Some Other Future's Past - AU: Jedi refuse to train Anakin. Tagged. Updated finally on 3/16.

The effects of sleep deprivation on a Sith Master and her Apprentice...

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Oooooooooooo!

More! I want more!

Please?

 

Great post and as for you and Bekka's other fic, hillarious! I got the first reveiw for it! whoo hoo!

 

Knight_Ander, Darth Puffs, obaona, yoda4982, Jedi7, PhoenixMage, Seven and Darth Kodak, thank you all for the lovely feedback.

Now for your reading - I hope - pleasure: THE POST!

FEEEDBAAACK!


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Small hands pushed vigorously against Obi-Wan's shoulder, rocking him from sleep.

"Hsst!"

One of the initiates? no, he hadn't been at the Temple in weeks?

"Hsst! Come on, Obi-Wan! Wake up!" The rocking became more insistent and Obi-Wan grudgingly opened his eyes.

Anakin's pushing changed to a determined pulling as soon as he ascertained Obi-Wan was conscious. "C'mon, there's a big-deal dinner starting soon and you've got bed-head."

Clearing the fog from his brain with a meditation technique, Obi-Wan wondered how long he had slept to be feeling this refreshed. Obi-Wan glanced around the room as he allowed Anakin to pull him upright. It was now full dark and the lights hanging from the branches of the stylized tree were dim.

"What dinner?" The Jedi swung his feet to the floor and allowed himself a bone-popping stretch. "I thought you were supposed to eat hours ago."

The boy was not dressed in his habitual desert-drab colors, but in midnight blue silks that made him quite striking.

"Yeah, so did I." Anakin held up a pair of thermpacks. "Whatever Padmé's doing has the whole palace hustling. I went to the kitchens and got a snack and when I came back in I heard you snoring."

"I think I've been forgotten about." Obi-Wan ignored the remark about his snoring. "I never even got a chance to speak to Her Majesty, she just plunked me here and ran off."

Anakin grunted as if he knew quite well what the subject was and waved a hand toward one of the corridors. "You can straighten up in my room. There's a clothing press in the 'fresher."

"Thank you, Anakin."

The room, decorated in serene blues and earth tones was filled with the sound of rushing water. Anakin pointed to the 'fresher with a nod and shrug that said 'help yourself.' Obi-Wan simply nodded, went in and shut the door behind him. He had gotten off on the wrong foot with Anakin and had been hopping ever since trying to get back in step.

Since he had no clue when this 'big deal dinner' might be, he settled for running his clothing through a short cleaning cycle and a fast shower for himself. The minor injuries he had sustained in the battle were much relieved by pulsing streams of hot water. Once suitably clean, de-stubbled and fresh of breath he donned his robes and went back out into the room.

Every window facing the falls was open and Anakin sat in one of the window seats, sipping at a steaming mug.

"Timatya soup, there's a mug on the table if you want some." Anakin indicated the thermpacks. "The rolls are really good, too."

Obi-Wan poured himself a mug of the rich red broth and took one of the recommended herb-scented rolls, still warm from the oven. Settling himself across from Anakin on the window seat, he applied himself to the food for a few minutes before looking at his host.

"Thank you, Anakin. With everything that's been going on, I haven't had much time to eat or sleep."

Anakin nodded, never taking his eyes from the falls. "You're welcome."

"I? also? I wanted to apologize. I said some things that I should have thought about, and I said some things in anger. Master and I were able to mend our rift, but I've managed to open a canyon between us." Obi-Wan set the mug on the windowsill and extended his hand. "I'm sorry. I'd like the chance to do better."

Anakin regarded him with some skepticism. "Do you think I'm dangerous?"

The question was loaded and Obi-Wan took care to frame his response. "I do not think that you yourself are dangerous, Anakin. Nor did my master. I think that your potential in the Force combined with your temper gives you a capacity to become very dangerous. On one hand, you can be very good-natured, but when fear or anger gets a good grip on you, you might act in ways that you would later regret."

Anakin simply watched, sipping at his soup, obviously waiting

 

Yes! A post!

I liked Obi-Wan's explanation of his 'dangerous' comment. That makes a lot of sense. Actually, I just like the way your doing their relationship so far. And you aren't making Ani evil . . . yet, at least.

