Prompt from sarya: If you wouldnt mind Id really like some more stories with Dooku as a grey jedi/jedi master and maybe some more codywan. You can decide on the concrete details for both prompts but something fluffy and maybe hurt/comfort would be great:)
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"Count?"
Dooku barely glanced up from his paperwork… sometimes he believed that running a large area of land, such as the one he owned, was harder than the years of extensive training he went through in order to become a Jedi Master.
"I'm sorry to interrupt Count Dooku… but there is a message for you."
"If it's Hel-Der, please inform him that he does still have to pay taxes, I don't care if his business is heading for the gutters."
"No… It's Master Jinn, Count."
This got Dooku's attention immediately, as he turned his attention away from his work, and gestured for his assistant to step closer and place the holographic message on the desk. When Dooku pressed the play button, the familiar image of his ex-padawan appearing.
"Sorry to bother you Master…" the message began, followed by a weary sigh, "… But I think I need some advice. I believe Obi-Wan is in a relationship with one of the clone commanders, and whilst it would be hypocritical for me to say he can't, I'm worried for them. I need some advice."
Obi-Wan? In a relationship?
The thought boggled Dooku… it seemed like it only yesterday that he first met the young man… surely he can't be old enough for things like dating?
"Get my private ship ready…" he ordered, pushing himself to his feet, "… I need to see this first hand."
….
"Master Dooku?!" Qui-Gon frowned, stepping to one side and allowing the older man inside, "What are you- "
"- I got your message." Dooku interrupted, his eyes darting towards the holo-pictures of their small family, "I decided to see this so-called relationship for myself."
Qui-Gon paused for a moment, before moving to sit on the sofa, Dooku sitting beside him. "I saw… a love mark on Obi-Wan's neck. A little bit of probing and it was obvious who gave it to him."
"And here I thought Obi-Wan was a devout follower of the Jedi code?"
"Obi-Wan has always been one to listen to his heart… yes, he may use his head to make decisions more than his heart, but his heart is always there."
Dooku was silent for a time, before getting to his feet. "I think… I would quite like to meet this clone commander."
"Cody."
"Hmmm?"
"Cody…." Qui-Gon shrugged, "… they give each other names, rather than CC-something."
"How… unique."
"Makes it easier to communicate with them, I'll confess that much."
…..
Dooku had always been fascinated with the clone army…. An endless supply of warriors all willing to serve the Jedi and fight for them.
Die for them.
But he always suspected there was something more to them…. Something hidden beneath the surface.
"Over there…" Qui-Gon muttered, pointing to a table on the far-left corner, "… the one sitting on the end."
"…. The one with the scar?"
"Hmmm…. It makes it easier to tell him apart from the others."
As the rest of the dining hall all turned to stare at them, Qui-Gon and Dooku made their way over to Cody… who had just noticed them and was looking like he wanted to run away as fast as he could.
"Master J-Jinn! Count Dooku!" Cody got to his feet and nervously saluted them, straightening up as Dooku scanned him from head to toe.
Qui-Gon however, was amused by the whole situation. "Commander Cody… I was hoping we might have a word with you?"
Knowing that he had the eye of every clone trained on him in curiosity, Cody simply nodded, directing them to the canteen exit, and then into a smaller room on their right.
"Ummmm, is there something I can help you with Masters?" Cody asked, trying to act as though he had no idea why they were even there, "If you want to know what happened on our last mission, then I'm afraid I've already submitted my report- "
"- You know why we're here Cody." Qui-Gon interrupted, "I know about you and Obi-Wan."
Cody's face went a little pale, but he kept it neutral and straightened up even further… if that were even possible. "With all due respect Masters, Obi-Wan is an adult and- "
"- and like a son and grandson to us." Qui-Gon frowned, "Hence this conversation."
Before they could really get into the 'shovel talk', alarms started to blare, and Cody audibly sighed in relief. "Got to go!" he announced, gently pushing past the pair, "That's the sign for an oncoming mission. I need to go!"
And then he was gone.
"I get the feeling that he's trying to avoid us…." Dooku mused as he and Qui-Gon headed towards the exit of the compound, "…. I wonder what he's worried about."
"Master…" Qui-Gon gave him a warning glare, despite the amusement in his voice, "… maybe we did come on a little strong?"
"Nonsense… we have a right to be a little bit stern with him. You said it yourself, Cody has Obi-Wan's heart in his hand, and we need to know that he'll be careful with it!"
"…. I don't remember saying that exactly."
"I paraphrased. Now, come on. Let's wait for them to return in the Temple… I think it's time I caught up with my old colleagues."
…..
Hours later (after Dooku had gotten on Mace's nerves, amusing Yoda to no end), the pair watched as Healers suddenly rushed towards the Temple landing bay, concerned looks on their faces.
"How much do you want to bet, that's for your wayward ex-padawan?" Dooku muttered, "He was always the one getting into trouble on your missions."
"That's not always true!"
"I remember how often you used to call me, upset because Obi-Wan had either been captured or seriously hurt…. You also used to call me when he had a slight sabre burn!"
"That one was his first injury! I was worried!"
"You had a padawan before him! Surely he got burnt as well?"
Qui-Gon thought back to Xanatos, before shaking his head. "I think, as much as I hate to admit it, Xanatos was usually the one doing the burning."
"Horrible boy."
When they finally reached the landing bay, they spotted Cody instantly… leaning over a stretcher as a familiar figure was being carried towards the Healers Wing.
"Obi-Wan!" Qui-Gon called out in alarm, rushing over, only for the Healers to stop him, explaining that they needed to get the Jedi Master into the Bacta tank as quickly as possible.
With Obi-Wan gone, Qui-Gon and Dooku turned their attentions to Cody, who was looking very shell-shocked.
"What happened?!" He demanded to know.
"…. Ambush…" Cody muttered, "… Nobody saw it coming, we didn't even have any intel that there was a group of locals who felt that way about us…" He stared off in the direction that Obi-Wan had been taken, "… He took blaster shot for me. My helmet had been knocked off…. It would have killed me if he hadn't taken the blast."
Qui-Gon and Dooku glanced at one another and frowned. Whilst this could be seen as a sign of weakness on the part of Obi-Wan… but Cody looked so devastated, it was impossible to say that there were no feelings there.
Cody clearly loved Obi-Wan.
"Come on Cody…" Qui-Gon gently took the man's arm and pulled him back towards the main area of the Temple, knowing that a cup of tea would help settle the man's nerves, "… Let's go and sit down."
"My report… I-I need to give them my r-report."
"Your report can wait young man…" Dooku sniffed, "… You've gone through quite a stressful situation, and stress can only be cured by a cup of herbal tea."
"But- "
"- But nothing. You will let me deal with anyone who might be unhappy with this decision."
Cody nodded shakily, allowing himself to be led through the corridors, towards the main rooms. There, they all waited for further news from the Healers.
…
Obi-Wan winced at the bright light directly above, squeezing his eyes closed again until someone moved the light away.
"Obi-Wan? Little one, are you alright?"
It wasn't a surprise that his old master was there.
"Obi-Wan, we have been sitting here for quite some time now. It's time to wake up."
Dooku… what is going on here.
"Please Obi-Wan… please wake up."
Cody as well…. What was going on?
Slowly, he opened up his eyes… only to groan when he saw all three staring down at him. "This is some sort of horrible nightmare…" he muttered, "… You three were never all meant to be in the same room."
"Obi-Wan?"
He turned to Qui-Gon, "Please tell me you and Dooku haven't been tormenting Cody."
"I'm offended by that accusation!"
"So yes then?"
"…. Maybe… just a little bit."
