Once again I am sorry to have kept you waiting, but suspense is so much
fun! I wasn't too happy with the last chapter and I'm sorry if you didn't
like it, and of course the characters aren't going to act exactly as they
should! This is fanfiction you know! Hope you like this chapter!
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What did he just say? Everyone in the room was quiet. Obi-wan had just announced that no matter what the Council decided, he was leaving the Order to be with his family. He wanted to know love and he couldn't let go of Sabe and Arsinoe after seeing them. Sabe's heart skipped a beat after he said this.
"Are you sure this is what you want? For there will be no chance to change your mind after this." She heard Mace Windu speak. He was followed by utter silence. Her grasp tightened slightly around her daughter's small hand and she felt something warm fall down her cheek. Sabe hadn't realized she was crying until now, but she couldn't help herself and she let the tears drop.
"Yes. This is what I want. I want to be with my family for the rest of our lives." Obi-wan spoke calmly and sincerely. Sabe could hardly believe what she heard. Once again, the silence was unbearable.
"Very well Obi-wan Kenobi, since this is your final decision, we must let everyone know of your departure from the Jedi Order." Master Windu's voice sounded different, he sounded sad. Apparently he was not expecting this, nobody was. "You do realize this will not be forgotten. You did break the Code and that is a great offense, especially by someone of your status."
"Of course, I feel terrible; I always have and always will. But I will not feel bad about loving my family because that is the way I feel and nothing will ever change that." His voice strengthened with his defense and a forbidden smile crossed upon his face.
"Quiet, this will be kept. Bad, the others will take this." Yoda spoke up, he had been silent for quite some time, and it looked as if this whole ordeal was hard on him. "Tell you must, young Skywalker."
Obi-wan's eyes widened at the last statement and then a deep sigh was heard. "I forgot all about Anakin." He shook his head in disbelief and then he closed his eyes. "He isn't going to take this well, not at all."
"It is your duty Obi-wan. You must tell him before the day is through. You must tell him before he finds out any other way." Mace spoke sternly.
"Who will train Anakin after I leave? This is going to be a problem." Obi- wan had been standing in the center of the room while addressing the Council. He had Sabe and Arsinoe stand at his side through it all. But now, he was pacing back and forth out of frustration and worry.
"Do not worry about this now. There are still important matters at hand that we need to discuss."
"I'm sorry, but what else is there to discuss? I have announced that I am leaving and the explanation to why. I think we should discuss my Padawan's future in a little more detail." Obi-wan was worried, and he did not care anymore what tone he used while addressing his Masters.
Anakin had always been like a son to him. They had only been friends at first, but their bond grew with time. Now Obi-wan had to tell him he was leaving him for a family he never knew he had. Things couldn't possibly get any worse than this.
Sabe watched Obi-wan in concern as he paced and rambled on about Anakin. He was hurting and there was nothing she could do to help him, not now anyway. She remembered again how quiet Arsinoe was and looked at her curiously.
Arsinoe was standing beside her watching her dad and looking at each of the Jedi Masters closely, studying their every feature. "Are we almost done mommy?" she whispered inquisitively. "I'm getting sleepy." Sabe shook her head slightly; the poor girl hadn't much of a chance to rest all day. Then it occurred to her, they didn't have anywhere to stay right now.
She had fled Naboo so quickly that she hadn't the time to make any arrangements. And as soon as she arrived in Coruscant she had made headed straight for the temple. It was getting late but she was sure they would be okay. Obi-wan would think of something, she was sure of that.
"Right now, you need to tell Anakin Skywalker what you have told us. From there we will decide his future, but for now you must tell him." Mace instructed forcefully, he nodded his head after that and then it was Obi- wan's turn to speak.
"Alright then, I will tell him immediately." Obi-wan was as stubborn as Mace was, "Are we through discussing this now?"
"Yes, but only for now Obi-wan Kenobi." Mace countered. Since they had first found out Obi-wan's and hers story, they had not referred to him as his title: Master Kenobi. When they spoke to him they called him by his informal name, Obi-wan Kenobi. Sabe felt terrible and nothing would take that away from her.
