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Master_Tigris_Leigh Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 10/4/07 1:25am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 12 Update 9/22
	Yay! I just found this story, and now I'm all caught up! I absolutely love the premise behind this, though it was sad that Qui-Gon still died. Sigh. Meant to be a suppose. Anyway, I can't wait to see what will happen next! Please update soon! -----signature----- Alaska: The odds are good, but the goods are odd. Empathy=Quantum Mechanics "Oddentity: the individual expression of self in ideosyncratic ways." -An awesome typo by my friend Brandon that evolved into an entirely new word. ^-^
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Magier Registered: Jul '07	Date Posted: 10/7/07 1:08pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 12 Update 9/22
	Valairy_Scot - I know, Bruck is such a shock, but the muse demanded it. The post Melida/Daan history is bound to be a little different, and there is still that matter that no one has heard from Xanatos. Cole_Kenobi - There are some more responses to the new Obi-Wan and Anakin to come. I don't think our boys can take too much more change, but it is fun to torment them. ardavenport - The Force has set something in motion, and they may not know what it all means until the times destined to change are upon them. dianethx - I am sure Obi-Wan would love to know what the Force is thinking right now. Healer_Leona - How could the troll not know something was up? He had to wonder about Qui-Gon having asked about Anakin Skywalker from Bandomeer when a certain grubby little slave boy showed up in the Council chambers. jedidas3 - That particular change has to be mind-boggling for Obi-Wan. His behavior also is probably strange to everyone around him. Only good can come from a close relationship between Obi-Wan and the chosen one. VaderLVR - It might be interesting to see if Bruck has a role to serve. Fifilla - Yoda knows all, even about muja muffins. Xanatos has found his way, though it probably irritates the Jedi to not know what he is up to. bek - Yeah, if Yoda didn't know, Obi-Wan might never make it out of the Healer's Ward. Bruck's presence is mostly due to the fact that Xanatos was not there to bring him into his plans. Master_Tigris_Leigh - You don't know how much I was tempted to have Qui-Gon live. [b] -----signature----- No Legacy So Rich : Xan,OC, Obi, Qui (9/28) Seekers, Not Saints: SW/TB crossover (8/12)
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Magier Registered: Jul '07	Date Posted: 10/7/07 1:10pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 12 Update 9/22
	Sorry it took so long to get this post out to you. I haven't forgotten all of you. Chapter 12 “Padawan Skywalker is here to see you,” the young woman at the reception desk said over the intercom. “Yes, yes. Send him right in,” a familiar voice replied. Anakin had wondered if anything had changed regarding his friendship with the Supreme Chancellor and had been hesitant to contact him. Any doubts had been dissuaded when the Jedi padawan began to receive messages. As usual a warm, fatherly smile stretched across the older man’s face as Anakin made his way into the large office space. “Chancellor Palpatine,” Anakin addressed, offering a polite bow. “Have a seat, my boy. It has been some time since I saw you last. I was beginning to worry about you.” “I am sorry, Sir, for not returning your messages. Our ship crashed on our last mission. My master was wounded and has been unconscious for two weeks. I wanted to make sure he was well before I left.” “I heard of Master Kenobi’s misfortune. Of course you would want to stay and watch over him,” the politician crooned. “Once again, it was fortunate he had you there to save him and bring him home.” Anakin hesitated before speaking softly, in a voice that lacked conviction. “We could have both been killed, but I managed to keep the crash from being worse than it could have been.” “Of course you did. As I have told you, you are destined for greatness.” A sick feeling settled into Anakin’s gut. He had sat in this office so many times, listening as the elder politician belittled his master and fed him stories about how he was greater than Obi-Wan. In fact, he had eagerly soaked in the words he desperately wanted to hear. His mind thought back to that moment in a Bandomeer hangar when he had fallen prey to Xanatos’ carefully twisted words. “He is a great Jedi master and does his best with such a … difficult apprentice.” “Yet, still too small for you,” Xanatos suggested. “You desire more?” Chancellor Palpatine’s words felt like a similar poison seeping into his mind, promising him something more. It was not a padawan’s place to criticize or second-guess his master. Anakin had always known that in fact, but for the first time, it rang true to him in meaning. “Is anything wrong, Anakin? You seem troubled,” Palpatine asked in a gentle voice. “Is there anything you would like to talk about?” Anakin actually had been eager to share about their