Title: Just One Night
Rating: PG-13
Authors: Jedi-JEB (Jennifer and Bethany)
Disclaimer: We do not own any of these characters nor are making any money off of this. This is purely for entertainment purposes.
Siri Tachi made her way through the lighted hallways of the Jedi Temple, her cloak flowing behind her as she took swift steps. The hallway was nearly deserted and all Siri could hear was her heavy breathing, once again a reminder of how fast she was walking. She was in a hurry though. Soon she would be off on another mission. Over the past few months Siri and her Master, Adi Gallia, had ventured on many missions spanning throughout the galaxy.
Adi had seen that Siri needed some rest and had requested leave for both of them. The Council granted it, and she and Adi spent the next week meditating and training. Although Siri enjoyed the time with her Master, she noticed that Adi was acting strange. Normally her Master would not involve herself in Siri's personal feelings or thoughts, but this time Adi kept asking her about them. Siri thought it was strange, but was pleased. She and Adi had never been close. She thought this was way for them to get to know each other. She was wrong though.
Siri would never forget the morning she was awoken by Adi and told to get ready for a Council meeting. It wasn't anything out of the ordinary. They were regularly called to the Chambers for random meetings about missions and such. However, when Siri arrived, there were only two other Jedi. Master Yoda and Master Windu. Siri could tell just by the look on her Master's face that this meeting would be different.
And she was right...
Mace Windu spoke first, telling Siri about the task they had for her. Her Trials. She felt her heart leap to her throat as she heard that she was about to be knighted and she couldn't help but smile until Mace explained her mission.
She was to infiltrate a slaver's corporation, undercover of course, and make her way up in the ranks until she was his right hand man, or women in her case. Then with the help of the Jedi bring him down. This mission intrigued Siri. She always hated the idea of a person owning another person and she wanted to do everything in her power to stop this evil organization. Her stomach turned to knots though to hear that she would be gone for months and possibly even years.
She then knew why Adi had been acting so strange and she shared a look with her Master. She would be leaving the Temple as a Padawan and coming back a Knight. These would be her Trials.
Siri dropped her head in respect and accepted the task the Council had given her, and then Master Windu added one more thing.
She would have to completely cut herself from her life, the Temple, her friends, and her Master. Everything. She would give up her life and devote herself to the slaver, Krayn, and make it seem like she has left the Jedi. No one could know she was on a mission, except the Jedi that were in that room.
At this Siri bit her lip. She couldn't talk to anyone, even her Master. Everyone would think she betrayed the Jedi and turned into the very thing she despised.
Wanting to back out, Siri turned to her Master and saw the look in her Master's eyes. Adi believed in her. Siri could see the pride and love in her Master's eyes. Siri had never seen her Master look at her like that. It filled her with confidence; she knew she could do it. As Siri forced her gaze away from Adi she bowed and accepted the mission.
This was her last night in the Temple, her last night at home. She wanted to enjoy it as much as she could. So after visiting with a few of her friends, she headed for the man she considered her best friend, Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Obi-Wan had recently been through a tragedy. Just two weeks ago his Master, Qui-Gon Jinn, died in battle. He was caught in a duel with a Sith Lord on the planet of Naboo. Siri had not heard much of it, but what she did hear was that both Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon fought the Sith. They fought together, but they were separated at one point. Qui-Gon continued to fight but did not win the battle. He was stabbed by the Sith's lightsaber. Having seen his Master stabbed, Obi-Wan, who was kept from getting to Qui-Gon by a force field, dueled with the Sith and won, cutting the Sith in half. He won just in time to get to his Master's side to say goodbye. However Qui-Gon did not say goodbye, or anything. His dying words were used to make Obi-Wan promise him to train Anakin Skywalker as a Jedi. Obi-Wan agreed and watched his Master die.
When Siri heard this, her heart felt deeply for Obi-Wan. He had loved Qui-Gon. He was like Obi-Wan's father, yet this new boy, Anakin, seemed more important to him then his own apprentice.
Siri had traveled to Naboo for Qui-Gon's funeral. Adi and Qui-Gon were close friends and Siri came along to say goodbye to the Jedi Master and to offer condolence to Obi-Wan. She had never seen Obi-Wan like he was that night.
When he first saw her he was distant, eyes showing the pain he was feeling though. He was that way all during the funeral. As Siri stood by Adi she stole glances at Obi-Wan, who was standing there calmly, as a Jedi would, watching the body of his Master burn. When they were all dismissed at the end of the ceremony, he left with a young boy. Siri, curious as always, asked her Master who the boy was and Adi told her that he was Obi-Wan's apprentice.
