A/N: OMG! You guys I'm SO sorry for taking SO long but DRL was really tough on me the past couple of weeks.
Shoutouts: Haraneo B.P. Wicked and Ankakinsangel4evr: Thanks! I'm glad you think their IC :)
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Sometimesnormal: Well, as you said, at least Obi's trying. And you'll see plenty of Obi/Ani moments. I live on them! I don't think we got enough of them in the movies.
Lea Nikkaya: Woohoo! Welcome back to the world of Obi/Little!Ani….lol :)
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JediMasterKalta-74: it was vague. It's kind of symbolic actually…well…eh I don't wanna give too much away…:)
master of random disaster: He sure is—funny and cute. That's why he's my fave to write.
The bright morning sun streamed into the room, penetrating the cocoon of blankets that the young padawan made around himself. Anakin shifted sleepily and flopping on his back blinked up at the ceiling. Then a smile tugged at the corners of his mouth and he sat up quickly. Today was his birthday. His thirteenth birthday. The padawan slipped out of bed, put on a set of fresh clothes and made his way over to the table in the corner where his lightsaber lay, finally finished just the night before. He picked up the cylinder and holding it tightly in his hand pushed the ignition button. An elegant blue blade shot out forth. Anakin grinned and swung the blade in a wide arch, allowing himself to enjoy the steady hum of his 'saber. HIS saber. 'Maybe Master Obi-Wan will let me use it during practice today,' Anakin though happily. Anakin deactivated the lightsaber and placed back onto the table with reverent care. Obi-Wan would have laughed. That was the same way Anakin had treated the very first 'saber he ever held. Until he started actually using it and loosing it, that is.
Anakin left his room humming happily. Birthdays weren't important to the Jedi, he knew that, but he didn't care. He was turning thirteen and that meant new lightsaber and off world missions. Yes, Anakin was very content.
The smell of cooking wafted from the kitchen, surprising him. He knew that Obi-Wan was a morning person but Obi-Wan and cooking just didn't mix well. Obi-Wan would usually wait for him to make breakfast for both their sakes. Anakin had had some experience with making food since he often helped his mother around the house. Anakin stepped into the kitchen to find Obi-Wan setting up a couple of plates with food and glasses of hot chocolate for the two of them.
"Morning, Master" Anakin greeted him cheerfully, stifling a sleepy yawn.
Obi-Wan looked up. "Good morning, Padawan. Happy birthday."
"Thanks," Anakin replied, sliding into a chair. Anakin eyed the food and then looked up at Obi-Wan. It looked fine but he wanted to make sure.
Obi-Wan looked sheepish for a moment. "I thought that I'd make breakfast today."
Anakin nodded and stabbed at his food with all the appetite of a growing boy. His fears disappeared with the first mouthful. Obi-Wan must have used a cookbook but at least he did it right. And it was sure nice of him to save Anakin from the morning chore.
They ate breakfast with Anakin chattering on about his new lightsaber and then drifting on to the subject of a new Star Fighter model he had seen on the HoloNet. After they had finished Anakin was practically jumping. "Can I practice with my new 'saber now?"
Obi-Wan laughed softly at his padawan's excitement. "Anakin it works just like your old one. However, yes we can practice with your new 'saber today if that's what you want."
Anakin grinned happily. "Thanks, Master!" The boy started skipping toward his room but Obi-Wan stopped him before he got far. "Anakin! Wait I want to give you something."
Anakin turned around looking slightly questioning. Obi-Wan picked up a small package from the counter which Anakin hadn't noticed in his excitement and motioned Anakin to follow him to the common room. Anakin jumped onto the couch, swinging his legs, and looking at Obi-Wan with anticipation. Obi-Wan took a seat next to him and handed him the box.
"What is it?"
"It's…you birthday present." Obi-Wan watched with anticipation as Anakin unwrapped the small black stone. The padawan looked at the stone for a long moment and then twirled it around in his hand. Obi-Wan tried to read the look on Anakin's face to gauge his reaction. "It's a Force sensitive stone. It came from the River Of Light on Qui-Gon's home world. He gave this stone to me on my thirteenth birthday and I thought I should pass it on to you," Obi-Wan hurried to explain.
Anakin looked up, and Obi-Wan breathed a bit easier. Anakin's eyes were a bright blue, a sure sign that the boy was happy. "It's very pretty, Master. Thank you. It means a lot." He paused and looked back to the stone. After a moment Anakin asked, "If it was Master Qui-Gon's…" he started biting his lip, "are you sure you want me to have it?" He looked up at Obi-Wan, appreciation and worry flitting across his features.
"Yes and I think that Qui-Gon would have approved of my choice. What do you think? Do you like it?"
Anakin nodded enthusiastically. "U-huh!"
Their moment was interrupted by the beeping of the communit. "Get your lightsaber, Anakin, and we can go give it a test practice," Obi-Wan called over his shoulder, already on his way to the communit.
"Yes, Master," Anakin responded automatically as his mind was already with his new 'saber. The boy skipped to his room, examining the smooth stone in his hand all the way there. It felt warm against his skin and he smiled at the light tickly sensation that he felt in his mind when he tried to touch the stone with the Force. Master Qui-Gon's stone…it was really nice of Obi-Wan to give it to him. It must have meant a lot to him. Anakin slipped the stone into the pocket of his tunic and grabbing his lightsaber returned to the common room.
"Yes…we will be right there, Master Fisto. Thank you….and may the Force be with you," Obi-Wan was saying. "Anakin," Obi-Wan addressed his padawan with an apologetic look after breaking the connection with the council member. "I'm afraid we are needed up at the council chambers."
Obi-Wan could feel Anakin's good mood evaporate and then return partially, through their bond. "Do you think they'll give us an Off World Mission?" Anakin queried hopefully.
"It is possible," Obi-Wan answered shrugging. "I won't make you any promises, though."
Anakin grinned slyly, "So that I can't hold it against you later?"
"Padawans think they're so smart," Obi-Wan muttered trying, and failing, to look irritated. Anakin burst into a fit of giggles and Obi-Wan shooed him out the door.
A/N: Yes I know it's a bit slow right now but I wanted to update for you guys so it should start speeding up from now on.
