KENobi™
STAR WARS
Episode I
The Beginning
Chapter 1
It was nearing midday, the shadows on the walls retracting to just a sliver of their former selves. A young man sits cross legged, his eyes closed, clearing his mind of all troubles and searching out with his feelings. This is the life of a Jedi Padawan, the daily exercises of mind, body, and soul. He feels not one ripple flow through the Force, he silently curses himself for lack of concentration. Just then a buzzer sounds, indicating someone on the other side of the door. This time the man's mind can feel the presence. He opens his eyes just as the door slides open.
"Anakin, why aren't you ready?" his Master, Obi-Wan asks. "We are to leave for the Senate within minutes."
Anakin rises to his feet quickly, "Sorry Master. I was just going over the exercises you wanted me to work on."
"At least you are doing your work, but now is not the time. The Chancellor has personally asked the Jedi to be there for the days proceedings," Obi-Wan says as he hands Anakin his lightsaber, the weapon of the Jedi & the symbol of peace.
"So soon after the last debate? You'd think those politicians would get tired of talking so much. I nearly fell asleep the last time we were invited to one of these things."
Obi-Wan can't help but chuckle. If there's one thing he can count on, it's Anakin and his youthful views. "Just between you and me, I did catch a quick nap. Now hurry up, I'll be waiting by the speeder." With that he walked from the room, the door sliding shut behind him.
Anakin quickly gathers himself and races after his master.
This is family, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. The Master and the Apprentice, but to them they are brothers. By all accounts that's just what they are. Anakin was first brought to the Jedi Temple as an infant, not yet two years of age. The Jedi Council took special interest in him, he was strong with the Force, they could all feel it. He was placed under Obi-Wan's care and the pair formed a bond brought through hardship and triumph of missions to various star systems to settle disputes, often encountering resistance.
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The flight to the Senate Rotunda was uneventful. Not long after leaving the docking port of the Jedi Temple they arrived at their destination, the meeting place of the galaxies leaders. With it's curved archetype, the building stood out on Coruscant like a sore thumb. On a city wide planet full of lean towers and long wide factories it is one of the most recognizable places to be seen on the Holonet, and frankly one of the most secure as well.
The comm in the speeder chirped, signaling an incoming message. "This is Senate Security, please identify yourself." a stern, gruff voice announced.
"This is Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, requesting permission to dock."
There was a pause, Obi-Wan suspected the man to be checking his database for records on him no doubt. Seconds later the gruff voice came in again. "Permission granted Master Kenobi, please dock on the northeast wing, Docking Bay 94. Security out." With that silence filled the speeder once more.
"They seem to have stepped up security again since we were last here." Anakin commented offhandedly.
"What with the possibilities of a galaxy wide civil disagreement, it seems quite alright, just more precaution," Obi-Wan says, "Dooku has made himself many enemies with his recent actions."
Anakin looks to his master, "Is that why you think we've been asked to attend? Even more security to protect a right wing activist threatening to secede from the Republic?"
"Possibly, but since he still falls under the Republic laws we are obligated to protect and serve. Even if we disagree with him. Now concentrate on your flying before you get us killed."
With amusement evident on his face, the young Padawan maneuvers the speeder to the docking bay. Reversing the repulsor lifts and extending the landing gear, he sets the ship down with not much more than a slight bump.
"If only you'd spend as much time on searching out with your feeling as much as you do piloting ships then you'd have already passed your trials."
"I'm sorry Master, but I'm trying," Anakin frustrated once more by his lack of concentration, "I know I know...'Do or do not, there is no try.' No need to hammer that into me again, Master Yoda does it enough as it is."
"Well it's true and you know it." Obi-Wan points out as he removes his crash webbing and steps out of the speeder. The two Jedi each throw the hoods up on their cloaks and make their way into the Senate in silence. As they approach the large doors leading into the building a pair of guards block the entrance. The familiar blue armor of the Senate Guard is easily recognized by the Jedi. The Senate Guard has remained a trustworthy symbol of peace and security in and around Galactic City for thousands of years, offering protection to leaders and acting as a second police force, often times at odds with the Jedi over investigations.
The taller of the two takes a step forward, "Halt!"
"Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and Padawan Anakin Skywalker, Chancellor Valorum has requested the Jedi to be here today." Obi-Wan explains.
"But of course, just precautions as you know Master Jedi."
"Yes, of course. Now if we may be permitted inside before we're late?"
The guard steps to the side and enters a security code in a panel near the door, which slides up into the walls of the large building. The two step in and are their senses are immediately assaulted with the sounds of dignitaries and holonews crews of various physical makeup, the smells of the various beings and the sight of a huge crowd attempting to reach their designated corridors for their Senate pods. Humanoids, reptilians, small furry creatures and many more that Anakin can't even begin to place.
With exasperation in his voice, "Almost makes me wish to be locked up in the Temple, I hate crowds.", Anakin remarks.
Obi-Wan, walking side by side with his student and flashing a kind smile to those passing by, is silent for a moment. "Hate is a strong word don't you think? Remember your teachings, suppress those feelings. This is the true life of the Jedi, to be among the people we serve protecting them."
"Does it say anywhere in our mandate that we actually have to enjoy our work?"
"We shall talk about this later Anakin, but for now we must meet up with Master Windu and the other Jedi."
With that they headed off towards the meeting room that the Jedi were assigned as the group of beings began to disperse.
