Obi-Wan loved to take evening walks in the park. Prowling
suited his nature anyway. A crimson wolf loped along, emerald
eyes bright against the dark.
Hmm. No people about. A shame, I was feeling a bit
famished.
He paused at a small stream, admiring his reflection against
the moonlight. His nose krinkled in satisfaction.
I do make a fine specimen. Perhaps I can sell myself to a
zoo and make a few thousand credits!
He howled, laughing at his own joke. Obi-Wan bolted into the
cool waters at a dead run, splashing playfully.
Silent feet followed him. Another wolf, molton gold in color,
approached the clearing.
Obi-Wan didn't hear. He was too busy playing. Rolling and
flopping, he splattered water everywhere.
"OOOWWOOOO"
Ears pricked. Obi-Wan turned in the direction of the howl, his
tongue flopping.
Qui-Gon ran into him head on, knocking him down. They both
tumbled under the dark surface.
Dirty trick!
Here's another!
Obi-Wan raced to the shore, his pelt sopping wet. He had barely
turned around when his father head butted him.
"YOOWOOOLLL!"
Once again he went rolling. Qui-Gon raced in circles around
him.
Too slow, I think. Maybe more banging is needed!
Don't bet on it! Obi-Wan spra ng to his haunches and
charged, bowling Qui-Gon over and tumbling him back into the
stream.
Obi-Wan stood at the shoreline, crinkling a grin. You're
getting old, father. There was a time when you could have
blocked that move.
The golden wolf sat in the water, dripping. Ha. Come here,
I'll show you old!
I think not. Besides, you cheat.
Qui-Gon cocked his head, giving his best innocent face. Who,
me?
They prowled through the park, finding a few rodents to snack
on. The moons of Urus were particularly huge that night.
The pair sat atop a sloping hill in a nearby meadow. Furred
tails touched as they observed the evening sky.
The stars are lovely tonight, Obi.
Obi-Wan tilted his head, nuzzling. They are. Your pelt
sparkles, father.
Qui-Gon fanned his tail on the ground, happy. You give me so
many compliments. My head may swell.
Well it's true, and-
Clicking sound. A small animal skittered nearby, skulking
quickly into the shadows between rocks and shrubbery.
The wolves bolted. Qui-Gon nearly caught it, snapping at the
creature's flat tail. It most nearly resembled an armadillo
with head spikes. The nose was long and pointed.
Obi-Wan chased it in circles. He worried the animal up a tree.
Hee hee. Come down, I need an appetizer.
Qui-Gon jumped in the air. Me too. We'll split!
The game was fun. Back and forth they leaped into the air,
snapping away.
The small thing cringed in terror against a branch. "Oh, please
don't eat me" it piped up.
That stopped them momentarily. "You can
speak?" Obi-Wan was stunned.
"Yes, all we Verg can speak. But only to those with telepathic
ability."
Qui-Gon was fascinated. "Indeed. A form of mind speech,
little one?"
The long head nodded. The voice was high and thin. "Yes.
Usually we come out at night for a meal."
Obi-Wan grinned savagely, showing prominent fangs. "You
nearly were a meal yourself."
"I would go my own way. I don't want any trouble."
You've found it, unfortuneately Qui-Gon closed his jaws
with a snap.
"Don't eat me. Besides, you look well fed already."
Qui-Gon bristled, his hackles stiff. "What? Are you
calling me fat?!"
The creature climbed up a little. "I think I'll be going now-"
You'll go nowhere! Obi-Wan bounded up the tree trunk.
Qui-Gon wasn't far behind.
"Farewell!" the Verg spread itself flat, leaping into the air.
A thin membrane that resembled a wing let it glide across the
meadow.
Stunned and surprised, the wolves raced after it on foot.
A good trick! Qui-Gon howled, but we'll catch you
yet!
"You're too slow!" the creature shouted down. "Besides, I've
got to get home. Go away!"
That tears it Obi-Wan growled, jumping and snapping
again.
The Verg alighted on another tree. "I can do this all night.
Leave me in peace, this is my forest."
YOU?! Qui-Gon roared. A weak, tiny thing? You expect
us to believe -
"I've no more time for you" the Verg spread himself again.
Obi-Wan raced to the base of the tree. Hold, father, he's
going to-
Too late. Once again the Verg took to the air.
"I have nothing to fear from raggedy predators" he taunted
down.
He...he called us raggedy! Obi-Wan growled in disbelief.
That flat little pancake called us raggedy.
Come Qui-Gon bounded across the meadow. We'll make a
snack of his insolence!
Once again they gave chase. The Verg continued to fly along and
taunt.
"Such mighty hunters! A thing as small as me makes a great
challenge, eh?!"
