Holy shit, we haven’t heard from Frozen Travel in forever!! What’s happening to Obi? Is he ok? What are Palps and Plagueis gonna do with him? Does Qui realize that something is wrong? Or what about Dooku and his detainment by the Pike Syndicate? So many questions!!

Hissing painfully as he limped towards
where he could see the path still, Yan summoned his saber to his hand
from the shallow water the pyke syndicate had thrown it in. It had
been clear from the sheer number and the way they had been fighting
that they were only there for distraction and Yan growled to himself
as it was clear that they had accomplished what they had been hired
for.

But what?

That was the question, what had they
been hired for?

What had been so important that they
needed to distract Yan?

Pulling his comm off his belt, Yan
commed Obi-Wan.

No one picked up.

Freezing, Yan stared at his comm with
narrowed eyes before retyping in the number and calling again, eyes
widening up in no small amount of horror as the reason for the pyke
syndicate to distract him was suddenly becoming apparent.

Distract Yan to be unable to provide
additional support to Obi-Wan.

Wheezing, Yan limped as fast as he
could towards his transport, needing to get into town and look for
Obi-Wan as quickly as he could.

Yet even as he reached the speeder, he
had a horrifying suspicion that Obi-Wan was gone. ‘Qui-Gon is never
going to forgive me.’ He thought with no small amount of mounting
horror even as he kicked the motor into function with his injured leg
to check on Obi-Wan’s last known location.

()()()

Watching Micah and Tahl with some
amusement as they bickered in front of the display casing, Qui-Gon
tried to ignore the bad sensation curling around in his stomach as he
placed a hand on each of theirs shoulder. “Grateful as I am for
both of yours input, Obi-Wan does not really fancy much jewelry of
any kind.” He chuckled at them.

Whining, Micah spread his arms wide
while dislodging Qui-Gon’s hand and almost hitting Tahl in the face
if it wasn’t for her quick dodge. “Couldn’t you have told us
that at first Qui-Gon!?”

Crossing his arms over his chest,
Qui-Gon raised a brow. “I did when I dragged you two out of the
temple to help me look for proper bonding gifts. I told you both to
look for mostly silver, nothing too ornamental and no rings?” He
prompted at them to remember.

The two exchanged sheepish looks at
that.

“Okay…” Tahl rubbed her chin
slowly while glancing around the display cases. “I’d say a
necklace than as Obi-Wan is not really a bracelet kind of person.”
She grinned.

Following her towards the necklaces,
Qui-Gon rumbled. “You’re right, but I could also get him a
broach.”

Both Micah and Tahl gave him long looks
at that and he held up his hands in obvious surrender.

Obi-Wan wasn’t a broach kind of
person either.

So that meant a necklace with a pendant
of some kind.

“How about a medallion?” Micah
questioned, looking at the two. “I mean, than it doesn’t have to
be too ornamental but more sentimental with the insides engraved with
your names or something.” He grinned.

Stroking his beard slowly, Qui-Gon
mused over that.

He liked the idea.

It sounded like something Obi-Wan would
like too actually. Maybe he could even have a holo image logged into the
medallio-

His comm beeped and Qui-Gon blinked
down at his belt before looking at Tahl and Micah as moments later,
theirs beeped too.

His uneasy feeling grew as the three
friends exchanged looks even while pulling their comms off their
belts.

It was the recall code for all Jedi on
Coruscant to the temple.

Holy shit, we haven’t heard from Frozen Travel in forever!! What’s happening to Obi? Is he ok? What are Palps and Plagueis gonna do with him? Does Qui realize that something is wrong? Or what about Dooku and his detainment by the Pike Syndicate? So many questions!!

Hissing painfully as he limped towards
where he could see the path still, Yan summoned his saber to his hand
from the shallow water the pyke syndicate had thrown it in. It had
been clear from the sheer number and the way they had been fighting
that they were only there for distraction and Yan growled to himself
as it was clear that they had accomplished what they had been hired
for.

But what?

That was the question, what had they
been hired for?

What had been so important that they
needed to distract Yan?

Pulling his comm off his belt, Yan
commed Obi-Wan.

No one picked up.

Freezing, Yan stared at his comm with
narrowed eyes before retyping in the number and calling again, eyes
widening up in no small amount of horror as the reason for the pyke
syndicate to distract him was suddenly becoming apparent.

Distract Yan to be unable to provide
additional support to Obi-Wan.

Wheezing, Yan limped as fast as he
could towards his transport, needing to get into town and look for
Obi-Wan as quickly as he could.

Yet even as he reached the speeder, he
had a horrifying suspicion that Obi-Wan was gone. ‘Qui-Gon is never
going to forgive me.’ He thought with no small amount of mounting
horror even as he kicked the motor into function with his injured leg
to check on Obi-Wan’s last known location.

()()()

Watching Micah and Tahl with some
amusement as they bickered in front of the display casing, Qui-Gon
tried to ignore the bad sensation curling around in his stomach as he
placed a hand on each of theirs shoulder. “Grateful as I am for
both of yours input, Obi-Wan does not really fancy much jewelry of
any kind.” He chuckled at them.

