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SiriKenobi12 Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 3/29/05 9:34pm Subject: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	Title: Strength over fear Author: ewan's girl Disclaimer: I once again do not own any of the fabulous characters of Star Wars. Summary: A man's choices can affect those around him. . .a Jedi's choices can affect the entire order. . .a general's choices can affect the entire galaxy. Author's note: This is a Clone War story, but it also spans into Anakin's turn and the siege at the Temple. Yes it does have some romance, but lots of action as well. It's rated R due to some graphic and gritty scenes eventually, but they wouldn't let me post it as a rated R so I'll try to keep it PG-13, just to warn you so if you're offended in any way I'm sorry, hope you enjoy it. Oh yeah, I wrote this last year so I guess now it's considered an AU! ************ Chapter 1: He slumped down to the mud, he leaned back against the leg of one of the massive walkers of the Republic army. He felt the cool metal against his feverish skin, even though the planet was continually raining and cold he couldn't shake the heat radiating off his body. He then deactivated his light saber and enjoyed a moment of peace. 'Peace?' Anakn Skywalker thought to himself as blaster fire sounded in the distance. 'How is this peaceful?' He closed his eyes and imagined he was back on his favorite place in the entire galaxy. He imagined walking onto the beautiful balcony overlooking the lush plant life and lake of Naboo. He then imagined his beautiful wife placing her arms around his shoulders. He remembered the last time they were together, he drank in the sight of her, the smell of her, he carried her always. His vision of her was perfect, her long brunette curls falling around her porcelain face, the sunrise behind her giving her an angelic glow. "Anakin?" He heard a very familiar accented voice bringing him back to his reality, back to the sights and sounds of war. "Padawan?" He slowly opened one eye. "Master?" Obi Wan frowned, he looked at his charge with concern. He and Anakin have been fighting on the front lines of the war for almost a year now, and the boy was showing signs of great fatigue. If he hadn't been by his side Obi Wan probably wouldn't recognize Anakin, for the young man seemed to grow substantially in the span of a year, his blonde hair growing out almost past his shoulders. He also despite the usual weariness he's seen on his apprentice lately he noticed he seemed ill. He placed a cool hand to the boy's brow. "Are you alright my young apprentice?" He asked in a fatherly tone. "Yes master, I'm just tired." The padawan tried to rise to his feet, he hated his master to see him as nothing but perfect. "Padawan," Obi Wan placed his hands on both of the younger man's shoulders and forced him to stay on the ground. "I think you have a fever," His voice etched with exhaustion and concern. "We need to get you back to base." Anakin was about to protest when he felt extremely sick and weak. He slowly nodded. "Yes master," He agreed. Obi Wan was always surprised when Anakin agreed with him right away. 'He must be sick.' He then placed one of his apprentice's arms over his shoulders and began to help him back to a transport. He found himself very worried about the young man, because the confederacy had designed a chemical weapon that caused humans to become very sick, it was a devastating weapon against the clones. He knew he and Anakin had been exposed to it, but he thought with the force they could shield themselves from it's effects, obviously he was wrong. 'Maybe it's something else completely' he hoped. As he loaded his apprentice into the back of a speeder he noticed the boy seemed to have fallen asleep, this worried him more, but he tried to push his personal feelings aside. He took off his cloak and draped it over his apprentice's sleeping form, he then heard footsteps coming towards him in the mud. He turned and saw a cloaked figure running towards him. "Obi Wan!" A woman's voice called out to him. He stopped and waited for her to catch up to him, he could make out her face from under the hood and he gave her a quick smile. It had been a while since he and Anakin had seen any other signs of Jedi, now he was standing in the presence of one of his best friends. "General Kenobi," The slender Jedi bowed when she reached him, although he knew how hard it was for her to do so. "Master Tachi," Obi Wan in turn bowed to her. "To what honor do I hold for your company?" He asked with a warm smile. "The council sent my troops and I as reinforcements," She said as the two friends clasped hands she then noticed he was standing in the rain without a cloak. "Was I interrupting anything?" Obi Wan looked back at his speeder, "Anakin has fallen very ill, I need to take him back to base." He stated, moving a piece of soaked ginger hair out of his eyes. Siri nodded. "Very well General, what are your orders?" He knew this was killing her inside, taking orders from him, under normal circumstances he'd enjoy an opportunity such as this. "The Confederacy has developed a chemical weapon that could wipe out the entire clone army," He explained to her. "It targets humans especially, but does have effects on most living beings." She nodded in understanding. "I was about to take a team out to try to infiltrate the Confederacy's base and locate an antidote." He rubbed the back of his neck as he talked. "However I'm afraid I'm needed elsewhere right now," "I can lead the team if you wish," Siri picked up on what he was implying. 