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ROGUE_49 Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 3/15/03 7:11pm Subject: Against Fate (Obi/ Ani/Palpatine- post TPM, AU) -LAST POST #64- 9/22 - Date Edited: 9/22/05 1:11pm (64 edits total) Edited By: ROGUE_49
	Against Fate Written by Rogue_49 and Halcyon03 : Finished 9/22/05 Obi-Wan Kenobi made a promise to his dying master, but will he be able to keep it? Anakin Skywalker’s destiny is already preordained, yet decisions are still to be made. It is a battle in which the characters will fight against their fates, but the Force has a will of its own. This will be AU, but only as far as the time just following TPM, as newly Knighted Obi-Wan Kenobi has not yet agreed to taking Jedi initiate Anakin Skywalker as his apprentice. It does not have the purpose of interrupting anything significant in future canon besides the exact time during which this story takes place, though a few things may contradict some history due to unavoidable ignorance on our part. Creative license was taken into account when creating this plot, though we tried our best to keep things reasonable. Disclaimer: Yes, we played around with things a little, but George still owns the SW galaxy and the majority of the characters. We think you’ll know which ones aren’t his. We thank Mr. Lucas that he’s nice enough to let us keep this place as out playground. Feedback more than welcome! Enjoy! -----signature----- "Yub yub, Commander!" Against Fate (Obi-Wan/Anakin, post TPM) http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=10930668&start=10930682 The Man Who Killed Ithor (A Collection of Corran Horn Vignettes) http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=10934467
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ROGUE_49 Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 3/15/03 7:13pm Subject: RE: Against Fate (Obi/ Ani- post TPM, AU)
	********** It was a glorious day. The sun’s rays reflected brilliantly off of the city‘s domed roofs, giving a cheerful, magical feeling to the occasion. The light seemed to dance everywhere, scattering even the smallest of shadows. Except for the shadow that had settled permanently onto Obi-Wan’s soul. The people of Naboo joyously celebrated their freedom from the recently lifted oppression of the Trade Federation. They danced merrily through the streets, smiling, singing, and enjoying the peace that had finally been restored to their planet. The Force glowed with their excitement and happiness of life, but all Obi-Wan Kenobi could feel was the gnawing emptiness within him where there had once been the continuous presence of his master. Qui-Gon Jinn had been his constant companion since his childhood and had been so much more than a teacher. The Jedi Master was his closest friend and the only true “father” Obi-Wan had ever known. His death had torn a whole in the Force and across their now shattered bond, leaving Obi-Wan feeling lost and uncertain about the future. For perhaps the first time in his life, Obi-Wan Kenobi felt utterly alone. Promise me you will train the boy. The Jedi Knight spared a guilty glance for the young boy that stood by his side. Anakin Skywalker’s eyes were enormous as he took in the splendors of the celebration around him, but even without using the Force Obi-Wan could read the sadness underlying the former slave’s awe. Qui-Gon’s death had been nearly as hard for Anakin as it had been for Obi-Wan, a fact that caused the Knight to feel some resentment. He quashed the feeling, knowing it to be selfish and unbecoming a Jedi. Besides, Anakin had hardly asked to develop such a bond with the deceased Master and cause such a rift between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan. The boy could not know that he had been Qui-Gon’s last concern, the subject of his dying breath. Anakin raised his eyes to meet Obi-Wan’s, and the Knight saw a flicker of hope in his gaze. He knew what the boy wanted. An assurance, the promise of a future. Ashamed, Obi-Wan turned away. He is the Chosen One. He will bring balance. Train him. Yes, Master. Obi-Wan had told no one of the promise he had made, though it had preyed on his mind ever since. He had done nothing to act directly on his promise, but he had ensured Anakin’s training at the Jedi Temple. Obi-Wan told himself that that was enough for the time, that he had done his part by making sure someone would train Anakin. After all, why did that someone have to be him? Promise me you will train the boy. Suddenly angry, Obi-wan folded his arms into his cloak, earning a curious glance from some of the Council members present. Why did Qui-Gon have to do this to me? I’m not ready for the responsibility of a Padawan. Force! I’ve only been a Knight for less than a few days, he complained to himself. He reached up to absently tug at his Padawan braid, only to find it missing. Another subtle reminder of how his life had been altered forever. He sighed inwardly in exasperation. I don’t have a bond with Anakin like you did, Master! It should be you here, not me. You’re the one who found the boy. You who were so sure he was the Chosen One and must be trained. You’re the one who was so willing to shove aside one Padawan to accept Anakin as another. A single tear threatened to spill out, but he blinked it away, keeping his face an impassive mask of Jedi calm. Any show of his inner turmoil would be unacceptable and out of place on such a joyous occasion. He turned his attention back to the ceremony he was here to witness and realized with a start that