A Quiet Moment

Disclaimer: I don't own anything to do with Carth, Revan or KOTOR. I just like to mess with them.

Part two of my short story. Review?

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Carth sat on the bridge watching the controls, as they made their way to Rakata Prime. Revan was in his bunk getting get some hard earned sleep. Carth smiled. She'd saved them all. She had even saved Bastila from the Dark side. Only she could've handled the situation the way she did. Stretching, Carth rubbed his eyes. He was so tired. But, having a hero complex, he had volunteered to take the first watch. He could be so stupid sometimes. If he hadn't taken the watch, he'd be with Revan in his bunk, holding her while she slept.

As if some God had answered his prayers, Canderous walked onto the bridge.

"All right Republic, scram. What're you still doin' here anyways?"

"I'm still here because my watch doesn't end for another couple of hours."

Canderous chuckled. "Well I say your shift ends now. Go see your woman before she decides she wants a real man. Like me."

Carth glared at the mercenary. "If yo so much as look at her the wrong way, I will hunt you down, and the last thing you see will be my blaster."

Canderous shook his head. "No, you won't, because I'm takin' your watch. So get the frack out of here."

Giving the older man a funny look, Carth got up and left the bridge to spend some time with Revan.

A few moments later, Carth entered his bunk to see Revan spread out on his bed reading what seemed to be an old journal of his... Frack.

She looked up when he entered, with a mischievous smirk on her face. Carth gulped.

Stuttering, Carth spoke softly, "W-where d-did you find-d that?.."

Putting the book down, Revan looked up at him with innocent eyes. "Where did I get what Blaster Boy?"

Pointing at the journal, he sputtered out, "That book! Where d-did you find it-t?"

Picking up the book gently she flipped through absentmindedly, "Oh, you mean this book? I found it under your bed when I dropped my hair elastic."

"What did you read in it?"

"Oh, just a few secrets... Of yours..."

Again, Carth gulped.

Smiling sadly, she spoke in an thoughtful tone, "I never knew that you felt so much pain and suffering after Telos..." As she finished speaking Revan patted the spot next to her. Carth obliged and sat down wrapping her in his arms.

Carth murmured into her hair, "It was a long time ago and you've healed all my wounds from Telos." Wiping tears from her eyes, she touched his face with her hand, "I still feel so guilty about that even though I don't remember what happened that fateful day."

Carth's heart soared. Only she would apologize over something she didn't even remember doing. She was so kind and thoughtful it made him have hope for the galaxy. If Revan could change her ways, why couldn't the rest of the worlds do the same?

She snuggled closer into his embrace. It was his favorite thing about her. She didn't need to fill in quiet times with chatter. It was so peaceful sitting there with his love in his arms. Safe, whole and happy. Running a hand through her hair, he pressed his forehead to hers. They sat there quietly for what seemed like forever, simply enjoying being with one another.

Laying her head on his chest, Revan whispered, "I love you Carth. With all my heart, I want you to know that I will never willingly leave you."

Laying back and tightening his arms around her, Carth murmured softly into her hair, "I love you to Rev-"

Interrupting him she whispered into his ear, "Call me Amy, I'm not Revan anymore."

Smiling, Carth corrected, "I love you Amy."

Soon after, the pair became silent.

They lay in each other's arms, just enjoying their quiet moment together.