'Leave it to Obi Wan to not come right out and ask.' "Thank you Siri," He said with a long sigh, he looked into her eyes and noticed how strangely beautiful she was as always, but also noticed how much the stress of the war was weighing on her, almost aging her prematurely. He wondered how bad he looked,he then took her into a warm embrace. "It's good to see you again." She hugged him back. "It's been a long time old friend," She commented and then released him, she looked at his tired eyes. "I've got things under control, now go take care of your boy." She said with a smile. He nodded and headed back to his speeder, she watched as his transport grew smaller and smaller as the distance grew between them. She drew her cloak around her and headed back to her troops. "let's move out Captain," She commanded one of the clones. *********************** Obi Wan put the medical mask over his mouth as he entered the quarantined room kept separate from the rest of the medical facility. It housed the many soldiers that had succumbed to the deadly chemical weapon. Obi Wan knew he had already been exposed to the illness, but the healers insisted on him wearing the mask anyways. He walked to one of the cots and placed his hand on the forehead of his apprentice. It pained him to see Anakin so weak, it always made him look younger than he really was. As the Jedi master had feared Anakin had fallen victim to the chemical induced illness, he now hoped that Siri would return swiftly with the antidote. Obi Wan tried to use some of his force energy to help the young man fight off the invasion in his system, but he was not a healer. Anakin's eyelids fluttered as he regained consciousness, Obi Wan smiled, then remembered he was wearing the mask. "Master?" Anakin asked weakly. Obi Wan tried to quiet him. Anakin looked up at his master wearing the medical mask and immediately knew he was very ill. "The weapon?" He asked, his voice trembling. Obi Wan nodded, he moved long strands of sweat soaked blonde hair off the boys forehead. "Rest now my young apprentice," He quietly commanded. Anakin closed his eyes, then quickly returned his gaze to the older man. "How come I was infected and you weren't?" Obi Wan avoided his gaze before he answered. "I used the force to fight the infection," He calmly explained. "So did I," Anakin explained. "So why. . ." "Anakin, do not focus on whys, just focus on fighting the illness now." He said in a tone that took the boy back to the time when he was only nine years old. Anakin looked around the room, he noticed he was the only non clone sick in the room, he felt very ashamed. "I don't want to be here," He stated in a soft yet stern tone to his master. "Don't leave me in this room." Obi Wan sighed and stared at his padawan. "I will be right here padawan, now rest." He then put his hand on the boy's shoulder and gave him a sleep suggestion, he thanked the force that Anakin let it work. "General Kenobi?" He turned his attention to the door and noticed a clone trooper standing in full armor just inside. "Yes Alpha?" He asked with a sigh. "Your presence is required in the communications tent," The clone officer explained. "Not right now," Obi Wan stated with some anger in his voice, he didn't want to leave his apprentice's side. He then remembered his duty as general now took precedence over his role as master, although not in his mind. "I'm sorry Alpha, I'll right there." He said after a moment. He ran a hand through his sleeping apprentice's hair one more time, and made sure he gave Anakin a very strong sleep suggestion before exiting the room. ************************** Siri peered over the rock she was hiding behind, she pulled her binoculars from her survival pack and stared through them, two clone officers crouch beside her as well as her apprentice Ferus Olin. "Well we've found the base." She whispered to her apprentice who nodded. 'So now what?' She thought to herself. She looked at her companions and knew they were waiting for her to command them. "Captain, tell the troops to get into position and await my command." She said and the two clones headed back to the other troops just down the hill. She then turned to her apprentice. "What now master?" Ferus asked her, trying to keep his usual mask of calm. He knew this was a suicide mission. Siri put a hand on his shoulder. "I need you to lead the troops into battle my apprentice," She said after a moment. "I need you to create a distraction," She noticed her apprentice was giving her a very curious look. "Do not be careless with any lives of you or the troops, just enough of a distraction for me to get in." "You're going in alone?" Ferus asked, although not very surprised, Siri nodded. "Let me go with you master," Ferus almost begged. "Ferus I need you to command the troops," She shook her head as she spoke. "The Republic needs this antidote, but I will not risk you or any more troops to get it if I can help it." "But master. . ." "Padawan, do as I say." Siri commanded and Ferus nodded, they clasped hands for a moment before heading separate ways. "May the force be with you," She said as she watched her apprentice head towards the awaiting troops, she then took off her survival pack and waited for her distraction. ******************************* Obi Wan pulled his hood over his head as he stepped out of the medical tent. 'Doesn't it ever stop raining on this force forsaken planet?' He asked himself as he headed across the compound to the communications tent. He ducked into the large tent and noticed the various clones and other beings working the many computers and communications, he was greeted by majority of the people standing and saying "General Kenobi," He raised a hand as if to tell them to not bother, he still wasn't use to his title and the respect that came with it. He found Alpha standing in front of one of the communication station. "What news Captain?" Obi Wan asked when as he drew closer to him. The lead clone turned towards the Jedi. "General Kenobi, the Chancellor wishes to speak with you." Obi Wan released an annoyed sigh and rolled his eyes, he didn't have the patience to deal with politicians, let alone Palpatine. "Put him through," He commanded after he composed himself. The holographic image of the smiling Chancellor appeared in front of the Jedi Master, Obi Wan bowed to him. "Greetings Chancellor?" "Ah General Kenobi, I'm very glad to see you," Palpatine seemed to ooze fake politeness. "I had heard that many have fallen victim to the Confederacy's new weapon, and since I hadn't heard from you in several weeks I feared the worst." Obi Wan stared at the image for a moment. "Yes your Excellency, many have fallen victim," He closed his eyes and thought about Anakin. "We are in search for the antidote," He paused for a moment. "As we speak a special team is in the process of infiltrating