Whining, Micah spread his arms wide
while dislodging Qui-Gon’s hand and almost hitting Tahl in the face
if it wasn’t for her quick dodge. “Couldn’t you have told us
that at first Qui-Gon!?”

Crossing his arms over his chest,
Qui-Gon raised a brow. “I did when I dragged you two out of the
temple to help me look for proper bonding gifts. I told you both to
look for mostly silver, nothing too ornamental and no rings?” He
prompted at them to remember.

The two exchanged sheepish looks at
that.

“Okay…” Tahl rubbed her chin
slowly while glancing around the display cases. “I’d say a
necklace than as Obi-Wan is not really a bracelet kind of person.”
She grinned.

Following her towards the necklaces,
Qui-Gon rumbled. “You’re right, but I could also get him a
broach.”

Both Micah and Tahl gave him long looks
at that and he held up his hands in obvious surrender.

Obi-Wan wasn’t a broach kind of
person either.

So that meant a necklace with a pendant
of some kind.

“How about a medallion?” Micah
questioned, looking at the two. “I mean, than it doesn’t have to
be too ornamental but more sentimental with the insides engraved with
your names or something.” He grinned.

Stroking his beard slowly, Qui-Gon
mused over that.

He liked the idea.

It sounded like something Obi-Wan would
like too actually. Maybe he could even have a holo image logged into the
medallio-

His comm beeped and Qui-Gon blinked
down at his belt before looking at Tahl and Micah as moments later,
theirs beeped too.

His uneasy feeling grew as the three
friends exchanged looks even while pulling their comms off their
belts.

It was the recall code for all Jedi on
Coruscant to the temple.

For Ghost Friend I NEED to know how that conversation with Qui-Gon goes. And possibly Mace or whoever too, but mostly Qui-Gon. Is he upset? hurt? happy that Obi is there in some form? Does he try to get Anakin to translate for him?

Staring at the glowing orb between his hands, Anakin avoided the two
master’s eyes as Knight Fisto was piloting the ship that would
bring them back to Republic space, his stomach squirming
uncomfortably.

More than that, he was worried because Obi-Wan had remained as an orb
and hadn’t manifested into his shadowy form that he was so used to
seeing since he was ten. It was making him wonder if Obi-Wan was now
stuck as this voiceless orb.

Of course, nothing lasts forever and eventually Qui-Gon cleared his
throat loudly enough for it to echo in the cockpit and Anakin to
wince as he peered up at his master.

The long haired master was watching him with furrowed brows as he
kept glancing between the orb that was supposedly Obi-Wan and his
current living padawan. “You owe us an explanation Anakin. Now.”
He said firmly with his hands resting on his thighs.

In front of them, beside the knight, Mace Windu turned the chair
enough to be able to face Anakin without twisting his head around. “I
agree.” He frowned thunderously.

Hesitating a bit, Anakin glanced between the two then back down
between his hands where Obi-Wan had started to pulse in a soothing
blue glow and was brushing between his hands gently as if trying to
give him strength.

Licking his lips, Anakin nodded. “I… don’t really know how it
happened… but when Obi-Wan died-” Here Qui-Gon flinched heavily.
“I started seeing him. At first just from the corner of my eyes but
when we got to the Jedi temple… I could see him all the time.” He
glanced between the masters.

Qui-Gon looked lost and Windu looked… well confused but also
intrigued Anakin would say. “See him? See him how?” He finally
questioned.

Shrugging a bit, Anakin lifted one hand to scratch his neck while
curving the other so Obi-Wan rested in his hand. “Like a shadow in
a way? Sheer but colored with his hood always up and blurry in the
edges. He tried to interact with the world but… no one really
seemed to hear him and he only occasionally managed to do stuff. He’d
knock something off a desk or someone would hear him hum? And he
couldn’t speak to me so I learned sign language to speak with him.”
He confessed.

“…Anakin, why didn’t you tell me?” Qui-Gon questioned
heavily, sitting back in his chair.

“Because you all sent me to the mind healer as if I was crazy for
speaking to someone no one else could see or hear.” Anakin
exclaimed before forcing himself calmer, biting his lips harshly,
shutting himself up. And it wasn’t like he hadn’t actually needed
the mind healer though not for seeing Obi-Wan. “I had no idea what
you’d do if I told you I saw a dead Jedi…” He whispered.

Over his head, Mace and Qui-Gon traded long glances, both wondering
what would have been done if Anakin had spoken up.

It was a moot point now though.

Obi-Wan was obviously there in some form as the orb responded to his
name but the how…

“I think he’s stuck though.” Anakin suddenly said, both masters
returning their attention back to him to find Anakin staring at the
orb in his hands. “He’s still just this orb thing and he’s
never done that before…” He whispered.

“Well… the soul healers can have a look at it as can the
council.” Mace rubbed his head, sighing heavily. “Maybe…
there’s something we can do?” He mused.

Anakin shrugged meekly then watched as Qui-Gon slowly reached out one
of his big hands to the orb.

“Obi-Wan?” The big man whispered, letting out a little huff of
breath as the orb instantly floated to his hand and seemed to nuzzle
at the fingers. “Oh… yes… hello to you too.” He smiled
shakily, eyes watering. “I’ve missed you.” Qui-Gon said quietly
to the orb, watching how it glowed in a soft warm shade of orange.

