Thanks for the reviews. This is the second to the last chapter, so enjoy it! Also, this is my very first attempt at a fight scene, so if it's corny, please don't hate me too much! lol
Chapter 10
Yosh Ferngern was the new man in Guinevere's life. She wasn't romantically involved with him, not really anyway. He was next on her list of recruits. Yosh had caught the attention of the Emperor himself one day while he was attending a social function. He had sensed the Force in him immediately and sent Guinevere on him.
That was a week ago. Things with Yosh were slow going, but they were going well. He had seen her every night, made love to her every night, and she poisoned his mind every night. Yosh wanted to spend his time with Guinevere because he had thought that he had fallen in love with her, but he wasn't quite certain if he wanted to join forces with the Dark side.
Guinevere was doing the best that she could with him. Over the last few weeks, she really perked up and started working harder. She knew that her life depended on it. If she was no longer being productive or beneficial to the Emperor, he would have no reason to keep her around.
Guinevere sat in her room and prepared herself for the night. Tonight was the night that Obi-Wan would be coming. The poor man had no idea that he was actually walking into a Sith Temple and Guinevere didn't want to be around when he found out either. She couldn't bring herself to face him. She thought she could just sit in her room and ignore his presence, but she knew she would be too tempted to venture out and sneak a glance at him. She would go out instead and be with Yosh.
As Guinevere applied her makeup, she looked at the strange woman looking back at her in the mirror. When she was at the Jedi Temple, telling Obi-Wan about how she wanted to change her life, she was actually telling the truth. She hated being a Sith recruiter and if she could go back in time, she would definitely not have chosen that route. When she spoke to Obi-Wan about being incredibly sorry for all of the men that she turned to the Dark side and how she wanted to better herself, she really wanted to believe that herself. She wasn't proud of what she did and she did want to change. When Obi-Wan showed his support for her, she felt good about herself. She thought maybe she really could change, forgetting the fact that the only reason why she was with Obi-Wan and saying these words was because she was trying to trick him into going into the Dark side also.
Guinevere looked into her blue eyes. They used to be so light, sort of like an ocean, a clean ocean. The type of ocean where no human stepped in, where only the sea creatures would roam. Very clear, very beautiful. Now, they looked like deep, troubled puddles . She knew that within an hour, Obi-Wan would stumble into the Temple with Nerbell and his fate would forever be sealed. Whether or not he fell for the "regular people work" act, she didn't know. It didn't matter though. If he fell for it, it would make the Emperor's job easier. If he didn't fall for it and he started to resist, the Emperor would have to be forceful with Obi-Wan. Either way, Obi-Wan would be killed if he didn't join the Sith. Guinevere knew that Obi-Wan would rather die a tortured, terrible death than to be associated with the Sith.
She knew that Obi-Wan's time in this life was almost up. If he caught on to what was going on, he could very well die tonight. If he didn't catch on to the scheme tonight, he would die within the next few weeks anyway.
Guinevere got up from the mirror and grabbed her purse. No matter when he died, she didn't want to be around when it happened. As Guinevere rounded the corner to head out of the door, Obi-Wan's words from the past entered her head.
"I've always thought of you as a nice person, a good person, but you just had a crummy job."
Obi-Wan had said those words to her one day while at the Temple. She supposed she wasn't as good of a person as he thought her to be. She knew he was going to die, but yet she kept walking to an exit so she wouldn't be there when it happened.
She stepped out into the cold night and headed for her transport. Before she got to her transport, she felt an overwhelming sense of guilt. She stopped in her tracks and started to debate with herself.
She knew that it was her job to try to get Obi-Wan here, but she failed. Now, it was her job to get Yosh. She shouldn't interfere with what was going to happen tonight. Obi-Wan was a grown man and he could make his own decisions and defend himself. Besides, how was she supposed to help him? Fight the Emperor herself? That was ridiculous. It was out of her hands now and it was also none of her business. Whatever happens, happens.
She started to walk towards her transport again when that feeling came back. It was a mixture of guilt, regret, and something else she couldn't quite place. Although it was all a trick, Guinevere really did mean those things she said when she was talking to Obi-Wan. She did hate her job, she did hate herself for doing that type of work, and she really did want to change. Obi-Wan was the only person in her life who made her feel good, like she wasn't a piece of property. He had cared for her and loved her and she threw it all away by playing mind games. Now, the game was getting out of hand. Someone was going to die and she knew it was Obi-Wan; the only man who really loved her and the only man that she ever……..loved?
