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Amarice
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Wings of War (yet another Jedi Apprentice Fanfic)
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Seeing as Jedi Apprentice Fanfic is popping up all over this forum I thought I'd add another story into the pack (though mines not as good). Well, here it goes:
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Obi-Wan paced the small ship; this was his first mission without his master. He was 18 now, by far old enough to handle a simple assignment. And it is simple, he thought just go to the palace, get the princess, and get back. Easy.
He walked to the cockpit “How long till we arrive?” he tried to calm his voice. Easy or not he had never had a mission alone.
The pilot smiled “Same as five minutes ago when you asked me.” They had been travelling together for a day already and had just a few more hours to reach the planet Rallion. “This the first time you’ve been to Rallion kid?” Obi-Wan nodded; the pilot leaned back as he continued “It’s a nice planet, nice people. Watch out for their spiced dishes though. Those Rallions don’t seem to have any taste buds if they can eat those things. It’ll burn the roof off your mouth.”
Obi-Wan smiled; it was always nice to meet some one who had been to the planet before hand. There was always some little tidbit that was useful to know.
The pilot continued “Pity there’s all that talk of civil war, can’t see what they’re getting so worked up about. The King seems pretty decent; there’s not that much corruption, and trade’s doing fine. So does your ‘Official Jedi Business’ have anything to do with stopping it?”
Obi-Wan shook his head “No, the Council and the Senate have decided to let that run it’s course. They sent me because the King wants to get his daughter out before anything starts, if there is war she could be a target.”
The pilot groaned “Just what I need, playing chauffeur to a royal brat and her servants. How old is she anyway? The older ones sometimes aren’t all that bad.”
“17, I think.” Obi-Wan tried to remember what he had been told about the mission and Rallions in general. He remembered that they were very human like except for dark blue skin. That, and wings, normal Rallions had two wings on their shoulders while the Royalty had six. He wasn’t sure how big the wings were, or how you would manage to fit six wings in one place and still be able to move them. He wasn’t even sure if Rallions could fly. Unless they were small or gas filled most winged species’ wings were just for show. Wings were really what this war was about, the commoners with only two rebelling against the fact that the Royalty had been considered superior in the past for having six. He shook his head It just goes to show how petty people can be.
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The ship landed in a hanger a small ways from the palace. Obi-Wan didn’t mind; it gave him a chance to view the planet and while stretching his legs.
As he walked through the square towards the palace he got a wide range of looks from the natives, ranging from suspicion, to hostility, to hate.
Looking around Obi-Wan realised that he had seriously underestimated the tenseness of the situation.
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Cool, you can never have too much JA fanfic!! Let's have some more. Keep it up!!
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Amarice
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Obi-Wan stopped in front of the palace. The straight lines of the angled roof gave off a stern air of authority. Ornamental carvings topped the peaks of its numerous copper-coloured spires, supported on columns of dark stone trimmed with white. Obi-Wan had seen many garish palaces, but this one showed elegance and taste in its design.
He walked up the wide paved path to the steps. A man sat at a desk in the room just inside the door; he looked nervous and strained. Obi-Wan guessed all the talk of war would make anyone associated with the King nervous.
“Excuse me,” the man asked “Do you have an appointment with the King?”
“I am Obi-Wan Kenobi, I was sent by the Senate.” No need to tell him I’m only a Padawan, it would only cause problems. he thought to himself.
The man relaxed immediately, even smiling slightly. “Oh, of course. Welcome Jedi Kenobi. I regret to have to inform you that the King is involved in some very serious negotiations at the moment, and will not be able to meet with you. The Princess is in her quarters. Just take the path to the right when you leave here.”
As Obi-Wan left the Palace he noticed the winding path the receptionist had mentioned. It curved its way through an archway made of living trees, curved to meet high overhead. Through this leafy tunnel he could see the small house beyond. Not a house, he corrected himself more like a small palace
The Princess’s quarters was as different from her fathers palace as a speeder was from a ship. The building’s centre was a dome with its turrets on curved spires around the perimeter. Overall it gave the impression of an exotic flower.
The guards must have been informed of his identity because they let him pass without hassle. A young woman stepped up to him as he entered.
“You must be Obi-Wan Kenobi, I’m Sranin.” she said smiling “The Princess Trenianna is waiting in her audience chamber.”
Sranin led the way down a well-lit hallway to a wooden door carved with vines and birds. The room inside was shades of red and bronze, as were the uniforms of the servants and handmaidens inside. Long drapes were drawn back to let the sunlight stream through, bathing the think carpet and hanging tapestries in light.
