I would like to Thank everyone who voted, I appreciate you giving me your
thoughts. After tallying all the votes at both TF.N and FF.N, I am pleased
to announce the ROBIN HOOD is the winner. And once I finish with that I
will start working on Beauty and the Beast. I have already begun research
into the legend of Robin Hood and will hopefully be starting the new tale
soon.
mydogisfudge - Thank you. I wanted to add something a little different into the story. Give it a slightly surreal feeling, I am glad you enjoyed it. : )
Has-Bei - He had to go back. He needs to find out if his stepfather has truly been thwarted.
escapistone - Next post!! A little more info has to come out before that confrontation can take place. Originally, I went to find a bunch of fairy tales to debate over, Repunzel was in there but I couldn't figure out a way to make it work. I'll consider it for later. ; )
REALbluelightsaber - Thanks. Well, it wouldn't be a 'Cinderella' story if he didn't loose something. So a lightsaber seemed to fit better. Andway, I hope he gets it back too. We'll have to wait and see. ] : )
stormy1325 - Thanks. : D And don't worry, when I do B&B I would never make it 'romantic.' I'm not much of a romance writer, more of an Angst/Torture writer. Thanks again.
Dragonsong - I have come to enjoy torture in all forms, and Reader Torture is among them. ] : ) Well, we'll see how Palpy 'gets it' but you'll have to wait until next post. And yes, I'm still being 'cruel.' ] : D
Anakin_Solo - Thanks. : )
ds_jt - That wasn't a cliffhanger, this is a cliffhanger. ] : D Mwahahahahahaha.
Katt - Thanks, and we'll see what happens soon. : )
Goldenrose - I'm rather impatient myself. But I do so enjoy reader torture, I don't mind waiting to build up the tension. ; D Thanks.
lomein - Thank you. And when I do B&B later, don't worry no 'romance' is planned.
Joe - Awww, thank you very much. I know this will be a tough act to follow, but hopefully I can jazz it up a bit. Thank you! : D
Ciria - I don't know. They just kinda come out. I didn't realize that last chap was so Qui orientated. I never intended it to be such. I just needed to add some background so that it's understandable why Qui wants Obi so badly. Yes, our Obi will be in a bit of trouble. Hey, no worries, I don't mind you using git. It's actually something I have come to enjoy reading in your reviews. ; ) And don't worry about the spelling and such, I think you're doing great. After all, there are many people who have been born and raised in American that still have trouble with spelling and grammar here. (me included. ; D ) I'm glad Yoda's absence was not noticeable. But we'll see how this ends up. : )
lillian_jinn - Thank you. And here you go. ; )
Has-Bei - LOL, if you would like to help me work on the Robin Hood story, by all means e-mail me. I could use all the help I could get. ; ) I've already begun reading through the old ballads and am looking for more stories, but let me see what you have. I would forever grateful. Hope to hear from you soon. : D
T'Lorie - Aww, you're too kind. I'm really glad you are enjoying this story. It started out as a simple little idea and I even thought it was silly and no one would ever read it. Now it has completely surpassed all my expectations and became my most popular fic. Still blows my mind. Anyway, this fic is coming to a close, and I hop you enjoy how it all ends. Thanks again. : D
Alex - Aww, thank you. I don't know if I'm a 'great' writer, just a good one, maybe. But I appreciate the thought. : D This will be over soon, unfortunately but I hope you enjoy what I have planned.
Anna - Thanks. : )
lighted_eagle - I know exactly how you feel. I'm both happy and sad that this is almost over. Happy that I completed another story, yet sad that it's actually over. OH well, I just hope my next fic will be as good and as successful. Thanks again. : D
Lou - Thank you very much. I'm flattered. I really appreciate that. I hope you like what I have in store for the end. It's going to be quite a blowout. : D
Well, without further ado, here is today's post!
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Bad Dreams Don't Stop
"Who would like to begin?" Asked the Jedi Knight, he glanced at each one in turn. Garen appeared to be the calmest, Siri seemed more angered than distraught, but Bant remained with tear-filled eyes holding tightly to the boy's lightsaber.
Garen could also tell how the others felt and so started telling what he knew. "I only met Cay the other day. He came to join the tournament and that's it. I don't know who this Obi-Wan Kenobi is, and I don't know what the connection between them is either."
"I know them. I've been trying to convince my Master to help me save Obi- Wan. He's a servant in his own home to an evil man." Tears formed in her eyes at the memories of what she had witnessed. "He saved me when I was lost fetching something for my Master and I could do nothing to help him. That boy from Naboo who defeated me is his stepbrother, I think. He's evil too. He said Obi-Wan was going to die tonight. We have to help him." As an after thought, she added, "At one point, I thought Obi was Cay, but that seems silly doesn't it?"
