Author's Note:

Kynstar, this section's for you & the others confused. Personally, I found this connection obvious, but that's probably related to the fact that I've watched Episode II twice, & read both the YA and adult versions of the movie at least as many times.

I'm working on a long chapter, but my JA books are currently out on loan. My apologies, but I had a writing ethics crisis over the summer, and as I've mentioned before, this story is not at the top of my priority list. (Nor is it at the bottom, but that's another story.) I know some of you have me on author alert & must be getting frustrated with my updates w/out adding to this one, so here you go.

I love reviews! Just keep 'em free of cursing or blaspheming (cough—Kynstar—thank you). :)

Enjoy!


As a Mother Dies

'I will come back and free you, Mom. I promise.'

That promise could not be kept.

She kept out of the furious boy's way as he sought his mother, hanging back behind Qui-Gon.

Tahl felt her Qui-Gon's growing fear. The mother died in her son's arms.

Darkness swirled around them. Qui-Gon! She tried to pull him away, but he couldn't hear her. Her dear Qui-Gon could only see the boy. None but the boy…

The black grew painful. She drew back, confused and hurt. What kept Qui-Gon from leaving? Why wouldn't he join her?

Anakin! Nooo!!

Only then did she understand.

Qui-Gon could not leave the boy.