K-rock - I am still unsure of how many chaps are left for this story. Unfortunately, I haven't been in to writing too much recently. And in all honesty, I haven't written a thing since June sometime. Although, I'm hoping the writing urge will find its way back soon. So we'll see. Anyway, I hope your summer wasn't too boring. I myself never took an advanced English course, in fact, I shied away from anything that required a lot of responsibility. Hehe. Well, I will definitely try to get a few more chaps posted to catch up with what I have done. So keep checking back. ;)

KenobisGirl - Well, I'm glad you have been enjoying Iedos. I didn't like how that turned out entirely, but I guess I'll make due with it. Anyway, I hope this ends up much better. I'm enjoying this one a lot anyway. ;) Thanks again for reading. :D

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I appreciate all those who take the time to let me know what they think. And I really hope and pray that I will finally be able to beat this lull and real life to reward myself and my readers with chapters again soon. I've mentioned it before, and I'll restate it again now. I will not give up on my stories. I will continue to write until I have finished what I started. With that said, I also hope that the delays in between will not be extensive, however since the muses are refusing to work I am forced to pull out chapters when I can. These next few chapters are fine but with work and my own lack of interest anything after might not be so good. Let's just hope those muses come off strike soon. ;)

Thanks again all for reading and your patience!! I truly, deeply appreciate it! ;)

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"We have to turn the ship around," Obi-Wan called back to his apprentice as he ran from the cabin. Anakin was right on his heels. Fortunately, it was a small craft and they were in the bridge within seconds. "We're heading in the wrong direction."

Anakin was still confused. He always marveled at how quickly the man put pieces together. He hoped that one day he might be that quick. "Where are we going now?"

"Duneedain." The Knight collapsed in to the co-pilot's seat, allowing his Padawan to take the controls. Following suit, Anakin flopped into his chair and pulled up the navigational program. Instantly, they dropped out of hyperspace and he waited for the co-ordinates.

"And why would she be there, instead of where she said she would be in her message?" The older Jedi did not respond immediately, as he retrieved the location from the navi-computer. Once the information was relayed and their course corrected, did Obi-Wan consider his answer.

"Because she wants revenge." His voice taking on that distant tone again. He watched vaguely as the sparkling specks created white lines. Softly, he thought aloud, "She must have kept tabs on me. Must have known what would hurt me the most. She knows that I would do anything to protect a fellow Jedi. It was just fortunate for her that Harenti's mistake effected someone that I had become close to. They all had to have kept in some kind of contact during this time in order to introduce the catalyst to MysAri."

Breaking into his Master's thoughts, Anakin questioned, "I still don't get it. How would telling you to go to Sorrus and then being somewhere else really get revenge on you?"

"Because, Anakin, in the Cascardi mountains, outside the hideout she used to get Didi and Astri, I caused her pain." Obi-Wan leaned back into his seat. He knew that there was nothing else he could do now except wait for their arrival. "And if I went to the wrong place, I would only be wasting time. Precious time. Time that MysAri is quickly running out of. And when I finally would figure everything out, it would be too late." He trailed off, hoping he would not have to voice his concerns.

The Apprentice did understand the Knight's meaning. Even though Obi-Wan had been reluctant to discuss his feelings, he knew what losing MysAri would do to the man. He gave the only comfort he could, "Don't worry, Master. I'll get us there before you know it."

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"Are you certain he will show up?" The composed scientist queried as she came up behind her partner. She always hated waiting. It was something she was never very good at. Her tolerance for waiting did not improve during her 20 years in a galactic penitentiary. The sentence was a result of the testimonies of Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi and a number of others.

The Bounty Hunter stood vigil at one of the windows, watching as snow fell peacefully outside. "Of course he will."

They had been planning this for years. Every detail carefully arranged and every possible outcome considered. A smirk curled the woman's lips as she thought aloud, "But will it be in time to save his friend, I wonder?"

"That remains to be seen," Ona replied absently. Suddenly, she turned from the picturesque landscape and glared. Her jawline tightening she hissed, "I hope he doesn't make it. I want him to suffer."

