Title: A Vision of Truth Author: Ruyn-WolfLynn @alloymail.com Time Frame: Obi-Wan is 14 Spoilers: None that I can think of.unless you haven't read any of the JA books then yes there are some ^_^. Rating: PG- there is some violence but nothing major. Summary: Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon are sent to a strange planet. They return hurt and tired but their mission was a success.or was it? Can a dream really for tell the future? Does more trouble await them? And if so from where? Disclaimer: Do I look like a George to you? Well at least I don't have the beard or the male factor hehehe. Anyway, I don't own Obi-Wan or Qui-Gon or that cute little Yoda, but all the other characters are happily mine..or at least I hope they are *scratches head* Read and Enjoy and PLEASE review!!!

A Vision of Truth



Part Five



Why me? Why does this always happen to me? Obi-Wan looked around the corner of the hallway. Two Algots holding blasters were tearing up his room in a frantic search to find him. They had shown up shortly after Qui- Gon had left but luckily Obi-Wan had still been in Qui-Gon's room at the time. He had managed to slip out and run around the corner of the hallway, without being seen. But Obi-Wan knew it wouldn't be long before they found he had escaped and came looking for him.

He moved a little farther down the hallway. Lightsaber in hand he crouched down ready to fight. Then he heard footsteps coming from behind him. Were there more than two? Obi-Wan pretended not to hear the person walking toward him. Then at the last moment he spun around lightsaber flashing.

He would have killed the Algot behind him except it wasn't an Algot coming to attack him. Qui-Gon stood before him, his own lightsaber glowing green. He had a puzzled expression on his face.

" What are you doing hiding in the hallway Padawan?"

" I had some unexpected visitors." Obi-Wan pointed around the corner with his thumb.

Qui-Gon looked around the corner and saw two rather fearsome looking Algots walk out of Obi-Wan's room. " I'd say you did. How long have they been here for?"

" They arrived shortly after you left. Do you have any idea who might have sent them?"

Qui-Gon nodded frowning, " Yes I believe they were sent by the Ambassador."

"The Ambassador?"

" Yes. He asked some odd questions as to your where abouts and whether we sperate often."

Obi-Wan's brow creased in confusion. " Why would he need to know that?"

" He must know we are getting close to finding out he is working with Minad. If he kills you the chances of not being found out increase. I would return to the Temple distracted and our replacements wouldn't get to Corath in time to stop his plans."

" Then it is certain that he is working with Minad?"

Before Qui-Gon could answer blaster fire buzzed around the corner. Obi-Wan deflected some with his lightsaber and grinned slyly. " Well I guess they found me."

Qui-Gon smiled briefly and blocked some more blaster fire. There were only the two Algots and no more appeared to be showing up any time soon. They must have expected Obi-Wan to be an easy target. Qui-Gon looked over at his Padawan, his lightsaber a blur of blue as he deflected the blaster fire with ease, and shook his head. Bad judgement on the part of the Ambassador. They would need to end this battle quickly and contact the Temple. Things were growing more serious with every minute.

" Obi-Wan, go around!" The boy nodded and began to push forward. Qui-Gon covered him from his own position. Once Obi-Wan got close enough he jumped into the air and flipped over the startled Algots. He landed safely behind them and charged forward his lightsaber blazing with blue light.

Qui-Gon finished the assault by attacking from the opposite direction. Their moves complimented one another, Master and Padawan moving together in a dance of blue and green. It didn't take long to over come the two Algots and soon the attackers were hunched over on the floor.

" That was easy enough."

" To easy," Qui-Gon commented as he searched the bodies, "They must have thought you would be an easy target."

" Then they haven't dealt with many Jedi."

" I would say not, the blasters were set on low power. Enough to kill but not very difficult to fight off. He must not have expected much of a struggle."

