Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan: Unity

Qui-Gon was strong in the Living Force, and always wanted to meditate in the Temple gardens. "Listen to the Force, Obi-Wan." He would say. "It is the thread that connects us all, from the largest beast to the smallest bug. Within it's grasp, we are all one."

And so, the pair would sneak off to their favorite spot, secluded deep within one of the Temple gardens. The flowers were bright with color and their fragrant scents soaked into the air. The dirt beneath was rich and fertile, supple enough to support the large Armare tree that had been planted long ago.

It was in front of this tree that Qui-Gon would sit, leaning against it's rough bark. Obi-Wan sat in front of him, resting his hands on his knees, looking out to the Courasant skyline. Behind him, Qui-Gon would sigh, and place his hands on Obi-Wan's shoulders. With a breath, both of them would close their eyes and sink deep into trance.

Old became new, past became future, as the two spirits wove together. Their bond strengthened through physical and mental touch as they joined together and sought peace through their connection.

Apart, they both would have destroyed themselves. The pain and the struggle they had been through would have eaten at them from the inside until they exploded like a dying star. But together, as a team, they had survived. Through their union, as Master and Padawan, they overcame all odds. And that was all the peace they needed.

Obi-Wan and Anakin: Release

It was no secret that Anakin had difficulties with control, with his emotions. Jedi were taught to suppress, to ignore, to release their emotions from infancy. But Anakin was different. He was compassionate, caring, empathetic, feelings his mother encouraged. the older he got, the harder it became for him to control these emotions, and others.

He couldn't control his anger over his mother's slavery, of the injustices he witness throughout the galaxy. He couldn't suppress his frustration when he couldn't master something his age-mates learned years ago.

Obi-Wan tried to help his padawan, but quotes from the code could only go so far. As was so often the case, Anakin knew the answer could only come from the Force. He would mediate with his Master side by side, as they did everything. It was only there Anakin could get his much needed release.

Obi-Wan too.

No one had ever said being a Jedi was easy. But some days Obi-Wan felt like he would break under the pressure. Between teaching the most headstrong padawan in the galaxy and more missions than he had ever had in his life; the pressure could be immense at times.

But for a brief time, they were both allowed to feel. Anakin could feel his anger, his frustration, his guilt and strain. Obi-Wan could feel his stress, his anxiety that threatened to send him over the edge. They both could feel.

And then release.

And return to their duties as serene, still-faced, Jedi.

Anakin and Ahsoka: Escape

"Rex, hold down the fort."

When Anakin said this, Rex understood completely. He didn't say it often, but when he did it roughly meant: "Unless someone's dying, don't bother me. Even if someone's dying, make sure they are actually dying before finding me."

Then Anakin would pull Ahsoka away from whatever book she was reading, or the Sabbac game with the clones she was cheating at, and drag her to their quarters. They would sit in the middle of the floor facing each other. Anakin would hold out his hands, inviting Ahsoka to take them. When she did, they would close their eyes, and breathe.

Just breathe.

Through their bond, they could sync their breathing, even their heartbeats. Sure, they could dip into the Force at once if they wanted to, but for a while, they would be content to breathe.

Ahsoka was nearly as powerful with the Living Force as Qui-Gon had been. Though Anakin would guide her, she would always pull him there, pull him away from the cold, mechanical environment of the cruiser, imagining the living, the breathing, the warmth and rough edges the life of a soldier rarely allowed.

And it couldn't last. They both knew that. Sometimes, they wouldn't be able to return to the Temple for months at a time. But for a little while, as often as they could spare, they could escape.

Escape the war, escape the noise, not have to do anything. They could just be. Be, exist, live, together, without fear of the next moment. They didn't have to worry, if only for a moment.

And sometimes all that kept the team going was the knowledge that they could have that time together. Time to just be.

Author's Note: So yeah, this one is kind of weird, but I do as the Muse bids. After a long time with writer's block, I felt this was an idea worth exploring. Hope you enjoy, I appreciate all of your views and reviews and kind words. And, as always: May the Force be with you!