Watching quietly, the rest of the Jedi, even Kit, let the two have a
quiet moment.

For Ghost Friend I NEED to know how that conversation with Qui-Gon goes. And possibly Mace or whoever too, but mostly Qui-Gon. Is he upset? hurt? happy that Obi is there in some form? Does he try to get Anakin to translate for him?

Staring at the glowing orb between his hands, Anakin avoided the two
master’s eyes as Knight Fisto was piloting the ship that would
bring them back to Republic space, his stomach squirming
uncomfortably.

More than that, he was worried because Obi-Wan had remained as an orb
and hadn’t manifested into his shadowy form that he was so used to
seeing since he was ten. It was making him wonder if Obi-Wan was now
stuck as this voiceless orb.

Of course, nothing lasts forever and eventually Qui-Gon cleared his
throat loudly enough for it to echo in the cockpit and Anakin to
wince as he peered up at his master.

The long haired master was watching him with furrowed brows as he
kept glancing between the orb that was supposedly Obi-Wan and his
current living padawan. “You owe us an explanation Anakin. Now.”
He said firmly with his hands resting on his thighs.

In front of them, beside the knight, Mace Windu turned the chair
enough to be able to face Anakin without twisting his head around. “I
agree.” He frowned thunderously.

Hesitating a bit, Anakin glanced between the two then back down
between his hands where Obi-Wan had started to pulse in a soothing
blue glow and was brushing between his hands gently as if trying to
give him strength.

Licking his lips, Anakin nodded. “I… don’t really know how it
happened… but when Obi-Wan died-” Here Qui-Gon flinched heavily.
“I started seeing him. At first just from the corner of my eyes but
when we got to the Jedi temple… I could see him all the time.” He
glanced between the masters.

Qui-Gon looked lost and Windu looked… well confused but also
intrigued Anakin would say. “See him? See him how?” He finally
questioned.

Shrugging a bit, Anakin lifted one hand to scratch his neck while
curving the other so Obi-Wan rested in his hand. “Like a shadow in
a way? Sheer but colored with his hood always up and blurry in the
edges. He tried to interact with the world but… no one really
seemed to hear him and he only occasionally managed to do stuff. He’d
knock something off a desk or someone would hear him hum? And he
couldn’t speak to me so I learned sign language to speak with him.”
He confessed.

“…Anakin, why didn’t you tell me?” Qui-Gon questioned
heavily, sitting back in his chair.

“Because you all sent me to the mind healer as if I was crazy for
speaking to someone no one else could see or hear.” Anakin
exclaimed before forcing himself calmer, biting his lips harshly,
shutting himself up. And it wasn’t like he hadn’t actually needed
the mind healer though not for seeing Obi-Wan. “I had no idea what
you’d do if I told you I saw a dead Jedi…” He whispered.

Over his head, Mace and Qui-Gon traded long glances, both wondering
what would have been done if Anakin had spoken up.

It was a moot point now though.

Obi-Wan was obviously there in some form as the orb responded to his
name but the how…

“I think he’s stuck though.” Anakin suddenly said, both masters
returning their attention back to him to find Anakin staring at the
orb in his hands. “He’s still just this orb thing and he’s
never done that before…” He whispered.

“Well… the soul healers can have a look at it as can the
council.” Mace rubbed his head, sighing heavily. “Maybe…
there’s something we can do?” He mused.

Anakin shrugged meekly then watched as Qui-Gon slowly reached out one
of his big hands to the orb.

“Obi-Wan?” The big man whispered, letting out a little huff of
breath as the orb instantly floated to his hand and seemed to nuzzle
at the fingers. “Oh… yes… hello to you too.” He smiled
shakily, eyes watering. “I’ve missed you.” Qui-Gon said quietly
to the orb, watching how it glowed in a soft warm shade of orange.

Watching quietly, the rest of the Jedi, even Kit, let the two have a
quiet moment.

Hello, lovely Moddy! So, for Switch Place Back, what’s happening with Obi-Wan now that he’s in Qui-Gon’s body? Is he freaking out? Excited? Planning to use his temporary masterly powers for good or evil (though lbr, it’d be good)? Does he enjoy being hella tall and able to reach things on shelves for a change?

Apparently, Qui-Gon’s worry for his very young soulmate had all
been in vain.

Because Obi-Wan was still sleeping when Plo used his council codes to
override Qui-Gon’s quarter doors to get in, curled up in Qui-Gon’s
bed beneath the covers in fetal position.

Though he squealed and rolled out of bed in shock when he was woken,
blinking up at them all in surprise with Qui-Gon’s blue eyes turned
as wide as possible.

It was very unlike the mans usual behavior as Obi-Wan pushed the long
hair out of his face.

“Master Dolan?” The boy questioned in confusion with Qui-Gon’s
deep brogue before squeaking in shock and grabbing his throat, eyes
wide.

“Be at ease Obi-Wan.” Dolan assured as softly as he could.
“Everything is alright.” He held out his hands, helping the boy
in an adult body to his feet.

Obi-Wan swayed pecariously on the much taller than usual legs and
stared down in surprise before he finally caught sight of… well
himself!