it was nearly over. Boss Nass stepped forward amid cheers and whistles to accept a glowing trophy from Queen Amidala, meant to represent peace between their peoples. As Obi-Wan gazed at the crystal light that was emitted from the sphere, he felt a temporary resolve settle over him. I will wait He nodded to himself. It wouldn’t be fair for him to take Anakin as his Padawan without knowing if it was the right thing to do. Otherwise, he would be putting an unnecessary strain on the Maser/Padawan relationship that Anakin would neither understand nor deserve. It was much better to wait, and, if it were the will of the Force, it would come to pass. Besides, Anakin will benefit from some time spent at the Temple among his Jedi peers. Although the shadows and uncertainties in Obi-Wan’s heart had hardly vanished, he felt some satisfaction at having made a decision. He could only hope that he had made the right one. ********** -----signature----- "Yub yub, Commander!" Against Fate (Obi-Wan/Anakin, post TPM) http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=10930668&start=10930682 The Man Who Killed Ithor (A Collection of Corran Horn Vignettes) http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=10934467
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diamond_pony2002 Registered: Nov '02	Date Posted: 3/15/03 7:19pm Subject: RE: Against Fate (Obi/ Ani- post TPM, AU) - Date Edited: 3/15/03 8:32pm (1 edits total) Edited By: diamond_pony2002
	THIS IS GREAT! I LOVE IT! UP! I SOOOOO LOVE ANI! -----signature----- Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve.- FFA Motto
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TKeira_Lea Registered: Oct '02	Date Posted: 3/15/03 8:01pm Subject: RE: Against Fate (Obi/ Ani- post TPM, AU)
	Oh R49 See I found this easily on the new index. So yeah! Nice start. I am a huge Obi-wan fan so I am excited for this as well as your Corran story. I have a Obi-wan story on the backburner I hope to get to after Echoes. hee hee. I am glad I can enjoy yours. Keep up the good work. -----signature----- http://www.lominalecantina.com Do you ever talk to yourself? Worry when you answer back. current fanfic ~ Return to Bolis Island http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/29571370/p1/?19
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SHADOW13 Registered: Jan '03	Date Posted: 3/16/03 2:48am Subject: RE: Against Fate (Obi/ Ani- post TPM, AU)
	UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -----signature----- 'That's no moon' 'Yes it is, Are Stormtroopers aloud to do that?'
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ROGUE_49 Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 3/16/03 5:39am Subject: RE: Against Fate (Obi/ Ani- post TPM, AU)
	Thanks everyone. Hopefully my co-author will show up here soon... hehe! If she can find it- This board split is kind of crazy, but you're right TK, it will make it easier to find things. I started reposting my Corran Horn Vignette in the "Beyond the Saga" forum in hopes of picking up some new readers as well. The old one will still keep going for a little while though. I'm just going to see where my readers end up. Well, I have to check with Emily, but I think the plan was to post the next part tonight because technically the post already up and the next one are the two posts of a prologue and we wanted them close together. Just a hint- it might be interesting to go back and read the Obi-Wan post again before or after you read the second one. They really could have been posted together. Got to go get ready for church. ttyl -Rogue -----signature----- "Yub yub, Commander!" Against Fate (Obi-Wan/Anakin, post TPM) http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=10930668&start=10930682 The Man Who Killed Ithor (A Collection of Corran Horn Vignettes) http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=10934467
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diamond_pony2002 Registered: Nov '02	Date Posted: 3/16/03 8:53am Subject: RE: Against Fate (Obi/ Ani- post TPM, AU)
	WE HAVE TO REPOST OUR STORIES IN THE RIGHT INDEX'S?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -----signature----- Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve.- FFA Motto
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BrassyDarth03 Registered: Feb '03	Date Posted: 3/16/03 2:06pm Subject: RE: Against Fate (Obi/ Ani- post TPM, AU)
	I must say, this gives me oppurtunity to quote a very famous superior of mine.... "Impressive! Most impressive!" Definitely a character statement for Obi-Wan- the whole anger and jealousy thing. I could identify whole-heartedly with him. I loved the knight line. I never thought about it but, Obi-wan was like a three day old knight when he took Anakin on. Kind of a statement there. Of course, you know how I feel about Obi-Wan! Ash- WOW! How do you manage to go between stories like this, in such a small period of time. I think I would go batty, especially when it came to keeping my stories straight. Although, I suppose the characters are quite different. Hey! Everyone check out a Corran Horn viggie by R49. Its awesome and well worth it! M- Even you keeping your stories sraight. I can't imagine what it must be like to have all these ideas swirling around in your head at once. I don't know if I could muster it. Keep up the jolly good work!! Don't wait too long to give me some more meat!!!! -----signature----- You don't know the power of the darkside! I find your lack of faith disturbing! Impressive, most impressive! Shut him up or shut him down!!!!
