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Thoughts: Zat's thinking
A newcomer has entered the life of Shmi Skywalker. Who is this mysterious stranger and why can he stop time.?
Chapter 2
Enigma
Zat scowled. What a lovely day to work. It has been seven months since he came to live with Shmi. It turned out somehow Shmi became pregnant. When he asked her how, he got a very embarrassing lecture on the bird and the bees. Needlessly to say, he was very embarrassed. He still puzzled over who the man was. He was sure she didn't sleep with men alone. He was always nearby, protecting her. He owed it to her, for putting up with him. He worked for Walto as a cleaner for engine parts. He also gambled and used his ability to cheat so he could bring extra money and build up a fund to free Shmi. She does not know that he gambled. She also did not know he killed a man for trying to kidnap her. Zat used his ability to slow time down, while he turned the man's blaster towards him. The man shot himself. When the baby arrived, everything got thrown into turmoil. Gardulla did not want a pregnant slave, so he sold her to Walto. Luckily, Gardulla forgot about Zat. Walto did not seem to mind Zat as long as he worked hard every day.
When Anakin was born, Shmi was brimming with happiness. Zat was happy too. He may not be able to sneak away since taking care of Anakin takes two people but he managed. A part of him wanted to protect Anakin with all his ability. Before he felt like a piece of him was missing, which was strange. However, with Anakin here, he felt complete. Anakin was the naiveté to his stark view of life.
As the years past, life was slow and boring. The only difference was that now he could stop time longer than usual. He also seemed to have more control over it. He could also hold the stasis longer. Although every time he used his ability, he would get a nosebleed or gash on his arm or legs. He had to kill again when a man tried to steal Anakin. Zat was cold to other people but was always caring to Anakin. Anakin was his world.
3 years Past
Zat starred at the ceiling blankly. He was eleven years old. Anakin was a healthy bouncy three years old boy. But, I saw him die Zat thought. Anakin died instantly when the speeder ran him over. For some reason, Zat felt Anakin pass over.
Flashback
Anakin sat there cooing. Zat was cleaning some parts and was not watching Anakin. Therefore, Anakin, being the inquisitive young mind decided to explore. He crawled out of the work area to explore. Even at such a young age, he seemed to develop faster than other three year olds did. He was polite, quiet, and a genius at fixing things. Anakin was a child prodigy. Anakin saw something shiny and waddled towards it. He did not notice the speeder until it was too late.
Zat noticed Anakin was gone and went out to look for him. Toddlers do not crawl far, so I should be able to find him Zat thought. Although, Anakin can now walk he thought with a slight laugh. Shmi nearly got a heart attack when she saw Anakin walking.
Zat could sometimes feel where Anakin was. It was peculiar and strange. He felt a rope or string that connected him to Anakin. He shook himself off his thoughts when he caught sight of Anakin. Anakin was crawling across the sandy land. Zat was too busy trying to get Anakin's attention when the speeder hit him. He felt a twinge in his head before it ran his little brother over. He felt like a cord snapped and a profound emptiness in his soul. He screamed and leapt towards his brother's still warm body. He was crying and he wished he could have saved Anakin. His brother's body was lying there mashed like gunk. He felt such hate. Hate at the world for killing him. Zat felt such anger and disgust at himself. He should have protected his innocent brother. He also felt extreme sadness for failing. His light was gone and all he that was left was darkness.
No! This was not supposed to happen! Yelled a voice deep inside.
His emotions were causing a miniature sand whirlwind to occur.
End Flashback
Zat sighed depressingly. He was crushed and beat himself over the head over it. When Anakin died, he felt a disappointment at himself. Zat felt such resentment towards himself for failing Anakin. He felt a part of himself die that day. His anger seemed to have unlocked a part of him that should have stayed hidden.
Flashback
As he was crying, he did not notice that he was moving backwards. He did feel the air was heavy but was too busy grieving. When he lifted his eyes, he noticed he was back in the shop. With a start, he ran out and threw himself out, curling his body as he grabbed Anakin. The speeder rushed by not hitting anyone. His brother stared at him fascinated. Zat stared at his little bro and hugged him. Anakin was alive. Somehow, he went back in time. He interfered in events that led to the death of his brother, and saved him. He felt a rush of power in his veins. However, when it was over he felt sick and tired. He did not notice that his nose as well as his arm was bleeding. He also did not notice the tendrils of darkness firmly latch on to his soul. He also did not notice his eyes were a slight tint of gold. He grabbed Anakin and went back to work. He did not mention it to Shmi.
End Flashback
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Today Shmi was relaxing. Zat had offered to cover for her, which she graciously accepted. She was pondering the mystery that is Zat. She noticed that there was a shadow in his eyes and a deep sadness. For some reason, when she meet Zat he was already mature beyond his age. She did not know that he could stop time, or that he killed people. Zat was sarcastic and had a sharp tongue. He would seem callous and indifferent. If someone tried to hold a conversation with him, he would be either nice or downright rude. Zat was hard to decipher. However, if someone insulted her or Anakin, he would make that person pay. For an eleven year old, he was very cold. He was always nice towards Anakin and her, but when he went outside it seemed like a mask plastered itself on his face, a cold and sardonic mask. She suspected something happened to him when he was young to make him so guarded. The only time she saw him let down his guard was when she first met him. Sometimes, when she was looked in his eyes she would see a shadow of someone else looking back at her. A shadow and darkness sometimes seem to be present but often the phantom that resided in his soul. However, on a rare day, the light from his eyes would seem to engulf his whole being. What an enigma Zat was.
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Zat still remembered the feeling of power. It was a rush. However, after that moment he felt like he lost something. A light in him seemed to be overshadowed by something else, dark and elusive. He did not try to rewind time for some time. It hurt him when he tried years later and he suspected that such power was not meant for mere mortal beings.
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