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To Protect and Defend -- JA with Qui-torture and Obi-angst

Discussion in 'Fan Fiction Stories--Classic JC Board (Reply-Only)' started by greencat336, May 17, 2001.

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  1. TrianaJinn

    TrianaJinn Jedi Youngling star 1

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    Qui-Gon is in quite a dilemma. I'll be looking forward to more.
     
  2. greencat336

    greencat336 Jedi Knight star 5

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    Healer Leona, P_Stotts, and TriannaJinn -- Thank you!

    Jodiwent -- I was pretty proud of the bunny line, myself. Glad you liked it.

    Emma3Jane -- The trio are off on their own Journey for now. I'm working on the next story, "Traditions". Carra, Drew and Ryss will return for a new adventure with Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan. Guess who gets taken hostage by ruthless terrorists.

    And now, onto the Gladiator ring. "Let's get ready to ruuummmble!" ;)

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    The arena was a circle about 20 meters across. Stone walls three meters high surrounded it. Above the stone was transparsteel. A huge crowd made up of several races filled the seats behind the transparsteel, shouting in anticipation of the next death. Qui-Gon entered the ring through a door on one side, his opponent entered from the opposite side. He was the largest human Qui-Gon had ever seen, at least two and a half meters tall, a muscular hulk. Perhaps he wasn?t entirely human, Qui-Gon thought. Like himself, the giant was armed with a long metal sword. Both were dressed only in leather shorts, boots, and the slave collars.

    ?And now, for one of our feature matches of the evening. The event you?ve been waiting for. Kern the Destroyer, victor in over 28 battles, the terror of the spaceways, will clash with one of the guardians of the galaxy, the mystical warrior Qui-Gon Jinn, Jedi Knight.? The voice of the announcer echoed through the arena. The noise from the crowd doubled. Cheers and boos mixed in a terrible cacophony.

    The two men circled each other warily. Watching how the other moved, each sizing up the other. Kern moved first, with surprising speed for such a large man. He swung his sword in a diagonal slash. Qui-Gon jumped back, avoiding the blow. The crowd roared its excitement.

    Kern advanced with an overhand swing. Qui-Gon raised his sword, blocking it. The clang of the two swords meeting rang out. Kern brought his sword around for another attack, slashing from the side. Again the sound of the impact rang out as Qui-Gon blocked it.

    For several minutes Kern pressed his attack. Qui-Gon remained on the defensive, doing nothing more than responding to his advances. The crowded loudly demanded more, disappointed that first blood had not yet been drawn.

    The worry and uncertainty that had been plaguing Qui-Gon for the past few days was gone. Calm now, the Force flowed through him. He had made his decision. The Unifying Force seldom gave him any glimpse of the future. Now, it granted him the knowledge that only he would bear the consequences of the actions he was planning.

    Erupting in a flurry of blows, Qui-Gon quickly put Kern on the defensive, driving him back. Qui-Gon dropped beneath a high, horizontal strike, using his legs to sweep Kern off his feet. With Force enhanced speed, Qui-Gon was standing again before Kern had managed to get up.

    Using the flat of his sword, Qui-Gon hit Kern on his wrist, numbing it. Kern?s sword fell from his nerveless fingers. Placing a foot on Kern?s chest, he pushed him down flat onto the floor. Qui-Gon placed his sword at the other man?s throat.

    For the briefest of moments, silence filled the arena as the crowd anticipated the killing blow.

    Qui-Gon looked into the resigned face of his opponent. Stepping back, the Jedi threw his sword across the arena. ?I have fought, but I will not kill for your pleasure,? he informed the crowd.

    The crowd screamed its anger. Kern stared at Jedi in puzzlement, ?Why??

    ?I won?t kill without good reason. Entertaining this scum isn?t reason enough.? Qui-Gon said calmly.

    As Qui-Gon had foreseen, guards rushed into the ring. The slave collar around his neck sent waves of electricity through him, until darkness claimed him.


     
  3. p_stotts

    p_stotts Jedi Master star 4

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    YES! I knew Qui-Gon wouldn't do it! Great post, green cat! Now...Obi and Mace to the rescue!
     
  4. Obi the Kid

    Obi the Kid Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Ahhh...i lost track of this story...had to catch up!!! Going GREAT!!!!


