Well, as promised another chapter for you all. But I do want to advise
caution, as this might be a bit emotional for some readers. At least
that's my feeling anyway. And I promise things will start turning around
for our Obi, just hang in there until next post, ok?
Brown-Eyes - They are supposed to be wicked you know. ; ) But just wait until next chap. Promise. : )
Lou - Thank You!! And I didn't want to do the same-old, same-old. So I'm really happy as to how this is all turning out.
Katt - LOL. Maybe later.
Stormy1325 - Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Soon we will all get to the Tourny. ; )
Dragonsong - Ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok. *deep breath* ok ok ok . And Thank you! I think the Force has something planned for our Palpy, um, at least I hope so. Oh, and what was your old name? I'm guessing from FF7 but what? Sorry, just curious.
MysticalMagic - OK OK OK. : D
Ciria - Thank you very much! : D I'm glad you like it. I do try to tell a good tale now and then, and am very happy with this one. Well, you'll see about Qui and Obi later. ] : )
Ds_jt - um, I think you might be killing him yourself after this post. But you'll have to wait in line, and get at him after I finish. ] : )
Lighted Eagle - *bows deeply* Dan jo, Dan jo (thank you, thank you)
Well, here is that post, read on, and don't forget to review. : D
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They've Taken Everything I've had to Give
Obi-Wan was pushed through the house toward a storage room. No one had been in there recently, and he was uncertain what his punishment would entail. His stepfather spurred him on with harsh shoves and kicks when he stumbled. His stepbrothers laughed and followed along in the procession anxious to witness what their father had devised for their unfortunate *brother*. Standing in front of the storeroom, only one knew the horror that awaited the boy, and he smiled evilly down at the unfortunate.
Once the entry slid open, Palpatine thrust the boy inside. Striding past the sprawled form of his stepson, he found a box located in the back. Quickly he retrieved the container and brought it out toward the lighted hall. Placing it in front of his own sons, Palpatine gave Obi-Wan a wicked glare. Slowly memory worked its way through Obi's mind and he came to remember what lay in this particular storage closet. As the boys reached down to open the box, Obi-Wan cried out, "Please, Don't! Please?!"
"Too late for your repentance now. You will be silent," the malevolent man commanded. He turned back to his children and coerced, "Go ahead, open it, take what you like."
The boys smiled back and accessed the opening, rummaging about in its contents, they searched for items to take. Obi-Wan crept closer, trying to contain his tears, he grabbed at the man's robes, looking up he pleaded, "Please, don't do this. It's all I have."
Palpatine's knee rammed into the youth's chest. "No it *was* all you had. Now you have *nothing*." The grinning Senator watched as his defiling spawn extracted their desires.
"This will fit perfectly, I will wear them to the tournament," Xanatos announced as he pulled clothes from the chest, before diving back in.
"These too," Anakin joined in, also withdrawing a set of Jedi attire from the mix.
Palpatine was pleased that they found something in the case, knowing how much this would destroy Obi-Wan. Even now, he relished the sound of the boy's soft sobs. He heard a gasp as Xanatos pulled out a wrapped object. Anakin stopped to watch and their father could barely contain his anticipation. "What have you found, my son?"
Removing the carefully placed wrappings, Xanatos uncovered a sleek metallic cylinder. Dropping the cloth he held the hilt aloft, and declared, "I will use this in the tournament."
Obi-Wan had had enough, "You will give me back my father's lightsaber." He stood and approached the older boy to stand face to face with him.
Xanatos laughed, "And who's going to make me? You?" The repugnant sound echoed in the hall, before getting cut off. Obi-Wan lunged at the boy and took him down instantly.
The tangled pair were dislodged shortly after the fight began. Palpatine pulled Obi-Wan off his son and held him back. He was just about to reprimand the youth when he heard Xanatos' anger cry. "Is this some kind of joke?" Holding the shining hilt up, he continued, "It doesn't work."
"Give it here." The official demanded. After a moment of examination, he announced, "It's genetically encrypted. No one can use it but his father and possibly, Obi-Wan."
