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~Mace Windu's Apartment~

"Master Windu, I'm not sure what I am supposed to do with him now," Jedi Kenobi said looking at the bald man sitting on the couch. He stood and paced back and forth in the room then came back and sat next to the other man.

"Have ALL the healers seen him?" Master Mace Windu asked bluntly.

Jedi Kenobi lowered his head and closed his eyes before answering. "Yes. All of them have seen him. They have all suggested various different remedies, but nothing seems to work. He still is very bright. He exercises regularly, and even meditates. I know he understands me, but he just won't talk or show any signs of emotion. It's as if a part of him died with her."

The bald man nodded his head, his face completely serious and stern. "Yes, I understand what you are saying, Obi-Wan, I do really. I feel so terrible for this nineteen year old boy to have to face the death of his mother. It is a tragic thing that should never happen to anyone so young."

Obi-Wan nodded in agreement and said, "But I simply don't understand how he can still be so remorseful after so long. She died 3 and a half months ago and he still refuses to talk, or even--"

"He has become mute, Obi-Wan," Master Windu said, interrupting the other man.

Obi-Wan was shocked and his eyes suddenly filled with tears. He lowered his head to hide them while Master Windu pressed his fingertips together and thought for a while. He lowered his head while he thought of what to say, then he slowly lifted his head and looked straight into Obi-Wan's eyes. "Look, have you tried everything that the healers have suggested?" he said, trying to sound comforting.

Obi-Wan shook his head and looked away. "Are you sure he's really mute?" he asked not answering Mace Windu's question. "I mean, just because he hasn't said anything in the past months doesn't make him mute. Does it?"

"Yes, Obi-Wan. I spoke with Healer Tokia today and he confirmed it. Your padawan, Anakin Skywalker, is officially mute." he replied, then quickly added, "I'm very sorry to have to be the one to tell you...I'm sorry."

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~Obi-Wan and Anakin's Quarters~

"Are you hungry, Anakin?" Obi-Wan asked as he crossed the room to sit on the window seat next to his padawan.

Anakin just looked up at him through blonde bangs and didn't say a word. He blinked up at his master then shook his head twice and looked back out the window.

Obi-Wan frowned and moved closer to his apprentice. "Anakin, why won't you talk to me? Please just say something. Anything. I want to know that you are okay," he pleaded putting a hand on Anakin's shoulder.

Anakin moved away from his touch and pulled his legs to his chest. He turned to look out the window again and stared at the world outside. Obi-Wan let out a frustrated sigh and stood up to leave. "Fine. If you get hungry go to the dining hall. You know where to find me. Okay?"

Anakin continued staring out and pretended not to hear him. Obi-Wan turned angrily and on his way out of the room, he slammed the door loudly to show his obvious anger and frustration.

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Well that's it for now.. I'll post more soon! :) Please review to tell me if you like this and if you are interested in any more. Thanks! ~JediLeia