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Bastet Registered: Dec '99	Date Posted: 4/19 10:40pm Subject: RE: You’ll Be In My Heart (A series of Qui/Obi vignettes) Viggie Three - Date Edited: 4/19 10:42pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Bastet
	Aaawwwwwwwww!! That viggie was so mushily beautiful! He pointed ahead. “Through there lies the kitchen. A place that, unless I’m very much mistaken, will now need constant restocking.” Obi-Wan flushed and Qui-Gon smiled. As a growing thirteen-year-old boy it was no secret that Obi-Wan was a living food vacuum. I loved the whole idea of that leather case being passed on from master to padawan when they're knighted. I wonder how old it is. “I welcome you now as my Padawan Learner, Obi-Wan Kenobi,” he murmured. And may you be so for many years to come. After tonight he didn't think the Force would have it any other way. You just make sure you remember that, Qui-Gon! Wonderful viggie, Glenstorm! As always. -----signature----- "Good night Mama. Good night Papa. Good night de cat Bastet." "Meow!" BTW, Obi-Wan is hot. Fics in bio.
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Valairy_Scot Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 4/19 11:09pm Subject: RE: You’ll Be In My Heart (A series of Qui/Obi vignettes) Viggie Three
	Oh my, I hope I can live up to expectations at this time of night. “Welcome home, Obi-Wan,” he said gently. The boy gave him a shy smile and Qui-Gon squeezed his arm in response. Stepping away he pointed to a doorway on the left side of the living space. “Now, that door there leads to the Padawan’s room. It is yours now, Obi-Wan. Everything you need you will find in there.” He pointed ahead. “Through there lies the kitchen. A place that, unless I’m very much mistaken, will now need constant restocking.” Obi-Wan flushed and Qui-Gon smiled. As a growing thirteen-year-old boy it was no secret that Obi-Wan was a living food vacuum. Ah yes, I vaguely remember thinking something similar about my brother. Growing boys are bottomless pits, aren't they? Nice little touch. “And finally that door to the right leads to my room. This is the living space and I hope you will find it comfortable.” Finishing his brief tour, Qui-Gon turned to Obi-Wan. “Now why don’t you go and unpack. Make the place your own and then have a wash. Pay special attention to your hair.” Obi-Wan looked baffled and not a little hurt by that last statement. Does he think I’m dirty? Qui-Gon didn’t need their fledgling bond to read that thought. He smiled slightly. “No, Obi-Wan, but it is rather important for what I’m about to do. Now go on, you have half an hour then I want to see you back in here, please.” Obi-Wan still looked a little confused but nevertheless moved quickly to obey his new Master, walking awkwardly across the living space. In completely the wrong direction. “The other left, Obi-Wan,” Qui-Gon redirected gently. Flushing right up to the roots of his hair Obi-Wan quickly changed direction and vanished into the Padawan’s room. Qui-Gon hid his amusement behind shields of iron, knowing full well that at this stage in their relationship it would only hurt and embarrass Obi-Wan further. The boy must be truly overwhelmed by all of this to have made a mistake like that. Shrugging it off Qui-Gon moved into his own room--the one on the right. Oh, man, too funny. I can just see how thoroughly embarrassed Obi-Wan had to be. It was nice of Qui-Gon to recognize humor would equal humiliation for Obi-Wan at this time. He reached for his leather case and started to untie the thong binding it closed... He watched as the young man’s eyes ran over the revealed contents of the precious wallet. Tucked into one side was an ancient pair of scissors. Woven designs criss-crossed blades that still gleamed silver and sharp. Qui-Gon would not be needing those today. Obi-Wan’s hair hadn’t yet had chance to grow out of the short Padawan cut. Which was a relief. Xanatos had never thought much of his hairdressing skills and he was badly out of practice. Beside those ancient silver relics were fixed rows upon rows of tiny beads. Faint reds, blues and greens glinted dully up at him, each one a symbol for a level passed. And today one of them would finally be brought back into service. Moving beyond the beads, his eyes lighted on the far end of the unfurled case where a closed pocket lay waiting. It was for this pocket that Qui-Gon reached first. With a faint smile adorning his face, he opened the seal and pulled forth a long dark coil of woven hair. Leather