Most of the Jedi council was preparing for their next meeting. Only three were on the planet, two of which were already having their own debate.
"Went before you should, Master Windu!"
"There wasn't much time. We had to act before he knew he had been discovered!" Meeting Yodas' stony face with his own stern expression Mace pressed on. "A Sith with that much power was capable of anything!"
"Could not wait twenty more minutes? Finished I would have been then we may not of lost three Jedi." Yoda sighed letting his frustration go into the force. "Now confused matters are."
Mace sagged in his seat knowing Yoda was right. "Skywalker refused to bring Obi-Wan here. He says he didn't trust me with his care."
"Too attached he is to those he loves." He had sensed it for years hoping Anakin would never realize the love he held for his master. The same love had kept him in line when few things could.
"Skywalker will be expelled from the order." It was the only logical conclusion after discovering his marriage and attachment to Obi-Wan.
"Normally yes. With Wen Sown? Not as easy."
"I know she's obsessed with her deluded love story but I fail to see what that has to do with Skywalker." Mace leaned back in his seat to try to gauge what Yoda was getting at.
"Busy I was protecting Sown and gathering evidence! Without it turn the Republic would have on the Jedi!" Shaking his head at the memory Yoda tried to rub away the tense building in his forehead. "Seen the news you have not. While busy we were another tale was told."
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Obi-Wan woke to Anakins' face hovering over his looking relieved to see his master was up. Gathering his senses he realized he was back in the senators' apartment in her guest room.
"You were just knocked out--don't worry Padme is fine."
Slowly Obi-Wan started to recall the fight with Palpatine, what Anakin had said. Anakin must have known what was on his mind as fear spiked through the force.
"I love you, Obi-Wan."
For once he had no words for his student, he was too shocked to even think of a reply.
"You are easy to fall for," Padme added from the doorway.
"I'm usually a bit jealous where Padme is concerned," Anakin admitted, "but the only thing I'm jealous about is that she got to kiss you before I did."
Obi-Wan backed up against the headboard wondering how hard he hit his head. "Anakin..."
"At least give it a chance or think about it first!" The combination of hurt and neediness in his voice never failed to pull at heartstrings. "Can I at least kiss you? Just once before...I don't know if their let me see you again."
Oh right, Mace Windu had learned of Anakins' marriage and affection for Obi-Wan. His heart sank just thinking of the forced separation to come.
"I...need to get my mind off this for awhile. We can discuss this further later." The distress on Anakins' face was unbearable but he wasn't doing much better. It was too much to take in and there was so much he had missed out on while he was knocked out. "Let me just get caught up with the holo--"
"NO!" The couple yelled in unison as he clicked the holonet on.
"Back to the news spreading throughout the Republic the shocking discovery of Chancellor Palpatine being a Sith Lord and being slain is the second biggest story of the day. The honor goes to the single greatest love story of all time between a senator and two Jedi forbidden to love."
Much to Obi-Wans' horror the events of their confrontation of Palpatine were aired complete with Anakins' love confession to both of them and mention of the baby.
"That's right, Jedi Anakin Skywalker The man without Fear has fearlessly confessed his love for his secret wife and Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. While Kenobi doesn't appear to be involved with Skywalker or the senator it seems he's still in their hearts. Will the Jedi finally allow these lovers together? Will the Skywalkers be able to negotiate a deal with Kenobi to make him part of the family? Our heroes deserve to be together after all they've done for the Republic. Let the Jedi know we demand Skywalker, Senator Amidala and Master Kenobi have the right to be together!" Wen raised her fist up in the air as she cried out for justice.
"How did my life turn into a holo-drama?" Obi-Wan lamented equal parts horrified and embarrassed that this was airing throughout the whole Republic.
"Our current poll is showing audience support for the Skywalker-Amidala-Kenobi union. We also have another poll for the name of the baby--"
Shutting off the holonet Obi-Wan groaned into his hands.
"I guess that killed the mood." Anakin grumbled sourly.
Padmes' glare had no affect as Anakin was staring at his upset master.
