Futures Past

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Chapter 21- Feelings Untold

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A.N: Hey everyone, thanks for the great reviews, I'm glad the flamers have abated somewhat, and I'm very glad for the support. On to some of the reviews:

REALbluelightsabre: Thankys, I love writing Obi Wan's character, I just hope I'm not injuring him too much hehe, he does seem rather accident prone in this story, but never mind ^_^ I'm going to be writing more of Anakin I think, look out for an epiphany of his in chap 24, mwahaha, the Dark side is taking hold! That's all im saying *angel face* hehe, you'll have to wait and see! Thanks for reviewing.

My dear Brown- Eyes, you know how much I look forward to your reviews and love your writing, and your support is so great, I can always count on you to make me feel better about the story tee hee, there will be much Obidalaness to come, of course with loadsa angst before hand, but the yummy Obi Wan will certainly not have an easy time, where would be the fun if it was easy for them? And there could well be some Palpy ass kicking later, but for now you'll just have to cope with what Obi Wan does this chap! Thanks for the support!

Yumyumkittysnax: Thank you for the review, I appreciate it muchos that you think this is insanely good, I am most flattered, oh and as for bold, if you save in HTML format it will show up as bold, same with italics, for some reason the txt. format doesn't pick it up. Hope that helps ^^

Kathryn Riddle: Thanks for the encouragement, I'm flattered that my lil story was the first you reviewed for a while and even more so that it is the only one you read on here any more, that is very, very flattering, though I would recommend Brown Eyes' and Eowyn's work, their Obidalas are without parallel in my opinion, (I think theirs are better but shhh) Thanks for the review!

Padme789: I'm sorry that you don't like Obidalas, 'cos there are an awful lot of good writers out there who can do it a lot better than me, but while I can appreciate that it would more likely be Sabé or some such nonsense, we Obidalas maybe see a little bit of chemistry between Padmé and Obi Wan or think that it would be a cute couple to explore, what we write on Fanfiction isn't truth, nor is it in any way what we think Star Wars is (Like we're trying to change the story or something) we are just exploring a different angle of the Star Wars story, it's fiction, not real, so we are entitled to our creative views, so, sorry if its not your thing, but it's not gonna make any difference what we write in the greater scheme of things, George isn't likely to change the story on account of us anyway, so what's the harm, I say. But thatnks for taking the time to review.

Thanks also to Katt, MEGAN, VTEEN and Aiska Kenobi, whose reviews are greatly appreciated too!

Now, enough of my chatter, on to what you all came to see, the story of course! Please review, thanks for reading!

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The night went off without a hitch, even though Anakin stumbled into bed at 4am with suspicious looking lipstick smudges and messy clothing, Padmé had already been in bed for hours.

Obi Wan, true to his word stayed outside Padmé's door all night until Yoda came at around 5am and ordered him to go to bed.

"Sleep you need Obi Wan, safe the temple is, learned from our mistakes we have. Now shoo!"

So Obi Wan had trudged to bed, hearing Anakin's loud snores from outside his door down the hall, Obi Wan was relieved. Though he doubted anything would be able to wake him from his sleep this night, Anakin's snoring had the best chance. Palming open the door he just managed to collapse into bed, discarding offending clothing objects in a trail over the floor.

How Qui Gon would scold me if he saw my quarters now, he never could get used to the state of my room… He thought smiling as his head hit the pillow and he fell into the abyss of sleep immediately.

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He stood on the edge of a vast battlefield, in fact, his battlefield was the universe infinite and ominous. Faceless bodies from the fallen littered the darkness, and tears and gashes ripped the very fabric of space.

Padmé stood on the other side of the universe, two small bundles clutched to her chest, almost in desperation.

'Protect them Ben…' Her voice was barely more than a whisper but it echoed in the cavernous darkness swirling around them both.

'Padmé?'  He wished to be near her but he could not reach her somehow.

Anakin appeared behind her, and she turned to him, a look of mild surprise on her face but fear in her eyes, he could feel it through the Force.

