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Padme had put Obi-Wan to bed and then retired herself. "I'll just be a few minutes then I'll be in." He had said that an hour ago. On the table in front of him was spread out his tools. The wing on the little Starfighter had been broken clean off and there was a little damage to the cockpit but that was more cosmetic. He had set to work putting the wing back together it was mainly a fine metal with some plastic elements. This would've been expensive.
Finally, the wing was repaired and Anakin admired his handiwork, "Just like new…almost." Getting up he heads through to Obi-Wans room and quietly opening the door he stops looking down at him watching him. His heart breaks as he thinks of how helpless Obi-Wan must be feeling.
He thinks back to how he felt helpless on Naboo to help Padme and Qui-Gon before the Starfighter started up, how he was helpless to save his mother and now he failed to save Obi-Wan.
A thought occurs to him, he couldn't could he? Obi-Wan would be resistant but he would have to concede to the wisdom. Trying not to disturb him he places the Starfighter on the stand next to his bed, he smiles shutting the door behind him before going to join Padme.
Back in Obi-Wan's room in the dark there is a faint flicker from a crack in the Starfighter.
"You want to do what?" Obi-Wan protests at the breakfast table as Padme puts a plate of cereal down in front of him. "It makes sense Obi-Wan and you know it. There's no way you could do what you could before. Going over some…crèchling training couldn't hurt?" Anakin takes a bite out of his toast. Obi-Wan sighs he knows what Anakin is proposing makes sense. "Alright Anakin but don't you dare think of recording anything." Laughter erupts and Anakin nearly chokes on his toast. "Would I do that to you my old master?" Giving Anakin a look clearly saying he knows that given half the chance Anakin would so he could use it against Obi-Wan in the future.
"Right we already know that you can levitate objects…your force push is well…you might be able to push them over if they weigh less than Master Yoda." Anakin smirks at his own comment as Obi-Wan just rolls his eyes. "Let's see how you handle Force enhanced movement." Using the Force he calls a piece of Muja fruit to him then again using the Force he places it on the highest shelf in the common area. "Alright get the fruit."
"Anakin, I'm not a child that needs encouragement to complete a task." Obi-Wan crosses his arms and Anakin hears Padme's voice in his head again Adorable. He shakes his head. "No you don't but it's close to hand and what's a little encouragement huh?" Obi-Wan glares at him and uncrossing his arms he draws the Force into him like a coiled spring and…he manages to jump just within reach of the shelf but is unable to reach the fruit."
"That's not bad actually." He nods approvingly as a Master would a youngling and Obi-Wan can't help but scowl. "Considering your size and all."
"My size and all?" Obi-Wan can't help but feel anger rise in him. Anakin holds his hands up in defence. "Hey, I'm just trying to help Obi-Wan." Using the Force he calls the fruit to him handing the peace offering to Obi-Wan. "I think maybe we will take a break. Besides I think Padme wants to go back out and do some touristy things." Obi-Wan sighs taking the fruit, "Anakin I…"
Anakin holds a hand up to stop him, "Don't mention it. You had to deal with frustration from me often enough." Obi-Wan smiles, while he dislikes his current situation if he had to have anyone help him, he is glad it is his old friend and former Padawan. "Well that is certainly true." Anakin playfully ruffles Obi-Wan's hair causing the old Jedi to frown but still smile slightly. "Come on then we can't keep Padme or should I say my "mother" waiting."
Bossk arrives on Alderaan and stepping off his ship the Tandoshan tastes the air. Checking his weapon he takes out a scanner and after a quick glance he stalks off through the spaceport.
As a form of, not revenge as that is not the Jedi way, more… playful payback, Obi-Wan plays up in the market. "But I want that one, no not that one, THAT one." He points at a stall with sweet pastries. Each time Anakin points at one he protests it's not the right one.
Suddenly he is scooped up by Padme, "That's enough Ben, stop tormenting your father or you'll be going to bed with no dessert tonight." Obi-Wan is stunned into silence. Anakin lets out a sight of relief. He didn't want to tell off his old Master even though he knew what he was doing.
"I think someone needs to go back to the ship." She hands Anakin a datapad, "Lars, can you see if you can find theses and I'll take Ben back to the ship.". Taking the pad Anakin has a quick look, "Sure thing my love." A slight knowing smile.
Obi-Wan knows he can't tell Padme that he was just messing with Anakin as it would blow his cover. So he just holds onto her and tries to look round to see Anakin, but can't see him. Padme smiles back at Anakin as she turns walking away carrying Obi-wan.
Bossk watches the young woman walk away carrying the boy, the picture matches and the tracking signal is coming from them. He watches the large human male walk in the opposite direction, this should be easy.
"If you're going to really play the part in public" Padme finally speaks up once they had cleared the market crowds. "then I will as well." She smiles as he lightly taps his nose with her index finger. Obi-Wan wrinkles his nose, "Just a little payback for the first time I took him to a market off world." Padme's smile widens and she turns down a street heading back to the spaceport. "Maybe you can tell me about it when we are back on the ship."
A hiss from behind her and before she could react a thud and Bossk hits her across the back of the head with the butt of his blaster causing her to drop Obi-Wan and fall to the ground. "Padme!" Obi-Wan turns round to her checking for a pulse letting out a sigh of relief.
Bossk reaches for Obi-Wan who scrambles back. Not wanting to leave Padme but clearly he is the one the bounty hunter is after getting to his feet he turns and runs. Bossk laughs as he strides after the boy. Anakin! Help! Obi-Wan turns down another street only to find it's a dead end. Turning to face the Trandoshan he attempts to Force push his attacker to no avail. A clawed hand reaches for him…