Title: Promise me you'll train the boy
Author: ewan's girl
Disclaimer: You all know the drill. . .not mine, make no money. . .all hail George Lucas!
*Author's note: Ok folks here is another chapter! I'm trying to figure out exactly where to go with this story, because I don't want it to seem like I'm going around in circles, please let me know if it's becoming too repetitive. Also thank you to all who have reviewed this story, it means the world to me.
Chapter 8: Creating a distraction
"So, how exactly do you plan on getting us out of here?" Marla asked.
"I have an idea, it should disable the droids." Anakin stated, rubbing his chin in contemplation. "But I can't do it alone."
Ferus sighed. "What do we do?" He asked.
Anakin smiled, he liked being in charge. "You see the panel on the backs of the droids?" He asked and the two other children nodded. "We need to remove the panel, then you should see a yellow wire just pull out that wire and the droids will take a long nap."
"And just how are we supposed to get close enough to the droids to get the panel off of them?" Ferus asked with a slight growl in his voice.
Anakin's smile faded as he knew Ferus was right. He looked to the ground and tried to come up with a solution.
"I know!" Marla almost shouted with her excitement. "I'll get some of the others to create a distraction while the two of you disarm the droids."
"You know, it's crazy enough it just might work." Anakin stated, smiling at the girl.
"No. That will put you all in unnecessary danger." Ferus protested.
"Ferus, if we don't do something I think we are already in danger." Anakin replied. "Besides, this will give my master some time to come rescue us."
"Your master? What makes you think Master Obi Wan is coming?" Ferus asked.
"He told me so through our bond." Anakin didn't like Ferus' tone.
"Hmmm. Ok." Ferus replied.
"What is that supposed to mean?" Anakin challenged.
"Nothing Skywalker." Ferus put his hands up in defense. "It just surprises me that's all."
"Why would that surprise you?" Anakin asked. "Because I'm not worth rescuing or something?"
"No Anakin, you misunderstand me." Ferus explained and Anakin relaxed a little. "I'm just surprised something got your master out of the Temple."
"What?"
"Well it's just I've heard that Master Obi Wan went crazy after he fought the Sith, and that's why he won't go on any missions." Ferus was speaking sincerely.
"My master did not go crazy, you take that back!" Anakin defended his master, although half believed it himself. "He doesn't go on missions because he knows I'm not ready for missions yet!" Anakin could feel his blood boiling.
"Ok fine." Ferus tried to get the blonde haired boy to calm down. "If that helps you sleep better at night." He mumbled under his breath.
Anakin heard the comment and then tackled the older boy to the floor. The two rivals rolled around the group of initiates, biting, scratching, and punching one another. The droid guards turned their attention to the two boys. Anakin pinned Ferus down and wrapped his arms around the older boy's throat. Suddenly they noticed a droid falling to the ground and saw the other three had also been dispatched. They both turned their attention to Marla who was wiping her hands off on her tunic.
"Now boys if you are done, can we go?" She asked.
Anakin and Ferus exchanged glances. "We were just creating a distraction." Anakin lamely stated as Ferus pushed him off his body.
Ferus dusted himself off. "Let's go everyone." He commanded and the group of Jedi students followed him down the hall.
Anakin slowly followed, giving Ferus a dirty look.
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Obi Wan, Siri, and Garren ran into another huge room in the museum. They were once again being followed by droids. They entered the lavishly decorated room and Garren Force pushed the huge wooden doors shut. Siri then Forced pushed several large items in front of the double doors. The three friends stopped for a moment, catching their breaths.
"Ok, this plan isn't working." Garren huffed, slumping down to the floor. "We keep going in circles."
"Well, I'm open for ideas." Obi Wan stated as he continued to try to regain his normal breathing rhythm.
"Hey don't look at me; I used up my last idea with the aquarium." Siri panted, the boys giving her a look. "Once again, not a good idea." She reminded them, checking out her still fried light saber.
Obi Wan ran a hand over his tired eyes, he was becoming exhausted. He looked over at his friends and noticed the same thing. "Maybe we should rest for a few minutes, until we come up with a better plan." He suggested and his two companions nodded.
Obi Wan walked into the adjoining room, leaving Garren and Siri alone. Siri sat down on the floor and tried to meditate. Garren crept towards her.