the Confederacy's base to retrieve it." He thought for a moment. "They should return soon, they have been gone about four days now." He suddenly realized it had been that long since he sent Siri on her mission. "Good, very good General," Papatine smiled. "As always the Republic is luckily to have you." "Thank you Chancellor." He said out loud, while chastising himself for some very unJedi like thoughts about the Chancellor. "General Kenobi," A soaking wet healer caught his attention, he suddenly was fearful for his apprentice. "Chancellor I need to go," He stated and cut off the transmission before Palpatine finished agreeing, he faced the healer. "Yes?" He asked, the concern evident on his voice. "General they brought in an injured Jedi, the name of Ferus. . ." "Ferus Olin?" Obi Wan asked, cutting off the healer. "Yes General, he keeps insisting on speaking with you, we can't get him to calm down to attend to his wounds, if you could please. . ." She explained. "Lead the way," He followed the healer back to the medical tent. He entered the emergency section of the tent and walked up to a young man laying on one of the tables, Obi Wan noticed how much the young man had grown, just like Anakin had. Ferus had dark hair with gold streaks through it, he had managed to somehow keep it in the cut of a padawan learner, unlike Anakin. He placed a hand on the apprentice's forehead. "Padawan Olin?" "Master Kenobi," Ferus tried not to groan in pain. "Easy," Obi Wan commanded, and noticed the blaster wound in his leg. "What happened Padawan?" Ferus stared up at the older Jedi. "We tried to create a distraction for Master Tachi, so she could infiltrate their base, but they knew we were coming," He groaned, Obi Wan felt his body tense. "We were ambushed." Obi Wan watched as the healers stuck a needle in his arm to give the wounded apprentice pain medicine, Ferus almost immediately began to feel drowsy. "What happened to Master Tachi?" Obi Wan asked. "They captured her," He said, trying to keep from falling asleep. "I saw them take her to a transport, she was not moving." He grabbed his leg in pain. "I tried to go after her, but I was shot," He said in defeat, he then looked up into Obi Wan's eyes. "I'm sorry Master," He stated as he slipped into a deep sleep. Obi Wan rose to his feet and stared at the young Jedi, he felt his heart sink at the news, he knew from personal experience that the Separatists didn't treat their prisoners of war very well. He found himself pacing outside of the room where Anakin laid, his mind was racing, he looked through the window at his sick apprentice and sighed. 'It should've been me,' He thought to himself. 'I shouldn't have let personal feelings get in the way of my duty,' He hung his head. 'And now who knows what they're doing to her because of me.' He stole another glance at his padawan before walking into the rain. He walked back to the communications tent. "Captain!" Get me the Jedi Council on the comlink, now." TBC -----signature----- I'm fighting a terrible war with writer's block!! Obi-Wan carries Siri's lightsaber in Episode III
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SiriKenobi12 Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 3/30/05 7:16pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	up? anyone? Bueller....Bueller -----signature----- I'm fighting a terrible war with writer's block!! Obi-Wan carries Siri's lightsaber in Episode III
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Darth_Skywalker2 Registered: Sep '04	Date Posted: 3/30/05 7:24pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	Uh he's sick, my best friend's cousin's girlfriend knows this guy who knows this kid who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night. It must be pretty serious. Thank you Samone. No problem whatsoever. Frye? Frye? Frye? woo Ferris Bueller's Day Off! Anyways, I love your story! I am hooked, more soon please! You are such a talented writer and you have your own style which is great. You are one of my favorite writers on the board -----signature----- "Something's happening. I'm not the Jedi I should be. I want more." - Anakin Skywalker
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SiriKenobi12 Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 4/3/05 10:35am Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	DARTH_SKYWALKER2: LOL! Yay, you got my joke! And you are the only person to review this chapter! Thank you so much! Here's the next installment! -----signature----- I'm fighting a terrible war with writer's block!! Obi-Wan carries Siri's lightsaber in Episode III
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SiriKenobi12 Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 4/3/05 11:38am Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	Title: Strength over fear Author: SiriKenobi12 aka ewan's girl Author's note: I don't know if anyone is even reading this, but if you are drop me a line to let me know what you think! ************************* Chapter 2: Her head felt like it was about to explode, she never in her life had a headache of this magnitude, even worse than the morning after late night drinking binges with Obi Wan. Her head refused, but she forced her eyes open, immediately regretting it. Siri tried to lift herself up, but the pain intensified, she laid back down on the hard metal table with a groan. She then realized that she was chained to said metal table, she stared up at her wrists that were beginning to bruise from the chains, then down at her bare ankles that were doing the same. She also felt a warm stream of liquid trailing down the side of her face from a cut over her left eyebrow. She rolled her eyes to the back of her head and tried to call on the Force to help her find her center, or at least to stop the pounding in her head. She attempted to recall the memory of what happened, she remembered watching Ferus lead her troops to a battle, distracting the guards long enough for her to slip inside the compound. She remembered finding a room full of various test tubes and medical supplies. The last thing she remembered was the sound of droidekas. She felt worried for her apprentice, and called upon their bond, she sensed that he was alive, he was not responding