A/N: Yay, my first Star Wars fic! This takes place somewhere in the timeframe of Episode Two, and is somewhat of an AU. Not completely, but I changed Amidala's character somewhat. This may turn out to be an Obidala, not sure yet.
Disclaimers: They're all George Lucas's, I wish I owned Obi, but I don't sadly.
Obi-Wan Kenobi reluctantly deactivated his saber, bending over for breath. He hoped no one else in the practice arena had seen what had just happened. Before he even turned around he could see his padawan's smirk.
"I beat you again, Master," Anakin laughed. The boy was getting just a little too arrogant for Obi-Wan's liking.
"Very good, padawan," he sighed, straightening up. "You're dismissed. Go get washed up."
Anakin called over his shoulder as he was leaving, "You know Master, if I can beat you, Yoda's all that's left."
"Goodbye, Anakin," Obi-Wan stated firmly. He had hoped his recent losing streak was a sign of old age, but the more closely he watched Anakin, the more he feared it wasn't. The boy had developed an alarmingly egotistical attitude in recent months, and Obi-Wan had withheld presenting him for the trials because of it. Jedi needed a strong sense of self control, which there seemed to be a rather strong lack of in Anakin. Still, Obi-Wan loved the boy like a son.
As he was preparing to leave the practice arena, Obi-Wan received a communication alert from Master Windu. Opening a link, he heard, "master Kenobi, please meet the council as soon as possible. We have important information regarding a new mission for you."
Obi-Wan sighed and closed the link. With the life he led, he was always on the job.
Having changed out of his training robes, Obi-Wan entered the council chambers. Master Windu immediately motioned for him to sit. "We have some alarming news from the Senate, Obi-Wan. The resistance force is growing stronger. There have been several seemingly randomly placed attacks on planets within the Republic."
Obi-Wan did not see the significance. This had happened several times before. Why the urgency now?
Master Yoda arose from deep thought, sensing Obi-Wan's question. "Because, Master Kenobi, well-planned these attacks were. All families of Jedis or important Senate members the victims have been."
"Why would they attack our families?" Obi-Wan wondered out loud. IF these attackers were intelligent enough o carry out what they had, then they should have been honorable enough to come straight to the Temple.
"Whoever is behind this apparently does not know we cannot be harmed emotionally. In any case, we must protect who we can," Mace said.
"I do NOT need protection," a female voice said from behind Obi-Wan. He turned slowly. Senator Amidala. Perfect timing. He hated negotiating with politicians.
"Ahh, but how can you know when next this resistance will strike, Senator?" asked Yoda wisely.
"I cannot," she retorted. "But I do know the Republic has not fallen apart yet. I can still prevent war. The JedI have no part in this."
"Then if you don't mind my asking, milady, who does? You haven't been able to stop the fighting so far," Obi-Wan asked earnestly.
She kept her level, cold stare straight at him. "I have confidence in the Senate, Master Kenobi, and know that the more people that are involved in this, the worse it will become. We have no need for the Jedi as peacemakers, because there has been no war yet. I believe I can prevent that from happening."
"And how will you do that?" Obi-Wan asked skeptically.
"Senator Palpatine and I have enough influence even beyond the Senate to stop this before it starts."
Master Yoda frowned, beating his can on the ground. "But we cannot be sure that the people's best interests Palpatine has in mind."
This time it was Master Windu who looked shocked. "But Palpatine is one of our most trusted advisors…"
Master Yoda said nothing, merely looking away. Obi-Wan decided to stop what would surely be Amidala's next argument. "Excuse me, masters, emm…you mentioned a mission assignment?"
Windu nodded. "Yes. And before I explain it, it must be fully understood that this is a secret mission. No one finds out about what you're doing, not even your padawan. He stays here to prepare for his upcoming passage through the trials anyways."
Obi-Wan nodded, glancing at Amidala. If this was so secret, he did not like her being here. She hated him, and would most likely not hesitate to tell Anakin.