"Well now that we are alone." He stated with a smile.
"Garren, don't you ever get tired of rejection?" Siri asked, not opening her eyes.
"No my dear, my tears give me fuel." Garren answered, pretending to cry. Siri giggled and looked up at Garren. "I just seriously wanted to tell you that I think that was an amazing thing you did with the aquarium." He smiled at her. "I mean not a very Jedi like thing to do, and certainly not a smart thing to do. . .but a pretty cool thing though."
"Well thank you Garren." Siri stated, running a hand through her short hair, trying to fix the spikes that had been weighed down by the water. "And I'm glad you came back, you certainly keep us laughing."
"Well, I'm glad to see that one of you didn't lose your sense of humor when you became a knight." Garren stated, motioning to where Obi Wan had disappeared to.
"Give him a break Garren." Siri glanced to where her friend had gone. "He's been through a lot." She thought back to the memories that Obi Wan had shared with her and shuddered. "The Council is lucky he's in as good shape as he is."
"What happened between the two of you in his apartment?" Garren asked and Siri suddenly became uncomfortable.
"Nothing." She answered, rising to her feet.
"I saw the look on both your faces; did he show you something?" Garren pushed. "Or did something else happen?" He gave her a wink.
"You know, just when I think I can actually have a conversation with you, you keep talking." Siri stated and headed for the adjoining room.
Garren sat in the middle of the floor and sighed. "Well it's a good thing the code forbids attachments because I'm no good with the ladies."
"Shut up Garren!" Siri called over her shoulder.
"Lighten up Tachi!" Garren called back.
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"Quick, in here." Ferus commanded as he held open a small door for all the other Jedi students. He waited till all were inside the small room and he pulled the door shut, just as two droidekas rolled down the hall past them. "This is a good place to hide." Ferus whispered after a moment.
"We shouldn't be hiding, we should be doing something." Anakin stated, crossing his arms across his chest.
"Like what Skywalker? Fight off their entire droid army with nothing but our bare hands?" Ferus asked, snidely.
"No." Anakin replied quickly. "But sitting here in the dark isn't helping us get out of here."
"Will you two stop it?" Marla interjected. "I swear if I have to endure anymore arguments from the both of you I will kick you out of here and you'll have to deal with Serrano yourselves."
The boys looked at the girl in astonishment. Anakin was about to open his mouth to give a 'he started it' but decided against it when he saw the look on Marla's face.
"Marla's right." Ferus commented, and Anakin noticed Marla smile and blush. "We wait here until help comes."
"Or until Serrano finds us." Anakin commented under his breath. He sat on the floor and tried to remember his Jedi teachings and tried to throw his anger into the Force, but he was just too wound up, he knew he couldn't. He looked at Ferus and noticed the boy trying to meditate, and that irritated him even more. The ten year old couldn't take anymore, he rose to his feet. "I'm going to do something." He stated and the other students gasped.
"What?" Ferus snapped out of his trance.
"I'm going to find a communication center and call for help." Anakin said, opening the door.
Ferus grabbed his arm, stopping him from leaving the room. "I think we should all stick together Anakin, besides I thought you said Master Kenobi was coming for us."
Anakin sighed. "Yes he is." Anakin believed with all his heart his master would come, but would he be able to help.
Suddenly a huge explosion rocked the museum. The children all held onto each other for support. Anakin and Ferus exchanged worried glances. "What was that?" Marla asked, holding onto Ferus.
"I don't know." Ferus admitted. "But something doesn't feel right."
Anakin nodded. "Now we call for help." He stated, and exited the small room. "I'll be back as soon as I can."
"Skywalker!" Ferus called after him, Anakin rolled his eyes and turned towards Ferus. "May the Force be with you."
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"So, how you holding up?" Siri asked Obi Wan as she sauntered into the room.
"I'm just a little tired, that's all." Obi Wan answered.
"You're lying, and you know you are terrible at lying. Hence why you were never chosen to go undercover as a pirate for a year" Siri smiled and Obi Wan avoided her gaze. "You're worried about the boy." She changed the subject.
"Figure that one out all on your own did you Master Tachi?" Obi Wan sarcastically remarked.
