These are just little random one-shots that I will be doing about the relationship between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan. They will be updated as often as I can, and if any wants me to expand on any of them or if you have a prompt for me, just say in the review :)
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Contains prompts from;
bertie ( /users/bertie/pseuds/bertie) -(who wanted a continuation from chapter 13),
Tanny (Could you please do a story where Obi-Wan shows him his true feelings - maybe you could let him save Qui-Gon and Maul brings him with dark words very near to the Dark Side?)
And HeartsAndBones ( u/7757306/HeartsAndBones) (Personally, I'd love to see a piece about how Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan adjust to their new lives as master and padawan. Both of them had difficult pasts and getting over the initial callousness of their relationship would be interesting to see.)
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Obi-Wan sighed as he made his way through another kata. His Master was still laid up in the hospital wing after the fight with Maul…and Bratikins was with him. Being practically abandoned by his Master in front of the council still hurt and because of it, Obi-Wan was desperate to distance himself from the man and the so-called 'Chosen One.'
"Your left arm is off by about two inches…"
Spinning around at the voice from the door, Obi-Wan grinned and sheathed his lightsaber. "Master Dooku!"
The elderly man in the doorway smirked, "It's Count now. That kata is very advanced for your age, consider me impressed."
Flushing slightly with the praise, Obi-Wan bowed. "Thank you…Count. I'm assuming you've heard about-"
"-my ex-padawan being stabbed in the mid-section? Yes. You single-handedly defeating a Sith Lord? Yes. Very impressive…but what I don't understand is why you're here and not with your Master in the infirmary?"
Obi-Wan winced slightly, "He's…already got company. I don't think he'll want me there, crowding him."
"And do tell….who is more important than his padawan?"
"…The 'Chosen one'. And I may not be his padawan for much longer."
Dooku frowned, "I wasn't aware that Qui-Gon was ready for you to be knighted? The last time I spoke to him, he was adamant that he still had more to teach you. And what's this nonsense about the 'Chosen one'?!"
Quickly, Obi-Wan told him what happened on Tatooine. By the time he finished, Dooku was shaking his head and frowning. "Had no Father, HA! More like she doesn't know who the boy's Father is and the story about him having no Father was easier than admitting she slept with a stranger."
"That's a bit harsh-"
"-I know. But that's the truth of it….what have the council said? I can't imagine they're happy with this situation."
"They…don't want him to be trained."
Dooku scoffed, "Of course not. The child is far too old and after a life of slavery, his emotions are going to be difficult to control."
Obi-Wan shrugged, "Like I said. Master Qui-Gon is determined to train him…even if it means having me knighted."
"Strange…from what I remember from Feemor, the council had to practically force Qui-Gon to allow that man to be knighted."
Obi-Wan shrugged, "He chose to take over Feemor's training…Qui-Gon and I didn't have the best of starts, in fact, I think he only chose me out of pity."
"Obi-Wan I-"
"-No…our relationship was strained in those first few months. Anyone could see it!"
…Flashback…..
"Obi-Wan, watch your footing!" cried out Qui-Gon in the middle of the training hall, "A stupid mistake like that and you'll be dead!"
Nodding, Obi-Wan was quick to correct his stance, his face flushing as he saw Master Yoda and Master Windu watching from the doorway….only to yelp when he felt a training saber strike the back of his legs.
"Focus boy!"
The training continued until Obi-Wan was at the point of exhaustion, and only then did Qui-Gon call an end to the session. Before he could dismiss his padawan, Qui-Gon turned to the two Master's in the doorway. "Can I help you?"
Yoda sighed, his eyes still on Obi-Wan. "Time for dinner it is. Missed breakfast, your padawan has."
Qui-Gon winced slightly, "We were having a…conversation this morning about his morning routine. It might have gone on for a little too long."
"So, dinner we should have."
Obi-Wan's eyes lit up at the thought of having a meal with his Master. Ever since returning from Bandomeer, Qui-Gon had made every excuse not to sit with his padawan and eat with him…however, the smile fell from his face when he saw his Master shake his head. "My apologies Master Yoda, however, I've made previous commitments for this afternoon. You are very welcome to take Obi-Wan out for a meal though."
He moved to walk out of the training hall, but yelped when Yoda's stick struck him on the shin. "His Master, you are!" scolded the elderly Master, as Windu nodded in approval, "Spend time with him, you should. Outside of training, yes?"
Qui-Gon frowned, "I-"
"No…" interrupted Yoda, "…Listen, you will now. Neglecting your padawan, you are. Time for change, it is."
There was silence for a few moments as Qui-Gon stared at his young padawan. Finally the older Master nodded sullenly, "Fine…dinner it is."
….End Flashback…
Even after that tense meal, it took a while for Qui-Gon to warm up to him….whereas he took to Anakin immediately. Watching as the younger man's face fell in disappointment and slight distress, Dooku scowled. "I'll sort this out little one, even if it means going to the council and asking to finish your training myself."
"The council seems to think I should be knighted now, because of the recent duel with the Sith Lord."
Dooku rolled his eyes, "Of course they do…wait here. I'll have a word with my old padawan."
With a dramatic flick of his cloak (which, let's be honest, is the reason he wears it), Dooku left the room and headed straight for the hospital wing.
….
As soon as he entered Qui-Gon's room, Dooku could see a small child bouncing up and down excitedly in a chair, babbling as Qui-Gon watched in amusement. After a couple of minutes simply standing there, Qui-Gon eventually noticed him and waved him in. "Master! Come in! This is Anakin Skywalker."
The small boy turned to him and beamed, "Hi! I'm gonna be Qui-Gon's new apprentice!"
