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VaderLVR64 Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 3/24/08 7:44am Subject: The Old Days - Anakin and Obi-Wan, AU, vignette - just for fun! - Date Edited: 3/24/08 1:31pm (1 edits total) Edited By: VaderLVR64
	Title: The Old Days Author: VaderLVR64 Characters: Anakin and Obi-Wan Summary: Two old friends are just trying to enjoy a night out on the town. Genre: AU, vignette Notes: Written purely for fun because I wanted to see the boys in this situation at this time in their lives. The Old Days “This is ridiculous,” Anakin grumbled as he took a sip of his ale. “Thrown out of my own home…” “She wanted to give Leia a...party, I’d guess you’d call it – to be honest I’m not even sure what the proper term is - and it really wasn’t the sort of thing at which women like men to be present.” “But it’s my home!” Anakin declared indignantly. “And she just ushered me to the door and told me not to come back for five hours!” “It gave us some time to enjoy a few ales at our favorite little cantina,” Obi-Wan pointed out helpfully. “I wanted to just sit around and relax today…at my home,” Anakin grumbled. “They younglings have been running me ragged lately.” “Do you ever stop complaining?” Obi-Wan asked in a mild tone that only served to irritate Anakin further. “I’m not complaining,” Anakin retorted. “I’m merely observing a simple fact.” Obi-Wan snorted discretely. “Yes, well, you’ve been ‘observing facts’ since you wore a braid.” He glanced at Anakin and smirked. “And we both know how long that has been.” “Look who’s talking,” Anakin hooted. “I hear there’s a bet going around among the initiates.” “About what?” “Who’s older – you or Master Yoda,” Anakin replied smugly. “So far, you’re in the lead.” “Excuse me, but which one of us is due to become a grandfather any moment now?” Obi-Wan asked with an impish gleam in his eyes. “Don’t remind me,” Anakin muttered, all of his humor fleeing suddenly. He scowled at his glass. “What’s the matter?” Obi-Wan cooed in a tone of false sympathy. “Is someone feeling – dare I say it – old?” “I can still take you, old man,” Anakin warned. “Oh, I’m worried,” Obi-Wan mocked. “I can feel myself trembling with fear.” He looked down and pointed to his feet. “Yes, definitely shaking in my boots.” Anakin turned toward the older man and gave him a smirk. “Keep it up and I’ll play dirty.” Obi-Wan frowned. “What’s that supposed to mean?” Leaning in close, Anakin whispered, “I’ll tell Padmé that you want to go shopping for baby stuff with her.” Obi-Wan gaped at him. “You wouldn’t!” “Just see if I don’t.” Anakin’s expression was smug. “I never knew that you were quite so ruthless,” Obi-Wan muttered. “Never push a man already on the edge,” Anakin advised. “They tend to push back…hard.” “You’re just cranky because you’re worried about Leia.” “Having a baby can be dangerous,” Anakin said fretfully. “And how do I know that pilot can be trusted to take care of my daughter and my grandchild?” Anakin scowled. “He’s reckless…and arrogant too, I might add.” “I seem to remember another cocky young pilot who was much too reckless for his own good,” Obi-Wan murmured. “Now who was that?” He stoked his beard. “Just a moment, I’m sure it will come to me…” He held up a finger. “Ah ha! I’ve got it now. It was you.” And the finger pointed at Anakin. “That was different.” “Why? Because it was you?” “Exactly.” “And what does Padmé say when you try that twisted bit of logic on her?’ “That’s not important,” Anakin assured him. Obi-Wan laughed. “She tells you that you’re crazy and irrational, I’m guessing.” “Just irrational,” Anakin snapped. “Have you had the courage to say that to Leia?” “Are you crazy? She’s in a delicate condition!” “Delicate condition?” Obi-Wan asked in disbelief. “Are we talking about the same young lady who was trying to challenge her brother to a sparring session last week? The one I saw leading in a naughty Padawan by his tunic collar, barely letting the boy’s feet hit the floor, and giving him a lecture he’ll not forget if he lives to be as old as Master Yoda? That delicate woman?” Anakin grinned, his pride apparent. “The girl doesn’t know when to slow down.” “Leia’s never been fragile a day in her life. She’s so much like you that I have nightmares,” Obi-Wan said with a shudder. “I’m still sure that the two of you will somehow manage to blow up the Temple one day – quite by accident of course.” “Oh, it wouldn’t be by accident,” Anakin assured