Here it is!!! The final chapter of discoveries! Hurry and read!
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The symptoms of too long a day were coming into effect. He had been up from early morning and hadn't had a break ever since then. The once happy mood had faded away as the minutes passed. His body grew weary, for he lacked the energy he so needed. And if anything could be worse the Council, and Anakin, were disappointed in him.
He had let them down by breaking the Code, but he had announced his resignation before they had the chance to expel him. Of course none of that mattered at the moment. He was too distracted with Anakin's fate, for he did not know what was about to happen to him after he left.
Obi-wan would never forget the look on Anakin's face, it was impossible. He had made a wound far too deep to be healed, and he wasn't certain if Anakin would recover.
It was hard to see at the moment, but there were good things that had happened. Obi-wan was reunited with his forgotten, well not really, love. He had been introduced to his daughter and he didn't plan on deserting her again. Not ever.
Now, Arsinoe was seated in her mother's lap on one of the two chairs that rested in the room. Another person had just been told the shocking truth of Obi-wan and Sabe's love affair, and there she sat as quiet as a sleeping baby. Her behavior and obedience would forever shock him; she was such a polite and wonderful child. She made him proud to be a father. He was proud especially to be the father of Arsinoe, his little angel.
As soon as the problem was resolved about Anakin's future, he was going to go away with his little family. He wanted to make up for the lost time, all those years of not knowing . . . it was too much to comprehend.
"I think that the best thing would be to speak with the Council. Once again." His lips parted long before he realized what he was saying. He was no longer a Jedi, not in their eyes anyway, so did it still matter if he consulted them? Although he had Anakin's best interests at heart, would they listen to what he had to say? Technically he was still a part of the Jedi Order, and Anakin was still his apprentice, so wouldn't they have to listen to what he had to say?
He knew that Anakin, and anyone who bothered to, could sense the conflict going on in his head. Right now his shields and barriers weren't up making him vulnerable. Anyone could be listening to his thoughts or reading his feelings right now. But did any of that matter anymore? At the moment, it didn't to him, so he didn't bother to protect himself.
"When are you leaving?" Anakin's voice broke his concentration, he had been distracted for too long. "Has anyone determined that, or is it uncertain like my future? I would like to know, I have the right to." It pained Obi-wan to look at Anakin, so he diverted his gaze to the space behind him. There was hurt in his eyes, and seeing that was unbearable.
"No." was all Obi-wan managed to say. "None of our futures are determined, not by us anyway. I just hope that the Council has the wisdom to point us in the right direction."
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"Everything is unclear. How are we supposed to deal with this if we can not see the future ourselves?" Mace spoke in aggravation. He and Yoda had made their way to a private meditation room, reserved especially for them. "All of this happened over a long period of time. We should have been able to see forewarning of this event long ago." He sighed and began to rub his temples.
"Know the Answers, I do not." The words that they had both regretted thinking were finally spoken. The worst fears imaginable were gradually coming to pass. The Dark Side was growing stronger, and clouding everything. Their abilities to use the force were diminishing, just not as readily and quickly as the Sith would hope. "Hope that everything will be resolved, is all we can do."
In the middle of the room stood the holo-phone, and suddenly a blue form appeared on it. "Master Kenobi wishes to speak with you both right away. Is this possible?" Yoda's eyes darted to Mace's to see him raise his eyebrow in question.
"Yes, tell them to remain in the waiting area." The figure nodded her head. "And please inform the rest of the Council of this meeting. Thank you." She gave another curt nod and the hologram flashed then disappeared.
Silence engulfed the room for a short moment. "Now we will see, what Obi- wan Kenobi has to say." Mumbled Yoda. They had all heard his first explanation, what did he have to say now?
Fifteen minutes later . . .
Once again all of the High Council members were seated in their 'business chairs' and they were silent as Obi-wan approached them. This time around, there was one more in his group, Anakin Skywalker. Obi-wan had obviously explained the situation for Anakin's face was sullen and he looked unhappy.
"I have come once again to discuss the imminent, and what exactly is to happen to myself and my apprentice. Before I leave, which I am expecting will be soon, I would like to be assured that he is left in good hands." He stopped to make eye contact with a few of the Jedi Masters then continued. "I want to be sure he has the right training, and I want to know who will be continuing his training." That drew a few skeptical eyes, "I know that is a lot to ask, but I want to leave as soon as possible and I need to make sure that Anakin will be ok."
