Thank you all for the nice reviews, I love them all!
Laxie_79- Thank you for reviewing, I'm glad you like the story, and there will be even more detail then you suspect, so keep reading!
Snowpriness-
It will finish, in time, don't worry, the story is closer to being done with every chapter
Master Elora Dannan-
Yes, sorry for the long wait, but things got really busy for a while, I don't think it will take me that long again, but I'm not making n promises.
Peri-
Yes I will continue, unitl the end that is =D thanks for reviewing!
Alyt-
Hmm, I don't know if chain saw will increase my speed, or hamper it? I don't know if that is the best idea or not. Here's a bottle of aspirn, it might help with that headache that is certain to come with that awfully gruesome bump . . . it's really not that bad, I assure you! Thanks for reviewing, hope you enjoy the chapter.
To all-
look for an update soon, this chapter would have been longer, but I ran out of time, so the next part should be up within the next few days.
Chapter 12
"I didn't want to worry you, I thought I could handle it myself," Obi-Wan said quietly. "I tried many times to tell you his plans, but each time, this darkness would grow inside of me, and it was hard to concentrate, and I couldn't remember what it was," Obi-Wan sighed heavily, looking up to where Qui-Gon sat. He was slightly worried about what kind of reaction would come from the Jedi master.
He nodded gently. "Xanatos always had a back door, I was foolish to think that he was dead."
"It isn't your fault."
Qui-Gon turned away; "Yes it is, if I had only listened to the warnings Yoda gave me when Xanatos was younger. If only I hadn't been so proud. I was so sure that he would make a great Jedi, I was blinded by my own foolishness. We wouldn't be in this situation now if I had only accepted the truth long ago. I had always had a slight feeling that something was wrong, but my need to be right over ran that."
"I don't blame you, neither does anyone else, except yourself. That is not our problem right now. The temple will be under attack by tomorrow morning."
Qui-Gon nodded, turning back to him. The boy sat up on the medic bed, lying against several pillows that were propped up against the headboard. He was dressed in a light sleeping tunic. His fever had broken some time ago, and he seemed to be much better than he was before.
"Xanatos is clever, using children to fight. He knows that we will take all care not to injure them. They are trapped, and weak. "
"Trapped maybe, but certainly not weak," Obi-Wan grimaced, rubbing his head where one of them had landed a blow.
"The do not know how to harness the force. They may be able to wield a Lightsaber, but they have naught the training that you and the others have."
"But there are many of them. I don't know exactly how we are going to win. Their minds are overthrown."
Qui-Gon sighed heavily, shaking his head. Sitting down next to the bed he turned away from the boy, "If only I hadn't been so eager, none of us would be in this mess. Now Coruscant is in danger, if Xanatos wins, who knows what will happen."
Obi-Wan reached inside his tunic that was hanging next to the bed, pulling out the river stone. "The dark side is strong, and I was almost lost, but the Force pulled me back to the light. I don't how I was able to resist, but I do know the force was with me, and it is with us all," he pressed the stone into Qui-Gon's hand, closing his fingers around it. "All things will be well."
Before he could say anything, Obi-Wan slid out of the bed, disappearing into an adjacent room. Qui-Gon looked down as he opened his hand. The river stone pulsed in his palm as he closed his long fingers back over the stone, thinking about what Obi-Wan had said. Perhaps he was right.
*~*~*~
"Remember our plans Obi-Wan. If Xanatos trusts you than we can use that against him. Do not let him sense your fear, I doubt he will harm you, he needs you in order to maneuver around the Temple," Qui-Gon told him.
The two walked side by side down the hallway, on the fourth floor, just below the floor Xanatos was expected to arrive on.
"What makes you so certain? He was able to maneuver around quite well the last time."
"Yes, but now we are the ones who are a step ahead." They stopped at the turbo lift, facing each other, not saying anything. Finally it was Qui-Gon who broke the silence. Kneeling down he placed a hand on the boy's shoulder. "I thought about what you said, and you were right. No one is lost without the Force, and the Force is everywhere," He smiled softly, "I guess we all need to relearn that lesson every once in a while."
Qui-Gon pressed something into his hand; "May the Force be with you."
Obi-Wan looked down at the river stone that pulsed gently, before looking back up at Qui-Gon. "Are you sure you don't want to hold onto it? It might be helpful."
Qui-Gon nodded. "I have already taken all the help I need. The stone is a gift, it is yours."
Obi-Wan nodded, slipping the stone back into his tunic pocket.
"Besides," Qui-Gon added, "It might be helpful."
Obi-Wan smiled. "May the Force, and luck be with us all."
Qui-Gon nodded. "Let us hope," he said as Obi-Wan stepped into the turbo lift. Within seconds he had disappeared to the upper floor.
Qui-Gon looked up as the lights flickered and dimmed, until they went out completely. "Right on time," Qui-Gon whispered, pulling his robe up to conceal his face. "It begins."
