Leaving was the only choice you saw fit. For your benefit and for that of the order, it was hard to take into account just how much it may affect those around you. Especially those who love you.
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First Star Wars Fanfic, tried my best so apologies...
Quinlan and you walk through the temple until the training grounds were reached, some of the younglings already playing. The fresh breeze ran through to lighten the mood, bright as the sun that morning and calming as the smell of fresh flowers.
"So... you tell him yet?" while ahead, he wanted to take the moment and speak with you privately.
"What?" You took a while to understand what he was asking. "No..." while you were truthful that you had only told the council, you and the council were not the only ones to know.
"While we respect your decision, Y/n... what was the reason for it?" Windu gave a more understanding look than you expected. "You said the code is not something you can fully follow, but why?"
"I believe and follow every other aspect of the code, trust me there. However, forbidding attachment and love, as understanding as I am of why, it seems..."
"You've already fallen in love," Fisto hums, some of the council look to one another knowingly, "padawan Obi-Wan, is it?"
While it was shocking to hear Fisto say it, the look on other council members was priceless such as Windu and Ki-Adi-Mundi's complete cluelessness. "Yes, Master Fisto,"
"For how long?" Ki-Adi-Mundi's tone was still unsure, almost as if he didn't believe he hadn't noticed.
"Days as younglings, assume, I do," Yoda seemed to almost chortle at your admittance. "Many times I warned, but strong enough, were you not?"
"It's best I leave, for my sake... for Obi-Wan's sake," you take a deep breath, placing your saber down on the floor, you take a step back and bow your head, "thank you, masters," after a few more words from the council, you were let free into your new life.
Master Plo had been kind enough to arrange a ship, wherever you may choose, it will take you. However, what wasn't arranged was anyone knowing, let alone Quinlan Vos. "Tell me you're joking,"
"Vos!" you jump, "uhm, I was just uh... checking out these ships," you knock your fist against one, "yup, all good to go for... someone- not me! I'm not going anywhere,"
Quinlan folds his arms, not believing you, "I overheard your discussion with the council, Y/n, don't lie," he watches your stance shrink, "you need to tell him. You know he should hear it, and at least have the chance to say goodbye,"
Shaking your head as a final decision, you state your reason, "if I see him again to say goodbye, I fear I'll never leave, that his words may sway my decision,"
"After all these years, you still lack the courage to face your demons," he ignores your angered side glare, "he blames himself, you know? More than he'd like to admit,"
"Blame himself? We both talked-"
"Argued?" Vos snarks.
"Talked," you emphasis, "and he made it very clear he blames me for leaving, he even called me selfish,"
Quinlan simply shakes his head, stopping and turning you to him properly, "you're an idiot," he places a finger under your chin, "you both are,"
"Thanks for making me feel better," you say with slight sincerity but plenty of sarcasm, holding his face.
Obi-Wan tapped his foot impatiently, watching the scene with a sneer before catching himself. A deep breath enters his lungs and escapes as a shudder; he knew better than to let such emotions take over.
"I almost feel bad," Anakin whispers to Ahsoka who was watching in complete interest.
"It's kinda weird... usually you're the one like this," she walks off to Obi-Wan as Anakin drops his jaw in offence. "Master, there are two groups, Anakin and I have Group A, you and Master Y/n are to supervise Group B,"
"Just tell him," Vos advises, "I need to go before your boyfriend burns me alive with his glare," he gives you one last hug before walking off, saluting to the others.
"Try not to be reckless!" you call to him.
"A difficult task for him, I imagine," Obi-Wan walks to the children running around, almost pushing past you. "We've been assigned to group B," he starts to sort out a small plan on how to deal with them for the day. "I say we split the group, assign them to different activities, half an hour per-"
"Listen up, Group B!" You whistle for their attention, all the younglings stopping what they were doing and looking at you. "Good, now come here," you place both hands on your hip, "I am Master L/n, and as you know this is Master Kenobi,"
"Hello, Master L/n, hello there, Master Kenobi," they say with either shy or eager looks.
"Now, Master Kenobi suggests we follow a schedule for the day that he hasn't taken into account what you all want to do," you ignore his sigh. "However, I think it is best we all vote on what we wish to do... so any ideas?"
"Oh!" a youngling called Keys raises their hand, "can we go to the room of a thousand fountains??"
"You just want to go because you promised to meet Nino~" one of the other younglings tease before hiding behind Viv who protects them from Keys.
"I did not!" Keys scoffs while your face falls softly, "I swear- it's nothing, I understand the code-" they defend themselves with absurd rambles only for you to halt them with a hand up.
"It's okay," you lend a hand for them to take, "feelings are not something easily forgotten," the children follow you, leaving Obi-Wan to hurry along. "As Jedi, we are to be compassionate, but what we shouldn't do is let our emotions dictate our actions," while some chose not to listen, others did, all nodding in understanding. "We are still beings of complex thought, however jealousy can lead to the darkside and do we want that?"
"No, Master L/n," they all say in unison, even those not tuning in.
"Very good," you couldn't help but laugh, finally reaching the sanctuary, everyone hurrying about until you call after, "careful now! We are to meet within the hour as a check-in, you all must attend so I can make sure you're safe,"
"Yes, Master L/n," they say again before running off, a group staying by, not wanting to leave.
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