1 Chapter VI: Jedi Don't Cry
Dinner had been over for an hour or two, leaving the four Jedi Knights to inspect their quarters and get comfortable with their surroundings. However, that was not the case. One Jedi told the rest of what he saw, and what he thought about it, therefore, it made the other three Jedi feel uncomfortable.
"The Majordomo worked for Senator Farr," spoke Raza, as he finished telling his tale. "Too bad he won't be back for another term." The two elder Jedi gave Raza a disapproving scowl, but Raza noticed Anakin's slight smirk at his attempt to humor.
"The object of most importance now is; what we tell the Diplomats?" spoke Luminara, her serene voice carrying hidden power beneath it.
"We tell them the truth," spoke Anakin brashly, once more without thinking before he spoke. "Especially Senator Farr. After all, it was his Majordomo."
"I do not think that would be wise Anakin," replied Obi-Wan, his hand gripping his chin in the all-too-master like way. "It would cause unrest amongst the Royal House, and if it word leaked out that a Dark Jedi, possibly a Sith, were running around the streets of Alderaan," he shook his head. "The effects would not be good."
"Then what do you propose we do Obi-Wan?" asked Anakin.
"We shall hide the body for now, and convince the Senator that he has left unexpectedly because of recent turmoil's in his family. Until this mess is cleared, I think that would be the best option."
"I am afraid I do not agree with you Obi-Wan," spoke Raza, bringing himself to his feet after contemplating what was going on. "I think we should tell Viceroy Organa of the situation. This is his planet, and therefore he has a right to know. Not to mention, he knows all its secrets, and that can be a great asset in our search for the Dark Jedi."
"I agree with Raza on this one Obi-Wan," said Luminara. Obi-Wan nodded his head in agreement to the other Jedi's plans, seeing the wisdom in it.
"So it is settled then," finished Obi-Wan, adorning his cloak. "Luminara and I shall go see the Viceroy and tell him of the current situation."
"You do not want all of us to go?" asked Anakin curiously.
"No. It is unnecessary for all of us to go. That would arouse suspicion; four Jedi Knights meeting with the Viceroy after hours? The workers as well as Diplomats here are not stupid, and will think something is up. And at the moment, we want to keep the information from leaking out."
"Yes Obi-Wan," nodded Anakin.
Giving their respective bows, Luminara and Obi-Wan left their assigned quarters, to go meet with the Viceroy of Alderaan.
"Obi-Wan is quite the Jedi," said Raza after placing himself on a comfortable chair.
"Yes. I was extremely lucky to have him as a Master," replied Anakin, a look of admiration in his eyes. "He taught me well. He taught me well enough to surpass him."
"Did he now?" asked Raza, a perfectly shaped brow raising in curiosity.
"Yes. I am above Master Kenobi in several factors."
"Is this a proven fact?"
"Uh-no," replied Anakin, giving the alien a look that seemed to say "are you nuts?"
"Then how could you believe it?"
"Because it is the truth," Anakin nodded firmly, convincing more himself than Raza.
"My Young-Jedi, do not overestimate your abilities. A lesson of the wise: there is always someone better than you. No matter how omnipotent you think you are."
"Oh ya! I bet I could take you!" snapped Anakin with a bit of anger in his tone.
"I'm sure you would eventually defeat me in a duel of sabers. And probably in Force powers, but I would wear you down, and finish you off with the one thing you are weakest in."
"That would be?" asked Anakin with a "you're a nut" look on.
"If I told you, then what's the point of trying to improve yourself?" Raza asked rhetorically, an almost mocking smile on his face.
Anakin glared at the alien before storming off into his private room, where he had his twin sized bed. There, he immediately sat down upon it, Indian-style replying what just happened in his head. Had someone just out witted him? His witticisms were normally at peak at all times, as was his sarcasm. But this Jedi just managed to make Anakin look like a fool.
Anakin was all too thankful that Obi-Wan was not here to hear the conversation he just had. Now that he was alone, he too was thankful, yet in a bitter-sweet way, that Padme was not here to see him be made look like a fool. Just thinking about his wife brought sorrow into his heart.
He had not seen her in near three years. The Order, as well as her profession, kept them apart. But they still kept in touch, through holocommunications and things of the sort. But it was not the same as actually feeling her presence when she was close, or when she pressed her soft lips to his. He missed her as much as he missed his mother.
That too brought up a new surge of sorrow within his heart. Brought up enough of a surge, to cause him to start whimpering lightly in his quarters. He at first tried to hold back the tears, but the emotions got the best of him. He was lonely and scared. Sure he had Obi-Wan to keep him company, but to Anakin, Obi-Wan was a father, and no matter how hard he tried, Obi-Wan could not fill that void he was missing.
Anakin had been crying for a few minutes. Long enough to miss hearing Raza step into his quarters. When Anakin looked up, the tears staining his face, he jumped out of start. "How long have you been there?" Anakin asked, trying to hold back his tears.
"Long enough," replied Raza. "You want some company?" Sincerity emanating from his voice.
"No."
"But you were crying."
"Jedi don't cry!" Anakin snapped, unable to hold back tears. He was not angry at the alien for his compassion, but angry at himself for allowing his weakness to be shown.
"Yes they do. Especially you, because you are only human. And humans, even Jedi, are not beyond total emotion," spoke Raza softly, placing himself next to Anakin.
"But the Code-"
"Anakin, you are still young, and have not learned what Windu or the others have. Therefore, "no emotion, there is peace", does not apply to you."
"But I'm the strongest Jedi!"
"Yes, yes you are," and as Raza spoke those sincere words, the tears Anakin had been holding back flowed out like a Nubian Waterfall. And Raza was there, to hold the human Jedi, and whisper words of comfort until Anakin fell asleep, looking peaceful and beautiful.
