Author Topic: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - COMPLETE 6/3
dianethx 
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Date Posted: 1/16 5:44pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
This was great. This is how Anakin should have been, not giving in to his darkness but staying in the Light.

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.

And now it may be that there is a happy ending after all. Maybe.

Loved that Qui-Gon was staying with Obi-Wan while Anakin went to find his wife.

Great job.

 

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ratna 
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Date Posted: 1/16 10:42pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
OMG! This is just awesome!

First of all, I went back and re-read the entire story just to savor all the beautifully crafted nuances ...

All the interlocking pieces of the time-travel.

The wonderfully touching meetings between future and past selves.

The action! The dialogues ... so natural and SO in character. Wow.


And now this amazing AU development. I love this:

"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.


Oh YES!!!


Now, of course, the question is ... How will it all end......?

Love the Xanatos twist, btw. Especially since you have another great Xan fic going. You manage to make him a very interesting, complex and sympathetic character. Thanks for pm and please keep me on the list .... for both happy

 

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Fifilla 
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Date Posted: 1/16 10:54pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
Finally an update! dancing Great job on this!!! applause


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.
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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.”

love I loved it! love


Please update soon!
I hope Obi-Wan and Padmé and the babies are alright!!! praying

 

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Master_Tigris_Leigh 
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Date Posted: 1/16 11:58pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
Agh!! Wow! What an amazing AU! Please don't let anything happen to Obi-Wan or Padme and her babies! praying So much suspense! I love this story! Anikan didn't turn! (yet?) The emperor is dead! Yay! And the Jedi managed to survive order 66! (So far?)

Update soon! I'm dying to know what happens! love

 

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bek 
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Date Posted: 1/17 6:55am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
I think Xan completely understands Anakin's need to be with his mentor instead of playing diplomat in thanking him for his help. He was once a Jedi Padawan too.

As for Anakin being torn in two different directions, Obi-Wan more than likely would have told him to go be with Padme. Hopefully Obi-Wan will make a full recovery. Will Xan stick around until Obi-Wan is feeling better? I think those two need to have a nice long talk about everything that's happened - Xan and Obi interaction. batting Have those two become good friends or are they still somewhat weary of each other?

I do not have the words to express how much I enjoy this fic! The concept of it is not only brilliant, but believable. happy

 

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VaderLVR64 
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Registered: Feb '04
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Date Posted: 1/17 7:02am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
“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.


Yet another superb update! applause I love this story, every word, every idea...every post. applause

 

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wolf_kenobi 
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Date Posted: 1/17 3:11pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
Pleeeeease tell me that you aren't going to kill off Obi-Wan. That would be just so... so.... cry I hope Qui helps him so he makes it. worried

Palps is dead! Yes!!! Thank goodness. Just have Obi survive, Padme and the twins be ok, and the Jedi survive, and things will be as good as I could have hoped for.

Looking forward to the next update! Great work!

 

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ratna 
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Date Posted: 1/17 5:38pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
bek posted:
Xan and Obi interaction. batting


Oh, yeah, I couldn't agree more! love

 

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Healer_Leona 
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Date Posted: 1/21 5:00pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
Yikes. Not only his master but Padme too?

Excellent post and I look forward to the next.

 

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silverfighter 
Registered: Apr '07
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Date Posted: 1/21 5:14pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY - Date Edited: 1/21 5:16pm (1 edits total) Edited By: silverfighter
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First of all, send me a PM when you update next, please! happy


“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.”


Poor Anakin. The "best pilot in the galaxy" job is never done, is it? tongue


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.


I like that line. grin

Sidious is gone, Xanatos is good, Padme might survive childbirth... But poor Obi-Wan! sad

Good job, Magier!

