One Day More {Obi-Wan} COMPLETE 4-11-04

Disclaimer: As usual, I only play with 'em, they belong solely to the gracious and generous George Lucas

Summary: One day more... one more chance... if given the choice, what could have been different?

Rating: PG

Category: Angst, AU, possibly some Action Adventure

 

He closed his eyes and breathed a sigh of relief as the sheer presence of the Force overwhelmed him, taking him from the indignity his life had become and cradling him in its loving presence. No more agonizingly-long blistering-hot days on that dust ball of a planet, his many lonely hours spent in total isolation with only the threatening presence of the Tusken Raiders to keep him company. No more gut-wrenching fluctuations of the Living Force as he felt yet another of his former comrades and friends cut down by his apprentice. No more would he be forced to hear about the horrible atrocities that the Empire, under the steel-fisted execution of Sidious and Anakin, had committed.

He was finally free. The Rebellion had won, Sidious was dead, and Anakin was redeemed. Luke Skywalker had succeeded in correcting all the errors that one young Knight?s arrogance had inflicted on the galaxy.

Obi-Wan Kenobi had finally found the oblivion he so desperately craved.

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His eyes fluttered open slowly, and he blinked several times in his attempt to focus on the strange new environment. Is this the Force? he wondered, not truly expecting an answer. He stood in the middle of a lush paradise full of diversity rarely, if ever, seen. Although he could see no signs of animal life, the rich melody of birdsong filling the air and the slight rustling of the underbrush spoke of its presence. A softly scented breeze whispered around his still form, gently playing with the loose spikes of his hair.

Spikes? Raising a hand to his head, Obi-Wan was surprised to find his hair cut in the short Padawan style he had not worn since the day his Master died. Tracing the pattern of spikes across to the right side of his head, he was bemused to find the long trailing braid of his much younger years also present. Okay, so if this is the Force, why am I saddled yet again with this horrible hairstyle? Snorting at the incongruity of his own thoughts, he continued to peruse his appearance. His Jedi tunics were firmly in place, and the lightsaber hilt he had lost that fateful day on Naboo was affixed to his utility belt as if it had never been gone. Even the knee-high boots were the same worn and scuffed leather he remembered so vividly.

?Where am I?? he muttered, not realizing that he had spoken aloud until a soft voice answered.

?You are exactly where you need to be, young Jedi.?

Spinning around to face the unexpected presence, Obi-Wan came face to face with a startlingly ethereal figure. Her long silver hair reached well below her waist and her deep indigo eyes spoke of an almost disturbingly powerful wisdom. Her slim and willowy figure was wrapped in a light yellow robe, made of some wispy, yet opaque material.

?I don?t understand,? Obi-Wan stated, ?is this the Force?? Wincing at his own bluntness, he was dismayed to find that the imperiousness of his youth had also returned, along with the physical aspects.

?In a manner of speaking, yes this is the Force,? the woman answered softly. ?Actually, you could call this more a gift of the Force, than an actual manifestation of it.?

?And you are?? he questioned, unwittingly taking a step closer to her, drawn to her like a moth to the flame.

?You may call me Natira,? she stated graciously. ?I am here to guide you, and to help you in your decision.?

?My decision??

?Obi-Wan Kenobi, you are much loved of the Force, and yet your life was painful at the best of times,? Natira sighed. ?You never wavered in your commitment however, and you worked to fulfill the will of the Force until your very last breath, and even beyond that.? Lifting her hand to his face, her silk-soft hand caressed the furrow that had developed between his brows, effectively halting the questions she knew he wished to ask.

?Your life served a purpose for the greater good, whether or not you are willing to accept it,? she explained. ?And though you made mistakes, and you oftentimes made things more difficult for your

 

Uh oh...this is going to be 'fun' for Obi. Another great fic by CK. Can't wait for more

 

Oooooo Another story, me likey.

Can't wait to see what trouble he gets himself into this time.

Okay, so if this is the Force, why am I saddled yet again with this horrible hairstyle?

Great start!

 

AAAHHHH You POSTED!!!! AAAHHHH!!!

*passes out*

<will write more later when my brain starts working again!!>

 

Yes, am I gonna sleep well tonight! A new CK story, with a fabolous start.

Obi-Wan very much deserves this! I get all jittery now, that's how excited I am!

 

UP!

 

How wonderfully original, CK! There's an old theory that there are only so many usable plotlines and that writers spend their lives concocting variations on the same themes. I think you've just proposed something really new and unique.

Excellent, intriguing beginning. I'll be anxious to see where you take it. Lovely image of Obi, by the way.

CYN

 

OOOH!! Another CK fic!!!!!!!Yay!

Please post soon!!!!!!!!!!

Taff, loyal follower of CK

 

mmm...it could make an interesting twist into a nasty "Down-with-Anakin" fic...well, that's just me, but hell, isn't that what writing's for? To kill the prey the movie missed? oh well...

-_dparis

 

Oh, this looks like a great fic! I can't wait for more CK!

 

Master

You posted a new one WHOOO!!!!

Interesting start BTW....Good job...

I wonder what three days he will chose..

Could it be the day his master died?

The day Anakin fell?

The day he left the Jedi when he was younger?

So many to chose from..Can't wait to read more..Keep up the good work..

Your Padawan

 

Great start!

This looks like it's going to be a great fic.

 

Wow, what a great start!
That's a really original idea you have here.

I look forward to more.

 

Ooh this is a great idea and a beautiful start! Looking forward to more!

 

*waves* I'm here! More please!

 

Why do I sense so much more angst than "nothing to lose"?

Oh yeah - it's CK.

 

**sigh**

happy wookiee

CK

 

Oooh am I glad I found this. I'm wondering what days he will choose and how they will be changed or not.

 

Wow. Sounds great. Need some more.

*thinks a second* Hey! I was there too! *looks proud*

 

Woow! Great start...am sitting here waiting for more!!! Please!

 

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-_dparis

 

Cool, I am excited!!! More soon.

 

let's get this sucker up....

 

New CK fic!!!!!

more soon!