White Holes [Cassian Andor] [6/10]

Warnings: Language Pairings: Cassian Andor/OC Summary: Captain Cassian Andor was an Officer of Rebel Intelligence for the Alliance. An emotionless tool. There was nothing more to his life than following orders and working for the Resistance. Hell! His only friend was an Imperial droid named K-2SO. So what happens when he is struck by a love at first sight and meets Dr. Lya Stryker? Will their story has a happy ending? (CassianxOC)

My fanfiction: M A S T E R L I S T

A whole new set of trainees were arriving at Yavin 4. Supporters of the Rebellion and the cause everyone had pledged their lives to. Cassian observed them. Most were children. Barely over the age of 14. Each one of them traveled from beyond the reals of the galaxy to provide their services to their cause against the Empire. Striving mechanics, soldiers, technicians, fighter pilots, and medics all crammed the main building of the headquarters. The base's commander greeted each one of them and dismissed them to a post. Today would be the day that Lux and Adair graduated from Dr. Stryker's training. They weren't quite ready to be professional medics yet; however, they had graduated from their mentorship. They would now serve to check up medics. They would assist doctor's and keep busy with clinic hours aiding those with malaise and minor injuries, then work their way up the ladder. "I'm proud of both you," Lya said looking at both of her apprentices her violet eyes reflected the pride she felt for them. "I am more than certain that both of you will be excellent medics, and don't be strangers. I'll still be around the base." She smiled at both of them. Both smiled back at her, the young couple held their hands with their fingers intercepted. Both were either very brave or very stupid to show their affections in public. The Doctor was so caught up in the moment that she failed to notice someone bump into her from behind almost making her fall over, "Excuse me," the voice retorted sarcastically. She merely glared at the man who walked away; there was plenty of space for him to walk around. That had been so unnecessary.

"I don't like that new doctor," said Adair, Who eyed the man suspiciously with his dark eyes. There was something- odd about him. "He's in charge of the clinic right? So we'll be seeing plenty of him," chimed Lux. "What's his name again?" "Dr. Aztin Cyder. He was transferred here from the base in D'Qar," Lya spoke not removing her eyes from the creature's back. He was a Khajiit from a distant galaxy. A brown, copper colored lynx with humanoid features. His eyes were the color of ambers, and every inch of his body was covered in thick fur, he even had a long tail which crept from under his lab robe. Feeling the glares from the other medic his long whiskers twitched and he turned to glare back. "Unfriendly creature.…"Adair muttered under his breath, "I hate cats." "Dr. Stryker," a young male Togruta approached the trio. Colorful tones of lime green marked his skin and his large montrals and head tails were white and a grayish shade of blue. His eyes were a matching shade of ocean blue. "You must be Seena N'Aviid, correct?" The doctor greeted the young man politely. Behind her stood another human young man. "And Forrest Ramsenn." "You're the new interns correct?" Dr. Adair Habibt acknowledged them. The medics all became acquainted with each other. Lux Nova and Adair had no problem filling them in with their new tasks and duties and showing them the strings around. "I'll be in my office getting some paperwork ready for you, come to meet me whenever you're done socializing. Doctors," She excused herself acknowledging the new position of her former apprentices.   "Dr. Stryker seems alright," Seena commented. "She's strict, very hard working, but she makes sure you learn. After all, we play one of the most important roles in the Rebel Alliance's task force." Their eyes trailed the Doctor, that's when they saw it. "Adair. Str-Andor interaction at 3 o'clock," she spoke in an excited tone. The interns all eyed the doctor confused as she crossed paths with the tall, dark man. Both of their expressions remained stoic. Their eyes didn't even meet. They continued their way as strangers. "Such a shame those two didn't work out," Lux sighed disappointedly. "I wonder what happened that night they both left together, he still seemed interested in her and well the Doctor, her behavior is very unpredictable." Adair pondered. Both of the interns had witnessed the beginning, and quick collapse of their mentor's relationship with Captain Andor and both were eager for something to blossom, however, to their disappointment their relationship instead wilted. XXXX Lya closed the door behind her and leaned against it. In her own blessed privacy, she pulled out the small note from her lab coat's pocket. 'That cat touches you again. He's going to make a nice fur rug.' She couldn't help but chuckle at Cassian's note. It was scribbled in his own messy handwriting. It was a simple gesture, regardless she treasured it. Both had decided to keep their relationship under the wraps. It was what was best for both. 