Enough of this! Obi-Wan snarled in frustration as they
ran. He shifted, taking to the air.
The Verg angled through the skies, attempting to get away.
Obi-Wan caught him.
"So much for your taunts now!"
"No, let me go!!" that squeaky voice again.
Qui-Gon had likewise shifted, running on foot now. "Let's have
a look at our little tormentor, Obi!" he shouted up.
Obi-Wan alighted down, gripping the Verg tightly.
"Stop squirming! You're not getting away."
"I'll bite!"
Qui-Gon stared. "Such a mouth. Now do we fillet, bake or boil
you?"
The thing curled in Obi-Wans' arms now. Would you settle for
holding me close?
Startled, Obi-Wan dropped the Verg. Qui-Gon stood back at the
voice inflection.
"What in force?!"
The "Verg" immediately shifted and grew in stature. A very
familiar one.
"Grandfather!!" Obi-Wan stammered, eyes wide.
Qui-Gon looked up. "I swear, I should have known-"
Litthsyss flashed a smile. "Now there's a greeting for you.
Really, Oban. You didn't need to squeeze so hard."
Obi-Wan spluttered. "Wha-you're impossible! And what are you
doing out of Limbo?"
Litthsyss shrugged. "What is it about me? The minute I roam
another reality, everyone wants to send me back."
Qui-Gon eyed him suspiciously. "You're up to something."
Litthsyss touched his face. "Hardly. Just being nosy. I
happened to be looking through the mystic gem at various
events, and your little scene played across one facet. I merely
inserted myself at the appropriate time."
Obi-Wan folded his arms. "You're nosy, all right. Out of all
the many events occurring across the universe, you just
happened to see us."
Small smile. "Well, there was a reason."
Qui-Gon tapped his foot. "As usual. Now what?"
Litthsyss looked at his grandson glowingly. "I'm here to give
Oban fighting lessons."
Obi-Wan stared, his braid waving slowly. "What are you
talking about. I know how to fight!"
"In human form, yes. But not as serpent."
Qui-Gon objected. "I hardly think that's necessary-"
Litthsyss waved him off. "It is. You've done an excellent job
training him to think like an immortal. However, you
left out fighting."
Obi-Wan snapped his fingers. "Excuse me? Gentlemen? Did I leave
the park or something?"
Father and grandfather both stared.
"Meaning?" Qui-Gon wanted to know.
Obi-Wan paced in annoyance. His braid kinked up. "I've warned
you both about your behavior. Give it a rest."
"I don't follow you" Litthsyss told him.
"A news flash. If I need lessons I'll ask."
"Not in this case. The skills I offer you will sorely need"
Litthsyss warned.
Qui-Gon sparked at that. "What have you seen?!"
Obi-Wan held up a hand. "Wait. A vision, grandfather? Or have
you come to warn us of a future event?"
The snake god looked at him evenly. Slate green eyes darkened
to near steel.
"Both of ye, heed my words. Weeks ago I did walk between
worlds, for tis' my place to wander unseen. The nexus was my
goal, to discuss a vision I had with the fates."
Qui-Gon edged closer to Obi-Wan instinctively. Is my son in
danger?
Litthsyss pulled his chin gently. "Be still, wa'bee, and
listen to my tale. The three hoary hags did curse my appearance
and threaten, but I was adamant. And none bind Chaos."
Obi-Wan nodded, enraptured. Indeed. Go on.
"I dreamt of a great war, the scope of which gives even
me pause."
Obi-Wans' eyes narrowed. "This is a warning. But what
war, what conflict could disconcert Chaos himself?"
A pause. Litthsyss stared at his son. "The event for
which thy sire will be catalyst. He was so named and
marked."
Qui-Gon was very still. Apokolipz his voice was low.
Obi-Wan glanced at him. "That I know, but what is the
timeframe?"
"A century, give or take."
Obi-Wan shook his head. "You've been in countless wars,
grandfather. Why is this one any different?"
"SsssSS. You still don't know the scope of this conflict, Oban"
Litthsyss stated. "The last such escalation nearly destroyed
all reality but for the intervention of the fates."
"Surely you fear no war, father" Qui-Gon told him. "And I sense
there is more to tell."
"There is, which is why Oban must be tested through training."
Emerald eyes flashed wildly. "SSS!! A challenge. I'll meet
any threat, be it man or immortal!"
Litthsyss embraced him. "SSS. Well said, Ssarparti. You wear
your heritage with pride. Still would I train, for a century
passes more quickly than you know."
Obi-Wan returned the hold. "I fear no dire pronouncements,
but...why are you so concerned about my welfare? Surely such a
war would involve many gods!"
"It does, but I sense you in a pivotal event. In any case, you
must be as prepared as possible."
"sss."
