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The quiet and peaceful breathing was the only audible sound in the room. He was nestled in between his two ladies; his daughter, Arsinoe, and his love, Sabe. They were comfy and had been so for quite some time. Obi-wan had lost track of time long ago but he knew that it couldn't have been terribly long for no one would have let them alone for so long. He knew it was only a matter of minutes before they were to be interrupted.
He let out a quiet sigh. There was no way to avoid the truth, everyone would know of this secret quickly. But that is not what bothered him. How would he explain himself? What was the right way to explain to the Council?
The Council! When they crossed his mind, he shifted uncomfortably, causing Arsinoe to moan softly and Sabe to yawn. They stretched silently and he watched Sabe in silence. He had woken the nearly sleeping group, but not purposely.
He studied Sabe in silence; she was every bit as beautiful as before -no, he was positive that she had grown more beautiful than before. Looking at her felt wrong, he felt he didn't deserve to watch.
He turned his gaze to Arsinoe and he ran his fingers through her long dark hair. She looked exactly like her mother, except her eyes were light blue, like his. And she was clearly both their daughter, for she had an attitude that combined both their strengths and intelligence. She nearly seven years old and she showed to be much more mature than her age. There was no doubt in his mind that this was his child.
Sabe shifted on the settee and peered through the virtually dark room. He listened to her quiet breaths and smiled to himself, but then he heard her voice.
"What must we do now Obi-wan?" she whispered with a shaky tone. He had been thinking of this as well. "Telling you was not the end of my problems as I would have wished. Now we must tell the others . . ." Sabe had feared this question as much as she had feared Obi-wan rejecting them, but that had worked out fine. But what would everyone else think of this?
The Council's reaction would not be pleasant, he was sure of that. When a Jedi breaks the Code, the consequences anticipated would be by far stricter and much less forgiving than for a simple disobeyed order. What Obi-wan had done was bad, he had broken the Code. He loved and had had a child. He knew that the terms would be severe, and it pained him to think of it.
"Well, we're going to have to tell them. Questions will be asked about this little . . . reunion of ours; there is no way to avoid it. You know that, Sabe." He wrapped his arm around her in an attempt to comfort her, but really it was to make him feel better as well. "What do you think? Should we hang out in here a little while longer, or should we venture out?"
Sabe smiled, but that was suddenly erased by a frown. "There's one more thing Obi-wan." He looked at her quickly. What else could there possibly be to tell? "I think that . . . Anakin may know what is going on. Before you came, we got to know him and well; when you arrived I was getting really weird looks from him. He left the room looking troubled too."
"I like Anakin! He's really nice!" Arsinoe chirped happily, she had been silent for quite awhile, but now they knew that she was listening.
"Yeah, he is isn't he? You know he is my Padawan, do you know what that is?" Obi-wan asked, wondering how much this little girl knew. It was possibly, and most likely that Anakin knew the truth. He had been a little mad when he was dismissed . . .
"Yes. That means he's your apprentice!" Arsinoe exclaimed excitedly. He nodded his head in approval, but he was actually quite amazed. She knew so much already and she was so young! He was very proud of his daughter.
In a way, she reminded him of Anakin.
"Obi-wan, what do you think he'll do about this? I mean, he obviously knows, but do you think he'll say anything?" Sabe questioned frantically. "You of all people should know."
That was a hard question to answer. "I should know, but I can't really say." From the beginning the boy had always been unpredictable, temperamental, and just different. Since he had begun training at a late age, he didn't have the same control as did the other's his age. So he could be moody and defiant a lot of the time. "Anakin can be quite . . . volatile sometimes. It's really up to his mood and, I'm just not sure what he will do" Sabe's face turned a lighter shade and she nodded in comprehension.
"So, we don't know if he will keep this quiet then." Obi-wan nodded his head and she closed her eyes. "I guess we'll have to tell everyone before he does won't we? I don't want the Council to find out any other way . . . do you?" He agreed, it would be much easier to tell them by themselves. But either way, Obi-wan still had to face the consequences, and they weren't going to be pretty.
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As he stormed down the corridor to his and Obi-wan's quarters, his mind raced with confusion. He felt betrayed. He was betrayed by the only father he knew, and Anakin was very angry. If this was true, why had he never mentioned it? Everything just seemed weird and he was baffled.
Things like this didn't just happen.
