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Saga 'Defining Us" Sabewan - pre-Episode II (The Epilogue Is Here!!!)

Discussion in 'Fan Fiction- Before, Saga, and Beyond' started by AERYN_SUN, Jun 30, 2003.

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  1. AERYN_SUN

    AERYN_SUN Jedi Knight star 5

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    "Defining Us"
    by obi's girl

    Summary: After an assassination attempt on Ambassador Sabé Maberrie, Obi-Wan is assigned to act as her bodyguard and the two of them rediscover their hidden past...
    A/N: 3 yrs. before AoTc, Anakin is 16 (Oh God, that's scary), Obi-Wan is in his early thirties or something. The point is, this fic is AU but still cannon to AotC.
    Special Thanks: Thanks to everyone who helped spark ideas for this fic. That's everyone that was involved in my planning thread. Many thanks to my wonderful beta, SobiFan. If you want me to beta your Sabewan series, just pm me. I would love to do it.
    Dedication: To the mother of all Sabewan fanfics, this genre would not exist if it weren't for you, JazzyJedi. Thank you. Love your writing and he he, you were almost an Obidala 'shipper. You're still wonderful.
    Rating: PG-13

    Once this fic is done, I'm going to be sending it off to websites (notably, 'Whispers of the Force and Sobiwan Network/SO...? ). Also, you'll be able to find 'Defining Us' on my Sabewan website, Fated to Be )

    Chapter 1, Post 1

    Sabé Maberrie huffed, feeling a little tired after staying up five extra hours, going over paperwork for something or other. She didn't really know what the paperwork was for, probably something important. She fidgeted in her chair and glanced out the vast window that belonged to her office, which allowed one to see only the best view of Coruscant's sky. Sabé stood up, forgetting about her paperwork and walked to the window.

    She'd been on Coruscant for about a week. Upon her arrival, she'd seen Senator Amidala a few times, mostly talking about business, but they still had fun together. After her reign ended as Queen, all the handmaidens had left office to live normal lives, to stick close to family. Sabé was offered Captain Panaka's position, but she declined. She stayed out of the public's eye for a long time, until she was offered the position as Ambassador. The position meant sitting behind a desk most of the time, but it would bring her closer to the Republic.

    Of course, Sabé smiled? her new office wasn't too far away from the Jedi Temple. In fact, only half a mile away. She hadn't been able to visit since she'd arrived and she was sure, if Obi-Wan did know she was on Coruscant, he'd take time out from his busy schedule to see her. But he hadn't, so she knew he was probably busy with assignments and his Padawan learner.

    As she stood there, staring at the Jedi Temple, a shadowy figure entered the office. The shadow reached for his belt, grasping a blaster and aimed it at the Ambassador's head. Sabé yawned and turned her head slightly, just in time to see the attacker and screamed.

    Two other guards entered the office immediately, and subdued the attacker, but Sabé was still trembling. The third time! It had happened again and Sabé knew, it would not be the last time. In the back of her mind, she wondered? why anyone would want her dead?

    ~~

    Sabé sat alone in the corner of her office as the guards took away the attacker. She moaned when Senator Amidala entered the room and quickly ran to her friend, grasping her arms. The two embraced briefly and then left the office, walking out into the hallway. One security stopped them, asking for a statement but they ignored him.

    "What happened?" Padmé asked, walking her over to a couch chair.

    Sabé shrugged, trying to relieve the tension in her shoulders. "This is the third time. I've lost three handmaidens since the talks to bring down the Trade Federation has started. And they were all referred to me by you,"

    "I know," Padmé answered, her face serious, "And I'm sorry but you, you should have come to me sooner about the seriousness of the situation, Sabé,"

    "Please, not another lecture," Sabé pleaded, "I can take care of myself,"

    Padmé chuckled, "Take care of yourself? Sabé, you were almost killed in there. Why were you staying late anyway? You do
     
  2. SobiFan

    SobiFan Jedi Youngling star 3

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    :D yay yay! Bored postings can do wonders. You already know I love the entire series ;) but! I shall review anyways! Good first post (lol) and I'm pretty sure SO..? will accept your story! ;) I have ways of knowing these things...
     