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ROGUE_49 Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 3/16/03 4:36pm Subject: RE: Against Fate (Obi/ Ani- post TPM, AU)
	********** Anakin Skywalker strained to take in all the details of his overactive surroundings. The sights and sounds assaulting the young boy’s senses were almost too much for him to handle. Booming music, swirling confetti among the celebrants, and the happy cheers and laughter of the crowd all contributed to an excited atmosphere as the people of Naboo reveled in their newfound freedom. Anakin knew sort of how they felt. He had been a slave his whole life, and now, all of a sudden, a door had opened, one he had never imagined really existed. He had not only received his physical freedom, but the chance to fulfill his dream of becoming a Jedi Knight. Anakin felt he could almost jump for joy at the thought. It was the fear and absolute uncertainty of what his future held that prevented him from completely joining in the celebration being played out before him. That and perhaps the presence of Obi-Wan Kenobi. The Jedi Knight stood stoically at Anakin’s side, privately contemplating his own thoughts. The boy could hardly suppress a scowl at this. It should have been Qui-Gon standing there. The venerable Jedi Master had always encouraged him to express himself and had been more than willing to share his private thoughts with the boy from Tatooine. Instead, next to Obi-Wan, Anakin felt confined and restricted to his own inner musings. These thoughts turned sad as he continued to ponder the absence of Qui-Gon Jinn. Though Anakin had only known the Jedi Master for a short time, a bond between the two had begun to form. Despite his fears of leaving everything he had ever known behind, especially his mother, Anakin had always been reassured by the Jedi’s strong encouragement and deep sense of understanding. He had done everything possible to ensure Anakin’s path towards Knighthood. Anakin had felt that Qui-Gon had expected great things from him under the Master’s tutelage. Qui-Gon had called Anakin “the Chosen One.” The boy wasn’t sure what that meant, but certainly the Master’s death didn’t mean that he would now be turned away from the Temple. Besides, Anakin thought, I still have Obi-Wan. Anakin was suddenly ashamed. Moments before he had been resenting the Knight’s presence, but now he realized that Obi-Wan was the only friend he really had left. At times he seemed a bit too serious, and the way Obi-Wan tended to keep his thoughts always to himself often bothered Anakin. But I’m only a boy, he reasoned, and Obi-wan is a great Jedi Knight now. Besides, it wasn’t as if Obi-Wan was Anakin’s master. The Knight’s business was his own, and even if Anakin had been his Padawan he would be expected to respect his master’s way of doing things. The thought of Obi-Wan Kenobi as his master elicited a flicker of excited terror in the boy. Despite his wariness of the Knight, he knew that Obi-Wan was not just any Jedi. During his short stay on Coruscant, Anakin had often heard talk of Knight Kenobi, though then only a Padawan. Amongst the Jedi in the Temple, and Obi-Wan’s name was always spoken in respectful awe. His slaying of the Sith that had killed Qui-Gon had only enhanced his reputation. Imagine, the first Sith-slayer in a thousand years as his master! Anakin didn’t know whether to be afraid or thrilled with the thought. Always one drawn towards the more dangerous of circumstances, Anakin held his fear at bay and dared to dream of the Jedi he could become under Obi-Wan’s instruction. If Anakin could come anywhere close to the Jedi Qui-Gon had trained... The boy tilted his head to look up at the man beside him. Slightly startled to see Obi-Wan’s hard, gray-blue eyes already upon him, Anakin, for but a moment, allowed his sense of hope to surface. What was Obi-Wan thinking? Anakin found it near impossible to read anything from that face masked in perfect Jedi calm. For an instant those now intense blue eyes bored into his, and Anakin could tell that the Knight was contemplating the boy’s unspoken question. All too soon he seemingly received an answer. Unable to meet his gaze any longer, Obi-Wan averted his eyes from Anakin‘s, the boy flinching at the rejection. All the hopes and dreams of the last few minutes suddenly went up in flames, leaving behind only fears of an empty future. That wasn’t quite right though. Anakin would have a future. He was to become a Jedi Knight. Despite Obi-Wan’s obvious misgivings, after Qui-Gon’s