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VaderLVR64 Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 10/28/07 6:18am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 14 Update 10/27
	This sounded so much like Obi-Wan! “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.” Stunning. Simply stunning. -----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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dianethx Registered: Mar '02	Date Posted: 10/28/07 9:03am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 14 Update 10/27
	I really liked this one, especially the part about Qui-Gon. Anakin never could see that Obi-Wan was grieving for a father figure just as much as he was for his mother. “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.” I'm glad that at least now, Anakin understands a little better about what his stoic, not sharing master went through. 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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silverfighter Registered: Apr '07	Date Posted: 10/28/07 10:16am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 14 Update 10/27
	That was very clever, sending Obi-Wan with Anakin. "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." Nice line. You are doing an amazing job with this story, and post the next chapter the very second you finish it! -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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jedidas3 Registered: Apr '07	Date Posted: 10/29/07 4:26am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 14 Update 10/27
	How heartwrenching! This was beautifully written in that Obi-Wan was able to let Anakin know that he did understand what he was going through. You did a great job with the whole post, but especially that scene. Hopefully, Anakin will take his Master's advice and move on, making his mother proud. Wonderful update! Looking forward to the next post! -----signature----- New Story: No Regrets http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/29659791/p1/?18 See bio for complete list of stories
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Healer_Leona Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Jul '00	Date Posted: 10/29/07 5:34am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 14 Update 10/27
	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. Love it!! -----signature----- Break away from everybody Break away from everthing If you can't stand the way this place is Take yourself to higher places
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JediKnight_Mat Registered: Apr '06	Date Posted: 11/1/07 5:03am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 14 Update 10/27
	Only just found this story. Its great. Don't know were to begin apart from urging you to put up a new chapter. If you have a PM list could you please put me on it.
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bek Registered: Jul '05	Date Posted: 11/4/07 8:03pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 14 Update 10/27
	“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.” Obi-Wan does indeed understand his padawan's pain. I'm glad that Anakin is at least listening to his mentor and thinking on his words. “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. I wonder if Anakin will confide in Obi-Wan about his feelings for Padme. Obi-Wan hasn't let him down this far, I hope Anakin gives him a chance; although, I think Obi-Wan will have to be careful how he answers and behaves on that subject. 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. Maybe Obi-Wan will keep this in mind if Anakin decides to tell him about Padme. I am really enjoying this fic; I look forward to each post. Although, it's taking some getting use to about Bruck and Obi being friends! -----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 11/23/09 - Somewhere in the Middle - (OWK/QGJ) - Before Saga
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REALbluelightsaber Registered: Dec '04	Date Posted: 11/22/07 10:50am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 14 Update 10/27
	I just caught up. Excellent chapters. Can't wait for more! -----signature----- Lexie, Obi-Wan's Secret Lover Promises in the Light:: http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/26937837/p1/?1 "I don't go looking for trouble. Trouble usually finds me. " Harry Potter
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Master_Noi Registered: Sep '04	Date Posted: 11/22/07 10:16pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 14 Update 10/27 - Date Edited: 11/22/07 10:23pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Master_Noi
	Up -----signature----- For Such a Time as This ( 01/17/09) A Shrouded Path (03/21/09)
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Master_Noi Registered: Sep '04	Date Posted: 11/22/07 10:20pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 14 Update 10/27 - Date Edited: 11/22/07 10:24pm (2 edits total) Edited By: Master_Noi
