Chapter 8: The antenna of a Father
Qui-Gon dropped his lightsabre onto the floor of the gym. Something must have happened to..Obi-Wan! He knew from the start, that his former Padawan shouldn't go alone on this mission, but nobody listened to him. His face lost its' normal healthy colour and his greying hair seemed to go white for a second. The world around him stopped for a moment.
"Master, what's wrong?" a confused, boyish voice asked from the back-round. Anakin looked concerned at his Master. The 14-year-old teenager attached his weapon to his belt and went to the older Jedi.
"There is something with Obi-Wan. We have to contact the Council immediately.", the older man answered worriedly. Though Obi-Wan wasn't his Padawan anymore, he still shared a bond with him. He couldn't explain why, but it still existed. Through the years they stayed very close and Obi-Wan also learned to care for Anakin and learned to live with Jar-Jar. But seeing how much trouble a Padawan could cause he swore never to take one. But someday even the stoic Obi-Wan would take a student.
"What did you feel through the force?", a curious boy asked.
"A slight panic, disorientation, worry and exhaustion. It must have happened something to him. It doesn't matte, what the council says, we are going to leave for Dakona V in a few hours. Go and pack our things, Ani." Qui-Gon spoke very hasty and Anakin knew better than to ask any further questions.
Qui-Gon strode to the heavy doors of the Council chambers. It didn't matter to the Jedi whether he interrupted a session or not, all he wanted was a transport to the planet, on which his old Padawan was in trouble. But even, if he was allowed to take off instantly, he would need 9 very long days to reach Obi-Wan. When the secretary saw a determined Qui-Gon, she rolled with her eyes. Not again! This Master was annoying her.
"Master Jinn you can't go into the chamber, the council is discussing about a transmission, that just came in.", she said in an angry voice. Qui-Gon chose to ignore her and to open the doors. Giving her an ironic smile, he went through the door.
"My Masters! I need a transport to Dakona V.", the lanky Jedi said respectfully
"Obi-Wan in trouble is. A message from king Draju we received. Captured by rebels he was.", Yoda said with dropping ears. "Know whether still alive Kenobi is, he does not. Go and help your former apprentice you will. But be aware! Before you paths placed, will be. Follow the easiest you must not. Hidden the right one is." As usual Yoda spoke in riddles, Qui-Gon doubted that the green troll understood this mystery himself. Jinn went out of the room and was followed by Mace.
"Hey Qui! Bring Obi-Wan back and if it wouldn't be a big problem, go out and save my ship, too!", the council member really loved his ship, so much was clear. Qui-Gon nodded and knew that he owned Mace this favour.
"I see, what I can do old friend!" and ran to his quarters.
Anakin stood already with packed back-packs in front of their apartment. That was quick.
"Did they allow us to go? Not that it mattered, I'm just curious." Anakin said sheepishly.
"Yes, they allowed us to go, Ani. Come on, we have to go a long journey to Dakona V awaits us, my Apprentice." With that they went to the hanger, where the transports were. Nine long days would pass until he could help his beloved son. Obi-Wan knew how to defend.
" Obi-Wan had the best teacher, he will make it, Master", Ani said as if he was picking up his thoughts."
"Of course he will.", the master answered and ruffled the boy's spiky blond hair. "By the way, what did you tell Jar-Jar?".
Sincere blue eyes looked into Qui-Gon's wrinkled face. " I only told him, that we were on our way to a very, very dangerous mission on a hot planet. And if his skin would make contact with the rays of the sun, it would be murdered instantly. I am afraid, that he doesn't want to come with us."
" It is indeed a dangerous mission, Ani. And I think for Jar-Jar's sake will be better to stay out of Obi-Wan's reach."
Tbc…
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