Siri placed her hands on her hips and stared at Obi Wan. "Yeah sarcasm was never your strong point either." Obi Wan smiled and shook his head. "So let me ask you this Master Kenobi." Siri walked towards him. "Are you really worried about the boy, or are you worried about your promise to Qui Gon?"
"Of course I'm worried about the boy Siri, he's my apprentice." Obi Wan quickly stated.
"And why is he your apprentice?" Siri challenged and Obi Wan avoided her gaze again. "I mean I talked to you briefly before you went back to Naboo and I seem to remember some serious un Jedi like words being said by you about this boy."
"I was angry, Qui Gon had just offered to take the boy as an apprentice. At the time I felt I was cast aside, you know how important Qui Gon's approval was to me." Obi Wan explained.
"Was?" Siri challenged. "Or is it that you're still trying to gain his approval by keeping this insane promise?"
"Siri I don't expect you to understand, you aren't ready for an apprentice of your own." Obi Wan commented.
"That's right I'm not, and maybe you aren't ready either. Did that thought ever occur to you?" She asked him, holding his gaze.
"Yes Siri I think about that everyday, but I am a master now, and I just have to make the best of it." Obi Wan moved away from her. "And be the best master I can be."
"Talk to master Yoda, maybe he can train Anakin." Siri pleaded.
"No." Obi Wan cut her off. "I can train Anakin just as well as master Yoda." He looked at her. "Look, I appreciate everyone's concern I really do, but you have to understand how important this is to me." It was now Siri's turn to avoid his gaze. "Now either you can support me, or you can go home."
After a moment of silence Siri spoke up. "Well I'm not going home." She smiled.
Obi Wan smiled back at her. "Thank you."
"I hate to break up this touching scene." Garren cleared his throat. "But we really should get moving."
Obi Wan nodded. "You're right Garren."
The three Jedi turned towards the next door and suddenly came face to face with a strange looking battle droid.
"Are there any more?" Siri asked, looking at the strange droid in confusion.
"I don't sense anymore." Obi Wan commented, searching the Force. "I have a bad feeling about this."
"I got this one." Garren stated, pulling out his orange light saber.
"Garren No!!" Obi Wan shouted just as his friend cut through the droid with his blade. The droid then exploded, causing a huge fire ball.
TBC: Please review!
Author: ewan's girl
Disclaimer: You all know the drill. . .not mine, make no money. . .all hail George Lucas!
*Author's note: Ok folks here is another chapter! I'm trying to figure out exactly where to go with this story, because I don't want it to seem like I'm going around in circles, please let me know if it's becoming too repetitive. Also thank you to all who have reviewed this story, it means the world to me.
Chapter 8: Creating a distraction
"So, how exactly do you plan on getting us out of here?" Marla asked.
"I have an idea, it should disable the droids." Anakin stated, rubbing his chin in contemplation. "But I can't do it alone."
Ferus sighed. "What do we do?" He asked.
Anakin smiled, he liked being in charge. "You see the panel on the backs of the droids?" He asked and the two other children nodded. "We need to remove the panel, then you should see a yellow wire just pull out that wire and the droids will take a long nap."
"And just how are we supposed to get close enough to the droids to get the panel off of them?" Ferus asked with a slight growl in his voice.
Anakin's smile faded as he knew Ferus was right. He looked to the ground and tried to come up with a solution.
"I know!" Marla almost shouted with her excitement. "I'll get some of the others to create a distraction while the two of you disarm the droids."
"You know, it's crazy enough it just might work." Anakin stated, smiling at the girl.
"No. That will put you all in unnecessary danger." Ferus protested.
"Ferus, if we don't do something I think we are already in danger." Anakin replied. "Besides, this will give my master some time to come rescue us."
"Your master? What makes you think Master Obi Wan is coming?" Ferus asked.
"He told me so through our bond." Anakin didn't like Ferus' tone.
"Hmmm. Ok." Ferus replied.
"What is that supposed to mean?" Anakin challenged.
"Nothing Skywalker." Ferus put his hands up in defense. "It just surprises me that's all."
"Why would that surprise you?" Anakin asked. "Because I'm not worth rescuing or something?"
"No Anakin, you misunderstand me." Ferus explained and Anakin relaxed a little. "I'm just surprised something got your master out of the Temple."
"What?"
"Well it's just I've heard that Master Obi Wan went crazy after he fought the Sith, and that's why he won't go on any missions." Ferus was speaking sincerely.
