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Betrayal (Obi/Qui angst - very AU) Updated 11/2/09
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RE: Betrayal (Obi-Wan/Qui-Gon angst - very AU) Author's note 2/10/07
Hi dianethx.
Most importantly, I would just like to say that my thoughts are with you and your husband. I hope his recovery is both smooth and speedy.
I've been catching up on this story for some time now, and I'm still not finished! I'm only up to about chapter 22.
This story is really awesome. I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to truthfully say that it's my favourite - Wawoot has the claim to that with
BBJS
. But it is still incredible. You are an excellent writer. I hope to catch up soon.
Would you please add me to your PM list? It would be greatly appreciated.
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RE: Betrayal (Obi-Wan/Qui-Gon angst - very AU) Author's note 2/10/07
EGKenobi
– Thanks so much. My husband is much better and riding again. Broken bones are no fun.
Thanks. I'm glad you are enjoying it even though it takes me forever to update.
I have you on my PM list.
corellian-jedi
– Thanks. He's doing much better. As for replying, well you are doing it now so that's all to the good. I figure a lot of people lurk so it's okay. I'm just glad to hear from you.
I'm glad I can deliver on the story. I know it's been a while and I've been busy. Next chapter won't be Obi-Wan but after that… Thanks.
Sionnach-Airgid
– Congrats on the art show. I hope it went well. My husband is doing better and he's riding again, with me worrying every time he goes out.
Poor Obi-Wan indeed. He's really hitting bottom, especially since everything he's believed in, he thinks has been a lie. He's resilient, though. I adore the man but he needs a hug right now.
Atel has finally realized what is going on and is willing to do what is necessary to get Obi back up into his own.
Qui-Gon is not happy, finally understanding what Obi has been going through all these years. I think if he had known, he would have moved heaven and earth to get him away from the Jedi.
As for the Council, they do have their own agendas. They may have made mistakes, especially not telling Obi about their plans but they did what they thought was best. Unfortunately, they aren't exactly in a good place right now.
Thanks for reading.
DRS
– Thanks. He's doing well.
If you are catching up, take your time. I'm so darn slow, it's embarrassing some times.
Thanks about enjoying the story. I do agree with you about Wawoot. It's a marvelous story and I was sorry when she took it off these boards.
You are on my PM list. Thanks.
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Thanks to all of my readers who have been so very patient. I have been writing but just not this story.
For those interested, I did a couple of things.
Letting Go
, a Obi/Siri story which is complete
I'm currently working on
For the love of a son
a Luke/Mara, Ben, Jacen story which is incomplete and I'm still working on it. Plus I'm working on a story I can't post here because of TOS.
This post is pretty short for me 4 1/ pages, only because I planned on doing a few more things in the post and realized it would be about 10 pages long and I feel that is too long for a single post. I hope another update right after CIV, maybe before if my muse keeps cooperating like she has been.
When last we saw our heroes, Obi-Wan had just told Qui-Gon and Atel the startling news about Sidious and the fact that he was actually Supreme Chancellor Palpatine.
Hope you enjoy the post.
Chapter 30 - Hard to see, the Darkside is
Something was wrong. Something had been wrong all day.
The Force was full with smoldering shadow. Ordinarily, Sidious would have reveled in it - the flashes of agony-red, the despair of those who had lost hope mixing with undernotes of confusion and melancholy, the crescendo of foul pleasure as pain and grief stained the currents. Someone had died, someone with a great deal of Force sensitivity and it was oh so very satisfying. It had all the delicious diversion of an innocent being tortured to death.
Sidious would have rubbed his hands in triumph if not for one small thing. In amongst the smoky tatters of darkness, there were also glimmers of light in the Force, not the corrupt blue explosion of darkside energy but clear, honest radiance. It was a trivial irritant, but nevertheless of concern.
Then there was the other problem. As he had prepared for departure to the Outer Rim to meet with Tyrannus, he had expected that rsshak fool, Tharten, to notify him of Jinn's death. It was likely that it had been Jinn's demise that he had felt in the Force but he needed to be sure.
Admittedly, he would have enjoyed destroying Jinn with his own hands, but alas, he would have risked discovery. Better to have a subordinant take all the liability and he acquire all the reward.
He did envy Tharten her task, though - the delicious pleasure of drawing out that pathetic fool's agony, pulling sheets of suffering from his flesh, spattering red pain across the walls, making sure that he vomited out his death in throat-tearing screams. She had the perfect opportunity to kill someone that she had hated for a very long time and he expected that she had used the time well.