trip back in time, certain the chancellor of anyone would believe him. Now, there was something in the Force, warning him to be cautious. Had he felt it around the chancellor before and ignored it? He realized that he was staring past the older man, concentrating on the lines of traffic outside the window. Palpatine was expecting an answer. “No, I am not troubled. Perhaps a bit distracted … still worried about Master Obi-Wan,” Anakin answered shyly. “On this mission … my master and I really connected like never before. For the first time since becoming his apprentice, I feel like I am finally beginning to understand him.” “That’s good news,” Palpatine said in a flat voice. “It’s what you have always wanted.” “It is.” Anakin beamed at the recognition of this simple fact. Connecting with Obi-Wan was something that had been missing from his life, a void that never quite seemed to be filled. It was what he had always wanted. The intercom beeped. “Senator Ge is here to see you,” came an aide’s voice. “I will be with him in just a moment.” Palpatine smiled broadly at Anakin. “I am afraid I have yet another appointment.” “Of course, Sir. You are a busy man and gracious with your time to speak with me.” “I am always glad for your company, and I hope to see you soon.” Anakin bowed hastily. He had just about reached the door when Palpatine spoke again. “I would advise you to be careful, my friend.” “What do you mean?” “Near death experiences have a way of temporarily changing people. I would hate for you to place your hope in your master only to have him grow distant again. I don’t want to see you hurt.” “I will be careful, Sir.” Anakin fled from the office. A sense that he could only describe as ‘wrong’ clogged his soul. Obi-Wan wasn’t just weary after some near-death experience. They had had plenty of those in their time together and it had never prompted this sort of closeness. Anakin felt burdened with the need to talk to someone, and knew he would find that someone at home. *** Obi-Wan practically ran to greet the door. The person on the other side observed him slightly for a moment before Obi-Wan’s face split into a grin. In a gesture very unconventional for him, he reached out and gathered Garen Muln into a bone-crushing embrace. “It is good to see you. Please say that you are still my best friend.” “Last I checked,” Garen answered, slightly bewildered by his friend’s strange behavior. “Did something happen I should know about? I mean, besides you being comatose.” “I had a rather long afternoon meal with Bruck Chun today,” Obi-Wan offered, waiting to see Garen’s reaction. “I figured that would happen.” Garen seemed completely unfazed, as though this was very normal for Obi-Wan to say. Obi-Wan realized that it was normal, for this Garen. He was going to have to adjust to the fact that he and Bruck were now good friends. “After being out for two weeks, you definitely owed him a drink or two,” Garen added “It just seems so odd,” Obi-Wan murmured. “Should I call Bant?” Garen asked, showing the first signs of concern. “You’re not exactly acting like yourself.” “No, no bringing Bant into this anymore.” Obi-Wan sat down on the sofa, motioning for Garen to sit across from him. “What I am about to tell you will make it sound like I am insane. I am not, though. You can ask both Bant and Master Yoda.” “Okay, what is it?” Garen asked, crossing his arms over his chest. “On our last mission, Anakin and I went back in time … to the past … to Bandomeer when I was thirteen and there with Qui-Gon.” Garen sat still for a moment. “I can see why you would want to preface that with not being insane.” He continued to watch Obi-Wan, waiting for the laughter that would signify this was all a bizarre choke. When met with only his friend’s serene, serious gaze, Garen said, “You’re dead serious, aren’t you?” “I am.” “How are you doing? I mean, seeing Master Qui-Gon again must have been hard. Did him and … you … know you were there?” “Anakin and I altered some events,” Obi-Wan admitted. “As a result, some of the past as we knew has changed. I have been looking through old mission reports to see changes in events, but am finding that it is not preparing me for changes in relationships.” “Let me guess. You and Bruck were never friends in your previous past,” Garen suggested. “We never had the chance to see if we could grow beyond our rivalry. Bruck died when we were thirteen years old,” Obi-Wan said softly, simultaneously regretful over an event that happened so long ago and glad it did not happen in this new timeline. “Well, that had to be a bit of shock.” Garen stretch his arms up, folding his hands behind his head as he slouched back in his chair. “You’re still friends with Bant, Reeft, and I. Quinlan Vos and you catch up when you run into each other. And then, of course, there is Siri.” “Have I ever confided in you anything that I should know about her?” Obi-Wan asked hesitantly. “Only that you love her, and that you at one point entertained the idea of leaving the Order with her. Ultimately, you felt that you had a destiny you could