Disclaimer:Star Wars character's dont belong to me, except Athalia.

Author's Note: This is my first Star Wars fic, so please dont be too mean. I know it's not very good, but im hoping it will improve.


Obi-Wan's New Padawan

Chapter One

As Obi-Wan walked along a lengthy corridor in the Jedi Temple with Mace Windu and Master Yoda, he felt confused. He had just returned from a small mission on Bespin, surely they wouldn't send him on another one so soon.

'Obi-Wan, we have a new Padawan for you,' Mace Windu said looking around the corridor slowly.

Obi-Wan frowned. 'But Master, I already have a Padawan.'

Yoda nodded, 'Yes, but two you shall have.'

'But why, I thought a Jedi could only have one.'

Mace Windu turned his attention to Obi-Wan and lowered his voice, 'This is a special case. This Padawan doesn't need 'training' so to speak, she needs guidance and support.'

Obi-Wan nodded as he spoke. 'What happened to her previous Master?'

'He was killed during a mission. The details of what happened are not known. The Padawan refuses to speak,' Mace Windu said quietly.

Yoda looked between Obi-Wan and Mace Windu and he regarded them carefully before speaking. 'Her original Master was Eeth Koth; they were very close, like father and daughter. The Jedi Council think he may have taught her the Jedi technique of Crucitorn, but it is unknown if she ever learnt it. Master Adi Gallia was her next master, but it did not work.'

'What is Crucitorn? I can't say I've heard of it,' Obi-Wan said.

'It's a Jedi technique that only Eeth Koth was able to do, it is used to transcend physical pain beyond normal thresholds. He was the only Jedi Master with the ability to do it,' Mace Windu said.

'What happened between Master Adi Gallia and the young Padawan?' Obi-Wan asked next.

The three Jedi turned a turned a small corner and walked up yet another long corridor inside the Jedi Temple. Yoda watched as a group of younglings walked past laughing and talking together. Yoda spoke softly, 'Master Gallia came to us in secret saying that she was no longer able to guide or train the Padawan. We asked Shaak Ti to take over and agreed she did.'

Obi-Wan was beginning to see a pattern. 'What happened between them?'

'The Padawan came to us she did, couldn't handle her new Master. Strong personalities, clashed they did. She asked to be assigned someone new,' Yoda said shaking his head.

Mace Windu spoke next, 'There aren't many Masters left who are willing to take this Padawan on. We told her that this next Master will be her last. She won't get another one if this doesn't work out and we made sure she understood that.'

Obi-Wan took a long slow breath. 'What's the Padawan's name?'

'Athalia Lightwood,' Mace Windu replied.

'Meet her now you should,' Yoda said quietly.

The three Jedi then silently made their way to a small Jedi apartment which was previously unoccupied. They entered the all white apartment together and Obi-Wan's eyes immediately went to a female figure standing on the outside balcony.


Athalia turned around as she heard the doors to her apartment open. She cautiously walked into the sitting-room. She politely bowed to Mace Windu and Yoda, 'Good evening Masters.'

Mace Windu stepped forwards, 'The council has chosen your new and last Master. Meet Obi-Wan Kenobi, Master Kenobi your new student Athalia Lightwood.'

Athalia didn't smile; she looked Obi-Wan over quickly before bowing slightly to Obi-Wan. 'Master Kenobi,' she said quietly.

Obi-Wan bowed back to her and smiled a little but he said nothing. 'You two should talk,' Yoda said. Mace Windu agreed and both Masters made their exit.

When Obi-Wan and Athalia were alone nothing was said. Athalia wasn't sure how to feel about this new Master. She knew it was her last chance to become a Jedi Knight and she didn't want to lose it. After a while Obi-Wan's eyes moved down Athalia's body and stopped on her lightsaber.

'May I see you lightsaber?' he asked.

Athalia nodded her head once, 'Of course.'

She took her lightsaber of her belt and handed it to her new Master. Obi-Wan inspected it closely, turning it over a few times. 'It's a good design. How old were you when you built it?'

'Eleven,' Athalia answered stiffly.

Obi-Wan seemed awed, 'That's impressive. Most Padawan's don't build their own proper lightsaber until about the age of sixteen or seventeen.'

Athalia stared at him almost coldly. She stiffly nodded her head once to acknowledge that she heard him.

'Very unique,' Obi-Wan stated, handing the lightsaber back to Athalia. Again, Athalia remained silent.

