"Willing Sacrifice"
by rialin2032
I DON'T OWN ANY OF THE STAR WARS CHARACTERS, I'M ONLY USING THEM! THIS SO DON'T SUE ME!
THIS IS THE FIRST FIC THAT I'VE WRITTEN USING ONLY THE CHARACTERS FROM THE MOVIE AND FROM THE JEDI APPRENTICE BOOKS. SO PLEASE BEAR WITH ME IF I MESS UP SOME OF THE FACTS!!!
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"Qui-Gon? Would it be all right if I were to go to the gardens with Bant for a while? We are hardly ever at the Temple and we wanted to swim together and catch up on stuff." Obi-Wan asked as he stood in front of his Master.
Looking up from the mission reports from their last negotiations, Qui-Gon nodded. "All right Obi-Wan. You may go play with your friend. However, leave your comm link on just in case I need you to come to the Council chambers with me. I have a feeling Yoda wants us out of here before we cause any mischief!"
The young Padawan nodded and turned to leave. Before he left the quarters they shared he said happily. "Thank you Master. I will be sure to come when you call."
Having settled the matter, Obi-Wan grabbed his swimming attire and left to meet his good friend Bant. Ever since the two had finally healed the rift between them resulting from Master Tahl's death, Obi-Wan and Bant had been inseperable.
As he hurried along the corridors of the Temple, Obi-Wan couldn't help but wonder why Yoda continued to send them away on missions. He knew that it was good practice for him and that his master was a skilled negotiator, but he longed for a vacation soon. He was weary of constant diplomatic missions, he wanted something more fun. Pushing the thoughts from his head, he entered the gardens and went to where he knew he would find Bant.
She loved the one place in the entire garden that Obi-Wan would stay away from if he could. The place where she had nearly died, and where Obi-Wan had witnessed the death of a Jedi student. He had long since gotten over the feeling of guilt he had felt, but he still didn't like to be there. It brought back the unpleasant memories. Bant, however, insisted on returning there often.
He spied her sitting on an exposed rock along the shore of the lake. Almost immediately he could sense her sadness, but he didn't yet know what was wrong. Coming up beside her, he placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Bant? Something is bothering you. Do you wish to talk about it?" Sitting, he waited for her response. For a moment he didn't think she was going to answer, but she did.
"I was just thinking about my Master. I really do miss her, Obi-Wan. I mean, I have gotten over her death, I've accepted it and begun to heal. But sometimes I just can't stop thinking what life would have been like with her here. Sorry, I know we wanted to have fun today."
He smiled lightly. "Never be sorry to tell me how you feel, Bant. We are best friends and I always want you to let me know what is wrong. You may feel alone at times, but know that you never are."
She wiped a small tear from her eye and smiled. "Ok...I will remember that and hold you to it. Seeing how you have a penchant for injuring yourself. Come though...let's swim!"
In one fluid motion, Bant dived into the waiting water. She didn't bother to take off her tunics, Mon Calamari loved the water and she didn't mind being wet after a swim.
Obi-Wan, on the other hand, did mind and changed before jumping in after her. The two of them lounged around in the water, telling each other what was happening in their lives.
Bant had been thinking whether or not she wanted to be taken as a Padawan again. "You know? Sometimes I feel that I would prefer to be a Healer, Obi-Wan. Master Yoda and Master An-Paj seem to agree that I have the talent. And I just couldn't stand losing another Master. It would just ruin me. What do you think?"
He was surprised slightly at the idea, but then thought about it. "You know...I think you would make a great healer, Bant. You are caring and a comfort to those who are injured. I know that I would trust you with my life if I ever needed a Healer!"
She swatted water at him. "Yeah, well you wouldn't have a choice because most of the time you DO need one!"
"Yeah yeah yeah...rub it in some more why don't you?" He laughed, splashing her back.
A mighty water fight would have ensued if Obi-Wan's comm link hadn't gone off. He hopped out of the water and grabbed hold of it. "Kenobi? Is that you Master?"
