Chapter 5~ Morn of Loss

Sara woke to the sound of a dozen little initiates running around the room opposite hers. She stretched her neck and went into the room.

"Good morning children."

"Good morning Master Engle." The initiates said in unison.

"How is everyone this morning?"

They didn't say anything. One little initiate, Jaden, spoke.

"Master Engle, Obi-Wan is missing."

"Oh not to worry, Master Jinn probably took him this morning." She said trying to convince herself more then the initiates.

~*~

"Master, when do you want to start training practice today?"

"Later this afternoon. I must work with young Obi-Wan this morning on his communication skills. But you may go if you want."

Xanatos sighed and nodded.

"Not to worry padawan, I will join you later."

"Yes master."

Satisfied with the answer he got Qui-Gon walked out of the room.

Going down to the initiate room he felt a slight twinge in the force. Quickening his steps he walked in to find nothing out of the ordinary.

"Master Qui-Gon," Sarah strode over to where he was standing and looked at his side surprised not to find Obi-Wan there. "Umm, did you happen to take Obi-Wan this morning?"

"No, I was just coming to get him now. You don't know where he is?"

"No. But he probably just went to find you."

Qui-Gon nodded, but started to get worried.

"I will check some places he likes to go. Will you inform the council?" Qui- Gon asked. He didn't wait for an answer as he headed for the cafeteria.

~*~

Sarah watched Qui-Gon rush out of the room and down the hall towards the cafeteria.

"Anna, I'm going to need you to come watch the initiates, we have one missing." She said into her comlink.

"Yes master."

Sarah waited until Anna got there then headed toward the council room.

~*~

"Ahh, Master Jinn. The usual?" A gruff voice asked from behind the counter.

"No Ed, I'm actually looking for an initiate. Young Obi-Wan Kenobi."

"No initiate has been in here this morning. He came in here a few days ago, but you found him."

"Yes. Well thank you for your time." The jedi said and left the cafeteria.

~*~

"You don't understand, I must see the council!" Sarah half shouted at Knight Lila.

"I'm sorry but they are in a meeting right now."

Sara would not take no for an answer. She walked past Lila's desk and burst into the council room.

Lila, surprised followed her in.

"I'm sorry masters she just came in." Lila said, explaining the intrusion.

Master Windu held up a hand "that is alright Lila you can go. Please contact Master Jinn and have him come here immediately. Tell him to come alone."

Lila nodded and bowed.

Sarah was looking around and was relieved to find Obi-Wan there. He was with a man. She thought she recognized him, then, it hit her.

~*~

"Master Jinn?"

Qui-Gon tapped his comlink.

"Yes?"

"The council would like to see you."

"I'll get my padawan and be there in a minute."

"That won't is necessary. The council only wishes to see you."

Half surprised, Qui-Gon walked to the council room.

When he got there Lila said he should go right in. He did and was relieved to find Obi-Wan there. Then his attention went to the man next to the initiate.

"Wayne Kenobi."

~TBC~