but he was alive. She let out another groan of pain and tried to release it into the Force, she then noticed another presence in the room. "Welcome back to the land of the living Master Tachi," An elegant male voice rang through the room, causing her head to hurt more. She tried to compose herself before responding. "Count Dooku," She said with a hint of sarcasm. "Just what every girl dreams about. . .waking up to a creepy old man staring at them in their sleep." Dooku chuckled, causing the Jedi more agony in her head. He took a sip of his tea then handed the cup to a young, short, dirty-blonde haired man standing behind him. The servant took the cup and bowed. "Leave us Bar-ton." Dooku commanded and his manservant bowed and exited the room, Dooku then rose to his feet and walked over to the captive Jedi. "He seems nice," Siri commented when the young servant had exited the room, showing Dooku that he didn't intimidate her. Dooku smiled a forced smile. "My my how clever you young Jedi think you are," He said, folding his arms across his chest. "Of course you always had a mouth that was almost as quick as your saber." He stated with a smile. "I remember you from one of my saber classes. . .you were my best student." Siri tried to push back her headache that was becoming intolerable. "If this is how you treat your best students, I'd hate to see what happens to your worst," She kept up her sarcastic front. "But you know how about instead of a trip down memory lane, we just get whatever it is you came to do over with." Dooku seemed to ignore the female Jedi completely. "I was tempted to take you on as my own Padawan," He commented, almost lost in the memory. "But I felt you were too young, and then Master Gallia swooped in there and trained you herself." "Look where I could be right now if you had trained me," Siri feigned disappointment. "You certainly would know your place girl." He hissed. "Oh yeah cause you did such a great job with Qui Gon Jinn, he certainly knew his place," She shot back. "Never ever went against the code. . .ever." Dooku closed his eyes for a moment and nodded. "True, Qui Gon was very different, I probably would've had better luck with his own apprentice." Siri choked on her laugh. "I'm sorry, but that has to be the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard in my life, Obi Wan is the quintessential Jedi, he'd never help you. . .He'd rather die then help anyone who means harm to the Republic." "So I've heard," Dooku stated then smiled a wicked smile. "But the hearts of men can falter, even the most disciplined of Jedi can lose faith." Dooku ran a long, wrinkled finger down her cheek, making her skin crawl. "Everyone has a weakness," Siri stared at Dooku with a confused look, She then struggled under her chains. "So what is it now Dooku? Some public execution where I'm torn limb from limb by some vicious animal?" Dooku laughed and Siri noticed his servant had returned, she strained to see what the young man was carrying. Dooku then picked up a syringe off the tray. "As much enjoyment as I would get from that Master Tachi, I have found another use for you." He then filled the needle with a green liquid. "You see I'm finding it increasingly difficult to find human volunteers to test my newest weapon," He then cleaned a spot on Siri's arm and shoved the needle in, extracting the liquid. "I'm so glad you have offered your assistance." **************************** "Grave this news is Master Obi Wan," The hologram of Yoda hung his head in sorrow. "What should I do my masters?" Obi Wan asked, trying to keep his emotions in check. "I don't want to leave my Padawan in his condition, but I know we need to act quickly to rescue Master Tachi." Mace Windu sighed, he looked as tired as Obi Wan felt. "The Chancellor has asked for your presence on Kamino," Mace told him, ignoring the shocked look on Obi Wan's face. "You told him no right?" Obi Wan asked, and the Council remained silent. "There are others that can lead, I don't understand why the Chancellor insists that I do everything, it's as if he's trying to pull me in a thousand directions!" Obi Wan's strong façade came crashing down. "Obi Wan!" Mace sternly reprimanded, "We understand how exhausted you must be, but you have proven yourself worthy of this title, the Chancellor feels you are the best for the job," Mace calmed himself before he continued. "The battle on Kamino is becoming increasingly more intense, we must protect the cloning facilities." Obi Wan closed his tired eyes, pressing his thumb and forefinger on either sides of the bridge of his nose and pressing hard. "Anakin is in no condition to travel, he could be contagious." "Realize this we do," Yoda stepped forward. "Stay your apprentice will." "I'm sorry masters, but with all due respect my apprentice is very ill, I wouldn't feel right leaving him." Obi Wan argued. "Orders the Chancellor has given you, follow them you must," Yoda exclaimed, ignoring the look on Obi Wan's face. "Yes Masters," Obi Wan exhaled, returning his usual mask of responsibility to his persona. "The will of the Force this is, understand Skywalker must," Yoda tried to make Obi Wan feel better about the situation. "And if he doesn't understand then he has much further to go than we originally discussed Obi Wan." Mace interjected. Obi Wan bowed his head, feeling almost rejected and defeated. He lifted his head and faced the Council. "What about Siri?" He asked. "We cannot risk another Geonosis," Mace commented. "We no longer have the resources." "So you're just going to leave her to the Separatists?" Obi Wan asked, appalled. "Send a team to find her we will," Yoda answered. "Risk more than that we cannot." Obi Wan suddenly felt guilt rise inside of him, it was his fault that so many Jedi had perished, and now it was also his fault that more had to risk their lives to save his friend. "Send someone else to Kamino, let me go find her." He said after a moment, but recieved no response from the Council save for Yoda who raised a knowing eyebrow at the young Master. "No," Mace simply stated. "We will find her, but we must listen to the will of the Force above all else." Yoda nodded in agreement, "needed on Kamino you are." Obi Wan bowed to the Council, he