not ignore. You and Siri both remain good friends.” “What I keep finding is that the changes seem minimal,” Obi-Wan said softly. “You’re not convinced, though.” “I still don’t know what a living, Jedi master Bruck Chun, and his padawan, who would have gone to Agricorps, and also a living Xanatos, will do to the galaxy.” “Maybe whatever happens will be for the better,” Garen reasoned. The door burst open. Anakin stomped in, obviously agitated. “I’ll slip out. We’ll talk more later,” Garen whispered before making a quick exit. “Padawan, what’s wrong?” Obi-Wan asked gently. “I went to see Chancellor Palpatine, and it was all wrong,” was all the teenager could manage to say. His confusion was evident. “Perhaps your relationship has changed from what you remember. It is possible,” Obi-Wan suggested. “No, Master. It’s me that’s changed and he didn’t seem to like.” Anakin began to pace, running his hands through his hair as he spoke. “I mean, shouldn’t someone who has considered himself a mentor have been happy when I told him that my relationship was somehow closer, what I’ve always longed for?” “You didn’t tell him about going to the past …” Anakin stopped, throwing his hands out emphatically. “I wanted to, but it didn’t feel right. How the whole visit felt in the Force made my skin crawl.” “Padawan, sit down here.” Anakin took a seat on the sofa next to Obi-Wan. The Jedi master took a deep breath, hoping Anakin would be as accepting of blunt honestly as he had been in the Healer’s Ward. “I may not be the best one to give you guidance on this.” “Why not?” “I don’t trust politicians in general, and have never trusted Chancellor Palpatine’s intentions toward you. I have stepped back because the friendship seemed to give you something you needed, but have not enjoyed the fact that you seem to be able to talk to him, and not to me.” “You’ve been jealous?” Anakin asked in shock. “Jealous is a very strong word, Padawan,” Obi-Wan said sternly, and somewhat defensively. “However, I feel that his influence has been a detriment to our bond and master and padawan.” “You were jealous,” Anakin said once again, laughing this time. “If that’s what you must tell yourself,” Obi-Wan muttered softly with an exaggerated roll of his eyes that made Anakin laugh even more. “I was thinking,” Obi-Wan said, interrupting the laughter at his expense. “I would like to go away for while … the two of us, but I wanted to talk to you and see how you felt before I made the request to the Council.” “Where would we go? A mission?” “No, no, actual time away from everything for a change. It would only be for a month at the most. There is a place Qui-Gon used to take me, where the Living Force is strong. We could concentrate on rebuilding our bond, training, and just have some time without the pressures of the galaxy.” “You are talking about somewhere devoid of technology, aren’t you?” “That is usually the point of getting away,” Obi-Wan challenged, raising one eyebrow at the terror his apprentice seemed to have at such an idea. “If you fear I will be such boring company, you can bring a few projects to work on.” “Just in case I need to work on something to focus.” “Of course,” Obi-Wan answered with a knowing smile before giving his apprentice’s braid a gentle tug. “You start packing, I will go explain our request to Master Yoda.” -----signature----- No Legacy So Rich : Xan,OC, Obi, Qui (9/28) Seekers, Not Saints: SW/TB crossover (8/12)
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dianethx Registered: Mar '02	Date Posted: 10/7/07 1:28pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7
	Good thing Anakin recognized that Palpatine might not be the best mentor for him. Loved that he told Obi-Wan about it. Makes them closer! Loved this. “I don’t trust politicians in general, and have never trusted Chancellor Palpatine’s intentions toward you. I have stepped back because the friendship seemed to give you something you needed, but have not enjoyed the fact that you seem to be able to talk to him, and not to me.” “You’ve been jealous?” Anakin asked in shock. “Jealous is a very strong word, Padawan,” Obi-Wan said sternly, and somewhat defensively. “However, I feel that his influence has been a detriment to our bond and master and padawan.” “You were jealous,” Anakin said once again, laughing this time. LOL, yes he was jealous. Great job. -----signature----- Betrayal - http://boards.theforce.net/s/b1/10935143 updated 9/22/08 Fragments of Illusion- http://boards.theforce.net/bts/b10475/28456473 updated 11/20/08 jedidas3's Master At last - Hope for our country
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aliceandjasper Registered: May '07	Date Posted: 10/7/07 1:38pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7
	Yepp finally Anakin feels that there is something wrong with Palps. AND he went to Obi-Wan with his problems!!! Ani, I could kiss you right now, I am so happy... I just hope this lasts. That holiday is a brilliant idea. Is this place similar to the one in "Shrouded Path"? Do I even have to mention that I liked this chapter???