death, the night of the Jedi Master’s ritual burning, he had assured Anakin that he would be trained at the Temple. Perhaps the Knight had done it only to honor his master, but it was done nonetheless. Memories came flooding back. Anakin’s first few days on Coruscant had been spent watching Qui-Gon act as his advocate before the Council. Qui-Gon had been adamant that as the Chosen One, Anakin must be trained. The apprentice had disagreed with his master. The boy remembered Obi-Wan’s reference to him as being “dangerous.” Hmph! Dangerous, me! Anakin angrily crossed his arms over his chest, completely unaware of how closely he was mimicking the Knight beside him. He would become a great Jedi Knight. Yes, perhaps I will be even greater than Obi-Wan he thought to himself. And I will do it with or without him as my master. He was the Chosen One after all. Surely, someone would find it a privilege to train him, even if Obi-Wan could not bring himself to do it. Anakin practically growled in frustration. Why did it keep coming back to Obi-Wan all the time? Why would Anakin even want the dull Knight as his master, after remembering how hard Obi-Wan had fought against his training? He spared another glance at the tall, strong Knight, and watched as Obi-Wan reached up longingly to finger the empty air where Anakin knew his Padawan braid had been only days before. There was something the two had in common. Anakin couldn’t wait until his own Padawan braid lay against his shoulder, a symbol of his rank as he stood next to a proud master. But he would wait. He had no choice really. As Amidala presented the sparkling trophy to the Gungan leader, Anakin couldn’t help but be drawn in by the happy cheers of the people. The peace the trophy represented could be no greater cause for celebration by the Naboo. That peace would be the foundation for a prospering new world. It was with this realization that Anakin resolved to accept his position and be content with whatever his future held. After all, he was only nine years old, the perfect age to set out in exploration of any new and exciting things he might discover. The Temple and Coruscant surroundings held numerous possibilities. As long as I’m not attached to some stuffy, old master, I might as well have some fun, right? Once again Anakin reveled in his newfound sense of freedom. Being an initiate at the Jedi Temple couldn’t be any worse than being a slave in Watto’s shop after all. ********** -----signature----- "Yub yub, Commander!" Against Fate (Obi-Wan/Anakin, post TPM) http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=10930668&start=10930682 The Man Who Killed Ithor (A Collection of Corran Horn Vignettes) http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=10934467
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diamond_pony2002 Registered: Nov '02	Date Posted: 3/16/03 5:32pm Subject: RE: Against Fate (Obi/ Ani- post TPM, AU)
	AWESOME!!!!!! -----signature----- Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve.- FFA Motto
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ROGUE_49 Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 3/16/03 7:05pm Subject: RE: Against Fate (Obi/ Ani- post TPM, AU) -Post #2
	Thanks! Hmm.... it looks like the new boards haven't quite succeeded yet in attracting lots of new people. I was kind of expecting a little more traffic- oh well- patience is a virtue. Up! -Rogue -----signature----- "Yub yub, Commander!" Against Fate (Obi-Wan/Anakin, post TPM) http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=10930668&start=10930682 The Man Who Killed Ithor (A Collection of Corran Horn Vignettes) http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=10934467
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darla101 Registered: Feb '03	Date Posted: 3/17/03 8:44am Subject: RE: Against Fate (Obi/ Ani- post TPM, AU) -Post #2 - Date Edited: 3/17/03 8:49am (1 edits total) Edited By: darla101
	Wow. I havent seen a Ani Obi in ages. I cant wait for more. Well overdue! UP! -----signature----- Proud Master to Lady_Eirtae & padmay_skywalker "Someday when I ask you what it feels like to kill, don't lie to me. Don't tell me you don't feel a thing." Secrets and Lies - ROTS AU (A/P, Si/O) http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/20624329/
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Halcyon03 Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 3/17/03 10:18am Subject: RE: Against Fate (Obi/ Ani- post TPM, AU) -Post #2
