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ardavenport Registered: Dec '04	Date Posted: 8/16/07 7:04pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 7, Update 8/16
	Anakin is learning so much about his master. But as Anakin's sympathy increases for what Obi-Wan went through that seems to be at the expense of Anakin's sympathy toward Qui-Gon, and young Obi-Wan's. Not having Qui-Gon rescuing him hurts their relationship; young Obi-Wan seems so disappointed that Qui-Gon wasn't there for him. They really are getting in deep on this. I certainly hope the Force IS guiding them! -----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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Fifilla Registered: Mar '06	Date Posted: 8/16/07 11:06pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 7, Update 8/16
	I love this story!!! And then the boy did something that made Anakin wonder how Qui-Gon had managed to keep him alive long enough to reach senior padawan status. Perhaps Anakin will reconsider some of his own actions in the future? “I did not choose him, per say,” he finally said, taking a calming breath and releasing a cascade of emotion into the Force before continuing. “I took over his training after my master could no longer complete it.” “I’m sorry,” Qui-Gon said softly. “I was once told that losing a master is the hardest trial a padawan can face. You must have been close to him to honor him by continuing his work.” The conversation was too painful for Obi-Wan to continue while face to face with the master he had lost. “We were,” he said simply before turning away and changing the subject. That was really sad! I hope Qui-Gon will learn about Obi-Wan's true identity and they will get the chance to talk freely to each other! “I am Anakin Skywalker. I’m here to rescue you. Let’s get out of here.” Loved that line, but I think I heard it somewhere before... “Where’s Qui-Gon?” Obi-Wan asked almost immediately. “Waiting for us on shore.” Disengaging his weapon, he turned to find Obi-Wan looking out across the sea. “I had hoped he would come for me.” The boy turned back to face him, gray eyes churning like the turbulent sea. He had been on the other side of that look more times than he could count. It was filled with questions, and Anakin hoped there might be a few he could actually answer. Poor Obi-Wan! I hope the Force will find a way to bring Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan together! -----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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Dragonlady Registered: Jul '05	Date Posted: 8/16/07 11:28pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 7, Update 8/16
	Oh, this is fabulous. I have so much respect for people who write time-travel fics--the details are so hard to get right, but this is flawless so far. The emotions are beautifully understated as well. Mind adding me to your PM list if you have one?
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VaderLVR64 Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 8/17/07 4:18am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 7, Update 8/16
	I love how effortlessly you're portraying this VERY unique perspective! “Where’s Qui-Gon?” Obi-Wan asked almost immediately. “Waiting for us on shore.” Disengaging his weapon, he turned to find Obi-Wan looking out across the sea. “I had hoped he would come for me.” The boy turned back to face him, gray eyes churning like the turbulent sea. He had been on the other side of that look more times than he could count. It was filled with questions, and Anakin hoped there might be a few he could actually answer. -----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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jedidas3 Registered: Apr '07	Date Posted: 8/17/07 5:33am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 7, Update 8/16
	Disengaging his weapon, he turned to find Obi-Wan looking out across the sea. “I had hoped he would come for me.” My poor Obi-Wan! I think he needs a hug! Anyway, wonderful job on this story! I'm on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happens next! Please hurry with the next update! -----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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Itachi-Uchiha Registered: Jul '07	Date Posted: 8/17/07 10:46am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 7, Update 8/16
	One of my most favorite chapters. I absolutely love Anakin interacting with his little master. -----signature----- Headstrong : http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/27188681/p1/?5 Xanatos/Quinlan/Qui-Gon/Obi-Wan/Dooku Updated December 17th! In Memoriam: Itachi Uchiha
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bek Registered: Jul '05	Date Posted: 8/17/07 11:02am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 7, Update 8/16
