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Running Away. (Qui/Obi. Angst) Sequel to Patience *Complete*
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Title: Running Away
Author: Glenstorm
Characters: Qui/Obi
Timeframe: JA 2. Age 12
Genre: AU Songfic. Angst.
POV: Obi-Wan
Summary: After the events in Patience Obi-Wan struggles to understand Qui-Gon's renewed distance in their relationship.
Disclaimer: Nothing belongs to me. Everything belongs to the big GL and Jude Watson. (Except the song, Running Away, which belongs to Hoobastank)
Notes: Sequel to Patience This was inspired totally and quite unexpectedly by Hoobastank's 'Running Away'. I give a big thank you to all those who loved Patience and requested this sequel because without you it wouldn't exist -- with or without the song 
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Prologue
The letter arrived on the morning their ship landed on Bandomeer.
A messenger passed it through the door of Qui-Gon’s cabin at the break of dawn before retreating in respectful silence, leaving the two Jedi inside to discover the contents in private.
Sitting quietly in one corner, Obi-Wan waited as Qui-Gon tore open the envelope and removed the folded flimsy resting inside.
Assuming it was a routine greeting from the Governor of this backwater world, the twelve-year-old soon returned his attention to the lightsaber he cradled in his hands, carefully studying the deep, new scratch in its side.
First wounds of war, he thought wryly, just as a flicker of movement drew his gaze back to Qui-Gon.
Surprise rippled through him when he saw that the Master’s hitherto easy stance had suddenly gone deathly still. A cloying silence filled the room as the hands that gripped the flimsy grew white at the knuckles.
Frowning, Obi-Wan started to send a query down through the Force, only to find that the tentative bond between them had been abruptly cut off.
No great surprises there, Obi-Wan sighed.
He had hoped they’d moved past all this.
Biting down on a wave of disappointment, Obi-Wan rose from his seat. “Qui-Gon?”
No answer. The Master might as well have been turned to stone. The only movement evident in the big man was in the slight shaking of mighty hands.
Obi-Wan took a cautious step forward. True concern now warred with his lingering wariness of the Jedi Master before him, tearing him between needing to maintain his respectful distance and wanting to know what could have disturbed Qui-Gon this way.
Questioning his divided emotions he found that, despite everything, he was still slightly afraid of Qui-Gon. He was still afraid that the tentative peace now lying between them could shatter like fragile glass if he made the slightest wrong move. He really didn’t want to push Qui-Gon’s new tolerance too far and have the Master turn, like he had done so many times in their short acquaintance, and angrily tell him to stay away again.
But the Master never moved. He did not even seem to be aware of Obi-Wan’s presence anymore. Emboldened, Obi-Wan inched right up behind him.
Standing on tip-toe he peered over the tall Master’s broad shoulder. He caught a glimpse of the offending flimsy and scanned it swiftly. He felt his own body grow still as he did so.
For there, written with neat, brutal accuracy, were the words:
I have been waiting for this day
It was signed,
Xanatos.
And next to that haunting signature glared the picture of a broken circle…
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Oh, joy, oh, happy day - a sequel.
Obi so cautious about setting Qui-Gon off. PM list!
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That is so sad that Obi-Wan is afraid of setting Qui off and breaking that fragile truce between them. However, now with Xanatos in the way, it should make things more complicated.
Great job so far.
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 I'm so happy to see a sequel to your excellent story! I'm glad that song inspired you so well. 
It's sad that Obi is still so unsure of his place with Qui-Gon. 
And now Xanatos enters the picture! 
Please put me on your PM list, I'm very much looking forward to more!
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Valairy Scot: I knew you’d be pleased Of course you’re added to my PM list. First chapter coming right up!
dianethx: Oh yes! Much much more complicated  Welcome to my PM list!
Bastet: Glad to see you, my friend. Yes song came and plot bunny bit hard. You know what I mean  And no, nothing is going to be as easy with Xanatos waiting in the wings. Let’s see what happens. Next chapter awaits. PM list? Yes!!!
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Chapter 1
Obi-Wan Kenobi woke as the blood red sun of Bandomeer rose slowly over the capital city of Bandor.
The ruddy light spilt across the darkened room staining the inside of his eyelids crimson, causing him to tighten them convulsively.
Two days of being stuck on this Force forsaken planet and he still hadn’t got used to that oddly coloured dawn.
Not the dawn, nor the soupy air, nor the heavy gravity. Fresh from the Temple, it was all alien to him and he hated everything. More so, because this sorry little world could bear the brunt of his blame for his lost hopes and dreams. He couldn’t stand the thought that he may very well have to spend the rest of his life here day in, day out.
