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SiriKenobi12 Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 5/28/05 6:48pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	Thank you so much Dath_Skywalker2, that means so much to me to say I'm one of your favorite authors because there are so many good ones on here! Wow, I really don't know what to say! Thank you! -----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: 5/29/05 7:00pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	Chapter 21: Obi Wan rushed Padme off of the planet of Naboo so fast that she didn't even get a chance to say goodbye to her family. The Jedi was insistent that her safety and the safety of her child was the utmost importance. Obi Wan brought the two of them to the only place he felt they would be truly safe; Tatooine. He didn't know why the Force insisted they go to the desert planet, but he knew better than to argue. Padme had told him about Anakin's distant relatives and so for a little over two weeks the refugees stayed with the Lars on their moisture farm. Owen was more than hesitant at first to let them stay; Padme had contacted them with news of Anakin and he wasn't sure he trusted his late brother's "master". He certainly didn't trust whatever the Jedi's intentions were with Anakin's widow and unborn child; he didn't have much of a choice in the matter though because his new wife Beru insisted that they help Padme. Beru was a sweet, timid woman most of the time, but she was also the only one in the entire galaxy who could win an argument against her husband. The young couple had recently discovered they were unable to have a child of their own so her maternal instincts kicked in and she had this intense need to help out the pregnant senator. Beru was always kind towards her sister in law and to her Jedi protector, but unfortunately she couldn't keep Owen at bay forever, he quickly decided that Obi Wan was no longer allowed on their property (after an argument over some "damn idealistic crusade"). Obi Wan hesitated, but agreed and found a small hovel out past the Dune Sea. Padme, headstrong as always insisted that she remain with her Jedi protector so the two of them stayed together in the desert home, Padme on the sleep couch and Obi Wan on the floor. *************************** (Two months later) Padme watched the Jedi kneeling before her in the middle of the living room completely in a meditative trance. She didn't want to disturb his rest, because she knew he didn't get much of it, but he felt her presence anyways. "Yes?" He asked, not opening an eye. "I made breakfast, if you’re interested." "I didn't know you could cook?" Obi Wan teased, opening one eye. Padme placed her hands on her hips (as well as she could) and gave him a hard stare. "Just because I am a modern, working woman does not mean I don't know my way around the kitchen." She huffed. "I figured a woman who surrounded herself with handmaidens all her life. . ." Obi Wan egged her on. "Now to be fair, when I was queen I played a handmaiden more often than not. Sabe was basically the real queen." Padme defended herself. The two of them stared at each other for a moment and laughed. "Breakfast sounds great." Obi Wan stated, rising to his feet. He followed Padme into the dining area and noticed the abundance of food on the table; he helped Padme down to one of the chairs. "So, did you use all the food in the house?" He asked, smirking. Padme shot him a dirty look as she began to pile food on her plate. "Remember, I'm eating for two now." She took a bite of pastry. "Don't mess with a pregnant woman and her food Kenobi." Obi Wan laughed, and put up his hands in defeat. "It's alright; I wanted to make another supply run anyways Milady." He stated, fixing himself a cup of jawa juice and taking a seat across from her. The two friends continued to enjoy their breakfast, keeping the conversation light hearted. Padme smiled to herself as Obi Wan continued to tell a story from his past. "I'm telling you Padme" Obi Wan continued telling his tale. "I have never had to do so many dishes in my life. All she had to do was shut up, and let the teachers speak, but oh no not Siri." Obi Wan stopped and a longing look washed over his face. "She always has to be right." He softly stated. Padme waited for him to continue, but noticed he grew very quiet. "Ben?" Obi Wan looked at her and smiled. "To this day I hate to do dishes; that is why I always had Anakin do them." Padme chuckled, and Obi Wan was glad to hear it because it was the first time she smiled at the mention of her late husband. They stared at each other for a moment in awkward silence, before Obi Wan rose to his feet and began to clear the table. Padme sat back in her seat, watching him. "You love her don't you?" She asked after a moment. Obi Wan put the dishes in the sink with a loud clank and stared out the window at the desolate landscape. When he didn't respond Padme continued. "That Siri woman, you speak of her often." Obi Wan turned around and leaned on the counter. "It's that obvious huh?" Padme shrugged. "Well, you are much better at hiding it then let's say another Jedi I've known but. . ." Obi Wan turned away again. "Let's just call it woman's intuition." Padme quickly added. "Sometimes I think it can be stronger than the Force." Obi Wan looked at her with a soft smile. "That's why I bet female Jedi are some of the strongest in the order." Obi Wan chuckled to himself. "You have no idea." Padme waited for a moment. "Do all Jedi fall in love?" She asked. Obi Wan thought about it for a moment. "Despite the fact that attachment is forbidden by our code," He asked the question more to himself than her. "It can be a balancing act Milady, I think it's easier for humans to fall victim of it, and it's even easier for the ones who are strong with the living Force, because they are able to live more in the moment." He sighed. "Like Qui Gon, Siri…" "And Anakin," She finished, Obi Wan nodded, he had taught her a great deal about the Jedi and the Force. "Yes." "And what about you," She asked. "Jedi such as me find it difficult to succumb to the moment, because no matter how beautiful the moment is there’s always something looming over the horizon." He answered her, staring out the window again. "That is so sad." Padme stated. "Isn't there anything you can do?" Obi Wan sighed. "I've tried, Force knows I've tried. All my life I've had these visions, and I wish I could just ignore them. I use to frustrate Qui Gon to no end because of it." He slowly closed his eyes. “I never told Anakin