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VaderLVR64 Title: Fan Fic Manager in Combat Boots Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 11/28/07 7:16am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 15 Update 11/23
	A wonderfully crafted chapter! I like this story more and more with every new post! -----signature----- If you have to choose between tears and laughter, remember that laughter burns more calories. Proud New Army Mom - off to bootcamp!
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laurethiel1138 Registered: Feb '03	Date Posted: 12/2/07 10:06am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 15 Update 11/23
	I don't often stray to Before the Saga, but this time I'm glad I did... Please put me on your PM list. This story is awesome. Cheers, Lauré -----signature----- "You don't fall in love, you rise up to it." - Padawan Lunetta's 'Shadows' Lioness of Kele-en's Serenity-2 crew Elf of TKeira_Lea's Wraith Squadron A Jedi's Return, Vader/Ani ROTJ short story (link in bio)
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Lanta Registered: Oct '07	Date Posted: 1/11 7:00am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 15 Update 11/23
	I like this story I love SW time travel fics, and this is an original variation on the concept. If you have a PM list, could you add me to it please?
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laurajslr Registered: Nov '02	Date Posted: 1/12 3:12pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 15 Update 11/23
	I just came across this fic today and I think it's absolutely fantastic! Everyone is perfectly in character and the whole plot line is intriguing. I thought the first section when they went back in time was wonderful to read, but I think the changed relationship between Obi-Wan and Anakin has captivated my attention the most. It's great to see them developing into true friends, and to see the openess and affection in their relationship. Now to see how events pan out! I'm getting nervous, I have to say! I really hope that you continue this very soon, because it's excellant. You are a truly skilled writer and I'm enjoying this so much! If you have a PM list could I be added on to it please! Looking forward to more. ::hugs:: laurajslr
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ardavenport Registered: Dec '04	Date Posted: 1/13 7:47pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 15 Update 11/23
	Aaaaaaaaah, the saga is unfolding so very differently. I really enjoyed the fact that Obi-Wan was with Anakin when his mother died. That one critical thing is so important! And Obi-Wan and Anakin have no idea how differently things would have turned out - even though Qui-Gon still sadly died - And Xanatos! He makes such a nice entrance and he has a purpose. He may not be entirely lightside, but he's not Sith. At least I don't think he is..... I guess the rest of the story will tell. Hmmmm. face_raised_brow] -----signature----- Links to all fics -- http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=25405090&brd=10304&start=26223917 The Heart of the Jedi -- http://boards.theforce.net/b/b1/26013327 ---- Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, JA and everything you wanted to know about lightsabers
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Magier Registered: Jul '07	Date Posted: 1/14 12:36pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 15 Update 11/23
	I am just wanting to let all my readers know that I have not forgotten this story. After getting through a bit of writer's block, I have a rough draft and hope to have a post up this week some time. Thanks for sticking with me. -----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: 1/16 10:00am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 15 Update 11/23
	Fifilla - This stronger trust that Anakin has in Obi-Wan is so very important right now. padawan_learner86 - Obi-Wan has no idea how important that he was there on Tatooine with Anakin, or maybe he does. At any rate, it saved Anakin from the first venture to the dark side. JediKnight_Mat - It was a shock for Obi-Wan as well. Gkilkenny - Let's hope the Council listens. There is too much at stake. dianethx - It makes sense that they needed every Jedi they had in the war effort. And Anakin's marriage would be a lot for the Council to make a proper decision on with the war and all. silverfighter - Alot has changed, but not the fact that Anakin is in love with Padme. Jturtle - I think Xanatos is still trying to atone for something. Maybe he will figure out what that is. REALbluelightsaber - Anakin staying away from Palpatine and trusting Obi-Wan is a very good thing. I think he will come to realize that. Valairy_Scot - We can hope. Labria_uk - Thanks. Cole_Kenobi - I think the only explanation I have for why Obi-Wan trusts Xanatos when he should be a lot more cautious is that he saw something in the Force on Bandomeer when he let him go. dimyavie - Thanks for reading. Healer_Leona - The Jedi are going to have to be careful. They are not prepared for Order 66 right now and very vulnerable. They are going to have to play along until they are ready. wolf_kenobi - All the elements are there for this to turn out good; we just have to see what everyone will do with it. ratna - Thanks. I was hesitant to try time travel, but this bunny wouldn't go away. Master_Tigris_Leigh - Xan does have personal interest in all this, and he is definitely going to do things "his" way, but at least he's helping the right side. jedidas3 - I love twists, and this one was fun to spring on everyone. bek - Everything is fragile right now, but I think Xan is in it for the long haul. VaderLVR - Thanks. laurethiel1138 - Thanks for stopping in. Lanta - I enjoyed the idea of Anakin getting a glimpse at such a pivotal, vulnerable moment of Obi-Wan's life. I also figured that they would manage to make a mess of things. laurajslr - I am having a lot of fun exploring how the few changes of the past are affecting this future. ardavenport - Xanatos is ... well, Xanatos. He is in this for his own reasons, but maybe also to seek some sort of atonement for straying into the dark side. Obi-Wan was right to trust the Force and let him go on Bandomeer. -----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: 1/16 10:32am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 15 Update 11/23
