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padawan_learner86 Registered: Aug '05	Date Posted: 10/18/07 2:20am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7
	In a way, it's cruel; that Xanatos actually warns Obi-Wan about anakin and we know it'll all be in vain. Great chapter though. -----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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padawan_learner86 Registered: Aug '05	Date Posted: 10/18/07 2:28am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7
	OMG, what a beautiful chapter! “Padawan. Did I never teach you that mourning was acceptable?” That was so great! That Obi-Wan warns hi about the future, it's heart-breaking. The added bit of humour was good too. “Great, I don’t give straight answers, just like Master Yoda, when I grow up.” -----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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padawan_learner86 Registered: Aug '05	Date Posted: 10/18/07 2:38am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7
	“Proud … so proud of you.” I like that so much better than the original. This was really amazing: “I couldn’t let you know that your new master had misgivings about you being trained along with the Council – I told Qui-Gon that you were dangerous. I couldn’t tell you that you rubbed a raw spot on my heart because my master disowned me in front of the entire Council because he wanted to train you; that Qui-Gon’s final thoughts were of you and not of the twelve years I had spent at his side; that I blamed myself for his death – if I had been faster, not fallen, not given into my anger. None of it was your fault. You had lost the one who had promised to care for you and make you a Jedi, and were given a master who felt more like a selfish, self-pitying brat than a Jedi.” That was really some insight into Obi-Wan. Great job! Anakin jumped up and started for the door, feeling for the first time that he had truly connected with his master. sigh Yes, that would have been wonderful... -----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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padawan_learner86 Registered: Aug '05	Date Posted: 10/18/07 2:48am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7
	That is radical... But if it works... Yoda paused at the door, seemingly please with the trouble he had stirred and questions he had raised. “Talk to Healer Bant I will and explain, tell her time away from this place you need,” he said. “But, tell her about the muja muffins I will not.” Sounds like the little imp, alright. -----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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padawan_learner86 Registered: Aug '05	Date Posted: 10/18/07 2:56am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7
	“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?” Celebrating If Anakin can break away from Palpatine's hold over him... Then we still have countless other worries. But it's definately a change for the better! -----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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Jturtle Registered: Jun '06	Date Posted: 10/23/07 6:25pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7
	Just caught up! If you're keeping a PM list for this, I'd like to be added. Great job! -----signature----- "If we bottled their bad luck, we would have a weapon of mass destruction on our hands."
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silverfighter Registered: Apr '07	Date Posted: 10/26/07 9:11pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7
	Magier - In the past I have been (what I call) a ghost, just surfing through some stories when I have some spare time. You have made me unearth my account (which I completely forgot I owned...), and you have inspired me to start rewriting a story I started last summer. I sat down about an hour ago and read all the story you have posted. It's very well written, and I'm very interested in seeing where you'll take it. Update soon! -Silverfighter -----signature----- "Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord." ~~*~~ "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
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Magier Registered: Jul '07	Date Posted: 10/27/07 3:31pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7
	dianethx - Okay, especially considering how Obi-Wan feels about politicians, it had to urk him a little that Anakin could talk to the Chancellor, but not to him. aliceandjasper - Maybe similar to that place. I always like to think that there was somewhere the master and padawan teams could go to get away from the galaxy, and I always pictured it as somewhere roughing it. Qui-Gina-Jinn - I think Bant is skeptical, but kind of hard to not believe Yoda, even if it sounds weird. Cole_Kenobi - Unfortunately, everything can't be perfect, but I think that it can only be better with Obi-Wan and Anakin being closer. Master_Tigris_Leigh - I personally love for Anakin to stay as far away from the slimey old toad as possible. jedidas3 - I guess that is so true. No rest for the weary, especially when the weary are Jedi. Healer_Leona - At least he is thinking now. Fifilla - There are still future obstacles to get through. Gkilkenny - Hopefully he will give lots of thought to why Palpy makes his skin crawl. Anakin going to Obi-Wan for advice could be the start of something beautiful. VaderLVR - I know. Obi-Wan was right there for him the whole time. bek - I always imagine that Jedi would like roughing it and being near nature and the living Force, but I have to think it would be torture to Anakin. padawanlearner_86 - Yes, Palpatine's hold over Anakin was just one thing of concern. There are still others I can think of. Jturtle - Welcome! silverfighter - So glad you found this story and congrats on writing again. New stories are always good. -----signature----- No Legacy So Rich : Xan,OC, Obi, Qui (12/19) Seekers, Not Saints: SW/TB crossover (8/12)