"My master did not go crazy, you take that back!" Anakin defended his master, although half believed it himself. "He doesn't go on missions because he knows I'm not ready for missions yet!" Anakin could feel his blood boiling.
"Ok fine." Ferus tried to get the blonde haired boy to calm down. "If that helps you sleep better at night." He mumbled under his breath.
Anakin heard the comment and then tackled the older boy to the floor. The two rivals rolled around the group of initiates, biting, scratching, and punching one another. The droid guards turned their attention to the two boys. Anakin pinned Ferus down and wrapped his arms around the older boy's throat. Suddenly they noticed a droid falling to the ground and saw the other three had also been dispatched. They both turned their attention to Marla who was wiping her hands off on her tunic.
"Now boys if you are done, can we go?" She asked.
Anakin and Ferus exchanged glances. "We were just creating a distraction." Anakin lamely stated as Ferus pushed him off his body.
Ferus dusted himself off. "Let's go everyone." He commanded and the group of Jedi students followed him down the hall.
Anakin slowly followed, giving Ferus a dirty look.
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Obi Wan, Siri, and Garren ran into another huge room in the museum. They were once again being followed by droids. They entered the lavishly decorated room and Garren Force pushed the huge wooden doors shut. Siri then Forced pushed several large items in front of the double doors. The three friends stopped for a moment, catching their breaths.
"Ok, this plan isn't working." Garren huffed, slumping down to the floor. "We keep going in circles."
"Well, I'm open for ideas." Obi Wan stated as he continued to try to regain his normal breathing rhythm.
"Hey don't look at me; I used up my last idea with the aquarium." Siri panted, the boys giving her a look. "Once again, not a good idea." She reminded them, checking out her still fried light saber.
Obi Wan ran a hand over his tired eyes, he was becoming exhausted. He looked over at his friends and noticed the same thing. "Maybe we should rest for a few minutes, until we come up with a better plan." He suggested and his two companions nodded.
Obi Wan walked into the adjoining room, leaving Garren and Siri alone. Siri sat down on the floor and tried to meditate. Garren crept towards her.
"Well now that we are alone." He stated with a smile.
"Garren, don't you ever get tired of rejection?" Siri asked, not opening her eyes.
"No my dear, my tears give me fuel." Garren answered, pretending to cry. Siri giggled and looked up at Garren. "I just seriously wanted to tell you that I think that was an amazing thing you did with the aquarium." He smiled at her. "I mean not a very Jedi like thing to do, and certainly not a smart thing to do. . .but a pretty cool thing though."
"Well thank you Garren." Siri stated, running a hand through her short hair, trying to fix the spikes that had been weighed down by the water. "And I'm glad you came back, you certainly keep us laughing."
"Well, I'm glad to see that one of you didn't lose your sense of humor when you became a knight." Garren stated, motioning to where Obi Wan had disappeared to.
"Give him a break Garren." Siri glanced to where her friend had gone. "He's been through a lot." She thought back to the memories that Obi Wan had shared with her and shuddered. "The Council is lucky he's in as good shape as he is."
"What happened between the two of you in his apartment?" Garren asked and Siri suddenly became uncomfortable.
"Nothing." She answered, rising to her feet.
"I saw the look on both your faces; did he show you something?" Garren pushed. "Or did something else happen?" He gave her a wink.
"You know, just when I think I can actually have a conversation with you, you keep talking." Siri stated and headed for the adjoining room.
Garren sat in the middle of the floor and sighed. "Well it's a good thing the code forbids attachments because I'm no good with the ladies."
"Shut up Garren!" Siri called over her shoulder.
"Lighten up Tachi!" Garren called back.
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"Quick, in here." Ferus commanded as he held open a small door for all the other Jedi students. He waited till all were inside the small room and he pulled the door shut, just as two droidekas rolled down the hall past them. "This is a good place to hide." Ferus whispered after a moment.
"We shouldn't be hiding, we should be doing something." Anakin stated, crossing his arms across his chest.
"Like what Skywalker? Fight off their entire droid army with nothing but our bare hands?" Ferus asked, snidely.
"No." Anakin replied quickly. "But sitting here in the dark isn't helping us get out of here."
