Now comes a second chapter, which plays right after Qui-Gon's dead but before his funeral. A next little scene between Obi-Wan and Siri. In my opinion this paring isn't focussed enough in the books and also in fanfictions, so I decided to continue this. A big thank you to the review of Jedi Obi Wan Kenobi, who convinced me too to continue this story. I will add new chapters in the future about little scenes between Siri and Obi-Wan during the books and the movies. Maybe it's not always in timeline. I hope you'll enjoy it :)
Obi-Wan and Anakin went out of the Palace of Theed. Anakin was enthusiastic like every day but something filled him with hesitation. Obi-Wan lowered his head, grabbed Anakins shoulder and led him out of the Palace. His gaze was emotionless and he had no more sparkle in his eyes.
A big ship landed infront of the Palace, what meaned that the Jedi Council was arrived. But not only the Jedi Council, also other Jedis were coming to visit the event tomorrow. And also the funeral of his master.
Obi-Wan pushed Anakin softly through a big group of people. Queen Amidala, Captain Panaka and Jar Jar were standing at the front. Padme Amidala gave Obi-Wan an encouraging smile, which he could not return. He pushed Anakin between himself and Padme and waited for the Jedi Council.
The ships door opened with loud noises and the new Chancellor Palpatine himself left the ship with his guard. Behind him followed Mace Windu and Master Yoda, passed the Chancellor and the Queen and went right to Obi-Wan. Obi-Wan bowed low and made Anakin understand to follow his example.
Mace Windu met his gaze, but not with his usually cold eyes. There was something comfortable in his gaze. A kind of compassion.
„ A hard time for you this is, Obi-Wan" said Master Yoda and Obi-Wan looked down at the little,but powerful Jedi-Master. He leaned against his walking stick and watched Anakin thoughtfully. Obi-Wan knew what he was thinking. Obi-Wan asked him for a conversation alone about the boy.
„ Can you lead us to your master, Obi-Wan?" asked Master Windu.
„ Anakin, please stay with Padme and Jar Jar", said Obi-Wan calmly to the boy. „ I'll see you later."
Anakin nodded and walked over to the Queen. Obi-Wan looked after him, but turned around quickly and led the Jedis to the Palace.
„ The funeral will be tonight" continued Master Windu. „ We'll leave Naboo during the next days."
„ I understand, Master" replied Obi-Wan, when they arrived at the entrance. „ Captain Panaka will show you his chambers. I'll stay outside."
Mace Windu layed his hand on Obi-Wans shoulder and passed him without any word. The other Jedis followed him.
All except one. Obi-Wan watched one Jedi carefully, who's presence he had felt since the ship's landing. This was the first person he saw in the background when the ships door had opened.
Master Adi Gallia gave Obi-Wan a soft look and let her padawan behind.
The entrance closed and it was silent, except the people on the market.
Siri walked over to Obi-Wan and the shadows of the Palace hide them, when they hugged each other tightly. Obi-Wan rested his chin on top of her head and closed his eyes. He could feel the tears straining down his cheeks. He cried silently and Siri didn't say a word. She held him tight and caressed his back reassuringly.
After some minutes Obi-Wan grabbed her shoulders to see her face. Her eyes were calmly but full with compassion for Obi-Wan. She lifted her hand and wiped Obi-Wans tears away.
„ It's okay to cry, Obi-Wan", she whispered. „ You lost your master. No one can imagine your feelings."
„ It feels like time stands still. I'm breathing but I'm moveless. Everyone say that he's dead but I can't believe it. Everytime I think he may come through the door from sleeping or meditating. But I'm alone. Everyday I'm alone. He'll never come back."
She took Obi-Wans hands and hold them between hers. „ Your never alone, Obi-Wan", she said and watched him deeply. „ When everything is leaving you...I'm still here with you. I'll help you during this time and you'll learn to live with that. It's a sad time but you must not go through this alone."
„ Thank you, Siri" murmured Obi-Wan. „ This means everything to me."
„ May we walk sime meters" said Siri, but didn't wait for his answer.
She grabbed his hand and walked with him to the gardens.
„ Tell me how he died", she asked him.
Obi-Wan took a deep breath. „ He was killed by a Sith. And I couldn't do anything against it. I was stuck behind a wall and had to watch how he was killed. The lightsaber was pushed through his stomach. I'll never forget the surprised look on his face. Seconds later, his weak body felt to the ground and I faced the Sith alone."
„ You fought him alone?", replied Siri surprised. „ The Council didn't say a word about it. This means you need no trials anymore."
„ Easy Siri! I must speak with Yoda about it."
„ What do you have to speak about it?" asked Siri confused. „ You're the first Jedi for thousand years, who defeated a Sith!"
„ I know that" answered Obi-Wan. „ But this shouldn't be the price for Qui-Gon's life!"
„ It isn't! It's your new opportunity for a future life. Your time without Qui-Gon at your side. Your time as a Jedi-Knight."
Obi-Wan sat down on a park bench. Siri stayed close to him and waited for him to response.
„ I held him, when he died" whispered Obi-Wan and he felt new tears in his eyes. He blinked them away.
„ What did he say to you?"
„ That I should train the boy." He turned his head to met Siris gaze. „ I'll talk with Yoda, become a Jedi-Knight and take Anakin as my Apprentice."
„ I'm convinced that you'll handle this, but maybe you're to young to be a Master."
„ It was Qui-Gon's last wish" said Obi-Wan. „ I have to do it. For him!"
Siri layed her head on his shoulder. „ Then I support you with this."
Obi-Wan grabbed her hand. „ I'm glad to hear that!"
„ And no matter what you're thinking", Siri continued seriously. „ You're not alone. Qui-Gon is still with you. He lives in you and lead you. You have me and now you have Anakin too."
„ I know" said Obi-Wan and smiled. „ He is my first responsibility." He looked at her. „ Right after you!"
„ But only in our hearts" laughed Siri and hit his arm teasingly. „ I'm still with you. But now we have to go back before my Master starts to worry where I am."
Obi-Wan laughed and followed her through the garden.
Next day:
The festival on Naboo was amazing. Everyone was happy and all looked forward to a better future.
Boss Nass and Queen Amidala shared some words and declaired the new peace between their worlds.
Obi-Wan layed a hand on Anakins shoulder and gave him a smile. His pain wasn't gone and he would always be with him, but Siri helped him to speak about it.
Now he saw his new task and his new responsibility. He would train the boy as best as he could. He was able to do it. Because he was not alone.
He turned around and returned Siris bright smile. She was his sun during the rain.
With her he could move forward.