That was the other feeling. She was in love with Obi-Wan. She knew she cared about him a little when she started to get to know him and he was attractive, but she didn't think her feelings ran so deep. She has been thinking about him a lot, everyday in fact, but she chalked it up to guilt. Now she knew the truth. She was in love with Obi-Wan and if she didn't warn him, the love of her life will die.
Guinevere looked around her surroundings like a scared, wounded animal. She was so confused. She didn't know what to do. Obi-Wan would know what to do. He always knows what to do. She decided to wait for Obi-Wan outside. He would be going into the Temple through the side door so Guinevere went to the side door and waited in the shadows for Obi-Wan to arrive. She also knew that Nerbell would be with him, escorting him to his doom. What was she going to do with Nerbell? Beat her up? That would be silly. Not only was Guinevere a perpetual wimp who couldn't even make a fist, she knew that Nerbell did have the Force within her and could use it for evil. She decided to just wait it out and whatever her body did, she would go along with it.
Twenty-three minutes later, it was time to take action. She heard Nerbell giggling and Guinevere stood up and peaked around the corner of the building. Nerbell was standing, looking behind her. Guinevere followed her gaze and there was Obi-Wan inspecting his boot. Apparently, he stepped in something and that was what Nerbell was laughing at. When Obi-Wan looked up, Guinevere's breath caught in her throat. He was even more beautiful than she remembered. It had been almost two years since she last seen him and she didn't realize how much she missed him until she seen him again in the flesh. She froze in her spot, not sure as to what to do. Should she just jump out of the bushes and wrestle him to the ground and drag him away from danger?
As she was debating what to do, she seen that Obi-Wan stopped walking.
Nerbell noticed too and said, "What's wrong?"
Obi-Wan had a strange look on his face and Guinevere knew that Obi-Wan felt danger.
"Obi-Wan, what's wrong?" Nerbell said again.
"This place is what's wrong. It doesn't feel right."
Obi-Wan started to back away from the building. Nerbell jogged over to him and took him by his hand.
"Don't be silly, sweetheart. There's nothing wrong with this place."
"Yes, there is! Can't you feel it? Something is wrong."
Obi-Wan started to pull away from Nerbell, but she grabbed his arm with a firm grip.
"Obi-Wan, don't be ridiculous. There is nothing wrong. You're being paranoid."
"No, I'm not!"
"Yes, you are! If there was something wrong, I would be able to feel it too. I feel nothing so everything is fine."
"Then why I do feel this overwhelming sense of dread?"
"I don't know. Perhaps you're home sick or maybe one of the other Jedi Masters are in trouble and you're feeling their distress."
"No, I don't think so."
Nerbell let go of Obi's arm and shouted, "Fine! If you don't want to do this, then don't! I should have known better. I should have known that you really weren't going to give this a fair chance!"
Boy, Nerbell was pretty good.
Obi-Wan looked at Nerbell and said, "No, it's not that. I just……feel weird."
"Well, there is nothing wrong, Obi-Wan! Now, come on and let's do this!"
Obi-Wan stood there for a moment and then started to follow Nerbell up the stairs. Guinevere knew it was now or never.
She came from around the corner and said, "Obi-Wan wait!"
Obi-Wan turned around and his eyes went wide when he seen Guinevere. For what seemed like an eternity, but was really only ten seconds, all three of them just stood there, not knowing what to do.
Obi-Wan then smiled wide, ran over to Guinevere and gave her a big hug.
"Guinevere! What are you doing here? Do you have any idea how much I missed you?"
Guinevere broke away from the hug and said, "Listen, Obi, you can't go into this place. It's not what you think it is."
"What do you mean? What's going on?"
Before Guinevere could answer, she felt a great push on her chest and she went flying backwards, hitting the ground hard. Obi-Wan turned to see Nerbell walking towards him.
"Nerbell, what are you doing? Why did you push her?"
"Don't listen to her, Obi-Wan. She's just trying to win your love back. Let's get inside before she can poison your mind again."
Nerbell took hold of Obi's arm, but he pulled away from her and walked over to help Guinevere up off of the ground.
"I knew it! You're still in love with her, aren't you?" Nerbell asked.
