Ayame, Anakin, and Obi-Wan made their way up to the council chambers, where Qui-Gon was waiting for them.

"Are you ready, Ani?" Qui-Gon asked with a smile. Ani nodded, but he looked terrified.

"Ani, you're going to be fine," Ayame said. "Just be mindful of your thoughts and concentrate of the moment at hand." Ani nodded again, but Ayame could sense the fear inside of him. Qui-Gon watched him go in. As the doors closed, he sighed.

"He'll be just fine," the Jedi master said, more to himself, but he sat down beside the wall and started to meditate. Meanwhile, Ayame and Obi-Wan went for a walk. They made their way outside on a balcony and looked on at the setting sun. For a while, they were silent. Then, Obi-Wan sighed.

"The Council will never allow the boy to be trained; he is too old," he said.

"Ah, but you know Master Qui-Gon; he always keeps his promises," Ayame replied.

"You don't think that he'll defy the Council again, do you?" Obi-Wan half asked, half whined. Ayame shrugged and Obi-Wan shook his head, sighed heavily, and looked back at the sky, the usual blue now turned a beautiful rainbow of purple, orange, red, and yellow. Ayame shook her head and cupped her lover's face with her hand. Pushing gently, she guided his face until he was looking at her.

"Don't worry about it, Obi-Wan. Whatever happens was meant to happen. It is the way of the Force," she said. Obi-Wan smiled and felt himself getting lost in Ayame's hazel eyes. She smiled at him, causing him to smile as well. Slowly, their faces got closer until the met in a gentle kiss. Ayame loved how Obi-Wan was so gentle and yet passionate when he kissed her and Obi-Wan felt the same. After a minute, they broke away and smiled again. 
"Everything will be fine," Ayame said. Obi-Wan nodded and pulled her close to him. The two of them snuggled and watched the golden sunset. About ten minutes later, they felt Qui-Gon's presence behind them.

"The Council has made its decision," he said. The Padawans followed their Master until Obi-Wan stopped and pulled Ayame behind a pillar.

"Obi-Wan, what are you...?" Ayame began, but Obi-Wan cut her off with a kiss.

"Ayame, I know I haven't been with you for very long, but I have to say this," he began. Before he continued, he took a deep breath. "In a way, I've always loved you. When we first met and our hands touched in the lift, I went back to my room and asked Qui-Gon what I had felt. He said that the only explanation was love. I objected at first and promised myself that I wouldn't let it affect me. But it did, and now, I stand before you to ask you..." and he knelt down on his right knee, pulling out a small box from the pocket of his robes. "Ayame, will you marry me?" Obi-Wan asked as he opened the box to remove a beautiful but simple silver ring with a small diamond on it. Ayame gasped, but her surprise quickly turned to joy as she held out her left hand.

"Yes, Obi-Wan," she cried. "I will!" Obi-Wan had a smile that was a mile wide on his face as he slid the ring onto Ayame's finger. Then, he stood up, picked her up and spun her around, and pulled her into a deep, passionate kiss. They were there for a while until they heard a noise. Qui-Gon was standing there with a slight grin on his face.

"Well, come on you lovebirds," he said with a slight chuckle, and walked away. The newly engaged Padawans followed their master to the chambers where the Council was ready to say what they thought about Ani.