The carpet formed a path to where a girl sat in a decorated seat, flanked by two guards and numerous servants. As he walked in she stood up. She certainly has been trained to impress people. he thought Most adult royalty can’t convey that sort of power.
She was dressed in a flowing blue dress, which fell in shimmering multi-hued layers to the floor. Her black hair was done in a single braid, topped by a silver jewelled headband. Her most eye catching feature was her six dark blue wings fully outspread. Each was a meter long and feathered like some giant birds.
With a swish of her cloak she strode over to him.
“Welcome Jedi Kenobi, I am delighted to be accompanied by you to Coruscant.” Princess Trenianna smiled courteously at Obi-Wan, though through the Force he could sense she wasn’t too happy about something.
“It will be a pleasure to accompany you.” Inwardly Obi-Wan grimaced, he hated all the protocol and etiquette required when talking to royalty. He had a certain amount of respect for people who had to deal with this everyday.
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Thankfully the Princess Trenianna only brought along one servant, a tall girl whose name he could never remember. The two guards who had previously guarded the entrances of the Princess’s Quarters
Walking through the square on the way to the ship he had an opportunity to view how far out of hand the situation had got. Hostility showed openly on the people’s faces. The guards were forced to clear a way through the people, who edged in, the occasional one getting close enough to jostle the princess. Obi-Wan did his best to protect her, but the aura of indifference she was radiating didn’t help.
From the crowded market a voice yelled out “Hey Jedi, take that stuffed up excuse for a princess out of here.”
Hoots and catcalls backed up that remark.
“Don’t worry if you “accidentally” leave her in the airlock, Jedi, no one will miss her.”
“Run away little princess, leave this quarrel for the big boys.”
“We pity you Jedi, having to be locked in that ship with her.”
“Better him than us.”
Trenianna stared straight ahead, her face a mask. But through the Force Obi-Wan could feel hurt bordering on despair.
[This message has been edited by Amarice (edited 10-06-1999).]
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Amidala22
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i can never catch up too many JA fanfics!!!!!!!
seroiusly this is wonderful!! write more, please
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By the time they reached the ship Obi-Wan felt like he’d been dragged the whole way behind a speeder. He couldn’t count how many bumps and shoves meant for the Princess he had purposely intercepted. He sighed with heartfelt relief as he trudged up the ramp to the ship. The two guards who had dutifully escorted them seemed just as relieved to be able to slip unnoticed through the crowd back to the palace.
Once the door was closed Trenianna turned to him, “Thank you so much for trying to protect me.” He smile was warm and sincere though he could tell she still felt the sting of the crowd’s words.
“Don’t worry about them Trenianna, they couldn’t tell a princess from a Tauntaun,” Trenianna’s mood lightened noticeably as she laughed.
She became serious again as she said, “Call me Trey, everyone else does. Don’t think too badly of them Obi-Wan, they believe they’re in the right. And they may well be.”
Just then Trenia…Trey’s servant (what was her name again?) rushed up with a set look on her face.
“My Princess, it is time for your studies. Your father said I was to make sure you kept up with your learning.” The servant grabbed hold of Trenianna’s arm and pushed her towards where the two shared small room.
Trenianna seemed reluctant to go but did as she was bid. “I’m going Forgena,” So that’s her name “I’m sorry Jedi Kenobi, but my servant is correct, I must attend my studies.” With her servant Forgena trailing behind, Trenianna entered her quarters.
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It’s quite beautiful from up here Obi-Wan mused. The bright jewel of a planet grew smaller as the small ship travelled farther. Clouds raced over the blue and green surface, driven by the high winds that constantly ranged the planet. Winds that thousands of years ago had carried the small winged ancestors of the Rallions across the chasms that split the landmasses into islands over bright blue water (Trenianna had told him briefly told him of her planet and people’s history). Now bridges crossed the chasms, and only the Royalty with their three pairs of wings could fly very well, the commoners body weight turning their smaller, single, pair into nothing more than ornaments.
From up here, you can’t see the nervousness or hatred that distorts the faces of the people below. All you can see is clouds. Beside him, Princess Trenianna stood, an expression of sadness briefly crossed her face before she regained the calm look she normally wore.
“Take one last look, we’re jumping into hyperspace.” The pilot cried cheerfully.
The stars melded together and blurred as the ship enter hyperspace. Trenianna and her servant (Oh no, I’ve forgotten her name again) retreated to their room. They had spent a lot of time in there since boarding the ship. But then, there wasn’t much to do in the main section.
