The nameless one ..... Returns

[000]

It felt so strange....as if he was there at the same time not at all. Thought hazy he could barely make out the eight stone pillars glistening a shade of ivory white as faint light dance about the space. The air filled with some strange yet familiar smell.....of burnt incense......hang heavy in the air as if it had been burning for quite some time. Hesitant yet somewhat welcoming he could help but feel draw to step closer and closer within the circle. And once he'd made it as far the center ring from all around the faint glow of some distant light. Strong beams emanating oh so clearly from handles held by strangers hidden behind darken cloaks. And from behind a hand reach out....gentle yet firm it then came to rest over his shoulder a female voice then spoke,

"Are you ready R.... ? "

But then before he could reply it all turn dark and soon enough. By whatever strange connection of feeling of dread or loss he was suddenly jolted back awake. Eye of soft Jade green hue all but straining yet wide open in a seem state of shock. As he suddenly rose up to a seated position and the light sheet that was all but been the only thing covering him slip down to his waist. And a arm slips down to his lap cause the woman beside him to turn her head and slowly grabbing the sheet over her tight. Still half asleep turn him speak.

" What wrong Nameless.....another bad nightmare? There....there now....just lay back to bed and let me chase those dreams away with a kiss...."

At which time take a deep sigh he then turn to her and spoke.

" Yeah...i guess....it was just another dream thought it felt so real this time.....felt so....but it's ok...."

He then leans over to kiss her gently on her lip as one hand cup her chin and the other slowly guided her back to bed. Before eventual she then seem to settle back sleep that he then turn his side grab hold of his cloth strewn on the floor beside him. And carefully as to not wake her he'd put his pants back on and wander barefoot towards one the nearby open window. Gaze well out at the distance as a long thought came into mind.

It had been as far he could tell well over a year now. When they said he'd been found seem all but near death with his cloth all torn wandering the desert plains. Just outside the outskirts of some off world mining camp. Out in the colony sector with no identification nor gear except what appeared be they learn later on was a lightsaber on him beside his tatter dark brown tunic top and pants. They did the best could to nurse him back to health and once he'd recover. They'd tried hard to ask him his name or if he even had any memory of who or what he was other than what they assume be a force user of some sort. Which tried as he did there was no answer to be hand so in the end they eventually came know him as nameless.

And soon once he was strong enough feeling obligated to somehow repay them for their kindness. He began take odd jobs in the nearby mines. Till eventually he'd gotten a bit of credit for himself and began venture out further. Making good to eventually make it as co-pilot with one the few trading ship that occasionally venture there. And making a good enough reputation for himself he eventually ask his leave from them. And set off on his own hope that maybe if he ventured far enough he could maybe. Just maybe learn who he was....as for now he goes by the moniker "Nameless" for the most part.

But then as years past and he gone from one planet after another. That he somehow began to get this strange dream at times more like nightmares. Of a place far yet familiar.....of things or events he could not fathom to understand. Some dark other not so that in some way he began to question or doubt. Was it best to just leave the past be or should he pursue it. Such was the dilemma that his resolve for the truth slowly waned. And that eventually he came to somehow settle to a life just outside of the core world. Making some connection and friends among those other might call undesirable. Like that of the Mando....who seem impress by his work and skill. Occasionally took him in as a partner in few odd job they tend find themselves in. Earn a decent pay once and a while he found himself hit one or two the local pub or bar. Catching the eye of more than once one the local ladies who seem taken in by his charms. Ended up take a fancy to him like today.

Where in with the woman on the bed in the rented motel he had this night now slept. He sort had build up quite the reputation as somewhat of a ladies man. Quiet reserve and not as brash as the other men....he did not quite disappoint and treated them with such. That he was hard press to find company on any given night.And yet in the back his mind he could not quite seem find peace. That more and more as the days drew near something seem be call out to him. Or better yet draw him out to where he could not say...or know for now.

But then before the dawn light broke thru the night sky he'd all but showered and dressed. Leaning close to her side he then plant a gentle kiss on her cheeks. Slightly stir her awake he then whisper as he laid his hand over side her face.

" Shhh, sleep and perhaps one day we can meet again.....but for now rest and think not of me but of yourself....safe and out of harm."