'How old were you when Eeth Koth took you as his apprentice?' Obi-Wan asked now looking at Athalia.

Athalia took a silent breath, 'Don't you already have a Padawan?' Athalia asked ignoring Obi-Wan's question. Obi-Wan smiled understandingly. Athalia wasn't ready to share anything with him.

'Yes, his name's Anakin Skywalker. Have you met him?'

Athalia shook her head, 'No, but I have seen him around.'

Athalia realised she was still holding her lightsaber. She took her eyes off Obi-Wan for the first time and placed it back on her belt. 'Would you like something to drink Master?'

Obi-Wan shook his head, 'No, I must be going. Have to check on Anakin. I shall see you tomorrow morning.'

Athalia nodded and watched as he left. She then walked to the balcony once more and looked down at the street below. She watched as Obi-Wan made his way towards the Jedi Temple. She saw him look up at her for a split second. Athalia wondered if this Master would be any better.

She had, of course, heard of Obi-Wan and the stories of his adventures. She was grateful, honoured even, that Obi-Wan had agreed to take her on. Athalia sighed and looked up towards the horizon. The sun was beginning to set. She wished her Master was still with her.


A few weeks later, Athalia dressed into her brown and white Padawan robes and tied her long black hair into a high ponytail before setting off towards the Jedi Temple. As she walked there she noticed a few people staring in her direction which made her feel uneasy. Athalia wondered when she was going to meet Anakin.

When Athalia reached the Jedi Temple she walked into the main room where she saw Obi-Wan conversing with a young man whom Athalia recognised as Anakin. She approached them silently and could hear them talking in a serious manner. 'Master, you're taking another Padawan? You can't do that, it's not fair,' Anakin said loudly.

'I was requested to take her and I have, for reasons you do not need to know. You will show her the same respect you give me,' Obi-Wan said firmly.

Anakin silently muttered to Obi-Wan. Athalia approached both of them. 'I don't mean to interrupt,' she said quietly, standing beside Obi-Wan.

Both Jedi turned and looked at Athalia. 'Athalia Lightwood, this is my other Padawan Anakin Skywalker.'

'Nice to meet you,' Athalia said subtly. Anakin stared at her, 'Likewise.'

Obi-Wan turned his attention to Athalia, 'I spoke with Master Yoda again last night and he suggested that I work on lightsaber techniques with you.'

'Why?'

'He and some other Masters have noticed that you have not used your lightsaber much since your Master died.'

Athalia looked away and said nothing. 'Unless you would rather do something else,' Obi-Wan said still looking at her.

She turned back to Obi-Wan. 'No, lightsaber training would be fine.'

'Very well, let's go to the training room, which includes you, Anakin,' he said looking at his old Padawan, who looked like he wanted to be anywhere but here.

All three of them walked to the training room together wordlessly. When they reached the training room Athalia looked around. She had been here many times but not since her Master died. It wasn't the same. Training with him was one thing she enjoyed doing the most but not so much now that he was gone.

The room was large and circular. Orbs hung around the ceiling at the top of the room. The ceiling itself was made of glass so that light shone into the room at all hours of the day. There were training lightsabers on the wall, including droids to practice with. Athalia remembered her first go with one; it turned out to be a disaster.

'Anakin I would like you to train with practice droid today,' he then turned to Athalia, 'while I found out what my new Padawan is capable of.'

'Yes Master,' Anakin mumbled before walking to the other side of the room. Athalia followed Obi-Wan to the other side. He took his lightsaber off his belt and Athalia did the same thing. 'I think we should start with the basics.'

Athalia nodded and Obi-Wan ignited his lightsaber and Athalia did the same. She noticed Obi-Wan's lightsaber was blue, like her own. Athalia understood why Obi-Wan wanted to go through the basics. He didn't know anything about her and this was a good way to start.

Obi-Wan moved quickly but Athalia was ready. The training began.


When the training session ended Athalia felt exhausted, her entire body was covered in a thin layer of sweat. She put her lightsaber away. 'You're quite advanced for a Padawan,' Obi-Wan said.

Athalia hated hearing that. 'Yes, but we both know why they won't let me take the trials,' she said bitterly. Obi-Wan smiled sympathetically at her but he didn't say anything.

'Are we doing anything else today Master?' Anakin asked walking over to them.

Obi-Wan sighed heavily, 'No, I think that will do for today. You both did well today; I'll see you two tomorrow.'

