I realise that its a really long story but now that i've started it I can't exactly make it finish quickly, "And Obi-Wan killed all the guards, jumped over the fence, took Billy with him and found his master and lived happily ever......" Uhm, i'm afriad that while it can be done, it would make the story absolutely pathetic (which i guess would be a step up the ladder!) This story is scraping the bottom but i'm a stubborn person, and i won't stop till it's finished! So sue me! Please email all legal contracts to me email address located at the top of Ch1
****Like a door that keeps revolving
In a half forgotten dream
Or the ripples from a pebble
Someone tosses in a stream.
- The Windmills Of Your Mind
****Obi-wan didn't hestitate. He practically ran out of the processing plant and nearly bumped straight into Billy who was now, impatiently waiting.
"Where have you been???" She said exasperatedly, "I had almost given up on you!"
"Sorry, but I've been given a special task to do", Obi-Wan rolled his eyes, "I have to move several pallets inside tonight, so you're going to be sleeping alone tonight......"he grimaced at the thought of spending the night in the rain outside. (This suxs)
"Ohhh" Billy frowned as the realization hit her, "They can't do that! How much damage will that do to your wounds?!?!"
Obi-Wan shrugged gently as they moved into the line and got their dinner, "It's not that bad. A couple of cuts, no big deal." He watched as the droid plopped something that looked watery, lumpy, greasy, half alive and utterly disgusting. The smell of it alone made his stomach churn. "What is this stuff??"
Billy answered wrinkling up her nose as the droid plopped some gruel on her plate as well, "It's some sort of new vitamin, mineral supplement gruel. Meant to give us what we need and absolutely no more."
"Well, I think that I'm going to try and find out if we need it at all" Obi-Wan held his plate at arm's length away, "Why can't we get something with sugar in it?" Obi-Wan blinked, "Hang on.......what's sugar?"
Billy just laughed at the puzzled expression on his face, "Stuff that tastes sweet, so sweet its like a jewel or something dissolved in your mouth. It's the most nicest thing in the world." Her expression turned thoughtful, "My old master used to give me sugar cubes sometimes, when he wasn't too busy beating me"
They went and sat down at one of the tables nearby. Obi-Wan sighed as he put down his plate and laid his head gently down on the cool metal of the tabletop. He didn't want to admit it but he felt pretty bad. His back ached like acid fire and he was just deadly tired. Coming straight out of the punishment into work had taken the toll on his young body. He took a deep breath and immediately regretted it as he ribs screamed. (Whoops, ok then, shallow breaths. Shallow breaths are good).
Billy frowned as she watched the boy. He was obviously more tired and hurt then he let on. "456, are you ok?" She heard a non-committal grunt but ignored it. She scooted closer and carefully touched his back her frown deepening as the boy tensed under her touch. She blew across the cuts and grimaced as the boy groaned slightly and moved away. She could feel the heat radiating from his body - (This is not good). "I don't think you're well 456. I don't think that you should do that assignment."
(Really? Tell me something I don't know) he thought sarcastically but actually said, "Nah, I'm fine. I'm just tired. Extremely tired, that's all. Just need a rest....." his voice trailed off as he relaxed and Billy didn't have the heart to push the issue any further. She watched over him silently as she ate her gruel and nearly 1/2 an hour passed before the boy showed any signs of life. He lifted his head off his arms and blearily looked at the girl sitting beside him, "Watcha.........whatsa......" Billy grinned, the boy had obviously fallen asleep. As she watched he visibly pulled himself together and tried again, "What's the time?"
Billy looked at the chronometer on the wall, "1/4 way through moon cycle". At hearing this Obi-Wan started and swung around to stare at the girl. "Are you being serious? Don't joke with me Billy."
"I'm not! I swear. It's a 1/4 through the moon cycle."
"SHIT!" Obi-Wan swore and quickly started shoveling the gruel into his mouth, horrible taste or no horrible taste.
"What's the big rush? I thought you weren't going to eat that" Billy teased hiding her surprise at the boy's reaction.
"I've got to unload those pallets!"
"But you're in no condition to do that! You haven't recovered from the beating! You're almost dead on your feet!" Billy was horrified, they couldn't be serious about sending the boy to do that now.
"If I don't then it will only give them another reason to beat me! Right, see ya later Billy! You'll probably be asleep when I go to bed. Sweet dreams!" Obi-Wan almost yelled it as he dashed off leaving half his tea unfinished.
Billy sighed and took up their plates and took them back over the droid. She handed them over and resignedly made her way to the dorms. (God help that child.......)
****Obi-Wan paused from his work. It had been almost 3 hours and he was only 1/2 way through the task. He shivered and wrapped his arms around his chest in an effect to keep warm. In return the rain intensified changing from mist to a drizzle. It still wasn't heavy but it had become thicker making it harder to see. He opened up another box and made his way to Bay 15. It was quite interesting, he could plainly see where he had been walking - a wet path lead all the way from the cargo bay to Holding Bay 15. (I'm finding a wet path made by me from the last 3 hours of walking it - 'interesting'. Ok, I think I really am tired). He returned back to the cargo doors and paused, trying to massage some warmth back into his arms. As he watched the rain got harder, pounding into the ground. He sighed and stepped back out and lifted his face as the rain fell.........
..............all around him. Wet stuff was falling from the sky. Obi-Wan jumped, surprised by the sudden outburst of rain. He looked around, no one else seemed to be panicking. (What is this stuff?) He wondered. He cautiously put out his hand and watched in wonder as it filled with a clear, cool liquid. (So, its not so bad...) It was quite nice actually. It rinsed away the dirt, sweat and grime that covered his lithe body, making him feel cleaner, even newer. He spun slowly around, letting the rain envelope him in a wall, hiding the spectators from view. It was the best thing he had felt. It ran down his hair, down his face and traced it's way down his body. It felt so nice, so healing. It even smelt nice, he inhaled deeply and spread his arms wide. He flung his head back and let the rain gently massage his face. Unthinkingly he opened his mouth and immediately sweet, cool water filled it. The rain was.........
.............freezing. It was getting too damn cold out here. He shivered and quickly re-started on his task. At least the rain was cooling down his over-heated body, but it was late and he just HAD to finish off this task. (There is NO way that I'm going to allow them the pleasure of beating me again) he thought grimly and the rain fell even harder, hiding the exhausted boy from view.
****Hmmm (thinks) should i toture Obi-Wan?
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