Hey guys. Thanks once again for the reviews. I just want to take this time to clear up some things. First, no one has said anything bad about my story and I appreciate that (even though if bad things were said that would be fine because it's someone's opinion). It seems like everyone is enjoying the story. However, the whole alternate universe thing is bugging me.
At the start of my story, I said I wasn't a big follower of the Star Wars story, so if people seemed out of character or times/dates were messed up, it shouldn't be a problem because this is my fiction. I did not actually use the term "alternate universe" because at the time, I did not know that was the term to use.
I am saying it now though, this is an alternative universe! These are my characters (well, not literally) and I want to make them the way that I want to make them. With that being said, I appreciate the reviews and the constructive criticism, but I think we can move past the whole, "he's not in character-the time is wrong-where is Anakin-Yoda is green you know", remarks. I know this story goes against pretty much everything in the movies and books, but it's okay because it's my work and I like it like this. I'm sure that if I decide to write more Star Wars fics that they're gonna be another universe also. So, thanks again for the reviews and I appreciate everyone's help, but please keep in mind that this is MY FIC! lol
By the way, I know Guinevere gets away with a lot of stuff, like how she talks to the Emperor, but that's only because she's cool like that. lol Also, thanks for the compliments on my talent. I didn't know I had any. lol With that being said, on with the story.
Chapter 8
Eighteen months had passed since Guinevere left the Jedi Temple. She hadn't seen Obi-Wan in all of that time. She was relieved to not have to face him, but in some way, she missed him. She would never admit to herself, but there were times when she just felt like talking to him or just looking at him.
Nerbell, the new recruiter wooing Obi-Wan, was doing quite well. She had gotten the job of the Healer at the Temple and she was slowly but surely squeezing herself into Obi's life. She had started out slow, cautious of being too anxious. They had first met when Nerbell was going on tour of the Temple. Sheen-Nomi, another Healer, was giving her a guided tour when they passed the Jedi gym and Obi-Wan was practicing some of his skills there. Sheen-Nomi had introduced them. Nerbell did her best to look beautiful and innocent and Obi-Wan tried his best to keep his heavy heart from showing.
It would be two months before their paths would cross again. Nerbell, against the wishes of the Emperor, took her time. The original plan was to initiate the relationship with Obi-Wan after two weeks of being at the Temple, but Nerbell thought it best to let all of his emotional wounds to heal.
So far, it seemed to be working. After two months of waiting patiently, Nerbell decided to do a damsel in distress routine by trying to carry too many packages into the Temple at once, careful to make sure that Obi-Wan was present. Like the true gentlemen he is, he came right over to help her. He walked her to the Healer's quarters with the bags and helped her put her purchases away. They made small talk and Nerbell had promised to re-pay Obi for his kindness.
One week later, she paid him back. She saw him sitting outside in the gardens and she decided to invite him to lunch, her treat. He agreed after some encouragement, but he ended up paying the bill.
Nerbell let him be for another two weeks until Obi-Wan hurt himself on a mission. It wasn't a life or death situation, but it was bad enough to send him to the Healers for some wound fixing and an over night stay for observation. Nerbell had been his Healer and she took good care of him. Obi-Wan, feeling very appreciative and very cared for, asked Nerbell out on an official date.
Eighteen months later, Obi-Wan and Nerbell are attached at the hip. Choosing to play the innocent young lady act has really helped Nerbell. She makes Obi-Wan feel comfortable when they are alone and she eases him into endless hours of conversation. At one point, Obi opened up about Guinevere. Nerbell, quick to get rid of his feelings completely for Guinevere, decided to let him talk about her and then she made sure that she put into Obi's head that Guinevere was no good and that he was better off without her. After a few dozen times of telling him that, it seemed to finally get inside of Obi's head. It seemed that Obi-Wan was very happy with Nerbell.
Guinevere, on the other hand, was far from happy. She kept up her usual recruitment job, but her heart wasn't into it anymore. She hadn't been extremely thrilled with the job in the first place, but she did put some effort into it. Now, it seemed like she didn't even care if she recruited one guy in a month's time. She knew she would have to snap out of it and get on the ball because now that Nerbell knew everything about Obi-Wan, mostly because Obi filled her in, she was very much aware that she would no longer be needed. If she wasn't helping out Nerbell trap Obi-Wan and if she wasn't finding new recruits, then she would just be expendable garbage.
Tong-Gam had been killed three months ago and the Emperor was in no mood to find a new apprentice, not that he had much of a selection. His new recruits were either sluggish, not motivated, or too frightened to do anything. The Emperor was becoming extremely annoyed and he was very snappy. He blamed Guinevere for not having any good men to be his apprentice. Perhaps it was her fault partially, but no one said he couldn't go out and recruit on his own. She really wasn't sure what made for a good apprentice anyway. If she looked to Tong-Gam for an example, she would have to find the most annoying man she ever met. If she looked at Darth Maul for example, well, she doubt she could ever find another Darth Maul. He was truly something else.
Guinevere had been lying on her bed for two straight hours already, just staring up at the ceiling. She knew she couldn't stay like this forever, but she was a bit depressed. She supposed she was a bit jealous that Nerbell got to spend so much time with Obi. She was also upset that Nerbell had gotten so far with Obi-Wan when Guinevere had not. The Emperor made certain that everyday to remind her how insufficient she was and how fantastic Nerbell was. Little did Nerbell know that once she turned Obi-Wan, her days were numbered. The Emperor had brought her here for one purpose and one purpose only and that was to recruit Obi-Wan. Once she was finished that job, her life would be terminated. Guinevere didn't understand why the Emperor was going to get rid of Nerbell. She supposed he had his reasons and she wasn't going to question them.
With a quick glance at the time, she decided to get up out of bed, get a shower, slip into a sexy number, and go out and try to recruit someone worth recruiting.
