One Wrong Step
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Chapter 6: Two (Important) Conversations
Though no official watch was placed on her and she wasn't arrested, Rey sensed that the Jedi were keeping a close eye on her on the flight to Coruscant, probably because of her association with Kylo. I really can't blame them for that. I'd have liked to arrest him before this crazy trip through time happened. Someone sat down beside her, pulling her from her thoughts. "So, you're Rey, correct?"
She turned to face him. "Yes. And you're Master Windu, I believe that Count Dooku person said?"
"Yes, I am. Where are you from, Rey?"
She sighed. "A desert planet called Jakku, far from here. Can you just get to the real point and skip the introductory questions?"
He chuckled. "You're quite astute. All right; is this Jakku part of the Republic?"
"I'm not sure, but I don't believe so."
He nodded. "Then you weren't tested for Force sensitivity as a child?"
"Not that I'm aware of."
"Then allow me to inform you that you're very strong with the Force. Have you had any formal training?"
"No; anything I know I've figured out myself."
"What about the lightsaber you had when you met Skywalker?"
"That was a gift from a friend, and, no, I don't know where she got it."
"I see. When we arrive on Coruscant, would you be willing to stand before the Jedi Council and answer questions like this?"
"Certainly. I have nothing to hide." Well, except for the fact that I'm apparently a time traveler from the future. And Anakin Skywalker apparently snaps and becomes a murdering monster. Those little facts might be awkward to talk about.
"Now, about this Kylo Ren. What is your relationship to him?"
"He and I met several days ago, and, while we didn't initially get along, we were stranded on Tatooine and had to work together until we met Anakin. Still, I would like to know what's going to happen to him."
"He'll likely remain in the custody of the Jedi Order and imprisoned for the safety of all involved."
She nodded. "I see; thank you for telling me."
"Certainly." He rose and went to stand beside the short, green fellow.
Now what am I going to do? It's not like I know anything about this time period; history wasn't exactly something I learned on Jakku! Whether I like it or not, I need Kylo's help. She sighed as she thought about the mess she was now in. Can I even tell anyone? Would anyone believe me? I know that I wouldn't believe me! Rey turned as she heard and felt someone else sitting beside her. "Hello. I am Obi-Wan Kenobi."
"Pleased to meet you. I'm Rey."
"Yes, Anakin told me. He also told me how you stopped him from slaughtering the Tusken Raiders on Tatooine. Thank you."
"You're welcome."
Obi-Wan looked away for a moment, muttering under his breath, "Even if he wasn't supposed to be there in the first place."
Rey was confused but decided not to ask him what he meant. "I understand that Kylo is going to be imprisoned, but what about me?"
He shrugged. "I suppose that you'll be free to go whenever we reach Coruscant."
"Oh." Now what am I going to do?
"Do you not have anywhere to go?"
"No. I haven't seen my family in many years, so long that I don't know who or where they are, and I've not been able to get in touch with any of my friends." Considering the fact that Finn is unconscious, BB-8 is with Poe, in his X-Wing, Chewie is finding the Falcon, and Han…Nope. Not going there.
"Well, I imagine that, with a bit of persuasion and with the proper wording, the Council would allow you to stay in the Jedi Temple and be taught at least the basics of using the Force, even if you are too old to actually be admitted into the Order."
Her eyebrows drew together. "I'm only nineteen."
"Yes, well, the oldest that, under normal circumstances, children are admitted into the Order is two (or whatever the equivalent age may be). Even then, the child's potential in the Force must be rather strong for an exception to be made."
"Two?"
"Yes."
She shrugged. "I guess I am too old, then. So how do you think you can convince them to let me stay?"
"Simple. I point out a fact that I know that all of them have noticed."
"Which is…?"
"You, Rey, are too strong in the Force to be allowed to wander around the galaxy without any training whatsoever. Since you don't, I assume, know the difference between the Dark and Light Sides of the Force, a Dark-sider could take advantage of you and your power."
"I see," she said, a bit offended that he thought her so easily manipulated.
He realized his mistake. "Don't misunderstand; I'm not questioning you or your morals. However, if a Dark Jedi or, worse, a Sith was to find you and teach you without telling you what he really was, you wouldn't know the difference."
"I'm not quite as gullible as you might think, you know."
"Perhaps not, but the fact still remains that you could be a great danger to us if the right person happened to sway you to the wrong side."
"So you think they'll let me stay on that argument?"
"I believe they will, yes. Despite the fact that they may look and act like it," he winked, "they aren't totally unreasonable."
She giggled. "I understand. Thank you, Master Kenobi."
"You're quite welcome, my dear." He stood to go back to…wherever he had been before he sat with her.
"One more thing, if you don't mind my asking."
He stopped. "Of course not."
"How unreasonable do you think they'd be if I asked to be allowed to visit Kylo?"
He chuckled. "They'd likely put up a fuss, but Republic law would force them to allow it."
"I see. Thank you!"
"Not a problem." He gave her a short bow and walked off.
Rey mentally grinned. Well, two problems solved.
