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Part 2

Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan and Anakin followed Mace Windu and Yoda towards the arena. The doors opened and Obi-Wan could hear the audience cheering. He looked around. He saw many young faces and adults as well. Mace Windu pointed towards a row of seats that had not been taken. Obi-Wan took his seat, scanned the arena, and saw two young women who were preparing to fight. Both women bowed and activated their lightsabers. Obi-Wan was astonished at their speed and the graceful movements of the two female Jedi. The one on the right is especially quick, Obi-Wan thought to himself. He couldn't see her face. The girl moved with accuracy, every hit powerful and sharp.

Kirana fought back with her lightsaber, quickly bringing it closer and closer to her opponent. She put her mind at ease until she felt every muscle in her body tuned into the force. She no longer concentrated on where she was; she let the force flow around her, like water. The duel became almost like dance, every move smooth. Finally, Si Greemba had enough and fell backwards, hitting the ground. Kirana gave her a warm smile and reached out her hand to help her friend up. Si Greemba smiled and gave Kirana a hug.

"Good job, Kirana. You did it," said Si Greemba.

"Thanks Si," replied Kirana as she and Si Greemba bowed to the audience who was cheering loudly. Everyone had been proud of her, but she knew that no one was more proud than Master Windu. She quickly ran towards him and bowed. Then she threw her arms around him, giving him a big hug. Mace Windu laughed and returned his affection.

"Well done, my young padawan. I am very proud of you," he smiled proudly.

"Very good, Kirana, strong in the force, you are. Felt the force, you did," said Yoda as he smiled.

Kirana was surprised. She knew getting a compliment from Yoda was rare, so she felt delighted.

"Thank you, Master Yoda," she said.

Obi-Wan stared at Kirana. He had never seen anyone with so much beauty. She had straight, jet black hair and her eyes were a deep shade of purple. She had a heart-shaped face and a heart stopping smile.

"Kirana, I would like you to meet Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi and young Anakin Skywalker. You will accompany them on the mission," said Mace Windu as he pointed to them.

Kirana turned and for the first time, she noticed the two men and little boy seated next to Mace Windu. All three of them stood up. She carefully took note of their features. Qui-Gon Jinn was a tall, powerfully built man, with leonine features. His beard and mustache were close cropped and his long hair was pulled back and tied. Kirana smiled and bowed.

"It is an honor to meet you, Master Jinn," said Kirana. Qui-Gon smiled. "You fought very well out there, young one. Your teacher has taught you well."

"Thank you Master Jinn," said Kirana, returning his smile.

Kirana next turned to Anakin Skywalker. He was small but compact and strong for his age. He had a mop of sandy blond hair and a baby face. Kirana thought he was adorable.

"Why, hello Anakin. It's a pleasure to meet you," said Kirana as she shook Anakin's hand.

Anakin grinned. "It's nice to meet you too. You fight really well."

"Thanks Anakin," Kirana smiled.

She finally focused her attention on the last man, Obi-Wan Kenobi. He was shorter than Qui-Gon but he was strong, with short-cropped hair and a thin braid that hung loosely over his shoulder. She also noticed that he was incredibly handsome and his eyes were a beautiful shade of blue. Kirana reached out her hand to shake his, giving him a smile. Obi-Wan smiled at her and then Kirana noticed that he had held her hand longer than necessary. Embarrassed, she quickly withdrew her hand from his. She looked at him and saw that he was staring directly into her eyes. Kirana blushed and looked at her feet and then back at Mace Windu. However, to her dismay, these actions had not gone unnoticed by her master or Qui-Gon. They both gave her an amused smile.

"You will all be leaving soon. Until then, you will stay here at the temple. We must find out if the Sith have returned," said Mace Windu.

"Yes, the Sith may have come back, I feel. Dangerous was your attacker, Qui Gon, be careful, you must," said Yoda, as he looked at Qui-Gon.

"But what of the boy?" Qui-Gon asked.

"Stay here, he will. Go with you, he will not. Fear for him, I do," said Yoda quietly.

"Is he to be trained?" Qui-Gon asked, wanting to know.

"Humph... so impatient, are you. Discuss this later, we will," said Yoda sternly, giving Qui-Gon a look that meant, "That's that,"

"Ah... Master? If you don't mind, may I go and wash up?" Kirana asked, breaking the tension.

Mace Windu looked at her. "Yes, you may go. But first take Obi-Wan and show him to his chamber. Anakin will stay here with us. Go."

"Yes Master," said Kirana as she and Obi-Wan left the arena together.

* * *

Kirana and Obi-Wan walked side by side. She really had no idea what to say. Finally, Obi-Wan broke the silence.

"You were really good out there," said Obi-Wan as he looked at her.

"Oh... thanks," replied Kirana.

"Yeah, it really took me by surprise..." he started to say when Kirana interrupted him.

"Took you by surprise?" Kirana frowned. She couldn't believe her ears.

"Well, uh... you didn't seem like the type of...," Obi-Wan stammered as he realized he had made a mistake.

