That dream, it still plagued your mind. It felt so real. It frighten you, made you wonder and worry. Unsure how to deal with it. It was bad enough it kept you up at night at times. You could still feel the heat upon your skin, despite the gentle breeze. So much anger. Darkness. Hate. Nothing but smoke and flames. Screams. Pain. The pain you could feel, felt so physical beyond anything. Yet you remained unmarked. There where no injuries to see or that you sustained. Yet it seem like you did. It felt so strange. If only Master Splinter where here, he could tell you what this feeling was. Help you understand.
Gripping the crystal around your neck, you stare out across the skies and plains of Jhothal. The current place where the crew took rest, to hide from the Empire. Everyone down below doing their own thing. Normally you would be making something, or spending time with Hera. But, she was busy and you needed time to yourself. So you left the ship and went to the only place you could think clearly, away from others so they would not see what was troubling you. The sky, beyond the clouds. It paid to be able to fly. To have the freedom, to be weightless. You could think clearly. Be at peace. The best part though was being able to in a sense sit on the clouds.
Casting your eyes down below you, everything seem like small specs in your eyes. You could still sense the others. Minus Kanan, Zeb, Chopper and Mikey. They went off into town a couple hours ago.
You let out a heavy sigh, turning back to look over the plains. Your mind just submerged itself in deep thought. Shutting your eyes tightly, you began to smell the heavy smoke. Those yellowish green eyes staring at you anger and hurt. Your lungs began to tighten, like you couldn't breath. Everything suddenly faded, your eyes snap open, and you find yourself surrounded by burning flames. The sudden feeling of crushing darkness and evil suffocated you. Made your skin crawl. You try to scream but nothing came out. In the thickness of smoke, you see that same figure or figures you couldn't really make it out. All you knew was that its presence was very dominating, cold and malice. Filled with anger beyond anything. That you began to feel hopeless. Afraid.
The shadow or shadows approached you slowly and with a killing intent. Gripped with fear, fear that not even Shredder could manage to produce. Your body, your entire body wouldn't move. Despite you telling yourself to. Lost in this...this daydream...no daymare. Stumbling backwards you fall over something, right onto your back. Looking up to find the shadows standing over, with their red weapon drawn. Their breathing raspy and aggressive, yet an eerie calm. Unable to make out their face, one of them felt oddly familiar. It was the shadow to your left, they felt so familiar. Squinting your eyes, trying to figure it out. But fear was clouding your mind, not allowing you to think properly. Your feet filling like weights, you try to force yourself to get up and move.
They would not allow it. Raising their weapon, the one on your left. And without any mercy, bring their weapon down upon you. So much anger and pain in that one swing. You scream from the pain. When suddenly a blinding light, came and brought you back to reality.
Your eyes reopen again, to find yourself back looking over the plains. Quickly you make sure you had no injuries. Your skin no longer felt the sizzling of heat. No horrid scene. No imposing shadow figures standing over you. Nothing. Everything was as it should be.
"May! May!"
It sounded like someone was calling you. Or maybe it was the wind. Though that light, what was that light? The light that guided you back.
Down on the ground, Hera came out to get the pink haired girl. Looking up towards the sky, trying to pin point her. She knew, she was up there. Always taking to the skies. Though normally, when she called for her, May would come. This was rather strange and not like her."May! May! Come on, we're leaving!"Looking around she, seeing no sign of her.
Which made her start to worry just a bit."Hera."April comes out, noticing her sister wasn't with her. Looking up."Where's May?"
Looking to her, Hera wasn't to sure. Already in a unpleasant mood, thanks to two members of the crew. Reminding herself she would deal with them later."Like always, with her head in the clouds."Hera jokes lightly."Though normally she would have come down by now. How far did she go up?"
April kept her eyes upward, searching for any sign of her sister. Which she did not see. Making her start to worry, May knew not to go far from The Ghost. It was a rule really. She knew how much her sister enjoyed flying and not to mention exploring. Two things she had to make sure keep her eyes on with her. If calling for her didn't work, then the next best thing. Sensing her. Focusing on the brainwaves that resembled her sister's, she would be able to find her and tell her to come. Not more than a few seconds, she started searching for her sister. You came landing down.
"There you are."Hera said, thumbing over her shoulder."I've been calling you for awhile now. We have job to do."
