Rilme Caatl: Glad you're enjoying! R4-P17 was actually a droid of Obi-Wan's, the first one that he had in Attack of the Clones. Is there a chapter you would like to see in this story? I need a chapter for when Obi is 13. If you have any ideas, let me know!

First Mission

"Master, Master, is this really happening?!" 12-year-old Obi-Wan asked excitedly, bouncing up and down.

"Yes, little one, it is happening," Qui-Gon replied.

"It's my first real mission!" Obi-Wan yelled, and raced back to their quarters to pack. It was his first mission of sorts. Qui and Obi had gone on training missions before, but never a "real" mission. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon were being sent to Ilum, so Obi could find his crystal and construct his lightsaber.

An hour later, they were enough route to Ilum, and Obi-Wan would not shut up. His Master had put up with it for a while, but was totally done now.

"Master, how cold is Ilum? How much snow is there? I wonder what color my Crystal will be? Can Arfour come with me in the cave? Will I have a vision? I won't get lost, will I? What if my glow stick runs out if power? Will you come find me if I get lost? What if there's not a crystal for me? What if I get hurt in there? What if I freeze to death? Will I get eaten by a wild creature if I do?" He was silenced by a glare from his Master. He stood up and crossed to his Master's seat. "Master Qui-Gon, what does that button do?" he asked. Qui-Gon sighed heavily.

"That controls the movement of the landing gear, oh inquisitve one."

"Oh, cool. What does that do?"

"That controls the headlights, should we need them. Now go sit."

Finally, they arrived on Ilum. A snowstorm was blowing fiercely as they put on cold weather gear.

"Be careful, Padawan," Qui said as they descended the ramp, taking a short trek to the mountain. "Be mindful of your surroundings. Take the Crystal that calls to you," he said.

"I will, Master." And in the boy went. Qui sat down and crossed his legs, opening the bond to track his apprentice.

Meanwhile, Obi-Wan stared in wonder at the amazing crystals of all sizes and colors. He turned down many corridors and passes, following a faint humming sound that grew louder as he moved forwards. And there it was! A Crystal at the top of an icy spire, glowing brightly and singing. He began to climb carefully, watching for easy and secure handholds. He got to the top and the crystal was nearly screaming in his face now. It was small and perfectly symmetrical, and it glowed the brightest azure. Obi-Wan closed his fingers gently around it and pulled his crystal down, gazing at it with wonder. He tucked it in his pocket and started the long descent down. Not being as careful as he should've been, Obi-Wan's footing slipped as his toe hit a particularily icy patch.

"Master!" Obi-Wan screamed as he plummeted down to the icy ground below. He hit the ground with a thud, and, as blood trickled from the back of his head, all went black.

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Dun, dun, dun...

Yeah, I'm terrible for leaving you here.

As I already asked Rilme, I need ideas for when Obi is 13. If anyone has any ideas, let me know and I'll pick the one I like the best!

I will be changing my name to Pilot Girl, as I believe it suits me better. It's also the name I usually go by when I'm not logged in. I'll put a note in the summary about the name change too!