But in all probability that was how it was going to be.
Obi-Wan let out a silent breath but kept his eyes tight shut, delaying the inevitable for a few moments longer. He didn’t have to look to know that Qui-Gon was standing silently by the dingy window of their shabby little room.
Brooding again.
The Master had done little else in the past two days.
Ever since that cursed letter had arrived and ruined everything.
Fuming silently, Obi-Wan turned the short message over in his waking mind.
So few words and yet they had had the power to turn the world upside down.
I have been waiting for this day - Xanatos.
Xanatos.
The name of one thought lost and the one which made it all so troubling.
A frown touched Obi-Wan’s brows. Qui-Gon’s former apprentice had not been seen or heard of for many years and was believed by many to be dead -- a belief he had shared in until an accidental link with an injured Qui-Gon’s mind shown him otherwise.
Xanatos remained alive. He had walked away from his betrayal, leaving his Master broken and irreparably damaged.
Could it be that he had finally shown up on the very same planet as his old Master after all these years? Was it possible? Or was all this just a cruel hoax played by factions as yet unknown?
Obi-Wan sighed silently. Genuine or not, the letter had had a very real effect on Qui-Gon.
This despondent mood that he had sunk into now almost caused Obi-Wan to miss the aloof, irascible Jedi Qui-Gon had been when they first met just under a week ago. He would even have welcomed one of his fierce flashes of temper. Anything to replace this hopeless brooding.
Each one of Obi-Wan’s tentative efforts to draw him out had been quietly rebuffed. Even the tiny connection that still fought tenaciously to exist between them remained tightly closed.
It was almost like it had never existed. After all they’d been through, after all the progress he thought he had made in gaining Qui-Gon’s acceptance, it seemed to Obi-Wan now that he was firmly back at square one.
Only twelve full years of having the virtue of Patience drummed into him--verily his entire life--kept the young man from screaming out loud.
A soft rustle of fabric. Qui-Gon had shifted. His simmering emotions must have alerted the Master to the fact that he was no longer asleep.
“You should dress,” the deep voice floated down from the predicted direction of the window. “Our meeting with the Meerian Governor is scheduled in less than an hour.”
Obi-Wan grumbled low in his throat and reluctantly threw off the blankets. He could escape the inevitable no longer. Unless there was some way he could change Qui-Gon’s mind in the next hour then his fate was sealed. They would meet with the Governor and after the formalities he and Qui-Gon would finally go their separate ways. Qui-Gon would be given his mission and Obi-Wan would be packed off to the Agri Corps to live out the remainder of his life tending plants. Probably never to see the Jedi Master again.
His heart contracted. Surprised, Obi-Wan let his gaze drift to the now familiar form by the window.
Searching his feelings he discovered to his surprise that despite all the harsh negativity that had passed between them, he had still grown to care for the Jedi Master. They had been through so much together in so short a time. The thought that he would never see Qui-Gon again after this day felt strange and unreal. It hurt, and that, more than anything, finally brought it home to him that he no longer wanted Qui-Gon to chose him solely so he could become a Jedi Knight. No. He now wanted to be chosen simply because he wished to remain at the Master’s side. He wanted to stay with Qui-Gon. For Qui-Gon.
Sadly that startling realisation only made it all the worse.
He had always been so certain he could change this unwanted fate for both of them. But seeing Qui-Gon now, he knew he had finally lost hope in things turning out any different. Qui-Gon didn’t want things to be different, even if Obi-Wan did.
Young heart turned to lead, Obi-Wan began to gather his clothes.
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The sun was fully risen by the time Obi-Wan followed Qui-Gon into the Governor’s receiving room.
He glanced around, knowing full well that by the time he walked back out of this place his life would have been changed irrevocably. One way or another.
If he had expected something grand for such a turning point in his life then he was sorely disappointed. Apart from the size, this room was scarcely any different from the room he and Qui-Gon had shared back at the guest quarters. Dull, shabby and ill furnished. Only a collection of cushions in the centre of the room broke up the monotony of the cold stone floor.
It was saddening to think how poor this planet was.
The selfish plunder of giant mining corporations had carved up much of the natural resources, making Bandomeer almost completely dependant on financial support from other worlds. Food had to be shipped in. The only land left available on this planet was the polluted mining wastes and inhospitable jungle or the barren ocean.
No one wanted to remain here. All left as soon as they’d worked hard enough to afford it. A situation that continued despite the efforts of the native Meerians, and a few helpful others, to improve conditions and reclaim the old mining land for farming. An act that would effectively start the battle to win back independence from the mining corporations that had taken over.