That little girl reminded him so much of Obi-wan. She was truly his child, no doubt about it. But why would Obi-wan keep a secret like that? It just wasn't in his character, he was too committed to what he was, a Jedi. Nothing would ever take that away from him, so why was all of this happening?
Anakin remembered Sabe from the Trade Federation war, but not really. She had been the decoy for Queen Amidala . . . Padme. His whole body calmed at the thought of her. His memories betrayed his feelings, and soon that was all he could think of. Padme and her beautiful brown eyes, and long soft hair took over his mind and pushed back everything that had just happened. She made him forget his anger and the task at hand.
He opened the door by pressing the panel beside it, and then there was a fast whoosh and a cool breeze. Anakin entered their quarters with a ridiculous grin on his face. He headed for the inviting chair across the room, and then seated himself on it. The room was actually quite simple. All that vacated it were two beds, two chairs, a few small tables and a closet. There was a door to his left that led to the lavatory and there were soft mats in the corners of the room that served for meditation. That was all they needed, or so they were told. There was no kitchen for there was the cafeteria and they had very few possessions. Although there was little furniture, the room was actually quite vast.
Anakin didn't mind that he wasn't allowed possessions, bur the room was a little extreme. There wasn't a feeling of warmth as a home should have, and there was more room than he thought necessary.
The lights were off, and he felt a slight breeze coming from the vent. He welcomed the darkness and sat in silence on his chair, as thought of Padme ensnared his mind. His lips twisted into a smile, and all his doubts and fears were erased. Anakin forgot everything; it just melted away form his mind, then he waited.
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Obi-wan's breath quickened, and his pace slowed as he and his family neared the main Council room.
They decided that it was best to tell the Council right away, for they did not want anyone to find out before they themselves, told them. Obi-wan led Sabe and Arsinoe towards the room in silence. And to anyone who might have spotted the trio walking around the temple, it would have appeared that he was merely escorting a visitor. They did not want to look suspicious so they walked with a little distance between them, and indicated to each other respectfully, knowing their titles and their places.
The trio trudged toward the Council room with fear and worry, well except for Arsinoe, for they had no idea what destiny awaited them. Obi-wan hoped that they would hear them out before coming to any rash decision, which he feared they would. He did not worry about all of the Council members, just the head ones. They had trained him Obi-wan, and they had also thrust upon him the very high expectations of training Anakin. That alone had been trouble, what would this reunion bring? It could only bring about dilemma and confusion to everyone.
He felt a soft, warm hand grasp his own and he found that it was Arsinoe. She was by his side smiling and gawking at everything around them. Her innocence brought joy to his heart, involuntarily thrusting all negative thoughts out of his mind and calming him. Suddenly the future didn't seem nearly as dreadful and it made Obi-wan want to let out the secret more.
He didn't regret finding out that Arsinoe was his daughter, not one bit. She was beautiful and he was proud to know her, even if it had only been for a short while.
"Where are we going? I don't remember this part of the Temple." She asked quite amused with her surroundings. Her curiosity made him smile. She looked at him expectantly, waiting for a response.
"We are going to meet with the Jedi Council, Arsinoe." He really did love her name, Sabe had chosen it well. "Me and your mother must speak with them about something important." His voice quieted as a woman walked by.
"What do you need to tell them da . . . Master Kenobi?" Her voice faltered, they had explained to her not to call him daddy until they said it was acceptable. "Can I come in too?" she questioned, with hope in her voice.
"Of course! We can't just leave you alone outside, that wouldn't be right." He chuckled, how could they not have her in the meeting? The Council would surely hold their temper with a child present. "Plus, this meeting is about you kid." He squeezed her hand slightly and then Obi-wan led them around a corner that lead to a very short hall.
One door rested on either side of the hall, and a small desk served for a receptionist. She appeared busy, but ceased what she was doing when she noticed Obi-wan standing in front of her. Her face brightened into a programmed smile and she merrily asked what Obi-wan needed. Sabe had been silent the whole stroll over, and it looked like she wasn't getting any louder.
The woman seated behind the desk directed them to the door on the left. It seems they were already present, and they did want to talk to Obi-wan anyway. After she spoke this, his shoulders seemed to droop. What if Anakin told them? Would Anakin that to them? It was highly unlikely, but then you could never be sure about him. He could feel Sabe's worry build and he tried to calm her as best he could, but still there was worry that Obi-wan could not erase. So he withdrew and concentrated on what was about to happen.