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Magier Registered: Jul '07	Date Posted: 10/27/07 3:34pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 13 Update 10/7 - Date Edited: 10/27/07 3:37pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Magier
	Sorry to be so long between posts. I ran out of pre-written material, but am still here. I promise to let you know what Xanatos is up to soon. Chapter 13 ~2 years later~ Though the wind cut through the night air with a biting chill, the sand beneath Obi-Wan was still warm from being baked all day by scorching twin suns. Other than the occasional howl in the distance, the only sound breaking the silence was the shuddering sobs of a boy grieving his mother. “Dreams pass in time.” Those words had brought Obi-Wan so much comfort as a child when he had awakened from a nightmare. He could still almost hear them as spoken in his master’s soothing baritone. Right now, however, they rang hollow in his mind. Though he had never had visions of the future in the form of dreams, he was well aware that they did occur. He should have listened when Anakin first confided. If not then, he should have certainly taken notice when the dreams grew in frequency and became increasingly disturbing. Instead, he had offered words of comfort, only acting when his apprentice had descended into panicked restlessness. Thank the Force he had not left Anakin by himself. Though the Council had not agreed, Obi-Wan had sensed that he should not allow Anakin to escort Senator Amidala to Naboo alone. It was Bruck and his padawan’s willingness to give up leave time and investigate an assassination attempt on the senator that had allowed him to follow feelings that had served him well. He was here, in this moment, his apprentice an inconsolable heap exhausting powerful emotion in his master’s arms. “They’re animals, Master!” “Jedi only take lives in self defense, Padawan,” Obi-Wan urged, afraid his words were falling on the deaf ears of one consumed with rage. “They will only kill again -- take someone else’s mother, father, sister, or brother,” the angry young man spat out, oblivious to the danger his own soul was in at the moment. “It is not our place to be judge, jury, and executioner,” Obi-Wan said, grabbing on to his apprentice’s arms. “Let me go, Master!” Obi-Wan had tackled his apprentice. Though every muscle in his body had screamed in protest as the Chosen One had struggled and kicked against his grip, he had not let go, holding on with sheer stubbornness, something telling him he would lose his apprentice if he did not win this battle. Rage and anger had ultimately given way to tears. Obi-Wan was aware that his tunics were now soaked where Anakin’s head was resting. The young man’s hands were fisted in the folds of fabric, clutching on as though his life depended on it. “I am so sorry, Padawan,” Obi-Wan finally said, the first words he had spoken since the struggle had ended. He loosened his embrace to show he was now comforting instead of fighting and rested his head on soft, damp spikes. “Why did she have to die?” came a muffled, hollow voice. “Why couldn’t I save her? I know I could have.” Anakin had tried, that was for certain. Obi-Wan still remembered the healing energy his apprentice had forced into his mother’s dying body with urgency and desperation. It reminded him so much of the futile attempt he had made to heal his own master. Just as then, it had been too late. This was one of those times when Obi-Wan wished that Qui-Gon were here. He could really use advice. Instead, he was alone in the middle of a desert with questions best left to the wisest of the Order. As he tried to form cohesive thought, it was almost as though he could feel a hint of his old master’s presence assuring him that he was not alone. “I don’t know why, Padawan,” Obi-Wan finally said. “People die, even those we love. Sometimes there is nothing we can do about it. The Force is a mighty ally, but even as Jedi we are not all-powerful.” “I should be. I am the Chosen One, Master,” Anakin sobbed bitterly. “I am supposed to be the most powerful Jedi ever. Shouldn’t I be able to keep people from dying?” “The mysteries of the Force are vast. The truth is, Anakin, I don’t know all you will be capable of one of these days. Right now, you are young and the burden of determining that is too much for you.” “I will … I will learn to stop people from dying.” Anakin shifted and looked up at Obi-Wan with haunted, tear-filled eyes. “I will learn to keep you from dying, Master.” “Be mindful of your thoughts, Padawan,” Obi-Wan warned. He kept his tone gentle, not stern. “When we begin to think that we can exercise our will over the Force, use it instead of allowing it to work through us, when we begin to crave power, that can lead us to Dark side as quickly as anger and hate.” Anakin began to look away. Obi-Wan caught his chin, directing it up so that he still had the young man’s attention. “Part of loving is learning that we must let go. It is the difference between love and attachment. We cannot hold someone here longer than their time. That sort of desire to conquer death is born out of fear.” “It hurts, Master,” Anakin said, his breath hitching as he tried to not start crying again. “I know it