"What?!" Kirana glared at him. "Just because I'm a girl, that means I can't fight? That I'm too weak?!!!" she said fiercely.

"No, no, that's not what I meant!" said Obi-Wan as he tried to calm her.

"I thought you might have been decent, but I guess I was wrong. I'd just like to tell you one thing, you have all the breeding of a bantha, but not as much class. Here's your chamber, hotshot!" With that, Kirana left Obi- Wan standing there with his mouth open.

Obi-Wan briefly thought of going after her, but he changed his mind. She wouldn't want to speak to him. I cannot believe I said that, I really acted like a horrible person. He knew he had to find a way to say he was sorry, someway.

Kirana walked into her chamber, still angry with Obi-Wan. She still couldn't believe how narrow-minded he was. She tried to erase him out of her mind, but she couldn't. Kirana had learned a lesson from this. Never judge people from their appearance, no matter how handsome they are.... She quickly showered and changed into white trousers and a tunic. Suddenly, an idea formed in her mind. She smiled.I hope you're hungry, Obi-Wan.

* * *

Kirana walked into the dining hall, where many of her friends were seated already. The council members were still at a meeting.Perfect. She thought.

"Hey Kirana! That was some impressive stuff out there," called out her friend, Klat. Kirana turned to see a girl in her late teens with red hair approaching her.

"Thanks a lot Klat," Kirana smiled.

"So, have you met him yet? I saw him in the audience," Klat turned around. "Hey Kitzer, remember?"

Another girl, with dark brown hair that was tied into little braids and cut short smiled. "Ya, he was really good looking."

"Will you guys please tell me who you're talking about?" asked Kirana.

"Obi-Wan Kenobi, of course," said Jaade, a girl with green eyes and black hair that had green highlights.

Kirana frowned. "Oh... him."

"What's the matter? You don't seem to like him," said Klat.

"Obi-Wan Kenobi is charming, but arrogant and narrow-minded," Kirana quickly explained what had happened and her three friends began to laugh.

"You like him, admit it," said Jaade with a huge grin.

"Like him?! That's ridiculous! You better be quiet or else I'll tell Xizor that you confessed your ultimate passion for him to me," said Kirana as she smiled cooly.

"You wouldn't!" said Jaade, her expression becoming serious.

"Try me," said Kirana.

Finally, Jaade broke into a smile. Kirana smiled back.

"So, what are you going to do, Ki?" asked Kitzer.

Kirana smiled. "Listen closely ladies and do exactly what I tell you."

* * *

Obi-Wan walked towards the dining hall, feeling hungry. He still had not gotten Kirana out of his mind. He wanted to apologize to her, to say he was sorry for acting like a fool.

"Great plan, Ki. Better hope he falls for it," said Kitzer.

"Don't worry, he'll fall for it, but it's going to be hard for me to be really nice to him," replied Kirana.

"Well don't look now, but here comes your long lost love," said Jaade, giving her a mischievous grin.

Kirana gave Jaade a look that could have shot lightning bolts. Kirana turned and once again found herself staring into the eyes of Obi-Wan.

"Well, hello ladies," he said as he bowed. He gave each of them a smile. "My name is Obi-Wan Kenobi. May I ask what your names are?"

"Well, it seems as if we have already met. May I present Klat, Jaade and Kitzer," said Kirana, giving him a beautiful smile.

Obi-Wan was shocked. He had expected her to be upset with him. Well, perhaps she has changed her mind.

"I am pleased to meet you all," Obi-Wan smiled.

Obi-Wan chose a seat that was directly across from Kirana's. He could smell the delicious aroma of his roasted gorak bird, cooked with malla petals from Alderaan. He took a bite. Delicious. He had not had this since he was a young boy. Obi-Wan looked up to see everyone smiling. He then looked at Kirana, noticing that she was trying not to laugh.

Kirana smiled as she looked at Obi-Wan. She desperately tried to keep herself from laughing. Obi-Wan did not know it, but his face was rapidly becoming blue by the seconds. He was completely unaware! Before Obi-Wan had come into the room, she and her friends had put a special powder in his meal that made you change color. They had done this trick before, and it worked beautifully.

"What's so funny?" Obi-Wan finally asked.

"Nothing,"said Kirana as she gave him another smile.

Obi-Wan was puzzled. Why was Kirana smiling like that? It made him a little nervous.Is she trying to flirt with me?

"Excuse me, are you Obi-Wan Kenobi?" asked a voice behind him.

He turned around and saw a small servant alien.

"Yes, that's me. What is it?" asked Obi-Wan.

"The council would like you to go see them. It's rather urgent." With that, the little alien left the room as quickly as it had come.

Obi-Wan quickly got up. "I'm sorry, but I must leave."

"That's alright, Obi-Wan... I'll wait for you right here," Kirana sat back in her chair, gazing at him.

Obi-Wan looked at her eyes. They almost seemed to be laughing at him. "Uh... thank you," he said as he left the room.

Don't worry Obi-Wan, I'll be waiting here... Kirana thought as she laughed out loud.