Obi ignored the comment and said to Guinevere, "What's going on?"
"She's a Sith recruiter, just like me. She's trying to get you to join the Dark side. This is really a Sith Temple and they're going to make you join them or die."
Obi-Wan's raised his eyebrows and then looked at Nerbell.
"Nerbell? How could you do this?"
"Get in the Temple, Kenobi."
Obi-Wan started to walk backwards with Guinevere.
"Get in the Temple now, Kenobi!" yelled Nerbell.
Before Obi-wan could turn to run away, a group of Siths stood before him, blocking his path.
"Going somewhere, Jedi?" asked one of the Siths.
Obi-Wan went for his lightsaber, but it was too late. The Sith knocked him down and that rendered him unconscious. Nerbell walked over to Guinevere and she grabbed her by the hair and pulled her into the Temple.
"It's all screwed up!" Nerbell yelled into a communication hologram.
"Calm down. I know what happened. Just bring the Jedi and Guinevere to me. I will handle everything." said the Emperor.
Fifteen minutes later, in the Emperor's main lounge room, Obi-Wan woke up from his unconscious state. He was laying on a couch and Guinevere was sitting in a chair next to him, obviously being held captive to the chair with invisible restraints.
"Welcome back, Master Kenobi." said the Emperor.
Obi-Wan followed the voice with his eyes and seen the Emperor sitting in a chair ten feet from him. Standing at his side was Nerbell.
Obi-Wan sat up in the chair and asked Guinevere, "Are you okay?"
"I'm sorry, but Guinevere is unable to speak. She's already opened her mouth enough." answered the Emperor.
"If you hurt her, I swear I'll……"
"You'll what?" the Emperor chuckled.
Obi-Wan sat there, not sure what to say or do. He tried to send a message to the other Jedi, using the Force.
The Emperor again chuckled and said, "Why bother?"
"What do you want?"
"I like a man who gets right down to business. I want you. I want you to join me, become my apprentice."
"I will never join you. I'd rather die than to join you or your ilk."
"Hmm, sorry you feel that way. Perhaps you'll change your mind when I tell you what I have in store for Nerbell."
Nerbell looked in shock at the Emperor.
When Obi-Wan didn't speak anymore, the Emperor said, "Aren't you worried for your precious Nerbell? I thought you loved her?"
Obi-Wan averted his glance and stared at the floor.
The Emperor said, "Ah, I see. You still have feelings for our dear Guinevere."
"Just don't hurt her."
"I see. Well, Nerbell, thank you for bringing Master Kenobi this far. I appreciate your help, but now I am finished with you."
Nerbell's eyes widened, "What do you mean?"
With the flick of his hand, the Emperor released lightning and struck Nerbell down, dead.
Obi-Wan straightened up in his chair.
"Good, I'm glad I have your attention now, Master Kenobi."
"I don't know what you want!"
"I already told you what I want! I want you to join me!"
"Why?"
"Because you killed my best apprentice, Darth Maul. Obviously, you can be very beneficial to me."
"I will never join you. I already told you that."
"And I already told you that If you do not cooperate, Nerbell and Guinevere will suffer the consequences. Nerbell has already, now is it time for Guinevere?"
"NO! Please don't hurt her!"
"You'll join me then?"
Obi-Wan looked at Guinevere who was staring at him. Although she couldn't speak, she had started to shake her head no.
The Emperor spoke again, "Join me or Guinevere dies."
Obi-Wan just sat on the couch, not knowing what to do.
After a few minutes, the Emperor grew impatient and said, "Fine. Good-bye, Gwynnie. "
The Emperor raised his hands, but Obi-Wan flew off of the couch and ran towards the Emperor. He was able to knock his hand away. The lightning missed Guinevere and it scorched the table to her left.
The Emperor, getting back his wits after the quick attack, pushed Obi-Wan with the Force and Obi-Wan fell into a bookshelf.
"Join me!" yelled the Emperor.
"Never!"
The Emperor raised his hand again at Obi-Wan and released lightning. Obi-Wan held up a thick book to block some of the blow. It worked, but Obi-Wan still felt a huge jolt from the bolt. Obi-Wan rolled to his side, stood up, and threw the book at the Emperor, all in one quick motion.
As the Emperor ducked from the book, Obi-Wan reached out with the Force to call for his lightsaber. It came to him and he ignited it. The Emperor threw some more bolts at Obi-Wan, who blocked them with his lightsaber.
