The Forgetful Padawan

Little Friend

(Ametrine POV)

We weren't walking for long when I noticed the little girl had followed us, and if I'm honest I wouldn't have if it wasn't for her life signature in the force. That child was very sneaky, the clones started talking about Nerra not noticing just how close she got. " she's gone" I smiled with my back to them " Look behind you" I stated as I continued to survey the city I could hear Waxer try to converse with the little one. " no don't go that way! That's where the recon droid went" I turned around to see our new friend running away. Strange why would she run away after following us? Unless? " I think she's trying to show us something. Follow her!" I told them as I started running after her. We chased the nimble creature until we came to a new neighborhood, instantly the aura around this place darkened with sadness. I looked at the twi'lek and saw her grab Waxer's hand, she looked upset or distraught. She then led us to a set of doors leading to a house that was abandon. Seeing a place in such a state didn't sit right with me, I tuned out the clones and let my thoughts wonder. The fear, the sadness, the damage, it was all so familiar to me. Uncomfortably familiar, I don't know if it was me latching on to the force or something else but I felt like this happened to me before. But just as I started coming around to conclusions the sharp pains in my head came, causing me to kneel to the ground. I think I managed to cover it up however, because neither of the clones said anything. They were too busy comforting the little Twi'lek who started to cry. The clones com went off, while the young girl was still crying " Take it boys, I got the girl" I told them as I walked over, finally free of the pain in my head.

The child then came over and started to snuggle into my embrace while crying, I don't know why but I started to hum a tune. It seemed to calm her enough because she back away from me and pointed at my eyes, "Hirani" she said, I smiled I didn't need to know Twi'lek to understand what she said. Our moment was interrupted by the clones " its the commander we are way over due" Kriff, I totally forgot about the deadline- again. As I gently scolded myself we left the building making our way back to camp, hopefully to avoid punishment. It only took me two seconds outside to realize something was wrong, we weren't alone " Gutkurr! Gutkurr!" the little girl yelled from behind Waxer. I ignited my lightsaber and took a defensive position in front when a giant monster rounded the corner. " I think I know why the kid never came back here" " see what happens when we don't follow orders" I groaned in annoyance " will you two be shut up and run!' I tell them as we retreat back into the house. Waxer and Boil held the door shut while I stood in front of it ready to strike. " these suckers won't give up" " commander switch with me and I'll shoot at it" I nodded and took Boils place holding the door, After he got a couple shots in we switched back. Our little friend however was busy during all of this and managed to open a secret door. " you two go down first with her, I'll bring up the rear" The two clones nodded and sprinted to the hole, meanwhile the monsters had found a new way in and now surrounded us. As one went for the attack I swung my saber at it, effectively wounding it. However that left my other side vulnerable and the other beast had no problem biting my arm. I let out a painful scream as I jumped down into the hole allowing the others to block it, leaving us safe. I slid against the cool stone wall and held my arm, taking deep breaths to regain my stamina. Waxer came over to me and started examining my bite wound, I hissed when he applied pressure " sorry commander, the good news is I don't think it will scar" he told me, I only gave him a half-assed smile " thanks, we need to get out of here and find my master" I told them. The little Twi'lek seem to understand enough and started leading us down the tunnel. At some point she walked next to me and pointed at my bad arm " Jiljoo Ch'sei?" I smiled down at her " you don't need to worry about me, I'm perfectly alright".soon we hear a noise coming from above, I reached out in the force to see if it was good or bad, instantly I recognized his force signature "Kenobi!" I said with glee. Boil then went up to the nearest opening followed by Waxer, then it was me and our new friend. I smiled when I felt the sun of my face again, I looked over to Obi-wan " good to see you Master!" I greeted walking towards him, forgetting that we were in trouble " Ametrine- what on earth happened to your arm!" " Gutkurr, I see you had your share of them as well" Obi-wan rolled his eyes and then looked past me at the little Twi'lek hiding behind Boil " I think I see what side tracked you" he said causing me to giggle. " you have No idea Master"

I saw my Master approach the little Twi'lek, she instantly coward behind my legs " Hello, little one" he said softly, I looked over at him " shes been through a lot master.. But she brought us here through the tunnels. It looks like she knows them well" I said gloomy hoping to explain for her. " lonala kwee jonqiloo?" Obi-wan asked gesturing to the clones, of course, he knew Twi'lek. The girl nodded instantly " ooh yana-yana. Wah Nerra, Kume Jiljoo" she said rather excitedly tugging my arm. " The girl can lead us through the tunnel to the prisoners" Obi-wan addressed" And soon we were on our way following our little friend.