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Qui-Gina-Jinn Registered: Jun '03	Date Posted: 10/7/07 2:48pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7
	jumps happily up and down YAY - update!! Ok, I'll behave... So sorry for not replying to the last chapter! Can you forgive me? I'm still here, reading and loving it! Yay, Anakin realising that Palpy is not good company! And Obi-Wan and Anakin growing closer. Wonder if Bant really believes Obi-Wan? Well, guess he does. Must be weird for all of them, for Obi-Wan/Anakin to find everything changed and for their friends to find them changed/acting stranger than usual... A holiday? Good choice, methinks Obi-Wan! Just hope Yoda agrees... Can't wait for more - please promise it won't be so long this time.... Pretty please?? -----signature----- Dark Lady of the DLC Fan Force Denmark I was there - FFEurope meeting, Stockholm 2005, Celebration Europe 2007, JediCon 2008 Not to worry - we are still flying half a ship! Ke nu'jurkadir sha Mando'ade
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Cole_Kenobi Registered: Aug '05	Date Posted: 10/7/07 6:37pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7
	Aha, those last few lines made me laugh, they are funny together. The whole time Anakin was visiting with Palpatine and he was so uneasy I was silently going, Yes! Yes! He's finally discovring the truth! Yay! lol I love this turn of events! It's so....of the Light side of the Force, everything seems to be for the better which is always nice! Thanks for the PM and chapter! I enjoyed it! Can't wait for more!
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Master_Tigris_Leigh Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 10/8/07 12:31am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7
	Aww, that was very sweet. Excellent update, I can't even begin to express how happy I am that Anakin is finally seeing that old slimy toad for who he really is. I hope it stays that way. And I bet it was tempting to keep Qui-Gon alive. For one, he's so lovable, and for another, it would have been interesting to see how his presence would have affected things. On the other hand, it is so nice to see Obi and Ani finally bonding! That makes up for Qui's loss, in its own way. Especially if it keeps Ani from turning. Please update soon! -----signature----- Alaska: The odds are good, but the goods are odd. Empathy=Quantum Mechanics "Oddentity: the individual expression of self in ideosyncratic ways." -An awesome typo by my friend Brandon that evolved into an entirely new word. ^-^
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jedidas3 Registered: Apr '07	Date Posted: 10/9/07 5:42am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7
	A wonderful update! I'm so glad that Anakin actually sensed something amiss with the Chancellor and that his relationship with Obi-Wan has progressed in that he could confide this concern in his master. I just love this story! I'm anxiously waiting to see what is going to happen next! A getaway seems like a good idea, but we all know that whenever a Jedi tries to get away, something interesting always happens! Again, great job with this story! -----signature----- The Past Revisited http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28440949 Lessons Learned http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28580784 Remembrance http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/28009025 Padawan to dianethx
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Healer_Leona Registered: Jul '00	Date Posted: 10/10/07 1:15pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7
	Palps is such a master manipulator, I hope Anakin can continue to habe more faith in his master. Anakin stopped, throwing his hands out emphatically. “I wanted to, but it didn’t feel right. How the whole visit felt in the Force made my skin crawl.” That trip has certin matured him! -----signature----- I'm older now and still running against the wind
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Fifilla Registered: Mar '06	Date Posted: 10/14/07 12:14pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7
	Great update! Chancellor Palpatine’s words felt like a similar poison seeping into his mind, promising him something more. It was not a padawan’s place to criticize or second-guess his master. Anakin had always known that in fact, but for the first time, it rang true to him in meaning. Finally Anakin has realized that Palpatine is not his best friend I hope this will change the future we know from the movies. -----signature----- "There's always a bigger fish." Fear Of Failure - young Qui-Gon (WIP) > http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/27642896 Padawan to Valairy_Scot
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Gkilkenny Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 10/15/07 3:49am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7
	Fantastic! I could even start liking Anakin now he sees Palpatine in a different light or (Darkness) I'm glad Palps made his skin crawl, and I'm glad he went to Obi-Wan for advice. Brilliant story. -----signature----- Padawan to p_stotts Peace over anger - honour over hate - Strength over fear. Links to Stories in my Bio. Obi-Wan forever.