"Well, If I can't use it, then no one can." Xanatos complained. He reached out to retake the cylinder when his father's hand grasped it tightly. For a moment he was angered by the man's actions but the sinister grin that lighted, or rather, darkened his features made Xani wonder what evil plan formed in the cunning mind.
Slowly, the Senator turned to regard the distraught child. He held the hilt out for the boy to take, who readily grabbed it. Holding it closely, he knew that this kindness was too good to be true, and Obi-Wan stared at the man. "Destroy it," decreed the menacing form of a man.
Shaking his head, Obi-Wan whispered, "No." Taking a step back, he attempted to further the distance between them, no matter how futile the effort was.
Palpatine ordered again, with more force, "Destroy it."
Again, Obi-Wan denied the instructions, "No." And he was startled to see his stepfather falter under his refusal. Holding the small weapon he felt something run through him, giving him strength. The sensation was exhilarating, but he had no real knowledge on how to control it.
Palpatine felt the disturbance grow, and frowned in response. He knew he had to deal with this quickly or else there would be no controlling the child. Summoning his dark power, the concealed Sith lord revealed himself as dark lightening flew from his extended fingers. A startled cry answered his fire.
Obi-Wan felt the sudden burst of pain but could not battle against it. Instead he fell to the ground, writhing in the torment. His grasp on the saber weakened and it slid to the floor. Xanatos quickly retrieved the item and watched as his stepbrother paid for his impudence. The agony abated for a moment as Palpatine silently instructed his son.
The Sithspawn nodded and placed the object on the floor. He pulled out his own practice saber and ignited it. Through his pain, Obi-Wan managed to utter, "no," before the blade sliced through the silver handle. His stretched out hand went limp and Obi-Wan closed his eyes in defeat. Completely desolate, he cared not for what happened to him after that moment.
Pulling the boy up, Palpatine guided the vacant youth through the halls. He stopped only once to fetch another item, Obi-Wan did not recognize. Hastily, he was lead to the shed but right before he was thrown inside, he felt cool metal circle his neck. The instant he heard a clasp latch did his world rip asunder. Clutching for the device that cut him from his existence, Obi-Wan was thrust into the void once more. Darkness surrounded him.
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V V V click "go" to submit review. I would most definitely appreciate it. Please, I'm begging. : D
Brown-Eyes - They are supposed to be wicked you know. ; ) But just wait until next chap. Promise. : )
Lou - Thank You!! And I didn't want to do the same-old, same-old. So I'm really happy as to how this is all turning out.
Katt - LOL. Maybe later.
Stormy1325 - Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Soon we will all get to the Tourny. ; )
Dragonsong - Ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok. *deep breath* ok ok ok . And Thank you! I think the Force has something planned for our Palpy, um, at least I hope so. Oh, and what was your old name? I'm guessing from FF7 but what? Sorry, just curious.
MysticalMagic - OK OK OK. : D
Ciria - Thank you very much! : D I'm glad you like it. I do try to tell a good tale now and then, and am very happy with this one. Well, you'll see about Qui and Obi later. ] : )
Ds_jt - um, I think you might be killing him yourself after this post. But you'll have to wait in line, and get at him after I finish. ] : )
Lighted Eagle - *bows deeply* Dan jo, Dan jo (thank you, thank you)
Well, here is that post, read on, and don't forget to review. : D
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They've Taken Everything I've had to Give
Obi-Wan was pushed through the house toward a storage room. No one had been in there recently, and he was uncertain what his punishment would entail. His stepfather spurred him on with harsh shoves and kicks when he stumbled. His stepbrothers laughed and followed along in the procession anxious to witness what their father had devised for their unfortunate *brother*. Standing in front of the storeroom, only one knew the horror that awaited the boy, and he smiled evilly down at the unfortunate.
Once the entry slid open, Palpatine thrust the boy inside. Striding past the sprawled form of his stepson, he found a box located in the back. Quickly he retrieved the container and brought it out toward the lighted hall. Placing it in front of his own sons, Palpatine gave Obi-Wan a wicked glare. Slowly memory worked its way through Obi's mind and he came to remember what lay in this particular storage closet. As the boys reached down to open the box, Obi-Wan cried out, "Please, Don't! Please?!"
