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BigE Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 4/25 8:54am Subject: Jim-E, the Well-Intentioned Jedi, (OC, Mace, Yoda) - April Essential OC Challenge Response - Date Edited: 4/25 8:55am (1 edits total) Edited By: BigE
	There were two challenges offered up for the April 2008 Essential Guide to OC Challenge. I chose the following: An Exercise in Futility Have you ever worked really, really hard for something? Like, harder than you've ever worked for anything? And then, at the last second, find out that the whole thing was just a sham or a cruel cosmic joke, and then your ego is crushed like a moldy old gingerbread man left over from last year's Christmas tossed on a Los Angeles freeway? Well, if you haven't, then consider this your opportunity to live vicariously through your OC and experience some good, old-fashioned, soul-crushing defeat. Maybe some precious artifact that they've been searching the galaxy for all their life ends up being stolen by their nemesis at the last second. Or maybe they'll find out that the villain they've been trying to get after all these years just died choking on his own bile. Or perhaps they discover that the answer to life, the universe, and everything is actually the number 42. Whatever the case, the end of your story must be the universe's biggest anti-climax. Make us feel the hero's pain, disappointment, and utter despair as he discovers that sea monkeys are really only brine shrimp. Well, the OC in this fic didn't have a quest quite so grand...but I do hope you enjoy it. ________________________________________________ Title: Jim-E, the Well-Intentioned Jedi Author(s): BigE Timeframe: Before the Saga Characters: Jim-E JonJon, Mace, Yoda Genre: Humor Summary: Jim-E JonJon, a padawan who often finds himself causing trouble, stumbles upon a terrible event which he hopes to overcome and thus earn some much-desired respect Jim-E JonJon faced his Master, Chard DeGrille, in the Jedi Training center. Jim-E held his lightsaber aloft, in a standard defensive pose. Chard was training Jim-E in the Shii-Cho form today. “When do I get to learn Djem So?” Jim-E whined. Chard sighed. “Let’s have you master the classic Shii-Cho before beginning to pine for the more subtle forms, shall we?” Jim-E brushed back his Padawan braid and nodded. Chard repressed a smile as they ran through the remainder of their Velocity drills without any further complaint. He had actually trained Jim-E in various aspects of Forms I through IV, although once having covered Ataru, even if only briefly, Jim-E wanted little to do with Shii-Cho, Makashi, or even Soresu. Unfortunately, as much as Jim-E seemed to love the highly physical method of Form IV, his lack of adequate coordination didn’t quite do it justice. After finishing their exercises, they grabbed a pair of towels and proceeded to dab their brows. Jim-E took the opportunity to express his wishes once more. “Master? When will I be able to join you on a mission? Better yet, when can I take the trials?” Master DeGrille blew out a breath. “Jim-E, you need a good deal more training before you can attempt to take the trials, I fear. However, you may be ready for a mission. I’ll have to speak to Master Yoda first and get his input.” Chard finished by rubbing the moist towel over his face, then abruptly stopping, taking a sniff. “Something’s not right.” He sniffed again, and then grimaced. “My eyes! They’re burning.” He looked at Jim-E. “What did you do to my towel?” Jim-E’s eyes grew wide. “Nothing! You looked really hot so I soaked it in water before handing it to you.” “Where did you get the water, Jim-E?” Somehow he knew that ‘the faucet’ wasn’t going to be the answer. “I used some pure bottled water, right from the cabinet in the refresher.” Chard DeGrille spoke in measured tones, trying to keep from yelling. “Jim-E, that bottle doesn’t contain water. It’s hydrogen peroxide!” He began to storm off. “I have