Qui-gon looked over at Anakin as they headed up to Senator Amidala's quarters. The boy seemed tense and edgy. He took a moment to observe his apprentice in the hopes of figuring out what agitated him. As always, when he stopped to think about it, he was amazed at how the boy had changed in the 10 years he had known him. He was no longer the bleached blond child looking up at him from the ground. He was nearly as tall as himself. The hair had darkened to a light brown away from the harsh Tattooine suns. The eyes were just as blue as he remembered. But they were no longer filled with fear and awe. Now they were shadowed as most Jedi's eyes were. And there was something else in the blue depths. Something…hungry. Anakin turned to look at him and the moment was lost. The though fleeting and insubstantial. Anakin turned away restlessly and began fidgeting. Qui-gon spoke up. "Anakin, what is the matter?" Anakin turned to face his master. "Nothing, Master." "I can feel your agitation Padawan. Tell me what is wrong?" The boy looked away. "What if she doesn't remember me?" Qui-gon sighed. Sometimes he forgot how young Anakin actually was. "I'm sure she will remember us Anakin. And even if she did not it would be no reason to despair. We are Jedi." Anakin nodded. "Yes Master. It's just that…I've though about here all these years. What if she hasn't!" Qui-gon smiled. "Relax. I'm sure you have nothing to worry about. How could anyone forget you?" Anakin smiled up at him. "I'm sure your right Master. Thank you." "It is no problem my young apprentice. I'm glad to help." And at that moment the doors slid open to reveal Amidala's quarters. Any further conversation would have to wait.

They were greeted enthusiastically at the door by Jar-Jar. "Qui? Qui! It is a you!" The amphibian then proceeded to give him a large hug. "It is good to see you Jar-Jar." He was unable to hide his smile. There was something very likeable about the Gungan. One could not help but like him. Jar-Jar led them further into the apartment and called out to the Senator. "Senator Padme! Lookie who isa here! It'sa Master Qui!" The Senator looked up from the light reader in her hand. With a smile she walked over to great the guests. "Master Jedi! It is good to see you looking so well." Qui-gon smiled and nodded. "It is good to see you again as well my lady." A movement behind him caught Amidala's eye. "And who is…"She trailed off as she recognized Anakin. "Ani? Is that you?" Anakin stepped forward. "Hello Senator. It is good to see you again." Standing that close to her caused her to crane her head up to be able to see his face. She took a step back and looked him up and down. "My how you have grown!" He blushed shyly. 'So have you. More beautiful I mean." She looked at him puzzled for a moment as he tried to figure out why on earth that had popped out of his mouth. "Oh Ani. You'll always be that little boy I met on Tattooine." She then turned away to head to the seating area. Qui-gon followed her, so they both missed the flare of something dark in Anakin's eyes.

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Obi-wan stared pensively at the chrome walls of the lift. He was not very happy to be sent on this mission. He sighed. There wasn't much he could do. He had argued with the council. And lost. He would be going on this mission. Like it or not. He shifted. **Why me? Why in blazes does it have to be me? Why couldn't they send someone else to baby sit the senator?** He sighed again. This was not very Jedi like behavior. But by the Force he didn't want another mission right now! All he wanted to do was spend the next cycle relaxing. But it didn't look like he would get to do that. The lift chimed getting his attention. He strode from the lift. His dark robe swirling around him. Workers in the corridor have him a wide berth. They didn't quit know what to make of the hooded figure. It was obvious that he was a Jedi but the aura of danger around them made them wary of approaching him. In the end he arrived at the door to Amidala's quarters unmolested. He calmly raised a hand and pushed the chime.

The door suddenly flew open and a light saber illuminated the hallway. Obi-wan raised an eye brow and stepped around the figure. As he entered the quarters he saw Anakin standing near Amidala and the handmaiden had her blaster drawn and aimed at him. Obi-wan slowly turned to face Qui-gon. He looked at the man who still stood with his lighsaber out but no longer lit. He pushed back his hood and spoke. "Master Jinn." Qui-gon hung his saber back on his belt. He then turned and motioned to Anakin to put his saber away as well. When he motioned to the handmaiden she did as she was bid but managed to nor look happy about it. As both Jedi walked forward Padme spoke. "Well Master Jinn, would you like to introduce me to your mystery guest here?" Obi-wan bowed as Qui-gon spoke. "Senator Amidala, I believe you already know Knight Obi-wan Kenobi?" She looked at the Knight in shock. "Is that really you?" At his nod all decorum flew out the window and she flung herself in his arms,. "Obi-wan!"

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Okay I apologize for how long it's been between chapters. Again Real Life has attacked. But I will get this done. Thanks for all the feedback. It really does help!