Athalia and Anakin both packed up their things and went to leave the training room. 'Athalia, may I speak to you quickly.'

Athalia stopped and walked back over to Obi-Wan. Anakin stopped too and looked at them. 'Anakin, you can go,' Obi-Wan said looking back at him.

Anakin nodded once and left the room, his face hard like it was carved out of stone.

Athalia approached Obi-Wan who spoke first. 'Let's walk.'

They left the training room together and walked down to the first level of the Jedi Temple. They walked through an elongated corridor together. Athalia looked out one of the tall windows, it was now dark. The sky was littered with stars.

'Is something wrong Master?' Athalia asked worriedly. She was scared that Obi-Wan didn't want to train her anymore and that her hopes of becoming a full Jedi would be dashed.

'No, nothing is wrong. In my conversation with Yoda he wanted me to ask you if you would like to move back into the Jedi Padawan dormitories within the Jedi Temple,' Obi-Wan said watching his Padawan inconspicuously.

'Do I have to?' Athalia asked not looking at Obi-Wan.

He shook his head. 'No, Master Yoda said you are more than welcome to stay where you are, he just wanted to make sure you're comfortable.'

Athalia nodded slowly. She stopped walking and finally looked at Obi-Wan, 'I would like to stay in the apartment.'

'Very well, I shall let Master Yoda know and there is one more thing.'

The panic and fear within Athalia rose high, she held her breath. 'The council would like to see you tomorrow morning. I'll meet you at the entrance; I'll be going in with you.'

Athalia said nothing.

Obi-Wan moved closer to her, 'Is something wrong?'

'You're not…' Athalia hesitated, 'getting rid of me, are you?'

Obi-Wan chuckled tactfully. 'No, I'm more than happy to keep you as my Padawan. It's about a mission, I believe. I shall see you tomorrow.'

Athalia nodded and bowed to Obi-Wan and she watched him walk towards the second level. Athalia let go of the breath she had been holding. She felt relieved. She made her way back to her apartment slowly.


The next morning when Athalia reached the Jedi Temple, she walked straight to the Council room. Obi-Wan was waiting for her outside. He approached her as soon as he saw her. Athalia bowed her head to him but she said nothing. They both entered into the Council room together, silently.

They walked to the middle of the room and stood facing Yoda and Mace Windu. They both bowed and waited for them to speak. 'How are things with your new Master, young Padawan?' Yoda asked watching her carefully.

Athalia glanced at Obi-Wan for a split second before looking back at Yoda. 'Everything is fine, Master Yoda, he is he good mentor.'

Obi-Wan watched his new Padawan as she spoke. He folded his arms across his chest loosely. Obi-Wan remained silent. 'We have received a call of help from the senior person on Dantooine and we would like your Padawan to settle it alone.'

The room remained silent and Mace Windu continued. 'A new feud has erupted between the Matale and the Sandral family; it sounds like nothing more than a border, or land dispute. We're asking you to diffuse the situation peacefully, come back and report to us.'

'When to I leave?' Athalia asked.

'Tomorrow morning would be best,' Mace Windu replied.

Athalia bowed slowly and listened as Obi-Wan spoke to the rest of the council himself. After a few short minutes, Yoda turned to her. 'You may leave, young Padawan.'

Athalia bowed again and left alone.


'How is your Padawan doing?' Yoda asked Obi-Wan.

Obi-Wan took a deep breath. 'She is fine. However, I do find her to be distant, quiet and sometimes even…cold. She won't talk to me about her past, nor about her feelings. I may need a little more time with her.'

'Do you feel she is ready for the trails?' Ki-Adi-Mundi asked.

Obi-Wan nodded. 'Training and knowledge wise, yes, she is ready. But sometimes I feel there is something holding her back, emotionally.'

'Have you seen any anger or fear within her?' Adi Gallia asked.

Obi-Wan turned to her. 'No, I haven't felt any anger or fear within Athalia, though I have noticed that she is unresponsive to most people.'

'Do you think this mission will show that?' Yoda asked.

Obi-Wan shrugged. 'I am not sure. She does help people but unlike other Jedi I have seen,' Obi-Wan paused for a moment, 'would you like me to go to Dantooine with Athalia?'

'No, it's best she do this alone. She hasn't been on a solo mission for a while,' Mace Windu said firmly.

'Be mindful of your Padawan, Obi-Wan, and may the Force be with you,' said Yoda.