Qui-Gon offered a sad smile. "No, I don't think it's silly, Siri. In fact, I think you are correct."
"What?" She shouted in shock. "But, but, he said he was trapped in that shed the whole time. Why didn't he tell me?" She glanced up at Qui-Gon and then to Garen.
"Maybe he didn't trust you," Garen offered the weak excuse, but he really didn't believe it either.
"No, he was only trying to protect everyone. He needed to stop Xanatos and he could not let anyone jeopardize that. If anyone knew, there was a chance his stepfather would find out and stop Obi before he could destroy his plans." The somber voice of Bant interjected. The others turned to look at the young girl in wonderment.
Qui-Gon walked over and knelt down in front of her, "I think you know more than you've told us." Bant sat there staring at the cerulean gaze. Slowly, she began shaking her head as she realized she already said too much. The Master could see her internal struggle and urged, "Please tell us everything you know."
Taking a deep breath, Bant reviewed her position. She knew that she promised Obi-Wan she would not reveal who he was, but the tournament was over. And with Siri's information, she now knew for certain that Obi-Wan's life was threatened. Then she remembered her vow, "Yes, but if for whatever reason, you are in danger, I will reveal everything. Ok?" Closing her eyes and sighing again she gathered the strength to speak. "Cay Andur is Obi-Wan Kenobi. He told me the second day of the tournament when I treated his broken ribs. They were a result from his stepfather's abuse and not the match with Twik. We went to the Healers and he explained the reason for his deception. He said his stepfather was planning on destroying the Jedi and that the first step was to have his sons win the tournament. Garen defeated Anakin, which I'm sure he was glad for. But Xanatos still remained. When it came down to the two of them, I could see the dread in his eyes. And I could see the weight on his shoulders."
Bant had opened her large silver eyes and stared directly into the gaze of the Jedi Knight. She was not divulging everything for Siri or Garen's sake but by telling Qui-Gon she hoped he would be able to save Obi-Wan. "After making sure Siri was ok, I had to go back to watch the match. I needed to see what his fate would be, as well as our own. If what he said was true, and I know it is, then the future of the entire Jedi Order was held in the balance of that fight. You can not imagine the relief both he and I had when he was victorious."
The young girl let the information absorb before adding, "Obi-Wan did not come here to trick or deceive us. As much as he might have dreamed about being a Jedi like his father, that was not the purpose of his entry. He came to save us from the vile plots of his stepfather. He came to stop our destruction. He knew none of us before the tournament, yet he risked his life to save the Jedi. We cannot let him sacrifice himself for a battle that should be ours. Master Qui-Gon, I beg of you, save him." Her eyes pleaded with him as the tears cling to her cheeks.
Lifting a hand up, Qui-Gon softly wiped the tears away, "Dear gentle child, fear not, for that is precisely what I intend to do." A hopeful smile crossed the grief-stricken features. Slowly, the Knight rose and he demanded, "Take me to him."
***
Dazed, Obi-Wan remained on the ground. Pain shot through him from the blow he had been dealt. Clutching hands grabbed at him, turning him over. Roughly, his wrists were bound behind his back while his mind reeled in confusion. A mocking voice pierced his thoughts, "I don't know how you got out but you're gonna be in for it." Carelessly, he was hauled to his feet. Locking his knees so he wouldn't fall again, Obi-Wan tried to center on his adversary. Slowly the clear blue eyes and stark white hair came into focus. "I didn't believe your stepfather when he contacted me. Boy was I wrong. And boy are you soooo gonna get it. I can't wait." Bruck circled his prisoner and came to stand behind him. With his staff, he pushed Obi- Wan forward toward his doom.
*
Once they had gotten inside of the dwelling, Bruck toyed with his captive as they waited for Obi's stepfamily to arrive. There wasn't much of a delay between the time that Obi-Wan was shoved home and his stepfather's return and Obi-Wan could sense the dark tendrils reaching out for him. Bruck's boot stepped down into the burnt back of the boy, pressing into the wound and laughing at the other's pain. He had beaten his prone prisoner to the ground, forcing him to submit to the torment. When the Senator approached he gave a wicked smile of approval for the boy's actions.
"What a splendid job you have done, Bruck. I wish you had been the one to join my family, instead of this ingrate," indicating the battered form on the floor. Bruck smiled at the compliment and pressed harder down on the restricted, driving a cry from swollen lips.
Turning menacingly toward the afflicted, Palpatine said, "Before you die, you will know pain." He grinned evilly as he saw fear enter the widely dilated oceans of pain.