	I'm glad this is being posted here. I left off with Chapter 6 at the other site before it mysteriously disappeared. Anyway, I hope the force encourages Qui-Gon to reassure young Obi-Wan when he and Anakin arrive at the dock. The boy was hoping that the Jedi would come for him but was instead rescued by a peer. I hope Anakin and older Obi-Wan haven't changed events so much that Qui-Gon doesn't take him as his apprentice. -----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 10/15/09 - Somewhere in the Middle - (OWK/QGJ) - Before Saga
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Healer_Leona Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Jul '00	Date Posted: 8/17/07 12:20pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 7, Update 8/16
	I've no doubt that watching the cruel treatment of Obi-Wan would bother Anakin. “No,” Anakin said. He could hear his master’s frustrated sigh and quickly added. “Not so, I lie, Obawan.” Rich laughter flowed over the comlink before Obi-Wan quieted. I can see that bringing amusement. “I’m sorry,” Qui-Gon said softly. “I was once told that losing a master is the hardest trial a padawan can face. You must have been close to him to honor him by continuing his work.” The conversation was too painful for Obi-Wan to continue while face to face with the master he had lost. “We were,” he said simply before turning away and changing the subject. “Obi-Wan is in trouble.” Awww, poor Obi-Wan. Disengaging his weapon, he turned to find Obi-Wan looking out across the sea. “I had hoped he would come for me.” Amd poor young Obi-Wan as well. -----signature----- Feel so good, but I'm old 2000 years of chasing's taking it's toll
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Qui-Gina-Jinn Registered: Jun '03	Date Posted: 8/17/07 2:34pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 7, Update 8/16
	I leave for a week and get back to find not only one, but two new chapters! Wonderful! Really loved them both. This is indeed getting more and more strange (for lack of better word). I guess Obi-Wan does have to tell Qui-Gon what's going on at some point... He's getting more and more suspicious, isn't he... And Yoda being aware of it too... Just can't wait for the moment the truth has to come out (if it does??) - am anxious to see Qui-Gon's reaction... “I’m sorry,” Qui-Gon said softly. “I was once told that losing a master is the hardest trial a padawan can face. You must have been close to him to honor him by continuing his work.” You have no idea - yet. Sooo sad to hear him say that. And quite understandable why Obi-Wan couldn't continue that conversation - must be weird and strange enough as it is.... -----signature----- Dark Lady of the DLC Fan Force Denmark I was there - FFEurope Meeting Stockholm 2005, Celebration Europe 2007, JediCon 2008, FFE Meeting Copenhagen 2009 Not to worry - we are still flying half a ship! http://swawakening.proboards.com/index.cgi
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Gkilkenny Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 8/19/07 6:01am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 7, Update 8/16
	The younger version of Obi-Wan, will he ever find peace. Already the past has changed but what consequences will it have on the future. Such a painful ordeal for the older Obi-Wan. Not being able to confide in his Master. Love this story. -----signature----- Proud Padawan to p_stotts Peace over anger - honour over hate - Strength over fear. Links to Stories in my Bio. Obi-Wan forever.
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Magier Registered: Jul '07	Date Posted: 8/20/07 9:05pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 7, Update 8/16 - Date Edited: 8/20/07 9:06pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Magier
	dianethx - Anakin and patience are two words that don't go together readily for me, but we can always hope. Valairy_Scot - We will have to hope the Force has its ways. I could not resist the ANH line. ardavenport - As hard as it is to believe, Anakin is doing a lot of processing right now and he may come up with some very interesting observations. Fifilla - I thought it only fitting that Anakin wonder about some of his master's stunts since Obi-Wan has no doubt lost much sleep over Anakin's. And, we still have plenty of time to blow the timeline a bit more, meaning Qui-Gon and Jedi master Obi-Wan may yet be able to talk. Dragonlady - It is fun and challenging to try to get everything to fit. VaderLVR - As I have said before, the interactions are what make this so enjoyable for me. jedidas3 - It seems like JA Obi-Wan is always in need of a hug. Poor guy. Itachi-Uchiha - Take one fiercely protective apprentice and a master who needs him lots more than usual and it makes for fun possibilities. bek - Sorry about the disappearance. As glad as Obi-Wan was to be rescued, it was sort of not all he was hoping for. Healer_Leona - I am sure Anakin is very familiar with Guerra's antics by now, and I thought Obi-Wan would find Anakin mimicking him amusing. And