For many years, people have justified Obi-Wan Kenobi’s decision to leave behind a badly maimed Anakin Skywalker on a Mustafar lava bank in “Revenge of the Sith”, instead of providing the latter with a mercy kill. I’m one of those who see no justification in Obi-Wan’s action. I believe what Obi-Wan had done was petty and especially cruel.
Am I really supposed to believe that Obi-Wan had stayed true to the Jedi Code by leaving Anakin to slowly burn to death on a lava bank? Seriously? This was such a cruel act to impose on anyone, regardless of whether that person was an enemy or not. No wonder Anakin was pissed off about it . . . to the point that ten years later, he nearly subjected Obi-Wan to a similar situation - slow burn - on Mapuzo in the DisneyPlus series, “Obi-Wan Kenobi”.
I keep thinking of Katniss and Peeta in "The Hunger Games". After tossing rival Cato over the Cornucopia's roof, both had agreed to end his suffering with an arrow to the heart from Katniss, in order to prevent him from being eaten alive by genetically modified beasts. They did not make this decision out of spite or a desire to harm. Katniss and Peeta had given Cato a mercy killing, despite him being an enemy who would just as soon kill the both of them. As far as I'm concerned, both Katniss and Peeta did a better job of "living up to the Jedi Code" than Obi-Wan did on Mustafar.
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Time for some Star Wars Fic Recs
You know me - mostly Codywan, but we've also got quinobi and exciting Organa/Kenobi threesomes in this particular round-up. Here for the whump, here for the loving. If you enjoy what you read, I encourage you to leave the author an encouraging comment! Without further ado and in no particular order:
“Are you alright?”
“I’m fine.” Even Cody doubts his own insistence. He shakes his head, his elbows balanced on his drawn-up knees to let his hands flop uselessly in front of him. “I saw Helix for these…headaches I’ve been getting. It’s nothing.”
The General makes a wary sound at the back of his throat. “You do seem.” He pauses, stealing down another mouthful of the sharp, foreign liquor that definitely came from his own stores and not the commonly-rationed rotgut. “Wrung-out. More than usual.”
Facile Felicity by br1ghtmouth (M) is the sweetest, snappiest little three-part Codywan fic. The clones have primary functions? Cody's is AFFECTION? Oh honey buckle up. Hurt/comfort, first kiss, light treason?? This fic has it all wrapped up with smart, pulpy, delightful prose. Honestly, anything from this author is a treat.
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“There’s one supply we haven’t sorted,” Cody announced, drawing Obi-Wan’s attention away from his injury by pulling the single cigarette out of his pouch.
Obi-Wan’s eyebrows darted upward, the worried furrow disappearing in an arc of surprise.
“I wasn’t aware you smoked, Commander,” he said quietly.
Between Two Lungs by @elwenyere (T) is a devastatingly tension-filled one-shot ft. Obi-wan and Cody sharing a smoke while waiting for a rescue that may or may not come. If I could wrap myself up in the descriptions of simply their hands alone I would be warm all winter long. Angst, pining, general sexual tension - this fic has been rotating in my brain for months.
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“This unit requests to be punished, sirs!” CC-2224 starts, and the human Jedi widens their eyes.
“What the kriff?” the human Jedi asks, sounding more amused than anything. “Why would you want to get in trouble?”
CC-2224 takes the rebuke for what it is and ducks its chin in acceptance. “This unit requests to be given CT-7567’s correctional measures, sir!”
What's a Brother to a Man That's Not by StorytellerSecrets (T) is a sucker-punch of an angst fic of which I'd never seen the likes of before. Rex has a panic attack in front of visiting Jedi and Cody will do anything he can to keep him safe. This fic scratched all the itches I had re: the Clones' training being extremely whumpy. You'll find internalized dehumanization, military abuse, and majorly protective Cody here. Mind those tags. Work currently incomplete, but I find chapter one excellent as a one-shot either way.
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They say that eyes are the windows to the soul, but Darth Vader doesn’t have eyes and no one’s really sure if he has a soul. Vader has an exoskeleton, a metal mask, and two concave domes, unmoving and unfeeling and utterly opaque—windows but only into the space of a carved-out darkness.