Besides, it was nobody's business. 

Cassian was a spy. Thankfully, discretion came easily to him. Lya on the other hand- she still had some work to do. He was so good at what he did she barely even noticed that he had snuck something into her pocket until later. 

It was only a while later that Dr. Stryker's newest apprentices joined her in the office. She spoke little with the two young men and got to know them some more. Seena seemed optimistic and eager to learn, he had a lot of energy and wanted to focus on treating burn victims. Forrest, on the other hand, was composed and analytical, his hazel eyes were sharp, and his interest lay in surgery. She could see that both had potential. With a quick nod and many forms and papers signed she dismissed them for the day. Lya stood up and evened out some papers against her desk when there was a knock on the door. 

"Yes?" She said automatically without lifting her gaze. "Doctor," a weak voice came in. "I'm afraid I've got a terrible illness." The door closed behind the individual. The Doctor raised her bored gaze to meet the Captain's jovial smirk. "If it isn't my favorite patient," she said with heavy sarcasm dripping from her voice. "As much as I enjoy your company, I've asked you not to come distract me at work," she said with a small frown. "You don't see me showing up at your work." "That's different," he said wondering around her wooden desk. "If you showed up at my work, you'd be dead." He reached for her hand. "Right, because the medical ward is so safe, right?" She pressed her index finger against a particular pressure point in his hand. "Ouuuch," he grumbled pulling his hand back. "Friendly reminder that I can take care of myself." She nodded with the slightest of smile and continued gathering her documents. "But troopers wear armors," he pointed out. He did have a point. He wrapped his arms around her and held her in place. "Cass- I have to go make my rounds. My new apprentices are waiting for me." She protested against his embrace. "Wait- you're not taking me seriously." He complained. "You didn't even ask me what I was sick with this time!" She rolled her eyes. She loved yet at the same time hated how damn clingy this man could be. "You're such a hypochondriac. What are you sick with now Cassian?" She turned to eye him an eyebrow cocked expectantly. "I'm lovesick." He said before planting a fat kiss on her nose. "I think I’m the one who is going to be sick," she laughed while cringing. Lya would never be able to understand where the root of his infatuation came from. "Doctor Stryker?" a third voice suddenly piped in. Lya could've sworn she jumped three feet in the air. Cassian, on the other hand, played it cool and nonchalant shoved his hands into his pockets. It was the new cat in town, Dr. Aztin Cyder. "Dr. Cyder!" The Doctor greeted. "H-How can I help you?" She asked nervously. Cassian eyed the man carefully. There was something odd about him, something unsettling. He wasn't sure if it was his fixed glare on Lya or the way his massive feline teeth glistened whenever he spoke. "I knocked, but you didn't answer-" He began. It was a lie, Cassian knew better. He debated if it was best to confront him about it or merely witness and analyze his faux charade. It was apparent he had witnessed the romantic interaction between the couple. "I wanted to discuss my clinic hours with you," He spoke in a serious tone, his voice also carried an accent a distant land. One in which he would pronounce his Ks hard and his Ss would drag, and all of his Rs just sounded odd. Just the way he said Dr. Stryker as "Dr. SsstRAaicKerR,"gave her the creeps. "Right," she pursed her lips and swallowed her breath. "I think you'll be alright," she nodded towards Cassian awkwardly and stretched out her hand for him to shake. His mistrusting eyes shifted between both Doctor's and with no choice he took her hand in his. "Thank you, Doctor," he said briefly. He walked out slowly, his eyes combing every inch of the Lynx man before them. Lya flashed him a pleading look as he left. Once outside Cassian closed the door behind him. A scowl was noticeable on his features. "You seem, distraught Captain," commented K-2SO. "There's something odd about that Khajiit," Cassian said as they walked out of the ward. He adjusted his leather jacket and scratched his beard bringing the note that Lya had handed him to his close eyesight. 'Come back to me.' It was a simple note; regardless it brought a smile to his face. "Perhaps you are jealous Captain?" K-2SO suggested. The Captain shook his head slightly. He would get to the bottom of this. Meanwhile back in her office, Lya dealt with Dr. Cyder. "Boyfriend?" The man asked as Cassian left the room. "What can I do for you Aztin?" she said with a polite smile ignoring the question. He didn't falter. "I want more hours in the emergency ward, as well as my own assistants." The man said in a demanding tone. Lya clapped her hands together and shrugged her shoulders. "I'm sorry, but- I'm afraid there's not much I can do for you." "Back in Naboo I had eight apprentices and was the head of the surgical ward-" He raised his tone, which she interrupted. "Although your qualifications were outstanding, I hope you understand we can't do that just yet- to begin with we are short staffed and you've only been in the Yavin 4 base for a couple of weeks. Let's see how you do and then we can discuss it again, yes?" She spoke in a hurried tone as she once again gathered her notes, and charts amongst other documents. "Thank you for understanding," she opened the door for him. The lynx remained in his seat not even flinching. He didn't even bother in turning his head to acknowledge the Doctor. "That was Captain Cassian Andor, no?" He spoke in that eerie tone he had. Lya slowly retreated closing the door. "I can only assume, it could be… dangerous to be involved with an officer like that. With so many enemies, who knows what could happen if word got out." He carefully attempted to read her expression from the corner of his predatory vision, his teeth gleaming in the dim light of her small office.