His words were spoken quite loud and forcefully. He did not regret his tone because this was a serious matter. Anakin had always been like a son to him and he would treat him that way forever.
He stood in silence, waiting for a reply. Sabe stood at his side and Anakin on the other, Arsinoe was as quiet as ever and stood close to her mother. His family surrounded him and he wouldn't have had it any other way. It was comforting, and the best feeling he had ever experienced.
"Since you have declared your resignation from the Jedi Order, you are allowed to leave as you wish. However, you must turn in the lightsabre you now carry and any other weapons you may possess. You must surrender the title of a Jedi knight and all other items pertaining to it." Mace spoke as fierce as Obi-wan had. "As for your Padawan, I will take it upon myself to train him for the time being. We will choose his next Master carefully and specifically, have no worries about that." The words sunk in quickly, and Obi-wan began to feel afraid. "You are forthwith stripped of your title, and will never be called that by anyone in this room again. I'm sorry things had to come to this, but it is what you wanted."
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His whole life had been devoted to the Jedi Order. It was all he had ever known. Soon everyone would know he was gone and why, and he wasn't sure if he could gain the respect he once had, again.
Now, he stood facing the young man whom he had thought of as a son from the beginning. And his heart was breaking as he scrambled for the right words.
It had been his own Master's dying wish to train Anakin, and he felt horrible for deserting him. But it was just the way things had to be, he was certain Qui-Gon Jinn would understand. For a life with no love, is no life at all. He knew this from experience, he had loved then lost. Though in Obi-wan's case, everything worked out in the end. He met up with his lost love, and they were both still in love.
"It has been a privilege to know you and train you all of these years Anakin." he blinked to fight back the tears that were coming. "I don't want to leave you, but I must. I know that you don't understand, not now. I hope that someday you can forgive me, and that someday I can forgive myself." He shook his head, and felt Anakin's arms wrap around him. The hug was a comfort and he accepted, and returned it with all he had.
Obi-wan had chosen to leave the temple in as noble a way as he could. He didn't want anyone to think he was a coward for sneaking out the back way, and never to be seen again.
He had made a final visit to the room he had resided in for many years. The same room that he once shared with Qui-Gon Jinn, when he himself was a Padawan. He took what he owned, which was nothing but his clothes and the little money he had, and said a couple rushed good-byes to his closest friends.
When he made his way through the temple, he held his future wife's hand and Arsinoe walked closely by his side. They received a few curious glances and even a few frowns. Anakin, Mace Windu, and Yoda escorted him to the front entrance where they now stood.
Finally the embrace ended and he could hold the tears back no more. Anakin was trying his best not to cry, but he just could not. Mace and Yoda didn't utter a word about his emotion, they were struggling themselves.
"You will grow up to be a good man Anakin, I know it. Listen to your Master's and work hard at your technique." Obi-wan paused once again and took a long gaze at the familiar halls and décor. "I will keep in touch with you Anakin, nobody can keep me from that." He said deliberately, as a warning to his former Masters.
"Thank you for everything Master . . . Obi-wan. I will never forget you or anything you have taught me." They embraced again. Next he turned to Mace Windu and Yoda; he smiled as best he could and hugged the both of them.
"Thank you." He whispered. He turned and grabbed Sabe's hand once again. They began walking away, and out the door when he heard his name again. "Obi-wan! He turned to see the three men standing in the same spot. "May the Force be with you." Obi-wan smiled and bowed.
"May the Force be with you." He began walking again. He and his family walked out the door of the Jedi Temple, to see a beautiful sunset and the glittering buildings all around. A smile crossed his face, and he knew that this was the way it was supposed to be. He would live a long and happy life with his family, and he was going to make Sabe his wife.
Although he lost a lot, he was happier than ever. Now he had his family and there was no greater feeling than the love they shared.
~ The End ~
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Author's Note
I would like to thank all of you who have reviewed my story. You guys are great! I want to shorten this story into fewer chapters or rewrite a couple, and I may even do a sequel some day. But for now, tell all your friends about my story and please give me feedback, you don't know how much I appreciate it!
If you are interested in my work I have a few other works in progress and would like to know if they are any good before I can continue. The main one is Jealousy so if you have some time, feel free to check it out!
Thank you again for all of your great reviews, I look forward to the one's I am about to get!