"Training hardly takes a century, father" Qui-Gon told
Litthsyss.
"Of course not. But the more rudimentary training done now, the
less refinement later. And there will be conflicts inbetween."
Obi-Wan considered. "What did you dream about me.
Specifically."
The snake god looked away briefly. "That you were struck in
battle. But I-"
Qui-Gon blew flame through his nose. "The Guardians are
responsible for this?! If so, I will-"
"Quiet!" Litthsyss snarled. "You will do nothing,
Quogan. Not yet. The Fates conferred with me after I told them
my tale, for I see nearly as much as they do."
Obi-Wan nodded, grim. "They made oblique references to you out
of grudging respect."
"Hmm. My vision was a series of events, not specific
circumstances. Oban did battle the Tigress Alphaie. Guardian
treachery struck from behind, laying him low."
Qui-Gon was agitated now. "This must not be. Perhaps fate can
be eliminated-"
Litthsyss held out a hand. "Enough, you sound like Llane. No
matter how many times struck, fate always returns. Your mother
learned that the hard way."
Obi-Wan lifted an eyebrow. "And just what did you learn,
grandfather?"
The handsome god gave a sly grin. "If they stay out of my
buisness, I'll stay out of theirs. But enough of this, you must
train."
Obi-Wan glanced at his father, shrugged. "No point in waiting,
I suppose. Besides, the park is dark and secluded. No one will
see us at night."
Qui-Gon glanced up at twin moons. "True. I would like to
observe, however."
"So be it" swift as lightning, Litthsyss shifted to his serpent
form. A crystal hued flat head hit Obi-Wan square in the chest,
knocking him flat.
"Hey!! he shouted indignantly. "I wasn't ready!!"
Litthysss bobbed. Sssss. I gave thee more warning than an
enemy would. Now change ssshape!
Snorting in irritation, Obi-Wan shifted also. Qui-Gon marvelled
at his sons' swift transformation.
"You have become quite adept at your serpent form, Obi" he
commented.
I'd do even better if certain people didn't feel the need to
cheat" he hissed at Litthsyss.
Whatever Litthsyss slinked away towards the trees. His
long and luminous form was easy to see in the dark.
Oh no you don't! Come back here. Obi-Wan slithered after
him at impossible speed.
Qui-Gon smiled to himself, taking a seat upon a nearby rock.
Now this will be entertaining.
The shiny scarlet snake caught up to the rainbow one.
Take this! Obi-Wan shouted, lunging at multicolored
coils. He attempted to close jaws over them.
"SSssssSSS!!!" Litthsyss curled tightly into a
huge ball, tucking his head away.
Obi-Wan found it more difficult to bite than he suspected. The
coils were too thick through the center.
I won't be defeated so easily! he rammed his head
repeatedly against scaly loops.
Litthysss puffed and burbled as his grandson struck in vain.
ssss. I thought you knew how to fight the taunting voice
said from a mound of coils.
Obi-Wan backed off momentarily, his head ringing for his
efforts.
Think thiss is funny, do you? I suppose it's true what
mortals sssay...the fat are always jolly.
Litthsyss stopped burbling. Oh?!
Obi-Wan looped back upon himself, taunting. He snapped his jaws
repeatedly.
I'd sssay those coils are getting quite lumpy. Perhapss you
should cut back on the number of sssouls you eat per day.
Litthsyss struck the ground with his tail in displeasure. But
he still protected his head.
Ssorry, grandfather. I'd just hate to think you were getting
out of ssshape. A fat sserpent is ridiculous. It's a miracle
you can coil ssso tightly, with all the weight you've gained.
Exercise may help-
From a discreet distance, Qui-Gon laughed.
Insssolent baby worm Litthsyss hissed. His head abruptly
shot from multicolored coils.
Obi-Wan hissed softly, his jaws open in the equivalent of
laughter. Are you so easssy to bait, conssidering all the
battles you've been in?
Litthsyss weaved his head back and forth. What matter, if I
am difficult to defeat?
Oh oh Qui-Gon watched intently.
Obi-Wan returned the threatening dance. The two huge serpents
looked for an opening, bobbing high and low.
Strike. Shift. Curl. Weave. Slide. The dance was long.
Litthsyss lunged first. Swift as lightning, he looped his head
and neck around his grandson in a tight vise.
Obi-Wan hissed, trying to slide loose. It didn't work. He
rolled over and over, pulling Litthsyss with him. Qui-Gon
arched his head, watching the bizarre wrestling match with
great interest.
Two long forms flipped and twisted on the ground, rolling
towards a nearby stream. They fell in.
Dark waters thrashed, taking on an incadescent glow. Flame
erupted across the surface, racing in all directions. Qui-Gon
waited.
