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Princess_Arulmozhi
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Crossroads (JA, Obi/Qui/Dooku) - *Complete*
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Title: Crossroads
Author:Princess_Arulmozhi
Timeframe: JA. What else?!
Characters: Obi, Qui, Dooku.
Genre: Mush...I think.
Keywords: Fear.
Summary: Three Jedi take some time to re-examine themselves.
Notes: This is for Diane, who was Qui-Gon's soul-mate in another lifetime, probably. Blame her for this. For Kyn, for having made me think about a certain Dracula-like Jedi, almost against my will.
This one's actually taking shape as I write...but it won't go beyond one or two more posts, at the most. 
And this is just another excuse to write about my favourite  Jedi Master and padawan.
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Crossroads
“You’re bent on disobeying me, then?” Qui-Gon’s voice was emotionless.
“Hardly that, Master,” Obi-Wan’s voice was no less neutral, but a slight twinge of deference coloured it. “Disobedience is not my intention.”
“Your words would not indicate that.” Qui-Gon stood up from the couch, his robes brushing the floor of their quarters.
“Forgive me,” Obi-Wan replied quietly. “I truly did not mean to oppose you.”
“In that case, you will stay in our rooms. You will not step out until I return for midday meal.” The Master approached the door, which swished open at his command. “Have I made myself clear?”
Obi-Wan lowered his head. “Perfectly, Master.”
Qui-Gon looked at him for a long moment, before stepping out, the door closing behind him.
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Outside, the Master drew a deep breath, searching out the Force signature of his apprentice. Obi-Wan’s aura shimmered and glowed from within the room; not quite as serene as it should have been, but that, Qui-Gon was willing to overlook. His concern was bent towards another aspect of the signature. He closed his eyes, and having satisfied himself that all was well, began to walk briskly.
Only a long time resident of the Temple could have recognized the path he took, as it wove deftly around Bronzium columns, innumerable rooms and enclosures that comprised of anything from the residences of masters, padawans and knights, to meditation chambers, to small, indoor gardens and meeting rooms for visitors.
He reached the A’mathie training salle by the most circuitous possible—it had been designed that way.
The Temple possessed many training rooms for the use of its residents. Most of them could be found along the Er’heul corridor, while some were situated near the Initiate quarters; three were ensconced into one residential level which held most of the master-padawan teams in the Temple.
The A’mathie salle formed part of a distinct complex of training and meditation rooms which were reserved exclusively for the use of knights, masters, and padawans who had completed twenty-one cycles. There was a reason: A’mathie was one of a group of three training rooms which were used to purge the mind of darker emotions. True to its meaning in the Ancient Tongue, it was a salle where most occupants managed to regain the peace and connection to the Force which they had temporarily lost.
Qui-Gon stopped in front of the control panel that led to the rooms, checking to see the list of current occupants: some were visible, while some were not, as per the option of those who sparred inside.
He pressed his palm against the scanner, waited until the large doors slid open, and stepped into a large hall.
The salle was divided into several enclosed spaces, some of which held Jedi in sabre techniques that involved meditation. All held Force-dampening devices that could be enabled or disabled, as the user chose. One wall was closed off, containing databanks that held tomes in the Old Tongue, ancient Jedi rites, rituals, most of which were no longer followed—but knowledge of which still existed, and which could sometimes be used as an aid to purge the hints of taint that remained from missions.
Qui-Gon removed his cloak, folded it neatly and placed it on a seat that ran along the wall that enclosed the databanks. He threw a look at the murals that ran around the walls, depicting some of the most venerable Jedi philosophers and knights in the Temple. Then, drawing a deep breath, he strode over to a square, bound by a thin, red line. He had never really relished the enclosed cubicles unless absolutely necessary and he did not want to use a sabre inside one, now.
He positioned himself at the centre of the square and closed his eyes. Drew his sabre from his waist, activated it, and brought the shimmering blade to his forehead, its edge barely touching him, its heat prickling his skin.
There is darkness in my veins; it fills my blood; it courses through my cells.
He drew away his arm, bringing the sabre to his right, and began a series of simple, graceful, movements.
I see its power, seeking to overwhelm me. I sense its movement, through my mind.
The movements increased a pace.
I invoke the Light, with its power to banish darkness. I seek its strength in driving away pain.
He turned around swiftly, his exercises taking him from one corner of the square to another. This time, he knelt on one knee, both his hands raising his sabre, as though vanquishing a foe under his feet.
The light fills my being; it sears through my heart, it has no enemy, for the darkness flees.
Light, assist me in my return to you, for I have been turned away from your presence against my will.
Light, give me the strength to resist the seduction of power, of fear and anger.
Guard my instincts and that of others around me; let them not be tainted, through my misguided deeds.
He was breathing hard now; his exertions had grown steadily in speed as his feet moved rapidly across the floor, his hand twirling around him in an intricately designed dance.
I will not let fear drive me; I will not yield to it power; the darkside slinks away, banished in turn.
The Light is supreme, for it gives life, it guards the heart, it drives away strife.
The green blade flashed around swiftly, thrumming through the empty salle. He closed and opened his eyes in a rhythmic cadence, so as not to be blinded by it.
