For two years, Obi-Wan had been in constant training. His skills were
already spectacular to start with, but Yoda had decided that a little more
training would be good for the young man. The customary Knighting ceremony
had been performed privately. There was no Master for Obi-Wan, as the
entire council had been in charge of his training, and there was certainly
no Padawan braid. The only reason that Yoda had decided on the ceremony at
all was simply for Obi-Wan's benefit. The Knighting was a very important
step in the world of the Jedi.
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Obi-Wan kind of missed the feeling of having friends, or company of any sort. He was kept in a private room, trained privately, Knighted privately. He could not even go to down the normal Jedi levels, not even to visit any of the meditation rooms that he had been so fond of as a Padawan. His isolation was complete, aside from the Jedi Council members who came to instruct him every day. No one even knew of his existence. Obi-Wan was completely shut out.
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Two weeks after Obi-Wan was Knighted, he received a call to come down to the Council Chambers. He had never been allowed to come so low into the Temple before. The feeling exhilarated him. Maybe he was finally going to be of some use to the Jedi.
When Obi-Wan stepped into the Council Chambers, he was surprised to see another Jedi standing in the middle of the room. Qui-Gon Jinn. Obi-Wan would recognize the demeanor anywhere.
Obi-Wan hastily made his way to the center of the room before bowing to the Council. He could feel the scrutiny of the elder Jedi through the Force. Didn't Qui-Gon recognize him?
"Master Jinn, Knight Kenobi," Mace Windu started. Obi-Wan sensed Qui-Gon's surprise at hearing his former Padawan's name.
"A planet which the two of you formerly negotiated through civil war is at it again. I trust that both of you remember Melida/Daan?"
Obi-Wan felt the color drain from his face. Melida/Daan? What was the Council trying to do to him? Was this some kind of game??
Qui-Gon shifted uncomfortably before nodding to the Council. Yes, he remembered Melida/Daan.
At the same time, the two Jedi thought,
How could I ever forget?
Mace Windu continued, "Melida/Daan, now known as Melan, is accusing one of its moon colonies, Rotna 5, of terrorist activity. President Nield reports that over the past year, there have been multiple terrorist raids and bombings. Many have been killed. And the two of you need to work something out. Find out who the real terrorists are. Jocasta Nu has more information for you if you should require more. Do you accept this mission?"
"Yes, Master," chimed Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan. The two looked at each other strangely.
"Then may the Force be with you," murmured Master Windu. The two Jedi bowed and exited the room.
"Doing the right thing, we are," muttered Master Yoda.
Mace Windu could only hope that he was right.
******
Obi-Wan kind of missed the feeling of having friends, or company of any sort. He was kept in a private room, trained privately, Knighted privately. He could not even go to down the normal Jedi levels, not even to visit any of the meditation rooms that he had been so fond of as a Padawan. His isolation was complete, aside from the Jedi Council members who came to instruct him every day. No one even knew of his existence. Obi-Wan was completely shut out.
******
Two weeks after Obi-Wan was Knighted, he received a call to come down to the Council Chambers. He had never been allowed to come so low into the Temple before. The feeling exhilarated him. Maybe he was finally going to be of some use to the Jedi.
When Obi-Wan stepped into the Council Chambers, he was surprised to see another Jedi standing in the middle of the room. Qui-Gon Jinn. Obi-Wan would recognize the demeanor anywhere.
Obi-Wan hastily made his way to the center of the room before bowing to the Council. He could feel the scrutiny of the elder Jedi through the Force. Didn't Qui-Gon recognize him?
"Master Jinn, Knight Kenobi," Mace Windu started. Obi-Wan sensed Qui-Gon's surprise at hearing his former Padawan's name.
"A planet which the two of you formerly negotiated through civil war is at it again. I trust that both of you remember Melida/Daan?"
Obi-Wan felt the color drain from his face. Melida/Daan? What was the Council trying to do to him? Was this some kind of game??
Qui-Gon shifted uncomfortably before nodding to the Council. Yes, he remembered Melida/Daan.
At the same time, the two Jedi thought,
How could I ever forget?
Mace Windu continued, "Melida/Daan, now known as Melan, is accusing one of its moon colonies, Rotna 5, of terrorist activity. President Nield reports that over the past year, there have been multiple terrorist raids and bombings. Many have been killed. And the two of you need to work something out. Find out who the real terrorists are. Jocasta Nu has more information for you if you should require more. Do you accept this mission?"
"Yes, Master," chimed Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan. The two looked at each other strangely.
"Then may the Force be with you," murmured Master Windu. The two Jedi bowed and exited the room.
"Doing the right thing, we are," muttered Master Yoda.
Mace Windu could only hope that he was right.