His words seem so gentle and comforting that she seem to be lull back to sleep. As he then slowly pick up the saber from the nightstand. He then depress a button to break it into two parts which he clip separately onto his belt. Before eventually exiting the room and having paid the counter for a couple of days worth of rent for the room. He then set off to venture onto the streets.....wandering and waiting as to where they day would lead him this time.

 

[Akabane Jarvik]

[member="Ronin Wendigo"]

Akabane made his way through the dim streets of Mos Eisley. His reasons for being here was simple: to find work. More importantly, to find a home. He walked slowly analyzing the sand houses and areas ahead. Where it was night, he didn't expect a lot of activity but it seemed desolate. This wouldn't stop his search though. With a boost of his shaping, he hopped onto a house to see better in the distance

One particular object he saw was a human or something like them. Akabane would start to glide down to the object to greet it. Whether it was hostile or not, it didn't come to mind. So if it was hostile, he was in trouble. As he touched the ground, he began to speak.

"Hello there." he said smiling.

 

[000]

It was then after making quick stop at one the few near by local watering hole called Shalo's Cantina. Which at best he knew from the brief time since he'd first pick up one his first gig upon arriving her. Was if not one of the few safe and somewhat slightly reliable local that. One could say have the opportunity of landing a decent enough gig or work around these parts. That being it was he figured probably Hutt own given that despite the kinda of villainy or scum which he sometimes came across there. Was if anything relatively quiet and wasn't plagues by too much of the same problem other cantina had. That despite its somewhat cheeky and pseudo industrial chic decor it wasn't have as bad. And after brief stay grab a quick drink he somehow got word of a tip from one of the locals. It seem one the local moisture farmers out over the south ridge of town. Had some nasty run in with one the local sand people and was in dire need.Of a few able hands to do some bit of odd job for him clean up after the mess. Which although the pay wasn't half as bad not very many seem willing take it on.

Seeing as from what he gathered Sand people were not quite something you want be messing around with. And from what little details he gather after about the affair most speculate that it was not over. Not by a long shot and the possibility of a counter attack by them would be highly likely. Which sort place a damper on the whole thing for most those there. To a point there seem be no takers which although seem bad for the moisture farmer being that it was so close to harvest season. It was in a way good for him as it meant it was at best a sure job. And a way to maybe push the guy give him to earn an extra cred or two. Something which he felt would do nicely to add his current saved cred he'd been put away. For his possible fare off planet.


But by then as he began walk out onto the street and try make his way towards the direction give to him. By some the locals who no less scoff at the idea of him take the job as the no sooner jest to tell him. That it was if anything a crazy fool if not down right mad of him to take it to say the least . Push to head off there so soon had the attack happen. Not thinking right to stay a while a let the dust settle so to speak....But he was no fool a little mad perhaps but eh he figured it wouldn't be half as bad if he could give the guy a hand and at the same time. Earn a few extra creds to help add to his funds for his fare off world . When and if the time came....So with great strides he set off hope to reach the farm before noon set and the twin sun were at their highest. Make any land travel all the more hell than it was already.


That soon after as the wind round his left flank soon began to stir make him stop. Assuming for a moment it might be another dust storm that frequently pop up in planet. Some mild or dangerous at time there was no telling .....At any rate as he raised his arm to pull the cloak over his head tight for moment.In order sheild his eyes from the dust that the wind kick up. That a voice spoke ...

" Hello there."

At which time as he slowly turn his head to face where the voice was coming from. Only to be greeted by what appeared be some guy. A smile beam from his youthful face that he figure to place him be about a couple of season or so younger than him. Out here on his own sort made him curious and in response he replied. Tone a slightly bit neutral and low key....

" Ummm.....hello?"

To which take a moment to think on his feet he then adds as he figured play things cool. And at least see first if perhaps he was a friend or foe?

"Say ....you from around here cuz well i'm sort not sure if i'm heading in the right direction but. Do you by any chance know if there any Farm of some sort over that direction?"

He then raised one hand and point towards the direction he was heading to.


[member="Akabane Jarvik"]

 

[Akabane Jarvik]

[member="Ronin Wendigo"]

The figure seemed to be a man. His initial reply was the normal hello, but then he asked a question. Akabane actually wasn't from Mos Eisley, however he did know a few locations.

