I am soooo sorry for the long delay : ( and I'm even more sorry for the
short post. : _ ( I promise I will make it all up to you. Honest.
Liyanette - Thanks. I will endeavor to update more regularly again.
Banshee Fay - Thanks. : ) I know, I've become quite a Cliffie Master. : D
Ancient Greek - Thanks. I do too. It's about time that ol' Blockhead realizes just how valuable our Obi is.
Jessewriter - we're about to test that question. ; ) I hope I haven't lost too many readers in my long sabbatical. But like I said, I hope by posting more again they'll come back.
Jedi Ha'Li - Thank you. I appreciate it. : )
Kaehimi - Thanks. Yup, another cliffie. And more to come. : p
Romanse - Wow, thanks. : ) I promise to try and keep updating more now until it's over. ; )
Daarth Lemelemie - Thanks, will do. : )
Lighted eagle - I'm sorry, this was just written so sporadically, I'm amazed I'm not getting more confused readers. I will try to sort things out more as the end comes.
Obi-Wan Jenobi - Thanks. I worked hard to get good at the cliffie. : D So I'm really happy that I seem to have become a Master.
Takeshi - Thanks. I know, but I just wanted to make sure people knew how down and out he was. Thanks for letting me know, and thanks for reviewing my other fic, Recurring Nightmare. But I have a tendency to think that story was my lapse in ability. All my other stories are MUCH, MUCH better. But I'm glad you did enjoy it.
Jess S - But I like cliffies. ; ) I'm sorry, but it's something I enjoy doing. Makes sure you readers keep coming back. : p : D
GoldenRose - Thanks. Ok. ; )
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"Qui-Gon, Stop. You must wait. If you go charging in there, you could get injured or killed, and what good would that do for Obi-Wan? Or worse, they might just kill them outright. Do you want that? We need a plan." Xichu pleaded, while holding MiraCyn tightly. The girl softly gasped periodically from the discomfort she experienced.
Qui-Gon stood still staring at the building. No, he didn't want to place his Obi-Wan in a worse position than he already was. Slowly, he consented with Xichu's reasoning. Turning back he glanced at the pair and tramped down his trepidation. MiraCyn clutched at the older woman's cloak for comfort, her eye color fluctuating rapidly. He wondered, If she felt the echo, what was it like for her sister? For Obi-Wan? Pushing back his anxiety, he knew this wait would be long and torturous.
Only a few moments later, did he sense subtle changes in the girl's demeanor. The varying colours of her eyes finally settled on the familiar emerald. Her breathing steadied and she pushed off from the Jedi Master's chest. Glancing between them, she said, "It's gone." Before she could elaborate further, Qui-Gon's comm link sounded.
Staring in wonderment and anticipation, he answered the call, "Jinn."
"Jinn, it's LaMinott. I have just deactivated the bracelets. Has MiraCyn noticed a difference?" The Dresslian informed.
"Yes," Qui-Gon replied curtly. "MysAri's and Obi-Wan's should be off then too. I have to get them."
"Qui-Gon, we need a plan. LaMinott, how quickly can you return?" Xichu asked as she rose from Mira's side.
"Within the quarter hour. Listen, the Council has provided some information I think you should hear."
Exchanging a puzzled frown, Qui-Gon answered, "What did they tell you?"
"They have told me whom they believe has taken the children." The Knight paused to collect his thoughts before continuing, but was halted suddenly.
Qui-Gon cut in, "Jenna Zan Arbor and some of her followers."
"Yes, but also." LaMinott agreed only to be interrupted again.
"And Serrine DoVanni nal Zaphine." Xichu added.
Startled, LaMinott queried, "Yes, but how did you know."
"The bug we placed on Antina allowed us to listen to some of the conversations before it was discovered." Xichu supplied. "I know we heard the name of Jenna Zan Arbor, but I also heard Antina talk to Serrine."
"The Council said that they were surprised to learn that each of had a link to someone involved with the kidnapping," LaMinott stated. They could hear a deep sigh over the comm. "I have also been informed of the involvement of a man named Fiza. Although we had never met, I have heard of him before. On one of my first missions as a Knight, I had helped a planet find peace. Once the freedom fighters managed to usurp the Dictatorship, they imprisoned the military leaders along with them. Amongst these high ranking officers was the man Fiza. From what we have discovered, he despises the Jedi for downfall of his leaders. Now he seeks revenge where ever he can get it. If I recall correctly, he was ruthless."
Silence floated amongst them as they all absorbed the information. At last Qui-Gon spoke, "We must get them out now."
**
Fiza's coal eyes were still locked with Serrine's amber ones. "Antina, where is your ship?" He continued to battle wills with the woman who had been his leader until recently.
"At the port." Taking a step closer, she tried to break some of the tension. "We'll never make it while they are out there. You may as well give up now."
Turning suddenly, he pinned the pilot with his gaze. "I will never give up. And if it comes to that," he paused and glanced toward the two remaining captives, "I won't go down alone."