Obi-Wan's red form burst above the surface first, swimming
jerkily towards the shoreline. Qui-Gon noticed he swam with
difficulty.
"HO, Obi. A good fight, no?"
Ssssss. Not funny, father! Obi-Wan dragged his length
out of the stream slowly.
Qui-Gon could see why. Litthsyss had coiled around his other
end, making a live anchor.
Litthsyss burbled again with laughter. I suppose my fat iss
making thingss difficult for you. Perhapsss you aren't that
strong after all.
Oh, sshut up! Obi-Wan continued to drag along, inch by
inch.
Qui-Gon laughed at the ridiculous sight. Litthsyss most nearly
resembled a huge ball of loops wrapped around Obi-Wans' middle.
Get off of me. You weigh a ton! Obi-Wan hissed fiercely.
Hee hee Litthsyss loosed and slithered off.
Methinksss you've disscovered there's more to thiss than you
sssuspected.
Obi-Wan gathered himself into a neat pile. Perhapss. But
eventually I may be a better warrior.
Litthsyss tickled the red coils with his tongue in affection.
You did well, Ssarparti. Experience will hone your serpent
skills. And there is plenty of time.
Qui-Gon piped in. "Obi ranked highly in combat ability as a
jedi. By his thirteenth year he competed at level 2 in gerbaii
maneuvers."
Litthsyss bobbed his head slowly. I am aware of that. Just
as I know that if he completes his new training, he will
be that much more diffcult to beat.
Obi-Wan curled his tail. You knew of my Jedi training?
Litthsyss laughed again, his skin sparkling in the moonlight.
Of course, silly wa'bee. From the time you were presented to
the Jedi, I followed your timeline.
Obi-Wan slinked in his direction, tapping his head along the
massive coils.
That remindss me of something father and I have ssspeculated
on. Just who presented me to the temple?
Qui-Gon nodded. "You were ahead of me there. I was about to ask
the same thing."
Litthsyss puffed again as Obi-Wan poked him. Sss. Your aunt,
I supposse!
"Liar" Qui-Gon pointed. "Now tell the truth for once, if your
split tongue will allow it."
Why ask me? Wasn't it a red haired woman that ressembled
Tallandra?
Obi-Wan popped him again. Litthsyss curled his head low.
Stop beating up on this old ssnake.
Then sstop lying. No one said anything about an aunt.
"SsssSSSS" I ssaw her. Wasn't she Tallandra's ssister?
"Was it mother?" Qui-Gon wanted to know.
"ssss" Go assk her. What does it matter now?
"It doesn't. But I still want to know. Besides, Tallandra had
no sister."
Litthsyss waved his head around. And jussst how would you
know? You were too busssy making a child to notice anything
else.
Qui-Gon stepped on his tail. "That comment is not
appreciated."
It's true nonethelesss. In any cassse, ask your mother. I've
no more to ssay on the matter.
Obi-Wan bobbed his head in annoyance. You make the ssimplest
question a grandiossse secret.
What ssecret? It isn't my story to tell, as I said. Go ask
Llane.
Obi-Wan looked off at the trees. I've better thingsss to do
than ssqueeze answers out of you he slithered away.
Litthsyss watched him. What's hisss problem?
"You" Qui-Gon stated succinctly. "For once in your wretched
life, can't you give a straight answer?"
Eassy enough for you to say. You've my talent for deception
yourself.
"I should tie your tail in a knot" he observed his son, now a
good distance away. A long serpentine form glided up a huge
tree.
"Obi-Wan!! What are you doing?!"
Practicing rhythm and balance. I cannot gain ssuch
experience crawling on the ground.
Qui-Gon and Litthsyss nodded. Good thought.
The rainbow serpent followed, looping at the base of the huge
tree. He looked up.
Oban. Have a care with thy sspeed. Your balance-
I'm fine. Don't concern yoursself with it.
Litthsyss weaved his head in agitation. Why iss everyone
angry at me? 'Tis ridiculousss!
Qui-Gon looked up also. "Your own fault, father. You didn't
answer our question."
Litthsyss sighed. Oban has more immediate concerns than some
obsscure information about the passst. Look there!
Obi-Wan struggled to coordinate his long form among the smaller
branches. His weight snapped many.
Qui-Gon shouted up. "Obi-Wan! Head for the trunk again."
That seems obviousss.
He iss in a foul mood. Litthsyss observed. Let him
learn the hard way.
"I'm getting a bit ticked myself" Qui-Gon replied. "I certainly
haven't done anything to warrant-"
More crackling branches. Obi-Wans' considerable bulk did a lot
of damage. He slipped repeatedly, his thick coils losing
purchase in several spots. A scarlet head looped around another
limb...
kriiiik....
