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Jedi Hearts	By : KenobisElf Category: Star Wars (All) > General Views: 4670 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Ember laughed. �After last night, I believe they are other wise occupiMy MMy Master knows I frequently go swimming and I don�t own a suit. If you don�t want to join me,� Ember shrugged causing ripples in the water. �Then you can just watch from the shore or go back to the ship �I guess.� She turned her back and started to swim toward the center of the lake.

�Ember wait,� Qui-Gon called after her, �I need to speak with you about something.� How am I supposed to talk to her like this? All I want to do is to touch her.

�Then join me. I mean� if it�s important �� Ember looked over her shoulder and grinned. �If you don�t come in, I can�t hear you.�

�Fine,� Qui-Gon conceded, removing his shirt and boots. Leaving his tunic pants on, he dived into the water and swam out, stopping about a meter from Ember before he resurfaced. Why does the water have to be so clear? I can see almost every inch of her body as if she isn�t in the water at all.

Wow, he has an amazing body. Ember thought as she turned and swam over close to Qui-Gon. Using the Force, she sent several giant waves at him. Ember chuckled as he shook his head and flung the water out of his face and hair. �I guess not all Jedi feel comfortable in just their skin, but I�m glad I convinced you to join mou nou need to learn to enjoy yourself more.�

�And what�s that supposed to mean?� Qui-Gon asked splashing water at her with his hands.

�It means, Qui-Gon my friend�� She swam over to him, looked under the water, and said, �That you are a prude.� What a shame. I guess his reputation is all talk.

�Oh really, are we back to insulting each other again?� Qui-Gon smiled.

�I didn�t insult you�. I thought the name Braid Boy was an endearment,� Ember replied grinning.

�I�m not a boy, Ember,� he laughed, splashing her as she tried to swim away.

Trying to dodge the waves, Ember dived under the water. Surfacing behind Qui-Gon, she said, �No you�re not, you�re this very ancient old man.� Placing both hands on his shoulders, she pushed him under and swam out of his reach.

�Yoda I am not,� Qui-Gon ied ied mimicking the old Master.

Ember smiled and shook her head, �Oh great mysterious one, if you�re not a man, you�re not a boy, and not Yoda, then what are you?� She asked treading water.

�Who says I�m not a man?� Qui-Gon questioned. He placed his hands on her shoulders, pushed her underneath the water, and then quickly swam away toward the Eastern side of the lake where the flowers grew in abundance.

Ember floated to the surface coughing. Spinning around several times her eyes narrowed as she searched for Qui-Gon. Not finding him she called out, �You think you�re funny huh� Qui-Gon?� When he didn�t give away his position by splashingspeaspeaking, Ember said, �Ok fine, you�re a man�� Not willing to give in totally, she grinned and said, �Well�. on the verge of manhood.�

�I�m glad you noticed,� Qui-Gon yelled from his hiding place behind a protruding rock near the shore.

Ember spun around in the water, looking in the direction Qui-Gonoiceoice had emanated from and shouted back, �Who said I didn�t notice. Just because, I haven�t said anything, doesn�t mean I�m blind. �

Qui-Gon smiled, �Good.�

Ember was perplexed, what did he mean, good? Swimming toward the shore, she heard Qui-Gon�s voice, and began searching for him. �Qui-Gon, so why aren�t you going to the Senate Ball?� If I can get him to speak, I�ll find him.

�I never go to those stupid things. Master Obi-Wan and I usually leave on a mission that day,� Qui-Gon explained, treading water behind the large rock.

Ember searched the area behind several bushes for a hiding place she might have overlooked. Unable to find him, she swam over to the large rock and examined the vicinity around it. I guess he isn�t here. Maybe he snuck over to the other side of the lake while I was searching here. She started to swim away, �That�s interesting, but, is that the only reason?�

Using the Force to hide his presence from her, Qui-Gon emerged from the water behind Ember, and grabbed her feet as she started to swim away.

Ember flipped over in the water trying to discover what was holding her, when it pulled her under. Gasping for air, she tried to ascend and started thrashing as her feet were released. Breaking the surface, she inhaled water and began choking. Getting the coughing under control she snapped, �Qui-Gon, I�ll get you for that.�

�Should I be scared?� he teased, splashing water at her.

She used several strokes to close the distance between them until she was close enough to touch him and said, �I don�t know but I�ll tell you when I figure it out.�

Qui-Gon smiled and decided it was time to let her know what he had intended to say to her in the first place. �So Emy, the reason I wanted to talk to you is because,� he took a deep breath, and treaded water. Ember was very close to him and he had to fight an urge to reach out and touch her soft skin. �I just wanted to let you know that you�re not the only one that feels as if he/she doesn�t belong. I feel like that all the time.�

Ember shook her head in disbelief. �Why do you feel that way?�

�Why?� Qui-Gon repeated her question, running a hand through his spiky hair. �My Master is the great Obi-Wan Kenobi, the most renown Knight the Temple has had in a long time. I constantly feel like I�m not good enough to be his Padawan. I�m always worried that I�ll disappoint him, so I practice my Katas more than everyone else. I study more than everyone else. That�s probably how I received my reputation, as the perfect Padawan. Obi-Wan doesn�t feel the same way I do about the living Force. When I saved a sick stray Versaily Bthatthat was outside the Temple and brought it to our apartment; he said that I had rescued yet another pathetic life form. I�m almost sure he was trying to joke, but I didn�t think it was very funny. Yet, even though he�s the greatest of the knights, I can�t talk to him about the way I feel.� I caI can see how you would believe that you don�t belong, but you have so much. You�re everyone�s favorite and you never get into trouble. I think you�re trying to make me feel better and you�re very sweet for doing it.� She closed the distance between them, put her arms around his neck and kissed his cheek. Qui-Gon opened his mouth to speak and Ember firmly pressed her lips to his in a chaste kiss. He hasn�t pulled away. Becoming less tentative, Ember touched the corner of his mouth with her tongue probing at his lips for entrance.

Qui-Gon opened his mouth, allowing her further access, as he twirled his tongue around hers. Pulling her even closer, he trembled as he felt her naked body press against him. She�s kissing me, her body against mine. I must be dreaming. I have to be dreaming.

Ember pulled back, startled at the intensity she saw in Qui-Gon�s face. She pressed closer to him, wrapping her legs around his waist, relying on him to keep them afloat. Deepening the kiss, Ember thought Mmmm� he�s an incredible kisser.