about them, I always told him that dreams would pass in time and now I only wish that were so.” Padme rose to her feet, and walked up to him, taking his hand and placing it on her stomach. "The baby is kicking." She explained, Obi Wan looked into her huge brown eyes then down at his hand on her stomach. "Just live in this moment." Obi Wan closed his eyes and listened to the Force flowing between him and the child. Suddenly his eyes flew open and he stared Padme. "What?" She asked worriedly. "Is something wrong?" She couldn't hide the tremble in her voice. Obi Wan moved his hand slowly over her stomach. "Padme, do twins run in your family?" He asked, offering a warm smile. "Twins," She asked, astonished and relieved at the same time. "Twins," **************************** Barriss Offee ran as hard as she could; she could sense the dark side closing in on her and her master. She rounded a corner and suddenly realized that her master was no longer behind her, she slowed her running, hoping that Luminari would be able to catch up. The young woman rounded another corner and then skitted to a stop as she came upon a squad of Imperial Clone troops. More came at her from the sides, and more still from behind surrounding the Jedi padawan. The exhausted woman pulled out her light saber in a flash and held a defensive stance, sweat dripping down her face as she prepared herself for inevitable death. She then felt the sick sense of the dark side; she turned around and faced a tall, dark figure dressed in black armor, his sleek, dark mask hiding his identity. The only sound that was heard was the sound of deep, rhythmic breathing. Barriss then noticed in his right hand he held her master above his head, and she was gasping for air. Barriss tried to push back her feelings, and remember the code. "What do you want from us?" She asked as forcibly as she could muster. The masked man said nothing and Barriss pleaded with him as the body of her master began to grow limp. The dark lord of the Sith took pleasure watching the padawan sink to her knees as he finished killing the master. Barris screamed as Vader cast aside the dead body and turned to the commander of the storm troopers. "Finish it." He commanded. "Yes Lord Vader." The trooper saluted. The circle of clones shot as one at the girl kneeling in the center, causing her to become one with the Force. Vader watched the execution intently. "All too easy," *************************************************** Mace Windu entered Yoda's private meditation chamber with a solemn look on his face. He sat down on the other cushion, waiting to be acknowledge by his friend. Yoda kept his eyes closed for a moment longer then slowly opened them. Mace immediately noticed the sorrow etched in the depths of his eyes. "I believe now is the time to call back all teams." Mace softly stated. "The new Republic has made it clear that they no longer have need for us." The usually placid face held an abundance of emotions. Yoda hung his head for a moment and softly sighed. "Give into fear we must not, but realistic we must be." He slowly turned his gaze up towards his fellow Council member. "The dawn brings so much turmoil with the Force, soon forever changed our lives will be." Mace sat puzzled. "For good or for bad," Yoda closed his eyes again. "Know this I do not." *************************************************** ~ "Obi Wan" The familiar voice called out to him. "Wake up padawan." Obi Wan stirred from his position on the floor. "Master," He opened his eyes and came face to face with a ghostly blue image of his former master. The familiar strong features holding a sad smile when Obi Wan looked up at him. A part of Obi Wan was afraid that he had actually gone crazy to be able to see Qui Gon standing before him again; the other part of him was overwhelmed with happiness. "How can this be?" He asked. "Anything is possible through the Force, but I do not have the time to explain everything." He stated his aura dimming slightly. Obi Wan suddenly realized how much energy he was using just to be there. "I come to you now padawan to tell you that you must decide what you are going to do." Obi Wan turned away. "I know what you are going to say master, and I do not know what I'm. . ." "Padawan," Qui Gon snapped in a tone Obi Wan hadn't heard in almost two decades. "I only have a short time, I have been given the opportunity to glimpse into the future and I know that you play a significant role. . ." Suddenly Qui Gon's image began to fade until he finally disappeared. "Master," Obi Wan searched for him, he suddenly grew frustrated. "Master," ~ Obi Wan awoke and sat straight up. He suddenly realized that he had been dreaming, he glanced around the room and heard the heavy breathing of Padme sleeping on the sleep couch. He rose to his feet and headed to the kitchen for a glass of water. He glanced out the small window, and watched the twin suns begin to make their appearance over the horizon and he began to ponder the dream he just had. He had been having dreams/visions for the last several nights concerning his decision on his position within the Jedi order. He knew that if he didn't return to the Jedi he would be letting down so many, but if he did then who would look after Anakin's children? The decision had suddenly become more difficult now that there were two children instead of one. He felt responsible for them, and much of his choice to return to the Jedi depended on their mother's decision on having them raised by the Jedi. His hopes of that seemed to die every day he talked to her, she was so afraid for her children and felt that if they never learned how to be a Jedi then they would be safe from their father's fate. Obi Wan knew in his head that was a flawed theory, but in his heart he couldn't bring himself to disagree with her. Padme had become a very dear person to him over the years and especially during their time together over the last several months. As much as he loved and cared for the former senator, he knew that his entire being belonged to the Jedi. No matter how much a part of him wanted to he knew he could never turn his back on the people who had given him a home all these years, on the people he deemed as his family…on the people he loved. His thoughts were interrupted by a strange shadow moving across their front windows, Obi Wan tensed his muscles and searched with the Force to decipher if the intruder was friend or foe. He cursed under his breath as he couldn't get a clear focus on the Force due to an unusual amount of turmoil. He crouched behind the