She was far too talented. It had been a mistake, one that wasn't her fault. She blamed herself, but Tetum Dukros' death was not her doing. He didn't listen to her instruction, and perished of his own doing. But if a padawan had died on Qui Gon's watch, he would probably react the same way. Her talent was that she was caring, and the boy already trusted her far beyond what 2 days would normally allow. The more time he spent with the boy, the more presence he felt. The boy was strong with the force, incredibly so. But he was able to hide it unknowingly. How was that even possible? The child had a gift, and Qui Gon couldn't imagine letting it go to waste. As they readied to get off the ship, Avia wrapped the boy in a blanket and he hid himself against her, his face in her neck. He was so small, even for a zabrak. He had innumerable scars on his mainly bare body, and there were marks on his skin where the gold bands had been. They got off of the ship and Viko was carrying her bag for her.

Qui gon was anxious to get to the academy, and put his hand on Avia's back, making Haz flinch. "I'm going to the academy."

She smiled knowingly. "Good luck, I'd go with you but-"

he shook his head. "Of course. I will see you later." She nodded and he touched haz' shoulder, his tiny body tensing under it. "Goodbye haz, I'll see you soon." He nodded fearfully and Qui smiled and shook Viko's hand. His walk to the temple was a brisk and nervous one, and upon arrival, the children were showing off their skills to Shaak Ti.

Qui smiled and bowed his head to her. "Master. I did not know you had returned."

"Just to visit master yoda and Avia of course" she grinned. Obi wan was by the window sparring with another boy. Aabo nodded to him, and obi wan was called over.

The hope in his eyes melted qui gons heart. "Hello obi wan." Qui gon said kindly.

"Hello master jinn."

"How have you been this week? Practicing hard?" He stalled, winking to aabo.

"Of course master." The boy grinned.

"Well, in that case." He exaggerated. "I'd like for you to be my padawan learner, if you would accept."

Obi wan grinned and could barely contain his excitement. "Yes! Thank you Master Jinn!"

"Where are we going first?"

"The doctor." She said.

"The doctor?"

"Your heart, we're going to get it fixed once and for all." He looked scared, and she embraced him. "You're going to feel a lot better afterward. I promise." He huddled against her and she said goodbye to Viko.

"Will it hurt?" He asked as she adjusted her hold on him.

"No. They'll make you go to sleep, and when you wake your hearts will be in sync and working to help you. You'll breathe easier. You'll just need some rest."

"You'll be with me the whole time?" He whined, terrified.

"Of course. And you and I will be together afterward." They arrived at the temple hospital, and he was shaking with fear. "Listen." She said softly. "It's going to be ok. I would never do anything to hurt you. This is important to your health, and we have to see it taken care of." He nodded, and they were taken in to see the doctor immediately. It was a human, and a droid stood by.

"Hello, Avia."

"Doctor. This is Hazafarr."

"It's a pleasure to meet you Hazafarr." He was shaking. "What's going on today?"

"His hearts, they're not in sync, I can tell just by holding him."

The doctor's face was worried, and he put a device on his chest. "It won't hurt." He said softly. He looked into his yellow eyes and put his hand on his neck. "Open your mouth for me." He did, and he placed his hand on his chest next to the device. "One is so out of whack that it beats opposite the other, allowing him to continue living almost normally." She looked surprised. "However, it'll go out of balance and cause much harm. We must fix it."

She nodded, and she put her hands on either side of his face. "It's going to be alright, I'll be right here." She smiled. He nodded, trying to be brave for her, but was failing. "I know it's scary, but it's necessary and you'll feel better."

He nodded again and the doctor smiled. "She's right. Nothing bad is going to happen, you're just going to be tired for a week or so and then you'll be feeling much better than ever before." She pulled his shirt over his head, and the doctor helped him lay back.

Panic was setting in, and Avia shook her head. "Do not fear that which occurs for the better, which cannot be changed."

He nodded, and the doctor attached a device to his arm and a larger humming one onto his chest. "Don't be afraid, you'll be fine," the doctor said. He nodded, trying to be brave, and the device on his arm was injecting something into his arm. Before he could ask about it, his eyes fell closed, and he drifted to sleep. He woke, and Avia was sitting next to the bed. He felt incredibly

He woke slowly, his breathing labored, and Avia was sitting next to the bed. He felt incredibly weak and groaned softly. She turned toward him and squeezed his hand. "Hey, sweetheart. How are you feeling?" He groaned, closing his eyes and gasping for breath. "Are you in pain?" He shook his head softly. She touched the side of his face, and he felt like he was unable to control his own body. All of his muscles were tired, and he couldn't open his eyes or lift his head. "Let's go home." The tears were unavoidable, and he was too tired to make any sound. His sobs stopped at their source. She ignored him and lifted him into her arms. She supported his head and he heard her vaguely thank the doctor. Before drifting to sleep again.

Obi Wan lay on his new bed, unable to hide his joy. Like all younglings, he was nervous about the possibility of never becoming a padawan. He had completed the gathering, the trials, and now he lay in Qui Gon's apartment in the temple. He touched his padawan braid happily, and wondered what their first mission would be. There was a knock at the door, and Obi Wan sat up. "Enter."

Qui Gon entered and smiled at Obi Wan, sitting at his desk. "Are you happy with your possessions?"

"Yes, thank you, Master," he said happily kicking his legs.

"We have our first mission the day after tomorrow."

"What is it?" he asked with a gasp.

"We must assist the government of Kashyyyk," he nodded, "But at this moment I must visit with Master Avia Kutae. Would you like to join me?"

Obi Wan nodded and followed Qui Gon from the apartment. He walked behind Master Qui Gon as he was supposed to, and tried to appear to be a loyal and well behaved padawan. Her apartment was very close to Qui Gon's, and Obi Wan thought it was strange, seeing as she was no longer a jedi master. Qui Gon didn't knock, he simply entered. Her apartment was warmer than Qui Gon's, and even Qui seemed to relax inside. She was seated before the window, meditating, but she rose as they entered.

"Qui!" She grinned and he embraced her. Her eyes fell on Obi Wan, and he blushed. "You must be Obi Wan." Obi nodded, and she put out her hand for him to shake. "It's my pleasure to finally meet you. Qui spoke often of your talents after he met you."

Qui sighed and rolled his eyes with a smirk, "How is Haz?"

"He's asleep, and he'll probably remain so for quite a while. Are you hungry Obi Wan?"

He didn't want to say yes, he wanted her to like him. He knew how close she and his master were. He glanced nervously at Qui Gon, and his smiled, his eyes twinkling. "We're starving."

Qui gestured for Obi Wan to sit at the table, and hastily he did. He took the time to look around the apartment a bit more, and watched his Master and Avia move around the kitchen. They were speaking quietly to one another, and the force warmed and hummed around them. They moved fluidly and with familiarity Obi Wan had never seen in Jedi before. He had questions, but his stomach churned at the thought of angering Qui Gon.

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