"Yes, Padawan. It is I. The Council wishes to speak to us immediately. Hurry up and get here...and don't come in dripping wet either."
Smiling to himself, Obi-Wan acknowledged and then turned to Bant. "I'm really sorry, but I have to report to the Council. Master Qui-Gon says that they wish to speak with us."
As he changed into something dry and rearranged his Padawan braid, Bant joined him. "Do you think this is another mission? Gosh, Obi you sure are out on missions a lot! But hey, at least you are getting good experience."
He nodded in agreement. "Yes. I guess you could look at it that way. One day I will be a great negotiator!"
She laughed now. "Yeah right. Obi-Wan, you are not meant to be a negotiator. I know you far too well, you were a born warrior. Even if you can not escape a fight without an injury."
For a moment, she hesitated. "Obi-Wan? Answer me seriously. Would you sacrifice your life for your Masters?"
The boy had not expected the question, and thought for a moment. "You want the honest truth, Bant? Then I would have to say yes I would. I don't know why, but for some reason I have always felt that the Force willed it that way. But don't worry, Master Qui-Gon can take care of himself, he wouldn't need me!"
She nodded, but didn't smile. "I guess so. But please promise me that you will never die on my Obi-Wan Kenobi. Not until you are an old wrinkly human!"
Obi-Wan laughed. "I will do my best, Bant. I really really will!"
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"Ahh, arrived you have Padawan Kenobi. From the gardens you came?" Yoda asked as Obi-Wan bowed to the Council and took his place one step behind and to the side of Qui-Gon Jinn.
"Yes, Master. I did." He needed have explained further. From the wetness of his hair, and the soggy clothing he held, the Council knew he had been swimming with Bant. It hadn't gotten past them how close the two young Jedi were.
"Well, about the reason you two are here..." Mace Windu prompted, gathering the attention of everyone in the room. "We have reason to believe that one of the Nihamen senators is in grave danger. She is currently at home on the planet Nihama and has been receiving threats on her life. Apparently she is going to expose a slave ring on the planet and the perpatrators are none to happy about that. We want you to go to the planet and escort her back here to the Senate."
Plo-Koon jumped in here. "Know this, Master Jinn...Padawan Kenobi. The planet Nihama is suffered through a period of great unrest right now. There are battles between waring factions daily. It is a dangerous place to go into, but we trust in your skills to suceed."
Obi-Wan couldn't help but feel exhiliration. Finally he would be going on an exciting mission. NO more boring negotiations.
//Padawan...you should not feel glee at the prospect of a fight. Remember we only will resort to weapons as a last choice.// His master admonished through their bond.
Blushing slightly, Obi-Wan replied humbly. //I understand Master. I will be more mindful of my feelings next time.//
There was no reply, but Obi-Wan knew that his Master had heard him. He continued to listen to the rest of the Council briefing, but he really wasn't taking much of it in.
"Dismissed you are. Leave tonight you will, arrive on Nihama tomorrow afternoon." Yoda said. He watched closely as the Jedi team left the Council chambers. Just before they left the room, he added. "May the Force be with you both."
Once the doors had cycled shut, Mace Windu turned to Yoda. "Is there something you sense about this mission that you are not telling us? Some reason that you are worrying...I can sense it."
A slight sigh escapes the Jedi Master before he answers. "Yes. Great danger I sense. Hope survive they both do, feeling I have...one will nearly not."
Windu was slightly surprised that Yoda was allowing them to go on this mission if he felt the way that he did. What surprised him even more was that he discovered he felt very much the same way. "I see. I sense something as well. Who do you fear for?"
Yoda replied simply. "Young Obi-Wan. Strong he will have to be. Or survive he will not. Devestate Qui-Gon and young Bant that would. Devestate many it would."
TBC
WELL, WHAT DO YOU THINK? IF YOU LIKE WHERE THIS IS GOING, THEN PLEASE LET ME KNOW BY REVIEWING OR EMAILING ME. I WILL ACCEPT ANY KIND OF CRITISM. kat2032@prodigy.net
rialin2032
by rialin2032
I DON'T OWN ANY OF THE STAR WARS CHARACTERS, I'M ONLY USING THEM! THIS SO DON'T SUE ME!
