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A Man to Watch

Love can do much, but duty more. Goethe

Love is a better teacher than duty. Einstein

Introduction: Who is this Madari guy anyway?

Back in 2004 I wrote an A-Team Fan Fic called Settlement. That was my first long story, eventually clocking in at 24,400 words. It included a character named Madari, whose life the team knocked sideways - in a good way. A few months later I wrote a sequel, Vendetta, which included Madari again and also a more prominent role for a character who had a small speaking part in Settlement, Jahni.

And suddenly these two men took up residence in my head. Settlement and Vendetta became the first two stories of a series which I'm still writing and Madari and Jahni have guest starred in a number of those stories as they became trusted friends and allies of the A-Team. (Okay, I'll admit now they may have been more than guest stars in Shifting Sands!)

But that wasn't enough for these guys! They started to fill my head with lots of complex back-story and events happening between the series stories they featured in. So back in mid 2006 I decided the only way to make these characters give me some head space was to write their story. A kind of fan fiction of my own fan fiction! Or if that gives you a headache think of it as a spin off. I'm working on their story in a slow but steady way, usually once a week, working around other projects, so don't expect updates too frequently. Look out for special guest stars in some parts.

Rated: R overall.
Warnings: Violence, torture, sexual situations, including non-con (not explicit), m/m.

A timeline to help keep track of the parts and how they link up with the Qumar Series Beware Spoilers!

Part 1: Pliers

Madari is arrested and finds himself at the mercy of the KGB.

Words: 5,632

Part 2: Sleeping with the Major

Madari is sent to prison and struggles to recover his shattered mind.

Words: 9,072

Part 3: Men

A new arrival at the prison brings new hope to Madari.

Words: 10,695

Part 4: Metamorphosis

The arrival of the A-Team transforms the lives of every man at the prison.

Words: 19,787 (including inserted scenes from Settlement.)

Part 5: Goats, Guns and Uniforms

The first month at the prison camp that has become Madari's base.

Words: 12,995

Part 6: First Blood

Jahni receives news that will change him forever.

Words: 8,113

Part 7: Allegiances

Madari faces losing the camp and must juggle friends, allies and enemies.
Words: 16,600
Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Part 8: Desperation & Dishonour

When Jahni's life is in danger Madari must make a choice between honour and love.
Words: 14,400
Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Part 9: A Day and a Knight

An ordinary day in Madari's life at the camp.

Words: 8,500

Part 10: Cometh the Hour

The final battle of the guerrilla campaign approaches.

Words: 16,000
Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Part 11: Control

The guerrilla campaign is over and Madari and Jahni have choices to make about their future.

Words: 14,000
Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Part 12: The Limits of Friendship

Madari continues to make the adjustment to peace. Jahni transfers into the Royal Guard and Madari's control is tested again.
Words: 14,700
Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Part 13: The Heart of a Lion

After a close call, Jahni makes a revelation that shocks Madari. A slightly experimental format for this - multiple first person.
Words: 10,400

Part 14: Reconciliation

Madari must investigate the murders of his friends. He has help from an unexpected ally.
Words: 11,500
Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Part 15: Impressions

Madari establishes his Special Forces unit, and he and Jahni spend time training in Britain.
Words: 9,100
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Part 16: Distraction

Summary: With Jahni away training Madari looks for ways to distract him from his loneliness.
Words: 15,000
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Part 17: Turning Point

Summary: Jahni returns from training in England. Faraj is drawn deeper into the conspiracy.
Words: 15,000
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Part 18: Breaking Point

Summary: The aftermath of the events of Shifting Sands, where Madari was forced to kill Faraj.
Words: 7,738
Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Part 19: Remembrance

Summary: When a mission goes wrong Madari discovers that there's more than one way to lose someone you love.
Words: 12,260
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Part 20: A Passing Storm

Summary: Jahni learns that some things he thought were secret aren't any more.

Words: 5,788

Part 21: Feud

Summary: An old enemy reappears and Madari finds he needs the help of his friends to deal with him.

Words: 9,430

Part 22: Confidence

Summary: Madari and Hannibal take a vacation in Yellowstone National Park
Words: 13,500
Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Part 23: Crisis Management

Summary: Madari's unit deals with a hostage crisis.

Words: 15,800
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4

Part 24: Change of Heart

Summary: Events far away change the lives of Madari and Jahni - and Sophia.
Words 14,388
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Part 25: Proving Ground

Summary: Madari begins his UN mission in Zaire, while Jahni commands the Special Forces unit at home.
Words: 30,000

Proving Ground Chapters

Chapter 1	Chapter 4
Chapter 2	Chapter 5
Chapter 3	Chapter 6

Part 26: Work in Progress

Summary: Nearing the end of his time in Zaire, Madari works on a community project and deals with the imminent separation from those he's come to care for. Meanwhile HM Murdock visits Jahni, with a surprising request.
Words: 15,000
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Part 27: Homecoming

Summary: Madari returns to Qumar.
Words: 25,000

Homecoming Chapters

Chapter 1	Chapter 4
Chapter 2	Chapter 5
Chapter 3	Chapter 6

Part 28: The Price of Loyalty

Summary: An old friend visits Madari with information and an old problem is resolved for Jahni.
Words: 11,300
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Part 29: Acts of War Summary: An assasination attempt leads to major changes in Madari's life. Words: 13,500 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3	Part 30: Face of the Enemy Summary: The enemy changes tactics. Words: 17,200 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5
Vignettes: Short pieces in the A Man to Watch Universe
The Small Secret World of Kahil Jahni A short story of Jahni's childhood. Words: 860	Bitter Brew A drabble about Madari's relationship - with coffee. Words: 100	Moment A quiet moment after a mission. Words: 100
Weave Life is a tapestry Words: 1645	Legacy Jahni helps the A-Team test their new training facility. Set between Parts 29 & 30. Words: 3,937