Iedos Liberare[Free the Jedi] (JA, Obi Angst/torture) It's Here! LOOONNG End Post!! 4/8!

Cascadia - You will see.




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Well, here's a new bit, in case someone stops by. The next post will start answering some questions, however the Obi Angst is still a bit off.

I miss everyone.

Oh, well, here goes.......

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Qui-gon and Xichu Kren were sitting around a table in a small meeting room. They had requested one from the Council?s secretary in order to plan their next moves. Qui-gon had contacted Master LaMinott once they were inside requesting his presence. Shortly after a Dresselian showed up. He introduced himself to be LaMinott and questioned why he had been pulled away from the investigation of his Padawan. Qui-gon and Xichu filled him in on the disappearances of the other Jedi students. The three Jedi masters discussed the details of the occurrences. J?fidah had offered his assistance to aid the investigation.

MiraCyn sat in the corner watching the adults when she blinked suddenly. She felt like the light was hurting her eyes. Dismissing the occurrence, she said nothing until a few minutes later she felt a tingling in her arm. Her soft voice cut through the conversation, ?Something is happening. Mys is out of the darkness but she is still afraid.?

The group regarded her for a moment. Qui-gon closed his eyes and tried to find his Padawan though the Force. Still he found only a void. Reading Qui-gon?s expression MiraCyn answered, ?We have always had a connection beyond the Force. Even if we are cut off from it we can still feel each other. Some of the Masters thought we would not grow individually so they separated us. But we are the same even if we are two separate beings.?

Qui-gon nodded. He had heard of connections between family, and on occasion even friends, that transcended the Force. The twins must have that depth of a bond. ?Then you will be our eyes to the missing students. If possible, tell your sister we are looking for them and to have strength. We will find them.?

MiraCyn closed her eyes to concentrate. She sat quietly for a few seconds and then opened her eyes. ?She understands and is waiting for us.?

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Obi-wan was the last of the students in the line. Fiza walked behind him and Obi-wan watched for the Electro-jabber. MysAri marched before him with tensed shoulders. He looked ahead at the other students briefly before coming back to the girl in front of him. Suddenly, he noticed her posture change and her step determined. It?s like she had just tapped into a reserve of strength that recharged her. He quickened his pace to come up behind her and glanced at her sideways. She peeked back at him and gave a brief smile. Taking a deep breath, she exhaled. He could hear her breath release, then words floated to him. Her voice even softer than a whisper, ?They are searching. Some Masters and my sister. Can?t feel us through the Force but our connection is strong.? Obi-wan nodded and fell back as they reached the room. He knew Qui-gon was among them. They would be found.

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?Very well, where should we begin searching?? Xichu wanted to get started. She felt angry with herself for falling for such an obvious trap.

Qui-gon looked around the room. He realized that all the Masters were harboring a guilty conscience. He knew the feeling well since he himself had felt responsible for loosing his Padawan. ?First we should stop blaming ourselves for what has happened. It will be difficult but we are not all powerful. The future is not so easy to see. And even the simplest of tricks can fool the best of us. Then we will be able to follow Twik?s path with an open mind to see if there is any indication of what happened to him. Then continue on through the abductions.? MiraCyn joined J?fidah next to the table. The Masters rose and they left the room.

 

These last two additions were fabulous, Arldetta.

The idea or re-education is interesting- but why would they want to? Are they trying to teach even the Jedi students that the galaxy and the repbulic and the Jedi are of no good?

I have a bad feeling about this!

Hmm.... curious. Can't wait for more!

darn typos

 

Sheleigh - Thank you very much, that question will be answered in the next post, well mostly. This story is already playing out to be long and we'll see how all this works out. Keep an eye out! I do try and post at least once a day!


Thanks for reading! And Feedback!!!

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Hello all, right now, I'm still working on editing todays post since that too will be a good chunk. You readers are extremely lucky, I stayed up late last night to finish Not as it seems and am working diligently to move this along. Well, at least lucky for those reading anyway. Will update by tonight! Have fun!

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What a desolate place this is. - C-3PO, ANH

Hello? *hello, hello,lo,lo,o*
Echo? *echo, echo,cho,o* ?

(trips over tumbleweed)

Oh, well. Here's today's update.

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?Sit at a desk, and we will begin.? Serrine motioned the students into the room. They each found a desk and waited. Serrine continued, ?What is the Jedi Order? What is it?s purpose??

Pet-trie raised her hand. Serrine nodded. ?The Jedi Order is a group of Force sensitive beings that help maintain peace throughout the galaxy.?