THIS IS THE FIRST FIC THAT I'VE WRITTEN USING ONLY THE CHARACTERS FROM THE MOVIE AND FROM THE JEDI APPRENTICE BOOKS. SO PLEASE BEAR WITH ME IF I MESS UP SOME OF THE FACTS!!!
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"Qui-Gon? Would it be all right if I were to go to the gardens with Bant for a while? We are hardly ever at the Temple and we wanted to swim together and catch up on stuff." Obi-Wan asked as he stood in front of his Master.
Looking up from the mission reports from their last negotiations, Qui-Gon nodded. "All right Obi-Wan. You may go play with your friend. However, leave your comm link on just in case I need you to come to the Council chambers with me. I have a feeling Yoda wants us out of here before we cause any mischief!"
The young Padawan nodded and turned to leave. Before he left the quarters they shared he said happily. "Thank you Master. I will be sure to come when you call."
Having settled the matter, Obi-Wan grabbed his swimming attire and left to meet his good friend Bant. Ever since the two had finally healed the rift between them resulting from Master Tahl's death, Obi-Wan and Bant had been inseperable.
As he hurried along the corridors of the Temple, Obi-Wan couldn't help but wonder why Yoda continued to send them away on missions. He knew that it was good practice for him and that his master was a skilled negotiator, but he longed for a vacation soon. He was weary of constant diplomatic missions, he wanted something more fun. Pushing the thoughts from his head, he entered the gardens and went to where he knew he would find Bant.
She loved the one place in the entire garden that Obi-Wan would stay away from if he could. The place where she had nearly died, and where Obi-Wan had witnessed the death of a Jedi student. He had long since gotten over the feeling of guilt he had felt, but he still didn't like to be there. It brought back the unpleasant memories. Bant, however, insisted on returning there often.
He spied her sitting on an exposed rock along the shore of the lake. Almost immediately he could sense her sadness, but he didn't yet know what was wrong. Coming up beside her, he placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Bant? Something is bothering you. Do you wish to talk about it?" Sitting, he waited for her response. For a moment he didn't think she was going to answer, but she did.
"I was just thinking about my Master. I really do miss her, Obi-Wan. I mean, I have gotten over her death, I've accepted it and begun to heal. But sometimes I just can't stop thinking what life would have been like with her here. Sorry, I know we wanted to have fun today."
He smiled lightly. "Never be sorry to tell me how you feel, Bant. We are best friends and I always want you to let me know what is wrong. You may feel alone at times, but know that you never are."
She wiped a small tear from her eye and smiled. "Ok...I will remember that and hold you to it. Seeing how you have a penchant for injuring yourself. Come though...let's swim!"
In one fluid motion, Bant dived into the waiting water. She didn't bother to take off her tunics, Mon Calamari loved the water and she didn't mind being wet after a swim.
Obi-Wan, on the other hand, did mind and changed before jumping in after her. The two of them lounged around in the water, telling each other what was happening in their lives.
Bant had been thinking whether or not she wanted to be taken as a Padawan again. "You know? Sometimes I feel that I would prefer to be a Healer, Obi-Wan. Master Yoda and Master An-Paj seem to agree that I have the talent. And I just couldn't stand losing another Master. It would just ruin me. What do you think?"
He was surprised slightly at the idea, but then thought about it. "You know...I think you would make a great healer, Bant. You are caring and a comfort to those who are injured. I know that I would trust you with my life if I ever needed a Healer!"
She swatted water at him. "Yeah, well you wouldn't have a choice because most of the time you DO need one!"
"Yeah yeah yeah...rub it in some more why don't you?" He laughed, splashing her back.
A mighty water fight would have ensued if Obi-Wan's comm link hadn't gone off. He hopped out of the water and grabbed hold of it. "Kenobi? Is that you Master?"