~Silverfighter

 

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jedidas3 
Registered: Apr '07
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Date Posted: 1/22 12:04pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
I apologize for the delay in replying. I had a few health issues going on, but things are starting to look up. Anyway, that update was well worth the wait. Tremendous job with every detail of the story. applause As I've said before, I love stories that make me feel that I'm right there in the middle of the action and yours does that! Keep it coming! I can't wait to see what happens next!

 

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The_Slilent_One 
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Date Posted: 2/5 10:57am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
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Please add me to your PM list happy

 

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ardavenport 
Registered: Dec '04
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Date Posted: 3/22 10:31am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
Aaaaaaah, Anakin not being mentored by Palpatine, evacuation of younglings from the Temple, advance knowledge of Order 66 -- don't we wish it could have happened this way? And I'm very glad that Qui-Gon is going to stay with Obi-Wan.

And will Anakin get to see his children???? But I guess there's still Sith business to take care of

 

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Magier 
Registered: Jul '07
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Date Posted: 4/5 8:20am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
Ginger_Jedi - Thank you. I have really enjoyed writing the concept.

padawan_learner86 - I hope the twins and Jedi are spared from that.

Valairy_Scot - I am fascinated with the idea of a Chosen One who stays in the Light and is truly a force to be reckoned with in the Light, if you can't tell. I just don't think Anakin had everything he needed to be that in canon.

EGKenobi - Thanks.

laurajslr - I really thought that this would be an ultimate trial for Anakin - to face a Sith Lord and face losing everyone he cared about.

Cole_Kenobi - It wouldn't have been realistic to have the Jedi and all involved come out of this completely unscathed. I think to get out of the trap that was the Clone Wars and Order 66, there would have been casualties.

Gkilkenny - That remains to be seen.

dianethx - I think what I like when I look back at the last post, is the faith Anakin had that Qui-Gon was really there.

ratna - Thanks so much. I enjoy writing Xanatos because he is such a conflicted character. The character in the JA books seems so 2-dimensional and just plain bad, so I enjoy bringing hints of Light and conscience to him.

Fifilla - Sorry to leave this at a cliffie so long. Glad you enjoyed the last post.

Master_Tigris_Leigh - The wait is finally over.

bek - I think Xan understands Anakin more than Anakin knows. As far as Xan and Obi, there has to be a tug toward friendship there, but I don't think they are there yet. Obi-Wan more has this professional gratitude toward him.

VaderLVR - Thanks so much.

wolf_kenobi - The idea is tempting, have his padawan go through what he did. Hmmm.

Healer_Leona - Yep! I'm evil that way.

silverfighter[/b[ - You didn't really think Anakin would trust Xanatos with piloting when he is trying to deliver his wounded master to the Temple, did you?

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The_Slilent_One - Thanks.

ardavenport - That's why I have taken to writing AU. I love exploring the "what-ifs" of the GFFA.

 

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Magier 
Registered: Jul '07
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Date Posted: 4/5 8:24am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 16 Update 1/16 - FINALLY
Sorry for another long delay in posting. I am really trying to get RL under control.

Chapter 16

Cocooned in the beauty and warmth and light that was the Force, the pain of being run through with a lightsaber seemed like a distant memory, like awakening from a nightmare that was terrifying, only to barely recall it. He remembered clinging to consciousness long enough to see his padawan embrace destiny. It had been a truly phenomenal sight, and he had never been prouder of Anakin. He only wished that he had been able to hang on long enough to say that in words. Losing him would devastate Anakin.

The light brightened, a dazzling and swirling display of colors. He felt young again. Not that he was old, but he felt like a child, experiencing the awe of the Force for the first time. Then, he sensed another individual. Though there was no one to see, the presence was unmistakable and only confirmed to him that he had indeed become one with the Force.

“Master,” he whispered, somehow afraid of disturbing the tranquility of the Force. “Am I dead?”

“No, Padawan … though, not for lack of trying.” Rich baritone laughter just as Obi-Wan remembered it drifted through the air. “The Force is still not through with you.”