bands tied it off at either end, one feathered, the other clean cut. His very own Padawan braid. I can sense the near reverence Qui-Gon has for this symbol of "his" line, one that he is now continuing. Gently and oh so very carefully, he began to join the strands. Which was when the Force suddenly and inexplicably decided to rip control away from him. Startled and dismayed, he fought desperately to regain it. He couldn’t afford for this to go wrong. But his flailing will was overwhelmed and overruled by a power greater than the universe itself. Consciousness melted away as the power of life took over and he was caught up in the flow, Obi-Wan drawn right along with him. In the Force their signatures met and mingled. Stretching out before them their bond could be seen like twin lines of light. The Force danced around it, binding the lines together, round and round, until they grew and strengthened, becoming infinitely more powerful. The old became young, the young became old, past and future connected, and for a few precious seconds they were one. The Force blessed it. It seemed forever had passed before Qui-Gon drew breath and slowly returned to himself. Shakily he lifted his forehead from where it had come to rest on the top of Obi-Wan’s head even as the boy opened his eyes with a gasp. "What was that?" Feeling the last of the Force drift away Qui-Gon found he couldn't answer. Whatever he said would be a lie. He just knew deep down that whatever had happened it had been a sacred and unique event. Slowly he lifted his trembling hand to look and there in his palm, reflecting the lines of their bond in the Force, lay the joined strands of their hair, seamless and unbroken, auburn flowing like water into the dark brown. Qui-Gon swallowed, finding voice enough to speak. No, he couldn't say what had happened back there but one thing he did know for certain. He held the tail of hair out between them. “Now, I am part of you, Obi-Wan," he said softly. "Even as you will always be a part of me.” Oh, yes, the Force approves, it does. So do I. -----signature----- see bio for stories and links - silly and serious [link=http://boards.theforce.net/b/b10476/25756073]Never Look Back[/link] Self-proclaimed winner: of the best readers and fans on the JC forums
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Qui-Gina-Jinn Title: FanForce CR FF Denmark Registered: Jun '03	Date Posted: 4/20 1:43am Subject: RE: You’ll Be In My Heart (A series of Qui/Obi vignettes) Viggie Three
	Wow.... That was beyond brilliant! Loved how Qui-Gon prepared everything and Obi-Wan not really knowing what was going to happen. And nice touch with that leather bag-thingy. Really, really loved it. Very nice to see them share such an unique and sweet moment. And even have the Force bless it like that! I know you've almost just posted, but more soon please? -----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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dimyavie Registered: May '06	Date Posted: 4/20 11:15am Subject: RE: You’ll Be In My Heart (A series of Qui/Obi vignettes) Viggie Three
	I loved the update! The Force uniting Qui and Obi was interesting too. Thanks for writing!
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dianethx Registered: Mar '02	Date Posted: 4/20 11:41am Subject: RE: You’ll Be In My Heart (A series of Qui/Obi vignettes) Viggie Three
	That was quite lovely. I thought Obi-Wan's shyness was quite touching. I loved that Qui-Gon was trying to make an effort to welcome the kid even though they didn't know each other very well. This was great. Feeling the last of the Force drift away Qui-Gon found he couldn't answer. Whatever he said would be a lie. He just knew deep down that whatever had happened it had been a sacred and unique event. Slowly he lifted his trembling hand to look and there in his palm, reflecting the lines of their bond in the Force, lay the joined strands of their hair, seamless and unbroken, auburn flowing like water into the dark brown. Qui-Gon swallowed, finding voice enough to speak. No, he couldn't say what had happened back there but one thing he did know for certain. He held the tail of hair out between them. “Now, I am part of you, Obi-Wan," he said softly. "Even as you will always be a part of me.” Well done. -----signature----- Betrayal - http://boards.theforce.net/s/b1/10935143 updated 6/28/08 Fragments of Illusion- http://boards.theforce.net/bts/b10475/28456473 updated 6/22/08 Freeze frame - http://boards.theforce.net/s/b10476/27820434 Master to jedidas3 Impeach Bush!
