Qui-Gon was worried. Ari Ry-Lyn was the granddaughter of Count Dooku, his former master. He knew that rumors of Dooku's turn to the Darkside had been flying. Was she somewhat evil?
Another thing worried him, Obi-Wan was 16 and Ari was fourteen. The thoughts of a more-than-friends-thing didn't cross his mind much, but they were still there.
As Qui-Gon thought deeper, he realized he had not told Obi-Wan of her heritage. Qui-Gon knew Obi-Wan was a good boy and if she made any signs of being slightly " out of the light side" he would most likely shun her. Ari was well behaved but Marq had told Qui-Gon that she constantly asked about Dark Jedi. He tried to let these thoughts pass, but they wouldn't. He went to talk to Obi-Wan.
FLASHBACK
"Elle, it's a girl"
"Oh, Doctor Rossum-Lee, is she beautiful"
" As beautiful as you, Lady Elle"
A short plump nurse brought an 18in. 7 pound 5 ounce baby girl to Elle.
"Oh...please bring in Talon"
The baby's father stepped into the room; he moved his hands through his short blond hair. Stopping right before the bed.
" She's... I can't even put words to it. Elle. She looks so much like you"
" Do you have a name?" asked the nurse.
" Aridine"
" Please, Keenya, can you please leave for a moment." Asked Doctor Rossum.
" Elle, talon. When you had your son Tars, as you know he was Force negative. But, Aridine, Aridine is not"
A look of complete horror came over Elle's face.
" No! No she WILL NOT BE LIKE MY FATHER! Not do the horrible things he did! LEAVE! GET OUT! MY DAUGHTER IS NOT A JEDI"
" Lady! Calm down please you are still in need of rest"
" Love, please she wouldn't have to"
" Oh yes! Yes she would! And that stupid law! That stupid love-law that my father discarded, and broke. He hated me. HE HURT ME. It ruined his life! He killed my mother. SHE IS NOT GOING TO HAVE THAT LIFE!"
END FLASH
Tears streamed down Ari's face. When she had been in Naboo she went to the hospital of her birth. She had become famous there for her mothers actions. She had seen them. The first time she was moved by her mothers courage, she was only 7. The second time, scared, she was 11. And then last week, she had felt anger. Her mother hadn't wanted a Jedi. She wanted a female Tars! Ari's tears slowly moved to hated feelings toward her mother. She understood the dangers of this anger. So she went to meditate.
Qui-Gon Jinn walked slowly toward the door that led to the pilot's quarters. It was late and a simple pilot was not flying. But Obi-Wan was In pilot's quarters because of Ari.
As he reached the door, he thought of what to say.
" Oh Obi-Wan I'm sorry I forgot Ari's mother abused her and her grandfather is the infamous Count Dooku. And she will be your partner for the next three weeks!
"Obi--Wan can take a lot." Thought Qui-Gon.
He knocked twice.
" Come in"
Obi-Wan immediately stood up.
" Sit. I there are things about Ari you might want to know"
" Ok? Like what"
" Well, you know Count Dooku"
" Yeah"
" That is her grandfather"
" You're joking"
" No Obi-Wan and it isn't funny, her mother abused her and she is very sensitive toward her past and I think you might want to know"
Obi-Wan didn't say anything.
" Like beating her"
" Not exactly, more like neglected the short years she was home"
" Is she dangerous"
" I don't think so, just be cautious."
" Great, thought Obi-Wan, She's practically a Sith!"
A/N I hope its longer! Thanks for the reviews, this is a lot a lot at one time but if you're a little confuzzled don't worry because it will be gone over again! R&R