"Heads UP!!" Qui-Gon shouted, bolting away from the tree.
Litthsyss wasn't so fortunate. It took him too long to uncoil.
KRAAAAKKK!!
With a crash Obi-Wan landed on him, tumbling nearly fifty feet.
Huge branches collapsed as well, adding insult to injury. The
two serpents were tangled in a hopeless pile.
Litthsyss puffed to unbelievable porportions in annoyance. I
can sssee that you clearly need many lessons. Baby worm.
Obi-Wan was on his back, dazed. Ssss. Not...funny,
grandfather. Besides, I'm sore. I can't understand it.
The rainbow snake untangled himself slowly, still swollen in
anger. Ssilly fool. Your serpent form hasss a multitude of
muscless your human form does not, nor have you had to usse
them. 'Tis the equivalent of a fat man attempting to run a
marathon.
Obi-Wan flopped over. "ssss" I'm beginning to ssee what you
mean.
Qui-Gon patted his head, stroking shiny scarlet coils. "Are you
all right, Obi? That was a nasty spill."
Obi-Wan kinked in several places. I can't believe how ssore
I am.
Litthsyss slid to his side. A forked tongue flicked across his
grandson in examination.
Obi-Wan shivered as Qui-Gon continued to squeeze and rub his
length gently.
"Relax, Oban. Remember resistance makes fatigue."
The red serpent heaved, visibly attempting to do so. I'll
try. My body seems to want to tighten up on me.
A flat rainbow hued head tapped his son. Quogan, stand
aside.
"What are you going to do?"
Watch Litthsyss wound himself around Obi-Wan, length to
length. He swelled and vibrated his coils, all the while
tightening his grip.
Obi-Wan went limp. The sensations were wonderful, akin to a
deep massage. The soreness dissipated.
He managed to lift his head. My thankss, grandfather. I
think I can move now.
Are you certain?
Yes. Obi-Wan reluctantly disentangled. He moved
very slowly.
His father kneeled at his side. "Can you change?"
Obi-Wan coiled in a ball. Too...exhaussted. Stiff.
We could sstay overnight. The park is secluded Litthsyss
suggested.
Qui-Gon yawned. "True. I am weary myself" he settled along
Obi-Wan.
Litthsyss coiled around them both. Qui-Gon settled back in the
soft pallet of loops, still massaging his son. A flat red head
lay in his lap.
That feelsss good Obi-Wan burbled, curling his tail.
Litthsyss sang softly for a moment. Obi-Wan, are you ssstill
awake?
Obi-Wan turned his head stiffly. For now. But I'm pretty
drowssy.
A pause. You were a beautiful baby.
Qui-Gon smiled. Obi-Wan didn't hear, he was out.
Being a nightworld, Urus had the distinction of having
'morning' at dark. When they awoke later, the twin moons had
shifted to the west, but the sky was still black.
Obi-Wan lay in his fathers' arms, content. He was in human form
again.
Emerald eyes looked about blearily. "Don't remember changing
back..."
Long fingers ruffled his hair. "A small spell, Obi. And I
prefer holding you like this."
Smile. "I see" he noticed rainbow coils about them both, making
a heavy blanket of warmth.
"Strange. Grandfather seems to have lost his head. I don't see
it."
"I think he dropped it by the stream" Qui-Gon teased, poking
their soft nest.
"Sssss" Everyone iss a comedian the sparkling head
appeared suddenly.
How do you fare, wa'bee?
Obi-Wan patted his grandfathers' head. "Much better. Sorry for
being so bullheaded."
Litthsyss tickled his face with a forked tongue. Am I so
easy to anger, Oban? I've lived too long for temper
tantrums.
Qui-Gon lay his cheek alongside his sons'. "I can see the value
of additional training now. I didn't think so at the time."
Litthsyss lifted his tail. Preparedness is no extravagance.
However, my time on the mortal plane is short. I must return to
Limbo.
Obi-Wan sat up. "What about my training?"
The snake god shifted to human form. Slate green eyes glimmered
with pride.
"There is time."
The three immortals walked to the riverbanks. Creatures
chittered and chirped in the trees.
Litthsyss looked about. "Mortal worlds have a certain charm.
Perhaps I should pop in more often."
Qui-Gon chuckled. "We don't need the authorities on our necks."
Obi-Wan was thoughtful. "Didn't you say something to me last
night?"
The snake god stared. "I said much. What are you referring to?'
"Just before I feel asleep. You told me something."
Small smile. "I said you were a beautiful baby."
Obi-Wan grinned from ear to ear. "That's what I thought you
said."
Litthsyss prepared to leave a short while later.
"We can schedule the training at your convenience, Oban" he
stated. "I will show you how to have complete control over your
serpent form."