knew he wouldn't win this argument. ***************************** //Long, slender fingers intertwined with his robotic ones, he was afraid that she would recoil from his new prosthetic hand, but the amazing woman that she was, it didn't bother her in the least. He draped his arm protectively over her, losing himself in a nest of brunette curls he then began to leave trails of kisses on the nape of her neck. She turned to face him, her face brightening with a warm smile. "My Jedi," She cooed in his ear. "My angel," He whispered between kisses. She giggled which was the sweetest music to his ears and began to explore him with her hands, he let out a involuntary moan and finally found her lips with his, kissing her with intensity. She then pulled away from him, her deep, brown eyes searching his sky blue ones. "What's wrong?" She asked, afraid of the answer. The young man gave her one more kiss before sitting up on the edge of the bed. "Master Obi Wan and I have been called to the front lines," He sighed, ignoring the emotions he sensed from his new bride. "No," She moved closer to him. "The Chancellor cannot ask this of you; both of you have barely healed from Geonosis!" She didn't hide her objections from him. "I will speak to the Chancellor," She rose to her feet and Anakin grabbed her arm. "Padme," Anakin kissed her forehead as he sat her next to him. "I don't like this anymore than you do, but I won't let the Chancellor down, he believes in me." He said with pride. "Besides maybe on this mission I can prove myself to Obi Wan and convince him I'm ready for the trials." "But why does it have to be you?" Padme asked, feeling tears brimming her eyes. "Master Obi Wan has been called as general," Anakin stated, jealousy rising in his voice. "We have to be at the front." "What happened to Jedi not being soldiers?" She folded her arms across her chest. He knelt in front of her, taking her hands in his. "Don't worry. . ." He flashed her a smile. "I am the chosen one remember?" He winked and she shook her head. Padme supressed a sob and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Make sure you come back to me," She said, not able to stop the tears. She then looked him in the eyes. "Take care of that master of yours too." She tried to muster a smile. He smiled back and laid her down on the bed, kissing her.// Anakin woke with a start, he felt extremely hot, he could sense the beads of sweat collecting in his hair. He had never felt so awful in his entire life, even when he was eight years old and had come down with the Tuskin flu and his mother held him in her arms all night, trying to warm him. He closed his eyes tightly when the memory of his mother came to him. He turned on his side and wished with all his heart that his mother would enter the room and take him away from this nightmare, his heart felt like lead as he imagined her arms wrapping around him, and then disappearing into thin air. He then tried to turn his thoughts to Padme, he hadn't spoken to his wife in person since the day he left for the war over four months ago, he wondered what she was doing, and if she was well. He turned his eyes towards the door when he heard it open, he was actually relieved when he saw the form of his master walk inside. He saw Obi Wan try to smile around the medical mask and Anakin gave a weak smile back. His body then was wracked with a violent coughing fit, Obi Wan ran to his Padawan's side. Obi Wan watched helplessly as his young charge rolled over in agony, his heart broke at the sight. He placed a hand on Anakin's forehead, trying to ease his pain, blood shot blue eyes stared into blue/grey ones. "Master?" Anakin struggled to compose himself, only coughing more. "Relax," Obi Wan commanded. "Rest Padawan," "I'm guessing no antidote yet," Anakin closed his eyes as he tried to regain his breath from the coughing. Obi Wan looked to the floor, and shook his head. "Not yet Padawan," He noticed Anakin wince in pain, he then glanced around the room at all the other sick clones and felt a shiver run up his spine. "But we will find one," He looked down at Anakin and took the younger man's hand in his. "I promise you Anakin." Anakin looked into the aging Jedi's eyes, he knew Obi Wan was hiding something. "You're leaving," "Yes Anakin I am," Obi Wan admitted, not hiding the fact from his apprentice. "The war for Kamino is on the edge of a knife, the Chancellor has asked for my assistance." He kept up his mental shields so Anakin wouldn't sense his displeasure of Palpatine. Anakin tried to sit up, but his body wouldn't stop shaking, Obi Wan tried to lay him back down. "I'm coming with you master," Anakin rasped out, trying to get out of the bed. "Padawan!" Obi Wan said with more force then was probably necessary. "You must stay here," He said, trying to ignore the hurt look on his apprentice's face. "Master I can help," Obi Wan sighed, he was feeling tired. "Anakin I need you to stop this," He reprimanded. "I don't have the patience to deal with your quest for perfection right now." Anakin was taken back by his master's tone. They were interrupted by a loud moan coming from the back of the room, the two men looked towards the source of the sound and noticed a clone trooper writhing in pain, the medical team rushing to his aid. The man began to cough up large amounts of blood and fell off the bed with a loud crash, causing both Jedi to flinch. Anakin turned away in disgust and Obi Wan felt a shiver run down his spine, he turned back to his apprentice. "Don't leave me here," Anakin begged. Obi Wan closed his eyes and sighed. "Anakin," He stopped and thought carefully as to what he would say next. "My duty lies on Kamino right now, while yours is here restoring your strength young one." Anakin turned his gaze away from his master with a huff. "What about your duty to me?" He asked snidely. "Since you think I'm not ready for the trials and everything, isn't a Master's place with his apprentice?" "Anakin my duty as your master will always come first in my eyes," He forced Anakin to look at him. "And because of that duty I must insist that you stay behind and rest." Anakin rolled his eyes and looked away again, Obi Wan felt the frustration rise inside him, he said nothing further and turned on heel and left the room. He then turned and spoke to his apprentice one more time before leaving. "Master Windu is taking my place here," Anakin pretended to ignore Obi Wan. "You will be mindful of him," Obi Wan looked around the room one more time. "Anakin," He forced Anakin to look at him. "An antidote will be found," He assured his young charge who turned away again in disgust. "May the Force be with you." He said under his breath and exited the room. *TBC -----signature----- I'm fighting a terrible war with writer's block!! Obi-Wan carries Siri's lightsaber in Episode III
