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Qui-Gina-Jinn Registered: Jun '03	Date Posted: 7/25/07 3:16pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Update 7/23
	For just a brief moment, it was as though the Force had opened a window into the future and had shown him what the boy could be. He had sensed a magnificent, composed presence that was without doubt, Obi-Wan. It had touched his mind in the way he remembered a padawan would, and he had sensed great fondness and undying devotion. It had saddened him when that window was abruptly slammed shut, and he remembered turning to a downcast Obi-Wan. Deep down, when Qui-Gon pushed past his own fear, he realized that a part of him wanted to be connected to that warm brilliance, and to see the eager boy that trailed him and hung on his every word become that man. Simply loved it! Even though time travels are SO confusing... I can't imagine what it must be like for Obi-Wan to meet his old master again, so uexpectedly. And seeing himself as a young boy - THAT must be weird! Am waiting patiently for next chapter -----signature----- Dark Lady of the DLC Fan Force Denmark I was there - FFEurope meeting, Stockholm 2005, Celebration Europe 2007, JediCon 2008 Not to worry - we are still flying half a ship! Ke nu'jurkadir sha Mando'ade
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Nimloth Registered: Mar '07	Date Posted: 7/26/07 12:59am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Update 7/23
	As you know, I love very much this fic. Its plot is wonderfully convoluted and thrilling, and I´m looking forward to know more! Are you going to update only here?
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Magier Registered: Jul '07	Date Posted: 7/28/07 8:33am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Update 7/23
	dianethx- No, Anakin isn't known for following the rules. azizah - I'm glad you like how I am writing Obi-Wan. I have always seen him as having emotion, but working very hard to hide it. He feels, but he is controlled about it. ClaudiaR - Before this is all said and done, both Obi-Wan and Anakin are going to learn a lot. All that remains to be seen is if they can do it without totally messing up their past. Valairy_Scot - What makes you think that something is going to happen to interfere? Oh, there is so much potential, isn't there? Fifilla - Yes, they have already changed the past just a little bit. They are going to have to be careful. Qui-Gon is very perceptive and very in tune with the Force (except when it came to taking Obi-Wan as his padawan). aliceandjasper - They are meant to change something, it is just a matter of them allowing themselves. I guess, it is actually more Obi-Wan allowing it. Anakin seems all for changing something. It is inevitable -- as you said, just their presence there changes things. It's about to get a bit more interesting. Healer_Leona - It seemed a conclusion Anakin would jump to. He tends to not think about the broader consequences for the galaxy. xxxkbunnies- There is some potential for some great interactions in this. But,interaction all tends to change time. We will have to see what happens. REALbluelightsaber - We always have to wonder if Anakin will listen to his master. VaderLVR - I always feel like Anakin probably constantly challenged or questioned everything. In AotC, Obi-Wan had a sort of "must we go through this again" attitude when Anakin expanded on their mandate. Itachi-Uchiha- Sensing Jedi master Obi-Wan even for that brief moment was bound to effect Qui-Gon. Qui-Gina-Jinn - I know. In writing what I have on this, time travel is indeed confusing. It is going to continue to get interesting for all involved. Nimloth - Thanks for hanging in for the wild ride. -----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: 7/28/07 8:34am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Update 7/23