Shocked and feeling bad. You apologize."Please forgive me. I did not mean to delay. I was just..."you stop yourself from saying anything further and put on a smile."I was just lost in glorious scenery of the plains here. Such wonderful plains. Yes."You began to walk towards the ship and up the ramp into the hatch."Again I apologize."
Hera looks to April who shrugs her shoulders lost like the woman. Hera just sighs slightly annoyed."Let's just go."
With everyone on board, Hera takes off. While you made your way back to Hera's room. You just needed to rest. On your way there, someone whom you hadn't seen before stops you. It was a man, a dark skin man with a rather charismatic smile and suave feel about him.
"Well, and who might you be?"he takes one of your hand in a gentleman like manner."I don't believe we've have the pleasure of meeting. My name is Lando Calrissian. And who might you be, my little flower?"
His mannerism was rather strange to you, and his presence was even more surprising. Taking your hand back, you politely introduce yourself. Bowing respectfully."Hello, Mr. Calrissian. My name is May O'Neil. Younger sister of April O'Neil."
"May. What a lovely name."he said with a smirk."And what lovely eyes and hair. Aren't you a cute one."
You stare at him with a rather blank look."...I suppose. What brings you on The Ghost? Are you the newest job?"
He chortles to himself."And smart as well. Yes. Yes I am. I've asked this lovely crew to help with a package...retrieval."He was careful with his words."And they have graciously agreed. Enough about me, tell me May, why the dis-concern look in your eyes? Everything al-"
You interrupt him, gasping. Which slightly startled him."Oh. So you are a guest. Please Mr. Calrissain, let me get you something to eat. Excuse me."You turn around and hurry your way to the kitchen. Leaving a rather confused Lando behind.
Opening the cabinets you quickly put together some snacks, hospitality was important. That Lando, seem like a nice person but something seem rather uncertain with him. It might have been the way he looked at you with a gleaming interest, that hide some sort of plan he had. Of course you overlooked it, this was a job so the customer didn't need to be questioned. Still though, it made you wonder. Setting the food out on the tray, adding a little extra. You pick it up and go to find the man.
"Do trust him?"Sabine ask April eyeing Lando from the hall. As the man observed her art work on the wall of the ship. April smirks at her.
"As far as I can throw him."she said."He is quite the smooth talker though. He doesn't seem all that bad."
Sabine slightly agrees,"I'll say. All that matters really is the credits. We could use some. So is everything okay with, May? You've seem pretty concerned about her lately."
A sigh escapes the other teen."I'm not sure really. Knowing May she won't tell me. Though I'm sure it'll pass. In the meantime, why don't we go and humor ourselves."She thumbs towards Lando, with a mischievous gleam in her eye. Which Sabine liked.
"I like your style. Come on."They both walk towards him, putting on a fake flattering smile.
Noticing the two of them coming to him, Lando smiles at them charmingly. "Well hello, ladies." April and Sabine do their best to with hold their laughter."Sabine, I was told this your art work."
Sitting not far away, Ezra, Zeb and Mikey. The three of them watch Lando talking with the two. Zeb who didn't trust Lando, prompting Ezra to tease him on being a sore loser. "Naw, I'm pretty sure you lost bro."Mikey said. Earning a growl from Zeb."It's not like I even know how to play the game, but from what I could tell, Lando dude there,"he thumbs over to Lando."Had a better hand than you. But hey, after the mission and stuff, everything goes back to normal."
"You know, maybe I should have beat you."Zeb growls."Instead."
"Nah, then you wouldn't have me around."Mikey said, not really getting it."Dude though seems fine with me. I kind of like his name. Lando. Lando."He said over and over again. Ezra couldn't help but find humor in it, much to Zeb's dislike.
"Yeah, guys not that bad."Ezra agrees.
"Yeah, I mean May seems to like him."Mikey points out."Well, she likes anyone really. Look she offering him some food."
Hearing that, Ezra looks seeing you going over to Lando and the others with a tray of snacks. The man humbly thanks you, even praising you."My, my these have to be the most delicious food, that I've ever tasted. They're just as lovely as you. My what fine cuisine. Very exquisite. Who knew this ship was filled with such talented ladies. It is truly an honor to be here."
Ezra watches him place a hand on your shoulder, which you didn't think much of it. Though he did."Thank you, Mr. Calrissain. I am very pleased you find the food to your liking."