	Whoo! Readers already! It's hard to believe Ash and I just decided to post this last week. We like to reply to our readers individually- so, I just have a few comments to make to everyone: d_p2002- Thanks for reading! Personally, I'm more of an Obi-Wan fan than Anakin, but he IS a fun character to play around with. I apologize if Ash and I get out-of-character at all... we tend to portray Obi-Wan and Anakin a little differently than George. Oh, and just so you know, you don't HAVE to repost your stories in the new index, but you can if you want to attract more readers. Its up to each author. TK- Wow! Ashley has told me a lot about your stories, and you sound like a talented writer. Glad to have you along for the ride! Shadow- Thanks for reading, and for the up! BD Thanks for reading, Nick. I'm afraid Ash's Corran viggie and my Purge viggie are a little more sophisticated than this one, but hopefully you'll have fun reading it. And its not THAT hard to keep different plots sorted out in my head- although every once in a while, I get planets and characters confused, lol. No, actually, it's kind of like a family tree- if I follow one train of thought, I get ideas for that story, then I can retrace and take a different branch to come up with ideas for a different story. Lol... what's really hard is throwing homework in the middle! darla- Thanks for the comments! Yeah, there has been a lack of Obi/Ani stories. I guess after Episode Two and the newest NJO books (especially the Jag/Jaina/Kyp concentrated ones) there just hasn't been that much attention given to Obi and Ani. Again, thanks for reading everyone! ('thanks for reading, thanks for reading'- starting to sound redundant... hehe. Sorry for the parrot imitation!) More coming later this week! -----signature----- *Who's scruffy-looking?* Against Fate- my fic co-authored with Rogue_49 http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=10930668&start=10930682 Shutting Off the Sun- a Purge viggie http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=11006541&replies=0
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BrassyDarth03 Registered: Feb '03	Date Posted: 3/17/03 10:19am Subject: RE: Against Fate (Obi/ Ani- post TPM, AU) -Post #2
	I can see why these posts should be read together!!!!! Comparing the two perspectives is wild. Cool idea!! I love how both of them kind of act like little kids. I got this picture of two stubborn kids standing back to back randomly turning around to see if the other one isn't doing something fishy. It really sets up the characters in the movie. Anakin angrily crossed his arms over his chest, completely unaware of how closely he was mimicking the Knight beside him. This is a funny picture! Really don't know why. I just think it is ironic how alike these two start out! COOL POSTS -----signature----- You don't know the power of the darkside! I find your lack of faith disturbing! Impressive, most impressive! Shut him up or shut him down!!!!
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Halcyon03 Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 3/17/03 10:22am Subject: RE: Against Fate (Obi/ Ani- post TPM, AU) -Post #2
	BD- I almost missed your second post, Nick! We must've posted at the same time, lol. I love how both of them kind of act like little kids. I got this picture of two stubborn kids standing back to back randomly turning around to see if the other one isn't doing something fishy. It really sets up the characters in the movie. Lol~ that's a funny way of putting it. It made me laugh! But that is kind of how they act... throughout the whole story, almost... hehe. -----signature----- *Who's scruffy-looking?* Against Fate- my fic co-authored with Rogue_49 http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=10930668&start=10930682 Shutting Off the Sun- a Purge viggie http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=11006541&replies=0
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ROGUE_49 Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 3/17/03 7:55pm Subject: RE: Against Fate (Obi/ Ani- post TPM, AU) -Post #2
	Up! You know.... I just don't think that there are very many people over on the new boards yet. It could take a little while to pick up readers. Oh well- patience is a virtue -Rogue -----signature----- "Yub yub, Commander!" Against Fate (Obi-Wan/Anakin, post TPM) http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=10930668&start=10930682 The Man Who Killed Ithor (A Collection of Corran Horn Vignettes) http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=10934467
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