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obaona Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 8/12/04 1:50pm Subject: Blessing (viggie for the Purge Challenge)
	Thanks for clicking! Title: Blessing Summary: You never know your end. That can be a blessing. A/N: Written for the Purge Challenge, as the title says. I wasn't planning on doing one, but the bunny just bit really suddenly. This is short. Defintitely short. Feedback is, as always and ever, appreciated. ~~~ I chose Ungel IV as a safe place almost at random. I say almost, because even in this, I tried to trust the Force. Actually, everything is so chaotic right now seeing into the future is practically impossible, even for me, and I have a natural gift for it. Everything is so uncertain; the Force is constantly roiling to those who can see. As for those that can’t, they generally see the galaxy well enough. Thankfully, that is something the children do not see, for the most part. Seeing into the future is first taught to older Padawans, though all Force-sensitives carry the ability to some extent. The children are most of the reason I chose Ungel IV. They cherish children here. They actually have quite a lot of them – children, that is – but due to a plague about a hundred years back, that wasn’t always the case. The Republic intervened, and the planet as a whole was saved, but most of the children died. So. Lots of cherished children. Seemed like the perfect place to bring twenty young initiates to me. Not to mention a whole crowd of them would just blend right in here. I take walks a lot. The streets are very carefully designed for the children, with crosswalks and colorful bars lining the landspeeder lanes everywhere. It’s a pleasant place, lots of non-dangerous trees and shrubbery. I like to walk, of course, and its good exercise, but the other reason I go out frequently is to get a sense of things. I reach out into the Force, and try to see any danger ahead. For the past few weeks, it’s been pretty peaceful. A few scares, a few warnings from the Force, but not much, overall. Much better than the last place I brought the initiates. Of course, I have Kella too. Kella is a Padawan who lost her Master pretty early on into this purge. When I’m gone, she takes care of the initiates in the huge apartment I rented. I’ve started handing out some of the younger initiates to willing – and quiet – couples. I know, even if others do not, that this will not be resolved soon. Perhaps not in my lifetime. Or what would be my lifetime … ? Don’t get morbid, Terik. The Empire will grow and spread; that much I have seen. Kella doesn’t know this, or perhaps does not want to, and she disapproves of my arranging adoptions. She won’t say anything, though, that I know. On some level, she sees me as more than a Jedi Knight, but someone to teach her, and she misses – and hopes for – that desperately. I’m still making up my mind. Kella is probably not what I would have chosen as a Padawan, but that’s all right. I never knew Yoda himself would assign me to take these initiates and keep them safe. Nor did I know I would stumble upon Kella, freshly grieving from the death of her Master. She’s only fourteen, young for a human. Life is funny that way. Even to those of us gifted with foresight. I stretch out my senses. Kella is calm, perhaps meditating, and so are the twelve children still left. Everything is well, then. Perhaps I should take Kella as my Padawan. I don’t know how long I’ll be here, or her. I should take life as it comes, as Kella is struggling to do. As are all the Jedi, really. I hear rumors, whispered conversations that I overhear, about Jedi being captured and killed, and sometimes of great escapes. Some are almost too fantastical to be believed, even for me, but the Force has no limits, and apparently no lack of imagination either. I suppose I see a little of myself in Kella. I disapproved of most things Masters did when I was her age – which hasn’t changed much, actually, except now I actually speak up. I do rather go against the grain, sometimes to bad results, I must admit. And arguing with Yoda is never wise, especially in front of possible teachers for you. Still, I was chosen, by an elderly Jedi who decided to live vicariously through my amazing ability to never do things quite right. He laughed a lot. I still miss him. I’d better head back. Kella doesn’t like being left alone, even if she sees the necessity of me going off to check things out elsewhere every once in a while. She wonders why she can’t do what I do, and it’s hard to explain to her that I know how to hide myself, my Jedi traits, my lightsaber, as well as my foresight abilities. I’ve always wondered, though, if my foresight was more of a burden than a gift. It doesn’t always show me things, things that I thought it would have. It has never shown me things I can’t change, which I suppose is a gift. What I do see is bad enough. Yes. Heading back. I turn around on a corner, shifting through the crowd easily. They’re all calm, irritated, amused – normal things. No paranoia or suspicion or threat. It’s calm. Even content. It’s nice, actually. I think I need to talk to Kella. And get more of those initiates out. A Jedi should never take things for granted – And it ends. Changes. The Force takes me as I die instantly from the explosive force of the missile that I never saw coming, that I see now, and there’s all this light, and I never realized it would be so . . . [fin] -----signature----- MS Word is designed by sadists with masochists in mind. - teh atty my recent Atton (KOTOR2) fic: http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/30335989
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VadersMistress Registered: Apr '04	Date Posted: 8/12/04 1:57pm Subject: RE: Blessing (viggie for the Purge Challenge)
	And it ends. Changes. The Force takes me as I die instantly from the explosive force of the missile that I never saw coming, that I see now, and there’s all this light, and I never realized it would be so . . . Hey, hey, hey! That just came out of the blue. Okay, I did not like that. Well, let me clarify, you did a fantastic job but I didn't want him to die. What will happen all of the children? I hope they will be okay, but I am afraid that may not be the case. Anyway, great job and wonderfully done. -----signature----- Harry Potter > Twilight Would I rather be feared or loved? Um... Easy, both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me. Persia pwns your face.