"Oh, May, you are most welcome."he said."You sure must make someone here on this ship very lucky. A talented young lady like yourself."His flattery went right over your head. Noticing the way Ezra was glaring at him, Lando fed into it more."Oh, it seems our friends would like some of your delicious food."He said with sympathy. You turn around to Ezra and the others."Gentlemen would you like some of May, wonderful food?"
Lando just put him on the spot, and Ezra didn't know really how to respond besides through dislike and anger. Which of course Lando used and sadden you."Oh, it seems the boy isn't in the mood to try your wonderful food. Tsk. Shame really. And all the effort you put in it too. You know dear boy, it isn't a good thing to hurt a young ladies feelings. Don't worry May, I know a way your skills will be greatly appreciated."He begins to led you away. With Sabine and April, wanting to see more of Sabine's work.
"What the-!?"Ezra snaps."He just put me on the spot! I really don't like that guy."
Shortly later, the Ghost arrived at destination which Lando needed to be taken, for his...job. A freighter called Merchant One, owned by a alien named Azmorigan's . TheGhost docks with the freighter. During this time Lando kept you around, to praise you some more, that you ended up accompanying him, Hera and Kanan, onto the Merchant One. Lando told you though to bring some of your goodies with you. Why, you didn't know. While the remainder of the crew stayed on the Ghost. As the four of you entered freighter, Calrissian subtly warned Hera and you to play along with his plan and told the two of you that Azmorigan's ship had several escape pods. Which left you rather puzzled and caused Hera to pull you close to her. Eyeing Lando.
Upon reaching Azmorigan's reception room,you see the alien, who not trying to be mean, was rather repulsive. He had deep red skin and green eyes. With large heads and short limbs in proportion to his bodies. Pointy ears, four fingers on each hand, and a big chin with a throat pouch. Eating rather sloppy, worse than Mikey. In fact Mikey actually had better manners than this alien. Azmorigan handed Calrissian his equipment, but demanded to know what the smuggler had to trade.
"What do you have to offer in return?"Azmorigan demanded.
Something didn't feel right, to you. And before you knew, Lando pushes you forward with Hera."Their names, Hera and May."
"What!?"Kanan said shocked. This just out of left field."You can't do this. Hera!"
Azmorigan, looks over you and Hera. You didn't understand what just happened. Hera hushes Kanan."A deals a deal, Kanan."
"But, but Hera I did not agree to this to such a de-"you protest, for Hera to quickly cover your mouth. You look at her confused, then to Lando and Kanan.
"Hmm, well, their attire is propitious."Azmorigan said. Then points to you."Her, she seems-"
"I assure you, Azmorigan."Lando steps in."May here will be worthy, May why don't you offer our friend some of your goodies? Hm?"
Hesitant you look to Hera, who gestures you to do so. So you and offer the alien one of your treats. Which of course he suspects at first, to ease him, Lando takes one and eats it."Mmmm, yummy."
His nerves calm, Azmorigan snatches the rest from your palms and devours them. The satisfied look told everyone he greatly enjoyed them."My, my what lovely taste."
"See?"Lando tells him."What did I tell you? You get to lovely ladies, I would say your getting the better dea-"
"Wait just a minute, just what exactly is she?"he eyes you, trying figure you out."She looks human, but, there is something rather off. I've never come across a human with her appearance before."Next thing you knew, he had a hand full of your hair. Studying it. Sniffing it. It was actually uncomfortable.
You look to the others scared and pleading them to do something. Hera and Kanan where both about to do something, but Lando stops them. Shaking his head. Next thing, Azmorigan releases your hair and takes hold of your chin, studying forcing you to look into his eyes. His fingers on your made your skin crawl. You began to shiver."What interesting eye colors. Quite a looker."He finally releases you.
Hera quickly pulls you by her. Pondering it a bit more."I accept your trade. Yes. These two are very suitable." Kanan still not sitting with this again tries to stop it, but Hera shakes her head at him.
Lando goes and takes what he came for, a crate."Thank you Lord Calrissian,"Hera then elbows you to do the same as her, and respectful bow to Lando."For delivering us to our new master."Confused by this still, you just follow Hera."I must find a way to repay you."she said the part rather upset, smacking away Lando's hand from herself and you.
"Please don't let it concern you."Lando tells her, Azmorigan interrupts them.
"Enough. You disturb my supper."he complains."Take your cargo and go."
"As always,"Lando begins to take his leave with Kanan."A pleasure doing business with you. Oh, and just so you know, May right there, she's really one of a kind."He winks at you.