door, waiting for the intruder to enter. The door slowly opened and a man stepped in wearing a helmet and unisuit. Obi Wan suddenly didn't recognized the orange and white flight suit, he grew curious as to who their visitor was. He quickly jumped in front of the pilot, igniting Anakin's light saber. Padme instinctively arose when she heard the sound of the weapon. The pilot stood, holding up his hands up in a gesture of surrender, then he slowly removed his helmet, revealing a man a little older than Obi Wan with dark brown hair. Obi Wan lowered his weapon at the sight of this man. "Senator Organa?" Obi Wan asked, puzzled that the politician was standing there; he brought up the light saber again. "How did you find us?" He asked making sure he was between the intruder and Padme. Bail Organa stared at Obi Wan in disbelief. "It's me my old friend." He stated, backing away. "You didn't answer my question." Obi Wan held his ground. "I convinced Padme's handmaiden to tell me where you were, I was worried after I heard about Naboo." Bail explained, his nervousness getting the best of him. Padme pushed past Obi Wan and stood in front of Bail. "What about Naboo?" She asked, worried. Bail looked at her in surprise. "Padme, you're…you're." "Yes Bail I am…very." She answered in a huff. "What happened?" Bail came to his senses and looked at her in sorrow. "I'm sorry to be the bearer of such news then Milady." He said. "It might be best if we sit down." The three companions sat around the kitchen table, Obi Wan brought both Padme and bail a drink of cool water and found a seat himself. Bail was in the process of explaining what had happened in the past nine months involving the turmoil in the Republic, the rise of the Empire and also the small resistant movement that was brewing. He then stopped and lowered his gaze to the table. "Palpatine has declared war on any system and anyone who has shown resistance to the Empire, anyone who doesn't summit to his every whim." He took Padme's hands in his. "He made an example of his home planet, proving that it didn't matter where the system was, that any who denied his power would be punished." Padme felt her eyes begin to water. "Bail, tell me what happened." She insisted. He glanced at Obi Wan and sighed. "The army went through Theed and the outer lying villages, and anyone who didn't pledge themselves to the Emperor was executed on the spot." He squeezed her hands tightly. "Your family. . ." He couldn't bring himself to continue. Obi Wan closed his eyes as he felt the sorrow emulating off of his friend, he put an arm around her shoulder. Padme rose to her feet as quickly as she could and headed to the freshener, her hand over her mouth. Obi Wan turned back to Bail, who had a very sorry look on his face. "I'm sorry." Bail said to Obi Wan. Obi Wan glanced back towards the freshener then back to Bail. "Give her time; she needs to soak in this news." The two men sat in silence for a moment. "So, is that why you came, to tell her about her family?" Obi Wan asked for a moment, taking on a very protective tone. "Because I think that could've been told to her by her hand maiden and not jeopardize her location to possible bounty hunters." his fingers brushed the hilt of Anakin's light saber. "I wanted to make sure she was safe." Bail defended himself. "I also wanted to ask her something." There it was, Obi Wan was waiting for the real reason for Organa's sudden arrival. He folded his arms across his chest. "Why does that not surprise me?" He asked. "What is it?" "Yes Bail, what is it?" Padme who had reemerged from the freshener with tears staining her face asked. Obi Wan jumped to her side, giving her someone to lean on. Bail rose to his feet and began to pace the room. "I am starting a rebellion." He stated matter of factly. Obi Wan and Padme exchanged glances, surprised that he came right out and said it. He looked between the two. "Palpatine can't get away with such atrocity, such tyranny." He fumed. "He must be stopped." "And how exactly do you plan to do this Bail?" Obi Wan asked, thinking the politician was jumping to conclusions. "I am in the process of gathering together a group of people who feel the same as us, we have surprising numbers already." Bail explained. "We will take back the galaxy in the name of the Republic." "This won't be as easy as you are selling to people Bail" Obi Wan stated. "This isn't like overthrowing a regional government, or even a planetary government, this is overthrowing the entire galactic government." "Palpatine was able to do it!" Bail shot back. "But so far the Jedi have taken no stance on this issue, so I'd expect the same from you." Obi Wan relaxed, releasing his tension into the Force, he knew he shouldn't get into an argument with Organa. "No one is saying that something shouldn't be done Bail, but rushing into a war with Palpatine is not the smartest choice." He looked up at the frustrated politician. "You must remember Palpatine had years to over throw the Republic, he had the patience to wait until the right moment to strike." Bail stood silent, not sure how to argue with the Jedi. Padme then stepped forward. "I want to help Bail; I want to start the rebellion with you." She surely stated and Obi Wan looked at her in a state of shock. She looked up at him and offered a sad smile. "I can't let him win Obi Wan, I don't expect you to understand nor do I expect you to go with me." Obi Wan cleared his throat, taking her hands in his; he stared at her hands for a moment then looked up and met her gaze. "I made you a promise Milady that I would watch over you and your child and I am bound to that promise." ***************************************************** *TBC: I FINALLY got this chapter typed! Hopefully it turned out ok, please review! Tune in next time, same Obi Wan time, same Obi Wan channel. -----signature----- I'm fighting a terrible war with writer's block!! Obi-Wan carries Siri's lightsaber in Episode III
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KyleKatarn96 Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 5/30/05 8:13am Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	great tie in. Can't wait to see how this turns out. BTW, I loved all the jedi apprentice homages you have in this story, that series was one of my favorite (sadly i never read the last one or two books) -----signature----- *Squire "What's Your ASL? I got Aids" of the Knights of the JC Sarcasm Table* http://sarcasmtable.com/forums/index.php "There is no greater misery than to remember, with bitter regret, a day when you were happy..."
