1.1.1.1 Hey all! I'm soo happy ppl r taking time to read and review this!
THANX!! Hugs to all u awesome ppl. Well this is the next two chapters…they
are kinda short…well just read it!
And Kat to answer your question as to why Ona wanted Obi-Wan, it'll be explained later. Promise ya that!
1.1.1.2
1.1.1.3 Another Clash
Ten minutes later Obi-Wan and Z were walking back to the cabin after going to her house to get her things. Obi-Wan slowed his pace…Ona…she was near.
"I wouldn't recommend slowing down." Z said passing him. She must have felt it also. "Let's get back and quickly."
The pair quickened their pace as they got closer to the cabin till they both were at a steady jog. Suddenly out of the corner of his eye Obi- Wan saw Z get knocked clear off her feet. Ona had pounced on her from above from a tree she was under. Obi-Wan had his lightsaber out in a blur of blue as he darted over towards Ona who was keeping Z from moving. She took out her blaster with one hand and started shooting at him and with the other went for Z's belt.
Obi-Wan deflected the fire easily and Ona took notice of that. As he kept racing forward she put her blaster away and threw an odd looking piece of metal at him. To caught up wondering why she had put her blaster away Obi-Wan felt the metal slice the top of his shoulder. It had not gone deep, but Obi-Wan felt blood soak into his tunic. In that moment of distraction Z was able to squeeze out from under Ona and start to run. Ona leapt up and with the blunt side of a vibroblade hit Z in the waist once again sending her flying into the ground. Ona grabbed her makeshift lightsaber and dashed off the opposite way.
Obi-Wan powered down his lightsaber and ran over to Z, who was getting up. "Are you OK? She didn't get you with the vibroblade did she?"
Z put her hand to her hip. "Well that'll leave a bruise for sure, but other than that I'm fine." She peered past him and screwed up her face a bit. "Here come Mik and Qui-Gon."
Obi-Wan turned around to see the two Masters running towards them.
"What happened?" Qui-Gon asked. "Are you two ok? Z?" He added seeing Z covered in mud. Then he saw the blood on Obi-Wan's shoulder. "Come on you better get that cleaned. You don't need that infected."
Back at the cabin Obi-Wan clean out his cut as Z changed out of her muddy clothes. When they were done the sky was darkening, but the threat of another storm was in the air. Clouds that were almost black loomed above swirling around threatening to release yet more rain.
Mik came over to Obi-Wan and Z who were standing by the window watching the clouds pass. "It looks like we're here until this next storm passes. I'm not taking any chances. I think we should all try and get some sleep. We'll wake you when it's time to leave."
Later that night Obi-Wan laid on the sleep cot starring out the window. The storm had gotten worse, but it seemed to be passing by. The lighting danced across the sky in wonderful shades of purple and the rain slipped down the window like a waterfall. Obi-Wan couldn't sleep, he did not really feel comfortible, but he didn't know why. His head hurt slightly and he was suddenly very tired even though he had not been earlier. He didn't worry about that though.
He was glad the mission would be over soon. He was *very* glad it didn't go as bad as it could have. Z had told him that Ona had killed Jedi to keep them from Zefron. Even if they were on a different mission completely.
Also it looked as though his Master was concentrating on the missions and not Tahl. It had been awhile since Obi-Wan had seen Qui-Gon focused on then and there. He smiled. Now maybe he could try and fill the gap.
*Do or do not. There is no try.*
Obi-Wan rolled his eyes as Yoda's words echoed in his head. But he knew the short Master had a point.
*Ok I will fill in what we lost. And as much as I can…. Or more*.
Mik came into the room and Obi-Wan sat up.
"The storm's moving away. We better get going." He said to him. Obi- Wan swung his legs over the cot's edge and stood up. He swayed for a moment suddenly becoming very dizzy, but after a minute it passed.
"Obi-Wan?" Came Z's worried voice. "Are you OK?"
"Fine" He lied back. He didn't want to admit it was him who was apparently getting sick.
The four clambered onto the small ship and once in Zefron's orbit they decided to stop at a planet named Cryzal to re-fuel before getting back to Courascant. One in hyperspace Qui-Gon and Mik went to the back of the ship and left Obi-Wan to pilot with Zae-Non.
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Three days had passed since they left Zefron for Cryzal and both Obi- Wan and Z were getting anxious to get off the ship. Sure it had been a nice trip talking to each other, well mainly Obi-Wan telling Z about Temple life and different missions he had been on, but the two were getting sick of seeing the ship's controls and nothing else. It just got boring after the first day.
