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Not sure why Obi-Wan wins every poll he’s in but here we are… let’s see how well the other fan favorite - Ahsoka - does against him!
Obviously these polls are just for funsies, and your favorite is still your favorite regardless how other people feel about them or whoever they’re pitted against. I just thought it was cool to see how many characters there were… enough for every letter of the alphabet!
#star wars#poll time#favorites#favorite characters#ahsoka tano#obi wan kenobi#a-z#don’t get me wrong#i love obi wan#and in this pairing he’s more of my favorite than ahsoka#but i would’ve preferred maul or grogu or boba or even rex
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Im scared for whatever potential announcements will be made on May 4th
#do I want a star wars what if?#most likely not however disney would make it#i still think a what if in star wars defeats the point of the tragedy#will i excitedly watch a star wars what if?#one hundred percent absolutely i will#do I want a season 2 of kenobi?#no I really don’t#i love the way that show ended and i think it was a perfect bridge between the prequels and anh#am i completely obsessed with obi wan and therefore always wanting more obi wan content?#you bet your ass I am#does that mean I will be excited about a season 2 anyways? yup!#am i worried about any new movies? yup#honestly all I want is more tales of the jedi#maybe a tales of the clones#and an ANIMATED show about obi-wan as a padawan#only if it’s animated#and preferably a new animation style#that doesn’t whitewash characters#also I don’t think any one that would happen#especially not anytime soon#BUT im still scared for any potential announcements next week#star wars#obi wan kenobi#the clone wars#tales of the jedi#may the 4th#may the fourth be with you#star wars day#kate's post
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Do you take rec requests? If so, can I ask for your recs for Obi Wan centric fics where Obi Wan is just absolutely adored by everyone around him? Like people love him, think he's great, beautiful, talented, etc. you could also include fics where Anakin isn't one of his adoring fans but he comes around eventually. If you've ever read the Shoulder The Sky series by @kcrabb88 ? Where Anakin is kind of weird about Obi Wan in the beginning but he'd die for him at the end? Yeah like that.
Preferably no Obitine please, and also no order 66, if you would. They can be fix its or maybe they just don't get to order 66 in canon. Long and short is fine. I just want to read fic to justify my absolute rabidity over Obi Wan Kenobi.
Yknow if you're going to answer the ask? Might as well include every fic that you know that portrays Obi Wan very well. Whether everyone thinks so or not, I just want an excuse to fangirl over Obi Wan. Whether it's cute adorable initiate obi wan; smart skilled Padawan Kenobi, best master in the galaxy Kenobi, best general in the gar Kenobi, unfuckwithable Kenobi that everyone knows not to piss off, the Jedi's best member, whatever. Just fics of obi wan being great, whether people acknowledge it and love him, or acknowledge it and go still like prey animals when he looks at them
Hi! Oh, this is going to be a bit of a difficult set, mostly because avoiding Order 66 is a tough one, and I'm not sure how you are with various Obi-Wan pairings (which tend to have some good Obi-Wan fic), but I can at least start you out with a few recs sets I've done that have a lot of Obi-Wan fic and hopefully the Order 66 fic will be pretty avoidable.
My Star Wars fic recs tag (pretty much anything that mentions Obi-Wan in the subject will treat him well)
Obi-Wan Kenobi epic fic
Post-OBW's first two episodes-centric set
It's hard because some of my favorites:
Reprise by Elfpen (absolutely epic time travel fic that does the really good, hard work of showing us the timeline shifting and why it has to be done in baby steps)
Fire and Ice by Yesac (set in an AU where Order 66 happened, but Anakin won the fight and took both Obi-Wan and Padme hostage, and it's about the incredibly long road to recovery from there, which does have some love = attachment minor, minor notes, but has an Obi-Wan characterization that was fundamental to how I see the character)
Aren't necessarily about Order 66, but it does happen in both those fics, as something that's either being avoided or fixing the aftermath of them, and I'm not sure where you stand on such things, since you don't want Order 66. Same for
The Desert Storm by Blue_Sunshine (time travel AU where Order 66 happened in Ben's timeline, but not in the one the fic is set during)
Knightrise by deviantaccumulation (this one includes Order 66 happening on-screen, but it's an AU where more Jedi survive and they go into hiding together to rebuild)
where it's time travel to fix things, is that still over your line? Is it about the other characters that love Obi-Wan or the narrative of the story that loves Obi-Wan, because that would change a lot of the recs I make! Not that he's unloved in them, but Cataclasm by dendral is one of my favorites, but it has Obi-Wan off on his own a lot of the time, so the narrative loves him, but the people around him aren't in the room with him, etc. I also have a Jedi culture set of recs, which you can scroll through to find Obi-Wan mentioned in the summary, it's probably going to be about how much everyone loves him. But some good places to start for you would be:
ruth baulding's Lineage series and then her Legacy series. The first series is an epic length run of adventures when Obi-Wan was a padawan with Qui-Gon, and then the second series is his time teaching Anakin, with more adventures
Remedial Jedi Theology by MarbleGlove, a fantastic look at Jedi theology, philosophy, and interaction, with Obi-Wan in a prominent role.
Supreme Chancellor Obi-Wan Kenobi stonefreeak, which is crack treated seriously, very Jedi-positive, and while it's an ensemble piece overall, Obi-Wan is very much at the heart of the story and the focus will always come back to him. Just so much fun and very soft on the heart, this is a universe where everything goes right.
Tano and Kenobi by FireflyFish, which is a time travel fic where Ahsoka goes back into the past and becomes Padawan Obi-Wan's Master instead of Qui-Gon. The fic is kind of harsh on Qui-Gon, but if you love the disaster lineage or if you just want more Obi-Wan & Ahsoka, this fic will scratch the itch so good.
Unexpected Awakening (The Rewrite) Rhiw, another time travel fic where Order 66 did happen, but the fic is about Legends!Obi-Wan taking a different path from what happened in the first Jedi Apprentice book, instead of becoming Qui-Gon's Padawan the way he did in canon, he and Bruck go to Bandomeer and then get wrapped up in an epic story about Obi-Wan slowly changing the galaxy's course.
walk by faith/tell no one what you've seen by Killbothtwins, which is time travel with Obi-Wan after the end of the galactic civil war (the one against the Empire) going back to his 12 year old self and diverting the timeline, with a really great voice for Obi-Wan's character in this fic.
The Uses of a Sandwich by Laura Kaye (laurakaye) is a fun young Padawan Obi-Wan fic where he meets Qui-Gon's first apprentice and has a great sense of comedy.
Uncle Ben and Little Luke by phoenixyfriend which is de-aged!Luke and suddenly alive again!Obi-Wan and is just so much fun for a dynamic that doesn't get enough fic. (NEVER ENOUGH.)
Well Met by avocadomoon is one if you don't mind Obi-Wan/Padme fic, where they develop a friendship and later in life just slowly fall into a relationship, where it's about discussions and politics and philosophy and worldbuilding, it's such a subtle dynamic between them in a way that felt so natural to me. I also enjoyed the author's other fic Anamorphosis just as much, too.
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PROMPTS 2024 (aug 4-11)
Thank you all so much for voting!! I hope you like this year's selection of prompts 🧡💙
Two notes: Firstly: ✨✨This year Codywan week will be 8 DAYS! On day 8 we celebrate our fifth year of codywan week.✨✨
Secondly: Like last year the overall top 7 of all prompts have been marked orange*. If you prefer having just one set of prompts, you can use these seven!