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Senator_Leia73 Registered: Dec '03	Date Posted: 5/30/05 1:56pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	Wow I missed a few...hehe. This is great! Poor Obi is stuck with Padme where ever she goes. I wonder how Siri is doing...hmmmmmmm -----signature----- Yeah I'm back. After a year I'm back.
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Jedi_Tigris Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 5/30/05 10:13pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	Nice way to start the rebellion! Obi-Wan feels he still has to stick with Padme? Does that mean he'll be helping out with the rebellion? Uh oh, Vader lives! Hope Mace and Yoda get out ok...it would be cool if they joined the rebellion! -----signature----- "Who is more foolish? The fool, or the fool who follows him?" - Obi-Wan Kenobi, ANH padawan/adoptee of Myri_Antilles Battling DRL...otherwise known as college and work... Please add me to your pm list when I review. Thanks!
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GEN_MASSIMO Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 5/31/05 7:52am Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	Hello, I discovered this story just today and spent two wonderful hours reading it. It is very, very good and I am curious to see how this AU will develop. Well done! -----signature----- I AM NOW KNOWN AS Lincoln_6_Echo. Please DO NOT send PM to GEN_MASSIMO More fics the Bio of Lincoln_6_Echo http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/user.asp?usr=Lincoln_6_Echo
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SiriKenobi12 Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 6/1/05 5:02pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	I will respond to all the reviews later, no time right now...just wanted to give this a 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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MOWK_4321 Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 6/1/05 6:30pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	Hello there! Sorry it's been such a long time since I responded to your most wonderful story but unfortunely it's nearing the end of the school year and things are getting a little hetic with finals coming up. Anyways excellent three posts SiriKenobi and I don't mind that your took a while to respond to my last reply as it doesn't matter to me whether you do or don't as long as you enjoy it. Unfortunely my computer has messed up an I lost the reply that I had wrote and I have to go to bed so I'm not to exhausted for school tomorrow. I will try to do a more detailed reply on the three chapters that I missed as soon as I can. Once more I'm sorry for not replying in such a long time and then giving you a very short reply. In short I like the interaction between Obi and Siri, Padme and Obi, and also Ferus and Obi (especially the episode 1 line) as it really showed the true sides of their characters along with what their relationships are like. Keep up your great work and I can't wait til the next post. Once more I will reply in my usual amount of detail as soon I am possibly able on the three chapters I missed and thank you for being so understanding . ~Mowk -----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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padawan-grasshopper Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 6/3/05 12:40pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	Loved it! Hmmm...maybe Siri has a surprise for Obi-Wan when he gets back to Coruscant. Maybe Padme wasn't the only person waiting for the stork. wink, wink, nudge,nudge I haven't been posting because we lost internet connection. By the way, it's jama juice, not jawa juice. Who would want to drink anything related to a Jawa? I hear they're rather ugly and unpleasent. -----signature----- pie=good, homework=not pie RIP, Dan Fogelburg. Your music will live on forever. sob askaninja.com Marriage is punishment for shoplifting in some countries. smosh.com
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SiriKenobi12 Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 6/3/05 5:32pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	Thanks for all the reviews...hmmm Jama juice, I've always read it was called Jawa juice which I thought would be gross but you know whatever. Thanks for letting me know grasshopper! Chapter 22: ~ long, slender fingers reached out to him, stroking his rough bearded cheek, gliding up the side of his face and into his hair, brushing it gently off his forehead. The sent of Corelliean lilacs filled his nostrils, and the sensation of hot breath was felt on his neck followed by the touch of soft wet lips. Obi Wan slowly opened his eyes and gazed into two deep blue ones. "Siri," His voice gruff as sleep continued to leave him. The blonde woman smiled and continued to run her fingers through his thick, ginger hair. Obi Wan pulled her down, holding her tightly, afraid if he were to let go she would leave him forever. Something in his subconscious was warning him, but of what he could not guess. She leaned down and kissed him deeply, passionately then slowly rose to her feet. Obi Wan noticed she was wearing a flowing crème colored dress made of shimmer silk that was embroidered with delicate gold thread, it was a strange ensemble for Siri Tachi to be dressed in. She turned to Obi Wan and offered a sad smile. He then noticed a familiar large structure engulfed by flames behind her in the distance, he didn't know why but he couldn't take his eyes off of the burning building. He finally looked back at Siri, who seemed to ignore the fire behind her. "If you trust nothing else Obi Wan trust the Force, it is a light that will guide you." She softly stated, her voice sounding haunted by something. Obi Wan rose to his feet and walked up to her, taking her hands in his. He stared at her, brushing some of her golden hair behind her ear. "I will always trust in the Force, but I sometimes wonder if it is enough." He revealed. "I feel so lost right now Siri, how could I not see Anakin's downfall?" She looked at him and gave him a smile that was distinctly Siri. "Then you may also trust in this." She placed his hand over her heart. Obi Wan looked down at his hand then turned away. "I know Siri, but I'm not sure that you can trust in it." He stated sadly. He waited for a moment for her to speak, but realized she