*~*~*~
Obi-Wan waited next to the back entrance; one that was used when the main platform was shut down for cleaning or repairs, usually used during the night. Xanatos would arrive any minute, and Obi-Wan was supposed to enter in the password to let him in. He would then lead Xanatos astray, into an old supply room where Qui-Gon would be waiting. He would walk strait into a trap, //If all goes well// Obi-Wan thought, puffing his cheeks in agitation.
//What if Xanatos suspected him? What if he couldn't get Xanatos to follow him? What if something happened, what if Xanatos had a sudden change of plans?//
'Do not focus on what if, focus on what is.'
Obi-Wan smiled to himself as Qui-Gon's voice floated through his head. The Force was with him; all would work out well. At least he hoped it would.
At that moment the light above the door buzzed, indicating that a ship had landed. Without heisting. Obi-Wan punched in the numbers on the pad next to the door. With a hiss it opened, and Obi-Wan could see Xanatos climbing out of the ship. He checked the hallway behind him making sure that it was clear.
*~*~*~
"The door is open, I will wait 10 minutes. If Obi-Wan hasn't gotten Xanatos to come in here then I'm going out to find him. I don't want to leave Obi- Wan alone with him."
"Patience Qui-Gon. If you move too early you may ruin the entire plan, and in doing so you may put Obi-Wan in more danger than necessary. " Mace Windu's voice came from the comlink.
"Yes I know. Take care my friend, and be ready for most anything." He switched it off, checking the timer. 9:25 remaining. He looked up, watching the handle silently, praying that all would work out well.
*~*~*~*~*
"Master, I hope your trip was well," Obi-Wan said, bowing as Xanatos approached.
"Indeed it did my young apprentice. Is the deed done?"
Obi-Wan nodded. "Fell from the balcony when I accidentally slipped. I believe I put on a conniving enough act, those pestering councilors won't leave me be."
"Don't worry, they will be taken care of in due time. Have they proceeded with the funeral?"
"Not yet, it is schedule for tomorrow, like I requested, so most will be distracted when we strike. "
"Perfect, you have done well my young apprentice."
Obi-Wan nodded. "There is more I have to show you, I do believe it will make you proud. Come with me, the halls are safe. I switched the cleaning symbol to on so the doors are locked from the outside."
"Very well then, let us go. I think I may have underestimated you, padawan."
"You have no idea," Obi-Wan muttered under his breath as he led Xanatos to the turbo lift. //Let us hope that I have not underestimated you.//
TBC. . .
Laxie_79- Thank you for reviewing, I'm glad you like the story, and there will be even more detail then you suspect, so keep reading!
Snowpriness-
It will finish, in time, don't worry, the story is closer to being done with every chapter
Master Elora Dannan-
Yes, sorry for the long wait, but things got really busy for a while, I don't think it will take me that long again, but I'm not making n promises.
Peri-
Yes I will continue, unitl the end that is =D thanks for reviewing!
Alyt-
Hmm, I don't know if chain saw will increase my speed, or hamper it? I don't know if that is the best idea or not. Here's a bottle of aspirn, it might help with that headache that is certain to come with that awfully gruesome bump . . . it's really not that bad, I assure you! Thanks for reviewing, hope you enjoy the chapter.
To all-
look for an update soon, this chapter would have been longer, but I ran out of time, so the next part should be up within the next few days.
Chapter 12
"I didn't want to worry you, I thought I could handle it myself," Obi-Wan said quietly. "I tried many times to tell you his plans, but each time, this darkness would grow inside of me, and it was hard to concentrate, and I couldn't remember what it was," Obi-Wan sighed heavily, looking up to where Qui-Gon sat. He was slightly worried about what kind of reaction would come from the Jedi master.
He nodded gently. "Xanatos always had a back door, I was foolish to think that he was dead."
"It isn't your fault."
Qui-Gon turned away; "Yes it is, if I had only listened to the warnings Yoda gave me when Xanatos was younger. If only I hadn't been so proud. I was so sure that he would make a great Jedi, I was blinded by my own foolishness. We wouldn't be in this situation now if I had only accepted the truth long ago. I had always had a slight feeling that something was wrong, but my need to be right over ran that."
"I don't blame you, neither does anyone else, except yourself. That is not our problem right now. The temple will be under attack by tomorrow morning."
Qui-Gon nodded, turning back to him. The boy sat up on the medic bed, lying against several pillows that were propped up against the headboard. He was dressed in a light sleeping tunic. His fever had broken some time ago, and he seemed to be much better than he was before.
"Xanatos is clever, using children to fight. He knows that we will take all care not to injure them. They are trapped, and weak. "
"Trapped maybe, but certainly not weak," Obi-Wan grimaced, rubbing his head where one of them had landed a blow.
"The do not know how to harness the force. They may be able to wield a Lightsaber, but they have naught the training that you and the others have."
"But there are many of them. I don't know exactly how we are going to win. Their minds are overthrown."
