Disclaimer: Nope, I don't own Star Wars or any of it's characters... George Lucas does! (lucky man in flannel!) hehe..
~JediLeia
Curing the Mute - Chapter 2
~A Week Later~
Obi-Wan checked his reflection in the mirror and sighed. //You're getting too old for that tuxedo, Obi// he thought sadly to himself. Although Obi-Wan was only 32 years old, his face showed aging and new creases seemed to form on his forehead everyday. The only part of him that never seemed to age were his eyes. They still were a deep sapphire blue, even if they never shone as brightly as they had before.
He opened the door that connected his room with Anakin's and was almost shocked to see him sitting in the window seat, fully dressed and ready to go. Lately, Anakin's stubbornness had subsided slightly and he usually did as he was told. However, he still refused to talk to anyone and it had now been almost four months since he had uttered a word.
When Obi-Wan entered the room Anakin looked up, then stood up. Obi-Wan let a small smile tug at his lips as he looked at his padawan. Anakin was dressed in a well fitted black tuxedo. He had a crisp white shirt on underneath, with a white bow tie to finish it off.
"You look like such a gentleman, Anakin," Obi-Wan said smiling at him. Anakin lowered his eyes. He picked up his bag and crossed the room to the door. He stood there, looking back at his master then left the room. Obi-Wan grabbed his bag as well, then left the room to follow Anakin.
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"Anakin, we're here. Wake up," Obi-Wan said, slowly nudging his padawan.
Anakin simply rubbed his eyes, grabbed his bag and waited by the starship's door for Obi-Wan to open it. Obi-Wan pressed the code and the doors opened to reveal a large hanger bay area.
"Shall we?" Obi-Wan said as he stepped out of the starship and began walking to the doors. He looked back and realized that Anakin wasn't following him. "Come on Anakin, we'll be late for the ball."
Anakin just looked at him with unsure eyes, he looked around the hanger then back at his master.
"Are you going to come, or do I have to drag you in there?" Obi-Wan said half serious, half jokingly. Anakin sighed deeply and followed his master. When they reached the door, Obi-Wan pushed the intercom button.
"Please state your name, and request for entering," answered a deep voice on the other line.
"I am Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and my apprentice Jedi Anakin Skywalker. We are here for the 10th Annual Naboo Federation Ball," Obi-Wan replied proudly.
"You may proceed. A guard shall meet you at the door and escort you to the ballrooom."
"Thank you."
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::Hangs head in embarrassment:: Wow.. did that stink or what? Sorry!!
I promise to write better.. I'm just kinda out of it today.. blah... I'll
post more later.. Please read and review, (Flames are not entirely welcome,
but I understand if you decide to....) ~JediLeia