Chapter 15.

Secrets of the past

Part 1.

Three days later their ship quietly landed at the outer edge of the shipyard. Kyra unbuckled herself and walked up to Maul who was also getting out of his seat. He swiftly pulled her into his arms, then in a serious voice, he said.

"Please, don't do anything reckless. We have to be very careful, you know that, right? A confrontation with Master would be unwise. We both know how powerful he is." With a softer tone, he added. "I don't want to lose you, Kyra."

The mixture of emotions from fear to anger was noticeable in his eyes, but there was something else as well. Passion, she thought. They did share a form of passion and more on their way back to Kish making her blush a little just to think about it.

Images of them kissing softly and gently, images of Maul's beautiful strong body, his hungry mouth on her. Oh yes! Kyra thought. This was something she would always cherish in her heart. She wanted to share these memories with him, to show him what she was thinking at the moment, but then she thought otherwise. She had to do something important and it made her heart ache with pain.

"I can not promise you anything, Maul." She said looking at him with a frown. "The only thing I can give you is my unconditional and deep affection. That would never change, it would only make us stronger together." Saying that she smashed her lips to his and then rushed out of the ship.

Maul's eyes followed her. He wished to pull her back, take off and get away from this planet. He didn't know what would happen once they were in Master's presence. To his Master, he owed loyalty and obedience. He could not turn against him. Even if he wanted to, he was no match for Master's Force powers, at least not by himself. But on the other hand, he really wanted Kyra. Not just her body, which was driving his animalistic side crazy with passion, but her whole being as well. She was a part of him now, and to lose her would feel like losing a limb. This was tearing him apart from the inside, and he didn't want to think about that. With a heavy heart, soon he would need to make a choice, and choose wisely.

He grabbed his cloak, and lightsaber and then he walked off the ship.

The people practicing in the yard respectfully nodded their heads as Kyra rushed across the grassy ground. In quick strides, she walked past them and entered the building. She didn't want to talk to anyone, she only wanted to talk to Master. Kyra's thoughts were in turmoil. She knew she had to calm herself and stay clear-headed as she was about to confront Master. When she reached his chamber, she stopped, took a few deep breaths in and then slowly exhaled. She was preparing herself for anything that could happen behind these doors. Then, she opened the door and walked in.

Cold and composed, Master was sitting in his chair looking at her. His chilling pale smile didn't reach his eyes. And those dark eyes now were penetrating into hers looking for something.

Master already knew that Kyra and Maul were back. He felt them through the Force. He also knew that she would come to confront him. He was ready now, ready to tell her the truth. It's been so long, he thought, eighteen years. As time went by, with each passing year, his anger and rage grew bigger. But now knowing that his enemies had perished by the hands of Darth Maul and Kyra, it gave him some satisfaction at last. Looking into Kyra's eyes, he saw anger, frustration, and something else, something strange he couldn't understand.

"WHY!?" Kyra's hurtful voice echoed through the tall chamber.

Slowly, Master stood up and walked toward her, not taking his eyes off of her. When he got closer, he stopped just a couple of yards from where she stood and spoke with a raspy voice. "The time has come, my dear Kyra. I'm glad that now, I can reveal the truth to you." Then he continued. "It's been so long. You are all grown up and ready to take your rightful place by my …. " then he was interrupted when the door opened and Maul walked in. He looked from Master to Kyra then back to Master and then he bowed his head.

Master acknowledged his presence with slight annoyance and then turned his attention back to Kyra.

"I'm delighted that everything is going in the perfect direction as I have planned." He said with a mysterious smile.

Then he looked at Maul. "My loyal apprentice, I'm glad that you have joined us for our union. Your part would be greatly appreciated."

Then he turned and walked back to take his seat.

The way Master was talking confused Maul. Somewhere, deep within his mind, he knew something was wrong, he sensed it.

Something is going to happen here today and it could change everything.

Kyra's mind was swirling with millions of questions that she wanted to ask. But before she could ask, Master resumed speaking again. "Your mother Kyra, oh yes, she was a great beauty, that I cannot deny." He said with a gleeful smile. "A long time ago, she came here to complete a mission to destroy me and my son."

Son? Kyra looked confused. She didn't know Master had a son. He never talked about it. And my mother? Why is he talking about my mother? She thought feeling puzzled.

Then Master continued. "This mission of hers turned out in a very different way. There was no fight, no confrontation. Your mother stole my son from me. My only son." He said with sorrow and anger in his voice. "Her Light blinded my weak and fool son who was destined to be the most powerful man in the universe." Then he looked into Kyra's eyes and said. "What I'm about to tell you will change everything. You will see things more clearly."

He stopped, then with a strong and powerful voice he said.

"Yes Kyra, I am your grandfather!"