Re: Obi-Wan Kenobi: Jedi, Negotiator, War Hero...Father? 8/?
"Went before you should, Master Windu!"
"There wasn't much time. We had to act before he knew he had been discovered!" Meeting Yodas' stony face with his own stern expression Mace pressed on. "A Sith with that much power was capable of anything!"
"Could not wait twenty more minutes? Finished I would have been then we may not of lost three Jedi." Yoda sighed letting his frustration go into the force. "Now confused matters are."
Mace sagged in his seat knowing Yoda was right. "Skywalker refused to bring Obi-Wan here. He says he didn't trust me with his care."
"Too attached he is to those he loves." He had sensed it for years hoping Anakin would never realize the love he held for his master. The same love had kept him in line when few things could.
"Skywalker will be expelled from the order." It was the only logical conclusion after discovering his marriage and attachment to Obi-Wan.
"Normally yes. With Wen Sown? Not as easy."
"I know she's obsessed with her deluded love story but I fail to see what that has to do with Skywalker." Mace leaned back in his seat to try to gauge what Yoda was getting at.
"Busy I was protecting Sown and gathering evidence! Without it turn the Republic would have on the Jedi!" Shaking his head at the memory Yoda tried to rub away the tense building in his forehead. "Seen the news you have not. While busy we were another tale was told."
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Obi-Wan woke to Anakins' face hovering over his looking relieved to see his master was up. Gathering his senses he realized he was back in the senators' apartment in her guest room.
"You were just knocked out--don't worry Padme is fine."
Slowly Obi-Wan started to recall the fight with Palpatine, what Anakin had said. Anakin must have known what was on his mind as fear spiked through the force.
"I love you, Obi-Wan."
For once he had no words for his student, he was too shocked to even think of a reply.
"You are easy to fall for," Padme added from the doorway.
"I'm usually a bit jealous where Padme is concerned," Anakin admitted, "but the only thing I'm jealous about is that she got to kiss you before I did."
Obi-Wan backed up against the headboard wondering how hard he hit his head. "Anakin..."
"At least give it a chance or think about it first!" The combination of hurt and neediness in his voice never failed to pull at heartstrings. "Can I at least kiss you? Just once before...I don't know if their let me see you again."
Oh right, Mace Windu had learned of Anakins' marriage and affection for Obi-Wan. His heart sank just thinking of the forced separation to come.
"I...need to get my mind off this for awhile. We can discuss this further later." The distress on Anakins' face was unbearable but he wasn't doing much better. It was too much to take in and there was so much he had missed out on while he was knocked out. "Let me just get caught up with the holo--"
"NO!" The couple yelled in unison as he clicked the holonet on.
"Back to the news spreading throughout the Republic the shocking discovery of Chancellor Palpatine being a Sith Lord and being slain is the second biggest story of the day. The honor goes to the single greatest love story of all time between a senator and two Jedi forbidden to love."
Much to Obi-Wans' horror the events of their confrontation of Palpatine were aired complete with Anakins' love confession to both of them and mention of the baby.
"That's right, Jedi Anakin Skywalker The man without Fear has fearlessly confessed his love for his secret wife and Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. While Kenobi doesn't appear to be involved with Skywalker or the senator it seems he's still in their hearts. Will the Jedi finally allow these lovers together? Will the Skywalkers be able to negotiate a deal with Kenobi to make him part of the family? Our heroes deserve to be together after all they've done for the Republic. Let the Jedi know we demand Skywalker, Senator Amidala and Master Kenobi have the right to be together!" Wen raised her fist up in the air as she cried out for justice.
"How did my life turn into a holo-drama?" Obi-Wan lamented equal parts horrified and embarrassed that this was airing throughout the whole Republic.
"Our current poll is showing audience support for the Skywalker-Amidala-Kenobi union. We also have another poll for the name of the baby--"
Shutting off the holonet Obi-Wan groaned into his hands.
"I guess that killed the mood." Anakin grumbled sourly.
Padmes' glare had no affect as Anakin was staring at his upset master.
"By the way your name is winning in the polls."
"Anakin!"