was staying silent he looked up at her. Siri held a face that he was all too familiar with, a face that showed she wouldn't lose the argument. Obi Wan smiled a crooked smile and kissed her passionately. Siri pulled away from the kiss, Obi Wan's hands still cupped her face. "It is time." She told him. Suddenly her face seemed to morph in front of his very eyes and turn into Padme's face. "It is time." ~ Obi Wan awoke quickly at the sound of Padme's voice. He looked up at the pregnant senator who had beads of sweat collecting on her brow. He sat up worriedly, staring at her. "Padme," Padme took several short breaths then released the air in one long gush. "It is time." She explained. ************************************************************************* The Jedi Temple was always a symbol of reverence and peace, but it was amazing how much more quiet the building was in the middle of the night. Siri Tachi exited the training room, wiping the last remaining sweat off her neck with a towel and glanced around the darkened hallway. She had grown accustom to working out after the other Jedi had gone to sleep, she felt more comfortable having the temple to herself, not having to worry about running into anyone with intriguing questions about her time spent in captivity, or her probation or worst of all about Obi Wan. She preferred time to herself, she avoided coming out in the daylight unless summoned by the Council, which was rare considering missions had dropped considerably since the formation of the Empire. She had at first pestered the Council to send her on a mission, any mission so she could focus on something besides Kenobi, but the assignments never lasted long enough, and eventually they stopped coming all together. Siri stepped out into the hall, feeling the cool tile floor under her bare feet. She made sure hers and Obi Wan's light sabers were securely placed on her belt before she headed for the room of a thousand fountains which had become her nightly routine to go to her favorite place to meditate after a hard workout. Tonight she felt more of a need than ever to calm her nerves; it had been almost seven months since Obi Wan left to watch over the pregnant senator from Naboo and he would be making his decision soon. She wondered if he would return to the Jedi, or if he would leave the order for good. She hadn't seen or spoken to him since the day he left, and she wondered how he was doing. She had gone to Naboo when she heard about the attack, hoping to warn him, but the Force had beaten her to the punch and the refugees were long gone. She entered the room and immediately began to feel at peace with the sound of trickling water. She glanced up at the artificial sky, the "stars" giving off a small amount of illumination which gave the room a blue tint. She ran her hands through her hair, careful of the small braids that were adorn in beads that she had place in her now long, blonde locks. She pulled her hair up into a messy bun; pieces of hair fell around her face. The young master then stretched her arms over her head extending her tall, lean body to its full height. She began to quiet her mind, preparing for meditation when she felt a strange disturbance through the Force. She tried to focus on the source of the disturbance, but it was gone as quickly as it had appeared. She then realized that there was another presence in the room, she searched and found Mace Windu standing next to one of the fountains, staring up at the "sky". Siri slowly walked up behind him, not sure if she should interrupt his thoughts. "I'm surprised to see you out and about Master Tachi." Mace commented, not turning to face her. "I'm always out at this time of night; I'm surprised to see anyone else out and about this late." She replied. Mace ignored her reply and changed the subject. "I assume you heard that Ferus passed his trials." He turned to Siri. "I had." She answered, looking at the ground. "He wishes for you to cut his braid." Mace continued and Siri stayed silent. "He is very gifted, he learned well." "Despite what happened," Siri softly commented. "It goes to show how dedicated he is." "It is unfortunate what happened to both him and you." Siri looked up at him. "But as Jedi we are required no to dwell, only to accept and move on." 'More pools of wisdom from our wonderful code?' Siri thought to herself. "Yes master" She stated out loud. Mace raised an eyebrow at her. "What issues are you having with our 'wonderful' code?" He asked her. Siri silently chastised herself for not putting up better mental shields around the Council member. "Nothing master," "Your thoughts betray you Master Tachi." Mace glanced around the room. Siri sighed. "The reason I cannot cut Ferus' braid is because I have shamed the code." She stated, avoiding the Councilor's gaze. "I have formed an attachment." She admitted. Mace showed no signs of surprise, actually showed no emotions at all, a look that annoyed most Jedi. "I see." He answered. They sat in awkward silence for several minutes before Mace continued. "I find it fascinating that when the Jedi order was created the Jedi was actually encouraged to marry, to ensure the order would go on for generations." Mace went off on a tangent. "It wasn't until the discovery of the dark side and the creation of the code that attachment became dangerous and forbidden." "Why change anything?" Siri asked. "The dark side can take something beautiful and turn it into something dangerous, evil." Mace explained. "Love is a wonderful emotion but it can lead to so many others, such as jealousy, hatred, and revenge." Siri turned away, Mace looked at her. "Of course there are always exceptions to every rule." Siri looked up at him. She then cleared her throat and changed the subject. "Why are you out so late Master Windu?" She asked. Mace returned his gaze away from Siri. "I am awaiting the return of Master Yoda." He explained. "Didn't master Yoda have an appointment with Chancellor, sorry Emperor Palpatine?" She asked and Mace nodded. "Wasn't that hours ago?" Mace sighed which was a gesture that most didn't see. "That is what troubles me." He admitted. "With all that has been happening in the galaxy as of late, I seem to lack trust of Palpatine, but I cannot get a clear reading through the Force, I sense the dark side surrounds the new Emperor." "And Master Yoda went by himself?" Siri asked. "He insisted on it." Mace explained. Suddenly Mace grew extremely quiet and