Obi-wan paused at the door and closed his eyes. He drifted into a light meditative state, one that was used to clear the mind and calm the body. It seemed to work. Before they entered, he whispered a reminder to Arsinoe that she was not to call him daddy, unless instructed to do so. She nodded in understanding and he felt pride wash over his body, Arsinoe was truly a wonderful child.
The intricate and delicate looking door handle was not like the rest. Most of the doors had been upgraded to open by pushing a panel, but this one needed to be opened manually. Thus signifying the importance of this room, for why else would it be different from the rest of the Temple? It was meant to appear special, because it was special.
He pulled open the door handle, and there was a small creak. Before he walked in, he shot Arsinoe a warning look, and she nodded. A smile crept up on his face as he entered the Council room. Arsinoe's grip was still tight and it didn't appear that it would loosen up.
The room was brightly lit, because of the windows that lined the walls. About a dozen chairs were placed beside each other along the curvature of the room. In them, rested the Master Jedi, waiting patiently and quietly. If anything, the silence nerved Obi-wan more, and the doubts started to reappear.
He breathed deeply, claming himself once again, as he made his way toward the center of the room so he could speak to the Council. And then he did something out of the ordinary.
When one addresses the Jedi Council, there are certain procedures that you do, and one is that only one person should stand at the platform. Obi-wan didn't do this today; he brought his little family with him to stand before the Council. He could feel their confusion by his action, for Obi-wan was not one to break procedure. But no one said anything for a while; they just studied the group that stood before them, waiting for Obi-wan to speak.
"I have come today to address the Council, to inform everyone about something that I have just discovered." He paused for a moment to gather his thoughts, "Today, I received some very special visitors. An old friend that I have not seen for seven years and one that I had never met before." He stopped again, choosing his words wisely, while looking at his little girl. How brave she was standing before a group of beings that she had never met, not uttering a word, obeying her father. "You see, the reason I had not met Arsinoe before, is because . . . I left before she was born. I left before I knew she existed." He faltered and took a deep breath, "The last time I saw Sabe was during the Trade Federation War, when she was disguised as the Queen of Naboo. I didn't know it then, but she was not really Queen Amidala, but only a decoy."
Obi-wan's heart was racing, and he was sure Sabe's was too. "I got to know Sabe when we were stranded on Tatooine, and stuck in the Queen's Ship. I did not get close, because I was doing my duty. I was protecting her." That statement drew curious eyes from Masters Yoda and Windu, Obi-wan was getting at something really important. "But, after Qui-Gon Jinn was killed by the Sith, we took comfort in each other. A lot had happened in such a short time and we were both really distressed and troubled." He waited a moment and looked at his Masters, trying to read what they were thinking but he could not.
"We fell in love. I broke the Code." Obi-wan simply stated, "And Sabe became pregnant. Now here stands our daughter, Arsinoe." He shifted his eyes, and saw Yoda frown, and Mace Windu shake his head slightly. Obi-wan didn't care anymore. He grabbed Sabe's hand quickly, and they comforted each other silently. But Arsinoe stood silent, absorbing all that was happening around her.
Obi-wan waited for someone else to speak, he had done his part and he wanted to see what anyone had to say.
"Why did you wait so long to tell us this?" Master Windu questioned quietly. That was the question that he had been expecting, he just wasn't quite sure if he knew how to answer it.
"It is because of me." Sabe spoke boldly. She couldn't let him take all of the blame, it was her fault too. "I hadn't the courage to tell him until today. Obi-wan had no idea that he had a daughter, I never told him." Everything was silent once again, and the courage she had just had, slowly melted away. "Obi-wan is not all to blame, it was me who kept this a secret all of these years. Believe me, I regret waiting so long." She closed her eyes, trying to shut out the tears. Forcing herself not to cry in front of all these people. Hoping to salvage any grace she had left.
"I want you to know, that I take full responsibility for my, our, actions. I will not leave this room unpunished, for I have committed a great crime. I broke the Code, and that cannot go unrecognized. I will not stand for it." Obi-wan said strictly, and then he quieted.
"Obi-wan Kenobi, you surprise us. Why would you think that we would let you go scot-free? You do realize that the same treatment all other Jedi receive, you will receive as well. But this is no ordinary offense, and will be taken quite seriously." Mace's voice seemed to grow louder, but not angrier with every word. "For now, we need to discuss this in private. Please step outside Kenobi; we will call you when we have reached a decision.