"Ironically, I just came from that direction. Since its dark, I didn't get to see a lot though.

Akabane paused, smiled, and nodded to himself. He thought of an idea.

"If it's not any trouble, may I accompany you?"

If the man was going to a farm for work, he could defiantly benefit from their meeting. He then held out a sideways fist.

"The name's Akabane."

 

[000]

[member="Akabane Jarvik"]

Thought Ronin was not usually one for either small talk nor pleasantries with strangers, On the account, he really wasn't one who stuck round anywhere for too long. To even get acquainted with not much other being nor such on the account. His was if anything a tad bit precarious existence where in with good chunk of his past memory lost at the moment. He found it somewhat hard to trust other let along himself at times.But then again giving the kid a once over look thru in silence as he listen him speak.

" Ironically, I just came from that direction. Since it was dark, I didn't get see a lot thought."

He then notes how from as far he'd could gather he didn't pick up nor notice any misgiving of the strangers action. As he then after momentary pause smiled and he in turn not sure if his earlier action had been noted. As such that the smile either meant he knew or was he just being friendly? But then again as he couldn't help but note how something bout him. Felt so vaguely familiar yet he could't for the life of him figure out. But then again in the very depth in back his mind the truth was like a faintly veil mist. Which was that a lifetime ago he did and had taken up some basic studies during his time in the temple. In regards to bit of air bending ...something that it seem was part of his lost memory yet reveal.At any rate he then seeing the faint sliver of one the sun ray peek over the horizon that he nods and passingly replied.

" I see well...thanks anyway guess 'm gonna just have wait find out soon enough. And i best be on my way hopefully that Moisture farmer's farm is indeed over this direction..so sorry bother you.."

At which time just as he slowly took a side step in an attempt move off that the stranger spoke.

"If it's not any trouble, may i accompany you?"

To which with momentary pause he shrugs and replied.

"Yeah guess sure that be no trouble....thought i'm sort head over there on account tip i got. That farmer there got into some run in with Sand people. And being that its so close to harvest season he might be on look out for few extra hands do some work .....umm sorry but didn't quite catch your name?"

He let it slip in there as seeing that he no less all but babbled about the gig. That he curiously wanted ask who he was that accompanying him. Because if anything in the back his mind Ronin figured perhaps if he could put a name to the face. Something might click in his crazy up head to finally quiet the nagging thought. As to why he seem too friendly with this stranger.....at any rate soon enough as the mention of the farm was made the stranger held out a sideways fist.

"The name's Akabane."

And he figuring the gesture was some sort of local custom greeting being not of this world. He then extend his own fist sideways to meet his and let it hover slightly across his. Not wanting be rude at the same time unsure how the greeting really work.

"Well guess greetings Akabane....Nameless.."

 

[Akabane Jarvik]

[member="Ronin Wendigo"]

Akabane was happy he might find work, but at the same time he was worried there wasn't a farm. Could you even grow anything on this dried up planet? He exhaled and figured he'd have to find out by going there.

The man appeared to not know how the fist bump went. He laughed and raised his sideways fist up over the man's.

"Its a pleasure uhh... Nameless." he then brought his fist down on the man's fist and grinned.

 

[000]

[member="Akabane Jarvik"]

It was then as the two stood there and conversed in that fairly lit road. As the rays of one the twin suns slowly glowed in the distance. As a faint wind blew past their feet his head slightly tilted to one side. In seem utter uncertain bemusement one would guess. As for what its worth the stranger whom he learn just now was called Akabane. Appeared be happy? about what or whom he could not quite fathom as despite being in planet for barely a season. There was if anything he found bemusing nor apparently be happy about in this dust bowl of a place. So far from the center of everything yet so close to what ill gotten or conceived vice that one would harbor or took a fancy to.

But then despite his vain attempts to hide his ignorance of seem such a simple thing as a fist pump. As other might call it but he himself did not know of. Seem as if it was by the gods great jest on him be part of the things lost in his mess up head.But no matter it seem as for whatever reason Akabane seen been somewhat understanding. As he laugh and apparently hinted to show him how this sort of greeting was done.

"it's a pleasure uhh....Nameless."

