MINDLESS REVENGE

Author: LovinAndrew

Summary: Qui-Gon is having sleepless nights and Obi-Wan is worried and determined to find out the cause but the truth is something neither of them expected.

Disclaimer: I do not own Star Wars, Qi-Gon or Obi-Wan

MINDLESS REVENGE

Chapter 1. Sleepless Nights

Sighing Obi-wan brought his knees up to his chin watching the early morning rush from the balcony, knowing Qui-Gon would be up soon. His Master hadn't had much sleep again and he was really starting to worry about him, it had been a week since their last assignment and his Master had not slept more than a couple of hours a night, even then his dreams were filled with visions that Obi-wan didn't understand and he knew they weren't calming or happy ones. The events that transpired on the assignment disturbed Obi-wan greatly because he knew they had affected his Master deeply.

Qui-Gon had finally taken Obi-wan as his Padawan learner at the age of 12 after refusing him twice, and their road had not been an easy one, but it didn't take them long to form one of the strongest and deepest bonds of all the Jedi. Being firm but understanding Qui-Gon guided Obi-wan in a loving and caring way, and now 4 years on they were more than Master and Apprentice they were like father and son. Qui-Gon meant more to Obi-wan than anyone and he knew that if he didn't do something to help his Master whatever was wrong would destroy him. Closing his eyes Obi-wan's mind wandered back to just before the assignment………….

"Obi-wan have you finished packing yet.? We have an hour before we have to depart."

"Yes Master just finishing now. Why do we have to see Master Yoda I thought the council had already given us their instructions?" Obi-wan asked bounding into the lounge dropping his bag at his feet.

Qui-Gon's mouth twitched as he smiled inside at his ever so impatient Padawan.

"I do not question why Master Yoda wishes to see us young one and neither should you, we will find out when we see him. Always looking to the future Obi-wan remember concentrate on the here and now and the future will present its self," Qui-Gon stated firmly while placing a gentle hand on Obi-wans shoulder.

"But Master Yoda said I should be mindful of the future."

"Yes but not at the expense of the moment my young Padawan." Qui-Gon stated.

"Obi-wan thought for a moment realizing his mistake then lowered his head." Yes Master."

"Besides you might trip over your feet if you don't concentrate on right now," Qui-Gon said bringing him into a hug before letting him go grinning down into the sometimes to serious face of his Padawan.

Obi-wan grinned back up into the face of the man that had become so important to him in his short life, a mentor, a father, a person he hated disappointing. Knowing that no matter what happened Qui-Gons love was unconditional which was always why he worked so hard to make him proud. Walking out their door they walked down the corridor of the Jedi Temple and stopped at the turbo lifts.

"Good Morning Master Jinn, Padawan Kenobi." Master Li'um said as she and her apprentice walked up to the lifts.

"Good Morning Master Li'um, Padawan U'wan." Qui-Gon returned smiling as both apprentice's nodded their greeting.

"Going on another assignment Master Jinn." Danni Li'um enquired smiling.

"Yes just seeing Master Yoda first, and please call me Qui-Gon." Qui-Gon said smiling back at her taking notice of how pretty she was.

As the two Masters were talking Obi-wan stared at the pretty Padawan standing next to him trying not to look like he was. She seemed to be his age and as he looked up he saw her staring straight at him smiling and Obi-wan froze. He had never seen a more beautiful smile and off in the distance he could hear his name being called, but didn't respond just kept staring.

"Padawan answer me are you alright?"

Obi-wans eyes snapped open and he could feel the worry in his Masters voice through their bond. Looking up at his Master he realized he had fallen asleep on the balcony.

"I'm sorry Master I couldn't sleep and came out here to watch the sun rise but must of fallen asleep." Obi-wan explained standing up to stretch.

"That's alright Padawan I was just worried for a moment when you didn't answer me." Qui-Gon said smiling tiredly at his apprentice walking back into the lounge.

"How are you this morning Master, did you have a good sleep?" Obi-wan asked following him inside.