"Don't forget I get him first. By the time I'm finished with him, whatever your intentions, he will experience pain on a new level." Smiling, Jenna reassured her companion of her capabilities.

For a moment, the Bounty Hunter looked down at her hand. Slowly, she curled it into a tight fist. Through clenched teeth, she snarled, "I want to hear him scream. I want him to beg me for mercy."

"It will be done." They stood in silence as each one played out their foul designs in their mind. Anticipation ate away at the scientist's resolve. "Are the sensors online?"

"Of course." The Sorrusan checked the controlband on her wrist, it was linked to her systems. Nothing as of yet.

Jenna nodded, "Good, in case his mind is still sharp. I want to know when he arrives."

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As soon as they turned the ship around, Obi-Wan sensed something in the Force. It told him that he was following the right path. He was still angry with himself for allowing them to be misled. Thankfully, he had corrected his error before it was too late, at least that is what he hoped. They were already a quarter of the way to Sorrus and the trip back would be torturous. Each minute felt like an hour, hours felt like days.

He remained in the co-pilot seat the entire time. Watching the stars streak by, pleading with the Force that they will be able to save her. At last, Vandor-3 came into sight, and Obi-Wan did his best to release his anxiety to the Force. The moment they entered the atmosphere, he began to feel discomfort. Excited to realize the link forged between them as they shared their thoughts was still intact, Obi-Wan was also disturbed by the pain that trickled through it. The bond was weak and tenuous at best, yet as they drew closer to the mountains, the discomfort quickly lead to agony.

They glided through the clear sky toward a small house in the mountains. When the cottage came into sight, Obi-Wan could see figures standing on the platform. He immediately recognized each form, the two women standing a few feet behind a huddled figure on the ground. His anger began to rise at the callous way his friend was being treated. Even from this distance he could tell that MysAri was only clothed in the light garments provided to her in the Healer's Ward.

Anakin navigated the ship down, slowly hovering near the house while he searched for a place to land. He found a spot about fifty meters away and began to guide the ship over to it. Before he could protest, Obi-Wan left the bridge and made his way to the landing ramp. Activating the controls the door slid open. Once the entry had become large enough for him to fit through, the Knight jumped out. He landed on the edge of the platform and hurried over to MysAri.

His heart clenched when he noticed her shivering under the light coating of snow that formed around her. Without hesitation, he promptly removed his cloak and wrapped it around her. Gently he pulled her close to him. By now the pain that coursed through him via their bond was almost unbearable. A tear rolled down his cheek, knowing that what he felt was only a fraction of the torment ravaging the woman. Barely, he was able to discern the emotions beneath the pain. She was happy to see him again, but she was also guilty for putting him through this. He tried to assure her, "Shh, it's not your fault."

He was surprised to hear a different voice respond, "No, it's yours."

And for the first time since he arrived, he acknowledged his tormentors, "Jenna Zan Arbor. And Ona Nobis." He glanced over to the Bounty Hunter.

Jenna smiled and continued, "Impressive, I was almost positive you would have gone all the way to Sorrus before figuring out our little ruse." He said nothing as he slowly rose from the ground, MysAri gathered in his arms. "You're almost out of time."

"I'm taking her back."

Jenna laughed, "To do what? To watch her die?"

Anger surged through him and all he wanted was to cut them down where they stood. Instead he just said, "No, to try and save her."

"You don't have the time or the resources. It would be too late before you even made it back to Coruscant. However, we could always give her the antidote now." Jenna taunted the Knight.

Rage almost caused him to kill the woman outright, but he knew that that would not save his friend. "What do you want?"

The broadening grin was malicious, full of the knowledge that they were close to victory. "What we've always wanted. Revenge."

"And how do you propose that?" At this point, he gathered what they were going to request. Resigning himself to the possible consequences, he waited for their answer.

"We will save her," Jenna quickly glanced over at her associate before adding, "if you will hand yourself over to us."

He could hear the soft pleading of MysAri in his mind, but he ignored it. Without hesitation, he said, "Done."

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