Prisoner of Fate

[Riamah]

Castle Bast had become Ra's home and she had finally gotten it to a stage where she found she could live there comfortably. All of her staff were former slaves she had released, but had chosen to stay with her. Everything was provided for them and they kept the castle up.

She had cooks, cleaners, a washwoman and a few others for the maintenance of the castle itself. Ra did not have what one would call a dungeon, but did have holding cells. If a person was caught wondering the grounds, then they would be captured and taken to one of these cells.

It was the middle of the afternoon when Vincent came to her in her study to inform her somebody had been captured and taken to one of the cells. Thanking him, Ra stood up and went to pay the person a visit.

The rooms were not frequently visited by her, but were kept at a comfortable temperature and no dirty areas. She was actually quite pleased with how it looked considering it was basically a prison. It was kept with enough light for anybody locked up to see where they were and what was around them. Making a note of this, Ra would make sure it was lit more for the next time something like this happened.

In her own home, she did not bother to cover up her Force signature and if another user was able to feel the strength and alignment of her, they would know they were dealing with a sith lord. She was an atypical one though and tried to avoid violence, preferring to manipulate from the shadows or use other people to do the killing. However, she actually lacked a person loyal to her that would do that.

The though rolling around in her head, she called up a light using the Force that hovered above her head and slightly behind her. Walking into the cell room, Ra stopped in her tracks as she saw a familiar form of somebody she had never expected to see again.

[member="Flinx Kalith"]

 

[yancep96]

Flinx kalith was curled up in the corner, he was supposed to be a great force user, but right nw he was a washed up blind miraluka. He had lost everything, his parents, his ship, his droid, his love, his link to the force. The last of these had robbed him of his sight, he delt alone and in the dark. He was scared and nearly jumped out of his skin when the cell door opened.

"w-whos there, if you want information I know nothing."

 

[Riamah]

Typical of a prisoner, Flinx felt alone. There was something different about him though, Ra didn't know what though. Keeping the light on, she walked into the cell and placed a hand on his shoulder. She would gently reach down to take a hold of his upper arm and hand to help him to his feet.

"Flinx, I'm Ra'a'mah Numare. What are you doing here and what happened to you?"

She would place his hand on her upper arm and guide him out of the cell area, making sure to move slow enough he could keep up and not trip on anything.

"Let's get you cleaned up and we can talk."

If kept his hold on her arm, she would lead him to her quarters and into the refresher in there with a shower. Hopefully he would be able to find everything he needed by touch.

[member="Flinx Kalith"]

 

[yancep96]

Flinx didnt recognize the name, but that voice rang true in him.

"Ra, where am I? Why was I thrown into a cell?" His mind reeled with a thousand questions. But as he staggered behind her something didn't feel right. He was scared. He had had his darkest nightmares made real. He had lost everything including himself.

As he cleaned himself up a little all these thoughts where broadcast around him for anyone to read.

 

[Riamah]

On the way to her chambers, Flinx asked where he was and why he was in a cell.

"You are are Castle Bast on Vjun. This is my home and you were trespassing on my grounds. If a visitor or explorer is unexpected, they are put into a holding cell like you were until I can deal with them."

When his steps faltered and he stumbled, Ra slowed down to accommodate to his pace. She didn't want her friend falling on his face or anything. Within him, she could feel he confused, scared and lost.

She waited for him in her room to come out of the shower. He needed new clothes and while he was in there, Ra asked if any of her servants had anything that might fit him. They came back with a few items that might work and once he got out, she would offer them to him. None were like the robes he wore, she would get them laundered and repaired if needed.

When he came out, she would guide him to the pile of clothes.

"What happened to you?"

He had not answered that before he took his shower.

[member="Flinx Kalith"]

 

[yancep96]

Flinx looked in the direction of the sound as he dressed himself.

"lets just say that everything i have ever had has been taken from me in someplace or another. Bribe this official, pay this bodyguard, confiscating your ship....." He slipped into tears as he thought of the one treasure he had let go of last tho get himself some food so he didnt starve. he had traded his lightsabers and the dreamcatcher for a months rations, which he was mugged for a weak later. He told her of his loss and his loosing touch with the force which was the last nail in the coffin for his faith and spirit. now he stood before his friend a mere shadow of himself. As he finished he just sank to the floor and looked away.

 

[Riamah]

"Are you hungry? I can have food and drink brought."

If he answered yes, then she would ring for Vincent to come and tell him of what she wanted for Flinx.

She watched him get dressed and listened to his answer. Watching him sit down and look away, Ra walked over to him like she had when he locked in the cell. If he accepted her guidance, she would lead him to a chair close to the fire. He would feel brushing up against one of his hands the soft fur of a large wild cat that came over to investigate him. The cat was almost as large as Ra.

He would hear Ra make a noise and the cat move off to lay down in front of the fire again.

"The items can be replaced, it's your life that needs saved now.
What happened to your ability with the Force? That has me really concerned."

He would hear that in her voice as she spoke and the fact she cared. When it was time and he was ready, Ra would tell him what had happened to her, but not until then.

 

[yancep96]

Flinx was startled by the cat but kinda enjoyed the soft touch of ra and the cats fur. Since his blindness he has felt everything he can sometimes he couldn't sleep cause the ground had a pebble in the wrong place. Looked up at the voice in shame. "the force has turned its back on me and rejected me and therefore I'm blind and alone...... that is till you showed up and pulled me out of the dark. you seem different tell me how that yt- freighter girl has the spare funds to have this mansion." His stomach answered her question before he could.

 

[Riamah]

Ra felt he was startled by the cat and that's when she called her off. If he ever got his sight back, that cat would probably scare him and he wouldn't want to get near her again. HIs face appeared shameful as well as his voice as he spoke.