Not even bothering to hide her shock, Siri left the room and sought out Obi-Wan, finding him in one of the palace rooms he was assigned to by Queen Amidala. He was alone and looked like hell. Siri came into his room and the two spent almost the whole night talking. He told her the story of his last mission as a Padawan. How they found the boy, Anakin, and Qui-Gon thought he was the Chosen One. How Qui-Gon wanted to train Anakin and tried to take Anakin while Obi-Wan was still his apprentice. However after the Council pointed that out Qui-Gon proclaimed that Obi-Wan was ready for the trials. Siri could feel the embarrassment and sadness in the story. Then as Qui-Gon's dying words he asked for Obi-Wan to train Anakin. Siri felt anger rise at that. Obi-Wan loved Qui-Gon, yet Qui-Gon seemed to care more about Anakin.
There wasn't much Siri could do to help him. She offered her advice, had given him a hug, and even given him a gentle kiss on his cheek, something that was rare for her. But she liked it.
That night she discovered something about herself and Obi-Wan Kenobi. She cared for him, much more than a friend, as something else. She had never felt this way about anyone, and it made her nervous. After hours of talking and even shedding a few tears Siri left Obi-Wan's quarters.
That was two weeks ago. She and Obi-Wan had talked some since then and she had even seen him smile. Things were getting better with him, she could tell. But she wondered how he would feel after she left. She knew they were close, but close enough for him to be upset that she left? Of course. After he heard she had left the Jedi he would be upset. She didn't want him to think of her like that. But she couldn't stop it. All she could do was visit him and in her own way, to say goodbye.
Siri reached the Jedi Knight's quarters and paused outside the door. Hesitating for a moment she knocked on Obi-Wan's door. She waited, brushing off her tunic, having left her robe in her apartments. When there was no answer, she knocked again with a sigh. Once again there was no answer. Frowning, she opened the door hesitantly, stepping in. "Obi-Wan?"
Siri glanced around the immaculate apartment for a moment. It appeared to be empty, but after a moment Obi-Wan walked out of his room with just a bathrobe on, tying it quickly as he entered the living room. He was still wet and his hair soaking, obviously having just got out of the shower. He gave her a surprised look. "Siri..."
"I have perfect timing, huh?" she managed a small smile. She hadn't really been expecting to walk in on him like this. It was a bit embarrassing, but she managed to mentally shrug it off.
"Oh yeah." He smiled back.. "What brings you here?" He asked Siri.
"Just came to visit, say hi. See how you were doing," she answered with a shrug. She couldn't tell him the truth. The real reason she was there. However, she wanted to admit to what was about to happen. She didn't though, keeping it to herself. This was how it had to be.
Obi-Wan shrugged, took the towel that was draped over his shoulder and wiped his hair off with it as he stood in front of her. "I've been better." He admitted. "But I am doing better."
"You want me to let you change?" She suggested. He looked cute like that, she decided. It was just strange to see him without the Padawan braid he usually wore.
He shook his head. "No you're fine. Can I get you something to drink?"
"Umm, that would be great," she answered. "Water, please," she requested, knowing that he was about to ask.
Obi-Wan nodded going into the kitchen and got her a glass of water and brought it to her.
"Aren't you going to have something?" she asked, taking a sip. It was refreshing to her throat, which felt a bit tight from holding back all she wanted to say, which was hard now that she was talking to him face to face.
Obi-Wan shook his head. "I've already got my fill of water." He motioned to his wet body.
Siri gave a catcall with a smirk, sipping her water. It was rare for her to do things like that, but she managed to get him to smile, something that hadn't happened much since Qui-Gon's death.
Obi-Wan rolled his eyes with a smile. Their relationship had greatly improved from the time there were kids. At one point Siri had been so angry with Obi-Wan, but after a few missions they started to find they liked each other. They were complete opposites, yet they attracted to each other as friends. Though sometimes she would think of him as more than a friend. Something she was ashamed of. She had never told anyone about the thoughts he had about Obi-Wan though. She didn't want to either, but she did want him to know.
"You're looking good yourself..." Obi-Wan commented.
Siri struck a pose flopping onto the sofa like she did often, making herself at home.
As he looked over her a smirk came to his face and he circled her and took the seat next to her. He gave her an innocent look before reaching out and tickling her.
Siri laughed, batting at his hands with her free one, almost spilling her drink. Blast, he knows my weakness, she thought to herself.
Obi-wan took her glass from her, set it on the table continued tickling her. "Oh, you like this Siri. You know you do..." He grinned.
Siri continued to laugh, which meant she was unable to answer, squirming away from him.
Laughing, Obi-Wan grabbed Siri's arms, threw her over his shoulder and then stood up, spinning her.
Siri laughed, enjoying this. Usually she wouldn't have been so relaxed, but seeing Obi-Wan like this was rare, and refreshing.
After a moment, Obi-Wan set Siri back on the couch, leaning very close to her and paused looking into her eyes. He felt something rise inside him. He barely recognized the feeling but somehow he knew...it was love. "Thank you." He said gently.