"Yes, Padawan. It is I. The Council wishes to speak to us immediately. Hurry up and get here...and don't come in dripping wet either."
Smiling to himself, Obi-Wan acknowledged and then turned to Bant. "I'm really sorry, but I have to report to the Council. Master Qui-Gon says that they wish to speak with us."
As he changed into something dry and rearranged his Padawan braid, Bant joined him. "Do you think this is another mission? Gosh, Obi you sure are out on missions a lot! But hey, at least you are getting good experience."
He nodded in agreement. "Yes. I guess you could look at it that way. One day I will be a great negotiator!"
She laughed now. "Yeah right. Obi-Wan, you are not meant to be a negotiator. I know you far too well, you were a born warrior. Even if you can not escape a fight without an injury."
For a moment, she hesitated. "Obi-Wan? Answer me seriously. Would you sacrifice your life for your Masters?"
The boy had not expected the question, and thought for a moment. "You want the honest truth, Bant? Then I would have to say yes I would. I don't know why, but for some reason I have always felt that the Force willed it that way. But don't worry, Master Qui-Gon can take care of himself, he wouldn't need me!"
She nodded, but didn't smile. "I guess so. But please promise me that you will never die on my Obi-Wan Kenobi. Not until you are an old wrinkly human!"
Obi-Wan laughed. "I will do my best, Bant. I really really will!"
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"Ahh, arrived you have Padawan Kenobi. From the gardens you came?" Yoda asked as Obi-Wan bowed to the Council and took his place one step behind and to the side of Qui-Gon Jinn.
"Yes, Master. I did." He needed have explained further. From the wetness of his hair, and the soggy clothing he held, the Council knew he had been swimming with Bant. It hadn't gotten past them how close the two young Jedi were.
"Well, about the reason you two are here..." Mace Windu prompted, gathering the attention of everyone in the room. "We have reason to believe that one of the Nihamen senators is in grave danger. She is currently at home on the planet Nihama and has been receiving threats on her life. Apparently she is going to expose a slave ring on the planet and the perpatrators are none to happy about that. We want you to go to the planet and escort her back here to the Senate."
Plo-Koon jumped in here. "Know this, Master Jinn...Padawan Kenobi. The planet Nihama is suffered through a period of great unrest right now. There are battles between waring factions daily. It is a dangerous place to go into, but we trust in your skills to suceed."
Obi-Wan couldn't help but feel exhiliration. Finally he would be going on an exciting mission. NO more boring negotiations.
//Padawan...you should not feel glee at the prospect of a fight. Remember we only will resort to weapons as a last choice.// His master admonished through their bond.
Blushing slightly, Obi-Wan replied humbly. //I understand Master. I will be more mindful of my feelings next time.//
There was no reply, but Obi-Wan knew that his Master had heard him. He continued to listen to the rest of the Council briefing, but he really wasn't taking much of it in.
"Dismissed you are. Leave tonight you will, arrive on Nihama tomorrow afternoon." Yoda said. He watched closely as the Jedi team left the Council chambers. Just before they left the room, he added. "May the Force be with you both."
Once the doors had cycled shut, Mace Windu turned to Yoda. "Is there something you sense about this mission that you are not telling us? Some reason that you are worrying...I can sense it."
A slight sigh escapes the Jedi Master before he answers. "Yes. Great danger I sense. Hope survive they both do, feeling I have...one will nearly not."
Windu was slightly surprised that Yoda was allowing them to go on this mission if he felt the way that he did. What surprised him even more was that he discovered he felt very much the same way. "I see. I sense something as well. Who do you fear for?"
Yoda replied simply. "Young Obi-Wan. Strong he will have to be. Or survive he will not. Devestate Qui-Gon and young Bant that would. Devestate many it would."
TBC
WELL, WHAT DO YOU THINK? IF YOU LIKE WHERE THIS IS GOING, THEN PLEASE LET ME KNOW BY REVIEWING OR EMAILING ME. I WILL ACCEPT ANY KIND OF CRITISM. kat2032@prodigy.net
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