"Will you two stop it?" Marla interjected. "I swear if I have to endure anymore arguments from the both of you I will kick you out of here and you'll have to deal with Serrano yourselves."
The boys looked at the girl in astonishment. Anakin was about to open his mouth to give a 'he started it' but decided against it when he saw the look on Marla's face.
"Marla's right." Ferus commented, and Anakin noticed Marla smile and blush. "We wait here until help comes."
"Or until Serrano finds us." Anakin commented under his breath. He sat on the floor and tried to remember his Jedi teachings and tried to throw his anger into the Force, but he was just too wound up, he knew he couldn't. He looked at Ferus and noticed the boy trying to meditate, and that irritated him even more. The ten year old couldn't take anymore, he rose to his feet. "I'm going to do something." He stated and the other students gasped.
"What?" Ferus snapped out of his trance.
"I'm going to find a communication center and call for help." Anakin said, opening the door.
Ferus grabbed his arm, stopping him from leaving the room. "I think we should all stick together Anakin, besides I thought you said Master Kenobi was coming for us."
Anakin sighed. "Yes he is." Anakin believed with all his heart his master would come, but would he be able to help.
Suddenly a huge explosion rocked the museum. The children all held onto each other for support. Anakin and Ferus exchanged worried glances. "What was that?" Marla asked, holding onto Ferus.
"I don't know." Ferus admitted. "But something doesn't feel right."
Anakin nodded. "Now we call for help." He stated, and exited the small room. "I'll be back as soon as I can."
"Skywalker!" Ferus called after him, Anakin rolled his eyes and turned towards Ferus. "May the Force be with you."
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"So, how you holding up?" Siri asked Obi Wan as she sauntered into the room.
"I'm just a little tired, that's all." Obi Wan answered.
"You're lying, and you know you are terrible at lying. Hence why you were never chosen to go undercover as a pirate for a year" Siri smiled and Obi Wan avoided her gaze. "You're worried about the boy." She changed the subject.
"Figure that one out all on your own did you Master Tachi?" Obi Wan sarcastically remarked.
Siri placed her hands on her hips and stared at Obi Wan. "Yeah sarcasm was never your strong point either." Obi Wan smiled and shook his head. "So let me ask you this Master Kenobi." Siri walked towards him. "Are you really worried about the boy, or are you worried about your promise to Qui Gon?"
"Of course I'm worried about the boy Siri, he's my apprentice." Obi Wan quickly stated.
"And why is he your apprentice?" Siri challenged and Obi Wan avoided her gaze again. "I mean I talked to you briefly before you went back to Naboo and I seem to remember some serious un Jedi like words being said by you about this boy."
"I was angry, Qui Gon had just offered to take the boy as an apprentice. At the time I felt I was cast aside, you know how important Qui Gon's approval was to me." Obi Wan explained.
"Was?" Siri challenged. "Or is it that you're still trying to gain his approval by keeping this insane promise?"
"Siri I don't expect you to understand, you aren't ready for an apprentice of your own." Obi Wan commented.
"That's right I'm not, and maybe you aren't ready either. Did that thought ever occur to you?" She asked him, holding his gaze.
"Yes Siri I think about that everyday, but I am a master now, and I just have to make the best of it." Obi Wan moved away from her. "And be the best master I can be."
"Talk to master Yoda, maybe he can train Anakin." Siri pleaded.
"No." Obi Wan cut her off. "I can train Anakin just as well as master Yoda." He looked at her. "Look, I appreciate everyone's concern I really do, but you have to understand how important this is to me." It was now Siri's turn to avoid his gaze. "Now either you can support me, or you can go home."
After a moment of silence Siri spoke up. "Well I'm not going home." She smiled.
Obi Wan smiled back at her. "Thank you."
"I hate to break up this touching scene." Garren cleared his throat. "But we really should get moving."
Obi Wan nodded. "You're right Garren."
The three Jedi turned towards the next door and suddenly came face to face with a strange looking battle droid.
"Are there any more?" Siri asked, looking at the strange droid in confusion.
"I don't sense anymore." Obi Wan commented, searching the Force. "I have a bad feeling about this."
"I got this one." Garren stated, pulling out his orange light saber.
"Garren No!!" Obi Wan shouted just as his friend cut through the droid with his blade. The droid then exploded, causing a huge fire ball.
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