	Oops. -----signature----- For Such a Time as This ( 01/17/09) A Shrouded Path (03/21/09)
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Magier Registered: Jul '07	Date Posted: 11/22/07 10:27pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 14 Update 10/27
	Valairy_Scot- I agree with you. I think that if Obi-Wan had known what was on the line in AotC, he would have been there as well. Fifilla - It was still a blow that Anakin lost his mother, but at least he had some guidance on how to handle it. Cole_Kenobi - I imagine that being a Jedi master to a padawan had many parallels to parenthood. I think you don't appreciate or absorb a lot of your parents' wisdom until you have children of your own. Jturtle - Yes, he knew Anakin was not up to the task. Master_Tigris_Leigh - Oh, Bruck and Maida got in quite a bit of trouble, but we aren't going to rehash Geonosis. This is about what has changed. Gkilkenny - I always assume that Obi-Wan hid any grief from Anakin and that it was probably something that hurt their relationship in canon. VaderLVR - I think Obi-Wan knows Anakin's heart, but Anakin needs to listen to the dangers. diane - Anakin just needed openness and disclosure from Obi-Wan from the beginning. silverfighter - I think that was Qui-Gon's advantage of not focusing on the future. jedidas3 - I am hoping he will be able to make his mother and his master proud. Healer_Leona - I'm glad you enjoyed it. JediKnight_Mat - Welcome! You have been added to the PM list. bek - Yeah, I had to get used to the idea of Bruck being around, but I actually kinda like this Bruck. REALbluelightsaber - Thanks! Chapter 14 ~ Two and a half years later~ Ash and smoke saturated the sky, permeating everything with the smell of a battlefield … the smell of war. Obi-Wan drew it in with each breath he took and wore it like the cloak that covered his body as he sat perusing a display of the eastern hemisphere of Xayal. Blips that covered the holographic display represented the troops under his command. He tried to push the fact that they also represented lives from his mind. The sound thud of a parcel wrapped in flimsiplast falling front of him startled him for just a moment. “Another one came,” Bruck said. “Thank the Force,” Obi-Wan murmured, rubbing tired, blood-shot eyes. “I could use the help about now.” He eagerly ripped into the parcel. Out slid a datapad. Immediately, Obi-Wan brought up an image of the planet similar to the one he had just been viewing, and then he began to skim through notes on the datapad, mainly transcriptions of Separatist chatter. “Blast. There is another detachment of droids. Where did they come from?” he mumbled to himself, looking up sharply at Bruck. “Master Shy’al is going to be flanked.” It was yet one more thing in a growing list that the intelligence provided through the Chancellor’s office had missed. Honestly, how could they have missed the reinforcements that had come. Sometimes, it seemed that the Chancellor wanted the Jedi to lose the war. “I’ll take my troops and reinforce,” Bruck said, leaving abruptly. Obi-Wan continued to skim through the data provided. He didn’t know where the mysterious parcels came from, but they had never been wrong. Behind him, he heard the sound of soft bootsteps against the floor. In an instant he was on his feet, saber ignited. A darkly cloaked figure bled from the shadows in the corner. “Who are you?” Obi-Wan demanded. “An old friend,” a silky voice purred as the figure pushed back his hood. Long ebony hair, trimmed with silver fell to the man’s shoulders. “Xanatos?” “Alive and well. I told you we would meet again.” Obi-Wan still did not disengage his saber. Xanatos clucked his tongue lightly in disappointment. “Now, now,” the fallen Jedi crooned. “Would I have gone through the considerable trouble of helping you these path months only to harm you?” At that, Xanatos pulled another parcel, like the many Obi-Wan had received, from beneath his cloak. “This one was too sensitive to send through a courier. In fact, I am not sure who I can trust anymore, which is why I am delivering this to you in person.” Finally extinguishing his saber, Obi-Wan reached for the parcel. He too wasn’t sure where to draw the line of trust, but he sensed no deception in the man before him. The parcels had never been wrong, never led him astray, and in fact had saved many lives on more than one occasion. “You are the one who has been sending the parcels?” “Yes,” Xanatos replied matter-of-factly. “Why?” Obi-Wan asked, wondering of the fallen Jedi’s motives in helping him. “There is the little matter of a debt I owe,” Xanatos explained. “Essentially, you saved my life on Bandomeer.” “I hardly …” “You could have chosen to handle those events in so many different ways, but you granted me freedom, and for that you have my gratitude. Of course, I have my own reasons as well. I have vast holdings on both side of this conflict and it makes for messy business. The stability offered by the