	Chapter 3 It boggled Anakin’s mind. He had followed Qui-Gon all day long, and not once had the Jedi master checked in on Obi-Wan. He hadn’t even made a call to see about the boy’s wellbeing. Obi-Wan had told Anakin that his relationship with Qui-Gon had started out distant, but Anakin had no idea Qui-Gon had been this aloof. Even Anakin had seen the hero worship and longing in young Obi-Wan’s eyes, and he had difficulty believing Qui-Gon would dismiss him for something as trivial as anger. The Jedi master had been willing to overlook an entire “clouded future” for Anakin. Besides, Obi-Wan didn’t have anger issues … at least Anakin didn’t think he did. The truth was that he wasn’t exactly sure what went on behind his mentor’s shields, though he sensed that something had changed after the battle on Naboo. A part of him was sad that Obi-Wan had chosen to follow his young counterpart. Anakin would have liked to see and speak with the boy his master had been. He shook his head. That was exactly what he wasn’t supposed to do … talk to anyone. He crimped the wires he was working with, running a meter over the top to check the current. Enough agitation in his life and repairs that should have taken weeks would only take days. Yawning again, he shook his head and vowed to actually get some sleep tonight. Suddenly, a chill swept down his spine, preceding a presence into the hangar. He turned to see the back of a long, black, shiny cloak. Its owner was speaking with the mechanic he had met earlier. The figure disturbed the Force, as though the Light distanced itself from him. Xanatos? It was quite likely. Anakin drew on the Force to enhance his hearing. “It is urgent the repairs are made to my ship by tomorrow morning. Offworld will pay twice as much for timely completion.” “Like I told you, Sir. We have quite a backlog …” “But, it won’t be a problem,” Xanatos soothed, graceful waving a pale hand in front of him. “But, it won’t be a problem,” the mechanic murmured absently. “Good, that’s what I like to hear.” Anakin shook his head again, not believing what he was seeing. Then he noticed two midnight blue eyes bearing into him. Actually, not him, but the braid he had tried unsuccessfully to hide. Damn the whole stupid braid thing! Whoever thought of it as a tradition must have never anticipated padawans actually having to hide what they were on occasion. The young man strode over to Anakin, looking down on him with distaste. He was handsome, actually that was an understatement, and Anakin could easily picture him being the subject of many conversations among the female padawans in his time at the Temple. A hand reached down and pulled the incriminating lock of hair from where Anakin had tucked it beneath his collar. “I was not aware that Bandomeer had additional Jedi guests. You weren’t present at the meeting this morning. All I was informed of was Master Jinn and a boy going to visit the Agricorps project.” He sighed wistfully. “Poor child … another victim of the Jedi carelessly discarding their own.” Losing the absent thought or, at least, what seemed absent, Xanatos regarded Anakin again. “You are an older padawan. I was not aware Master Jinn had taken another apprentice.” “I’m not his apprentice,” Anakin said, finally breaking into the conversation. Xanatos pursed his lips together in a pout, his eyes asking for the padawan to elaborate. Great … now he was going to have to explain … in a way that didn’t jeopardize the timeline. “My master and I …” “There is another Jedi master on Bandomeer?!” The fallen Jedi’s eyes grew cloudy and dark, Anakin keen senses picking up on the Darkside rallying to Xanatos’ anger. “What is the Jedi Council trying to pull ..?” “If you would keep your mouth shut for just a minute and let me finish, I would explain,” Anakin snapped angrily, effectively bringing the other to an amused silence. “We had trouble with our ship and are stopped here for repairs -- that’s all. And I don’t want to be here anymore than you want us here. I would much rather be back at the Temple on Coruscant in a warm bed eating something besides field rations. Do you get it?” “Forgive me,” Xanatos purred. Anakin didn’t like the way the former Jedi was studying in him. He had allowed too much of his frustration to show, and now Xanatos was eyeing him like a child wondering what is wrapped up in a package. “The situation is delicate, and I gave specifics when I requested Jedi assistance.” “Look. I have been told I am under no circumstances supposed to interfere with Master Jinn’s mission, so if you don’t mind, I’d like to get back to these repairs.” “Very well.” Xanatos bowed curtly as he started to walk away. He abruptly turned back. “Tell me, does your master even attempt to keep that temper in check …” “Don’t start,” Anakin warned, the tone of his voice causing Xanatos to take a step back. The Chosen One was not about to be taunted by a Temple reject. The scolding picked at a raw spot for Anakin. He still remembered the whispers about whether such a young knight should take on such an unruly student. The displeased faces of the masters every time Obi-Wan defended him