him with a wink. “Thank the Force you have Luke and Padmé to keep you from disaster on a daily basis,” Obi-Wan said with a wink. “It’s a good thing that one of your children takes after their mother.” “But now there’s going to be another Skywalker,” Anakin reminded him. “A Solo,” Obi-Wan corrected. “A Solo, let’s not forget that.” “Solo,” Anakin snorted with disdain. “What kind of name is that anyway?” “It’s your daughter’s name.” “Skywalker-Solo, thank you very much.” There was a moment of silence, and then Obi-Wan said quietly, “She’ll be fine, you know.” “Of course she will, I know that.” “Then why are you so worried?” Anakin looked at Obi-Wan. “Because she’ll always be my little girl, and I’m going to worry about her as long as I’m alive.” Obi-Wan smiled serenely. “Padmé gave birth to twins with almost indecent ease, if I remember correctly,” he said. “And Leia’s only have one child. She’ll come through the birth with great aplomb.” “She’ll scream obscenities that’ll make even that husband of hers blush,” Anakin predicted with a grin. “Probably,” Obi-Wan agreed. “But it will do the boy good.” “Maybe then he’ll keep his hands off her,” Anakin muttered. “They’re married,” Obi-Wan reminded him. “For three years now.” “So?” “I don’t remember you ever managing to keep your hands away from Padmé,” Obi-Wan pointed out. “That’s completely different.” Anakin’s frown deepened. “There’s no reasoning with you when you’re in one of your moods.” “I’m not in a mood.” “Well just remember, that pilot will be the father of your grandson or granddaughter,” Obi-Wan reminded him. “Leia knows which it is,” Anakin said suddenly. “I know she does. She knows if it’s a boy or a girl. But she won’t tell me. She just gets this smug look on her face when I ask. And he’s no better.” Whatever Obi-Wan might have said in reply was lost in the sound of a loud crash. The two Jedi glanced at each other and then turned back toward the sound of the disturbance. A huge Twi’Lek was being restrained by a small group of friends or by-standers while he taunted an obviously infuriated Rodian. Another group was holding back the Rodian, though they did not look too happy about it. He was twisting from their grasps with admirable determination. “Looks like there’s gonna be a fight,” Anakin drawled, taking another sip of his ale. “Most likely,” Obi-Wan replied calmly. He yawned widely. It was getting rather late. The two men studied the situation for a moment, both of them noting the escalation of anger between the two males. Each seemed to have their own supporters, who were now doing less restraining and more insulting. “It could get ugly,” Anakin mused, with more than a little anticipation. “There’s a high probability of that,” Obi-Wan agreed. He winced as the first punch was thrown. “And that will do it.” Sure enough, the brawl began in earnest. “We could step in and end this thing before someone really gets hurt,” Anakin suggested. Obi-Wan looked over to assess the situation once more and then sighed resignedly. “All I wanted was a drink…” he sighed with regret as he got to his feet and shrugged off his cloak. “Is that too much to ask?” Anakin took off his cloak as well. “Padmé will kill me if she knows I’ve been fighting.” There was a touch of real fear in the Chosen One’s voice and that caused Obi-Wan to smirk. “Well I’m sure I can take care of this by myself if you’re afraid that you’re going to get into trouble,” Obi-Wan offered helpfully. Anakin snorted as he calmly folded his cloak while Obi-Wan did the same. Meanwhile the fight had grown even louder. “No thanks, old man.” Before they stepped into the fray, they looked at each other. Anakin was unable to repress his grin. “It’s sort of like the old days, isn’t it, Obi-Wan?” “Force help me – yes,” Obi-Wan replied dryly. Then he rolled his shoulders and cracked his knuckles. “Shall we?” he offered, pointing to the group hurling punches and kicks at each other. “Absolutely.” Anakin was the first to dive in, literally. He had always enjoyed a rousing brawl and had been known to instigate them on occasion. A Jedi was not supposed to enjoy such things, it was true. Anakin, however, had always been a different kind of Jedi. It was a fault that Obi-Wan had learned to accept, though Padmé had proven less patient. Obi-Wan followed at a more sedate pace, but soon found himself in the thick of things as well. Ducking a punch, Obi-Wan saw Anakin stomping on the Rodian’s foot, which prompted a loud howl of