Silent Reckonings [Yord Fandar x OC]

Chapter 23

Elara woke up in a room with stark white walls, her senses overwhelmed by the sterile environment of the medbay. She sat up, her head throbbing with an intense headache that seemed to blur her thoughts. Disoriented, she looked around, trying to piece together her surroundings. As clarity began to emerge, she realized she was no longer on the ship but at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. Her memory was fractured—she remembered being lost and the subsequent chaos, but beyond that, her recollections were murky.

Suddenly, a vision flickered before her eyes, causing her to gasp. Osha appeared in her mind's eye, but something was off. Her hair was longer, her expression darker, and her eyes held a menacing glint. Elara tried to focus, her forehead creased in concentration as she attempted to use the Force to delve deeper into the vision. She saw Osha speaking, but the words were unclear. The image shifted, revealing a glimpse of a male figure with dark eyes. The strain was too much, and a sharp pain pierced through her head, causing her nose to start bleeding.

Exhausted from the effort, Elara took a deep breath and stopped her attempt to see more. With shaky resolve, she decided to leave the medbay. Clad in a standard white robe for injured Jedi, she made her way down the corridor, her steps uneven. The sensation of dizziness made each step feel laborious, but her determination to find answers pushed her forward.

As she wandered through the corridors of the Jedi Temple, Elara's thoughts were a tumult of confusion and fear. The vision she had seen earlier lingered in her mind, the details unsettling. She wanted answers—she needed to speak with her master and understand what had happened to her.

Suddenly, she began to experience another vision. The voices and images were disjointed, almost like fragments of a broken puzzle. She saw the figure resembling Osha again, her demeanor more intense and hostile. The vision showed a conversation, but the details were obscured. A male voice responded, but the words were lost to Elara. Her head felt heavy, and blood began to trickle from her nose once more. She clutched the walls for support, her grip tightening as she tried to steady herself.

Determined to find her master, Elara continued her journey. She reached the lift that would take her to the main meeting rooms. The ascent was slow, and as the lift moved, her mind was assaulted by more visions. The woman who resembled Osha spoke again, her words clear this time: "Force bond?" The vision dissolved, leaving Elara feeling more confused and distressed. Her once-white robe was now stained with blood, a stark contrast to the cleanliness of the temple.

The lift came to a halt with a soft chime, and the doors opened to reveal the main meeting rooms. Master Norin was the first to notice her, rising from his seat with a look of concern. "Elara? What happened?" he asked, his voice filled with worry.

Yord rushed to her side, his expression a mix of relief and anxiety. "Are you okay?" he asked urgently, his gaze scanning her with evident concern. Master Sol and Jecki joined them, their faces etched with worry as they took in the sight of Elara.

Elara met their worried stares, her own confusion deepening. "I—I don't know," she stammered, her voice trembling. "I saw things. Visions. I can't make sense of them."

Master Sol stepped forward, his demeanor calm but serious. "Elara, you've been through a lot. We need to get you cleaned up and check your injuries. Can you tell us more about what you saw?"

Elara shook her head, her thoughts scattered. "I—there was Osha, but she looked different. And there was a man. I can't remember his face."

Master Sol's eyes shifted to Master Norin, a look of realization crossing his face. "The mention of a 'force bond' and the reference to 'my child' are troubling. They suggest a deeper connection or a hidden agenda. We need to investigate further."

Osha, her face pale and anxious, spoke up. "Master Sol, I believe the man she saw could be connected to Mae. My twin sister was driven by vengeance, and if she's involved, it complicates things further."

Yord, standing beside Jecki, felt a deep pang of concern for Elara. His desire to comfort her was tempered by the need to maintain a respectful distance, wary of drawing suspicion from the masters. He glanced over at her, his gaze filled with silent worry.

Master Norin continued, his voice firm. "Elara, we need to understand everything you saw. Any detail, no matter how small, might help us piece together what's happening."

Elara looked at the masters, her gaze shifting between them. "I don't remember much more. Just that I felt a strange connection, like something was being hidden from me. And when I tried to focus on the vision, it felt like it was slipping away."

Master Sol nodded, his expression serious. "We'll need to delve deeper into these visions. It's possible that your memories were manipulated to hide important details. For now, rest and recover. We'll keep investigating."

Yord, his mind racing with concern and a sense of urgency, watched as Master Sol and Master Norin began to discuss their next steps. Osha's anxiety was evident, and Yord could sense the weight of her worry. He wanted to be close to Elara, to provide support and reassurance, but he understood the necessity of maintaining a degree of separation to avoid arousing suspicion.

As the conversation continued, Yord stepped back slightly, giving Elara the space she needed while still remaining within reach if she needed him. Jecki, standing nearby, observed the exchange with a watchful eye, her concern for Elara clear.

Osha finally spoke, her voice barely above a whisper. "I'm worried about Mae. If she's connected to this, it could mean trouble for all of us. We need to be prepared for anything."

Master Sol nodded in agreement. "We'll need to increase our vigilance. There are too many uncertainties right now, and the safety of our team is paramount."

As the meeting drew to a close, Yord caught Elara's eye, offering a reassuring smile. Despite the uncertainty and the shadow of danger looming over them, he was determined to be there for her, to support her in whatever way he could. The mystery of her visions and the threat posed by Mae hung over them, but Yord was resolute in his commitment to uncover the truth and protect Elara.

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Author's note:

I found this tiktok edit of Yord. I'm going crazy over him.

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSYwKcL4y/