Windu continued, "You will be going to Tatooine, where intelligence has discovered a base for the resistance. We're not sure exactly where it is, but I've got confidence you'll find it, Obi-Wan. You are not to fight when you arrive, merely find out as much as you can. So, we have you going undercover…as a Sith."
Obi-Wan stood speechless for a moment, slowly curling his fingers in disbelief. He could go undercover as almost anything but a Sith. He despised them with a passion. He was often surprised by his own hatred towards them, when he had thought himself emotionless. And it all went back mostly to the one Sith Lord who had killed the only father he'd ever known. Obi-Wan knew that he could not even pretend to join those that stood against everything he lived for.
"Mace…I…a Sith? But…"
Master Yoda face him again. "Strong, you are Obi-Wan. The best mental discipline you have. You will be able."
"And," Windu began before Obi-Wan could argue again, "Senator Amidala has requested to go with you, and the council has granted that request. We believe it is in her best interest to see what the Republic is up against."
Obi-Wan almost fell into a chair, unable to look at Amidala. She was the last person he wanted to spend the next few months alone with. He still firmly held the belief that no politician could be trusted. It was a horrible stereotype that he knew he shouldn't have, but in her case he felt it was true.
"Obi-Wan, please don't argue anymore," said Mace. "This is the will of the council. A transport has been prepared for you both, you will leave tomorrow morning. Get a good night's rest. Dismissed."
Obi-Wan rose to leave, letting Amidala go first. When they had exited the chambers, he immediately confronted her, trying to keep his voice down. "How dare you place yourself, and what's more the entire Republic at risk like this?"
She glared back at him. "I'll have you know I'm not a child anymore, Master Kenobi. I can take care of myself. I won't have you restricting me the way you do with your apprentice."
Just then Anakin showed up, with perfect timing as usual. "Hello Master. Ready for dinner, Padme?"
She took his arm, casting a quick smirk back at Obi-Wan before they left together. So. Anakin had her under his power. They had won this time. But Obi-Wan knew that if whatever flawed relationship they had continued, they would only both be hurt.
Obi-Wan had arrived at his quarters. Entering, he found a set of black robes already prepared for him. Just the sight of them disgusted him. This was going to be a long mission…
Disclaimers: They're all George Lucas's, I wish I owned Obi, but I don't sadly.
Obi-Wan Kenobi reluctantly deactivated his saber, bending over for breath. He hoped no one else in the practice arena had seen what had just happened. Before he even turned around he could see his padawan's smirk.
"I beat you again, Master," Anakin laughed. The boy was getting just a little too arrogant for Obi-Wan's liking.
"Very good, padawan," he sighed, straightening up. "You're dismissed. Go get washed up."
Anakin called over his shoulder as he was leaving, "You know Master, if I can beat you, Yoda's all that's left."
"Goodbye, Anakin," Obi-Wan stated firmly. He had hoped his recent losing streak was a sign of old age, but the more closely he watched Anakin, the more he feared it wasn't. The boy had developed an alarmingly egotistical attitude in recent months, and Obi-Wan had withheld presenting him for the trials because of it. Jedi needed a strong sense of self control, which there seemed to be a rather strong lack of in Anakin. Still, Obi-Wan loved the boy like a son.
As he was preparing to leave the practice arena, Obi-Wan received a communication alert from Master Windu. Opening a link, he heard, "master Kenobi, please meet the council as soon as possible. We have important information regarding a new mission for you."
Obi-Wan sighed and closed the link. With the life he led, he was always on the job.
Having changed out of his training robes, Obi-Wan entered the council chambers. Master Windu immediately motioned for him to sit. "We have some alarming news from the Senate, Obi-Wan. The resistance force is growing stronger. There have been several seemingly randomly placed attacks on planets within the Republic."
Obi-Wan did not see the significance. This had happened several times before. Why the urgency now?
Master Yoda arose from deep thought, sensing Obi-Wan's question. "Because, Master Kenobi, well-planned these attacks were. All families of Jedis or important Senate members the victims have been."
"Why would they attack our families?" Obi-Wan wondered out loud. IF these attackers were intelligent enough o carry out what they had, then they should have been honorable enough to come straight to the Temple.
