Dreams - Part 2
There was a sound of shuffling, movement and that power again, they couldn't see, so Zaiya gestured for Maul to follow, crawling down along the hall to a crack in the doorway. The two piled on top of each other to try and see, shushing each other if one accidentally bumped or stepped on the other.
Peering through the gap in door, they saw a cloaked figure by them, and mother Talzin on the other side of the table where they sat. They seemed to know each other well enough by their calm and strangely pleasant mood. Zaiya felt a shiver come over her, and gripped Maul's hand out of instinct, the boy squeezed back.
They watched Mother Talzin talk, learning the man was called Darth Sideous, that he could use special powers, similar to the Nightsister magick, but, different. Zaiaya realised as they spoke, it was not the green ichor, but the invisible power in which Maul could use! The children exchanged looks, both nervous and excited to learn more. This Darth Sideous called this power the Dark Side, and he promised a great deal of power, that he could rule the galaxy. They talked at length, he did not reveal much of his plans, but did tell of a sacred order, called Sith that were strong with the Dark Side of the Force, something that was similar to their magicks. Apparently the green ichor from Dathomir's core was combined with the dark side powers the witches had cultivated. Zaiya was learning so much in this small secret conversation, more than the sisters had told her. But she could feel it, the power he spoke of, it made so much sense now that she knew of it.
At some point in the conversation, one of the sisters had to interrupt, and called Mother Talzin away. After the door closed, there was a heaviness in the air… then the cloaked man stood… and turned toward their location. The two froze in place for a moment. Though all hope he had not seen them was dashed when he began to approach. The zabraki scrambled back and away from the door, prepared to run, when they were suddenly held in place by the same power they had felt before.
"And what is this…?" came the croaky voice as the door they had spied through swung open. Zaiya felt eyes on them, and felt a little sick, it felt like a danger she had never encountered before. The gaze swept from one to the other, then lingering on Maul.
"It seems… the Force has granted me a new opportunity." he mused. Then with the flick of his wrist, Zaiya was flung aside like a toy, hitting the stone hard, sending her mind into a daze. She couldn't speak, but the next thing she knew, Maul was swept up, and growing smaller in her vision. The black robe swirled as Sidious fled with her best friend. Her mind screamed, she needed to move! Forcing herself to her feet, she shot after him, every fibre in her being pushing her on, she needed to catch him!
She leapt from the side of the temple and into the swamp outside, racing after the feeling she sensed ahead of her. Ahead there was a clearing, and she spied the ship. In the gloom shone eyes of grey. Zaiya reached, her voice finding its way back.
"MAAAUUULLLL!" She screamed, the sound piercing the darkness around. The boy stretched out his arm, his eyes meeting hers, filled with fear.
Then there was nothing. The ramp of the ship vanished suddenly and the ship was rousing from it's slumber. Zaiya screamed his name again, she could feel the fear and panic gripping her chest. Sounds and voices behind her, the green flash of ichor, but it was too late. The ship of Darth Sideous rose and shot away in a blink. There was a sudden silence, Zaiya could hear nothing. The Nightsisters had come to her aid on hearing the scream, but they did not yet know. Zaiya dropped to her knees, her hearts pounding like mad in her chest, the anger, fear, and grief rose in her all at once and she let out a cry that echoed around the marshlands in a haunting and chilling note. It seemed that the discovery of Maul's abduction was discovered and Talzin whipped Zaiya around by the shoulder.
"He took my son?!" she cried, showing genuine horror and betrayal on her face. Zaiya's twisted in pain and rage.
"I will kill him." She managed in a low tone. "I will kill him for this!" She swore, pledging in her hearts that she would never rest until she had taken her revenge and returned her friend home.
She hadn't realised it at the time, but in the attack, Sidious had injured her, her arm broken in the struggle and a few scapes and bruises from the sheer force of being flung into the rock walls.
It stung, and she was sure it would take a while to heal, but what hurt more, was feeling the confusion and loss from Maul's brothers, looking and calling for their older brother. Savage making the sounds closest to his name, and Feral crying, unable to settle until he exhausted himself. She felt tears spring to her eyes on seeing them like this; Feral especially, the smaller of the two brothers, looking so sad with his big grey eyes and sweet expression. She stayed with them that night, and as she fell into sleep, she clutched the broken amulet tightly.
-+ Notes +-
This is a short chapter I know, but some in the future are longer, don't worry! As always, I would love the feedback, comments, share with someone that might like it!
I am still interested in a beta reader, so if there is someone interested, let me know.
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