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Writing
Alternate Universe: Day 1. No/Different Order 66* Day 2. Aro/Ace Codywan (how to write aro/ace codywan) Day 3. Soulmate AU* Day 4. Video Game AU Day 5. Original Kenobi Series Script* (see: here) Day 6. Crèchemaster Obi-Wan Day 7. Modern AU: Teacher/University/Academia AU*
Broad: Day 1. Lightsaber/ Lightsaber training Day 2. “There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.” — Patrick Rothfuss - The Wise Man's Fear Day 3. After the war Day 4. “Subtle” witty banter during the war* Day 5. Hurt/Comfort Day 6. Quiet Love Day 7. Courting
Specific: Day 1. Truth Spell/Serum Day 2. Beating rival suitors off with a stick* Day 3. Take me instead/saving each other Day 4. Raising kids/padawans/kidfic Day 5. Only one bed Day 6. Touch starved* Day 7. Dimension travel (by one character)
DAY 8: 5TH anniversary
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Alternate Universe: Day 1. Rebel Husbands AU* Day 2. Crèchemaster Obi-Wan Day 3. WLW Codywan Day 4. Meet as kids/young Obi-Wan and Cody/Padawan Obi-Wan and Captain Cody Day 5. Celestial Beings AU/(Celtic/Scottish & Māori) Mythology AU* Day 6. Soulmate AU Day 7. Modern AU: Rural type jobs (farmer/cowboy/homesteader)*
Broad: Day 1. "I love you like the sun" Day 2. Growing Old Together Day 3. Kyber Crystals* Day 4. Red string of fate Day 5. Pets and animals (tookas, Boga) Day 6. Touch starved Day 7. Battle couple
Specific: Day 1. Beating rival suitors off with a stick Day 2. Cody with a lightsaber* Day 3. Scars Day 4. One of Cody's antennae is linked to a tracker in Obi's lightsaber* Day 5. Comfy clothes vs. slut attire (a ho never gets cold!) Day 6. Force Sensitive Cody* Day 7. Long hair, hair cutting/trimming
DAY 8: 5TH anniversary
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NSFW (below the cut)
Writing: Day 1. Bottom Cody Day 2. "Good boy" Day 3. Sex Pollen Day 4. Praise kink Day 5. That's not how the Force works Day 6. Gasping/Begging/Moaning Day 7. Service top Cody
Art: Day 1. Kneeling Day 2. One naked/one clothed Day 3. Gasping/Begging/Moaning Day 4. Piercings Day 5. Wedding night Day 6. Shower sex Day 7. Lingerie
DAY 8: 5th anniversary
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#codywanweek#codywan#codywan week#codywan event#star wars events#codywan week 2024#cww2024#posting for coday 🥰
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favorite characters : ̗̀➛ obi-wan kenobi, star wars.
This is Obi-Wan Kenobi: A phenomenal pilot who doesn’t like to fly. A devastating warrior who’d rather not fight. A negotiator without peer who frankly prefers to sit alone in a quiet cave and meditate.
#swsource#kenobisource#swedit#starwarsedit#starwarsblr#obi wan kenobi#obiwankenobiedit#star wars#mine#mine: sw#mine: faves#as i always say... idk how to feel about this one!
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Ngl this is sorta making me queasy with excitement/nervousness...
Especially coming right on the tail of:
So even though I will likely be a clown (again) this time tomorrow, here's what I wrote out in the twitter thread above:
Please @/starwars Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2, this time with Ewan McGregor and Temuera Morrison as co-stars. There's closure now with Obi-Wan & Vader. Next, closure between the Jedi & the clones on Order 66, represented by the 2 we saw experience it first: Obi-Wan and Commander Cody
I know in the latest Obi-Wan comic, Obi-Wan basically goes "I miss Cody to this day, even though he tried to kill me. Ah well." And it just K*LLS me that that's it. Obi-Wan (and most the Jedi) have no clue that the clones were victims too.
Y'all are inserting Order 66 scenes in almost every show, so you can do it one more time, this time in an attempt to understand and gain closure. And this is a story that is genuinely best told through Obi-Wan and Cody. Palpatine sent the Order to Cody, first and most directly.
This is a story that doesn't need to mess with characters like Luke or Leia, who we know we'll see again. Cody is MIA as of TBB S2. Obi-Wan now also has some time after season 1, where we know he can't really be messing with Vader. This story can fit in well.
(heck, you can even insert more Clone Wars flashbacks, including young Ahsoka, you saw how much we all loved that in the Ahsoka show!) This show would let you share more about other clones and Jedi as well. Depending on how TBB S3 ends, we can have some connections there too.
PLUS! Temuera Morrison seems eager for a role. I'd love to see him again as Boba in TBOBF S2 (and have a whole 'nother pitch there), but Cody is a character that Tem personally originated in ROTS. He also had fantastic chemistry with Ewan as Jango!
So I'd love to see them share a screen again. (plus, age-wise, he's kinda closer to double-speed aged Cody than Boba?)
I could go on forever but…yes, please this.
(also can I help write it?😂😭🙏)
~~End Thread
But yeah, I know better than to get my hopes up, and I have been a clown about this many times before (including but not limited for the actual Obi-Wan S1 lmao).
So here I am with my clown mask ready: 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
(Edit: added this in the tags but:
It does occur to me that another very possible route they could take an Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2 is doing something with Quinlan, since they left that very obvious thread open in S1.
BUT I would still prefer Cody & clones centric😭🙏)
#YukiPri rambles#Obi-Wan Kenobi#Commander Cody#tbh i do not actually want canon romantic codywan#i would much rather prefer ambiguous extreme platonic closeness#but plot focussing entirely on reaching mutual understanding and closure over Order 66#as well as how the clones as a whole were treated by the Republic#Tbh other than Cody-centric tho what are they gonna do?#another option is following the Quinlan trail they left in S1 but#tbh I'd kinda prefer a Quinlan-centric show not him as guest#Obi-Wan can guest#we will see tomorrow...
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Pride Month Requests!
My specialties are character x reader mainly because I've never received requests for ships and I'm not experienced in it! If you don't see a character, I can still likely write it. For male characters it will be MLM Reader x character and WLW for female characters. (Trans characters hcs and readers always included. Edit: Non Binary and gender neutral also welcome!) Reblogs appreciated! SFW preferred.
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It always makes me laugh in movies when a character casually has really specific skills that you know took years to actually learn, like horseback riding.
Who in Star Wars do you think would be secretly really good at riding a horse/ SW equivalent? Kind of thinking Leia because she could have had access for that growing up, but it would be so funny if it was Finn somehow.
Oh, you have to know I love to combine my two favorite subject matters whenever I can and I have since I was a little girl!
I think you are very correct about Leia. I always envisioned there being horses (or horse-like creatures) native to Alderaan. She grew up riding and was quite impressive on horseback. She mourned her favorite mount, one she had known since the day it was born, along with her family and friends after Alderaan was destroyed.
Luke, on the other hoof, had a great deal of trouble learning to ride anything! He grew up occasionally riding dewbacks and eopies, but they are calm, slow moving animals. On his first ride on a Taun-taun, he was thrown from its back after one quick turn. He got better, but it took time.
Han grew up with all sorts of creatures, and he'll be the first one to tell you that he would rather deal with an animal rather than a droid. He didn't grow up riding horses, but he was very quick when it came time to learn! He also essentially became an expert with Taun-tauns.
Padme rode every once in a while on her home world of Naboo, but she was never really focused on it. She much preferred flying ships!
Like Luke, Anakin never had the experience of riding anything that was fast or had attitude, and he never really had to opportunity or the desire. He was fairly comfortable around animals in general, but he never developed any real fondness for them.
Obi Wan, however... Mister 'I will tame and befriend every animal that crosses my path' Kenobi. Not only did he learn to ride horses in his youth, but they were crazy, excitable, affectionate horses that taught him well! It was their training that allowed him to handle the Boga, and also helped him create a bond with his Eopie on Tatooine later in life.
If you check out my first Star Wars series, I created a creature called a Tris in Planet X which was my Star Wars horse (and Sal is based on my own horse Chester!). It was my way of bringing horses into Star Wars canon, and Sal and other Tris appear throughout the series. Rey, of course, was the one to befriend and learn to ride Sal, so she becomes quite a good rider. I really think it would be natural for her!
Our beloved Poe, on the other hand, really does prefer machines. But he learns to ride. For Rey. (welcome to my Damerey world!) He would especially complain when an animal in their life gets sick or hurt, because he can't fix it like he can a droid or a ship!
Finn has proven to be very adaptable, but his first experience riding a fast land animal was a challenge and he will never let Rose forget the wild ride they shared on a Fathier. However, it was that experience that helped him find the courage and natural talent to ride the Orbaks in the final battle! He may not have grown up on horseback like Leia, but you wouldn't know it by the way he rides!
(P.S. that is really John riding a horse in the scene above!!!!)
Okay, this was fun! Thank you! I'm going to go play with my Chester now!