"If you will excuse me then, I am going to have a talk with my apprentice." He waited a while for their nod of approval then he led Sabe and Arsinoe out the door. He had been hiding his stress and fear for their whole meeting, and it had tired him a great deal. Obi-wan had stood in front of the Council hoping that they wouldn't sense his feelings, and everything seemed to be going good. Then he remembered Anakin, the truth would hurt more than anything. It would surely damage their relationship and now there was no way to avoid it.
All day there had been secrets to tell and at first he wished he could just hide it all. But hiding the truth would make everything worse. It was already horrible enough so he knew that now was the time to tell Anakin. Of course he didn't know how he was going to say it, or what Anakin would do but he had to try and explain. Obi-wan had to make Anakin see why he hadn't told him before.
Everything was so confusing, he wasn't sure he understood it anymore. All he was certain of was that he was about to ruin his relationship with the boy who he had considered his son. He was certain that Anakin would be suspecting something by now because he did seem bothered when Obi-wan had last seen him.
Anakin had had that look on his face, the one that worsened every time it appeared. There was an evil in his eyes when he grew hot with anger and Obi-wan feared that the worst would come of it. He knew what Anakin's reaction would be, he just wasn't sure if he would be able to handle it.
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His eyes were full with pain and sorrow, anybody who saw could tell. The room had been silent since Obi-wan had left, for everyone was lost in their thoughts and nobody dared speak.
Why would a man as great as him choose that path? That was the question on everyone's mind, no doubt. There were a few hurt sighs and slowly, one by one, the great Jedi began to rise from their chairs and made their way to the exit. Each one, off to do their meditation and to try clear their minds, and their hearts.
Yet, as they rose and left, two remained and still were in silence. Not believing what had just taken place, and wishing that they had not heard what they did, they shook their heads and looked at each other in question.
"How could we not sense this?" Mace spoke calmly, there were questions that needed to be asked. "Why did we not detect the resemblance in the child to her father? We spoke to the both of them personally and yet, we did not know why they were really here."
"Force sensitive, I knew she was. But Obi-wan's child, never did I suspect." He shook his head and frowned. Yoda's green ears drooped in sadness. "Confusing, this is."
"He chose to leave the Order and none of us suspected that." Mace stood and walked toward the large window and gazed out. "Now, none of this can be helped, he must leave."
To be continued . . .
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What did he just say? Everyone in the room was quiet. Obi-wan had just announced that no matter what the Council decided, he was leaving the Order to be with his family. He wanted to know love and he couldn't let go of Sabe and Arsinoe after seeing them. Sabe's heart skipped a beat after he said this.
"Are you sure this is what you want? For there will be no chance to change your mind after this." She heard Mace Windu speak. He was followed by utter silence. Her grasp tightened slightly around her daughter's small hand and she felt something warm fall down her cheek. Sabe hadn't realized she was crying until now, but she couldn't help herself and she let the tears drop.
"Yes. This is what I want. I want to be with my family for the rest of our lives." Obi-wan spoke calmly and sincerely. Sabe could hardly believe what she heard. Once again, the silence was unbearable.
"Very well Obi-wan Kenobi, since this is your final decision, we must let everyone know of your departure from the Jedi Order." Master Windu's voice sounded different, he sounded sad. Apparently he was not expecting this, nobody was. "You do realize this will not be forgotten. You did break the Code and that is a great offense, especially by someone of your status."
"Of course, I feel terrible; I always have and always will. But I will not feel bad about loving my family because that is the way I feel and nothing will ever change that." His voice strengthened with his defense and a forbidden smile crossed upon his face.
"Quiet, this will be kept. Bad, the others will take this." Yoda spoke up, he had been silent for quite some time, and it looked as if this whole ordeal was hard on him. "Tell you must, young Skywalker."
Obi-wan's eyes widened at the last statement and then a deep sigh was heard. "I forgot all about Anakin." He shook his head in disbelief and then he closed his eyes. "He isn't going to take this well, not at all."
"It is your duty Obi-wan. You must tell him before the day is through. You must tell him before he finds out any other way." Mace spoke sternly.
"Who will train Anakin after I leave? This is going to be a problem." Obi- wan had been standing in the center of the room while addressing the Council. He had Sabe and Arsinoe stand at his side through it all. But now, he was pacing back and forth out of frustration and worry.