And it was to one of these struggling ‘Enrichment Zones’ that Obi-Wan was being sent. It was hoped that his Force skills would help heal the land and encourage the much needed crops to grow.
It was a fate reserved for nearly all failed Jedi initiates. They were turned into farmers.
Obi-Wan felt his depression deepen further until he was shaken out of his bitter thoughts by the entrance of the Governor.
Quickly he wrestled with his memory for her name. He had to admit that his study of the planet had been sketchy at best. A serious infraction for a Jedi, but at the time he hadn’t been able to bring himself to care. After all, it seemed the Council had already decided that he wasn’t good enough to be a Jedi.
SonTag. That was it. SonTag.
Finding himself immediately wrong footed, he hastily mimicked Qui-Gon’s raising of palms in the proper Meerian greeting as the Governor of Bandomeer approached them.
Like all Meerians, SonTag barely stood a meter high and as she drew nearer to them Obi-Wan was overcome by the odd sensation of growing taller.
He’d have thought he would have been used to such an experience having grown up around Master Yoda. But then, the ancient Master’s awesome Force presence never allowed one to think of him as small.
Right now Obi-Wan felt like a giant.
Coming to stand directly before them SonTag tilted her silver-tufted head, dark gaze regarding them calmly.
“Greetings and welcome, Jedi,” she said softly and they bowed graciously in reply.
Another silver haired woman entered behind the Governor, intense silver eyes fixed them curiously. SonTag turned slightly to introduce the newcomer. “This is VeerTa, head of the Home Planet Mine and patriot of our reclamation program.”
The Jedi greeted her in the same fashion as they had SonTag.
Obi-Wan pieced this new information together in his mind. The Home Planet Mine had been instrumental in setting up the farming enrichment zones by teaming up with the immigrant Arconans in the cooperative mine. All profits were shared equally and put towards the good of the planet. All the workers were free.
Obi-Wan’s heart lifted slightly. If the Arconans were involved then there was a possibility that he would see his friend Si Treemba again.
Introductions over with, SonTag indicated the cushions on the floor and then took her own low seat. Obi-Wan resigned himself to stooping for the entire meeting. But he needn’t have worried. As soon as the Jedi settled themselves, the Meerian ladies’ cushions immediately rose into the air, effectively setting them at eye level with their visitors.
It made Obi-Wan think of Yoda back at the Temple but quickly he stamped the image out. Those past memories hurt too much.
SonTag spoke first, addressing Qui-Gon.
“I welcome you to our planet Master Jedi, though I have to admit that we are confused by your presence here.” She indicated VeerTa. “I understand that the Agri-Corps had asked the Jedi for help in the Enrichment Zones, but I, myself, made no such request for Bandomeer.”
Beside him Obi-Wan felt Qui-Gon’s body stiffen and quickly fought to stifle his own surprise. Though he knew very little of Qui-Gon’s purpose here, he understood that the request for his presence had come from the Meerian Government itself.
If that wasn’t the case, then who…?
Qui-Gon looked at the Governor intently. “But I received an official order from the Senate itself requiring my presence here as a Guardian of the Peace.”
“I’m sure you did, Master Jedi,” SonTag assured. “But I did not make the request. I have no idea where that order came from.”
Qui-Gon frowned. His whole expression becoming troubled. Obi-Wan could tell he was deeply disturbed by this turn of events.
“But still,” SonTag continued, oblivious to the Master’s unease. “I am glad of your presence here nevertheless. As you undoubtedly know we Meerians are working towards independence for our world, but as we do I fear more and more that the Offworld Mining Corporation will start making trouble. The profit they make here on Bandomeer serves to line a good deal of their pocket. So I’m sure you can understand it when I say that they do not like the thought of us regaining control here. That alone makes them dangerous adversaries.”
Obi-Wan nodded with Qui-Gon. He had experienced first hand the lengths to which Offworld would go when it came to eliminating troublesome competition. They had not become the richest mining company in the galaxy by being complacent.
“I understand your concerns fully,” Qui-Gon empathised.
“Then you’ll also understand why your presence at our first meeting with them in two day’s time would be a blessing,” VeerTa said. “They might think twice about playing dirty if you’re there.”
Qui-Gon smiled at her. “I’ll be glad to be of service in any way I can.” He indicated Obi-Wan. “We both will.”
Obi-Wan froze. Both of them? His heart began to pound. Did this mean that Qui-Gon was going to take him? Could it be possible--
“My companion will be travelling to the Eastern Enrichment Zone to do all he can to help your workers there. I am sure his aid is much needed. Would it be possible to arrange a transport for him?”