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BIO POST
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my ao3: verpineshatterrifle repcomm art blog: @verpine-art mandoa blog: @akalenedat
this is a general star wars blog, but Republic Commando (novels)/legends mandos are my primary interest and what basically all my own content is about
ABOUT ME
you can call me verpine, verp, ver, V, v-tach, pine, or any other verpine-shatter-rifle based nickname
i don't interact with cloneshipping although i don't mind if other people do, i'm just not going to follow you if there's a lot of it on your blog. nothing personal
not pro-ship and not anti-ship, but a secret third thing: a person with nuanced opinions who can mind their own business
i will not reblog a post i disagree with unless the op is clearly inviting that sort of discussion. i will vagueblog though
FANDOM OPINIONS
top 5 characters: kal skirata, bardan jusik, ordo skirata, mereel skirata, fenn shysa
top ships: ordo/besany, atin/laseema, and manda help me, din/mayfeld
i don't like the writing of bad batch or 2008 clone wars very much sorry, also mando season 3 makes me sad
i'm picky about my fanon, but i don't just hate all fanon. i just prefer it generally consistent with canon
my facecast for kal is daniel craig, and i have an agenda about it
i am an aro/ace bardan jusik truther
in general i choose to ignore the ending of order 66 and 501st is a whump fanfic with interesting character and lore information in it but it isnt real xoxo #etainlives
kal skirata is my favorite star wars character and i will block on sight if you try and convince me he's homophobic/misogynistic/emotionally abusive/a fascist. if he's just not your cup of tea that's totally fine, but i'm gonna need you to display some reading comprehension
i like all of the characters, i generally like karen traviss as an author, (i also like kilo-5!) i strongly prefer legends over canon in any instance where the two conflict
TAG DIRECTORY
#verp talks : my own chatty posts
#verp answers : my ask tag
#verp hc : my personal headcanons
#verp art : reblogs from my art blog
#mindor liveblog : i read shadows of mindor and talk about it. any other liveblogging of other stuff i do will be tagged in a similar format
#fanon hate, #negative, #vagueblogging, #tcw critical, #tbb critical : i don't want to be a downer or ruin anyones fun but sometimes i just have to complain. block these tags if you don't wanna see me gripe. or search them if you wanna be salty with me
#mandalorian culture, and #jedi culture : this encompasses canon, fanon i like and think seems consistent with canon, and some joke posts
#beskargam : any time i think a post is notable for its mandalorian armor design or talking about the armor
#repcomm : the books
#republic commando : the game
#fanart : i dont tag all of it but i try
character tags: i try to use an intuitive version of their name, but some people are tagged with their ranks (#commander cody) some with their full name (#bardan jusik) and some with just their name (#sev). for hyphenated named i just do a space (#obi wan kenobi) yes i know i could just do the hyphen but its too late to change the system now ok?
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Obi-Wan Kenobi and Maul: Perfect Character Foils, In My Opinion
buckle your seat belts this is gonna be a long ass yapfest.
To clarify, this is not intended to be a ship post, but you can if you wish!
for starters, a foil in media is a character that contrasts with another character. these characters are used to highlight the qualities of one or both character. a foil is, generally, an opposite.
Obi-Wan:
this might be controversial to say, but Obi-Wan is the best Jedi. by no means, am I saying that he is the strongest Jedi (though in my opinion he's up there), nor am I saying he is the ideal Jedi. when it comes to the adherence to the Jedi Code and Jedi morals, Obi-Wan excels in a way that others simply do not. He is not without flaws, but his qualities outweigh them.
-> for the sake of my sanity: Love ≠ Attachment -> The issue "Kanan 7" of the canon comic series Star Wars: Kanan offers a differing version of the Jedi Code which I will be using in this analysis as canon, mainly because I prefer it and view it as the more canon of the two. This Code states: "Emotion, yet Peace. Ignorance, yet Knowledge. Passion, yet Serenity. Chaos, yet Harmony. Death, yet the Force."
Emotion, yet Peace: Obi-Wan is not emotionless, he does not allow his emotions to rule him. It is something he had to work at, as seen in the comparison in how he wins Duel of the Fates, in which he uses his anger and despair to defeat Maul, and when he encounters Maul on Mandalore. When he reencounters Maul on Mandalore and Maul kills Satine, he does not lash out and recklessly attack Maul. He allows himself to feel the pain of losing Satine as he holds her as she dies, then is able to regain his sense of Peace and escape Mandalore. As seen in season 7, Satine's death still hurts, but he does not allow that pain to control his choices.
Ignorance, yet Knowledge: This goes without saying, but Obi-Wan is incredibly smart and wise. Though, he knows there is always more to learn. This is what makes him such a skilled duelist. Obi-Wan was not a naturally profoundly skilled fighter, but always kept training and learning and this is what caused him to be the powerful fighter we see in ROTS.
Passion, yet Serenity: The best example of this I believe is Obi-Wan's mental state on Tatooine during the Kenobi series. In the beginning of the series, the Obi-Wan we see is broken, drowning in his despair. By the end of the series, Obi-Wan has reconnected with the Force. Throughout the show, he was about to heal from (some) of the intense pain, guilt, and sadness that came from Anakin's Fall and was absolved of his guilt through Vader's words in the finale. He was able to see Qui-Gon once again through the serenity he found.
Chaos, yet Harmony: Despite the chaos that was the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan did not falter in his core morals and values. Though he became more skeptical of the the Council, he held fast in the morals that the Jedi should represent.
Death, yet the Force: Obi-Wan allows Vader to strike him down and become a Force Ghost. He does not fear death, he trusts in the Force.
Attachment: The best example is Obi-Wan defeating Anakin on Mustafar. Despite his love for his brother and best friend, Obi-Wan was able to strike down Anakin for the chance that the Republic would be saved. He loved him, but he was not willing to sacrifice the galaxy. This is most comparable to Anakin joining Palpatine to save Padme--his love had become possessive, even saying "I can't live without her"--and caused the fall of the Republic and genocide of the Jedi (not bashing on Anakin, i love him, but Anakin Critical). Similarly, Obi-Wan loved Satine and would have left the Order to be with her, but was able to let her go when she chose her duty as Duchess.
This code, as well as the Jedi's focus on conquering the inner Dark, is the baseline for Obi-Wan's character. He is kind and compassionate for all living things.
There are many, many, instances in Obi-Wan's life where he could have and even probably should have Fallen to the Dark Side. Yet he never does. He is tempted, but does not give in. This is best summed up by this quote:
"I think the real tragedy of Obi-Wan was that he deserved better. He played by the rules, he always strived to be better, to be kinder, to be wiser and he never let his friends down. And he lost everything he ever loved anyway. The greatest Jedi who ever lived, the man who sacrificed all that he had, all for a reward of nothing." -Eddie Curtis
Maul:
In perfect contrast to Obi-Wan, I think Maul is the perfect Clone Wars era Sith. Again, I don't think Maul is the strongest Sith, but in relation to the Sith philosophy, he's perfect.
The Sith Code: "Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The Force shall free me."
Passion, strength: Maul, in true Sith fashion, used his emotion to gain strength. His hatred for Obi-Wan kept him alive in junk pits for ~17ish years and allowed him to frankly beat the shit out of Obi-Wan in the Clone Wars episode Revenge (s4 ep22).
Strength, power: This one is self-explanatory, but is best shown by how Maul uses his strength to defeat Pre Viszla in the duel for the Darksaber. This duel and use of his strength allowed him to rule Mandalore for a brief period of time.
Power, victory: Using his power as ruler of Mandalore, Maul was able to lure Obi-Wan to Mandalore where he killed Satine, thus winning a victory over him. While he ultimately did not defeat Sideous, which was his overarching plan, he did not stop in his quest for victory over Obi-Wan.
Victory, freedom: Maul believed that killing Obi-Wan and enacting his revenge would satisfy him and became his purpose. He was consumed by his desire for victory.
Maul was ruled by his emotions, particularly his anger. Despite this, he was cold and calculating. Maul craved power and victory, and often had rage-fueled outbursts at the mere mention of Obi-Wan. -> While Sidious is the most successful Sith, Maul's raw rage and uncontrollable passion are what makes him a more perfect example of the Sith philosophy. Sidious has a strong control over his emotions while the Sith Code preaches unbridled emotion.
Foils:
Where Obi-Wan is the perfect Jedi, Maul is the perfect Sith.
These characters are inherently intertwined, as their first interaction causes a domino effect that makes them the people they become. If Maul was never cut in half by Obi-Wan, he likely would have been murdered by Sidious or a new apprentice (such as Dooku) when he was no longer useful to Sidious's plans. If Maul never killed Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan would not have trained Anakin and become the person we know him as. If you enjoy Legends, it is even possible Obi-Wan would never have been knighted, as Qui-Gon was willing to repudiate him to train Anakin. Both Obi-Wan and Maul were apprentices of a higher power, the Jedi and Sith respectively, and were tools in Sidious's plan. In the Duel of the Fates, they fight over Anakin's fate, with Maul both winning and losing. Both Obi-Wan and Maul are unaware of their impact on the galaxy, but their actions here change everything, including each other.
Their characters cannot exist without the other.
Where Obi-Wan is ruled by a serene mind, Maul is ruled by his emotions. Where Obi-Wan is kind, Maul is equally cruel. Where Obi-Wan loves, Maul hates. They are complete opposites of each other and only highlight the other's personality traits with each interactions. Everything one of them does, the other will inherently do the opposite.
Maul, in a sense, is a symbol of the Dark itself and Obi-Wan is the Light. Neither ever waver from their respective sides. (Mortis fans please don't attack me).
My favorite example of their mirroring is The Duel of the Twin Suns in the Rebels episode Twin Suns (s3 ep20). It is best explained by Sam Witwer, here.