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earlybird-obi-wan Registered: Aug '06	Date Posted: 4/20 1:04pm Subject: RE: You’ll Be In My Heart (A series of Qui/Obi vignettes) Viggie Three
	Simply loved it. Great writing. -----signature----- writer and Star Wars fan FANART [link=http://boards.theforce.net/fan_art/b10020/25793899]fanart[/link] stories in my bio
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silverfighter Registered: Apr '07	Date Posted: 4/20 2:04pm Subject: RE: You’ll Be In My Heart (A series of Qui/Obi vignettes) Viggie Three
	Woowww, so I found this story or stories this afternoon, printed it out, sat down on the sofa telling myself "I'll only read the first part"... Well yeah, I finished all three. Oh. My. Cow. I have been walking around with a grin on my face since then, they were done so beautifully! Add me to your PM list please. -----signature----- Jedi Uprising-- http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=28548057&brd=10475&start=28562924 Adopter of Ferus-Olin. e-twin to TrulyGhent. Apprentice in AoD
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jedidas3 Registered: Apr '07	Date Posted: 4/21 4:24am Subject: RE: You’ll Be In My Heart (A series of Qui/Obi vignettes) Viggie Three
	Absolutely wonderful. I could see this entire post in my mind and that makes it even more incredible. The part where Qui-Gon gave Obi-Wan his braid was beautiful. You truly have a talent that always leaves your readers wanting more. (Hint! Hint!) -----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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ratna Registered: Mar '07	Date Posted: 4/22 2:48pm Subject: RE: YouÃ¢â‚¬â„ ¢ll Be In My Heart (A series of Qui/Obi vignettes) Viggie Three
	"Now, I am part of you, Obi-Wan," he said softly. "Even as you will always be a part of me." ... ... "It is complete. May you wear this braid as a symbol of the commitment we have made to each other--from now until the day of your Knighting--upon which I will be proud to sever it and welcome you to my side, not as my student, but as my trusted equal and beloved brother." Oh, wow. That was good. Too choked up to say more. -----signature----- Faster than the speed of light is the speed of darkness. Faster than the speed of darkness is the speed of thought. Fic linx in my bio
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Glenstorm Registered: Mar '06	Date Posted: 4/25 4:08pm Subject: RE: You’ll Be In My Heart (A series of Qui/Obi vignettes) Viggie Four - Date Edited: 4/26 1:18pm (2 edits total) Edited By: Glenstorm
	Oh. My. Gosh. So many wonderful responses! I can’t believe how many of you are enjoying this story! Thank you so much! Now I’ll try and do my best to respond to you all. I hope I can do you justice. Jedi-Gon: I love the way you write. Just the small phrasings, the tiny descriptive words that make these viggies so unique. You’re so kind! But will Qui-Gon find out about Obi-Wan, you ask? Hmmm… you’ll have to wait and find out. The Force works in mysterious ways. We'll see if it intervenes here. Alexis_Wingstar: Thank you so much! If it brought tears to your eyes then I know I’m doing alright. I always love stories that have the power to do that. ardavenport: Jedi hair extentions I never thought of it like that! Well if Qui-Gon ever wants a change in career we know where to send him! I can just see the News Flash now: "Yes, and the unusual migration of human women to Coruscant at this time, allows us to pinpoint the arrival of a tall, rugged ex-Jedi at the Super Cuts Salon with some accuracy." Though he may want to brush up on his trimming skills first. And, aha, you too want to know if Qui-Gon will work out the identity of Obi-Wan. Well… No! I’m not telling! Gkilkenny: Thank you Yes the Force certainly knows a good thing when it sees one. And we’re all eternally grateful to it. DarthBerryStraw: You're writing is amazing. Thank you, my friend. Though I don’t think I deserve such high praise. Bastet: Thank you! You just make sure you remember that, Qui-Gon! Oh, I think he does. Though he needs a nudge to do so sometimes. Stubborn old Jedi that he is. Valairy_Scot: Worry not, you never fail live up to expectations, my dear. Thank you so much for all the effort you put in to everything that you do: your own wonderful stories and your kind words for others. I think I speak for a lot of people in giving you a big “The other