  3. AERYN_SUN

    AERYN_SUN Jedi Knight star 5

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    Somehow, I just knew SobiFan you would be the first to reply :D I just finished going through the planning thread about who else to PM. Hopefully, I'll attract more readers as the story progresses ;) You don't mind plugging my fic in the RHS thread, do you?

    ~aeryn
     
  4. Lady-Kenobi

    Lady-Kenobi Jedi Master star 3

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    Thanks for the PM! I loved it and can't wait for more!
     
  5. AERYN_SUN

    AERYN_SUN Jedi Knight star 5

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    Can you tell I'm in the Sabewan mode? I added a link in my sig to my fic, I changed my icon. :D

    Lady, this is a just a teaser, but I'll post more after July 8th.

    ~aeryn
     
  6. Anyanka

    Anyanka Jedi Youngling star 3

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    Hi Aeryn! :D Nice start here. Poor Sabé, attacked three times already! Hopefully she'll listen to Padmé's good advice and get herself a nice handsome Jedi as a bodyguard. ;)

    Looking forward to more.
     
  7. ForceAchtungBaby

    ForceAchtungBaby Jedi Master star 4

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    Thanks for the PM Aeryn! I like this idea very much! Can't wait for more!!!
     
  8. AERYN_SUN

    AERYN_SUN Jedi Knight star 5

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    FAB, you're an Ewan Nibbler too :D I got his stomach and hands. You know you can nibble on two of his body parts?

    More posts will be coming soon. I promise. I was just bored before. I just noticed something, Jazzy is NOT here :eek:

    ~aeryn
     
  9. lt_ketch09

    lt_ketch09 Jedi Youngling star 1

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    Hey there Aeryn thanks for the PM. I like the start of this so far. So does this mean that Padme will be meeting Anakin sooner than EpII :confused: or are they just going to be meeting Obi-Wan [face_love]

    Patience is not one of my strong points, so please don't let us wait too long for part two [face_blush] :D
     
  10. AERYN_SUN

    AERYN_SUN Jedi Knight star 5

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    To answer your question, kettch, there's very little Anakin/Padme interaction in this fic. You all do get to see Anakin and Padme once in the beginning (separately, though) and once again in the end (seperately again).

    There are no side romances in this fic, I'm happy to say. Pure Sabewan angst/romance.

    ~aeryn
     
  11. KrystalBlaze

    KrystalBlaze Jedi Master star 5

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    Yah, yah!!!!


    *jumps up and down*

    Yah, yah!!!!!!


    Great, great, great!!!!!
     
  12. messicat_kenobi

    messicat_kenobi Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    I love it already! :D

    It's a nice start, and a great teaser!

    At least the 8th isn't that far away! I'll be on holidays then so I'll have more time to read!
     
  13. AERYN_SUN

    AERYN_SUN Jedi Knight star 5

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    At least the 8th isn't that far away!

    that's the spirit messicat :D

    Happy early July 4th everyone!!!

    ~aeryn
     
  14. AERYN_SUN

    AERYN_SUN Jedi Knight star 5

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    Up!!

    ~aeryn
     
  15. Hananiah

    Hananiah Jedi Master star 4

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    This is a brilliant post I loved it I hope you get bored more often!
     
  16. AERYN_SUN

    AERYN_SUN Jedi Knight star 5

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    I hope you get bored more often!

    Han, that was just for starters. During my free time between classes, or before, I check the boards and last Monday, really, there wasn't anything that caught my attention on any of the boards. No fic updates, nothing, so I figured I'd post early.

    I really haven't worked out a schedule for posting yet, either, which I should think about since I have another fic I have to finish too.

    ~aeryn
     
  17. AERYN_SUN

    AERYN_SUN Jedi Knight star 5

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    Chapter 1, Post 2

    Escorted by two of her five remaining handmaidens, Sabé entered Padmé?s office and then dismissed her handmaidens, telling them to wait outside. After last night, Sabé hadn't been able to sleep, staying awake an extra five hours until her exhausted eyelids finally gave in to sleep. Of course, this being the third time someone tried to kill her, it scared her? but she was too proud to admit she was scared, or even needed help.