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VaderLVR64 Title: Fan Fic Manager in Combat Boots Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 10/15/07 7:15am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7
	If only Anakin could have come to this realization in canon! Anakin bowed hastily. He had just about reached the door when Palpatine spoke again. “I would advise you to be careful, my friend.” “What do you mean?” “Near death experiences have a way of temporarily changing people. I would hate for you to place your hope in your master only to have him grow distant again. I don’t want to see you hurt.” “I will be careful, Sir.” Anakin fled from the office. A sense that he could only describe as ‘wrong’ clogged his soul. Obi-Wan wasn’t just weary after some near-death experience. They had had plenty of those in their time together and it had never prompted this sort of closeness. Anakin felt burdened with the need to talk to someone, and knew he would find that someone at home. -----signature----- If you have to choose between tears and laughter, remember that laughter burns more calories. Army Mom! HOOAH! Adopt a soldier: http://soldiersangels.org/
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bek Registered: Jul '05	Date Posted: 10/15/07 1:50pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7
	Anakin fled from the office. A sense that he could only describe as ‘wrong’ clogged his soul. Obi-Wan wasn’t just weary after some near-death experience. They had had plenty of those in their time together and it had never prompted this sort of closeness. Anakin felt burdened with the need to talk to someone, and knew he would find that someone at home. I’m glad Anakin is actually going to share his thoughts with his master. That trip to the past did them a world of good. “I was thinking,” Obi-Wan said, interrupting the laughter at his expense. “I would like to go away for while … the two of us, but I wanted to talk to you and see how you felt before I made the request to the Council.” “Where would we go? A mission?” “No, no, actual time away from everything for a change. It would only be for a month at the most. There is a place Qui-Gon used to take me, where the Living Force is strong. We could concentrate on rebuilding our bond, training, and just have some time without the pressures of the galaxy.” “You are talking about somewhere devoid of technology, aren’t you?” “That is usually the point of getting away,” Obi-Wan challenged, raising one eyebrow at the terror his apprentice seemed to have at such an idea. “If you fear I will be such boring company, you can bring a few projects to work on.” “Just in case I need to work on something to focus.” “Of course,” Obi-Wan answered with a knowing smile before giving his apprentice’s braid a gentle tug. “You start packing, I will go explain our request to Master Yoda.” That sounds like my boys every time we go somewhere, no matter where it is. They always manage to bring their electronic handheld games and any other means of technology that will work within the van. I loved the closeness that they are sharing and the fact that they are learning to trust one another in sharing their thoughts and troubles. Hopefully their time away will only strengthen their newly found (renewed) friendship. -----signature----- Update 10/2/08- Chap. 40- Life Beyond the Code (Obi-Wan/Anakin) - http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/20820324 Update 11/12/08- Chap. 27 - Not Myself - (Obi-Wan/Qui-Gon/Oc's) - Before the Saga Update 9/3/08 - Part 6 - Strength to Begin Anew
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padawan_learner86 Registered: Aug '05	Date Posted: 10/18/07 1:58am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7
	Finally catching up now that RL allows it. Thanks for the multiple PM's by the way. "I am Anakin Skywalker. I’m here to rescue you." Lol, loved that, I had a ANH moment. -----signature----- One who accepts only the SW movies as canon. Thus, refuses to read any of the SW books. ^^; Fics in Bio
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