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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Prompt from Guest: :With such great CodyWan, how about a sort of mirror idea. Can you show a pair of moments, one where Cody loses faith and Obi restores it, and one the other way 'round?

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It started out fine.

The mission was going well, and it seemed as though it would be a complete success. There were very few casualties on their side, they still had a lot of supplies in case of delays and there were very few political issues.

Until the bomb.

Commander Cody had instructed a team of twenty clones to scout ahead, telling them to look out for any clankers along the way.

As the transport vehicle rounded the corner, there was a loud bang, and the vehicle could be seen flying into the air, before landing with a loud crash

None of the team had survived.

Whilst no-one explicitly said anything, Cody knew that the blame fell on his shoulders…. He should have expected the Separatists to play dirty, lining the path with bombs in order to kill as many clones as possible.

But it had been such a good day, Cody didn't even think to send out bomb droids in order to check the path.

It was all his fault.

That had been several hours ago, and now, Cody found himself seated on the roof of the barracks, staring up at the stars.

"It wasn't your fault you know."

Cody flinched at the familiar voice, hearing General Kenobi stride closer to him, his footsteps echoing in the night.

"Why, if it wasn't for you and your strategies, I can guarantee that a lot more men would have- "

"- No offense General, but don't you get it?!" exclaimed Cody, annoyance and anger creeping into his tone, "I messed up! What's the point of being a Commander if I can't keep all my brothers' safe!"

Obi-Wan didn't seem phased at Cody's raised voice, merely raising an eyebrow as Cody turned away.

"I'm sorry General…" he sighed wearily, "… just… just forget what I said."

There was a brief silence between the two, before Cody felt a gentle hand on his shoulder, as Obi-Wan encouraged him to turn around.

"Listen to me Cody…" Obi-Wan softly demanded, "… I know you may not want to hear this, but you are a good man, a great man. You've taken command so many times, led so many men to safety and victory… and yet you still remain unsure of your role. You are a respected Commander and nobody thinks any less of you because of this one instance!"

Cody blinked in shock as Obi-Wan gently encouraged him to look to the Jedi in the eye. "But I have watched you do great things… I have been a part of your victories and have never felt so proud."

There was silence, until Cody seemed to deflate, wrapping his arms around Obi-Wan and pulling him into a hug, which Obi-Wan briefly tensed up at. Eventually, he relaxed into it, gently patting Cody on the back. "It's alright Cody…" he murmured, "… it's all alright."

The pair stood in that position for a few moments, before Obi-Wan gently pulled away, a light flush on his cheeks. "I think you'd better get some rest… I hear it'll be a busy day tomorrow."

Cody nodded, clearing his throat and saluting the general. "Thank you General…. I'm sorry- "

"- Obi-Wan. Call me Obi-Wan. And you have no need to be sorry…. Just get some rest."

"Yes Gen- Obi-Wan."

Cody sighed wearily as he made his way through the Jedi Temple corridors.

Much like that terrible event last year, a mistake had been made…. This time by Obi-Wan. New padawans and Master had joined them on what seemed like a standard mission.

Destroy as many clankers as possible. Reclaim the city and try and avoid too many casualties.

It didn't work out like that.

The intel regarding the planet had been mistaken and instead of the locals welcoming the Jedi with open arms, they had instead joined the side of the Separatists.

It was a trap.

Once the Jedi were comfortable and unaware, the locals turned on them…. A high number of padawans and young Masters were killed before they even had a chance to react.

Once they returned back to Coruscant, Obi-Wan had retreated to his room, only emerging to give a short report of the mission's events… which led to Master Windu 'suggesting' that Cody pay the Jedi General a visit.

As he approached Obi-Wan's room, he could hear the General talking inside. Not wanting to interrupt, he chose to listen from the other side of the door, leaning against the wall as though waiting for someone.

"You said you'd always be there for me…" he heard Obi-Wan say, weariness in his voice, "…. But you're not…. It's because of me, it's all because of me. It's my fault… It's my fault!"

Knowing that this was far more serious then he'd initially assumed, Cody opened the door (having been granted access when he and Obi-Wan first started their… friendship) and strode in.

Seated on a couch facing away from the door, Obi-Wan appeared to be talking to a hologram that was on the table. Looking closely, Cody could see that the hologram was of Obi-Wan's old Master, Qui-Gon Jinn.

If Obi-Wan had turned to talking to the hologram of his old Master, he must be suffering. And Cody was unwilling to let Obi-Wan take the blame for something that wasn't his fault…. Several things that weren't his fault by the sound of it.

"General?"

Obi-Wan startled, spinning around to stare at Cody, "Commander!" he exclaimed, instantly plastering a fake smile on his face, "I-I was just- "

"- talking to your old Master."

"Ah…. You heard that then?"

Cody chose not to answer that, stepping closer to his General and pulling the man into a hug. "None of this is your fault…" he whispered, "… do you remember telling me that?"

Nod.

"Do you remember what else you said?"

Silence.

"I know you may not want to hear this, but you are a good man, a great man. You've taken command so many times, led so many men to safety and victory… and yet you still remain unsure of your role. You are a respected Comm- General and nobody thinks any less of you because of this one instance!"

It took a few minutes, but Obi-Wan eventually smiled and relaxed into the hug, bringing his arms up around Cody and returning the affection.

"Thank you…" he whispered, "… I think I needed to hear that."

"I know…" Glancing at the hologram of Qui-Gon, Cody sighed, "… it wasn't your fault… none of it."

Sensing that the Commander wasn't just talking about recent events, Obi-Wan nodded, his eyes misted slightly in grief.

"I know… but some days, it's harder to believe than others."