Mik came in. "How are you two doing? I'd have to imagine we are almost there."
"Yup" Obi-Wan said turning the controls towards a small gray planet. "Heading there right now."
He brought the ship down over a barren landscape of white. After powering down the ships engines he turned and looked at Z who let out a sigh.
Are you as hungry as I am?" She asked, a smile widening on her face.
"Probably." Obi-Wan laughed
They walked out onto the icy landing platform to meet a cold gust of wind and a light snowfall.
"Why don't you two go into the café and warm up a little bit." Qui-Gon suggested. "We'll be there in a minute"
Obi-Wan shielded his eyes from the snow blowing around and followed Z into the small café at the bottom of the ramp. Inside Z flipped her hair and a small shower of snow fell to the floor and she then brought her hair back into a low pony tail out of her face. They sat down and ordered four hot drinks and waited for Mik and Qui-Gon. Obi-Wan stared out at the now slowing snow outside.
Z let out a sigh. "I wonder what's taking them so long. It really shouldn't be to hard to find a technician and-" She cut off and stared at Obi-Wan.
They looked at each other for a moment. Obi-Wan then threw some credits on the table and simultaneously the two ran out the door toward a storm of blaster fire and two blurs of green and orange.
1.1.2 One Loss One Vision
Zae-Non, stopped at the edge of ramp knowing she was unarmed and could not do anything. Obi-Wan ran up next to her lightsaber drawn. He could see Ona standing on one end of the platform blaster in each hand firing at Mik and Qui-Gon. From behind Ona blaster fire rang out zooming towards Obi-Wan and Z. Z did a graceful back flip to avoid getting hit, but slipped on some ice as she landed. Deflecting it easily Obi-Wan put himself between Z and the flurry of fire that was coming from what clearly was the Blood Carver.
Z stood up quickly and let out an exasperated groan. "I can't just do nothing!"
"Qui-Gon has your lightsaber!" Obi-Wan said remembering. Showdow had turned his attention on Qui-Gon and Mik now, leaving Obi-Wan and Z free to do anything.
*We can't just stand here and watch!*
Slowly Z and Obi-Wan maneuvered their way up the ramp until they were on the platform, Obi-Wan still guarding Z. They made sure Ona and Showdow didn't spot them.
Suddenly Zae-Non let out an ear piercing cry as the two watched helplessly as Mik fell to the ground, clutching his chest. The next thing Obi-Wan knew he was racing after Z who had bolted out towards Mik, but something made him stop.
A sudden wave of darkness ripped by.
Obi-Wan watched as Z, just reaching Mik, was shoved backwards through the air. She landed on the opposite end of the platform and slid on the ice and clear off the end. Still dazed from the short flight she did not have enough time to react and grab a hold of the edge.
"Obi-Wan cover Mik!" Qui-Gon shouted. Obi-Wan now being pounded by blaster fire made his way over towards Mik. In the corner of his eye he saw Qui-Gon move backwards and he took the lightsaber from his belt and tossed it down off the end of the platform. No sooner had it dropped it out of sight then a purple glow streaked through the air as Z flipped up and onto the platform.
Suddenly Obi-Wan jerked backwards to avoid getting hit.
*Concentrate Obi-Wan* he scolded himself.
Using this Force he, Z, and Qui-Gon deflected the blaster fire back at their assailants, but it abruptly stopped and before for any of them could comprehend a transport zoomed by. Ona and Showdow jumped a board as it roared off.
Obi-Wan put his lightsaber onto his hilt and glance at Qui-Gon. The two walked over and stopped a few feet away from Mik. Z knelt down next to him. One of his hands gathered in her two, tears streamed down her cheeks. Mik lay on his back clearly showing his blaster wound right above his heart, it was already too late to run for help.
Zae-Non tried to speak. "Mik…" she choked.
Obi-Wan began to walk up to Z, but stopped dead in his tracks. The sun glinted off the ice into his eye and formed a sight he did not want to believe.
It was not Zae-Non in the snow next to Mik…. It was him kneeling next to Qui-Gon, Qui-Gon whispering something to him…. Then his Master's body going limp onto the gray floor.
Obi-Wan realized how wide his eyes were and snapped back to reality.
*I hope that was only the sun.*
But how had he seen that! Z's hair was pulled back into a low ponytail…. He didn't have a pony tail. Shaking his head Obi-Wan tried to erase the sight he just saw. Was it Z's ponytail or was it Mik's long hair and pale face suddenly morphing into what looked like Qui-Gon that startled him more? Whatever it was he had to forget.