Episode I
The Beginning
Chapter 1
It was nearing midday, the shadows on the walls retracting to just a sliver of their former selves. A young man sits cross legged, his eyes closed, clearing his mind of all troubles and searching out with his feelings. This is the life of a Jedi Padawan, the daily exercises of mind, body, and soul. He feels not one ripple flow through the Force, he silently curses himself for lack of concentration. Just then a buzzer sounds, indicating someone on the other side of the door. This time the man's mind can feel the presence. He opens his eyes just as the door slides open.
"Anakin, why aren't you ready?" his Master, Obi-Wan asks. "We are to leave for the Senate within minutes."
Anakin rises to his feet quickly, "Sorry Master. I was just going over the exercises you wanted me to work on."
"At least you are doing your work, but now is not the time. The Chancellor has personally asked the Jedi to be there for the days proceedings," Obi-Wan says as he hands Anakin his lightsaber, the weapon of the Jedi & the symbol of peace.
"So soon after the last debate? You'd think those politicians would get tired of talking so much. I nearly fell asleep the last time we were invited to one of these things."
Obi-Wan can't help but chuckle. If there's one thing he can count on, it's Anakin and his youthful views. "Just between you and me, I did catch a quick nap. Now hurry up, I'll be waiting by the speeder." With that he walked from the room, the door sliding shut behind him.
Anakin quickly gathers himself and races after his master.
This is family, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. The Master and the Apprentice, but to them they are brothers. By all accounts that's just what they are. Anakin was first brought to the Jedi Temple as an infant, not yet two years of age. The Jedi Council took special interest in him, he was strong with the Force, they could all feel it. He was placed under Obi-Wan's care and the pair formed a bond brought through hardship and triumph of missions to various star systems to settle disputes, often encountering resistance.
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The flight to the Senate Rotunda was uneventful. Not long after leaving the docking port of the Jedi Temple they arrived at their destination, the meeting place of the galaxies leaders. With it's curved archetype, the building stood out on Coruscant like a sore thumb. On a city wide planet full of lean towers and long wide factories it is one of the most recognizable places to be seen on the Holonet, and frankly one of the most secure as well.
The comm in the speeder chirped, signaling an incoming message. "This is Senate Security, please identify yourself." a stern, gruff voice announced.
"This is Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, requesting permission to dock."
There was a pause, Obi-Wan suspected the man to be checking his database for records on him no doubt. Seconds later the gruff voice came in again. "Permission granted Master Kenobi, please dock on the northeast wing, Docking Bay 94. Security out." With that silence filled the speeder once more.
"They seem to have stepped up security again since we were last here." Anakin commented offhandedly.
"What with the possibilities of a galaxy wide civil disagreement, it seems quite alright, just more precaution," Obi-Wan says, "Dooku has made himself many enemies with his recent actions."
Anakin looks to his master, "Is that why you think we've been asked to attend? Even more security to protect a right wing activist threatening to secede from the Republic?"
"Possibly, but since he still falls under the Republic laws we are obligated to protect and serve. Even if we disagree with him. Now concentrate on your flying before you get us killed."
With amusement evident on his face, the young Padawan maneuvers the speeder to the docking bay. Reversing the repulsor lifts and extending the landing gear, he sets the ship down with not much more than a slight bump.
"If only you'd spend as much time on searching out with your feeling as much as you do piloting ships then you'd have already passed your trials."
"I'm sorry Master, but I'm trying," Anakin frustrated once more by his lack of concentration, "I know I know...'Do or do not, there is no try.' No need to hammer that into me again, Master Yoda does it enough as it is."
"Well it's true and you know it." Obi-Wan points out as he removes his crash webbing and steps out of the speeder. The two Jedi each throw the hoods up on their cloaks and make their way into the Senate in silence. As they approach the large doors leading into the building a pair of guards block the entrance. The familiar blue armor of the Senate Guard is easily recognized by the Jedi. The Senate Guard has remained a trustworthy symbol of peace and security in and around Galactic City for thousands of years, offering protection to leaders and acting as a second police force, often times at odds with the Jedi over investigations.
The taller of the two takes a step forward, "Halt!"
"Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and Padawan Anakin Skywalker, Chancellor Valorum has requested the Jedi to be here today." Obi-Wan explains.
"But of course, just precautions as you know Master Jedi."
"Yes, of course. Now if we may be permitted inside before we're late?"
The guard steps to the side and enters a security code in a panel near the door, which slides up into the walls of the large building. The two step in and are their senses are immediately assaulted with the sounds of dignitaries and holonews crews of various physical makeup, the smells of the various beings and the sight of a huge crowd attempting to reach their designated corridors for their Senate pods. Humanoids, reptilians, small furry creatures and many more that Anakin can't even begin to place.
With exasperation in his voice, "Almost makes me wish to be locked up in the Temple, I hate crowds.", Anakin remarks.
Obi-Wan, walking side by side with his student and flashing a kind smile to those passing by, is silent for a moment. "Hate is a strong word don't you think? Remember your teachings, suppress those feelings. This is the true life of the Jedi, to be among the people we serve protecting them."
"Does it say anywhere in our mandate that we actually have to enjoy our work?"
"We shall talk about this later Anakin, but for now we must meet up with Master Windu and the other Jedi."
With that they headed off towards the meeting room that the Jedi were assigned as the group of beings began to disperse.
...I knew I probably screwed it up a few times, this is the first story I've ever written and my writing skills aren't up to par.