closed his eyes, Siri stared at him. "Master Windu?" She asked. Suddenly she felt the sick disturbance through the Force as well. Mace's eyes snapped opened. "I sense it too." Siri stated, grabbing her light saber as well as Obi Wan’s off her belt. Mace had his saber already ignited and was searching through the Force for the disturbance. "May the Force be with us," He whispered as the sound of breaking glass along with blaster fire was heard in the distance. ****************************************************** Obi Wan stared out into the infinite space through the large window on the medical freighter, he had been on that ship for what seemed like an eternity. Padme's labor had lasted through the night and well into the next day, all went well and twin babies (boy first, then the girl) were finally born. "Luke and Leia," Obi Wan stated under his breath. Padme had let Obi Wan name the boy, something that had both surprised and overwhelmed the Jedi. He chose the name Luke because it was the name of the hero in Anakin's favorite book. A book that he remembered reading over and over to his young padawan until the binding began to crumble and break. Obi Wan had stayed with the new mother to make sure there were no complications, but after five hours she commanded him to leave so both could get some well deserved sleep. The aging Jedi hoped that sleep came easily to the exhausted woman, because it didn't for him. The minute Obi Wan closed his eyes he continued to see fire, and more than that he continued to see a familiar building on fire. He was tempted to call the Temple to make sure everything was ok, but he was afraid of giving the rebels position away. He sighed and rested his weary forehead on the cool glass of the ship's window. He then felt a slight disturbance through the Force; Obi Wan made his way into the healer’s wing of the ship and stared down at two small human babies. Both were wrapped in blindingly white cloth, Leia with light brown, extremely curly hair was asleep; her brother Luke however was wide awake and staring at the world around him. Obi Wan leaned down and placed a gentle hand on the child's forehead, and was met by two sky blue eyes staring at him. Luke was slightly bigger than Leia, with a lighter complextion and tuffs of blonde hair. The six hour old child stared up at the Jedi and kicked his legs enthusiastically, Obi Wan smiled. He was working in overtime to keep his emotions at bay considering how much the child resembled his father. He leaned down and kissed wee Luke on his forehead. "I am sorry that your father is not here." He softly told both the children. "I will do what I can in his stead." Padme leaned on the doorway for support, she watched as Obi Wan bent down to give a small kiss to Luke, and listened as he spoke to them. She felt her eyes begin to water at his words to them, wishing that he didn't have to make her children that promise. She then noticed that he had turned towards her, they stared at each other for a moment. "What are you doing out of bed?" He asked, rushing towards her. "I have to feed them." She explained. Obi Wan helped her into the room, and sat her down on a soft rocking chair. He then carefully picked Luke out of his cradle and handed him to Padme. The former Senator looked up at him and then positioned herself and Luke to so he could feed. Obi Wan turned away, making sure he didn't catch a glimpse of anything he wasn't suppose too. Without warning the vision hit him hard, he witnessed the Jedi temple engulfed in flames, the sounds of people screaming rang through his ears. He held onto his head and stumbled over to the couch. Padme looked up at him in concern. "Ben?" He held his head in his hands as the vision intensified, he saw a man dressed in black armor walking out of the burning temple, holding the body of a youngling, laughing sadistically. Obi Wan tried to shake off the image, but he found he could not, he called upon the Force to calm his nerves. Padme continued to stare at her friend and feed Luke at the same time, she knew something was troubling Obi Wan, but he wouldn't share it with her. Suddenly Luke began to wail, Padme tried to calm him, but found that she could not. She looked at Obi Wan for help. Obi Wan walked over to her and placed a hand over Luke's eyes, the baby almost instantly fell asleep. "There is a great disturbance through the Force." Obi Wan explained to Padme. "What happened?" She asked, holding Luke tightly. "I do not know, I only sense something terrible hashappened." He suddenly looked at Padme and she noticed the fear etched in his eyes, something she had never seen before. "I must go back to the temple." "Tell me, what is happening?" She asked. "I'm having a hard enough time learning to be a mother, let alone a mother of a Force sensitive child, I need to know what he's sensing." Obi Wan softened his features. "I had a terrible vision Padme, I saw the Jedi Temple and it was burning." He explained and Padme looked at him in horror. "I'm sorry, but I have to go." Padme grabbed his hand. "You never have to apologize to me Kenobi," She stated with a warm smile. "Now go." Obi Wan kissed the top of her head and flew out the door, skitting on the metal floor, almost knocking over Padme's two droids; he then took off down the hall. "How rude," C3PO huffed, and Artoo whistled. Padme watched Obi Wan disappear out of the room; she held onto Luke tightly and felt tears begin to drop down her cheeks. "Force be with him." She softly stated. "Force be with us all." ******************************************************** Jedi master Yoda slowly opened his eyes, feeling intense pain rushing to his consciousness. He quickly called upon the Force to regain his composure, he found himself being carried down a dark hall by two Royal Crimson guards, and surrounded by seven others. Suddenly the memories came flying back to him, he remembered he had a meeting with Emperor Palpatine to discuss the Jedi's role in the galaxy, but the Council member had been ambushed, he had discovered that the illusive Lord of the Sith was none other than the slimy Palpatine. Yoda felt ashamed for not realizing this sooner. He had found himself facing not only one Sith, but two, Yoda was introduced to Sidious' newest and most powerful apprentice yet…Darth Vader. / Yoda felt his muscles tense as Palpatine's cackle filled the room, he quickly did a back flip as the Sith lord shot bolts of blue lightning at the