to rinse my eyes.” “I’m sorry!” Jim-E called out as Chard went back into the Training Center to use the refresher. “I meant well!” Hanging his head, Jim-E strode off to the living quarters alone and talking to himself. “I wish there was something I could do to prove myself. Everyone thinks that I’m no good, but they just keep humoring me – I know it! I even hear them occasionally calling me ‘Jim-E the Jinx’, but Force knows everyone makes mistakes. I mean, sure I lost Qui-Gon Jinn’s razor, but the beard that’s growing in looks pretty sporting I’d say. I bet he keeps it.” He began to approach a conference room, whose door was open a crack. He could hear voices coming from inside. Not wanting to disturb the meeting that was going on, and likewise wishing to catch any good gossip, he stayed quiet while his stream of thought continued. If only I could do something heroic, I bet Master Yoda would be the first to speak up and say, ‘I think it’s time for Padawan Jim-E to take the trials!’ You bet he would! If only… He noted that two of the voices emanating from the room were Master Yoda and Mace Windu. I should keep moving. It would be rude to eavesdrop. Oh! My shoe bindings are a little loose. I should take care of that before I have an accident! Jim-E knelt near the doorway and began to completely untie the bindings so that he could redo them with much less slack. He was overhearing quite a conversation! “Does anyone else know besides the persons in this room?” That was Mace’s distinctive voice! “Told no one else, have I. Pandemonium would ensue, if public the news were to become.” Yoda’s even more distinctive voice! I wish I had a distinctive voice, or a uniquely colored lightsaber blade! “His arrival will surprise everyone. They’ll be completely caught unawares. Who would have thought that Jedi Council members could so easily do one’s bidding?” What’s this? “Indeed, Master Windu. Around his finger, we are wrapped. All of my training and meditation, for naught it seems to be.” It sounds like someone has Masters Yoda and Windu under a spell, or something! That can’t be! “When Darth Röt-Undicay arrives tomorrow, arm-in-arm we will be. Present him to the Jedi Temple we will; and then lost all hope will be, for peace and tranquility,” Yoda declared. Jim-E’s eyes widened with horror. Two of the most respected, feared, and admired Jedi Masters on the Council…and they’re co-conspirators to an invasion of the Jedi Temple by Darth Röt-Undicay! I wish I had spent more time listening in Sith History class. I don’t remember that one. Jumping Jedi! I thought that the Sith here history! Oh, for Force’s sake! Why did I have to have a loose shoe binding now of all times? “Nearby, I sense someone,” Jim-E overheard Yoda. I gotta get outta here! He hastily stood, and started to walk away in the opposite direction and immediately tripped over his own as-yet untied shoe bindings. He met the floor with a loud ‘thump’, for the fall was so unexpected that he didn’t react in time to soften the blow. He began to push himself up, blood dripping from his smarting nose, just as Mace Windu rushed out of the doorway. Yoda followed soon thereafter. “Jim-E JonJon, isn’t that right?” asked Mace, helping the Jim-E to his feet. “Are you okay?” he asked noting the blood. “I’m fide,” Jim-E replied, stuffing a handkerchief into his crimson-stained nostril. “Jusd tripped oder my undied shoe bindings. I’ll be okay.” “Overhear anything, did you?” Master Yoda inquired. “No, nudding. Well, I have to go. A rot, um, much training to do. Decay? Oh, I mean, okay? Uh…” Jim-E ran as fast as he could. Mace and Yoda stood motionless. “Strange group of Padawans we’ve been having lately,” Mace stated, scratching his head. ***** Jim-E ran to his room and closed the door with a slam. What should I do? Master DeGrille wouldn’t believe me. Blast! I hardly believe it myself! He thought about how he screwed up earlier in the day, and then how frequently he would unintentionally