NEAR DEATH_

Obi-Wan screamed in pain, collapsing to his knees and holding his ribs tightly in pain. Ventress, while Obi-Wan was off guard, had slammed her sabre hilt into his ribs, making a few crack.

Ventress laughed. "The great Obi-Wan Kenobi has fallen at the hands of the Sith," she mocked in victory. "I hope you don't plan to keep your title, Sithslayer. That would be a bit embarrassing, Kenobi."

"Embarrassing?" Obi-Wan croaked. "You, Ventress, are...an embarrassment to...the Separatists!" Obi-Wan cried out again as pain pooled through him.

"You annoy me, Jedi," Ventress scoffed, crouching down next to the wounded Knight. "You will never see your precious Child." Her breath was ghostly near his ear.

A low growl rose in his chest. "You-" Obi-Wan got cut off, feeling a tight, cold hand close around his throat tightly, making him cry out.

"So, the great Jedi will fall, never to see his love again." Ventress whispered, squeezing her hand around his throat a little too tight before releasing him, hearing Anakin, Rex, and Cody rush over.

Obi-Wan's vision was clouded as he struggled to stay conscious. "Sajana..." he whispered, his lightsaber rolling out of his limp hand. Consciousness soon slipped away from him, sending him into darkness.

Obi-Wan awoke with a groan of pain, finding himself in the sickbay with the lights dim. Obi-Wan had an oxygen mask over his mouth and nose, his chest rising and falling with every breath he took, many he struggled to take. His memory was a blur. He didn't remember what had happened after he blacked out, expect that he felt the pain pulsing through him, even in his unconscious state that he was in. Now, Obi-Wan was in the Healers Ward after a long three months. Obi-Wan opened his eyes a little, his eyes scanning the room, as if he didnt' know where he was.

"Hey," Anakin's voice sounded nearby, though it sounded distant. "You alright?" Anakin crouched down so he was eye-level with Obi-Wan.

Obi-Wan's blue-gray eyes were distant and unfocused instead of being warm and inviting. He hesitated, as if he were still comprehending Anakin's question. "No." he finally whispered.

Anakin frowned. "You did take a pretty bad hit from when Ventress rammed her sabre hilt into your ribs." he murmured quietly.

"Did we...win?" Obi-Wan asked quietly.

"Yes," Anakin nodded. "The Seppies didn't even know what hit 'em."

"Good," Obi-Wan said, as if he were unsure. "Are...you alright?"

"Yeah, I'm fine, Obi-Wan," Anakin told him. "You're the one that everyone is worried about."

"I'll...be fine, right?" Obi-Wan asked, fear and pain rising inside him again.

"That's what Master Che said," he muttered. "Don't worry, though. You'll be fine. Trust me."

"I hope so." Sajana probably felt my pain and suffering. She was probably demanding to leave for Geonosis, too. No. She's fine, Obi-Wan. Stop worrying about her.

"You alright, Master?" Anakin asked. "Want me to leave so you can sleep?"

"With...all respect, Anakin," Obi-Wan breathed, "I'd actually like...to get some...rest."

"Alright," Anakin nodded. "If you need anything, just call me or Master Che."

Obi-Wan nodded and nodded off into a deep sleep.

Oh, no! Obi-Wan is seriously hurt! DX Why do I always do that to him! *hides behind Anakin* Save me! Hehe. Anyways, review, please!