Written by Beth C

Fandom: Star Wars - Takes place sometime before Episode 1 - Phantom Menace Obi/Qui

Summary: It's a PWP, something I thought up today... no real story, read and you'll see

Rating: G no smut in this one... awww but it has a mushy moment

Feedback: You bet.. I need all.. Trekie386

Disclaimers: The Universe belongs to George Lucas.. I just play here... Don't sue.. I own nothing really..

Key to symbols:

/ Qui-Gon's mind /

\\ Obi-Wan's mind \\

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\\ Master, can you hear me? \\

/ Obi-Wan, have you been injured? /

\\ No, Master, the cave-in didn't harm me. Are you alright? \\

/ I twisted my ankle, but I've otherwise escaped injury. /

\\ I'm trapped, Master. The rocks are too large to move. \\

/ Did you try the Force? /

\\ Yes, they didn't move. \\

/ I can move mine some. /

SILENCE

/ Do you have enough air? /

\\ For the moment. Do you? \\

/ Plenty. I sense discomfort, are you sure you're not injured? /

\\ I'm just cold. It's very dark and damp over here. \\

/ I'll come to you as soon as I can. Do you still have your saber? /

\\ Yes but I don't dare slice the rocks, it's too unstable over here. \\

/ Listen to me, Padawan. Ignite your saber to half. Take one of the smaller rocks and melt it partway. /

/ That should keep you warm until I arrive. /

SILENCE

/ Did you do it? /

\\ Yes, Master. It's better now. \\

/ I'm on my way there now. How far ahead of me were you when the tunnel collapsed? /

\\ About a kilometer, maybe less. \\

/ Sit tight. I'll be there shortly. /

TIME PASSES

\\ Master? \\

/ Yes, Padawan? /

\\ Are you alright? It's been a while. \\

/ The rocks are heavy. It's taking far longer that I expected. /

\\ Don't exhaust yourself. I'm not going anywhere. \\

/ I do need to rest. /

\\ Take a break. I'll keep you company. \\

/ I'd appreciate the company. It's too quiet here. /

\\ Master, may I ask a question? \\

/ Certainly, Obi-Wan. /

\\ Are you ever afraid? \\

/ Once in a while. Not often, but occasionally. I'm only Human. /

\\ I never meant to imply otherwise. I apologize. \\

/ Not necessary. No offense taken. Why do you ask? /

\\ I shouldn't be, but I got frightened when the rocks fell. \\

/ Only natural when that much debris is falling on you. /

\\ I wasn't scared for myself. \\

/ What were you afraid of? /

\\ Losing you. \\

LONG PAUSE

/ You need not fear losing me, Padawan. I'll always be here for you. /

{{{{{FORCE RIPPLES}}}}}

/ Padawan, are you crying? /

\\ I can't help it. I feel so alone. \\

/ You are not alone. I'm still connected to you, even if we are apart. /

\\ Thank you, Master. \\

/ For what? /

\\ Staying with me. \\

/ I'll stay with you as long as you need me. /

\\ I'll never stop needing you. \\

/ Even when I grow old and frail? /

\\ Especially when you grow old and frail. I love you, Master. \\

/ And I love you too, Obi-Wan. /

COMFORTABLE SILENCE

/ Ok, I'm going to try again. /

\\ Be careful, Master. \\

/ Your love will protect me, just as it guides me to you now. /

\\ Master you are such a romantic at heart. \\

/ I only speak the truth. /

\\ Truth to one is not truth to all. \\

/ You do a great Yoda impression. /

\\ You should see me do Master Windu. \\

{{{{{FORCE RIPPLES}}}}}

\\ Are you laughing at me, Master? \\

/ I couldn't help it. Your time at the Temple must have been memorable. /

\\ I'm legendary. \\

/ I'm sure you are. /

LONG SILENCE

\\ Master? \\

/ Yes? /

\\ How close are you? \\

/ I can't be to far, I've been digging for hours now. /

\\ Can I ask a personal question? \\

/ Depends on how personal. /

\\ Have you ever regretted taking me as your Padawan? \\

/ No, never. You've never let me down. You'll make one hell of a Knight someday. /

\\ Only if I'm as good as you. \\

PAUSES

\\ Did you do that? \\

/ Do what? /

\\ Move the rocks. \\

/ Yes, that's me. I've found you. Now help me so we can get out of here. /

\\ Certainly. The sooner the better. \\

PAUSES

\\ I just want to say it once more before I don't get another chance. I love you, Master Qui-Gon. \\

/ I love you, Obi-Wan . /

END