Obi-Wan took that to mean that the meeting was over. He bowed to them and left the room.


Athalia walked through the many corridors and rooms to reach another tower in the Jedi Temple. Athalia settled herself in a small meditation room. She needed to centre herself before leaving for her mission. Her last mission had been a few months before her Master died, she went alone to Tatooine but it didn't go so well.

She had been captured by the Hutts and kept as a prisoner. It took Athalia almost three weeks to get a message out to her Master. He knew that she was alive but he wasn't sure where to look. She didn't like the planet too much. She hoped to never go back there. It was hot, dry and…windy.

Athalia settled herself onto one of the small chairs. She crossed her legs and steadied her breathing. She was starting to trust Obi-Wan; he seemed unusually kind for a Jedi.

Hours later, the doors to the mediation room opened and Master Yoda walked in, leaning on his walking stick. He regarded Athalia thoughtfully before approaching and sitting on a small chair next to her.

'Are you alright, young Padawan?'

Athalia opened her eyes and looked at Yoda. The room had become dark. Athalia was surprised by how long she had been in here. The one thing she loved about being a Jedi was the mediation.

'I am fine, Master Yoda.'

The room went silent; the only sound that could be heard was the low breathing of the two Jedi. Athalia hesitated before saying something else. 'Master Yoda, may I ask you something?'

'Anything, young Padawan.'

'Was Obi-Wan trained by Qui-Gon Jinn?' she asked gently, closing her eyes.

'Yes, he was. Do you remember Qui-Gon?'

Athalia nodded while keeping her eyes tightly shut. 'I meet him a few times within the Jedi Temple. Eeth didn't allow me to attend his funeral though.'

Athalia paused but Yoda did not interrupt.

'I once remember watching Qui-Gon practicing lightsaber techniques with another Jedi. I was mesmerised. His green lightsaber weaved and intertwined with the other so easily, so effortlessly. Since watching that I wanted Qui-Gon to be my Master, I was only five at the time. When I heard Obi-Wan was his Padawan, I felt…unsure, indecisive about what I wanted next. He was a good man.'

Yoda still watched the Padawan who sat opposite him. 'Do you regret anything? Spread out with your feelings, young one.'

Athalia took an almost uncomfortable breathe before saying more. She kept her eyes closed still. 'No, I regret nothing. I felt honoured when Eeth chose me to be his Padawan. I was surprised at how close we became and how quickly it had happened. It makes me feel tired thinking about the past.'

Athalia opened her eyes and they met Yoda's, who was still staring at her. Athalia relaxed her arms and clasped her hands together. 'Do you despise Obi-Wan at all?' Yoda asked inaudibly.

She shook her head slowly. 'No, I've never had any ill feelings towards him. I never thought I would be able to communicate with someone again like I have with Obi-Wan. I will admit that nothing much has been said between us, but at least this time it's different.'

Athalia seemed to only just realise how much she had just revealed. She felt strange at having revealed something so easily. She could feel that Yoda wasn't about to pressure her to talk. It made her happy inside. She wondered if she could talk to Obi-Wan in the same way.

Yoda said no more and neither did Athalia. Just under an hour later Athalia left the Jedi Temple and made her way towards her apartment. For the first time Athalia actually took a good look around her.

There was a shroud of twilight upon Coruscant. Bright lights embraced the city in a large, cold glow. It was the capital of the Republic. Athalia wondered if her own coldness was born from this city. When Athalia was a couple streets away she heard a piercing scream which filled the air. Athalia immediately reached for her lightsaber and ignited it.

She moved further towards the sound. She found herself in an alleyway where she could see two figures huddled in a corner. Her blue lightsaber lighted up the walls of the small alleyway. The female figure let out a muffled scream. 'Hey,' Athalia shouted.

There was small commotion and the woman fell to the ground with a sickening thud. The other figure ran towards her and took her by surprise. Athalia was knocked to the ground but got back up immediately. She ran after the man who ran past her. The person seemed too big to be a woman. Athalia almost caught up, she paused and focused on the Force. She lifted her hand and Force pulled the person towards her. He fell to the ground and hit his head. He didn't move. Athalia took out her communicator and sent a message to the Jedi Temple.

Many members of the council arrived within a few minutes, Obi-Wan with them. Athalia carried the victim to where she Force pulled the thug. The victim was a female Twi'lek. Athalia was glad she wasn't hurt at all. The thug turned out to be a human, male Mandalorian. Athalia thought she had hurt her shoulder but it was only bruised.