But she had not contacted him and that was tiresome. Of course, it was conceivable that she had been caught but unlikely. More of concern was the distinct possibility that she had betrayed him. That was almost to be expected; after all, the Sith deal in betrayal as a matter of course. But she had been trained as a Jedi and sometimes the early mind-warping dogma was difficult to eradicate. If she had sided with the Order in this matter, it could be a problem.
It was a minor one at best. There was little the Jedi could do, trapped as they were by the laws of the Republic and their own ideas of 'selfless sevice'.
Besides, Tharten did not know who he was, did not know that Darth Sidious was really Supreme Chancellor Palpatine. He had hidden his identity well.
From behind him, on the spacious desk of his office, a soft chime pinged and then pinged again, signaling an incoming transmission for the Supreme Chancellor. Growling at the possibility of further delay, Sidious was about to cut off the annoyance when he saw who was calling - not Tharten but that pompous grub-worm, Zaros.
The man might be an insignificant insect but he had his uses.
Sidious smoothed his red robes, settled into the wide-backed seat and composed himself into Palpatine persona. Genial smile, grandfatherly-blue eyes, the picture-perfect leader of the Republic, and then with a wave of his hand, he opened the link.
The image was startling. Zaros, the overdressed buffoon, was never less than immaculate - his cravat studded with jewels, his hair flawlessly coiffed, the finest of shimmersilk tunics. Immaculate until now.
Palpatine tried not to laugh. It was clear that the bureaucrat had been in some kind of altercation. His hair was sticking up on one side of his head, refusing to lay flat even though Zaros kept patting it down and his clothing was rumpled. He looked thoroughly flustered.
Putting on his most concerned face, astonishment in his voice, he said, "Representative Zaros, are you well?"
"Supreme Chancellor." The man sputtered a bit as he tried, without success, to straighten his tunic. "It is those damn Jedi. I'll have you know that they are a menace to society. I have a good mind to resign from this job and go back to Chandrila where I am treated with more respect."
"Master Zaros, please do not even consider the possibility. I've always thought that your work as Jedi Representative is so very important to the Republic and it is key to the workings of this government." Palpatine nodded, putting on a show of concern for the simpleton. "The Jedi have been recalcitrant of late and it grieves me that they remain unwilling to help the Republic in these troubled times. But you have helped stabilize the situation. We need you."
The man flushed pink, accepting the compliments with a tilt of his head and another tug on his tunic. "Supreme Chancellor, I thank you for your support but it is not good news. They treated me abominably, keeping me locked up in one of their
smaller
rooms while they conspired among themselves." He sounded horrified.
"Locked up, you say. And
conspired
?" Palpatine allowed his face to show mild dismay but beneath the surface, he was surprised. This was an unexpected development. Conspiracies could be useful and he would certainly twist them to his advantage but he needed more information and this irritating
clerk
insisted on being coy. Trying to keep the irritation out of his voice, he said, "Who would do such a thing?"
The answer was even more troubling. "The Jedi Council."
Palpatine's thoughts immediately turned to Sera Tharten. She had missed her deadline, much to his annoyance, and now the Council was locking up the Senate's representative. It would seem that Tharten has some backbone after all.
Zaros was getting more energetic as he grew more furious. Incongruously, his mussed hair was bouncing about as his hands rose and fell with his story. "That Bothan, Sle'fey, was the worst, yelling at me to shut up. He has the nerve to tell me that my services were no longer needed. And they didn't even let me know that there was a meeting as they are required to do. Just started it without me."
Palpatine could almost admire the Jedi master for putting the little bureaucrat in his place. In his quieter moments, he had often thought about how enjoyable it would be to slowly skin Zaros alive, prolonging the agony with pain-enhancing drugs, and listening to the bloody screams as he gurgled out his last breath.
But it was also odd. Sle'fey was not known for defying the Senate's wishes; indeed, he was often the first to enforce their edicts and he always sided with Tharten. That the Bothan was beginning to show audacity and strength of will was a surprise.
However, it could be the start of a powerplay between Sle'fey and Tharten for leadership of the Order. Or it could be a signal for something that he had expected for quite some time now - the refusal of the Jedi to accept further dismissals, and perhaps a willingness to fight back on issues of money and support of their work from the Senate.
He would need to consider it further but not at the moment, not with Zaros looking at him expectantly. Palpatine knew he had to play to his audience. Drawing back, he sputtered, "This is unacceptable. You represent the Republic. They should not be treating you with so little respect." Frowning, he asked, "Did Master Sle'fey say why?"
Zaros grew thunderous, "No. But they were discussing Jinn. The Council seemed to be in a uproar about it."