poor Obi-Wan. If only Qui-Gon knew how difficult that conversation was. Qui-Gina-Jinn - There was so much loaded in what Qui-Gon said there. It is so hard for Obi-Wan right now. There are so many things he wants to say to Qui-Gon. Heck, to just be able to talk to him as his master again. Gkilkenny - Well, the future is wide open. We just hope the Force is steering it in the right direction. * Hang on! A lot happens in this post, but there was no good way to break it up. Chapter 8 A thick mist rose over the gray sea as the small craft continued its trek to shore. The empty coldness of being sightless on the vast expanse, only the Force to guide, echoed Anakin’s internal foreboding. They were stepping into a future that was changing, and the life and galaxy he knew depended on steering it back to its original course. Anakin had told young Obi-Wan all that he knew about Xanatos, exactly as the boy would relay the story to him years from now. Or would he? The time paradox was really starting to get to him. He had told young Obi-Wan about the fateful mission to Telos, how Crion had lured his son, Xanatos, with promises of wealth and power, how Qui-Gon had ultimately killed Crion, and that was why Xanatos hated the Jedi master. With each word, he felt a heaviness in his heart. He knew that it was a story Qui-Gon should have been telling. “Xanatos told me that Qui-Gon had betrayed him,” Obi-Wan finally said. “And you wanted to believe him,” Anakin added, knowing just how convincing the fallen Jedi could be. “I don’t think he would betray a padawan, but yes, I wanted to believe him.” Conflict was etched across the boy’s face, his posture closed as though he was admitting some deep, shameful secret. Obi-Wan, the Jedi master, often seemed emotionless, any internal struggles trapped behind durasteel shields. And now, so many questions Anakin had wondered about his master’s childhood were before him, in the flesh. He had the boy’s implicit trust. All he would have to do is ask and any answers would be his for the taking. Faced with that possibility, all he wished he could do was take the hurt and uncertainty away. Perhaps he could offer hope. He had given much thought to the Qui-Gon he had met just days ago, and how different he was compared to the man he had known from Tatooine. Anakin could not deny what he knew of the man who rescued him, which meant one thing. Qui-Gon needed Obi-Wan in order to become that man. “The Qui-Gon Jinn I know is a kind, compassionate man,” Anakin offered. “It had to hurt so much to have an apprentice turn on him. Maybe give him time?” “Time is the one thing I don’t have,” Obi-Wan said with a sad smile. “My master always tells me to trust in the Force, that we all have a place within it.” Obi-Wan looked out across the sea again. Anakin recognized the typical adolescent avoidance he was also a master of, and so he wasn’t surprise when the change of subject came. “You haven’t spoken much of your master. Who is he?” “Umh …” Anakin struggled to come up with an answer. “Well … I really can’t say.” “You can’t tell me who your master is?” the boy asked, raising a ginger eyebrow skeptically. Anakin looked away, his face twisting into a frown. That expression! The kid had no idea it would one day be able to make even the Force’s Chosen One spontaneously confess. In front of their craft, the fog finally cleared. “There’s Bandor harbor,” Anakin said, thanking the Force for small miracles. As they approached the dock, a tall, cloaked figure slipped from the shadows. Anakin’s hand went to his saber, until the figure pulled back the hood of his cloak. Long locks tumbled past broad shoulders and were immediately caught up into the breeze. It was Qui-Gon. Anakin sighed in relief. They stepped onto the dock. Anakin began to tie off the hydrocraft, but his attention was focused on the Jedi master crouched down in front of Obi-Wan. ‘Please do something, Qui-Gon,’ Anakin said to himself. “Are you okay?” Qui-Gon asked, placing large hands on the boy’s shoulders as he looked for injuries. “Yes, Master Jinn,” Obi-Wan said very formally. “I’m glad. I was worried about you.” Anakin frowned slightly. It was a start. There was at least some hint of warmth there. Qui-Gon looked to Anakin as he straightened to stand. “Did you have any trouble getting off the platform?” “There was resistance, if that’s what you’re asking,” Anakin replied. “The transmitter,” Obi-Wan reminded Anakin. “I promised Guerra.” “We have to go to Offworld Security,” Anakin informed Qui-Gon. “Xanatos probably knows we are coming by now.” “Good,” Qui-Gon said. “Do you have plan?” Anakin asked, grinning. “I do,” Qui-Gon replied. “You are going to need this,” he said to Obi-Wan as he handed him the lightsaber he had taken back from Xanatos. * Obi-Wan, the Jedi master, was completely still as he kept watch over the Home Planet Mine and the surrounding area. He had felt the disturbance in the Force long before he heard the whining of