The two men circled around the room; the Emperor throwing lightning bolts and Obi-Wan blocking them, trying to get in close to attack the Emperor with his weapon. Since the Emperor was concentrating on Obi-Wan, Guinevere felt her restraints placed upon her by the Force start to weaken. She was able to move after a few moments and she stood up. She ran to the side of the room and picked up a piece of glass that broke while the two were fighting. The glass was a fairly big size and she approached the Emperor from behind with the glass in her hand. Sensing her presence, the Emperor turned to knock her down with lightning.
As he turned, Obi-Wan took the opportunity to make one quick move and struck the Emperor. The Emperor was able to move a little from the saber, but it still struck him. As the Emperor was hit with the saber, the lightning bolt also hit Guinevere. Both people fell to the ground. Obi-Wan ran over to Guinevere to make sure she was okay. Although she was hit with the bolt, she was still alive. Most of the bolt missed her when Obi-Wan hit the Emperor with his weapon, making the bolt move away from her.
"Come on." Obi-Wan said as he started to pick Guinevere up.
"No, finish off the Emperor." she said in a weak voice.
Obi-Wan turned to see that the Emperor was starting to get up.
"No time. I have to get you out of here and into a tank. You need help and fast. You may not last much longer if we stick around here and have me fight him again. Let's go."
Obi-Wan picked Guinevere up and carried her out of the room. Guinevere told him of a secret passage to get out. Only three people ever knew about that passage way; the Emperor, Darth Maul, and Guinevere. Darth Maul, before his death, had told Guinevere about the passage way and showed her how to get out. She wasn't sure why he did it, but she was certainly glad he did now.
The two made it out of the Temple without anyway detecting them and Obi-Wan took Guinevere to her transport as fast as he could. They made a quick, clean get-away and Obi-Wan headed to the Jedi Temple. He just only hoped that there would still be enough time to save Guinevere, who was curled up in a ball in the backseat. With each minute that passed by, Guinevere seemed to get more paler and her breathing started to become erratic. Obi-Wan tried to go faster and he gave a secret prayer that they would make it on time before she died.
Okay, end of the chapter. Review please and again, if you hated the fight scene, sorry. I'm only an amateur. lol
Chapter 10
Yosh Ferngern was the new man in Guinevere's life. She wasn't romantically involved with him, not really anyway. He was next on her list of recruits. Yosh had caught the attention of the Emperor himself one day while he was attending a social function. He had sensed the Force in him immediately and sent Guinevere on him.
That was a week ago. Things with Yosh were slow going, but they were going well. He had seen her every night, made love to her every night, and she poisoned his mind every night. Yosh wanted to spend his time with Guinevere because he had thought that he had fallen in love with her, but he wasn't quite certain if he wanted to join forces with the Dark side.
Guinevere was doing the best that she could with him. Over the last few weeks, she really perked up and started working harder. She knew that her life depended on it. If she was no longer being productive or beneficial to the Emperor, he would have no reason to keep her around.
Guinevere sat in her room and prepared herself for the night. Tonight was the night that Obi-Wan would be coming. The poor man had no idea that he was actually walking into a Sith Temple and Guinevere didn't want to be around when he found out either. She couldn't bring herself to face him. She thought she could just sit in her room and ignore his presence, but she knew she would be too tempted to venture out and sneak a glance at him. She would go out instead and be with Yosh.
As Guinevere applied her makeup, she looked at the strange woman looking back at her in the mirror. When she was at the Jedi Temple, telling Obi-Wan about how she wanted to change her life, she was actually telling the truth. She hated being a Sith recruiter and if she could go back in time, she would definitely not have chosen that route. When she spoke to Obi-Wan about being incredibly sorry for all of the men that she turned to the Dark side and how she wanted to better herself, she really wanted to believe that herself. She wasn't proud of what she did and she did want to change. When Obi-Wan showed his support for her, she felt good about herself. She thought maybe she really could change, forgetting the fact that the only reason why she was with Obi-Wan and saying these words was because she was trying to trick him into going into the Dark side also.
