Minaswen Quendi was not the kind of person you think of as nervous. But more nervous to face the council then now, had she not been since she became a knight, and that had been a good thing. Now she had to report that Obi-wan was badly wounded – perhaps dying – and that the negotiations hade gone to the sith after the rebels had become terrorist, and that the planet was closer then ever to civil war.
She just loved to bring the masters good news…
She walked into their chambers and headed for the com link. She took a deep breath and stroke a lock of black hair from her face. Then she switched on the com link. '
"I need to talk to the council."
About half an hour later she had given the Jedi council a complete report of the latest weeks events, leaving out nothing. The council listened without interrupting her. When she finally told them about the healers diagnose for Obi-wan she grew silent. It was quiet a moment, then Yoda spoke up.
"Bad news this are indeed."
Minaswen hung her head, not daring to meet the masters gaze.
"But to fault none of you are."
The little master continued.
"Come anyway the war would, done nothing but delaying you have. Sensed this in the force I have."
Then why did they send us here from the beginning? was Minas surprised thought.
"If it is the councils wish, I can stay on the planet if needed, but I beg you to let master Jinn return with his Padawan as soon as possible." She said aloud.
"Not to discuss this question are, going with them you will. If know Qui-gon Jinn right I do, need someone to look out for him he'll need."
"Yes master." Mina answered and bowed her head to hide a small smile.
"Be careful, there is a strange disturbance in the force." Said Master Windu seriously.
"May the force be with you."
"And with you masters."
The connection broke and the Noldorim took of to find someone with a ship to Corosuant.
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A few hours later a hired spaceship left the surface of the planet Ilm. Mina program mated the auto-pilot droid to head for Corosuant before she went back to check on Qui-gon and Obi-wan. She entered the room quietly and leaned against the doorpost watching how her old friend gently spread a blanket over his young Padawan.
"How long?" he said without even look at her.
"If nothing goes wrong we would arrive at the temple in 7 hours." She walked up beside him.
"How is he?" she asked gently.
"He hasn't woke up yet, but now I've put him into a healing trance…" his voice trailed of.
"You can do no more until we come back to the temple." Mina said.
"Nothing will be better if you blame yourself for what happened. Focus on the moment, remember?"
He looked at her with a small smile.
"What would I do without you Mina?"
"Probably just drift around in space." Became her dry answer.
"You should rest Qui, or at least eat something, you will not help him if you faint." Before he had a chance to protest she hold up her hand and pointed at the door.
"GO! I will stay with your Padawan."
He nodded his silent thanks and left with a last look at Obi-wans sleeping form.
Minaswen watched as the door closed behind the Jedi master.
"Oh Obi…" she sighed.
"Do you know how much you mean to him?"
