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N.B. Thoughts are in // and Italics.
Because of the Master/Padawan bond, Qui-Gon could see into the depths of Obi-Wan's grief.
//He blames himself,// discovered Qui-Gon.
//He thinks he should have known that whichhe could not possibly have.//
Obi-Wan stood up. //Master I'm sorry, I have failed you - and Kathryn as well.//
//How so Padawan?//
//I should have . . .//
//Been able to stop what you could not? Known what no one - even a Jedi Master couldnot have known?//
//Master, I//
//Padawan, Obi-Wan, It's not your fault - no one blames you except yourself, and that isunnecessary.// Aloud Qui-Gon said "We'll get her back Padawan."
"And we'll help you," said Janeway.
"We appreciate your assistance." Qui-Gon said.
"It's the least we can do, though I have to warn you that it won't be easy." The group walked hurridly to the turbolift.
"Bridge." said Captain Janeway. Everyone was silent as the turbolift ascended.
//Master?//
//Yes Obi-Wan?//
//Kathryn's presence seems more . . . distant, far away. As if she's disappearing.//
//I feel it too Obi-Wan.// Qui-Gon could still feel the guilt and self-blame emanating from his pupil. Yet he said nothing, for there was nothing to be said or done to correct the situation. He sighed inwardly, //Kathryn, my daughter please hang on.// Qui-Gon attempted to hold onto Kathryn's mind to keep her from slipping any further away.
//I'm afraid for her Master//
//So am I, Padawan, So am I.// Grief and worry laced Qui-Gon's mental voice.
They arrived at the bridge and stood silently as Janeway ordered Paris to pursue the Borg. Kathryn's presence in the Jedi Bond was waneing, fading to a barely detectable glow.
//God, what are they doing to her// thought Obi-Wan.