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The Wrong Reason (New JA Story) AUTHOR'S NOTES (1/31)

Discussion in 'Fan Fiction Stories--Classic JC Board (Reply-Only)' started by Jedi_Joon, Nov 2, 2001.

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  1. Healer Apprentice Lina

    Healer Apprentice Lina Jedi Master star 4

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    Weeeelllll....we'll just let the clues lie around a little longer before I do my post. :D
     
  2. Healer Apprentice Lina

    Healer Apprentice Lina Jedi Master star 4

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  3. Healer Apprentice Lina

    Healer Apprentice Lina Jedi Master star 4

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  4. Healer Apprentice Lina

    Healer Apprentice Lina Jedi Master star 4

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    I'll just re-interate a point that sometimes this board can act like a Sith.
     
  5. Jedi_Joon

    Jedi_Joon Jedi Master star 3

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    Yikes HAL! What happened here?
     
  6. Healer Apprentice Lina

    Healer Apprentice Lina Jedi Master star 4

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    Ahhh...bit of a glitch. Boards. Sensitive boards.
     
  7. Healer Apprentice Lina

    Healer Apprentice Lina Jedi Master star 4

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  8. Jenny_The_Jedi_Girl

    Jenny_The_Jedi_Girl Jedi Padawan star 4

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    MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!
     
  9. JediKnight-Obi-Wan

    JediKnight-Obi-Wan Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    It's later, much later. :D
     
  10. juwannajedi

    juwannajedi Jedi Padawan star 4

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    well, that was unexpected!
     
  11. Healer Apprentice Lina

    Healer Apprentice Lina Jedi Master star 4

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    Yah, it's my turn, I know. I've got half a post ready but I still need to finish it. I'll try and get it done soon. Joon's got her lightsaber ready if I don't..... :D
     
  12. Healer Apprentice Lina

    Healer Apprentice Lina Jedi Master star 4

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    "That's not Kol at all," announced Kedra, staring at the frozen holo vid image.

    "Are you sure?" asked Obi-Wan, feeling like another dead end has been hit.

    "Look carefully for us, please Kedra," requested Qui-Gon. "He has the same features as listed on your data sheet."

    "I know that," replied the girl. "Same coloring and sort of same height but he's not Kol," she insisted. "Kol's definitely not as thin as that and it's completely the wrong face." She looked to Obi-Wan who had a slightly disappointed expression. "Sorry if I ruined anything."

    "No, no, not at all," assured Qui-Gon, giving her a fatherly pat on the shoulder. "You have ruled out one option for us and that is progress."

    "So, what now?" asked Obi-Wan. He gave a quick glance to the last set of notes that Master Damaeo had written. "Should I have a go at Gorn Tavern? See if I can find Brenin Bell there for some questioning?"

    Qui-Gon frowned thoughtfully. "The prisoner exchange is tomorrow. If Brenin Bell works for Ken Nerr, he might have been ordered to make himself scarce until the exchange is over to minimize any more contact than necessary."

    "So, do we just wait?" Obi-Wan asked. "What about Neela?"

    "I have my suspicions that if Padawan Halcouri had a copy of her late Master's notes, she too would have tried Gorn Tavern," the Jedi Master answered. After a silent pause, he turned his eyes to his student, appraisingly. "How do you feel, Obi-Wan?" he inquired.

    "Perfectly fine," answered the padawan, quickly. "I took something for the headache."

    "Well....rest for an hour or two. Get something to eat." Qui-Gon doubted his student would have any problems with that order. "After that, take a trip to Gorn Tavern and inquire if anyone has recently spotted Neela."

    "Alright, Master," replied Obi-Wan. "But ho-"

    Before he could finish the question, the door of their guest quarters chimed. Opening it, Qui-Gon found one of the Senator's messengers standing in front of him.

    "Master Jinn, the Senator wishes to speak with you immediately," announced the newcomer.

    Giving a nod, the Jedi Master moved to follow. "Remember my orders, Obi-Wan," he cautioned his student. "REST before you go."

    "I know, I know," assured the student.

    "And please show our guest out," he added. Giving Kedra a smile, he thanked her," You have been very helpful to us."

    "Sure. No problem," replied the girl, sounding strangely casual next to the Jedi. "What do you think the Senator wants?" she asked Obi-Wan as he began to escort her out.

    "Probably just wishes to go over last details. Make sure everything his safe for his daughter's return," answered the boy. "He'd probably be very relieved to have her home," he added, sounding slightly doubtful as he remembered the odd sensation he had gotten from his unnaturally cold man before.

    "Yeah," Kedra replied, sounding slightly sarcastic. "I'm sure even Ismala for once will be relieved to go home."

    Obi-Wan frowned. "What do you mean?"

    +++++++++++++++

    Ken Nerr's man led Neela towards a small room that had but one window for light. Not that in the darkened skies, there was much light to begin with. Surprisingly, he escorted her with a greater gentleness than he had before.

    "In here," he said, neutrally, giving her a slight push in.

    Neela obeyed, feeling too dejected to even take any measures to fight back. The completely failure of her personal mission hung heavy in her chest. Not only had she gone against the Council and possibly even endangered the original mission with her recklessness, she had less answers now then when she began.

    Her eyes took a bit of time adjusting to the poor light but once she did, Neela could see a figure huddled in the single bed that had been shoved into the holding room. Tentatively, Neela took a step forward and could hear the figure shifting slightly at her approach. Neela could see a small glint of what looked like fading blond dyed hair in the poor light.

    When Neela had approached closer, the figure lifted her head. It was Ismala Dinary.
     
  13. Lonewolf89

    Lonewolf89 Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    More!!!!!!!
     