Qui-Gon sighed heavily, shaking his head. Sitting down next to the bed he turned away from the boy, "If only I hadn't been so eager, none of us would be in this mess. Now Coruscant is in danger, if Xanatos wins, who knows what will happen."
Obi-Wan reached inside his tunic that was hanging next to the bed, pulling out the river stone. "The dark side is strong, and I was almost lost, but the Force pulled me back to the light. I don't how I was able to resist, but I do know the force was with me, and it is with us all," he pressed the stone into Qui-Gon's hand, closing his fingers around it. "All things will be well."
Before he could say anything, Obi-Wan slid out of the bed, disappearing into an adjacent room. Qui-Gon looked down as he opened his hand. The river stone pulsed in his palm as he closed his long fingers back over the stone, thinking about what Obi-Wan had said. Perhaps he was right.
*~*~*~
"Remember our plans Obi-Wan. If Xanatos trusts you than we can use that against him. Do not let him sense your fear, I doubt he will harm you, he needs you in order to maneuver around the Temple," Qui-Gon told him.
The two walked side by side down the hallway, on the fourth floor, just below the floor Xanatos was expected to arrive on.
"What makes you so certain? He was able to maneuver around quite well the last time."
"Yes, but now we are the ones who are a step ahead." They stopped at the turbo lift, facing each other, not saying anything. Finally it was Qui-Gon who broke the silence. Kneeling down he placed a hand on the boy's shoulder. "I thought about what you said, and you were right. No one is lost without the Force, and the Force is everywhere," He smiled softly, "I guess we all need to relearn that lesson every once in a while."
Qui-Gon pressed something into his hand; "May the Force be with you."
Obi-Wan looked down at the river stone that pulsed gently, before looking back up at Qui-Gon. "Are you sure you don't want to hold onto it? It might be helpful."
Qui-Gon nodded. "I have already taken all the help I need. The stone is a gift, it is yours."
Obi-Wan nodded, slipping the stone back into his tunic pocket.
"Besides," Qui-Gon added, "It might be helpful."
Obi-Wan smiled. "May the Force, and luck be with us all."
Qui-Gon nodded. "Let us hope," he said as Obi-Wan stepped into the turbo lift. Within seconds he had disappeared to the upper floor.
Qui-Gon looked up as the lights flickered and dimmed, until they went out completely. "Right on time," Qui-Gon whispered, pulling his robe up to conceal his face. "It begins."
*~*~*~
Obi-Wan waited next to the back entrance; one that was used when the main platform was shut down for cleaning or repairs, usually used during the night. Xanatos would arrive any minute, and Obi-Wan was supposed to enter in the password to let him in. He would then lead Xanatos astray, into an old supply room where Qui-Gon would be waiting. He would walk strait into a trap, //If all goes well// Obi-Wan thought, puffing his cheeks in agitation.
//What if Xanatos suspected him? What if he couldn't get Xanatos to follow him? What if something happened, what if Xanatos had a sudden change of plans?//
'Do not focus on what if, focus on what is.'
Obi-Wan smiled to himself as Qui-Gon's voice floated through his head. The Force was with him; all would work out well. At least he hoped it would.
At that moment the light above the door buzzed, indicating that a ship had landed. Without heisting. Obi-Wan punched in the numbers on the pad next to the door. With a hiss it opened, and Obi-Wan could see Xanatos climbing out of the ship. He checked the hallway behind him making sure that it was clear.
*~*~*~
"The door is open, I will wait 10 minutes. If Obi-Wan hasn't gotten Xanatos to come in here then I'm going out to find him. I don't want to leave Obi- Wan alone with him."
"Patience Qui-Gon. If you move too early you may ruin the entire plan, and in doing so you may put Obi-Wan in more danger than necessary. " Mace Windu's voice came from the comlink.
"Yes I know. Take care my friend, and be ready for most anything." He switched it off, checking the timer. 9:25 remaining. He looked up, watching the handle silently, praying that all would work out well.
*~*~*~*~*
"Master, I hope your trip was well," Obi-Wan said, bowing as Xanatos approached.
"Indeed it did my young apprentice. Is the deed done?"
Obi-Wan nodded. "Fell from the balcony when I accidentally slipped. I believe I put on a conniving enough act, those pestering councilors won't leave me be."
"Don't worry, they will be taken care of in due time. Have they proceeded with the funeral?"
"Not yet, it is schedule for tomorrow, like I requested, so most will be distracted when we strike. "
"Perfect, you have done well my young apprentice."
Obi-Wan nodded. "There is more I have to show you, I do believe it will make you proud. Come with me, the halls are safe. I switched the cleaning symbol to on so the doors are locked from the outside."
"Very well then, let us go. I think I may have underestimated you, padawan."
"You have no idea," Obi-Wan muttered under his breath as he led Xanatos to the turbo lift. //Let us hope that I have not underestimated you.//
TBC. . .