Dinner had been over for an hour or two, leaving the four Jedi Knights to inspect their quarters and get comfortable with their surroundings. However, that was not the case. One Jedi told the rest of what he saw, and what he thought about it, therefore, it made the other three Jedi feel uncomfortable.
"The Majordomo worked for Senator Farr," spoke Raza, as he finished telling his tale. "Too bad he won't be back for another term." The two elder Jedi gave Raza a disapproving scowl, but Raza noticed Anakin's slight smirk at his attempt to humor.
"The object of most importance now is; what we tell the Diplomats?" spoke Luminara, her serene voice carrying hidden power beneath it.
"We tell them the truth," spoke Anakin brashly, once more without thinking before he spoke. "Especially Senator Farr. After all, it was his Majordomo."
"I do not think that would be wise Anakin," replied Obi-Wan, his hand gripping his chin in the all-too-master like way. "It would cause unrest amongst the Royal House, and if it word leaked out that a Dark Jedi, possibly a Sith, were running around the streets of Alderaan," he shook his head. "The effects would not be good."
"Then what do you propose we do Obi-Wan?" asked Anakin.
"We shall hide the body for now, and convince the Senator that he has left unexpectedly because of recent turmoil's in his family. Until this mess is cleared, I think that would be the best option."
"I am afraid I do not agree with you Obi-Wan," spoke Raza, bringing himself to his feet after contemplating what was going on. "I think we should tell Viceroy Organa of the situation. This is his planet, and therefore he has a right to know. Not to mention, he knows all its secrets, and that can be a great asset in our search for the Dark Jedi."
"I agree with Raza on this one Obi-Wan," said Luminara. Obi-Wan nodded his head in agreement to the other Jedi's plans, seeing the wisdom in it.
"So it is settled then," finished Obi-Wan, adorning his cloak. "Luminara and I shall go see the Viceroy and tell him of the current situation."
"You do not want all of us to go?" asked Anakin curiously.
"No. It is unnecessary for all of us to go. That would arouse suspicion; four Jedi Knights meeting with the Viceroy after hours? The workers as well as Diplomats here are not stupid, and will think something is up. And at the moment, we want to keep the information from leaking out."
"Yes Obi-Wan," nodded Anakin.
Giving their respective bows, Luminara and Obi-Wan left their assigned quarters, to go meet with the Viceroy of Alderaan.
"Obi-Wan is quite the Jedi," said Raza after placing himself on a comfortable chair.
"Yes. I was extremely lucky to have him as a Master," replied Anakin, a look of admiration in his eyes. "He taught me well. He taught me well enough to surpass him."
"Did he now?" asked Raza, a perfectly shaped brow raising in curiosity.
"Yes. I am above Master Kenobi in several factors."
"Is this a proven fact?"
"Uh-no," replied Anakin, giving the alien a look that seemed to say "are you nuts?"
"Then how could you believe it?"
"Because it is the truth," Anakin nodded firmly, convincing more himself than Raza.
"My Young-Jedi, do not overestimate your abilities. A lesson of the wise: there is always someone better than you. No matter how omnipotent you think you are."
"Oh ya! I bet I could take you!" snapped Anakin with a bit of anger in his tone.
"I'm sure you would eventually defeat me in a duel of sabers. And probably in Force powers, but I would wear you down, and finish you off with the one thing you are weakest in."
"That would be?" asked Anakin with a "you're a nut" look on.
"If I told you, then what's the point of trying to improve yourself?" Raza asked rhetorically, an almost mocking smile on his face.
Anakin glared at the alien before storming off into his private room, where he had his twin sized bed. There, he immediately sat down upon it, Indian-style replying what just happened in his head. Had someone just out witted him? His witticisms were normally at peak at all times, as was his sarcasm. But this Jedi just managed to make Anakin look like a fool.
Anakin was all too thankful that Obi-Wan was not here to hear the conversation he just had. Now that he was alone, he too was thankful, yet in a bitter-sweet way, that Padme was not here to see him be made look like a fool. Just thinking about his wife brought sorrow into his heart.
He had not seen her in near three years. The Order, as well as her profession, kept them apart. But they still kept in touch, through holocommunications and things of the sort. But it was not the same as actually feeling her presence when she was close, or when she pressed her soft lips to his. He missed her as much as he missed his mother.
That too brought up a new surge of sorrow within his heart. Brought up enough of a surge, to cause him to start whimpering lightly in his quarters. He at first tried to hold back the tears, but the emotions got the best of him. He was lonely and scared. Sure he had Obi-Wan to keep him company, but to Anakin, Obi-Wan was a father, and no matter how hard he tried, Obi-Wan could not fill that void he was missing.
Anakin had been crying for a few minutes. Long enough to miss hearing Raza step into his quarters. When Anakin looked up, the tears staining his face, he jumped out of start. "How long have you been there?" Anakin asked, trying to hold back his tears.
"Long enough," replied Raza. "You want some company?" Sincerity emanating from his voice.
"No."
"But you were crying."
"Jedi don't cry!" Anakin snapped, unable to hold back tears. He was not angry at the alien for his compassion, but angry at himself for allowing his weakness to be shown.
"Yes they do. Especially you, because you are only human. And humans, even Jedi, are not beyond total emotion," spoke Raza softly, placing himself next to Anakin.
"But the Code-"
"Anakin, you are still young, and have not learned what Windu or the others have. Therefore, "no emotion, there is peace", does not apply to you."
"But I'm the strongest Jedi!"
"Yes, yes you are," and as Raza spoke those sincere words, the tears Anakin had been holding back flowed out like a Nubian Waterfall. And Raza was there, to hold the human Jedi, and whisper words of comfort until Anakin fell asleep, looking peaceful and beautiful.