Qui-Gon pulled away gasping for air as he whispered, �My beautiful Emy.� Oh Gods not another dream, please. If I�m asleep, don�t wake me; he began to kiss her neck, nipping and sucking on her soft skin. He could smell the faint scent of her soap and he found the flowery fragrance entrancing.

Tilting her head back, Ember sighed and said, �Oh Force, that feels so good. Please don�t stop Qui-Gon.�

�I have no intention of stopping,� Qui-Gon whispered softly, his eyes dark and smoldering. He ran his tongue slowly over his lips. His breathing ragged, Qui-Gon stared into Ember�s turquoise eyes filled with passion. His calloused fingers slid over her shoulders and gently down her back molding her body tightly to his.

She clutched at the muscles on his shoulders, his arms, and his back, capturing his mouth with a hungry urgency. She ran her fingers through his hair and down over his shoulders. Moaning and trying to get closer, she drew her mouth away from his and began to kiss his face, his eyes, and the tip of his nose, his ear, and sucking on the skin just below his ear.

Qui-Gon slowly guided them to the rock that he had hid behind earlier, and using it for sup, he, he began to run his hands over her body. Thrusting his tongue between her parted lips his kisses grew more demanding. Qui-Gon�s heart thudded loudly in his ears as he caressed her glistening honey soft breasts. Tracing her spine, he felt her body shudder with desire as his hand dipped below the water to follow the curve of her bottom.

Ember leaned back in the water holding on to Qui-Gon�s shoulders safe in the knowledge that he wouldn�t let her fall. She gasped as the warm heat of Qui-Gon�s mouth replaced the cold lake water on her breast. Rubbing herself in slow insistent circles against Qui-Gon�s still clothed body she said, �Oh Force Qui-Gon, we need to take off these pants.�

�I agree, but this will work a lot better if we get out of the water,� Qui-Gon murmured against her breast.

Ember, growing feverish with desire, writhed in pleasure. She pulled away panting, �ouldould start back now,� she suggested as she uncrossed and lowered her legs from around his waist. Her hips gyrated against his hard unyielding erection urging him to hurry.

Qui-Gon grabbed her and held her tight against him, as he claimed her mouth with a hard intoxicating kiss. �Oh Gods Ember, I�ve wanted you for so long. Come with me.� He grabbed her hand and pushed off the rock, swimming back to the shore pulling her with him.

*******

Melody sighed contentedly. She enjoyed the security she felt in his arms. Unsure when they would hold one another again, Melody said, �Obi-Wan, thank you for your support and kindness; it means a lot to me right now. I can�t let myself get accustomed to this. Not if we can�t do it all the time. I need to get off his lap now or I will never get off. �I really think that we should check the ship out for other malfunctions now.�

Obi-Wan placed a finger under Melody�s chin and lifted her head so he could look into her eyes and said, �Mel before we look for additional problems, we need to eat. Your body needs nourishment.� He sat up straight and kissed her forehead.

�I�m not very hungry, but I guess I can try to eat a piece of fruit. We also need to wash the dishes from last night,� Melody told him.

Obi-Wan�s blue eyes sparkled with humor and desire when she mentioned last night. The fact her body was pressed against him tightly let him know that she was aware of the path his thoughts had taken. Shifting slightly, Obi-Wan prayed that she was too flustered to pay attention as he gently set her off his lap and pulled his tunic down to cover the stiffening bulge.

�Master Obi-Wan, you need to control yourself,� Melody smiled teasingly as she walked out of the pilot�s cabin.

Obi-Wan sighed, she�s right I need to control myself. Repositioning himself in his pants, he touched the bond that he shared with his apprentice and found Qui-Gon shielding heavily I wonder if they�re arguing again.

*******

Ember let go of Qui-Gon�s hand and used the Force to propel her through the water. As she waded out of the lake, Ember could hear Qui-Gon splashing close behind her. Stepping up onto the soft sand of the beach, Ember called her cloak to her.

Qui-Gon watched Ember wade out of the water, mesmerized by the slight wiggle of her round bottom as she walked through the sand. When he caught up with her, she had just spread her cloak out on the soft red sand. Coming up behind her, Qui-Gon wrapped his arms around her tiny waist and kissed her neck. Turning her to face him, he lifted her into his arms, and gently laid her down on the cloak. Lying beside her, he caressed her breasts while he kissed her sweet mouth.

Ember ran her long fingers over the flat planes of his chest and then kneading the muscles in his back, she let her hands trail to his waist. Groaning she tried to undo his wet pants but the knot would not release. �Umm�. Qui next time someone suggests swimming, take off the pants. Help me please� I want to see all of you.�

Qui-Gon brushed Ember�s hands out of the way and quickly unfastened the wet cloth. As he started to push his pants down over his hips, Qui-Gon was pleased to find her small hands joining his in the struggle to remove the unwanted garment and free his erection. Oh Gods, she wants me as much as I want her.

*******

Melody entered the small galley and noticed that the dishes from the night before had been cleaned and put away. The first meal was prepared and on the table, but no one had eaten yet. With a sigh, she reached out with the Force to try to contact her Padawan, and discovered that Ember was shielding from her. Suspecting that something was wrong, Melody probed deeper into the bond detned ned to find out why her Padawan was shielding her thoughts.

*******

She wrapped her hand around Qui-Gon�s shaft and stroked. Ember�s breath caught in her throat amazed at the size of him. I never thought a man�s body was beautiful. She felt his sharp intake of breath at her touch. Oh Force, did I cause that reaction? Her thumb rubbed the tip, spreading a drop of his arousal. Drawing Qui-Gon�s mouth down to hers, she slid her velvety tongue in and out of his mouth while she fondled his throbbing shaft with her hand. Qui-Gon, relentlessly explored the curves of her body with his hands and mouth. One moment Ember was enjoying the sensations that Qui-Gon was creating, when she suddenly went very still. �Stop Qui-Gon,� Ember whispered. {Yes Master}

{Ember, why are you shielding from me? Are you all right?} Melody questioned through their bond.

�What�s wrong? Was I going too fast? We could stop. Do you want to pretend this never happened?� Qui-Gon asked suddenly afraid that in his desire for her, he gonegone too far too fast and now she didn�t want him anymore.

She shook her head no, listening to the silent communication from her Master, and trying not to think about what Qui-Gon was doing to her body.

Qui-Gon rubbed his hand in a circular motion, slowly beginning to kiss his way downward; first her lips, her chin, and down her neck. He stopped to shower both breasts with kisses, alternating between sucking on her swollen nipples, and twirling his tongue around them.