This duel begins with Obi-Wan and Maul's typical opening stances, with Obi-Wan using Soresu and Maul activates both sides of his lightsaber. After a moment, Obi-Wan switches to the Ataru opening stance once used by Qui-Gon, knowing that Maul would attempt to kill him in the same way he killed Qui-Gon. He was correct. Obi-Wan has played that duel on Naboo over and over in his mind and Maul was so set in his ways that he fell right into the trap. Obi-Wan defeats Maul in about three moves when Maul attempted to hit him with the hilt of his saber like he did with Qui-Gon.
What stands out the most to me about this battle, is that Obi-Wan catches Maul and shows him compassion, going as far to close his eyes and even bury his body. Despite the fact Maul killed Qui-Gon, Satine, and was attempting to murder and humiliate him, Obi-Wan is kind to him in his final moments. In this moment, Obi-Wan is compassionate as Jedi should be and Maul was vengeful as Sith should be. They are, in a sense, the Twin Suns. Their characters are narrative twins, so opposite that they become similar.
TLDR:
Maul and Obi-Wan's actions shaped each other into the characters we know them to be starting with the Duel of the Fates.
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never meant to be your problem child
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Warnings: None
Character(s): Obi-Wan Kenobi, Grim Kennet (OC)
Relationship(s): Obi-Wan Kenobi & Grim Kennet (OC)
Additional Tags: Post-The Lawless (Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Hurt/Comfort
Summary: while on mandalore obi-wan had to save grim from fighting sidious. she wishes he never got involved.
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Grim and Obi-Wan remained quiet for a long time after entering hyperspace. Both of them were thinking over what had just happened on Mandalore, trying to process it all.
Grim was the first to speak. “You weren't meant to be there,” she said, quietly. “I'm sorry, I almost got you killed.”
He was never supposed to have fought Sidious. She had caused that to change, it was the only thing she had changed on that mission.
“You weren't supposed to be there either,” he replied. “I was supposed to go on my own to begin with.”
“You weren't supposed to go at all according to the Council,” she retorted. “But that's not what I'm talking about. Never once were you ever supposed to have fought Sidious, and I'm sorry that I caused that to change.”
“You shouldn't have been fighting Sidious either, and he implied that you have fought before.”
“Because we have,” she whispered. “I'm sorry Obi-Wan, I know I should have told you sooner. I was just afraid of what you would think. Are…are you mad at me?”
Obi-Wan turned to look at her. His expression was serious, but his eyes were gentle and kind. “I'm not mad, Padawan. But I am worried. Until now, nobody on the Council has ever fought Sidious, and you have fought him multiple times. The fact that you're still alive-”
“I'm only still alive because he wants me alive. I should be dead. I should have been killed a long time ago.”
“How long ago, Grim? When did you first fight him?”
She looked away, “I'm sorry, Master.”
“Grim…”
“You should be mad at me. Why aren't you? I wasn't able to save Satine, and I almost got you killed!”
“And you think that's your fault?” He asked. “I went to save Satine so if her death is your fault it falls on me as well. And you did not force me to fight Sidious, you didn't know I would follow you.”
She was quiet again. She focused her attention on the hyperspace through the viewport of the ship.
“You can't control what other people do,” he said. “I made a choice to save you from Sidious, and it almost killed me, but that isn't on you. I made a choice to go to Mandalore to save Satine, and I fell for Maul’s trap, despite you trying to warn me, that isn't on you.”
“That doesn't change the fact that you shouldn't have been there to fight Sidious, you should have already been escaping Mandalore.”
“Without you?” He asked.
“Yes, without me!” She snapped, looking back at him. “When was the last time I actually changed anything significant?”
“And what would have happened to you if I hadn't stepped in?” He asked.
“...Sidious would have captured me.”
“Would you have preferred that?”
“If it meant you never got hurt by him…”
“Do you think that I think so little of you that it wouldn't hurt me if you got captured?”
“That's not what I meant.”
“Little one, listen to me, you carry so much, but you shouldn't have to. And you don't have to face all of this on your own. I am certainly not your responsibility, nor is anyone else.”
“Who else can carry this if not me?”
“How many times do I have to tell you? The burdens you carry are not something anyone can face on their own. If you shared the weight-"
“No. I'm sorry, Master, but I just can't. What I know, and what I'm doing would put others in danger if I shared it.”
“I'm afraid we already are.”
“I don't want to hurt you.”
“You wouldn't.”
“You only think that because you don't know what I do.”
Obi-Wan sighed heavily, he recognized he couldn't get through to her. They've had this conversation far too many times. “Very well,” he said.
Silence fell between them again. Grim rested her head on Obi-Wan's shoulder. She closed her eyes and smiled. “Thank you for saving me, dad.”
He smiled. “Of course, little one.”
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⤷ . . . ۶ৎ hello everyone, my name is allyssa, and i am in search for new roleplay partners to write with. i am a 20f, in the central standard time, and go by she/her pronouns. as you can tell by the title, i am specifically looking for fandom roleplays specifically. i do hope you find what you're looking for in this post, and may we create stories with ease. because i am twenty, i prefer that my partners are over the age of nineteen. i will not accept nor will i reply to any minor. just a heads up, this also applies if you do not have your age stated in your bio ♡
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Was Obi Wan happy being a Jedi, or did he wish he persuade a relationship with Satine? Sometimes I see in those "nothing went wrong" AU's, Obi Wan leaves the Jedi to be with Satine, is that accurate to how he actually felt? Did he wish he left to be with her? Or was he okay with the way things were?
There's no smoking gun of an answer on this kind of question, because we have so little information on it and character interpretations are often so, so subjective. What we do know is: - Obi-Wan had plenty of chances to leave the Jedi Order if he wanted, he had the chance with Satine, he had the chance every year of his life after that, etc. - Obi-Wan says he would have left to be with her, if she had asked. This literally all we know of the conversation that's held when there's a possibility she might die and she wanted him to be romantic, we don't see that moment of decision itself, only the tense conversation onboard the Coronet. - In The Phantom Menace, he says he'll leave to train Anakin. In Obi-Wan & Anakin, he says if Anakin truly decides to leave, he'll leave with him to continue his training. - In Padawan, Obi-Wan very much wants the life of a Jedi, he has a chance to live a more free life with a bunch of other kids, but he loves the Jedi, he feels the call to the Force and the galaxy and the Jedi, he wants this path. - Obi-Wan encourages Anakin to stay with the Jedi when he's having issues with Rush Clovis and Padme. Ultimately, there's no evidence that Obi-Wan is unsatisfied with being a Jedi and plenty of evidence that he believes in the Jedi path and he lives by the Jedi beliefs and ways, and finds satisfaction in that. Does he regret that he couldn't also live a life with Satine? I tend to think so, yes, but that he always knew he could leave and he's only tempted into doing so when it's for someone else, not because he doesn't want to be a Jedi. In both cases with Anakin, he much prefers to remain a Jedi, just that he's willing to leave, if he must. Or in Obi-Wan Kenobi, he spends years trying to deny that he's still a Jedi, that those ways are done and over, the Jedi are gone. But ultimately we see that his heart doesn't really believe that, he wants to be a Jedi, because as soon as he is one again, as soon as he re-embraces the Jedi ways and his duty as a Jedi, he's so much more settled and happy. For me, even if everything went well during the Clone Wars, if the Sith were defeated, if the Separatists stopped invading, if Satine lived, I don't think Obi-Wan would have left the Jedi Order. Almost no Jedi left after becoming a Knight, it was almost always in the Padawan stages, because a huge part of becoming a Knight was understanding yourself and what you wanted, that you really, truly wanted this life, that you were dedicated to this life. Obi-Wan would have gone through the self-reflection to understand, regardless of whether he left to be with Satine or not, did he want to remain a Jedi, he had to genuinely make a choice. You can't half-ass being a Jedi, it doesn't work. Obi-Wan had to commit. And we see that he chose being a Jedi. He wanted to be a Jedi, just by dint of how the worldbuilding works, in my opinion. Even if everything went perfectly, he was an adult now, not a young Padawan still figuring himself out. He knew who he was, he was Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi.
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So something crazy happened this week - I hit 1.5k followers! 🥳
Genuinely thank you all so much for following me and supporting my writing. When I first joined Tumblr, I truly never could've dreamed how wonderful the community, friends, and fandom I've found would be. I love you all so much!
I've never done a follower celebration before, but I really wanted to do one for this milestone, so here we are! It's D&D themed, but no knowledge of D&D is required to join in the fun.