He soon came to reply...appear be as baffled or perhaps confounded by perhaps the mere fact. Of the name he'd given.....Nameless.....thought thankfully unlike the other. Who seem to take offense or perhaps brought out by some misunderstanding. That he either was being rude in not giving his name or was just being a strait up jerk. For who in their right mind would call themselves nameless.....but then again it was all he knew for now and seem to suit him quite well. At any rate raise a hand to side his head once the greeting was done with.Slightly rubbing his left hand over his neck. As if some strange habit pick up from a past life he still had yet no clue about. He didn't quite know but no matter what whenever he felt unsure. Or at time nervous it seem be a tic he seem to just happen involuntary.

"Yeah well.....i know ain't much of a name...but its been all I've known as....but yeah guess we best be going before those twins fireball comes streaking thru. Then it be dam to hell trekking to make it there in time...."

At which time he then began to walk pausing only a bit later turn check up on Akabane, As for whatever reason a strange thought came to brush his mind. Seem like it does someday.....when for whatever reason. That when he thought or wanted something bad.......was when things happens. A strange sensation running on the back his neck, that item twitching or breaking and at times it feels like. He could somehow see it .....just a figment of his imagination or some sort vision he couldn't say for sure. But then no sooner had he somehow thought of the farm they were going to name. That he couldn't help glimpse....fire...faint brown cloaks and something draw him elsewhere

" So you coming?"

 

[Akabane Jarvik]

[member="Ronin Wendigo"]

The man's name was odd, but he didn't think anything of it. Akabane himself probably wouldn't have given his real name if he thought he couldn't trust someone. After Nameless gave an explanation however, he understood why he had the name. The twin suns were indeed rising, quickly too.

"I agree. It will be busy here soon enough anyways."

Akabane glanced at the twin suns hoping he'd have some luck today. If he didn't find some kind of work soon, he was sure he'd end up dead. About the time he came out of his thoughts, Nameless' voice was heard. It seemed it was time to go.

"Yeah, let's go."

With that reply, Akabane began to walk with the man.

 

[000]

[member="Akabane Jarvik"]

It was then after the brief exchange of words between the two in regards to their names. Though both had seem been cautious as the same time sort trusting of the other to at least give part or in his case a name to the other. Seeing as with the journey to the moisture far a good distance off he figured it be tad bit odd and make things much easier. To be well call the other stranger or whatnot especially if they probably be ending work beside each other. At the very least Akabane seem to agree his observation and word enough to aparently follow along with his soon quick response.

"I agree. It will be busy here soon enough anyways."

At which time he pause as did he to after a brief walk then lifted a hand over one eye. Just as the first ray of the one sun peek thru.

"Yeah, let's go."

At that time with wave his hand the two then set off on foot for some distance till eventually in the distance. He slightly notice smoke billowing from a barely visible homestead in the distance which all the more. Made him worried thinking had they come too late? So with great strides he hurried his steps and pause only briefly between stretches to turn back see if Akabane was still there. That when he did see him that Nameless then push on ahead. Till eventually the come across what appeared be a homestead......a few vaporators were jolting out of the ground in the distance. And by the front steps of the entrance stood a man a bit over couple season older than either one them. Standing there with a great big rifle blaster slung over his shoulder.....who no sooner that he'd taken notice of the two turn. Shifting his weight over to one side soon came be in a kneel position with the rifle squarely held in both hand pointed at them.

" Who are you? What you want? "

 

[Akabane Jarvik]

[member="Ronin Wendigo"]

The walk didn't take that long, it seemed. But then again, Tatooine never was the most populated place though it still had its fair amount. When Akabane saw the smoke he was about to ask Nameless a question, but Nameless started to take longer and quicker steps. Akabane struggled to keep up just walking, so he jogged. After he made his way to the location, a gun was met with his face. A man held it pointed at them and started asking questions.

"Hello there." he paused keeping an eye on the man. "I'm Akabane, and this is Nameless." he was hoping the gun would be removed from his face after their greetings, but he didn't blame the man if not.

 

[000]

[member="Akabane Jarvik"]

It was then that no sooner had the pair arrived that the owner still a bit shaken by the initial attack. Had unknowingly had been agitated a bit still feeling on the edge turn to point his blaster rifle at them. As he stood there all by himself behind what one would seem to take note as the homestead entrance. Barely visible behind the seem makeshift wall of debris of burnt spare parts and upon closer inspection. Once could almost make out the burnt out shell of a couple or so Sand people.

