Chapter 9
After admiring how handsome Carth looked Alora took a step forward, her soft, gentle hands grabbing his head, pulling his closer to hers. She then gave him a kiss upon the lips that was both gentle and filled with love. Taking a step back she looked into Carth's brown eyes and said in a pleasant whisper, "No. I didn't know." This time it was Carth's turn to do a pleasant surprise. Leaning toward Alora, he gently put his hands upon her cheeks and returned the kiss. It too was full of love, caring, and happiness. The two embraced each other even more and the kiss that was once a gentle kiss now became an intense kiss full of emotion. Neither one of them wanted to stop. It had seemed like an eternity since they had last saw each other and they had a lot of "catching up" to do.
As the two continued to kiss each other, the setting was perfect. The setting around them was a beautiful Coruscant sunset, the lights on low, with a few sunrays poking through the sun tinted window. The reflection of the sun shinning down upon the buildings, giving a bright and shiny look upon the skyscrapers there was also an orange like glow upon the buildings, too making the buildings to have a sense of serenity about them. To add to the beauty of the setting, there was also the mutable hums and buzzing sounds that came from numerous air transports just outside their window. A stray sunray found its self shinning upon the coffee table in which the fresh flowers were laid upon, making the flowers shine with beauty and added a touch of life to the dusty apartment as well. Also, the room was filled with a slight orange tint. That was because the color of the tinted window were a slight orange, but what made the room its color, was the sun its self. Even though this was an apartment, it was a beautiful one. However, to great reluctance from Alora, she pulled back slightly and said through her kisses, though her voice was muffled, "Uh, Carth…." "Hmm?" He replied while leaning in for another kiss, his hand slowly going down her back. "I'm hungry." She then put her hands upon his shoulders and looked him the eye.
Carth silently cursed at himself and thought "You idiot. You didn't even bring her food! Of course she would be hungry! Nice move Carth. Real smooth." He then broke out of his train of thought and said, "What would you like? Do you want me to get you something or…?"
Alora chuckled and spoke in a simple, yet stern voice "Carth…..CARTH!" Since yelling wasn't working Alora stepped up to him and put her index finger over his lips and said "I swear, if I do nothing for one more day, I'll, I'll blow up like an unused droid!" However, her voice was not that of irritation but of a gentle and almost sarcastic nature. Alora then threw her hands up in the air, trying her hardest to express her feelings about doing nothing. Heck, she had done practically nothing for the past two weeks! She needed to do something; she needed action, not be pampered like a royal queen.
Finally it was Carth's turn to interrupt and laughed slightly. Replying he said, "Alright Beautiful, no need to get all worked up. Fine, what do you want to do?" He asked, staring into her eyes.
Alora looked right into his eyes and said one word, "Cook." When she did not get a reply, only staring she said, "What? I'm a good cook! It'll be my little delight for you."
Carth laughed and said, "I'm sure you are. I just never had your cooking before and well, I'm a little scared to. It could be poisoned." Carth was only doing playful banter; he loved to see Alora so worked up, yet look so innocent at the same time.
Alora poked him in the stomach and said, "It just might be if you keep being naughty. Now, be a good little boy and stay out of trouble, mommy will call you when dinners ready." She smiled at him and was about to skip off when a hand caught her by the wrist. Spinning around she saw Carth staring at her and replied "Yes mommy" he ended the comment with a smirk upon his lips.
Alora smiled in reply and stood on her toes slightly, leaning into him and gave him a quick kiss upon his tender lips before she turned around and began to almost skip with joy on her way to the kitchen.
While Alora was making their evening dinner Carth watched her in silence, admiring her grace, her beauty, and her joy as she worked in the kitchen. With one hand stretched out on the back of the couch he smiled to himself and thought, "She looks so happy, the way she moves, the humming, and her eyes, her body, her movements, they seem so alive, so happy. Also, there's, there's this small glow around her, I hadn't noticed it before. I truly believe I have never seen Alora this happy before." Carth then broke out of his feelings and let his eyes watch her; he loved how gracefully her brown hair moved. Her hair was a perfect brown, and the way it moved. It moved with her movements, the right about of the setting sun that hit her brownish hair seemed like it glowed with life. Her clothes, they were remarkable. Even when the orange, setting sun was not upon her, she seemed like an angel.
Once the food was prepared, Alora began to set up the table. She pulled out her best china dishes, best silverware, best wine, best everything. When the silverware, the food, the glasses and the wine were put into place and she was happy with the outcome, she went to one of her private storage compartments and pulled out two, beautifully decorated candles. Handling them carefully she walked toward her white and glassed covered table and placed them upon the table and lit the candles. Taking a step back she admired the work and dimmed the lights slightly, adding the perfect touch to the romantic dinner she had prepared with her own hands. Looking at a nearby mirror she noticed she wasn't the best looking. Quickly she fixed her clothing and hair; once finished she quietly called for Carth and replied "Carth! Food's ready." She stood by the table, waiting for him to come and join her on this fine night.
The moment Carth heard Alora's sweet and flowing voice he arose from the fully leather couch and approached the dining room. He was awed by the setting that Alora had made the evening. The candles, the sweet smell of food and the finest silverware and plate ware she had. Carth noticed her sweet, gentle smile, standing beside the table waiting for him. Leaning up to her he kissed her lovingly on the lips once again and pulled out the chair for the beautiful woman. Once she was seated he seated himself and the two enjoyed a wonderful banquet with each other.
The next day, Alora decided to visit the rest of the Ebon Hawk Crew. Canderous was the first to meet Revan and was glad that she no longer "hiding" from the crew. He was also the first to speak to Revan about his thoughts and feelings. "I feel like I am no longer needed here Revan. All we are doing is sitting around and doing nothing. I feel like I need to return to my home world and try to rebuild the Mandolorian clans into what they used to be." Alora nodded in thought and in reply and said, "You are by no means stuck here. Do what you think is right Canderous." With that Canderous swore that if she ever needed him, he would come. A few days later their conversation, Canderous departed from the Ebon Hawk crew.
Zaalbar was the next person that spoke to Revan. He too told her his feelings and thoughts. After much thinking and conversation Zaalbar was released from Revan's life debt and was free to return to his home world of Kashyyyk and take his rightful place beside his father Freyyer.