"Do not worry about this now. There are still important matters at hand that we need to discuss."
"I'm sorry, but what else is there to discuss? I have announced that I am leaving and the explanation to why. I think we should discuss my Padawan's future in a little more detail." Obi-wan was worried, and he did not care anymore what tone he used while addressing his Masters.
Anakin had always been like a son to him. They had only been friends at first, but their bond grew with time. Now Obi-wan had to tell him he was leaving him for a family he never knew he had. Things couldn't possibly get any worse than this.
Sabe watched Obi-wan in concern as he paced and rambled on about Anakin. He was hurting and there was nothing she could do to help him, not now anyway. She remembered again how quiet Arsinoe was and looked at her curiously.
Arsinoe was standing beside her watching her dad and looking at each of the Jedi Masters closely, studying their every feature. "Are we almost done mommy?" she whispered inquisitively. "I'm getting sleepy." Sabe shook her head slightly; the poor girl hadn't much of a chance to rest all day. Then it occurred to her, they didn't have anywhere to stay right now.
She had fled Naboo so quickly that she hadn't the time to make any arrangements. And as soon as she arrived in Coruscant she had made headed straight for the temple. It was getting late but she was sure they would be okay. Obi-wan would think of something, she was sure of that.
"Right now, you need to tell Anakin Skywalker what you have told us. From there we will decide his future, but for now you must tell him." Mace instructed forcefully, he nodded his head after that and then it was Obi- wan's turn to speak.
"Alright then, I will tell him immediately." Obi-wan was as stubborn as Mace was, "Are we through discussing this now?"
"Yes, but only for now Obi-wan Kenobi." Mace countered. Since they had first found out Obi-wan's and hers story, they had not referred to him as his title: Master Kenobi. When they spoke to him they called him by his informal name, Obi-wan Kenobi. Sabe felt terrible and nothing would take that away from her.
"If you will excuse me then, I am going to have a talk with my apprentice." He waited a while for their nod of approval then he led Sabe and Arsinoe out the door. He had been hiding his stress and fear for their whole meeting, and it had tired him a great deal. Obi-wan had stood in front of the Council hoping that they wouldn't sense his feelings, and everything seemed to be going good. Then he remembered Anakin, the truth would hurt more than anything. It would surely damage their relationship and now there was no way to avoid it.
All day there had been secrets to tell and at first he wished he could just hide it all. But hiding the truth would make everything worse. It was already horrible enough so he knew that now was the time to tell Anakin. Of course he didn't know how he was going to say it, or what Anakin would do but he had to try and explain. Obi-wan had to make Anakin see why he hadn't told him before.
Everything was so confusing, he wasn't sure he understood it anymore. All he was certain of was that he was about to ruin his relationship with the boy who he had considered his son. He was certain that Anakin would be suspecting something by now because he did seem bothered when Obi-wan had last seen him.
Anakin had had that look on his face, the one that worsened every time it appeared. There was an evil in his eyes when he grew hot with anger and Obi-wan feared that the worst would come of it. He knew what Anakin's reaction would be, he just wasn't sure if he would be able to handle it.
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His eyes were full with pain and sorrow, anybody who saw could tell. The room had been silent since Obi-wan had left, for everyone was lost in their thoughts and nobody dared speak.
Why would a man as great as him choose that path? That was the question on everyone's mind, no doubt. There were a few hurt sighs and slowly, one by one, the great Jedi began to rise from their chairs and made their way to the exit. Each one, off to do their meditation and to try clear their minds, and their hearts.
Yet, as they rose and left, two remained and still were in silence. Not believing what had just taken place, and wishing that they had not heard what they did, they shook their heads and looked at each other in question.
"How could we not sense this?" Mace spoke calmly, there were questions that needed to be asked. "Why did we not detect the resemblance in the child to her father? We spoke to the both of them personally and yet, we did not know why they were really here."
"Force sensitive, I knew she was. But Obi-wan's child, never did I suspect." He shook his head and frowned. Yoda's green ears drooped in sadness. "Confusing, this is."
"He chose to leave the Order and none of us suspected that." Mace stood and walked toward the large window and gazed out. "Now, none of this can be helped, he must leave."
To be continued . . .