Kavar's POV

The moment he left Lukas's room he breathed a sigh of relief. The young man had agreed. That was good that meant there was the chance they could save him from himself. He sent a quick message to Vrook letting him know that they would be heading to Onderon immediately.

Kavar wasnt blind he could see the darkness in his eyes. It wasnt just the darkness from what he had seen and done. It was absolute terror. Lukas was terrified of the Force. Of opening himself up to it again.

He was almost tempted to take Lukas to Duxan. The lack of settlements would allow him to connect to the Force without risking anyone around him. The idea did not come without significant risks. Duxan was where the Mandalorian War had begun after all. Without Lukas's service record or asking the young man himself there was no telling if it would trigger him.

For now be wouldnt risk it. Lukas most certainly didnt trust him anymore than himself. Talia wouldnt be happy if they went to the moon instead of visiting her. And no one wanted to anger the Queen of a planet.

"Kavar?"

Zez-Kai Ell stood leaning against the far wall. The sentinel was eyeing him with an annoyed look.

Kavar leaned back on his heels as he said, "Lambert will be going with me to Onderon. If I learn anything of interest I'll inform you."

Zez-Kai Ell said looking at the door, "I would suggest mind healing first. It wont help him with the Force but it will help you connect with him. If you have any questions dont hesitate to call."

"I will. Thank you, Zez-Kai Ell," thanked Kavar. The two masters shook hands before his friend left. Once Zez-Kai Ell was gone he let out a tired sigh.

"Issues, Kavar?" came the all too gleeful question from Atris, "Figured out Lambert is a lost cause to the Order after all?"

Turning to face her he replied coldly, "Actually no. He has agreed to go with me to Onderon. I was debating taking a risk and taking him to Duxan. Unfortunately I do not know how he would react. So Onderon it is."

The Sentinel guard handed him the single hilted lightsaber. The crystals within the hilt reacted to his probing through the Force. They were out of balance with their master. When Lukas was in a better mindset he would see about making the crystals back in balance again.

Without any grandeur he clipped the lightsaber to his belt. To the guard he said, "Lambert is cleared to be leaving with me now. We will be heading to hanger 7 to take a ship to Onderon."

The guard asked, "Do you wish him to be in Force Suppresing cuffs?"

Kavar denied immediately, "No I can control him if things get out of hand."

The sentinel replied, "Then I'm releasing him into your care," the sentinel seemed to pause in consideration before he said, "There's something else you should know Kavar."

The Weapon's Master raised his head and the other leaned in to whisper, "He should have been taken to his usual apartment and kept under guard. That is normal protocol. However he requested to be put as far away from other Jedi. Padawan and Master alike. Not for his protection but for their own."

Kavar felt a shiver of fear roll down his spine at the words. There was no logical reason that Lukas would not want to go to his apartment. He didnt even acknowledge the items he would be leaving behind.

Now there were questions that would need to be answered. He couldn't take Lukas to his rooms either. They were deep within the temple and too dangerous for the others that lived within the temple.

He felt his comlink buzz but his attention was drawn to Lukas who came out. His head was bowed low and not meeting anyone's gaze. It hurt him to see the young man so pained.

Kavar allowed his presence to blanket the younger man. Lukas seemed to relax slightly as he felt the echoes of it. The younger man moved so that he stood just behind him. A bag was handed over to him. It had to be whatever the boy brought back with him.

Atris sneered at the younger man. Lukas refused to look at her or anyone else as Kavar led him to the hangers. Hesitation filled him as they entered hanger 7.

Kavar whispered gently, "There is still time for change your mind."

Lukas looked up at him his dark blue eyes unsure. Then the boy shook his head taking a step towards the ship. Their ship was a freighter that Kavar had come across a few years ago. Every now and then he would come across a part to personalize it.

After a few quick words to the dock master they went up the ranp. To his amusement Lukas went straight to the cockpit. Preparations for take off only took a few moments.

Kavar was working on the navigation when Lukas stopped moving. It took several seconds for him to realize what was wrong. The younger was stiff as a board his eyes were looking out the ship's view port.

Moving away from the navigation he questioned softly, "Lukas are you with me?"

Lukas shook his head. Pain laced the Force and he could feel it. It wasnt muted even in the slightest.

Bending down so that he wasnt looming over the younger he said keeping his voice soft and level, "Hey. What do you see Lukas?"

Lukas shook his head his jaw tightening to what had to be painful levels. It made him wince in sympathy. While he had not served in the war he had seen many battles. A stiff drink and time away from everyone was what allowed him to feel normal again. He would have to keep the young one away from the alchohol.

Lukas whispered, "Malachor V. The planet its destroyed... I shouldn't have used that machine."

Machine? What was he talking about?

Kavar replied in calming soothing tones, "Easy, Lukas. You're no longer on Malachor V. Who am I?

Lukas shook his head not meeting Kavar's gaze. That won't work he needed to ground the young man. Otherwise they would not get off the ground.

Raising a hand he saw a flinch from the boy. He hesitated before placing it on the boy's shoulder.

Lukas said staring at his hand with clouded over eyes, "Kavar. You're Kavar. What are you doing here? You didn't go to war with us."

"We are not on Malachor," he denied, "You came back to face the Council. We are heading to Onderon."

There was a flash of uncertainty in his eyes. Kavar hummed one of the songs that he had learned while on Onderon. That surprisingly seemed to work as the boy slumped into chair.

Kavar suggested calmly, "Why dont you go to the quarters on south side of the ship? I'll finish the preparation for take off and on the path for Onderon."

For a moment Lukas considers it before he shakes his head and straightens. He said in an odd tone, "No it will go faster with two."

Oddly Kavar didnt feel the need to press.

Lambert's POV

Later found him in the crew quarters after the ship entered hyperspace. Despite his incident earlier Kavar seemed to accept his presence. No questions were asked about how often he lost himself. Or what triggered it.

Lukas knew though. He knew that being on a freighter like this was what caused it. The last time he had been on one was when he escaped Malachor V. He had stolen a freighter to get away from the dead planet. The one that caused the Force to cry out everytime he opened himself up to it again.

His bag that had been taken by the sentinels was returned to him. Unexpected was that nothing had been removed from the bag besides the weapons. Even his comlink was there with a new number added.

Lukas's heart jumped when he found the photo that was taken just before the fated battle. Lukas stood in the middle his men all around him. Mikage his second in command at the time had an arm slung around his shoulders. None of them knew at the time what would be done to win the war. Or the cost that it would come at.

Another photo was of Revan and him. Who took the picture was anyone's guess. The two of them were huddled over a war map discussing strategies.

A knock on the door sounded and Lukas turned to face it. He called out, "Enter."

Kavar did as he was bid. Instead of his usual robes he had changed into a grey tunic and black pants. Neither of their weapons were belted to his side.

Lukas asked his head turning to the side in curiosity, "Did you need something?"

Kavar said glancing at the bag, "I was wondering if you would like to join me in meditation. Do not feel obligated to. I just thought I'd offer since we are about 25 standard hours from Onderon."

For a moment he considered it before he shook his head. No he was in no way prepared for trying to open himself up to the Force. He hid it well but Lukas could see Kavar's disappointment. It almost made the younger wish he could take back his words. But he couldnt and Kavar left him be.