Chapter 7~ Unfamiliar Ground

As he exited the ship, Obi-Wan looked at his surroundings. There was barely any vegetation, factories and office building glared coldly down at him.

"Not exactly how you remember it huh?"

Qui-Gon asked his apprentice, putting a hand on his shoulder.

"Not exactly."

The tall master smiled softly down at Obi-Wan. However, when he looked up his smile quickly faded. The once beautiful planet was engulfed in turmoil and despair.

"Master Jedi."

Qui-Gon was pulled from his thoughts, and he looked toward the direction of the soft female voice.

"Yes?"

"Oh, I'm so happy you could come. Please, let me introduce myself. My name is Kaylee Logan, I'm the wife of the head guard. My husband, named Wayne Kenobi, is expecting you."

Obi-Wan could feel the. . . . . . hate? Radiating off his master. If it wasn't hate, it was a very strong disliking of this person. Of course Obi- Wan couldn't help but wonder at the mention of his surname.

"Excuse me."

"Yes?"

"Did you say Kenobi?"

"Yes I did."

Obi-Wan thought for a while before speaking.

"Well, if your husbands last name is Kenobi, wouldn't yours be as well?"

"Well, my family doesn't agree with that tradition. We believe that a woman should be no different then a man, and in that case, she should choose if she wants to change her last name."

Obi-Wan nodded his understanding then he probed the bond he shared with Qui- Gon.

/Master?/

/Yes Obi-Wan?/

/Feeling better?/

Qui-Gon smiled, he knew that obi-Wan had stalled for him to regain his composure.

/Yes padawan, thank you./

Obi-Wan wanted to ask his master about Wayne, but didn't thing that this was the appropriate time.

"Well, we have arranged it so that you and your padawan can stay in our guest house. It's just a small, two bedroom building, but I expect that you will be quite comfortable."

Qui-Gon only nodded.

"Well, I don't want to keep Wayne waiting, please follow me."

Both Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan followed Kaylee to the Kenobi house. When they reached the estate Obi-Wan's mouth dropped open, he had never seen such a beautiful place. The gardens were filling the air with sweet fragrances and the house its self reminded the young boy of a castle.

Qui-Gon looked at his apprentice and saw the longing in his eyes.

'So this is what Wayne has stooped to. He wants to win Obi-Wan back.'

No sooner had he thought those words the door opened and a man stepped out.

Qui-Gon stood protectively next to his padawans.

"Ah, Qui-Gon Jinn, we meet again."

Obi-Wan noticed the man look coldly at his master, obvious hate in his eyes. Then he turned his eyes to him, which were now burning with love and energy.

"Hello Obi-Wan."

"Hello." He responded not exactly sure who this man is.

Qui-Gon put a hand on Obi-Wan's shoulder as Wayne walked toward them.

Noticing the hint of caution, the man looked up at the towering master then back at Obi-Wan.

"Excuse me for being so rude, I haven't properly presented myself to you."

Qui-Gon knew what was coming.

"My name is Wayne Kenobi. I'm your father."

~TBC~

This maybe the last post for a while, I'm going on vacation tomorrow. Sorry to stop on a cliffhanger. Lots up next week.