    Obi
     
  5. Jane Jinn

    Jane Jinn Jedi Knight star 5

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    Oooh, yeah! I loved the way that Qui-Gon had the certain knowledge that only he would suffer for what he had planned. I'll bet that made it easier for him to go ahead, but I think he would have done it anyway. And it was very Jedi-like for him to refuse to kill for entertainment.
     
  6. Abbi_Cee

    Abbi_Cee Jedi Padawan star 4

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    I wondered what Qui-Gon was going to do, but in not killing his opponent I'm sure he's going to upset his owner, who, no doubt, will take out his anger with a nice...uh... I mean horrible bout of torture. Meanwhile how are Obi and Mace getting on? ;)
     
  7. jodiwent

    jodiwent Jedi Master star 4

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    I knew that post would be good. Now I'm wondering just what are they going to do to Qui-Gon.

    The best part is still imagining Qui-Gon in his gladiator garb. :D
     
  8. greencat336

    greencat336 Jedi Knight star 5

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    Some Qui-torture and Mace and Obi-Wan . . . and more Mace and Obi-Wan soon to come.

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    Qui-Gon awoke to a hypospray at his neck. Between one moment and the next he felt the sensitivity of his nerve endings increase tenfold. He became aware of the hardness of the floor he lay on, the harsh lights above him, and the cold, unyielding bindings tightly wrapped around his wrists and ankles. The links of the half meter chain connecting his wrists and ankles clanked strangely loud.

    ?Interesting experience, isn?t it,? a voice commented. Qui-Gon looked at the stocky, scar faced man, startled by how clearly he saw him and the others standing in the room.

    The man continued, ?The drug not only keeps you awake, it makes every touch more intense. The perfect thing to help you remember a lesson in the importance of obedience.?

    Qui-Gon gasped in pain as the man?s foot lashed out, catching him in the ribs. The sensory enhancing drug was very effective. The shortness of the chain kept him from standing. Qui-Gon attempted to roll away, but was intercepted by another of the men. A wooden rod struck his side, igniting each individual nerve with pain. Dozens of blows began to fall ? fists, feet and rods. Qui-Gon felt each blow in mind numbing intensity.

    Clenching his teeth, Qui-Gon struggled to keep from screaming. With growing desperation, he reached for the Force, but the pain demanded his attention. The drug induced increase in his ability to sense the physical world seemed to be interefering in his abiltiy to sense the energy of the Force.

    As he curled into a tight ball, in a futile attempt to protect himself, a muffled cry escaped him. The beating continued long past the point he should have passed out. The drug, as promised, kept him awake. At last, Qui-Gon lost the battle to remain silent.


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    Mace Windu and Obi-Wan Kenobi knelt in the ship?s common area, meditating. Their search had thus far proven unsuccessful, but they were continuing down the list of planets Chavin was rumored to be on. Obi-Wan felt through the master-padawan bond that they were getting closer. The closer they seemed to get, the harder it was to keep his impatience in check. Master Windu, sensing this impatience, insited he meditate. He was supposed to be focusing on the calmness of the moment. Feeling the Force flowing through him in his mediation, Obi-Wan reached out, hoping to get a clear image of his master?s location.

    ?Master!? Obi-Wan cried out, his eyes open but unseeing. He curled into a fetal position, flinching from unseen blows. Unheard were Mace?s words, until Mace put a tight Force shield around the young man?s mind. Almost at once, Mace felt it begin to crumble against the strength of the master-padawan bond.

    ?Close yourself off from Qui-Gon,? Mace commanded. ?Shield. Now!?

    Reflexively obeying, Obi-Wan brought up his own mental shields. The attack he?d felt disappeared. He uncurled and sat up, looking a bit confused.

    ?Report, Padawan Kenobi,? Mace demanded. ?What happened??

    ?I was searching for Master Qui-Gon,using our bond to find his exact location, when. . . ? Obi-Wan choked back a sob. ?I felt him . . . in so much pain . . . They hurt him!? Obi-Wan jumped to his feet, a slightly wild look in his eyes, his hand going to the hilt of his lightsaber.

    ?Calm yourself,? Mace said firmly. ?Only when at peace does a Jedi act.?

    ?But . . . ? Obi-Wan began.