outrage. Then he laughed when he saw Anakin take a punch in the nose from the Rodian’s pal. Obi-Wan’s laughter quickly turned to a grunt when he took a kick to the belly from someone else. “Let’s get this over with!” Obi-Wan called out. He was getting tired. It was a sad day when a man had to admit to being fatigued by a few minutes of brawling. Force, growing old was no damn fun at all. “And quick,” Anakin shouted his agreement. He looked as winded as Obi-Wan felt. They moved in tandem, their motions perfected by decades of working side by side. Obi-Wan swerved and took out the Rodian while Anakin tackled the Twi’Lek by diving for his knees. A swift upper cut by Obi-Wan soon had his opponent slumping to the floor. Anakin defeated his adversary by hitting him over the head with a chair. Obi-Wan looked over. “Was that necessary?” “What?” Anakin shrugged. “It was handy.” The others, seeing their friends so easily defeated, were convinced that they had urgent business elsewhere. The fight was quickly over. “I don’t think they wanted to stick around and talk things out,” Anakin drawled. Rolling his eyes, Obi-Wan carried the Rodian to a corner and propped him up neatly. Anakin dragged the Twi’Lek to another corner and let him sprawl somewhat supported by the wall, his head lolling uncomfortably to one side. Anakin grinned. “They’ll be taking a little nap now.” When everything grew quiet, except for the occasional groan, Obi-Wan and Anakin stood and surveyed their handiwork. “Not bad,” Anakin noted. He glanced at the chrono. “Eight minutes. Not exactly a record, but not bad.” He touched his nose and grimaced. “Damn! It’s already swelling. Padmé’s going to kill me.” Obi-Wan rubbed at his aching belly. “Tell her it was all in a good cause.” “She’s still gonna kill me,” Anakin predicted mournfully. Obi-Wan knelt down to pick up something that had fallen from his utility belt during the struggle. His knees creaked loudly as he did so. “You’re falling apart,” Anakin noted with glee. Studiously ignoring Anakin, Obi-Wan got to his feet with more popping sounds issuing from his knees. Then he stood straight and pressed against the small of his back with a little groan. “You’re not as young as you once were either…grandfather.” Anakin threw back his head and laughed. He dropped a companionable arm around Obi-Wan’s shoulders. “Well, if I’m a grandfather, that makes you a great-grandfather!” Obi-Wan opened his mouth to reply but was interrupted by the sound of Anakin’s comm. Anakin looked at it and then went pale. “It’s Leia!” he said, already running toward the door. “The baby…it’s coming!” Wincing as he shuffled painfully after Anakin, he wondered how they were going to explain their conditions to Padmé and Leia. He shuddered. It was better not to think about it. -----signature----- R.I.P John, Alex, Jason, and Christian Never forgotten Soldiers' Angels http://soldiersangels.org/ 2114 soldiers waiting for someone to care
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Idrelle_Miocovani Registered: Feb '05	Date Posted: 3/24/08 8:22am Subject: RE: The Old Days - Anakin and Obi-Wan, AU, vignette - just for fun!
	“Do you ever stop complaining?” Obi-Wan asked in a mild tone that only served to irritate Anakin further. Haha -- no! He's Anakin. “I seem to remember another cocky young pilot who was much too reckless for his own good,” Obi-Wan murmured. “Now who was that?” He stoked his beard. “Just a moment, I’m sure it will come to me…” He held up a finger. “Ah ha! I’ve got it now. It was you.” And the finger pointed at Anakin. “That was different.” “Why? Because it was you?” “Exactly.” Anakin looked at it and then went pale. “It’s Leia!” he said, already running toward the door. “The baby…it’s coming!” Wincing as he shuffled painfully after Anakin, he wondered how they were going to explain their conditions to Padmé and Leia. He shuddered. It was better not to think about it. Excellent ending! If only, if only... wonderful AU scene. I can really just picture Obi-Wan and Anakin acting exactly like this. -----signature----- Nat is my new Muse. Yes, you may have one of those flowy Greek-robe things you say you can't spell. This Time Around: http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/27062943/p1/?2 DarthIshtar's Padawan
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Jade_Max Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 3/24/08 8:32am Subject: RE: The Old Days - Anakin and Obi-Wan, AU, vignette - just for fun!