He gave a loud squeak at that. “What happened!?”

“You switched bodies young one, this is your soulmate switch.”
Dolan chuckled and waved Qui-Gon forward. “And this is Qui-Gon
Jinn.”

Obi-Wan looked down at Qui-Gon then smiled shyly down at him. “Hi.”
He offered his hand or was it Qui-Gon’s hand?

Force this was confusing, Qui-Gon was glad it would only last one day
as he took Obi-Wan’s hand in his and held onto it tightly. “Hello
to you too Obi-Wan, I’m glad to finally meet you.” He said
warmly in Obi-Wan’s little lisping voice.

Force he was adorable, Qui-Gon couldn’t help but consider the boy
adorable. ‘I will have to stay away from the creche for a few years
until he grows up.’ He mused before laughing when Obi-Wan managed
to figure out how to kneel down to wrap him in a tight hug with
Qui-Gon’s big arms.

“I’m glad to meet you Master Qui-Gon!” Obi-Wan said excitedly,
wiggling a bit in happiness in Qui-Gon’s body.

Force it was undignified behavior for sure but considering Obi-Wan
was around ten or so, it was quite justifiable.

Laughing a bit, Qui-Gon returned the embrace. “Yes… hello to you
little soulmate.” He murmured, sounding utterly fond.

()()()

Curling the braid around his finger, Qui-Gon peered up at the sky for
a long moment. “That one looks like a rabbit.” He mused
thoughtfully, feeling the head on his chest shift.

“Which one?” Obi-Wan blinked curiously up at the cloudy sky,
snorting when Qui-Gon pointed out one. “I’d say a tauntaun more
then a rabbit but I guess.” He drawled, settling back against the
others chest with a happy little hum.

Smiling a bit as his little soulmate pressed a kiss to his chest,
Qui-Gon mused over the long years that had gone past.

He’d been so reluctant to take the other on as his padawan, the
idea of teaching his own soulmate…

Well there was an emotional danger there for sure, if Obi-Wan was in
danger or the mission could fall Qui-Gon wasn’t sure he could
manage it.

But somehow, impossibly so while walking through a galaxy made of
stardust and bones, he’d manage to find a balance between the
soulmate he wanted to be and the teacher he was suppose to be.

It helped that Obi-Wan was underage for most of it though.

But when Obi-Wan became a hormonal teenager…

Well there was quite a bit of spill over hormonal dreams and Qui-Gon
had needed way too many cold showers those three years until Obi-Wan
finally, blissfully became eighteen and Qui-Gon didn’t feel like a
predator around him.

And those hormones turned to warm affection that turned to tender
love that lead to moments like these, curled up together in the
aftermath of a mission, watching the sky on a golden grassy planet as
they waited for transport.

“…That looks like one of Yoda’s ears.” Obi-Wan suddenly
remarked, pointing.

It made Qui-Gon chuckle as he wrapped his arm more tightly around the
other.

He waited a long while… but it was worth every lonely day for these
days.

Hello, lovely Moddy! So, for Switch Place Back, what’s happening with Obi-Wan now that he’s in Qui-Gon’s body? Is he freaking out? Excited? Planning to use his temporary masterly powers for good or evil (though lbr, it’d be good)? Does he enjoy being hella tall and able to reach things on shelves for a change?

Apparently, Qui-Gon’s worry for his very young soulmate had all
been in vain.

Because Obi-Wan was still sleeping when Plo used his council codes to
override Qui-Gon’s quarter doors to get in, curled up in Qui-Gon’s
bed beneath the covers in fetal position.

Though he squealed and rolled out of bed in shock when he was woken,
blinking up at them all in surprise with Qui-Gon’s blue eyes turned
as wide as possible.

It was very unlike the mans usual behavior as Obi-Wan pushed the long
hair out of his face.

“Master Dolan?” The boy questioned in confusion with Qui-Gon’s
deep brogue before squeaking in shock and grabbing his throat, eyes
wide.

“Be at ease Obi-Wan.” Dolan assured as softly as he could.
“Everything is alright.” He held out his hands, helping the boy
in an adult body to his feet.

Obi-Wan swayed pecariously on the much taller than usual legs and
stared down in surprise before he finally caught sight of… well
himself!

He gave a loud squeak at that. “What happened!?”

“You switched bodies young one, this is your soulmate switch.”
Dolan chuckled and waved Qui-Gon forward. “And this is Qui-Gon
Jinn.”

Obi-Wan looked down at Qui-Gon then smiled shyly down at him. “Hi.”
He offered his hand or was it Qui-Gon’s hand?

Force this was confusing, Qui-Gon was glad it would only last one day
as he took Obi-Wan’s hand in his and held onto it tightly. “Hello
to you too Obi-Wan, I’m glad to finally meet you.” He said
warmly in Obi-Wan’s little lisping voice.

Force he was adorable, Qui-Gon couldn’t help but consider the boy
adorable. ‘I will have to stay away from the creche for a few years
until he grows up.’ He mused before laughing when Obi-Wan managed
to figure out how to kneel down to wrap him in a tight hug with
Qui-Gon’s big arms.

