Photographs & Memories:
The Life and Times of Qui-Gon Jinn
January 23, 2000

by Mali Wane ( maliwane@yahoo.com )

Archive: MA, any others just ask, I probably won't say no

My Home Page: http://www.jediphiles.com/~mali

Rating: R

Spoilers: None

Summary: A series of "photographs" and "memories" that relate to Qui-Gon. Each segment is a stand-alone piece, and they are in no certain order.

Disclaimer: These beautiful boys aren't mine, they belong to George. I'm just playing with them for a bit. I promise to put them back when I'm done. Don't sue - I've got no money. I've spent it all on seeing TPM way too many times and buying SW toys and feeding my Liam obsession.

Feedback: Oh yes, please. Good, bad or indifferent.

Author's Notes: These were inspired by the wonderful series "Snapshots: Obi-Wan Kenobi, This Is Your Life" done by Pumpkin. It is with her permission that I attempt a similar series about Qui-Gon's life. Pumpkin, thank you so much for allowing me to play in your sandbox.

Xanatos knew his Master was seeing him in a different light. Almost four years since his disastrous attempt at seducing Qui-Gon and he had done everything to become the perfect Padawan. He studied hard and was far ahead of his classmates. He spent most of his free time in the practice halls, sparring with anyone available or striving to perfect his katas, advancing quickly through the difficult levels. Whether in their quarters or on a mission, Xanatos went out of his way to become the consummate Apprentice.

It was only during the past year that he finally started seeing how his hard work was beginning to pay off. It was little things at first, catching Qui-Gon staring at him while he exercised, noticing the way his Master's eyes would darken slightly when he stepped nude from the fresher, still dripping while casually drying off. He pretended to never notice those looks, but in fact, he was very aware of them.

Xanatos had perfected his shielding as well, and even when he slept the shields around his secret were tight and unbreakable. No one guessed. Not even the strongest of Force sensitives on the council saw him as anything other than the character he portrayed. He was quite pleased that he was able to keep it up this long and do it so well. He had no doubt that his success was a result of his intense need to destroy Qui-Gon.

When he had stormed from their quarters that night nearly four years before, Xanatos knew exactly where he was going. Leaving the Temple grounds, he quickly found ground transport and headed into the seedy lower levels of Coruscant. He exited the transport and walked quickly down several streets until he came to a run-down building on an unlit street. He placed his hand on the small metal pad at the side of the door, heard a series of clicks and then the door swung inward.

He strode through the dark hallway and then up a flight of stairs and stopped at another door. Once again he pressed his hand to the metal plate and the door swung open into a dimly lit room. He was always surprised by how loud the music was in here as not a sound could be heard through the closed door. Beings of every sort were drinking, talking, dancing or involved in various lewd acts.

He ignored the crowd and walked over to the bar at the side of the room. Not speaking, he threw a handful of credits toward the barkeep and continued to the end of the bar and through another door. He was in a hallway with numerous doors on each side, some open, many more closed. He strode purposefully down the hall, glancing quickly into the open doors until he found what he wanted.

He entered the small room and closed the door behind him. The only piece of furniture in the room was a large bed where a young man sprawled naked, trying to strike a sensuous pose.

"You sure are a pretty one," the young man said, sliding a hand up to caress his nipple.

"Shut-up whore," Xanatos spat as he started removing his clothes. Naked he moved to stand next to the bed. "Suck me, whore," he commanded.

The young man rolled on to his side and lazily looked at the rampant erection. "Mmm, I think I'm going to enjoy you." Before the words were completely out of his mouth, Xanatos backhanded him, hard.

"I told you to shut-up, whore. I am not here for your pleasure."

The man looked up at Xanatos, wiping the blood from his mouth. "I like it rough, too," he said as he brought his face toward the thick, turgid cock. Xanatos thought about slapping him again, but then he felt the warm, wet mouth engulf him and he sighed his pleasure.