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dianethx Registered: Mar '02	Date Posted: 8/12/04 3:22pm Subject: RE: Blessing (viggie for the Purge Challenge)
	Actually, I liked how it ended so abruptly. He's thinking normal thoughts, planning for a future that isn't to be and then bam, he's done. Great job. -----signature----- Betrayal - http://boards.theforce.net/s/b1/10935143 updated 11/2/09 jedidas3's Master Merlin - Diplomatic Immunity - http://boards.theforce.net/nswff/b10808/30459852
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obaona Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 8/13/04 5:13pm Subject: RE: Blessing (viggie for the Purge Challenge)
	VadersMistress: It's supposed to be out of the blue. But I'm glad you liked. They found the Jedi, it's likely they found Kella and the initiates left as well. Remember, in the viggie it says that he only sees what he can change. But who knows? Thank you! dianethx: Exactly. There was no worry, no stress, no pain or fear. Just a normal moment, as much as could be during that time. Thank you! -----signature----- MS Word is designed by sadists with masochists in mind. - teh atty my recent Atton (KOTOR2) fic: http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/30335989
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CapNJaxWench Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 8/13/04 7:16pm Subject: RE: Blessing (viggie for the Purge Challenge)
	The ending was so powerful, it was absolutely perfect. Another wonderful piece of work. -----signature----- But you have heard of me, right?
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StarFighter5 Registered: Jul '03	Date Posted: 8/13/04 8:40pm Subject: RE: Blessing (viggie for the Purge Challenge)
	I think I need to talk to Kella. And get more of those initiates out. A Jedi should never take things for granted – And it ends. Changes. The Force takes me as I die instantly from the explosive force of the missile that I never saw coming, that I see now, and there’s all this light, and I never realized it would be so . . . You captured the suddeness of this explosion well with the ending. Very well written, as sort as it was. When a fic is short it's very hard to get all you want to say into it. -----signature----- "I hope I slept with you to get the job. if not, then who the hell was that guy?" - Carrie Fisher "Now that I'm a pez and a lego, I shall want for nothing else." -Jeremy Bulloch "Thank you for going to the movies. Especially mine." - George Lucas
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obaona Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 8/15/04 7:20am Subject: RE: Blessing (viggie for the Purge Challenge)
	CapNJaxWench: Thank you. StarFighter5: Thank you. It took me a little bit to figure out how I wanted to do the ending - I knew what I wanted, but how to make it sudden and still give the reader all the necessary information? Glad you enjoyed. -----signature----- MS Word is designed by sadists with masochists in mind. - teh atty my recent Atton (KOTOR2) fic: http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/30335989
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Gabri_Jade Title: TFN Fan Fiction Archive Editor Registered: Nov '02	Date Posted: 8/15/04 7:54pm Subject: RE: Blessing (viggie for the Purge Challenge)
	Lovely, oba. Creepy, but creepy in the way I think you meant it to be, so it works. It doesn’t always show me things, things that I thought it would have. It has never shown me things I can’t change Now that is interesting. I'd never thought about it like that before. And of course it meshes beautifully with Terik's lack of foresight about his own death, since it was beyond his ability to change. I wonder as much about Kella and the twelve remaining initiates as I do Terik's experience with the Force at the very end. The ending itself is just as it should be. Very well done, dear. -----signature----- Evil Twin of LadyPadme This concept of "wuv" confuses and infuriates us! - Futurama All I can do is be me. Whoever that is. - Bob Dylan Serendipity (Leia-Mara vig) - http://boards.theforce.net/b/b1/30178069 !!11!1eleventy
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DreamOfKenobi Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 8/15/04 8:08pm Subject: RE: Blessing (viggie for the Purge Challenge)
	WOW! Incredibly well done. This one gave me the chills. Great work. -----signature----- Counting the days 'til Episode III "What happens in the cave stays in the cave." "You're going to be the death of me..." We are the Vaders and we plan to take over the galaxy!