{Yes Master, I just went�. swimming. Ias sas shielding �.um � just in case�. Master, did you and �Master Kenobi? } She closed her eyes, arching up as Qui-Gon�s mouth found her breast and hoped that her Master had not felt the jolt of intense pleasure at his touch. Ember writhed beneath him whimpering and clutching at his hair, trying top hep her wits about her to finish the conversation with her master. {A free day � umm �You gave me one � Master�do you need me?}

{Yes Padawan, I know you don�t want to eat first meal, but I really think you should come in and eat. You need nourishment, especially after an hour of swimming. Is Padawan Jinn with you?�} Melody asked, wondering why Ember seemed to have trouble forming her sentences.

Kneading, cupping, and fondling her full breasts, Qui-Gon began to kiss his way down her stomach and then lower still, until his lips found the red curls between her legs. So her hair isn�t naturally white. Qui-Gon thought as he lifted her leg over his shoulder and began to shower kisses on the delicate softness hidden beneath the mound of red curls. He heard a gasp and then a moan of pleasure as he probed his tongue inside of her most secret place with fierce urgency.

Ember opened her turquoise eyes {Yes��.} She gasped as his mouth found her, �Oh, Force Qui-Gon!� Ember threw up her shields and made sure she added a layer as her body started to spasm in a release so intense she couldn't contain it. She bit her lower lip to hold back a scream of pleasure. Lying there gasping for breath, she knew her Master was going to kill her, but right now, she felt like she had joined the Force. Lowering her shields once more she said {yes Master, Qui-Gon is with me.} She pulled Qui-Gon into a deep searing kiss, tasting herself on his lips.

He moved carefully keeping most of his weight on his arms. She felt him moving against the opening of her body, rocking ever so gently against her. Qui-Gon positioned his throbbing erection to rest against her red curls, and murmured against her mouth, �Are you ready?�

Ember arched her hips, meeting his tiny thrusts with one of her own. He was large and slid into her slowly. She swiveled her hips, taking him inch by inch wishing she could make him as crazy as he made her. Wrapping her legs around his hips, she pulled him fully into her. She cried out and sank her nails into his shoulders.

{Ember Riana D�on, Return to the transport, now! Tell Padawan Jinn to come back too.} Melody said sternly through the bond, abruptly raising her shields, no long wanting to sense any of her Padawan�s feelings.

Ember again stopped all movement and sighed, sensing Qui-Gon�s confusion. �Qui- Gon my Master knows; she ordered us back to the ship now.� I can�t tell him to finish; it has to be his choice.

Now understanding why she had seemed preoccupied, Qui-Gon closed his eyes and groaned. �Since she already knows, do you want to finish what we�ve started?� he asked placing a kiss on her forehead. Please say yes, I can�t bear another cold shower.

�Oh Force yes, Qui-Gon.� Ember said as she began to meet and match his thrusts.

Qui-Gon kissed her, sucking her bottom lip into his mouth as he thrust back and forth inside of her, feeling an ecstasy that he had never felt with anyone else. She was so tight and it felt so right. He wanted the moment to last forever, as he felt his release building deep inside of him.

Ember caressed his back and as she felt the waves of pleasure building. She dug her nails into his back panting and screaming, "Faster Qui, please!� Qui-Gon couldn't hold back. He wanted to make it last... to savor this moment, but she pleaded and he obliged. Ember felt her body tighten. Her thighs squeezed around him trying to pull him deeper inside her. As her body exploded in sensations, she bit his shoulder and whimpered against the crook of his neck.

�Gods�. Emy,� Qui-Gon closed his eyes feeling himself explode inside of her. He laid his head down on her shoulder trying to control his breathing and waited for his heart to stop racing. �You�re so beautiful,� Qui-Gon said as he finally caught his breath. He kissed her again and whispered softly, �You�re so amazing.�

Ember rose up on her elbows, stared into his cobalt eyes, and shuddered at the passion of the look. Placing her hand on the back of his head, she drew her mouth to his with a soft kiss, �Thank you Qui-Gon for making this so special. I�m not beautiful, but this was and I�m glad I gave into my desire for you.�

I guess this was nothing more to her than just a moment of desire, Qui-Gon thought, refusing to let his disappointment show. �You are very beautiful. I wasn�t lying to you. I would never lie to you. You should have a better opinion of yourself.�

Ember sighed, afraid that he would ruin this special moment with his earlier conversation to make her feel better. So she took his face in her hands and gently began to kiss him. She lay back down, taking the weight off her elbows, and pulled him down with her. She sucked in a short, sharp; gasp as the rough texture of the cloak touched the place where her back had been rubbed raw.

Qui-Gon kissed her ardently and lowered his hand to squeeze her breasts gently as he captured her lips with his. I could kiss her like this all day.

�Oh Qui-Gon,� Ember breathed into his mouth as they began again. My Master is going kill me but this feels so good. She stroked his hip, feeling him begin to harden inside her once more.

*******

Obi-Wan walked back to the galley after he had gotten his traitorous body back under control and saw that Melody was uneasy. He immediately tried to console her, suspecting her edgy behavior resulted from what went on in the cockpit. He pulled her into his arms and asked, �Mel, are you ok?��

�Yes, everything is all right. I just spoke with Ember,� Melody explained. She didn�t want to tell him what she suspected that their Padawans were just doing, until she was certain.

�Oh, she isn�t shielding from you. Qui-Gon is. I figure they must have argued again and didn�t want to lose their free day.� He leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on her lips.

�No, she�s not shielding from me,� Melody replied, trying to ignore his kiss. �She�s swimming and Qui-Gon�s with her. Perhaps he�s shielding from you to hide his thoughts. My Padawan doesn�t wear a swimsuit.�

�She what! What do you mean she doesn�t wear a suit? You let your Padawan wander around in no clothes! You�re sure Qui-Gon�s with her?� Obi-Wan asked panic-stricken.

�Don�t you trust your Padawan?� Melody asked with a smirk. �Ember, doesn�t wander around without her clothes, she leaves them on until she gets to the water.�

�Melody he�s a teenage boy. He can endure only just so much, even with his Jedi training. We need to have them return. Will you go get them?� Obi-Wan pleaded.

Melody giggled at his comment, �I already told Ember to return, but I�ll tell her to drag your Padawan back.�

�But she�s not dressed. Don�t they need someone with them when she gets out of the water?� Obi-Wan insisted frantically.

�Obi-Wan,� Melody snickered. �First of all your Padawan is no longer a child and second; from what I�ve heard, it�s certainly not the first time he�s seen a nude female.�

{Qui-Gon Jinn} Obi-Wan bellowed, forcing his voice through the blocked shields, {return to the ship now! And you�d better have all of your clothes on and while you�re at it, tell Padawan D�on to wait until you leave before she gets out of the water.} �Melody those are just rumors. I am sure of it,� although Obi-Wan didn�t feel completely sure right now.

