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Anakin's eyes widened as the words of the elder Jedi sunk in. 'What in Hutt's Space happened once they got knocked out during that violent jump?!' it took him a few seconds to realize that they weren't alone.
The two humans or at least they both looked human, the Force told him that the younger one was something else, stared at him intently.
"What is going on?"
Oni-wan removed his hand and moved slightly down his Padawan's bed, yet it was obvious that he was calmer now that his charge was awake.
"That, my young Padawan, is exactly what we are trying to figure." And Obi-wan went on to explain everything that they had discussed through the past hour and introduced him to their audience.
Though something from his Master's tale stuck out to him, "What is Starfleet?"
"It is the deep-space exploratory and defense service which is maintain by the United Federation of Planets. It's main functions including the advancements of knowledge of the galaxy and its inhabitants, science and technology, military defense and practice of diplomacy." Spock answered robotically.
"What is the United Federation of Planets?" Obi-wan pressed on.
This time Pike replied, "it's the ruling body of this quadrant of our galaxy; composed of planetary governments that have agreed to exist under a single central government based on its founding principals."
The Jedi nodded and with a shared glanced, Anakin began to make his way out of the bed.
"We thank you for taking care of us and letting our ships dock here." Obi-wan said diplomatically.
Pike inclined his head, still not sure what the hell was going on, but deciding that it better to just go with it. The situation was too weird, and he got the feeling that his first officer was completely engrossed by the scientific implications.
"Yes, well… don't think to much about it." Pike replied awkwardly, "I honestly have no idea how I'm going to explain this to Marcus."
"Captain, Admiral Marcus, is in the Laurentian system with the primary fleet." Spock informed him with zero infliction.
Pike sighed, well at the very least this gave him some time to thing of how he was going to explain the unbelievable.
Anakin couldn't help but smirk slightly; he could understand what the Captain was thinking and the feeling of being in situations familiar to his. However, it was still amusing not being the one on the short end of the deal.
"Captain I would also like to inform you that I am needed planet-side. There is a cadet that wishes to undergo the Kobayashi Maru for the third time and the administrators have requested my attendance."
"Very well Spock, take your leave" Pike's eyes flickered to the Jedi who were listening to the conversation with fleeting curiosity. "I imagine it is unnecessary to say that we should keep what we have learn between ourselves for the time being."
Spock studied the men, "Captain while I may advice it unwise, I see the logic in such a decision."
Pike nodded in understanding and his first officer left the medbay, once he turned to the aliens he noticed that they had been discussing something in murmured tones.
Anakin was giving Obi-wan a pointed glare, Pike gathered that the young man had lost the argument.
"Captain Pike, we appreciate the discretion and we don't want to keep abusing of your facilities." Obi-wan said, "we will be out of your hair as soon as possible. If you could please lead us to our ships."
Pike inclined his head and silently lead the two down the hall, the droid automatically followed him. "They are in hanger B. I told my mine not to touch them."
Anakin snorted, "with R4 there they wouldn't have gotten the chance."
"Anakin, what have you been doing to my droid. I thought I told you specifically that I didn't want him to be modified." Obi-wan reprimanded exasperated.
He smirked, "I didn't do anything. Artoo has been the one teaching him."
"Great, and that he doesn't have a hundred lose wires sure doesn't make me feel any better."
Artoo whistled indignantly and bumped the man's leg in protest.
Pike chuckled inwardly, this pair was quite amusing and it was obvious that they cared for each other deeply. Nonetheless, now wasn't the time for idle chatter.
"Once you get back home, what do you plan to do with what you have learned?"
Anakin quieted down immediately, reminded of their situation.
"We'll discuss this with the Council first, though the Republic isn't in a state for exploration missions. War has broken out and we don't wish for innocents to get involve." Obi-wan said in a passive tone.
"I'm sorry to hear that," Pike replied somberly.
Anakin chuckled humorlessly, "essentially none of this will matter, if I can't figure out what went wrong when we jump into hyperspace."
"Yes, it would be unwise to make a blind jump like that."
"Now that would be a suicidal move."
"Yes something that you often do. I'm amazed that wasn't your first plan."
Anakin smirked, "come now Master, I believe from what happened two weeks ago, I may have learned my lesson."
Obi-wan eyes looked down at his Padawan's right arm and frown. "Yes, though I must say the price wasn't worth the lesson."
Pike's eyes widened not believing that such a wound could be so recent and that they young man was walking and using said arm so naturally.
"Good to know you care, Master."
Kenobi didn't bother giving him a response at that tasteless joke and resorted at giving him a dry look. Once they arrived at their ships, they noticed that the hyperdrive rings were suspended a few feet from the floor, by thick metal cables.
"Well that makes my life easier." Anakin said dryly.
"What is Hyperspace?" Pike interrupted their on going banter.
The Jedi blinked.
"Star's End…" Anakin murmured. "Your system has discovered inter-system travel correct." The captain gave the young man a stiff nod, glad that there weren't any engineers near by. "Hyperspace are inter-dimensional space lanes that connect one system to the next. It is the fastest form of travel throughout any galaxy. What do you use anyway?"
"Warp-drive, generates warp fields around a ship to reach faster then light speeds." Pike explained as simply and vaguely as possible.
Anakin grinned, excited at the possibility of learning about new technology.
"Anakin, we don't have time for your curiosity. We must return to the Republic as soon as possible." Obi-wan reminded, obviously feeling his Padawan's intrigue through their training bond.