	Thanks to obi-ew for helping me through some major writer's block on this story. Chapter 15 ~ 6 months later~ “I have waited a long time for this moment, Master Kenobi. You have been a nuisance to me for far too long.” Darth Sidious’ words continued to reverberate in Anakin’s mind, sending a shiver down his spine. When he closed his eyes, he could still almost see the flash of a crimson blade and hear the cry of denial ripped from his own throat, both permanently etched in his memory. The young Jedi turned to the injured man resting at his side and tucked his cloak more securely around him. “Hang in there, Master,” he whispered. “Please.” So much made sense that had not before today. The unlikely interest the Supreme Chancellor of the Republic had shown in him, a slave boy turned Jedi. It was simply a ploy, so that the Sith lord could have the power of the Chosen One at his disposal. Before a detour in time had taken him to Bandomeer, before the Force had strengthened his bond with Obi-Wan … Anakin shuddered at what might have happened had he continued to confide in Palpatine. The events of the past few days, what had brought them to this point, were still a blur, having flown by at lightspeed. The Council had sent Obi-Wan and Anakin to the planet Utapau together, intelligence supplied by the Chancellor telling them they would find General Grievous there. As expected, Order 66 had come while they were on Utapau, just after the Council had confirmed to Chancellor Palpatine that Grievous was dead. Xanatos had been waiting to take them, or rather smuggle them back to Coruscant where the real battle for the Republic and the Jedi Order was just beginning. The team of Kenobi and Skywalker had left Coruscant as heroes and returned as fugitives. Palpatine, who had already declared himself emperor, had sent clone troops to march on the Temple. It was Obi-Wan and Anakin who had done what they did best – the impossible. They had broken through the emperor’s defenses at the Senate and gone to confront him. If Anakin had known this was how it was going to end, he wound have stood his ground and refused to allow Obi-Wan to go with him. “We are not breaking up the team.” How many times had Anakin used those words? This time, Obi-Wan had used them against him. Sidious was much more powerful than they had expected. As Anakin thought back to those first few minutes in the Chancellor’s office, Sidious’ intentions should have been obvious. Was it any wonder that the Sith had gone after Obi-Wan with such vengeance? The Jedi master had killed his first apprentice and deprived him of the desired replacement. Obi-Wan was the Chosen One’s anchor. Immediately taking the fight into the Senate arena had allowed Sidious to skillfully wield the weapons of distraction and obstacle to keep Anakin distanced from his former master. It had forced Obi-Wan to bear the brunt of the Sith’s attack. And when Sidious’ blade slipped past Obi-Wan’s defenses, Anakin felt that it had pierced him as well. He remembered Obi-Wan stumbling backwards, time seeming to slow as he fell from one of the Senate pods. Anakin had quickly steadied his master’s fall, assuring he landed safely. Then all he remembered was trembling as white hot rage threatened to consume him. “I can feel your hate, Anakin. Give in to your anger. Strike me down in your hatred. It will make you strong.” Anakin had never felt more tempted to embrace the darkness. It beckoned to him, coiling and swirling around him, the enticing whispers of a cruel mistress offering him the power of vengeance in exchange for his soul. But it was thoughts of his master, of Padme and the blessing she carried in her womb, of his mother who had loved him so much, and of Qui-Gon Jinn, who he knew was watching from the Force, that spurred him to action. In that moment, he took on the mantle of destiny. He shunned the hate and anger that bludgeoned him, for the first time truly understanding why he had been granted such a gift of power. He opened himself up to the Force and asked it how he could serve it, instead of how it could serve him. Sidious fell quickly in the face of the Chosen One ablaze in the Light. Somehow, the victory felt hollow if the price was his master’s life. “We’re approaching the Temple.” The voice drew him from his thoughts. Xanatos looked back at him, a slight grimace twisting his features when his eyes met the still form of Obi-Wan. “You had better let me pilot,” Anakin said, joining the older man in the cockpit. “Are you sure you’re up to it?” “Doesn’t matter if I am or not,” Anakin admitted. “The fact that we are in a civilian vessel will only buy us a little time.” As Anakin settled behind the controls, he took a deep breath. The Jedi Temple was coming into view. Blaster bolts danced around the spires as smoke curled up into the Coruscant skyline. From the distance, it looked like insects were swarming around the building. But as they approached, Anakin could make out the distinct forms of clone fighters firing on the vaulted structure. The battle – the defense of the Jedi Temple – looked to be going as well as could be expected. With advance knowledge of Order 66 and continuing intelligence from Xanatos, the Jedi had been able to prepare for the planned annihilation. Anakin had urged