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Hmmmm, what to do? What to do indeed? Unfortunately, my brain has gone completely kaputt. So, I'll just have to resort to plain begging again. So here goes:
PLEASE!! PLEASE!! PLEASE REVIEW!! I Beg of you!! I need them! Please. Thank you!! : )
mydogisfudge - Thank you. I wanted to add something a little different into the story. Give it a slightly surreal feeling, I am glad you enjoyed it. : )
Has-Bei - He had to go back. He needs to find out if his stepfather has truly been thwarted.
escapistone - Next post!! A little more info has to come out before that confrontation can take place. Originally, I went to find a bunch of fairy tales to debate over, Repunzel was in there but I couldn't figure out a way to make it work. I'll consider it for later. ; )
REALbluelightsaber - Thanks. Well, it wouldn't be a 'Cinderella' story if he didn't loose something. So a lightsaber seemed to fit better. Andway, I hope he gets it back too. We'll have to wait and see. ] : )
stormy1325 - Thanks. : D And don't worry, when I do B&B I would never make it 'romantic.' I'm not much of a romance writer, more of an Angst/Torture writer. Thanks again.
Dragonsong - I have come to enjoy torture in all forms, and Reader Torture is among them. ] : ) Well, we'll see how Palpy 'gets it' but you'll have to wait until next post. And yes, I'm still being 'cruel.' ] : D
Anakin_Solo - Thanks. : )
ds_jt - That wasn't a cliffhanger, this is a cliffhanger. ] : D Mwahahahahahaha.
Katt - Thanks, and we'll see what happens soon. : )
Goldenrose - I'm rather impatient myself. But I do so enjoy reader torture, I don't mind waiting to build up the tension. ; D Thanks.
lomein - Thank you. And when I do B&B later, don't worry no 'romance' is planned.
Joe - Awww, thank you very much. I know this will be a tough act to follow, but hopefully I can jazz it up a bit. Thank you! : D
Ciria - I don't know. They just kinda come out. I didn't realize that last chap was so Qui orientated. I never intended it to be such. I just needed to add some background so that it's understandable why Qui wants Obi so badly. Yes, our Obi will be in a bit of trouble. Hey, no worries, I don't mind you using git. It's actually something I have come to enjoy reading in your reviews. ; ) And don't worry about the spelling and such, I think you're doing great. After all, there are many people who have been born and raised in American that still have trouble with spelling and grammar here. (me included. ; D ) I'm glad Yoda's absence was not noticeable. But we'll see how this ends up. : )
lillian_jinn - Thank you. And here you go. ; )
Has-Bei - LOL, if you would like to help me work on the Robin Hood story, by all means e-mail me. I could use all the help I could get. ; ) I've already begun reading through the old ballads and am looking for more stories, but let me see what you have. I would forever grateful. Hope to hear from you soon. : D
T'Lorie - Aww, you're too kind. I'm really glad you are enjoying this story. It started out as a simple little idea and I even thought it was silly and no one would ever read it. Now it has completely surpassed all my expectations and became my most popular fic. Still blows my mind. Anyway, this fic is coming to a close, and I hop you enjoy how it all ends. Thanks again. : D
Alex - Aww, thank you. I don't know if I'm a 'great' writer, just a good one, maybe. But I appreciate the thought. : D This will be over soon, unfortunately but I hope you enjoy what I have planned.
Anna - Thanks. : )
lighted_eagle - I know exactly how you feel. I'm both happy and sad that this is almost over. Happy that I completed another story, yet sad that it's actually over. OH well, I just hope my next fic will be as good and as successful. Thanks again. : D
Lou - Thank you very much. I'm flattered. I really appreciate that. I hope you like what I have in store for the end. It's going to be quite a blowout. : D
Well, without further ado, here is today's post!
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Bad Dreams Don't Stop
"Who would like to begin?" Asked the Jedi Knight, he glanced at each one in turn. Garen appeared to be the calmest, Siri seemed more angered than distraught, but Bant remained with tear-filled eyes holding tightly to the boy's lightsaber.
Garen could also tell how the others felt and so started telling what he knew. "I only met Cay the other day. He came to join the tournament and that's it. I don't know who this Obi-Wan Kenobi is, and I don't know what the connection between them is either."
"I know them. I've been trying to convince my Master to help me save Obi- Wan. He's a servant in his own home to an evil man." Tears formed in her eyes at the memories of what she had witnessed. "He saved me when I was lost fetching something for my Master and I could do nothing to help him. That boy from Naboo who defeated me is his stepbrother, I think. He's evil too. He said Obi-Wan was going to die tonight. We have to help him." As an after thought, she added, "At one point, I thought Obi was Cay, but that seems silly doesn't it?"
Qui-Gon offered a sad smile. "No, I don't think it's silly, Siri. In fact, I think you are correct."