Tryphaena
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The symptoms of too long a day were coming into effect. He had been up from early morning and hadn't had a break ever since then. The once happy mood had faded away as the minutes passed. His body grew weary, for he lacked the energy he so needed. And if anything could be worse the Council, and Anakin, were disappointed in him.
He had let them down by breaking the Code, but he had announced his resignation before they had the chance to expel him. Of course none of that mattered at the moment. He was too distracted with Anakin's fate, for he did not know what was about to happen to him after he left.
Obi-wan would never forget the look on Anakin's face, it was impossible. He had made a wound far too deep to be healed, and he wasn't certain if Anakin would recover.
It was hard to see at the moment, but there were good things that had happened. Obi-wan was reunited with his forgotten, well not really, love. He had been introduced to his daughter and he didn't plan on deserting her again. Not ever.
Now, Arsinoe was seated in her mother's lap on one of the two chairs that rested in the room. Another person had just been told the shocking truth of Obi-wan and Sabe's love affair, and there she sat as quiet as a sleeping baby. Her behavior and obedience would forever shock him; she was such a polite and wonderful child. She made him proud to be a father. He was proud especially to be the father of Arsinoe, his little angel.
As soon as the problem was resolved about Anakin's future, he was going to go away with his little family. He wanted to make up for the lost time, all those years of not knowing . . . it was too much to comprehend.
"I think that the best thing would be to speak with the Council. Once again." His lips parted long before he realized what he was saying. He was no longer a Jedi, not in their eyes anyway, so did it still matter if he consulted them? Although he had Anakin's best interests at heart, would they listen to what he had to say? Technically he was still a part of the Jedi Order, and Anakin was still his apprentice, so wouldn't they have to listen to what he had to say?
He knew that Anakin, and anyone who bothered to, could sense the conflict going on in his head. Right now his shields and barriers weren't up making him vulnerable. Anyone could be listening to his thoughts or reading his feelings right now. But did any of that matter anymore? At the moment, it didn't to him, so he didn't bother to protect himself.
"When are you leaving?" Anakin's voice broke his concentration, he had been distracted for too long. "Has anyone determined that, or is it uncertain like my future? I would like to know, I have the right to." It pained Obi-wan to look at Anakin, so he diverted his gaze to the space behind him. There was hurt in his eyes, and seeing that was unbearable.
"No." was all Obi-wan managed to say. "None of our futures are determined, not by us anyway. I just hope that the Council has the wisdom to point us in the right direction."
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"Everything is unclear. How are we supposed to deal with this if we can not see the future ourselves?" Mace spoke in aggravation. He and Yoda had made their way to a private meditation room, reserved especially for them. "All of this happened over a long period of time. We should have been able to see forewarning of this event long ago." He sighed and began to rub his temples.
"Know the Answers, I do not." The words that they had both regretted thinking were finally spoken. The worst fears imaginable were gradually coming to pass. The Dark Side was growing stronger, and clouding everything. Their abilities to use the force were diminishing, just not as readily and quickly as the Sith would hope. "Hope that everything will be resolved, is all we can do."
In the middle of the room stood the holo-phone, and suddenly a blue form appeared on it. "Master Kenobi wishes to speak with you both right away. Is this possible?" Yoda's eyes darted to Mace's to see him raise his eyebrow in question.
"Yes, tell them to remain in the waiting area." The figure nodded her head. "And please inform the rest of the Council of this meeting. Thank you." She gave another curt nod and the hologram flashed then disappeared.
Silence engulfed the room for a short moment. "Now we will see, what Obi- wan Kenobi has to say." Mumbled Yoda. They had all heard his first explanation, what did he have to say now?
Fifteen minutes later . . .
Once again all of the High Council members were seated in their 'business chairs' and they were silent as Obi-wan approached them. This time around, there was one more in his group, Anakin Skywalker. Obi-wan had obviously explained the situation for Anakin's face was sullen and he looked unhappy.
"I have come once again to discuss the imminent, and what exactly is to happen to myself and my apprentice. Before I leave, which I am expecting will be soon, I would like to be assured that he is left in good hands." He stopped to make eye contact with a few of the Jedi Masters then continued. "I want to be sure he has the right training, and I want to know who will be continuing his training." That drew a few skeptical eyes, "I know that is a lot to ask, but I want to leave as soon as possible and I need to make sure that Anakin will be ok."