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Qui-Gon watched as Obi-Wan walked up and put a hand onto Z's shoulder.
All that lay in front of her was a pile or robes.
For minutes no one moved or talked. Everyone just stared. Finally, Z stood up and wiped the tear from her face. She turned and looked at him. He bowed his head and shook it slightly in his respects. She and Obi-Wan started to walk towards him when he walked passed them and picked up Mik's lightsaber.
"You shall give this to the Council." He said handing it to Z.
While the ship was re-fueling Qui-Gon let Obi-Wan and Zae-Non be alone. He stood across the platform watching the two talk. He looked down to find that his comlink had signaled him.
"Yes" he answered dully.
"Qui-Gon," Mace's voice came through the opposite end. "Is everything alright? He asked picking up the sorrow in his voice.
Qui-Gon took a deep breath and let it out slowly as he took another look over to his Apprentice and Zae-Non. "Mik died Mace. We were ambushed here on Cryzal."
There was a long silence and then a deep, heavy sigh. "How is Zae-Non taking this?
"She's doing OK. Upset, but she understands she can't dwell on it."
"Alright. You can give us the full story when you return here. Tell Zae-Non we are very sorry and that we will speak with her upon your arrival."
"OK." Qui-Gon cut off their transmission and once more turned toward Z and Obi-Wan. Obi-Wan had his arm around her steadying her as she laid her head down onto his shoulder. Qui-Gon turned around to see the technician walking toward him.
"She's all filled up." He said with a smile. "And there doesn't appeared to be any damage from your little fight."
*Little, but at a great cost*
"Thank you" Qui-Gon said handing him some credits. He walked over to Obi-Wan and put a hand on his shoulder. "Are we ready to go?"
Obi-Wan glanced at Z who nodded. The three boarded the ship and without another glance they took off towards Courascant.
Both Z and Obi-Wan refused to sleep and wanted a lot of time alone together. Qui-Gon let them have their space, but finally asked Obi-Wan why.
*Z feels more comfortable talking with me than with an adult right now* was all he had said.
Lost in his thought Qui-Gon was startled when the door to where Z and Obi-Wan were flew open and Z burst out.
"Qui-Gon I think Obi-Wan's sick!" She blurted out.
Hope y'all like it so far! PLEASE REVIEW!!! Thanks a bunch, c ya!
And Kat to answer your question as to why Ona wanted Obi-Wan, it'll be explained later. Promise ya that!
1.1.1.2
1.1.1.3 Another Clash
Ten minutes later Obi-Wan and Z were walking back to the cabin after going to her house to get her things. Obi-Wan slowed his pace…Ona…she was near.
"I wouldn't recommend slowing down." Z said passing him. She must have felt it also. "Let's get back and quickly."
The pair quickened their pace as they got closer to the cabin till they both were at a steady jog. Suddenly out of the corner of his eye Obi- Wan saw Z get knocked clear off her feet. Ona had pounced on her from above from a tree she was under. Obi-Wan had his lightsaber out in a blur of blue as he darted over towards Ona who was keeping Z from moving. She took out her blaster with one hand and started shooting at him and with the other went for Z's belt.
Obi-Wan deflected the fire easily and Ona took notice of that. As he kept racing forward she put her blaster away and threw an odd looking piece of metal at him. To caught up wondering why she had put her blaster away Obi-Wan felt the metal slice the top of his shoulder. It had not gone deep, but Obi-Wan felt blood soak into his tunic. In that moment of distraction Z was able to squeeze out from under Ona and start to run. Ona leapt up and with the blunt side of a vibroblade hit Z in the waist once again sending her flying into the ground. Ona grabbed her makeshift lightsaber and dashed off the opposite way.
Obi-Wan powered down his lightsaber and ran over to Z, who was getting up. "Are you OK? She didn't get you with the vibroblade did she?"
Z put her hand to her hip. "Well that'll leave a bruise for sure, but other than that I'm fine." She peered past him and screwed up her face a bit. "Here come Mik and Qui-Gon."
Obi-Wan turned around to see the two Masters running towards them.
"What happened?" Qui-Gon asked. "Are you two ok? Z?" He added seeing Z covered in mud. Then he saw the blood on Obi-Wan's shoulder. "Come on you better get that cleaned. You don't need that infected."
Back at the cabin Obi-Wan clean out his cut as Z changed out of her muddy clothes. When they were done the sky was darkening, but the threat of another storm was in the air. Clouds that were almost black loomed above swirling around threatening to release yet more rain.
