Saga Soul of Hatred - Rewrite of "Animus of Odium" (Anakin, Obi-Wan/Action, Horror/Post-TPM)

Soul of Hatred

Title: Soul of Hatred
Author: CherryLightsaber
Timeframe: 2 years after TPM
Characters: Obi-Wan, Anakin, etc.
Genre: Action, Horror, Drama
Keywords: spirits, possession
Summary: A year after the horrors in the Jedi Temple, Obi-Wan and Anakin are sent to the jungle planet of Nardyrs. There, something within Obi-Wan's soul begins to resurface... something he never knew was there.

"In a mood of faith and hope my work goes on. A ream of fresh paper lies on my desk waiting for the next book. I am a writer and I take up my pen to write."
- Pearl S. Buck

Ah, yes, "Animus of Odium". I finished writing it almost one year ago. It brings back memories... especially thinking up Sithy quotes that took as much time as writing the chapter. To celebrate my one-year anniversary of posting at TF.net (yes, I registered in March, but I only started actively posting in June-July), I have decided to rewrite it.

Of course, the general plotline will remain the same, but a few new additions and foreshadowing to some of my more recent fics that followed its line will pop up.

And of course, I do not own Star Wars. The great bearded one does. No, I am not talking about Abraham Lincoln.

Thanks to stormqueen874, JOINME, gauss1, Exeter, oqidaun, and Farra_Sti for their encouragement during the "production" of the original version and its predecessor and prequel. I appreciate your support so much.

So we begin again into the dense jungles of Nardyrs, into the hearts of beloved characters?I sound too dramatic. Let's just start it. The flashbacks in the prologue could also be considered the rewrite of some scenes from "Phasmatis of Cruor".

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[b]Prologue: Spirit of Blood[/b]

[i]"The past is no more than a story with a moral. Learn from it."[/i]
- The words of Darth Sidious to Darth Maul

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[i]"Spirit of blood..."

"Spirit of darkness..."

"Come to me."[/i]

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Wise men of times past said that the power of nature always triumphs over the power of sentients. This view of the universe was widely accepted until the completion of Coruscant, a sprawling city-planet.

Several millennia later, Coruscant was regarded as the center of all galactic life. Beings of every class who worked in every career populated it: politicians, merchants, even the Jedi.

The Jedi resided in their Temple, the largest structure in its district. Its base resembled a ziggurat in the stepped design. Five spires, four smaller ones at the corners and a larger one in the middle, stood on the base. The Temple had always been a sanctuary for the Jedi, where thoughts about missions and completing them did not constantly plague one's mind.

However, one year after the Battle of Naboo, Obi-Wan Kenobi and his apprentice Anakin Skywalker received an unexpected visitor.

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[i]Obi-Wan grimaced with frustration. As his master fought this attacker, he was stuck behind an energy wall.

The Zabrak snarled menacingly at Qui-Gon Jinn. Their duel was intense; sweat poured down both of their faces. Qui-Gon was exhausted, but the attacker's energy seemed to know no limits.

He doesn't look too well, Obi-Wan thought. I need to help him.

The sight of a crimson blade piercing his master's torso shook him out of his thoughts.

"No!"

The tattooed monster smirked triumphantly and turned to his next prey, waiting for the energy wall to disengage.[/i]

"Master... master!"

Obi-Wan opened his eyes and looked at the chrono; several hours before sunrise. Anakin was at the side of his bed.

"Did you know you talk in your sleep? It gets irritating after a while."

"Oh... sorry."

"It's okay, at least you don't snore." Anakin turned to the door.

Suddenly, black tentacles sprung from the floor and wrapped around the boy's body. They threw him at the wall, and then the rest of it rose. A dark cloud-like mess of black smoke hovered in the air.

[i]"Hello, I want to play a game."[/i]

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Oh, this is delicious! Really, this just sounds terrific! I can't wait to see where you go with it. It seems so original and chilling, I actually got a bit scared there for a moment.

*straps in for the ride*

-Krystal

 

Hi there Cherry! Just noticed your fanfic and I have to say that
this is truly enjoyable!It immediatley got my interest also!
After 2 years since the battle of Naboo we see Obi-wan plagued by the Spirit of Darth Maul himself! Awsome!
I liked what you have done for the prologue, Maul is indeed very hateful and during his re-confronation with Obi I liked this line you used,

"I never got your name the last time."

The Zabrak ignited the two blades of his lightsaber staff and grinned. "You may call me Darth Maul." He dashed forward and struck.

Wonderfully written and fantastic!*Rubs hands together in sheer anticipation*
Can't wait to see how this comes along!

-EmpressJade.

 

Cool start CherryLightsaber!!

Do you think you could PM me with updates if you get around to doing more