Jinn again. The man had been a mastermind at thwarting his plans, even when he had no knowledge of them. Rescuing Jedi trash from certain death, organizing the Bendu to help the poor and unfortunate, spreading his powerbase by using compassion and public service to gather support for his causes, opposing the slave trade from which Palpatine garnered a great deal of money and control - the Bendu slime-toad had been relentless.
Destroying him was not enough. Although he was likely dead, Palpatine wanted to smash his family into blood and entrails, ravage his Bendu group and everything and everyone he had ever loved.
And if Tharten had failed to kill him, slim though that the possibility might be, he would make sure that Jinn did not survive the week, even if he had to do it himself. He would not make the mistake of letting subordinates handle something so important again.
Trying to keep the hate out of his eyes, Palpatine slowly shook his head, as if perplexed by all the news. "And where was Master Tharten in all this? Surely, she was present. As head of the Council, her voice should have carried some weight."
"She wasn't there. Xacor told me later that she was ill." Zaros shrugged off the question, unsure or perhaps uninterested in where Tharten was hiding. "At least, he had some sense, unlike that animal, Sle'fey. The Bothan idiot kept spouting nonsense about letting Jinn go. That he was innocent." He threw up his hands in the air, his voice rising shrill. "Ridiculous."
Ridiculous, indeed. This was troubling news. Palpatine said sharply, "Innocent? I am surprised. Master Tharten assured me that the evidence was incontrovertible."
Zaros nodded, a intense frown deepening the lines in his face. "I believe that it is but Sle'fey keep prattling on about data crystals and some nonsense about corrupted files. But they refused to say anything more about them. It was really quite absurd."
"Surely, you were able to make them see reason. The Senate will not accept something of this magnitude to be swept aside so easily." Not that it would make much difference with Jinn dead but it was the principle of the thing.
"I protested. Vehemently. But the Bothan said that he was a guardian of peace and justice." The bureaucrat snorted loudly, rolling his eyes. "Forgive me, Supreme Chancellor, but I laughed in his face. It was too much, really."
"Yes, yes. I see that it was upsetting to you." Palpatine leaned further back in his chair, his hands clasped before him, looking thoughtful and concerned.
Zaros was growing more agitated with every word. "Sle'fey said that they weren't taking commands from the Senate any more. And then they hustled me out of the room and locked me up. Without any food or drink, I might add. I have never been treated in such a way in all my life. Quite beyond belief."
And then Zaros stopped his tirade and stood there, a little man glowing blue in the transmission haze, waiting for sympathy - one thing the fool would never get.
So it would appear that the Jedi were unhappy with the status quo after all. Sle'fey would never do this on his own. He was too much of a coward.
But Palpatine needed to make this news seem more urgent. Refusing to obey the Senate over money issues was one thing; the people of the Republic could even sympathize with the problem. But disobeying the laws and giving the appearance of a revolt, enough to overthrow the government, could be much more useful. It could push his agenda back on track. The Jedi had been much too mild in their acceptance of a shrinking Order up to now.
Sharpening his voice in dismay, Palpatine said quickly, "This news is most distressing, Representative Zaros. It sounds like the Jedi Council have gone collectively mad. It could even be called rebellious."
Zaros took the bait. He seemed positively terrified by the idea. "That's what I thought. Those abominable Force powers of theirs unleashed. How would we be able to stand against them if they do try something? Without an army to back the Senate up, they could easily take over."
However, although the idea of rebellion needed to be nurtured a bit, it would not do to allow it to spread too quickly. The hottest flame burns out too quickly. He needed a long, slow fire, one that would consume all in time.
Sitting there, Palpatine said carefully, "How indeed? But are all the Council members in agreement? Surely there must have been a voice of reason among them."
Zaros snorted again, sounding even more derisive. "Most of them just sat there, mouths open like great sucker-toads wasting valuable air. Useless, the lot of them. Master Zacor tried to placate Sle'fey but it was no good. That white-furred slime just kept ranting on."
"It may be that Master Sle'fey's time on the Jedi Council will be coming to an end. Madness must have taken hold of his senses."
Nodding in satisfaction, Zaros settled down a bit, admitting, "Well....I must say that Master Xacor was most apologetic when it came time to get around to releasing me." Swiping at his unruly hair, he said, "That Xacor fellow was much more appreciative of my efforts with the Council. He.. he told me in confidence that Sle'fey had been acting strangely over the past several months and that he thought Sle'fey was trying to take the Jedi in a new direction, with him at the head of it."
"A reasonable man, is Master Xacor?" Palpatine said mildly.