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Darth_Skywalker2 Registered: Sep '04	Date Posted: 4/3/05 12:17pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	great chapter! I loved the scene between Siri and Dooku and how Anakin wants to come with Obi-Wan to Kamino. This is great! More soon please -----signature----- "Something's happening. I'm not the Jedi I should be. I want more." - Anakin Skywalker
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SiriKenobi12 Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 4/4/05 8:59pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	DARTH_SKYWALKER2: Once again I'm glad you enjoyed it! I glad at least one person is....lol. The next chapter will happen soon! -----signature----- I'm fighting a terrible war with writer's block!! Obi-Wan carries Siri's lightsaber in Episode III
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Stargazer-19 Registered: Dec '04	Date Posted: 4/5/05 2:15am Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	I just found this story! I can't wait to read the next chapter. I wonder what it was that Dooku gave Siri... I get the feeling that if it turns out to be really bad Dooku is going to have one very ticked off Obi-Wan to deal with. Post soon! -----signature----- Magneto: “You wanted us to protect the library. What kind of villain attacks a library? Xavier: You always did stupid things when you were a villain. M: Did I ever attack a library? X: Well, no. M: Exactly. No self respecting villain attacks a library.
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MOWK_4321 Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 4/5/05 2:03pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	Excellent job! I feel so bad for Obi-wan. He's padawan is sick so he wants to stay with him, then he finds out Siri has been captured so he feels the need to rescue her then to add to all that Palpatine is sending him to Kamino (evil guy-probaly wants to damage Obi-wan's relationship with Anakin but you never know with the Sith) taking him away from both the people he loves. I am throughly enjoying this story and cannot wait till the next post to find out what happens but take as much time as you need. Anyways that being said keep up the good work. -----signature----- " I think you know in your heart that you're meant for something extraordinary." Obi-wan to Anakin in Labyrinth of Evil May the Force be with you!
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Darth_Skywalker2 Registered: Sep '04	Date Posted: 4/5/05 6:47pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	bump! -----signature----- "Something's happening. I'm not the Jedi I should be. I want more." - Anakin Skywalker
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SiriKenobi12 Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 4/6/05 9:07pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	STARGAZER-19 ~ Thank you for reading! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Everything will be explained as the chapters continue...and yes Dooku just might have a very ticked off Obi Wan to deal with MOWK_4321 ~ Thank you! I know I feel bad for poor Obi too and yet I'm the one putting him through it all. Evil Palpy...you know he's sending Obi Wan for a reason. Next Chapter is here so enjoy! DARTH_SKYWALKER2 ~ Thanks for the bump! -----signature----- I'm fighting a terrible war with writer's block!! Obi-Wan carries Siri's lightsaber in Episode III
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SiriKenobi12 Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 4/6/05 9:52pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)*Ch3 - Date Edited: 4/6/05 9:52pm (1 edits total) Edited By: SiriKenobi12
	Chapter 3: The rain came down in sheets, the waves crashed against the metal stilts holding up the entire city. Obi Wan Kenobi stared out one of the large windows watching transport after transport dropping off troops in Tipoca City. He wondered if the clones felt as if they were protecting their home, when he remembered how silly a thought that was. He had in the last many months spent time with the clones and it was eerie how unhuman like they really were with the exception of a special few, yet they had all the physical frailties of a human being. He glanced around the room to make sure he was indeed by himself, he leaned his head on the cool glass, his breath leaving a cloud of fog on the window. He let out a long sigh and closed his sleep deprived eyes. He called upon his only companion on this mission, he always was thankful for the warm embrace that the Force provided. He wondered what it would be like to be a non Force user, to live a life with such a void. He then thought about what he would be doing if he wasn't a Jedi, remembering back to a dream he had long ago where he had a wife and twin children, a boy and a girl. He remembered asking his master Qui Gon Jinn about the meaning of the dream, but it was never very helpful to ask Qui Gon about visions. / "What does it mean master?" The 15 year old asked as they entered the transport, heading to their mission. "Dreams don't always mean anything Padawan, sometimes they are just dreams." Qui Gon answered his young charge. "They always pass in time," "But it seemed so real, do you think it was a prophecy?" Obi Wan asked, sitting down in the pilots seat. "Obi Wan, keep your concentration here and now," Qui Gon admonished. "Besides young one, personal attachments like a family is dangerous." He noticed the confused look on Obi Wan's face. "Love is a wonderful emotion, but it can also lead to jealousy, anger, fear." Qui Gon reminded him. Obi Wan set the coordinates and didn't look at his master when he spoke next. "I know master, it's just..." He struggled on how to word the next phrase. "I sometimes wonder what it would be like to be a father someday." Qui Gon smiled, "You will be a father someday Obi Wan." He said and Obi Wan looked at him, cocking an eyebrow. "When you have a Padawan of your own, you'll know what it's like to be a father."