Battles of the Flesh 1

by Hepaestion
(Hepaestion@aol.com)



To: Master_Apprentice Slash

Archive: Yes

Rating: R

Warnings: no sex, angst

Spoilers: Pre-TPM

Summary: Obi-Wan is 18 yrs old and suddenly finding a 'new' fleshy battle to fight against

Disclaimer: Characters belong to George Lucas

Author's note: Many thanks to my EXCELLENT beta reader Tristain.

Obi-Wan Kenobi followed his Master's graceful stride through the narrow corriders of the ship. The ship was called the Absytrus, and the two Jedi were on their way to the planet of Baldur. According to what the Master had said their mission was to help resolve some disputes among the royal family of Baldur.

The crew aboard the Absytrus were humanoid in appearance except for their bright pink skin. They all had very large blue eyes but overall not unattractive. They were the Calydones, and well known for their hospitality.

Obi-Wan was deep in thought. He was taken off guard when a contingent of Calydonians halted in front of Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan's quarters. The young Jedi just barely managed to stop behind his Master before accidently bumping into him.

"Sorry, Master. I guess I wasn't paying attention." He was sure his Master had noticed his clumsiness.

One of the Calydon named Edda, bowed to the Jedi and his Padawan.

"I hope you find your quarters acceptable and to your liking. We should be arriving at Baldur in 2 moons time."

Everything is acceptable, and we are grateful to be aboard your ship." Qui-Gon knew the Calydones were strict adherents to custom especially when it came to receiving and giving gratitude.

The Calydon bowed once again and turned around leaving the man and the young boy in their quarters alone.

Obi-Wan looked around the room and withheld a groan. Qui-Gon and he were to share one room and one bed. And if he was not mistaken, 'two moons' meant two days. The thought of sharing a room and a bed for two whole days with his Master, both frightened and agitated the young apprentice.

"Is there something wrong Padawan?"

"No Master. I was just observing that these quarters were a bit small, and you are a man used to solitude."

"The chamber shall serve our purpose well young Padawan. They have given us one room because our hosts feel that as my apprentice you should be by my side at all times. I hope that is not a problem?"

"No Master, of course it is not." Obi-Wan said, determined to sound convincing.

"Good then I shall begin by resting a bit and then having a light meal. I suggest you do the same Obi-Wan."

The young Padawan watched his Master begin to shed his cloak and get comfortable. After a while, he noticed he was staring at the older man in rapt fascination. Qui-Gon eventually laid down upon the large bed that filled their room. Obi-Wan watched his Master's face relax as he fell asleep.

The young Padawan took this opportunity to shed his own clothing and get comfortable too. He peeked at his Master's face to make sure the man was fast asleep before shedding his undergarment. When he was certain that the older man was asleep, he removed his garment and stood naked in the small room.The young Padawan turned and peered at his reflection looking back at him from one of many long mirrors which encircled the room.

The Calydones, being a vain race, had many mirrors set in their ships and abodes in order to marvel at their beauty.Obi-Wan could see his youthful naked body reflecting in the mirrors around him. His boyish awkwardness was fading. He no longer felt his feet too large or legs too long. He cruely remembered being called Oafy-Wan at the Academy. However, that was already 6 years ago and he was nearing the age of manhood. His 18th birthday had passed when they last visited the Temple.

The body that looked back at him from the mirror was tall and slim. He was hairless, unlike his friend Egeria from the Academy, who was furry all over. Obi-Wan reached back and smiled touching the growing beaded braid that snaked down the side of his head. It barely reached his neck but in a few years it would be much longer.He looked down at his flat stomach, small waist and tight muscles.

Obi-Wan wasn't sure when his fascination with his body had begun. It seemed with this birthday, he had remembered suddenly becoming aware of his body and that of his Master's. That sudden memory caused the familiar stirring in Obi-Wan's manhood. He now could sense the strange uneasiness that filled his maturing body. The young Padawan looked at his growing body in the mirror.

Obi-Wan wandered if Qui-Gon had noticed he had grown so much already?

The mere thought of his Master's name caused a twitch within Obi-Wan's loins. He watched his member beginning to rise slowly, straining to fulfill its purpose."No! Damn you! Haven't I any control? You shall be my undoing with my Master." Obi-Wan said, feeling foolish he was reprimanding his organ.

He remembered being trained in the ways a Jedi needed to battle the Dark Force, but no one had taught him to battle his own flesh. He had been instructed in basic human and alien biology and reproduction, but somehow this had been skipped over.

However, he did remember Master Yoda addressing the class once very briefly on the subject of love:

"A Jedi uses the Force. The Force is life. All is life. Trees, rocks, planets and each other. A true Jedi, not afraid of life. Not afraid oflove. Love can make a Jedi complete. Love is part of the Force."

"Will I ever be loved?" wondered Obi-Wan.

He looked at his sleeping Master.His heart filling with love, adoration, and respect.

"Can he ever grow to love me? Or am I battling a deep hidden part of the Dark Force? Is my flesh bringing me to some strange black ruin with my Master?"Obi-Wan looked at his fully erect manhood.

It demanded attention. "I wonder if I took my light saber and cut it off would my heart be subdued because of the destroyed flesh?"

"Why am I so weak?" Obi-Wan said sadly to himself and slipped into the bathroom. Inside the cleaning stall the young Padawan gave into his flesh. He mused, this one battle has been lost, but the fight to control the growing hunger within him would rage on. He was determined not to lose his Master.

Qui-Gon opened his eyes as soon as the young apprentice entered the other room. He sighed to himself and felt an ache within his heart. He could not help his Padawan just yet in his struggle with the body.

Qui-Gon knew that he must allow Obi-Wan to come to the realizaiton that a Jedi finds strength in all things, including pleasure and love. If only the young boy could know how hard Qui-Gon struggled everyday to keep his emotions in control, and not fall upon his knees in front of the lad. If only Obi-Wan could know how he felt about him.

Their bond was strong and the more Obi-Wan struggled internally the more he could sense it and suffer it too.Qui-Gon closed his eyes and allowed the boy's self-pleasure and surrender of his body's need ripple over him. No matter what, he would be there to help his young apprentice in whatever battle he chose to fight against.

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