  "Get out," Lya slammed the door of her office behind the man. A Cheshire cat grin played on his feline features. He had gotten what he wanted, almost. More hours in the ER and two new assistants.

"I'm glad, you're a reasoning woman," he said satisfied. Lya clenched her fist tightly at her sides as she fought the urge to sock him in the face. This would not end like this.

He wanted assistants? Then he would have assistants. He wanted an apprentice? Then he would have an apprentice and if he wanted an office- oh he would get his office. 

Lya didn't know what to do. It had been a little more than a week and Cassian hadn't returned from his mission. Then again, it was his fault this was all happening to begin with. She had assigned both Lux and Adair as his assistants. His apprentice would be Forrest since he was interested in surgery just like Dr. Aztin. "I want you to report everything to me," She had instructed her former students. Both nodded and discretely continued with their missions obediently. 

It had been weeks, and Cassian still hadn't returned from his mission. It was an unusually rainy night, and Lya was presently leaning on a mountain of pillows on one of the sofas of her small round living room. The sky thundered making the window tremble and rattle. The yellow light in the room coming from the corner lamp was dim, and she ran a hand over her loose shoulder length hair as her eyes narrowed at Lux's handwritten notes. The notes were observations of the new doctor in the office, Dr. Aztin Cyder. Everything was perfectly ordinary. He treated the interns firmly but with respect. He checked in on time and performed his rounds and hours to perfection. Regardless of this, there was still something about it that rubbed her wrong. "Dammit!" She slammed the stack of papers against her crossed knees and shook her head a frustrated exhale escaping her lips. Continuing with the reports she read over the new interns. Forrest was progressing at an average pace. He was always stoic and composed. Seena, on the other hand, was being educated on different types of tissue injuries and what the best prevention and medical care worked with each. He seemed to catch on quickly, way too fast. Perhaps this child was a prodigy in medical care? Lya saw much of herself in the young Togruta. Lya tapped the end of her pen against her chin in a serious matter. She momentarily became distracted by the rain desperately tapping on the window. Having come from a dry climate, she couldn't comprehend how it was possible for it to rain so much in this forest. Thunder rumbled above in the darkness of the jungle and lighting momentarily flashed through the window. SLAM! It was then that the heavy wooden door at the entrance came apart. A violent gust of wind tossed her notes into the air; the air chilled her skin. She looked at the dark shadow outline that stood in her doorway. Water spilled inside the warm home. Alert she braced herself digging her fingers into the arm of the sofa. Her jaw clenched, eyes wide, teeth grinding tightly as adrenaline pumped through her veins. Her heart stuck on her larynx. "A-Aztin..." She managed to speak. She was ready for the attack. Her closest weapon was the pen she was currently gripping in her clenched fist. From the darkness stumbled forward Cassian instead, K-2SO followed suit. He slammed the door shut behind him catching his breath. His body soaked from head to toe. Kaytoo's metal body was slick cold. "Cassian!" She jumped to her feet tossing her remaining notes aside. Dark circles hung heavily under his eyelids. His eyes had turned into slits and remained focused on her. "Dammit! You scared the hell out of me!" She screeched, her face twisted into an upset scowl. Regardless he approached her, he didn't waste a moment in engulfing her in his drenched arms. His lips thirsted for hers as they attacked her. 

