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Obi-Wan P.O.V
"No master, credits seem to be worthless here" I say into the small communicator in my hand.
"Troubling" he muttered "Were you unable to convince him?" I knew exactly what he meant by that.
"I tried master but it was ineffective" I answer as I looked towards my three companions who were waiting nearby.
It was silent for a moment before his voice came back through the communicator "Worry not my padawan. Something will come up soon. Stick around there for a while"
"Yes, master. May the force be with you" I reply.
"And you" he says and then I put the communicator back in my pocket and walked towards the others.
"I can't believe credits are worthless here" Padmé stated as I got closer.
"You would be surprised how many worlds don't take credits as currency" I state as we started walking down what seemed to be the main street.
"I guess" she says "What did master Qui-Gon think we should do?"
"To wander around and see what happens" I answer honestly and couldn't help the smirk that appeared on my face when her face dropped.
"Seriously?" she asked in disbelief.
I let out a small chuckle "Welcome to my world. I have lost count how many times he has said something like that before but he is normally right. The force will guide us to something"
"You Jedi and the force" she teases.
Before I could retort though. We hear a crash behind us. We quickly turn round to see Jar Jar on the floor with a creature in front of him who was about to attack him.
I quickly started making my way over to them but before I could get close I saw the boy from the shop had appeared and seemed to be talking with the creature. I couldn't understand what they were saying as they were talking in that language again but after a few exchanges, the creatures trudged away.
"Your friend here just tried to pick a fight with a Dug. A really dangerous one called Sebulba" the boy said.
Jar Jar started waving his hands "Nosa, dat's da lasten ting me wanten"
Padmé smiled "Then you better thank Anakin here for saving you"
"Thanken yousa" Jar Jar said.
"Hopefully that will get you to start being more careful" I said as we started walking down the street again. Only now with Anakin in tow.
"Don't hold your breath" Padmé muttered beside me, causing us both to smirk.
Qui-Gon P.O.V
I sat inside the meeting room on the ship listening to a holo message that had just come through from Bibble from back on Naboo. The Queen and captain Panaka were on the other side of the room also listening.
"They have cut all food supplies and the death toll keeps rising. If you receive this message you must contact me" the hologram of Bibble disappeared.
I could see the mixture of upset and pain on the Queens's face and knew I had to say something before she did anything rash.
"it's nothing but a trick your highness" I say.
"He's right. The second we even attempt to make contact they will track us here in no time" Panaka said thankfully agreeing with me.
The Queen was silent for a moment before saying "I am aware of that but if what he says is true then I can't help but feel hopeless"
Obi-Wan P.O.V
Never in all my life had I seen a sandstorm start as quickly as that one had.
We all had just entered Anakin's home "Mom, I'm home" he shouted. I hear Jar Jar mutter something about this place looking cozy.
A kind-looking woman in her forties entered the small entranceway and was understandably surprised to see us all there instead of just her son.
"Ani, what's going on?" she asked curiously.
"These are my new friend's mom" the small boy answered.
I realized that he wasn't planning on saying anything else "I'm sorry to intrude but your son offered us shelter from the sandstorm"
Understanding crossed her face and she was about to say something before Anakin cut her off "this is Padmé" he said grabbing Padmé's arm.
"Come on, I will show you the droid I'm building" he said and started pulling her through the place.
Before she disappeared from sight she gave me a look that seemed to say 'help me'
My response was to smirk and mouth the words 'good luck'. She sent me a really annoyed look before they rounded a corner and out of sight.
"He's always been that way with helping others and wanting to show off" his mother said with a laugh.
I turned to look at her "He has a very kind soul" I said before adding "If you aren't comfortable with us here..."
"Don't be silly" she said waving her hand "I don't mind at all. My name is Shmi by the way. Please come in"
"Thank you" I say as we made our way into the living area. Jar Jar seemed to be behaving himself which was a load off my mind.
"I'm Obi-Wan Kenobi. This is Jar Jar Binks" I say gesturing to the Gungan who waves "Our droid R2D2" he gives a beep "And as you know the young lady your son kidnapped is called Padmé" I say sarcastically.
Shmi laughed a little "Well, she is a very pretty lady" she said.
"She really is" I hear myself say instantly without even meaning too. Slightly startled by my lack of control of my thoughts and actions I reached out to the force to calm me and my rapidly beating heart.
Thankfully Shmi didn't say anything about it and instead asked "I was just about to start dinner. Would you all like some?"