His words were spoken quite loud and forcefully. He did not regret his tone because this was a serious matter. Anakin had always been like a son to him and he would treat him that way forever.
He stood in silence, waiting for a reply. Sabe stood at his side and Anakin on the other, Arsinoe was as quiet as ever and stood close to her mother. His family surrounded him and he wouldn't have had it any other way. It was comforting, and the best feeling he had ever experienced.
"Since you have declared your resignation from the Jedi Order, you are allowed to leave as you wish. However, you must turn in the lightsabre you now carry and any other weapons you may possess. You must surrender the title of a Jedi knight and all other items pertaining to it." Mace spoke as fierce as Obi-wan had. "As for your Padawan, I will take it upon myself to train him for the time being. We will choose his next Master carefully and specifically, have no worries about that." The words sunk in quickly, and Obi-wan began to feel afraid. "You are forthwith stripped of your title, and will never be called that by anyone in this room again. I'm sorry things had to come to this, but it is what you wanted."
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His whole life had been devoted to the Jedi Order. It was all he had ever known. Soon everyone would know he was gone and why, and he wasn't sure if he could gain the respect he once had, again.
Now, he stood facing the young man whom he had thought of as a son from the beginning. And his heart was breaking as he scrambled for the right words.
It had been his own Master's dying wish to train Anakin, and he felt horrible for deserting him. But it was just the way things had to be, he was certain Qui-Gon Jinn would understand. For a life with no love, is no life at all. He knew this from experience, he had loved then lost. Though in Obi-wan's case, everything worked out in the end. He met up with his lost love, and they were both still in love.
"It has been a privilege to know you and train you all of these years Anakin." he blinked to fight back the tears that were coming. "I don't want to leave you, but I must. I know that you don't understand, not now. I hope that someday you can forgive me, and that someday I can forgive myself." He shook his head, and felt Anakin's arms wrap around him. The hug was a comfort and he accepted, and returned it with all he had.
Obi-wan had chosen to leave the temple in as noble a way as he could. He didn't want anyone to think he was a coward for sneaking out the back way, and never to be seen again.
He had made a final visit to the room he had resided in for many years. The same room that he once shared with Qui-Gon Jinn, when he himself was a Padawan. He took what he owned, which was nothing but his clothes and the little money he had, and said a couple rushed good-byes to his closest friends.
When he made his way through the temple, he held his future wife's hand and Arsinoe walked closely by his side. They received a few curious glances and even a few frowns. Anakin, Mace Windu, and Yoda escorted him to the front entrance where they now stood.
Finally the embrace ended and he could hold the tears back no more. Anakin was trying his best not to cry, but he just could not. Mace and Yoda didn't utter a word about his emotion, they were struggling themselves.
"You will grow up to be a good man Anakin, I know it. Listen to your Master's and work hard at your technique." Obi-wan paused once again and took a long gaze at the familiar halls and décor. "I will keep in touch with you Anakin, nobody can keep me from that." He said deliberately, as a warning to his former Masters.
"Thank you for everything Master . . . Obi-wan. I will never forget you or anything you have taught me." They embraced again. Next he turned to Mace Windu and Yoda; he smiled as best he could and hugged the both of them.
"Thank you." He whispered. He turned and grabbed Sabe's hand once again. They began walking away, and out the door when he heard his name again. "Obi-wan! He turned to see the three men standing in the same spot. "May the Force be with you." Obi-wan smiled and bowed.
"May the Force be with you." He began walking again. He and his family walked out the door of the Jedi Temple, to see a beautiful sunset and the glittering buildings all around. A smile crossed his face, and he knew that this was the way it was supposed to be. He would live a long and happy life with his family, and he was going to make Sabe his wife.
Although he lost a lot, he was happier than ever. Now he had his family and there was no greater feeling than the love they shared.
~ The End ~
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Author's Note
I would like to thank all of you who have reviewed my story. You guys are great! I want to shorten this story into fewer chapters or rewrite a couple, and I may even do a sequel some day. But for now, tell all your friends about my story and please give me feedback, you don't know how much I appreciate it!
If you are interested in my work I have a few other works in progress and would like to know if they are any good before I can continue. The main one is Jealousy so if you have some time, feel free to check it out!
Thank you again for all of your great reviews, I look forward to the one's I am about to get!
Tryphaena