Guinevere looked into her blue eyes. They used to be so light, sort of like an ocean, a clean ocean. The type of ocean where no human stepped in, where only the sea creatures would roam. Very clear, very beautiful. Now, they looked like deep, troubled puddles . She knew that within an hour, Obi-Wan would stumble into the Temple with Nerbell and his fate would forever be sealed. Whether or not he fell for the "regular people work" act, she didn't know. It didn't matter though. If he fell for it, it would make the Emperor's job easier. If he didn't fall for it and he started to resist, the Emperor would have to be forceful with Obi-Wan. Either way, Obi-Wan would be killed if he didn't join the Sith. Guinevere knew that Obi-Wan would rather die a tortured, terrible death than to be associated with the Sith.
She knew that Obi-Wan's time in this life was almost up. If he caught on to what was going on, he could very well die tonight. If he didn't catch on to the scheme tonight, he would die within the next few weeks anyway.
Guinevere got up from the mirror and grabbed her purse. No matter when he died, she didn't want to be around when it happened. As Guinevere rounded the corner to head out of the door, Obi-Wan's words from the past entered her head.
"I've always thought of you as a nice person, a good person, but you just had a crummy job."
Obi-Wan had said those words to her one day while at the Temple. She supposed she wasn't as good of a person as he thought her to be. She knew he was going to die, but yet she kept walking to an exit so she wouldn't be there when it happened.
She stepped out into the cold night and headed for her transport. Before she got to her transport, she felt an overwhelming sense of guilt. She stopped in her tracks and started to debate with herself.
She knew that it was her job to try to get Obi-Wan here, but she failed. Now, it was her job to get Yosh. She shouldn't interfere with what was going to happen tonight. Obi-Wan was a grown man and he could make his own decisions and defend himself. Besides, how was she supposed to help him? Fight the Emperor herself? That was ridiculous. It was out of her hands now and it was also none of her business. Whatever happens, happens.
She started to walk towards her transport again when that feeling came back. It was a mixture of guilt, regret, and something else she couldn't quite place. Although it was all a trick, Guinevere really did mean those things she said when she was talking to Obi-Wan. She did hate her job, she did hate herself for doing that type of work, and she really did want to change. Obi-Wan was the only person in her life who made her feel good, like she wasn't a piece of property. He had cared for her and loved her and she threw it all away by playing mind games. Now, the game was getting out of hand. Someone was going to die and she knew it was Obi-Wan; the only man who really loved her and the only man that she ever……..loved?
That was the other feeling. She was in love with Obi-Wan. She knew she cared about him a little when she started to get to know him and he was attractive, but she didn't think her feelings ran so deep. She has been thinking about him a lot, everyday in fact, but she chalked it up to guilt. Now she knew the truth. She was in love with Obi-Wan and if she didn't warn him, the love of her life will die.
Guinevere looked around her surroundings like a scared, wounded animal. She was so confused. She didn't know what to do. Obi-Wan would know what to do. He always knows what to do. She decided to wait for Obi-Wan outside. He would be going into the Temple through the side door so Guinevere went to the side door and waited in the shadows for Obi-Wan to arrive. She also knew that Nerbell would be with him, escorting him to his doom. What was she going to do with Nerbell? Beat her up? That would be silly. Not only was Guinevere a perpetual wimp who couldn't even make a fist, she knew that Nerbell did have the Force within her and could use it for evil. She decided to just wait it out and whatever her body did, she would go along with it.
Twenty-three minutes later, it was time to take action. She heard Nerbell giggling and Guinevere stood up and peaked around the corner of the building. Nerbell was standing, looking behind her. Guinevere followed her gaze and there was Obi-Wan inspecting his boot. Apparently, he stepped in something and that was what Nerbell was laughing at. When Obi-Wan looked up, Guinevere's breath caught in her throat. He was even more beautiful than she remembered. It had been almost two years since she last seen him and she didn't realize how much she missed him until she seen him again in the flesh. She froze in her spot, not sure as to what to do. Should she just jump out of the bushes and wrestle him to the ground and drag him away from danger?
As she was debating what to do, she seen that Obi-Wan stopped walking.
Nerbell noticed too and said, "What's wrong?"
Obi-Wan had a strange look on his face and Guinevere knew that Obi-Wan felt danger.
"Obi-Wan, what's wrong?" Nerbell said again.
"This place is what's wrong. It doesn't feel right."
Obi-Wan started to back away from the building. Nerbell jogged over to him and took him by his hand.
"Don't be silly, sweetheart. There's nothing wrong with this place."
