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Good news, Mum's surgery went well and no sign the cancer has spread.

Chapter 11

Obi-Wan stared out at the planet beneath them, taking in the sight of the only home he'd ever known. It felt longer than a year since he'd left here with his Master to return to Naboo. He closed his eyes and reached out in the Force, a smile breaking out as his Master immediately reached back over their dormant bond, letting if flare back to life. And then he sensed a second presence, smile widening as he brushed against the Senator, not surprised when the Senator reacted to it. Obi-Wan knew the man wasn't a Jedi or Force Sensitive and yet he was aware of it being used around him. it was just another mystery about the man the Force pushed him towards. He finally moved away and boarded the shuttle to be taken down to the Temple. It wasn't a surprise when he found his Master waiting for him, along with Master Yoda. He grabbed his bag and walked down the ramp, bowing to them.

Qui-Gon was utterly relieved to see his Padawan as the young man walked down the ramp. Wearing long trousers and boots it was impossible to tell one leg was a prosthetic, he moved as if he had never lost it.

"Master." Obi-Wan greeted and Qui-Gon reached out to pull him into a hug.

"I have missed you my Padawan. It is good to see you returned and healed."

"Agree with Qui-Gon I do. Long awaited your return is." Yoda too was impressed by Obi-Wan's ease of movement.

"Thank you Masters."

"Come, settle in you will and then the Council you will see." They walked deeper into the temple and Obi-Wan smiled as they reached their quarters. He went inside and went to his room, putting his bag down to sit on the bed. It felt good to be home. He opened the bag and put the books away as well as the clothes. He then went to join his Master in the main living area.

"Padawan, may I…" Qui-Gon trailed off and Obi-Wan pulled off his boot and then rolled up his pant leg, revealing intricate silver metal. "I am so sorry Obi-Wan."

"You have nothing to be sorry for Master. This was not your fault. It doesn't cause pain and I've been training to adapt. I've had to alter my style, less acrobatics but I can still fight." He tried to reassure his Master, the closest he had to a Father. Qui-Gon nodded slowly and Obi-Wan rolled his pant back down.

"Blue is a good colour for you Padawan." He teased softly and Obi-Wan smiled.

"I need to requisition new uniforms." He admitted and Qui-Gon nodded, he may not have gained height but his build had changed a bit, his old uniforms would be too loose now.

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Hadrian smiled as he felt Obi-Wan arrive in system, it was about time he returned home and got back to being a Jedi. As for him, he was beginning to think it was time to retire. The Trade Federation was in the Courts over the invasion and the case was dragging on. Tensions were rising and Valorum's term was nearly up. And Bail had mentioned he was retiring with the new Viceroy to take his place as Senator for Alderaan. Amusingly enough his name was also Bail and he had just married Queen Breha. He'd watched as the bureaucrats gained more and more power in the Senate and was thinking he needed a break and maybe he could do more good out there than stuck in endless debates.

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Harry frowned as he looked over the general bounty and sighed. It appeared Padme had as much of a tendency to trouble as he had. He sent in notification that he was taking the job and then signed out, heading to where the Aurora was berthed. He got permission to leave and took off, setting course for Naboo. It wouldn't take too long for the Guild to realise he had no intention of actually trying to get the bounty and it would be offered again. He just had to get to her Majesty first.

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Harry bowed as he was led before the Queen and Padme inclined her head, not bothered by the casual clothes since she was one of the very few aware of his double identity. "Welcome back to Naboo Senator Black."

"Thank you Majesty, I just wish it was under better circumstances."

"Oh?"

Harry glanced around and raised an eyebrow in question.

"We will speak elsewhere, after Court. Sabè take him to guest quarters."

"Yes your Majesty." She curtsied and lead Harry away.

"More trouble?" The handmaiden asked.

"A bounty has been placed on her Majesty." He answered just as softly, using magic to ensure they weren't overheard. Sabè just sighed, why did so many people want her Queen dead?