    "I meant what I said last night, Sabé, you need a new security detail. Besides, I don't think you'd want to risk your handmaidens lives anymore, since you have only five now," Padmé stated, "Perhaps, someone from my own staff can help you..."

    "I don't need more bodyguards; I don't want to risk their lives, I just want answers," Sabé retorted.

    Padmé gave a disapproving ?hmm? and then glanced outside her window and finally smiled, "Have you visited the Jedi Temple since your arrival?"

    Sabé?s eyes shot over to Padmé?s and she frowned, "No, I haven?t. Aren?t we supposed to be talking about security detail, pleasantries are for another time, Padmé."

    "I just asked because I was curious if you'd seen Anakin or Obi-Wan," Padmé replied and then took a sip of her coffee.

    "I haven't," Sabé murmured, "It doesn't matter. Obi-Wan has a busy life and I have one, too. Both our lives are extremely complicated, well, mine more than his, probably,"

    Padmé smiled as she relaxed back in her chair, "I rarely get the chance to talk to him either," the Senator admitted, "But I have been keeping track of the both of them. Sometimes, I'd send holo letters to Obi-Wan, but no reply, which either means he's either too busy to read them or the Jedi Council has been fooling around with his mail."

    Sabé laughed at that last statement but then frowned. The Jedi were known to be very reclusive, only keeping to themselves. As protectors of the Republic, very little was known about them or their culture. Most only heard about rumors or legends. "About my security detail..."

    "Yes, your detail...A lot needs to be worked on there..." Sabé didn't hear anything else she said as her mind wandered back to a certain Jedi Master. Obi-Wan. Sabé never admitted it, but after Naboo, she always wished one day, she would cross paths with him again. Or he'd take the time to fly to Naboo and visit or she'd visit Coruscant, but with their busy schedules, it was impossible. They lost touch for a long time and Sabé started to believe, if he did want to be with her, it would have happened a long time ago.

    She broke out of reverie just in time to hear the last of Padmé?s speech about how she needed an experienced bodyguard. This had been the third assassination attempt, as a former bodyguard herself, Sabé felt having someone else watch her was overkill to the say least.

    "Sabé, are you listening to me?"

    Sabé shrugged and smiled coyly, "Yes, your highness,"

    Padmé laughed and gave her a meaningful look. It had been five years since she left office as the Queen of Naboo, but, whenever the two were alone together, it was obvious that nothing had really changed between them. They were still close friends, almost like sisters.

    "You're overreacting, Padmé," Sabé assured her firmly, "I don't need a bodyguard."

    "Yes, you do!" Padmé cried, getting exasperated "I know you think you can handle anything, but this is one situation, Sabé, you can't handle on your own," She paused, thinking about possible candidates. "I know you won't let one of my handmaidens hover over you, mostly because they're too overprotective like me. So, we'll have to go with someone else. Someone we're both familiar with and trust..."

    Immediately, Sabé started to protest again but she backed down upon seeing the look on her friend's face. Padmé smiled and snapped her fingers, "A Jedi Master..."

    Sabé?s mouth dropped, "A Jedi Master? Now, that's overkill! Asking a Jedi to guard me, that's basically saying the situation is very serious and I can't handle it on my own,"

    "The situation is serious. I'
     
  18. SobiFan

    SobiFan Jedi Youngling star 3

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    Heh heh heh >:D I know who her boyguard iiis. LOL. Great post, Aeryn :)
     
  19. Anyanka

    Anyanka Jedi Youngling star 3

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    Heheh Sabé is so stubborn. It's nice to see that she and Padmé are still close, and at least she seems to be taking her advice. Lovely post, Aeryn, I can't wait to see Obi-Wan. :)
     
  20. AERYN_SUN

    AERYN_SUN Jedi Knight star 5

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    I think for this fic, Obi-Wan still has the same hair he did in AOTC but no beard :D

    SobiFan, still first to review I see ;) Hopefully, I'll be able to post the third part tomorrow.

    ~aeryn
     
  21. Lady-Kenobi

    Lady-Kenobi Jedi Master star 3

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    Wonderful post as usual! Your Sabewan stories are just as good as your Obidala stories! But Obi-Wan without a beard! I can't imagine it! Maybe because I'm hooked on guys with facial hair! You're doing a great job at this. PM me when you do the next post.
     