"I can try to help, but I'm not sure how. You're still in the dark though and until that issue is resolved, you will remain there. Now think back on when it started. What happened?"

For the moment, she evaded answering his question until after she rang the bell when she heard his stomach growl. Ordering food and drink for them both as well as making sure Vincent would alert the washer she had something additional to be cleaned. Vincent walked off carrying Flinx's robes and returned with the food a few minutes later.

The time it took to speak to Vincent ahd given Ra enough opportunity to think of answer to Flinx. It wasn't the whole truth, but it wasn't a lie either.

"I'm part of the Dominion and it actually more my position now than me being able to afford living here. The original owner is missing and until she is found, I as told I could live here."

[member="Flinx Kalith"]

 

[yancep96]

Flinx was satisfied with the answer and held her hand as he remembered the last time she had nursed him back to health.
"Thanks ra I still owed you from last time."
Flinx finally started to calm down as he ate and he started to fall asleep in his chair.

 

[Riamah]

Ra used the Force to pull her own chair to have it next to Flinx as he held onto her hand. It appeared he needed the contact and connection to something familiar, she offered that to him. He mentioned he still owed her from nursing him back to health last time and she shook her head. He wouldn't see it or even feel how she felt.

"Not at all. Something in your dreams healed you. I did very little. Oh I have something for you. I will be right back."

The food had arrived and she left while he was eating. Going to the study by her room, she grabbed a device she had seen another Jedi using to read with. Returning to her bedroom, she saw Flinx had fallen asleep and she grabbed him a cover, placing it on him and moved her chair back it's normal location. She wasn't tired, so pulled out one of the many books she had handy and started reading it. When Flinx woke up, she would be there.

[member="Flinx Kalith"]

 

[yancep96]

Some time later Flinx woke up screaming and looking around with his sightless gaze.

"Ra! Ra! Where are you? where am I?" Fear and betrayal are around him like a stench

Flinx jumps up and is searching for his saber, only to realize that he doesnt have it. he reaches out trying to use the force but nothing happens.

 

[Riamah]

A few hours passed with Flinx sleeping near to Ra, she quietly read her book, had some food made for herself and his robes cleaned. Vincent came and went a few times, making sure the fire was kept up and that his master had everything she needed. Working for her was nice, but kept the old man busy. Ra thought maybe she sould look into getting another servant so they could share duties. Nodding to the old man, she told him if she needed anything else she would get it herself and to get some sleep. He walked out for the night after that.

Very soon after, her friend woke up screaming and full of terror, he also felt like he had been betrayed. He jumped up out of the chair, dropping the cover and searched for his saber. Ra practically jumped out of her skin when he screamed and dashed to his side, placing a hand on one of his shoulders and prepared herself if he lashed out at her in his state.

"I'm here, Flinx. You're in my care again. Sit back down before you hurt yourself. Until you're familiar with the lay out of this room, you could hurt yourself."

[member="Flinx Kalith"]

 

[yancep96]

flinx sank down in his chair defeated and worthless. "damn darkside tricks they are trying to turn evething i have against me. They keep telling me that you are a traitor and that I have to give in to the dark to see again."

Flinx felt the weight of your presence near him which was the first inkling of the dark side starts to take hold in his spirit.

 

[Riamah]

Flinx sat back down feeling defeated and worthless, which at the moment, he was pretty beat down. He talked about what his dream said and that he would have to submit to the dark in order to see again. Ra nodded at his words, though he wouldn't be able to see it.

"You know the Force itself is neutral. It is the intent of the user that makes it light or dark."

In her own home, she allowed her neutral façade to not be there and while he was blind, he wouldn't be able to see her new alignment without the Force. Pulling her chair over again, Ra maintained contact with him. Right now what he needed more than anything was stability and Ra could offer that to him.

"Take time to recover and regain your health. Then we can talk about what ails your mind."

[member="Flinx Kalith"]

 

[yancep96]

Flinx remembered their earlier conversation. "Ra what was it you wanted to give me?"

Flinx looked so inocent and alone. He inches closer as he leans on her shoulder just wanting to feel something.

 

[Riamah]

He had fallen asleep before she had returned with the gift for him. Looking for it real quick, Ra found the box above the fireplace and called it over to her with the Force. Placing it in his lap, she put his hands on the box waiting for him to open it.

Inside, he would find a device that about as long as the width of his palm and easily gripped by one hand. One side was smooth and flat, the other side had a couple of buttons. One end was smooth and the other had what almost felt like a screen to a window.

Waiting to see if he could figure out what it was before she told him, Ra waited patiently.

[member="Flinx Kalith"]

 

[yancep96]

Flinx had never felt anything like this so he looked up at ra quizzically. "What is it?"

 

[Riamah]

"I'm not sure what it's called exactly, but I call it a reader. It's used by the blind to allow them to read books. Just pass it over writing and it'll speak to you and tell you what it says. Here, just a moment."

Ra moved away from Flinx and grabbed her datapad. Typing in a few words, she placed in in the hand not holding the device.

Taking a hold of the hand with the reader, if he allowed it, she would pass it over the screen of the datapad. After a few moments the device spoke to Flinx out of the end with the screen.

"I am a Sith Lord, Flinx."

[member="Flinx Kalith"]

 

[yancep96]

At first flinx thought it was a joke, but as the words sank in his smile fades. He looks towards ra. "You? You of all people? You are a sith?" He tears his hand away and ties to move away but he hears a growl and feals fur that blocks his path. The fear and anguish is though the roof as betrayal follows. "No, no, no, no! No! No! The dreams, this has to be a dream!" Stuff rattles around the walls as the force around me literally threatens to explode from the sheer darkness.