Mik came over to Obi-Wan and Z who were standing by the window watching the clouds pass. "It looks like we're here until this next storm passes. I'm not taking any chances. I think we should all try and get some sleep. We'll wake you when it's time to leave."
Later that night Obi-Wan laid on the sleep cot starring out the window. The storm had gotten worse, but it seemed to be passing by. The lighting danced across the sky in wonderful shades of purple and the rain slipped down the window like a waterfall. Obi-Wan couldn't sleep, he did not really feel comfortible, but he didn't know why. His head hurt slightly and he was suddenly very tired even though he had not been earlier. He didn't worry about that though.
He was glad the mission would be over soon. He was *very* glad it didn't go as bad as it could have. Z had told him that Ona had killed Jedi to keep them from Zefron. Even if they were on a different mission completely.
Also it looked as though his Master was concentrating on the missions and not Tahl. It had been awhile since Obi-Wan had seen Qui-Gon focused on then and there. He smiled. Now maybe he could try and fill the gap.
*Do or do not. There is no try.*
Obi-Wan rolled his eyes as Yoda's words echoed in his head. But he knew the short Master had a point.
*Ok I will fill in what we lost. And as much as I can…. Or more*.
Mik came into the room and Obi-Wan sat up.
"The storm's moving away. We better get going." He said to him. Obi- Wan swung his legs over the cot's edge and stood up. He swayed for a moment suddenly becoming very dizzy, but after a minute it passed.
"Obi-Wan?" Came Z's worried voice. "Are you OK?"
"Fine" He lied back. He didn't want to admit it was him who was apparently getting sick.
The four clambered onto the small ship and once in Zefron's orbit they decided to stop at a planet named Cryzal to re-fuel before getting back to Courascant. One in hyperspace Qui-Gon and Mik went to the back of the ship and left Obi-Wan to pilot with Zae-Non.
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Three days had passed since they left Zefron for Cryzal and both Obi- Wan and Z were getting anxious to get off the ship. Sure it had been a nice trip talking to each other, well mainly Obi-Wan telling Z about Temple life and different missions he had been on, but the two were getting sick of seeing the ship's controls and nothing else. It just got boring after the first day.
Mik came in. "How are you two doing? I'd have to imagine we are almost there."
"Yup" Obi-Wan said turning the controls towards a small gray planet. "Heading there right now."
He brought the ship down over a barren landscape of white. After powering down the ships engines he turned and looked at Z who let out a sigh.
Are you as hungry as I am?" She asked, a smile widening on her face.
"Probably." Obi-Wan laughed
They walked out onto the icy landing platform to meet a cold gust of wind and a light snowfall.
"Why don't you two go into the café and warm up a little bit." Qui-Gon suggested. "We'll be there in a minute"
Obi-Wan shielded his eyes from the snow blowing around and followed Z into the small café at the bottom of the ramp. Inside Z flipped her hair and a small shower of snow fell to the floor and she then brought her hair back into a low pony tail out of her face. They sat down and ordered four hot drinks and waited for Mik and Qui-Gon. Obi-Wan stared out at the now slowing snow outside.
Z let out a sigh. "I wonder what's taking them so long. It really shouldn't be to hard to find a technician and-" She cut off and stared at Obi-Wan.
They looked at each other for a moment. Obi-Wan then threw some credits on the table and simultaneously the two ran out the door toward a storm of blaster fire and two blurs of green and orange.
1.1.2 One Loss One Vision
Zae-Non, stopped at the edge of ramp knowing she was unarmed and could not do anything. Obi-Wan ran up next to her lightsaber drawn. He could see Ona standing on one end of the platform blaster in each hand firing at Mik and Qui-Gon. From behind Ona blaster fire rang out zooming towards Obi-Wan and Z. Z did a graceful back flip to avoid getting hit, but slipped on some ice as she landed. Deflecting it easily Obi-Wan put himself between Z and the flurry of fire that was coming from what clearly was the Blood Carver.
Z stood up quickly and let out an exasperated groan. "I can't just do nothing!"
"Qui-Gon has your lightsaber!" Obi-Wan said remembering. Showdow had turned his attention on Qui-Gon and Mik now, leaving Obi-Wan and Z free to do anything.
*We can't just stand here and watch!*
Slowly Z and Obi-Wan maneuvered their way up the ramp until they were on the platform, Obi-Wan still guarding Z. They made sure Ona and Showdow didn't spot them.