	LOL! So in character, even at that age laughs This was a fantastic little AU viggie - I can hear it, see it... this is one of those "should-have-been" moments. The "decades of working together" thing made me all misty. what a fun little viggie:D -----signature----- You'll Like me when I'm Dead - V/P Dark Drama - http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/29236355 Don't think, write. And have faith that your subconscious mind is smarter than you.- lazy RIP my babies; Nibbler, Boo & Mister Magoo
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Helen_Taft Registered: Mar '08	Date Posted: 3/24/08 9:31am Subject: RE: The Old Days - Anakin and Obi-Wan, AU, vignette - just for fun!
	This was adorable. Two aging Jedi's getting drunk in a bar so that the Skywalker/Solo woman can have some girl time. I loved this glimpse into the lives they should have had sans Palpatine. sniffle -----signature----- Purgatory (A/P AU) - http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28225076/ I Asked An Angel If I Could Fly (SPN) - http://boards.theforce.net/non_star_wars_fan_fiction/b10808/28873939/p1/?0
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Teresa Registered: Mar '07	Date Posted: 3/24/08 12:31pm Subject: RE: The Old Days - Anakin and Obi-Wan, AU, vignette - just for fun!
	Now that's the way it should have been...the boys kicking back at a cantina, taking a few digs at each other from time to time. And of course they'd remember the guilty pleasure of a baroom brawl as well as Padme's attitude towards the same. Looks like the proud grandfather and great grandfather have a little explaning to do! I'd bet that Han and Luke would try not to feel too smug about it, but of course Anakin and Obi-Wan will notice, remember, and plot the perfect future revenge! Thanks for writing this vignette, it cheered me up!
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Jaina_and_Jag Registered: Apr '03	Date Posted: 3/24/08 1:05pm Subject: RE: The Old Days - Anakin and Obi-Wan, AU, vignette - just for fun!
	Cute little viggie! Loved the "old-man bonding."
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Gina Registered: Jun '03	Date Posted: 3/24/08 2:44pm Subject: RE: The Old Days - Anakin and Obi-Wan, AU, vignette - just for fun!
	Kim, this was great!! Loved seeing them still the same old Anakin and Obi-Wan in spirit, even if their bodies were protesting a bit. LOL!!! “Delicate condition?” Obi-Wan asked in disbelief. “Are we talking about the same young lady who was trying to challenge her brother to a sparring session last week? The one I saw leading in a naughty Padawan by his tunic collar, barely letting the boy’s feet hit the floor, and giving him a lecture he’ll not forget if he lives to be as old as Master Yoda? That delicate woman?” Loved this bit!! Now you have to write a sequel viggie so we can find out what happened when Padme and Leia see them. -----signature----- A long time ago in a house far away, there was a mother who was strong in the ways of the Force. She "forced" her sons to clean their room, she "forced" her sons to behave. - Part of a story written by my 9 yr. old sons I found while cleaning their desks
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Alexis_Wingstar Registered: Sep '06	Date Posted: 3/24/08 7:14pm Subject: RE: The Old Days - Anakin and Obi-Wan, AU, vignette - just for fun!
	This was pure fun to read. Great banter between the two. -----signature----- 3rd time NaNoWriMo Participant 3rd time's the charm, right? RIGHT?
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Cole_Kenobi Registered: Aug '05	Date Posted: 3/24/08 7:54pm Subject: RE: The Old Days - Anakin and Obi-Wan, AU, vignette - just for fun!
	Ahah. This was just splendid! Brillant writing, had me laughing the entire time! Superb job! Ahah! Please continue soon, and me to your PM please!
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KELIA Title: The Pretty in Pink Fan Fic Manager Registered: Jul '05	Date Posted: 3/25/08 4:35am Subject: RE: The Old Days - Anakin and Obi-Wan, AU, vignette - just for fun!
	I loved this!! It's just how I picture Anakin and Obi-Wan growing - dare I say it - old together. I doubt poor Obi will ever hear the end of his knees creaking Great job on this -----signature----- "Do or do not, there is no try." Master Yoda A Light In The Darkness: http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28150602/p1/?8 NaNaWriMo Progress: 11,018
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ccp Registered: Apr '05	Date Posted: 3/26/08 7:03am Subject: RE: The Old Days - Anakin and Obi-Wan, AU, vignette - just for fun! - Date Edited: 3/27/08 6:16pm (1 edits total) Edited By: ccp
	This was great! -----signature----- Padwan to Big Fatty If someone says, "Have a nice weekend," I never say, "You too." Because I never know if, perhaps, by the time the weekend rolls around, I will have other plans for that person. Come Friday, I may wish to have them slain. - George Carli
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Takianna Registered: Apr '05	Date Posted: 3/26/08 8:27am Subject: RE: The Old Days - Anakin and Obi-Wan, AU, vignette - just for fun!
