Chapter 20.

We belong together

Maul was grateful that his Mother welcomed not just him, but Kyra as well. He wasn't sure how the Nightsisters would react once they meet Kyra, but everything went in the right direction so far. Only one more thing he had to do, and he knew she would not like it at all. He has to tell her, that on this planet, the Nightsisters did not mingle with the Nightbrothers. There were only two things with mutual benefits for them. One was training the Nightbrothers to become their own personal assassins if need be, and use their fighting skills in battle or utilize them as bounty hunters for outsiders. The other thing was mainly for breeding purposes only. The Nightbrothers lived in a different region and time-to-time they would abide by the Nightsister's demands.

That is how life was on Dathomir. His people were not affectionate or passionate. Violence and survival was a basic instinct for them. Everything else did not matter, but there were always exceptions…

As Kyra and Maul walked outside of the fortress, the air became humid and warm again. She instantly missed the cool cave.

Maul turned to her and placed his hands on her arms. He yearned to kiss her and hold her, but this was not the right time or place to do that. The other women were watching them with an eagle eye.

"Kyra." He said gazing into her eyes. "I want you to understand what I'm about to tell you." He paused for a second and then continued. "I have to leave you here now."

Confused, she looked at him, and then a frown appeared on her face.

"I should have explained this to you on the way here, but if I did that I wasn't sure you would come here with me,...willingly. You have to understand that this place is going to be safe for us for now."

She was about to protest when he swiftly continued. "I have to obey the rules and traditions here, and of course, you have to obey them as well."

Kyra didn't understand what was going on. Maul just said he had to leave? But where?

"Where are you going?" She asked him with an angrier tone that she wanted to be.

Maul didn't want her to be more upset, as she was right now, so he spoke to her through their connection. Suddenly Kyra heard his voice in her head.

"I have to stay with my Nightbrothers for the time being, but there is a place in between, where I used to go and meditate, we can meet there sometimes."

Then he let go of her arms and walked away.

Kyra wanted to scream. How could he do this to her!

Bringing her here to this red and hostile planet and now leaving her here with these women? She was getting upset and had to calm herself down before something happens. Her fingernails dug deep gashes into her palms as she stood there watching Maul walking away. On top of that, she had to leave her lightsaber behind. She felt naked without it. Then Kyra noticed all the women were looking at her with utter curiosity and coldness.

As he walked back to his ship, his mind was on Kyra. He didn't want to leave her here, but he had no choice in this matter. On the other hand, he was glad to be back on his home planet. He missed it very much and missed his brothers too. He was looking forward to seeing them. He didn't want to dwell on Kyra right now. Women always complicate things. Maybe it's better this way, he thought. He needed to get back to his old himself.

Maul quickened his pace and reached the Infiltrator within minutes. In front of the ship stood Zora. Her bright yellow eyes searched his as he approached her. Somehow he wasn't surprised to see her there.

"Son of Dathomir." She said with a voice full of poison and coldness. "Before you leave, I would like to wish you a nice trip." Waling up to him, she placed her right hand on his flat chest, and while her face was just a couple of inches of his, a thin smirk appeared on her pale face, and then she said.

"I will come and visit you, soon." Then she stepped back and walked away.

Maul opened the ship and walked in. His face looked calm, but inside, the anger and frustration were rising rapidly. He knew what she was looking for, and he was certain she did not found it. The true and deep compassion he felt for Kyra was buried deep inside his mind. He would never reveal it to anyone. It was his secret.

As he stepped inside the cockpit, he noticed Kyra's lightsaber on the chair. He picked it up and held it.

This would make a good excuse to see her again. With a small grin, he pressed the start button on the control panel and the ship took off quickly.