Chapter 8 - Unorganized Deception

The healer, whose name was Lawrence, had concluded that Obi-Wan had breathed poisionus gas while out in the forrest. Padme had been reasurred that it was a very small dosage and the feaver he was having would go down.

"Our leader Fernando Urik, has issued you your rooms. I will escourt you and your companion there." Lawrence had said and Padme looked at Obi-Wan.

"He's still asleep, are you sure we should move him?"

The healer looked like he was in deep thought before nodding his head. "You're right, of course. I will show you to your rooms and have him brought after us."

Padme looked at him skeptically before touching Obi-Wan's head, his fever had indeed gone down a lot. She hated the thought of leaving him alone, even more so because he was sick. "I would like it better if I could stay with him." She said and was ready to be as subborn as ever.

"Please Miss Naberrie, he will be in good hands. He will reach the rooms only minutes after we arrive."

"No. He is my friend and companion, as you said. I will not leave him on a strange planet while he is sick. If he wakes up he may be afraid." She reasoned, trying to get the healer to give in.

Lawrence watched her and thought it better not to cross a jedi. "As you wish, he will be only a step behind us."

Padme looked down at her friend who had stirred in his sleep again. "Thank you for understanding."

/\\

Lynall watched from one of the top rooms in the House of Ra. The two jedi masters had escaped the explosion as well, he knew Urik would not be pleased. As he was about to go and tell his leader he watched as the jedi interacted with two of the soldiers. The conversation was short and the two jedi walked back into the forrest. Confusion littered his mind and he felt a presence behind him.

"They cannot interfere."

Lynall turned to face Urik. "My lord, the masters understand what is needed to be done."

The higher man shook his head and looked out the side window to see Padme and Lawrence head into the House of Ra, Obi-Wan on a lift with two guards on either side. He smiled and then set his face. "The masters hold too much emotion." He said and paused. "Hers is the worst. He knows what is to be done and will try to prelong it as much as possible. I have seen this."

"How did you know they had arrived?"

"I felt them, then Lawrence came to tell me. I had told him they were coming."

Lynall nodded and kept staring out the window. "Where did you send the masters?"

"To Girdlock."

The answer surprised the other man. "But sir, what if they are captured. You know Girdlock's beliefs."

"That is the plan Lynall."

He turned to argue again. "The chosen ones will go out to find them, they won't rest until they have their mentors back. I have seen them interact, on Coruscant I have never seen such bonds."

Urik waved him off. "No matter, the chosen ones already believe they are dead. That accident was a positive thing. Now go and prepare them a feast."

Lynall desided not to argue anymore and bowed to leave. Urik stood, staring out at the forrest.

/\\

"Do you think they were lying?" Hiacho asked Qui-Gon when they left the outskirts of the city.

"Without a doubt. You read about the Girdlocks correct?"

The other man nodded.

"Well, if those were them, Obi-Wan and Padme wouldn't have been welcome there either."

Hiacho stopped to think, Qui-Gon turned around and crossed his arms. "What if they were sent on their way?"

"Then they would be smart enough to stay in the area. The feeling of deception was too strong to be ignored." Qui-Gon said and sat, his leg still a bother to him.

Hiacho followed suit and sat next to him. "This is all a very well thought out plan."

"It's a game."

The other master looked at the sky. "The whole thing?"

Qui-Gon shook his head and sighed. "I wish it were. Mace and I looked and studied the prophecy of the chosen one for years. When that man came and showed us more evidence, it's just too much to ignore."

"You do believe that our apprentices are the chosen ones?" Qui-Gon nodded. "Jinn, neither Padme nor Obi-Wan has shown any great powers or connections with the Force."

"But they are both wise beyond their years. They are stong in the Force and in battle. Perhaps it will be more obvious later in their lives. Remember though, it is their child who is the true chosen one." Qui-Gon said and tried to think of a plan to get into the city.

"I felt some disturbance from Padme before we entered the city." Hiacho admitted. "What if something is wrong with them?"

Qui-Gon closed his eyes and for the first time he felt old, he felt helpless, and he didn't know why. "Well, the Force is strong with the people in the city and there was no doubt that they were trying to use a mind trick on us, but we obviously have the upper hand with our training."

"So we should decive them?"

Qui-Gon smiled a little and nodded. "It can't be that hard."

/\\

After Padme and Obi-Wan were settled Lawrence tried to get her to go on a tour.

"No thank you, I will stay here with Obi-Wan. I do appreciate your kindness though."

The healer nodded but looked disappointed at the same time. "When your friend wakes up and starts to feel better, perhaps then?"

Padme smiled sweetly at him and nodded. "Yes, that will be fine." She was then surprised when he bowed low to her and exited.

When he left her full attention went back to Obi-Wan who's fever seemed to have breaked completely. "Obi-Wan can you hear me?" She asked quietly and sat next to his sleeping form. Not getting a reply she gently shook him. "Obi-Wan it's time to get up sleepy head."

She was starting to get more annoyed than worried. Maybe he was faking it. 'No, he's not that smart.' She told herself and started to giggle a little. She streatched out with her mind and felt the remains of a dream, perhaps he was starting to wake up.

"Obi-Wan." She called sweetly and when he didn't even stir she went to get him something to drink for when he decided to join her.

Sitting back down she put the cool water on the small table next to her and touched his face. As she watched him she also observed his physique. His hair was spiky with sideburns down to his earlobes. Under his eyelids he held two beautiful blue orbs that she loved so much. His nose was perfectly shaped and his lips, which were usually upturned into one of the cutest smiles she ever seen, were full. Sliding her eyes down the rest of his body, she knew he was well toned and muscular. If only she could see it first hand.

Padme shook her head at the thoughts she was having. What was she thinking? That train of thought would do her no good, he was her bestfriend and he never expressed any desire to make their relationship more. Not that they could anyway, they were jedi.

Suddenly she felt at a loss, she wanted a normal life for the first time in her life. She wanted a life where she could love and be loved and maybe even have a family. Smiling softly at the idea she bent over and pressed her lips to his.

TBC

Next Chapter up: Tomorrow afternoon

Title: You

Sypnosis: Obi-Wan wakes up, Padme has some explaining to do, the jedi's first night in the city.

Qui-Gon and Hiacho plan to go find their apprentices.

A consiracy is uncovered, but with deadly consequences.