Do I Live For Nothing (Page 17 of 25)

Cratus comes to the last open cave, with the exit just to the north. The Krayt Dragon comes from around the corner and growls at the tresspassers.

(( Meanwhile... ))

"It's nearby, I'll go ahead and grab a speeder." Sarlas says.

Rane growls. "I know what I am doing, Vector." He winces slightly at the Jedi's name as if even the sound of it disgusts him. Sara looks at him, surprised somewhat by his hostility.

"I have brought on only two more members. They will go on a seperate ship... disguised as two normal married citizens so as not to attract attention. Should we require their assisstance they will come in handy." He pauses. "And I can give you my word that they are very trustworthy... perhaps more so than other members of the... team."

Rane glances at Yi'shar to get his point further across. Though Yi'shar does not see the side glance Rane makes sure Vector does.

lol Just noticed I called Rane Rector instead of Rane. Fixed that. 
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Sara watches the exchange. She, as well as Rane, knows Vector is right... at least about some things... but Rane always was stubborn.

Rane returns Vector frown. It was already a bad day and they hadn't even been up an hour. Something about these two Jedi made his blood boil. He felt challenged... why really he didn't understand. No way Sara would fall for a boy or even his shell of a Master.

But then she'd been in Vector's arms last night. He had been watching them... even if they hadn't known and it hurt him to see her cring in that Jedi's arms. He had hoped coming along he could win back her heart... but so far he was losing the battle.

However, even if she harbored some deep feelings for the Jedi it was obvious she felt safer with Rane around. He used that to persuaded her to sleep in the room with him so he could watch her in a sense. She ended up sleeping in his arms... but nothing serious had happened. He didn't dare touch her. Not yet.

Perhaps that was the start of all of it. That was what made him so edgy.

Rane pulls away from his thoughts, pushing away a voice in the back of his head. "I did consult the team. I asked Sara this morning. They're old friends and we trust them."

Rane notices Yi'shar's shift, though he mistakes the uneasy feeling as something different. However, he doesn't say anything in order to avoid anymore flare-ups. Sara had already fed him the riot act.

"They're on their way to Tatoonie as we speak," Sara concluded. She also noticed Yi'shar's shift but understood it. Rane was ready to explode and Vector looked like his anger might get the best of him.

Waiting on LSM...  :unsure:
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sorry guys. back.....

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Vector studies Rane. He couldn't figure this man out. He gave them every assurance that he was no longer a Sith, and yet anger eminated from him like the heating core of a hyperdrive. At every turn he and Vector had crossed each other; neither was willing to give up the leadership of the group. He could sense the distain that Rane felt for him; it dripped from every sylable that left Rane's mouth. Well, if he wants to fight me for the top spot, he'll get more than he bargained for.

"Sara hardly qualifies as the whole team." Vector said coolly. "Although I trust her judgement, leaving myself and Yi'shar out of the decision was uncalled for. I trust it was just an oversight on your part. In the future do not make a decision of this great an importance without consulting me as well."

Yi'shar watched his master. He held such poise, such control. Yi'shar wondered how he could hold back an outburst at Rane's subtle insults.

Vector turned and walked back into the room, gathering his things. Yi'shar followed him.

"Master, how could you let him do a thing like that?"

Vector looked up at Yi'shar. "I want to work with Rane, for Sara's sake. If it had not been for her, we may have come to blows. But she is here, and she trusts Rane. And so I will not raise my hand against him unless I feel he has seriously endangered us."

"But we don't know a thing about these two that he's brought along"

Vector sighs. "Yi'shar, to raise my voice or hand against Rane would not have helped the situation. He is used to taking charge and doing things his own way; I can make allowances for him. If he continues to act in this way, I will have to confront him. But right now, it was not the right thing to do."

I Am Jedi

Vector shakes his head, trying to clear it and free himself from the voice. This is for Sara. I trust her, and she trusts Rane. I will keep my eye on him, but that is all, I will not be the one that divides us.

"Master?" Yi'shar looks at Vector quisically. "Is something wrong?"

"A ... disturbance in the force. But it is past. Think nothing of it. You should go get your things."

Yi'shar leaves and Vector finishes gathering the last of his gear. As he turns he sees Sara, standing in the doorway.

"Oh, I didn't realize you were there." Vector says quickly. after a pause, "I'm... i'm sorry that you had to see what went on just now. I felt very uncomfortable with Rane's decision, but I am glad that he checked with you before making it. That at least counts for something."

Meanwhile, Yi'shar was in his room, gathering his things. A battle raged within him as he tossed his clothes and remaining items into the case.

This Rane is not worth the blaster energy it would take to put a bolt between his eyes. He's Sith scum, and always will be. We should kill him before he kills us.

"Master is patient with him. I should learn from his example. He has such control, never letting his emotions carry him away."

He is blinded by his feelings for Sara! He won't kill Rane because he is Sara's friend. It will be only end in the death of us all, or worse!

"But he is older and wiser. He should know best."

He should but he isn't thinking clearly

"He doesn't trust Rane anymore than I do!"

And yet he allows him to remain here! His love for Sara has made him lose focus

"Is it love?"

Yi'shar stops and looks at the closed door, knowing that Vector and Sara stand on the other side. He wondered if Vector felt the same way for Sara as he had for the young woman in Rane's office. Then it came back to him again. Where had he seen her.... he knew he had met her somewhere else, but where.....

I Am Jedi

Thanks. Hoping it works out. 
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The voice lets out a low growl as Vector tries to force it away. You cannot outrun the inevitable, Jedi... in the end you must comfront the Sith. And then it will be only a matter of who can draw his lightsaber quicker... you or him.

The voice fades and is gone but as always it leaves an echo of pain. Sara senses the trimmer in the Force but ignores it, thinking it is something else. She nods instead.

"I'm used to it," she replies. "Rane has... authority issues. Always has. He's used to doing whatever he wants to do without getting rode about it... you have to make allowances for his past." She falters on the word a little but quickly picks back up. "But I'm with you on the subject. He should have asked you and Yi'shar as well as me... however, knowing you two like I do I somewhat understand why he didn't ask."

She looks Vector in the eyes... searching. "Why don't you like him?"

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Rane moves away from the bench and begins to walk towards the dock,  trying to keep the prying voice out of his head. He comes around the corner of a building to find Arvisikh talking with a few other Elders.

The Elders turn suddenly to face Rane as their bodyguards, two for each Elder, step forward to take their places as guardians. Whatever conversation their was abruptly ends.  Arvisikh looks at Rane.

"Rane... are you ready to leave?"

"Not yet," Rane replies in an oddly slurred voice. "Waiting on the Jedi..." he trails off.

"There is something about him that I don't trust" Vector says slowly. "It's more than just the fact that he used to be a Sith. He's unpredictable in many ways, and I'm afraid of what he will do. It's, .... it's something I can't put my finger on. Something dark and menacing in his eyes."

"I'm sorry, I don't mean to speak badly of your friend. But I'm worried about what he will do."

I Am Jedi

The speeder come in right before the cave, and stops. Sarlas jumps out and looks into the caves. "Where's the Krayt--" Just then a full-sized Krayt Dragon falls ontop of the ground, not far from where they were. Sarlas looks back, surprised.