It had been six years since he exiled himself to this sandy planet. When he visited this planet all those years ago with his master, he never would've guessed it would later become his home.

He watched from afar as the young boy followed his uncle through the fields. He looked more like his father everyday and it saddened him. The man who was like a brother to him would never see his son grow up. He had observed the boy's strength growing with the force and attempted to convince his uncle to allow him to start training him. The uncle refused, terrified that the boy would become like his father. The man stroked his beard, sighed and headed back to his home. It was of no use. When he and Master Yoda were no more, the Jedi would be extinct.

Though the day his brother ceased to exist he felt himself die a little, Owen denying him the ability to train Luke had been the final blow. Obi-Wan Kenobi was no more—he was now Ben Kenobi.

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The daily routine of Ben Kenobi was no different than that of Obi-Wan. He had slowly, unwittingly become a hermit and rarely left his home unless he needed supplies. Today was one of those days where he needed to venture out. Hiding his lightsaber in his robes he left the abode and headed into the local village.

Tatooine was a remote planet and as such had taken some time for the Jedi to adjust to. Paying for the food he had picked he turn to start his voyage home when something stopped him. There was a tremor in the force he had not felt since he had been in the presence of another fully-trained force user.

Obi-Wan's eyes flitted through the crowd, trying to see if there were any recognizable faces. Hoping against hope that perhaps there were more Jedi alive and himself and Yoda. There was no familiarity to be found however. Carefully and deftly he allowed the force to guide him to the source. He was brought to the edge of the village as his eyes locked with a woman. She wore black robes and her dark hair was pulled back in a long, sleek ponytail. Her eyes widened with recognition. Instead of moving towards him, she turned and fled.

Obi-Wan took off after the girl. It had been many years since he had trained or been in battle but he had not lost a step. The desert had very few places to hide. He caught up with her and once the village was out of sight he saw her hand reach toward a hilt in her robes. "Please. I mean you no harm." He spoke.

Her hand faltered. She looked at him, unsure if he was genuine.

"We seem to be at a disadvantage as you appear to know who I am yet I have no idea who you are." Obi-Wan said kindly.

"Everyone in the galaxy knows who Obi-Wan Kenobi is. I'm shocked you have been able to fool this planets inhabitants for so long." The girl replied. She paused, relaxing her hand that had been reaching for her lightsaber. "I'm Ariea."

"Forgive me but I was a Master on the Jedi Council and I do not recall an Ariea." He pushed.

She frowned. "That would be because I wasn't trained to be a Jedi."

Her response startled him. "So who were you trained by?"

"I believe you know him as Darth Sidious."

Obi-Wan's hand went to his lightsaber. He had been discovered.

"I suppose I should now also say I mean you no harm. I was trained by him, yes. But I am a failed apprentice. A disappointment that could never hold a candle to Anakin Skywalker." Ariea's eyes seemed to glaze over as she spoke. Perhaps recalling this exact memory.

"And how were you a disappointment?" Kenobi pushed.

She held her hand to show she had no intention of attacking him and the other pulled out her lightsaber out, igniting it. The light was an unusual color that he had only seen once before. The purple glow reflected off her face. "I could use the dark side to fight, pull what I needed, but I was too light. Too good for him." The turned the blade off and slipped it back in her robes. "I escaped ten years ago. Went from planet to planet until he finally gave up on finding me. I arrived here yesterday."

The wind started whipping around them. "Do you have shelter?" He inquired.

She shook her head. "Come with me. These storms can be incredibly dangerous. My home is right over the hill."

Ariea paused and slowly walked to follow him. Ten years ago this man was supposed to be her sworn enemy and now? Now she was following him to his home. It was a surreal moment, but one she was oddly thankful for.