Star Wars - Jedi Apprentice 06 - The Uncertain Path Page 9
by Jude Watson
Obi-Wan's heart fell. He knew it was useless to argue with Qui-Gon, or try to persuade him. Desolation filled him. It was not enough to be a Jedi. He had to be Qui-Gon's Padawan. Not because he'd failed him once, and his pride demanded a second chance. It wasn't pride that moved him. Deep in his heart, he felt it was right.
Yet Qui-Gon did not. Being a Jedi would have to be enough.
Suddenly, Qui-Gon's comlink signaled him. He looked at the message. He paled, and his step faltered.
"What is it?" Obi-Wan asked.
"A message from the Temple," Qui-Gon said gravely. "A message of extreme distress. The Temple is under siege. An attempt has been made to kill Yoda!"