Serrine shook her head, ?No, Pet-trie that is not correct. The Jedi Order was established to destroy the fundamental basis of the galaxy. By destroying worlds little by little they will be able to control the galaxy themselves.?

?That?s ridiculous. The Jedi are the most respected people in the galaxy next to the Senate. That?s not true,? Tesahn blurted out.

?If they are so respected then there shouldn?t be fear, anger and resentment against them. But there are many worlds that believe the Senate is a puppet government for the Jedi.? She spoke plainly enough and believed every word she said. The Jedi looked at each other incredulously.

?They are only feared because they are a mystery to some planets. There is always a fear of the unknown.? Twik said.

?And others are angry and resent the Jedi because their criminal behavior was stopped by Jedi.? Tinarah added.

Tesahn joined in, ?Most of the worlds respect the Jedi because they helped stop injustices on their worlds. And assisted in creating governments that bettered their lifestyles.?

Serrine denied, ?That is what you are taught and made to believe. Those criminal lords, as you call them, are usually the legitimate rulers of their worlds. The Jedi destroy what is in place in order to seize the world for their own purposes. The Jedi don?t mind coming in, so called, helping re-establish a government and then leaving only to return when it suited them. They do not see how, in some cases, they have sent a world on a downward spiral.?

?You?re lying! The Jedi often return to a planet to check on their progress. They desire peace for all creatures. They could not be evil.? Pet-trie shouted.

?Really? How long do you spend training for fighting skills? Combat analysis perhaps? Tell me.? Serrine questioned.

There was silence for a couple of minutes as the students accessed their memories. Saber training and combat skills were often long periods of the day. Strategic thinking and battle planning were also part of the week?s schedule. A Jedi needed to be able to see all aspects of a situation, formulate and then execute a plan within seconds. They realized that Serrine?s point might be valid. Only in regards to the steps taken to prepare a Jedi for any combative situation, not that they sought it out.

?So. You see, you are trained to do battle. If the Jedi desire peace so badly then why is fighting such a dominant subject in their training?? Serrine punctuated her words.

?A Jedi must be ready for all situations that they may face, but a Jedi never seeks out conflict.? Twik spoke aloud, but his voice was not as confident as it had been moments ago.

Serrine half-smiled when she heard his response. She had created the doubt she was hoping for. ?Peace can only be found when all parties are willing to compromise, but the Jedi feel they are beyond the law. Padawan?s, when going to a peaceful convention do you give your weapons up freely without hesitation?"

?Even at peaceful demonstrations danger can lurk. We are there to protect. We cannot do our job if we have no means to do it.? Twik answered. ?You cannot expect a law enforcer to relinquish his sidearm if he feels there is reason for him to be armed. It is the same for Jedi.?

Serrine took in his words and then replied, ?Jedi always seem to expect danger. And where danger is expected, danger will reveal itself.? She turned away from the students. ?The Jedi cannot offer peace when they conti

 

*delurks to say how wonderful the story is* Just letting you know that there are people reading, some times it just takes a while for them to find posts! I've read your two other stories over at FF.N, great stuff, and it looks like this one's shaping up to be just as good!

 

Odele - Thanks. I figured, I know I don't post at every story I read. It's hard to keep up, But I have to admit I'm a bit insecure. In many ways I feel like Old Ben on Tatooine, alone only with my memories. I have had many friends and aquaintences and try as I might to keep in touch with them, no one bothers to call me back. It's not really a reflection on the site, but more to myself. I find myself so often in a crowded room to be quite alone. Don't be upset. I have grown very accustomed to my lifestyle. And know there are others who feel that way too.

And am honoured that you read what I posted on FF.N. "Not as it seems" here has been updated but I haven't re-posted over there. And "Recurring Nightmare", I really need to re-do. I think it's just awful.

Thank you again, I really do appreciate your thoughts.

 

Arldetta that last post was simply amazing. The insecurities that the Padawan's feel about the order gives an air of hopelessness to them. And bringing up Brucks death at the time was a good twist.

Your writing is excellent... and I can't wait for more! (That is a subtle hint... )

 

Well Arldetta I have to admit that I'm one of those people, though of my own making, so I know just about how you feel.

Updated "Not as it Seems" huh? Well then, I'll just have to go check that out now, wont I!

*avidly looking forward to more of your work!*

 

Sheleigh - Thank you. This one will get a bit more complicated as things play out, just keep watching.

Odele - Thank you, and much more will be coming. I have about 5 other ideas in mind and am trying to see which one I should do next.


--Update tomorrow!!! --

 

delurking to say I am here reading. I am in tyhe middle of a big project at work, so the past few days I have been lurking instead of replying due to time constraints, but I am here.

