#and then of course of several times he makes wildly un-jedi like decisions to protect her

[dreadfuldevotee]

Rewatched Practice Makes Perfect today and like...once again floored by even when Anakin's being hard on her he is trying sooo hard to be good to Ahsoka. The way his voice rises and he's basically pleading with her to understand that he is trying to help her in the only way he knows how...

[darnloveablecharacters]

Universal, Part Five: Escape

Series Summary: Simply a multi-part, self indulgent reader insert with John Wick universe kinda plumbed in. Fair warning…. SLOWWW BURN. Ignore canon and timing and crap, that’s not important….  Gifs and recognizable characters are not mine, but the story and all of the mistakes are!

The Universal - Masterlist

Chapter Notes: Nearly there! All that’s left after this is the Epilogue! Which.... is actually no longer an epilogue because I couldn’t stop myself from adding to it and it became the final chapter so.... there’s that. Also this is now an 18+ fic with that last chapter but I will say that while it’s technically not smut, there’s no question as to what is happening. Realistically for the actual chapter notes all I can say is... You and Obi Wan have had a really rough day. I also have half a mind to write a companion piece that would be the true reader-insert, if y’all had any interest?

Warnings for this chapter: ANGST! Bit more blood, bit more violence, way more rage, and kind of adulty content. Kind of...

Y/N was silent in the seat next to him as he set a course for Coruscant. She was stiff, staring blankly through the cockpit window, hands cuffed in energy binders.

Obi Wan glanced at her, taking in her appearance. The clones had patched her up before their departure and she was covered in bandages. Though he could feel her trying to block him, he sensed her weariness. “I am sorry Y/N.” He said guiltily, focusing back on the controls. “I never meant to put your family in danger. I didn’t know.”

“I know.” She said solemnly after a few moments of tense silence. “I thought you would sense them.” She leaned back with a defeated sigh and stared at her hands. “I was the one who put them in danger.”

“I should have felt their life force.” He admitted, turning to her again. “I was… distracted, though that is no excuse.” He said glumly.

She met his eyes finally. “By what?”

He opened his mouth to answer, but they were pulled from their moment when the ship jerked violently. “Kriff.” Obi Wan cursed as he gripped the controls, jerking the ship away as another bolt narrowly missed them.

“You cursed?” Y/N said, shocked.

He glanced at her incredulously. “Is that really what you are choosing to focus on right now?”

Y/N straightened in her seat and nodded. “Right, we should get out of here.”

“What exactly do you think I’m trying to do?” He countered, feeling oddly amused despite the danger they were currently in.

“We won’t be able to outrun them.” Y/N said glancing at the panel. “There’s a small planet nearby, we just have to beat them there.”

Obi Wan nodded and adjusted their trajectory, dodging as much of the oncoming fire as he could.

~

By the time they entered the atmosphere the ship was damaged enough that it was only barely controllable, and they hit the ground, hard.

“Nice landing.” Y/N said, grimacing.

“Not my best, I will admit.” Obi Wan said as he watched the droid ship that had been firing on them land in front of them.

Y/N followed his gaze out the window and her eyes widened. “Get me out of these binders. I can help.” She begged him.

Obi Wan nodded and freed her without hesitation. He handed over her lightsaber and they exited the ship as a large group of super battle droids surrounded them.

They stood back to back and activated their lightsabers. Their connection surged as they prepared for the attack to come but the droids did not move. They simply stood in place as if waiting for something.

Suddenly, another ship landed nearby and they both tensed as General Grievous exited and stalked toward them. “Ah, General Kenobi. I had hoped to find you here!” He exclaimed in his mechanical voice before turning to Y/N. “Lady Y/L/N, this is a surprise. I assume you are here to collect the bounty as well? If you assist me, I can assure you that we will split it fifty-fifty.”

Obi Wan felt her tense, but she answered calmly. “Apologies General, but I don’t like to share. I’m sure you understand. This bounty is mine.” She stated firmly.

General Grievous laughed maniacally before descending into a coughing fit. “Kill them both then.” He commanded with a wave after recovering.

Blaster fire erupted all around them and their world became a blur of blue and red as they fought to deflect the bolts. The battle was tiring but one by one, the droids fell as Obi Wan and Y/N worked together. They moved as one, covering and attacking until the last droid was finally destroyed leaving only Grievous, who retreated toward the only structure in sight.

Without a second thought Obi Wan took off after him, only hesitating when he realized Y/N was no longer beside him. He turned back and saw her standing by Grievous’ ship with an apologetic look. She was escaping.

His decision wasn’t hard, he nodded at her with understanding and continued his pursuit to where General Grievous had disappeared.