Suddenly Zae-Non let out an ear piercing cry as the two watched helplessly as Mik fell to the ground, clutching his chest. The next thing Obi-Wan knew he was racing after Z who had bolted out towards Mik, but something made him stop.
A sudden wave of darkness ripped by.
Obi-Wan watched as Z, just reaching Mik, was shoved backwards through the air. She landed on the opposite end of the platform and slid on the ice and clear off the end. Still dazed from the short flight she did not have enough time to react and grab a hold of the edge.
"Obi-Wan cover Mik!" Qui-Gon shouted. Obi-Wan now being pounded by blaster fire made his way over towards Mik. In the corner of his eye he saw Qui-Gon move backwards and he took the lightsaber from his belt and tossed it down off the end of the platform. No sooner had it dropped it out of sight then a purple glow streaked through the air as Z flipped up and onto the platform.
Suddenly Obi-Wan jerked backwards to avoid getting hit.
*Concentrate Obi-Wan* he scolded himself.
Using this Force he, Z, and Qui-Gon deflected the blaster fire back at their assailants, but it abruptly stopped and before for any of them could comprehend a transport zoomed by. Ona and Showdow jumped a board as it roared off.
Obi-Wan put his lightsaber onto his hilt and glance at Qui-Gon. The two walked over and stopped a few feet away from Mik. Z knelt down next to him. One of his hands gathered in her two, tears streamed down her cheeks. Mik lay on his back clearly showing his blaster wound right above his heart, it was already too late to run for help.
Zae-Non tried to speak. "Mik…" she choked.
Obi-Wan began to walk up to Z, but stopped dead in his tracks. The sun glinted off the ice into his eye and formed a sight he did not want to believe.
It was not Zae-Non in the snow next to Mik…. It was him kneeling next to Qui-Gon, Qui-Gon whispering something to him…. Then his Master's body going limp onto the gray floor.
Obi-Wan realized how wide his eyes were and snapped back to reality.
*I hope that was only the sun.*
But how had he seen that! Z's hair was pulled back into a low ponytail…. He didn't have a pony tail. Shaking his head Obi-Wan tried to erase the sight he just saw. Was it Z's ponytail or was it Mik's long hair and pale face suddenly morphing into what looked like Qui-Gon that startled him more? Whatever it was he had to forget.
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Qui-Gon watched as Obi-Wan walked up and put a hand onto Z's shoulder.
All that lay in front of her was a pile or robes.
For minutes no one moved or talked. Everyone just stared. Finally, Z stood up and wiped the tear from her face. She turned and looked at him. He bowed his head and shook it slightly in his respects. She and Obi-Wan started to walk towards him when he walked passed them and picked up Mik's lightsaber.
"You shall give this to the Council." He said handing it to Z.
While the ship was re-fueling Qui-Gon let Obi-Wan and Zae-Non be alone. He stood across the platform watching the two talk. He looked down to find that his comlink had signaled him.
"Yes" he answered dully.
"Qui-Gon," Mace's voice came through the opposite end. "Is everything alright? He asked picking up the sorrow in his voice.
Qui-Gon took a deep breath and let it out slowly as he took another look over to his Apprentice and Zae-Non. "Mik died Mace. We were ambushed here on Cryzal."
There was a long silence and then a deep, heavy sigh. "How is Zae-Non taking this?
"She's doing OK. Upset, but she understands she can't dwell on it."
"Alright. You can give us the full story when you return here. Tell Zae-Non we are very sorry and that we will speak with her upon your arrival."
"OK." Qui-Gon cut off their transmission and once more turned toward Z and Obi-Wan. Obi-Wan had his arm around her steadying her as she laid her head down onto his shoulder. Qui-Gon turned around to see the technician walking toward him.
"She's all filled up." He said with a smile. "And there doesn't appeared to be any damage from your little fight."
*Little, but at a great cost*
"Thank you" Qui-Gon said handing him some credits. He walked over to Obi-Wan and put a hand on his shoulder. "Are we ready to go?"
Obi-Wan glanced at Z who nodded. The three boarded the ship and without another glance they took off towards Courascant.
Both Z and Obi-Wan refused to sleep and wanted a lot of time alone together. Qui-Gon let them have their space, but finally asked Obi-Wan why.
*Z feels more comfortable talking with me than with an adult right now* was all he had said.
Lost in his thought Qui-Gon was startled when the door to where Z and Obi-Wan were flew open and Z burst out.
"Qui-Gon I think Obi-Wan's sick!" She blurted out.
Hope y'all like it so far! PLEASE REVIEW!!! Thanks a bunch, c ya!