Mara and Obi-Wan had decided to stay together. They knew what they were doing was wrong, against the Jedi Code, and ethically false to their beliefs, but their love had overpowered it all. In reality, they were happier this way. They enjoyed one another's company, and worked better together. Mara was becoming more powerful than ever before. She was learning quickly, and becoming quite skilled with her lightsaber. Obi-Wan began to wonder just how powerful she could be. Master Yoda had told him she would be powerful, and insisted on her becoming his Padawan, despite her being sixteen. He new he needed to make contact with him, he just hoped he wouldn't sense any wrongdoing. It is common after one complete year of training to go back to the Jedi council and give an update. Obi-Wan decided to make a surprise entrance instead.
Obi-Wan made his way to the third floor and found Mara's door open. He slowly walked into the entrance and knocked on the side of the wooden door frame. He found Mara laying on her bed, swiftly asleep. Obi-Wan smiled and walked in. Trying not to make any noise, he silently made his way to the side of Mara's bed. Her head was tilted to the left, facing Obi-Wan. He lightly brushed the small strand of hair out of her face. He noticed everyday how beautiful she was, and loved when she would laugh. But this seemed different... She wasn't smiling, not even moving. He didn't hear her laugh, but instead the small faint noise of her breathing and her chest going up and down. Everything about her seemed perfect to him, more than ever before. Why wouldn't the Jedi allow this feeling? This felt incredible to Obi-Wan, the feeling of love. The thought of not being in love with Mara seemed unreal... Unrealistic... Whatever would happen, in the end, he would always love Mara.
''Obi-Wan...'' she shuffled awake. Obi-Wan snapped out of his thoughts and knelt beside her, gently stroking the side of her head.
''I'm sorry, dear. I didn't mean to wake you.''
''What is it? Is something wrong?'' she asked. There was a quick pause.
''Of course not.'' he replied. ''I was just coming to tell you that we'll be making a trip to see the council soon... To give an update.''
''Do you think that... That's a good idea?'' She said lightly sitting up, her voice becoming usual. Obi-Wan gave a quick smile and gestured for her to continue to lie down.
''This conversation can wait, my young Padawan. I shouldn't have disturbed your sleep.'' he said.
''I don't mind, Master-''
''No, no.. Another day.'' He broke in. Mara sighed, and her sleepy eyes looked upon him in worry. Obi-Wan took a gently hold of her hand.
''There is nothing to worry about, Mara. What will happen, will happen...'' There was another pause, and Mara yawned.
''It's late... I better be off to bed. Goodnight, Mara.''
''Goodnight, Obi-Wan.'' she replied. And with that, Obi-Wan kissed her on the top of the head, blew out the nearby candle, and began to walk out. Before he stepped out entirely, he turned around just to see a slight glimpse of her face being lit by the moonlight. He wouldn't let her go... Ever.