cause an accident while trying to do the right thing. “Jim-E the Jinx,” he muttered. But he never let the nay-sayers bring him down – he continued to try to do the right thing. The right thing - that’s it! I can’t confront Yoda or Mace; they’re too powerful. They know me all too well, and my actions would be suspicious…but the Sith! I could try to intercept him once he arrives, before Yoda or Mace can help him. Once I defeat the Sith, I’ll finally get some respect! Tears nearly welled up in his eyes at the thought. Jim-E had tried so long to garner the admiration and respect of his peers, but opportunities seemed elusive, and when they did present themselves, often the results were less than hoped for. This time he’d succeed, or die trying. ‘Know your enemy’ Master DeGrille would often instruct him, ‘and you will be better armed to defeat him’. So, who’s this Darth Röt-Undicay character? He raced to the archives to see what he could learn. ***** “I’m sorry,” Jocasta Nu stated, not sounding to Jim-E as if she truly were. “But if it’s not in the Archives, it doesn’t exist. We have bios on all Sith known to history. What was the name you were researching again?” “Then it’s a new one,” Jim-E whispered to himself. “They’re back!” “Excuse me?” “Oh, nothing! Thanks!” Jim-E raced out of the library. I’ve got to prepare. I need to meditate – try to connect to the Force. I’ll need…I’ll need to know when the villain is arriving! He turned from the path toward his quarters and instead went directly to the Jedi Temple hangar. Here a bevy of Jedi Starfighters were docked, as well as an assortment of small freighters. If the Sith were to arrive tomorrow, likely it would be here using some covert cover story, he reasoned. Placing his hands behind his back, whistling softly, he approached the dock master. “Excuse me,” Jim-E began, tying to sound very innocent. “I heard that some dignitary was arriving tomorrow. Know anything about it? I have a wager that it’s an ambassador from Corellia, and I’d like to know if I should up the stakes.” The dock master looked thoughtful, shook his head, and finally replied, “I’d like to help ya, but they’ve kept it pretty quiet. Someone’s coming, but I couldn’t tell ya who. I can say that it will be at mid-morning, at docking bay JC-23.” Jackpot! “Oh, well. Thanks anyway. Have a great day!” Jim-E shook the man’s hand and returned to his quarters. That’s all I need to know. I’ll get there early and be ready. ***** Jim-E sighed, wishing he had a cup of caf or something. He rubbed the muscles in his calves, which were threatening to cramp from being in a crouched position for so long behind some shipping crates in the Jedi Temple hangar bay. He watched the dock master for signs of an incoming ship, and after several hours of patient vigilance his efforts paid off: the gentleman went through the routine – activating the signal lights, prepping the traction beam should the ship need docking assistance, and the like. He looked around – no sign of Yoda, Mace, or any other Jedi. So far so good – he dared to move closer. The ship entered the bay, the landing gear extending as exhaust vents dispensed vapor with an evil hiss. How typical of a Sith to have a shuttle that would make such noises, he thought though he had no experience to back it up. The ramp descended with a growl, and soon two figures began walking out of the shuttle. One was dressed smartly, in a typical conservative garb often seen on Coruscant. He seemed to be talking simultaneously to his companion as well as someone on a call – he wore an earpiece. Clearly this was a minion of sorts, perhaps the apprentice! The other was clearly the Sith Lord himself! He was tall, menacing, sporting a black beard and a large scar on his left cheek. His clothes were dark, flowing robes with a thick leathery chest piece and skull-like shoulder guards. He wore bracers which seemed to be made of bone, and his boots rang with every step due to the metal workings