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The quiet and peaceful breathing was the only audible sound in the room. He was nestled in between his two ladies; his daughter, Arsinoe, and his love, Sabe. They were comfy and had been so for quite some time. Obi-wan had lost track of time long ago but he knew that it couldn't have been terribly long for no one would have let them alone for so long. He knew it was only a matter of minutes before they were to be interrupted.
He let out a quiet sigh. There was no way to avoid the truth, everyone would know of this secret quickly. But that is not what bothered him. How would he explain himself? What was the right way to explain to the Council?
The Council! When they crossed his mind, he shifted uncomfortably, causing Arsinoe to moan softly and Sabe to yawn. They stretched silently and he watched Sabe in silence. He had woken the nearly sleeping group, but not purposely.
He studied Sabe in silence; she was every bit as beautiful as before -no, he was positive that she had grown more beautiful than before. Looking at her felt wrong, he felt he didn't deserve to watch.
He turned his gaze to Arsinoe and he ran his fingers through her long dark hair. She looked exactly like her mother, except her eyes were light blue, like his. And she was clearly both their daughter, for she had an attitude that combined both their strengths and intelligence. She nearly seven years old and she showed to be much more mature than her age. There was no doubt in his mind that this was his child.
Sabe shifted on the settee and peered through the virtually dark room. He listened to her quiet breaths and smiled to himself, but then he heard her voice.
"What must we do now Obi-wan?" she whispered with a shaky tone. He had been thinking of this as well. "Telling you was not the end of my problems as I would have wished. Now we must tell the others . . ." Sabe had feared this question as much as she had feared Obi-wan rejecting them, but that had worked out fine. But what would everyone else think of this?
The Council's reaction would not be pleasant, he was sure of that. When a Jedi breaks the Code, the consequences anticipated would be by far stricter and much less forgiving than for a simple disobeyed order. What Obi-wan had done was bad, he had broken the Code. He loved and had had a child. He knew that the terms would be severe, and it pained him to think of it.
"Well, we're going to have to tell them. Questions will be asked about this little . . . reunion of ours; there is no way to avoid it. You know that, Sabe." He wrapped his arm around her in an attempt to comfort her, but really it was to make him feel better as well. "What do you think? Should we hang out in here a little while longer, or should we venture out?"
Sabe smiled, but that was suddenly erased by a frown. "There's one more thing Obi-wan." He looked at her quickly. What else could there possibly be to tell? "I think that . . . Anakin may know what is going on. Before you came, we got to know him and well; when you arrived I was getting really weird looks from him. He left the room looking troubled too."
"I like Anakin! He's really nice!" Arsinoe chirped happily, she had been silent for quite awhile, but now they knew that she was listening.
"Yeah, he is isn't he? You know he is my Padawan, do you know what that is?" Obi-wan asked, wondering how much this little girl knew. It was possibly, and most likely that Anakin knew the truth. He had been a little mad when he was dismissed . . .
"Yes. That means he's your apprentice!" Arsinoe exclaimed excitedly. He nodded his head in approval, but he was actually quite amazed. She knew so much already and she was so young! He was very proud of his daughter.
In a way, she reminded him of Anakin.
"Obi-wan, what do you think he'll do about this? I mean, he obviously knows, but do you think he'll say anything?" Sabe questioned frantically. "You of all people should know."
That was a hard question to answer. "I should know, but I can't really say." From the beginning the boy had always been unpredictable, temperamental, and just different. Since he had begun training at a late age, he didn't have the same control as did the other's his age. So he could be moody and defiant a lot of the time. "Anakin can be quite . . . volatile sometimes. It's really up to his mood and, I'm just not sure what he will do" Sabe's face turned a lighter shade and she nodded in comprehension.
"So, we don't know if he will keep this quiet then." Obi-wan nodded his head and she closed her eyes. "I guess we'll have to tell everyone before he does won't we? I don't want the Council to find out any other way . . . do you?" He agreed, it would be much easier to tell them by themselves. But either way, Obi-wan still had to face the consequences, and they weren't going to be pretty.
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As he stormed down the corridor to his and Obi-wan's quarters, his mind raced with confusion. He felt betrayed. He was betrayed by the only father he knew, and Anakin was very angry. If this was true, why had he never mentioned it? Everything just seemed weird and he was baffled.
Things like this didn't just happen.
