The Bond Between Us

four

You and Anakin quietly followed your two Jedi friends to the landing platform. You were shagging, disappointed at the fact that the Jedi Council refused to train you and Anakin. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon were failing to quietly discuss the situation with the Council and their decision.

"It is not disrespect, Master, it is the truth," Obi-Wan argued.

"From your point of view," Qui-Gon retorted.

"The boy is dangerous—even the girl. She's extremely powerful for having no training."

You jolted back, almost physically hurt by Obi-Wan's comment. Obi-Wan could feel it but chose to ignore it. You began questioning if you could even trust the young Jedi. Just the other night he had promised to help you. Had that been a lie?

"They all sense it," Obi-Wan continued. "Why can't you?"

"Their fate is uncertain, not dangerous," Qui-Gon argued. "The Council will decide their future, that should be enough for you. Not get on board."

Obi-Wan glanced back, barely meeting your gaze before you snapped your head away. He could feel your hurt radiating through the Force and he was kicking himself for throwing you in with Anakin. You and Anakin were vastly different, Obi-Wan could already sense. He sighed before reluctantly boarding the ship, followed by R2D2. Qui-Gon headed over to you and Anakin.

"Master Qui-Gon, sir, we do not wish to be a problem," Anakin said.

"Yes, Master," you responded, agreeing with Anakin.

"You won't be. I'm not allowed to train either of you, so I want you both to watch me and be mindful. Always remember, your focus determines your reality. Stay close to me and you will be safe."

"Master, sir... I've been wondering... what are midi-chlorians?" Anakin asked.

"Midi-chlorians are a microscopic life form that resides within all living cells and communicates with the Force."

"They live inside of us?" You questioned.

"In your cells. We are symbionts with the midi-chlorians."

"Symbionts?" Anakin repeated.

"Life forms living together for mutual advantage. Without the midi-chlorians, life could not exist, and we would have no knowledge of the Force. They continually speak to you, telling you the will of the Force."

"They do?"

"When you learn to quiet your mind, you will hear them speaking not you." Qui-Gon looked at you, knowing that you had already been working on that.

"I don't understand."

"With time and training, Ani, you will." Qui-Gon noticed the Queen was on her way over. "Y/N, go inside and help Obi-Wan. Anakin and I will greet the Queen."

"Yes, Master," you responded.

You headed into the ship, using your senses to find Obi-Wan. He was in the cockpit, going over the flight plan with the captain. When he sensed you, he turned to glance your way. You could tell that Obi-Wan felt guilty about what he had said but that didn't stop it from hurting any less. You diverted your eyes as you went to stand beside him.

As Obi-Wan continued to talk with the captain, he tried to send you apologetic waves through the Force. You could feel them but weren't taking them in.

"Thank you, captain," Obi-Wan said. "We will let you be." You followed Obi-Wan out of the cockpit. "Little star," he breathed out. "I didn't mean—"

"Do you really believe I'm dangerous?" You asked. The way your voice seemed so small and afraid, threatened to break Obi-Wan's heart.