I seek your benevolence in keeping my soul safe. I ask that you guard what is mine to nurture.
Protect my fellow beings. Protect my Masters. Protect all life that yearns for it…
The first beads of perspiration began to appear on his forehead as he regulated his breathing to match his movements.
Protect my apprentice, for he is mine to teach.
Protect my apprentice, for he is mine to guide,
Protect him from falsehoods, from harm, from darkness,
Protect him from mistakes, both mine, and of others.
Protect my padawan, who still learns the way of the Force,
Protect Obi-Wan, who has followed naught but Light.
He flicked the sabre, and knelt abruptly, his rapid breathing the only sign of exertion. Silence reigned in the A’mathie, before being broken by a soft click, signalling an open door, the slight tapping of boots across the floor.
Dark boots met his line of visions as he looked through eye-lashes beaded with perspiration.
“The ‘Passage of Fear’, my padawan?” Came a cool, cultured voice from above his head.
Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn rose smoothly, and flicked his sabre to his front in a gesture of salute. “Greetings, master,” he replied, formally.
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tbc...
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maychorian
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Oooooooh.
Why is Qui-Gon nervous about Obi-Wan and not wanting him to leave their quarters? Is he sick or something? Or does he just not want him to meet Dooku? I'm sure you'll answer all questions soon, but do hurry.
Anyway, this is exceedingly marvelous and I demand more. Now!
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dianethx
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Ohhh, I liked it a lot, especially as he was speeding up as his thoughts turned toward Obi-Wan and protection. More that the fear that drives him, I think, is his wish to protect Obi-Wan - from Qui-Gon maybe? Great setup. I really look forward to seeing why Qui-Gon needed to recite the Passage of Fear and what Dooku has to say.
You are too kind...  , P_A But I'm always willing to read about my favorite pair!
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Seven
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Wow Master, you have me at the edge of my seat!
...Again.
Qui was beautifullt written. The fact that he was so worried about Obi-Wan to make him stay in thier rooms in heartbraking. And I don't even know what's going on yet!
~sigh~
More soon please Master?
Seven
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Just_Jill
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Interesting. I like the bulwarks against the dark - a very cool addition to the Temple. I can't wait to see more.
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LuvEwan
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So beautiful. I loved the atmosphere you set with your words, the quietly troubled manner of Qui-Gon, and of course the last words of his mantra about Obi-Wan. Just gorgeous, and I can't wait for more.
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Jennifer_Lyn
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oooooh! Intriguing! Why is Obi-Wan "grounded" and what is Dooku's purpose there? It's always creepy when he calls Qui-Gon "Padawan." Such a reminder of where Qui could have ended up!
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You puzzle me yet again, Princess.
What's going on in the lives of Qui-Gon and Obi? Hopefully it's conflict for conflict's sake; the two of them get more terminal illnesses, bouts of insanity, deathblows, and murder attempts thrown at them than all the old Marvel superheroes combined.  Honestly, if I ever meet one of them in Literature Land, my first question will be, "So, what's the secret? Are you part cat?"
Nine lives only stretches so far, you know!
Anyway...sorry, got off subject. Chasing those oliphants again...
Nicely done. I'm curious about many things, not the least of which what Qui-Gon and his Padawan were arguing about. (Contradicting your Master, Obi? Shame!)
Please continue soon! As usual, you've snagged my interest. Kindly return it with fewer dents than you did last time...the dealership charges a gross amount to buff them out, and I'm a writer without any money to my name.
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Kynstar
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Awwww how sweet that I've made ya think of Dooku like that  against your will almost?  I'd say it's a good thing cuz ya writing this!
Can't wait for more! Loved the whole Passage of Fear! How sweet of Qui to ask the Light and the Force to help protect Obi from all that! *warm fuzzies* if only Obi knew...
Can't wait to see where this goes!!
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Layren
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Oooooooooooooooooooh I thought this was just a vig when I clicked -- now I'm happy to see that it's not!
I can't wait for more I can't wait to see how Qui and Dooku are
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You got my attention. 
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Ahhhh! Not a to be continued...
Alas, I shall have to wait patiently. (grumbles a little) Wonderful start, btw; did you come up with all that stuff about the Jedi temple on your own, or is this written somewhere where everyone can pick up on it? I love it, needless to say, becuase it adds so much depth to the world around the characters.
Bravo, and I eagerly await the next installment!
Stormqueen
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oh my gosh. DOOKU!!!! Oh, this is awesome!!!!! This is so awesome!! Please write more, soon!! Dook!! *points wildly*
Oh, and I love the "Passage of Fear" italics thing...it was so beautiful, it sounded like a prayer.
uppie soon? 
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nicely done- but I am curious to know if he was searching Obi-Wan for a taint of evil?
no- probably just noticed the evil author slipping into the room 
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Wonderful, Princess. You really caught my attention. I thought that it was only a viggette but thankfully I was wrong. I cannot wait to see where this goes. Everything was beautifully written. I hope Obi-Wan staying in his quarters has something to do with Dooku. That would make sense but I'm not the writer here am I?  Please continue! 
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Yet another beautiful beginning.
Masters grounding Padawans? *smirk* Ha, Obi-Wan!
I can't wait to find out more about Dooku.
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