Republic is preferable to me. Having had considerable experience with the Dark side, I would rather not live in a galaxy controlled by the Sith.” Xanatos plopped down on a hard chair across from where Obi-Wan stood, ignoring the raised eyebrow directed at him. The Jedi had kept the fact that Dooku was a Sith a carefully guarded secret. “And what do you know of the Sith?” “Likely more than you do,” Xanatos challenged smugly. “It’s a little puzzle I have been working on for the last year. I still don’t have all the pieces in place, but it paints and alarming enough picture that I felt I should give you what I had.” At that, Obi-Wan tore into the parcel. Out fell several datachips. “As you are no doubt aware,” the fallen Jedi began. “The Kaminoans had to begin outsourcing some of their cloning operations. It was necessary to keep up with the demand this war has placed on them. Some of the business came my way several months ago.” Seeing the questions begin to form, Xanatos was quick to dismiss his involvement. “How that happened is a long and boring story that is not worth your time. What is important is that it has put me in the position to get information apparently not available to you. Otherwise, the Jedi would not be plodding so blindly along.” “Okay, I’m listening,” Obi-Wan said, sinking down to his chair. “That was when we began our own intelligence, feeling that if it got out we were helping the Republic, it might make us a target for the Separatists. The first chip there is mostly chatter. We managed to break through some coding, Colicoid in origin, and began intercepting transmissions that appeared to be from Dooku himself about three months ago. Keeping tabs on him is how I discovered he was Sith. If you run the chatter through a sequencer, you will note how many times he and his master refer to the eradication of the Jedi Order.” “They are Sith. It hardly surprises me that their desire is to destroy the Jedi,” Obi-Wan said. “Would you find it alarming that he is speaking to someone on Coruscant?” Xanatos posed. “We believe that the Sith master is somewhere in the Senate, possibly close to the Chancellor,” Obi-Wan said. Xanatos let out a humorless chuckle. “If that’s as much as the Jedi know, then you’re further behind in the game than I thought.” “What exactly is that supposed to mean?” Xanatos stood. Placing his hands on Obi-Wan’s desk, he leaned down until he was face-to-face with Obi-Wan. “It means that the Jedi Order’s penchant for being dutiful little drones is going to lead them to the slaughter,” Xanatos spat out. His lips twisted into a smirk at noticing that he now had Obi-Wan’s undivided attention. “How much do you really know about the clones you lead?” Pulling away, Xanatos slid back to his seat. “For example.” He shrugged. “Who are they loyal to?” “They follow a command hierarchy, so they are loyal to the Jedi general that is their commanding officer, and ultimately to the Council.” “Having seen a bit more of their training and “programming”, I can tell you that their ultimate loyalty rests in the Chancellor as their “Supreme Commander”,” Xanatos continued. “Take a look at the datachip sitting in front of you.” “What is this?” Obi-Wan asked as he looked over a rather lengthy document. “A copy of the Contingency Orders for the Grand Army of the Republic – it’s programmed into all clones during their training. It’s a closely guarded secret and took some work to obtain. I doubt the Council has seen all of it.” Obi-Wan began to skim through the beginning of the document. It proved to be long and detailed. Setting the pad down, he looked up at Xanatos. “I suppose you are going to tell me what I am looking for?” “Of course. Of note, is order number 66. Read it.” Obi-Wan scrolled down the document to the mentioned part and read it silently. In the event of Jedi officers acting against the interests of the Republic, and after receiving specific orders verified as coming directly from the Supreme Commander, commanders will remove those officers by lethal force, and command will revert to the Supreme Commander until a new command structure is established. Obi-Wan paused, a sick feeling balling up his gut. The Jedi were spread out across the galaxy, isolated, in the company of thousands of clones that he now knew could turn on them at one order from the Supreme Commander … the Chancellor. “Makes you feel a bit vulnerable, doesn’t it,” Xanatos interjected in a pouting tone of voice. “Yes,” Obi-Wan admitted. “Good,” Xanatos said. “Word in the senate is that the Chancellor is enjoying his emergency powers just a bit too much, on a little power trip, if you will. In fact, if the Council really sat down and examined the whole situation with their ‘collective wisdom’, they might begin to wonder,” Xanatos suggested sarcastically. “I have reviewed what information is available to me. Didn’t it ever strike you as odd that Jango Fett, the template for the clones, was working for a Sith? That the Chancellor came to power