Our 1.5k follower campaign is going to be running from today, May 29th, to Wednesday, June 6th. During that time, feel free to send me as many things off the list below as you like! Interacting with people on here is one of my absolute favorite parts of Tumblr, so feel free to come into my ask box as many times as you like 😄
I'll be tagging all posts for this celebration as #Sophie's 1.5k Follower Campaign. You don't have to follow me to participate, but it would be greatly appreciated. Without further ado, here are the actions you can take during this campaign:
Zone of Truth - Send me an ask with a game, like KMK/FMK, Would You Rather, or anything else you can think of!
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Bridgerton: Anthony Bridgerton, Benedict Bridgerton, Colin Bridgerton, Eloise Bridgerton
Crescent City: Tristan Flynn, Ithan Holstrom, Lidia Cervos
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Marvel: Grant Ward, Jack Thompson, Daniel Sousa, Angie Martinelli, Harley Keener, Pietro Maximoff
*Riordanverse: Luke Castellan, Thalia Grace, Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase, Piper McLean, Jason Grace
Star Trek: Jim Kirk
Star Wars: Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padmé Amidala
Top Gun: Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw, Jake "Hangman" Seresin, Natasha "Phoenix" Trace
The Vampire Diaries: Mason Lockwood, Klaus Mikaelson, Kol Mikaelson, Damon Salvatore, Enzo St. John, Kai Parker, Caroline Forbes, Matt Donovan
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Written in the Stars: Chapter XIV - Expectations
Chapter Summary: Being a child of [Y/N] [L/N] and Anakin Skywalker is not easy. Both Leia and Luke find out about it as they grow up. You and their friends try to be there for them, but you can't always protect them from the danger. Or a rebellious strike. What awaits your children? And will they find their inner peace?
Pairing: Anakin Skywalker/Reader, Axe Woves/Original Female Character
Characters: Anakin Skywalker, Reader, Leia Skywalker, Luke Skywalker, Bail Organa, Breha Organa, Celly Organa, Niano Organa, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano
Word Count: 6801
A/N: This chapter contains some of the plot and dialogues of the TV show "Obi-Wan Kenobi". Gif is not mine. Happy reading!
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An eight-year-old Leia Organa doesn't like going to parties. Even if the said parties are at her Uncle Bail's home. Even if she can see her Aunt Padmé, who's been recently chosen as the Chancellor. She prefers to play outside, climb trees and train with her lightsaber with Luke. She finds all the politics and social gatherings boring. But the last thing she wants to do is to disappoint her parents, so she begrudgingly changes into something nice and gets on the ship that takes them to Alderaan.
'How long do we have to be here?' she asks when they go down the ramp once they arrive.
'We just got here,' her father laughs.
'That's not the answer to my question,' his daughter says.
'It's hard to say but definitely too long for your liking,' you sigh. Leia groans.
'Think about it that way,' her brother says cheerfully. 'At least we don't have to learn protocol today. Or diplomacy.'
'No, but we have to live it today,' his sister points out. You put hands on their shoulders.
'Yes, so please, behave,' you ask them.
'If you do, you can not behave once we are back,' Anakin says, winking at his children. They grin at him.
'Why did I marry you?' you ask, rolling your eyes. He looks at you softly.
'Because you love me,' he answers. You can't help but smile.
'Ha! I won,' Bail says as you approach him. You look at him with confusion. He answers with an amused look. His wife, Breha, rolls her eyes.
'I said you won't even reach us before you look at each other lovingly at least once,' he explains. You and your husband blush, embarrassed. Bail waves his hand.
'Don't worry, we love that about you,' he says and smiles at your children. 'Princess Leia, Prince Luke, we're glad to have you here.'
'The pleasure is ours, Senator Organa,' your daughter says politely. Bail raises his eyebrows. You and Anakin smile.
'Someone is growing into a diplomat, I see,' Organa says.
'Only when she wants to,' Luke says. Leia elbows him.
'Ow! See what I mean?' her brother asks, glaring at his sister. 'And hello, uncle, aunt.'
'Please, come in,' Breha says and you walk into the palace. 'You must be tired.'
'No,' you and your children say.
'Yes,' Anakin answers. You give them a look.
'Hey, while you were sitting, we were very busy,' your husband says.
'Running around the ship,' you say. 'You didn't have to. It's your fault you're tired. You could have, like me, read the report from Lanash.'
'Booooring,' your rascals groan. You sigh.
'I know, I'd prefer running around the ship as well,' you admit. Your children look at you with surprise, while Anakin grins. Your children want to ask questions, but then they notice Padmé. They run to her, squealing. She chuckles and hugs them both.
'Eight years and I'm still nervous around her,' Skywalker murmurs. You force a smile. You know what he's talking about. She used to be in love with him. And suddenly she found out he was married to you. They talked after she saw him kissing you, but they still act awkward around each other. Surprisingly, you and her are still very good friends.
An hour later the party is in a full swing. You trust your children not to do anything stupid and leave them to their own devices. That also includes Anakin. But you keep glancing at him when he's talking to the Jedi. You in the meantime engage in a conversation with Bail, Padmé and Breha.
'So, how is the life of the Chancellor treating you?' you ask Amidala at some point.
'It's… challenging,' she answers. 'But I'm slowly finding my footing.'
'I am, on the other hand, glad to be rid of that responsibility,' Organa says.
'I want to know why did you return to your senator post,' you say. He sighs.
'The previous one resigned and no one wanted his position,' he explains. 'Once we find a replacement, I'm going to resign happily. I want to spend time with my family.'
He kisses his wife's cheek and glances at a little redhead girl that is talking with Luke. Her name is Mara Jade and was adopted a few years ago by Organas.
'How is she?' you ask, as she wasn't there to welcome you.
'She has a rebellious phase,' Breha sighs.
'We better keep her away from Leia, then,' you say. 'She has it, too.'
You exchange amused smiles. Just then Skywalker joins you.
'Here comes the trouble,' he murmurs. You turn your head and see Celly Organa walking to you with her son, Niano. Both of them are unhappy.
'Why is she looking at me?' you ask, dismayed.
'I saw Niano with Leia a moment ago,' your husband explains. You sigh but then politely smile, because Celly and Niano join you.
'Celly, how lovely to see you,' you greet her. 'And hello, Niano.'
'Good day, [Y/N],' the woman says and winces. 'Or I wish it was. Your daughter must apologize to my son.'
'What did she do?' Breha asks, surprised.
'She called me a lower life form,' Niano grumbles. Your husband snorts but quickly covers it with laugh. You force another smile.
'I see,' you say. 'Well, I think I should hear her version as well. Excuse me. Anakin.'
You and Skywalker walk to Leia, who is pouting next to Luke and Mara. She looks at you warily when you approach. But her brother and his friend quickly disappear, seeing your serious faces.
'What did he tell you?' your daughter asks.
'That you called him a lower life form,' her father answers. She grimaces.
'I didn't,' she denies and glances at your raised eyebrows. 'But I may have implied it.'
'Can you tell us what happened?' you ask gently. She looks at you. She admires that about you. That you always try to listen to both sides of the story.
'He was being mean to everyone, including droids,' she says. 'When I thanked one for a drink, he said I don't need manners when talking to lower life forms. So, I replied I don't need manners when talking to him, then.'
Anakin's face goes sour when she tells you what Niano said about the droids. But when she told you her reply, he snorts. You barely stop a smile.
'Honey,' you scold him.
'What?' he asks with a grin and winks at your daughter. 'She was right.'
'I don't think Niano is a lower life form,' you say. 'It's not right to call that anyone.'
'He was asking for it,' he says. You sigh and look at Leia.
'You're right,' you say, surprising her. 'He was mean and it's important to defend those who can't defend themselves. But we can't become like bullies while doing that. Do you understand what I'm saying?'
'Yes, mom,' she says, looking down. You crouch in front of her and grab her chin. You make her look at you and you smile.
'I'm proud of you, darling,' you say. 'For speaking up and not ignoring the problem. But next time try to be gentler. And don't worry. Diplomacy is hard to learn. I'm not sure I've mastered it, to be honest.'
'I know I didn't,' your husband puts in. You snort and shake your head.
'You make up with your charm for that,' you say and you share a smile. You caress Leia's cheek and kiss her forehead. You stand up.
'Do you want me to apologize to him?' she asks quietly. You shake your head.
'He should apologize first,' you say. 'I'll deal with it. But if he does apologize, then the right move for you would be to apologize, yes.'
'Okay,' she says, nodding. You smile at her and walk away. Anakin grins at her and hugs her.
'I love you, squirrel,' he says. She smiles at the pet name.
'And I love you, dad,' she says. He winks at her and follows you. Leia watches you go. She's amazed how regal and gracious you look, but at the same time kind and approachable. She hangs her head. She will never be like you. Or her brave, intimidating, heroic father.
