Title: Realisation
Author: Mlinyaia
Disclaimer: No profit is made from this story, I don't own these characters.
Chapter 1
It was a cold day on Coruscant, the frozen dew formed crystals of ice enhancing the beauty of the surrounding areas. Once building whose already beautiful structure was complemented by the icicles was the Jedi Temple. The beauty surpassed the outside and flowed in through the doors to the interior. Jedi milling around, in classes and meditation were all that was found inside such a serene place.
Master Qui-Gon Jinn, a tall human with long hair and a beard that showed hints of grey, was sitting in the Room of a Thousand Fountains. This was the largest garden in the Jedi Temple, it was a haven for the Living Force from its artificially created habitat to its wonderful range of flora. With Qui-Gon was his Padawan Learner Obi-Wan Kenobi, who had short red/brown hair and eyes of hues that changed from blue through to green.
"Obi-Wan, as its our day off from the chores that the Council is persistent on assigning us how about we have a little swimming race."
"Yes Master, we haven't done that in a while, I'll beat you this time. If I win you have to clean the dishes all week!" He replied, a large grin forming on his lips.
"Ok but don't be so certain you'll win, my young apprentice!" With that both Master and Apprentice made their way up to the top of the waterfall that fed into the large lake that covered a good portion of the gardens.
"Are you ready Obi-Wan?"
"Yes Master."
"Ok, get set, GO!" The pair dived into the lake, ice cold water hitting their skin making the race slightly more difficult for them. Obi-Wan was lagging behind Qui-Gon, who had the advantage of years of training and of course longer arms and legs. I'm not going to let him win again, just because he's a Master doesn't mean I can't beat him and I don't want to be the one cleaning the dishes for a week! Reaching out to the Force around him, he used the strength it gave him to swim even faster. He caught up with his Master and passed him. He swam to the far edge of the lake, Qui-Gon was just behind him. The Master turned to swim towards the shallows and lay on the grass. Force! He beat me, wait a minute FORCE! He used the Force to speed him up, the little brat!
"You cheated Obi-Wan, you used the Force to speed yourself up!" He said while he climbed up the bank. He waited for the reply from Obi-Wan. There was none. Looking back out towards the lake, he expected to see the boy swimming towards him but instead he saw nothing. Panic started building in his mind but he released it to the Force accessing the training bond they shared he tried to locate the Padawan. Obi-Wan's mind was distant and not focused on anything in this time. Force! He's stuck in a vision! Realising the danger Qui-Gon dived into the lake and pushed himself under the water. Keeping his mind open for Obi-Wan he began the search. He saw the boy floating, unmoving in the water slowly sinking down to the bottom of the lake. Qui-Gon grabbed hold of Obi-Wan's waist and swam as quickly as he could towards the surface of the lake. Slowly they made their way to the bank and Qui-Gon carried the limp form of his apprentice out of the water and laid him down on the grass. Taking a look at the boy he saw that his eyes were open, their pupils fully dilated. Accessing the training bond, Qui-Gon tried to awaken Obi-Wan from the vision in the process however, he was able to bare witness to the vision against his will.
-Obi-Wan was with Bant in the Lake, they were swimming like they normally do. Obi-Wan swam to the edge and watched as Bant swam through the small tunnels that lead to other areas of the lake and secluded meditation spots.
"Bant I have to go and meet Master Qui-Gon now see you soon." He knew she hadn't heard him but he was late and still needed to get showered and changed.
Bant thought she heard a voice and swam in a hurry to see what Obi-Wan, her best friend was saying to her. In her haste she hit her head hard on the roof of the small tunnel, knocking her out. She floated unaware to others inside the tunnel.
Obi-Wan met Qui-Gon outside the Council Chambers. They had just been called in and were dutifully discussing the upcoming mission to Gala, when a Knight bustled through the door with urgent news.
"Sorry to disturb you, I have come to inform you that Initiate Bant Eerin was found in one of the lake tunnels. I'm afraid she has become one with the Force."
"Nooo!" Obi-Wan ran out of the Chambers, tears streaming down his face. He ran clumsily to the Healer's Wing, he burst into the room where he guessed Bant's body was. He saw the lifeless shell of his best friend lying on the bed. His head swam and he was caught in a wave of nausea at the sight. He felt hands grab him as his consciousness changed.-
"Obi-Wan!" Qui-Gon watched as Obi-Wan's eyes slowly returned to normal, his breathing quickened causing him to cough up the water he had inhaled. Qui-Gon sat him up, resting Obi-Wan's chest on his own arm, rubbing soothing circles across his back to help him exhale the water.
"Mas'er" He slurred weakly, his teeth chattering from the cold.
"It's ok Obi-Wan, lets get you warm first, then we can talk." Scooping the trembling form up, he was carried briskly out of the room, along many corridors until he was faced with his own quarters. Sometime on the short journey Obi-Wan had fallen asleep. Qui-Gon decided it was best to quickly strip him from the wet clothes, dry his hair roughly and leave him be, sleeping in his own bed. /I'm here, remember that./ He said through the bond to reassure Obi-Wan of his safety now, we will discuss this strange event when your strength has returned Padawan, do not fear this.
I know this is again another new story and I still have 4 stories to finish but I'm getting close to finishing those and couldn't resist posting this new one. Hope I haven't annoyed people with this and I hope you enjoyed it!