after his planet was attacked, after no doubt advising his queen to call for a vote of no confidence?” “Are you accusing the Chancellor of being a Sith?” Obi-Wan asked. “Like I said, the puzzle is incomplete,” Xanatos simply replied. “Though, it is something to consider. I would suggest caution, and abandoning any full disclosure you’ve been giving the Chancellor’s office until you know for certain who he is.” “I will bring this to the Council’s attention at once.” “I’m certain you will.” Smiling, Xanatos looked around the small room that housed the command unit. “Where is your brat?” “Out blowing something up,” Obi-Wan murmured as his eyes tracked the blips on the holographic display, including the ones that represented the fighters Anakin was leading in attack. He could see that Bruck had reached the front; the Separatists were in retreat. The battle would be a victory, but it somehow felt hollow now. “How has he fared … with what we talked about last time we met. The Dark side is moving, and I am sure he is worthy target for the Sith.” Obi-Wan’s thoughts immediately went to the attempts the Chancellor had made to continue contact with Anakin, even despite Anakin trying to distance the politician. “He has brushed the Dark side and continues to tread closer than I would like at times. His future with the Order is in question.” “Why is that?” “He married in secret. He confided in me, and I am keeping that secret until after the war. We need him, and I sense he is close to his destiny. I urged him to also confide in Master Yoda, and we have agreed that we will not take it before the Council until the war has ended.” “There may be hope for you yet, Master Kenobi,” Xanatos murmured. The rumbling of artillery shuddered in the distance drawing his attention. “I have distracted the High Jedi General from this battle long enough,” he said, standing. “The parcels will continue to come. You apparently are in need of all the help you can get.” “Should I need to contact you …” Xanatos slapped a datachip down on the desk in front of him, leaning into his face again. “Don’t contact Offworld,” he said pointedly. “I would rather keep our little alliance secret, and having Jedi nosing around my offices would make that a bit difficult.” “Of course.” Xanatos exited headquarters, taking off with Force-enhanced speed, and then he was gone. Looking down, Obi-Wan realized he was still holding the Contingency Orders for the Grand Army of the Republic in his hands. Order number 66 stared ominously up at him. Were the Jedi truly slated for annihilation by a Sith elected as Chancellor? Had they been too blinded by the shroud of darkness to see it? It felt right, something that made him tremble for a moment. A brush against his shields from the Chosen One, tinged with concern brought a smile to his face. Even since the young man’s knighting, they had remained close. He assured Anakin they would talk later, that he was all right. -----signature----- No Legacy So Rich : Xan,OC, Obi, Qui (12/19) Seekers, Not Saints: SW/TB crossover (8/12)
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Fifilla Registered: Mar '06	Date Posted: 11/23/07 12:08am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 15 Update 11/23
	Wow!!! I don't know what to say! Fantastic chapter! Xanatos is back! Great move! “He married in secret. He confided in me, and I am keeping that secret until after the war. We need him, and I sense he is close to his destiny. I urged him to also confide in Master Yoda, and we have agreed that we will not take it before the Council until the war has ended.” I loved that Anakin trusts Obi-Wan enough to tell him about his marriage! And he tries to avoid Palpatine - very good!!! Please update soon! I can't wait for the next chapter! -----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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padawan_learner86 Registered: Aug '05	Date Posted: 11/23/07 12:14am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 15 Update 11/23
	Wow, what a great chapter! I love the way Obi-Wan was truly there for Anakin this time. "Then, although it will be hard, you move on. Don’t forget her, but make her proud with the rest of your life." That was brilliant! I think that one will actually get through to Ankin (at least temporarily...) rushing on to continue on the catch-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: 11/23/07 12:27am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 15 Update 11/23
	Obi-Wan knows of Order 66! That's amazing. Ingenious, the part you're letting Xanatos have in all of this. -----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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JediKnight_Mat Registered: Apr '06	Date Posted: 11/23/07 12:43am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 15 Update 11/23
	Seeing Xanatos come back was a shock, though it is good to see him redeemed. Keep up the good work
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