be mindful of the living Force, young Padawan
The words hung in his ears; echoing in the depths of his mind, refusing to disappear. Time had passed, a long time: the young ones grew older as he himself did. He watched in admiration, pride, idolatry, perhaps, as Ani's body became bigger, taller, stronger. He watched, and laughed a little as Ani's strength gave way to gravity as he, not paying attention, fell. Growth in the body, perhaps... but certainly not in the mind!
His dark eyes flickered across the skyline. Ani knew the ways of the Force. He had been taught such that any task seemed easy to him; his attention and dedication paying dividends at the tests he had to undertake - on the orders of Master Yoda.
He was reminded of his own Jedi training - the hard work, the sufferance... but the reward at the end of it all was worth all that. He smiled a little despite his usual serious mindset.
"Well?"
"Well, what?"
"How did I do?"
"Perfect, Ani. Just perfect."
The older boy's face was flushed, and he smiled, perfect white teeth showing through, his happiness evident to the older, wiser Jedi. He laughed a little, and the two stood for a time, looking out over the horizon.
you are wise in the ways of the Force, young Padawan
The girl stood on the deck surrounding her home. It allowed her to see her people, although none were there, the place deserted, the people resting: sleeping. She looked out, not speaking, not listening. Just party to herself and to her own thoughts. About the future. About what she would do for the rest of her life.
About Anakin.
True, he was young: only a boy, if that. Yet his mind portrayed such a youthful intelligence toward her - but perhaps that was because she had the same intelligence herself. They were on the same level. She sighed. Her thoughts about him only served to distract herself. The Queen would not stand for such impertinence from a... a...
She shook her head a little. She could not allow him to infiltrate her mind like this, like an intruder who would not be there if the ship had not broken...
But, she realised, she did want him to infiltrate her mind - to influence her thoughts, to be with her, to... to be with her. To love her.
She would tell him. No-one else... at least not yet.
be mindful of the future, and of the here and now
"Obi-Wan, do not worry yourself. Be mindful of the present."
He turned slightly, the braid swinging with movement.
The voice was his conscience, he was sure of it. Telling him right from wrong.
"Do not worry yourself, my child. Concentrate on the task at hand."
But at the same time it was different. It had the whispery tones of his long-dead Master, it had the same importance, the same reflectory attitude...
"Do not cloud your mind with anxieties."
But he was worried. About Ani. About... the difference he felt around him, the growing concern he felt, the same that had clouded the minds of Master Yoda and Master Mace Windu.
"Obi-Wan..."
The voice was a little stronger now. In truth, if he leant back, he could feel a strong hand on his shoulder. Of course, there was no-one there, but... he gasped a little, as a light touch of air passed him. It was the 'relaxation' technique Master Jinn had taught him.
Suddenly he felt calmer. His heart beat a little slower.
He closed his eyes to the cool breeze surrounding him.
may the Force be with you. always.