You wanted to go with him and Kanan, but Hera holds you back. Squeezing your shoulder a bit to assure you things would be alright.
Back on the Ghost, Sabine and April were waiting by the door for Kanan and the rest to turn, only get Lando, Kanan and Lando's crate. Noticing two missing.
"Where's Hera?"Sabine ask.
"And May? Where's my sister?"April demands."Why isn't she here?"
Kanan still upset at what just went down, directs it to Lando. Who tells them, May and Hera where following the plan, which Kanan still didn't understand. April lost, but became upset over the cryptic message Lando provided.
"That's not an answer."April tells him. Stepping in front of him. Preventing him going any further. She glares hard at the man, warning him he better tell her.
Taken back by this for a second, Lando relaxes and gives her a smile."I assure you, April. Your sister is fine. She, just like Hera is very capable. Don't let her cute face fool you. She seems like a rather smart and powerful young lady. You should be very lucky to have someone like her as your sister. A very multi-talented one she is. I know I would. She knows the plan, a plan all of us need to follow if we want the two lovely ladies to return. Now then excuse me."He walks around her, pushing his cargo.
Feeling Sabine place a comforting hand on her, April sighs. Taking the controls Kanan detaches the Ghost and leaves.
With you and Hera, you wanted to leave Azmorigan place. Itching to make a run, it would rather easy, but the way Hera kept her hand upon your shoulder, told you otherwise. The two of you watch the male alien eat, if you could throw up you would. Thankful you did not have that built in you. Nervously, you wait. Wondering why Lando would do this to you and Hera. Finally remembering the two of you, Azmorigan demands you make him something to eat. Having one his men escort you out. Leaving him and Hera. Following the man, when next thing, something metal hits him. Knocking him out.
"May! Come on!"Hera comes behind you and quickly grabs you by the wrist, pulling you with her.
She and you then escapes Merchant One via an escape pod and return to the Ghost. To everyone's relief and joy. April quickly comes and hugs you. Though the reunion was cut short as, Azmorigan freighter starts to attack, luckily The Ghost managed to elude Merchant One by fleeing into hyperspace. Though upon arriving back on the Ghost, Hera goes and knees Calrissian in the groin for "selling" her and you to Azmorigan. Calrissian responded by admitting that he "deserved" it due to his dubious treatment of Hera and you. He in his own way, apologizes to you. While praising how the two of you managed to escape. Hera doesn't take fancy to his attempt to apologize. She then ask him what was inside the crate, to which he offers to show them and led the way to the cargo hold.
You though decide not to go and wanted to wash your face and check up on Raph. Reaching one of the bathroom, you clean your face, from Azmogrian touch. It was rather uncomfortable feeling. Once done, you go to check up on Raph. He hadn't come out of his room.
Knocking on his door."Raphael? Are you alright?"He didn't answer."I have come to check up on you. Please, Raphael, are you well?"Still nothing. Placing your hand upon the door, you could feel rising anger like a sprouting flame coming from him. It worried you.
You get ready to call to him. When those flames flashed in your mind. Caused you to freeze. Horrified. This time in the flames, there was a dark mask. That emitted nothing but a void and coldness. And ruthless anger. You nearly yelp, the crystal around your neck glows bringing you back. Snapping you back to reality. Looking back at the door, then down to your trembling hands.
"..."
Next thing the Ghost shook violently. Knowing that feeling, meaning something or someone was firing at the ship. Wanting to see if Raph was alright, you had to put that aside and go see what you could do. Quickly you hurry and make your way to the others. Trying to keep your balance, so you opt to fly, which helped just a bit. Until you rammed right into something big and bouncy, that sent you into a wall. It just came out of nowhere, rubbing your nose, you look to find some sort of large puffer like creature. Taking up the way to the front of the ship. It baffled you. Getting up, you go and poke it. Hearing it make a noise.
"What?!"it puzzled you.
"Are you alright, my dear?"Lando comes offering you assistance.
You scoot away from him, over to Hera. Looking at him not really trusting him. Which he took rather offensively."It's alright, May."Hera assures you."He won't bite. Because I bite bigger."
Lando nods in agreement to what Hera said."I assure you. I was right though, you are amazing. Flying. Well who would have thought."
Unsure to take his praise, you hesitantly nod your head. When the three of you hear Ezra struggling, looking up seeing him trying to climb over the thing. Lando steps aside asking for your assistance to calm down his pig. Alien Puffer Pig. Saying you had the gentle touch. And he was right, you go and stroke the creature gently. Calming it down, which it deflate, back to its normal size. It was rather cute, at the same time, you catch Ezra in your arms.
