Disclaimer:: I don't own StarWars, I wish I did! All the Usual Characters belong to the insane George Lucas. I'm not making any money of this.
" text " = normal/verbal talking
' text ' = thoughts
italics = dreams/vision/mind
//text// = talking through a bond
AHH *bows* I'm sooo sorry for just dropping off the face of the earth!!
Thanks to everyone again!! Uh..I started going back through the old
chapters on my computer, and I am adding details and living up the story
more. But I won't upload the redone chapters until I finish this
story. Don't worry the End is probably 4 or 5 more chapters away.
^_^ Plus I changed the reading to R.
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It had been several minutes since Zhu had fallen into the trance. Both of his delicate hands were to the sides of Obi-wan's face, his shadow cast over into the fine curves of the youths face. Qui-gon was fighting the urge to pace, afraid in doing so he might miss something, but it did not keep his hands from fidgeting like a child. The doctor had taken up a seat , his old bones, needing a rest from his less then casual walk to the room. Behind the Jedi Master was Rii, his arms folded in front of him, back pushed against the wall, lushes purple eyes never strayed from Obi-wan's face. And unknown by all, was a set of big green eyes, hiding outside the window , blending with the finely cut bushes.
The silence in the room was deafening, and the eldest Jedi didn't know if he could hold out the madness of worry that hung thick in the air around him.
Zhu quickly manifested his form in Obi-wans mind, finding it much easier then he had though to get in. There was no mental shielding holding him back, or Obi-wan in. Many times he had traveled into other peoples minds, that was what he did. He was a Mind Healer, but here, he found something new. Obi-wan was empty. There were no memories, no emotions, nor anything that were normally held in the mind. Nothing.
He started to descend further into the empty void, hoping, and wishing he would find a thread that would lead him to his friend. Soon the surrounding blackness hazed out, leaving Zhu surrounded by a clear dark blue liquid. There was no light, yet the thought to be water danced with the reflections of light way above the surface. He would of liked to bath in the warm light, but he had still not found Obi-wan, and much to his dislike, he would have to descend further.
Qui-gon thought he could hear the ticking of the chrono in the room,
but because it wasn't like the old clocks, that was impossible. The
silence had gotten to him, and he started to pace. It had been nearly
10 minutes, and Zhu hadn't even moved, nor had Obi-wan woken up.
Rii's purple eyes followed the Jedi Master, his eyes held nothing in them,
nor did the expression on his young face. It was a sudden gasp for
Zhu, and his body lurching forward that finally brought everyone's attention
back to the bed. Apparently, Zhu was still deep in his trance, as
he began to convulsion, and groan, but never did his hands stray from the
sides of Obi-wans face.
"The boy's unconscious mind is trying to force the Healer's mind
out." The elderly doctor spoke out, trying to put worries to rest for the
time being. He had been well informed by Zhu what would happen, but
even Zhu himself wasn't exactly sure what he would encounter.
Zhu braced himself for another blow. Torrents of water blazed
by him, slamming him with an uncanny amount of force. Not wanting
to fight back, for fear that he might injury Obi-wan's mind in the process,
the only thing he could do was hope that it would stop.
"Obi-wan!! Please don't fight me!! I'm here to help you!!"
he cried out, taking another blow.
Again the torrents of water spun around, dancing deadly close
to Zhu's body. He called out to Obi-wan again, but the roar of the
turning water drowned out his words. Almost as quickly as they had
came, the spinning spirals disappeared, their movements gently lapping
over the Healers form.
"Go away...." a young voice echoed from the dark edge of the shadowy
waters.
"I'm....I'm here to help you Obi-wan..."
"I don't want your help." a disowned whisper came from all directions.
The whisper sounded like it came from a child.
"Go away." A louder voice screamed at him this time.
Before he could plead with Obi-wan again, the violently turning
funnels of water returned, cutting into his flesh. Again the roar muted
his cries.
Within the thundering roar of the water, Zhu could hear voice.
They all belonged to obi-wan, yet they all sounded different in some way.
The words that were spoken mixed with one another and their meaning lost
among the rest of the voices. But there was one that seemed to be
so different then the rest. Straining his ears, he could barely make
it out, but once he was able to hear it, the mantra repeated separated
from the rest, by a gentle, and hurting voice.
"please....don't leave me......don't leave me.....behind."
"I'm not going to leave you!! Obi-wan!!" Zhu cried out above the
noise.
Again the waters turned calm, however Zhu's heart was pacing at
high speeds, now that he was making progress with the lost padawan. Finally
he was able to trace a warm thread of familiarity,, following it, careful
not to disturb the single perfect silver string, that was endangered of
being cut by a single misplaced breath.
When the guide line ended at a wall, Zhu's hope fell, but his determination
grew. He WOULD bring Obi-wan back. He promised he would, Qui-gon
was counting on him to bring back his beloved padawan, his beloved son.
He placed his palms flat upon the wall, gently pushing on it.
There was heat flowing from the wall, and he allowed himself to smile.
He had found were Obi-wan was. With his hands, he searched the wall,
trying to find some way in. Some crack that he could reach through
and talk to Obi-wan.
Patches of a dark red started to soak through Healer Zhu's clothing,
along with the sound of flesh tearing, and weak cries from Zhu himself.
The doctor was at his aid in a heartbeat, but Zhu was still hanging on,
trying to keep himself inside Obi-wan's mind. Qui-gon too had rushed
forward, feeling useless in such a situation.
"This is too much..." The doctor's unsteady voice hid nothing of his
flood of worry. Qui-gon was about to agree when the gleam of tears
came rushing to his attention. Obi-wan was crying, but he still had
an empty gaze fixed on the ceiling.
"Obi-wan, I'm here to help you. Please can I talk to you?"
Zhu spoke directly to the wall, his hands firmly pressed against the heated
surface. No reply came, but soon the wall was reflecting Zhu's image.
The reflection fizzled out and was replaced by another, by Obi-wan walking
through the Temple halls. A hatch slide open to a room, steps were
taken inside, and stopped. There was Qui-gon Jinn's body scattered
about the place, thrown about like unimportant items. He could hear
Obi-wan scream in a heart wrenching cry of pain.
"No! Obi-wan!! DON'T WATCH!! It isn't REAL!!"
Without warning chain's came from out of the wall, wrapping tightly
around Zhu's form, binding his arms and legs, pulling in all directions.
Back in the reality, blood began to seep from Zhu's ears, and nose.
His body fought to keep from doubling over, using everything he had just
to keep the link with Obi-wan's mind. Qui-gon could hear crying through
the training bond, he could also hear the sound of chain's rattling, and
Zhu's pleads for Obi-wan not to watch. But not to watch what?
The Jedi Master was confused, wishing the bond was open more completely,
but he could only understand bits and pieces that came flooding through
the bond.
"He Has to stop now!!" The doctor was reaching for Zhu, when Qui-gon
knocked them away. "Not yet..." His words had been forceful and commanding.
Rii, who seemed to be forgotten by the other two men, was still leaning
against the wall, arms folded in front of him, eyes still upon Obi-wan's
face. Perhaps it was just a trick of the lighting, but one could
of though that his lips, were starting to form into the smallest smile.
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(woooooo. *makes scary noises* uh....I had to get into the mood
again to write. Hopefully I won't keep you waiting long for the next chapter. Oh yeah! I have a pic of Ewan used for my Blog now at http://kanraku.blogspot.com I edited it..and Iam sure most of you will find it....enlightening.)