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To Obi-Wan’s relief the trip was uneventful and they quickly reached Coruscant. He sighed gladly as the ship touched down on the landing pad. Though the trip hadn’t been too unpleasant he was glad it was over.
As the ship door opened he recognised a tall figure standing patiently.
“Master!” As Obi-Wan walked towards Qui-Gon, the expression on the older Jedi’s face told him there was something wrong.
“Obi-Wan, I’m glad you’re safe.” Qui-Gon sighed with relief.
“Why wouldn’t I be, Master, it wasn’t exactly a dangerous mission.”
The look Qui-Gon gave Obi-Wan was surprised, then it smoothed into understanding. “Of course you wouldn’t have heard. War broke out yesterday. The number of casualties is already at 300. Most of them are those loyal to the king.
“300 dead? Already? But how can that be, we were there just two days ago.” This news came as a shock to Obi-Wan He had known things were tense there, but for a war to break out that fast with that many casualties was hard to believe.
“300 was the total earlier this morning, and to top it off, rumours are that the king is already missing.”
A gasp from behind them met this announcement. Swivelling around Obi-Wan saw Trey and her servant behind them. The effects of the news showing plainly on Trenianna’s face.
[This message has been edited by Amarice (edited 10-13-1999).]
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Celes
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Please write more soon!
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This thread is a few days old, I wonder why I didn't see it before. Anyway, it's pretty sweet!
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Oh, I didn't know anyone was reading this. I'll post more soon.
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I love Jedi Apprentice era stories...we can never have too many of them... ...
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“Forgena says she’s taking it well.” Qui-Gon’s doubtful tone contradicted his optimistic words.
“But how well is ‘well’ when her father is missing?” Obi-Wan hated being the pessimist, but he was getting worried; Trenianna hadn’t left her room all day.
“We will have to see. There is nothing else we can do. Remember, she has had a very different upbringing than you, different people react to tragedies differently.” Qui-Gon’s worries were of a very different strain than Obi-Wan’s. He thought she was taking it a little too well, when he had talked to her servant earlier she had assured him that her mistress was fine, and the Force told him that there was very little anguish from either girl. There was some, but none of the levels he would have expected from a girl whose world had been turned upside-down. That worried him.
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“I want to see Coruscant.” Trenianna’s request certainly had been odd, but as Qui-Gon had said, different people react differently. If this was how Trenianna was handling her grief, then Obi-Wan would do everything in his power to help her. It was only his duty.
The Council had decided that since it had been Obi-Wan who had conveyed her to Coruscant, he should be in charge of her while she was here. Obi-Wan had been hoping he wouldn’t have to shoulder the responsibility of escorting Royalty for much longer, but at least now Qui-Gon was here in case he needed help.
Her choice of ship was strange too. She had specifically requested the one they came on. He chalked that up to grief as well. Maybe she was hoping that by recreating the situation where she had learned the news, she could make it go away. Maybe she felt the need to decide something, to regain control. Or maybe she just liked the ship. Either way, there was no harm in letting her decide.
The tall buildings rushed below them as they sped through the ship filled sky. The surface of the planet was miles down, a slum for the poorer people who seemed to inhabit every planet, from the centre of the Republic, to the smallest moon. Some things really were universal.
Trenianna directed the ship higher, so she could see the entire planet. She had heard that the entire planet was a single city, and wanted to see for herself. To do that they had to leave the smoggy atmosphere of the planet, out into the darkness of space.
The large observation window gave them an unobstructed view of the planet. Dawn was reaching across the East side of the planet, the light outshining the brightest of lights, and the planet appeared a brownish red colour, specked with green where the few pieces of vegetation left served as parks. The West was still in darkness, lights shone like stars over the surface, causing it to glimmer and shine. They were all colours, red, blue, green, and yellow, but, in the way lights will, they blended into a white gleam.
Obi-Wan was too busy with watching the dawn break to notice when Trenianna stepped behind him. He only noticed when he felt the cold muzzle of a Blaster press into his back.
“I’m sorry Obi-Wan, I really am,” Trenianna’s voice was close to his ear as she lowered it so the pilot couldn’t hear. “But I have to go home.”
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I, too, am one of the many readers. Don't forget your fans!
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Any time to write yet????
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Great story Don't forget about it though!!!!!
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This is interesting! more!
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KEEP POSTING.... WE ARE READING...
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I'm sorry to keep you guys waiting, but I think I've written myself into a corner. I might be finished the next post by tonight though.
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