Ch. 13 The Line (Note at the end)

Qui-Gon nearly kicked himself when he realized what he could do so easily. With that small hint of a brush of the mind Obi-Wan had revealed himself again.Imprinted in Qui-Gon's mind was the location of a Force signature, all he had to do was follow it. Thought the signature was vague and hazy he believed he'd be able to find Obi-Wan. He had to. Rounding the corner he stopped suddenly hearing voices inside a room.Stepping back he listened, slightly enhancing his hearing with the Force.

"Well there's nothing we can do about it now, he knows." That was Raider.

"Then we'll just have to get rid of him." A voice Qui-Gon didn't recognize replied. It was deep male but Qui-Gon didn't know who.

"We can't do that. Everything will fall apart without him, you know better." Raider responded.

" I don't care Raider, get the off worlder out of the way."

The other voice demanded forcefully. There was a sigh from Raider and he replied,

"As you wish."

Then a shuffle and Qui-Gon knew he was coming towards the door. In an instant he was down the corridor never to be noticed. Glancing back to make sure Raider didn't suspect him he turned again to his task. He was alone now and he had no idea who he could trust.

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When the yelling stopped and the cellar was silent again Obi-Wan wearily uncovered his eyes.No one was in sight but he was still in the cellar. Know good from evil, know good from evil.. He repeated in his head as he stood again.

"You do realize you're too late. You're too deep to stop this or get out don't you?"

Obi-Wan stilled listening to the voice.It was the one from before.

"Who are you?"

He asked determined not to show he was petrified.

A breeze fell apon the cellar and sounded as a sigh and a figure under dark robes appeared far from the light.

"Who do you think I am Jedi?"

Obi-Wan studied him.

"Quire.."

"And do you know what I want from you?"

He asked not moving.Obi-Wan shook his head.

"I want you're power..you have unimaginable power young Jedi, do you realize that?"

"I suppose I don't." Obi-Wan replied.

"Pity."

The voice stated simply. Then he sighed and moved towards him. Obi-Wan's eyes widened seeing the path he left behind. Not really a path more like a shadow, but not just one...hundreds. It looked like people rolled into a small black mist behind him.

"You'd of been of great use."

"My power is only used for the light." Obi-Wan lifted his chin defiantly.

Quire chuckled.

"Is that right?"

"That's right."

"We shall see. Tell me boy, do you realize that Jesiana didn't even hesitate to give you up?"

At first the words settled on Obi-Wan heart but then they faded.

"You lie."

"Do I?"

"You manipulated her thoughts to believe what you want her to, I won't be the same."

"Clever boy, but sadly no. She did give you up, she agreed to sign your very soul away just to change what she couldn't do alone."

Obi-Wan tightened his jaw.

"She wouldn-"

"Wouldn't she?"

Quire interrupted.

"She gave up her son for you and your master, don't you ever think she thought twice on it afterward? Regretted it?"

Obi-Wan didn't reply.

"A person's past can be a powerful thing..ever wonder what your master would do if he could change his? Change what he is with you to alter that of what happened with his former apprentice..Xanatos?"

"He knows he can't."

"But if he was given the chance young Kenobi.."

Quire was walking in circles around him.

"..would he? Just like Jesiana, would she change what she has no to save that of what she has lost?"

A trickle of doubt was starting to seep into Obi-Wan confidence.

"Do you even know her? What she would do at that chance?"

Obi-Wan realized, sadly, that he hardly knew Jesi. Sure, they'd been in close contact for 4 months, saw eachother at least 3 times a week when they were both on planet. But now..he realized that she always held back on him. Never let him she her for her. Much like the way Qui-Gon had years ago.

"I wouldn't know, no."

"Then how could you possibly be certain that she didn't jump at the chance to trade you for the past?"

Obi-Wan was silent for a moment.

"S-She's confused. She's still hurting from then how could she not want it back?" Obi-Wan replied with a thought.

"At what cost? Apparently young Kenobi, what she can't have is more important to her than what she has."

The doubt exploded within him now and the words got past his barrier..and they stung. They stung like a slap to the face and acid in the eyes.

"That's what I thought." Quire replied.

Though Obi-Wan couldn't see his face he was certain he was smiling.

"I'll shall return shortly young Kenobi, till then think on what exactly your master would do...that is, if you know."

With that the figure disappeared and Obi-Wan was alone again. Alone in the sea of dark depressing thoughts and conclusions and they were slowly seeping from his mind to his heart...and it hurt. Perhaps not physically, but it did hurt.

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With the threat of being 'taken care of' Qui-Gon had to leave the ambessey quickly and without notice. Keeping his mind centered on the Force and the quiet bond with Obi-Wan Qui-Gon made his way through the streets of Asweri, Tuckia's captial city. He went beyong the city itself an into the vast fields that surrounded it. Though night was approaching it didn't bother him. Then he thought he should have conntacted the Council befor he left. Well it was too late now. With that thought he continued to follow where the Force was guiding his steps.

After a long while of practically nothing forest he could see a temple like monument on the horizon, in somewhat of a clearing. A part of him knew exactly what he was doing, the other was questioning his common sense. In a forest, far from civilization, as it seemed, looking for a padawan who which he had no idea what type of state he'd be in. Course that part that knew what he was doing coined on, knowing this was right. Knowing that Obi-Wan was near and he could help him. Bring him back to safety then together they could look for Jesi. Before he realized it he was at the base of a small flight of stairs. Reaching out with the Force he could feel a contained power. Good or bad he had no hint for it was hidden but it was there. And it was waiting for something. Perhaps someone.

His willing part took ground and he began up the steps, his hand near his saber.

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The place around her was beautiful she had to say. With every breeze the grasses for all the eye could see would bend and wave as a sea. The only thing off about the scenery was the dark clouds that continued to circle from where she had come, and where she was going.

Though Jesi knew her only notice in this was to divert her mind from what she had to do. Looking to the child still sleeping quietly in the soft grass. A lump formed in her throat as she knelt and brushed a strand of hair from the girl's small face. Reghan stirred muttering something then fell back into the sleep that she had greatfully grasped. Jesi took a deep breath looking back towards where she had come from.With stinging eyes and a heavy heart she picked up her daughter, who only opened her eyes for a moment until going back to her nap, and walked quickly towards a fate she knew nothing of, but was certain it would be painful..one way or another.

Tbc....

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