Sneering at the thought, Zaros ground out, "As much as any Jedi could be reasonable. Sle'fey had been less than appreciative of my work with the Order and, in the last wave of dismissals, he looked almost furious. But Master Xacor managed to calm him down." Nodding, he said, "Yes, he would be very helpful in keeping the Jedi in line."
Bowing his head in a gesture of acceptance, Palpatine said, "This discussion has been most useful, Representative Zaros. I will certainly take your concerns under advisement but I fear you need to rest after your ordeal." As the bureaucrat looked as if he were going to interrupt, he said, "No, I won't hear of you doing another thing today. Your service has always been exemplary but never more so than now. I will contact you tomorrow and we will discuss our options with the Jedi."
Blinking in surprise, looking very much like a gundark caught in the headlights of a speeder bike, Zaros said, "Of... of course, Supreme Chancellor. Of course." But then he bleated plaintively, "But what of the rebellion?"
Palpatine tried to look solemn. "It was all a misunderstanding, I'm sure. But we will keep our eyes on it, just in case."
At least the little fool understood dismissal when he heard it. "I appreciate your time, Supreme Chancellor. I await your call." And, with one final pat to his unruly hair, Zaros's image winked out.
Turning his chair around so that he could look out over the city, Sidious sat back and scowled. In the distance, the Temple was softly glowing against the backdrop of Coruscant's evening sky; it seemed a fortress of light to the naked eye.
Damned Jedi scum.
It would seem that the Force had guided his hand again. His meeting with Tyrannus would have to wait as he dealt with this latest change to his plans.
It was about time. He had begun to wonder if the Jedi had any backbone at all. Allowing the Senate to dismiss wave after wave of Jedi knights with nary a whimper, all because of their outmoded idea of 'selfless service', was disconcerting. They hadn't complained when the Senate closed the other Temples or cut back on food, and other necessities of their miserable existence. They hadn't even tried to mind-trick Zaros into forgetting all about this latest dispute; it would have been easy enough, weak-minded fool that he was.
Useless lightside worms, all of them.
He needed their rebellion. It would push the Senate to make even more cuts. It would alert the teeming billions to the plague of Force-users and turn popular thought from Jedi as guardians of peace and justice into dangerous traitors.
It would force the Jedi into more and more dangerous positions until they had no support in the Republic. And then he would strike them down, all of them.
Starting with Sera Tharten.
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Oooh...now, this is
interesting
. A look at things from Palpy's POV!
And I get the first post, too.
How do you do it,
dianethx
? I felt as though I needed to scrub my brain after reading the latest installment. Absolutely wonderful.
My favorite part is Palpy's view of Qui-Gon as a major thorn in his side. Well, it's his own fault - his machinations are why Qui-Gon can't irritate the Jedi Council on a regular basis any more.
Palpy may think everything's going his way, but I can't wait for things to backfire in his face. It will, won't it,
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*shudders* A Palpatine post. You portrayed him very well. All his plans... Even with Tharten dead and Jinn surviving, he can still make them work.
Sidious would have rubbed his hands in triumph if not for one small thing. In amongst the smoky tatters of darkness, there were also glimmers of light in the Force, not the corrupt blue explosion of darkside energy but clear, honest radiance. It was a trivial irritant, but nevertheless of concern.
Yeah, well, it isn't trivial. Palpy, your downfall is coming.
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I like 10 pages - but I like this chapter the way it is, too. Oh, how deliciously evil Palpy is.
I hope Palpy doesn't catch
on
until "our heroes" catch
up
to him.
But no Obi - sad face.
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Useless lightside worms, all of them.
He needed their rebellion. It would push the Senate to make even more cuts. It would alert the teeming billions to the plague of Force-users and turn popular thought from Jedi as guardians of peace and justice into dangerous traitors.
It would force the Jedi into more and more dangerous positions until they had no support in the Republic. And then he would strike them down, all of them.
Nope. Not Obi. Palpy will never get him! I won't allow it!
Pulls out special upgraded lightsaber and initiates Force ability protect Obi at all costs mode
Starting with Sera Tharten.
Too bad, Palpy! Obi beat you to it!
Takes deep breath, closes eyes and chants:
A Jedi does not revel in revenge or gloating. A Jedi seeks peace and serenity and . . . Oh forget it! I'm glad Tharten's gone! And Palpy still doesn't seem to realize it? He must be slipping!
Great post, as always, and I can't wait for the next one, which will have lots and lots of Obi in it, I'm sure!
(Although, even if it doesn't, I know I'll love it!)
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I have to say that I enjoyed this glimpse into Palpy's thoughts, even if it was a long time coming. Don't worry, it's always worth it! I just wonder what he'll do when he finds out what really happened at the Temple. Great job!
