Headaches

Chapter 1

"Go ahead to your room Anakin, I need to meditate. I'll be along shortly." Obi-Wan said as he and his taller apprentice passed the Room of A Thousand Fountains.

The young man nodded and strode off, head held high, pleased with himself. Often times Obi-Wan wanted to smack that look right off his pretty little face but controlled himself. He sighed, moving into the large, peaceful room.

He settled down in front of a waterfall and closed his eyes. With a deep breath he tried to clear his thoughts and cleanse his mind. After only a few passive moments Obi-Wan sensed a familiar presence nearby.

"Another trying day with your unruly apprentice?" Her smooth voice almost sang as she settled down next to him.

Obi-Wan jumped, he'd thought she was farther away. "Azah!" Apparently his senses were off tonight, just another thing to add to his endless list. "You could say that." He opened his eyes and directed blue orbs at her own.

"What has Anakin done to elicit his normally calm Master to become jumpy in the presence of friends?" Her voice was melodic, soothing and calming.

"Nothing, nothing." He was entirely convincing as he averted her gaze.

"Obi-Wan...you're jumpy, you're twitching slightly, and you won't look me in the eye. I'd say it's a fair bet to guess you've had troubles today." She sat back a little, resting on her palms, staring off at the waterfall.

The other Jedi sighed and began to rub his forehead with his fingers in an attempt to relax himself. "As you know, Anakin and I were assigned to Senator Amidala as extra security today." He began. "Things went well enough until night fell."

Azah, his companion raised an eyebrow, thoroughly intrigued now.

"Let's recap the evening for you: venomous insects, flying through Coruscant on a droid against my will, being shot at, falling through Coruscant again against my will, chasing the owner of the venomous insects, my padawan's driving, my padawan jumping out of a moving vehicle, chasing my padawan who was on top of the venomous insect owners speeder, nearly crash landing my stolen speeder, following the venomous insect owner into a club and nearly getting myself killed whilst my padawan was supposedly looking for said venomous insect owner." Obi-Wan breathed heavily after reciting the list.

"Did you at least get a drink out of the evening?" Azah queried, leaning forward.

"Of course."