engines and the thunder of a laser canon in the distance. He looked through the electrobinoculars, first seeing Xanatos riding on a speeder bike. The object of the fallen Jedi’s pursuit was an Offworld landspeeder. Well, history was actually repeating itself once again, which was strangely comforting. The feeling was short-lived. A numbness washed over him as he noted there were only two occupants in the speeder. Anakin was piloting, focused, but no doubt gleeful about the thrill of the ride. Young Obi-Wan was hanging on for dear life as Anakin banked the craft wildly. Some things seemed destined no matter their ages. He watched them enter the mine. But, where was Qui-Gon? Had something happened to him? Obi-Wan then caught sight of another speeder in the distance, and pulled out his comlink. “I don’t appreciate you using my apprentice as bait without consulting me first,” Obi-Wan said. “I’m sorry,” Qui-Gon offered. “I wasn’t expecting Xanatos to go after them with laser canons. I am having Anakin lead him into the mine.” “That’s what Xanatos wants,” Obi-Wan groaned. “I know, but he won’t be expecting you and me.” The only problem was that the entire mine was an elaborate trap, something Obi-Wan realized he probably should have filled Qui-Gon in on earlier. The Jedi master had no way of knowing that Anakin and Obi-Wan would be trapped in the middle, with Xanatos free to make an unhindered getaway. “I will block off his escape.” Obi-Wan said, already on his feet and running to meet up with Xanatos. “Get Obi-Wan and Anakin out of there and meet up with me. I may need backup.” “I will be there as soon as possible.” “Careful,” Obi-Wan warned. “Xanatos has a few tricks up his sleeve in there.” He shut off the comlink before contacting Anakin. “Anakin.” “Yes, Master,” Anakin replied. “I’m a little busy right now.” “Where are you?” “We are in the mine. We followed a tunnel on the left and found a lift. We are taking it down, now,” Anakin explained. “If nothing has changed, that will take you right to Xanatos.” “What!? He’s following us. How?” “Qui-Gon is right behind you ...” Obi-Wan began calmly, only to stop at the sound of another voice. “Well, look what we have here.” Xanatos’ silky tones echoed over the comlink. Obi-Wan heard the sound of a saber, his old saber, igniting defensively, just as had happened before. “Which one of you shall I kill first – the insolent padawan, or the clumsy boy?” The comlink went dead, Anakin shutting it off to fight. “May the Force be with you, Padawan,” Obi-Wan whispered. He ran ahead and found the place where the lift would bring Xanatos. Sinking to his knees on the ground, saber clench tightly in his hand, he drew on the Force and began to prepare himself just as Qui-Gon had done on Naboo before facing the Sith alone. *** Qui-Gon hurried through the mine, taking the left tunnel as he followed Obi-Wan and the fiery, untamed presence of Anakin Skywalker. He found the same lift and took it to Core 6. Xanatos had to be headed in the direction of the hidden lift. That was his way out. As Qui-Gon exited, he heard the sounds of lightsabers echoing in the distance – three of them. He drew his saber and hurried toward the fight. The floor beneath him sloped, carrying him further and further toward Core 5, and he remembered his dream. He ran until the path before him was blocked, shutting him off from Anakin and Obi-Wan, and somehow, he sensed, from destiny. His heart sank as he heard their voices. “I can get you out of here. I’m the only one who can,” Obi-Wan said with determination. “What do you mean?” “I have the transmitter for my collar,” the boy continued. “I can reactivate it. If I push myself up against the door, the explosion should open it.” “No!!” Qui-Gon called out in unison with Anakin, shocked at the command in his own voice. The thought of the boy's bright,warm presence being snuffed out of the Force was ... well, it wasn't going to happen. “Master Jinn, is that you?” Anakin asked through the door that separated them. “Yes. I’m here.” “We can’t get out of here – our sabers won’t even cut through the door,” Anakin voiced in obvious frustration. “Xanatos says that he mixed gases. This mine is going to blow.” Mixed gases – it didn’t feel right. Xanatos’ way was to mislead. The bomb – the one that Anakin’s master had talked about – the one that could destroy Bandomeer. Qui-Gon began to look around. “My master won’t answer his comlink,” Anakin added, trying to keep his voice calm. “He may be in trouble.” The bomb – they had to deal with the bomb first. That was the priority. As the two youth began to argue in the background, Qui-Gon found an emergency button and pressed it, sending out an order for the mine to be evacuated. Then, he began to search the immediate area. There were boxes stacked everywhere. One at the top of the heap, with the Offworld insignia, caught his eyes. “You need to get out of here, Anakin,” Obi-Wan pleaded. “There is no other way. Go be at your