"I'm fine Obi-wan."

Obi-wan could see by his face he didn't have a good night, his face looked drawn and his eyes looked haunted.

"Master you don't look like you had a restful sleep, Master can't you tell me what's wrong, I know it has something to do with our last assignment I'm worried about you." Obi-wan stated not being able to keep his worry quiet.

Sighing to himself Qui-Gon knew he couldn't keep what was bothering him from his apprentice much longer, but he also didn't want to bring him into something that could hurt him from his past.

"You're right Obi-wan there is something wrong and it does have something to do with our last mission, but I'm not ready to share it with you yet. I don't even know what it's all about myself but as soon as I find out I'll let you know ok." Qui-Gon said looking at his apprentice not wanting to keep anything from him but needing to for now and hoped he understood.

Obi-wan looked into his Masters eyes and could see his worry as well as feel it across their bond.

"Yes Master but if something happens or you need me please let me know."

"Thank you Padawan I will now I suggest we have our breakfast or we are going to be late." Qui-Gon said pulling Obi-wan into a hug then went into the kitchen wishing he could tell him. But soon he would and went about making breakfast not really hungry but eating for his Padawans sake.

He could feel the rage within him could feel the hatred, the hatred filled him and would of consumed him but for his mentor, his Master who cooled the fire in him. All his planning, all his wishing was finally coming to ahead. The smile that spread across his face was filled with evil satisfaction that soon would be quenched, he had been waiting far too long for this and would of done it along time ago, but his Master taught him that patience may not be a virtue but it does bring satisfaction long awaited. He could feel his Master awakening and went to prepare his breakfast knowing soon he would have his sweet taste of revenge.

"You know if I ate that for breakfast I wouldn't last a day."

"Mace if I ate everything you did for breakfast I wouldn't be able to get myself off this chair." Qui-Gon said as his friend sat down next to him.

"I will have you know I'm as fit as a fiddle not like you old pal who looks like he has just come out of a blender." Mace threw back at him.

"So what are you doing in my quarters so early in the morning? Usually takes an army to wake you." Qui-Gon said grinning, ignoring the other mans referral to his appearance.

"Well that just goes to show the appreciation I get for coming to see and old friend that I haven't spent time with in ages." Mace said with a hurt look on his face.

"Cut the dramatics Mace." Qui-Gon said wryly picking up his plate.

"Qui-Gon, Qui-Gon how could you say that besides the council also wants to see you first thing."

"Ahh now where getting down to it, I know you wouldn't be here this overly concerned."

"You wound me old friend, I care more than you know," Mace said standing back looking his friend over worriedly.

"Sorry Mace I'm a bit on edge, so what does the council want?" Qui-Gon asked.

"Can't say your going to have to wait till your there, besides why would I deprive you of the councils wisdom," Mace said moving away quickly out of the kitchen before his friend could react.

"Very funny Mace, Obi-wan are you ready yet we have to go. Now if you don't mind Mace we don't want to be late like your going to be if you don't hurry," Qui-Gon said grinning ushering Obi-wan out the door with Mace hurrying after them.

Both Jedi stood in the Council Chambers waiting for the Council to speak, Obi-wan wanted to fidget, always did but never doing it, it was a sign of disrespect to do so. Qui-Gon looked on as the serene calm looking Jedi he always was but inside he was in turmoil and Obi-wan could feel it looking at him watching for any sign of what he was feeling inside. But being one of the best Jedi in the Temple as well as the best swordsmen, Qui-Gon was very good at hiding his emotions if he didn't want to show them. Qui-Gon noticed the Council Chamber door open slightly and Mace quietly sneak in.

"Master Windu arrive you finally do." Master Yoda said as Mace stopped short of his chair on hearing the venerable Masters voice.

"Please excuse my tardiness Master Yoda I was unavoidably detained." Mace explained scowling at the snicker he heard coming from the direction of Qui-Gon.

"Sit you will, hear what Qui-Gon has for us on his last mission we will."

"Obi-wan could feel the tension in his Master as soon as Yoda asked him the question.

