The Fan Fiction Archive updates with four new stories. Here's a taster of the first story, "My Shadow in the Sun" by Valeda Kor, a glimpse of how Qui-Gon Jinn accumulated the reputation of being somewhat of a rebel.

My Shadow in the Sun by Valeda Kor

Summary

While on a diplomatic mission, Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn encounters a mysterious woman when she commandeers his ship for a trip to Garos IV.

Excerpt

Qui-Gon held up a hand. "This can all be sorted out. I take it you have explained to this gentleman that we are on a very tight schedule?"

"She has, Jedi," the man interjected. "Very stridently, in fact. However, my orders supersede yours. The Chancellor has authorized a detour." He handed his armful of papers to an astonished Torbon and began rummaging in the pocket of his robe. "I have the datatape here, if you would care to study it." With a triumphant gesture he held it out to Qui-Gon.

"I believe you, sir. And you are?"

The man drew himself up and did an exaggerated bow. "I am Bardo Feem, senior aide to Senator Lona Drach'va Drach from Garos IV. The Senator will be using your vessel. To go home."

The Mon Cal?s bulbous eyes grew even larger. "You are delaying a diplomatic mission to take some senator on a vacation?"

"CAPTAIN, YOU WILL GET OUT OF THE WAY SO I CAN GET ON THIS SHIP RIGHT NOW!"

Naal's mouth dropped open, and she took a step backward. "Sen--Senator Drach!". Read more here.

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