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crack_van2007-11-27 03:31 pm
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Shadows of the Future by Stormqueen (PG)
Fandom: STAR WARS PT
Pairing: Gen
Length: 122,000 words
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stormqueen873
Author Website: Stormqueen's Fanfiction.net Profile
Why this must be read:
Many of you have probably seen stories similar to this one in premise: Obi-Wan (or Luke, or Leia, or Anakin, or Padmé, or several of the above) is thrust back in time to fix things and thus keep Anakin from falling to the Dark Side and becoming Darth Vader. Thing is, most such stories are done badly. Or they're WIPs.
This one, however, is done very well indeed. (And it's finished!)
This particular fic focuses on Obi-Wan, which is refreshing in its own way. Obi-Wan begins by losing the Mustafar duel with Anakin and falling to his death. He then finds himself meeting the nine-year-old Anakin Skywalker for the first time as the Queen's yacht takes off from Tatooine. Initially, he thinks it's a trick and reacts badly to the situation. Once he realizes what's going on... well, I don't want to spoil it for you.
Suffice it to say, the story is fast-paced and tightly woven. Even with Obi-Wan's inevitablebrooding introspection, it's an eminently readable story. Furthermore, it adheres to canon very well and all the character voices ring true. I cannot say enough good things about this excellent fic. Highly recommended.
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I can't believe it, Anakin thought, huffing and puffing as he struggled to keep up with Qui-Gon. Maybe I've lost my mind; I've been out in the sun too long. Yeah, that must be it. There is absolutely no way I heard him right.
"Anakin! Keep up!"
He made a sour face at Qui-Gon's voice. Nope, he'd heard right after all. Apparently walking briskly--Anakin was already jogging--wasn't enough for the Jedi; he wanted to break out into a full on run. During the hottest part of the Tatooine day, in an area with sand that sucked at their ankles with every step, and with absolutely no shade in sight.
Yup, Anakin thought as he tightened his grip on his backpack and swallowed around his already parched throat. I've lost it. Too many podrace crashes. They've destroyed what little brains I might've had.
Then he was running, running as fast as his nine-year old legs could carry him in an attempt to keep up with the long-limbed Jedi Master. His pack slapped heavily against his back and he stumbled repeatedly when it threw him off balance. He made the mistake of throwing a hand out to catch himself and jerked back with a yelp; the sand was painfully hot. He was starting to feel it through the thin soles of his boots and the part of him that wasn't focused on surviving this little jaunt through the Wastes began to grumble about being better off with Watto.
No, he told himself, setting his jaw and slamming those mental doors before they could be fully opened. I promised Mom I wouldn't look back. So I'm not gonna. I've got to believe that we'll get to our destination soon. Qui-Gon's smart enough to realize it's crazy to be running out here and he wouldn't be doing it without good reason.
Any reason a powerful Jedi Master might have for running in this heat was reason enough for Anakin to be following, and as fast as possible.
Shadows of the Future
Pairing: Gen
Length: 122,000 words
Author on LJ:
stormqueen873Author Website: Stormqueen's Fanfiction.net Profile
Why this must be read:
Many of you have probably seen stories similar to this one in premise: Obi-Wan (or Luke, or Leia, or Anakin, or Padmé, or several of the above) is thrust back in time to fix things and thus keep Anakin from falling to the Dark Side and becoming Darth Vader. Thing is, most such stories are done badly. Or they're WIPs.
This one, however, is done very well indeed. (And it's finished!)
This particular fic focuses on Obi-Wan, which is refreshing in its own way. Obi-Wan begins by losing the Mustafar duel with Anakin and falling to his death. He then finds himself meeting the nine-year-old Anakin Skywalker for the first time as the Queen's yacht takes off from Tatooine. Initially, he thinks it's a trick and reacts badly to the situation. Once he realizes what's going on... well, I don't want to spoil it for you.
Suffice it to say, the story is fast-paced and tightly woven. Even with Obi-Wan's inevitable
* * *
I can't believe it, Anakin thought, huffing and puffing as he struggled to keep up with Qui-Gon. Maybe I've lost my mind; I've been out in the sun too long. Yeah, that must be it. There is absolutely no way I heard him right.
"Anakin! Keep up!"
He made a sour face at Qui-Gon's voice. Nope, he'd heard right after all. Apparently walking briskly--Anakin was already jogging--wasn't enough for the Jedi; he wanted to break out into a full on run. During the hottest part of the Tatooine day, in an area with sand that sucked at their ankles with every step, and with absolutely no shade in sight.
Yup, Anakin thought as he tightened his grip on his backpack and swallowed around his already parched throat. I've lost it. Too many podrace crashes. They've destroyed what little brains I might've had.
Then he was running, running as fast as his nine-year old legs could carry him in an attempt to keep up with the long-limbed Jedi Master. His pack slapped heavily against his back and he stumbled repeatedly when it threw him off balance. He made the mistake of throwing a hand out to catch himself and jerked back with a yelp; the sand was painfully hot. He was starting to feel it through the thin soles of his boots and the part of him that wasn't focused on surviving this little jaunt through the Wastes began to grumble about being better off with Watto.
No, he told himself, setting his jaw and slamming those mental doors before they could be fully opened. I promised Mom I wouldn't look back. So I'm not gonna. I've got to believe that we'll get to our destination soon. Qui-Gon's smart enough to realize it's crazy to be running out here and he wouldn't be doing it without good reason.
Any reason a powerful Jedi Master might have for running in this heat was reason enough for Anakin to be following, and as fast as possible.
Shadows of the Future
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