At which time soon enough one fairly large yet somewhat damaged Destroyer droid rolls into place. Stopping mere inches from the man and no sooner whip out a somewhat make shift blaster. Haphazardly wielded onto one arm

" I said who are you and what you want...you scavengers or something cuz if you are then move along.....as i had just enough of ....and not afraid to pop a shot at you two....."

He then yet again shouted at them with bit more urgency as he tried desperately to keep his weapon aim at them. To which seem with a calm demeanor Ron approached the guy and spoke.

"Relax .....we....we're here to take up the job....Old Jhoe from town said you might be look for few able hands . "

To which seem after hear old Jhoe name did the guy somehow relax. But with gun still aim at them call out to speak.

" Old Jhoe eh? Well really then.....if that true then....prove it....gave him specific instruction as to who and what help i need. So....come on spit it out and tell me now....be quick about it before i ....well....come on....what the code?"

 

[Akabane Jarvik]

[member="Ronin Wendigo"]

A code? And where did this droid come from? Questions he wanted answers for. But he decided to be patient because he didn't know this man known as Jhoe.

"Pardon me for intruding onto your land." he then paused to bow. After standing up straight again, he resumed his conversation. "Nameless and I met each other down the street. I don't have a code unfortunately, I was just interested in some work. So I apologize if we have upset you."

Akabane was being very kind, he was desperate for a job.

 

[000]

[member="Akabane Jarvik"]


At that time he knew had think fast and hard seeing that in his sort mess up head. There was no telling what if any info he'd retain at any given moment but thankfully. As his new associate seem to talk and try plaque the injured and slightly fazed farmer. He was able to recall that what was being asked.

" Umm the code ....yeah right Jhoe said you might ask....but anyway he said it's JB007....."

At which time it seem take a moment the man then raise his hand and with a quick swipe in front of the droid. Deactivates it and only then lowers the rifle and sort use it as a cane to help him stand.

"Well fair enough....sorry about that....just had some bad run in with Sand people lately and what can i say? Can't be too careful especially out here. Being so close to harvest season i am in need of a few good spare hands to help keep those vaporators going. Know it ain't much but me and the wife need them till going at least till we get as much we can out them. So you two up for it....pay might be not much but i can pay half once i see if you guys can deliver get those vaporators on the south ridge going. Then half soon i get paid when the first shipment been process. And also if you two want i'll add bit of extra if you can also do some scouting to help me keep those batha pooder Sand people off my property. So what you say? Deal?"

 

[Akabane Jarvik]

[member="Ronin Wendigo"]

The droid shut down by a simple motion of the man, who seemed to be calming down. That made Akabane relax. He preferred sorting stuff out verbally, rather than physically. Akabane assumed this meant he was going to get to work before the man began speaking about the tasks.

The man explained his troubles recently, which could have been a source of his hostility. As well as pay and tasks. He wanted to let Nameless do the talking since he most likely knew more about the situation than himself.

 

[000]

[member="Akabane Jarvik"]

It was then as Ronin listen to the guys offer that he then began to take a good hard look of the situation at hand before speaking.

"Tell you what we'll take the job provided we get 4 creds each for the vaporator work and 5 for the extra one a day."

At which time the man then raise a hand to rub the stubble of his chin look as if he had think hard about it.

" Well so you asking 10 each eh well ...that going be bit steep given this harvest gonna be almost a whole season worth....money a bit short and with all the repairs need be done. I can't give you that right now but......i can make you guys a counter offer since you made such an effort get here. I do 3 for the vaporators work 5 for the extra and cover the rest. I'll add in as extra free board and lodging in the homestead save you time not to mention money get here and back to town. And if you two do good.....well i'll maybe see if i can meet your price next season?So what you say?"

To which he then turn to Akabane and privately whisper.

"So man what you think? Old man seem be drive a hard bargain but.....if your game then i'm in. Least he's right be save us the trip and not to mention expense along with the danger of run into those Sand people at night."

 

[Akabane Jarvik]

[member="Ronin Wendigo"] (I apologize for the long wait, I might be slower than usual.)