which looked as though a ring of teeth surrounded the soles. In each hand was a lightsaber – not activated. That will be his downfall! Some Jedi were known to have particular strengths and weaknesses. Jim-E’s strength was in masking his presence in the Force. Knowing that his emotion would be high at this time, he spent most of the morning working on reducing his aura to maximize the element of surprise. He made his move, running up from behind. Luck finally seemed to be with Jim-E this morning, for the minion was loudly yelling into his communicator, further masking his approach. “Lord Röt-Undicay should be waiting for no one. Why are we standing here with no one to greet us?” the man shouted. Jim-E had a split second to decide: take out the minion first, or strike at the Sith Lord? The Sith was the most obvious choice, but the minion was communicating with someone, and he didn’t want to give the man a chance to call for help. With a cry, Jim-E simultaneously gave the lackey a swift kick to the midsection, taking out his breath. With a quick push of the Force, Jim-E sent his comlink soaring across the hangar bay. “Huh?” was all the Sith Lord could muster before Jim-E gave him a back-handed chop to the jaw, followed by a leg sweep to take the tall scourge down. Jim-E activated his lightsaber, and brought the green blade down to Röt-Undicay’s neck. The Sith was speechless, blood trickling from his mouth down, and lay with his hands splayed open, allowing his lightsabers (still unactivated) to roll away. Yes! Finally I’ll earn some respect! “Stay still, Röt-Undicay. Even twitch and I’ll remove the burden of your head from your body.” “Jim-E! What are you doing?” a voice rang out across the hangar bay. It was Mace. Jim-E could hear his footsteps quickly approaching. He saw Master Yoda approaching via his little hover chair out of the corner of his eye. “Stay back, both of you!” Jim-E warned. “I know that Röt-Undicay has you both under his control. One slice and you’ll be free of him.” “Jim-E JonJon! We are not under his control!” “A Sith Lord, he is not! Extinct, the Sith are. Know this, you do!” Master Yoda added. “I’d expect someone under the control of a Sith to say that,” Jim-E retorted, unconvinced. “It’s true. I’m not,” squeaked the man, with a trembling, soft voice. “Jim-E, this is Tab One-Cal. He’s an actor. He plays a Sith Lord on a Holo-Drama,” Mace explained. “A very popular Holo-Drama at that: Jedi Knight Rider. He’s the reoccurring main villain of the show. Please tell me you know that program.” Jim-E didn’t want to admit that he knew of the show, but never watched. Knowledge of popular culture trends was never one of Jim-E’s strong suits. “W-who is that then?” Jim-E pointed to the other guest, slowly rising from a prone position. “That’s my agent. I don’t do any promotional visits without him,” the supposed Sith Lord answered. Jim-E tapped the armor. It was soft, both the thick leather and the bony decor. It was cheap plastic, and wouldn’t deflect the smallest vibroblade. He deactivated his lightsaber and sat on the floor dejectedly. Mace helped the two visitors up, apologizing all the while. “I must admit,” Tab One-Cal stated with a laugh. “This is the most exciting start to a charity event I’ve ever had.” The foursome began to walk away, leaving Jim-E to his thoughts. After a few steps, Mace turned back and said in a low, steady voice, “we’ll talk about this later…Padawan.” Of all the Sithy things! Here for a charity event to boot! Jim-E the Jinx, you’ve outdone yourself. ‘I meant well’ really isn’t going to do it this time. He threw his lightsaber across the bay and put his head in his hands, thinking that he may just spend the rest of the day hiding behind the shipping crates. The End. -----signature----- Aha! That's it. Hold it right there. Pronoun trouble. It's not "he doesn't have to shoot YOU now," it's "he doens't have to shoot ME now." Well I say he DOES have to shoot me now!! So shoot me now!
