Jedi Love
Chapter 1
Nineteen year-old Obi-Wan Kenobi hurried down the long hallways of the Jedi Temple. He was late for breakfast. As he walked he mulled over the latest news in the temple. His friend, Siri Tachi, had left the order a few weeks back. She had just returned to the Jedi, having rethought her decision. Obi-Wan didn't know the details, but he knew enough to see that it was very similar to his escapade on Melida/Daan, just after he'd become Qui-Gon's padawan. When he'd returned, Siri had been one of the major critics of his decision. That had been years ago. Now she was the one being criticised.
His master, Qui-Gon Jinn, was waiting patiently for him outside the dining hall. "You are late, Padawan." "Yes, Master. I apologise." "That's all right Obi-Wan. Let's go get some breakfast."
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After breakfast Obi-Wan had lightsaber practice. The padawans were given sparring partners and left to their exercise, while their masters had some quiet time. Obi-Wan was not surprised when his partner was announced to be Siri. She was the only padawan good enough to fight him as both of them would soon be knighted. As they bowed before beginning their sparring, Siri could hardly meet Obi-Wan's eye. He knew why; she felt guilty for her scorn six months ago of Obi-Wan's misadventure on Melida/Daan, and know she knew what it was like to be scorned just as Obi-Wan had. Her obvious discomfiture did not affect her fighting, though.As Obi-Wan's mind wandered, he found himself shadowboxing. He shook himself, and with his concentration restored, he proceeded to give Siri a run for her money.
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As they extinguished their lightsabers and bowed, Obi-Wan felt refreshed. He hadn't had such a good fight in a long time. As they wiped the sweat off their faces with towels, Siri broke the silence that hung between them. "Obi-Wan?" she began hesitantly. "Yes, Siri?" "I..well..I'm sorry what I said to you and the way I treated you after Malida/Daan." As she finished, Obi-Wan smiled. "Apology accepted, Siri." "Any time you want to talk, know that I'll be available, okay?" She nodded mutely, and then abruptly turned on her heel and walked in the direction of her quarters. Obi-Wan realised that she had been holding back tears. I know I wanted to cry after I returned from Melida/Daan. He thought about going after her, but decided to let her talk when she was ready. He walked off to his quarters.