Darth Minar

Chapter 12

At first, Minar felt his plan was brilliant, but, after awhile, found it nearly impossible. The boy her used to be, Ezra, was extremely short tempered, like himself, but had qualities Minar could barely imagine. He was caring, he was naive, he was flawed, he was weak. Another problem was his eyes. Minar's eyes burned bright, passionately. Ezra had electric blue eyes, still full of passion, but blue. Minar couldn't change his eye color. One more thing was love. Ezra had heaps of love. Love was a thing that rarely crossed Minar's mind. The empire wasn't based on love. Love was weak in Minar's opinion. Also, Minar developed a fear. A fear of failure, a fear of weakness. A fear once he had began his act, he couldn't stop it. A fear he would become attached to these people. A fear they would find out he was acting and lock him away...and he would never see his master again.

But, did he really care about his master? The monster that constant struck him, left scars all over his body. He said he was toughening him up, making him stronger. But, did Ezra really believe that? He didn't know anymore. As he thought, his eye color dulled to near his original blue. He shut his eyes tight, his thoughts were killing him.

"I can feel the conflict within you." A deep voice said. Minar opened his eyes quickly to see that Kanan had joined him. "A very deep conflict."  Minar scowled, but then it softened.  Was the Jedi right?  Was he in turmoil.
"Well...that's none of your business, Jedi."  Minar forced. Kanan only laughed.
"Classic, Ezra was very good at making up lame excuses. Minar frowned, bearing his teeth.  Then, he brightened up. He realized he'd set up the perfect play to trick the rebels.
"No!"  An inner voice called. Minar shook it away, his insides laughing hysterically. He closed his eyes shut and lowered his head solemnly.
"Maybe your right...". He croaked. He felt his eyes change color, to a raging, electric blue. He had done it. He opened his eyes, facing Jedi and shielding his true purposes with a weak facade. As he opened his eyes, he felt Kanan's sudden vulnerability. He truly loved the boy he thought Minar was.
"K-Kanan?  What happened, where-."  He choked, performing the entire time. Kanan bought it.
"Ezra, is that really you?"  Kanan asked. Geez, Minar thought, this Jedi has a large vulnerability for this Ezra character. His senses are extremely clouded.
"Did I-?"  He asked, stopping himself abruptly. Kanan choked on his breath, nodding his answer. Minar took a deep breath.
"I'm so sorry, Kanan. I should have-." 
"No, don't go there. None of this is your fault."
"I don't remember anything before the exchange."  Minar informed. Honestly, he only had fragments of memories from before he began his true training. His master told him he was exchanged for Kanan. They wanted him pmore.
"Here."  Kanan said, quickly getting to his feet. "I can't unlock you yet, but I'll show you something."

Kanan left quickly, practically sprinting from the room. Once he was fully out of sight, Minar broke out into laughter. This was going to be easier than he anticipated.
"Here." Kanan said, running back into the room. He pulled out a small transmission disk, opening it to show a picture of Minar. No, not Minar. Ezra.
"Do you remember send us this transmission right before you became a sith?" Kanan asked. Minar shook his head slowly and Kanan pressed play.

"Sato, Hera, Kanan, anyone.  Just listen.  I'm resisting Vader.  But, I don't know how much longer I'll last."  There was a slight pause.
"I'm on the Star destroyer as a guest."  He said, slightly emphasizing the word guest.  "But, I'm fading.  I'm sure you can see it, I sure can. And I can feel it.  Vader is inspiring my actions a little everyday. He told me I could leave, but I can't. He threatened Lothal and Chopper Base.  But, before I'm lost, I have to say I'm not sorry. You're the closest think to a father I've got right now, and I'd do anything for you. I overheard Vader talking to the emperor. He said something about something, I don't know what. But, if it doesn't kill me it'll turn me, I know it.  So, goodbye."  Minar took a deep breath, he hadn't realized he was holding his breath.
"That's me."  He said, blinking slowly. He couldn't believe his own eyes.
"I-."  Minar couldn't believe himself. He was going soft, turning light. He hardened quickly.
"I'm here now, Kanan, and that's all that matters."  Minar said. Kanan pursed his lips, he sensed his Padawan's distress, his quickness, his uneasiness.  That's when he knew that Ezra wasn't truly back.

Hey Readers!
Sorry this chapter was so short, but I thought this was a good place to end.
I promise the next chapter will be longer than usual.
Thanks for understanding!