Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan and Anakin all stood in front of the Jedi Council, all feeling the same harsh gaze from the twelve council members. After the events on Naboo they were all waiting the council's judgement.
"All three of you have proved your worth to the Council these past few days and we have now come to a conclusion about your futures" Mace Windu said grimly, the conclusion obviously did not satisfy him.
"Obi-Wan Kenobi, level of Jedi Knight we have granted you. Your actions on Naboo impressed us they have," Yoda said and Obi-Wan tried very hard not to start grinning.
"Thank you Masters," he settled on saying.
"Now to young Anakin Skywalker," Mace Windu continued sighing deeply, "The council realises that despite what it says, you will train the boy"
"That is correct," Qui-Gon replied.
"In that case we have decided to allow you to proceed, with the condition that the boy passes a two month training program in the temple with the Younglings" Mace Windu continued solemnly, "And then we shall reassess the boy's future,"
The two Jedi and the apprentice walked quickly out of the council room and into a wide hall with a glass ceiling.
"Well, congratulations Obi-Wan," Qui-Gon said to his former padawan.
"Thank you, master" Obi-Wan beamed proudly.
"What does this mean? Won't Obi-Wan be your apprentice anymore?"
"No Anakin, that's you now,"
"Master Qui-Gon," A women a little younger than Qui-Gon crossed the hall, walking towards them.
"Ah Anakin, this is Soara Antana, the temple's lightsabre instructor,"
Anakin bowed awkwardly for the woman, who smiled.
"You shall be joining a group of padawan learners; they have been training for ten years so you'll have to keep up,"
"But Qui-Gon why can't I stay with you, I thought you were teaching me," Anakin exclaimed.
"Yes, but first you must pass the council's test. It'll be fine, these other Younglings aren't so different from yourself," Anakin still looked unhappy but allowed himself to be led away by Soara.
"Do think he will be able to cope?" asked Obi-Wan as they watched Soara and Anakin walk away.
"Of course, he's very skilled," Qui-Gon said confidently.
"No, I meant can he cope with the other children,"
Qui-Gon looked less confident.