Obi-Wan's Trials by Anne Higgins

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Title Obi-Wan's Trails
Author Anne Higgins
Rating NC17
Pairing Q/O
Summary A simple act on Obi-Wan's part changes everything and makes returning to Naboo unnecessary, but the Sith and Anakin Skywalker still must be dealt with.

Warnings None

Author's email, wedsite ahiggins4537@sbcglobal.net, http://www.angelfire.com/nb/annehiggins/index.html

Link to story http://www.masterapprentice.org/archive/o/obiwantrials.html

Reason for Recommending I really like stories that twist the events of TPM, and this one changes things dramatically with just one minor change to the series of events that occur as they are escaping from Naboo. Anne uses Obi-Wan's insecurity as a tool in the story but does it in such way that it helps him to grow and develop and also becomes a conduit for his relationship with Anakin.

Quote from the Story "Jealousy is often a sign of insecurity. Would you be more secure, my Obi-Wan, if we deepened our relationship?"

Those incredible eyes closed for a few heartbeats, then looked very bright when they opened. "Yes, Master."

"Then we must do so." He held open his arms. "Come here, my beautiful Padawan. Let me hold you while we rest."

Obi-Wan stripped off his own boots and tunic, then complied with admirable speed, snuggling into Qui-Gon's embrace as if he had always belonged there. Which, of course, he had. "You would decide all of this when you are too tired to do more than sleep."

He kissed the top of Obi-Wan's head. "Hush, and let an old man sleep."

Qui-Gon felt the smile against his neck. "Yes, Master."