Anakin couldn't hide his excitement about being on such a large ship. He beamed at Obi-Wan as they were given a tour by the men under Kenobi's command. Obi-Wan smiled at Anakin's enthusiasm about the cruiser. Anakin was following one of the Vod, Rex, as he explained things to the fifteen-year-old padawan. Kenobi ignored Mace's disapproving glare as the two conversing people walked down another corridor. Mace stopped Kenobi for a moment to speak with his friend.
"A word, Kenobi?" Mace was saddened by the stiffness in his friend's shoulders.
"What is it, Windu?" Kenobi winced at the harshness in his voice. Mace sighed.
"I wanted to ask how Anakin was doing. I am worried about him and the way that the Chancellor is obsessed with him."
"He is doing well. It is stressful for him to be in this war but he will be fine. He is not ready to become a commander or general though. Yoda is wrong about that and hi trials are too soon." Kenobi confided all to Windu, who had helped with Anakin's meltdowns in the past. They were oblivious to the listening ears of Cody and Echo.
"I share your concerns, Obi-Wan. I spoke with Yoda and he was very certain that it would do him well to have more responsibilities. This war is also going to set him back. I find myself worried for Skywalker, Kenobi. I must go now, council mission. May the force be with you, my friend." Mace left a contemplating Kenobi in the corridor.
Kenobi watched as Anakin interacted with the clones, watching carefully for the panic he was sure was boiling under the surface. He had been shocked that they had separate quarters. It had been only a few days in hyperspace, the calm before the storm. Kenobi was waiting to break the news to Anakin about the division he would command once they landed on this outer rim planet. It was a slave planet, much like the planet Anakin hailed from. Kenobi feared for his padawan's safety as the distance grew shorter. The clones seemed to pick up on the Jedi's worry and began looking out for and taking care of the padawan when the master was busy. Kenobi closed his eyes and released his worry into the force as Anakin trained with a clone in hand to hand combat. Anakin was too quiet during training. He stumbled and fell before curling into a ball and begging for mercy. Kenobi rushed to him, scooping the child into his arms and rocked him back and forth.
"Pl, please don' punish me! Won' do 'gain!" Anakin was trapped in a flashback, his plea breaking Obi-Wan's heart. The clones watched, unsure how to help. It was the first time they had seen Anakin's past coming back.
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Child Mine
FanficObi-Wan Kenobi was Anakin's father for all intents. He would always look after his child, no matter what would happen. In the story, Obi-Wan is 25. Anakin is five, not nine.
