#the lighter path

[random-xpressions]

To those who are on vengeance, I would beseech them to try forgiveness for once. You'll find it more peaceful for your mind and more lighter upon your soul...

Random Xpressions

[lacefedora]

@punsbulletsandpointythings commissioned me to draw Xanatos from The Lighter Path, her AU where Feemor’s involvement helps set Xanatos on a better path and keep him in the light.

Shadows in the back from left to right are Padawan Anakin, Master Feemor, Knight Obi-Wan, and Master Jinn. Picture would take place during the Clone War. Puns hasn’t gotten to the clone war yet, but trust me it’s gonna be good.

[punsbulletsandpointythings]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Xanatos never falls to the Dark Side, and the galaxy is a whole lot better off as a result.

A braid is cut, and a new padawan enters the picture.

This is all @lacefedora and @the-dragongirl ‘s fault I swear.

Buttttt

Presenting, Light!Xanatos AU, part one!

( @poplitealqueen this is what the little bit was from)

[punsbulletsandpointythings]

Before I head off to bed, and because I am having great fun with this, have a bit from the first part of my Light!Xanatos AU.

Glancing up from his food, Xanatos’ smile softened. “It’s nice to meet you, Obi-wan.”

He stuck out a hand and Obi-wan blinked owlishly at it for a moment, before shaking the proffered limb gingerly.

“You too, Knight Xanatos.”

Xanatos rolled his eyes. “None of that. Call me Xanatos, no ‘Knight this, Knight that’, got it?”

“Careful Xanatos, don’t overwhelm him.”

Two heads snapped up at the new voice, and Xanatos’ grin returned in full force. “Qui-gon! It’s about time! I was beginning to think you didn’t care about me anymore.”

“I’m sure.” Qui-gon replied, eyebrow arching, but Obi-wan saw the fond smile pulling on his master’s lips. “I’m sorry Obi-wan. Had I know Xanatos would be returning to the Temple today, I would have brought you along with to the archives.”

“Wow, Master, hurtful.”

Obi-wan smiled nervously. “It’s alright Master. Though, it was a bit surprising. You never mentioned that your previous padawan was a mud creature.”

Qui-gon’s laughter nearly drowned out Xanatos’ indignant spluttering, the dark haired man looking back and forth between Master and Padawan, gaping.

“I am so hurt, Obi.” He pressed a hand over his chest. Obi-wan wrinkled his nose at the shortening of his name.

“But a little proud too. And Master,” Xanatos pointed accusingly at Qui-gon, who raised an eyebrow, his face a picture of benign innocence. “I can’t believe you waited until I was off planet to get another padawan!”

Pushing off the wall beside the door, Qui-gon moved further into the room, laughing softly and ruffling Obi-wan’s hair as he passed by the couch.

/Tea?/

Obi-wan grinned. /Yes please./

“You know, it’s very rude to ignore guests!”

“Mm, well most guests are invited, aren’t they?”

Obi-wan had bite the inside of his cheek to keep himself from laughing at the look of utter petulance that crossed Xanatos’ face.

“Oh, I see how it is.” He huffed, “I go away for a measly three months, and when I get back I’ve been utterly replaced. Fine then,” he rose to his feet, turning towards the door, “I know when I’m not wanted.”