Before - Legends Should As Strangers We Meet- JA repost Epilogue

Kynstar - quite interesting??? Mmmm, perhaps not from Qui's perspective.. but that's getting ahead of myself... heh, heh, heh.

Jeday - Is that shudders of disgust or anticipation? LOL!

Layren - Yeah, it's our friendly Xan.

Diane - Well, since Qui does have his little healer waiting for him back at the temple, you know the one that begins with 'L', I figured Obi should have someone to love too.

Arwen-Jade_Kenobi - I agree about the trouble being entertaining... doesn't hurt when they're suppose to be cute to boot! The second line of your sig, is the speaker Jake?

Kitara - Yep! He must be good in another dimension.. though you should see the AU where they're all my love slaves.... lol!!

Miana- Scary enough I can picture the three of them sitting on stage... imagine the security guards trying to break up a lightsaber fight??? LOL!

Mouse - I remember SCTV very well! And I'm sorry to hear about your son's affliction??? Will he be able to have six of them removed when he's older??

 

AtehnaLeigh Thanks. whatever is coming up should be good, Yeah but for who?

Jemmish, aww thanks dear!

Arwen-Jade AHA! I knew I recognized the Dark Tower, I love that series.

 

I know it's a short post... but it's got to cut here for dramatic purpose....

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It took almost two hours for the three fugitives to make their way through the city to where the shuttle awaited them. Though they were anxious to hurry, the Jedi kept them at a calm, leisurely pace. "Three people running down the street will attract far more attention and commit us to memory then if we blend in with the normal flow of traffic," the Jedi had reasoned.

Obi-Wan had to admit it was sound thinking as no one paid any mind to them as they strolled down the street, the tall man in the lead, Danian and Obi-Wan following behind.

"I didn't think you had any Jedi friends?" Danian commented quietly to Obi-Wan.

"I don't," Obi-Wan said curtly in a manner that caused her to glance at him questioningly.
"He showed up unexpectedly, wanting my help," he murmured softly, keeping his eyes on the big man's back. "Agreeing to help him was the only way I could get you out. "

"What's wrong?" Danni mouthed silently, sensing his guarded manner.

Obi only shook his head in a non-committal fashion and continued walking.

Presently the trio stopped, having reached the outskirts of the city. By this time they passed hardly a soul and with great relief they found the shuttle left for them.

Coding the shuttle's door open, Obi-Wan entered first. The ship had a large main cabin with rows of benches that lined the walls. The rest was open space used for cargo. A small door separated the main cabin from the cockpit.

"Take a seat while I lift off," he told the Jedi evenly.

Hesitating a moment, Qui-Gon regarded him with a raised eyebrow but did as suggested.

Seeing the tense exchange Danian looked at Obi, her brows knit in concern.

Taking her hand he led her to a seat on the opposite side of the cabin from the Jedi. Smiling down at her he kissed her forehead. "Don't worry jameela,? he said reassuringly, "everything's will be fine."

Encouraged by his use of the private term of endearment, she relaxed, returning his smile. "Eldunasta jalil ta loofstani?" she asked in her native tongue.

"Naum." he answered. Reaching out, his fingers gently traced the contours of her cheek. Turning he looked coolly at the Jedi, all traces of emotion suppressed.

"Dolari Tunz should be our next destination," Jinn said with a measured glance.

Obi-Wan's jawed tensed, his eyes flared imperceptively, then without a word he left for the pilot's seat.

Watching Obi-Wan depart, Qui-Gon considered the young man's change of mood. Granted he hadn't exactly been cordial before, but now there seemed to be an undercurrent of hostility that the boy was taking great pains to hide. And it was no use trying to read him through the Force, his shields had been up since they had arrived at the jailhouse. From the private exchange between Obi-Wan and his companion, it appeared that she also sensed his altered state. Qui-Gon couldn't understand the words of their conversation, but the emotions were easy enough to interpret. She had voiced concern and he had reassured her. The prickling at the back of his mind continued.

Danni saw the hard gaze the large man held in Obi's direction and it did nothing to alleviate her already growing fears.

"I didn't have the opportunity before to thank you...er..." she broke the awkward silence.

"Jinn," turning his attention to the woman, "and though appreciated, your thanks are unnecessary." he said in a soft voice.

The sound of the engines igniting filled the cabin. The pull of gravity heightened as the thrusters engaged and the shuttle rose, leaving the solid contact of the planet below them.

"Oh, believe me" she said without exaggeration, "they are. There's something going on down there, something that is not what it seems."

"What do you mean?" the Jedi inquired with interest.

Danni stared at the man unsure whether to answer. Obi's reaction to him had been harsh and yet she felt nothing that led her to distrust him. In fact, the Jed