That little girl reminded him so much of Obi-wan. She was truly his child, no doubt about it. But why would Obi-wan keep a secret like that? It just wasn't in his character, he was too committed to what he was, a Jedi. Nothing would ever take that away from him, so why was all of this happening?
Anakin remembered Sabe from the Trade Federation war, but not really. She had been the decoy for Queen Amidala . . . Padme. His whole body calmed at the thought of her. His memories betrayed his feelings, and soon that was all he could think of. Padme and her beautiful brown eyes, and long soft hair took over his mind and pushed back everything that had just happened. She made him forget his anger and the task at hand.
He opened the door by pressing the panel beside it, and then there was a fast whoosh and a cool breeze. Anakin entered their quarters with a ridiculous grin on his face. He headed for the inviting chair across the room, and then seated himself on it. The room was actually quite simple. All that vacated it were two beds, two chairs, a few small tables and a closet. There was a door to his left that led to the lavatory and there were soft mats in the corners of the room that served for meditation. That was all they needed, or so they were told. There was no kitchen for there was the cafeteria and they had very few possessions. Although there was little furniture, the room was actually quite vast.
Anakin didn't mind that he wasn't allowed possessions, bur the room was a little extreme. There wasn't a feeling of warmth as a home should have, and there was more room than he thought necessary.
The lights were off, and he felt a slight breeze coming from the vent. He welcomed the darkness and sat in silence on his chair, as thought of Padme ensnared his mind. His lips twisted into a smile, and all his doubts and fears were erased. Anakin forgot everything; it just melted away form his mind, then he waited.
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Obi-wan's breath quickened, and his pace slowed as he and his family neared the main Council room.
They decided that it was best to tell the Council right away, for they did not want anyone to find out before they themselves, told them. Obi-wan led Sabe and Arsinoe towards the room in silence. And to anyone who might have spotted the trio walking around the temple, it would have appeared that he was merely escorting a visitor. They did not want to look suspicious so they walked with a little distance between them, and indicated to each other respectfully, knowing their titles and their places.
The trio trudged toward the Council room with fear and worry, well except for Arsinoe, for they had no idea what destiny awaited them. Obi-wan hoped that they would hear them out before coming to any rash decision, which he feared they would. He did not worry about all of the Council members, just the head ones. They had trained him Obi-wan, and they had also thrust upon him the very high expectations of training Anakin. That alone had been trouble, what would this reunion bring? It could only bring about dilemma and confusion to everyone.
He felt a soft, warm hand grasp his own and he found that it was Arsinoe. She was by his side smiling and gawking at everything around them. Her innocence brought joy to his heart, involuntarily thrusting all negative thoughts out of his mind and calming him. Suddenly the future didn't seem nearly as dreadful and it made Obi-wan want to let out the secret more.
He didn't regret finding out that Arsinoe was his daughter, not one bit. She was beautiful and he was proud to know her, even if it had only been for a short while.
"Where are we going? I don't remember this part of the Temple." She asked quite amused with her surroundings. Her curiosity made him smile. She looked at him expectantly, waiting for a response.
"We are going to meet with the Jedi Council, Arsinoe." He really did love her name, Sabe had chosen it well. "Me and your mother must speak with them about something important." His voice quieted as a woman walked by.
"What do you need to tell them da . . . Master Kenobi?" Her voice faltered, they had explained to her not to call him daddy until they said it was acceptable. "Can I come in too?" she questioned, with hope in her voice.
"Of course! We can't just leave you alone outside, that wouldn't be right." He chuckled, how could they not have her in the meeting? The Council would surely hold their temper with a child present. "Plus, this meeting is about you kid." He squeezed her hand slightly and then Obi-wan led them around a corner that lead to a very short hall.
One door rested on either side of the hall, and a small desk served for a receptionist. She appeared busy, but ceased what she was doing when she noticed Obi-wan standing in front of her. Her face brightened into a programmed smile and she merrily asked what Obi-wan needed. Sabe had been silent the whole stroll over, and it looked like she wasn't getting any louder.
The woman seated behind the desk directed them to the door on the left. It seems they were already present, and they did want to talk to Obi-wan anyway. After she spoke this, his shoulders seemed to droop. What if Anakin told them? Would Anakin that to them? It was highly unlikely, but then you could never be sure about him. He could feel Sabe's worry build and he tried to calm her as best he could, but still there was worry that Obi-wan could not erase. So he withdrew and concentrated on what was about to happen.