left, Obi-Wan,” Qui-Gon redirected gently. Flushing right up to the roots of his hair Obi-Wan quickly changed direction and vanished into the Padawan’s room. Yes, that bit just popped into my head out of nowhere at the last minute. I think the boys must have wanted it in. Qui-Gina-Jinn: Thank you so much! As to the leather case, (I’m sure there’s a better name for it somewhere ) I know a lot of things get passed down from father to son. So why not from Master to Padawan? I just thought it would be nice for them, as Valairy put it, to have something to symbolise their line with. I’m really glad you liked the idea too! dimyavie: Thank you. And the pleasure’s all mine. This story has been a joy to write and it just makes it complete for me to know you’re all enjoying it so much. dianethx: Thank you, my dear. earlybird-obi-wan: Thank you. Glad to have you on board. silverfighter: You weren’t the only one with a grin plastered to your face that day. I believe I had a matching one after reading your response A big warm welcome to the story and to my PM list. Jedidas3: Thank you. As I said with Valairy, the effort you put into these boards is simply amazing. Somehow you manage to juggle so many wonderful stories and still find the time to keep up with and encourage so many others. I am truly humbled and wish I had the same talent. Ranta: Thank-you so much! And you’d better find your voice. Here’s the next part. AN: This is probably the shortest viggie out of all the seven making up this fic, but has definitely been the most troublesome. In all the months it’s been written I’ve kept on tinkering with it but still I’m not fully happy. I think it’s a matter of getting the balance… right. Anyway it’s in your hands now tell me what you think….. *** “Do you understand the seriousness of your actions, Padawan Kenobi?” Master Windu’s voice froze the air, temperature fleeing his usual neutral tones. “Do you realise that your reckless decision nearly cost the success of a very important mission?!” Obi-Wan’s stormy eyes were unusually defiant as he met the Council Member’s smouldering gaze. “Yes I do, Master Windu,” he answered steadily with a hint of stone. “And I would do it again if the situation called for it.” A collective intake of breath went round the Council Chamber. Master Windu looked about ready to explode but, his voice, when it came, was tightly controlled. “Padawan Kenobi,” he said. “You are ordered to return to your quarters. The Council strongly suggests that you mediate on the dangers of letting your emotions govern your decisions. In the mean time we will decide on what action to take over this. You are dismissed.” Obi-Wan bowed stiffly and turned to leave. His cheeks burned but he was unrepentant. On swift strides he departed the Council Chamber. Qui-Gon was waiting outside. “Padawan?” “I am ordered to return to our quarters and mediate on my actions while they decide on what to do with me.” Obi-Wan repeated tersely. His fists were balls of frustration at his side. The tall Master fell into step with his smarting Padawan, a slight limp the only indication that all was not well with him. “Obi-Wan.” Qui-Gon reached out a hand to try and calm the boy but Obi-Wan shrugged it off, shaking. Frowning Qui-Gon folded his hands into his long sleeves. “Padawan, you will calm yourself. The Council sees this lack of control and--” “I could not leave you to die, Master!” Obi-Wan burst out. “I just… couldn’t!” Startled into silence, Qui-Gon stared down at his apprentice. All lectures falling dead on his lips. “I could not leave,” the young voice dropped to a choked whisper. “I could not just get out and leave you there. Don’t they understand it?!” Helpless words and they struck deeply at Qui-Gon. Wasn’t that a question he found himself constantly asking? He sighed deeply, going over in his mind all the confrontations he had ever had in that high chamber. He shook his head. No, understanding was sadly not a word he could always attribute to the Council. But, understanding or not, even they weren’t blind to the fact that the training bond that existed between him and Obi-Wan was unusually strong. It was a powerful connection, hard to explain and one that served to rattle the Council at times. A dangerous attachment, they would call it. Maybe they were right. Obi-Wan had staked the safety of their entire mission on rescuing his Master. That was wrong of a Jedi and the Council took such