"For what?" she asked, raising one eyebrow slightly in curiosity.
"You really helped me after Qui-Gon's funeral. I don't know what I would have done without you." Obi-Wan had been containing the emotions from his Master's death inside him and refused to release them to the Force. Siri had helped him through it, to show him it was all right to miss him and feel pain for his death.
"Isn't that what friends are for?" she asked, becoming solemn. She wanted to go back to just moments before with laughing. She knew this topic was hard for him.
"I haven't been with one in a while." He admitted looking down into her stunning blue eyes. They sent chills down his spine. Normally filled with determination and stubbornness they had now been replaced with kindness and concern. Just to know that she cared for him made him lean in closer.
"Then what would you call me?" she asked, leaning a bit closer as well, hands folded in her lap.
Obi-Wan paused looking her over. He wanted just to come out and say how he felt for her but he held back. "My best friend." He said almost as a whisper.
Siri realized how close they were, but didn't want to move away. In fact, she couldn't. She felt as if she was being pulled closer, until they were just mere inches apart.
Taking a deep breath Obi-Wan was hit with her scent. It was beautiful. She was beautiful. The most beautiful woman he had ever seen, and his heart was beating a mile a minute just looking into her crystal blue eyes.
Siri looked at him for a moment, and couldn't resist the impulse to lean over and gave him a quick, soft kiss. She didn't know why. She did it without thinking. Feel, don't think. They had been taught that in their training, and now she was doing just that.
Obi-Wan looked at her surprised, but his eyes showed how much he liked it, and how much he loved her. Letting his emotions take a hold of him Obi-Wan leaned into her kissing her again.
Siri was surprised by this, but had to admit, she liked it. She had thought he would have pulled away and asked what she was doing and why. While she wouldn't admit it to anyone, she loved him. She had for a while, and kissing him felt right. She cautiously deepened the kiss, having never done this before. She was going just on instinct and Obi-Wan did the same. Wrapping his arms around her, pulling her close to him, he continued kissing her stroking her hair gently.
Pulling back for a moment to catch her breath, Siri looked at him. She knew that this was wrong to feel like this, to be doing this. Jedi were not to know love or to be attached. However, she also knew that this might be the last time she would see her best friend. She might see him in a year, or two, or after many years. There was also a chance she never would again. She might be killed, or he might be killed. The possibilities were endless. She wasn't going to hold back anymore. She just leaned closer, kissing him deeply.
He wanted this. For so long he wanted them to be together, and now he could feel she wanted it too. He had hid behind the code for so long but now, now he just wanted to live. After Qui-Gon's funeral he learned so many things and now he wanted to show how much he cared for Siri. He leaned Siri back against the couch, leaning over her as he kissed her.
Continuing to kiss him, Siri wrapped her arms around his neck. She knew she shouldn't want this, but she did. She had loved him for so long, and to see he felt the same way...it made the pain of her mission even greater. However, that didn't mean she wanted to stop. It made her want this more. As she ran one hand through his hair, she pushed her thoughts away, and just focused on the moment.
His hand traveled up the back of her shirt as he unbuckled her belt as he kissed down her cheek to her neck. Siri was a bit shocked by this, but let him, one of her hands moving down his back. She was not ready to make a bold move just yet
He started sliding off her shirt, and then paused, almost looking for permission from her to do it and to his relief Siri nodded, her own hand now resting on the bathrobe's sash, about to take it off.
Obi-Wan slid her shirt off pulling back, looking at her. "Force you are beautiful." He whispered.
"You aren't too bad yourself," she smiled, untying his sash, feeling her cheeks start to redden slightly at this. She had never kissed someone until now, and they were becoming even more intimate. That wasn't enough to make her stop though.
Obi-Wan smiled with a small chuckle as he started to take her pants off and slid his robe off, keeping them covered though, smiling at her.
Siri saw the excitement in his eyes and knew she should stop him, but didn't. Instead, she kissed him, hands moving over his chest. She wanted to share this with him, and to remember it, no matter what happened on the mission.
The passion grew between them and Obi-Wan lifted his hand for just a moment to lock the door with the force and then shut off the light. He pulled back to breathe for a moment and then found he couldn't stop himself from kissing her, from touching her. He wanted her so much and wanted to show how much he loved her like he always should have done. And by the look in her eyes he knew she wanted as well. He pulled her pants completely off and tossed them onto the floor. He didn't know what he was doing, just going by his feelings. Like Qui-Gon had always told him, he didn't think and he wasn't going to allow himself to or else he would convince him to let this wonderful moment end and he would have missed out on one of the most important things in his life. How could he let her go after taking in her sweetness and pleasure? How could he say no? The Jedi Obi-Wan would. But what about the real one the one not hiding behind the code, the one that loved and felt for others? He felt himself split in two and was left with this decision. And he made it as he ran a hand up her thigh and leaned into her, kissing her neck.