"Whoever is behind this apparently does not know we cannot be harmed emotionally. In any case, we must protect who we can," Mace said.
"I do NOT need protection," a female voice said from behind Obi-Wan. He turned slowly. Senator Amidala. Perfect timing. He hated negotiating with politicians.
"Ahh, but how can you know when next this resistance will strike, Senator?" asked Yoda wisely.
"I cannot," she retorted. "But I do know the Republic has not fallen apart yet. I can still prevent war. The JedI have no part in this."
"Then if you don't mind my asking, milady, who does? You haven't been able to stop the fighting so far," Obi-Wan asked earnestly.
She kept her level, cold stare straight at him. "I have confidence in the Senate, Master Kenobi, and know that the more people that are involved in this, the worse it will become. We have no need for the Jedi as peacemakers, because there has been no war yet. I believe I can prevent that from happening."
"And how will you do that?" Obi-Wan asked skeptically.
"Senator Palpatine and I have enough influence even beyond the Senate to stop this before it starts."
Master Yoda frowned, beating his can on the ground. "But we cannot be sure that the people's best interests Palpatine has in mind."
This time it was Master Windu who looked shocked. "But Palpatine is one of our most trusted advisors…"
Master Yoda said nothing, merely looking away. Obi-Wan decided to stop what would surely be Amidala's next argument. "Excuse me, masters, emm…you mentioned a mission assignment?"
Windu nodded. "Yes. And before I explain it, it must be fully understood that this is a secret mission. No one finds out about what you're doing, not even your padawan. He stays here to prepare for his upcoming passage through the trials anyways."
Obi-Wan nodded, glancing at Amidala. If this was so secret, he did not like her being here. She hated him, and would most likely not hesitate to tell Anakin.
Windu continued, "You will be going to Tatooine, where intelligence has discovered a base for the resistance. We're not sure exactly where it is, but I've got confidence you'll find it, Obi-Wan. You are not to fight when you arrive, merely find out as much as you can. So, we have you going undercover…as a Sith."
Obi-Wan stood speechless for a moment, slowly curling his fingers in disbelief. He could go undercover as almost anything but a Sith. He despised them with a passion. He was often surprised by his own hatred towards them, when he had thought himself emotionless. And it all went back mostly to the one Sith Lord who had killed the only father he'd ever known. Obi-Wan knew that he could not even pretend to join those that stood against everything he lived for.
"Mace…I…a Sith? But…"
Master Yoda face him again. "Strong, you are Obi-Wan. The best mental discipline you have. You will be able."
"And," Windu began before Obi-Wan could argue again, "Senator Amidala has requested to go with you, and the council has granted that request. We believe it is in her best interest to see what the Republic is up against."
Obi-Wan almost fell into a chair, unable to look at Amidala. She was the last person he wanted to spend the next few months alone with. He still firmly held the belief that no politician could be trusted. It was a horrible stereotype that he knew he shouldn't have, but in her case he felt it was true.
"Obi-Wan, please don't argue anymore," said Mace. "This is the will of the council. A transport has been prepared for you both, you will leave tomorrow morning. Get a good night's rest. Dismissed."
Obi-Wan rose to leave, letting Amidala go first. When they had exited the chambers, he immediately confronted her, trying to keep his voice down. "How dare you place yourself, and what's more the entire Republic at risk like this?"
She glared back at him. "I'll have you know I'm not a child anymore, Master Kenobi. I can take care of myself. I won't have you restricting me the way you do with your apprentice."
Just then Anakin showed up, with perfect timing as usual. "Hello Master. Ready for dinner, Padme?"
She took his arm, casting a quick smirk back at Obi-Wan before they left together. So. Anakin had her under his power. They had won this time. But Obi-Wan knew that if whatever flawed relationship they had continued, they would only both be hurt.
Obi-Wan had arrived at his quarters. Entering, he found a set of black robes already prepared for him. Just the sight of them disgusted him. This was going to be a long mission…