behaviour very seriously. To them the safety of a planet’s peace was paramount and as Jedi they should not let their attachments interfere with their duty to ensure that safety. They were trained from an early age to let go of such things. But Obi-Wan had not been thinking as a Jedi when he had acted. Something infinitely more powerful had come shining through and Qui-Gon couldn’t deny that it was an instinct that he himself had come to know intimately. It was the same drive that had caused him to smash into the Council’s beliefs so many times in his own lifetime. He did know. But could he really stand by and let his Padawan put himself in danger like he had? If Obi-Wan had died for his sake… He sighed, shuttering away his feelings behind a proper Masterly look. It would not do for Obi-Wan to see the same faults in his Master that the Council had just finished verbally flogging him for. Not if he wanted him to listen and keep himself out of unnecessary danger from now on. He couldn't bear the thought. “Obi-Wan it doesn’t matter whether they understand or not," he said. "You cannot blatantly put your life and others at risk. Even for me. Do you understand that?” Obi-Wan lowered his head under his stern gaze. “Yes, Master.” Qui-Gon nodded. Satisfied by the contrite answer, he walked on a few steps before attempting some levity for his Padawan’s sake. “I heard you talk back to Master Windu,” he said with a long sideways look at Obi-Wan. His lips quirked in silent amusement. Down though he was, Obi-Wan could not fail to notice the expression. “May I ask what you find so funny, Master?” he asked stiffly. Qui-Gon’s smile became teasing. “I’ve just realised that the notoriously unbending Obi-Wan Kenobi isn’t quite so different from his rebellious old Master as he’d like to believe sometimes.” Obi-Wan lowered his eyes and managed a somewhat sad smile. “I suppose not,” he said and Qui-Gon was dismayed to see that his jest had backfired. Obi-Wan’s head bowed lower even as his arms came up to fold protectively across his chest. “I’m sorry, Master,” he said. “I’ve tried, I really have tried to be all that the Council and the Jedi need me to be. Ever since Melida/Daan... But I just can’t help it!” The auburn head shook helplessly. “I know,” his voice dropped so low that Qui-Gon had to strain to hear him, “I know as a Jedi I should be prepared to let go of those that I… that I… care about…” his eyes flickered briefly to Qui-Gon’s before nailing themselves to the floor again. “But I just couldn’t do it, Master. It felt like I was tearing myself to pieces and I couldn’t let go of the pain. I should be able to, but I couldn’t. Is that so wrong of me?” The miserable eyes lifted, searching his. Qui-Gon felt his heart twist and his resolve to remain the properly stoic Jedi Master in this instance cracked. He had never seen such a naked look on his Padawan’s face. Obi-Wan… His eyes were suddenly wrenched wide open to the pain Obi-Wan was feeling. What had he been doing? His Padawan was hurting and he had let his own selfish fear blind him to just how much. In an instant he cast aside his role as a Master and the tenets of the Jedi. Council be damned. Obi-Wan needed him right now. Needed truth, wisdom and understanding. Not to have his feelings callously pushed aside by stern platitudes. The calm Jedi mask melted from his face and in that moment he was just Qui-Gon, a man who loved his apprentice more than life itself. Like any father. Something he realised he should have done from the start. Dropping to his knees, Qui-Gon caught the trembling chin in a large hand, and his next words when they came, came from the heart. “No, my Obi-Wan, it is not wrong to feel these things,” he said softly, firmly. “You are not wrong. We are Jedi, Padawan, and that means we sometimes have to make sacrifices that other people could barely begin to comprehend. It is part of our duty. And as such we can never allow ourselves the attachments that others so freely enjoy. That sets us apart. “But,” he placed a hand over Obi-Wan’s heart, “deep inside here, we are all of us the same and if the people we love are in danger then we would go through any barrier to protect them. No amount of Jedi training will ever change that fully. And it never should.” It was a knowledge that the Council, with all their lofty talk, could never seem to understand. A Jedi who didn’t feel could have no compassion for the troubles of