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Alexis_Wingstar Registered: Sep '06	Date Posted: 4/25 9:43am Subject: RE: Jim-E, the Well-Intentioned Jedi, (OC, Mace, Yoda) - April Essential OC Challenge Response
	Oh, poor Jim-E! Sorry, can't help laughing about it even as I truly feel sorry for the Padawan. -----signature----- "Change. It can be good. It can be bad. It can be expected or come as a thief in the night. Invited or not, it always comes." ~Koria "Tender Shadows", co-written w/ The Musical Jedi Padawan to DarthIshtar Failed member of CA (Challengeholics Anonymous)
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Jinngerbread Registered: Sep '07	Date Posted: 4/25 9:56am Subject: RE: Jim-E, the Well-Intentioned Jedi, (OC, Mace, Yoda) - April Essential OC Challenge Response
	The foursome began to walk away, leaving Jim-E to his thoughts. After a few steps, Mace turned back and said in a low, steady voice, “we’ll talk about this later…Padawan.” Of all the Sithy things! Here for a charity event to boot! Jim-E the Jinx, you’ve outdone yourself. ‘I meant well’ really isn’t going to do it this time. He threw his lightsaber across the bay and put his head in his hands, thinking that he may just spend the rest of the day hiding behind the shipping crates. Awwwwwww Poor guy, he had a really bad time of it didn't he? How utterly embarrassing! -----signature----- Into Another Day http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/27926050/p1/?5 I Really Need A New Job http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/28912460/p1/?1 Gate Crashin' http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/28492848/p1/?21
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Jedi_Perigrine Registered: Apr '08	Date Posted: 4/25 2:28pm Subject: RE: Jim-E, the Well-Intentioned Jedi, (OC, Mace, Yoda) - April Essential OC Challenge Response
	LOL! Great one! Remind me not to take JimE as a padawan. Superfun story. -----signature----- TIS Rules. Check out: Soon to be continued: Choices-- http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/28767048/p1 A Jedi must make a difficult choice when he runs into an old crush Odd Happenings: http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=29123443&
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MsLanna Title: CR GSFF Central Registered: Jul '05	Date Posted: 4/27 8:08am Subject: RE: Jim-E, the Well-Intentioned Jedi, (OC, Mace, Yoda) - April Essential OC Challenge Response
	A wonderful little story. I so feel for Jim-E. Still it is kinda funny. Poor sod. -----signature----- Padawan owned by Corellian_Ale Master of CloneCaptainRex. Proud FanFic Master of Darth_Sathanos Why so serious? October 3rd - Ghent Day in the WNU!
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UnderCoverJedi Registered: Jul '06	Date Posted: 4/29 1:04pm Subject: RE: Jim-E, the Well-Intentioned Jedi, (OC, Mace, Yoda) - April Essential OC Challenge Response
	Excellent! -----signature----- Not e-married, e-engaged, or e-attached. I prefer to do those things in person. In His Master's Wake http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/28185973/p1/?0 Never http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/25789579
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Corellian_Ale Registered: Mar '08	Date Posted: 4/29 6:52pm Subject: RE: Jim-E, the Well-Intentioned Jedi, (OC, Mace, Yoda) - April Essential OC Challenge Response
	“Jim-E, this is Tab One-Cal. He’s an actor. He plays a Sith Lord on a Holo-Drama,” Mace explained. “A very popular Holo-Drama at that: Jedi Knight Rider. He’s the reoccurring main villain of the show. Please tell me you know that program.” Haha! Poor Jim-E! -----signature----- "They're dying Artoo, what are gonna' do?" "Only one thing to do man. You still got that bag I gave you?" Proud owner of a shiny '08 MsLanna ...
