Along The Way

by Cozzii

A twist on a familiar Kotor 2. After Atton instead rescues Meetra from her force cage, Meetra learns more of what needs to be done throughout the galaxy. However, despite search for her previous Masters, the scoundrel becomes more comforting than a Jedi's best friend. The force. And the two of them fall for each other along the way, much to Kreia's dismay. AttonxExile

4. Chapter 4

I awoke with heavy eyes, I was so tired, but really couldn't waste too much time asleep. It was only 6am, but I needed to shower, and come up with some sort of plan. We didn't have a ship, and I didn't have my droid. I crawled out of bed slowly, debating on whether or not I wanted to eat something, or take a shower first. I finally decided however, to get something to drink at least. Walking in to the kitchen/entrance room, I saw Kreia was already awake, and meditating on the floor. She was by the computer module used to receive messages. I stumbled over to make some coffee. There didn't appear to be any sugar around, so I took it black and added honey that was sitting by some packaged space food.

"Awake so soon?" I turned, and Kreia was standing, facing me.

"Someone needs to prepare themselves to think clearly and produce a course of action." I smiled, but she didn't seem very pleased with my tone. It was sarcastic, yes, but I was joking.

"Maybe so, but you're not doing that right now, are you?"

"I thought I'd take a shower first."

"I'd assume you should as well."

The computer Module beeped. With a groan, Kreia walked over to answer. It seemed to be an Ithorian. I walked over, to take a peak, and he was happy to see my surprised.

We talked a bit, and in his own Ithorian language, he mentioned that he could use my help. The exchange was benefitting from Czerka's plans. Whoever she was. Apparently, she sold many things on and off of Telos. I guess with her being for the exchange and all, I should help. They do have a bounty on my head. I agreed to come over to speak with him later on. He seemed happy to wait the extra hour or so. Switching the signal off, I headed toward the shower.

"Shall I wake up Atton? Maybe we should check things out ourselves?" Kreia asked.

"If you rather, sure." I tried to seem as if though his presence made no difference.

"I wasn't expecting you to agree. But, very well. I'm pleased you did."

"Why not?"

"You seem fond of his presence. I rather you be without him simply for that reason. You're thrown off guard with him around, and that isn't something you of all Jedi should make habit."

I really didn't know how to respond to that. So, I didn't. I walked to the bathroom, and undressed. Locking the door, I turned on the shower and scrubbed the filth away.