�So sure are you?� Melody smirked at the agitated man pacing back and forth in the small galley.

Qui-Gon stopped exploring Ember�s body, when he heard his Master yell at him. Gods he sounds mad he thought. �Emy, Master Obi-Wan just broke through my shields and told me to get back to the ship with all my clothes on, and he told me to tell you not to get out of the water until I�m gone.�

Ember giggled in Qui-Gon�s arms. Tipping her head back, she looked at the sand around her and said, �My dear Qui-Gon, I think he�s a little late for that. My Master must have informed him of my swimming habits. But I�ll get back in the lake for a moment so you can tell him I was there when you left.� Ember said as she caressed his face.

I hope he thinks that all we were doing was swimming. With a sigh, Qui-Gon sat up and watched, admiring the view as Emy slowly waded into the water. Quickly pulling his clothes on he smiled at Ember and said, �I�ll see you back at the ship Beautiful,� as he turned and walked away from the lake.

�You don�t seem worried about them. Your Padawan is the one wearing no clothes�wait if she swims that way and you don�t mind, how do you swim?� Obi-Wan asked as he stopped his pacing to stare at her.

�Wouldn�t you like to know?� Melody teased as she sat down at the table and nibbled on a piece of fruit.

Swimming to the center of the lake and then back to the shore, Ember waded out of the water and got dressed. Oh Force, did I really have sex with Qui-Gon? What in the Galaxy was I thinking? It was fantastic, but now I�m no longer unique. I�m leaving at the end of this mission and I don�t need complications so I can�t let this happen again. As the rough texture of the garments scraped her sore back, she sucked in a deep breath and expelled it though clenched teeth. Putting her boots back on, she walked slowly back to the ship dreading the upcoming lecture from her Master.

Obi-Wan collapsed into a chair and grinned, �Are you offering me a chance to find out?�

�Perhaps one day, you�ll have the same opportunity as your Padawan,� Melody grinned enjoying the expression on his face.

Qui-Gon entered the ship and strolled into the galley where he found his Master and Master Melody sitting at the table. �I�m back Master,� Qui-Gon said. �Is anything wrong?�

Obi-Wan tore his gaze away from Melody to look at Qui-Gon. �Yes Padawan, I understand you went swimming.� He looked pointedly at Qui-Gon�s water soaked pants dripping on the floor and said, �Do you have something you want to tell me?�

�Thank you for the free day,� Qui-Gon replied evasively. �I was just swimming in the lake. Did you know that on the Eastern side of the lake there are flowers of almost all imaginable colors and this planet is rich with the living Force?�

Ember boarding the ship heard Qui-Gon�s vague answers to Obi-Wan�s question and wondered what she could do to help him. Quickly walking into the galley, Ember said, �I� m back Master.� Trying to take the focus off Qui-Gon, �Do you want me for something or is Master Kenobi upset with my lack of swimwear?�

Melody smirked at Obi-Wan and then looked at Ember saying, �I wanted you to come and eat as I told you earlier; you�re still my Padawan. And yes Master Obi-Wan is upset by you swimming without clothes, but you need to discuss that with him, since he�s the only one who�s concerned with it.�

�Don�t worry Master Kenobi, your Padawan was a perfect prude � I mean gentleman. He swam the entire time in his tunic pants�. talk about uncomfortable,� Ember stated in a manner of fact manner before sitting down in the chair. Picking up a piece of fruit, Ember ate it and spoke through the bond. {Yes Master, I understand that I�m still your Padawan. I wasn�t questioning you. I was � umm� I have a question. Do you believe there are others who feel like they don�t belong in the Jedi order? Qui-Gon said he feels like that all the time.}

Obi-Wan looked back and forth between Melody and her Padawan. She�s right. I�m the only one causing a scene. Ember is Melody�s responsibility and if she trusts her Pan ean enough to allow her that privilege then why am I worrying. They don�t even like each other. �Qui-Gon, go get some dry clothes on and then join us for first meal.�

�Yes Master,� Qui-Gon replied. He turned to leave avoiding eye contact with Ember. He feared that smiling or blushing would give away what had happened after they finished swimming.

{Yes Ember, it�s very common for Padawans to doubt they have chosen the correct path in life or if they will become a Knight. Perhaps when you finish first meal you should meditate and let the Force guide you to your future,} Melody told her Padawan through their shared training bond. Realizing Ember would consider the opinions of others she continued, {Don�t worry about what others have said to you in the past, or what they may feel. Your answer must be your choice as guided by the Force. In the end, no one else�s ideas matter, because no one else can live your life.}

Ember placed a few pancakes and several pieces of fruit on her plate before standing and drawing a sharp breath as her tunic rubbed against her back and chest. Oh great, a sunburn on top of a cloak abrasion. The Galaxy must hate me today, although maybe I was wrong and my Master doesn�t know. Ember looked up at Melody and said {yes Master.}

{And after you meditate, I want to discuss your behavior on the beach with Padawan Jinn,} Melody added before turning her attention to the pancakes on her plate. �So Obi-Wan, how is your pancake mush this morning?�

Obi-Wan choked on the bite of food he swallowed and said, �Umm�. Mush good! I mean the pancakes are good.�

I guess she knows after all and I was right the galaxy is against me. {Master, are you upset with me for doing what you did?} Ember asked, watching Melody blush.

*******

Qui-Gon changed into a pair of dry pants and shirts since he could feel sand in them. Ember is right. Next time I swim, I need to remove all my clothing then I won�t have to deal with the sand. Wondering why his back, shoulders, and chest were sore he quickly looked in the mirror to determine to source. He noticed his skin had turned a pink color, groaning he realized that was sunburned. He noticed the bite mark on his left shoulder. Shaking his head, he began to examine the rest of himself looking for evidence of the morning�s interlude at the lake. Qui-Gon cl his his eyes as he noticed the discoloration Ember had left below his right ear. Hopefully Master won�t notice it because of the sunburn.

*******

{My reasons have nothing to do with what Obi-Wan and I did. I don�t care if this is your last mission or not, if you continue to take that tone with me, I can assure you that you will not enjoy the remainderthisthis mission.} Melody took a deep breath and exhaled noisily. {And I�m aware that last night was a mistake and should not have happened.}

{Why Master? You have loved him since before I was your Padawan. How can an act of love be wrong?} Ember asked through the bond wincing at her Master�s mild chastisement.

