I Trusted Him
By: ilovedrwilson
First attempt at a Star Wars fanfiction! I don't own anything but an OC here and there.
Part One: You've Given Me Hope
Obi-Wan felt uneasy about asking Anakin to spy on Chancellor Palpatine. He could sense Anakin's fear and doubt mixed with his own. He quickly released his emotions into the force and more clearly stated what the council needed from Anakin.
"What you're suggesting is treason?" Anakin growled.
The anger radiating from his former Padawan sent Obi-Wan shivering. Anakin's dislike for the council was obviously becoming more hateful.
"Ani, please…" he started. He wanted to tell Anakin that this was his last mission. That if he helped the council he would become a Jedi Master, the one thing that would make Anakin happy.
"Trust me. I know you don't trust the council, but don't you trust me?"
Obi-Wan searched the young knights eyes looking for the answer he desired. He saw the anger slowly melting from his face. Anakin smiled, genuinely and as if there was nothing wrong with the world.
"Yes, master. I trust you."
Ani pulled his older master into a deep hug, such affection was not usually displayed among the Jedi.
"Master Kenobi." A young voice interrupted from behind them.
The Jedi broke their hug to see a youngling about twelve, soon to either become a Padawan learner or be sent to Agricultural Corps. He bowed to his elders and quickly began talking.
"Master Yoda would like Knight Skywalker to see him in the training rooms once you've seen Master Kenobi off." Len announced.
"Thank you, Len. Shouldn't you be in light saber classes right now?"
Len's eyes widened as he searched his side to see if he had remembered his light saber. When you grasped it in his hands, he smiled.
"Yes sir. Good day!"
They watched the young boy ran off to make it to class on time and trip a couple of times as well.
Obi-Wan simply laughed at young Len commenting, "When you are a master and this war is over maybe I'll take him as a Padawan. He is just as clumsy as I was at his age."
"But Master you are free to train whoever you wish…" Anakin started. "and-" and The council will never make me a master, he wanted to say but Obi-Wan interjected.
"I want to know everything is sable before I take another Padawan. I know you want to stay mine forever but you've have to move on."
Anakin sensed the jest in his master's voice and smiled.
"Len is to turn thirteen in a week or two. He is the only one is age not taken by a Master." Anakin explained.
"Yes, but I may not have a war to fight in a few weeks. I sense change."
Anakin felt is hopes rise. Maybe the council was going to make him a master after all.
"Len reminds me of myself so much. Could you not feel the hope radiating from his entire being? He knows he must be better then all others yet his kindness stops him from really taking action. He is not angry like I was." Obi-Wan mused.
"They say all anger leads to the dark side, Master. You were angry and are now the best Master on the council." Anakin inserted.
"Well, I wouldn't go that far Anakin. Remember you're on the council now." He joked.
Anakin only half smiled. He believed himself years ahead of Obi-Wan. Did his former Master feel the same or was he just trying to relive his anxiety?
Obi-Wan and Anakin made there way to the spaceport where Obi-Wan would soon be leaving for Utapau.
"For my thirteenth birthday, Qui-Gon gave me this." Obi-Wan pulled a smooth rock from his pocket.
Anakin couldn't help but laugh a bit, "He gave you a rock?"
"Yes, and it saved me once from forgetting myself. It kept me strong and allowed me to be closer to the force. It is force sensitive although my Master just thought it pretty. I know he was draw to give it to me, as I am to give it to you."
Obi-Wan grasped his former Padawan's hand and placed the smooth stone in his palm.
"You will keep it safe for me, Ani."
Anakin felt a wave of love come over him. Obi-Wan had been a father and a brother to him. How could he hate and love one person so much?
"Your thoughts betray you, Anakin."
Obi-Wan leaned in wrapping his arms around the young man who had been forced to grow so fast. A brother and friend to him, yet he could feel the turmoil and hate surrounding his thoughts.
"Obi-Wan, I-"
"Anakin. You have made me very proud. You are a much stronger and wiser Jedi than I am."
Obi-Wan looked to the ship and couldn't help feeling, this was the last time things would be this way.
"Thank you, master."
"May the Force be with you." Obi-Wan bowed and turned to board the ship.
"Master!"
Obi-Wan turned to Anakin's distressed and confused face. He watched him run his fingers over the rock creating a temporary peace in him.
"You have given me hope. May the Force be with you."
Obi-Wan smiled, maybe everything would be alright.
End Part One
Author's Notes: That was a fun first try at a Star Wars fanfic. There is more to come.
Len – means "Brave one"
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