I'm starting to feel like I'm spoiling you here, three posts in three
days! Trust me when I say that wont be the norm. However, since I wont be
able to post for a few days, here is another one to hold you over. And it
is about our fave padawan.
Thanks to all of you who have reviewed. I'll do my best to keep you interested.
Qui-Gon strode to the center of the Council chambers with Anakin following slightly behind and to the left. He was anxious to hear what the Council had to say; however as his former padawan was so fond of saying, he had a bad feeling about this. He bowed quickly, hoping to dispense with the pleasantries. Thankfully the Council seemed just as anxious as he was to proceed.
"Mission we have for you Qui-Gon" stated Yoda getting right to the point. "Ready you are." It was more of a statement than a question. Since his recovery he had been on inactive status. It was as much for his own benefit as to allow his padawan time to adjust to life at the temple.
"We have received some disturbing information from the planet Reylon," Mace Windu continued "It appears that while breaking up a brawl at a local tavern, law enforcement was forced to take many of the patrons into custody. Imagine their surprise when they realized they had none other than Rett Darius in custody."
Everyone in the room recognized the name, with the possible exception of Anakin. Darius was a ruthless bounty hunter with a reputation that preceded him. His methods were cruel and relentless, and he often left a path of innocent victims in his wake. It was because of this that he was on the Republics 10 most wanted list.
~Yes, this is all very interesting, but what does it have to do with Obi- Wan~ thought Qui-Gon.
As if sensing his impatience Yoda continued, "Found something in his possession they did."
With a nod from Yoda, Mace approached Qui-Gon. In his hand he held a holo cube. As he activated it Qui-Gon could not help the feeling of dread that enveloped him. A three dimensional image of a handsome yet sad looking young man with suspiciously bright blue-gray eyes seemed to stare right through him. Below the image written in basic was, WANTED: OBI-WAN KENOBI ALIVE AND FORCE SUPPRESSED. 500,000 CREDITS.
Qui-Gon stood frozen. He could not take his eyes from Obi-Wan's image. He forced himself to snap out of it and concentrate on what Mace was saying.
"The authorities on Reylon have questioned Darius, and true to his character, he's not talking. He refuses to name the person who posted the bounty."
"Act quickly we must," said Yoda. Qui-Gon couldn't help but notice that his former master was not his usual serene self. "Know not how long this bounty has been on young Obi-Wan or how many others there may be searching for him."
Gathering his thoughts Qui-Gon spoke, and couldn't quite control the quiet desperation that his voice held, "Where is he? Has he been called back to the temple?"
"Missing he is," replied Yoda, and Qui-Gon felt his heart sink. "Completed his mission on Reylon. Left only two days before Darius was taken into custody he did."
Mace continued, "As far as we know, the last person to actually speak to Knight Kenobi was Queen Amidala....."
At this, Anakin's head snapped up from his study of the council tiles and Qui-Gon's shock was nearly a physical presence in the room, "What..."
"Listen you will, too important this is!" snapped Yoda with a loud whack of his gimer stick to the floor. "If kept in touch with your former apprentice you did, know of his relationship with the Queen you would."
Anakin visibly bristled, but no one seemed to notice. No one except Yoda.
"Ah...." Mace was as confused by Yoda's little outburst as was everyone present. "As I was saying I spoke with the Queen this morning. It appears Obi-Wan contacted her just before the jump to hyperspace upon leaving Reylon. He was en route to Naboo and should have arrived about 23rd hour last evening.
With a quick glance at Yoda, Qui-Gon returned his attention to Mace. Confusion evident in his voice, he asked, "Why was he going to Naboo?"
"It appears that he and the Queen have formed a friendship," explained Mace. "They keep in contact and when between missions Obi-Wan is a guest at the palace. When he didn't arrive last evening and there was still no word this morning, she contacted us."
"Apprised her of the situation we did, very distressed she is." Yoda seemed to have recovered from his earlier outburst, yet Qui-Gon noted he still didn't quite seem himself. "Your mission," he paused "Find Obi-Wan. Bring him home you must. Most important to many this is."
"Of course, we'll leave immediately," spoke Qui-Gon hastily. "Mace, I'll need to know his last known coordinates. We'll start...."
"Go to Naboo you will," interrupted Yoda. "It is there you should start."
"Master? Have you foreseen something?" asked Qui-Gon.
"Very uncertain the future is. Much depends on this mission. Naboo the key is, though to what extent I do not know."
Qui-Gon was puzzled at Yoda's words. Yes, he wanted to find Obi-Wan, was desperate to in fact, but he felt there was much more to this mission that he just wasn't grasping.
"Always blind you were to what was right in front of you," spoke Yoda, obviously reading his thoughts.
"Go...Time to waste there is not."
"Yes, my master" Qui-Gon spoke as he quickly bowed. "Come padawan, we have a mission to prepare for."
