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When Qui-Gon found Obi-Wan, the boy was still playing with the water's edge. "It's time to go." He said gently. Obi-Wan rose from the ground to follow the tall Jedi out. Even now he was still sorting out the conversation he had with Master Yoda. The two met up with Anakin and took an air taxi to the Queen's landing platform. While awaiting Queen Amidala's arrival, Obi-Wan wandered around to inspect the ship and the passers-by, so engrossed in the array of cultures mixed in the large populace. However, he could still hear the distant voices arguing.
"It's not disrespect, Master. The Council will not go along with you this time. He's too old and that's that." fought Anakin. Qui-Gon tried to walk away, he did not want to have this fight, but his apprentice followed.
"He will be a Jedi, I promise you. And the Council will decide his fate, not you. Now get on board." He finally stopped to confront the youth. The severity in his voice made Anakin cower for a brief moment before stomping off toward the ship. He gave Obi-Wan a quick grimace as he passed.
The boy directed his eyes to the ground as not to see the anger behind the gaze. After Anakin had vanished inside the vessel, Obi-Wan made his way to the Jedi Knight. "Master Qui-Gon, sir. I don't want to cause any trouble." He offered.
"You won't Obi." The large man smiled his assurance. "I am not permitted to train you, but I am not denied to have you watch me and learn either. Stay close and do what I say, understood?" Obi-Wan nodded eagerly. A questioning glance swept his face.
"Master Qui-Gon, sir. I have a question." The Jedi sighed. How I wish he would stop using the sir. He brought his attention back to the youth. A quick nod of acknowledgement prompted the boy to continue. "What are midi- chlorians? I've heard them mentioned but I don't know what they are."
"They are microscopic creatures that give a Jedi their powers. The live in our cells and we are symbionts with them." He explained. The boy still looked puzzled and so he continued, "They speak to us and connect us to the will of the Force. If you quiet your mind, you will be able to hear them too."
"I still don't understand." Obi-Wan apologized. He dropped his head down and diverted his eyes, since he didn't want to see the Knight's disappointment.
Instead, Qui-Gon grabbed his shoulders and sympathized, "You will with time and training." Obi-Wan glanced up to smile thoughtfully at Qui-Gon. A noise behind them announced the arrival of the Queen's entourage. Qui-Gon turned to receive the Matriarch, "It is our pleasure to continue to serve and protect you, your highness."
"We are glad to have you with us, Master Jedi, as we have much to discuss." The group followed the ruler into the waiting vessel and they quickly departed.
***
During the intersteller flight, Obi-Wan noticed the distance between the two Jedi, and was fully aware as to the reason for the division. He had tried to reconcile the rift by approaching Anakin and offering his apologies. Instead, the Padawan refused to listen to such dribble and even went as far as to say, "I don't need you to make excuses for him. Or your pity." Anakin could be found most often with Padmé or the Queen.
After the failed confrontation with Anakin, Obi-Wan stayed by Qui-Gon's side whenever he could. He hoped that there was some way that the separation between the Jedi could be fixed. At one point the group had been called to a meeting by the Queen to discuss the plans for their arrival on Naboo. She implored the Jedi to offer what guidance they could. Qui-Gon declared, "We are only here to protect you, your highness, not fight a war for you. Have you any plans on how you will stop the Trade Federation?"
"I intend to contact the Gungans to plead for their assistance. I know that in the past we have not always been on speaking terms, but with their armies, I see our only hope of defeating the Federation." She spoke what had been playing on her mind. There was only one real flaw to her strategy at the moment. "My only concern is whom I can contact to allow me an audience with their leader."
"Maybe I can assist you after all." Qui-Gon interrupted. "When we first arrived on Naboo, after the failed negotiations, I happened to help an officer who was on patrol. He claimed that for my rescue, he owed me a life debt. I declined naturally, but he did give me a special frequency, with which I could contact him, should the need arise. Once we've landed I would be able to send him a message with your intentions."
"Please do so immediately upon arrival, as our time will be short to act." The Queen eagerly accepted the proposal.
***
As promised, Jinn contacted the Gungan Captain he had mentioned. The Captain told him to wait until he could escort them to their hideout. While they waited, Obi-Wan was enthralled by the abundant life around him. He had Padmé pointing out everything she recalled from her agriculture classes.
Anakin tentatively found his way to Qui-Gon's side, without looking at him he spoke, "I'm sorry about my behavior, Master. It's not my place to argue about the boy. And I am grateful you think I am ready for the trials."
"You are still a little head strong, but you are ready. I am sure you will be a great Jedi. And I am pleased to have you as my apprentice." Qui-Gon placed his hand on Anakin's shoulder to give a comforting squeeze. With the kindly exchange the strained awkwardness drifted away. Together the group anticipated the arrival of the Gungan, Captain Tarpals.
