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Full summary: Sequel to The Heir. QuiGon Jinn and Anakin Skywalker are once more being united with ObiWan. Much has changed over the past five years. Will they be able to work together with each of them harboring dark secrets? QuiAni
Warnings: Slash, JA reference, drug use, language
Pairing(s): Qui-GonxAnakin (subdued GarenxObi)
Fic type: AU, romance
Bizarre speaks: Well, dude. The life of Bizarre? I tried out for my school musical, its going to be Peter Pan. Tried out for Wendy, but didn't get a call back, not too sad, I'll still be in the chorus. Plus I got an invitation to the People to People program. So, if I'm really lucky I'll be in Europe this summer! Still don't know where Aubrey is. P.S. DUDE. Sex. Chapter? Sex.
Chosen
Volume Three
Reunion
Chapter IV: S-shock
Apparently finding one girl and one Jedi was going to be quite a task. Qui-Gon had no idea where Obi-Wan could be and Anakin had no idea where princess Aurelia was. Qui-Gon felt his anger rising again. Obi-Wan shouldn't have bolted off without consulting him, the senior Jedi, first. Eventually the Master had Anakin search for Obi-Wan in the Force. The powerful apprentice was lead to the spaceport's red light district. Then they started knocking on doors until…
"Force!" Anakin gasped, quickly shutting the door again. "Master," he called tentatively down the hall to Qui-Gon. "Um…I found Obi-Wan." He'd found the princess too. Qui-Gon gave him a questioning look as he went in. After a stunned moment he closed the door leaving Anakin out in the hall. Obi-Wan and Aurelia were together. Naked beneath the sheets. Clearly they had been busy.
"Master Jinn," Obi-Wan said pleasantly.
"Obi-Wan, what are you doing!" the older man almost hissed.
He received a dry look from Kenobi. "I don't know Qui-Gon," he taunted. "Why don't you ask the lady?"
Aurelia brushed her wavy chestnut hair away from her face to regard the tall fellow standing there. Her silver eyes alight with amusement. "I was taking advantage of Knight Kenobi's impressive saber," she said tartly.
Obi-Wan chuckled and kissed her bare shoulder.
Qui-Gon was not amused. "Get up, Kenobi," he commanded.
"Ah, my dear princess, it seems our time is up," the maverick Jedi sighed tragically and got out of bed. He found his trousers and pulled them on to step out into the hallway with Qui-Gon. He crossed his bandaged forearms over his bare chest. Waiting for Qui-Gon to speak.
Despite blushing mightily, Anakin was able to help his Master explain the situation to their cohort. "For the moment we are doing what the king and queen wanted," Ani finished up.
Obi-Wan coughed discreetly into his hand to hide a laugh. "If we can manage it, does the Council want us to bring her to Coruscant?" he wondered.
"Master Gallia did not say," Qui-Gon admitted. "But I would assume so."
"Alright," Kenobi nodded, seeming very casual for someone who had just been caught having sex with the woman they were protecting. "That would probably be best. One small problem. Everyone will recognize Aurelia. She cannot be seen or it will be said we have kidnapped her and that would complicate things." Obi-Wan scratched his head thoughtfully. "So, you two find us a way off planet. I'll make sure no one gets to Aurelia. Plan alright with you, Master Jinn?"
"I will watch her," Anakin volunteered suddenly. He met his Master's eye and the message was quite clear. He must not sleep with her!
Obi-Wan coughed again. "Yeah, okay. Let me make sure she is dressed, Anakin." He reentered the room and gathered his clothes, quickly explaining things to the princess. She nodded and took one of his hands. Anakin, standing at the door, could see she had given something to Obi-Wan. Once they both emerged Ani saw how very beautiful the princess was. Long silky hair and sparkling eyes…
"Handsome friends you have, Obi-Wan," she laughed richly. " I may have picked the wrong Jedi."
Anakin's blush deepened. "Females aren't up my alley," he mumbled, placing an embarrassed hand over his face. "I will just be warding you, milady."
The princess frowned. "My name is Aurelia."
Anakin raised an eyebrow. "Pardon?" He'd heard well enough, but failed to see her meaning.
"Do not call her milady, highness or princess," Obi-Wan said, clapping the youngster on the shoulder.
"Oh, yeah," Anakin flushed further. "Sorry mi…Aurelia."