the Council to seek out the help of Senator Amidala, who had led them to other allies in the Senate. With their assistance, the Jedi had secretly transported their younglings and young padawans away from Coruscant. Changes had been made to command structure – no Jedi were sent out without another and all knew they led armies that could turn on them at any moment. The Council knew there would still be casualties, but they had a fighting chance. Temple defenses had been augmented over the last 6 months. No one asked Xanatos how he knew of so many vulnerabilities within in the ancient structure. Only Obi-Wan and Anakin knew how history had previously played out – that Xanatos had at one time plotted to level the Temple to its foundation. Never-before-needed weaponry had also been added, making the Jedi Temple a near-impenetrable fortress. Soon, the emperor would be declared dead and the Senate would take control of the clone army. The Jedi only needed to hold out a little longer. “This is Anakin Skywalker, requesting clearance to land.” Anakin transmitted his clearance code and received an encrypted message in reply. “You may land at these coordinates on my mark, Knight Skywalker.” “Please have healers standing by,” Anakin added. “Master Kenobi is badly injured.” “We will only have a small window of time to get through the shields,” Xanatos said. “That won’t be a problem.” Turning to his companion, Anakin flashed a smile he didn’t feel. “Now comes the fun.” Anakin guided the ship into the swarm of fighters, wishing he was back in a Jedi starfighter with its maneuverability. It didn’t take the clones long to be identify them as hostile. Though, it really didn’t matter. The clones were able pilots in faster ships, but they weren’t Anakin Skywalker. Blaster fire whizzed by as Anakin threw the ship into a series of impossible dives that edged them along the Temple. Normally he would have taken great delight in the race and the curses Xanatos was spouting at him. Not when his master was near death. Not when those he was fighting were those he had led in battle just days earlier. Anakin settled the ship down on the landing platform, shrugging at the incredulous look Xanatos directed at him. As promised, Jedi healers were waiting at the designated coordinates. “You’re going to be just fine, Master,” Anakin whispered as Obi-Wan was loaded onto a hover-gurney and started into the Temple. Somewhere in the back of his mind, he was aware that he had left Xanatos standing there without saying so much as saying thank-you. He suspected the older man would understand. Trailing beside the gurney, he wrapped his master’s hand around his. Looking down, Anakin willed blue-gray eyes to open just to see some sign of vibrancy or life. The grip around his hand was weak, just like his master’s life force. Anakin barely noticed the slight haze of smoke that hung in the familiar corridors or the rumblings that shook the walls. When the doors to the healers’ ward came into view, his heart leapt. The healers had always managed to save his master before, no matter the damage. The moment they burst through the doors, his master was swallowed in a bustle of activity. He tried to wade into the pack and stay at Obi-Wan’s side, but firm hands grabbed on to him. Anakin turned to see who dared hold him back, but found he couldn’t yell when facing the gentle silver eyes that looked at him in understanding. “Bant,” Anakin whispered. “Let them do their job,” she said. Anakin nodded, swallowing hard as his throat constricted. Tears stung his eyes, but it just wouldn’t do for the Chosen One, the one who had just destroyed the Sith, to burst into tears. “Anakin, I need you to be calm,” Bant continued softly. “Calm?” he rasped out. “My master…” He couldn’t complete all his heart wanted to say, settling for an exasperated repeat of, “calm?” “Senator Organa brought Senator Amidala in a little while ago – she’s in labor.” “Labor?” Why was it that he could only speak in one-word questions at the moment? If he asked her, Bant would probably say that he was in shock. That was quite possibly an understatement. Finally, he found his voice. “How … how is she … the babies?” “She’s fine, but she is having a difficult time,” Bant said softly. His Angel. A sob escaped from Anakin’s throat. His dreams came to mind … like the ones he had had about his mother. Padme was so scared and in pain in his dreams. He had been consumed with worry, obsessed rather, for the lives of his wife and child. It was Obi-Wan that had brought Padme to the Temple to see Bant. She had assured Anakin that both Padme and the twins, a boy and a girl, were healthy. “She has been asking for you, Anakin.” The young Jedi reached up and tangled his hands in his hair as he looked back in the direction his master had been taken. How could he leave Obi-Wan? He felt his knees go weak and sunk down to a nearby chair and stared at the floor. How could the Force ask him to choose like this? “I will stay with him.” It was the slightest of whispers into his consciousness, but Anakin looked up sharply, somehow expecting to see Qui-Gon Jinn standing before him in the flesh. There was no one but an adamant healer reaching for his hand. “Obi’s in good hands,” Bant said as she pulled him to his feet. “He is,” Anakin murmured in absent agreement as he followed her. -----signature----- No Legacy So Rich : Xan,OC, Obi, Qui (9/28) Seekers, Not Saints: SW/TB crossover (8/12)
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Ginger_Jedi Registered: Jun '01	Date Posted: 1/16 10:54am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
	Hello! I found this story a few days ago and I must say I LOVE the concept. Plus the whole thing so far is fantastically well-written ^_^ Keep on rockin'! -----signature----- JC User of the past. Nostalgia can be fun sometimes.
