Title: My Brothers Keeper
Author: Geri K Timeframe: AU JA
Genre: Obi/Angst
Characters: Obi, Qui, Yoda, Bail, Dex and oc's except for the OC's I don't own any of the characters sniff sniff, just borrowing them.

Summary: Through no fault of his own Obi-wan is sent back to his family, there he discovers deception and death, leaving him alone to raise his little brother, what happens when they are forced to flee for their lives.

CHAPTER ONE : False accusations

Obi-wan could not believe it, in trouble again all because of Arly Bron that evil excuse for an initiate who would probably end up being a smuggler or a thief. Why did not the Council see his faults and just send him away why did he have to ruin other lives in his decent to Darkness. Obi-wan thought to him self as he fumed over another run in with the slightly older boy.

Arly was determined to end his career as a Jedi before it even began, and now they were transferring Arly to Obi-wan's room, all because Obi's roommate had been chosen recently and his other two room mates had gone to different areas of the Jedi one had gone to the Agri Corps and one had gone to medical corps.

So that left twelve-year-old Obi-wan in a room that big enough for four boys, he wished he could have the room all to himself. However, it was not to be first the two boy's Dag-mar, and Gerlin arrived, and then Arly.

Dag-mar and Gerlin stood at the door with their bags.

"Come in" smiled Obi-wan "I wont bite you" he said chuckling. "You can have any of those beds, but this one is mine," Obi said pointing to the one by the window.

The two new boys seemed very shy, but soon Obi had them talking and laughing. The three boys got on very well and became friends, they studied together and were becoming quite good with their lessons.

Obi-wan was happy with his new roommates, and he was looking forward to becoming a Padawan, as were Dag-Mar and Gerlin. Nevertheless all that changed when Arly arrived. He was a bully and the Masters moved him from dorm to dorm because of his unruly behaviour.

Arly intimidated Dag-mar and Gerlin, and eventually they would follow his lead and soon the three boys were picking on Obi-wan constantly. Arly seemed to have a knack of turning nice boys into little monsters, and Obi-wan was sure he was threatening them into doing whatever he asked of them.

Obi-wan would not follow along, so he was ostracised and they played tricks on him every chance they got.

However, every time Obi-wan defended himself from accusation, the three boys would insist that either Obi-wan was the culprit, or he had helped them do whatever dastardly deed they did. Obi-wan tried to get through to the two young boys who did every thing Arly told them to do.

"How can you be so stupid, he is going to get us all shipped off to the Agri-Corps is that what you want" Obi stated to the two boys when he had them alone.

"Aw come on Obi, you are too straight for your own good. Arly says he knows which Masters are going to choose us. He hacked into the data base and saw which Knights will be coming to take us as there apprentices."

"Oh" remarked Obi-Wan "Did he tell you their names, did he show you a list where your name is on it to become a Padawan?" he asked.

"Well no, but Arly wouldn't lie to us he's our best friend." said Dag-Mar.

"Yeah Obi, Arly said that even you will get a master if you do what he wants" Gorlin stated.

"What does he Want?" asked Obi.

"He wants you to steal the test papers for next week's astrophysics test."

"Why doesn't he do it himself, or is he a coward." snapped Obi-Wan.

"He says that no one would think you did it because you always know the answers and are good in class."

Gerlin explained.

"That's because I study, just like you two used to do, what is wrong with you can't you see what Arly is doing. He will get caught eventually, and he will drag you down with him."

"Don't be like that Obi, he wouldn't do that, we trust him and he trusts us." Gerlin said

"Well I don't trust him, and I certainly won't steal anything for him," Obi-Wan snapped as he walked away from the two boys.

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On the other side of the temple in the Council Chamber, the Masters were in session.

"Master Windu, have you heard from Master Yoda and Master Jinn, they have been away for a while now isn't it about time for them to return." Master Kit Fisto inquired.

"I spoke to Master Yoda only yesterday; he contacted me to say that he is staying on for a few months for the Annual Swamp races on Dagabah. He feels that his visit home has been long overdue and knows that the Temple is in capable hands."

"What of Master Jinn, when is he coming back then? Has he finished his mission to Alderaan?"

"Yes he has, however he has decided to take a break before coming back to the Temple, he is going to spend some time with Master Yoda on Dagabah. I think Yoda is hoping he will take a Padawan on his return. Qui-Gon hasn't mentioned anything to me, about taking a Padawan so I am not sure if he will take one or not." Mace answered.

"Has he ever spoken of a preference in initiates? Has he picked one out?" one of the Councillors asked.

"I do not think he has even looked at one, he hasn't spoken of it, and besides he hasn't been in the Temple for quite some time." Mace affirmed.

"Speaking of initiates has anyone else been asked about the behaviour of the four boys in Section eight room twelve"? Plo Koon asked.

"Yes" Master Gallia added, "one Master, complained to me about there pranks. I am a bit shocked at one of the boys though."

Master Windu turned his chair to face Master Gallia "Who are you talking about, which four boys are we discussing?"

Master Plo Koon revealed the names of the boys, "Arly Bron, Dag-Mar, Gerlin Oslick, and Obi-wan Kenobi."

"What have they been doing"? Asked Mace Windu who had been away for the past month him-self

The councillors listed quite a number of offences, which the foursome were supposed to be involved. Even Mace Windu was shocked that Obi-Wan's name was amongst them.

"Are you sure that Obi-wan Kenobi is involved in his mischief as well?"

"Well the evidence points to it. The other two boys have implicated Obi-wan, and so far we have not questioned Obi-Wan." Master Koon indicated.

"What about Arly Bron, isn't he a bit of a bully? I would imagine he could be the ringleader in any mischief going on around here." Mace confirmed.

"Yes I'm certain that initiate Bron will be sent to the Agri corps soon" another councillor said.

"What is the status of Knights looking for Padawan's at this time?" asked Master Windu.

"There are none available for approximately six months, and then there is only one Knight, who will be ready for an apprentice." Master Yaddle said.

"Who is that?" asked Master Gallia.

Knight Jericho has announced he will take a Padawan, but he has also indicated his choice as well." Yaddle added. "He is interested in the young girl Sala-maine, I believe they will make a good pair."

"Then if there are no Knights available perhaps we should send the four mischief makers to one of the Corps now. Instead of waiting until they turn thirteen." Master Plo Koon hinted.

"Do you think that is a wise move to make, you know how much Master Yoda thinks of the Kenobi boy." Master Gallia confirmed.

Master Windu regarded the other Councillors for a moment, and then he spoke. "I believe we should make the decision soon, as there will be no contact with Master Yoda for another month; Dagabah has moved into the night orbit and will not be in communication range for a month. There are no Knights available at this time. However, if knights become available and they are interested in any of these initiates, then we will know where to find them. Nevertheless, before we make any decisions we will go over all the reports on these four young boys, and if we decide that my suggestion is the best course of action then we will send them away." Mace Stated.

To be continued...