Anakin pouted, "Master, I have to first run a diagnostic on both ships to perhaps get a clue on what happened and that'll take time. Trust me, I wish to return home as soon as possible. I spent enough time doing nothing in the Healer's Ward."
"How long will it take?"
"Artoo…?"
The blue droid speed forward and flew into the side hull, with a few beeps Anakin nodded.
"Well you heard him, six hours at least" he translated for the poor captain and then turned to said man, and gave him his best pleading look. Obi-wan shook his head in fond exasperation, his Padawan still acted as a little kid at times and he dearly hope that the war wouldn't change that.
"Anakin…." Obi-wan started.
"I'm afraid that that would go against Starfleet regulations, just like how we aren't permitted to examine the advancement of your technology. I am not authorized to let you see ours." Pike intruded, "however I can offer you accommodations and food."
Anakin pouted, though he knew it wouldn't be prudent to argue and only focused on the prospect of food.
"I hate for us to impose on you any further Captain, but a good meal may do all of us some good." Obi-wan accepted the offer.
Pike chuckled, "Alright then, I'll come get you in a couple of hours, afterwards I'll give you a tour of the Starbase and where you will be staying."
"Thank you very much Captain," Obi-wan said as he and Anakin bowed.
Unsure how to respond, Pike inclined his head and left the docking-bay.
"Master, what have we gotten ourselves into now?"
Obi-wan chuckled dryly, "that remains to be seen. Still I am sure you've felt it."
Anakin tilted his head, not sure what his master was referring to.
"The purity of the Force, my young Padawan, no force-sensitive has ever influenced it… until now, of course."
Anakin grinned, "it makes me feel so light-hearted, Master. As though nothing was wrong in the universe, no war or Sith."
"Yes, I feel it too. It makes me reluctant to leave"
Anakin frown, "but we have to." He slowly said not really believing that he didn't feel the urgency to go home and be with his soon to be wife. And for the first time in many weeks, he felt that perhaps he could even sleep in peace. The thought suddenly made him slump with weariness.
"Rest Padawan, you need it. I will keep watch."
Anakin smiled gratefully, his master handed him his brown cloak silently; folding it into a pillow, he lay underneath his fighter's wing and instantly fell into a deep sleep.
Obi-wan smirked and fell into a light meditation next to him.
-o-o-o-
After a few hours passed Pike made his way into the dockingbay; his agitation, tension and frustration was radiating off of him in have waves. Obi-wan knew immediately that something had happened.
"Captain," he greeted.
Pike inclined his head and glanced at the sleeping teen questioningly.
"He is alright." Obi-wan answered, "this is just the first time in weeks that he's been able to rest."
The captain nodded and surprisingly sat tiredly in front of the Jedi. "Forgive me, something came up."
"It is alright; I rather not wake him."
"You call him pa…padi…padaw…."
"Padawan, it means apprentice, student."
"How long have you been his mentor?"
Obi-wan leaned passively back, his face not betraying his shock. This was not a conversation he had been expecting, though he felt that the Captain needed a willing ear.
"Since he was a small boy." He answered carefully unsure of how long this world's calendar is.
Pike nodded and elected to just spit out what was on his mind. "The student that presented the test that Commander Spock attended is a… close friend. He passed, which should be impossible and now they are doing a full inquiry."
"They believe he passed unjustly."
"Yes."
"And what do you believe?"
"He cheated, I have no doubt in my mind about that. The test is designed to be unwinnable."
"Then…?"
"I am disappointed, however…"
"You wish to protect him." Obi-wan finished for him. He understood where he was coming from. "There are times that you can't protect them and have to let them learn from their mistakes, and sometimes live with the consequences of their actions."
"You are a wise man, Knight Kenobi." Pike stated accepting the younger man's advice.
Kenobi chuckled humorlessly, "I've learned through experience and that particular lesson I was forced to accept fairly recent." He turned to Anakin who thankfully was still deeply asleep. "A lesson I learned to late and partially wish never to have learnt. The price was too high."
"I thank you for your honesty."
Obi-wan shrugged, "it's the least I can do for all that you have done."
Pike stood up, "I'll send for somebody from the canteen to bring some food. Do you have any preference?"
"Whatever you deem edible will do."
"Alright, I'll return in a few hours, though food should be here in a couple of minutes. I believe that in the next few days I will be called planet side."
"We'll keep you informed on our progress and if anything else occurs."
Pike bowed his head and headed out, however before he left Kenobi called out. "If at any moment you require help, do not hesitate to ask."
"I… we…."
"Do not think much of it Captain; you'll actually be doing us a favor. Anakin and I aren't known for our tendency to stay in one place for long." Obi-wan countered lightly.
Pike chuckled, "very well. If the time ever comes…." And with that left the interesting duo.
We are slowly getting into the movie and be prepared, I won't be writing down every scene that happens word for word. If it happens just like in the movie then I will summarize it and continue with our beloved characters and how their presence changes things. At any moment thing don't go completely as they do in the movie, know that I am also going from the Script and there are some big difference from it and the finished movie. It is just simpler to copy the dialog from it then from the movie directly.
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readerreader per: I honestly hope that I will be able to meet your expectations and that you enjoy as it goes further. It's understandable that you don't have plans for watching the new Star Wars, really I didn't enjoy it much myself. I didn't grow up with Star Trek if I am honest, though I have watched some of the original version on random occasions, out of the Star Wars movie I enjoy more the Prequel Trilogy; I can relate more to the characters of those movies as well I feel that they have more depth and not the typical heroes, not everything in them is good or bad... it all depends on point of view.
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