  22. messicat_kenobi

    messicat_kenobi Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Great post! Thanks for the PM, I've logged onto my mum's computer, hoping that there would be one, and there is! Excellent :)

    Sabe and Padme are as stubborn as each other, of course Padme would win in this situation :D

    Can't wait til she meets up with Obi-Wan [face_love]
     
  23. AERYN_SUN

    AERYN_SUN Jedi Knight star 5

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    Chapter 1, Post 3

    Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi heaved an annoyed sigh as his 16-year-old Padawan once again, unfocused, left his right side open and let his opponent run him through again. Teenagers, he thought. They're so reckless. He glanced at the other Padawan and called break as Master Windu entered the gym and approached Obi-Wan.

    "Obi-Wan, I have an assignment for you. Senator Amidala asked me if you could act as bodyguard to one of her colleagues," he paused, as if waiting for a response, probably from Anakin, and then continued when the boy didn't say anything to imply he was eavesdropping.

    Obi-Wan cleared his throat, "Who is it, Master?"

    "Ambassador Sabé Maberrie. She's been hit with at least three assassination attempts. Senator Amidala's team is already looking into the case, so there's no need for an investigation. Your job is to protect the Ambassador at all costs,"

    He bowed and smiled, "Of course, Master? and my Padawan?"

    Mace glanced at the 16-year old, "Anakin will stay here. I'll oversee his training while you're gone,"

    "Thank you, Master,"

    "May the Force be with you," Mace said as Obi-Wan helped up his limping Padawan.

    ~~

    "You were unfocused and reckless. Do you realize, my young apprentice, if that match had been a real duel, you wouldn't be here now? You would be dead,"

    "Yes, Master," he mumbled. A few seconds later, he looked slyly at Obi-Wan. "What was that about Padmé?"

    "Senator Amidala," he corrected, "And it's not polite to eavesdrop, Anakin," Obi-Wan scolded. When Anakin didn't respond, Obi-Wan continued, "And it's not about the Senator. It's Sabé Maberrie. She's been targeted three times and Senator Amidala requested my help. She wants me to act as Sabé?s bodyguard,"

    Anakin smiled, "I remember, Sabé. She was the decoy Queen during the Trade Federation crisis," he looked at his Master and smiled, "You two were friends then?" It was more of a statement than question.

    "Friends and nothing more. Remember, a Jedi is completely devoted to the Jedi Order, a commitment that can't be easily broken..."

    Anakin rolled his eyes, "I've heard this speech before..."

    "And you'll hear it many more times Anakin, until it sinks in," Obi-Wan said. "And you're not coming with. I'm going alone,"

    The Padawan raised an eyebrow and grinned, "Alone? Are you telling me or did Master Windu request you go alone? There is a difference Master,"

    "He requested and he'll take over your training for the duration I'm gone and probably Master Yoda, too,"

    Anakin groaned, "Not Master Yoda. Master Yoda doesn't like me. He puts me through all these meaningless exercises and he's too demanding..."

    "And he probably puts you through all those excruciating exercises to get you to stop whining," Obi-Wan commented and smiled wryly, "I shouldn't be gone too long, Padawan. Senator Amidala's people are heading an investigation,"

    Padmé. Anakin grinned, remembering the girl he met when he was 9 years old, and imagining the woman she would be today, "I'd love to see her again,"

    "Do I have to dispense another lecture about emotional attachments before I take my leave, Anakin?"

    Anakin immediately frowned and mumbled, "No,"

    "Good. Stick to your lessons and pay close attention to Master Windu and Master Yoda,"

    He shrugged and bowed, "Yes, Master. May the Force be with you."

    tbc
     
  24. Hananiah

    Hananiah Jedi Master star 4

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    Poor Anakin getting so many lessons! and his insight into Obi Wan's feelings.
    Great post!
     
  25. SobiFan

    SobiFan Jedi Youngling star 3

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    oh no! You stole my first-reviewers spot, Hananiah! :p bah...

    silly 16 year old Anakin. But I think he's a S/O supporter. So go him! Hah! Obi-Wan is one to talk about emotional attachments *snort* ;)
     
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