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obaona Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 8/18/04 12:13am Subject: RE: Blessing (viggie for the Purge Challenge)
	Gabri: It wasn't really meant to be creepy, but I can see how you would see it that way. I guess I wanted to show that last moments aren't always emotional or angsty or poignant. As for the seeing ahead thing - that's kind of a hint as to what happened, and the reason why Terik felt nothing (there had to be one), as well as possibly what happened to the girl and the initiates. Glad you liked the abrupt ending, too. Thank you! DreamOfKenobi: Thank you! Like the username, by the way. -----signature----- MS Word is designed by sadists with masochists in mind. - teh atty my recent Atton (KOTOR2) fic: http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/30335989
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Jedikma Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 8/25/04 6:22pm Subject: RE: Blessing (viggie for the Purge Challenge)
	The blessing is that it happened so quickly--no pain or suffering. So sad. -----signature----- Twice in a Lifetime 7/31 http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/16813029 A Quiet Afternoon http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/23305946 follow up vig to: A New Order http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/17525231
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LukesTheMan Registered: Apr '04	Date Posted: 8/25/04 6:41pm Subject: RE: Blessing (viggie for the Purge Challenge)
	This was beautiful and moving. Very nicely done. -----signature----- Of Metal and Flesh http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/19859245 Empty Vessel http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/19744934 Proud Master to Annika_Skywalker
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obaona Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 8/26/04 9:49pm Subject: RE: Blessing (viggie for the Purge Challenge)
	Jedikma: Yep, that's it exactly. I know it's sad. Thanks for coming in. LukesTheMan: Thank you. -----signature----- MS Word is designed by sadists with masochists in mind. - teh atty my recent Atton (KOTOR2) fic: http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/30335989
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Fate Registered: Apr '03	Date Posted: 8/26/04 10:58pm Subject: RE: Blessing (viggie for the Purge Challenge)
	Oh, this was gorgeous, Obaona - nice little twist at the end; and here I thought they were going to make it home okay. An interesting idea - usually they're hunted down and killed, but this particular one just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. The blessing idea was also very interesting, because if you think about it - no one really wants to know the future; not if it's something they can't change. If we knew the day of our deaths, we'd drive ourselves mad trying to avoid it, only to have it turn out the same in the end. Ignorance is truly bliss in some cases. But you wrote this beautifully, and completely captivated me. So basically, same old, same old. For freedom. For justice. Viva la Rebellion. -----signature----- "Lord Sidious promised us a reward! A-a handsome reward!" "I am your reward. You don't find me handsome?" - ROTS WARNING: Only misery lies beyond this link. http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/20040924
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obaona Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 10/3/04 8:22pm Subject: RE: Blessing (viggie for the Purge Challenge)
	Fate: !! I can't believe I forgot to reply to you! Thank you. I wanted you to think that. Completely without warning - no worrying, no suffering. Not even knowing if it was directed at them or not. No, they don't want to know the future, if it can't be changed. That's why I made the point that the Jedi doesn't see it if it can't be changed. You're absolutely right. I think we would, if we knew. 'Ignorance is bliss' isn't always true, but yeah, sometimes. Hehehe. Thank you! -----signature----- MS Word is designed by sadists with masochists in mind. - teh atty my recent Atton (KOTOR2) fic: http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/30335989
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VaderLVR64 Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 10/3/04 8:24pm Subject: RE: Blessing (viggie for the Purge Challenge)
	I can't believe I missed this one! YIKES! Wonderful work, but I knew it would be. -----signature----- Team Eric: Because undead never looked so good. Soldiers' Angels http://soldiersangels.org/ 2114 soldiers waiting for someone to care
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