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When Qui-Gon found Obi-Wan, the boy was still playing with the water's edge. "It's time to go." He said gently. Obi-Wan rose from the ground to follow the tall Jedi out. Even now he was still sorting out the conversation he had with Master Yoda. The two met up with Anakin and took an air taxi to the Queen's landing platform. While awaiting Queen Amidala's arrival, Obi-Wan wandered around to inspect the ship and the passers-by, so engrossed in the array of cultures mixed in the large populace. However, he could still hear the distant voices arguing.
"It's not disrespect, Master. The Council will not go along with you this time. He's too old and that's that." fought Anakin. Qui-Gon tried to walk away, he did not want to have this fight, but his apprentice followed.
"He will be a Jedi, I promise you. And the Council will decide his fate, not you. Now get on board." He finally stopped to confront the youth. The severity in his voice made Anakin cower for a brief moment before stomping off toward the ship. He gave Obi-Wan a quick grimace as he passed.
The boy directed his eyes to the ground as not to see the anger behind the gaze. After Anakin had vanished inside the vessel, Obi-Wan made his way to the Jedi Knight. "Master Qui-Gon, sir. I don't want to cause any trouble." He offered.
"You won't Obi." The large man smiled his assurance. "I am not permitted to train you, but I am not denied to have you watch me and learn either. Stay close and do what I say, understood?" Obi-Wan nodded eagerly. A questioning glance swept his face.
"Master Qui-Gon, sir. I have a question." The Jedi sighed. How I wish he would stop using the sir. He brought his attention back to the youth. A quick nod of acknowledgement prompted the boy to continue. "What are midi- chlorians? I've heard them mentioned but I don't know what they are."
"They are microscopic creatures that give a Jedi their powers. The live in our cells and we are symbionts with them." He explained. The boy still looked puzzled and so he continued, "They speak to us and connect us to the will of the Force. If you quiet your mind, you will be able to hear them too."
"I still don't understand." Obi-Wan apologized. He dropped his head down and diverted his eyes, since he didn't want to see the Knight's disappointment.
Instead, Qui-Gon grabbed his shoulders and sympathized, "You will with time and training." Obi-Wan glanced up to smile thoughtfully at Qui-Gon. A noise behind them announced the arrival of the Queen's entourage. Qui-Gon turned to receive the Matriarch, "It is our pleasure to continue to serve and protect you, your highness."
"We are glad to have you with us, Master Jedi, as we have much to discuss." The group followed the ruler into the waiting vessel and they quickly departed.
***
During the intersteller flight, Obi-Wan noticed the distance between the two Jedi, and was fully aware as to the reason for the division. He had tried to reconcile the rift by approaching Anakin and offering his apologies. Instead, the Padawan refused to listen to such dribble and even went as far as to say, "I don't need you to make excuses for him. Or your pity." Anakin could be found most often with Padmé or the Queen.
After the failed confrontation with Anakin, Obi-Wan stayed by Qui-Gon's side whenever he could. He hoped that there was some way that the separation between the Jedi could be fixed. At one point the group had been called to a meeting by the Queen to discuss the plans for their arrival on Naboo. She implored the Jedi to offer what guidance they could. Qui-Gon declared, "We are only here to protect you, your highness, not fight a war for you. Have you any plans on how you will stop the Trade Federation?"
"I intend to contact the Gungans to plead for their assistance. I know that in the past we have not always been on speaking terms, but with their armies, I see our only hope of defeating the Federation." She spoke what had been playing on her mind. There was only one real flaw to her strategy at the moment. "My only concern is whom I can contact to allow me an audience with their leader."
"Maybe I can assist you after all." Qui-Gon interrupted. "When we first arrived on Naboo, after the failed negotiations, I happened to help an officer who was on patrol. He claimed that for my rescue, he owed me a life debt. I declined naturally, but he did give me a special frequency, with which I could contact him, should the need arise. Once we've landed I would be able to send him a message with your intentions."
"Please do so immediately upon arrival, as our time will be short to act." The Queen eagerly accepted the proposal.
***
As promised, Jinn contacted the Gungan Captain he had mentioned. The Captain told him to wait until he could escort them to their hideout. While they waited, Obi-Wan was enthralled by the abundant life around him. He had Padmé pointing out everything she recalled from her agriculture classes.
Anakin tentatively found his way to Qui-Gon's side, without looking at him he spoke, "I'm sorry about my behavior, Master. It's not my place to argue about the boy. And I am grateful you think I am ready for the trials."
"You are still a little head strong, but you are ready. I am sure you will be a great Jedi. And I am pleased to have you as my apprentice." Qui-Gon placed his hand on Anakin's shoulder to give a comforting squeeze. With the kindly exchange the strained awkwardness drifted away. Together the group anticipated the arrival of the Gungan, Captain Tarpals.
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