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Chapter 4 – Savior

The Jedi Temple

It had been an entire day and night since Ben had found Kira Ann in the woods. He had recently been coming back from his sixth month transport randevú when he saw a bunch of dead meier lions piled on the jungle floor dead. Finding Kira half dead in the cave, Ben took her back to the temple and bandaged her up. Though he tried not to look, when he had to remove her shirt to bandage her shoulder and chest, Ben couldn't help but notice the strange tattoos on her body. Kira Ann's tattoos seemed to connect all over her body, mostly symbols that Ben couldn't read.

Though the identify of Kira Ann was still a mystery to Ben, he couldn't help look at how fit she was, despite her grave injury. She was no stick, but she was curvy and her muscles were toned all over, which gave her a beautiful warriors look to her. Deep down, Ben knew he should be ashamed for checking out an unconscious woman, this was the first real humanoid-like creature he had seen in years. He knew that once she was healed, he expected Kira Ann would have to leave. Ben tried to suppress his sadness, knowing that it was the best option. He wondered if her family was worried about her and what he could do to help.

Before Ben could think of other ideas, Kira Ann began to stir. Getting up, Ben walked over to check on her.

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Kira Ann woke up with that same faint light again, along with agonizing pain in her chest and back. She gave out a groan and tried to turn to her side, on her good shoulder. Whatever happened, they clearly didn't know that she never slept on her back, less she got a terrible back ache the next morning. She suddenly felt the presence of someone in the room. This unknown person, began to freak Kira Ann out as he took long strides to her bed side. Fearing for the worst, like Wa-sta guards or worse, she punched Ben straight in the jaw as he began to lean over her. Stumbling back, Ben landed on his back and stared at Kira Ann in shock; he was surprised that she could even have that much strength after such an ordeal. Kira Ann's body shook in protest but she ignored it. Leaning against the wall, Kira Ann created a spear made out of her dark magic. Pointing the spear at Ben's head, Kira Ann tried not to look as scared as she actually was. Looking at Ben she definitely knew that she couldn't take him on in this condition. He was tall, no more than half a foot taller than her, and he was kind of scruffy looking. He had long jet black hair and a little bit of a beard growing all over, looking like he hadn't shaved in a few months. All-in-all though, without the beard, he was a pretty good looking guy in Kira's eyes. However, she tried not to have his looks zone her out.

"Who are you?" she asked.

"My name is Ben. I found you unconscious yesterday in the jungle." Ben began, "I don't want to hurt you. I just want to help."

"How do I know that I can trust you?"

"You can't."

His eyes were sincere. His expression was tired, but non the less honest. Thinking about it, he did save her life. Out of all the people that could wrong her, Ben could have done it countless times and yet all he did was give his hospitality. Knowing that she may have misjudged, Kira Ann dissolved her dark spear within seconds. Ben, now wide eyed at what Kira Ann had just done, became very curious about this mysterious woman he saved. Kira groaned slightly as she leaned against the wall and checked herself. Her main wound was on her right shoulder, which continued slightly down her chest and breast. Thought there was no extensive damage, their was defiantly going to be a little bit of a scare. Her first one in a while.

As Kira Ann continued to check herself, Ben walked across the room a to pour her a cup of water. Ben cautiously walked back, however, to make sure not to spook her again. Observing Ben's movements, Kira Ann quietly stared at Ben as he knelt next to her again and handed her a cup of water. Kira Ann took the cup gratefully in her left hand.

Ben and Kira Ann then sat in silence for a while, not knowing what to say to one another. Both of them were kind of new at this. Kira was always more of a spoken when spoken to kind of person; Unless she needed to say something important. Over the years, Kira Ann really hadn't had any friendships or connections to speak of. She was respected, but she was really an odd ball. And for Ben, it had been a few years since he has had contact with anyone. Even his shipments he made every few months, he never even met with the men who picked the data up. Ben always stayed his distance, just to make sure no one got hurt. However, despite meeting her for the first time, Ben got the sense that Kira Ann could hold her own. Deep in thought, the two continued to stay silent until Kira Ann decided to speak up.

"Thank you," she said quietly, "for helping me. I should have assessed the situation better instead of assuming the worst….and ahh sorry for punching you."

Ben let out a small smile. "It's fine. You were just trying to be careful." Ben paused a moment before continuing. "You have a wicked push you know. Much like a guy."

"A guy?" Kira Ann says quizzically. Thinking that he may have insulted her, Ben dropped his gaze and stared at the ground. 'Great,' he thinks, 'Now I've insulted the only person I've seen in years. Way-to-go Ben! You're starting off great!' Kira Ann could see that Ben was mentally kicking himself for his comment.

"Umm thanks, I guess. Forgive me. My fighting style has been compared to many things, but never a guy. It just took me off guard." And Kira was being honest. She didn't take offense to the comment.

"Oh." Ben said quietly.

The two began to continue to sit in silence again. Kira Ann continued to look at Ben again, but with a bit more intensity. She noticed the strong muscles hidden under his simple tunic. His clothes were simple and not very expressive of Ben's personality. Aside from his bags under his eyes, Kira Ann really couldn't get a full read on him. Knowing that he was muscular, he doesn't get enough sleep, and he's nice enough to help a stranger out wasn't a lot to go on. Ben, who was thinking to himself, began to notice Kira staring. Ben made eye contact with Kira Ann; her eyes were fierce, but gentle. It reminded him of his mother's eyes. Kira then smiled at him, to try and lighten the mood, but it didn't go as he planned. Ben suddenly blushed at Kira's smile and immediately looked away.

"I um should let you rest. I'll be back later with food."

Before Kira Ann could say anything else, Ben quickly stormed out the door. Worried that she may have done something to upset him, Kira Ann stared at the door perplexed. Ben was just outside the door leaning against the wall. In his mind all he could think about was that smile; a smile that was kind and sincere. A smile that had been so foreign to him in decades. Ben smiled despite himself. Had he really been in this much of need for one shred of kindness? Trying to not stay too hopeful, Ben left to finish the rest of his readings. 'She'll have to leave soon, Ben' he thought to himself, 'she has a life to get back to, so don't stay too hopeful.'

Little did both of them know their lives were about to change.

***Note***

Thought my main focus is going to be about Kira Ann, I also want to make it clear that this story is also about Ben Solo and how's he's changed since First Order. This story takes place a few years after the First Order is destroyed and Ben has been affected by this. I'm really looking forward to exploring both of these character's mental complexity.

Thank you every one who has been reading so far!