Constella decided to go to the park. The day seemed perfect enough to be outside, despite the danger. Constella just couldn't coop her children in the house all day knowing that a beautiful day awaited them. The brightly colored flowers bringing out the majesty of nature, the still trees, the flowing rivers and shimmering ponds. It was even beautiful to Qui-Gon. The 'park' was a strange phenomenon to him. Nature wasn't really around in Naboo, only if one were to go out to the country side would nature be seen. Qui-Gon sat beside Constella as she drove through the park, watching as she carefully steered the car like steering a ship. The concept looked so confusing.
"I think I might have to teach you how to drive."Constella teased with a smile. Constella remembered Be-Ji's first try at driving. She giggled at the times he crashed the car and how many times they had to buy a new one every time. He finally learned to drive just before Obi-Wan's birth.
As everyone got out of the car, Constella thought about Be-Ji again. She remembered the good times they had together. The dates they went on, the day of the wedding, her pregnancy...
"Be-Ji was not always a bad father."She said to herself, getting out of the car.
He taught Benjamin how to be patient, Constella thought to herself, and how to hide his emotions when was there when Benjamin rode his first bike. He was there when Benjamin broke his leg. All in all, Be-Ji is not a bad father, he just has impossible expectations of his children. And has too much pride in his heritage. "At least he still wants to be a part of Obi-Wan's life. Just in a different way."
Qui-Gon sat on the bench and watch Ob-wan push Acl...Chloe and Nathaniel on the 'swings'. Qui-Gon studied his young apprentices' expression; he seemed happy, more happier than he's ever been. Something Qui-Gon has never seen in him. Qui-Gon didn't know much about his own family, his parents spoke of the Jedi way and nothing more. He never had siblings, he can't fathom what it must feel like to be an older sibling. Constella sat beside him and Qui-Gon felt his muscles tense.
"It is a beautiful day is it not?" She asked smiling.
"Yes it is indeed."Qui-Gon agreed, trying not to look at her. He looked around to see if Be-Ji. So far, there has been no disturbance in the force nor any sign of him. Perhaps he should relax and just enjoy a peaceful day. "Your choice of transportation is very strange."
Constella giggled."It does seem very strange."
"What is it called?"Qui-Gon asked instead of trying to pronounce it. The name of the transportation device was difficult.
'It is called a 'car'."Constella replied kindly.
"Car?"K-ah-r...car...Qui-Gon repeated the word in his head so to not forget again.
"Yes or a vehicle."
Vee-he-kill...vehicle...that word sounded more strange and more complex than car. Qui-Gon rubbed his temples.
"It seems so complex."
Constella giggled and looked at her children."There are many things in this world that are complex my dear friend."
Qui-Gon felt a shiver go down his spine. What other things in this world are as complex as a 'car'?"What else is complex?"
"Well a computer is one of the most complexed things I have ever seen.I work with one nearly every day."She said the sentence slowly so Qui-Gon could sound out the word.
"A come-peu-ter...computer...that is indeed a curious word. Is this 'work' like missions?"
"In a way I suppose. We are called every day to perform a specific duty. We have to fill at least eight hours of work most of the week. At least twice a month or so we get paid." Constella explained as good as she could."Computers are actually fascinating."She said, changing the subject back to computers." A computer saves any and all documents, plays any kind of music on Earth, it is a source of online shopping, a source of knowledge. It is basically a whole world in one small piece of machine."
Qui-Gon was fascinated by her words. She explained everything like she was speaking to a child, but it wasn't condescending. Instead it was kind and gentle, full of understanding and compassion. Those words warmed his soul like a fire on a cold night.
"I will show you sometime."She chuckled."When Be-Ji first came to Earth, I taught him the basic Earth customs such as finding a job."
"May I ask how it went?"
Constella laughed and Qui-Gon was stunned, it wasn't that this was the first time he heard her laugh. It was the sound of her laughter and the way she laughed. It sounded like a stream flowing down the river. A sweet song, a 'bird' chirping. Qui-Gon felt a strange feeling in his gut as his muscles continued to tense. Constella cleared her throat."Well...it did not turn out so well."
She sat straight and watched as her children played on the swing set. For a moment, all seemed right in the world. No war, no fear, no Jedi Council, no Be-Ji. Nothing but Constella and her three beautiful children. She smiled as her heart ached, she knew that this would only last for a little while.
House:
Constella decided it was time to make supper. But she forgot milk while they were out today. A market wasn't that far away from the house. Just far enough to walk. She knew if she went,then Qui-Gon would have his hands full with Chloe and Nathaniel. But if Qui-Gon and Benjamin were to go...
"Qui-Gon would you mind going to the store and getting some milk for me please?"Qui-Gon looked at her.
"Are you sure?"
"We will be alright. Like you said before, Be-Ji does not know where we are for the time being. So we are safe."
Obi-Wan nodded and walked up to them. Qui-Gon didn't feel it was a good idea to leave her defenseless. Could his feelings be wrong? Is Constella strong enough to hold her own? Qui-Gon let out a sigh, he knew he didn't stand a chance against her in an argument. So he nodded in agreement.
Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan started their walk into the night. The stars shinned rightly, the wind was cool, the Earth was silent. Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan took a minute to see if it was safe to venture further.
"There has been no disturbance in the force recently maser."Obi-Wan stated happily.
"You seem very different Obi-Wan." Qui-Gon stated as they crossed the street.
"Why do you say that Master?"
"Earlier today, you were smiling like you've never smiled before. It was a different side of you."
"I guess I'm just happy to see my family is all."
"I've never been to Earth before."Qui-Gon stated."Everything seems to strange here."
"Earth is very peculiar." Obi-Wan pulled Qui-Gon back as a car sped by rapidly. "Such as humans who are not good drivers and are not observant to pedestrians."
Then another car drove up to them, turn to the side and stopped.
"Uh-oh."Obi-Wan stated." These are probably teenagers looking for trouble." obi-Wan put his hands up ready to fight. Qui-Gon finally felt a disturbance in the force.
"This is something different."
Two hooded figures jumped out of the car and ran towards them. Jedi weren't only train to fight using light-sabers, they were also trained on defense.
"Defend, do not attack."Qui-Gon reminded Obi-Wan. Obi-Wan ducked and slide to the right and Qui-Gon slide to the left. The figures were strong and taught well. Qui-Gon struggled to defend himself while watching Obi-Wan. Multitasking was never an easy job for him. Qui-Gon ducked down and the figures knee went into Qui-Gon's gut. Grunting, Qui-Gon sat back up and dodged a fist.
"I got him!" A voice yelled. Qui-Gon and the figure looked at the second figure who had a hold of Obi-wan around the neck. Qui-Gon felt a large amount of force push him back into he bushes. Sitting against a tree, Qui-on looked up. Obi-Wan was still squirming like a fish out of water. The second hooded figure struggled with him. The first hooded figure dashed over and grabbed Obi-Wan's legs. Qui-Gon strained to stand up, but he fell back down. It was like the force itself was holding him down. Qui-Gon watched helplessly as his apprentice was carried to the car and thrusted into the arms of a third hooded figure. The two figures hopped into the front seats and drove off into the night.
