Perhaps they should
expect it.

After all, the
violent way they had been thrown out of Obi-Wan’s mind did signal
that it wasn’t an end by the artifact itself as it was highly
doubtful that it would be that violent if it was a tool to invade
someones mind.

And obviously the
hug from Skywalker seems to have aided Obi-Wan somewhat

And yet they are
all taken off guard as they are swept in once more into Obi-Wan’s
mind no less than an hour later as Obi-Wan grows paler and paler and
all the medically trained clones start eyeing him.

They are still
shocked when the General cries out in pain and covers his head with
his hands before the swooping sensation of dragged once more register
to everyone. And this time its not just the team that had been in the
ruins but all of them.

Cody is quick to
grab Rex before he can say or do anything, giving his vode a long
look as the captain looks around in shock as they are following Mace
Windu and Obi-Wan Kenobi in a hanger.

“It appears
someone doesn’t want us to know about this Kamino system.” Cody’s
General said and with a startled realization he understood that this
was BEFORE the war, just before Cody’s General came to Kamino.

“Which means
there’s something happening on that system that we should know
about,’.” Windu mused in return as he walked sedately and relaxed
beside Obi-Wan, a certain air of understanding between the two that
Cody hadn’t noticed before.

Or maybe it was
because it was the first time they had seen Obi-Wan and Windu
‘alone’, speaking like friends?

“Master, do you
think a Jedi could have erased that file?” Obi-Wan questioned, his
face a suspicious furrow even as Windu seemed to contemplate it as
they walked onto the hanger towards a prepared ship.

“I hope not.”
Windu sighed, glancing towards the other Jedi. “This disturbance in
the Force is making it hard to get a sense of things.” He said as
the hanger extend slowly. The troopers and Skywalker passed through
the walls ans floated in air and several troopers cursed but didn’t
try to talk as they strained to pay attention to the two Jedi though
Cody noticed Boil push Waxer onto the hanger as the other vod had
gone white as a sheet.

Right, fear of
heights.

“I am concerned
for my padawan,” Cody’s attention snapped back to the
conversation at hand, along with everyone else and he could see
Skywalker growing wary. “He’s not ready to be on his own.”
Obi-Wan said and was clearly meaning it too as the Coruscant wind
ruffled his hair that the rest of them could not feel outside of
Windu.

Said man gave a
tiny, almost unnoticed hum as they walked a few more steps before
stopping, the Korun turning fully to the other to advice him or
reassure him. “If the prophecy is true then he is the one who will
bring balance to the Force.” He said with a calmness and a small
eyebrow raise.

Obviously this was
a conversation on one should be privy to, especially not Skywalker
who stared at Windu with something akin to horror.

“But he still has
much to learn,” Obi-Wan said and Cody took note that Skywalker’s
shoulders actually slumped with relief before tensing at the next
words. “His skills has made him… well arrogant.” Oh that tone
was something Cody knew, it was Obi-Wan’s uncertainty when faced
with an unknown enemy that could potentially devastate his troopers
while the Jedi tried to lay plans to foil said enemy from doing
exactly that. “I realize now what you and master Yoda knew from the
beginning, the boy was too old to start his training and…” He
hesitated, clearly uncomfortable.

“Is there
something more?” Windu asked, something along the lines of concern
in his voice.

Obi-Wan sighed.
“Master, he shouldn’t have been given this assignment, I’m
afraid Anakin won’t be able to protect the Senator.” He finally
said.

Skywalker was
puffing up, his face red once more and several of his men were
glancing warily between him and Obi-Wan.

Skywalker’s men
loved him, just like how Cody and the others loved Obi-Wan, this was
not a conversation they should have heard at all and he worried what
repercussion this would cause with all they had learned earlier.

“Why?” The
Korun asked, clearly confused.

“He has a… an
emotional connection to her,” Obi-Wan reluctantly said and Cody
could spot him clenching his thumb into his wrist where they were
folded in front of him in a subconscious motion to protect himself
since the start of the conversation inside the hanger compared to
Windu’s relaxed stance and gait. “Its been there since he was a
boy,” A brief smile on Obi-Wan’s lips, clearly loving, clearly
fond and Skywalker stared at it with a sense of loss. “Now he’s
confused… distracted.” Obi-Wan sighed, the smile fading away.

The two rounded the
ship wing before Windu spoke again, smiling slightly as he focused on
the other. “Obi-Wan, you must have faith he will take the right
path.”

And why did
Skywalker look so surprised?

Why was he staring
at Windu as if he had two heads as the redhead bowed to the Korun?

Did he really think
no one among the High Generals had faith in him?

The answer however
had Obi-Wan smiling a bit while inclining his head in agreement. “Yes
master.” He said before climbing into the ship and settling in,
Windu following around before reaching in and resting a hand on
Obi-Wan’s shoulder.

The younger General
looked up, peering at Mace with a questioning look on his face.

“Have faith
Obi-Wan. You did right by him, you helped him. And if he had left
that time when he was fourteen and contemplating if a Jedi life was
for him, you would have left with him. Have faith in that you did
your job as his teacher,” Windu said strongly, squeezing his
shoulder before stepping back, giving him a wry little smile. “And
have faith that Skywalker won’t think with his dick.” The
man winked.

A little snigger
escaped Obi-Wan as he nodded while a lot of clones suddenly had to
cough while glancing at Skywalker who had turned bright red, because
everyone knew that Skywalker had thought with his dick.

Seeing as he was
married with the grand Senator herself.

The canopy closed
but they were already whisked away before Obi-Wan took to the sky.

Away, away to
another memory…

Cody was still
going to get Grey Hat to dig up his General’s files.