  14. Jane Jinn

    Jane Jinn Jedi Knight star 5

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    Ah, so Obi-Wan seems to be about half a step behind Neela in discovering things. Not bad! This Kedra seems very helpful, but her comment about Ismala made me wonder if she's not somehow involved, or knows someone who is ...

    So Ismala volunteered to be a hostage and now really is one? Interesting twist! What will Neela do now? That window seems awfully convenient, depending exactly on how small it is.
     
  15. Jedi_Joon

    Jedi_Joon Jedi Master star 3

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    here's mine. slowly getting there!
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    Upon entering the meeting room, Qui-Gon Jinn saw the cold, almost angry eyes of Senator Dinary.

    "You wished to see me, Senator?" inquired the Jedi Master.

    "I have been informed, Master Jinn that you requested to see the security holos taped during one of Brenin Bell's visits. May I ask why?"

    "My apprentice brought with him a witness who might have been able to identify a suspect in the kidnapping of your daughter, Senator," explained Qui-Gon.

    "You know that Ken Nerr kidnapped my daughter," snapped the shorter man, testily. "Why are you even speaking of suspects?"

    "We were investigating the logistics of how your daughter was taken from the infirmary and-"

    "What does that matter now?" demanded the Senator. "She will be returned tomorrow and this bloody nightmare can end."

    Qui-Gon paused. The Senator's anger at having to participate in this exchange seemed to oddly outweigh the relief he should feel at having his daughter brought back to him. "Senator," he began slowly. "The last Jedi assigned to this case was murdered. While my apprentice and I hold the prisoner exchange as our first priority, whatever time we have to spare, we will on investigating his murder."

    The smaller man seemed to release some tension, albeit forcefully as he pulled his eyes away from the Jedi's. Taking a deep breath, he kept his eyes averted to the window as he spoke. "Master Jinn, I understand that your people would be very anxious gain retribution for the death of your colleague. But if you would be so kind as to hold off your inquiries until the exchange is over, I will assist you in any way I can. You have my word," promised the man.

    "Senator, with all due respect, the Jedi are not looking for any kind of retribution. Only the truth of what occurred."

    "There is a time and place for the truth," countered the smaller man. "And the time for it is not now." He faced Qui-Gon again, his light eyes clear and devoid of any anger this time. "I am sorry for the death of Master Niveh. He was a fine man from what I could see and he did not deserve what befell on him."

    There was a strange..almost corrupted sense of sincerity that flowed from Senator Dinary. Qui-Gon could tell he spoke the truth about his sympathies but something else made his suspicions rise. "You are hiding something from me, Senator," stated the Jedi Master. It was said softly and truthfully enough so that Dinary almost smiled.

    "As I have said, there is a time for all things," he repeated.

    ++++++++++++++++

    "Who are you?" asked a tearful voice. Neela could easily read the fear in the words.

    "Don't be afraid," she said in gentle tone. "I'm a prisoner at the moment, like you." There was the sound of a soft sniffle and more shifting. Neela walked closely enough so she could now easily see Ismala Dinary's face.

    The round face would have once been quite pretty, almost vibrant with life and energy. But now, dirt-streaked with fresh tears it held only horrid misery and broken sadness. A sadness that went far beyond her 17 years of age. The haunted, defeated look struck a great sympathy in Neela as she sat as close to Ismala as she dared.

    "Don't cry," she said, uselessly to the other girl. "It is almost tomorrow. You will be home soon," she assured.

    Unexpectantly, Ismala only cried harder.

    Not knowing what else to do, Neela went through her already searched pockets and produced a hankerchief Nerr's men had been kind enough to leave her with. Wordlessly, the faded blond took it.

    "It'll be alright," Neela tried, softly.

    The older girl shook her head. "No," she said in a pitiful whisper. "No, it'll never be alright. It won't. And I deserve it."

    "Don't say that. None of this is your fault."

    "I was so foolish. Stupid and foolish!" sobbed the girl.

    "There is nothing wrong with how you felt. Ken Nerr tricked you. It is not your fault," Neela replied, firmly.

    Looking up from the now tearsoaked hankerchief, Ismala looked at her comforter, desperate to have anyone to talk
     
  16. JediKnight-Obi-Wan

    JediKnight-Obi-Wan Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Ooooooo. Wow. So I'm guessing Ismala(sp) had everything to do with Neela's Master's death. [face_plain]

    Great post joon!
     
  17. Healer Apprentice Lina

    Healer Apprentice Lina Jedi Master star 4

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    Whooooo!!! Look at that!!! TWO posts from us today!! I feel accomplished. :D :D
     
  18. Jedi_Joon

    Jedi_Joon Jedi Master star 3

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    I know. Don't ya feel proud HAL?

    I guess its still me so, HAL...work on your other stories! That's an order, miss! :D
     
  19. JediClare

    JediClare Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Good post! :)

    x Clare x
     
  20. juwannajedi

    juwannajedi Jedi Padawan star 4

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    hey. is the senator a bad guy?!?
     
  21. Jedi_Joon

    Jedi_Joon Jedi Master star 3

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    *rubs hands together*
     
  22. Daughter_Of_TheForce

    Daughter_Of_TheForce Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Methinks something nasty this way comes... [face_devil]
     
  23. Healer Apprentice Lina

    Healer Apprentice Lina Jedi Master star 4

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    You know that Joon is holding off the next post until she gets more replies, right? [face_devil]
     
  24. Jedi_Joon

    Jedi_Joon Jedi Master star 3

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    I am NOT!
    Not that I'm DISCOURAGING more replies, mind you.... :D
     
  25. Jane Jinn

    Jane Jinn Jedi Knight star 5

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    Ack! Two cliffhangers in one post! What is the Senator hiding! And how did Ismala kill Master Niveh? Write more soon, both of you!
     
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