"Yes, there is! Can't you feel it? Something is wrong."
Obi-Wan started to pull away from Nerbell, but she grabbed his arm with a firm grip.
"Obi-Wan, don't be ridiculous. There is nothing wrong. You're being paranoid."
"No, I'm not!"
"Yes, you are! If there was something wrong, I would be able to feel it too. I feel nothing so everything is fine."
"Then why I do feel this overwhelming sense of dread?"
"I don't know. Perhaps you're home sick or maybe one of the other Jedi Masters are in trouble and you're feeling their distress."
"No, I don't think so."
Nerbell let go of Obi's arm and shouted, "Fine! If you don't want to do this, then don't! I should have known better. I should have known that you really weren't going to give this a fair chance!"
Boy, Nerbell was pretty good.
Obi-Wan looked at Nerbell and said, "No, it's not that. I just……feel weird."
"Well, there is nothing wrong, Obi-Wan! Now, come on and let's do this!"
Obi-Wan stood there for a moment and then started to follow Nerbell up the stairs. Guinevere knew it was now or never.
She came from around the corner and said, "Obi-Wan wait!"
Obi-Wan turned around and his eyes went wide when he seen Guinevere. For what seemed like an eternity, but was really only ten seconds, all three of them just stood there, not knowing what to do.
Obi-Wan then smiled wide, ran over to Guinevere and gave her a big hug.
"Guinevere! What are you doing here? Do you have any idea how much I missed you?"
Guinevere broke away from the hug and said, "Listen, Obi, you can't go into this place. It's not what you think it is."
"What do you mean? What's going on?"
Before Guinevere could answer, she felt a great push on her chest and she went flying backwards, hitting the ground hard. Obi-Wan turned to see Nerbell walking towards him.
"Nerbell, what are you doing? Why did you push her?"
"Don't listen to her, Obi-Wan. She's just trying to win your love back. Let's get inside before she can poison your mind again."
Nerbell took hold of Obi's arm, but he pulled away from her and walked over to help Guinevere up off of the ground.
"I knew it! You're still in love with her, aren't you?" Nerbell asked.
Obi ignored the comment and said to Guinevere, "What's going on?"
"She's a Sith recruiter, just like me. She's trying to get you to join the Dark side. This is really a Sith Temple and they're going to make you join them or die."
Obi-Wan's raised his eyebrows and then looked at Nerbell.
"Nerbell? How could you do this?"
"Get in the Temple, Kenobi."
Obi-Wan started to walk backwards with Guinevere.
"Get in the Temple now, Kenobi!" yelled Nerbell.
Before Obi-wan could turn to run away, a group of Siths stood before him, blocking his path.
"Going somewhere, Jedi?" asked one of the Siths.
Obi-Wan went for his lightsaber, but it was too late. The Sith knocked him down and that rendered him unconscious. Nerbell walked over to Guinevere and she grabbed her by the hair and pulled her into the Temple.
"It's all screwed up!" Nerbell yelled into a communication hologram.
"Calm down. I know what happened. Just bring the Jedi and Guinevere to me. I will handle everything." said the Emperor.
Fifteen minutes later, in the Emperor's main lounge room, Obi-Wan woke up from his unconscious state. He was laying on a couch and Guinevere was sitting in a chair next to him, obviously being held captive to the chair with invisible restraints.
"Welcome back, Master Kenobi." said the Emperor.
Obi-Wan followed the voice with his eyes and seen the Emperor sitting in a chair ten feet from him. Standing at his side was Nerbell.
Obi-Wan sat up in the chair and asked Guinevere, "Are you okay?"
"I'm sorry, but Guinevere is unable to speak. She's already opened her mouth enough." answered the Emperor.
"If you hurt her, I swear I'll……"
"You'll what?" the Emperor chuckled.
Obi-Wan sat there, not sure what to say or do. He tried to send a message to the other Jedi, using the Force.
The Emperor again chuckled and said, "Why bother?"
"What do you want?"
"I like a man who gets right down to business. I want you. I want you to join me, become my apprentice."
"I will never join you. I'd rather die than to join you or your ilk."
"Hmm, sorry you feel that way. Perhaps you'll change your mind when I tell you what I have in store for Nerbell."
Nerbell looked in shock at the Emperor.
When Obi-Wan didn't speak anymore, the Emperor said, "Aren't you worried for your precious Nerbell? I thought you loved her?"