    ?No buts,? Mace interrupted. ?There is no passion, only calm. Losing control of yourself will not help your master.?

    Bowing his head, Obi-Wan shamefully said, ?Yes, Master Windu. I am sorry for my outburst.?

    ?Return to you meditation. When you feel calm, open the bond to Qui-Gon slightly. Accept the pain, releasing it into the Force. Send your master what healing energies you can.?

    Obi-Wan knelt. Long minutes went by as he found his center. As he unshielded, he again was hit with Qui-Gon?s terrible pain. Prepare
     
  9. Obi the Kid

    Obi the Kid Jedi Padawan star 4

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    oooooooooooooh...GREAT post!!! Very intense!!!!
     
  10. TrianaJinn

    TrianaJinn Jedi Youngling star 1

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    Awesome posts, greencat! I'm glad Qui-Gon didn't kill anyone even though he got hurt because of it.
     
  11. Jane Jinn

    Jane Jinn Jedi Knight star 5

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    Good torture idea! They wouldn't have to hit him very hard, not so hard that he'd be permanently damaged, for him to feel so much pain.

    Obi-Wan and Mace seem to be getting along well. I liked the way Obi-Wan felt Qui-Gon's pain and was overwhelmed, but followed Mace's directions and was then able to manage it.
     
  12. jodiwent

    jodiwent Jedi Master star 4

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    I liked how you had Obi-Wan feel what Qui-Gon was going through.
     
  13. Healer_Leona

    Healer_Leona Squirrel Wrangler of Fun & Games star 9 Staff Member Manager

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    In response to Qui dressed in lonly leather shorts, boots and the slave collar I've got to give a great big MMMMM, MMM!!


    And I wondered how you would treat the coming battle. It was everything I'd expect from Qui-Gon and I loved how he explained his reaon for not killing Kern.

    Oh my!!! Poor Qui!!! You've certinly kept to the promise of torture! Excellent scenerio with Obi feeling his Master's pain and Mace was wise in suggesting opening the bond slightly to be able to send some healing energies to Qui-Gon.

    Outstanding posts greencat!!
     
  14. p_stotts

    p_stotts Jedi Master star 4

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    Oooo! Great torture and angst! Everything as promised. I wouldn't want to be those guys when Mace and Obi show up!
     
  15. Abbi_Cee

    Abbi_Cee Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Torture, angst, and Qui-Gon in brief clothing...(sigh) ;) Nice idea on the sensory enhancing drug. It occurred to me also that a drug such as this could also be used as a reward. I liked the interaction between Mace and Obi and how Mace helped calm Obi down and then told him how to help Qui by sending healing energies. I hope Qui-Gon was able to feel the silent msg and know that Obi was looking for him.
     
  16. greencat336

    greencat336 Jedi Knight star 5

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    Thank you all for your positive comments! I have to admit the image of Qui-Gon in his gladiator garb always brings a smile to my face [face_love]

    Now, a little bit of mush, since we've had some torture.

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    Qui-Gon lay where he had been thrown, in his cell. Somewhere along the line his chains had been removed. The lack of bindings was irrelevant, his body was so battered he could barely move.

    Slowly, the stimulant left his system. The pain decreased slightly, enough for coherent thought to return. He felt additional strength flow into him from his bond with Obi-Wan. Reassurance and comfort came with the strength. His Padawan?s determination to find him filled him with both warmth and worry. He did not want his Padawan to risk himself in a foolhardy rescue attempt. Bad enough that Obi-Wan must have felt his pain over their bond. The Council wouldn?t allow Obi-Wan to come chasing after him, would they?

    Drawing a deep breath, despite the agony it caused his ribs, Qui-Gon drew on the Force. It was only a tenuous grasp, but the Force?s healing energies took the edge off the pain wracking his body. As the pain lessened, his concentration grew. Gratefully, he dropped into a healing trance, starting the repairs to his abused body.


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    When the door to his cell opened, Qui-Gon made himself stand up as quick as he could and get into a defensive stance. He still ached from the beating. He was moving much slower than normal, but he was moving.

    The female human standing in the doorway flinched. Qui-Gon recognized her as one of the slaves put hostage to his good behavior. He was relieved to see her appear uninjured. Even with the vision he had in the arena, he had been concerned his refusal to kill in the ring might have resulted in harm to her. The future was always in motion, only the moment was certain.

