ext_15150 ([identity profile] malabud.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] crack_van2006-08-29 11:46 pm

Finding the Words by Freedomfry (PG)

Fandom: STAR WARS PT
Pairing: Gen
Length: 2,200 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] freedomfry
Author Website: Unknown

Why this must be read:

In this short fic we follow Obi-Wan's thoughts through his years of being a master to the Chosen One. At the beginning of the tale, Obi-Wan introduces Anakin to the Jedi library. Anakin thinks he should be in the dictionary next to the word "Skywalker." Since Skywalker is not in the dictionary, Obi-Wan comes up with other S words to describe Anakin.

As the years pass, Obi-Wan finds himself coming up with new S words to describe his young charge, even though Anakin has long since outgrown the game. Despite all the S words that fit Anakin, Obi-Wan is left without words in the end.

This fic gives the reader snapshots of everyday moments between Anakin and Obi-Wan. We can see their bond grow and develop, until Anakin severs it at the end of RotS. It's a quick read, and it stays very true to the characters and the overall Star Wars saga.

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Anakin had spotted him, his face lighting up with a smile. "Did the Council say yes?" he asked, bouncing impatiently on his toes.

Obi-Wan refrained from answering for a moment--Anakin needed to learn patience--before finally nodding his head. "We leave for Ryloth in an hour."

Anakin whooped. "I get to fly the shuttle, right?" he said, falling into step with Obi-Wan. "You said I could if I learned Form III correctly and I did." He focused his bright blue eyes on Obi-Wan's. "You haven't forgotten?"

Obi-Wan gave Anakin a warm smile. "I haven't forgotten. I heard that you performed your latest routine flawlessly. Well done."

Anakin positively glowed at the praise. "I look forward to our next sparring match, Master."

Obi-wan bit back a laugh. Soresu was his preferred lightsaber form and Chosen One or not, he wasn't about to let a thirteen year old get the best of him. So he just let his eyes twinkle in amusement. "I do, too."

Anakin might be sharp--he was well on his way to becoming the greatest Jedi of his generation--but he still had much to learn. Obi-Wan planned on teaching him a bit about the dangers of overconfidence just as soon as they returned from their assignment.

He was probably looking forward to that lesson a little more than would be considered strictly necessary.

Finding the Words

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