Obi-Wan averted his glance and stared at the floor.
The Emperor said, "Ah, I see. You still have feelings for our dear Guinevere."
"Just don't hurt her."
"I see. Well, Nerbell, thank you for bringing Master Kenobi this far. I appreciate your help, but now I am finished with you."
Nerbell's eyes widened, "What do you mean?"
With the flick of his hand, the Emperor released lightning and struck Nerbell down, dead.
Obi-Wan straightened up in his chair.
"Good, I'm glad I have your attention now, Master Kenobi."
"I don't know what you want!"
"I already told you what I want! I want you to join me!"
"Why?"
"Because you killed my best apprentice, Darth Maul. Obviously, you can be very beneficial to me."
"I will never join you. I already told you that."
"And I already told you that If you do not cooperate, Nerbell and Guinevere will suffer the consequences. Nerbell has already, now is it time for Guinevere?"
"NO! Please don't hurt her!"
"You'll join me then?"
Obi-Wan looked at Guinevere who was staring at him. Although she couldn't speak, she had started to shake her head no.
The Emperor spoke again, "Join me or Guinevere dies."
Obi-Wan just sat on the couch, not knowing what to do.
After a few minutes, the Emperor grew impatient and said, "Fine. Good-bye, Gwynnie. "
The Emperor raised his hands, but Obi-Wan flew off of the couch and ran towards the Emperor. He was able to knock his hand away. The lightning missed Guinevere and it scorched the table to her left.
The Emperor, getting back his wits after the quick attack, pushed Obi-Wan with the Force and Obi-Wan fell into a bookshelf.
"Join me!" yelled the Emperor.
"Never!"
The Emperor raised his hand again at Obi-Wan and released lightning. Obi-Wan held up a thick book to block some of the blow. It worked, but Obi-Wan still felt a huge jolt from the bolt. Obi-Wan rolled to his side, stood up, and threw the book at the Emperor, all in one quick motion.
As the Emperor ducked from the book, Obi-Wan reached out with the Force to call for his lightsaber. It came to him and he ignited it. The Emperor threw some more bolts at Obi-Wan, who blocked them with his lightsaber.
The two men circled around the room; the Emperor throwing lightning bolts and Obi-Wan blocking them, trying to get in close to attack the Emperor with his weapon. Since the Emperor was concentrating on Obi-Wan, Guinevere felt her restraints placed upon her by the Force start to weaken. She was able to move after a few moments and she stood up. She ran to the side of the room and picked up a piece of glass that broke while the two were fighting. The glass was a fairly big size and she approached the Emperor from behind with the glass in her hand. Sensing her presence, the Emperor turned to knock her down with lightning.
As he turned, Obi-Wan took the opportunity to make one quick move and struck the Emperor. The Emperor was able to move a little from the saber, but it still struck him. As the Emperor was hit with the saber, the lightning bolt also hit Guinevere. Both people fell to the ground. Obi-Wan ran over to Guinevere to make sure she was okay. Although she was hit with the bolt, she was still alive. Most of the bolt missed her when Obi-Wan hit the Emperor with his weapon, making the bolt move away from her.
"Come on." Obi-Wan said as he started to pick Guinevere up.
"No, finish off the Emperor." she said in a weak voice.
Obi-Wan turned to see that the Emperor was starting to get up.
"No time. I have to get you out of here and into a tank. You need help and fast. You may not last much longer if we stick around here and have me fight him again. Let's go."
Obi-Wan picked Guinevere up and carried her out of the room. Guinevere told him of a secret passage to get out. Only three people ever knew about that passage way; the Emperor, Darth Maul, and Guinevere. Darth Maul, before his death, had told Guinevere about the passage way and showed her how to get out. She wasn't sure why he did it, but she was certainly glad he did now.
The two made it out of the Temple without anyway detecting them and Obi-Wan took Guinevere to her transport as fast as he could. They made a quick, clean get-away and Obi-Wan headed to the Jedi Temple. He just only hoped that there would still be enough time to save Guinevere, who was curled up in a ball in the backseat. With each minute that passed by, Guinevere seemed to get more paler and her breathing started to become erratic. Obi-Wan tried to go faster and he gave a secret prayer that they would make it on time before she died.
Okay, end of the chapter. Review please and again, if you hated the fight scene, sorry. I'm only an amateur. lol