Now you've got me wondering about this dinner . . .

Great post, Chaos_Rose.

 

Great post, Obi-Wan takes the Master role with ease. And ANakin, wow you got his speech patterns down really well.

can't wait for more


Yoda

 

Another very fine post. You've done a really nice job with the interaction between Anakin and Obi-wan.

"C'mon, there's a big-deal dinner starting soon and you've got bed-head."

I love that line! I always thought that padawan Obi-wan had a cronic case of bed-head.

 

YAY! Feedback is such a good way to start the morning! Especially since Darth Work is looming... phooey.

obaona:Dinner to follow in the next post. Are you feeling better? I'm in need of a fic-fix from you.

yoda4982: Thank you and I might post tonight, depending on the whims of Darth Work and his apprentice, Darth Boss.

Knight-Ander: That's the way I see him, too.

More to come (I hope) tonight!

 

Great post Chaos! I like how you're doing the relationship between Obi and Ani. I also like how you're doing the way Anakin trusts people. More post!

 

Yay!

A post!

I like that. I like that alot!

Youknow what I would like more too?

Another post!

In short, I love, more soon please!

 

Could've sworn I replied... -- Shrug --

It's been too calm... soon, you'll lapse into insanity and post an action-packed, mind-numbing chapter out of nowhere.

The lull before the storm is frightening me...

 

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Well... it is night...

Thanks everyone for the lovely feedback! I do appreciate it.

I'm not dure about this part, owing to interference from Darth Migraine...

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When Obi-Wan and Anakin were escorted into one of less formal dining rooms in the Queen's Palace, it was fairly obvious where Queen Amidala's heart lay in this matter. The young monarch was dressed in the same midnight blue as young Anakin, but with silver embroidery and lace ornamenting the bodice, layered skirt, and tiered sleeves. A less severe mode of the ritual make-up was applied and moonstones were scattered through the braids of her dark hair. The handmaidens were attired in a less ornamented version of the same color, and all the young women exuded a fierce protectiveness and pride.

Of the other guests present, some were familiar. Sio Bibble, the system governor was there, as was Mero Palpatine who had lately been Naboo's senator and was now Chancellor of the Republic. The two men were conversing with a third in gray and blue robes ? a round, gentle-looking, moon-faced man - who Obi-Wan remembered from his mission briefing as Kirawe Aspa, Justice-in-Chief of the High Court of Naboo. Captain Panaka and Captain Olié were present in dress uniforms and listening intently to one of the handmaidens as she spoke to a tall, spare woman with striking silver hair. Occasionally one of the men would add something to the conversation, whether in support or opposition Obi-Wan could not tell.

The queen had the makings of a fine stew simmering already, perhaps Obi-Wan might help stir the pot.

Anakin was simply tongue-tied when Amidala smiled at him. Obi-Wan had to give the boy a hard poke with the Force to get him to follow his lead. They managed to bow in perfect Nubian court form, completely in unison.

"At your service, Queen Amidala."

"Be welcome and at peace within the House of Naboo," came the traditional response. "My apologies for leaving you so abruptly, Knight Kenobi." Obi-Wan knew that he ? as a Jedi ? was on thin ice with the queen. "I am pleased that you and Anakin seem to have had a chance to speak."

"Indeed, Majesty, we have spoken at some length." Obi-Wan smiled slightly at the youngster and was relieved to receive a quick, shy smile in return.

The queen looked to Anakin for confirmation.

"It's okay, Pa? ah? Your Highness. I know. Obi? Jedi Kenobi told me that the Council refused to train me." Anakin sounded calm, but there was still a slight edge to his voice ? one that Obi-Wan could fully understand as it was also in his own ? but he would have to help the boy find his peace.

"Did he also tell you that Master Jinn has been taken back to Coruscant?" Chancellor Palpatine joined the group. "As he was your legal guardian, young Skywalker, that leaves you as a displaced juvenile. If the Jedi have abdicated their duty as your guardians, then that makes you a ward of the Republic."