“I’m glad to meet you Master Qui-Gon!” Obi-Wan said excitedly,
wiggling a bit in happiness in Qui-Gon’s body.

Force it was undignified behavior for sure but considering Obi-Wan
was around ten or so, it was quite justifiable.

Laughing a bit, Qui-Gon returned the embrace. “Yes… hello to you
little soulmate.” He murmured, sounding utterly fond.

()()()

Curling the braid around his finger, Qui-Gon peered up at the sky for
a long moment. “That one looks like a rabbit.” He mused
thoughtfully, feeling the head on his chest shift.

“Which one?” Obi-Wan blinked curiously up at the cloudy sky,
snorting when Qui-Gon pointed out one. “I’d say a tauntaun more
then a rabbit but I guess.” He drawled, settling back against the
others chest with a happy little hum.

Smiling a bit as his little soulmate pressed a kiss to his chest,
Qui-Gon mused over the long years that had gone past.

He’d been so reluctant to take the other on as his padawan, the
idea of teaching his own soulmate…

Well there was an emotional danger there for sure, if Obi-Wan was in
danger or the mission could fall Qui-Gon wasn’t sure he could
manage it.

But somehow, impossibly so while walking through a galaxy made of
stardust and bones, he’d manage to find a balance between the
soulmate he wanted to be and the teacher he was suppose to be.

It helped that Obi-Wan was underage for most of it though.

But when Obi-Wan became a hormonal teenager…

Well there was quite a bit of spill over hormonal dreams and Qui-Gon
had needed way too many cold showers those three years until Obi-Wan
finally, blissfully became eighteen and Qui-Gon didn’t feel like a
predator around him.

And those hormones turned to warm affection that turned to tender
love that lead to moments like these, curled up together in the
aftermath of a mission, watching the sky on a golden grassy planet as
they waited for transport.

“…That looks like one of Yoda’s ears.” Obi-Wan suddenly
remarked, pointing.

It made Qui-Gon chuckle as he wrapped his arm more tightly around the
other.

He waited a long while… but it was worth every lonely day for these
days.

So, what’s going on with Obi and Ani in Burning Bird (aka one of my new favorite fics ever)? You mentioned (I think 2 updates ago?) that they were gonna have to have a long conversation. Does that conversation happen yet? And if so can we see it? I super wanna know what all they talk about and how it goes!!

Anakin
had been so kind to escort him back to his room after dinner, Qui-Gon
opting to take the dishes without even a shred of suspicion in his
eyes.

Obi-Wan
hadn’t given it much thought either
at the time but now he could
feel the palms of his hands were sweaty as he opened up the door and
turned to smile at the blond, to bid him a good night only to be
pushed back into his apartment by firm hands that pinned him to the
hallway of Obi-Wan’s quarters.

“Ani-oh!”
Lips slanted possessively
over his, Anakin pinning him to the wall with his own body and for a
moment Obi-Wan panicked, hands flailing.

And
then he gave in, the starbird in him thrilling in delight and wonder
at his mate claiming him. His hands cupped the nape of the blonds
neck, holding on as Anakin slid his tongue between Obi-Wan’s open
lips and roamed the expanse as if it belonged there, sampling the
knights mouth.

He
must have blacked out a little or perhaps it was just the
overwhelming presence of everything happening but the next he
realized was he was on his back on the couch with Anakin above him,
being snogged within an inch of his life.

Anakin’s
hands were everywhere, warm and desirous
as they traced Obi-Wan’s sides and over his chest as his tongue
mapped out Obi-Wan’s mouth eagerly until the redhead was dizzy from
a mix of missing oxygen and desire.

Frankly
he was overwhelmed when Anakin finally withdrew from his mouth only
to latch onto his neck, kissing and nipping along the pale skin as
Obi-Wan arched it for him. “A-Anakin… Ah.” He moaned in
surprise, clenching his hand into the back of the others tunic.

The
blond gave a little grown and bit at the tendons of his neck. “I
waited for you. I waited for every life cycle I had, crying
out into the galaxy for you.” Anakin panted a bit, wings of fire
flaring from his back and bathing
up the room in a warm
glow of yellow and orange.
“But I never heard you.” He growled
deep in his chest.

Anakin’s
hands gripped his thighs, pulled him down and Obi-Wan gave a small
shout as Anakin’s knee rubbed against his groin as the blond bit
down where neck and shoulder meet, aggressively sucking
on a patch before soothing at it with his tongue when Obi-Wan
whimpered.

Force
his mind was spinning but Obi-Wan managed to place his hands on
Anakin’s chest, pushing him up and away. “A-Anakin! Slow down!”

To
his relief, Anakin listened, the fire wings fading away as he pulled
back to look at him, face softening. “I looked for you so long…
and here you are.” He cupped Obi-Wan’s face with one warm hand.
“Here you are, alive and well and mine.” His eyes flickered with
greed, need and love all at once.

Swallowing
hard as he breathed heavily, Obi-Wan nodded and turned his head to
kiss the others palm. “Yes, I’m here. I’m yours Anakin, but
please slow down.” He whispered, shivering a bit.