	I can't stop smiling! It's so hysterical. Perfect banter between the two. It's just how they would've been. -----signature----- http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/29819847/p1 *** Proud master of KotORBF2Female_Revan Friend of Mrs. Ben C. Blocked
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bek Registered: Jul '05	Date Posted: 3/26/08 1:42pm Subject: RE: The Old Days - Anakin and Obi-Wan, AU, vignette - just for fun!
	This is how it should've been! Our boys together (with Skywalker and Solo family in tow), taking on the chaos around them. This is a post definitely worth smiling about, especially with my co-workers wondering what made me so happy. “It could get ugly,” Anakin mused, with more than a little anticipation. “There’s a high probability of that,” Obi-Wan agreed. He winced as the first punch was thrown. “And that will do it.” Sure enough, the brawl began in earnest. “We could step in and end this thing before someone really gets hurt,” Anakin suggested. Obi-Wan looked over to assess the situation once more and then sighed resignedly. “All I wanted was a drink…” he sighed with regret as he got to his feet and shrugged off his cloak. “Is that too much to ask?” Anakin took off his cloak as well. “Padmé will kill me if she knows I’ve been fighting.” There was a touch of real fear in the Chosen One’s voice and that caused Obi-Wan to smirk. “Well I’m sure I can take care of this by myself if you’re afraid that you’re going to get into trouble,” Obi-Wan offered helpfully. Anakin snorted as he calmly folded his cloak while Obi-Wan did the same. Meanwhile the fight had grown even louder. “No thanks, old man.” Before they stepped into the fray, they looked at each other. Anakin was unable to repress his grin. “It’s sort of like the old days, isn’t it, Obi-Wan?” “Force help me – yes,” Obi-Wan replied dryly. Then he rolled his shoulders and cracked his knuckles. “Shall we?” he offered, pointing to the group hurling punches and kicks at each other. “Absolutely.” Loved it! -----signature----- Update 6/23/09 - Chap. 42 - Life Beyond the Code (OWK/Anakin) - Saga Update 9/3/08 - Strength to Begin Anew - (OWK/QGJ/Xan) - Saga Update 9/24/09 - Stuck in Yesterday - NM Sequel Update 10/15/09 - Somewhere in the Middle - (OWK/QGJ) - Before Saga
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Blue_Milkshake Registered: Nov '05	Date Posted: 3/26/08 1:48pm Subject: RE: The Old Days - Anakin and Obi-Wan, AU, vignette - just for fun!
	Yay, what fun! When everything grew quiet, except for the occasional groan, Obi-Wan and Anakin stood and surveyed their handiwork. “Not bad,” Anakin noted. He glanced at the chrono. “Eight minutes. Not exactly a record, but not bad.” He touched his nose and grimaced. “Damn! It’s already swelling. Padmé’s going to kill me.” Obi-Wan rubbed at his aching belly. “Tell her it was all in a good cause.” “She’s still gonna kill me,” Anakin predicted mournfully. Obi-Wan knelt down to pick up something that had fallen from his utility belt during the struggle. His knees creaked loudly as he did so. “You’re falling apart,” Anakin noted with glee. Hehehehehe! -----signature----- Not all chemicals are bad. Without chemicals such as hydrogen and oxygen, for example, there would be no way to make water, a vital ingredient in beer. --Dave Barry
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Kai_Vandekar Registered: Feb '05	Date Posted: 3/27/08 4:24pm Subject: RE: The Old Days - Anakin and Obi-Wan, AU, vignette - just for fun!
	That was, dare I say the cliche?--heartwarming. It truly was. Thank you. It's a nice antidote to the reality of what happened instead to their friendship. - Kai -----signature----- Member of the Secret Cantina of Solitude Attachment is forbidden, so try "Rent-a-Padawan"! All of the aggravation, none of the commitment!
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Jinngerbread Registered: Sep '07	Date Posted: 3/27/08 5:14pm Subject: RE: The Old Days - Anakin and Obi-Wan, AU, vignette - just for fun!
	Awwwwwwww Too bad this is only a vig, I'd love to see it extended! Excellent job, Kim! Loved it very much. -----signature----- Miscellaneous http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/29654978/p1 2009 diary challenge entry All That Slithers is Goa'uld http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/29365461
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