The death of hope by Jude Watson

Author:Jude Watson [Watson, Jude]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: General, Science fiction, Juvenile Fiction, Science Fiction; Fantasy; Magic, Star Wars films
ISBN: 9780439139342
Publisher: Scholastic
Published: 2001-09-30T23:00:00+00:00

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CHAPTER 12

With a grace surprising for a large man, Qui-Gon quickly sprang into the pilot seat, reversed the engines to turn the craft, and zoomed off.

Eritha ran toward Obi-Wan. “Qui-Gon isn't coming with us?”

“He has gone on with our mission,” Obi-Wan said. “We will return with Yanci. But you will remain hidden outside the Rock Worker camp. You will not get involved in this battle.”

He spoke the words automatically, his eyes on Qui-Gon's transport as it dwindled in the distance. He wondered if Qui-Gon had formulated a plan of attack for when they caught up to Balog. He assumed so. Yet Qui- Gon seemed so driven, so caught up in finding Balog, it did not seem he had time to formulate a strategy. Obi-Wan had wanted to ask, but did not

want to insult his Master. Usually, Qui-Gon found his own time to inform

Obi-Wan what he was thinking.

But Qui-Gon had not found that time. Obi-Wan was just as confused as when they'd started. Now Qui-Gon was violating Jedi principles by ignoring a cry for help.

He had spoken bluntly to his Master, but he did not regret his words. He was right. It was Qui-Gon's duty as a Jedi to turn away from what he wanted in order to help those who needed him.

Obi-Wan had felt this way once before, long ago, on the planet of Melida/Daan. There he had begged Qui-Gon to stay and help the Young. They were being massacred by their own leaders and parents. That day, Qui-Gon had refused to help in the same way. And Tahl had been the reason then, too.

Something in Obi-Wan's face prevented the argument that rose to Eritha's lips. Instead, she pressed them together and nodded. “I'll do what you say.”

Relieved that he had won that battle, at least, Obi-Wan signaled to

Yanci.

“Qui-Gon has to go on, but I am coming with you,” he told her. “We need to find a place close to the camp to conceal Eritha.”

“I know a place,” Yanci said, nodding. She swung a leg over her swoop and waited for Obi-Wan and Eritha to mount their vehicles. Then, taking the lead, she sped off.

Obi-Wan felt his muscles tense, and his leg suddenly throbbed in protest. He had to struggle for the Jedi calm that was necessary before battle. He and Qui-Gon did not usually argue. Since their rupture when he had left the Jedi order, they had learned to honor each other's moods and inclinations. Even when they disagreed, they had found harmony. One of them stepped back and let the other make the decision. Usually it was

Obi-Wan who let Qui-Gon lead, as a Padawan should. But as he grew older, his Master often let Obi-Wan choose, just as he had allowed Obi-Wan to choose a path back on Ragoon-6 during their tracking exercise. They never separated in anger after a disagreement.

Obi-Wan was startled at how disappointed and angry he still felt about Qui-Gon's decision. The wind was cooling his hot cheeks, but not his disquiet.

Would this disagreement shake their union? He didn't know.

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