Set Free

Rating: PG
Date: July 2005
Category: Star Wars - Sith AU drabble
Word Count: 100 including title
Character(s): Qui-Gon, Dooku
Notes: Backstory to my Sith AU. There are only so many options for an Appentrice who is ready to be a Master himself.
Disclaimer: All things Star Wars belong to George Lucas.



He knelt before his Master flush with success. But silence greeted his report. Hesitantly he raised his gaze.

"Master, have I angered you?"

Heavier silence, then a harsh sigh.

"You have learned everything what can be learned at the leash."

The collar opened with a click and fell to the ground. The sound of metal hitting stone was far too loud. Uncertainly Qui-Gon touched his bare throat.

"Now I set you free." Lord Dooku's tone was merciless. "Leave! Don't ever cross my path again." A thin smile. "Except when you are ready to challenge me."