"Respectfully my Masters everything that happened I have put in my report." Qui-Gon said trying to be evasive.

"Considering your former apprentice was involved we of the Council feel there is more to it than is in your report Qui-Gon." Ploo Koon joined in.

"I can assure the Council that Xanatos being involved will not sway me in any way, and I will do my job to the best of my ability as the force wills it." Qui-Gon said stiffly.

"I'm sure that Master Qui-Gon will not allow Xanatos to interfere with our missions Master." Obi-wan spoke up defending his Master.

"Your advice we wish when ask it we shall Obi-wan." Yoda stated frowning at the young apprentice as Obi-wan bowed his head.

"I think Qui-Gon has everything under control, as you all know he is an experienced Jedi Master and if he needs any assistance I'm sure he won't hesitate to come to us." Mace spoke up for his old friend knowing how much Xanatos's betrayal had nearly destroyed Qui-Gon.

"I agree with Master Windu, I don't think there is any danger of Qui-Gon endangering his missions because of his former apprentice, if so he would come to us for guidance I'm sure." Master Adi Callia said having total faith in Qui-Gon even though most of his Council counterparts didn't.

"Qui-Gon come to us you will if to hard you find it?" Yoda said looking compassionately at his former apprentice.

The Council dismissed both he and Obi-wan, he found it hard to keep up with his Master as he quickly strode towards their quarters.

"Master are we still meeting Master Windu and his Padawan for lunch?"

"Yes Obi-wan but I wish to be alone for the time being I need to meditate, I will see you at lunch." Qui-Gon said turning to look at his apprentice feeling his worry through their bond.

"Yes Master I will probably visit Bant, Reef and Matt, they are all at the Temple."

"Good you don't get to see them to often, oh and Obi-wan don't worry I will be fine, with you by my side how could I not be." Qui-Gon said smiling fondly at his apprentice, ruffling his hair and then walked off with Obi-wan looking after him.

Qui-Gon had to sort through his feelings. Obi-wan, he, and Master Li'um and her apprentice had a mission they had to leave for in the morning and he wanted to make sure he was ready for it in mind and soul. Deep meditating always helped him see the solution to his problem's, the force soothed his mind and spirit and guided him along the right path. He could feel Obi-wans force signature and smiled, he was so proud of him the way he was growing. Such a fine young man Qui-Gon thought he will become one of the greatest Jedi's ever.

He thought that about Xanatos as well, he was so bright so gifted but also very impatient and arrogant. Frowning he still felt the hurt and betrayal of Xanatos turning to the dark side, blamed himself for a long time and was in a dark place. He could feel the hurt rising again frowning harder. He was an empty shell until Obi-wan came along and brought him out of that dark place, and taught him there was no blame that Xanatos chose his own path. At first he didn't give Obi-wan a chance thinking what happened to Xanatos would happen to Obi-wan.

But slowly he saw the light with Obi-wans help and he recovered to have a wonderful relationship with his apprentice loving him like a son, more so than he ever did Xanatos. It was a little scary opening himself once again but he had had faith in Obi-wan he never had in Xanatos. Thinking of Obi-wan his hurt disappeared relaxing deeply in his meditation when he heard a soft whisper. He couldn't hear it properly so tried to tune into it, and heard it again. Master please help me Qui-Gons eyes snapped open and he spoke along their bond.

"Obi-wan are you alright?"

"Yes Master why?"

"Did you call for help?"

"No Master."

"Oh ok Obi-wan sorry to disturb you."

"Are you alright Master?"

"Yes Padawan go back to what you were doing, sorry to disturb you."

"Yes Master."

Frowning Qui-Gon knew he had heard that plea but if Obi-wan didn't do it then who did. He settled back into meditation and tried to pin point where he'd heard it when all of a sudden he heard it again

"Please Master I'm so sorry for betraying you I need your help."

Suddenly Qui-Gon recoiled snapping his eyes open as he recognized the force signature that came along with the plea, it was XANATOS.

TBC ...

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