"Get off me!" She allowed a sharp exhale as she pushed him away. He looked at her perplexed. "Stop." She held her breath, a stern warning in the back of her throat. Her heart was hammering in her throat. He looked at her still confused. She felt light-headed and leaned on the nearby kitchen counter. Her hand on her racing heart. "I-.…" She lowered her head slowly. Shame filling her. "I'm sorry." She sighed. "You just- you scared the crap out of me Cass."

She got a good look at him. At how drained and exhausted he really was and the way his shoulder's hunched over in defeat.

"Should we get going, Captain?" K-2SO suddenly piped. Without a second thought and with pursed lips he turned leaving the humble house. The Doctor felt the guilt weigh down on her shoulders.  "Cass-" She ran out of her house after him. She ran into the rainforest barefoot wearing a loose tank top and mid tight length cotton shorts. The rain consumed her. She could feel her wet hair sticking to her face. "Cassian!" She reached him and wrapped his arms around him, holding on to his blue parka. "Now you want me?" He removed her arms from his body. "I come, tired, drained, and the only thing I want is to see you and this happens-" he raised his tone. "Cassian- I was scared! What do you expect me to do when someone comes in barging in the middle of a storm?" The thunder resounded above them. They both stood in the rain. Kaytoo stood along with them. Besides the heavy pouring of the rain, there was not a single sound amongst them. "Let's-Let's just go inside." She asked in a kinder tone. Her eyebrows arched upwards in concern.

"Y-You're soaking wet," she said nervously as she wrapped her arms around her own cold body. He remained silent. "I'll make tea," she said quietly in an attempt to keep busy. "I will now be powering down Captain," K-2SO announced a sudden beeping sound he emitted allowed both humans to know he was out. Lya could feel Cassian shuffling around the apartment. The Captain unzipped his wet parka and laid it on a chair. Luckily he remained dry underneath.

"Make yourself at home," she said dryly as she walked past him handing him a cup with tea. He responded with an unfriendly look. She casually removed her shirt as she made way to her room, sipping some tea on the way. A couple of moments later she returned wearing another loose blouse and plopped down amongst the many pillows on the sofa. She pretended not to mind him. However, he remained where he stood. His eyes were fixated on a blank spot of the dull wall. Lya kept her eyes on some notes she had been formerly leafing through. In a couple of moments, she heard Cassian shuffling about. She didn’t raise her gaze. His socks standing before her suddenly filled her vision. Raising her head, her eyes traveled across his bruised naked torso. Patches of hair adorned the middle of his chest and trailed so the south of his navel. She looked at him sadly, sighing her fingers reached for his sides which she caressed lightly. "Does it hurt?" She asked after a moment leaning forward and brushing his hot skin with her tender lips. "I'm sorry," She whispered meeting his eyes. "It's just…- hard for me when you leave." Tightening her grip on his hips, she pulled him down to the sofa and embraced him as if it were the last time. Both embraced some moments later. His head on her chest as he existed in romantic gaze. He found comfort in her touch and held one of her hands against his heart. Cassian didn't say much about his mission, then again, that was highly confidential information. It's not as if he was allowed. Lya mindlessly read over her reports with her free hand. "I think there's a spy in the quarters," he said suddenly. "Hmm?" She asked half not listening. "I think we've been infiltrated." He said turning his head up to face her with a severe expression. Her eyebrows furrowed confused. Her mind wondered for a moment, and the sudden image of the new feline doctor filled her vision: Dr. Aztin Cyder. She slightly sat up. Cassian looked at her confused. If Cyder was a spy, there was no other reason why he would want control of the medical ward, and his own assistants to do his dirty work for him. "I think I know who the spy is…" She said when the realization hit her.