{Padawan this is neither the time nor the place to discuss this. I told you that we would talk about this after you�ve finished meditating. Now eat your fruit and mush. I don�t want to hear any more from you until you finish your meditations} Melody warned her Padawan.

Obi-Wan watched Qui-Gon enter the galley and stiffly sit down in the chair. As the young man filled his plate with food Obi-Wan asked, �Padawan did you enjoy yourself?�

At least Master Obi-Wan can only see my left side. Hopefully Master Melody won�t notice the bruise under my ear. �Yes Master, I had fun except for the sunburn that I acquired,� Qui-Gon replied, trying to avoid eye contact with Ember.

Ember, unused to Melody disciplining her, pushed the food around her plate no longer hungry. {Yes Master. I ate some.} �May I please be excused?�

�Yes, you may be excused.� Melody said sighing.

Ember stood, carried her dish to the sink, and washed it. Wow! If I hadn�t promised myself, we would not repeat this morning, this trip might not be so bad after all. He really is gorgeous I wonder why I didn�t see it before. �. Get off it girl you�re just one of a hundred Padawans he has been intimate with�don�t get so excited. It�s not as if he has feelings for you. This morning was the results of his desire after he saw you in the shower and again while you were swimming. Just take what he offers, in the spirit he offers it, and you won�t get hurt. She lifted her head and saw both her Master and Qui-Gon staring at her. Forcing a smile to her face, she walked out of the galley and out of the ship to a grass covered clearing next to the ship. Maybe if I meditate here I won�t have as many interruptions.

"Did you treat your skin before you got in the water?" Obi-Wan asked as he put a bite of pancake in mo

�No, I didn�t even think of it.� My mind was definitely not on the sun and it�s not as if I had planned to go swimming.

"Well then maybe you need to feel the irritation of the sunburn so you remember to plan ahead.� Or become distracted by unclothed females Obi-Wan said pointedly.

�Yes Master,� Qui-Gon replied as he quickly began to eat.

Ember took off her cloak and sank to her knees. Opening her mind to the Force, she released all the emotions she had felt during the last two days. Then going deeper, she began to sort through the feelings that were the cause of her wanting to leave.

"Melody what are your plans when we finish checking the ship for more problems?" Obi-Wan inquired.

�I have to talk with my Padawan. After that, I was thinking of taking a walk and perhaps exploring the area.� Melody answered. She stood up and took her plate to the sink and washed her dishes. �Would you like to join me?�

Obi-Wan smiled and said, "Yes, I would like that very much. Qui-Gon while we�re gone you can study for that astrophysics test yill ill have when we return to the Temple."

�Master Melody, you�re not mad at Ember are you? She didn�t do anything wrong,� inquired Qui-Gon.

�Padawan Jinn, what I need to discuss with Ember, is not your concern. I�m sure you can wait until later to ask Ember,� Melody told him.

�Sorry Master Melody,� Qui-Gon replied looking down at his plate. He continued to eat, now in a hurry to leave the galley. She is obliviously angry with me but at least she hasn�t told Master the truth about what really happened at the lake. �Master I�m finished; may I be excused to go start my astrophysics?� Qui-Gon asked setting the fork gently down on the plate.

Obi-Wan nodded. "Yes, wash your dishes first."

�Yes Master,� Qui-Gon groaned inwardly. He knew he would have to pass MasMeloMelody and she would see the evidence of this morning�s activities. Taking a deep breath, he walked over to the sink and was about to wash his plate when Melody took it out of his hands.

�I�ll get that for you Padawan Jinn,� Melody told him.

�Thank you Master Melody,� Qui-Gon bowed his head before quickly exiting the galley. If someone had told me a week ago that I would have other Masters upset with me, I would have thought they were joking.

Obi-Wan, watching the exchange between his Padawan and Melody finished the last bite on his plate, and carried the plate to the sink. I wonder if Mel knows more about this morning than she�s telling. She seems aggravated with both Padawans. "How much time do you estimate to assess the ship for more malfunctions?�

�It shouldn�t take more than an hour. Are you anxious to go on that walk?� Melody smirked, as she washed Obi-Wan�s plate.

Obi-Wan grinned and wrapped his arms around her waist. Kissing the side of her neck, he whispered against her ear. "Of course, Aren't you?"

Ember withdrew from the serenity of the Force feeling calmer than she had for the last two days. With her meditation finished, she retrieved her cloak and walked back into the ship. Finding her Master in the galley cleaning the dishes assisted by Obi-Wan, she cleared her throat and asked, "Master I�m done with my mediation. Did you want to talk with me now?"

�Yes, just let me finish these last two cups and I�ll join you in our quarters,� Melody told her.

�Yes Master,� Ember replied. She entered the room and hung her cloak in the small closet. Sitting down on the end of the bed, she removed her boots and tunic shaking the sand from the garments before putting them away. Looking for something to wear that wouldn�t rub against the sunburn, Ember chose a loose caftan from her Master�s home planet. I need to remember that most suns are more damaging to my skin than the one on Galaxania and not swim as I do at home. I wish I wasn�t a redhead�maybe I wouldn�t burn so badly.

Finishing the dishes, Melody turned to Obi-Wan saying, �If you will excuse me, I need to talk with my Padawan. As soon as I�m finished we can start checking the ship over.�

Obi-Wan noticed Melody�s attempt at formality and cleared his throat. "Why don�t I start checking the hull for needed repairs while you have your conversation? I know you can convince her that she belongs in the Jedi Order and she will change her mind about leaving."

Not feeling as confidant about Ember�s choice, Melody focused on the ship and said, �That sounds good. I�ll come out or send Ember to get you when we�re finished,� Melody replied as she turned and walked out of the galley.

Obi-Wan watched Melody walk down the hall and wondered again if she swam like her Padawan. Shaking his head, he left the ship to make a visible inspection of the outer hull.

*******

Hearing the small Master enter the sleeping quarters and shut the door, Qui-Gon sat on his bed and tried to concentrate on astrophysics. The more he tried to think about schoolwork the more his thoughts kept returning to Ember. I hope she�s not in trouble it wasn�t her fault. I should�ve had more control.

�Ember,� Melody said walking into the room, �How were your meditations?�

Shocked, Qui-Gon looked at door of his quarters when he heard Melody�s voice through the speaker. The intercom is still enabled. I wonder if I should go otherthere and warn them?

"They were relaxing and informative Master." Ember replied truthfully.

