Prompt from MagykKnight: I would adore a version of TPM counsel chamber time travel scene where the first reaction is to deck Qui-gon. Anakin or Cody maybe?

"...Correct you were, Qui-Gon." Master Yodu sighed wearily as Master Windu nodded in agreement;

"His cells contain a high concentration of midi-chlorians."

Master Ki-Adi also agreed, "The Force is strong with him."

Obi-Wan watched as his Master seemed to brighten up at this, trying not to let his own dismay show.

"He's to be trained, then."

The Council members all glanced at one another.

"No…" Master Windu eventually spoke up, "… He will not be trained."

Anakin was clearly crestfallen at this, tears beginning to form in his eyes.

Qui-Gon frowned, "No?!"

It was horrible, but Obi-Wan couldn't help but smile slightly.

"He is too old. There is already too much anger in him." Explained Master Windu

"He is the chosen one...you must see it!"

Master Yoda shook his head, "Clouded, this boy's future is. Masked by his youth."

"I will train him, then. I take Anakin as my Padawan learner!"

Obi-Wan felt his heart drop to his stomach, knowing that his face must have reflected the shock on his face, even as Anakin watched on with interest.

The Council were also shocked, with Master Yoda giving Qui-Gon a disappointed look, "An apprentice, you have, Qui-Gon. Impossible, to take on a second."

Master Windu nodded in agreement, "We forbid it."

"Obi-Wan is ready..." Qui-Gon protested, turning to his padawan and silently asking for a show of support.

He wasn't happy with his Masters' decision… but he knew that if he didn't say something, there would be problems. Obi-Wan stepped forwards to face the Council.

"I am ready to face the tri- "

Obi-Wan stopped in his tracks when there was a flash of blue above him, glancing up and taking a step back at the swirling portal above his head.

Two figures fell through. One was dressed in the traditional Jedi Master uniform and the other wore some sort of armour.

"Why does this always happen to us?" the man in the armour muttered, "Why does trouble always find you?"

"Cody, I assure you, this has nothing to do with me." The Jedi sighed, pushing himself to his feet, before glancing around. "Let us hope that we just travelled to a different location and didn't- "He cut himself off when he turned to face the rest of the room, face falling instantly.

All Qui-Gon had to do was look in those blue eyes, and he knew exactly who was standing in front of him.

"Obi-Wan?"

Cody knew there was something wrong when he saw his General seemed to deflate, clearly recognising where and when they had landed. Maybe no-one else would be able to tell, but Obi-Wan was upset.

It didn't take long for Cody to figure out what the matter was.

Qui-Gon Jinn.

He'd never believed the hero-worship stories that General Skywalker. Someone like that would never cause Obi-Wan so much pain.

He'd asked others of course, and they all told the same story.

Qui-Gon had pushed Obi-Wan to one side, in order to take Anakin as his padawan, only to be killed before he could ever go through with it.

It was just cruel, and Cody found himself clenching his fist at the sight of the older man.

He moved around Obi-Wan, interrupting the miniature interrogation that was going on.

"Commander, what are you doing?" Obi-Wan whispered, the surprise in his voice as clear as a bell.

"How dare you." Cody growled, surprising himself, "How dare you treat Obi-Wan like he doesn't matter. He put so much effort into being the perfect Jedi for you and you throw it back in his face?!" Behind the helmet, he glanced at a shocked, younger version of his General, the blue eyes shining slightly in the light.

"Excuse me, but what business is it of- URGH!"

Cody had raised his hand, curled it into a fist and slammed it forward onto Qui-Gon's nose. His uniform had protected his hand from serious damage, stopped it from aching. He watched as the Jedi Master reeled back, almost spinning around and hitting the floor, a pained yell escaping the man.

Even as the Council all drew their sabers at the clear sign of violence against one of their own, nothing gave Cody more satisfaction than seeing Qui-Gon Jinn holding his bloody, red nose. A silence had fallen over the room, other than Qui-Gon pained hisses and curses.

Had this been any other situation, Cody would have cared about what the Council thought of him. He always made a point of making the best impression possible and look like he was full of authority, but now?

He couldn't care less about his image.

"Why did you do that?"

Cody turned to the younger version of his General. The young man looked angry by the attack on his Master, but hidden behind that mask, there was definitely a twinge of satisfaction in those gorgeous eyes.

"You know why." Cody eventually answered, just as a blue light appeared again.

"I think we had better go." General Kenobi sighed, almost glaring at the blue light.

It was like it sent them back in time, just for Cody to punch Qui-Gon in the face, like it was its goal.

….

When they got back to their original time, Obi-Wan broke away from Cody, hiding his face.

He was clearly upset by what Cody had done, and Cody couldn't help but feel a little bit guilty at his own actions.

As they both took a seat on a nearby stone bench, Cody wrapped an arm around the Jedi Master and drew him closer to his side. He let Obi-Wan rest his head on his shoulders, not saying anything. He was going to let Obi-Wan talk first, when he was ready.

And he would wait as long as Obi-Wan needed.