others and therefore had no business being what he was. Yes it was wrong to fear loss, to entertain anger. But it was equally wrong to shut out your emotions and abandon somebody you loved when you knew it was within your power to save them. That was not darkness. That was light. Qui-Gon pitied and resented the Council for such blindness. How dare they slight his Padawan for his heart. He shrugged off his anger with an effort. They didn’t matter now. Gently, he lifted Obi-Wan’s chin until their eyes met. “You are not wrong, Padawan, merely human. And despite how many believe we should behave differently as Jedi,” Qui-Gon caressed the smooth cheek, his eyes he confessing the deep feeling that Obi-Wan had so shyly admitted before, “I would have you know, my Obi-Wan, that if the situation had been reversed, I would never have left you behind, either. Never in all the Force could I have left you.” And if that’s what the Council so vehemently disapproved of then let it be so. Obi-Wan’s eyes were over bright as he reached up to grasp the hand that still rested upon his chest. A thousand and one things he wanted to say crossed his mind in that moment, but in the end there was only one thing he could say, “I know.” Qui-Gon smiled and pulled the boy to his chest in a warm embrace before rising. Side by side they walked back to their quarters, taking in the much needed solace found in each other's beloved company. Peace and contentment swelled between and around them, shining outwards and obliterating all else. And if an observer had been fortunate enough to spy them in that moment, their eyes would not have beheld the all powerful guardians of the galaxy, but simply a father and his son. The Council could cast their decision. * Why can't they understand the way we feel? They just don't trust What they can't explain I know we're different but, Deep inside us We're not that different at all * -----signature----- "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." Songfic writer addict! All of of my Fics and FanArt can be found in my bio
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Qui-Gina-Jinn Title: FanForce CR FF Denmark Registered: Jun '03	Date Posted: 4/25 4:25pm Subject: RE: You’ll Be In My Heart (A series of Qui/Obi vignettes) Viggie Four - Date Edited: 4/25 4:27pm (2 edits total) Edited By: Qui-Gina-Jinn
	How could you EVER think this was not good enough to post??!! It was brilliant! is almost lost for words Loved how Qui-Gon turned from Jedi Master to Jedi father (can you say that??) realising what Obi-Wan needed. And I think it was great to see Obi-Wan be a little 'rebellious' towards the council. Really wonderful! /edit: The calm Jedi mask melted from his face and in that moment he was just Qui-Gon, a man who loved his apprentice more than life itself. Like any father. Something he realised he should have done from the start. Perfect! -----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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Bastet Registered: Dec '99	Date Posted: 4/25 6:04pm Subject: RE: You’ll Be In My Heart (A series of Qui/Obi vignettes) Viggie Four
	Simply wonderful! Obi-Wan was defiant toward the Council! I love it! Gently, he lifted Obi-Wan’s chin until their eyes met. “You are not wrong, Padawan, merely human. And despite how many believe we should behave differently as Jedi,” Qui-Gon caressed the smooth cheek, his eyes he confessing the deep feeling that Obi-Wan had so shyly admitted before, “I would have you know, my Obi-Wan, that if the situation had been reversed, I would never have left you behind, either. Never in all the Force could I have left you.” I loved that Qui-Gon let go of his stern-masterliness and acknowledged Obi-Wan's feelings, letting the poor kid know just how he felt about him. The calm Jedi mask melted from his face and in that moment he was just Qui-Gon, a man who loved his apprentice more than life itself. Like any father. Something he realised he should have done from the start. And if an observer had been fortunate enough to spy them in that moment, their eyes would not have beheld the all powerful guardians of the galaxy, but simply a father and his son. Awwwwwwww!! Thank you for another amazing viggnette, Glenstorm! I'm so glad to hear there's going to be three more of these! -----signature----- "Good night Mama. Good night Papa. Good night de cat Bastet." "Meow!" BTW, Obi-Wan is hot. Fics in bio.