�Good,� Melody commented. �Ember D�on, you are eighteen years old and I certainly don�t have a problem with you having sex. It�s the person you have chosen to have it with that concerns me.�

�Master?� Ember questioned, her head snapping up as she focused her eyes on the woman who sat across from her on the bed. �Why are you concerned with me choosing Qui-Gon?�

Qui-Gon stood to walk across the hall and tell them about the intercom. He was suddenly unable to take another step. He heard Melody�s reference to him and sat back down. Wanting to know what was said, he listened to the rest of the conversation. He forgot that his master could overhear the very same thing.

�Ember, I�m sure that you�ve heard the rumors about Padawan Jinn. He�s certainly had quite a bit of experience in the sex department,� Melody explained watching her Padawan pick at the hem of her caftan.

Across the hall, Qui-Gon�s eyes grew wide as he heard Melody�s comment concerning his activities. How much does she know?

Ember smiled, "Yes, I�ve heard the rumors and said something about them myself when I should have held my tongue. And yes, I could tell that he was experienced." Ember paused a moment to find the right words. "Lyu, Qui-Gon never promised me anything. He didn't tell me that he loved me. It was enough that he desired me at that moment."

�Ember, I�m serious. I�ve overheard at least eight different padawans discussing his um � technique. That�s not to mention the Knights I�ve heard talk about him. Master Cala-Mai even told me about the evening that she spent with him when he was sixteen. She had many good things to say about their brief encounter. I just want you to be careful,� Melody told her.

�What!� Qui-Gon exclaimed, and started pacing back and forth. I was only with three padawans and one knight. Master Cala-Mai was my first and God�s she�s the one who came on to me.

Ember took a deep breath and said, "Lyu I will. But you need to know that I�ve learned my lesson. I don't give away my heart every time I become involved physically." She swallowed once, "Lyu, Please trust my judgment. I started it, not him. I mean you have Master Kenobi and everyone knows that he dot hat have sex, verses Qui-Gon who according to rumor has it all the time. When you and Master Obi-Wan had sex, you loved each other and you think the sex was a mistake. So when is it right?"

Qui-Gon suddenly remembered that his Master was probably listening to the conversation. He felt a flush cover his cheeks as he realized that his Master had just heard about him having sex with Master Cala-Mai. He didn�t want his Master to know that he had sex with someone in whom Obi-Wan had once had an interest. Reaching out with the Force, Qui-Gon closed his eyes and sighed with relief as he discovered his Master was outside the ship. Unable to listen to anymore of the conversation between Melody and Ember, Qui-Gon decided to join his Master outside.

�Ember.� Melody began, �I can�t tell you when it�s right, or when it�s wrong. That�s your decision to make. Who knows, perhaps Qui-Gon is the right person for you. I don�t usually act the way I did last night; you�re right I do have feelings for Obi-Wan. Although I don�t think, he feels the same. I gave in to my desire for him and I shouldn�t have. The way I feel and what happened last night will compromise the mission. Perhaps it will not affect Obi-Wan, because it meant something different for him.�

Ember shook her head in mild amusement Lyu is fooling herself. If she thinks, it�s any different for Master Kenobi. "Yes Master I understand, but if I�m going to use this mission to find out if I should continue in the Jedi Order then you might want to find out what Master Kenobi's feelings are instead of making assumptions.�

�He hasn�t given me any reason to believe that his feelings go any deeper than friendship,� Melody said. I wish that my Padawan was right about Obi-Wan.

"And you�ve told him your feelings?" Ember said raising an eyebrow.

�Ember, you can have the rest of the day to yourself. I�m going to check the ship for further malfunctions and then Obi-Wan and I are going for a walk. I�d suggest that if you decide that you want to give into your desires again, that you may want to do it someplace other than out in the sun,� Melody snickered, leaving the room without answering her Padawan�s question.

*******

Qui-Gon exited the transport and found Obi-Wan examining the rear of the ship. �Master, I�ve finished studying, do you want me to do anything else?�

�Qui-Gon,� Obi-Wan said finishing the visual inspection of the ship�s hull. �I hope you intend to study longer next time, but since today is a free day you can wait. Your day is still yours. Just stay away from Ember and anything that involves water.�

�Yes Master,� Qui-Gon replied, looking down at his feet to hide the flush that threatened to color his cheeks as he remembered his last hours with Ember at the lake. �Thank you Master,� Qui-Gon replied walking away from his Master and the transport.

Obi-Wan watched as his Padawan walked away and briefly wondered if he should go after him to ask what was wrong. No, he�s almost an adult and if he needs to talk, he�ll come to me. He shook his head and walked back into the shuttle in time to see Melody leaving her sleep chambers.

*******

Qui-Gon stiffly walked to the center of the field of flowers, taking in the fragrant aroma that lingered in the air. He sat down amongst the flowers and attempted to meditate. But he could not stop thinking about the conversation that he had overheard between Ember and Melody. Melody thinks I�m a male slut. Ember thinks that what happened earlier at the lake was nothing more than desire. Qui-Gon sighed as he remembered all the times he had watched her and her friends at the Temple. She never knew that he was watching her. Apparently, she never gave me a second thought. Why was I so stupid as to let myself believe that I might have a chance for more than a one-night stand with her? Why is it that once someone decides she wants to be intimate with me that she doesn�t want anything to do with me afterwards? Qui-Gon thought dejectedly.

*******

Melody lay on the floor of the transport�s engine room, looking underneath the console, when she heard footsteps. Reaching out with the Force, she sensed Obi-Wan approaching and groaned. She had forgotten to tell him that she was finished speaking with Ember.

�I thought maybe you forgot me Mel,� Obi-Wan said with a small smile as he entered the engine room. �So how did the conversation with your Padawan go?�

�Ok I guess, I hope she takes my advice,� Melody answered as she continued to inspect the underneath of the console.

If you want me to, I can tell her about the time I left the Jedi for �the young� on Melida/Dann. I know it�s not much but it might give her something to think about,� Obi-Wan answered kneeling on the floor next to Melody.

Melody smiled, realizing he had no idea what she had discussed with her Padawan. �That might help,� Melody told him. She remembered that her Padawan thought Obi-Wan could do no wrong. Ember has no idea that when he renounced the Jedi at age thirteen, it almost cost him his knighthood.

Obi-Wan grinned; he had a way that he could help Melody. �Do you want me to talk with her now?�

�I think you should help me check the ship over, like you said you would. And when we�re finished you can go and talk to her if you�ve changed your mind about joining me for the walk,� Melody smirked.