*
Niano doesn't apologize, so Leia doesn't either. A few days later you're faced with the consequences of this. Being a topic in the media isn't news for you. But when you hear they talk about your daughter there, you're surprised and then angry. They say she's petty, selfish, arrogant and that she believes everyone is beneath her. They criticize her and express relief that she has a twin brother, who's more like you and Anakin, because he may actually be fitted to take the throne from you one day.
Leia doesn't hear about it at first, as she's busy with her Jedi training and princess' studies. But when she heads to your room, asking if you have time for her, she hears your raised voices. She stops and against her common sense, listens in.
'They called her arrogant!' Skywalker fumes. 'Arrogant, while she was the one defending a droid from a spoiled, arrogant brat!'
'We don't know if this is because of that incident with Niano,' you say, trying to stay calm.
'As if it can be about anything else,' your husband scoffs. 'She's our daughter. We must take action.'
'What do you want me to do?' you snap. 'Go to the media and fire people who badmouthed Leia? Tell them off? Fight them? We need diplomacy here, Anakin, not violence.'
'Oh, so I can only turn to violence? You didn't think I was thinking about more peaceful solution?'
'Well, were you?'
'Not really, but-'
'There is no but here. I don't like what they said about her either, but we can't just go to war with the media. We must try a diplomatic approach.'
'And while we take time to do that, people will gossip how Leia is unfit for the throne and we're only thinking about Luke as your heir.'
Your daughter's eyes go wide. She quickly backs away and hurries down the corridor. A few minutes later she comes across two ministers.
'To be honest, I agree with some things the media said,' one of them says. Leia stops.
'Ah, yes,' the other says, nodding. 'Especially the part where the Prince is more like the King and Queen.'
'My thoughts exactly,' the first one says eagerly. 'He has the Queen's kind nature and the King's talents. I really hope he's the one who's going to take the throne.'
'Yes, me as well,' the second agrees. Your daughter turns on her heel and runs away with tears in her eyes. She runs outside and then into the forest. But there, a tragedy happens.
About half an hour later, there's an urgent knock on the door to the Council Room, where you're holding a meeting. Everyone looks up, curious.
'Enter,' you call. The door opens and a guard rushes in, a wild look in his eyes.
'Your Majesties, Princess Leia has been kidnapped!' he reports. The Ministers gasp. They stand up and start talking over each other. Anakin feels fear and rage burning inside of him. Knowing it's dangerous, he looks at you to calm himself down. But he sees you frozen in shock, your eyes wide, breathing heavily.
'[Y/N],' he says softly and grasps your hand. You take in a few deep breaths and stand up. He follows suit.
'ENOUGH!' you yell and the silence falls. You nod at the guard.
'What happened?' you demand.
'We were patrolling the forest,' he starts. 'Suddenly, the Princess run out of it and asked for help. They started firing at us from nowhere. We took cover. One of us grabbed the Princess. But he was quickly shot and she was taken. We tried to pursue but… we were not fast enough. They took her on a ship and flew away.'
Only then you notice he's injured. Your hands are shaking but you try to think what to do now. You close your eyes for a moment.
'I want the description of that ship,' you say after a moment, opening your eyes. 'Someone to examine the scene. The recordings from all the cameras to be viewed. Maybe the kidnappers are on some of them. You to get medical attention. My son to be located and kept under guard. No one is allowed near him without our permission. And someone get me Master Kenobi. The meeting is adjourned.'
The Council and the guard bow and leave the room. The moment the door close, you exhale shakily. Anakin is at your side quickly and takes you in his arms.
'We're gonna find her,' he says quietly. 'She's our daughter. She's gonna be fine.'
'Is it how you felt every time I was kidnapped?' you ask, your voice shaky.
'Yes,' he confirms, holding you tighter.
'I'm sorry,' you whisper. He shakes his head.
'It was never your fault,' he says. 'Now is not Leia's fault either. And we're gonna save her, just as every time you were saved.'
'By you,' you say and pull away. 'You know I want to ask Obi-Wan for help. And you want to go with him, don't you?'
He nods, his lips pressed into a thin line. You take his hands in yours and nod.
'If anyone can find her quickly, it's you two, together,' you say. 'Go and bring her home.'
'I will, my star,' he says and kisses you softly. Then, he turns and goes to the door.
'May the Force be with you,' you say. He stops, shoots you a smile and leaves. You collapse on your chair. You hide your face in hands and start crying, scared for your little girl.
Once Kenobi is informed about the situation he joins in on investigating. Rather quickly, thankfully, they find out where the kidnappers are heading – a planet called Daiyu. He and Skywalker head there at once.
On the planet, with the help of local police, they find the kidnappers. But it turns out it was a trap for them, set by people loyal to Palpatine. They manage to get out of the trap, but they don't find Leia in a cell. Somehow, she's managed to get out of her own and now both sides have no idea where she is.
'I have a déja vu,' Anakin says, as they walk through the streets of the city. Obi-Wan looks at him questioningly.
'Remember how we first met [Y/N]?' he asks. Kenobi chuckles.
'She was kidnapped, we were sent to find her and she got out of her own,' he remembers. 'And people say Leia isn't like you.'
'You've heard then?' Skywalker asks, his jaw clenched. His friend puts a hand on his shoulder.
'Let's find your daughter first, then we can go against the media,' he promises. 'I suggest we split up.'
'Just like we did, then,' your husband chuckles.
'Well, it worked, didn't it?' the Jedi asks, amused. His former padawan nods and the two go their separate ways.
Some time later, Obi-Wan notices a little girl with a characteristic hairdo. He quickly follows her and grabs her when he reaches her. She jumps, startled, and attempts to break free.
'Calm down, it's me,' he says quietly. She looks up at him with wide eyes.
'Uncle Ben?' she asks, stunned. 'What are you doing here?'
'Your father and I were looking for you, of course,' he answers.
'Dad is here, too?' she asks, surprised, but suddenly her face twists into an expression of defiance. 'I'm not going home.'
'What?' Kenobi asks, shocked. She frees herself from his grasp and sprints forward. He blinks and hurries after her. He manages yet again to catch up to her. Noticing the people who are after them, he grabs her and takes her into an abandoned building.
'Let me go!' she demands, squirming.
'The kidnappers are here,' he informs her and she goes still. 'Now, while we wait for them to go away, how about you'll tell me what this is about.'
He lets go of her. She puts some distance between them and crosses her arms. He feels hurt, pain, sadness and anger in her. He crouches in front of her.
'Leia,' he says softly, 'what's wrong?'
'I'm a disappointment,' she says after a moment, her lip wobbling. He stares at her, shocked.
'What?' he asks and shakes his head. 'Of course, you're not. Why are you thinking that? Is it because of what the media say? You must know it's not true. Someone paid them to say those things. No one believes them.'
'That's not true!' she protests. 'I heard people talking. They agree. They say I'm nothing like my parents. That Luke is better suited for being a king. I'm not saying I want to be a queen, I don't know that yet. But…'
'But it hurt,' he finishes. She nods and dries her tears that have started flowing. He puts his hand on her shoulder. She looks at him sadly.
'The people who said that can't be further from the truth,' he says and she frowns at him. 'Princess Leia [L/N]-Skywalker, you are wise, discerning, kindhearted. These are qualities that came from your mother. But you are also passionate and fearless, forthright. And these are the gifts from your father. Both are exceptional people, who bore an exceptional daughter.'
She stares at him with mouth agape, tears glistening in her eyes again. He smiles at her and caresses her hair.
'Do you mean it?' she asks quietly.
'Every word,' he assures her. 'And so do your parents. They don't plan your future, or Luke's future for you. They both want you to be happy, to do what you decide to do. This decision is entirely your own. Whatever you decide, they will support you. Because they love you more than you can imagine.'
'And you?' she asks. He nods.
'Very much so,' he confirms. 'Can I call your father now and tell him you're safe? He's worried. So are your mother and brother.'
She nods after a beat. He dries her eyes gently and straightens up. He takes out his holocom and calls Anakin. He answers after a few seconds.
'We'll meet you on the ship,' Obi-Wan says before his friend can say a word. Skywalker's face relaxes with relief.
'Thank the Force,' he murmurs and chuckles. 'This time it's you, then? All right, be careful out there.'
'We will,' Kenobi promises and ends the call.
'This time?' Leia questions.
'When we met your mother, we were sent to save her from people who kidnapped her,' he explains. 'We also get separated but that time it was your father who found your mother. But like you, she escaped first.'
He gives her a look. She smiles, knowing what he means. That she's more like her mother than she realizes.
'Thank you, uncle,' she says. He nods at her and takes her hand. He looks outside carefully.
'We must be cautious,' he says. 'The men that are after you are very dangerous. They want me and your father dead. Killing you would be good for them, too.'
'What do they want?' she asks.
'They want to take revenge for your father and me for ruining the plans of someone they followed,' he explains. She thinks for a moment.
