Chapter Four: Welcome Home Surprise
"It feels so good to be home," Seventeen year old Obi-Wan Kenobi said with a sigh.
"I agree," His Master, Qui-Gon Jinn, said as he took in the Coruscant scenery.
"After all those weeks on ration bars, I can't wait to dig into the cafeteria food," Obi-Wan said.
"Our own beds to sleep on," Qui-Gon said as they started to climb the stairs leading up to the Temple.
"Clean clothes and warm showers," Obi-Wan said wistfully.
"No more 2 AM wake-up calls," Qui-Gon said as they stepped inside the Temple. "Sleep as long as we want."
"No more-" Suddenly Obi-Wan stopped talking.
"What is it, Obi-Wan?" Qui-Gon asked. But then he noticed it. "Why is everyone staring at us?"
"Actually, Master, I think they are all staring at you."
"What did I do?" Qui-Gon asked, very confused.
"I don't know," Obi-Wan said, then grinned. "Hey, there's Bant! Maybe she can tell us what's going on."
"Hi guys!" Bant said, giving both Jedi quick hugs. "How was your mission?"
"It was successful," Obi-Wan answered. "Bant, why is everyone staring at Master Qui-Gon?"
"Oh. That." Bant said, her smile dropping some. "Well, uh, you need to go see the Council. Come on, I'll take you!"
As they headed toward the Council Room, they passed a classroom whose students were just getting out for the day, chatting about the lesson. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon were very surprised to see among the young teenagers a very small girl about three years old.
The little girl stopped discussing the Sith War with her classmates and stared at Qui-Gon. They both had looks on their faces that clearly said "Who are you?"
"Jane, I think you should come with us," Bant said calmly, though her eyes were panicking slightly.
The little girl—Jane—nodded and took Bant's hand.
Together, the four went up to the Council Room.
Bant opened the door and they all filed in, Jane still clutching Bant's webbed hands.
Qui-Gon knew it was a bad sign when all the Council Members exchanged glances and shifted awkwardly.
Then, Mace gestured to the small girl and said,
"Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, this is Jane Mago. She is the daughter of Jedi Knight Jocelyn Mago."
Both Master and Padawan gazed down at the little girl, amazed. Could she really be the missing Jedi's daughter?
"Then where is Knight Mago?" Qui-Gon asked.
"She died a few months ago. Jane then was escorted to Coruscant for the continuation of her training." Mace explained.
With no one watching her, Jane shifted. She hadn't been exactly honest about how she ended up at the Temple, but she wasn't about to mention that.
"Qui-Gon," Adi said softly. "Before she died, Jocelyn named Jane's guardian, who is to train her and encourage her to follow Corellian traditions."
Qui-Gon's brow furrowed. Why was the Council explaining all this to him? What did he have to do with this girl?
"Who is her guardian?" Qui-Gon asked.
"Qui-Gon," Yoda said. "Jane's godfather, you are."