A
grumpy expression appeared on his face but the padawan nodded,
sighing a bit. “I’m… I’m sorry. But I’ve waited so long to
find you…” He murmured. “I spent so long searching…”

Laying
there beneath Anakin, still flushed with kiss swollen tingling lips,
Obi-Wan managed to slowly calm down. “How long?”

“Eighteen
cycles.” Anakin leaned down but only pressed a more tender kiss to
Obi-Wan’s temple. “I waited and searched for eighteen cycles.”
He caressed Obi-Wan’s side, the two starbirds staring at each other
for a long moment.

“Where
were you?” Obi-Wan whispered. “I looked that first cycle when I
remembered.”

A
half shrug escaped the other. “Mostly out in wild space where it was safe, where I thought others like me were hidden, I’ve
always remembered what I was, knew what I always was when I reached
the age of majority.” He shifted a bit then glanced ruefully at
their bodies. “I am sorry for doing this, going so fast… I must
have scared you a bit.” He looked up at Obi-Wan again.

Flustering
a bit again, Obi-Wan shrugged. “Mostly you startled me but… I
guess I can understand if you looked for me that long.” He smiled a
bit then closed his eyes as Anakin traced his face with his
fingertips, practically memorizing the features of Obi-Wan.

And
perhaps that was what he was doing, if he had looked so long for
Obi-Wan…

It
was bound to be some deep seated loneliness that Obi-Wan too knew but
had not felt as keenly as Anakin.

“Qui-Gon
will wonder where you are.” Obi-Wan whispered dazedly, distracted
by the others touch on his face and neck, feeling the throbbing of
what he knew would turn into an impressive hickey on his neck where
Anakin had bitten him.

“Let
him wonder.” Anakin mumbled, his lips connecting with Obi-Wan’s
face again as they followed the path his fingers had gone seconds
before. “I’ll tell him I was with friends.” He chuckled airily, his breath fanning out over Obi-Wan’s pale features.

Reaching
up, Obi-Wan rested his hands on the back of the others neck once
again with a soft noise, just melting into the soft affection and
warmth of the other body.

So, what’s going on with Obi and Ani in Burning Bird (aka one of my new favorite fics ever)? You mentioned (I think 2 updates ago?) that they were gonna have to have a long conversation. Does that conversation happen yet? And if so can we see it? I super wanna know what all they talk about and how it goes!!

Anakin
had been so kind to escort him back to his room after dinner, Qui-Gon
opting to take the dishes without even a shred of suspicion in his
eyes.

Obi-Wan
hadn’t given it much thought either
at the time but now he could
feel the palms of his hands were sweaty as he opened up the door and
turned to smile at the blond, to bid him a good night only to be
pushed back into his apartment by firm hands that pinned him to the
hallway of Obi-Wan’s quarters.

“Ani-oh!”
Lips slanted possessively
over his, Anakin pinning him to the wall with his own body and for a
moment Obi-Wan panicked, hands flailing.

And
then he gave in, the starbird in him thrilling in delight and wonder
at his mate claiming him. His hands cupped the nape of the blonds
neck, holding on as Anakin slid his tongue between Obi-Wan’s open
lips and roamed the expanse as if it belonged there, sampling the
knights mouth.

He
must have blacked out a little or perhaps it was just the
overwhelming presence of everything happening but the next he
realized was he was on his back on the couch with Anakin above him,
being snogged within an inch of his life.

Anakin’s
hands were everywhere, warm and desirous
as they traced Obi-Wan’s sides and over his chest as his tongue
mapped out Obi-Wan’s mouth eagerly until the redhead was dizzy from
a mix of missing oxygen and desire.

Frankly
he was overwhelmed when Anakin finally withdrew from his mouth only
to latch onto his neck, kissing and nipping along the pale skin as
Obi-Wan arched it for him. “A-Anakin… Ah.” He moaned in
surprise, clenching his hand into the back of the others tunic.

The
blond gave a little grown and bit at the tendons of his neck. “I
waited for you. I waited for every life cycle I had, crying
out into the galaxy for you.” Anakin panted a bit, wings of fire
flaring from his back and bathing
up the room in a warm
glow of yellow and orange.
“But I never heard you.” He growled
deep in his chest.

Anakin’s
hands gripped his thighs, pulled him down and Obi-Wan gave a small
shout as Anakin’s knee rubbed against his groin as the blond bit
down where neck and shoulder meet, aggressively sucking
on a patch before soothing at it with his tongue when Obi-Wan
whimpered.

Force
his mind was spinning but Obi-Wan managed to place his hands on
Anakin’s chest, pushing him up and away. “A-Anakin! Slow down!”

To
his relief, Anakin listened, the fire wings fading away as he pulled
back to look at him, face softening. “I looked for you so long…
and here you are.” He cupped Obi-Wan’s face with one warm hand.
“Here you are, alive and well and mine.” His eyes flickered with
greed, need and love all at once.

Swallowing
hard as he breathed heavily, Obi-Wan nodded and turned his head to
kiss the others palm. “Yes, I’m here. I’m yours Anakin, but
please slow down.” He whispered, shivering a bit.

A
grumpy expression appeared on his face but the padawan nodded,
sighing a bit. “I’m… I’m sorry. But I’ve waited so long to
find you…” He murmured. “I spent so long searching…”

Laying
there beneath Anakin, still flushed with kiss swollen tingling lips,
Obi-Wan managed to slowly calm down. “How long?”

