A/N: This isn't the best chapter.. but I was hoping the 4th would do better.
Obi-Wan paced back and forth in the Jedi council room. He hoped his padawan wouldn't be in too much trouble, he has been a bit like this since they were assigned to protect their old friend, Senator Amidala.
Obi-Wan knew how Anakin felt for Padmé, he just wasn't certain if she felt the same way. He hoped they wouldn't be doing anything too personal between each other.
Obi-wan sensed another being in the room. It was Yoda. " Relax you must! " he said in his deep toned voice. Obi-Wan stopped pacing. " Troubled, are you? " Yoda asked.
Obi-Wan nodded his head. Normally Obi-Wan would deny this question... but it was useless since Yoda could always tell.
" Thinking of your padawan, you are! Need not worry about him Obi-Wan. " Obi-Wan sat down next to Yoda. He was good friends with the small creature.
He wanted to tell him everything, but he didn't want Anakin to be in more trouble. If he is in trouble. " Master Yoda. What exactly has the council called Anakin for? " Obi-Wan asked in a puzzled tone.
" You will see! " Yoda chuckled. " You will see! ". Obi-Wan had rarely heard Yoda laugh before, but it sounded a bit more re-assuring.
Obi-Wan was getting a bit frustrated for keeping Anakin on his mind all day. He wanted him to hurry his return...
" Meditation, you need. Clear your mind Obi-Wan. " Yoda said as if he was answering his thoughts.
Obi-Wan agreed. Yoda left Obi-Wan alone, Obi-Wan hadn't been in the mood for talking much lately. He was thinking too much of Anakin.
Anakin dialed the floor number on the elevator. He hoped what the council had to say was good, he didn't want to hear anymore lectures... especially from Obi-Wan.
Anakin waited a while before the elevator doors slid open. He walked out into the council room where Obi-Wan was meditating.
" You were supposed to contact me. " Obi-Wan chided. Anakin gave a deep sigh. " I'm sorry master, I forgot. " Anakin said pathetically.
Obi-Wan opened his eyes and walked in front of Anakin. He was serious. " Please don't look at me like that master. " Anakin said reacting to Obi-Wan's expression. Anakin held his breath.
Obi-Wan pretended he didn't hear him, but he couldn't help but laugh. " I've missed you Anakin. We haven't had a proper chat for a long time! "
Obi-Wan gave him a half hug. Anakin let go of his breath. ' Well, it could of been worse! " he thought.
He could tell Anakin was hiding something, he just hoped Padmé had nothing to so with it. " How's the senator? " Obi-Wan suddenly asked.
Anakin's heart pounded faster. He was hoping that Obi-Wan wouldn't mention her. " She's fine. " He was going to say ' Why did you ask? ' but he thought that may make Obi-Wan more suspicious.
" I see your new arm is also doing well? " Anakin realised what Obi-Wan was going on about. He was trying to start a " proper " chat.
" Yes it is. It feels really strange though. " Anakin wasn't interested in talking, and Obi-Wan started to feel uncomfortable.
" Go get some rest Anakin, you'll need it before you face the council. " Obi-Wan finally said.
Anakin nodded. " Yes master! "
a few hours later
Before he knew it, he was standing in the centre of the Jedi council chamber. Obi-Wan was sitting among the council, which made Anakin feel a bit uneasy.
Anakin bowed politely to the Jedi masters. He secretly wished that they would tell him that he was able to start the trials of becoming a jedi knight.
He knew that wasn't the reason for the council to call him here. Mace Windu started to speak.
" I understand you didn't remain on Naboo as you were assigned to do so. You went to your home planet of Tatooine, am I correct? " Mace asked sternly.
" Yes master. " Anakin said. He felt like sinking into his shoes, it was embarrassing. He didn't mean to disobey the jedi... he was desperate to see his mother again, and he saw her just in time before she died.
" You also didn't obey my instruction to remain where you were when Obi-Wan was in danger. We did give you an exception to this matter, for Obi-Wan told me you saved his life. " Mace continued.
Anakin looked at Obi-Wan, who was already looking at him. Anakin had a bit of thankfulness in his eyes, but he looked at Mace when he started speaking again.
" We haven't decided your punishment yet, we will follow you up when we have. " Anakin nodded.
" Although..." he went on. " You are showing extraordinary jedi skills for a padawan learner. Even for a jedi knight. " he said.
" As we were battling on Geonosis, one of our council members, Oppo Rancisis was killed. The council has chosen you to take his place. " Mace Windu said.
Obi-Wan was surprised, but he tried to hide it.
Anakin looked at the half of the council members he was facing, they all had little grins on their faces... but they still had a bit of sadness in their eyes for their old friend.
" Thank you. I am honoured! " Anakin said politely, he was relieved. He knew Padmé would be proud. He knew his mother would be too.
He wanted to tell Padmé everything that has happened... even thought they had been parted for no more than half a day.
Anakin nodded thankfully and was dismissed after a few more words were spoken.