"Defining Us"
by obi's girl
A/N: The song, 'Everything I Do (I Do It for You)' is by Bryan Adams and can be found on the Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Soundtrack. I wanted to use a song that would fit perfectly as Obi-Wan/Sabé's love theme and I'd always wanted to use this song for a fic. Also, watch for a little Ewan movie reference, too.
Chapter 6, Post 1
Obi-Wan and Sabé said their goodbyes to Layla and Cora, promising them both they wouldn't stay out long like the night before. Once they closed the cabin doors, Sabé started to unbutton her coat and fix her hair. Obi-Wan watched in silence and in awe as Sabé transformed herself from a conservative Ambassador to a dark, leather-clad mystique. She smiled at him once and nearly blushed, "Ben, your robe," she whispered.
He groaned and grudgingly removed his beloved Jedi robe, folding it nicely before handing it over to Sabé. She took the robe and her coat and set it behind a bush in the front. Sabé smiled, extending her arm to him, "Shall we?"
Obi-Wan gulped and took her arm.
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Hitchhiking wasn't exactly what Obi-Wan had in mind when Sabé dragged him on this little getaway. He assumed they would catch an air taxi but instead, they were picked up by at least three people - one group of punk kids, a boyfriend and girlfriend and a Twi'lek dancer. Sabé thanked each group and acted like it was no big deal, which made Obi-Wan question whether this was her first time out clubbing. He finally asked her such as they waited in line to get into a dance club.
"Of course this isn't my first time, Obi-Wan," she said, "Too be honest, I wasn't raised as a party girl. I never went to a night club until I became the decoy queen. On slow nights, Rabé would drag us all into the industrial part of Theed and go clubbing. It was known as the 'UnderGround' then. I was so stiff and conservative but by the end of the night, I was partying and I had so much fun too."
Obi-Wan gave her a sidelong glance, "What did Queen Amidala have to say about your late night activities?"
Sabé smirked and rolled her eyes, "She came with us one time and she enjoyed herself, too. But we never told Captain Panaka, so he never knew."
"Do you realize how dangerous this situation is, Sabé? A lot of things can happen in that nightclub... There could be illegal drugs, alcohol, smugglers and pirates..."
"There won't be," she reasoned and pointed to a sign on the sidewalk, "This is an alcohol and drug-free club, and I don't think smugglers or pirates are allowed in here either."
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Chapter 6, Post 2
Obi-Wan felt as if his head had exploded as he and Sabé entered the club. He'd never liked nightclubs too much, mostly because they reminded him of what it was like to raise a teenager that loved loud music. There were many times during Anakin's early teenage year that he'd sneak out with some friends and go to the closest night club and he'd been able to do that successfully, without being caught for a long time until one night.
Sabé laughed, dragging him towards the dance floor. He noticed that there was a catwalk above them and several humans and aliens were watching the dancers below. In the front, an eight-armed alien snaked his head around as he fixed the music, playing through different CD's. Off to the side, was a small karaoke machine.
The club itself had two levels; two dance floors and a bar in the back, managed by another eight-armed alien. He was an incredibly fat blue-skinned alien; his head was bald except for an array of short-stubby white spikes crowning his head and one in the middle. The music was blasting so loudly, people at the bar had to yell to the person next to them to talk.
Obi-Wan felt Sabé's slide down his own as she started dance. She pulled herself away from him and then clung to him. "What's the matter, Ben? You do know how to dance, don't you?"
He shrugged, "I do, but I can't see how I can move in these pants. They're so tight, I'm afraid if I do try to move, they'll split or something!"
Sabé laughed and instead, dragged him towards the bar. She ordered a light drink and Obi-Wan ordered the same thing. Sabé looked at him, really looked at him and started to laugh. Obi-Wan really wasn't the type to wear tight leather, but then again, it was refreshing to see him wear something other than his Jedi robes. "I'm sorry, Ben," she cried between laughs, "It's not your fault, but leather really doesn't suit you,"
"Oh now, you notice that!" he cried as the bartender handed them their drinks and saw to another customer. Obi-Wan sighed, looking at Sabé. She wore leather very well, her tight black dress clung to her small body in all the right places. "At least one of us, can wear leather and not be embarrassed about it."
Sabé blushed and looked the other way; she noticed a small group of people in the front of the club, crowding around the karaoke machine. She looked at Obi-Wan and smiled mischievously; Obi-Wan saw the smile and began to worry, wondering what she had planned next. Finally, Sabé stood up from her chair and grabbed Obi-Wan's hand, dragging him to the front of the club.
When Obi-Wan saw the karaoke machine come into view, his eyes widened. He couldn't believe Sabé wanted him to sing in front of a million people, he hardly knew. Sabé felt his nervousness and squeezed his shoulder, "Don't worry, you won't be alone, Ben. I'll sing with you," He rolled his eyes, feeling even more horrified.