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padawan_learner86 Registered: Aug '05	Date Posted: 1/16 11:34am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
	Oh, lovely update! Qui-Gon watching over Obi-Wan is a great extra I do hope Padmé survives, otherwise raising the twins will be left to Ani, Obi and Qui; lol, 3 men and 2 babies - oh my! -----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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Valairy_Scot Title: PT Rewrite Winner Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 1/16 12:19pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
	Immediately taking the fight into the Senate arena had allowed Sidious to skillfully wield the weapons of distraction and obstacle to keep Anakin distanced from his former master. It had forced Obi-Wan to bear the brunt of the Sith’s attack. And when Sidious’ blade slipped past Obi-Wan’s defenses, Anakin felt that it had pierced him as well. He remembered Obi-Wan stumbling backwards, time seeming to slow as he fell from one of the Senate pods. Anakin had quickly steadied his master’s fall, assuring he landed safely. Then all he remembered was trembling as white hot rage threatened to consume him. “I can feel your hate, Anakin. Give in to your anger. Strike me down in your hatred. It will make you strong.” Anakin had never felt more tempted to embrace the darkness. It beckoned to him, coiling and swirling around him, the enticing whispers of a cruel mistress offering him the power of vengeance in exchange for his soul. But it was thoughts of his master, of Padme and the blessing she carried in her womb, of his mother who had loved him so much, and of Qui-Gon Jinn, who he knew was watching from the Force, that spurred him to action. In that moment, he took on the mantle of destiny. He shunned the hate and anger that bludgeoned him, for the first time truly understanding why he had been granted such a gift of power. He opened himself up to the Force and asked it how he could serve it, instead of how it could serve him. Sidious fell quickly in the face of the Chosen One ablaze in the Light. Somehow, the victory felt hollow if the price was his master’s life. Whoa - powerful stuff there. I actually LIKE this Anakin. “I will stay with him.” It was the slightest of whispers into his consciousness, but Anakin looked up sharply, somehow expecting to see Qui-Gon Jinn standing before him in the flesh. There was no one but an adamant healer reaching for his hand. “Obi’s in good hands,” Bant said as she pulled him to his feet. “He is,” Anakin murmured in absent agreement as he followed her. Oh, my, I hope Obi will be all right. Qui is with him - how nice. -----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. Proud master of several padawans
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EGKenobi Registered: Apr '05	Date Posted: 1/16 1:40pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
	Awesome story!! Truly awesome. Please PM me when you update this!!! EG -----signature----- The Shifting Future: http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=24571153&brd=10476&start=25321338 Event Horizon: http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/24429782/p1/?4 Padawan to Courtney_Solo Jesus Freak
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laurajslr Registered: Nov '02	Date Posted: 1/16 3:58pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
	It's so good to see the difference in Anakin, to see that he chose the light side! But poor Obi-Wan; I hope he's going to be okay, and Padme as well. I feel so sorry for Anakin having to choose between the two of them. Not sure how Anakin will cope if neither of them make it. I loved Qui-Gon's voice, reassuring Anakin that he would stay with Obi-Wan, and I thought Obi-Wan telling Anakin that they weren't going to break the team up was great! Another wonderful chapter, looking forward to more! x x x
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Cole_Kenobi Registered: Aug '05	Date Posted: 1/16 5:17pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
	Awww, this was perfect! Awesome display of events. I love the way you had them to prevail, but at what cost. Superb job. I wonder were Xanatos has gone to? Will Obi-wan make it? Will Padme live? Can Anakin live without Padme and Obi-wan? I can't wait to find out! Thanks so much for updating, I enjoyed reading it! Thanks for the PM!
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Gkilkenny Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 1/16 5:39pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
	What a wonderful outcome of the battle I just hope Obi-Wan, and Padme survive. Brilliant post thanks. -----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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