After a few moments he pulled away from the young man. "On your knees, whore," he growled. The young man did as he was bid, wiggling his rear end seductively as he did so.

Xanatos never hesitated but simply shoved his aching member deep into the other's tight opening. The young man beneath him cried out sharply as he was penetrated and tried to pull away. Xanatos reached down and grabbed the young man's hair, pulling it back angrily, immobilizing him. The young man cried out again as Xanatos began to thrust deeply, pulling almost all the way out before plunging back in, yanking the young man's head back with each thrust.

It didn't take long before he felt the familiar feel of his balls beginning to tighten and then with one more savage thrust he came, filling the young man with his seed. Only then did he release his hold on the man's hair as he pulled out. The young man sagged down, crying softly. Xanatos looked down at his softening cock, unconcerned by the blood he saw there and quickly dressed and was gone.

He returned to the Temple but instead of his quarters, he went to the garden to meditate. He spent the rest of the night thinking and planning, and by first light he felt he was ready to begin his charade.

He walked slowly to his quarters and palmed the door opened, not surprised to see Qui-Gon already up and sitting at his desk, watching him. Eyes cast downward, Xanatos moved to the side of the desk and then slunk to his knees, affecting the appearance of perfect contriteness.

"Master, I humbly ask your forgiveness for last night," he began, keeping his voice low. "I behaved in a manner unfitting a Jedi Apprentice and I beg your pardon."

He waited on his knees, feeling the heat of his Master's gaze.

"Xanatos," the voice was soft but filled with pain. "I am deeply saddened by the events of last night."

"I am so sorry, Master," Xanatos said, willing his eyes to fill with tears. "I don't know what got into me. It's just that you mean so much to me and all I have ever wanted is to please you."

"You do please me, Padawan," Qui-Gon said as he reached with one finger to raise the young man's head. "You have always been a good Apprentice, and I want you to know that I do care very much for you."

"I know, Master," Xanatos whispered, pleased as he forced two tears to roll from his eyes. "You have always been very generous with your affection and I allowed my excitement at finally reaching my age of majority to cloud my senses. Can you ever forgive me, Master?"

Xanatos could feel the gentle touch of his Master's mind on his own as Qui-Gon sought the truth in his words. He forced thoughts of remorse and sorrow into the front of his mind, carefully guarding his heart.

"Xani," Qui-Gon said softly. "I accept your apology. You need to spend time meditating on releasing your emotions, especially your anger, into the Force, and I want you to do that today while I am with the Council."

"Can we go back to the way things were before?" Xanatos asked meekly.

"No, Padawan, we cannot. But we can learn from this experience and become better because of it. We will talk more of this in the days to come, but now I must attend Council matters."

"Thank-you, Master," the young man said, bowing his head once again. "I promise I am going to do everything I can to show you how glad I am that you are my Master."

Qui-Gon chuckled as he rose from his chair. "I am already glad to have you as a Padawan, Xani," he had said gently. "And we will get past this, you will see."

And they had gotten past it, or at least Qui-Gon had and Xanatos allowed him to believe that he had as well. Only through intense concentration and many visits to the brothel in the lower levels of Coruscant was Xanatos able to pull the deception off. That and his growing hatred for his Master.

Only when he was alone did he allow himself to pull out that hatred from the darkest part of his mind. He was always amazed at the depth of the blackness as it washed over and through him, growing in intensity each time he dropped the shields around it.

Xanatos used each piece of praise he received from his Master to feed the hate that swirled within him. Every lingering look or touch was fuel to be used to strengthen the flames of the darkness.

Recently he had began to detect an occasional tendril of desire coming from his Master's dreams. The idea that he was actually being dreamed about made him giddy and more determined than ever to see his goal to fruition. And he could wait. Oh yes. There would come a day, he was sure, when Qui-Gon would let him know, in some way, that he would welcome a relationship with his Padawan.

Only when he knew his Master was totally and completely in love with him would Xanatos act. Then he would break him. Destroy him. Victory would be his.

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