    ?I . . . I brought you something to eat.? She said uncertainly. In her hands was a small box.

    ?Thank you,? smiled Qui-Gon, allowing himself to sit back down. His body was protesting the sudden movements, but he ignored it. ?I?m glad to see you unhurt. Although I?m curious as to how you convinced the guards to let you in.?

    The woman shrugged, as she walked into the room. ?There are always those willing to exchange a favor for a favor. Since I work in the kitchens, I can usually find something to barter with.? She set the box next to Qui-Gon on the one piece of furniture in the room, the sleeping pallet. Bread, a small container of soup, and a bottle of water were taken from the box.

    Qui-Gon broke the bread in half, offering part of it to the woman. When she shook her head, he began to eat. ?What is your name??

    ?Marla.?

    Feeling the fear radiating off of her, Qui-Gon said,? If coming here has placed you in danger, Marla, you should leave. I can?t have you risking yourself.?

    Marla shook her head. ?I wanted to thank you . . . for not killing Kern.?

    ?You know him?? asked Qui-Gon.

    ?We?re . . . involved. I think that?s why they had you fight him. They?d think it was funny if you killed your hostage?s beloved.? Marla said bitterly.

    ?Is he all right?? Qui-Gon inquired, finishing off the soup.

    ?Yes. He was punished for losing, but not as badly as you were supposed to be,? Marla glanced at Qui-Gon. She had expected to find him barely mobile.

    ?I must admit I?m surprised they didn?t kill me.?

    ?You?re too valuable. A Jedi in the ring is a big draw, they could make a lot of credits. They aren?t going to throw away their investment by killing you.?

    ?They were willing to kill another in order to get me into the ring,? Qui-gon said regretfully. ?And they have threatened you, also.?

    Marla gave a humorless laugh. ?They?ll kill us only as a last resort. Chavin hates to waste resources. The slave you saw killed would have been dead in a month or so anyway. She was sick with some hereditary illness. As for me, if the beating they gave you doesn?t work, they?l
     
  17. p_stotts

    p_stotts Jedi Master star 4

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    Chavin's rather sadistic...and cunning. Hope Obi and Mace get there soon. Great post. You filled in the gaps very nicely.
     
  18. Healer_Leona

    Healer_Leona Squirrel Wrangler of Fun & Games star 9 Staff Member Manager

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    Excellent post!

    Chavin's just despicable! I liked Marla's comment of Kern bing punished but not as bad as Qui was suppose to be.

    And her explanantion of Chavin's methods were awesome!!! So is Marla also Kern's reward for winning???

    Post again soon!

     
  19. Jane Jinn

    Jane Jinn Jedi Knight star 5

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    Oh, excellent post! I liked the way that Marla explained everything to Qui-Gon, including the fact that the slave who was killed would have died anyway, because Chavin hates to waste resources, and that the children were only borrowed. Information is power, and Qui-Gon is getting more and more!
     
  20. greencat336

    greencat336 Jedi Knight star 5

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    Thank you for the nice comments and for continuing to read this :)

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    When the guards came to escort him to the training area, Qui-Gon was careful to move as if he were more injured than he actually was. It didn?t take that much acting skill. The Battlemaster, aware of the punishment Qui-Gon had received the day before, assigned him to work out on the exercise machines. As he struggled through the strength building repetitions, Kern took a place on the machine next to him.

    ?I still don?t understand why you didn?t kill me,? Kern said quietly, beginning his own exercises, not looking at the Jedi.

    ?So far as I know you have done nothing to deserve death.? Qui-Gon replied, low enough that the conversation would not be over heard.

    ?I have killed many in the ring. I would have killed you,? confessed Kern.

    ?How did you come to fight in the arena? Did you choose this career?? asked Qui-Gon.

    Kern gave a short, barking laugh. ?I chose for Marla and I to live. We were captured by slavers, sold to Chavin. You know the choice I was given.?

    ?You have done what you thought was necessary to survive,? said Qui-Gon.

    ?What about you? You were risking your life and Marla?s with that stunt in the ring,? accused Kern.

    ?I foresaw that Marla would not be harmed by my actions. As for my life, there are some things more important than survival.?