As soon as he crossed the threshold of the structure, he was met with a fierce attack. General Grievous seemed to fly at him with four lightsabers spinning wildly. Obi Wan hadn’t realized how tired he was until that moment and he knew in his heart that he would lose this fight. Y/N, please be safe. He thought desperately as Grievous quickly forced him into a corner and disarmed him for the second time a single day.

“Any last words, Jedi?” General Grievous asked victoriously as he raised two of the lightsabers for a killing blow.

Again, time seemed to slow to a near stop and Obi Wan closed his eyes to let out a calming breath. He felt no fear in death and was even further comforted by the fact that this moment would ensure Y/N’s freedom.

His eyes snapped open when he heard her agonized scream. Grievous began to turn but was too slow to prevent her attack. The red lightsaber swung upward in a vicious arc, severing the two hands and he roared with rage. She aimed another blow to his neck but he rolled away just in time and she missed but followed him immediately, darkness consuming her.

Obi Wan pulled his lightsaber and charged after them as she beat General Grievous back with an even stronger rage than what she had attacked him with. She was exhausted though, already injured and her strength was faltering. Eventually, Grievous managed to deal a blow to her arm in the exact same spot where Cody had shot her and she fell.

Obi Wan finally caught up and stood between them, raising his lightsaber and standing over her protectively.

General Grievous narrowed his golden eyes as he regarded both of them and backed away. “Interesting.” He growled, then glanced at Y/N who was glaring at him spitefully. “You will regret this insult, bounty hunter.” He warned before quickly scuttling back to his ship.

Obi Wan switched off his lightsaber and ran to Y/N’s side as she struggled to stand, groaning in pain. “Y/N, you’re hurt.” He said, grasping her un-injured arm to help steady her.

She leaned against him shakily and he wrapped his arms around her. “I’m okay, it’s only a scratch.” She said wearily.

He pulled away just enough to cup her cheek and look her in the eyes. “You foolish woman, you should have left when you had the chance.”

Her eyes twinkled and she smirked. “Who's the more foolish, the fool or the fool who follows them?"

Obi Wan chuckled as he pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead and pulled her in for another hug. “I will have to remember that one.”

Y/N smiled as she buried her face into the crook of his neck and took a deep breath. “I couldn’t leave you, not like that.” She finally said softly. She pulled away slightly and looked into his eyes.

She let him feel everything. Her fear and pain mixed with her hope and… love. She smiled then and pressed her lips against his in a tentative kiss. He tensed with surprise at the contact and she pulled away, cheeks flushed in embarrassment. “I’m sorry, I thought...”

Obi Wan stopped her with a gentle hand at the back of her neck and pulled her in again, melting into another kiss and allowing his own emotions to wash over them. He groaned as he pushed his tongue to her lips and she let him in, allowing him to fully explore her. Her taste was intoxicating, and he realized that in that moment, he would do anything if it meant he could make this feeling last forever.

He knew too quickly that it couldn’t though as a vision of her in a prison flashed before him and he broke the kiss, leaving them both breathless. “You have to go.” He murmured against her lips. “The droid ship should still be able to fly. Take it and leave, now.”

She shook her head. “What will happen to you when they find out you allowed me to escape?” She asked, resting her forehead against his.

He pulled the small package of hers that he had been carrying out of his pocket and pressed it into her hands. “They will not know, it will be easy to explain that you got away in the battle. It is not a lie.” He replied kissing her lips softly, one last time, before taking a step away.

Tears filled her eyes as she glanced at the bag in her hand. She nodded and met his pained gaze. “If there ever comes a day when you decide to leave the Order, I will find you.” She said with a strained voice.

He smiled at her sadly. “How will you know?”

She placed a finger to her temple confidently. “I will know.” She dropped her hand and took a step toward the exit before turning back and adding, “Thank you... for everything you’ve done for me. May the Force be with you, General Kenobi.”

“And also with you.” He responded with a bow. He watched her turn away and as she disappeared from view, he felt an overwhelming sense of longing he couldn’t remember ever feeling before. “I love you, Y/N.” He said quietly to the spot she had been standing in.

~

He climbed into the wrecked ship to contact the Council but faltered. As he felt her leave the atmosphere, reality finally caught up with him and his heart shattered. He sunk to his knees, burying his face in his hands and sobbed.

For her own safety, he could never see her again.

He wasn’t sure how long he sat like that before he felt a gentle brush in his mind. Keep going it seemed to say.

I will he finally thought, rubbing the tears out of his eyes. He stood, shaking off the despair he felt and raised his commlink confidently to give his report.