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Chapter 5: Demons and Healing

After Ben and Kira Ann's first encounter, the two didn't really talk for the next week. Every morning and evening Ben would bring her food and check on her wounds. Most of their conversations were casual chit chat and nothing else. Two days after Kira had arrived at the temple. Ben asked how she got on this planet in the first place. Kira Ann told him about the storm, which caused her ship to be heavily damaged. She then told him where her ship crashed and then Ben left without a word. The next morning Ben brought more extra food and said that he was going to take a look at the ship and might not be back in a while. During the three days Ben was gone, Kira Ann felt strong enough to walk around the temple.

On the first day, she explored the library, one floor below her sleeping quarters. Though it was dusty, there were still some legible books found in the archives. Most of the books were in a language that she didn't understand; however, there were plenty of images and sculptures in the text and library. Most of the images were of battles, war tactics, and fighting techniques. Kira Ann observed and studied the images all day.

On the second day, she decided to explore the basement. The entrance was covered with some rocks, but using her good arm, she was able to remove all the rocks in a few short house. As she walked down the stairs she realized that she had found a storage area. Most of the containers had very old food and living furniture, but Kira Ann was able to find a kitchen. The kitchen was pretty low tech, but with some wood, she could cook anything. Kira Ann then spent the entire day cleaning up the kitchen and made a little meal that night.

On the third day, she explored the surrounding area of the temple, deciding that she needed some fresh air. Most of the temple was in ruins and the outside of the temple was no different. The temple was surrounded with tall grass, wildflowers, and crumbled paths. Trying to stay close to the temple, Kira Ann casually walked around. The air outside was fresh, leaving Kira Ann with a nice bounce in her step. Her injury still hurts from time to time, but it was still healing nicely. Suddenly a voice came behind him.

"You seem to be healing nicely."

Kira Ann turned to see Ben behind her. His clothes slightly more tattered since the last time and there was grease covering his face.

"Yes," Kira stated nonchalantly, "I can't be cooped here forever. Anyway were you able to find my ship?"

"Yes, and it doesn't look good. It doesn't look like you ship can be repaired. At least not here." Ben stated sadly.

"Oh, I see." Thought Kira Ann didn't really have any place to go, that fact that she was stuck on this planet reminded her too much of home.

"However, there's a ship that comes here every six months. You could probably take that to whatever destination you want."

Kira Ann perked up hearing that. "Really? And it'll be here in six months?"

"Yes," stated Ben, "sorry it can't be any sooner."

"It's fine. It's not your fault. I don't really have to go anywhere immediately, so I can wait."

"You sure?" Ben asked surprisingly. "What about your family? I'm sure they are worried about you."

"Well, let's just say they won't be missing me anytime soon." Ben wondered what she meant by that. Unlike him, Kira Ann seemed like a perfectly normal person, though to be fair Ben couldn't read her emotions that well. With the force, Ben can usually detect others emotions, but for some reason her emotions seemed blocked to him. Kira was such a mystery to him just as Ben was a mystery to her. Ben continued to be in thought until she spoke up again. "You know I can probably help you around here. While you were away I was able to reach the basement and I found a kitchen and some furniture we could use."

"We?" asked Ben. He knew that Kira Ann was going to be on this planet for a few months, but he was surprised that she wanted to stay with him. What use would he be to her? "Are you sure you want to stick around and work with me? I can make other living arrangements for you. I'm sure you don't want to be stuck with me for 24/7 for six months."

"Well, you're not that bad. You did help me and I want to return the favor." Kira Ann gave Ben another small smile, which again made him look away. Though deep down Ben knew it was best that he was alone, a part of him couldn't help the fact that he wanted her to stay. Ben looked at Kira Ann again and gave her a quick nod of approval. Kira's smile widened.

"Thank you, Ben." She said sincerely. Kira Ann's face then shifted to confusion. "Thinking about it, I haven't actually given you my name yet. I'm Kira Ann."

Saying this Kira Ann raised her hand. Ben took it, hesitantly at first, but gave her a somewhat firm handshake. Kira Ann then walked towards the temple.

"Get cleaned up, I'll heat up some dinner I made yesterday."

Later that night…

Kira Ann and Ben were now in their rooms for the night. Kira was sound asleep dreaming her usual dreams every night. Ben, however, was having more of a bumpy ride than a pleasant stroll.

The room was dark and the stench of blood was in the are. Ben looked all around him and he knew he wasn't in the temple anymore. "WHY! "Came a shout all around him! "WHY DID YOU DO IT!...Why….. Ben…. I loved you". Covering his ears, Ben attempted to run away from the noise, but suddenly the demographics changed. He was suddenly on a stage, lights shinning on him, and five large hooded figures were surrounding him.

"YOU'RE WEAK!" The first one stated. "DID YOU REALLY THINK YOU COULD BE THAT POWERFUL!" Ben was then pushed backwards landing on his back.

"HOW CAN ANYONE WANT YOU!" Said the second figure. "LOOK AT ALL THE DAMAGE YOU HAVE COMMITTED." Fire then sprung out of the second figures hands surrounding the stage and burning Ben's left arm. Ben stumbled in pain as his lugs started to burn from the smoke.

"YOU'RE A MONSTER!" screamed the third figure. The third figure then took out a blue light saber and with a huge slash sent Ben flying to a different location.

"BEN, HOW CAN I EVEN CALL YOU MY SON." Shouted a woman behind him with a distorted voice. Ben turned to see his mother, her eyes glowing red and full of rage. "YOU DESTROYED OUR FAMILY!"

"Mother," Ben stated. "I'm sorry… I…" But before Ben could finish he suddenly felt a huge pain in his chest. Seeing a large red light pierce his chest, it was then removed which caused Ben to stumble to his knees. "YOU'RE A LOST CAUSE. YOU DON'T BELONG WITH US. YOU DON'T BELONG WITH ANYONE." Ben was suddenly kicked back, as he began to fall down a dark pit.

Ben woke up with a start. Taking deep breaths to cool his body down, Ben tried to calm his mind. Knowing that there was not way he could go back to sleep again, Ben got up and walked out of his room. Before going to the training grounds, Ben poked out his head to see how Kira Ann was doing. He had made sure that she was out of earshot distance, so that he wouldn't disrupt her. She looked at peace.

Ben ever wondered if he would ever get a night like that.