“Eighteen
cycles.” Anakin leaned down but only pressed a more tender kiss to
Obi-Wan’s temple. “I waited and searched for eighteen cycles.”
He caressed Obi-Wan’s side, the two starbirds staring at each other
for a long moment.

“Where
were you?” Obi-Wan whispered. “I looked that first cycle when I
remembered.”

A
half shrug escaped the other. “Mostly out in wild space where it was safe, where I thought others like me were hidden, I’ve
always remembered what I was, knew what I always was when I reached
the age of majority.” He shifted a bit then glanced ruefully at
their bodies. “I am sorry for doing this, going so fast… I must
have scared you a bit.” He looked up at Obi-Wan again.

Flustering
a bit again, Obi-Wan shrugged. “Mostly you startled me but… I
guess I can understand if you looked for me that long.” He smiled a
bit then closed his eyes as Anakin traced his face with his
fingertips, practically memorizing the features of Obi-Wan.

And
perhaps that was what he was doing, if he had looked so long for
Obi-Wan…

It
was bound to be some deep seated loneliness that Obi-Wan too knew but
had not felt as keenly as Anakin.

“Qui-Gon
will wonder where you are.” Obi-Wan whispered dazedly, distracted
by the others touch on his face and neck, feeling the throbbing of
what he knew would turn into an impressive hickey on his neck where
Anakin had bitten him.

“Let
him wonder.” Anakin mumbled, his lips connecting with Obi-Wan’s
face again as they followed the path his fingers had gone seconds
before. “I’ll tell him I was with friends.” He chuckled airily, his breath fanning out over Obi-Wan’s pale features.

Reaching
up, Obi-Wan rested his hands on the back of the others neck once
again with a soft noise, just melting into the soft affection and
warmth of the other body.

For Safe Here I’m super curious who Obi-Wan’s new master is gonna be. Will it be Qui-Gon, like in canon? Or Plo «Daddliest Dad» Koon? Or another Council member? Or someone else entirely? Because this poor precious baby cannot just get sent to one of the corps; he’s already suffered enough!!

Looking tiredly
between the council members, Obi-Wan tried not to fidget around even
as he couldn’t help himself as he twisted his hands together and
played with his own fingers, all the while trying to keep his eyes up
and not down on his feet.

He was just so
antsy.

“Feel you do
Obi-Wan?” Yoda finally ventured, voice gentle. “Improved your
health has?”

Finally giving into
his urge to fidget, Obi-Wan gave a nervous little nod. “Yes master
Yoda, most of the bruises are gone.” He got out nervously.

One of the female
master’s leaned forward and when Obi-Wan could finally bring
himself to look at her face, he got a small smile from a woman he
recognized as Master Jocasta from the Archives. “You don’t look
like you’ve slept well Padawan Kenobi.” She offered quietly.

Hearing the title
padawan, Obi-Wan blinked at her before slowly relaxing. “I’ve
been… nervous masters. I have no information about what comes…
next.” He whispered.

She inclined her
head at that. “I see young one. And I understand.”

With that she
looked back to Yoda.

“Your future we
have talked about. Knight Shakma in front of committee will go, his
judgment in the future will come but to be a Jedi he will no longer
be able to. Called to give evidence you might have to.” Yoda
quietly murmured and Obi-Wan bit down on his lip even as he nodded.

His stomach
squirmed with nerves. “I understand masters. What… what does that
mean for me though masters?” He looked at them all, eyes wide and
nervous.

“What it means
young Kenobi, is that your future is open to you.” Another
councilor spoke up, Obi-Wan turning to the kel dor. He knew him, he
had done a few lessons and spoken to the classes, Master Plo Koon.

Unsure what to say,
Obi-Wan held his tongue, blinking when the kel dor got up and moved
towards him. Stopping in front of the redheaded human, Plo held out a
clawed hand as his warmth in the Force washed over the young teen.

“Young Kenobi,
would you like to be my padawan?” Plo murmured, hand still held out
to Obi-Wan.

Eyes going wide,
Obi-Wan struggled to draw a deep breath before he shakily reached out
to grasp it. “I-I would be honored master Koon.” He whispered,
feeling himself tremble.

And than he
promptly burst into tears, horrified as he couldn’t manage to hold
onto his emotions.

The master dropped
down on his knees at that and drew him into his chest, making a deep
rumbling noise.

“I’m sorry!”
Obi-Wan gasped out into the sweet smelling folds of the mans tunic.
“I’m sorry, I can’t, I don’t-”

“Shhh Obi-Wan.”
Plo cupped the back of the boys head with a hand, rocking lightly as
he held him to his chest as the boy was practically shaking apart
with the force of his sobs. “These days have been trying for you,
emotional upheavals have been strong and you have not had time to
properly deal with it or had anyone to properly support you.” He
stroked the red hair slowly. “Your control has been weakened and
your emotions are fragile, I apologize for taking such time padawan.”
He murmured reassuringly.

With that Obi-Wan
collapsed into the kel dor’s warmth, falling apart with loud sobs
that came from the core of his being.

