Y’know, I said it would never happen. Sure, ‘oh yeah, they’re doing it’
was the only thought in my mind as I watched the movie. Unfortunately, my first
brushes with TPM slash were pretty awful. Now, thanks to some wonderful
recommendations from Raonaid
I’ve been turned to the Q/O side, and have done some additional reading on my own.
I have to admit, though, that I seem to have developed this total fascination with
‘fix-it’ TPM stories (ie - ones where you know who didn’t you know what).
Resisting
Temptations by Keelywolfe
Slash. Probably my favourite of all
TPM stories I’ve read so far. A little prank Obi-Wan pulls on his Master has more
consequences than either of them ever dreamed. Keelywolfe’s characterizations are
nothing short of stunning, and her sex scenes are just brimming with the perfect mix of
emotions and passion. 103K
Broken Link! Shrift by The Emu
Non-graphic slash/Fix-it. This is easily my fav ‘fix-it’ story. The Emu injects
the characters with wonderful warmth and just the right touch of humor. After a
7-year separation, Knight Kenobi returns to the temple -- and his old Master. I
particularly love Yoda’s observation of Obi-Wan at the end. 36k
The Padawan's
Whore by Emma Woodhouse Slash. Yet another gem from the
mysterious Emma. As they say on BtVS, ‘love makes you do the wacky’. Qui Gon
repeatedly helps Obi-Wan to relieve some of his Padawan’s tension, but will Obi-Wan
ever learn that Qui Gon wants so much more? 58k
L'Histoire d'Obi by
Lilith Sedai
Slash. While not my typical kind of story, this one is just so incredibly
well written, I have to include it here. Obi-Wan and Qui Gon take an usual mission,
one that will push their Master/Apprentice relationship to the breaking point.
Note: This story contains BDSM (especially D/S relations). 395k
In My End Is My
Beginning by Lilith Sedai Slash/Fix-it. While I try not to
recommend more than one story per fandom per author (I figure that if you guys like
one story, you’ll track down more of the author’s work on your own, right? ;-) I’m
gladly bending my own rules for this one, though. Obi-Wan goes back in time to
teach Qui Gon what he will need to know to save him from Darth Maul.
Angsty-but-tender, this story is an amazing read -- especially the swordfight between
Obi-Wan and Qui Gon.
Jedi of Naboo: Every Saga
Has Its Beginning by Anne Higgins Slash/Fix-it. Sigh. Ain’t
nothin’ like re-writing the entire saga as we know it . But Anne does such a
lovely job of it. At the end of RotJ, Obi-Wan is given the opportunity to go back in
time and change the past. But will Qui Gon be able to save Obi-Wan before the strain
of it all becomes his Padawan’s ultimate undoing? 65k
Time
Enough by Meridian Slash/Fix-it. Meridian really hits the mark
with this story that has it all -- jealousy, Amidala and Anikin, and a heap of
misunderstanding between our favourite Jedi Master and Knight. Six years after TPM,
Obi-Wan and Qui Gon finally realize that they’ve allowed a series of
miscommunications to keep them apart -- but will it be too late to forgive the
past? 61k
Rites of Passage
by
De Oracle Slash. My personal favourite ‘virgin sacrifice’ story (of which
there are many in this fandom). When Obi-Wan accidently interupts a native custom
on a mission...do I really need to finish this summary? De Oracle does a lovely job of
capturing both the love between Qui Gon and Obi-Wan, as well as the innocent
wonder of Obi-Wan’s ‘first time’. 50k
Iris by
Ladyhawke
Slash/Fix-it. Although this one feels a bit rushed, I have to include it here just
because it has Wedge Antilles and Corran Horn from the ‘X-Wing’ books. Some time
after RotJ, the Force gives Obi-Wan the chance to make things right with the one, true
love of his life.
The Grand
Dance
by Saraid Slash. Ah, so here is where Saraid has been hiding. Ive
always loved her Sentinel stories, and her TPM stuff is just as awe-inspiring.
Something goes incredibly wrong as Obi-Wan and Qui Gon perform a very difficult
lightsaber exercise. But sometimes the best rewards come with the price of great pain.
As Raonaid pointed out to me, the ‘Grand Dance’ technique that Saraid created here is
so beautiful and poignant, it has almost become canon to other TPM writers. 70k
Hand in Glove
by
Gloriana Slash/Fix-it. Granted, the characterization is a little atypical
for TPM fic, but keep a cool glass of ice water nearby when you read this one! A year
after declaring their love for one another, Obi-Wan returns from the Rim and demands
to know why Qui Gon still won't consumate their relationship. 34k
Dead Link The Letters series by Lori
and Wolfling Slash/Fix-it.
This is a beautiful series of letters written between Qui Gon and Obi-Wan in an
alternate universe where the former has survived and the latter has continued on to
meet
his real-universe destiny of becoming 'General Kenobi'. Touching, loving, and warm
enough to melt the coldest heart.
Dead Link Stolen Light by Kassandra Slash/Fix-it (sort of).
Wow! This story is truly one of a kind. Powerful and haunting, a young man struggles
not only with his own coming of age, but also with memories that are not his own.
Novel length, this story is what ‘AU’s’ are all about. 247k
The Riding the
Wheel of If series by Mrs. Hamill Slash/Fix-it. Talk about the ultimate
AU (or should I say AU’s? Following the events on Naboo, Obi-Wan makes
himself a new lightsaber. The only catch is that every time it is activated, it sends
Obi-Wan into another alternate reality. The variety of the stories is remarakable --
some tragic, some tranquil, some just downright humorous. Fortunately, Mrs. Hamill
can keep on going until Obi-Wan meets his goal: finding the reality when *he* died on
Naboo, and his Master still lives. Some scrolling is required to reach these stories.
The Apprentice Master by Lilith Sedai, Lorelei, Cori Lannam, and Kate Evans
Slash. With a writing pedigree like this, you know the story has to be
good! The tables are turned when Obi-Wan sets out to ‘master’ his Master. Of
course, the task might not be as easy as it might seem. Note: this story contains
BDSM elements, but it’s not overly graphic for we squeamish-types. 149k
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