Obi-Wan Kenobi was not paying very much attention to the Jedi council meeting. He was tired. He'd just returned from a mission on Felucia, and all he could think about was the hot shower that was waiting for him in his rooms. His thoughts were interrupted. "…of Mandalore requests the presence of a Jedi to help her maintain the peace on her planet." A familiar word focused his attention back to Master Windu, who was speaking. Mandalore. I haven't heard that name in a while.
"A Master, we should send." Master Yoda spoke from his spot in the Jedi circle.
"I agree. Duchess Satine will need someone who is able to act as both a negotiator and guard." Master Windu replied.
Obi-Wan cleared his throat. "Masters, if I may, I would like to volunteer for this mission. I am already apprised of the situation on Mandalore, and I am well acquainted with their practices and culture."
His speech was met with silence, as the Masters surrounding him mulled it over. "I feel that this would be a prudent assignment for Master Kenobi." Master Mudi said from his seat.
"Agreed, I am." Said Yoda. "Leave tomorrow for Mandalore, you will Master Kenobi."
Obi-Wan bowed his head solemnly in acknowledgement. "Then I request your permission to leave this council in order to prepare for my departure." The Masters nodded their heads in permission, and Obi-Wan left quietly out the door. Walking quickly, he made his way to his rooms to prepare for his mission. It had been years since he last was on Mandalore, and he couldn't wait to go back. He had fond memories of that place.
When he got to his rooms, he found Anakin waiting outside for him. "Ah, there you are Master." He said by way of greeting. "How was your mission to Felucia? You look terrible."
"It's nice to see that you respect your elders, Anakin."
"Are you admitting that you're old?"
"How was your mission to Alderaan?"
"Boring. I know that you're purposely changing the subject on me."
Obi-Wan sighed. Sometimes his old Padawan could be so stubborn. "I'm tired Anakin, and I have another mission to prepare for."
"You're leaving again already?"
"No rest for the weary, and all that."
"Well then I'll let you prepare for your trip in peace then. It was nice to see you, however briefly."
Obi-Wan merely nodded. "Don't get into too much trouble while I'm gone Anakin."
"Me? Trouble? Nah…"
Obi-Wan scoffed and keyed the pass-code that let him into his rooms. Sighing, he walked over to his bed and lay down for a minute. I'll just rest my head for a moment, then I'll pack. He was asleep in seconds.
A/N: Hey guys! So this is the first chapter to my new story! I hope you guys like it. I know that there isn't a lot to go off of right now, but I promise that it's going to get really good in a chapter or two. My plan is for it to be a romance between Obi-Wan and another character. Any guesses on whom? Let me know in a review! More to come soon!