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Dressed in a Naboo security uniform and with his hair dyed and styled differently Harry stayed close to Padme everywhere she went. After a month he knew the bounty had been put out again and any day an attempt would be made. What almost made him laugh was the slightly cheaper bounty out on his own head, well Senator Black's head. Which meant this had something to do with the invasion. Someone had a lot invested in that action and obviously they hadn't gotten the outcome they wanted so wanted revenge on the two obvious people who stopped it. He'd supplied the data to incriminate the Trade Federation and Padme had stood firm against them.

As they walked down the hall he grabbed Padme by the waist and spun into an alcove. "Scatter!" he yelled as blaster fire ripped through where they had been even as the handmaidens moved to cover, weapons appearing from under concealing robes.

"Dengar." Harry hissed, recognising the other male. This was not good. He took a deep breath, loosening the hold he kept on his magic. He glanced at Eirtaé who nodded and took his place covering Padme while Harry slipped through the shadows to get closer to Dengar. "Get the Queen clear." He ordered the others even as he began firing on Dengar, forcing the other male to focus fire on him in return. Harry moved closer still until they were engaged in hand to hand, something they both excelled in but Harry was much older and more experienced. Dengar tried to pull back, to create distance but Harry pressed the attack, magic infusing his strikes. He knew that he could not let him get away, he was too dangerous to let go. Security flooded the hall but held their fire, not wanting to hit Harry until finally he landed a blow that sent the other man to the ground and they fired, ensuring he would stay down. "The Queen?"

"Safe room." Panaka answered as Dengar was hauled up and secured. Harry nodded and watched the bounty hunter dragged off. "You hurt?"

"I'm fine." Harry scooped up his blaster and knife, securing them.

"If you say so."

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Harry picked up the form and sighed before signing it and sending it off. It was official, as of the next session he would no longer be a Senator. With Dengar's arrest the bounty hunters had backed off, at least for now and he had a lot of loose ends to tie up back home before moving to Naboo permanently. And there was someone on Coruscant he needed to see as well. He settled in to fill out the necessary forms and handed them in to Panaka before heading to the Aurora to return to Coruscant.

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Harry leant against the rail, watching the traffic speed by below. He smiled as he felt a familiar presence approach and then Obi-Wan was standing beside him. Harry reached up and tucked his Padawan braid behind his ear. "Almost forgot what you look like in Jedi Robes."

"I haven't seen you since I arrived."

"I know, I'm sorry but I figured you needed to settle back home."

"I went to see you the other day but your aide said you were off planet."

"Yeah, I was on Naboo handling some things. Like arranging a house."

"A house?" Obi-Wan frowned in confusion.

"I've informed the Senate that I am stepping down as Senator, my replacement will be here by the start of next session."

"You're leaving the Senate? Why? You do good work."

"Maybe." Harry shrugged. "But more and more it feels like we're drowning in red tape and it just feels worthless. I've taken a position with one of the main Naboo relief groups to help the recovery there and humanitarian efforts elsewhere."

"I see."

"I will miss you Obi-Wan, but there's no law against us talking over comms. I want to hear all about you being Knighted." Harry smiled and Obi-Wan nodded slowly. He shifted to lean against Harry and Harry took his hand. "As of next week Senator Hadrian Black is retired and Harry Potter will be working for the Naboo."

"You used a false name?"

"Many Senators do, but it is a name I have legal claim to thanks to extended family. Now, how have you been settled back in?"

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Harry smiled as the holo cleared up to reveal Obi-Wan sans braid. "Congratulations."

"Thanks. I leave tomorrow on my first solo mission, negotiations."

"Sounds fun."

"Hopefully it will be boring and unremarkable. How is your work?"

"Good. All of the damage done during the invasion will be repaired within a month or so. the Queen's first term will be up next year but everyone is assuming she'll serve a second term. Any news on the boy?"

"No, there's been no sightings. Qui-Gon said they're lessoning the search, that after this long he's either too well hidden or dead."

"Well I've still got that bounty out on information."

"I have to go."

"Safe travels."

"May the Force be with you." Obi-Wan replied before ending the call to finish packing.

TBC…