Jedi master. Yoda landed on his feet and quickly absorbed more lightning in his hand. "Win you cannot." Yoda exclaimed. "Doomed the dark side is." Sidious smiled from under his hood. "Fool, even at your end you still are arrogant as ever." He then came from behind his desk, wielding a deep red light saber. "You have the same choice as the rest of the galaxy, join the true power of the Force, or suffer death…the choice is yours master Yoda." Yoda ignited his own small, green light saber, taking a defensive stance. "The Force is my ally, and dark it is not." Palpatine slashed down at Yoda's head with his red blade, Yoda twirled out of the way with surprising speed. "It matters not." Palpatine sneered. "There can only be two, no more, no less…a master and an apprentice." Yoda stared up at the Emperor as their blades met in a clash; he then felt a dark presence behind him. The doors to the Emperor's office opened and a tall figure stormed in, his own red light saber blazing. Yoda stared at the tall menacing figure, while still fighting the Emperor. "This is my apprentice, Darth Vader." Sidious introduced the dark newcomer. "Some of your Jedi have already had the pleasure in meeting him." Yoda then noticed familiar light saber hilts on the Emperor's wall, in some sort of trophy case, the green master called upon the Force to calm his emotions. Yoda suddenly found himself defending himself against both Sith lords, he bounced off the walls, hoping to confuse them and stay one step ahead of them. Sidious was skilled like Dooku and Vader was powerful together as a team they had the upper hand against the best swordsman in the galaxy. Yoda continued to block blow after blow, using his size to escape out of narrow spaces. Vader came at Yoda with intensity, slashing at his head, Yoda did a series of back flips across the room, but wasn't fast enough for the Force lightning that came towards him from Sidious. Yoda was hit in the back, and fell to the ground. Vader picked up the diminutive master and raised his light saber. "No." Sidious commanded his apprentice. "Leave him Lord Vader." Vader turned to his master, and dropped Yoda to the ground. "Yes my master." Palpatine grabbed his cane and hobbled to where Yoda lay, he then picked up the Council member's light saber and placed it on his trophy self. "He will sense the death of the Jedi Order first." The Emperor exclaimed with a sick smile. "He will beg for death, and we will give it too him once the rest of the Jedi are extinct." He turned to his dark apprentice. "The last of the Jedi's blood will be spilt in a public execution; they will be made an example." Sidious cackled and Vader nodded. "Yes, my master." / Yoda hung his head, ashamed for letting himself get caught by the Sith, he quickly cast his shame into the Force, knowing now was not the time to get emotional. He tried to call upon the Force to heal and to help him escape, when he realized that he was wearing a Force collar that muffled his connection to the Force, he closed his eyes in defeat. The Royal guards threw Yoda into his cell and turned on the laser wall; Yoda turned towards the large window and noticed he had a perfect view of the Jedi Temple. He saw that it was the dead of night, and that none of the lights were on in the place he called home, and then to his horror he watched as the entire Imperial army marched towards the Temple, led by a familiar black figure. Yoda knew the end had come, and he was powerless to stop it…all he could do was watch the death of the Jedi. **************** TBC: muah - ha - ha! -----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: 6/3/05 6:17pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart) - Date Edited: 6/3/05 6:21pm (1 edits total) Edited By: MOWK_4321
	Hello again! As I said before I throughly enjoyed these three chapters that I unfortunely was not able to respond to in detail before now and for that I am very sorry. Well now onto my hopefully very detailed and long relpy in order to make up for keeping you waiting for so long. Enjoy ! Chapter 19: What I especially liked about this chapter is how you started it off with Siri getting off the ship and here the three clone troopers gossiping about what happened between Obi-wan and Anakin. I also liked how one of them asked the others whether they had ever served under Obi and if asked out of curiousity of what they thought of him, what his opinion of Obi is, and if he had ever served under him(not that it matters just curious). Another part that I loved is Mace's thoughts about Obi-wan and how he felt bad for not believing in Obi-wan when he was younger and how he is now one of the best Jedi Masters in the order. I believe though that my absoultly favorite part(s) in this chapter was(were) when Siri went to see Obi-wan and thought about their previous missions and talked to him about not giving up and their feelings for one another. My favorite dialogue part was probably when the Medic came in and made the comment of how he was a legend in these parts and asked if it was true if he could take on the enemy by himself with Siri replying that he would if he could as it really shows Obi's true personality. Also loved that you included events from the Jedi Quest and Jedi Apprentice books (we don't really see a lot of that in the other books). I also liked how she greeted him when he woke up and the conversation between her and Ferus about him. I feel so bad for Obi having to face Padme so soon after his battle with Anakin and then telling her he's sorry he couldn't save him (just like him to do that). Gald that he found out about her being pregnant along with Yoda (makes sense those two would) and it's also so sad that he tells her he doesn't deserve the name of Obi-wan but that he is taking on his originally name of Ben (that is also so like him--also liked your meaning of Obi-wan name and how he took on the name of Ben). Chapter 20: I also liked how you started this post also with the conversation between Ferus and Obi-wan about his training (another Episode one like line, huh ). I wish that Anakin wasn't saved but I guess that you had to keep the same basic story line right (don't my complaining I just don't like evil Ani--also I'm gald I'm not Palpatine's doctor or denist ). I loved in this chapter the conversation between Obi-wan and Siri especially when he gave her his lightsaber to her in retribation for hurting her about saying that he couldn't give her what