Chapter 6, Post 3
"I feel much better," he said sarcastically. Sabé simply smiled, already flipping through a list of songs they could sing together. Obi-Wan stood there silently, crossing his arms across his chest, smiling tight-lipped at people. One large woman smiled suggestively at him and even winked. He frowned and immediately knelt down next to Sabé, "Have you found anything yet?"
She only shrugged, "I can't decide if we should do a love or a fast-paced song,"
Obi-Wan smirked, "Um, does it matter? We'll both be making total fools of ourselves anyway,"
Sabé giggled and picked a love song and plugged it into the machine. "Give me a few minutes and I'll be ready," she said, fixing the sound and such.
Ben groaned, grabbing an extra microphone. Sabé smirked, grabbing an extra mic Obi-Wan had found as she stood up. She smiled at Obi-Wan once as she held the remote control in her hand and selected the song they were to sing. Sabé's smile widened when she realized the background was the same fields she'd played in as a child on Naboo.
The song title appeared on screen briefly and then faded to the first verse. Sabé breathed slowly as she began, "Look into my eyes - you will see what you mean to me. Search your heart - search your soul And when you find me there you'll search no more," she nodded to Obi-Wan to take the next verse.
He nervously cleared his throat, "Don't tell me it's not worth tryin' for. You can't tell me it's not worth dyin' for. You know it's true. Everything I do - I do it for you."
"Look into my heart - you will find There's nothin' there to hide. Take me as I am - take my life. I would give it all - I would sacrifice . Don't tell me it's not worth fightin' for. I can't help it - there's nothin' I want more. Ya know it's true. Everything I do - I do it for you." As she finished, Sabé winked at him and smiled.
Obi-Wan smiled himself as he sang the next verse. He had seemed to forget the audience. "There's no love - like your love. And no other - could give more love. There's nowhere - unless you're there. All the time - all the way."
"Oh - you can't tell me it's not worth tryin' for. I can't help it - there's nothin' I want more. I would fight for you - I'd lie for you,"
"I'd walk the wire for you - ya I'd die for you," Sabé cut in, "Ya know it's true. Everything I do - I do it for you," Obi-Wan and Sabé put their mics down, staring into each other's eyes, ignoring the applause from their small audience. It was true. The song was true, no matter what happened, they'd fight to be together.
Chapter 6, Post 4
"I can't believed they called for an encore," Sabé cried as they left the club and started walking down the block. "I think mostly, they were calling for you. You were really good up there!"
Obi-Wan smiled sheepishly, "No, I wasn't. Good yes, but nothing like your voice. Where did you learn to sing like that?"
Sabé smiled and nodded she follow him, "When I was younger, my mom wanted my sisters and me to take singing lessons. It was to keep us out of trouble, fun discipline. I was nine years old but of the three of us, I had the best voice. My mom called me, her 'little voice.' In my teens, my mom hired a voice coach. Her main job was to help me become a good public speaker and politician, but on the side, she was my singing coach too."
"Well, you learn something new every day," he said and smiled at her, "You truly are a magnificent woman, Sabé Maberrie. You write poetry on your free time, have a hidden talent for music and a politician...Is there anything you can't do?"
"That's about it," she said, "Art and music is a big part of the Nubian culture...You've seen Theed. Everything is so elegant and beautiful," Ben leaned over suddenly and kissed her passionately. "What was that for? Was I rambling too much?"
He nodded and smiled, "You weren't. You're just you," Sabé was quiet for a long time, staring back into his blue eyes. Obi-Wan saw her staring and kissed her again, this time, backing her up into an alley. It didn't take long for the passion between to start boiling, they didn't even notice the mugger approach them from behind.
Sabé frowned, sensing another presence in the alley. She opened her eyes, staring in horror as the mugger pulled a knife from his jacket and brought it down to Obi-Wan's neck. Before it could reach him, Obi-Wan swirled around and swiftly removed his lightsaber. The mugger dropped the knife and ran away. Obi-Wan disengaged his lightsaber and as he turned around, Sabé fainted.
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"M'lord, what happened?" Layla asked as he carried Sabé's body inside the house and into the living room, setting her on the couch. Layla and Cora followed in his tracks, Cora making a detour to the kitchen and grabbing two towels and soaking them in water. "What happened?" Layla demanded again.
Obi-Wan turned to her, "We were attacked. Not an assassin but almost mugged. We --- we lied to you, Layla. We didn't go out for a walk but went clubbing instead."
"Downtown?" she asked. He nodded and Layla bent down, resting her hand on Sabé's forehead, "I know. I found your cloak and milady's dress in the front behind a bush. I would have gotten after you myself but I knew you would stick to your word and wouldn't stay out late,"
"Layla, I understand if you want Sabé and I to stay in tomorrow..." he started.
She shrugged and turned to him, "Actually, you can't. While you two were out, Senator Amidala called from Coruscant. The assassin has been caught and you can return to Coruscant."
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