“I am dreaming, then,” Obi-Wan murmured contentedly. It was a beautiful dream, and he knew that he would be disappointed when he woke.

“Oh, I assure you, I am quite real,” Qui-Gon said.

“I do not understand? How ..?”

“I was far from conventional in life. What makes you think I would be in death?”

This was the Qui-Gon he remembered. Had he always been there? Had the words he had often babbled into empty air actually been heard by unseen ears? Had the times he had almost felt his mentor nearby been real? Why did he reveal himself now and not at all those other times?

“I promised Anakin that I would stay with you.” The spirit answered the unspoken question gently. “Not that I’ve ever been far, Padawan. You know that.”

“Why have you never communicated with me before?” Obi-Wan asked.

“You are a stubborn man, Master Kenobi,” Qui-Gon replied with a chuckle. “Perhaps more so than I ever was.”

“I wouldn’t go as far as to say that,” Obi-Wan shot back, warmly remembering many instances of such banter throughout his time as an apprentice, especially in the later years.

“I spoke, but you never opened your ears to hear,” Qui-Gon said. “But, I knew the time would come when you would accept what you deemed impossible.”

“You ran ahead,” Obi-Wan blurted out, unable to hold back a question he had wondered about for years. “I warned you, and you still ran ahead. Why?”

“Why did you go with Anakin to face Sidious? Your foresight has always been better than mine. You had as much warning going in there as I did in Theed.”

“Anakin needed me,” Obi-Wan answered after a moment, feeling every bit of the irony of being in a master’s shoes as he added, “And, it was the will of the Force.”

“Wonders never cease,” Qui-Gon murmured. “I did manage to teach you something.”

An easy silence floated between the two, Obi-Wan reveling in the warmth of his master’s presence. He was distantly aware that he was likely lying in a cot at the healer’s ward, somewhere he really didn’t want to be.

“I need to thank you,” Qui-Gon finally said.

“For what, Master?”

“I never thought I would ever have reason to be proud of Xanatos again,” Qui-Gon said softly.

“I am sure he would fall over dead from shock to hear you say that,” Obi-Wan answered. Images of the brief battle of Utapau, when Cody had turned his command on Obi-Wan and Anakin, slipped by quickly through Obi-Wan’s mind “But I shudder to think of what would have become of the Jedi had we not had his help.”

“Stay in the moment, Padawan,” Qui-Gon said. There was a sadness in his voice that made Obi-Wan wonder what the vast mysteries of the Force knew. Had he seen what could have been? He began to ask, only to hear his master more firmly say, “stay in the moment.”

“You need to rest now, and heal,” the spirit continued. “Anakin is going to need you.”

“What could he possibly face after Sidious that would be so daunting a task?”

“Raising your future padawan … Luke?”

“Luke?”

“Yes, the Force is blessing you with another Skywalker.”

“Lucky me,” Obi-Wan commented dryly, yet he had known. From the moment Padme had allowed him to feel the babies kicking and squirming within her womb, he had known.

“Rest now, Obi-Wan.”

Qui-Gon’s presence began to fade.

“Master … don’t go.” Had he been able to reach out into the Force with hands, he would have tried to grab hold.

“We will talk more later; I promise,” Qui-Gon assured him. “I have so much more I want to teach you, Padawan.”

There was a flutter in the Force, like when he had been a young padawan, and then Obi-Wan sank to an even deeper sleep.


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Obi-Wan’s eyes slowly fluttered open, and he began to grasp his bearings, as though waking from a long dream. He was in the Healer’s Ward, not something he found surprising considering the last thing he had remembered happening. At once sensing a familiar presence, he shifted his head to find Anakin sitting in a chair, looking down at a small, blanket-wrapped bundle in his arms with an expression that could be described as half confused, half in awe. Suddenly, the young man looked up, delight leaping into his eyes.

“Master?”

“Yes, Anakin.”