before the Council were permanently etched into his memory. “He is a great Jedi master and does his best with such a … difficult apprentice.” “Yet, still too small for you,” Xanatos suggested. “You desire more?” Anakin felt bare as he turned his head away. “Don’t worry … I won’t tell,” Xanatos teased. “I sense you are a kindred spirit … that we are not all that different.” “I would never betray my master.” Anakin resisted the urge to last out, instead only offering a lopsided grin. “How did you raise your own saber against him anyhow?” A smile spread across Xanatos’ lips. “It seems the further I run from my past, the more I am doomed to be haunted by it.” He sighed, a theatrical gesture, before leaning in to whisper. “You have never wanted something bad enough yet, or you would understand … the potential is there in you.” “You’re wrong.” The anger howled inside Anakin, every remark ever made about his clouded future swirling hopelessly in his mind. He would never betray Obi-Wan … not ever … it was simply unimaginable. “To tell you the truth, it’s probably good this poor child … do you know his name?” “Obi-Wan.” “Ah, yes. It is good he is going to Agricorps. He might have a better chance at a happy existence than if he studied under the cold disposition of Master Qui-Gon Jinn.” “Liar!” Anakin shouted. “Master Jinn is a good man. He is kind …” “If you are one of his pet projects …” Xanatos’ comlink chimed and he plucked it from his belt, distancing himself from Anakin. The Jedi padawan tried to listen, but it was obvious Xanatos expected him to do so and was clouding the Force around him. He turned and smiled. “It was good to meet you,” the fallen Jedi said pleasantly, as though he had done nothing more upsetting than discuss the weather. “I hope I have given you much to think about, but now, I am afraid, I must go.” Anakin barely noticed Xanatos leave. His chest felt constricted. Had he been one of Qui-Gon’s pet projects, one of the pathetic life forms Obi-Wan had story upon story of? No -- the Qui-Gon that Obi-Wan spoke of with reverence and affection was not cold and calloused, not worthy of betrayal by his own padawan. *** Young Obi-Wan Kenobi sat beside his sleeping Arconian friend, Si Treemba, beginning his stake-out of an annex concealed in the Eastern Enrichment Zone. He didn’t know that his older self was close by, as carefully concealed in the Force as he was in his physical location. Neither did he know that the boxes stowed away in that annex would change his life forever. As Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi watched the eyes of his younger self droop in the struggle to stay awake, a small smile slipped across his face. He picked up the yellow fruit in his hand and sunk his teeth in. It was just as sweet and succulent as he remembered. He wondered why he had insisted on following his younger self. Yes, he could logically defend that Anakin and a trained Jedi master would be a better match against trouble than Anakin and a twelve year old initiate. But if he was honest with himself, perhaps the truth was that he didn’t want Anakin to see the crushed, defeated young boy that he once had been. Or maybe even, it was that the thought of trailing and being in such close contact to Qui-Gon might hurt. His heightened senses picked up on Xanatos, a dark wave washing through the Force as the fallen Jedi entered the garden. Events happened as they had before. Young Obi-Wan entered the annex for one last check, mostly to stay awake. Xanatos soon followed. “Who are you?” the boy asked. “A friend,” Xanatos replied. The conversation proceeded exactly as in Obi-Wan’s memory. It was strange … as though listening to a recording of the past. What a hopeless picture Xanatos had presented of being an apprentice under Qui-Gon’s tutelage. The disparaging words had been etched into his minds for the first few years of his time as a padawan. Obi-Wan wanted to reach out to his young self and tell him to be patient, that he would spend many good years at Qui-Gon’s side as one of the most sought after teams in the Order. They just had to get past Bandomeer … Melida-Daan … Tahl’s death … He watched the guards come, his fight at Xanatos’ side, and then watched his own small body hit the floor unconscious. Xanatos spoke with the guards -- his own hired men, of course -- and then prepared to follow as they carried the boy off. Obi-Wan’s comlink chimed, and he grabbed it, cursing his own carelessness for not silencing it. Xanatos paused. There