The two Jedi walked in silence toward the Jedi Archives. Obi-Wan had turned
up his shields again, so that there was no doubt that he would go
unnoticed. He had trouble finding words to say to his former Master. There
was nothing to discuss, not anymore. Although he and Qui-Gon had found
things to talk about two years earlier, their relationship had changed
again to where they were uncomfortable around each other.
Qui-Gon wasn't sure if Jocasta Nu would question Obi-Wan's presence. If the Council had prevailed, Obi-Wan Kenobi hadn't been a part of the Temple for nineteen years. Most likely, the female Jedi would think that he was Anakin. The two walked calmly into the Archives. Jocasta Nu was waiting for them.
"Master Qui-Gon," she greeted him. "I understand that you are going to Melan for negotiation."
Qui-Gon nodded.
"I've looked up everything I could find on the place." She placed four holofiles in the Jedi's outstretched hand. "These should work for you."
"Thank you, Jocasta Nu." The two Jedi bowed and strode from the room.
Jocasta Nu watched as the two Jedi left the room. She was puzzled. Hadn't Anakin left on his first mission the day before? The Council had not told her that there would be two Jedi going on this mission. The Jedi with Qui- Gon was much too tall and his demeanor too mature to be a Padawan. Plus, she knew Qui-Gon well enough to know that he would not take another Padawan for a few years, at least. After Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon hadn't taken a Padawan for.. a very long time. Jocasta Nu remembered thinking that Qui-Gon was never going to be happy again. But then he had found Anakin.
So who was this other Jedi?
******
Upon arriving in Qui-Gon's apartment, Obi-Wan finally removed his hood.
"Research," Obi-Wan spat. He hated research. With a brief grin, Qui-Gon handed two of the files to him. They worked in the same room, but at different stations. Obi-Wan couldn't help but laugh when he read about the recent achievements of Melan under President Nield. Although Obi-Wan had been there when Nield became President, the Jedi would never think of his friend that way.
******
Qui-Gon was doing research on the history of Melan. He remembered much of its history from his precious mission there, many years before, but a refresher course was always welcome. Qui-Gon scrolled down the page, and then gasped as he recognized the picture on the screen.
"Obi-Wan," he breathed wistfully, forgetting about his surroundings.
"Yes?" came the unexpected reply from behind. Qui-Gon whirled around. He had forgotten that the man behind him was his former Padawan.
"Come, look at this."
Obi-Wan walked over and bent down to see the screen. "That's.. me."
Obi-Wan looked in fascination at the picture before him as Qui-Gon read, "The war between the Youth and the Elders was stopped when Obi-Wan Kenobi, a former Jedi Apprentice, along with fellow leaders of the Youth, took control of the planet and negotiated peace. Kenobi was very influential on Melida/Daan for the next seven years, helping to maintain peace as Supreme Council to the President and becoming to Chief of Security. He saw Melida/Daan through its period of civil unrest following the war before disappearing at the age of 22."
Qui-Gon gazed at Obi-Wan expectantly. He had no idea that his former Padawan was capable of accomplishing such a feat as to make peace for an entire planet at such a young age.
"They make me out to be some sort of hero," commented Obi-Wan.
"It sounds like you were a hero." Qui-Gon pointed out.
"Maybe in their eyes," sighed Obi-Wan, "but not in mine."
Qui-Gon wasn't sure if Jocasta Nu would question Obi-Wan's presence. If the Council had prevailed, Obi-Wan Kenobi hadn't been a part of the Temple for nineteen years. Most likely, the female Jedi would think that he was Anakin. The two walked calmly into the Archives. Jocasta Nu was waiting for them.
"Master Qui-Gon," she greeted him. "I understand that you are going to Melan for negotiation."
Qui-Gon nodded.
"I've looked up everything I could find on the place." She placed four holofiles in the Jedi's outstretched hand. "These should work for you."
"Thank you, Jocasta Nu." The two Jedi bowed and strode from the room.
Jocasta Nu watched as the two Jedi left the room. She was puzzled. Hadn't Anakin left on his first mission the day before? The Council had not told her that there would be two Jedi going on this mission. The Jedi with Qui- Gon was much too tall and his demeanor too mature to be a Padawan. Plus, she knew Qui-Gon well enough to know that he would not take another Padawan for a few years, at least. After Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon hadn't taken a Padawan for.. a very long time. Jocasta Nu remembered thinking that Qui-Gon was never going to be happy again. But then he had found Anakin.
So who was this other Jedi?
******
Upon arriving in Qui-Gon's apartment, Obi-Wan finally removed his hood.
"Research," Obi-Wan spat. He hated research. With a brief grin, Qui-Gon handed two of the files to him. They worked in the same room, but at different stations. Obi-Wan couldn't help but laugh when he read about the recent achievements of Melan under President Nield. Although Obi-Wan had been there when Nield became President, the Jedi would never think of his friend that way.
******
Qui-Gon was doing research on the history of Melan. He remembered much of its history from his precious mission there, many years before, but a refresher course was always welcome. Qui-Gon scrolled down the page, and then gasped as he recognized the picture on the screen.
"Obi-Wan," he breathed wistfully, forgetting about his surroundings.
"Yes?" came the unexpected reply from behind. Qui-Gon whirled around. He had forgotten that the man behind him was his former Padawan.
"Come, look at this."
Obi-Wan walked over and bent down to see the screen. "That's.. me."
Obi-Wan looked in fascination at the picture before him as Qui-Gon read, "The war between the Youth and the Elders was stopped when Obi-Wan Kenobi, a former Jedi Apprentice, along with fellow leaders of the Youth, took control of the planet and negotiated peace. Kenobi was very influential on Melida/Daan for the next seven years, helping to maintain peace as Supreme Council to the President and becoming to Chief of Security. He saw Melida/Daan through its period of civil unrest following the war before disappearing at the age of 22."
Qui-Gon gazed at Obi-Wan expectantly. He had no idea that his former Padawan was capable of accomplishing such a feat as to make peace for an entire planet at such a young age.
"They make me out to be some sort of hero," commented Obi-Wan.
"It sounds like you were a hero." Qui-Gon pointed out.
"Maybe in their eyes," sighed Obi-Wan, "but not in mine."