Chapter 2
Me: Wazzup? I know. A gunship. Yes Jay is going to be sent away from his father to protect him.
Quay: Tell you the truth I really do want to know what actually happens to him. It's kinda interesting.
Me: Kinda? Oh, Well. Let's get to the chapter. this might be my favorite chapter. Roll the disclaimer.
Quay: Spottedpelt does not own Star Wars: The Clone Wars, only her OCs.
Skye: You Sir are a major idiot that rides my bus.
Quay: I am not!
Me: Good now hushy! On with the story!
Jayfeather's pov
I still couldn't believe that I was going to be sent away. It was horrible. Dad was upstairs packing my bags. I didn't want to leave. In fact, I hated new places. I always have to find my way around. Dad came downstairs and sat down next to me.
"Dad did you let Sandy back in?" I asked suddenly remembering. Sandy was my Golden Lab. I'd had her since I was 6. She was gentle, playful, and knew when I needed her.
"No. I'll go let her in. I guess I forgot about her with all that's going on." He said walking out the back door. As soon as she was let through the door she jumped up on my lap and licked my face.
"Hey, I missed you too." I said laughing. She laid her head down on my lap and whimpered. "Dad can she go with me?" I asked.
"I don't know, Jay. We'll see when he gets here." He said.
"I don't want to go there alone." I said softly.
"I know you don't. I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't love you so much." He said gently. He sighed and reached over to pat Sandy on her head. She licked his hand and nipped his fingers playfully.
So much had happened I just seemed confused. I knew what had happened but I couldn't comprehend it. Another disadvantage of being blind, I guess. I grabbed my dad's arm and held tightly.
"Dad I don't want to leave. What if I don't fit in? What if they all laugh at me?" I felt like I was having my first day of school. He wrapped his arms around my shoulders and hugged me tight. It took me moments to realize that I was trembling. He started to rub my back again. I buried my face in his chest and whimpered like a little toddler. I didn't care. I was being taken away from what little family I had left.
Suddenly Sandy began to bark. Soon after the sound of knocking followed. I turned my head towards the door even though I couldn't see it. Dad gently pulled me from his chest, stood up and went to the door. For a moment I wondered who it was that was there then remembered and sighed. There was talk, but I wasn't listening. I was thinking. I wanted to know more about this person, but if Dad trusts him then I guess I should too.
I broke out of my thoughts to the sound of Dad's voice calling my name. I turned my head in his direction even though I could not see him. "Jay this is Denal and Rex."
I tilted my head slightly, listening. I could somehow tell Denal was the smaller one. His voice was smooth and beautiful. I couldn't seem to place where I'd heard such a beautiful voice. I lingered over the thought for a moment longer before I gave a tiny, "Hello."
Rex simply gave a grunt. His voice was deep, a rich baritone, but not as beautiful as Denal's. I dropped my sightless gaze to the floor and blinked the tears that were starting to form away.
Dad placed a hand on my shoulder and gave it a gentle squeeze. I gave a very soft sigh. "Alright I'll go." I said slowly. My voice was still raspy and it was starting to grow sore again. Dad's arms draped over my shoulders and he hugged me to him tightly with one arm. I wanted to cry and beg him not to send me away to some total stranger. I closed my eyes as a single tear slid down my face. I knew after this I probably would never cry again. For a moment I wondered if they knew I was blind. I decided that was probably the least thing I wanted to know.
Dad stood up beside me. I stood slowly searching for my balance, gripping him tightly. He never let go of me. My sightless eyes were trained on the floor. I was sure that Dad was going to start crying as soon as we left. He stooped to pick up my backpack. He handed it to me. I could tell that everything was in there including my laptop.
I slipped the backpack on my shoulders and felt a hand on my shoulder. Unlike my dad's soft hands, this one was soft but rough. It was covered in a glove. I twisted my head in that direction. I knew it was Denal.
"Don't worry Jay. We'll make sure nothing happens to you." That voice made me relax. I don't know where, but I think I've heard this voice before somewhere. I just couldn't place it.
Rex walked outside and Denal steered me after him. I started to tremble slightly. I wanted to cry, but there were no tears left in my eyes. All I could do was let Denal guide me away. I knew where we were. We were passing the market keeping close to the walls. The streets weren't too full around this time of day. We stopped in front of Morgan's shop. Mrs. Martha Morgan was sitting behind her jewelry counter. I felt something pressed against my fingertips. It was cold and hard, a metal chain? No, it was a bracelet. I heard her soft whisper, "For luck, Jay. Come back soon."
I slipped the bracelet into my pocket. I'd examine it later. I gave a small smile and heard Rex speaking again, to Denal. They obviously hadn't realized the exchange. Denal gave my shoulder a gentle push and I continued walking. We were actually exiting town by the time we stopped walking. Denal's hand left my shoulder, but I didn't pay it too much mind. Suddenly something sharp pressed into my neck, and I yelped.
I realized it was a needle that pierced my skin. I hated needles. Everything went black. I knew nothing nor remembered anything.
Me: There we are.
Quay: *Sings* So here we are.
Skye: *Whacks him with a hot dog*
Quay: Aw what the Quack?!
Me: * face palms* Okay before someone reviews about the line: "Everything went black," I am using it in a sense of emptiness. Like nothingness. I don't mean Jay can see.
Skye: *sticks her tongue out at him*
Quay: Read Review and Send some Quacks.
Me: Yes in honor of Quack Duck Day, bring us quacks. Until then, Arrivederci and auf wiederstein.
Quay: You know that means back to stone right? Au Revoir