master’s side.” “No, you dying is not an option,” Anakin replied firmly. Qui-Gon’s curiosity was piqued by the desperation he sensed in the padawan. Force-willing, there would be time for questions later. He returned his attention to the task at hand, still listening, though. “Let me go, Anakin. It is my time." Obi-Wan was stubborn. Qui-Gon hoped that Anakin Skywalker was equally as headstrong “Look at me,” Anakin barked angrily. His shields had slipped, and powerful emotions – fear predominant among them -- now leaked out, bleeding into the Force around him. “You have more potential and purpose in this universe than you can even begin to understand, and your time is far from over.” Qui-Gon ignited his saber and cut the lock on the box. A shudder ran down his spine as he opened it. His momentary shock was interrupted by a distressed plea. “Obi-Wan, I need you,” Anakin said in a near sob. “You need me?” the boy asked in puzzlement. “Yes,” Anakin replied. “I need you to grow up so that there is someone to train me.” The mine grew as silent as a tomb. The urgent warning of the Force reminded Qui-Gon that the mine would become just that if they didn't persevere. “I found the bomb,” Qui-Gon called out into dead quiet. As much as he wanted to see where the conversation led, where the next piece in the puzzle was placed, their attention needed to be focused on the problem at hand. “A bomb? Xanatos said that he mixed gases,” Obi-Wan said. “He lied. This is an ion bomb.” Anakin’s master had been right. Of course, he was right, Qui-Gon noted with amusement. If this bomb was connected to others, it could destroy Bandomeer and everyone on it. “It’s likely linked with other bombs, but this appears to be the master control.” “Can you disarm it?” Anakin asked. “The trigger is delicate,” Qui-Gon mused inspecting the mechanism. “I can do it, but I need time.” “I can fix anything. I could help,” Anakin breathed out in frustration. “If I had just paid better attention to my master … something about a dream and this door. Ugh, all I see is the Offworld insignia.” Qui-Gon closed the box and looked down at the top of the lid, studying the insignia. “The broken circle …it brings the past to the future, yet does not meet. Make the circles meet,” Qui-Gon said. “What?” Anakin asked. “That is my dream, the one I have had for several nights now,” Qui-Gon explained. “Make the circles meet. Does the insignia move? It may be a sort of puzzle lock.” Qui-Gon waited as the door finally slid open, and both Anakin and Obi-Wan stepped through to freedom. Qui-Gon placed a hand on each of the youth’s shoulders, squeezing Obi-Wan’s firmly. In the shimmering depths of very familiar jeweled eyes, he saw peace for the first time. He knew the boy had as many questions as he did. They would have to wait. "The good news is that you are both free,” Qui-Gon said. “What’s the bad news?” “The timer on the bomb is set to blow in three minutes. I need fifteen.” Qui-Gon pinned Anakin with a questioning stare. “Do you remember anything that might help?” “Something about putting rocks on the bomb … it will slow it down?" Anakin shrugged. "I know, sounds ridiculous.” “If this were an ionite mine, that might work,” Obi-Wan said. “Ionite? They found a vein after the explosion,” Qui-Gon said. Obi-Wan flew down the tunnel toward a pile of debris. He returned quickly with several rocks and began to place them around the bomb. “Ionite has a neutral charge,” the boy explained. “The miners fear it because it makes their instruments stop dead … especially timers,” he added with a grin. “You’ve got your fifteen minutes, Qui-Gon.” “I’d better get started,” Qui-Gon said, before turning to Anakin. “Obi-Wan and I have this covered. Go find your master.” -----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: 8/20/07 11:57pm Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 8, Update 8/20
	Conflict was etched across the boy’s face, his posture closed as though he was admitting some deep, shameful secret. Obi-Wan, the Jedi master, often seemed emotionless, any internal struggles trapped behind durasteel shields. And now, so many questions Anakin had wondered about his master’s childhood were before him, in the flesh. He had the boy’s implicit trust. All he would have to do is ask and any answers would be his for the taking. Faced with that possibility, all he wished he could do was take the hurt and uncertainty away. Perhaps he could offer hope. Poor young Obi-Wan! But I really love that Anakin wants to help and that he tries to comfort him. Very nice! “You can’t tell me who your master is?” the boy asked, raising a ginger eyebrow skeptically. Anakin looked away, his face twisting into a frown. That expression! The kid had no idea it would one day be able to make even the Force’s Chosen One spontaneously confess. I loved that! “I have the transmitter for my collar,” the boy continued. “I can reactivate it. If I push myself up against the door, the explosion