The gal shrugged then began down the street, bare feet raising dust. The jingling of her anklets in tune with her swaying gait. Already regretting having volunteered, Anakin hurried to catch up with her, falling into stride just behind. The lady walked very fast. Despite being taller, Anakin had to hustle to keep up with her. She sensed the urgency and danger. Having no wish to be spotted, she kept to back alleys and secret corridors. Heading for her rooms at the palace to gather what she needed. Once there, Anakin relayed Qui-Gon's plan for her escape. He wasn't seeking her opinion but felt she would go along more easily if well informed.
"Obi-Wan told me," Aurelia said as she quickly packed a bag.
"Oh," her watcher sighed. Anakin felt somewhat unprofessional. Perhaps if he'd seen her dressed first. Lady Aurelia apparently had no inhibition. Even as he stood there nervously, she pulled off her gown and went sorting through the closets, bare naked. She was searching for a suitable disguise. Besides, the youthful Jedi said he had no interest in women.
Still, seeing one fully naked made Anakin shuffle his feet uncomfortably. Surprisingly aroused he purposefully averted his gaze.
Elsewhere, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan were equally as uncomfortable. They just didn't let it affect them. They must find transport off world without the officials knowing. That meant finding someone who also wanted to remain unnoticed. Someone who could keep their mouth shut. Such a person would have been easier to find on a more rugged planet, like Tatooine. Qui-Gon was still certain they would come up with something, even on peaceful, civilized Ensaide. As they were walking through town Obi-Wan picked up on something through the Force. He kept walking, but focused in on the disturbance.
"Master Jinn," he said softly, taking Qui-Gon's arm as they started across a busy road. They lacked the mental connection of some Jedi. That would have made this easier.
"Yes," Qui-Gon had to wonder at the gesture. "What is it?"
"Someone is following us," Kenobi murmured under the surrounding noise.
Qui-Gon thought for a moment. "Split up and head into the crowd," he said. "Meet me at the space dock." Obi-Wan was gone from his side immediately, weaving through the throng of people out shopping.
At first it seemed that they had lost their tail. But, as Obi-Wan neared the space port, he felt the subtle presence once more. Frustrated, he put on a sudden burst of speed. Looping around a building to come up behind the stalker. The teenaged girl let out a startled squeak.
"Who are you?" the Jedi demanded.
"Princess Meroe," the girl informed him tersely. He'd scared her!
Obi-Wan took in her features critically. Auburn hair, silver eyes… much like her sister. "What do you want, princess?" he asked.
"I want to help Aurelia get off world," she explained.
"And how would you do that?" the Jedi wondered.
"I can get her smuggled out," Meroe grinned impishly.
"Oh?" Obi-Wan grinned as well. "Well then, come. We'll discuss this with Master Qui-Gon."
When he heard her proposition, Qui-Gon was very interested. "When?" he asked her.
"Tomorrow," the little princess replied. "Trading ships are bringing in guests and supplies for the wedding," she explained. "I know someone who will take you on."
"Thank you, highness," Qui-Gon offered her a sincere smile and bowed. "We greatly appreciate your daring. I am sure your sister will as well."
"Our parents are wrong," she mumbled. " None of my siblings want to see our sister killed," the teen shook her head sadly.
"We will keep her safe," Obi-Wan assured her. "I promise."
"Even now a Jedi protects her," Qui-Gon added. "We will see her safely away."
"You should return to the palace, princess," Obi-Wan urged. Her absence would be noted.
"I will contact Lij as soon as possible," she told them. "Then on the morrow I can take you to him." With that she disappeared back into the crowded streets.
"I could have handled this alone," Obi-Wan grumbled as the Jedi made their way back to the palace.
"Had you been solo, Knight Kenobi," Qui-Gon commented coolly, "You would still be in bed with the lady Aurelia."
"You wound me, Master Jinn," Obi-Wan snorted.
"You know I am right," Qui-Gon countered. They were crossing a busy marketplace and both scanned the crowd for any watchers. "You should not have been with her in the first place," Qui-Gon added tersely.
"You might never have found her without me," Obi-Wan replied smoothly. "She's been hiding in that brothel. Would you have looked there, Master Jinn? It's lucky for you I felt her presence through the Force."
"I did not say I don't need you, Obi-Wan," Qui-Gon offered. "You did. I am saying you should not have bedded the girl."
Obi-Wan wasn't at all cowed. He met the old man's gaze steadily. "With all due respect, Master Jinn," he began, "That is none of your business."
"The Council may feel differently."
"Feel free to mention it if you must," Kenobi shrugged and walked off. Leaving Qui-Gon staring after him.
The big Jedi frowned at Obi-Wan's retreating back. He hadn't been serious. The Master just wanted to see how Obi-Wan would explained himself. Hmm…
To Be Continued...