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White Holes [Cassian Andor] [3/10]

Warnings: None Pairings: Cassian Andor/OC Summary: 

Captain Cassian Andor was an Officer of Rebel Intelligence for the Alliance. An emotionless tool. There was nothing more to his life than following orders and working for the Resistance. Hell! His only friend was an Imperial droid named K-2SO. So what happens when he is struck by a love at first sight and meets Dr. Lya Stryker? Will their story have a happy ending? (CassianxOC)

My fanfiction: M A S T E R L I S T

It was Captain Andor’s worst nightmare.

Everything that could possibly go wrong on their first date had gone wrong.

To begin with, he had gotten to the medical building late to which Lya had not taken well.

“Wait- wait!” he caught her just as she was leaving the building.

“Twenty minutes late,” she had said doubtfully shaking her head.  A habit he realized she often did.

She wasn’t wearing her white coat. Instead, her hair was loose brushing just above her shoulders, and she had decided to wear a light layer of makeup.

“I’m sorry I’m late-” He began. She continued walking with her head held high. “Twenty-minutes…” she clicked her tongue not stopping. “Por favor- You look beautiful by the way, I mean-you always do, but more so today-”

She rolled her eyes to look at him. Despite her annoyance, she wore the smallest of smiles on her face.

He came to a sudden halt. He had messed up. Perhaps it was best to try again tomorrow. Several people crowded the streets as she advanced the terrain.

“Hey- so are you coming?” She called after him finally turning. “Let’s go to the cantina.”

He had forgotten the flowers bouquet he had gotten her for their first date. When they arrived at the cantina the place was so crowded that they were seated all the way in the back next to a loud band. He had stained his shirt with a sauce, and his smooth dancing skills had faltered due to his jumping nerves. It was even more embarrassing after he had reassured her he was a saucy dancer. He had been so preoccupied with making more mistakes that he merely started an unstoppable chain reaction.

He had stepped on her many times when she asked him to dance. It was hopeless. He could see her irked expression growing with each passing minute. Cassian decided to call it a night and asked for the handsome check. However, upon receiving it, he realized that he had forgotten his wallet at home. He held the back of his neck in embarrassment as they walked out of the cantina. Thankfully, Lya hadn’t minded picking up the tab.

“I’ll get it next time,” Cassian promised her with a nervous chuckle.

“Oh, it’s not a problem.” She said kindly offering him a polite smile. Both were slightly intoxicated.

The night couldn’t get worse, could it?

Yes. It could.

From above the violet skies suddenly rumbled and thundered with an instantly pouring storm. He took in a deep breath to hold in his frustrations. He cursed and remembered that Kaytoo had warned him about the high probability of rain for the evening.

“We should get back home,” she began. “Thank you for the evening; it was er-” She paused for a moment as she sought for the appropriate word. “Interesting Captain.” she nodded apprehensively. Her hands slid into her pockets as she turned her own way.

Lya put a step forward in the muddy ground when she suddenly felt a weight on her shoulders. She turned only to see Cassian jog in front of her. He had laid his blue parka jacket on her shoulders. “Allow me to walk you; it’s only proper.” He offered.

She could see the distress in his dark eyes, and with a humorous huff, she agreed. “Alright, just know that I can take care of myself.” She shrugged as she now moved her hands to the inside of his parka’s pockets.

“I need an excuse to save this date!”

The rain slowly poured above the two of them. Her home wasn’t too far. Cassian was dangerously quiet. There was a solemn expression on his face that appeared to be uncharacteristic in her eyes. She couldn’t help but smile fondly at the poor fool. He had tried everything tonight, and he still had horrifyingly bombed their date night. ‘I’m probably going to regret this,’ she thought to look away with wary eyes. She wore a playful smile on her face as she reached for his hand. He looked down at it confused. Lya looked at his surprised expression and smiled at him.