Obi- Wan rushed straight to Athalia. 'Are you alright?'

Athalia nodded. 'I'm fine,' she repeated for the millionth time. She rolled her eyes, no matter how many times she said she was fine, Obi-Wan didn't seem to believe her.

'It's amazing he didn't knock you out cold,' Anakin said walking over.

Obi-Wan frowned a little. 'Why are you here?'

Anakin shrugged. 'I heard what happened.'

'Is it Ok if I leave?' Athalia asked quickly.

Obi-Wan nodded. 'I'll accompany you.'

Athalia began to protest but Obi-Wan cut across, 'You don't get a say in this.'

'I'm not a child,' she hissed in a low voice.

Obi-Wan moved closer and lowered his own voice. 'I know that, but you are my Padawan, and what I say goes.'

Athalia felt a small surge of anger rush through her body. They both walked to the apartment and Obi-Wan followed her inside.

The white walls appeared uninviting and dull. All Athalia wanted was to sleep. She couldn't remember feeling this tired before. After Obi-Wan left Athalia walked into the bedroom and lay down on the bed without getting changed. She thought about what had happened earlier, it seemed like a dream, as though it had never really happened.

It didn't take her long to fall asleep.


The next morning Athalia got changed into her tunic robes, her brown boots and brown robe. She stood in the small bathroom while she tied her long, black hair back into a high ponytail. She looked at her reflection in the small mirror. She had a fresh scratch underneath her left eye, from the incident last night. Her blue eyes seemed duller than normal.

She left the apartment and slowly walked to the Jedi Temple. At the bottom of the stairs she found Obi-Wan waiting for her. Athalia walked over nervously.

They both bowed slightly to each other. 'Master, I'm sorry for last night.'

Obi-Wan dismissed it. 'It was nothing. Let's forget it. There's someone who wants to see you,' he said softly.

Athalia frowned but she saw a female Twi'lek walking towards her. She approached her quickly and hugged her tightly. Athalia felt her body go stiff. The woman pulled away, she looked to have small tears within her yellow eyes.

'Oh thank you so much for last night. You hadn't come along then I don't know what might have happened. He might have killed me. Thank you,' she said again hugging Athalia.

Athalia didn't like this, she felt a little uncomfortable. 'The Jedi do what they can.'

The woman hugged her again, 'Thank you,' she said hoarsely before shaking hands with Obi-Wan and leaving. After she left Athalia raised her eyebrows at Obi-Wan. He just smiled at her. 'She wanted to thank you in person.'

'What happened to the Mandalorian?' Athalia asked looking at the horizon where the sun was starting to rise.

'He did hit his head when you Force pulled him but he survived. He's going to face justice later this week. I'll let you know what happens, unless you're back by then.'

'When am I leaving?'

'In a few moments, we're just waiting for the transport to arrive,' Obi-Wan said looking around.

'How am I getting there?' Athalia asked, now looking at Obi-Wan.

'You'll be taking a small Jedi transport. Captain Typho will be your pilot for the journey.'

Athalia gave Obi-Wan a small look. Obi-Wan sighed. 'He isn't your bodyguard or babysitter. I have spoken to him and he knows that this mission is yours; he will listen to your orders.'

Athalia nodded and felt better at hearing that. 'If you have any trouble, contact me or tell Captain Typho.'

'I will,' she reassured Obi-Wan.

At that moment a small ship flew down and landed in front of Athalia and Obi-Wan. The front of the ship came down and Captain Typho walked down the ramp. 'Master Lightwood, when you're ready,' he said standing at attention.

Athalia approached him. She looked him over quickly. He was tall and rigid looking with a grim visage. Athalia liked the silver, leather eye patch that he wore over his left eye. 'Could you just call me Athalia?' she asked looking into his eye.

'If you wish,' he said softly.

Athalia nodded once and turned back to Obi-Wan. 'I will be back soon.'

She turned to walk up the ramp when Obi-Wan spoke. 'Padawan?'

Athalia turned back around. 'May the Force be with you,' Obi-Wan said evenly.

'May the Force be with you too, Master.'

She walked up the ramp and strapped herself into a seat. She watched Captain Typho get into the captains chair and started up the ship.

Athalia knew that the mission was quite a simple one for Jedi, but she was still nervous.