Children of the Force

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"It is time." Her voice had a rough edge, as if she did not use her voice much. Of course, she didn't. Obi-Wan stared at her with his ice-blue eyes for a moment, then allowed them to flutter shut as he lowered his head.

"Yes. It is time."

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"What do you mean?" Shinzo demanded. Obi-Wan and Suru looked at her and then he looked at his master.

"There is no time to wait for the Jedi team," he said. Qui-Gon seemed to struggle with something for a moment, then looked resigned.

"You must do as the Force directs you, Padawan," he said at last. "I will wait for the Jedi team, then contact you when they arrive. Hopefully, it will be soon."

Suru nodded, and looked at Shinzo. The red-head seemed…almost angry. "Take Suru with you, Obi-Wan," she said at last. He looked questioningly at the black-haired girl, and she nodded her agreement.

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The two moved swiftly and silently through the winding streets. Hopping into a hovercar after walking for about ten minutes, they headed back toward the house of Lord Jogi. To Obi-wan's surprise, Suru passed the elaborate home, and headed farther west, exiting the city limits. He glanced sideways at her, and she caught his eye.

"Lord Jogi is not our immediate problem," she explained gravely. "Feel it, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Use the Force." Obi-Wan wrinkled his brow in confusion, then did as she directed. Behind him was the obvious signature of his master, and he could even feel the faint glow of the Jedi team as they neared Shinu. Stretching his sensed as far as he could, his eyes flew open in shock. A force almost as powerful as walking into the Council Room when everyone was present nearly slammed into his reaching mind from before them. The feeling grew, as they came closer, and Obi-Wan's feeling of dread also grew within him.

"It is the camp Jogi has for the Force-sensitive children," Suru spoke up, suddenly. She never looked away from the ship's controls, but Obi-Wan could detect no emotion, on her face, or being emitted. "It is where most of us have escaped from. The rest, Shinzo found before Jogi, and brought to live with us."

"Don't parents have any say in this?" he asked, a question that had been bothering him for a while now. She gave him an almost amused glance.

"Not if they are given the right payment," she said. "There were a few who protested, but those Shinzo dealt with. She explained what was going on, and they agreed to let their child go with her, as they had heard of similar disappearances among their neighbors. Shinzo can convince most people of anything."

Obi-Wan was horrified. The thought of selling your child utterly astonished him, and disgusted him, even though he realized that they were better off with the COTF. Still, no child should have to live with the thought of their parents selling them like some possession.

"I am seriously beginning to think that everyone on this planet is crazy," he muttered, earning another glance from the solemn girl sitting next to him.

"Maybe you are right," she said as she expertly landed the hovercar. "No matter, let's go."

The two exited the vehicle, and made their way to the barricaded buildings that lay a ways off into the forest. Towering Bon'sa trees surrounded the entire area for kilometers on end. When they finally reached the wall, they looked at each other.

"Now what?" he questioned. Suru looked thoughtfully around, then grinned, as she spotted the two guards at the front gate.

"Nothing like the direct approach," she said, actually smiling. Suppressing a groan, he followed her. They came within three meters of the gate, before the guards notice them.

"What are you doing outside the compound?" one of them demanded, drawing a vibro-blade. The other followed suit.

"Sorry," Suru said pleasantly. "But I'm afraid, that is none of your business." Obi-wan felt a great wave of the Force flow from the girl, and suddenly, they both collapsed. "Mind command," Suru explained as she then directed the Force to opening the gates. By now, they had attracted much attention, and guards began running from every direction, drawing blasters. To Obi-Wan's surprise, Suru walked in, and raised her hands.

"Wait!" she called. "We surrender!" Not knowing what else to do, the young Jedi allowed himself to be apprehended, hoping Suru knew what she was doing. They were searched, and Obi-Wan tensed, unsure how they would react to his saber. When no one said anything, he blinked and glanced down. His lightsaber was gone! His icey orbs met Suru's innocent grey ones, and he made a slight face at her. He was sure that she had something to do with his missing weapon. Now he really hoped she knew what she was doing. Because he sure as hell didn't.

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