"Too late for your repentance now. You will be silent," the malevolent man commanded. He turned back to his children and coerced, "Go ahead, open it, take what you like."
The boys smiled back and accessed the opening, rummaging about in its contents, they searched for items to take. Obi-Wan crept closer, trying to contain his tears, he grabbed at the man's robes, looking up he pleaded, "Please, don't do this. It's all I have."
Palpatine's knee rammed into the youth's chest. "No it *was* all you had. Now you have *nothing*." The grinning Senator watched as his defiling spawn extracted their desires.
"This will fit perfectly, I will wear them to the tournament," Xanatos announced as he pulled clothes from the chest, before diving back in.
"These too," Anakin joined in, also withdrawing a set of Jedi attire from the mix.
Palpatine was pleased that they found something in the case, knowing how much this would destroy Obi-Wan. Even now, he relished the sound of the boy's soft sobs. He heard a gasp as Xanatos pulled out a wrapped object. Anakin stopped to watch and their father could barely contain his anticipation. "What have you found, my son?"
Removing the carefully placed wrappings, Xanatos uncovered a sleek metallic cylinder. Dropping the cloth he held the hilt aloft, and declared, "I will use this in the tournament."
Obi-Wan had had enough, "You will give me back my father's lightsaber." He stood and approached the older boy to stand face to face with him.
Xanatos laughed, "And who's going to make me? You?" The repugnant sound echoed in the hall, before getting cut off. Obi-Wan lunged at the boy and took him down instantly.
The tangled pair were dislodged shortly after the fight began. Palpatine pulled Obi-Wan off his son and held him back. He was just about to reprimand the youth when he heard Xanatos' anger cry. "Is this some kind of joke?" Holding the shining hilt up, he continued, "It doesn't work."
"Give it here." The official demanded. After a moment of examination, he announced, "It's genetically encrypted. No one can use it but his father and possibly, Obi-Wan."
"Well, If I can't use it, then no one can." Xanatos complained. He reached out to retake the cylinder when his father's hand grasped it tightly. For a moment he was angered by the man's actions but the sinister grin that lighted, or rather, darkened his features made Xani wonder what evil plan formed in the cunning mind.
Slowly, the Senator turned to regard the distraught child. He held the hilt out for the boy to take, who readily grabbed it. Holding it closely, he knew that this kindness was too good to be true, and Obi-Wan stared at the man. "Destroy it," decreed the menacing form of a man.
Shaking his head, Obi-Wan whispered, "No." Taking a step back, he attempted to further the distance between them, no matter how futile the effort was.
Palpatine ordered again, with more force, "Destroy it."
Again, Obi-Wan denied the instructions, "No." And he was startled to see his stepfather falter under his refusal. Holding the small weapon he felt something run through him, giving him strength. The sensation was exhilarating, but he had no real knowledge on how to control it.
Palpatine felt the disturbance grow, and frowned in response. He knew he had to deal with this quickly or else there would be no controlling the child. Summoning his dark power, the concealed Sith lord revealed himself as dark lightening flew from his extended fingers. A startled cry answered his fire.
Obi-Wan felt the sudden burst of pain but could not battle against it. Instead he fell to the ground, writhing in the torment. His grasp on the saber weakened and it slid to the floor. Xanatos quickly retrieved the item and watched as his stepbrother paid for his impudence. The agony abated for a moment as Palpatine silently instructed his son.
The Sithspawn nodded and placed the object on the floor. He pulled out his own practice saber and ignited it. Through his pain, Obi-Wan managed to utter, "no," before the blade sliced through the silver handle. His stretched out hand went limp and Obi-Wan closed his eyes in defeat. Completely desolate, he cared not for what happened to him after that moment.
Pulling the boy up, Palpatine guided the vacant youth through the halls. He stopped only once to fetch another item, Obi-Wan did not recognize. Hastily, he was lead to the shed but right before he was thrown inside, he felt cool metal circle his neck. The instant he heard a clasp latch did his world rip asunder. Clutching for the device that cut him from his existence, Obi-Wan was thrust into the void once more. Darkness surrounded him.
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V V V click "go" to submit review. I would most definitely appreciate it. Please, I'm begging. : D