Obi-Wan's jaw dropped open. Low power! What does the Ambassador think I am, a baby? Qui-Gon stood back up and Obi-Wan helped him drag the bodies into the room. After placing them in the closet so as not to be found right away, Obi-Wan sat on the bed and heaved an exasperated sigh. Qui-Gon sat in a chair to catch his breath. Running all the way to the hotel had been quite an exercise. Obi-Wan's room was torn a part and would take a while to clean up, but it had to be done. Best that the Ambassador think he succeeded with his plan for as long as possible.

" In answer to your question Obi-Wan, I am certain that the Ambassador is involved with Minad but I need to get proof to back up my beliefs."

Obi-Wan nodded his head, " How do you intend on getting that proof Master?"

" I will need to schedule a meeting with his Grace before I depart for Coruscant to morn your 'death'. At the moment he probably thinks you are dead and won't expect me to be in the best state of mind."

" What exactly are you looking for?"

" I'm not sure at the moment but the force will reveal a path. Until then you need to stay out of sight."

" Yes Master."

" We will need to find place to hide you."

" I saw a place at the transport station . I noticed it when we were looking for the special cargo. It looked like no body used it and it had a lock on the door."

" Perfect. Get your stuff together and we'll head over. I need to contact Yoda and inform him of what just happened."

" Yes Master." Obi-Wan ran into his room, and hastily began looking through the mess for his bag.

Qui-Gon watched him for a moment, then reached into his utility belt for the transmitter. He dialed in the right signal and waited patiently. Why couldn't he have been wrong about this mission?



The streets of Corath were quiet. Everyone had gone home for the night leaving behind an eerie silence. The red sun was setting behind the city's landscape, casting a molten glow to the buildings and ships lining the walkways.

The Ambassador smiled to himself. He loved to watch the sun disappear, loved to see the city become a blur of red sunlight. He was standing at one of the many windows outlining his office. Everything was going exactly as he wanted it to. By now the boy was dead and his so called Master would be along to report the sad news.

So simple.

" Your Grace someone is here to see you."

" Send him in. Ah Jesk my boy how can I help you?"

A thin, but strong looking Algot walked slowly into the room. He wore a uniform with two stars lining the collar. " I have that report you wanted your Grace."

" Excellent. Give it to me."

Jesk handed over the panel and the Ambassador grabbed it greedily. He looked at the figures splayed across the screen. " Excellent work Jesk these will do nicely. Now tell me, how are your 'travels' going?"

"I've been following the Jedi just like you told me."

" And has he found the dead carcass of his young companion?"

" Yes your Grace."

" Oh I wish I could have seen the look on his face when he found the body of his sweet little companion lying on the floor covered with blaster wounds," the Ambassador sighed and a expression of regret came to his face, " When you saw him, what sort of an emotional state was he in?"

" He was quite upset your Grace. I think I saw tears come to his eyes and when he found the body he let out a satisfying scream of disbelief."

A large grin appeared on the Ambassador's face and his eyes gleamed with delight. " Oh good, good! Continue to follow him and report back if anything of interest occurs."

" Yes your Grace."

Jesk walked out of the office and the Ambassador resumed his quiet vigil of the city.

So simple.

* * *



" I am so sorry to hear the sad news of your companions death."

" Yes it is tragic." Qui-Gon allowed his voice to crack a little with emotion as he spoke. He had contacted the Ambassador about his discovery earlier that morning. The Ambassador had been 'shocked' and of course had agreed to meet with Qui-Gon immediately.

" Do you have any idea who committed the foul deed?"

" I found a blaster of a pretty primitive style next to his.body. I believe it was an act of violence by an angry mob, probably upset about the changes we've caused."

The Ambassador nodded his head sympathetically, " We Algots do not except change easily I'm afraid. Is there anything I can do?"

Qui-Gon his shook head. His let tears well up in his eyes and turned his face away. Swallowing hard, he pretended to be trying to get a hold of his emotions before speaking further. Taking a deep breath he once again faced the Ambassador. " No but thank you. I will be leaving for Coruscant early this evening."