"Are you alright? Ezra?"You ask, looking down at him. The position he was in wasn't one he wanted to be in, but slightly took advantage of it.
"I think, my forehead hurts."he points to it."Uh, better kiss it to make it better."
Seeing where he was going with this, Hera comes and quickly nudges. Causing you drop him."He's fine."she tells you."Now then, we have more important things. Everyone all hands on deck. Let's go!"
Kanan lands the Ghost at Lando's farm. Everyone minus, Raph exit the ship. With their weapons drawn and ready. Carefully treading the area. To be greeted by an ambush of Azmorigan and his men. A fight began. Both sides took cover, though Azmorigan's men weren't as well, like the crew. You were ready to add assistance, only to for Hera and Kanan to tell you stay back. Which of course distracted you. You nearly got hit, by one of Azmorigan's men. If not for Ezra who came just in time and tackles you to the ground from getting hit. He covers you. While firing his blaster.
"You okay?"he ask, keeping you under him.
You began to get up."Yes. I am alright."
"Good. Stay behind me."he tells you, still firing and ducking, taking you with him."I've got this."He winks at you, standing up he takes hold of your hand and rushes off to another spot.
It wasn't like you weren't appreciative of his action, but you could handle yourself just fine. You had to add assistance to the others. You and Ezra make it behind some barrels. The two you remained low. Good. This was what you needed. Calming yourself, you clasp your hands together and focus your mind. The crystal around your next began to illuminate.
"Hey, May how are yo-Whoa!"Ezra turns around in shock and awe seeing what you where doing and what was happening. The glow of your energy was so warm and calm. He could feel through his whole body. Connecting with it. It was like a protective embrace.
Your energy surrounded him. Just as it began to surround the rest of the crew, the ship and even Lando. Who was rather shocked and amazed by this sudden shield. The others too, minus your friends.
"What the-?"Sabine looks at herself. Stopping in her shooting.
April gets her back on track."It's all good. It's just May. Now come on! I'm winning right now."
Hera and Kanan look at each other, then over to you."Whoa."They notice the shots bouncing off them. Like a shield.
Back with you and Ezra."You keep focusing on what your doing, I've go this covered."He tells you.
With Azmorigan and his men, they notice the sudden shift. Looking he notices you."Aim for the girl!"he tells his men.
Hearing him, Kanan quickly hurries over to you and Ezra. To be surprise, Chopper in the Ghost fires at the crimelord. Ending the fight and causing him and his men to flee. Making sure they where actually gone. Ezra gets your attention, causing you to stop. Which made you release everyone from their protection from you.
"Is everyone, are all of you alright?"you look at everyone making sure.
Before anyone could say anything Lando comes over applauding you."My, my, just as I said. One of a kind."he tells you."What a special girl you are. Cute. Lovely and down right caring. What a rare one you are indeed. Flying. Able to protect energy, to save others. You quite the surprise." He takes one of your hands in his.
Ezra was about to smack his hand away, but April does. She moves you away, with Kanan pushing you behind him."I think we've had enough of your flattery."Hera tells him.
"I'll say."Ezra mumbles.
"Why, I was just complementing the young lady. On a job well done."he said rather offending."Can't I do so?"
"No."Kanan and Ezra say together.
So the job for Lando, ended. He didn't have the money to pay the crew. So they took some fuel, well Chopper did and he owed Hera for all the drama he caused. Considering it fair, the crew left. Lando's farm.
Again you stood in front of Raph's door. Trying to get him to come out. But you had no luck. So left it alone after five minutes."May, are you okay?"Leo notices the long look you had.
Looking to him, unsure how to say it. But he was able to read it pretty well."Let me guess, it's Raph? Is he in one of his moods?"
You look down the way you came."I believe so. Though I fear, it might be-"
He cuts you off."He just needs to cool his head. That's all. Don't let it bother you. We all know how Raph, can be."
You look at him. He smiles assuring you it was alright."I suppose."You said rather unsure. With that Leo leaves you. Looking back down the direction of Raph's room. Though Leo had truth to his words, you felt there was something else. Since coming to this...this place. Raph was known for being upset, though for someone reason here, his anger seem to be more amplified. Which was what worried you. Because you seem to feel this strange force taking hold of him. And you didn't know why.