�No. I thought that if I talked to her right after your conversation it might make more of an impact. Mel, I don�t want you to lose your Padawan. Think about how losing Xanatos affected Master Jinn. He became so bitter he wouldn�t listen to anyone when it came to taking another padawan. It was almost too late when he opened his heart to take me. If you think it would be more effective to wait, I will.� He stood up and sighed, �What is left to check?�

�Um, why don�t you check the hyperdrive,� Melody asked? �Then I believe we�ve checked all we can.�

Obi-Wan walked over to the main hyperdrunitunit and began running a diagnostic on it. Frowning at the control panel he said, �We might have a problem with the hyperdrive unit. It looks like it might go at any moment.�

�Why can�t the Council find mechanics that actually know what they�re doing?� Melody asked as she tried to slide out from under the console. In her haste she hit her head, which elicited a loud groaned.

Obi-Wan knelt next to Melody and examined her head with the Force, knowing her outburst had more to do with her inability to communicate her feelings toward her Padawan than the ship�s failed hardware. Pulling Melody into a hug, Obi-Wan let her know that he understood what she was feeling and was there if she needed him.

Melody rested her head on his shoulder again; it seems like he always wants to take care of me when we�re together. �I guess you�re right Obi-Wan. �Without the hyperdrive, it will take about six weeks to get to the planet Zatar.�

�Come on, I think we need to take that walk now. You should get away from all the frustrations and clear your mind.� Obi-Wan helped Melody to stand. �I can think of a few things to pass the time,� Obi-Wan continued grinning and then added thoughtfully, �That is, if our Padawans don�t kill each other.�

�I�m sure that you could,� Melody grinned as she started to walk out of the engine room.

*******

Ember watched her Master leave the ship with a knowing grin and wondered if all Masters were this dense. She was tired but lying down to rest irritated her sunburn. She knew she could go to her Master and ask her to help with a mild healing trance. That was not a real option though because she didn�t want to take Melody away from what she was doing. She also had no desire to be on the ship when Lyu and Obi-Wan stopped dancing around each other and talked about their feelings. Qui-Gon was� she reached outh tth the Force to find him. You�re doing it again�even after you assured Lyu you wouldn�t. Ember found his Force signature by the lake. I have to apologize for calling him a prude. Without a second thought she left the shuttle and followed his signature to the Eastern side of the lake where she stood watching him meditate. Why did I come here? I�m not dressed�. I don�t even have any shoes on. He�s going to think I�m throwing myself at him again. I�ll never learn. She cleared her throat and stepped into the clearing.

Qui-Gon sensed her coming toward him before she cleared her throat. He turned to look at her; his face betrayed his surprise to see that she was wearing a light caftan instead of her tunic. He stared at her mutely afraid that he would accidentally show his true feelings of hurt at the conversation he had overheard between her and Melody.

�May I join you, Qui-Gon?� Ember asked shyly.

�If you want,� Qui-Gon replied wondering what she wanted.

Turn around and go back to the shuttle� he doesn�t want you here. Ignoring the small voice in the back of her head, Ember walked over and sat down in front of Qui-GoI �uI �um� I � wanted to �� Ember bit her lip, looked at him closely and gasped. �I guess I have several things I need to say I�m sorry for.� Reaching out to touch the bruise she focused the Force and healed his neck. �I didn�t mean it when I told your Master you were a prude. I was aware at the time that my Master knew what we were doing but I didn�nt ynt you � I mean I didn�t think you needed to get into trouble for something I tricked you into doing.�

�I wasn�t exactly unwilling so you have nothing to apologize for. Thank you for healing me, I really appreciate it.� Qui-Gon removed her hand from his neck. He returned the favor by healing both the sunburn and the discomfort caused by the rough cloak irritating her te ski skin. The touch of his hand against her skin was intoxicating and he felt his desire swng ung up inside of him again. It�s hard to control myself when I�m so close to her.

Ember�s face lost the small smile as she accepted that he truly wanted nothing more to do with her. She looked at the ground, �No I guess not. I guess I owed the apology to my Master.� She stood up and looked down at him. �And � never mind Qui-Gon. I hope you enjoy your free day.� She said turning to leave.

�What were you going to say Ember? That you don't give your heart away every time you become physically involved with someone?� Qui-Gon demanded standing up to follow her.

�You were listeni Of Of course you were. That seems to be how you keep getting your information,� Ember spat. She turned to face Qui-Gon and stomped over to where he was standing. �What right do you have to judge me? I�m sure that you loved every Padawan, Knight and �Master you�ve had sex with. I�m just not delusional enough to think I mean any more to you than they did.�

�When you first told your Master that you wanted to leave the Order, your conversation came over the intercom. My master told me not to bring up what you had said. We forgot about it until you and your Master started talking again. I was about to go and let you know that I could hear you, when your Master started talking about me. Gods, I don�t know where she gets her information, but she doesn�t know anything about me,� Qui-Gon yelled. �I guess I was the delusional one. I thought this morning was more than just physical desire.� Qui-Gon turned around and walked away from her, heading into the nearby forest.

�And just exactly what did you think it was supposed to mean?� Ember whispered as she turned to leave for the shuttle. When she got back to her quarters she went straight to her bed and curled up in a ball. For the second time in two days, Ember cried herself to sleep.�

*******

Melody and Obi-Wan walked through the forests on the western side of the transport, side by side. Melody took a deep breath of the fresh air and said, �I sure needed this walk.� The treetops created a canopy that partially blocked the ightight, making it appear later than it really was.

Obi-Wan watched Melody from the corner of his eye and wondered what she was thinking. Did she really put our relationship on hold because of her Padawan or is there another reason? �Melody, I�m sorry you woke up alone.�

�That�s ok, Obi-Wan. I wanted to say thank you for letting me sleep,� Melody smiled at him hesitantly.

Obi-Wan cocked his head and stared at her. �No Melody, it was not ok. I handled our situation wrong. I became afraid�. Yes! I know what Master Yoda says about fear leading to suffering. It did. My fear caused pain for both of us. I was afraid that you saw me as just a friend. I didn�t know how to deal with that. I want us to have more than just friendship.

�Obi-Wan, if I only saw you as a frieI woI would not have let things progress as far as they did. Are you saying that you see me as more than just a friend?� Melody asked, feeling her heart pound in her ears as she looked into his blue/green eyes.