/ Obi Wan opened his eyes and stared at his reflection in the glass. 'I don't feel like much of a father.' He thought to himself. 'A father wouldn't have left his son in the condition Anakin is in.' He loved the boy that much was true, but he and Anakin could feel a rift growing between them. The look on his apprentice's face kept flashing through his mind, the look of disappointment, anger, resentment, even jealousy. He was worried about Anakin, but was at a loss of what to do. 'Maybe Master Windu will have better luck reaching him right now.' He changed his vision from his reflection back to the turbulent sea. 'Maybe it's just that the boy and I have spent way too much time together.' He kept his thoughts on the young man that he had pledged his life to raise as a Jedi. Anakin was getting very close to knighthood, but something kept tugging on Obi Wan's self conscious to not let him take the trials yet. 'There isn't anything more he can learn from me.' Obi Wan thought to himself. 'Am I holding him back? Why would I do that?' He knew the Force was telling him something, he just didn't know what. 'I will talk to Master Yoda about it later.' Obi Wan resolved. He felt another presence in the room and he reluctantly brought his thoughts back to the task at hand. He turned and faced an equally tired looking individual. "Viceroy Organa." Obi Wan said with a bow. "I was surprised to hear you would be here as well." Bail Organa walked further into the room and shook Obi Wan's hand. "I was pleasantly surprised to hear I'd be working with you General Kenobi," Obi Wan smiled, returning the handshake. "You know Bail, for a man who is so opposed to this war, you certainly seem very invested in it." Obi Wan commented, unlike most politicians Organa didn't bother him. "The same could be said for you friend," Organa said with a smile of his own. Obi Wan chuckled at the comment, then returned to his all too familiar serious demeanor. "How dire is the situation?" He asked. Bail let out a long breath. "Well about 3 weeks ago we evacuated all the Kaminoians, we've set up a base camp here in Tipoca City, we are trying to keep a fortress around the cloning facility," Bail informed. "Aren't there other cloning facilities around the galaxy that the Republic is using?" Obi Wan asked. "There are small ones yes, but they are owned by the commerce guilds," Bail shook his head. "I don't know about you, but I really don't trust the commerce guilds," Obi Wan nodded in agreement. "Besides, the Republic has an order of one million clones being made here as we speak." Obi Wan nodded, he understood the situation. "Any word on the Separatists army?" "We have reports that they have many underwater vessels and other large boats headed toward the city we are preparing for them now." Bail explained, rubbing the back of his neck. "We are preparing to head out and meet them before they get anywhere near the city." Obi Wan thought for a moment. "Open war in the middle of the sea? Excuse me for asking Viceroy, but isn't that somewhat risky?" he asked, keeping his voice calm. Bail Organa glanced out to the water. "Yes, but it is better than risking a thermal detonator or some other weapon being thrown on the cloning facility." He turned and faced Obi Wan who was stroking his beard in contemplation. "You don't agree?" "No, I'm afraid you are walking straight into a trap if you go out to sea," Obi Wan stated, never taking his eyes off the crashing waves. "They want us to leave the city, they know if we leave our base camp then we will be strung out and our supplies will diminish." Obi Wan moved his gaze to Organa who was deep in thought. "And droid armies don't need to return to base for supplies." "So you're suggesting we risk war on the city?" Bail asked, appalled. "I'm telling you between the inklings of the Force and the many battles I have been through already that our only chance to win this battle is to bring them to Tipoca city." Obi Wan returned his gaze to the rain. "Yes sir," Bail exclaimed, although his voice not very convincing. ********************************* Mace Windu stepped off the transport right into a puddle of mud. He raised the hood of his cloak and took in his surroundings, he wondered what in his life had prepared him for something like this as he watched a platoon of clones run past him, carrying large blasters. He hadn't spent much time on the front lines since the war broke out, he and Yoda had stayed on Courascant to help the Chancellor strategize. He suddenly felt sorry for all the Jedi who had been in the field of battle, and decided he wouldn't leave the front until the war was over. He was approached by a clone trooper that was apparently a leader, the only way one could tell him apart was by the yellow line on his armor. He saluted the Jedi master, Mace gave a nod of acknowledgement. "Master Windu," The clone greeted as he dropped his hand back to his side. "I am Alpha, I will be your Captain for your duration here." "Alright Alpha," Mace bowed to the clone, much to the clone's surprise. "Why don't you lead me to headquarters and fill me in on what General Kenobi was doing before he left." "Yes sir," Mace followed the clone to one of the various tents, he took careful note of his surroundings as they trudged through the mud. He noticed they were coming to a small reflective building, he marveled at the technology of the Republic and how from the sky the headquarters would look like nothing more than rocks. He ducked through the doorways and came to face several maps and holopics decorating the room. Mace looked in awe at the thoroughness of his predecessor. Obi Wan had obviously spent many long nights going over the maps, trying to find the Confederacy's base. Mace continued to stare at the various pieces of information the Jedi Knight had collected. 