Qui-Gon chose a spacious penthouse at the top of one of the apartment complexes in Corasaunt that was near the Temple.

A week later, he lay Leila down for her nap when there was a knock at the door.

The standard cybot galactic protocol driod, C-9PO, answered the door. "Why Master Windu, what a pleasant surprise. I shall let…"

"That's alright, 9PO, I see him," said Qui-Gon. He came up the steps. "Maser Windu."

"Master Qui-Gon." Mace smiled at him as they two friends went out on the balcony. "I see you're quite settled in."

Qui-Gon smiled slightly and nodded. he turned around. "9PO, watch Leila." He turned back around. "She has me wrapped around her littlest finger, Mace."

"I'm not surprised," said Mace as he sat down in one of the chairs Qui-Gon indicated. "She's a beautiful child."

"She's perfect," said Qui-Gon. "Each little finger. Each little toe. From the top of her black head to her toes, she's perfect, Mace."

"I'm sure," said Mace. He was highly amused by the star struck look in particle Qui-Gon's eyes. "Your presence is already missed in the temple. The Younglings ask after you a good deal."

"I shall come tomorrow and bring Leila."

"Good," said Mace. "She should become acquainted with the Temple as soon as possible."

"She cries a good deal, you know," said Qui-Gon.

"It's a good thing you're a Jedi. And don't need much sleep then," said Mace.

"I think she misses Toruan."

"It's possible."

"I didn't know Sith where capable of love."

"Neither did I," said Mace. "But it appears we where wrong."

"Sith where supposed to think only inwardly."

"From what you told us of Darth Toruan and the hologram, it appears he was a different type of Sith."

"Was there nothing about him in the records?"

"Nothing," said Mace.

Qui-Gon shrugged. "We may never know then."

Suddenly, they both heard Leila's cry.

Mace suppressed a smile. "Does that happen often?"

Qui-Gon sighed. "Sometime. It means she's restless and can't sleep."

Just then 9PO appeared in the door with Leila in his arms. He was supporting her stiffly and by then Leila's cries had reached an astonishing volume.

Qui-Gon took her. He bounced her slightly and walked around the deck.

"Look at you. You the perfect mother!" said Mace with a grin at his best friend.

In the Council Chamber, Qui-Gon and Mace often butted heads and Qui-Gon had been passed by for a seat on the Council. Not that he minded, for Qui-Gon was a restless man. But often when in the Council Chamber, they went at each other's throats. But outside that, they where the best of friends.

Qui-Gon glared at him. He walked around a few more time and then stopped by Mace. He set the baby in Mace's lap and walked off.

Mace stared at the still crying baby. And then at Qui-Gon's back. "What are you doing?"

"Going to get her a bottle," said Qui-Gon over his shoulder. "You be the perfect mother and hold her till I get back."

Next morning, Qui-Gon got out of his speeder and lifted Leila out as well. he went up the steps and entered the Temple.

By now, the news was all over the temple of Qui-Gon's new daughter. The one who when old enough, would be Yoda's apprentice.

And so Qui-Gon was stopped several times in the hall so that others could get a look at the baby. At last he entered the Council Chamber and found several of the members gathered.

"See you arrive, we did," said Yoda. "Eager, the others are to see this little one."

Yaddle, Plo Koon, Ki-Adi-Mundi and Yarael Poof all admired the baby.

Discussion about the child began as soon as Qui-Gon left.

"Are you sure she's not the Chosen One?" asked Plo Koon.

"Out of all the Jedi," said Mace, "The one who takes the most interest is Qui-Gon. He would know. He's made no mention of it."

"The Chosen One, she is not," said Yaddle.

The room was silent after that for a long moment.

"A strong Jedi, she will be. And balance the Force, she will help bring," said Yaddle.

"There's been doubt about the prophecy since it was read," said Ki-Adi-Mundi. "And every time it is spoke of, I become uneasy."

"And you're not the only one," said Mace.

"But ignored, it cannot be," said Yoda. "Perhaps, she is one that is untold of."

"I think she is the Chosen One," said Plo Koon.

"Disregarded the prophecy cannot be," said Yoda. "When the One comes, know him, we all will."

Five years passed and with each day, Leila grew. By this time, she was running about and had learned her manners. She had been able to talk clearly by the time she was two and a half.

Almost everyday, Qui-Gon took his daughter to the Temple. And he would watch her. But this day was special. At last, Qui-Gon was returning to the Temple for good. He would choose his next Padawan. And Leila would become Yoda's Padawan.