Obi-Wan sniffed. "I didn't do so bad."
"True, but you've only used a portion of that forms' abilities.
Consider comparing an untrained to a jedi."
"Despite everything I've learned since my transformation?"
Deep laugh. "What transformation? You are as you ever were.
Your soul was merely encased in mortality. The Obi-Wan standing
before me now bears no resemblance to the Obi-Wan the Jedi
raised."
Emerald eyes darkened with new realization. "I...never
considered it that way, even up until now."
"I made the same error in assumption, my son" Qui-Gon added.
"Perhaps the Jedi mindset is not totally eliminated from us
both, despite the changes we've been through."
Litthsyss glowered. "A possibly dangerous contradiction,
Quogan. Beware of applying mortal precepts to immortals."
Qui-Gon considered. "Duly noted."
"My perspective is different because I had no immortal past"
Obi-Wan added.
Litthsyss paced a bit. "Perhaps that will be an advantage to
you. At times you have a humanistic viewpoint."
Obi-Wan pursed his lips, thinking. Qui-Gon looked about at the
approaching sunrise.
"The sky begins to grow light."
Slate green eyes reflected in the twilight glow as Litthsyss
looked east.
"And with that, Chaos will leave. For no god of light am
I."
Obi-Wan embraced him. "Safe tide, grandfather. And should I
forget my lessons, do but remind me."
The snake god sighed wistfully. "Both of you are welcome to
accompany me."
Qui-Gon pecked his cheek. "Another time perhaps. Tell mother we
will visit her soon."
Litthsyss tugged the horse braid. "She'll love hearing that.
I'm constantly pestered about your visits. What am I
supposed to do?"
The three gods laughed.
Obi-Wan had a stray thought as he watched the skies change from
deep purple to a rust red.
"Grandfather, I have a question."
The snake god looked at him impatiently. "Then ask me in Limbo.
Look at the sky, silly wa'bee! Or do you intend to stand here
until the sun blazes over you?"
"True, father" Qui-Gon looked up. "I for one don't miss being
plagued by weakness."
Obi-Wan kissed his grandfather quickly. "My question can wait."
Farewell, children. he faded instantly and was gone.
Obi-Wan gripped his fathers' hand. 'Tis time for us to
adjourn this adventure as well."
A wet kiss. "Agreed."
They vanished as well.
Many hours and much lovemaking later, they snuggled
under fur blankets. Moist skin stuck in the afterglow.
Sucking kisses. "Mmm. I'll put on some music, Obi."
"Good idea."
Qui-Gon quickly slipped out of bed, his powerful body flexing
as he moved. Strong arms lifted his hair back across a
shoulder.
Obi-Wan watched in appreciation, chest glistening with
moisture. "I may have to trim that again. You're about to fall
over it."
Qui-Gon put a CD in the wall built entertainment unit. "I
thought you liked my hair."
Obi-Wan snickered. "Silly. If I don't trim it periodically, you
know it will get too long."
A lustful song played across velvet walls. Qui-Gon slid back
under the blankets, slow kissing his lover. Hot lips closed.
"Gllghf" //Too long indeed. You never seem to get enough fun
playing with it.//
Obi-Wan curled into the kiss. /Oh? I still say it's time for
the clippers./
Throaty groans and fevered clutches. Qui-Gon stiffened
abruptly, pulling off.
Obi-Wan stared in confusion. "Father? What's wrong?" the high
cheeks were flushed.
The lion head nuzzled. Qui-Gon leaned against his son, cheek to
cheek.
"Fathers' vision disturbs me, Obi."
Green eyes darkened. "You mean the war? What could possibly
make the dragon fear?"
Strong arms held him tightly. "Threats to your well being.
Perhaps I should storm the gates of Nilelies at the Nexus and
confront the three hags."
Obi-Wan kissed the proud forehead. "Listen to me. It is
I who am the Slayer. And fate ever flows and shifts, you
know that."
Smile. "My fierce and valiant son."
"My father once strung fate itself. Can I do less?"
Qui-Gon kissed him hard. "I love thee!"
Obi-Wan sighed, looking through red lashes. "Make no mistake,
grandfather's vision bothers me. But I will be prepared.
Forewarned is forearmed, no?"
Qui-Gon squeezed his hand. "Immortality does not preclude the
unknown, as you are finding out."
Obi-Wan leaned back against the bedpost, drawing his father
against him. Strong hands stroked the long mane lovingly.
"A wise god once told me that an even wiser one said
interpretation and truth are not the same."
Qui-Gon purred, remembering the story about his childhood.
"Well said."
Obi-Wan was silent a moment. "Have you ever experienced a
mystic war on the scale of with grandfather mentioned?"