The amount of pay didn't matter to him really. He wanted to work in truth. It do not work and die or work and have a full tummy. He chose obvious one.

Akabane listened to what Nameless said and nodded. "Sounds like a great offer to me." this was probably unusual to hear to Nameless. Akabane didn't really take into account the value of credits. He knew a few could buy you a meal though. That's all that mattered. Plus, this farmer seemed like he'd work them again sometime, with better pay.

 

[000]

[member="Akabane Jarvik"] (It's ok np )

It was then that as the two discuses and with Akabane seem in agreement with the proposal. Which for the most part wasn't much the pay that a concern to Ronin but more so that at least he had a job. One which seem he could at least earn a decent amount of creds that in time was something he needed. Just in case the time came for him move off again and leave he at least had some cred stash for a ticket. And not to for once he hope have work for his fare like the last time.

For however much he'd didn't much want think of it ....the call or desire for something out there at times seem great. That he just had to heed it even if he never knew why or how. It ...it just had be done for whatever reason and had been at best the cause or reason. He seem never been able to settle anywhere longer than few season. For something out there was call him....yearn to be there which he all but faintly glimpse in dreams no less forgotten the next day.

At any rate he then turn to the old man and with nod spoke.

" Well sir...it seem you drive a hard bargain and my friend here agreed. So yeah i guess we'll take your offer of a cred lower than what was ask if."

At which time he then approach and the two shakes on finalize the deal. At which time the man seem to ease up a bit and let out a sight of relief.

"Good then....i'm a man of my word and pay would be as promised but first you got earn your keep stranger. Tools will be over at that shed over there and you boys better get going. Sun be up high soon and those vaporators can't and won't be able repair themselves can they? And oh by the way what are your names?"

At that time Ronin then turn to Akabane.

" Well right here would be Akabane......and i'm ....Nam...."

He recon to say quite unsure if tell him his name was nameless would go well with the stranger. So in slight fib he sort came up with a name or one that sounded like a name to go by.

 

[Akabane Jarvik]

[member="Ronin Wendigo"]

Akabane listened as they sent back words. The farmer wanted them get started right away but he was concerned. How did one repair a vaporator? All he could do was shape wind, which probably wouldn't help. He guessed he'd live and learn.

His new acquaintance, who went by Namless, gave the farmer a shorter version of his name. He didn't say anything since it wasn't really his business. "It's a pleasure." he bowed on instinct though he never knew why he did it. He always felt as if he was forgetting something. He stood back up straight and smiled prepared to follow Nameless.

 

[000]

[member="Akabane Jarvik"]

It was then seem when all was said and done that as he was about walk away that he turn. Notice Akabane speak and seem so eloquently bow respectively at the farmer. Which in a way sort was odd a the same time familiar him as if he had felt seen it somewhere before. But then again seeing the Farmer glance over at them he just gave the guy a slight nod. Before call over Akabane silently with faint gesture of wave his arm to indicate where he was heading.

"It's a pleasure."

Then once there he opens the shed door and glance about the room. Seeing some the tools they might need for the job he then turn to Akabane speak.

" Well i recon you ain't from around same neck of the woods that i am and....am only guessing you don't really know much about vaporators. At any rate don't worry i'll try work with you.....teach you bit about it. Thought it ain't that much hard....just have make sure the motors and gears are well water tight....the exhause and vents are all clear....and hmm..."

He glance over at the gravsled nearby and test out the controls.

" Well least that works and would safe us the trouble of haul the stuff along. Thought he doesn't seem have a pack animal round so we gonna have drag it along to the site i guess...."

At that time he then look round pick up some the tools and few spare parts . Load them onto the sled and began to locate the hitch on them. And soon hands one to Akabane as he too the other one....

"So guess here we go then...."

 

[Akabane Jarvik]

[member="Ronin Wendigo"]

Akabane nodded to his guess. He indeed wasn't from there. A place called Kro Var to be precise. He also didn't work with vaporators. Hopefully, this wouldn't conflict with his work. Akabane grabbed the tools and walked alongside them.

"I'm guessing you don't get very many friendly visitors... since you were a little hostile before?" the question was out nowhere. He hoped he didn't mind him asking.