was a faint ripple in the fabric of the Force as the fallen Jedi scanned for danger. Obi-Wan was well hidden, and finding nothing, Xanatos continued on his way. “What is it Anakin?” Obi-Wan whispered. “Qui-Gon was meditating … again. I went back to the hangar to work on the ship. Xanatos came in and spoke with me. He knows there is a master and padawan team on planet.” “What?!” Anakin didn’t realize how paranoid Xanatos could be. The whole nature of the trap could change if the fallen Jedi felt spooked in any way. “I gave him very vague answers to his questions. He’s gone. I tried to follow, but I don’t know where he went.” “I do.” “Good.” Anakin seemed relieved. “How do you know?” “He just kidnapped my younger self.” “Some things never change,” Anakin whispered under his breath. “What was that?” Obi-Wan asked with amusement at his apprentice’s sentiment. “Nothing, Master.” There was an uncomfortable pause. “So we are off to rescue him … you … I guess.” “No, he gets to wait for a bit, but I am going to go make sure he stays safe. It would be an ideal place for someone to hide and wait to kill him. You stay with Qui-Gon, and remember to stay out of sight and sense.” “Yes, Master.” Anakin paused, not signing off. “Master?” “Yes, Anakin.” The seconds dragged out and Obi-Wan could practically see the pensive scowl on his charge’s face. His tone had expressed an insecurity that sometimes surfaced above Anakin’s usually cocky self. He wondered what confusion Xanatos’ silky words had prompted in his apprentice’s mind. “Anakin, Xanatos is brilliant, cunning, and manipulative. He crafts every situation to his advantage and always has in mind what he wants. Don’t take anything he has said at face value.” “It’s … it’s nothing, Master.” Obi-Wan didn’t believe his apprentice. Part of him wanted to return and speak with Anakin, but he could sense Xanatos getting further away, taking young Obi-Wan with him. It would have to wait. -----signature----- No Legacy So Rich : Xan,OC, Obi, Qui (9/28) Seekers, Not Saints: SW/TB crossover (8/12)
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Qui-Gina-Jinn Registered: Jun '03	Date Posted: 7/28/07 8:51am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 3, Update 7/28
	Yay, update!!! Ohh, this was brilliant! Loved how Xanatos was talking to Anakin - seeing all the anger which we know is in him. Never betray Obi-Wan - you just wait and see, young one! -----signature----- Dark Lady of the DLC Fan Force Denmark I was there - FFEurope meeting, Stockholm 2005, Celebration Europe 2007, JediCon 2008 Not to worry - we are still flying half a ship! Ke nu'jurkadir sha Mando'ade
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dianethx Registered: Mar '02	Date Posted: 7/28/07 8:57am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 3, Update 7/28
	Xan always seems to know just what buttons to push. His little talk with Anakin would certainly bring out all the insecurities that he's feeling right now. At least he's seeing that Qui-Gon was much less compassionate at this time and it might help him understand Obi-Wan more. Great job as always. -----signature----- Betrayal - http://boards.theforce.net/s/b1/10935143 updated 9/22/08 Fragments of Illusion- http://boards.theforce.net/bts/b10475/28456473 updated 8/16/08 Freeze frame - http://boards.theforce.net/s/b10476/27820434 Master to jedidas3 Impeach Bush!
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azizah Registered: Sep '06	Date Posted: 7/28/07 10:16am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 3, Update 7/28
	The exchange between Xanatos and Anakin is great. Xanatos is so smooth and he sees right through Anakin. This story just gets better and better. Wonderful.
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Healer_Leona Registered: Jul '00	Date Posted: 7/29/07 7:43am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 3, Update 7/28
	Fascinating observations Anakin is making of Qui-Gon. “There is another Jedi master on Bandomeer?!” The fallen Jedi’s eyes grew cloudy and dark, Anakin keen senses picking up on the Darkside rallying to Xanatos’ anger. “What is the Jedi Council trying to pull ..?” Uh oh! Don't listen to Xanatos Anakin, even his truths are twisted lies. “Anakin, Xanatos is brilliant, cunning, and manipulative. He crafts every situation to his advantage and always has in mind what he wants. Don’t take anything he has said at face value.” Couldn't have said it better myself!! -----signature----- Still crazy after all these years.