Blue eyes blazed brightly. "The closest I came to one was at
the Nexus, when Alfaa examined me. The conflict between heaven
and hel nearly tore reality apart. But the primal cataclysms at
the beginning were obviously before my time."
Obi-Wan sparked. "I would see the beginning, or hear of it."
Qui-Gon looked at his son intensely. "Your insatiable curiosity
about the past-"
"Think, father. Compared to other immortals I am an infant."
"Over time that won't matter."
"Perhaps not. However, what better place to start than at the
beginning? When I repaired the Walk of Bones in Hel I had a
taste of it. I want more."
"I tell you again, knowledge and not age is the key. Many
immortals are extremely old yet fairly stupid and limited."
Obi-Wan stroked muscled shoulders. "Then I want knowledge,
since age will take time."
"Then my suggestion would be research. Check out the Hel
library in the ninth circle, at the Bay of Bile. The
facilities are quite huge."
Obi-Wan considered. "Hmm. I did see some of grandfathers'
private collection, but didn't have time to review more than
the manifesto infernum."
A snort. "You were there for other reasons."
"That's enough, father. His library is extensive from what I've
seen."
Qui-Gon shifted. "Yes. Interestingly enough, it is not
identical to mothers'. Although Limbo and Hel are linked, they
are by no means the same. Each realm carries a different
history."
"They were once one and the same, father. I can sense that."
"Aye, back in the protean days when things first formed.
Darkness was ever to the South, Light to the North."
Emerald eyes sparked with curiosity. "Now I simply must
see this. Imagine...what everything was like then, and..."
"Ssss. You're giving me a headache, wa'bee" Qui-Gon complained.
"And talking is the last thing on my mind just now."
Obi-Wan felt a thick erection against his belly to emphasize
the point. He pulled it.
"SssSS. Problems?"
Hips twisted. "Sith. Hurry, I need thee!!"
Obi-Wan slid down beneath fur, kissing the clenching body. A
long tongue lapped salty skin, making lazy circles down the
tight belly.
Qui-Gon grabbed the spiky head, pushing it lower.
"Faster!"
Obi-Wan felt his own nature now, skin glistening with heat. Fur
clung to his back as he taunted his lover more, tongueing the
hot hole mercilessly. Lengthening nails trailed fire across the
heavy thighs. Qui-Gon bounced.
"Yeessss. Want it!"
"SSssS."
The tight opening clenched over his tongue. Obi-Wan pulled
himself fiercely, his own cock draining. Their musk was strong
as Qui-Gon threw his legs high, allowing deeper penetration.
His cock bounced off his belly.
Obi-Wan pumped tongue up the full ass with piston like thrusts,
his head bobbing wildly. Qui-Gon groaned, eyes rolling in
ecstacy as Obi-Wan parted his cheeks.
Obi-Wan was nearly gone. His own erection was painful and
heavy, pressed hard against the mattress. Qui-Gon nearly came
as the tongue withdrew abruptly.
Jade eyes an unholy glow. You are mine!
YESSSS
Thumbing the hot hole wide Obi-Wan plunged inside, lifting the
long legs up across his shoulders.
"Ruarrrghh!!"
Roaring, Qui-Gon clawed the golden shoulders, pulling them
forward. Obi-Wan banged away, shaking the bed and crashing it
against the wall.
It didn't last long. Wrenching and shattering they came,
howling like banshees. Qui-Gon sprayed everywhere, thick
streams striking Obi-Wan across the face and chest.
Heaving, Obi-Wan collapsed over him. They clutched, shivering
in the dim light.
"Sith" Obi-Wan blinked stars from his eyes. He licked cream
from his face.
Qui-Gon stared at the ceiling, unable to focus. "ssss.
Wonderful. The room spins."
A nuzzle. "Your brain spins. And now I'm stuck tight."
Qui-Gon gave a lazy grin, tongue out over his fangs. "A good
stuck. I still ache. Give me more!"
Obi-Wan wiggled his hips, swelling again. "Rrrr.
Yesssss..."
Long legs wrapped around his back as he pounded once again. Two
muscled and glistening forms bounced the bed high.
"Force, it's so good!!" Qui-Gon roared once more,
clawing the strong back. Delicious pressure squashed his balls
between hot bellies. He spurted thickly as Obi-Wan arched over
him, coming a second time. Heavy cum ran down their legs.
Snarling ferally Obi-Wan lunged at the hot throat, sipping his
lover deeply. They trembled in the sharing, vision dotted with
color. Blood boiled in pleasure.
Gasping in rapture, they collapsed in sleep..
Qui-Gon soaked himself languidly in hot perfumed water.
Nothing like hard love. Methinks I need another sample.