"What?" She shouted in shock. "But, but, he said he was trapped in that shed the whole time. Why didn't he tell me?" She glanced up at Qui-Gon and then to Garen.
"Maybe he didn't trust you," Garen offered the weak excuse, but he really didn't believe it either.
"No, he was only trying to protect everyone. He needed to stop Xanatos and he could not let anyone jeopardize that. If anyone knew, there was a chance his stepfather would find out and stop Obi before he could destroy his plans." The somber voice of Bant interjected. The others turned to look at the young girl in wonderment.
Qui-Gon walked over and knelt down in front of her, "I think you know more than you've told us." Bant sat there staring at the cerulean gaze. Slowly, she began shaking her head as she realized she already said too much. The Master could see her internal struggle and urged, "Please tell us everything you know."
Taking a deep breath, Bant reviewed her position. She knew that she promised Obi-Wan she would not reveal who he was, but the tournament was over. And with Siri's information, she now knew for certain that Obi-Wan's life was threatened. Then she remembered her vow, "Yes, but if for whatever reason, you are in danger, I will reveal everything. Ok?" Closing her eyes and sighing again she gathered the strength to speak. "Cay Andur is Obi-Wan Kenobi. He told me the second day of the tournament when I treated his broken ribs. They were a result from his stepfather's abuse and not the match with Twik. We went to the Healers and he explained the reason for his deception. He said his stepfather was planning on destroying the Jedi and that the first step was to have his sons win the tournament. Garen defeated Anakin, which I'm sure he was glad for. But Xanatos still remained. When it came down to the two of them, I could see the dread in his eyes. And I could see the weight on his shoulders."
Bant had opened her large silver eyes and stared directly into the gaze of the Jedi Knight. She was not divulging everything for Siri or Garen's sake but by telling Qui-Gon she hoped he would be able to save Obi-Wan. "After making sure Siri was ok, I had to go back to watch the match. I needed to see what his fate would be, as well as our own. If what he said was true, and I know it is, then the future of the entire Jedi Order was held in the balance of that fight. You can not imagine the relief both he and I had when he was victorious."
The young girl let the information absorb before adding, "Obi-Wan did not come here to trick or deceive us. As much as he might have dreamed about being a Jedi like his father, that was not the purpose of his entry. He came to save us from the vile plots of his stepfather. He came to stop our destruction. He knew none of us before the tournament, yet he risked his life to save the Jedi. We cannot let him sacrifice himself for a battle that should be ours. Master Qui-Gon, I beg of you, save him." Her eyes pleaded with him as the tears cling to her cheeks.
Lifting a hand up, Qui-Gon softly wiped the tears away, "Dear gentle child, fear not, for that is precisely what I intend to do." A hopeful smile crossed the grief-stricken features. Slowly, the Knight rose and he demanded, "Take me to him."
***
Dazed, Obi-Wan remained on the ground. Pain shot through him from the blow he had been dealt. Clutching hands grabbed at him, turning him over. Roughly, his wrists were bound behind his back while his mind reeled in confusion. A mocking voice pierced his thoughts, "I don't know how you got out but you're gonna be in for it." Carelessly, he was hauled to his feet. Locking his knees so he wouldn't fall again, Obi-Wan tried to center on his adversary. Slowly the clear blue eyes and stark white hair came into focus. "I didn't believe your stepfather when he contacted me. Boy was I wrong. And boy are you soooo gonna get it. I can't wait." Bruck circled his prisoner and came to stand behind him. With his staff, he pushed Obi- Wan forward toward his doom.
*
Once they had gotten inside of the dwelling, Bruck toyed with his captive as they waited for Obi's stepfamily to arrive. There wasn't much of a delay between the time that Obi-Wan was shoved home and his stepfather's return and Obi-Wan could sense the dark tendrils reaching out for him. Bruck's boot stepped down into the burnt back of the boy, pressing into the wound and laughing at the other's pain. He had beaten his prone prisoner to the ground, forcing him to submit to the torment. When the Senator approached he gave a wicked smile of approval for the boy's actions.
"What a splendid job you have done, Bruck. I wish you had been the one to join my family, instead of this ingrate," indicating the battered form on the floor. Bruck smiled at the compliment and pressed harder down on the restricted, driving a cry from swollen lips.
Turning menacingly toward the afflicted, Palpatine said, "Before you die, you will know pain." He grinned evilly as he saw fear enter the widely dilated oceans of pain.
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Hmmmm, what to do? What to do indeed? Unfortunately, my brain has gone completely kaputt. So, I'll just have to resort to plain begging again. So here goes:
PLEASE!! PLEASE!! PLEASE REVIEW!! I Beg of you!! I need them! Please. Thank you!! : )