Just to let people know, this story is totally AU. It goes against the whole Jedi Apprentice books (written by the wonderful Jude Watson). So we're gonna pretend that the JA books didn't happen (no offence to Jude or anything) Okie dokie? Okay.~ewankenobi2002
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Xanatos P.O.V
So sad. So very sad it is Master Mine, what you've put this poor boy through. And so much too. It took almost all night to sort through all his memories, and I found that much to my great joy, most were about you and him. The things you've said or done, or just a look that ripped his soul apart.
Now the next step to be taken is to convert all those good memories, which won't be hard seeing as there are so few, and twist them around abit. It should be a breeze.
This is to easy!!!! I wanted some sort of challenge. This is so easy, it s pathetic. But, then again, so are you, Master Mine.
Yes, think down on me they all did. I do not care. I will never forgive you for taking me away from all that I could have had. Should have had. All that was rightfully mine. That and my Father. Killing him was the worst mistake you could have ever made. By killing my Father, I awoke. I awoke from the deep web of lies that you and the Council had woven around me. And soon, Master Mine, I will wake Obi-Wan up, and he will see the lies you have told.
Yes, I felt you try to contact him last night. Another pitiful mistake. Have you forgotten Master Mine? No connection, no contact. Pitiful. You have grown down right pitiful in your growing age Qui-Gon. I expected more of a fight from you. Oh well. Just my luck. But, I can t exactically say that for you.
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"You what? I'm sorry Qui-Gon, I don t think the Council heard you right." Mace Windu said his dark eyes piercing through him.
"You heard me, Mace." He mumbled. A wave of whispers washed over the council room, stinging his ears.
"Betray the boy and yourself, you have Padawan." Yoda said calmly. Qui-Gon swallowed the lump in his throat. He knew that when his former Master was most upset, he called him "Padawan" .
"I know." He mumbled.
Mace sighed, leaning back into his big red chair, "Do you know where he is?"
"No. I tried reaching him last night when I felt his signature, but we never made a strong enough bond to connect over the force." He said. He could feel the eyes of the council members boring into his body and eyes.
"Disturbance in the Force there is." Yoda said calmly.
"Yes, we have all felt it." Master Kit Fisto chimed in from the left.
"Darkness, the boy has fallen into." Yoda said. Qui-Gon s eyes darted to the Jedi master.
"Are you sure?" He questioned.
"No, I am not. Safe the boy is—" Qui-Gon let out a breath "For now" Yoda added.
"Qui-Gon, you know that with this information you brought us we," Mace cleared his throat, "That is, if Obi-Wan does return, we will be required to take him out of your custody."
"What!?" Qui-Gon eyes glazed over as he turned to Mace.
"Obi-Wan's safety comes first, and I'm sorry Qui-Gon, but the council will have to find him a new master." Master Adi-Gallia's voice came in from no where.
"But..." Qui-Gon trailed off. He had never thought what it would be like to lose the boy. He never had to worry about it....until now.
"Think about that the council will, when the time comes. Focus on Obi-Wan we must. Danger follows him in black it does." Yoda paused and closed his eyes "Revenge." was all he said.
Qui-Gon's eyes dulled as he listened to his former Master. Lose Obi-Wan? He had never pictured it. He never had to. Lose Obi-Wan. He replayed this saying over and over in his head, and every time it made him cringe inwardly. To lose Obi-Wan, he should think it a blessing, but the fact was, he didn't want that. He never did. At least until now. The saying goes, you never know what you have, till you lose it and he was now feeling the impact of those words.
"I understand Masters." he replied in a monotone voice. "May I ask Masters, if there is any way to prevent that from happening? "
"Yes. But, that is up to Obi-Wan. If he decides differently then the Council, then we'll go with him, but will be keeping a close eye on you." Mace explained.
"Right."
"Now, enough of that. We must focus on finding the Padawan. Any ideas?" Mace asked.
Murmurs washed over the room again.
" Anyone?" no one answered "Fine, we'll do it the old fashioned way. Looking." Mace sighed again. "Alright. Fisto and Yaddle, you search upper Coruscant. Gallia and Unduli, you search the parks and any other places a boy might go. Jinn, you and I will search lower levels of Coruscant. I doubt the boy left the planet so he s out there somewhere."
The Master s murmured their agreements and exited the chamber, leaving Yoda, Mace and Qui-Gon alone.
"Happy are you Qui-Gon?" Yoda barked, making both the Masters jump, "Obi-Wan's fate, in your hands it was. Now, evil, I sense. Grave evil. And you-" His big green orbs connected with Qui-Gon's, "Face it alone you must. Conquer your past you must."
"Yes, Master." And with that he and Mace left to search.
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Wow! Thanks for all the wonderful reviews!!! Shout-outs:
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