CHAPTER FOUR

Anja continued her lessons with great interest and advancement in her classes with the other students and aside of her Master. The Masters on the Jedi Council were pleased and impressed with her skills that she possessed. Also during her time there she had grown closer to Obi-Wan, despite him knocking her over in class, and his circle of friends.
One day after she had come back after swim in the indoor lake with Obi-Wan and some other friends, Master Ianol greeted her at the door.
"Enjoy your time, Anja?"
"Yes, Master."
"Please dress in your robes. The Jedi Council seeks a meeting with us shortly."
Anja looked up at her Master in silent question, but knew that she shouldn't ask because she would find out soon enough. But something inside her told her of the news of her first mission.
They arrived on time as the doors parted to invite them under the eyes of the high Jedi Masters. The two women bowed their respects and awaited the beginning of the meeting. "News, to tell you both, I have."
Anja slightly moved her gaze up to her Master to slightly nodded her head for Yoda to continue.
"Needed you are on planet of Naboo."
"A mission, Master Yoda?" Ianol asked softly, looking upon him with utmost respect.
Yoda took a deep breath. "Padawan Anja and Master, King Veruna asked for. Help with famine, you must."
The duo bowed slightly in acknowledgement.
"It is of most importance. Leave tomorrow you shall." His voice seemed quieter.
"Yes Master Yoda, we will be ready to depart in the morning."
"May the Force be with you." He added as they bowed, and left.
Later that evening, Anja was sitting on her bed, her head bowed in silent thought when a knock came to her door.
"Anja? You in here?" It was Obi-Wan.
"Yeah..." "What's up?" He sat down on the bed next to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. She looked over at him with a smile.
"Master Yoda said that I am needed on my home planet." She added sounded slightly excited, and yet saddened a bit, because she would have to leave Obi-Wan. "I have to leave the Temple tomorrow on my first mission."