The powerful form strode from the jacuzzi. Qui-Gon looked down
at his stiffening erection, bouncing about.
Sith. Just thinking about my love gets me up. I will ravage
him this time!
He wrapped a robe about himself, gliding towards the bedroom.
"Obi?"
He looked about the bedroom. Fur blankets were rumpled in a
pile, but no Obi-Wan. His nose krinkled, taking in the scent.
He's gone downstairs. But why?
Quietly he padded through the huge house, down the winding
stair to the rec room.
"Obi-Wan!!"
"Here."
Qui-Gon saw his beloved in the center of the room, lotus style
on a circular carpet. A red satin robe fanned out around him.
"What are you doing, Oban?"
Small smile. The spiky head turned to face him. "I thought
perhaps I would tap into my primal mind and discover the
secrets of the past."
Qui-Gon slowed as he approached. His balls were tight under an
aching cock.
Obi-Wan sensed his need. Emerald eyes glowed. "Force take
it, dragon. Art hungry again??"
Soft snarl. "Ever and always. Now come, upstairs. Enough
nonsense about the past."
Obi-Wan gave a toothy smile. "It isn't nonsense. Go sit
in the freezer a bit."
Qui-Gon strode in front of him. A prominent bulge bumped
Obi-Wan on the nose.
"I prefer to sit on your face."
A wanton tongue curled out from luscious lips, high cheeks
flushed. Obi-Wan looked up with hot eyes.
"And if I refuse? What will you do?"
A big hand pulled the swollen shaft free. The velvet head was
already dripping. Qui-Gon smiled savagely.
"What do you think? There will be no investigation of the
past today."
With a small growl, Obi-Wan teased it with tongue tip.
Delicately he lapped along the shaft. Tilting his head low, he
suckled the heavy sacs.
The heavy thighs twitched. "Stop this torture!"
Qui-Gon snarled.
Obi-Wan wrapped powerful arms around. Qui-Gon cried out as
fingers shot up his ass, pumping and twisting.
/Watch me/ Obi-Wan commanded, sucking him with fevered eyes.
Qui-Gon could do little else. The fine jaws bulged and hollowed
as they assaulted his cock. His hips jerked wildly.
Obi-Wan pulled himself as he sucked, groin rolling erotically
over the carpet. Red satin slid open, exposing healthy thighs.
Clawlike toenails flexed, digging into the carpet. Fangs
dragged over the thick cock tip.
It was too much. Qui-Gon blew at the sight, his balls boiling
over. Eyes closed while his body wracked, hot semen filling the
wet mouth.
He kept coming. And coming. Obi-Wan yanked up, shooting into
the air as his orgasm was triggered. The cock that swelled his
mouth leaked cum down his chin, back over his jaws.
Spent and weak, Qui-Gon fell to his knees. Obi-Wan collapsed
down on the rug, gasping.
Qui-Gon kissed the cream covered face. Mmm. Sweeter than
candy.
Obi-Wan curled his tongue around, catching the rest. See,
you've distracted me again. Let us rest together.
Qui-Gon stroked the lush body under crimson satin. Obi-Wan held
him tightly as they curled together on the floor.
Red lashes lowered. "I suppose the past can wait. For now,
anyway."
Qui-Gon kissed the lovely eyes slowly. "You are my best
achievement, Obi."
Soft chuckle. "Where'd that come from?"
"I appreciate you, in all your aspects. You are impressive,
despite being raised as a mortal. And in time...in time, your
legends will pale those of your contemporaries."
Obi-Wan sat up, eyes sparkling with pride. "Why...thank you,
father. Grandmother told me something similar. I thought it
pretty embarrassing at the time."
Blue eyes glimmered with love. "She is right. Despite her
ferocity, mother has an eternity of wisdom."
Obi-Wan nodded. "I know. And yet she is so different than
grandfather. At times when she looks at me I could swear she's
dissecting my soul. 'Tis one of the reasons I wish to explore
the past."
"You are more like Litthsyss, and not just because you share
spirit form."
Obi-Wan frowned. "I think...grandfather is enigmatic,
mysterious. Grandmother is direct and forceful."
"They are twins, Obi-Wan. And while Llane sees the center of
all existence, Litthsyss sees the outward totality."
Jade eyes went wide in comprehension. "I suspected as much!"
Qui-Gon nodded, stretching languidly on the rug. "Mother senses
the core essence of eternity, father the dimensions of
infinity. They are difficult if not impossible to deceive."
Obi-Wan smiled. "Having kick-ass power doesn't hurt, either."
Qui-Gon pulled his son down. "You got that right."
Obi-Wan curled in tightly, yawning. "I will investigate
the past, father. I'm more fascinated than ever."
Qui-Gon held his love. Eyelids drooped as he drifted off.
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