The soul wrenching war was currently raging across the forest planet known as Kashyyk overwhelming all species that lived there and taring up whatever homes they had. The Jedi Council heard of the tragedies that were taking place there and decided it would be best if they assigned General Skywalker and General Levine along with the 501st to aid the Wookiee's in saving their planet. The morale at the start of the battle was high and all troops were sure this Seperatist problem would soon be over.. Oh how wrong they were.. Fire's spread across the dense forests that surrounded the planet as thousands were tortured every day. Seeing this pained the Jedi who had always seen Kashyyk as one of the most beautiful planets that housed one of the greatest species that existed among them . More specifically this pained Katrina Levine, one of the Jedi knights fighting for the Wookiee's.
The bright orange sun created a beautiful firey glow across the lake in front of me as I sat in the mud throwing stones into the water and watching the small gentle ripples spread across. My eyes and heart were heavy from the agony, loss of sleep and the smoke that swallowed the once crisp air around me. The last few days in Kashyyk have been draining for me, Anakin and the 501st but there is still more to be done with no time to waste. Ever since I became a Jedi Knight those 2 years ago all I've done is be a solider and fight for the Republic yet it feels as though nothing has changed. To me it's all just a huge game of guess what planet needs saving next as we try to stop the Separatist's from stealing what we've earned. I let out a sigh and breathe in the thick smoke once more before pushing myself up from the ground to head back to camp. For the time being we've all been set up in small dirty tents until any change happens on Kashyyk and I have to say it feels as though we are only going backwards. I head back walking through what's left of this side of the forest and the journey back was like a stab to the heart. The wildlife that once thrived here no longer existed and it all feels like it's my fault. Had I came here sooner or put more effort in could this have all this been prevented? I push through the charred bushes and branches for what feels like forever until finally seeing my small khaki green tent sitting in the corner hidden from any unwanted guests. Many of the clones hadn't returned back to base yet so I managed to avoid any conversations. I love mine and Anakin's legion loads but i currently lack the head space for any chats with my brother's.
I lifted up the flap to my temporary home and plopped myself onto my bed angling my body towards my old rusty music player which sat on a box containing some of my belongings. My eyes scanned the tent once more trying to familiarize myself with what i'll be sleeping in for sometime. I nuzzle my head into the pillow enjoying the peace and quiet I had around me thinking of life before the war until the sound of rustling reached my ears indicating someone had entered my tent. Only one person came to mind of who it could be, I didn't bother turning my head to see though because I soon felt weight being added to my cot and a soft hand brush my hair away from me confirming my suspicions.
"C'yarika? is everything ok?"
The hand continued to brush through my hair giving me great comfort. Rex always knew what to do whenever something was wrong, it is as if the man has a radar to sense if something is troubling me. i let out a small sigh before turning onto my other side to face him. His brow is creased with concern as he speaks. I feel my breath hitch as i look into his brown eyes. My feelings for him grow stronger every day and its becoming unbearable, Since working alongside him for so long our bond has grown into something i cannot explain. Anakin has questioned us on it too many times yet none of us has ever admitted there's something there.
"Talk to me.. is there something i can do perhaps?"
One thing did come to mind as i replayed his question in my mind. It's silly but its something ive always dreamed of doing and there is nobody else i could think of who is more perfect for the job. My nerves did not like the idea of the request but i gathered all i could before asking.
"will you dance with me?"
A small smile crept onto Rex's face as his hand guided me off my bed towards an empty space next to where we were laying seconds before. I turn on the music player and play my favourite song 'As The World Caves in'. The slow rhythm fills the tent and I cant help but grin at what is happening. We nervously lock eyes for a few moments , but before i can say anything he's closed the distance between us and enveloped me in his arms. We settle into a comfortable silence as he starts swaying to the music, moving us in a slow circle around the small space we have. Without realizing it, I start singing along quietly with the words. I only became aware of this when i feel a small rumble from where my head rests on his chest, looking up to see him smiling down at me. Upon noticing me watch him he quickly looks away and clears his throat, but the moment isnt lot for me. Listening to the words of the song and resting in the warm safety of his arms, im reminded of a phrase that i cant seem to place the source of, but that reverberates through my entire body with its truth.
"If it were now to die, t'were now to be most happy"
We continue to sway enjoying eachother's company and I can't help but feel new again. Whenever Rex is near I feel like im safe and at home. I only wish he could tell me how he feels. Of course, actions speak louder than words but to just hear he feels the same as i would make me complete. As we near the middle of the song the heavens open its gates and for the first time in so long rain pours down on us halving all of our problems and making this night x10 more memorable for everyone. We lift our heads to look up at eachother and end up bursting into uncontrollable laughter. Our day started off so weak and sad but ended in a way we could have never imagined. The tent began to drip onto us which ruined my hair and all my belongings but still we couldnt help but laugh as we held eachother.
"this wasnt part of the plan" I chuckled wiping the water from my face. My makeup was ruined and I was now freezing. Great.
"i didnt think it was, how are you now cyare" Rex held me tighter as he spoke making my once aching heart skip a beat. His warmth crawled along my skin raising the hairs along my neck, my cheeks also turning a light shade of pink from tonight's events. I looked away once I realised how I looked. I only managed to look away for a few short seconds until Rex reached up to my jaw and moved my face towards his. The distance between mine and his lips seemed to shorten quickly. The music that once filled my ears came to an end and now all that I can hear is the beating of my heart from the nerves. Rex and I have never been this close to eachother and it all happened so quickly.
"May I?"
I nodded eagerly at his question without realising how I looked.I've thought about this moment so many times and not once has it looked as good as this.
Rex leant in and closed the gap between us causing sparks to fly up. The kiss was long and passionate making me never wanting it to end. Soon we had to pull away as the sounds of whistling and shouting interrupted us. In the entrance of my tent stood Anakin, Jesse, Dogma, Hardcase, Kix, Tup and Echo with wide smiles. Turns out they had been watching this entire time.
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