Star Wars Jedi Apprentice- Prejudice

Chapter 2 - Truth

~There's a secret that Obi and Garen share. Only a select few know of it. However will Qui still accept Obi when he finds out his true origin. Its up to the gang and the council to help Qui get over this prejudice What Happens when the boys are in danger? Can Qui get over his feelings to save them? Pretty well AU. First JA Fan Fic

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It was third meal and Garen had just left to meet with is master for third meal. Qui was finally alone with Obi. He had been deciding on how to approach the subject since the afternoon. Once he had finished eating Obi was finishing his dessert up when Qui spoke. "You and Garen are really good friends."

Obi nodded taking another spoonful of pudding into his mouth as he swallowed the pudding from the last spoonful.

"You two are always together." Qui said leaning on the table.

"So's Bant." Obi said scraping the last it of Pudding out on the small bowl and placing it on the table with the rest of the dishes. He stood and gathered the dishes to be washed and began for the kitchen but Qui stopped him. Obi-Wan hadn't realized that the conversation had meant anything. He placed the dishes back on the table and sat across from his master.

Now that he had the attention of his apprentice he began. "Obi-Wan, I know I'm probably jumping to conclusions and please stop me if I am out of line but..."

Obi-Wan listened intently.

"...but it seems you and Garen are very close, too close to be just friends."

Obi-Wan stared, not shocked but careful.

Qui-Gon saw this in the boy's eyes. It was as though Obi-wan were choosing his words before speaking so he would not be misunderstood or perhaps to elude the subject. "Garen is my best friend. I value him always. I understand if you misinterpret our relationship." Qui-Gon could not know. No one could. He swore to it.

Qui-Gon nodded.

Obi-Wan thought of something that might help. "He's like a brother." Obi-Wan emphasized on the 'like'. "He almost believes it." Obi-Wan chuckled lightly. "He feels he has to look after me."

Qui-Gon understood better now. However Garen could be the one with the attachment that Obi-Wan doesn't even know about. But that didn't account for their connection that he knew they had sure they were good friends but that connection is a rare one between just friends. Obi-Wan stood and took the dishes to the kitchen, meaning the end of the conversation.

Qui-Gon sighed. Maybe Yoda would have some advice or Clee maybe she could clear things up. Garen was her apprentice after all.

The next morning he went to his friend who was in the training area with her apprentice. Obi-Wan was with Qui-Gon ready for some sparring.

"Why don't you two practice I need to speak with Clee about something." The boys nodded and began their exercises.

Clee looked at Qui-Gon, "What could possibly be so important that you need to talk to me before practice?" she joked.

"It's about Obi-Wan and Garen."

Clee's smile disappeared. "What about them?"

Qui-Gon was getting VERY suspicious. "Is there something I should know?"

Clee looked away to where the two were practicing. Garen of course as ever was Mr. Observant watching the masters from the corner of his eye and no doubt spilling the beans to Obi-Wan.

"Why don't you ask Master Yoda?" Clee asked not looking at him.

"Because I figured you might know something." Qui-Gon said feeling a bit betrayed that his own friend was keeping something from him about his own padawan. He was practically begging, pleading.

"I can't say anything Qui-Gon. Talk to Yoda." She said joining the boys.

Qui-Gon would do that. He left the room and headed straight for the Master.

After finally voicing his complaints he was sat down with the select few masters involved, including Kit Fisto, Master Yoda, Clee Rhara and Mace Windu. The Boys were told to wait in their rooms but instead Garen stayed with Obi-Wan in his room.

"Qui-Gon. A husband and wife were in danger of a very dangerous bounty hunter who wanted revenge for having his affairs blown out in the open for the authorities to take notice of. When the two found out about he Bounty Hunter's plans to take their most prized possessions, their children, they asked our help to keep them safe and hidden. The Bounty Hunter would have killed the infants."

"But what does that have to do-"

"Those infants were Obi-Wan and Garen. Their names were changed and their ages changed along with their past and homeworld. They are twins. We don't suspect the boys' parents know they are Force Sensitive. The boys found out when they were eight years old. Since then they have been very careful around people and protective of each other."