He cried for all he
had gone through into the warmth and comfort he found.

()()()

Plo quietly stood
with the drawn out boy in his arms, tucking Obi-Wan’s head into the
crook of his neck as his padawan flopped in his grasp like a ragdoll
that made a tiny noise, barely aware of anything despite gripping the
back of Plo’s tunic with all his might.

One hand holding
the back of Obi-Wan’s head and the other tucked beneath his rear to
hold him close, Plo turned to the rest of his fellow councilors.

Most were watching
their own hands, the sounds of Obi-Wan’s heartbreaking sobs still
clearly echoing in their ears. But some of them were watching Plo and
Obi-Wan still.

“Take him to your
quarters you should.” Yoda murmured. “Know you prepared for
Obi-Wan I do.” He quietly sighed.

Plo tucked the boy
closer to him, nodding. “Yes.”

There was no more
to say. Obi-Wan was now his padawan and it was time for Obi-Wan to
heal from all he had gone through.

For Safe Here I’m super curious who Obi-Wan’s new master is gonna be. Will it be Qui-Gon, like in canon? Or Plo «Daddliest Dad» Koon? Or another Council member? Or someone else entirely? Because this poor precious baby cannot just get sent to one of the corps; he’s already suffered enough!!

Looking tiredly
between the council members, Obi-Wan tried not to fidget around even
as he couldn’t help himself as he twisted his hands together and
played with his own fingers, all the while trying to keep his eyes up
and not down on his feet.

He was just so
antsy.

“Feel you do
Obi-Wan?” Yoda finally ventured, voice gentle. “Improved your
health has?”

Finally giving into
his urge to fidget, Obi-Wan gave a nervous little nod. “Yes master
Yoda, most of the bruises are gone.” He got out nervously.

One of the female
master’s leaned forward and when Obi-Wan could finally bring
himself to look at her face, he got a small smile from a woman he
recognized as Master Jocasta from the Archives. “You don’t look
like you’ve slept well Padawan Kenobi.” She offered quietly.

Hearing the title
padawan, Obi-Wan blinked at her before slowly relaxing. “I’ve
been… nervous masters. I have no information about what comes…
next.” He whispered.

She inclined her
head at that. “I see young one. And I understand.”

With that she
looked back to Yoda.

“Your future we
have talked about. Knight Shakma in front of committee will go, his
judgment in the future will come but to be a Jedi he will no longer
be able to. Called to give evidence you might have to.” Yoda
quietly murmured and Obi-Wan bit down on his lip even as he nodded.

His stomach
squirmed with nerves. “I understand masters. What… what does that
mean for me though masters?” He looked at them all, eyes wide and
nervous.

“What it means
young Kenobi, is that your future is open to you.” Another
councilor spoke up, Obi-Wan turning to the kel dor. He knew him, he
had done a few lessons and spoken to the classes, Master Plo Koon.

Unsure what to say,
Obi-Wan held his tongue, blinking when the kel dor got up and moved
towards him. Stopping in front of the redheaded human, Plo held out a
clawed hand as his warmth in the Force washed over the young teen.

“Young Kenobi,
would you like to be my padawan?” Plo murmured, hand still held out
to Obi-Wan.

Eyes going wide,
Obi-Wan struggled to draw a deep breath before he shakily reached out
to grasp it. “I-I would be honored master Koon.” He whispered,
feeling himself tremble.

And than he
promptly burst into tears, horrified as he couldn’t manage to hold
onto his emotions.

The master dropped
down on his knees at that and drew him into his chest, making a deep
rumbling noise.

“I’m sorry!”
Obi-Wan gasped out into the sweet smelling folds of the mans tunic.
“I’m sorry, I can’t, I don’t-”

“Shhh Obi-Wan.”
Plo cupped the back of the boys head with a hand, rocking lightly as
he held him to his chest as the boy was practically shaking apart
with the force of his sobs. “These days have been trying for you,
emotional upheavals have been strong and you have not had time to
properly deal with it or had anyone to properly support you.” He
stroked the red hair slowly. “Your control has been weakened and
your emotions are fragile, I apologize for taking such time padawan.”
He murmured reassuringly.

With that Obi-Wan
collapsed into the kel dor’s warmth, falling apart with loud sobs
that came from the core of his being.

He cried for all he
had gone through into the warmth and comfort he found.

()()()

Plo quietly stood
with the drawn out boy in his arms, tucking Obi-Wan’s head into the
crook of his neck as his padawan flopped in his grasp like a ragdoll
that made a tiny noise, barely aware of anything despite gripping the
back of Plo’s tunic with all his might.

One hand holding
the back of Obi-Wan’s head and the other tucked beneath his rear to
hold him close, Plo turned to the rest of his fellow councilors.

Most were watching
their own hands, the sounds of Obi-Wan’s heartbreaking sobs still
clearly echoing in their ears. But some of them were watching Plo and
Obi-Wan still.

“Take him to your
quarters you should.” Yoda murmured. “Know you prepared for
Obi-Wan I do.” He quietly sighed.

Plo tucked the boy
closer to him, nodding. “Yes.”

There was no more
to say. Obi-Wan was now his padawan and it was time for Obi-Wan to
heal from all he had gone through.