Obi-Wan went numb. He barely heard VeerTa’s agreement under the crushing blow. He should have expected it but it seemed that he had clung to the hope that Qui-Gon would change his mind right up until the last minute.
“…until then then, Master Jinn.”
The Meerian women rose pulling Obi-Wan back to what was going on around him. “We’re sure you have plenty to do in the mean time and young Kenobi has a long way to travel.”
Qui-Gon got to his feet. “Of course. Thank you for your time, Governor. I shall meet you at the Home Planet Mine in two days as arranged.” And the audience was over.
That was it.
Qui-Gon bowed to the Governor and prepared to leave. He paused next to Obi-Wan and reached out a hand to clasp his shoulder. “Farewell, Obi-Wan,” he said. “It has been an honour. I hope that we shall meet again one day.”
Obi-Wan stared at him dumbstruck. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing. After everything they’d been through… this was it? This was all Qui-Gon could say to him?
Shaking off the numbness, he stared at Qui-Gon with denying eyes, begging him to reconsider. There was still a chance. It didn’t have to be this way.
Qui-Gon met his gaze with something akin to silent regret but his features were firmly fixed, bringing it home to Obi-Wan that his mind was truly made up. There could be no changing it.
The grip on his shoulder squeezed slightly.
Obi-Wan’s eyes turned to flint. How dare this man offer him sympathy when he was the one who could so easily change all of this. But he wouldn’t. He wouldn’t even try.
Sorrow settled on Qui-Gon’s face at the sight of his hardened expression. The Master obviously hadn’t wanted them to part like this, but Obi-Wan quite suddenly couldn’t bring himself to care.
He shrugged off the sympathising hand and turned, blocking Qui-Gon from his sight.
Silence stretched behind him as Qui-Gon paused for an eternal minute, then the Jedi turned and walked away. Not another word spoken.
Still as stone, Obi-Wan listened to him leave. Listened as one of the greatest Masters the Order had ever known walked out of his life. Chased back into his self imposed isolation by the scrawled words on a simple letter.
Like a coward.
Balling his fists in frustration, Obi-Wan stifled the futile urge to call out, to try one last time to prevent this senseless waste. It wasn’t right. But he knew the effort would be in vain. It was useless to even try.
His head bowed as Qui-Gon disappeared through the door, the full force of his silent despair burning up inside him...
I don't want you, to give it all up
And leave your own life, collecting dust
And I don't want you, to feel sorry for me!
You never gave us, a chance to be!
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I firmly believe YOU should have written the "JA books." Sincerely and honestly, I mean that.
Searching his feelings he discovered to his surprise that despite all the harsh negativity that had passed between them, he had still grown to care for the Jedi Master. They had been through so much together in so short a time. The thought that he would never see Qui-Gon again after this day felt strange and unreal. It hurt, and that, more than anything, finally brought it home to him that he no longer wanted Qui-Gon to chose him solely so he could become a Jedi Knight. No. He now wanted to be chosen simply because he wished to remain at the Master’s side. He wanted to stay with Qui-Gon. For Qui-Gon.
Sadly that startling realisation only made it all the worse.
He had always been so certain he could change this unwanted fate for both of them. But seeing Qui-Gon now, he knew he had finally lost hope in things turning out any different. Qui-Gon didn’t want things to be different, even if Obi-Wan did.
Young heart turned to lead, Obi-Wan began to gather his clothes.
So very powerful and full of emotion. I just want to  for both Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon, for opportunities lost (or so it seems).
Obi-Wan’s eyes turned to flint. How dare this man offer him sympathy when he was the one who could so easily change all of this. But he wouldn’t. He wouldn’t even try.
Sorrow settled on Qui-Gon’s face at the sight of his hardened expression. The Master obviously hadn’t wanted them to part like this, but Obi-Wan quite suddenly couldn’t bring himself to care.
He shrugged off the sympathising hand and turned, blocking Qui-Gon from his sight.
Silence stretched behind him as Qui-Gon paused for an eternal minute, then the Jedi turned and walked away. Not another word spoken.
Still as stone, Obi-Wan listened to him leave. Listened as one of the greatest Masters the Order had ever known walked out of his life. Chased back into his self imposed isolation by the scrawled words on a simple letter.
Like a coward.
In your story, you can really see how Qui-Gon was hurt by Xan, so while one can easily sympathize with him, I personally want to shake this Living Force Master and scream: Listen to the Force - it's what you preach best!
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You're writing again!  This story already has my attention. I'm upset at Qui for turning Obi away, but hopefully things will work out. I'm anxiously awaiting the next update!