" Oh.Are you sure you can't stay?"

" Yes. I need to return and give Obi-Wan.a proper funeral. Two more Jedi will be sent in our places."

" Of course, how inconsiderate of me. I am truly sorry for what has happened."

" It couldn't have been prevented, you are not to blame. I thank you for your hospitality, and I wish the best for you and your people."

" Good-bye Jedi and thank you for all that you have done."

Qui-Gon bowed and moved slowly out of the room. He let his feet drag as he walked and pulled his hood down over his eyes. Keeping his head bent, he gave off a mood of great sadness. Once outside he took a deep breath. Having to act as though Obi-Wan was dead made him pause and think for a moment. The thought that he had almost lost Obi-Wan hit him with the force of an ice wind. Only he wasn't seeing the blaster shot body the Ambassador thought he was. No, he was seeing a boy stricken with a sever fever and himself helpless against its assault. He hadn't allowed himself to acknowledge the fact that Obi-Wan had barley made it while he had been at the Temple, nor had he thought of it while they had been on the ship. It wasn't until he had to pretend that the boy actually was gone that he realized how much Obi-Wan had come mean to him. He had known that he cared for Obi-Wan but until now he hadn't realized just how much.

"Do you care for Obi-Wan?"

Anal's bold question entered Qui-Gon's mind, along with his neutral reply.

" Obi-Wan is my Padawan.I care enough."

Qui-Gon shook his head. Why he had been so reluctant to answer he didn't know or understand. He cared for Obi-Wan as much then as he did now. Not even Xanatos' betrayal clouded over the boy's face. Qui-Gon smiled, Obi- Wan was the Padawan he had always wanted to find but feared he never would.

Does Obi-Wan know?

Another of Anal's bold questions entered his mind. At the time, Qui-Gon had been so sure and confident that Obi-Wan knew how he felt, but now a feeling of insecurity came over him. Did Obi-Wan know? Qui-Gon remembered when he had told Obi-Wan he had spoken with Yoda how the boy had thought it had been about him. Qui-Gon had been shocked then, that Obi-Wan would even think such a thing, but now he understood why the boy had.

Qui-Gon walked down the grand stair case and onto the street. Instead of going straight however, he turned right. He needed to think before seeing Obi-Wan. The streets were empty, giving him the solitude he needed.

One of the first things he had learned about Obi-Wan was that the boy had a determination few students did. Obi-Wan didn't give up until all options were closed to him and even then he didn't give in without a fight. It was one of the boy's characteristics Qui-Gon admired. Unfortunately, because Obi-Wan set such high expectations he was very hard on himself. Qui-Gon had found the boy on more than one occasion berating himself because he had been displeased with his performance. Qui-Gon had long ago excepted the fact that Obi-Wan was meant to be his Padawan. Their movements went perfectly together, Master and Padawan complementing each other's techniques.

The two of them had more in common than either of them realized. Qui-Gon saw his stubbornness in Obi-Wan and a strong independence. It was because of this independence that Qui-Gon didn't give as much appraisal as he had with other students. Obi-Wan didn't seem to need it. Time and time again Qui-Gon was impressed by the boy's quick wit and strategy skills. Because Jedi lifestyles were so different from others, Jedi students had to grow up fast, making them a lot more mature than other children of the same age. Qui-Gon had often forgotten that Obi-Wan was still a boy in many respects.

Qui-Gon smiled as he remembered the gentle boasting that had gone on during some of the practice sessions with Anal. It brought back memories of when he was Obi-Wan's age. He and Tal, a fellow student at the Temple and dear a friend, had often practiced together; boasting back and forth of who was the quickest or the strongest. They had only been games then, but they were a nice break from the seriousness of every day.

Being a Padawan wasn't easy and Obi-Wan had been through so much already. Qui-Gon sighed heavily. The two of them hadn't really gotten the chance to spend some real time together since Qui-Gon had chosen Obi-Wan. Maybe when this mission is over.