“Oh, Force … I thought I had lost you,” Anakin said, pulling his chair closer while still keeping a tight grip on the baby in his other arm.

“You aren’t going to get rid of me so easily,” Obi-Wan said softly. “So, are you going to introduce me?”

“Master, this is ... Luke Skywalker.”

“Luke,” Obi-Wan whispered in his own mind. It hadn’t been a dream.

Anakin held the bundle near him. Obi-Wan pulled back the edge of the blanket.

“His sister, Leia, is in with Padme … she’s actually sleeping for once.” Anakin began to babble, perhaps exactly as expected of a new father, and Obi-Wan noticed for the first time that his apprentice was absolutely exhausted. “They are both so beautiful … and Padme was so strong …”

“May I hold him?”

“Umh, Master.” Anakin worried at his lower lip. “You just woke up … and the wound …”

“Well, I’m not going to drop him, Anakin,” Obi-Wan protested.

“Okay, okay … but if you do, my wife will kill us both.”

Obi-Wan pushed himself up a little more, taking deep breaths with the ache that ran through his body. Bacta had healed his wounds, but they would still be sore for a while. He accepted the small bundle into his arms.

“Hello there,” he whispered as he peered down into blue eyes. The baby was alive in the light and strong in the Force. The pair studied each other for a time, until a slight snore drew Obi-Wan’s attention. In a matter of seconds it seemed, Anakin had dozed off into a deep sleep.

“Shall we let him sleep?” Obi-Wan asked. There was really no other option. When Anakin was good and exhausted, a herd of wild banthas trampling him couldn’t wake him. “You’re going to have to go easy on me, you know,” Obi-Wan said, returning his attention to sleepy infant. “I am not getting any younger, and by the time you are old enough to train … well, we won’t think about that yet.”

“What do you think you are doing?!”

Obi-Wan looked up abruptly to see Bant standing in the doorway, arms crossed over her chest. She wasn’t happy. Storming over, she scooped Luke out of his arms with all the warmth of a mother kitling protecting her young. “Do you not realize that you were impaled with a lightsaber and are fortunate to be alive?”

“Believe me, no one is more aware of that than I am.”

“You should be resting.” She glared at him. “And no arguments,” she added as she disappeared out the door with baby in tow.

“Welcome to the Healers’ Ward, Luke,” Obi-Wan murmured sarcastically.

“I heard that,” came a distant reply.

Obi-Wan let out a deep sigh, shaking his head as he contemplated his fate – however many days of being told to sleep more than humanly possible.

“I see much hasn’t changed here.” Xanatos stood leaning against the doorframe. Dressed completely in fine black clothing with a traveling cloak of the same color slung over his shoulder, he looked quite out of place in the Jedi Temple. “It’s good to see you awake. You had this one quite worried,” he continued as he nodded toward Anakin. “I never thought I would be back in here, that’s for certain. Too many bad memories here.” Keen, deep blue eyes searched the room over. Xanatos seemed to shudder for a moment before returning his attention to Obi-Wan. “I am heading back to Telos. As you can imagine, the Senate is deciding what to do with the clone army, and since one of my laboratories is involved, my presence is needed.”

“Thank you for everything,” Obi-Wan said graciously.

“I think I have fulfilled my debt,” Xanatos said. Something mischievous flashed in his eyes. “You might even be in my debt a little now, Master Kenobi.”

“Of course,” Obi-Wan sparred back. “Are you going to disappear for another twenty years or so?”

“No, you might see me around.”

“That’s good,” Obi-Wan said with a nod. “May the Force be with you, Xanatos.”

“And with you as well, Master Kenobi.”

As Xanatos turned to leave, Obi-Wan smiled before calling out. “Oh, by the way, Qui-Gon wishes you well. He said to tell you that he’s proud of you.”

Xanatos’ eyes narrowed and he gave a light chuckle before walking off and muttering something about crazed Jedi on painkillers.

 

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