I do enjoy reading this- I can't remember if I have read your others or not. I will have to search them out when I have a free moment

 

PadawanKitara - Thank you. I understand the busy at work thing. It's crazy for me too. So I'll understand. You can find 'Not as it Seems' here, which is the better version. But my awful 'Recurring Nightmare' is on Fanfiction.net. If you want to take a peek at that.

 

Alright folks, here is your update for today!

Hope you like it.

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The Jedi had walked along the avenues to the Senator?s apartment. They found nothing along the way to indicate what had happened to Twik. They were now heading towards the spot where Xichu had been ambushed. MiraCyn began to lag behind the group and Qui-gon fell in step beside her. He felt she was his only link to his Padawan and was anxious about her contacts with her sister. ?Do you sense something?? He asked her.

?Only some sadness and doubt. I?m not sure why, but that is what I?m getting.? MiraCyn looked up at the tall Jedi. She could see the worry underlying his features. ?How long have you been together??

?Three years now. We have been through quite a lot. I dislike this void between us.? He spoke truthfully and he could tell she appreciated it.

?Maybe someday you will not need the Force to be connected.? She smiled at him and Qui-gon returned the favor. Her innocence and thoughtfulness touched him.

?This is where I landed the speeder.? Xichu announced bringing them back to the moment. ?I had felt a disturbance in the Force and told the students to wait while I investigated. I went into this alleyway. I found a person lying on the ground, when I approached they scratched my hand. Then the world twisted around me and I passed out. When I awoke the speeder was still parked but none of my students were there.? The group looked in the alleyway and the surrounding area for anything that might give them a clue to the abductors or the missing Jedi.

Qui-gon was busy searching a dark corner of the alley when he felt something. It was like a familiar scent floated on a breeze that passed by. But natural breezes did not occur on Coruscant. He thought about where they were and realized that this was a possible route that Obi-wan might have taken. He stood and left the alley. Qui-gon continued down the block and found another access road. The sensation became stronger and he entered the back street following his instincts. He stopped near the end and stood. For an instant he felt dizzy but it quickly passed. Suddenly, he realized that this is where Obi-wan had been captured. ?I?m sure he?s alright.? Mira?s voice cut through the silence. Qui-gon spun around to face the girl. She was the only one to follow him. ?They are alive, Master Qui-gon, and we will find them.?

?I know we will.? Qui-gon recalled the brief sensation that he knew to be Obi-wan. Sith, how he missed the boy already. ?Obi-wan was always good at leaving mental traces.? Qui-gon commented as he moved toward her. She watched the sorrow creep into his eyes as he thought. Not knowing how else to comfort the Jedi Master, MiraCyn simply stretched out a hand. Qui-gon accepted it. Together they walked back to the others to report their findings.

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Hours passed and Serrine continued her lecture. She argued the same points again and again. Pulling Obi-wan?s guilt back into the light repeatedly. Finally, the door opened and a human Male walked in. Serrine greeted him with a smile. ?Just in time. Class, this is my associate, Harenti. He will be continuing your lesson. Please proceed.? Serrine turned and headed out.

Harenti began the speech again, bringing up the same points in a different manner. Beating the lessons in to the pupils? minds, he spoke methodically. His tone was hypnotic and the students tried their best to keep their minds functioning and their emotions neutral. He must have been able to listen to Serrine?s discussion since he too played on Obi-wan?s guilt. Hours went by and still he talked. Some time later the door opened and Serrine returned. ?Tomorrow you will begin the re-education process. Maybe by doing an honest day?s labour you will begin to appreciate the serenity of a simple life. Sleep well my children. We will resume class after your work is done.? She glanced at Fiza. He stood and motioned the students to rise. They were escorted

 

YAY!!!! Damn, I had to stop half way through, and now I forget what I was going to say.......it was really good too....*insert glorifying and insightful praise here*


EDIT: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*takes a breath* !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

That was marvelous!

The re-education process sounds rather... evil. These people sure have cold calculation down pat... and they actually seem friendly. Arg! Again, marvelous Arldetta!

And happy birthday to your daughter!

 

Odele - Thankyou. And my daughter thanks you too. I'm really enjoying writing this one. This will be a long and winding road, and I'm not sure where it's going to end, but I think it will be cool.

Sheleigh - Thanks. The Re-education gets better. And the Angel thanks you for the Birthday wish.

More tomorrow!!

 

Well Happy Birthday to your daughter! Enjoy every moment because the time slips by so fast, trust me.