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Wow! You've captured the emotionally wrenching step-forward/step-back progression of Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan's relationship so well. I went back and read the previous story as well. It's great to see some of that rashness young Kenobi was known for...but it's always been in service of others or his dream of being a Jedi. You've shown how Obi-Wan has never quite completely given up hope of being Qui-Gon's padawan in spite of all the obstacles they've encountered. But now it seems he feels he's suddenly found himself facing the final destruction of that hope as Qui-Gon leaves him for his mission. And it's so heartbreaking because it seems so final and unexpected to him. Now you have to fix this! And I can't wait to read it.
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Aww, poor Obi-Wan!
That was sad when he realized he really did care for Qui-Gon, even when the man was being so aloof, and he had given up hope of them being master and padawan.
And then Qui-Gon had to go and get Obi's hopes back up like he did. 
Qui-Gon smiled at her. “I’ll be glad to be of service in any way I can.” He indicated Obi-Wan. “We both will.”
Obi-Wan froze. Both of them? His heart began to pound. Did this mean that Qui-Gon was going to take him? Could it be possible--
“My companion will be travelling to the Eastern Enrichment Zone to do all he can to help your workers there. I am sure his aid is much needed. Would it be possible to arrange a transport for him?”
Obi-Wan went numb. He barely heard VeerTa’s agreement under the crushing blow. He should have expected it but it seemed that he had clung to the hope that Qui-Gon would change his mind right up until the last minute.
Balling his fists in frustration, Obi-Wan stifled the futile urge to call out, to try one last time to prevent this senseless waste. It wasn’t right. But he knew the effort would be in vain. It was useless to even try.
His head bowed as Qui-Gon disappeared through the door, the full force of his silent despair burning up inside him... Dang you, Qui-Gon!! 
I really love this story already, I can't wait for more!
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Qui-Gon can be so stubborn, he will wait too long and then have to pick up the pieces of Obi-Wans heart.
Looking forward to another wonderful interpretation
of your Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan 
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Weeeeee! This is so good! Now we're looking forward to the next part.
PMs please? 
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I think you did an excellent job of showing Obi-Wan's thoughts and actions during this part of the story. I liked the ending especially.
Qui-Gon bowed to the Governor and prepared to leave. He paused next to Obi-Wan and reached out a hand to clasp his shoulder. “Farewell, Obi-Wan,” he said. “It has been an honour. I hope that we shall meet again one day.”
Obi-Wan stared at him dumbstruck. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing. After everything they’d been through… this was it? This was all Qui-Gon could say to him?
Shaking off the numbness, he stared at Qui-Gon with denying eyes, begging him to reconsider. There was still a chance. It didn’t have to be this way.
Qui-Gon met his gaze with something akin to silent regret but his features were firmly fixed, bringing it home to Obi-Wan that his mind was truly made up. There could be no changing it.
The grip on his shoulder squeezed slightly.
Obi-Wan’s eyes turned to flint. How dare this man offer him sympathy when he was the one who could so easily change all of this. But he wouldn’t. He wouldn’t even try.
Sorrow settled on Qui-Gon’s face at the sight of his hardened expression. The Master obviously hadn’t wanted them to part like this, but Obi-Wan quite suddenly couldn’t bring himself to care.
Qui-Gon has a lot of nerve acting that way when he knows how much it will crush Obi-Wan. Makes for great angst, though.
Good job. Looking forward to more.
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wolf_kenobi
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RE: Running Away. (Qui/Obi. Angst) Sequel to Patience *Chapter 1*
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Excellent job, Glenstorm. You have really managed to capture the depth and intensity of Obi-Wan's suffering here. Stupid stubborn Jedi Masters......
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dimyavie
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I forgot to ask in my earlier post...could you add me to the PM list please? Thanks!
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Lileia
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Still as stone, Obi-Wan listened to him leave. Listened as one of the greatest Masters the Order had ever known walked out of his life. Chased back into his self imposed isolation by the scrawled words on a simple letter.
Like a coward.
Stars.. I have no proper words to express what I feel, but that is so powerfully written. You ALWAYS manage to find the exactly right words to show all the range of emotion.
Like a coward. That's it! Thinking of himself only at that moment. Someone was right in cpuple of posts prior to mine - we did get used to sympathizing with Qui-Gon, but Obe-Wan's feeling and needs should be screaming in the Force. How Qui-Gon even managed to block that out from his consciousness? I do hope his connection to the Living Force will smack him as soon as he enters his first meditation trance.
Hope updates will be soon enough.
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jedidas3
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Wow! I agree with Valairy...you should have written the JA books! So well done and I'm so glad to see that you're doing a sequel! Please add me to your PM list!
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