'Palpatine?' she asks. He looks at her.
'My parents told me about him,' she says. He nods.
'Yes, Palpatine,' he confirms. She hums.
'It's been nine years ago,' she says. 'They're very persistent, I give them that.'
'Yeah, that counts for something,' he murmurs. 'Okay, now is our chance.'
They leave the building and head toward the ship. But, of course, they're found on the way and Obi-Wan has to fight for their lives. Thankfully, Anakin shows up just in time and they fight together like in the old days.
After defeating their enemies and making sure they're arrested, they all head on the ship. The ramp barely closes, when Skywalker is on his knees and puts his arms around his daughter. She snuggles into him, finally feeling safe.
'I'm sorry,' she whispers. He holds her tighter.
'You have nothing to be sorry for,' he says. 'It wasn't your fault.'
'I'm not talking about that,' she denies. 'I'm sorry for all the mess with the media.'
He sighs. Of course, she heard about that. He pulls away and cups her face.
'Sweetheart, I want you to know that both me and your mother believe you're an amazing girl and are not worse than your brother in anything,' he says. 'Whatever you both decide, we will support you. We love you and just want you to be happy. We're not comparing you and we love you both equally. And the people that say differently, that say you're not like us or that you're not fitted to be a queen… or anyone you want… are wrong. So very, very wrong.'
'But I don't think I'm cut out for it,' she says, hanging her head. 'When I heard what people say about me, what the media said… I ran away. That's why they got me. I was upset about what the media said and let them catch me. I can't ignore what media say like you and mom.'
'Sweetheart, I can't really ignore what the media say either,' he says and chuckles. 'When me and your mom were hiding our relationships, a magazine made a poll of the most desirable single rulers and senators. Your mom was given the first place. Oh, I was so furious. You can ask Aunt Ahsoka or anyone from my guard. I was terrible. I wanted to run to the magazine and inform them that your mother is very much taken and no one but me can desire her.'
'Really?' she asks. He smiles and nods.
'Really,' he says. 'And I got upset when I heard what the media said about you.'
'I know,' she says and fidgets nervously. 'I… heard you and mom arguing. I'm sorry.'
'It's not your fault,' he says, shaking his head. 'We both got upset and we had different solutions on the problem. It happens sometimes and we argue then.'
'I never heard you argue before,' she admits. 'I always thought you're perfectly happy with each other.'
'We are,' he assures her. 'But sometimes we argue and that's okay. That's normal. And… we always make up. That's our favorite part in making up.'
'How do you do it?' she asks, curious. He blushes and clears his throat.
'I'll tell you when you're older,' he says. 'Now, did what I said help you?'
'Yeah,' she says, nodding. 'But… I still don't think I'm going to be as perfect as mom is.'
'Oh, Leia, your mom is not perfect,' he says. She looks at him with raised eyebrows, surprised he says that about his wife.
'Don't get me wrong,' he chuckles. 'She's perfect for me. But she's human. She has her flaws. That's normal. She's stubborn. So stubborn. She cares little about her own health and safety. It's hard for her to ask for help. And she doesn't want people to worry about her. But I love her just the way she is. Just like we love you the way you are.'
She throws herself into his arms. She starts crying, embarrassed, sad, happy. He hugs her back, crying as well. Because he was scared. Because he's relieved. Because he has his little girl back and she's safe in his arms, right where she belongs.
*
Once they leave the ship after landing on Luth, they are greeted by relieved guards. They all tell Leia how happy they are she's back home, safe and sound. She smiles. Her father puts a hand on her shoulder.
'Where is my wife?' he asks.
'In the throne room, Your Majesty,' Jesse answers.
'I'll-' Obi-Wan starts.
'Don't even think about it, you're coming with us,' Anakin interrupts him. Kenobi sighs and follows the duo to the throne room.
They find you there as promised, talking to some ministers. You have your back turned to them, but both men can see you're tense by your posture. Leia just focuses on the fact you're there and she realizes how much she missed you and how much she needs to be held by you.
'Mom!' she cries out and runs toward you with tears in her eyes. You swirl around in a second, your eyes wide. Relief shows on your face and you hurry to meet your daughter. When she's almost by your side, you fall on your knees and open your arms. She falls into them and you hug her tightly, crying as well.
'Oh, my darling,' you say, your voice shaky. 'I'm so glad you're all right.'
'I was so scared…' she whispers. You hold her tighter.
'I know, darling,' you say gravely, remembering the first time you were kidnapped. 'I know.'
You stand up with her still in your arms. You look at your husband and Obi-Wan.
'Thank you,' you say to them both. They smile.
'You know we would never let anything happen to her,' Kenobi assures her.
'I know,' you confirm. 'We will talk about the kidnappers later?'
On their way home, they called you to let you know your daughter is with them. They also told you about the trap and the people responsible for it. While this was troubling, both of them told you about their talks with the Princess. And she was more important to you.
The Jedi nods. You walk to your husband and kiss his cheek. Then, you take Leia to her room. There, you bathe her and put to bed. All the time you're both quiet.
'Did Uncle Obi-Wan and dad talk with you?' she finally asks when you brush her hair.
'They did,' you confirm.
'I'm sorry,' she says, hanging her head. 'I know I promised to study harder after… after you almost died. But I failed. I'm not exactly the heir you hoped for…'
'You're much more than I hoped for,' you answer softly. She looks at you, surprised. You smile and caress her cheek.
'Everything they told you is true,' you say. 'But I understand you still have some doubts. I had them too, when I was your age.'
'Really?' she asks, surprised. She looks at you with doubt and shakes her head.
'I don't believe it,' she says. 'Everyone who knew you as a child keep saying what an excellent princess you were. How you always did things well beyond your duty.'
'Sure, when I got older,' you chuckle. 'But when I was your age? Not at all. I tried, I really did, but sometimes I was overwhelmed. I preferred to read books and ride my pony. Anything but studying the laws, protocols or rules of diplomacy. At the end of the day, I was still a kid that wanted to play. Which is why I'm not mad when you and Luke say you prefer to study the Jedi ways. They sound much more exciting.'
'I know!' she says but immediately blushes, embarrassed. But to her relief you laugh.
'There was a time in the Clone Wars, when I was accompanying the Jedi on the front,' you say. 'And it was horrible. The war, the fighting, the death… All because a man wanted infinite power… Anyway, there were times, when I got into some adventures with your father. And I loved it. It was crazy, it was dangerous… but also fun. And I was with your father and at the time it was a rare thing.'
'I still don't know how you managed to hide your relationship. You're so obviously in love!'
'At the time we weren't showing it. Some people figured us out, but we were safe for some time. Anyway, what I'm trying to say, I understand your need for more exciting things. I was there, as well.'
'So, it gets easier with time?' she asks. You snort and shake your head.
'No, very often I still want to just sneak out with your father and spend time together,' you say and smile dreamily. 'We do that sometimes, actually.'
'I don't think I want to know the details,' she says, wincing. You chuckle and ruffle her hair.
'I'm not worried about your future,' you assure her. 'And even if you decide not to become a queen, I'll be watching you become what you are made for with a smile and support you need.'
She throws herself into your arms and you hug her tightly. You exhale quietly. You were a wreck inside, worrying sick about her. You're so happy to have her again.
'Thanks, mom,' she whispers. You smile and press a kiss on her head.
'Anytime, darling,' you say. 'Anytime.'
Suddenly, the door open with a bang. You both jump, startled.
'Leia!' Luke shouts, running to you. Lanash enters behind him, beaming at your daughter.
'I'm so happy you're safe!' your son says, climbing on the bed. He hugs his sister tightly.
'Thanks,' she says with a smile, hugging him back, and looks at your former maid. 'Aunt Lanash, you came hearing I was taken?'
'No, I came after I watched the TV,' she explains, sitting next to you. 'I arrived ready for a war with anyone who says mean things about you, only to find out someone took you. Axe had to calm me down.'
'How?' Leia asks, interested. The Senator blushes.
'I'll tell you when you're older,' she answers. Your daughter sighs and you chuckle.
'Anyway, your mother and I took care of the media problem,' your former maid says.
'Really?' the Princess asks, worried. Lanash nods and hands her a datapad, turning on a video. Your daughter sees you and your best friend holding a conference, where you explain the incident with Niano, without giving his name. You say how kind and humble Leia really is and how outraged you are media so blandly told lies about her, without even knowing your daughter. You declare you're going to sue them for defemination and express your disappointment for treating an eight-year-old girl like that.
She may be a princess, a possible heir to the throne, but she's still a child and saying things like that about her is cruel. Hearing things like that can influence anyone's psyche, even more if the person is a child. And I hope it's the last time something like that happens, because if someone comes after my family, they come after me. And when that happens, I'm no longer merciful queen. No one hurts people I care about.