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Thumper09 Registered: Dec '01	Date Posted: 5/3 8:01pm Subject: RE: Jim-E, the Well-Intentioned Jedi, (OC, Mace, Yoda) - April Essential OC Challenge Response
	The ship entered the bay, the landing gear extending as exhaust vents dispensed vapor with an evil hiss. How typical of a Sith to have a shuttle that would make such noises, he thought though he had no experience to back it up. LOL. I loved this line. Very cool story, BigE! It was great how twisted around and misinterpreted the conversation between Yoda and Mace in the conference room got. JimE's a fun character, and I felt really bad for him at the end. I'd say you got the "utter despair" part of the challenge down perfectly. Great job! -Thumper -----signature----- Go Angels! "Like anything worth writing, it came inexplicably and without method." -Karen Eiffel The Way--Imperial pilot OCs, OT: http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28104637 OC X-wing fics: http://www.coronasquadron.com/corona.html
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BigE Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 5/7 4:43am Subject: RE: Jim-E, the Well-Intentioned Jedi, (OC, Mace, Yoda) - April Essential OC Challenge Response
	A_W - Then I’ve succeeded in writing the little fic how I had pictured it. Thanks!! Jinnerbread – Yeah, Jim-E had a rough day. Poor guy. Jedi_Perigrine – Jim-E is no doubt the last padawan any Master would want to take on…unless the Master in question likes to have a ‘project’ to work on. MsLanna – Thank you so much. Jim-E wanted to be here to thank you in person but he hopped on the wrong transport and ended up on Naboo by accident; but he meant well. UnderCoverJedi – Thanks for reading, and lol’ing. Ale – thank you so much. Did anyone note the little joke of the actor’s name? Anyone? sigh Showing my age again I imagine. Thumper09 – A mighty ‘thank you’ for the lovely review Thumper. I’m glad you enjoyed it, and the character (who will likely make further Challenge appearances, since I found him quite fun to write as well). -----signature----- Aha! That's it. Hold it right there. Pronoun trouble. It's not "he doesn't have to shoot YOU now," it's "he doens't have to shoot ME now." Well I say he DOES have to shoot me now!! So shoot me now!
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CodyMonKenobi Registered: Jan '01	Date Posted: 5/9 6:29am Subject: RE: Jim-E, the Well-Intentioned Jedi, (OC, Mace, Yoda) - April Essential OC Challenge Response
	Once again you have shown how well you create charecters. I really liked Jim-E, He is like the Jar Jar of the Jedi- Just not annoying. Poor kid just can't seem to catch a break. You also are masterful at placing your humor, something I have a problem with. really good story BigE, I enjoyed it thouroghly. -----signature----- We rednecks like to stay with-in the four main food groups. Steak, potatoes, gravy, and beer, with hard liquor in moderation. U.S. Army Field Artillery The Blood of Patriots http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/24316253/p
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BigE Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 5/9 8:04am Subject: RE: Jim-E, the Well-Intentioned Jedi, (OC, Mace, Yoda) - April Essential OC Challenge Response
	Thank you sir. -----signature----- Aha! That's it. Hold it right there. Pronoun trouble. It's not "he doesn't have to shoot YOU now," it's "he doens't have to shoot ME now." Well I say he DOES have to shoot me now!! So shoot me now!
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Space_Wolf Registered: Mar '07	Date Posted: 5/10 12:44pm Subject: RE: Jim-E, the Well-Intentioned Jedi, (OC, Mace, Yoda) - April Essential OC Challenge Response
	Amusing, but you do have to feel sorry for him. -----signature----- "The Invasive Species Specialist Group of the World Conservation Union lists 100 of the world's most invasive species. Tesco is not mentioned...yet." SWCC http://www.swcc.bravehost.com Stories in bio Emimar in disgiuse The fate of Norns awaits us all...
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Commander-DWH Registered: Nov '03	Date Posted: 5/10 1:10pm Subject: RE: Jim-E, the Well-Intentioned Jedi, (OC, Mace, Yoda) - April Essential OC Challenge Response
	Did I really not review this? This is a fantastically fun story, I enjoyed it very much. Poor Jim-E! You have to feel sorry for the poor guy. Very well done. Also, I await the Jedi Knight Rider series now. -----signature----- Complements (KOTOR)- http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/21177927/ Luminosity- http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/27900517/ Barefoot hippie in the OC revolution Master of the lovely and talented SoA
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BigE Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 5/16 4:26am Subject: RE: Jim-E, the Well-Intentioned Jedi, (OC, Mace, Yoda) - April Essential OC Challenge Response
	Space_Wolf – thanks!! Commander-DWH – Also, I await the Jedi Knight Rider series now. Don’t hold your breath. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I tried to make it a fun romp. -----signature----- Aha! That's it. Hold it right there. Pronoun trouble. It's not "he doesn't have to shoot YOU now," it's "he doens't have to shoot ME now." Well I say he DOES have to shoot me now!! So shoot me now!
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