should open it.” “No!!” Qui-Gon called out in unison with Anakin, shocked at the command in his own voice. The thought of the boy's bright,warm presence being snuffed out of the Force was ... well, it wasn't going to happen. Qui-Gon is really a fool - he should have noticed much sooner that Obi-Wan is meant to be his Padawan! But better late than never! Obi-Wan was stubborn. Qui-Gon hoped that Anakin Skywalker was equally as headstrong. Oh, he is! I have no doubt about that! “Obi-Wan, I need you,” Anakin said in a near sob. “You need me?” the boy asked in puzzlement. “Yes,” Anakin replied. “I need you to grow up so that there is someone to train me.” The mine grew as silent as a tomb. Oh dear... Anakin said it! Can't wait for the next chapter, I guess Qui-Gon and young Obi-Wan have lots of questions! -----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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Valairy_Scot Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 8/21/07 12:50am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 8, Update 8/20 - Date Edited: 9/8/07 12:37pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Valairy_Scot
	Man, I would have been the first response, reading this just as you PM'd me, but I kept getting a server 500 or 5000 whatever error. Conflict was etched across the boy’s face, his posture closed as though he was admitting some deep, shameful secret. Obi-Wan, the Jedi master, often seemed emotionless, any internal struggles trapped behind durasteel shields. And now, so many questions Anakin had wondered about his master’s childhood were before him, in the flesh. He had the boy’s implicit trust. All he would have to do is ask and any answers would be his for the taking. Faced with that possibility, all he wished he could do was take the hurt and uncertainty away. Perhaps he could offer hope. He had given much thought to the Qui-Gon he had met just days ago, and how different he was compared to the man he had known from Tatooine. Anakin could not deny what he knew of the man who rescued him, which meant one thing. Qui-Gon needed Obi-Wan in order to become that man. Somehow that whole section just grabbed me - compassionate, caring Anakin - an Anakin who realized the effect his master had on others - and the idea that Qui-Gon became who he did because of Obi-Wan - what can I say? From the beginning I have loved the dynamics of the characters, well etched, believable and perfection. Well done. -----signature----- http://boards.theforce.net/fan_fiction_resource/b10304/25405090/p3/?52 Prolific Author thread: list & links there. Muse fueled by coffee. Often AWOL despite frequent sipping. Writes on inspiration, not a schedule. 2007-2008 the quality years
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Gkilkenny Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 8/21/07 4:53am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 8, Update 8/20
	This is such a cool story. Anakin has slipped up and Qui-Gon is inquisitive “Let me go, Anakin. It is my time." Obi-Wan was stubborn. Qui-Gon hoped that Anakin Skywalker was equally as headstrong “Look at me,” Anakin barked angrily. His shields had slipped, and powerful emotions – fear predominant among them -- now leaked out, bleeding into the Force around him. “You have more potential and purpose in this universe than you can even begin to understand, and your time is far from over.” Qui-Gon ignited his saber and cut the lock on the box. A shudder ran down his spine as he opened it. His momentary shock was interrupted by a distressed plea. “Obi-Wan, I need you,” Anakin said in a near sob. “You need me?” the boy asked in puzzlement. “Yes,” Anakin replied. “I need you to grow up so that there is someone to train me.” The mine grew as silent as a tomb. The urgent warning of the Force reminded Qui-Gon that the mine would become just that if they didn't persevere. “I found the bomb,” Qui-Gon called out into dead quiet. As much as he wanted to see where the conversation led, where the next piece in the puzzle was placed, their attention needed to be focused on the problem at hand. How is Obi-Wan senior, going to get out of revealing him self to His Master. -----signature----- Proud Padawan to p_stotts Peace over anger - honour over hate - Strength over fear. Links to Stories in my Bio. Obi-Wan forever.
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jedidas3 Registered: Apr '07	Date Posted: 8/21/07 5:31am Subject: RE: Threads of the Past (JA, time travel - Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Anakin) - Ch 8, Update 8/20
	Wonderful update! What a roller coaster ride! Good thing I love roller coasters! I love the parts where Anakin is able to see his master in a different light. Maybe it will make him more appreciative of Obi-Wan in the future. I can't wait to see what happens next! Great job! -----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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