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Please Review!! Like I said, I know this was short, but I promise to make it up, as long as you review! ; )
Liyanette - Thanks. I will endeavor to update more regularly again.
Banshee Fay - Thanks. : ) I know, I've become quite a Cliffie Master. : D
Ancient Greek - Thanks. I do too. It's about time that ol' Blockhead realizes just how valuable our Obi is.
Jessewriter - we're about to test that question. ; ) I hope I haven't lost too many readers in my long sabbatical. But like I said, I hope by posting more again they'll come back.
Jedi Ha'Li - Thank you. I appreciate it. : )
Kaehimi - Thanks. Yup, another cliffie. And more to come. : p
Romanse - Wow, thanks. : ) I promise to try and keep updating more now until it's over. ; )
Daarth Lemelemie - Thanks, will do. : )
Lighted eagle - I'm sorry, this was just written so sporadically, I'm amazed I'm not getting more confused readers. I will try to sort things out more as the end comes.
Obi-Wan Jenobi - Thanks. I worked hard to get good at the cliffie. : D So I'm really happy that I seem to have become a Master.
Takeshi - Thanks. I know, but I just wanted to make sure people knew how down and out he was. Thanks for letting me know, and thanks for reviewing my other fic, Recurring Nightmare. But I have a tendency to think that story was my lapse in ability. All my other stories are MUCH, MUCH better. But I'm glad you did enjoy it.
Jess S - But I like cliffies. ; ) I'm sorry, but it's something I enjoy doing. Makes sure you readers keep coming back. : p : D
GoldenRose - Thanks. Ok. ; )
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"Qui-Gon, Stop. You must wait. If you go charging in there, you could get injured or killed, and what good would that do for Obi-Wan? Or worse, they might just kill them outright. Do you want that? We need a plan." Xichu pleaded, while holding MiraCyn tightly. The girl softly gasped periodically from the discomfort she experienced.
Qui-Gon stood still staring at the building. No, he didn't want to place his Obi-Wan in a worse position than he already was. Slowly, he consented with Xichu's reasoning. Turning back he glanced at the pair and tramped down his trepidation. MiraCyn clutched at the older woman's cloak for comfort, her eye color fluctuating rapidly. He wondered, If she felt the echo, what was it like for her sister? For Obi-Wan? Pushing back his anxiety, he knew this wait would be long and torturous.
Only a few moments later, did he sense subtle changes in the girl's demeanor. The varying colours of her eyes finally settled on the familiar emerald. Her breathing steadied and she pushed off from the Jedi Master's chest. Glancing between them, she said, "It's gone." Before she could elaborate further, Qui-Gon's comm link sounded.
Staring in wonderment and anticipation, he answered the call, "Jinn."
"Jinn, it's LaMinott. I have just deactivated the bracelets. Has MiraCyn noticed a difference?" The Dresslian informed.
"Yes," Qui-Gon replied curtly. "MysAri's and Obi-Wan's should be off then too. I have to get them."
"Qui-Gon, we need a plan. LaMinott, how quickly can you return?" Xichu asked as she rose from Mira's side.
"Within the quarter hour. Listen, the Council has provided some information I think you should hear."
Exchanging a puzzled frown, Qui-Gon answered, "What did they tell you?"
"They have told me whom they believe has taken the children." The Knight paused to collect his thoughts before continuing, but was halted suddenly.
Qui-Gon cut in, "Jenna Zan Arbor and some of her followers."
"Yes, but also." LaMinott agreed only to be interrupted again.
"And Serrine DoVanni nal Zaphine." Xichu added.
Startled, LaMinott queried, "Yes, but how did you know."
"The bug we placed on Antina allowed us to listen to some of the conversations before it was discovered." Xichu supplied. "I know we heard the name of Jenna Zan Arbor, but I also heard Antina talk to Serrine."
"The Council said that they were surprised to learn that each of had a link to someone involved with the kidnapping," LaMinott stated. They could hear a deep sigh over the comm. "I have also been informed of the involvement of a man named Fiza. Although we had never met, I have heard of him before. On one of my first missions as a Knight, I had helped a planet find peace. Once the freedom fighters managed to usurp the Dictatorship, they imprisoned the military leaders along with them. Amongst these high ranking officers was the man Fiza. From what we have discovered, he despises the Jedi for downfall of his leaders. Now he seeks revenge where ever he can get it. If I recall correctly, he was ruthless."
Silence floated amongst them as they all absorbed the information. At last Qui-Gon spoke, "We must get them out now."
**
Fiza's coal eyes were still locked with Serrine's amber ones. "Antina, where is your ship?" He continued to battle wills with the woman who had been his leader until recently.
"At the port." Taking a step closer, she tried to break some of the tension. "We'll never make it while they are out there. You may as well give up now."
Turning suddenly, he pinned the pilot with his gaze. "I will never give up. And if it comes to that," he paused and glanced toward the two remaining captives, "I won't go down alone."
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Please Review!! Like I said, I know this was short, but I promise to make it up, as long as you review! ; )