'He's trying to figure where Dooku is heading next.' Mace realized, he was very impressed by Obi Wan's strategy. He wondered if it was a good idea to send him to Kamino. "When was the last time anyone has come in contact with the Confederacy Army?" Mace finally asked Alpha. "Squad 1256 saw some scouts out over the kazim crater a few nights back, but nothing since then." Alpha answered. "It's been strangely quiet," Mace nodded, and stared at one of the maps. "What was General Kenobi planning to do next?" He turned to Alpha. "Do you know?" "General Kenobi was in the process of recruiting a team to infiltrate the base, to try to find an antidote for their chemical weapon," Alpha answered. "He was then given orders off planet." Mace remembered the look on Kenobi's face when he ordered him to leave. "Our first priority will be finding that antidote," Mace told Alpha. "Round up the special unit that General Kenobi had recruited, I want to meet with them." Alpha saluted and exited the tent, leaving the council member to his thoughts. 'How does Obi Wan know that the Confederacy has an antidote?' He thought to himself, looking at a map of the surrounding area. 'Why would the Confederacy have an antidote? That's a better question.' He felt uneasy about the answer to his question when he felt a strange disturbance in the Force. He couldn't quite pinpoint the source, but he knew it involved a Jedi. He closed his eyes and listened to the Force, trying to sense what was causing such a disturbance. He suddenly felt intense fear, a fear he had never felt before, then felt pain, a white hot pain ran through his subconscious. He held onto his head as he tried to find the source of the pain. He was able to briefly touch the owner of the pain along the bond he shared with all the Jedi. "Siri," He opened his eyes, and suddenly the disturbance was gone, and the Force was back to normal, and he could no longer sense her presence. He tried to cast his anxiety to the Force when he heard his comlink beeping. He knew exactly who it was before he even answered it. "I sensed it too," Mace said into his comlink. "Such suffering I sensed," Yoda's voice stated. Mace knew Yoda was more in tune with the Force and therefore felt more of the disturbance that he had. "Terrible pain I fear for Master Tachi. Find her we must," Yoda collected his thoughts before continuing. "Join the search I will" ******************************************* -----signature----- I'm fighting a terrible war with writer's block!! Obi-Wan carries Siri's lightsaber in Episode III
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MOWK_4321 Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 4/7/05 2:52pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	Good job once more. I am really enjoying this story and loved Mace's insight on the battle and Obi-wan. I hope that Obi-wan is right about the city and that he can get that battle over with and get back to Anakin. I am also wondering if Obi-wan felt Siri's pain and if the sith/Dooku are going to use her for bait or some other twisted plan of theirs. Anyways my thoughts will have to wait until the next post to be answered and as always keep up the Great work! -----signature----- " I think you know in your heart that you're meant for something extraordinary." Obi-wan to Anakin in Labyrinth of Evil May the Force be with you!
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Stargazer-19 Registered: Dec '04	Date Posted: 4/7/05 6:45pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	Poor Obi-Wan, he always seems to be caught in the middle. I'm very interested in the vision that Obi-Wan had...twins huh? Dooku must really be looking for a butt-kicking...Obi-Wan has been "the model Jedi" his whole life, when he finally lets go, I know I wouldn't want to be on the wrong side of his temper. Great chapter. Must have more, post soon! -----signature----- Magneto: “You wanted us to protect the library. What kind of villain attacks a library? Xavier: You always did stupid things when you were a villain. M: Did I ever attack a library? X: Well, no. M: Exactly. No self respecting villain attacks a library.
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LadyPadme Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Sep '02	Date Posted: 4/7/05 6:57pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	Enjoying this I am! I like the way this is starting out with plenty of action and intrigue right away. Wonder how Siri's doing now that she's being used as Dooku's guinea pig, and where the team is that's trying to rescue her. And...Anakin and Obi-Wan seperated... * shivers * Never a good thing--it seems when Obi-Wan's not there to keep an eye on that boy that bad things happen. In any case, great job so far! -----signature----- Evil Twin of Gabri_Jade When a baby smiles the world is happy
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SiriKenobi12 Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 4/9/05 12:22pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	MOWK_4321 ~ Thank you again! Don't worry everything will begin to become clear...I hope, ok maybe not until the end of the story, I am evil like that. I hope this story stays interesting for you! Thanks so much for reading! STARGAZER-19 ~ I know, I always put poor Obi in the worst situations. Unfortunatly I am not going in depth about the vision in this story, but always keep it in the back of you mind as the story unfolds. Yeah Dooku really is asking for it isn't he? Messing with Obi's girl, and his apprentice for that matter. I agree with you that if Obi Wan would ever let go of his anger he would be a force to be reckoned with. LADYPADME ~ Thank you so much for reading! I'm glad that this story is keeping your interest from the start, I try to do that. I know this last chapter had no Siri, but I wanted to keep the readers worried about her for a little while before I answer all their questions. I'm so evil! Yeah, Anakin usually gets into trouble when Obi isn't around, but remember he is pretty sick so hopefully he doesn't do too much. Thanks again! *Next Chapter up soon! -----signature----- I'm fighting a terrible war with writer's block!! Obi-Wan carries Siri's lightsaber in Episode III
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