The Hidden Truth

Chapter 18: there is no passion, there is serenity

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**Forest**

There was a icy silence between Obi-Wan and Kyah and with every step deeper into the jungle the dark mood was rising more and more. The two were stubborn and headstrong, nobody would give in first. Obi-Wan only spoke, when he felt it to be necessary. He was still feeling very cold and he was sure, that it hadn't got anything to do with the shadowy forest  As a Jedi he learned to trust and to use his instincts. The nearer they came to the ghost-villages, the colder he got. But now he had to focus. It was a rough path they were walking on and it was a dangerous one. Det couldn't stand the deadly atmosphere anymore, so he spoke again.

"I think we should take a rest.", he said with an unnerved voice. Obi-Wan just nodded and watched for a spot, where he could sit down. Kyah did the same, but she made sure, that she wouldn't sit too close to Kenobi. She couldn't forget, what he called her yesterday. "Little Princess!", who did the Jedi think, he was? They were both in a huff. Det took a look at them and suddenly his anger erupted.

"You are behaving like children!", he said in an annoyed voice!

"Kyah, you are supposed to be the future leader of our planet. Do you think this kind of acting, does benefit your reputation of being a wise and sensible girl? And you Knight Kenobi? You are a Jedi, but first of all an adult and praised yourself as our only hope to survive this catastrophe. Then please compose yourself and be a help and work constructive. I'm sure, that there were a few misunderstandings yesterday, but now you two  will get your things together and behave like normal people. Not only our lives, but also he lives of innocent men and women, children depend on the outcome of this situation. Remember? We still don't have a clue how to save our own butts, so now talk!", Det breathed hard after his yelling fit and his head became lobster-red. But he was right. For the first time during this trip the young man was acting mature and behaved as an equal. Obi-Wan was impressed. Under the surface of the blond-haired, childish Det was a strong and sensitive man. The Knight smiled and shot Det a look of respect.

"Kyah I'm sorry, for my unprofessional behaviour. I agree with your friend, we have to draw a plan of our actions. I will try to contact my Master over our bond and see if he can gather some important information about Draju's action in the meantime.", Obi-Wan fought with himself, should he tell the others of his bad feeling about the situation or did he just help flame the panic among them? But they should know of his feelings…

"There is something else. My instincts tell me, that something awaits us on our way, something evil! Ky, I know, that this is hard for you, but do you have any clue, how your uncle will proceed?", he asked in a compassionate voice, that fit more to the Jedi.

"First of all, Obi-Wan, I want to say, that I'm sorry for my acting.", she shrugged with her shoulders. "If he found out, where we are or were, he will send his best trained soldiers and bounty-hunters to kill us. But nobody knew, where we were heading for, except the three of us.", she stated calmly.

There was a big lump in Det's throat and he had to swallow hard.

"Well… em…this is not correct. Another person knew of our destination." He said with a faked smile. Obi-Wan shook his head, how could his picture of this personality change in a few moments so drastically? Det just destroyed all his bonus credits, he gained a few minutes ago by his performance of an adult.

"My sister, Edi, knew of it, but she wouldn't tell it a soul. I made sure about that." He stuttered.

"Det why, did you do that?", Kyah asked, not believing, what she just heard.

"She was concerned for us. I only wanted to calm her down!" he defended himself.

"Enough of that! This discussion won't lead to anything. We have to hurry, because now we know, that the soldiers are close on our heels. With a bit luck my Master will arrive in time and helps us to save your people. If I counted correctly, there is only one day to go, right?"

Det nodded but kept silent. In Kyah's green eyes were sparkling unshed tears. What had Edi done?

Tbc…