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ClaudiaR Registered: Jun '07	Date Posted: 7/29/07 2:53pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 3, Update 7/28
	Wow, What a chapter... Xani playing mind games and Ani wondering about his place with his master's master, I loved how he wondered at the lack of concern exhibited by Qui in relation to Obi and whenever he was one of the pathetic life-forms adopted hopefully he won't ever find out what Obi called him before Naboo. I really like how Obi-Wan admits to himself that he doesn't want Ani to see him as how he was, but maybe when he does see the 13year old Kenobi he will gain a greater understanding about how his master was... Ani's thoughts really throw things into persperctive and I don't think he will be too pleased to know his master is willing to get thrown out of a tower and to blow himself up! Thought it would be interesting to see what he will say about the abilities to make friends in the most awful situations... and the fact that even if for only a few days his master had been a slave. The way Obi keeps thinking about how he would reassure his younger self had me laughing... "everything will be alright you see... after you leave the jedi, return the love your master life dies, his fallen apprentice commits suicide and you have to kill you childhood rival..." I don't think that would be very reassuring! -----signature----- LURK&STALK It takes a specialist to do it right " Getting to stalk around importantly was quickly becoming the best part of pretending to be a Sith. " Obi-Wan in Deptions by Amrita_Glittersong
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REALbluelightsaber Registered: Dec '04	Date Posted: 7/29/07 11:20pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 3, Update 7/28
	Great update! I just know that something bad is going to happen to one of the Obi-Wans. I'm on edge about what's coming soon. 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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Fifilla Registered: Mar '06	Date Posted: 7/30/07 1:34am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 3, Update 7/28
	Oh, wow - this story gets better and better! That was an awesome chapter! Can't wait for an update! -----signature----- "There's always a bigger fish." Fear Of Failure - young Qui-Gon (WIP) > http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/27642896 Padawan to Valairy_Scot
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Gkilkenny Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 7/30/07 3:18am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 3, Update 7/28
	Excellent I think Obi-Wan is making a mistake and as usual he will be the one to get hurt. Angry Anakin will spoil Young Obi-Wans life, as he is spoiling older Obi-Wans life. Some times I think Anakin and Qui-Gon deserve each other. -----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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jedidas3 Registered: Apr '07	Date Posted: 7/30/07 4:55am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 3, Update 7/28
	Wow! I got to read two updates at one time! I'm on the edge of my seat waiting to see what is going to develop next. Xanatos meeting Anakin can only mean trouble. Beautiful job! Thanks for the PM! -----signature----- The Past Revisited http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28440949 Lessons Learned http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28580784 Remembrance http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/28009025 Padawan to dianethx
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aliceandjasper Registered: May '07	Date Posted: 7/30/07 9:55am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 3, Update 7/28
	Oh oh, Xani is playing mind-games with Anakin and Anakin, as always, just has to react like xanatos wants him to. Although I have to admit, he had a point there...it´s ironic that Anakin is slightly afraid that he could be able to betray Obi-Wan, when that is exactly what he does in canon. Anakin should really tell Obi-Wan what is bothering him. “You’re wrong.” The anger howled inside Anakin, every remark ever made about his clouded future swirling hopelessly in his mind. He would never betray Obi-Wan … not ever … it was simply unimaginable. I just hate foreshadowing... It has to be strange for Obi-Wan to watch his younger self...
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Itachi-Uchiha Registered: Jul '07	Date Posted: 7/30/07 10:42am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 3, Update 7/28
	Xanatos knows just how to push all the right buttons. Rather eerie that Anakin experienced the same taunting from Xanatos that a young Obi did. -----signature----- Headstrong : http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/27188681/p1/?5 Xanatos/Quinlan/Qui-Gon/Obi-Wan/Dooku Updated Sept 28th In Memoriam: Itachi Uchiha
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