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DarthBerryStraw Registered: Mar '07	Date Posted: 4/25 6:27pm Subject: RE: You’ll Be In My Heart (A series of Qui/Obi vignettes) Viggie Four
	But Obi-Wan had not been thinking as a Jedi when he had acted. Something infinitely more powerful had come shining through and Qui-Gon couldn’t deny that it was an instinct that he himself had come to know intimately. It was the same drive that had caused him to smash into the Council’s beliefs so many times in his own lifetime. He did know. Another wonderful vig! -----signature----- Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. - Albert Einstein
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Jedi-Gon Registered: Nov '07	Date Posted: 4/25 6:53pm Subject: RE: You’ll Be In My Heart (A series of Qui/Obi vignettes) Viggie Four - Date Edited: 4/25 6:53pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Jedi-Gon
	That was beautiful. There is no other way to say it. In an instant he cast aside his role as a Master and the tenets of the Jedi. Council be damned. Obi-Wan needed him right now. Needed truth, wisdom and understanding. Not to have his feelings callously pushed aside by stern platitudes. The calm Jedi mask melted from his face and in that moment he was just Qui-Gon, a man who loved his apprentice more than life itself. Like any father. Something he realised he should have done from the start. Dropping to his knees, Qui-Gon caught the trembling chin in a large hand, and his next words when they came, came from the heart. “No, my Obi-Wan, it is not wrong to feel these things,” he said softly, firmly. “You are not wrong. We are Jedi, Padawan, and that means we sometimes have to make sacrifices that other people could barely begin to comprehend. It is part of our duty. And as such we can never allow ourselves the attachments that others so freely enjoy. That sets us apart. “But,” he placed a hand over Obi-Wan’s heart, “deep inside here, we are all of us the same and if the people we love are in danger then we would go through any barrier to protect them. No amount of Jedi training will ever change that fully. And it never should.” This, along with the scene that followed, is my favorite part. The image of the tall, regal Master Jinn dropping to his knees for his little padawan is beautifully heart-warming. Well done! Obi-Wan’s eyes were over bright as he reached up to grasp the hand that still rested upon his chest. A thousand and one things he wanted to say crossed his mind in that moment, but in the end there was only one thing he could say, “I know.” Qui-Gon smiled and pulled the boy to his chest in a warm embrace before rising. Side by side they walked back to their quarters, taking in the much needed solace found in each other's beloved company. Peace and contentment swelled between and around them, shining outwards and obliterating all else. And if an observer had been fortunate enough to spy them in that moment, their eyes would not have beheld the all powerful guardians of the galaxy, but simply a father and his son. The Council could cast their decision. Cast a decision indeed! Those two are meant to be together, whether those big-headed babblers reconize it or not! Hrumph. Mace Windu is NOT on my favorite people list, right now. But the image of this - father and son - is very, very nicely done. It made me smile big! This is probably the shortest viggie out of all the seven making up this fic, but has definitely been the most troublesome. In all the months it’s been written I’ve kept on tinkering with it but still I’m not fully happy. I think it’s a matter of getting the balance… right. Anyway it’s in your hands now tell me what you think….. WHAT?! You think this is bad? How could you?! This is amazing! Really, you are a truely gifted writer. Please, don't stop writing! I want to see what these two get up to in the near future. And I will definitely be waiting for Qui-Gon to figure out that Obi-Wan is Ben! Kudos to you, and update soon! -----signature----- "The ability to speak does not make you intelligent." -Qui-Gon Jinn, The Phantom Menace Duct tape is kind of like the Force - it has a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together. Proud Padawan to Jinngerbread
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JediKaren Registered: Apr '07	Date Posted: 4/25 7:05pm Subject: RE: You’ll Be In My Heart (A series of Qui/Obi vignettes) Viggie Four
	WHOOT! lol good post!!! -----signature----- Bring Light Into Darkness Reaching Through Darkness: http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/28415147/p1/?0 Healing Hearts: http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/28282728/p1
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