tpm_flashback | Carnival of Light by Rose

Title: Carnival of Light
Author: Rose
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Qui-Gon Jinn/Obi-Wan Kenobi
Warnings: None
Author's e-mail: windrose07@aol.com
Author's web site: http://members.aol.com/windrose07/index.html
Link to story: http://members.aol.com/windrose07/carnivaloflight.htm

Reasons for recommending: One of the earliest PWPs I read, and still one of my favorites. This fic was written before the Jedi Apprentice novels were ingrained as the background for Qui and Obi, so develops a different history between them, one where Qui became Obi's master when Obi was an adult, which is one of the reasons I love the characterizations in this PWP. It's refreshing to re-read a fic where Obi's hesitation comes from his sense of propriety rather than the sense of rejection and unworthiness in the JA universe. But mostly I love this fic because the yearning felt by both men is so darned *sweet* and the sex is as romantic as it is hot.

Quote from story:
He felt a light touch on his arm and glanced down to find the Spring Maiden smiling up at him. "Good hunting," she said.

He shook his head. "No, he's gone to ground. We won't see him again until he wants to be found."

"He's elusive," the girl agreed, "but you're clever. Remember, age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill."

Qui-Gon stared for a moment then began to chuckle, not sure whether he'd been complimented or insulted. "I've half a mind to hunt you instead."

"And I've half a mind to let you catch me," she said cheerily, "if I wasn't so sure it would be him you were thinking of the whole time."

He conceded the point with a brief nod. "So, my wise young friend, what would you suggest?"

"Simple," she said. "Camouflage."