My Friend, Till Then

Summary: Padme is the jedi apprentice to Master Callisto. Her friend, Obi-Wan Kenobi and his master Qui-Gon Jinn are sent on a mission were the four jedi will need to put up with each other and discover the mystery of the fallen sith lord Darth Playgus the Wise.

Disclaimer: I do not own Star Wars…

Authors Note: Has anyone else read a fiction where Padme is an apprentice?

Pairings: Obidala

Chapter One – The Stranger from the East

"So the Prophecy will be fulfilled. The chosen one is at hand."

"No master jedi. The chosen ones. There are two that make one. That is how the prophecy should have been written. It was, how should I put it…misleading."

Master Windu looked at the strange man with the markings around his eyes and noticed them instantly. "How do you know of this? Did the prophecy tell you when it would come to pass?"

The man shook his head. "No. But I have felt it. My people are all force sensitive as you say but do not wish the life of a jedi. I have came here to find them."

"Where in the prophecy did it say two?"

"It did not say, but it is obvious to me now. There are two lines that seem to come together, join to become one stronger one. They are the chosen ones, their offspring, possibly, is the one who will bring the balance, but not necessarily the 'chosen one'. Am I making any sense Master?"

The dark skinned master studied the man in front of him. "I do. But the jedi are celibate, they know the rules of love and passion. It is forbidden."

"Yet they are human, all humans make mistakes Master. But their 'mistake' will bring about the balance you so desperately seek."

Master Windu thought about the challenge that was before him. He would not allow two of his jedi to brake such a rule, then again, if it was for the common good…

"What would you like me to do?"

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"What does this do master?"

"Obi-Wan Kenobi don't push that button!"

Qui-Gon was a little too late as dust was blown all around the room. His apprentice did it again.

"Oops."

"Yes, oops."

Obi-Wan just stood there, covered in dust from head to toe. He was dirty and he was starting to sneeze. "Master, I can't achoo, breathe. I think I might be achoo, allergic."

Qui-Gon pointed his apprentice in the direction of the fresher and smiled, shaking his head all the while thinking 'What am I going to do with that boy.'

His smile faded however when he received a message from the council telling him that he and Obi-Wan were scheduled for a meeting in two hours. The master wondered what it could possibly be, they had only just arrived from their last mission, and Obi-Wan needed rest. Maybe it was nothing.

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Padme Naberrie was standing in the council chambers with her master, Hiacho Callisto. She wasn't sure why they were there but the strange man in the corner was starting to rouse her suspicions even more.

Master Windu had just finished talking about the man and she missed it all, that was until he spoke to her master.

"Master Callisto, if I told you I was a stranger traveling from the east seeking that which is lost what would be your reply?"

The Jedi Master was confused for a moment before answering. "I would answer, I will help you in anyway I can."

The man nodded. Then he turned to Padme. In all reality he wasn't sure if he was looking for an older or younger jedi, so he would question them all.

"You, Padawan Naberrie, if I told you I was a stranger traveling from the east seeking that which is lost what would be your reply?"

Something seemed to almost take over her response as she answered.

"I would reply, I am a stranger traveling from the west it is I whom you seek."

The jedi in the room all looked at the young apprentice and the man smiled. "Very good." He said and nodded to Master Windu who told Padme to take a seat.

In the hours that followed Padme sat with her master patiently until her best friend Obi-Wan Kenobi and his master Qui-Gon Jinn entered the council chambers. She hoped that whatever this man wanted Obi-Wan would give the same answer and they would be able to talk. They hadn't talked in months and she missed it. He could always make her laugh.

"Master Jedi. What if I was to tell you that I was a traveler from the east seeking that which is lost? What would be your reply?"

Qui-Gon was just as confused as everyone else who had came into the chambers after her, and Padme was getting rather annoyed.

"I would tell you that I will give you my services wholly."

The man nodded, he then turned to Obi-wan.

"Young apprentice. What if I was to tell you I was a traveler from the east seeking that which is lost? What would be your reply?"

Obi-Wan was about to speak in the same manner of his master but stopped and his tongue moved in a different way. "I would say that I am a stranger from the west it is I whom you seek."

Qui-Gon looked at his apprentice and thought about Obi-Wan's answer, it made no sense to him. Padme was estatic with happiness.

The man nodded and looked to Master Windu. "May the Force be with you all."

As the man left the four jedi in the council room looked to Mace Windu. "Masters I must speak with you. Padawans you may leave."

The two younger jedi looked at one another and headed out the door to the hall were the would wait for their masters.

"What do you think that was all about?" Obi-Wan asked, his accent rich and still ringing in Padme's ears.

"I don't know, I thought it was kind of strange that I had to stay and wait in there all day. I'm kind of hungry."

Obi-Wan smiled and stood up. "Well I can fix that. Why not come with me to the lunch hall. I could do with some food too."

Padme smiled and stood with her friend. "It's been a long time since we have been able to talk Obi-Wan. What have you been up to?"

The jedi laughed a little before looking back at her, his eyes dancing. "Well you see today my master was attempting to clean and…"

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"What is all this about Mace?" Qui-Gon asked, dropping all formality.

"That man was from Gosh. His people are all force sensitive but do not wish to live like we do. He has studied the prophecy of the chosen one for many years and has come to a conclusion that there is not one but two. His logic is flawless. And I believe him."

Hiacho looked to the master and crossed his arms. "If this is a matter concerning the chosen one shouldn't Master Yoda be present?"

"He is in Yaggash. He is due to come back tomorrow and I will inform him of this. Your padawans need not be present. They are not to know about this."

For the first time that day Hiacho was starting to make sense of the whole thing. "You think our padawans are the chosen ones?"

"I don't assume anymore. I was speaking with the man from Gosh for quite some time before I summond any of you. He said this should not be pushed and the two will know when the time is ready."

Qui-Gon spoke next. "The time for what?"

Mace looked from one master to the other. How was he supposed to tell them that their apprentices were destined to parent the one that would bring balance?

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The next day Qui-Gon sat at the table drinking his tea and running a hand through his hair. His apprentice, his twenty year old apprentice was going to father Padme's child someday. It was already written. But the problem was he knew how close the two jedi were and he didn't want Obi-Wan to lose that relationship with her. She could help him if he couldn't.

Qui-Gon sighed and looked at the time. Master Yoda would be back soon and then the two jedi teams were going to be going on a mission together. Hiacho and Qui-Gon was to watch and analyze their apprentice's behavior and record it. They needed to be absolutely sure.

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Hiacho looked at his apprentice who was sitting quietly on the couch reading a book about Naboo, her home world. She had told him she wanted to visit someday. He would allow her to go and she could learn all she wanted about her heritage. Thinking back to the day before when he was told that his precious padawan, the one he thought of as a daughter was going to have Obi-Wan Kenobi's child he almost collapsed. That boy was so immature and too young to have a serious relationship with his apprentice, not forgetting that it was forbidden and the two knew it.

He sighed heavily and watched her push a hair behind her ear. She was beautiful but he wished that this burden wasn't placed on her and even if it must be he wanted her to wait, to be more then what she is to be a mother. She would be a great one, there he had no doubt, but Obi-Wan being a father. That almost gave him the chills.

The clock on the wall ringed and he and his apprentice rose to go to the council. Hiacho would have to look at Obi-Wan and think of the things that boy and his daughter was destined to do.

TBC