“So- tell me about your travels, I’m sure you get out a lot.”

It had been a long walk. Both of their paces had slowed down just to give them enough time for the walk to save the night. Lya remained warm and dry under his parka. Cassian was wet to the bone. She protested and offered to return the jacket. He had insisted that if he got sick, it would only land him in the medical ward again. He wasn’t one to complain.

“-And the same song was playing in the cantina?” she asked laughing at the conversation they were having.

“Yes! It was like they didn’t know any other damn song.” He added in his accented voice, shaking his head incredulously. “It was terrible. I mean- like come on!” he laughed. He was surprised to see her smiling with him at his anecdotes. Cassian didn’t meet many people, but the ones he did not find his stories to be humorous. He could see the small dimly lit home that they were approaching. It was then that a brisk movement from the over populous flora of the tropical jungle caught his attention. His instincts kicked in and he drew his blaster standing in a fighter stance. Without another word, he put a protective hand over the Doctor pushing her back behind him. He was ready to shoot when-

She barely felt the coldness of the drawn weapon being pressed to the back of her head. An audible gasp escaped her lips as a stranger twisted an arm behind her back and held her in place.

He pivoted a moment too late and found himself unable to fire.

Lya was being held as a hostage by a masked enemy. He couldn’t risk shooting this individual as she was too close to him.

“Captain Andor, I’ve been tracking you for months. Can’t believe the poison didn’t get to you...” The masked individual spat out dangerously.

“She’s got nothing to do with this.” Cassian hissed with his pistol still pointing at the villain.

Lya swallowed the knot that had formed in her throat and looked back at the creature that held her with a frown on her face.

“You rebel scum snake. Did you really think no one would notice the slithering snake that you are? A spy? Providing information to enemies of the Galactic Empire?”

“Listen,” Cassian said frustrated through gritted teeth. “She has nothing to do with this. I will not repeat myself, release her.”

His eyes once again landed on the woman’s before him. Despite the grim situation, she remained somewhat composed. There was a hard look in her eyes. It was then that the crimson laser beam sank into the dark depths of the tropical forest before him.

The enemy appeared to be immobilized. He lay face down in the muddy dirt unable to move. The Doctor stood with her back straight as she clenched and unclenched her open fist. She merely wore an annoyed expression.

He didn’t waste a minute in bolding towards her. He embraced her in a tight hug. She eyed him uneasily not feeling at the comfort level of hugging yet.

“Lya! Are you O.K.?” He asked holding her tight, looking at her eye to eye. He could feel the cold rain soaking his body and her warm hand on his shoulder. “Are you alright?” He repeated looking at her azure eyes. She nodded still looking down at the man on the floor. “I don’t understand what happened,” Cassian said confused. How had she managed to take an intergalactic spy like that?

“Pressure points,” She explained pointing her index finger up. He turned to look at her with narrowed eyes still not comprehending. “It’s a rare art of combat. I applied some pressure to a certain nerve ending spot in the body to immobilize him,” she said casting a casual look down at the man on the ground.

Cassian kept his eyes focused on her in awe.

Well, she did tell him she could take care of herself.

Feeling self-conscious Lya couldn’t help but nervously chuckle under his intense gaze.

“Cassian! You don’t have to worry about me. I can take care of myself.” She reminded him with a smile, squeezing back his hand. “I figured he might possess vital information that might be useful to us. You might want to interrogate him amongst other things since apparently, he was the one who poisoned you.” She said before tucking a strand of wet hair behind her ear.

The thundering rainstorm echoed through the jungle flora.

 He was speechless. He wasn’t aware he was gawking at her. He had found her. The perfect woman for him. It was then that a sullen feeling filled him.

What had just happened- it had been his fault. If he were foolish enough to remain in her life, it would always be the same. She would be attacked, prosecuted, threatened. He looked at her sadly. He couldn’t allow himself to do such a thing to her.

Besides, he would soon be embarking on a mission. Who knew if he could come back…

He figured it simply wasn’t meant to be.

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