" Is everything ready?"

Qui-Gon stopped dead in his tracks. He had been nearing the transport station when some voices coming from that direction had interrupted his thoughts. Qui-Gon moved quietly over to a box placed not to far away from the door where Obi-Wan was hiding. He glanced over and felt his heart skip a beat.

Minad was standing directly in front of the door. All Obi-Wan had to do was make one sound and he would alert the Algot captain.

" Yes Minad everything is in place."

Another Algot dressed in the same type of a uniform as Minad came from around the corner. Qui-Gon noticed there were two gold stars lining his collar.

" Good. Tell the crew to prepare the blasters Jesk. Everything must be perfect when the Ambassador arrives."

" When did he say he would arrive?"

" He said he would arrive at six sharp. Can you believe it, he said he would make me an admiral for all this."

" Yes I know and me a captain. Captain Jesk.I like the sound of that."

Minad laughed and rested a hand on Jesk's shoulder, " I'm glad my friend it's well deserved. After all, I did teach you everything you know."

" Ha! Don't kid yourself. I may have been your second in command for the past ten years but I could whip your tail any time of day."

" Oh really?"

" Really."

" Okay lets see you prove it."

The two Algots got into fight stances and began taking mock punches at each other. Suddenly, a loud crash came from Obi-Wan's hiding place. The Algots stopped fighting and looked around.

" What was that?"

" I'm not sure but it sounded like it came from over here."

Qui-Gon held his breath as Minad moved toward the door. He tried the doorknob but it wouldn't turn. " Hey Jesk. You still got that key to the storage shed?"

" Yeah, I got it right here."

" Bring it here would you, the door is locked."

Jesk walked over with the key and handed it to Minad. Qui-Gon reached for his lightsaber, ready to fight if necessary. Minad put the key into the lock and began to jerk it around.

" It won't open."

" Wait a minute, what's that?"

Both Algots froze. Another small crash was heard from inside, along with a soft yelp. Suddenly, a little rat like creature came running out of a hole in the wall.

" It was just a ratijach," Minad said with relief, " Come on, the Ambassador will want a report on our progress."

" What's in there any way?"

" Nothing but some empty crates as far as I know. The room hasn't been used in years."

" Then why would it be locked?"

" Probably to keep out rodents and other intruders."

" Not doing a very good job is it?"

Minad laughed and the two disappeared around the corner. Qui-Gon let go of the breath he was holding and placed his lightsaber back on his belt. He looked around to make sure no more Algots were in sight then hurried over to the door.

" Obi-Wan, open the door."

Some noise was heard inside the room, then the door opened promptly.

" What was all that racket? You were almost discovered."

" I know Master. This little rat-like creature knocked over some of the crates. I got pinned beneath one but managed to through it off."

Qui-Gon moved inside the room and closed he door behind him. Obi-Wan began to pick up the fallen crates, " Did you find out anything useful Master?"

" Actually yes. The Ambassador does in fact believe you are dead and that I am leaving for Coruscant early this evening to give you a proper funeral."

" I'm not sure if that's good news or bad news," Obi-Wan commented wryly.

Qui-Gon smiled briefly, " Also, he is leaving tonight to check on some last arrangement. I am going to go into his office while he's not there and see if I can find anything useful."

" What about me Master? What do I do?"

" I want you to stay here and see what Minad and Jesk are up to."

" Jesk?"

" Minad's second in command. I think they are preparing to start the war tonight. I need you to stop them if that's true."

" Yes master."

" I have to go back to the hotel. Keep your com-link open. I'll contact you before I leave tonight."

" Alright Master. Good luck and may the force be with you."

Qui-Gon looked at Obi-Wan for a brief moment. So strong. " May the force be with you Padawan. Keep your eyes open."

Qui-Gon walked quickly out of the room and headed for the hotel. Time to schedule a fake flight to Coruscant.