The Guardian of the Chosen One (English Version of "La Gardienne de l'Elu")

Chapter 18: An Old Friend and a Son

Here is the continuation, with the meeting of Kyria with the group of adventurers of Mos Eisley. Hope you like it! Don't hesitate to vote (if you like it) and to comment.

Kyria's point of view

It took a long time, before Shmi came back with R6. We immediately took the elevator again, in an agonizing silence. Once we arrived at the floor, she waved her hand in a circular motion, trying to persuade me with the Force.

Shmi: You didn't see anything. You were on patrol.

Of course, it didn't work. Nevertheless, I pretended that it did.

Me I didn't see anything. I was patrolling.

Shmi: And you're going to continue
Me: And I will continue

So I obeyed, still thinking of a way out, for Leia and me. However, I wondered what she was doing with R6. Moreover, my strange feeling had disappeared, as soon as she returned. What was going on?

Vader's point of view

Tarkin was informed that there was indeed a rebel base on Dantooine. But it had been deserted long ago. The rage of the latter was a priceless sight, in my eyes.

Tarkin: She lied to us!

Me: I told you she would never betray the Rebellion, Lord Tarkin.

Tarkin: Let's get it over with! Let's put her to death!

Suddenly, a ringing sound came and warned of the capture of a smuggling ship that had escaped our patrols at Mos Eisley. The fact that it was so close to Alderaan could only mean one thing. It seems the Force would like to give my niece a way out.

Me: They want to give the plans to the princess. She could still be of use to us.

Tarkin: So be it. Do what you have to do, Lord Vader.

Smiling under my mask at this victory, I turned my back and walked out.

Kyria's point of view

We were called to the dock, near a Correlian ship captured by the tractor beam. In line with other soldiers, I was facing the ship. It looked more like a wreck than a ship. I was even surprised that it could fly! Who would fly with this...Thing? Accompanied by an officer, Vader walked towards the entrance, the ramp opened to let in another, who gave him a report on the ship. Apparently it had been abandoned since takeoff. And several escape pods were missing. I found this strange. Although, was it really? Considering the catastrophic condition of the ship... When the Sith Lord ordered a thorough search, I felt a familiar presence nearby. Could it be... Yes! It was Obi-Wan! I would recognize that light presence anywhere! I was so happy to know my old friend was alive, despite the years and the Jedi's hunt. To my regret, Vader could feel it too. However, his behavior was strange. It was as if he knew the Jedi Master. Why?

Vader: I haven't felt that presence since...

He didn't finish his sentence, and then he left, leaving us alone. From his reaction, he and Obi-wan seemed to know each other. But when and where? Again, the cyborg assassin seemed as mysterious as the darkness surrounding his heart. However, I wasn't going to complain about it. It would allow me to get in touch with my old friend and decide on the plan to follow.

So I accompanied the patrol in charge of searching the ship. In spite of this, the imperials found nothing. Moreover, they were not Jedi and I soon arrived at the place where I had felt the familiar light. To my surprise, I saw no one. I looked around, trying to see a side room or a hidden room. Unfortunately, my search showed nothing conclusive. A stormtrooper with a rifle called out to me, noticing my inspection.