hurts,” Obi-Wan soothed. “No, you don’t understand. She was my mother.” “I spent twelve years at Qui-Gon’s side, Padawan. He was there every time I was ill or injured, every time I was sad or happy, every time I had a question or a bad dream. He was always there. He was as much a father to me as a mentor. Then one day, he was gone. Every award I had ever won for superior swordsmanship, the praise I had received from instructors for wisdom and ability beyond me years, every mark of advancement I had achieved – all of it seemed worthless at that moment because it was not able to save him. I do understand, Padawan. You feel like your heart will burst out of your chest, that you would give anything for it to have been you instead.” White-knuckled fingers released their death grip on Obi-Wan’s tunics. “Then, what do I do now?” the young man asked. “First, we lay your mother to rest in whatever your stepfather’s customs are. We remember that she was a beautiful and strong woman who endured a life of slavery and lived the latter of her days free and loved, that she saw her son enjoy a better life as she had hoped for him. Then, although it will be hard, you move on. Don’t forget her, but make her proud with the rest of your life.” Anakin looked up. His eyes narrowed as he gauged what his master had said. “Are you ready to take your mother home?” At a slow nod, Obi-Wan completed released his hold on his apprentice. Anakin stood up slowly and walked over to where his mother’s body was resting on the ground. He picked up the cloak-wrapped form and carried it to the speeder. Obi-Wan stood. Pins and needles tingled through his legs, his limbs complaining that he had been sitting there too long. He ignored them as he climbed into the driver’s side of the speeder and started them back toward the Lars’ homestead. *** “I know wherever you are it's become a better place. You were the most loving partner a man could ever have. Goodbye, my dearest wife. And thank you,” Cliegg Lars said softly in a voice full of love and affection. Anakin stepped forward, dropping to his knees by the grave he had dug with Owen. He picked up a handful of sand and poured it out over Shmi’s body. “I couldn’t save you, Mom. I’m sorry. I tried. But, I promise, I will make you proud of me.” Anakin stood up and walked back toward his master. Padme offered him a hug, something that didn’t escape Obi-Wan’s attention. His apprentice’s burgeoning feelings for the politician was a situation far from resolved, but he was confident that as long as Anakin continued to confide in him, he could guide the young man. The solemn service was broken up by animated whistles and beeps from the senator’s feisty astrometric droid. “Artoo, what are you doing here?” Padme asked. The response was another mess of bleeps and whistles. They looked up as the protocol droid, C-3PO began to interpret. “It seems that an urgent message from a Jedi Master Bruck Chun was received. It is for you, Master Kenobi.” As Obi-Wan started for the Senator’s ship to see what trouble Bruck and Maida had managed to find, he realized that his apprentice was about to learn another hard lesson. Duty was always there, seldom allowing time for rest, even to grieve. That was life as a Jedi. It made Obi-Wan wonder if that was what had driven Qui-Gon to live life to the fullest in each moment, because he never knew what the next would hold. -----signature----- No Legacy So Rich : Xan,OC, Obi, Qui (12/19) Seekers, Not Saints: SW/TB crossover (8/12)
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Valairy_Scot Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 10/27/07 4:33pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 14 Update 10/27
	Oh, nicely done, nicely done indeed. “Dreams pass in time.” Those words had brought Obi-Wan so much comfort as a child when he had awakened from a nightmare. He could still almost hear them as spoken in his master’s soothing baritone. Right now, however, they rang hollow in his mind. Though he had never had visions of the future in the form of dreams, he was well aware that they did occur. He should have listened when Anakin first confided. If not then, he should have certainly taken notice when the dreams grew in frequency and became increasingly disturbing. Instead, he had offered words of comfort, only acting when his apprentice had descended into panicked restlessness. Thank the Force he had not left Anakin by himself. Truer words were never spoken. Thank the Force. He was here, in this moment, his apprentice an inconsolable heap exhausting powerful emotion in his master’s arms. Obi-Wan was there for Anakin! I think had he known the consequences, he would have in canon as well, but here, he was. Obi-Wan had tackled his apprentice. Though every muscle in his body had screamed in protest as the Chosen One had struggled and kicked against his grip, he had not let go, holding on with sheer stubbornness, something telling him he would lose his apprentice if he did not win this battle. Rage and anger had ultimately given way to tears. Obi-Wan was aware that his tunics were now soaked where Anakin’s head was resting. The young man’s hands were fisted in the folds of fabric, clutching on as though his life depended on it. “I am so sorry, Padawan,” Obi-Wan finally said, the first words he had spoken since the struggle had ended. He loosened his embrace to show he was now comforting instead of fighting and rested his head on soft, damp spikes. You may have saved many, Obi-Wan, but going after Anakin. You may have saved your padawan's soul as well. Anakin began to look away. Obi-Wan caught his chin, directing it up so that he still