The image freezes after your last words. Leia looks up at you with tears in her eyes. She smiles and sniffs.
'Thank you, mom,' she says and turns to Lanash, who said also some strong things. 'Thank you, aunt.'
'Not a problem, sweety,' her godmother assures her and kisses her forehead. 'People will think twice before coming on you. But don't worry, once you're old enough we will let you fight your battles. But we will also always stand in your corner, ready to assist at your call.'
'Thanks,' your daughter chuckles and yawns.
'All right, time to bed,' you say and stand up. 'It's been a long and tiring day. You need rest, so you could go on your tomorrow's adventures.'
She smiles at you and you wink at her. The Senator stands up but Luke stays put. He looks at you and his sister pleadingly.
'Can we sleep together tonight, please?' he asks. 'I felt Leia's feelings in the Force. I was so worried. I want to make sure she's okay and safe at night.'
You look at the Princess. She smiles at her brother and nods. Then looks at you pleadingly.
'Can he stay, please?' she asks. You look at your son.
'Did you do everything before sleep?' you ask. He nods quickly. You smile and kiss their heads. You tuck them in.
'Then I'll send your father here for both of you,' you say. 'And Obi-Wan and Axe. Sleep well.'
'Goodnight, mom!' they say together, grinning. 'Thank you! Goodnight, aunt.'
'Night, Trouble Duo,' Lanash says and kisses their cheeks. 'Sleep tight.'
You two leave and a moment later Anakin, Obi-Wan and Axe come to bid them goodnight. After that, Skywalker finds you in your chambers. You smile at each other and hug.
'Thank you,' you say.
'For what?' he chuckles. 'She's my daughter, too.'
'Not for that,' you deny. 'For coming back safely.'
'Always, my star,' he says and kisses your head. You pull away and he grins.
'I saw the conference,' he says. 'You were fierce. Are we really suing?'
'Well, not yet,' you answer. 'I left that pleasure for you.'
'I love you,' he says and kisses you. You laugh and then moan when he kisses your neck. You gasp when he grinds against you.
'Bed. Now,' you decide. He chuckles and picks you up. You squeal and he hurries to the bedroom with you. There you let go of all your frustrations and worries of the day and make love to one another until it's late at night.
*
When Luke is fourteen-year-old, he has a rebellious phase. Everyone keeps comparing him to you and Anakin. They keep saying how he has his father's skills as a Jedi, while he also has your kindness. He is a warrior but he's also merciful – a perfect combination of you and your husband. He's happy to be like you two, but he hates how people keep saying what he should do. Some people say he's destined to be a great Jedi, like his father before him. The others that he's going to be a great king. At the moment, though, he's so fed up with that all he'd like to be a farmer like his grandparents from his father's side.
He and Leia have four more years before they have to decide. Then, one of them will be crowned as the heir to the throne. He finds the prospect terrifying. He wants to run away. So, he does just that. One day, he simply takes a ship and flies away, without telling anyone.
'Luke is gone,' Skywalker informs you that afternoon. You look up at him with a frown.
'Is it his turn to be kidnapped?' you ask. He stops and looks at you.
'You know, it worries me you think of it as something normal,' he says.
'How many times was I kidnapped?' you ask, raising your eyebrows. 'I'm seriously asking, because I lost the count.'
'Well, he wasn't,' he denies and sits at the edge of your desk behind which you're sitting. 'He ran away. I barely stopped Leia from coming after him. She says he's anxious, frustrated, scared, tired.'
'The downs of being our children,' you sigh. 'High expectations.'
'What can we do?'
'Send Ahsoka after him.'
'Snips?'
'She's his godmother. She'll know what to say to comfort him.'
'But we are his parents.'
'Which is exactly why we can't go. He will feel pressured. And Ahsoka… she's the cool aunt. And also kind and compassionate. She'll know what to say.'
'Very well. I'll give her a call. By the way, you won't guess where he went.'
'Hm?'
'… Tatooine.'
You stare at him, surprised. Then, you burst out laughing. He glares at you and leaves, banging the door closed behind him.
A few hours later Luke is strolling through the streets of his father's home planet. It's a better place now, thanks to Bail, Padmé and Lanash. Safer. With no slaves.
'You know, it's been so many years and yet your father still spoke of this place with disdain when he told me where to find you,' a voice says behind him. He stiffens and turns slowly. His godmother smiles at him from under her hood. He sighs.
'How did he know I'm here?' he asks.
'He's your father and the strongest Force user that ever lived,' she snorts. 'He has a strong connection in the Force with you. He never said it, but I think that's how he found Leia when she was kidnapped. Or he could have found her that way. I'm sure of it. Anyway, are you up to anything interesting?'
'Just walking,' he answers cautiously.
'Mind if I tag along?'
'Are you going to nag me about coming back?'
'Not yet. Too soon for that.'
'… Fine.'
She smiles at him and they start walking together. For a long moment there's silence between them. They take in the sight of Tatooine, as sandy and hot as always.
'Are they worried?' he finally asks with guilt. 'My parents.'
'Of course, they are,' she answers. 'But they also seem as if they expected this.'
'Really?' he asks, surprised.
'They were teenagers too, you know,' she teases. He shivers.
'I can't imagine that,' he says. They laugh.
'I'm pretty sure they ran away at some point, too,' she says after a pause. He looks at her with interest. She nods.
'They had high expectations, too, you know,' she says. 'Everyone believed Anakin is the Chosen One. And [Y/N] was to become the queen of Luth. Both were overwhelmed, I imagine. I'm not trying to diminish what you feel. I'm just saying they may understand what you are going through.'
'What if I tell them I don't want any of it?' he asks quietly. She puts a hand on his shoulder.
'They will understand,' she answers. 'They're your parents. They just want you to be happy.'
They share a smile and resume walking, as they stopped a moment ago. The silence is more comfortable now.
'I guess it just all suddenly feels more real,' he confesses. 'Everyone says soon I'll be someone's padawan. And in four years me or Leia are going to be crowned as the heir to the throne. In both cases, there will be more responsibilities. And it scares me.'
'You're not alone in this,' she says. 'And if nothing feels appealing to you… choose your own path. Let the Force guide you.'
'The Force…' he whispers. They stroll for a moment longer. Finally, he sighs and stops.
'Let's go home,' he decides. She smiles at him and nods.
A few hours later, they're back on Luth. Luke exits his ship, his head down. He looks up with guilt and sees his family. Leia rushes to him and hugs him, glad he's okay and back. Then he walks to you and Anakin. You hug him tight.
'Do you need to talk?' Skywalker asks. Your son shakes his head.
'Aunt Ahsoka helped me,' he says. 'For now, I'm good. But if I ever start doubting in myself, can I come to one of you? Or both of you?'
'Anytime,' you assure him.
'Even if there's a meeting of the Council?' the Prince asks.
'Especially if there's a meeting of the Council,' your husband answers eagerly. You nod to your children's surprise.
'What?' you ask, seeing it. 'I hate them, too. I was just taught to hide it. Shall we eat something?'
You turn and go back to the palace. Your family follows you. Once again all is fine.
A few days later Luke and Leia are informed masters were chosen for them. They head to the Jedi Temple and wait in the pointed room. A moment later Obi-Wan enters, smiling.
'Are you here to take us to our masters?' the Princess asks. He chuckles.
'I'm here to collect your brother as my padawan,' he explains. Your son stares at him, amazed. He grins and cheers. His sister rolls his eyes.
'Lucky,' she murmurs. 'But I get why I couldn't get my godfather.'
'For the same reason I couldn't be Luke's master,' Ahsoka says, entering the room. Leia's eyes light up. Tano smiles and nods.
'Hello, my padawan,' she says. The twins grin at each other.
'Our parents are going to be so happy,' your son says. 'Not as happy as we are, though.'
'I'll call them,' your daughter says and takes out her holocom. A moment later the holograms of you and Anakin show up. Both of you look at her eagerly.
'Well?' you ask at the same time.
'I have Aunt Ahsoka and Luke has Uncle Obi-Wan,' she reports.
'Thank the Force,' Skywalker groans, looking up. You sigh, then chuckle.
'Tell them we wish them luck,' you say. 'Now go to your training. Have a nice day!'
You wave and end the call. Ahsoka frowns.
'Why did she wish us luck?' she asks. The twins grin at her. Obi-Wan, who's been teaching them since they were kids, pats her back.
'We're in for a ride,' he says. She gulps. What has she gotten herself into?
A/N: Thank you for reading! Let me know your thoughts! Reblog, like and comment if you could. Seriously, even if it's just to leave a thumb up. Every bit of feedback keeps me motivated.
This can also be found on Archive of Our Own: https://archiveofourown.org/works/60214684/chapters/156408586
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