What Dead Things See by @kenobster (M, rape/non-con) Ever daydream about what might have been if Obi-Wan never escaped Vader on Mapuzo? This one-shot presents a tasty (if you like whump) option for your consideration, ft. torture, burning, and Obi-wan seeing ghosts. Mind those tags.
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Obi-Wan applies more pressure, steady and firm, holding his palm over the spot and warming up the muscle with slow circular movements over Cody’s skin. Cody decides to clarify for him, turning his head so his face is no longer obscured by the pillow, “Old war wound.”
“How old?”
“You weren’t around.”
then, now, forever by @itsgoldleaf (M) is an absolutely darling tatooine husbands one-shot ft. domestic life, massage, and spice. This author nails Codywan every time for me, and this particular piece is no different. The prose is lovely, the characterization is delightful and sharp. Mentions of torture.
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15 years after Palpatine's defeat, the galaxy is at peace, and Obi-Wan Kenobi's life is full. He's a premier diplomat. A beloved teacher and sage of the Jedi order. A hero of the Republic. Uncle to the Skywalker twins. Best friend to Anakin and Padme. Partner to Quinlan. But as the anniversary celebration to mark the Republic's salvation approaches, something simmers in the shadows. Obi-Wan's mind darkens. Strange happenings pile up. Is it just ghosts of the past, or are the Sith rising again?
A sequel to Shoulder the Sky.
Whispers from the Dead by @kcrabb88 (E) is part two to her Shoulder the Sky universe. And listen. Listen, Linda. I adore my one-shots. I do. I have very little attention span for the long fics. UNTIL THIS BABY. This is Obi-wan whump central. This is palpatine-is-a-creep city. This Author does whump and affection so well. This fic had me guzzling down Quinobi. It's newly completed (20/20 chapters, congrats my friend) and hot off the press for your delight. Mind those tags but have fun with this one.
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Breha pushed herself up and walked to the door.
“You’re late,” she said, leaning against the doorway, her gaze resting on Bail.
“I am,” Bail conceded, kissing her softly on the corner of her mouth, “but I am not at fault this time. Our beloved Jedi here was in a Council meeting and I had to wait for him.”
A Proper Apology by @hawkeykirsah (E) is the Breha/Bail/Obi-wan threesome I didn't know I needed. It's a fun, sexy one-shot ft. Obi-wan and Bail arriving to the Organa's apartment later than planned and finding they have some making-up to do.
And while we're on the subject of the Organas and Obi-wan:
“Fuck off,” Kenobi huffs.
“You’re so upset. Come here, oh you poor thing, so abused.”
Bail wrings out the towels and re-enters the bedroom to find Kenobi cringing steadfastly in the circle of Breha’s arms.
He despises this sort of attention. He wants his humiliation when and how he wants it, and afterwards he wants no mention of this weakness.
softsoap by qigiined (E) is a vaguely AU-ish one-shot ft. what's apparently my new favorite threesome. I'm over the moon. You've got loving and scrappy Breha. You've got warm Bail and you've got a stubborn, filthy-mouthed version of Obi-wan, which I adore. You've got your implied Codywan. You've got your Quinlan mention. This fic has it all. Honestly it's such a fun one!
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Fives is dead the second he decides to attack the Chancellor in a room with no surveillance, killing the two witnesses who might have had something to say for it. He’s dead twice over when he starts talking about knowing some unspoken truth.
Fox’s job however isn’t to entertain him. It’s to kill him.
His blaster is already config’d for live-fire. Fives lunges for the unaccompanied sidearm sitting on the freight container, handling it fluidly even through the fevered haze in his eyes. Muscle memory is a hell of a thing.
dead dog (bye-bye baby blue) by @corvod (M) is a masterpiece. This is a gritty, meaty, angsty fic that throws you into the wake of Five's death and doesn't let you catch your breath. So far chapters have been from Fox, Cody, and Jesse POV and the characterization is phenomenal. The prose is vividly sharp and unforgiving, and the imagery sucks you in. Background Codywan, graphic violence. Work still in progress.
That's all for now, but enjoy reading! Please be kind if a fic is not your thing, but if you enjoy it, let the author know! Happy winter reading. <3
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