had the young man’s attention. “Part of loving is learning that we must let go. It is the difference between love and attachment. We cannot hold someone here longer than their time. That sort of desire to conquer death is born out of fear.” Yes, indeed. “It hurts, Master,” Anakin said, his breath hitching as he tried to not start crying again. “I know it hurts,” Obi-Wan soothed. “No, you don’t understand. She was my mother.” “I spent twelve years at Qui-Gon’s side, Padawan. He was there every time I was ill or injured, every time I was sad or happy, every time I had a question or a bad dream. He was always there. He was as much a father to me as a mentor. Then one day, he was gone. Every award I had ever won for superior swordsmanship, the praise I had received from instructors for wisdom and ability beyond me years, every mark of advancement I had achieved – all of it seemed worthless at that moment because it was not able to save him. I do understand, Padawan. You feel like your heart will burst out of your chest, that you would give anything for it to have been you instead.” White-knuckled fingers released their death grip on Obi-Wan’s tunics. “Then, what do I do now?” the young man asked. “First, we lay your mother to rest in whatever your stepfather’s customs are. We remember that she was a beautiful and strong woman who endured a life of slavery and lived the latter of her days free and loved, that she saw her son enjoy a better life as she had hoped for him. Then, although it will be hard, you move on. Don’t forget her, but make her proud with the rest of your life.” Nicely done, Obi-Wan, you have shown Anakin that you do understand, you could move on, and not only can Anakin do so as well, but he can best honor his mother by doing well. -----signature----- http://boards.theforce.net/fan_fiction_resource/b10304/25405090/p3/?52 Prolific Author thread: list & links there. Muse fueled by coffee. Often AWOL despite frequent sipping. Writes on inspiration, not a schedule. 2007-2008 the quality years
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Fifilla Registered: Mar '06	Date Posted: 10/27/07 5:11pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 14 Update 10/27
	Excellent chapter - very sad, but nevertheless excellent! “I spent twelve years at Qui-Gon’s side, Padawan. He was there every time I was ill or injured, every time I was sad or happy, every time I had a question or a bad dream. He was always there. He was as much a father to me as a mentor. Then one day, he was gone. Every award I had ever won for superior swordsmanship, the praise I had received from instructors for wisdom and ability beyond me years, every mark of advancement I had achieved – all of it seemed worthless at that moment because it was not able to save him. I do understand, Padawan. You feel like your heart will burst out of your chest, that you would give anything for it to have been you instead.” I'm so glad that Obi-Wan is there for his Padawan even if they couldn't save Shmi. As Obi-Wan started for the Senator’s ship to see what trouble Bruck and Maida had managed to find, he realized that his apprentice was about to learn another hard lesson. Duty was always there, seldom allowing time for rest, even to grieve. That was life as a Jedi. It made Obi-Wan wonder if that was what had driven Qui-Gon to live life to the fullest in each moment, because he never knew what the next would hold. I think that's an advice that everyone should heed. Nobody knows what the future will bring! -----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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Cole_Kenobi Registered: Aug '05	Date Posted: 10/27/07 5:24pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 14 Update 10/27
	Oh, wow, that last line was awesome. I do believe Obi-wan is becoming the wiser man that his master forsaw he would be. Lovely part, about how Obi-wan understands what Anakin is going through. So it seems he has saved his apprentice from a closer walk with the Dark Side. I hope these subtile differences cause one certain Jedi to remain on the Light Side of the Force, Please! Wonderful update, anxiously awating more!
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Jturtle Registered: Jun '06	Date Posted: 10/27/07 7:06pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 14 Update 10/27
	So, Obi-Wan went with Anakin? Nice twist. I love the way their relationship is turning out in this one. -----signature----- "If we bottled their bad luck, we would have a weapon of mass destruction on our hands."
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Master_Tigris_Leigh Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 10/27/07 9:36pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 14 Update 10/27
	That was so sad! But excellent as usual! I have always wondered what would have happened if Obi-Wan had been with Anakin during that. Awesome job. Thanks for posting! Now we just have to wait and see whether Bruck and his padawan got into the same trouble that Obi-Wan did. -----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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Gkilkenny Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 10/28/07 3:43am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 14 Update 10/27
	I loved the similarities he posed to Anakin when he said "You dont understand Master" Obi-Wan did, because of Qui-Gon. Anakin may have lost his mother, yet Qui-Gon was like a father to Obi-Wan. Brilliant update. -----signature----- Proud 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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