The children started crying and Padmé let go of them and they appeared in the elder Jedi Knight's arms.

'Please Ben…protect them from him… help me, you're my only hope!' Anakin pushed a blazing red lightsabre through Padmé, just like Darth Maul had done to his Master, Qui Gon Jinn all those years ago.

Anakin turned back to his former Master, a malicious grin on his face while Obi Wan cried out for Padmé as she slumped down to the ground.

'You next Master…'

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Obi Wan's eyes snapped open, only to be squeezed closed again at the intrusion of the sun's bright rays pouring like water down onto his face.

Only a dream. He soothed himself, letting the Force calm him. Or perhaps a premonition?

He didn't want to think like that, and rubbing a hand over his face and wiping the light glaze of sweat away he pushed himself up. Today was the first day he was released from Anakin's training, from his teaching, the first day Anakin would be a Jedi Knight.

Obi Wan for a moment felt lost.

"I've done it." He said aloud, almost relishing those words. He had finally brought Anakin to be a Jedi Knight, raised him into a Jedi, and fulfilled his promise to Qui Gon. What was he to do now?

Oh yes, pay a visit to Chancellor Palpatine. He would have something to eat then go straight away.

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After showering, eating and asking Master Yoda's permission to go to the Senate, he was now walking through the richly decorated surroundings of the Galactic Senate's halls.

He strode straight past the many aides milling around and pushed straight through the Chancellors doors. Palpatine sat at his desk, glasses on the bridge of his nose as he examined many papers on his desk.

Probably signing some other poor soul's life away. Obi Wan thought but masked his thoughts and kept his face emotionless as he had been trained.

"Ah Master Kenobi. How… good it is to see you, no appointment but then you Jedi probably find it below yourselves for such things."

"Certainly not Chancellor, we do have some manners you know, I was just a bit late with my schedule these past few days, personal matters and such, as well as Anakin. Apologies for the abrupt appearance but I hoped we could talk."

"I can always make room for a Jedi." Palpatine clicked a button on his intercom and muttered something through it and then bent back up, smiling in that obviously false way.

"I had hoped we could do this privately." Obi Wan raised an eyebrow and glanced at the now active security camera.

"Well I must have my security at all times Master Kenobi, you understand."

"You hardly expect to be attacked by a Jedi Knight?" Obi Wan asked.

"One never knows what to expect these days, even from Jedi." Obi Wan wondered the implications of this statement but did not dwell on it.

"Very well." Obi Wan sat warily on the chair opposite Palpatine who neatly folded his hands together and leaned on his desk casually.

"So what is it that you wish to discuss?"

"Actually, it's about Senator Amidala." Obi Wan said. Whatever Palpatine had been expecting, this was not it. His face froze for a moment then he regained his composure.

"Yes?" Palpatine's voice wavered slightly as well as his smile. Obi Wan opened his mouth to speak but with the speed of light leapt from the seat, used the Force to rip the camera from the wall, jam the security button and doors then pin Palpatine to the wall by his collar.

"She told me what you did… and I know who you are and that you orchestrated her kidnapping. And let me tell you now, if you ever, ever look at her in that way, if you even think about her in that way, if you come anywhere near her… I swear by the Force I will tear you apart into so many pieces they wont even be able to find your atoms." Obi Wan kept tried to keep his face expressionless but allowed the flames of anger to burn as a warning in his azure eyes.

Palpatine showed less fear than Obi Wan would have liked but at least he had got the message.

"Are we clear?" Obi Wan growled menacingly.

"Crystal." Palpatine spat, eyes flashing dangerously.

"Good." Obi Wan let him drop to the floor and turned to leave.

"I'll send the bill for the camera to the Temple!" Palpatine called after him.

So Kenobi knows my secrets does he… we'll just have to take care of him then won't we, then Padmé will be mine for the taking.

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"Obi Wan!" Anakin called running up to him as soon as he made it through the temple doors.

"Anakin, enjoying your first day as a full Knight?"

"Hardly, the council are making me run all kinds of errands and sort out disputes between any old people, when do I get a real mission?"