I rolled my eyes at Jar Jar who gave a happy noise when food was mentioned "That is very kind of you. Please allow me to help" I say with a smile.
Padmé P.O.V
"So you're telling me that mister sarcastic Jedi couldn't cook anything?" I said giggling.
After Anakin showed me C3PO and we spoke for a bit. We came out to the main room and from there I could see Obi-Wan in the kitchen. Needless to say, teasing him was at the front of my mind. Unfortunately, all the food had already been cooked but some food on his shirt said it all.
Then when we were all sat down to eat. Shmi let it slip that Obi-Wan done one bit of cooking and completely messed it up. After that, he had only helped with setting up the table and such.
Shmi and Anakin joined me with a giggle while Jar Jar concentrated on eating.
"What can I say? Cooking isn't part of a Jedi's training at the temple" Obi-Wan defended himself but was also slightly flustered which I couldn't help but smile at.
"Don't listen to her. You were a big help" Shmi said giving him a smile.
I saw him reply with his own smile and then a comfortable silence filled the room as we all enjoyed eating.
I couldn't help but be reminded of the meals I had with my family when I was younger. I knew they were safe at least. I had made sure of that before things got really bad.
I couldn't be sure when it happened but I just noticed that I was glancing at Obi-Wan. You would have to be blind not to notice that the young Jedi is a good looking man and to top it all off. He wasn't at all what I thought he would be like.
He was funny, sarcastic and is the only person that has made me smile a genuine smile and even laugh since everything had started a few weeks ago.
I wasn't clueless though. I know that the Jedi are forbidden from forming emotional attachments with people and it's not like I would pursue anything with him but looking at him now with my heart beating fast…
"Have any of you ever seen a pod race?" Anakin suddenly asks. Bringing me from my thoughts and trance.
"I've seen one or two on Malastare. Very fast and equally dangerous" Obi-Wan answered.
"I'm the only human that can do it" Anakin said, pride in his voice. I saw Shmi give him a look that I couldn't quite place.
"Your reflexes must be beyond a normal human. Almost Jedi like" Obi-Wan mused.
A bright smile found it's way on to Anakin's face "You're a Jedi aren't you?" he asked.
I turned my gaze back to Obi-Wan. Interested to see how he would play this.
He rested one of his arms on the table "What makes you think that?" he asked the boy.
"I saw your laser sword. Only Jedi carry those weapons" Anakin stated.
Obi-Wan smiled "Who's to say I didn't kill a Jedi and take it as a trophy?"
Even I had to smile because of how that sounded.
"I don't think so. No one can kill a Jedi" Anakin replied.
Obi-Wan let out a chuckle "I wish that was true"
"I dreamt I was a Jedi one and I freed all the slaves here" he suddenly looked excited and asked "is that why you have come here? To free us?"
"I'm sorry but that's not why we are here" Obi-Wan answered honestly.
Anakin's face dropped then "Why are you here then?" he asked.
"Our ship was damaged and we are stuck here until we can get it fixed" I answer.
"I can fix it" the boy said instantly brightening up again "I can fix anything"
I gave him a smile "I'm sure you could but until we get the parts we need it's impossible"
"but wesa have notten to traden wit" Jar Jar said. Apparently finished with his food.
"With nothing to trade, your best bet is to gamble for the parts. Its all everyone knows around here" Shmi informed us.
"There's a race tomorrow. You can enter me in the race with the pod I built" Anakin said.
"Anakin, Watto won't let you" his mother said.
"He will if Obi-Wan convinces Watto that the pod is theirs" the little boy argued back.
I noticed Shmi's expression change to one of sadness and worry "It nearly kills me every time you race" she said softly to her son.
Anakin's own expression suddenly matched his mothers "But mom they need our help. The prize money would be more than enough for the parts they need"
The room grew silent for a few moments as mother and son looked at each other. Almost like they were having a silent conversation.
Obi-Wan cleared his throat to get their attention "We appreciate the offer Anakin but we don't want to put anyone in danger or worry someone. We will find another way"
"No" Smhi said looking at Obi-Wan "This is the only way and Ani is right, it's like he was meant to help you" she said.
He seemed like he was going to say something but the look that Anakin and Shmi just gave each other put a stop to it. Instead, he looked at me with a smile and said "We got some gambling to do"
so there is chapter 3. sorry a lot of movie talk is in this one and probably others in the future but it's got to be done.
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