A/N Sorry if its kind of short, but it was a good place to stop. Any thoughts on who may have put the bounty on the new knight?
Thanks to all of you who have reviewed. I'll do my best to keep you interested.
Qui-Gon strode to the center of the Council chambers with Anakin following slightly behind and to the left. He was anxious to hear what the Council had to say; however as his former padawan was so fond of saying, he had a bad feeling about this. He bowed quickly, hoping to dispense with the pleasantries. Thankfully the Council seemed just as anxious as he was to proceed.
"Mission we have for you Qui-Gon" stated Yoda getting right to the point. "Ready you are." It was more of a statement than a question. Since his recovery he had been on inactive status. It was as much for his own benefit as to allow his padawan time to adjust to life at the temple.
"We have received some disturbing information from the planet Reylon," Mace Windu continued "It appears that while breaking up a brawl at a local tavern, law enforcement was forced to take many of the patrons into custody. Imagine their surprise when they realized they had none other than Rett Darius in custody."
Everyone in the room recognized the name, with the possible exception of Anakin. Darius was a ruthless bounty hunter with a reputation that preceded him. His methods were cruel and relentless, and he often left a path of innocent victims in his wake. It was because of this that he was on the Republics 10 most wanted list.
~Yes, this is all very interesting, but what does it have to do with Obi- Wan~ thought Qui-Gon.
As if sensing his impatience Yoda continued, "Found something in his possession they did."
With a nod from Yoda, Mace approached Qui-Gon. In his hand he held a holo cube. As he activated it Qui-Gon could not help the feeling of dread that enveloped him. A three dimensional image of a handsome yet sad looking young man with suspiciously bright blue-gray eyes seemed to stare right through him. Below the image written in basic was, WANTED: OBI-WAN KENOBI ALIVE AND FORCE SUPPRESSED. 500,000 CREDITS.
Qui-Gon stood frozen. He could not take his eyes from Obi-Wan's image. He forced himself to snap out of it and concentrate on what Mace was saying.
"The authorities on Reylon have questioned Darius, and true to his character, he's not talking. He refuses to name the person who posted the bounty."
"Act quickly we must," said Yoda. Qui-Gon couldn't help but notice that his former master was not his usual serene self. "Know not how long this bounty has been on young Obi-Wan or how many others there may be searching for him."
Gathering his thoughts Qui-Gon spoke, and couldn't quite control the quiet desperation that his voice held, "Where is he? Has he been called back to the temple?"
"Missing he is," replied Yoda, and Qui-Gon felt his heart sink. "Completed his mission on Reylon. Left only two days before Darius was taken into custody he did."
Mace continued, "As far as we know, the last person to actually speak to Knight Kenobi was Queen Amidala....."
At this, Anakin's head snapped up from his study of the council tiles and Qui-Gon's shock was nearly a physical presence in the room, "What..."
"Listen you will, too important this is!" snapped Yoda with a loud whack of his gimer stick to the floor. "If kept in touch with your former apprentice you did, know of his relationship with the Queen you would."
Anakin visibly bristled, but no one seemed to notice. No one except Yoda.
"Ah...." Mace was as confused by Yoda's little outburst as was everyone present. "As I was saying I spoke with the Queen this morning. It appears Obi-Wan contacted her just before the jump to hyperspace upon leaving Reylon. He was en route to Naboo and should have arrived about 23rd hour last evening.
With a quick glance at Yoda, Qui-Gon returned his attention to Mace. Confusion evident in his voice, he asked, "Why was he going to Naboo?"
"It appears that he and the Queen have formed a friendship," explained Mace. "They keep in contact and when between missions Obi-Wan is a guest at the palace. When he didn't arrive last evening and there was still no word this morning, she contacted us."
"Apprised her of the situation we did, very distressed she is." Yoda seemed to have recovered from his earlier outburst, yet Qui-Gon noted he still didn't quite seem himself. "Your mission," he paused "Find Obi-Wan. Bring him home you must. Most important to many this is."
"Of course, we'll leave immediately," spoke Qui-Gon hastily. "Mace, I'll need to know his last known coordinates. We'll start...."
"Go to Naboo you will," interrupted Yoda. "It is there you should start."
"Master? Have you foreseen something?" asked Qui-Gon.
"Very uncertain the future is. Much depends on this mission. Naboo the key is, though to what extent I do not know."
Qui-Gon was puzzled at Yoda's words. Yes, he wanted to find Obi-Wan, was desperate to in fact, but he felt there was much more to this mission that he just wasn't grasping.
"Always blind you were to what was right in front of you," spoke Yoda, obviously reading his thoughts.
"Go...Time to waste there is not."
"Yes, my master" Qui-Gon spoke as he quickly bowed. "Come padawan, we have a mission to prepare for."
A/N Sorry if its kind of short, but it was a good place to stop. Any thoughts on who may have put the bounty on the new knight?