Obi-wan paused at the door and closed his eyes. He drifted into a light meditative state, one that was used to clear the mind and calm the body. It seemed to work. Before they entered, he whispered a reminder to Arsinoe that she was not to call him daddy, unless instructed to do so. She nodded in understanding and he felt pride wash over his body, Arsinoe was truly a wonderful child.
The intricate and delicate looking door handle was not like the rest. Most of the doors had been upgraded to open by pushing a panel, but this one needed to be opened manually. Thus signifying the importance of this room, for why else would it be different from the rest of the Temple? It was meant to appear special, because it was special.
He pulled open the door handle, and there was a small creak. Before he walked in, he shot Arsinoe a warning look, and she nodded. A smile crept up on his face as he entered the Council room. Arsinoe's grip was still tight and it didn't appear that it would loosen up.
The room was brightly lit, because of the windows that lined the walls. About a dozen chairs were placed beside each other along the curvature of the room. In them, rested the Master Jedi, waiting patiently and quietly. If anything, the silence nerved Obi-wan more, and the doubts started to reappear.
He breathed deeply, claming himself once again, as he made his way toward the center of the room so he could speak to the Council. And then he did something out of the ordinary.
When one addresses the Jedi Council, there are certain procedures that you do, and one is that only one person should stand at the platform. Obi-wan didn't do this today; he brought his little family with him to stand before the Council. He could feel their confusion by his action, for Obi-wan was not one to break procedure. But no one said anything for a while; they just studied the group that stood before them, waiting for Obi-wan to speak.
"I have come today to address the Council, to inform everyone about something that I have just discovered." He paused for a moment to gather his thoughts, "Today, I received some very special visitors. An old friend that I have not seen for seven years and one that I had never met before." He stopped again, choosing his words wisely, while looking at his little girl. How brave she was standing before a group of beings that she had never met, not uttering a word, obeying her father. "You see, the reason I had not met Arsinoe before, is because . . . I left before she was born. I left before I knew she existed." He faltered and took a deep breath, "The last time I saw Sabe was during the Trade Federation War, when she was disguised as the Queen of Naboo. I didn't know it then, but she was not really Queen Amidala, but only a decoy."
Obi-wan's heart was racing, and he was sure Sabe's was too. "I got to know Sabe when we were stranded on Tatooine, and stuck in the Queen's Ship. I did not get close, because I was doing my duty. I was protecting her." That statement drew curious eyes from Masters Yoda and Windu, Obi-wan was getting at something really important. "But, after Qui-Gon Jinn was killed by the Sith, we took comfort in each other. A lot had happened in such a short time and we were both really distressed and troubled." He waited a moment and looked at his Masters, trying to read what they were thinking but he could not.
"We fell in love. I broke the Code." Obi-wan simply stated, "And Sabe became pregnant. Now here stands our daughter, Arsinoe." He shifted his eyes, and saw Yoda frown, and Mace Windu shake his head slightly. Obi-wan didn't care anymore. He grabbed Sabe's hand quickly, and they comforted each other silently. But Arsinoe stood silent, absorbing all that was happening around her.
Obi-wan waited for someone else to speak, he had done his part and he wanted to see what anyone had to say.
"Why did you wait so long to tell us this?" Master Windu questioned quietly. That was the question that he had been expecting, he just wasn't quite sure if he knew how to answer it.
"It is because of me." Sabe spoke boldly. She couldn't let him take all of the blame, it was her fault too. "I hadn't the courage to tell him until today. Obi-wan had no idea that he had a daughter, I never told him." Everything was silent once again, and the courage she had just had, slowly melted away. "Obi-wan is not all to blame, it was me who kept this a secret all of these years. Believe me, I regret waiting so long." She closed her eyes, trying to shut out the tears. Forcing herself not to cry in front of all these people. Hoping to salvage any grace she had left.
"I want you to know, that I take full responsibility for my, our, actions. I will not leave this room unpunished, for I have committed a great crime. I broke the Code, and that cannot go unrecognized. I will not stand for it." Obi-wan said strictly, and then he quieted.
"Obi-wan Kenobi, you surprise us. Why would you think that we would let you go scot-free? You do realize that the same treatment all other Jedi receive, you will receive as well. But this is no ordinary offense, and will be taken quite seriously." Mace's voice seemed to grow louder, but not angrier with every word. "For now, we need to discuss this in private. Please step outside Kenobi; we will call you when we have reached a decision.
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