�You didn�t know? Why do you think I constantly invited you to lunch or dinner? I always made time to be with you when we were both in the Temple,� Obi-Wan said quietly not looking up from the ground. �And the thought that I might have cost you your Padawan is causa tea terrible ache inside of me.�

�Obi-Wan, it wasn�t your fault,� Melody said. She stopped and turned to look at him. �Ember feels that she doesn�t belong and she told me that it didn�t have anything to do with us.�

*******

Qui-Gon wandered through the forest aimlessly not caring where he went or how late it was getting. Why did I give into my desires like that? I should have known that she wouldn�t want to have a relationship with someone like me. It really�t h�t her fault, I shouldn�t have treated her the way that I did. Qui-Gon kicked a rock as he walked, when he noticed that he had nearly stepped on a tiny bird on the ground. Looking up at the tree above him, he saw a nest of young birds chirping. Knowing it was too early for them to fly, Qui-Gon gently touched the frightened bird. Reaching out with the Force he began to heal the tiny creature before levitating it back into the nest with the other younglings. Satisfied littlittle one was safe; he decided to head back to the transport.

*******

Waking from her long nap Ember wasn�t in a mood to socialize with the other members of her team and she reached into the Force to find the others. Their presence was too far away to sense their Force signature. She walked to the fresher and washed her tear stained face. Scrutinizing her appearance in the mirror she said, �It�s a good thing you�re not planning on remaining a Jedi anymore. Because you�re definitely not acting like one by crying yourself to sleep.� She sighed once at her reflection. �Qui-Gon must be blind if he thinks you�re beautiful.�

Leaving the fresher, she went to the galley to fix the last meal. Putting some rice in a pan and then adding the chicken, she put together a meal without mush. When the food was prepared, she placed it on a warmer in the center of the table along with a data pad for her Master. �Lyu, I made dinner for everyone. I thought we needed a break from mush. I already ate. I hope you and Master Kenobi enjoyed your walk. I went to explore a little to the south of the shuttle and then I will work on the twenty-first Kata before going to bed. If you need me Lyubof, I am as close as the bond. Ember.

She walked back to her sleep quarters and put her cream-colored tunic and boots back on. Going to the closet, she pulled out her cloak, and picked up her saber as well as her personal journal off the table. She put the data pad in one of the pouches, clipped the saber to her belt and threw the cloak over her shoulders, leaving the shuttle as the sun was sinking low on the horizon.

*******

Obi-Wan walked along with Melody hand-in-hand each lost in their thoughts about the future of their relationship. They found a small clearing in the forest and Obi-Wan spread his cloak on the ground, motioning for her to sit beside him. �Now, tell me why you wanted to put a stop to our forming a relationship if it had nothing to do with Ember�s desire to leave the Order. Or is that an excuse because you have no feelings for me?�

Melody looked down at Obi-Wan and said, �I love you. Who said that I still believe the reason we should not move closer together is because I think it�s my fault?�

�You love me?� Obi-Wan asked astounded. Why did she� why didn�t she� do I feel the same? I think about her all the time. I�m glad that she�s with me. I can�t wait to share things with her. I can�t stand to see her hurting and I will do anything in my power to take the pain away. I don�t know if this is love, but I know it�s more than just lust. �Melody, I �don�t know what to say. I never dreamed that you felt this way.� I can�t tell her that I love her if I don�t know for certain that�s how I feel. If I don�t tell her I stand to lose her. What do I do?

Melody feeling self conscious about her last comment gasped softly. I didn�t mean to tell him that. What if he doesn�t feel the same or worse what if he�s scared away by what I just said.

Obi-Wan reached out and cupped Melody�s face. �I want you to know that my heart is yours. I know that I�m always finding something I want to share with you and when I can�t I�m disappointed. There isn�t a day that goes by that I don�t think about you several times. I haven�t wanted anyone else like I�ve wanted you for �I can�t even remember when. I don�t know if this is love�but if it is, then I love you too.�

Knowing how much of a struggle this was for Obi-Wan to share his feelings with her, she wanted to reassure him that what he said mattered even though he wasn�t sure. Leaning forward, Melody kissed him several times in quick secession each time becoming bolder and more eager.

Obi-Wan deepened the kisses as his tongue darted repeatedly into her mouth. He groaned pulling her closer to his body. �We�ll use my quarters and I�ll make sure that our Padawans have a place to sleep. I will not have any more mistakes because of our impulsive behavior.�

�I�m not so sure that�s a good idea,� Melody replied.

Obi-Wan pushed aside his frustration and asked. �Are you not sure because you want to wait until we return to the Temple before resuming intimacy? It can�t be because of the rooming situation. You trust your Padawan to swim without her clothes and they didn�t take advantage of our trust when she slept in the flight deck chair last night.�

�Obi-Wan was last night so bad that you�ve already forgotten that we�ve moved our relationship to the next level?� Melody teased.

�Ah� but if I remember correctly, beautiful, you stopped everything this morning. So now we have to start all over,� Obi-Wan replied impishly.

�Yes, but that was before I found out how you feel about me,� Melody grinned.

�Then I wish I�d told you sooner. We would�ve had more time to enjoy the rewards of our feelings,� Obi-Wan said as he entwined his fingers in her long maroon hair and drew her head to his. �Will you still feel this way after we return to the Temple and the mission is over?�

Obi-Wan I�ve loved you since we were the same age our Padawans are now. What makes you think that I�ll stop now that I know you love me too?� Melody asked.

Obi-Wan smiled pulling the tiny woman into his lap and wrapping his arms around her tightly, �That long huh. So why did you wait so long to tell me? Are you training in the Sithly art of torture?�

�You didn�t ask,� Melody smirked. Melody gave him a quick kiss saying, �I think we should return now, someone should start last meal.

Obi-Wan groaned as responsibilities beckoned them from time they could spend together. Rising to his feet, Obi-Wan held out a hand and helped Melody to stand. Kissing her hand, he wrapped it around his waist allowing his right arm to rest on her shoulder. Squeezing her arm reassuringly he said, �Last meal and our Padawans are probably wondering where we are.�

I hope that they�re not continuing where they left off this morning. Melody thought, as they started to walk back toward the vessel.

*******

On the way back to the transport, Qui-Gon thought of what he could say to Ember when he returned. He hoped that she would forgive him, because he didn�t want to lose her friendship. If Ember wanted this morning to mean nothing more than causal sex he wouldn�t let it ruin a chance for something more in the future. As he reached the field neo tho the lake, the abundance of beautiful blossoms gave him an idea. Qui-Gon decided to give her some flowers to go along with his apology. Choosing the perfect colors, Qui-Gon picked a bouquet of several different varieties of flowers. As each flower was selected Qui-Gon infused the bud with the Force and healed it allowing it to bloom again and not loose its beauty. Satisfied with the flowers that he had chosen, Qui-Gon began to walk back to the transpo� �

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