"Do not be too quick to jump into your role Anakin, remember Jedi are peace-keepers, do not wish for trouble, there is enough in the galaxy already."

Anakin nodded. "I should go, I have to meet Master Windu and discuss something…Can you do me a favour and check on Padmé for me? She wouldn't open the door earlier."

"Certainly." Obi Wan nodded and Anakin smiled gratefully before running off.

"Obi Wan." The Jedi Knight turned again suppressing a sigh, he wondered if he would make it further than this hallway at this rate.

"Master Yoda?"

"Talk with you I must, about the Wars it is."

"Oh Master I was thinking about that, I am in no hurry to leave now, Padmé and I are, shall we say… at least on speaking terms again."

"All well and good that may be Obi Wan, but go now you must."

"I don't follow Master?"

"A message Palpatine has sent, specifically for you to join the armies on Alderaan with Senator Organa, Important your leaving he said it was, capable you are to handle the armies there he thinks."

"How…unexpected." Obi wan frowned. "I suppose I don't get a choice in this matter?"

"Not really, angered him have you?"

"You might say that."

"Sorry I am Obi Wan, different I wish this was. No arguing with the Chancellor there is."

"I'm sorry too Master, when do I have to leave?"

"The end of this week." Yoda sighed, shaking his head sadly as Obi Wan nodded, looking like a heavy weight had just been dropped on his shoulders.

"I shall go and prepare myself then." Obi wan turned away with a weary sigh and trudged off.

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Padmé stood in front of her mirror, brushing her long, mahogany tresses. She didn't really want to go back to the Senate but she would not be afraid any longer, she had already received many holo-messages from Sabé, furious because she was not permitted into the inner sanctums of the Temple, perhaps a little of Padmé's own doing there. Padmé loved Sabé dearly but she was so strict on her, so overprotective even though Padmé had almost as much training as her handmaidens.

The door whooshed open and Obi Wan stormed in, his face downcast and his eyes crackling with fire.

"Obi Wan what's wrong?" She ran to him, grasping his hands in her own.

"I have to go…" He murmured.

"Go? Go where, you aren't making sense."

"I have been called to the Wars, Palpatine requested it himself, what an honour." He chuckled sadly.

"What? No, he can't- you can't go Obi Wan, you can't!"

"Believe me I can, and I must. If there was any other way…" He brought his eyes up to hers and pain radiated through them both.

"I suppose he means to get me killed, but I wouldn't give him the satisfaction. I will go to the Wars with Bail Organa and protect our galaxy, everything we have fought for. And I will return to you."

"No, no Obi Wan please don't go, argue with him! Fight him! Don't give in, I will help-"

"No Padmé!" He said forcefully. His voice dropped more softly and he stroked her hand. "No. I will do what I must."

"When will you go?"

"By the end of the week if that."

"What? No, that's not long enough! It's not enough time."

"It will have to be I suppose." He smiled weakly. "You'll have Anakin."

"Oh Anakin be damned!" She cried. "I saw him with those girls, I wondered why you stole me away into the hall, I am not stupid Obi Wan by any means, if he can be tempted that easily, by a pair of bimbos with more breasts than brain cells then I do not wish for him to be near me."

"It is exactly like what we are doing." Obi Wan reasoned.

"No, this is not temptation just because of your looks or your rank, I genuinely enjoy your company, your personality, the way you handle things, the way you are so in control and strong even when others are not, the way your eyes light up when you are laughing or passionate about some things. You stay firm to your beliefs and don't back down. I love everything about you, and I can tell that you do about me too, whether you admit it or not. That is the difference." Obi wan remained silent, amazed at this courageous, strong, beautiful young woman before him, so honoured that she would share these things with him.

"My heart will ache for you every moment you are gone." She said quietly.

"I will think of nothing else but you Padmé, and I will come back, you cannot be rid of me this easily." Padmé laughed and kissed him, tears hot on her cheeks, finally revealing the feelings that had been in her heart for so long, not just to Obi wan, but to herself.

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