Separated

Written by Beth C

Fandom: Star Wars - Takes place sometime before Episode 1 - Phantom Menace Obi/Qui

Summary: It's a PWP, something I thought up today... no real story, read and you'll see

Rating: G no smut in this one.... awww but it has a mushy moment

Feedback: You bet.. I need all.. Trekie386@aol.com

Disclaimers: The Universe belongs to George Lucas.. I just play here... Don't sue.. I own nothing really..

Key to symbols:

// Qui-Gon's mind //

\\ Obi-Wan's mind \\

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\\ Master, can you hear me? \\

// Obi-Wan, have you been injured? //

\\ No, Master, the cave-in didn't harm me. Are you alright? \\

// I twisted my ankle, but I've otherwise escaped injury. //

\\ I'm trapped, Master. The rocks are too large to move. \\

// Did you try the Force? //

\\ Yes, they didn't move. \\

// I can move mine some. //

SILENCE

// Do you have enough air? //

\\ For the moment. Do you? \\

// Plenty. I sense discomfort, are you sure you're not injured? //

\\ I'm just cold. It's very dark and damp over here. \\

// I'll come to you as soon as I can. Do you still have your saber? //

\\ Yes but I don't dare slice the rocks, it's too unstable over here. \\

// Listen to me, Padawan. Ignite your saber to half. Take one of the smaller rocks and melt it partway. //

// That should keep you warm until I arrive. //

SILENCE

// Did you do it? //

\\ Yes, Master. It's better now. \\

// I'm on my way there now. How far ahead of me were you when the tunnel collapsed? //

\\ About a kilometer, maybe less. \\

// Sit tight. I'll be there shortly. //

TIME PASSES

\\ Master? \\

// Yes, Padawan? //

\\ Are you alright? It's been a while. \\

// The rocks are heavy. It's taking far longer that I expected. //

\\ Don't exhaust yourself. I'm not going anywhere. \\

// I do need to rest. //

\\ Take a break. I'll keep you company. \\

// I'd appreciate the company. It's too quiet here. //

\\ Master, may I ask a question? \\

// Certainly, Obi-Wan. //

\\ Are you ever afraid? \\

// Once in a while. Not often, but occasionally. I'm only Human. //

\\ I never meant to imply otherwise. I apologize. \\

// Not necessary. No offense taken. Why do you ask? //

\\ I shouldn't be, but I got frightened when the rocks fell. \\

// Only natural when that much debris is falling on you. //

\\ I wasn't scared for myself. \\

// What were you afraid of? //

\\ Losing you. \\

LONG PAUSE

// You need not fear losing me, Padawan. I'll always be here for you. //

{{{{{FORCE RIPPLES}}}}}

// Padawan, are you crying? //

\\ I can't help it. I feel so alone. \\

// You are not alone. I'm still connected to you, even if we are apart. //

\\ Thank you, Master. \\

// For what? //

\\ Staying with me. \\

// I'll stay with you as long as you need me. //

\\ I'll never stop needing you. \\

// Even when I grow old and frail? //

\\ Especially when you grow old and frail. I love you, Master. \\

// And I love you too, Obi-Wan. //

COMFORTABLE SILENCE

// Ok, I'm going to try again. //

\\ Be careful, Master. \\

// Your love will protect me, just as it guides me to you now. //

\\ Master you are such a romantic at heart. \\

// I only speak the truth. //

\\ Truth to one is not truth to all. \\

// You do a great Yoda impression. //

\\ You should see me do Master Windu. \\

{{{{{FORCE RIPPLES}}}}}

\\ Are you laughing at me, Master? \\

// I couldn't help it. Your time at the Temple must have been memorable. //

\\ I'm legendary. \\

// I'm sure you are. //

LONG SILENCE

\\ Master? \\

// Yes? //

\\ How close are you? \\

// I can't be to far, I've been digging for hours now. //

\\ Can I ask a personal question? \\

// Depends on how personal. //

\\ Have you ever regretted taking me as your Padawan? \\

// No, never. You've never let me down. You'll make one hell of a Knight someday. //

\\ Only if I'm as good as you. \\

PAUSES

\\ Did you do that? \\

// Do what? //

\\ Move the rocks. \\

// Yes, that's me. I've found you. Now help me so we can get out of here. //

\\ Certainly. The sooner the better. \\

PAUSES

\\ I just want to say it once more before I don't get another chance. I love you, Master Qui-Gon. \\

// I love you, Obi-Wan . //

END