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So Palpatine shows his ugly face again, does he? It was really something to see things from his point of view with this plotting.I squealed in excitement when I saw the pm in my inbox
It's been soooo long! I've really missed this story!
The man flushed pink, accepting the compliments with a tilt of his head and another tug on his tunic. "Supreme Chancellor, I thank you for your support but it is not good njavascript:fnMarkupFace('laugh');
laughews. They treated me abominably, keeping me locked up in one of their smaller rooms while they conspired among themselves." He sounded horrified.
Had to laugh at how horrified he was
Especially as evil as he is. Excellent! Glad he got what he deserved
But it was also odd. Sle'fey was not known for defying the Senate's wishes; indeed, he was often the first to enforce their edicts and he always sided with Tharten. That the Bothan was beginning to show audacity and strength of will was a surprise.
However, it could be the start of a powerplay between Sle'fey and Tharten for leadership of the Order. Or it could be a signal for something that he had expected for quite some time now - the refusal of the Jedi to accept further dismissals, and perhaps a willingness to fight back on issues of money and support of their work from the Senate.
Hah! He's got no idea whatsoever is going on at the Temple. Thank goodness!
Jinn again. The man had been a mastermind at thwarting his plans, even when he had no knowledge of them. Rescuing Jedi trash from certain death, organizing the Bendu to help the poor and unfortunate, spreading his powerbase by using compassion and public service to gather support for his causes, opposing the slave trade from which Palpatine garnered a great deal of money and control - the Bendu slime-toad had been relentless.
Destroying him was not enough. Although he was likely dead, Palpatine wanted to smash his family into blood and entrails, ravage his Bendu group and everything and everyone he had ever loved.
Oh dear -- why am I suddenly worried?
Trying to keep the hate out of his eyes, Palpatine slowly shook his head, as if perplexed by all the news. "And where was Master Tharten in all this? Surely, she was present. As head of the Council, her voice should have carried some weight."
"She wasn't there. Xacor told me later that she was ill." Zaros shrugged off the question, unsure or perhaps uninterested in where Tharten was hiding. "At least, he had some sense, unlike that animal, Sle'fey. The Bothan idiot kept spouting nonsense about letting Jinn go. That he was innocent." He threw up his hands in the air, his voice rising shrill. "Ridiculous."
Interesting indeed, so that was their cover story... I did wonder how they were going to get around that.
He needed their rebellion. It would push the Senate to make even more cuts. It would alert the teeming billions to the plague of Force-users and turn popular thought from Jedi as guardians of peace and justice into dangerous traitors.
It would force the Jedi into more and more dangerous positions until they had no support in the Republic. And then he would strike them down, all of them.
Starting with Sera Tharten.
Too bad Obi-Wan already finished the job!
Really excellent post Diane, I am so happy your muse is cooperating for you!
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PadawanKitara
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Dec '01
Date Posted:
5/13/07 8:57pm
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RE: Betrayal (Obi-Wan/Qui-Gon angst - very AU) Updated May 12
Wonderful post- we are starting to see the scheeming on the otherside.
Happy Mother's Day
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BrightFeather
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Nov '05
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5/13/07 10:53pm
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RE: Betrayal (Obi-Wan/Qui-Gon angst - very AU) Updated May 12
Sorry it took me so long to find the update! We've been moving, y'see, and I haven't had internet access... Even now, my computer is still packed... Anyway, great update--I think I need to scrub my brain. Palpy is just so slimy! Can't wait for the next one, and I hope, RL and muse permitting, that the wait isn't so long this time.
Bright
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Kynstar
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Mar '04
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5/14/07 6:59am
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RE: Betrayal (Obi-Wan/Qui-Gon angst - very AU) Updated May 12
Ohhhh another excellent update! Spec from Palpy's POV!
LOL about his plans about Sera killing Jinn, guess he'll have to dig to find out if it has been done or gonna be done.
Uh oh ... is his sight turning towards Xacor? This might bode unwell...
Well done once more!
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Kivas
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5/14/07 7:54am
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RE: Betrayal (Obi-Wan/Qui-Gon angst - very AU) Updated May 12
well done, it was exciting to get a glimpse from Palpy's point of view.
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Ocelotl_Nesto
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5/14/07 10:12am
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RE: Betrayal (Obi-Wan/Qui-Gon angst - very AU) Updated May 12
That was great! Nice to see that the dark Sith Lord is not all powerful. Perhaps when he finds that Jinn is alive we will finally get to see the Anakin/Maul Duel.
I am glad that real life is better for you.
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