Okay, that's it. I know, short again, but at least the updates are coming more frequently. Review please.
At the start of my story, I said I wasn't a big follower of the Star Wars story, so if people seemed out of character or times/dates were messed up, it shouldn't be a problem because this is my fiction. I did not actually use the term "alternate universe" because at the time, I did not know that was the term to use.
I am saying it now though, this is an alternative universe! These are my characters (well, not literally) and I want to make them the way that I want to make them. With that being said, I appreciate the reviews and the constructive criticism, but I think we can move past the whole, "he's not in character-the time is wrong-where is Anakin-Yoda is green you know", remarks. I know this story goes against pretty much everything in the movies and books, but it's okay because it's my work and I like it like this. I'm sure that if I decide to write more Star Wars fics that they're gonna be another universe also. So, thanks again for the reviews and I appreciate everyone's help, but please keep in mind that this is MY FIC! lol
By the way, I know Guinevere gets away with a lot of stuff, like how she talks to the Emperor, but that's only because she's cool like that. lol Also, thanks for the compliments on my talent. I didn't know I had any. lol With that being said, on with the story.
Chapter 8
Eighteen months had passed since Guinevere left the Jedi Temple. She hadn't seen Obi-Wan in all of that time. She was relieved to not have to face him, but in some way, she missed him. She would never admit to herself, but there were times when she just felt like talking to him or just looking at him.
Nerbell, the new recruiter wooing Obi-Wan, was doing quite well. She had gotten the job of the Healer at the Temple and she was slowly but surely squeezing herself into Obi's life. She had started out slow, cautious of being too anxious. They had first met when Nerbell was going on tour of the Temple. Sheen-Nomi, another Healer, was giving her a guided tour when they passed the Jedi gym and Obi-Wan was practicing some of his skills there. Sheen-Nomi had introduced them. Nerbell did her best to look beautiful and innocent and Obi-Wan tried his best to keep his heavy heart from showing.
It would be two months before their paths would cross again. Nerbell, against the wishes of the Emperor, took her time. The original plan was to initiate the relationship with Obi-Wan after two weeks of being at the Temple, but Nerbell thought it best to let all of his emotional wounds to heal.
So far, it seemed to be working. After two months of waiting patiently, Nerbell decided to do a damsel in distress routine by trying to carry too many packages into the Temple at once, careful to make sure that Obi-Wan was present. Like the true gentlemen he is, he came right over to help her. He walked her to the Healer's quarters with the bags and helped her put her purchases away. They made small talk and Nerbell had promised to re-pay Obi for his kindness.
One week later, she paid him back. She saw him sitting outside in the gardens and she decided to invite him to lunch, her treat. He agreed after some encouragement, but he ended up paying the bill.
Nerbell let him be for another two weeks until Obi-Wan hurt himself on a mission. It wasn't a life or death situation, but it was bad enough to send him to the Healers for some wound fixing and an over night stay for observation. Nerbell had been his Healer and she took good care of him. Obi-Wan, feeling very appreciative and very cared for, asked Nerbell out on an official date.
Eighteen months later, Obi-Wan and Nerbell are attached at the hip. Choosing to play the innocent young lady act has really helped Nerbell. She makes Obi-Wan feel comfortable when they are alone and she eases him into endless hours of conversation. At one point, Obi opened up about Guinevere. Nerbell, quick to get rid of his feelings completely for Guinevere, decided to let him talk about her and then she made sure that she put into Obi's head that Guinevere was no good and that he was better off without her. After a few dozen times of telling him that, it seemed to finally get inside of Obi's head. It seemed that Obi-Wan was very happy with Nerbell.
Guinevere, on the other hand, was far from happy. She kept up her usual recruitment job, but her heart wasn't into it anymore. She hadn't been extremely thrilled with the job in the first place, but she did put some effort into it. Now, it seemed like she didn't even care if she recruited one guy in a month's time. She knew she would have to snap out of it and get on the ball because now that Nerbell knew everything about Obi-Wan, mostly because Obi filled her in, she was very much aware that she would no longer be needed. If she wasn't helping out Nerbell trap Obi-Wan and if she wasn't finding new recruits, then she would just be expendable garbage.
Tong-Gam had been killed three months ago and the Emperor was in no mood to find a new apprentice, not that he had much of a selection. His new recruits were either sluggish, not motivated, or too frightened to do anything. The Emperor was becoming extremely annoyed and he was very snappy. He blamed Guinevere for not having any good men to be his apprentice. Perhaps it was her fault partially, but no one said he couldn't go out and recruit on his own. She really wasn't sure what made for a good apprentice anyway. If she looked to Tong-Gam for an example, she would have to find the most annoying man she ever met. If she looked at Darth Maul for example, well, she doubt she could ever find another Darth Maul. He was truly something else.
Guinevere had been lying on her bed for two straight hours already, just staring up at the ceiling. She knew she couldn't stay like this forever, but she was a bit depressed. She supposed she was a bit jealous that Nerbell got to spend so much time with Obi. She was also upset that Nerbell had gotten so far with Obi-Wan when Guinevere had not. The Emperor made certain that everyday to remind her how insufficient she was and how fantastic Nerbell was. Little did Nerbell know that once she turned Obi-Wan, her days were numbered. The Emperor had brought her here for one purpose and one purpose only and that was to recruit Obi-Wan. Once she was finished that job, her life would be terminated. Guinevere didn't understand why the Emperor was going to get rid of Nerbell. She supposed he had his reasons and she wasn't going to question them.
With a quick glance at the time, she decided to get up out of bed, get a shower, slip into a sexy number, and go out and try to recruit someone worth recruiting.
Okay, that's it. I know, short again, but at least the updates are coming more frequently. Review please.