"Your pardon, Chancellor, if he was a citizen that might be so. But while the Council has declined to train him, my master has not revoked nor has any authority I am aware of revoked his guardianship." There was something about the man that did not smell quite right to Obi-Wan. Perhaps it was his own life-long disdain for the chicaneries and charades of politics, but ? "Only his mother can rescind the order, or in the event of her incapacity, the High Court of the Republic itself."

"You are not your master, Padawan Kenobi?"

"Knight Kenobi." Anakin spoke up softly.

"Eh?" Palpatine appeared somewhat nettled.

"He was knighted after he killed that Sith, the tattooed man who hurt Master Jinn." Anakin elaborated.

"Ah? do forgive me, yes, I should have remembered that. Thank you, lad." The senior statesman patted Anakin gingerly on head. " Please, Knight Kenobi, put my lapse down to the stress of recent events and accept my wholehearted congratulations."

The man's sentiments and smile rang false to Obi-Wan, but he bowed and murmured something innocuous and courteous.

"But all the same, Knight Kenobi, I cannot t

 

Awww! How cute.

Splendid post, Chaos_Rose. Obviously, your migraine didn't hinder your writing skills at all.

Loved the Obi-Wan and Palpatine interaction (evil Sith! ) Anakin's innnocence is adorable, though really, Anakin getting a little familiar with Padme? He's only nine!

"Anakin, trouble with the Council is something my master considers part of his duty as a Jedi. As his padawan, I feel obliged to carry on the tradition while he is incapacitated."

I especially loved that! Just loved it! My favorite line in this fic so far!

 

Gee, I think obaona just snatched the words from my keyboard. A very excellent post, a lot of political wrangling and even an "Awww" ending. Well done.

I do have one question, though. Where did you find Palpatine's first name, or did you just make it up?

 

Good work, as always, Chaos. I love your characterizations. You have slipped into the minds of all of them rather well.

How's this for a title: Destiney Denied

Or maybe The Ill-Made Promise

Or The Will of the Force

Just a few ideas. Take them or trash them as you please.

More?

 

that was great rose, i loved it, and people wonder how they fell in love, they only trusted each other. well it was great, and i wanted to slap the 3, we are higher in the government and your a simple Jedi, people that conventialy left the party early. Let obi-wan take him, or Padme, but not Palaps.

great job


Yoda

 

Great post! I loved the way you did how Obi felt about Palpy, the evil dude that he is.

 

Excelent job.

 

Darth Work kicked my sorry butt yesterday. I'll try for a post tonight.

And thanks for all the yummy feedback!


obaona: My migraine may not have hindered my writing skills but it did turn me into the typo queen! Edit, edit, edit...

It was also very odd when I thought of that line because I could almost hear Obi-Wan saying it. Ah, the joys of Migrazone!


Knight-Ander: The name 'Mero' is just one that I thought up for a fic called "Of Faith" that I wrote for a challenge thread of The Musical Jedi's.

MJ: I hope that your move goes well and that we can have another bit of "To Walk Away" soon.

More will be waiting for you.

Yoda4982: I think that sometimes older people forget that younger people are not stupid, but simply lack experience. I run into it quite a bit with people my own age - they conveniently forget that no matter how mature or intelligent a younger person can be, that younger people do not have a lot of experience. My grandfather said that most wisdom was really just living long enough to say, "I've been here before!"

I'd make a rotten parent, but I have it on sound authority that I am the coolest Auntie around.

PhoenixMage: I would think that someone in the Jedi would feel something about Palpatine! Since Obi seems to have a deep dislike of politics and politicians, I thought I would put that to use.

Seven: Thanks!

 

good point Chaos, i run into that alot, esspically when away from the college campus. I am a political science major, and older people look at me weird when i know what i am talking about when it comes to that stuff. most of the time i am shrugged off as a stupid college student. I like how you potrayed that in the fic, that look down on Obi-Wan, becasue he is young.


can't wait for the next post...


Yoda

 

Darth Work strikes again...

I'll try to have a post ready for tonight.

 

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I am working on a new post, Darth Work nailed me good this week.

And... um... er... Istartedanothersoryandyoucanfindit here!

< runs! >

 

Nice post. Obi's going back soon? I have a feeling Qui isn't going to be happy...