she wanted. Now I wonder what he will defend himself with if he needs too (will he make yet another one? ). I also liked you put in that Padme and Siri basically had an entire conversation just with their eyes. I also liked the house on Naboo and how you showed the relationship between Padme and Obi-wan. I also wonder who/what caused them to leave Naboo for tatooine. And yes you are very evil with your cliff hangers you love giving to us with pretty much every single post (but that's to be expected is it not?) Chapter 21: Another great start with this post with the conflicting personalities of Beru and Owen especially their attitudes towards Obi-wan. And of course it was just like Obi to be agreeable and leave without a fight and to give Padme the bed while he sleeps on the floor. I loved how he teased her about her being able to cook and using all the food they have as they do need some light moments after everything that has happened to them. Also liked how you included the part about how he and Siri had to do the dishes at that school in Kegan (is that the name of the planet? I don't really remember) as I love the Jedi Apprentice and Jedi Quest Seris. I also liked how Padme could see that Obi loves Siri and her little comment on how she bets that female jedi are amoung the best of them. Also liked how he metioned how it was easier for Jedi connected with the living force to fall in love and how he had tried to give in to the moment but never could and he has always had visions which fustrated Qui-gon. I love how when the baby(ies) kicked he figured out that she had twins. Also liked how you inserted the scene with Bariss beign killed by Vader after that (come on snap out of it Ani!). Also enjoyed Yoda's and Mace's short conversation along with Obi's 'vision' of Qui-gon. I loved how you ended with Bail coming to see Padme and the short agurment between him and Obi-wan. And evil Palpatine destroying Naboo glares at him. I liked how you ended it with Obi reminding Padme of his promise to watch over her and the babies. So it's now Obi-wan time and Obi-wan Channels instead of Jedi . Guess I'll have reset my clock again and contact the cable company. Once more sorry for the long delay in replying and thank your for your patiantence (sorry I can't spell) and understanding. Keep up your excellent work and I look forward to reading the next wonderful chapter of this story (along with responding sooner, too). ~Mowk Hope that you enjoyed this post as much as I love reading your story. EDIT:Sure go and post another chapter while I'm replying. Unfortunely I have to go as I have to get up early in the morning but I'll read it and reply in my usual detail as soon as I am able to. -----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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Jedi_Tigris Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 6/4/05 12:21am Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	So now Obi-Wan is the one having visions? Interesting. And he feels the need to run off to the temple...guess the visions are just too strong. Luke sensed the trouble in the Force apparently, did Leia? Poor Padme, having to take care of both. Oh no, the Temple is under attack! Feel bad for Yoda, going through all that. I like how it's told in a flashback. Interesting that Palpatine wants it to be a public event. Good job! Enjoyed reading it! -----signature----- "Who is more foolish? The fool, or the fool who follows him?" - Obi-Wan Kenobi, ANH padawan/adoptee of Myri_Antilles Battling DRL...otherwise known as college and work... Please add me to your pm list when I review. Thanks!
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SiriKenobi12 Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 6/4/05 1:57pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	KYLEKATARN96, SENATOR_LEIA73, GEN_MASSIMO ~ Thank you so much for taking the time to read and review my story! I hope all of your questions are answered in time. MOWK_4321 ~ I love your detailed reviews! They are very much worth the wait! I'm glad you liked the chapters and the characters involved. I wanted to show Obi Wan and Siri as a real relationship, one that people could relate too. I think that both their characters have this deep love for one another they just are effected by things happening around them. I'm glad you liked the meaning for Obi Wan's name...I always wondered why he chose the name Ben. Keep in mind that I actually wrote and posted this story on fanfiction.net a over a year before Episode 3 came out so this is my version of it so of course Vader survived. I'm glad you like the relationship I've created between Obi Wan and Padme, actually it really reminds me of myself and one of my guy friends and that is what I wanted to present them as. Well as always thank you for taking the time to review, no worries about taking longer than usual. I don't mind at all. JEDI_TIGRIS ~ Well like I told MOWK I wrote this story a year before Episode 3 came out and I always felt it was Obi Wan who had the visions, but of course we now know better. I just figured because he was more intune with the Unifying Force rather than the Living Force. Yes Leia sensed it as well, I just always think of Leia being less emotional than Luke even as children. I couldn't even imagine having to take care of Force sensitive children let alone Skywalkers...Force no! Yes the Temple is under attack! You won't have to wait long to see what happens. Thank you for reading! -----signature----- I'm fighting a terrible war with writer's block!! Obi-Wan carries Siri's lightsaber in Episode III
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KyleKatarn96 Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 6/4/05 5:06pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	ack yoda -----signature----- *Squire "What's Your ASL? I got Aids" of the Knights of the JC Sarcasm Table* http://sarcasmtable.com/forums/index.php "There is no greater misery than to remember, with bitter regret, a day when you were happy..."
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Senator_Leia73 Registered: Dec '03	Date Posted: 6/4/05 5:37pm Subject: RE: Strength Over Fear (Obi Wan must choose between being a General, a Jedi, and his heart)
	No Mace and Siri cant die! I hated that part of the movie. I wanted to cry so hard! Poor Yoda -----signature----- Yeah I'm back. After a year I'm back.
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