True Love Between Mortal Enemies

Pain And Tender Care

"You have the heart of a Rebel!" Thrawn said.

"I'll take that as a compliment!" I said as the Death Troopers lifted me to my feet.

"Pay attention Agent Kallus!" Thrawn said, stomping on my bad leg again while I was held up by Storm Troopers.

"Ahhh!" I cried out, feeling my leg buckle underneath me. I had a black left eye, busted lip, and definitely bruised ribs, at least one was definitely cracked, but not completely broken yet.

"Keep watching while I destroy your friends!" He said, smirking. He left and a shuttle soon headed to the surface.

                          ***

"Thrawn's not going to be happy with you making a mess of his fleet!" I taunted Governor Pryce.

"Throw this traitor from the air lock!" She barked. I was led into a lift and I easily overpowered my Storm Trooper escort.

                            ***

I let out a sigh of relief when my escape pod connected to the Ghost. While I was headed to the Cockpit, I ran into General Dodana.

"I'm sorry about everything!" I said, bowing my head.

"At least you came around and are making up for your past mistakes!" He said, leading me into the Cockpit just as we entered Hyperspace.

I looked around and saw Zeb sitting in the passenger seat behind Hera in the pilot's seat and my heart started racing for some reason. And when he looked at me with a smile on his lips, my heart felt like it was going to burst from my chest in happiness.

"You ok Kallus?" He asked, standing up.

"I'm fine Zeb! I've had worse beatings than this!" I said, going back into the hall just outside the Cockpit while everyone else went to the common area at the other end of the hall and Rex and AP-5 entered the Cockpit.

                             ***

"Kanan!" I said as the blind Jedi walked by me, my arms crossed, "thank you, for taking me in!"

"Thank you for risking everything!" He said, placing a hand on my left shoulder. I smiled with a half nod and a raised eyebrow before he went into the Cockpit.

"I would suggest a second Hyperspace Jump before heading to Yavin!" AP-5 said from behind Rex.

"I'd suggest making it three!" Rex said in the Pilot's seat.

                            ***

"Hey Kallus! Anyone look at your injuries yet?" Came a very gruff voice beside me. I opened my eyes to find Zeb staring at me with his huge green eyes.

"I'm fine Zeb!" I said, smiling sheepishly.

"You didn't answer my question! Has someone seen to your injuries yet?" He asked.

"Yes, and they said that with some rest, I'll be fine in a few weeks!" I lied, not wanting to have any of the medical supplies used on me when there were actual Rebels who needed them more than me.

"Actually Captain Orrelios, he's refused all forms of medical treatment the few times members of the Ghost crew have suggested it!" AP-5 said, leaving the Cockpit.

"Really Kallus?" Zeb asked, crossing his arms and looking at me.

"There are others, true Rebels, who needs the supplies more than I do!" I admitted, crossing my arms again.

"You're a true Rebel now too Kallus, so you're getting looked at!" He said, taking a single step towards me.

I leapt back into the corner I haven't left and my cracked rib completely broke and part of it pressed against my lung, possibly tearing into it a little.