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The Mad Dragon: Thanks for reviewing 'Reasons'. The moment I finished reading your review I got to work on this chapter, but wasn't able finish it until today (stupid writer's block and highschool) lol don't worry, I plan to write 'Reasons' and 'Kyros Orion' at the same time, so they'll both be updated regularly.
Tinuviel Undomiel: Thanks for all your support!! Don't worry, I plan to have him end up with Visas...maybe. Lol haven't thought much of it yet, still need to get off Peragus, the place I hated the most in the game…
But don't worry, like I said, most likely it'll be Visas xP
Anyway, here's the story... Hope you enjoy! Don't forget to R&R after your done!!
Chapter 9: The Long WaitThe room was quiet as the two of the three remaining survivors were bored out of their minds. They had been waiting for the protocol droid to unlock the emergency door to the mining tunnels. Three hours had passed and there was nothing they could do but wait...
Atton watched as the Jedi meditated three feet away from him. He wondered how anyone was able to stay in the same position that long. He had been sitting there for nearly three hours now. He decided to bother the Jedi a little, half for the heck of it and half because there was nothing else to do. Pazaak can only be so fun by your self after a couple of hours, plus not having a deck didn't help much either. Besides, even though having a conversation with a half-naked Jedi wasn't his idea of a great time, there was really nothing else to do...
He sighed, "Here goes nothing..."
"So...Jedi boy," He said, trying to start up a conversation. "How'd you end up here?"
Kyros sighed inwardly. "Great," He thought. "Now he want's to talk...Oh well, there won't be any harm in just talking to him...besides, even my legs are starting to fall asleep from the boredom..."
He turned to face him. "Alright, first off, don't EVER call me Jedi boy again, or I might accidentally force push you out the window." He replied, smirking evilly at the scoundrel.
His smile faded and was replaced by a look of uncertainty. "And second...well, even I'm not sure about that."
How did he get here?
"Hmm..." Atton said, ignoring his threat, "Well from what I can gathered up from the datapads, seems to me that you were brought aboard by the Ebon Hawk."
"The Ebon Hawk?"
"Yeah," Atton replied. "It's just almost about the fastest ship in the galaxy..."
"I heard that it was used for most of Davik's smuggling operation before it was stolen from him by some guy." He said a great smile on his face. "It's a shame too, considering how much a ship like that's worth."
"Then how'd I end up on it?" Kyros asked.
"Hmm...I don't know, but I can tell you this though, you were lucky you were on that ship instead of another one...only the Ebon Hawk could have escaped that."
"Escape? Why?" Kyros asked.
"Wow Bantha brains, you don' t remember anything?" Atton asked grinning, surprise and amusement filling his face.
Kyros glared at him. "Shut up...I was hurt pretty badly, I only remember bits and pieces..."
"Well, I don't know for sure what happened, but all I know was that the Ebon Hawk came in here pretty banged up." Atton said.
"I guess, but what do you-"
"Aww, come on, I don't know...Why don't you go check the miner logs later when that stupid droid gets us out." Atton cut in before Kyros could finish asking him another question. He was getting tired of all the questions, because truth be told, for a Jedi that was supposed to be all-knowledgeable and great, he was pretty out of it. "Wonder if he gives all the Jedi a bad name..." He mused silently.
"How long do you think until the T3 unit gets down to the command counsel to unlock the door?" Kyros wondered out loud.
"I mean IF he gets us out..." Atton retorted, letting his dislike for droids show though the sound of his voice.
"Shut up Atton, don' t worry...He will." Kyros replied confidently. He didn't know why but he had a feeling that the droid was able to do this, something deep down in his gut..."Probably the force."
"Fine...I guess." Atton mumbled.
A few moments of silence and Atton spoke up again.
"Why'd you become a Jedi?"
"What?" Kyros asked, the question catching him off guard.
"Why'd you become a Jedi?" Atton repeated.
"What do you mean?" Kyros asked.
"Well, I only met you for a few hours and I can already tell that you're not one of those 'real' Jedi you know?" He explained. "I mean, you 'look' like a Jedi, and sometimes even 'act' like a Jedi, and yet...your not at peace like Jedi are supposed to be...you seem to bedoubting yourself constantly..."
Kyros looked at him, amazed.
"Since when did he grow a brain?" He asked himself. "I guess, there's more to this guy then just a scoundrel...I better keep my eye on him..."
"I...I guess never really had a choice." He replied.
"No choice?" Atton asked.
"Yeah..." Kyros replied, half-heartily. He was busy thinking about Atton's question. Why HAD he become a Jedi? He could have left the Order 't he? Or maybe it was because he WANTED to be a Jedi?" He sighed, he really had no idea. He was still busy brooding when Atton's voice broke through his thoughts.
"Hello?" Atton asked, waving his hand in front of Kyros's face. "You'll have to tell me about your life's story later, the door just opened."
"What?" He asked.
"The emergency door...seems to me that your little droid friend actually came through for us."
Kyros didn't reply, instead he rushed to the communicator to try to contact the droid.
"Are you there? Do you copy?" He yelled into the communicator.
Static filled the room.
There was no reply.
"Hello?" He asked, desperately trying to get a signal.
"Aww forget about it Kyros, come on, you still need to get down through the mining tunnels, hurry up and go!" A weary Atton exclaimed.
"But I still need to find-"
Atton cut him off. "The faster you go, the faster we get off this Sith forsaken chunk of space rock."
"Wait a minute...me?" Kyros asked, "What happened to WE?"
He glared at Atton.
Nervously he replied, giving a simple explanation. "You'll need someone here to help you navigate your way around the tunnels, I knowalmost everything about this place so don't worry...Heh,it'll be dangerous so be on your guard down there." He smiled weakly, then added, "Besides, you're the Jedi..." When he saw that by the look on his face that he still wasn't that convinced.
"Fine...but just remember, if I die, you die too so you better be of some help..." Kyros replied, half threatening, half-agreeing.
"Sure thing!" Atton exclaimed brightly.
"Butwhat about the droid?" Kyros asked. "I still need to find it."
"Sith Poo Doo! Kyros...forget about him!"
Kyros just stood there and raised an eyebrow at him.
Atton gave up, why Kyros wanted so much to get the droid was beyond him, he hated droids and didn't want anything to do with them, but since Kyros seemed so determined to retrieve the protocol droid, he might as well agree. There was absolutely no point in arguing with a half-naked Jedi over whether or not to retrieve a walking trashcan...
"Fine! Go get him, but AFTER we find a way out of here..." He muttered.
Kyros smiled. "Ok...got it, See you later Bantha brains..." He replied, starting to head towards the door.
He turned around when he heard Atton call him.
"Wait, remember, there are a couple of things you should know. First, there are still active mines in there, Second, the droids are still fully functioning as well, the ones that were up here were NOTHING compared to the fully functioning ones...Third, there's intense heat everywhere, so you better be careful." He said. "It'd be best if you checked the emergency supplies before you do anything...with any luck, there will be something for you to wear." He commented,pointing out Kyros's lack of clothing.
Kyros just nodded, turned aroundand continued to head out towards the door.
"Bye...Schutta!" Atton called out to him as he watched Kyros turn a corner and disappear from his sight.
"Don't die!!"
A/N: Finally finished this chapter, sorry for the long wait. I am sad to say that Finals are next week, so I doubt that I will have the time to be able to update for the next week, maybe not though, because of weekends So, continue to R&R please!! They're very much appreciated here and will help inspire me to write more. :)