Dooku raised an imperious eyebrow, "Charmed I'm sure…" He turned to face Qui-Gon, "….can I have a word with you?"
Qui-Gon nodded, but Anakin remained where he was. Dooku gestured towards the door, smirking at the scowl on the child's face. "Alone please."
It took a few minutes, but eventually Anakin shuffled off of his chair and strode out of the door, glaring at Dooku as he left.
"You could have spoken to me with him in the room…" began Qui-Gon, "…there was no need to kick him out."
Dooku quickly took the seat by the bed and frowned at his ex-padawan. "There was every need to kick him out…have you spoken to Obi-Wan yet?"
Qui-Gon shook his head and turned his face away, "I…haven't had the chance."
"Have you even asked to see him?"
"I-I don't think that would be wise."
Dooku frowned in confusion, "You think it unwise to let your padawan know that you're okay in person?"
Silence.
"I heard that the council are thinking of knighting him on your request, despite you saying just the other week, that he wasn't ready."
Qui-Gon sighed, "I-I didn't think they would knight him….not after that fight."
"Excuse me?!"
"…He was tempted by the Dark Side Master. The Sith Lord taunted him whilst I lay there…"
…..Flashback….
Qui-Gon groaned, clutching at the wound in his abdomen…he could feel himself slipping away as his brave padawan fought the Sith Lord with all his might and skill. Deep in his heart, Qui-Gon knew that Obi-Wan would likely not survive the solo fight…and this would destroy him.
"Why are you fighting me little Jedi?" hissed the Sith, "I can feel your pain…I can feel your disappointment and your anger!"
There was only silence from Obi-Wan as the sound of lightsaber clashing echoed throughout the room.
"He abandoned you little one…abandoned you for a newer model! Cast you aside like a broken weapon!"
"H-how do you know about that?" Obi-Wan asked weakly, panting as the stresses of the fight caught up to him.
"Everyone knows about it little Jedi. Everyone knows about your humiliation and abandonment!"
"Liar!"
The lightsabers clashed again and the fight continued. Weakly, Qui-Gon attempted to move, only to fall back to the ground as his strength disappeared.
"He abandoned you little Jedi…you have no obligation to fight for him! Leave and I'll spare your life!"
"I know he abandoned me…and yes, I was hurt and I was angry, but he is still my Master and I will fight to the death if that's what it takes to save him!"
Once again the fight continued…until there was the smell of burning flesh and the sound of lightsaber slicing through muscle and bone. And then…nothing.
The next thing Qui-Gon remembered was Obi-Wan crying over him, begging him not to leave as the council ran into the room and surrounded the pair.
….End Flashback…..
"He was tempted…" whispered Qui-Gon, "…Obi-Wan was tempted by the Dark side. He said it himself, he was angry!"
Dooku shook his head in disappointment, "You cast him aside for the so-called 'Chosen One…of course he's going to be angry…but he didn't turn, he defeated the Sith Lord, without drawing on the power of the Dark Side."
"You don't know tha-"
"-No…but the council do, because they performed a mind search on him and found nothing! This is just you trying to justify casting your padawan aside and I won't let you!"
Qui-Gon was stunned into silence, his face creasing into a frown. "Obi-Wan is ready to be knighted…." He muttered, "…I know that I shouldn't have told the council the way I did, but he is ready and Anakin needs to be trained."
Dooku sighed, "Skill wise….yes, Obi-Wan has been ready for a long time. But, emotionally, the boy is nowhere near ready. Your partnership didn't start out very well, and he has constantly battled with feelings of abandonment…something which you have not helped with in any way."
"Master I-"
"-No…" interrupted Dooku, "…you made a promise at the beginning of the partnership to teach him until the very end, and now, as soon as the so-called 'Chosen One' makes his way onto the scene, you break this promise!"
"Anakin needs-"
"That boy does not need anything! Yes, I admit that the Force is strong with him, but to believe in this prophecy with no proof, is one of the most foolish things you have ever done. Skywalker is too old and too angry for Jedi training to have a true effect on him!"
"So surely he needs a Master to give him a chance? The Sith are back, and if they get their hands on him, they could turn him into the greatest threat the Jedi Order have ever faced!"
"Fine…so maybe it should be Master Yoda who trains him. The strongest Jedi in the Order should train the 'Chosen One', leaving you free to finish training Obi-Wan."
"He's bonded with me though…he would feel abandoned if I sent him to Master Yoda."
"Abandoned? Like how Obi-Wan feels?"
There was silence as Qui-Gon's face flushed. Sadly, Dooku shook his head. "You need to fix this Qui-Gon…or you'll lose him forever."
Quickly, he left the room, barely glancing at the small boy seated by the door outside in the corridor. As he made his way back towards the living areas, he stopped in his tracks. Standing in the middle of the corridor, just outside of Qui-Gon's rooms, was Master Yoda.
"Talked to Qui-Gon, you have, hmmmmm?"
Dooku nodded, "Master…is Obi-Wan really ready to be knighted?"
Yoda bowed his head, "Ready, he is. But suffer he does…time he needs."
Dooku frowned, "And the boy?"
Yoda sighed, "Trained he will be….by Qui-Gon."
Wisely, Dooku chose not to say anything, simply frowning in disappointment. The pair stood in the hallway, listening to the sounds of Obi-Wan training in the rooms.
"I will help him move…" whispered Dooku, "…he needs someone with him, because Qui-Gon clearly isn't up to the job."
"Fixed, this relationship will be…." Sighed Yoda, "…but time, they need."
"Will it ever be how it was?"
Yoda hummed and closed his eyes, "Always shifting, the future is…but know this I do. For these two, peace will come."