"I see..." Qui-Gon said, sort of understanding, but couldn't he have known so that he could take better care of his own apprentice? He noticed that the masters were looking from one to the other as though deciding whether to tell him something or not. "What? Is there more?"

Yoda sighed. "Hahlow, the Boys' home world is." He seemed almost regretful about tell the man.

Qui-Gon took a step back. How could they let him take one of those-those... THINGS. They knew how he felt about those people. He turned and left. Those people were horrible. He went straight to his apartment that he shared with Obi-Wan. When we came through the door Garen and Obi-Wan were waiting for him. He looked at the two, turned and went to his room.

"He knows now." Garen said placing a hand on Obi's shoulder.

Obi became afraid that Qui-Gon would get rid of him. He'd heard of Qui-Gon's hate of Hahlows. He didn't understand it. "Maybe I should talk to him." Obi-Wan started forward but his arm was caught by Garen.

"Give him time. If he doesn't come around then try but let him be for now. If you need me let me know. I'm going to talk to Clee." Garen said glancing at Qui-Gon's door. He patted Obi-Wan's arm once more then left.

Obi-Wan sat outside his master's door all night and somewhere along the line he fell asleep. He awoke at the sound of it opening. He looked up to see his master staring down at him. "Mas-"

Qui-Gon walked passed him and to the kitchen saying nothing.

Obi-Wan stood and followed his master in. He was unsure of what to say or do. He knew Qui-Gon would keep the secret of his origin but he wondered if Qui-Gon might get rid of him. He wasn't sure which he feared so he just stood at the doorway watching as Qui-Gon made breakfast. Would the council let him get rid of Obi-Wan? How could they? Reassign him? Would Obi-Wan want to stay with Qui-Gon now that he knew everything? Would Qui-Gon treat him differently?

"Obi-Wan." Qui-Gon's rough voice startled Obi-Wan out of his thoughts. Qui-Gon was pointing to the table indicating that Obi-Wan should sit. Had Qui-gon been thinking these things also?

/How are things?/ Garen's voice entered his head.

/Awkward/ Obi-Wan replied in his head through their bond but showing no evidence that he was communicating so Qui-Gon wouldn't know /Do you think he hates me?/

/He has no reason to/

/I know but.../

/But you're afraid his hatred for our people will get the best of him/

/yeah/ Obi-Wan sighed.

Qui-Gon looked up at him. Obi-Wan realized he had sighed out loud. He looked up at Qui-Gon who seemed confused.
Obi-Wan stood and went and stood next to Qui-Gon. He placed an hand on Qui-Gon's arm. Obi-Wan's eyes filled with worry for himself, for Qui-Gon for their relationship and for Garen as well. Qui-Gon didn't move he simply stared at the table. "Tell me what's wrong. Let me help." Obi-Wan whispered kneeling down ready to listen.

Qui-Gon knew he was wrong to feel this way toward the boy, he knew he was wrong to feel such hatred for any being. He knew is prejudice was wrong but couldn't help it. He sighed and looked at his waiting, worried padawan. "You're afraid that I'll leave you?"

Obi-Wan's eyes became pleading, they reminded him of 'her's'.

He stood taking Obi-Wan's hand in his and leading him to the living area. Sitting Obi-Wan down on the sofa he took the boy's hands in his and prepared to explain himself. He knew he couldn't keep this to himself nor could he keep feeling this way. Obi-Wan had a right to know. This child would help him to get over these feelings. He decided that last night. For the sake of Obi-Wan he would overcome these feelings.

He would speak of 'her'. He promised himself that he would never talk of her again. Only Master Yoda ever knew of her and his own master. Not even Tahl knew.
Grasping Obi-Wan's hands in his as he had with 'her', he began.

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[AN] Poor Qui. Poor Obi. I did my best to look for grammar issues.... if you find any.. pretend they don't exist! Ha... just kidding. Qui's story soon to come!