    Kern did not reply, deep in thought
     
  21. Healer_Leona

    Healer_Leona Squirrel Wrangler of Fun & Games star 9 Staff Member Manager

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    Yup, that's why I'm so intrigued with Qui-Gon Jinn. Always thinking of others, doing what's right, regardless of the personal consequences! [face_love]

    I see a confusion of emotions should Kern be put in the ring against Qui-Gon again.

    Excellent post greencat! :D :D
     
  22. TrianaJinn

    TrianaJinn Jedi Youngling star 1

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    Excellent post! Kern and Marla are great characters. I hope Qui-Gon doesn't have to fight Kern in the ring again.
     
  23. p_stotts

    p_stotts Jedi Master star 4

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    I hope they all get rescued before they have to fight again. I wouldn't want Marla to get hurt because of Qui's refusal to fight.
     
  24. Jane Jinn

    Jane Jinn Jedi Knight star 5

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    "Some things are more important than survival." Yes, Qui-Gon's right! I love the way he keeps his Jedi ideals in every situation. I think they're going to make him fight again soon, though, maybe against some species that is bigger and stronger than he is.
     
  25. greencat336

    greencat336 Jedi Knight star 5

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    This is just a bit of whining by the author. Feel free to skip it and go straight to the story :) -- I took my nephews and niece to the zoo yesterday, forgot my hat and got a terrible sunburn on the top of my head (I have thin hair). I think I have a new torture for Obi, scalp sun burn. :(

    Anyway, on with the story. Sorry to disappoint the fight fans with this one. Hope you enjoy it, anyway.

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    ?Jedi, wake up,? a voice said in an urgent whisper.

    Qui-Gon awoke abruptly, silently cursing himself for being taken unaware. It didn?t matter that he was still recovering from his beating. ?Marla, what are you doing here??

    ?Escaping. Kern thought we?d have a better chance with a Jedi along. Want to come?? asked Marla.

    Standing quickly, Qui-Gon noticed Marla?s slave collar was gone. ?How did you get rid of your collar??

    Holding up a control box, she answered, ?Kern took this from a guard. Hold still, I?ll get yours off.? Matching words and actions, Qui-Gon?s collar was soon discarded on the floor. ?Kern?s outside keeping watch, hurry.?

    Kern stood outside the door, next to the body of a guard. Seeing Qui-Gon and Marla, he motioned them to follow him. They made their way through the corridors, avoiding the few people up this late at night. When they got to the kitchens, Marla took the lead. She went to a cupboard, filling a carrisack with supplies. Qui-Gon and Kern stood watch.

    When she was done, she led the two men out to the loading dock. From there they sprinted to the fence surrounding the complex. The men helped Marla over the obstacle, then began to climb over themselves, Qui-Gon drawing on the Force to assist his still recovering body make the effort. They were part way over when the alarms began to sound. Spot lights sprang to life, searching the grounds.

    The three fugitives ran, headed towards the cover of the near by buildings. ?Where are we going?? asked Qui-Gon.

    ?The plan is to hide out for a couple of days. Then when the heat dies down, stow away on a transport off planet.? Kern replied as he led the group through narrow alleys.

    ?Hide where?? Qui-Gon wanted to know. He knew that behind them guards were swarming out of the gladiator compound like angry hornets whose nest had been kicked.

    ?I?m open to suggestions,? Kern admitted, as the group paused for a minute in the shelter of a doorway.

    Qui-Gon opened himself to the Force. ?This way,? he ordered, setting off in the direction that felt the safest. Soon, they were climbing into the window of a deserted building. The rest of the night was spent in tense waiting. Search parties worked their way through the town. When daylight came, Kern and Marla slept uneasily as Qui-Gon kept watch. He had insisted that his Force enhanced senses would give him the best chance of detecting any threats. In truth, he doubted he would have been able to sleep. Getting over the fence seemed to have aggravated his half healed injuries, making him somewhat uncomfortable.

    Mid-morning, Kern woke. Gently moving the still sleeping Marla, he came over to where Qui-Gon stood. ?Any sign of them??

    ?They?ve passed by here a few times, but they don?t seem to realize we?re here.? Qui-gon paused. Curious, he asked, ?What made you decide to risk Marla and your lives in an escape attempt??

    ?I realized that some things were worth more than mere survival,? Kern gave a wry grin.
     
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