Outlaw Knights of the Republic
By
Aquain's Princess
and
Giant Mammoth
Synopsis:
Obi wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Padme Amidala, Ahsoka Tano, and Satine Kryze all find themselves caught between a rock and a hard place when Jedi Knights Priscilla Helon and Alear Hahan, announce that they are leaving the Jedi Order and forming their own order, where Jedi will not be forbidden attachments, and will continue to work as the peace keepers of the Republic.
Disclaimer:
All Star Wars Characters are property of LUCAS ARTS FILM ETC. Original Characters are the property of their respective owners : Priscilla Helon- Aquain's Princess, Alear Hahan- Giant Mammoth. WE are making no profit from this venture. Reviews are welcome, Flames will result in a Force Choke and your being tossed into the fires of Mustafar.
============ Chapter One: Tidal Shift=============
=Mandalore=
Obi Wan twitched in his seat as his shuttle started its descent towards Mandalore, after Padawan Tano had informed the council the council of the latest attempt on Duchess Satine he had boarded the next ship headed for Mandalore to see for himself that she was alright.
On the main landing platform, several Mandalorian guards waited for the Jedi Master's Shuttle to finish its landing and when the hatch opened they moved to parade ground stance.
Obi Wan sighed a bit at the whole show. "This isn't necessary." he began as the group started marching towards the capital building.
The guards merely ignored his words and silently led him into the Capital Building and up to the Duchess's ruling chamber where said Duchess awaited the arrival of the Jedi Master.
As he entered the ruling chamber Obi Wan moved towards the center of the chamber to wait for Satine.
Satine entered from the side door, dressed for once not in her finery but in what could be considered 'casual wear' "Obi" she greeted him glancing around the chamber, empty of all but for him. "I... why are you here?" Satine crossed the distance easily.
Obi Wan bowed slightly and smiled at Satine. "I came once Padawan Tano informed the council of the latest attempt on your life I left the council chambers and came right here."
"And the council? What have they said about your … departure?" Satine asked softly moving towards the window where the city scape was clearly visable. "I am sure they would not be happy about your running to my side." Her vocal volume lowered as she finished speaking.
Obi Wan shrugged. "I assume they are not happy with my decision, but I would make the same decision over again Duchess."
"Really? So how long are you here for Obi? A day? A week? Until you can no longer bear your absence from your 'warrior' job?"
Obi Wan sighed as he looked at Satine. "What if... What if I asked you to come away with me Satine?"
She turned "You? Ask me? To leave? My people? What of you? Could you walk away Obi-Wan? From your life? From your friends? Your padawan?"
Obi Wan frowned, but moved towards Satine. "I would not be here asking you if I had not thought deeply about this."
"They will strip you of your position. You could loose your ability with the force... they could strip it from you!" Satine moved so she faced him fully. "Obi, they would take what you are from you!"
"I know. I also told you I would leave the order all those years ago had you asked." his shoulders slumped for a moment. "I am not sure Satine that I agree anymore with some of the orders ideals."
She frowned. "Obi-Wan" She whispered softly. "I can't ask you to put that aside not for me..." though she wanted to, desperately. "Anakin, your former padawan will be the one to hunt you down you know. Will you put him through that? Put yourself through that?"
"Anakin would understand I am sure Satine." Obi Wan replied as he moved towards her slowly.
"Are you willing to risk your life on that? To risk his sanity?" She whispered her hands clenching spasmodically at her sides.
"I am not against talking to him about it, but I don't want to lose you Satine."
She moved into his arms and wrapped her own around him. "I don't want to loose you either Obi-Wan" she whispered into his chest.
Obi Wan wrapped his arms around Satine and held her close. "So you will accompany me back to Coruscant then?"
Satine nodded. "Yes. And I will stand with you in the Council chambers." she promised softly.
=Coruscant=
Of course Obi-Wan's departure for Mandalore, had not gone unnoticed by those in the Jedi Order. And while some were looking to make an example for all the wrong reasons, two were very interested in the fact that Obi-Wan was visiting a woman, a politician no less. The two had watched the shuttle depart and had spent several hours in hot debate over the subject, knowing that deep within the Jedi Council, the same debate was going on.
Jedi Knights Alear Hahan and Priscilla Helon were of the same age as Anakin Skywalker and their masters had long ago, severed the Master/Padawan connection, Priscilla's had even died in the war at the hand of Grievous. So the two, long time friends and Allies, had been paired up often within the Republic Fleet and were among those considered, by the Jedi Council, as too close for their own good.
Priscilla had always had the opinion that the Jedi Order was rather stifling but like most Jedi, she had no home to go to if she was to leave the order. And it had often been a bone of contention between herself and her Master Li'rth Kirith. It had been the cause of many arguments though the Jedi Knight had never made any move that would have gotten her kicked out of the order. Her abilities were rare enough that she supposed Master Windu had often stepped in to stop her expulsion. For to have a Jedi with the natural talent in the Force ability to Cloak one's presence was an important addition to the Jedi Order. Priscilla could use the Force to photo-kinetically bend light and sound waves around herself and others/objects as required. Her master had tried hard to teach her but without the natural ability herself, Priscilla had been left to develop the talent on her own. Along with other thoughts and considerations. It had bee this lone practicing which had led her to form the bonds of friendship with Alear.
Pris as she was known, she now stood on one of the towers of the Temple over looking the city scape. The wind whipped her black hair, and tore at her robes as she watched the sun set on the distant horizon. "Its getting closer Alear" She spoke softly. "The force is reaching out... time is growing closer to when we must make our choice. Stay or go... stay and be dutiful little Jedi. Or Go and be ourselves and fight this war properly."
Alear stood behind Pris and sighed. "I know Pris, I don't know what you expect from me?" he asked. Even though Alear had known Pris for years now he was never quite sure what she wanted from him. One minute he would be holding her after a rough mission or the death of her master and the next he was at arms length. It did little good that he was a unique Jedi like Pris, where she had the ability to cloak herself, Alear absorbed energy from around him and it would elevate the levels of his power.
"Do you remember when we were younger, Padawans and they said we had to stop spending time in each other's quarters.. ? And we agreed not to speak of … our feelings?"
"I remember Pris. I also remember how one moment I was comforting you and the next day you were pushing me away."
"Because... Master Yoda came to me. He told me a lot of things Alear. It was not the right time for our feelings to come to the fore. But now, with Obi-Wan Kenobi leaving to go to Mandalore.. to be with... it is obvious... the Duchess Satine... I feel the order is preparing for change... maybe for worse.."
"Regardless of what Master Kenobi does Pris I doubt that the Order will ever truly change their ideals, but that does not mean that we have to agree with them." he sighed as he sat on the edge of the ledge.
Pris sat beside him. "So... why not form our own order?" she suggested somewhat sarcastically."I mean there are sure to be Jedi within the Order who are tired of the status quo. And if we do it right, we might be able to do it without affecting the war effort and we might even get a chance to divide the attention of the enemy."
"Pris you're suggesting a second split like the sith did centuries ago." Alear replied as he laid his hand next to hers.
"I know but I am not Sith Alear and you know it. I want the chance to be a Jedi and to live my life as I want. Is that so bad?"
"I don't know Pris, and I know you aren't Sith I just have tried to put the galaxy before myself, before what I feel for you, I wish I could give you an answer."
Pris nodded. "If Obi-Wan doesn't return within a standard Week... they will send someone after him. Most likely it will be Anakin. I want to speak to Obi-Wan.. the force pulls... and he is the catalyst."
Alear nodded. "True, but who knows what Anakin would do, he might side with Obi Wan."
TBC...