy this one just as much ast the others. Please RR and Enjoy!
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Chapter 4 : The Return
He remembers opening the door to his office and stepping in. He remembers thinking about how Mrs. Lawson referred to Mission as a ‘young woman’ and not by her name. What he doesn’t remember, is the length of time he had been standing there. The entire time just staring at the ‘young woman’ standing in his office. The woman seems to busy staring at the sun as it slowly begins to rise from its slumber. To busy to notice Carth standing in the light of the doorway.
The figure stirs a bit, but continues staring out the window. Her arms still crossed, her face still hooded. Just now does he realise that the woman is wearing Jedi robes. A style that he hasn’t seen before, but still they were Jedi robes. They grace her frame in a light tan and white. She seems to almost be producing a light source of her own. Her presence, her smell, too familiar.
Cautiously, he approaches her. “Keira? Keira, is that you?”
Slowly she raises her hands and pulls back her hood, letting her black hair envelope her shoulders. “Of course, handsome.”
Carth doesn’t move. He wants to. Wants to pull her close, kiss her hard and squeeze her tight. Still frozen in shock, he stands still. The past four years and eight months now playing over and over in his head. This can’t be real. He must be having another nightmare. He has to will himself to wake up.
“Carth. Snap out of it. It’s alright.” Keira smiles warmly, knowing that he must be very confused.
He shakes his head lightly to bring himself back to reality. Only now does he notices that he has a blaster pointing right at her. During all of the confusion he must have pulled it out. Reflexes. At least he knew he still had those.
He holsters his blaster and takes a few more steps towards Keira. “You’re really here aren’t you?”
“Yes. I made a promise.” She winks in his direction and then continues to gaze out the window.
Somehow, even with all her beauty, she looks different. Exhaustion, desperation, he wasn’t sure. Her shoulders are slumped, her poster is tired and her skin is pale. Not pale to the naked eye, but pale in a way were one just seems worn out.
“When did you…”
Knowing very well he has many questions. She decides that for now, it is best to just give a short version. So tired, so much to say.
“Just now actually. Carth I have so much to tell you…but…uhhhh…but…”
The room seems to spin, the floor seems to dissapear. She looses her balance and her knees give out. She closes her eyes and waits to hear the ‘thug’ sound her body will make. To her surprise she never hits the floor.
“Keira! Are you alright?”
“I…uhhh…I’m ok.”
She feels his strong hands holding her elbows. His body heat against her face as he holds her close. His big brown eyes staring at her in concern, scanning her for any visible injuries.
“Carth. I’m fine. I’m just…”
“Fine? You’re not fine. You’re exhausted. I’m taking you home. You need to rest.”
Home. He said home. It’s been so long since she’s had a home. In her previous life as Revan, she had a home, but that was a life she couldn’t remember. Keira thought she had a home once, but that life was a lie. The closest thing she ever really had to a home was the Ebon Hawk and that was hers no longer.
“Home?” Her eyes moistening.
“Yes Keira, home.” Carth pulls her closer and wipes the tears clinging to the corners of her eyes. “You’ve always had a home with me and you always will. I’m going to take you there right now. Can you stand?”
She nods her head yes. He wraps an arm around her tiny waist and allows her to rest her head on his shoulder. The Admiral explains to his assistant that he is taking a short leave of absence for a week. He asks her to reschedule any appointments he might have for a later date and informs her that she might as well take the time off as well. Mrs. Lawson doesn’t question him, but does comment on the beautiful lady at his side and smiles happily for him.
“Let me know if you need anything Admiral.”
“I will Mrs. Lawson. Thank-you. Enjoy your time off.”
With Keira still by his side, they begin the walk home. It is the first time he can actually say he was excited for the walk home.
They make it to the apartment with ought a word. The company of one another was all they needed. Fumbling through his pockets, Carth finally finds the key card and slides it in the slot. He leads Keira all the way to the bedroom. Gently he helps her into the bed, covers her with the white sheet and settles beside her.
Hours go by, but still he strokes her hair softly while she sleeps with her head resting on his lap. His guard never going down, not even for a second. Sitting with his back propped up against the bed frame, his left leg hanging from the mattress and his free hand on his trusty blaster. He continues to keep his gaze on the door. He’s not about to let anyone come in here and take her away. Never.
OK so wow this is awesome you have me hanging on the edge of my seat. WOW I wish I could write this.. I’m a sucker for Carth and LS Revan romance sigh ” Yes beautiful I’m all ears” Please please continue. You have a fan in me lol
So cute.. pwease! Make another chapter? *Puppy-eyes attack*