Small Sacrifices by Aeshna

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And we're done for the week. Sorry to end on the less-than-cheerful. *g*

Title: Small Sacrifices
Author: Aeshna
Rating: PG
Pairing: none explicit

Warnings: character death







Link to story: http://masterapprentice.org/archive/s/smallsacrifices.html

Reasons for recommending: This is another Dead Padawan Society story (just so you know what you're getting into), and my personal favorite of the bunch. Obi-Wan realizes that he can't fulfill his promise to Qui-Gon after all -- but he can fulfill his duty to the Jedi. It's chilling, heartbreaking, and so very good.




"Consider it we have," Yoda said. "When darkness we saw, alternatives we sought. Other paths. But no light, we found.
Only darkness. Chosen One he may be, but no good of him will come."

"Master Yoda, he's just a little boy --"

"Obi-Wan," Windu interrupted. "When Qui-Gon first brought Anakin to the Temple, you yourself said that he was dangerous."

"I know, but..."

"But wished to carry out Qui-Gon's last request, you did." Yoda's ears drooped sadly at the thought of his former padawan. "A good Jedi, Qui-Gon was, but no foresight had he. Foresight, you have. Sensitive you are." Leaving his seat, he shuffled forward, placing a gnarled hand on one brown-clad shoulder in a gesture of compassion. "And, alas... right you were."

Obi-Wan made a small, choked sound, his gaze fixed on the tiled floor. "I have failed."







Small Sacrifices