Hmmm, sounds as though this group is trying to form a cult with brainwashed force sensitives. Make them doubt themselves and keep them off balanced with little sleep, little food, and exhausted with hard work. Hope Qui-Gon finds a clue soon.

 

Abbi_Cee - You are quick!! That was the original premise of the story. I actually did a bit of research to find out how mind manipulation works. But we'll see what happens next.


Will post later today!

The Angel Thanks everyone for the Happy Birthdays!

 

Here is your post for today. Sorry if it seems a bit short. The next one will make up for it.

Enjoy!!!

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Blinding light pierced the darkness and the students were forced from their enclosures. They were marched outside to a large open field. When the doors opened to the world beyond, the students felt the living Force crash into them. They had almost forgotten that their captivity cut them from their lifeline. Surrounded by it, they felt invigorated and strengthened by the connection. The sun above was bright and heated the fields around them. They walked out to the middle of the grounds and were broken into teams of two. Tinarah and Tesahn were sent down one row. Ten rows later Twik and Pet-trie were ordered down the isles. Obi-wan and MysAri were shoved into the field another ten rows further. They had all been instructed on their walks to the fields on what they should be doing. They had been told to loosen the ground and prune the vegetation to promote growth. Tesahn, Twik and Obi-wan were given an instrument to pull at the ground. The tool had a long handle and a small flat plate at the end. The teams were set so that one could loosen the ground and the other could prune.

Fiza guarded them from an overseer?s hutch. It was capable of hovering along the fields to permit an overseer to watch over workers at any position. The hutch was also enclosed and you could tell the air was controlled. He often smiled at the exhausted teens and raised a glass to their efforts from inside.

The Jedi did their best to accomplish the task before them. None of them had ever really dealt with gardening or farming. There was always a possibility that one might end up in the Agricultural Corps, or another such organization, as Obi-wan had discovered. Fortunately, Qui-gon had also been sent on a mission to Bandomeer and Obi-wan had been saved from a life of farming. That had been just over three years ago. There had been many changes in his life since then. Obi-wan checked his vicinity to see if Fiza was hovering nearby. He could see the floating hutch near Tesahn and Tinarah. Calling the Force around him, Obi-wan searched for his Master. All he could sense was the void of a long distance. MysAri moved a little closer to him. Fiza was still hovering a distance away.

?The Force enhances our communication. If we worked together we could try and send a message to your Master through my sister. Our bonds to them can help us.? MysAri whispered to him. Her voice seemed to blend in with the breeze, carrying it to Obi-wan. Obi-wan simply nodded back to her. They both concentrated. Obi-wan watched her light green eyes fade to yellow and then pure white as the Force gathered in strength. She looked at him and smiled.

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Qui-gon had been sitting in the Map Room at the Temple for sometime. He often visited this room to regain his center amidst the velvet quiet. The lights were dim and the stars moved around him. He had notified the Council where he was in case a communication came about the missing children. When the door opened and a small figure came in, he hoped it was Yoda, but could tell quickly that it wasn?t. Qui-gon marveled at how she always managed to locate him. He smiled to himself but continued looking at the stars. MiraCyn gathered herself on a bench across the room from him and stared at the sparkles around her. They sat in silence a while absorbing the wonderment of the galaxy. ?How many planets have you been to?? Her curiosity finally getting the better of her.

?Too numerous to count. And I haven?t even begun to touch the surface of the galaxy. Some I have visited more than others and I still feel like I have not visited some enough.? Qui-gon did have certain planets that he enjoyed more.

?We have not been off of Coruscant since we were five. When we hear the stories of the cruelty that exists, we become timid and fearful of what we might find when we venture out. Yet even still we have ho

 

Arldetta

I just found this, it is very good! I am looking forward to finding out whether Obi-Wan will be able to act as the "strong one" for the group, and whether or not Serrine realizes he could be and makes an example of him. You are doing a great job with the "mind manipulation" techniques. It is quite realistic. Now all you need is the "nice captor" and you have a real recipe for disaster

Great job!

CK

 

CK - Thank you. I really appreciate your feedback. I really like your "Price of Sacrifice" story. We'll see how things turn out for our young Jedi.

 

Finally all caught up Arldetta

So much to read when you're off the boards for a few days.

Things are looking good here, can't wait to see what happens.

 

ohh... the re-education does get worse- they are slaves now too?? What a bunch of perfectly dispicable people!

Excellent, Arldetta. It continues to be a delightful read... and I can't wait for more!

Hope your daughter had a great birthday!

 

Shanobi - Thanks. I am trying, wait, doing my best!

Sheleigh - Just you wait it gets even better. *snicker*



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