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Jaina_and_Jag Registered: Apr '03	Date Posted: 5/23/04 4:00pm Subject: Three Little Words (J/TK, 3 yrs. post-NJO) - Date Edited: 7/19/04 1:14pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Jaina_and_Jag
	Title: Three Little Words Timeframe: 3 years post-NJO Characters: Tenel Ka, Jacen Solo Genre: Hmm… I don’t really know. Romance, I guess. Summary: Tenel Ka has to pick a husband… Notes: This was for the Valentine’s Day Challenge but I never got around to posting it in it’s own separate thread until now. Enjoy! ***** Being Queen Mother was a full-time thing, but the plus of it was that you could order people to do things and they had to obey. Tenel Ka was luxuriating in the peace that she felt while being alone in the beautiful gardens that surrounded the palace. The gardens were a comfort to her throughout her life, they seemed to be the only thing that could calm her nerves; save for one person: Jacen Solo. The past two weeks had been hectic, like usual, but they had been extra hectic because of one person, Jacen. He had showed up unannounced and had made Tenel’s life spontaneous, like she had not too long ago wanted. When she had thought he died, her life became a blur with everything happening at once; Jacen “died”, her mother was killed, she took the crown, Jacen came back, the war ended, and here she was, caught up in the spiral of life. For the longest time she had thought she loved Jacen and when he had been thought dead, she had let him go. When he came back it had seemed surreal, he was there, she could reach out a hand and touch him, but at the same time she couldn’t. She’d felt like she had stopped loving him the day that he had “died” and in a way, she had. But here he was again, sticking around for no apparent reason, throwing her feelings into a black hole, making her question whether she really had let him go, or if it was just what she had been telling herself as much to make the pain go away. She was turning 24 today and as the Queen Mother of the Hapes Consortium she was forced to choose a husband at this young age. If she didn’t choose, then she would be forced to marry someone she had hated her entire life; Areek Dontalenni. He was her second cousin and at times, she wondered if he was really related to her all too kind aunt. He was a conniving, rude, and misled young man whom her grandmother had chosen for her. Ta’ Chume knew that Tenel hated him and had chosen him only to make Tenel face the hardest decision of her life sooner. She would either have to marry him or a man as old as, or possibly even older than her father. “Your Highness!” a handmaiden called, pulling her out of her contemplation. Pulling herself up into the regal pose she knew all too well, Tenel turned to greet her head handmaiden, Ellimarie. “Yes?” she asked, letting her tone leak some annoyance with the disturbance. Bowing, her handmaiden began, “I know you told us not to disturb you but I have something for you that could not wait.” Her curiosity getting the better of her, the young queen let her regal stance disappear and turned to greet her loyal friend properly. “Elli, what could possibly be so important that you had to disturb the only time I had to decide upon my fiancée?” Ellimarie seemed undeterred by her majesty’s harsh words and said, “You told us to treat Jedi Knight Solo like a noble, so I come to thee by bid of him.” Pausing, the handmaiden reached in her robes and emerged with an envelope. “He told me to give this to you immediately and that all you need to know from him is in that letter.” Tenel accepted the letter and pressed it against her heart while taking a deep breath. “Did you inform him of the ceremony taking place tonight?” Tipping her head, she responded, “I did, Majesty, and he said he must respectfully decline.” Knowing full well that her handmaiden had informed him of the importance of the festivities tonight, Tenel was not surprised he had declined her invitation. Trying not to show her disappointment, she turned away from her handmaiden while saying, “If I am not already in my room, you may retrieve me at 1600.” Sensing her friend’s understanding, Tenel began a deliberate trek through the rose garden and fingered the letter, that no doubt was telling of his soon departure. Seeing a bench, she perched herself on it and resigned herself to the task of reading his goodbye. Slowly, she worked up the courage to rip it open and when she did, she found herself resenting her position and all it took away from her. Pulling out the letter, she was surprised to find it made of the all too rare ebony tree flimsi and contentedly ran her fingers over the smooth manuscript. Unfolding it, she began reading. My friend, I know these past few weeks I have been here have been difficult for you, but you must know; I never meant to be a burden on you. I am writing this letter to tell you something you should have long ago known. I am deeply in love with you. She completely stopped reading and stared at the last sentence. He loves me?! Finally gaining control of herself again, she read on. This probably should have been said a long time ago, when I first knew for sure, but as always, I kept it to myself. Well, mostly. Jaina knew but only because she said I was completely obvious. She let out a small laugh and wiped away the tears she felt trailing down her cheeks. When Vergere cut me off from the Force I felt completely alone and the one thing that occupied my thoughts was you. You unknowingly saved me from myself. Had it not been for you, I would not be here today. I know you probably think that’s corny, come on, don’t lie, I know you do, but I really mean it. And when I came back, Jaina told me that you were Queen of Hapes, I had a breakdown. I actually covered it up by saying that it was because of my time with the Vong, but really it was because I thought you would never see me as anything more than a friend and if you did you would never put me in the position that loving you would place me in. These two weeks I have been here have been to convince myself that we aren’t meant to be, but every second I am in your presence my love for you grows stronger. The only thing that could make me let you go is your decision tonight. I know you tried to hide from me what would be happening on this night but I begged Ellimarie and she finally told me. You’re to choose the man you will spend the rest of your life with. That is what prompted me to write this letter, what prompted me to tell you my true feelings, and to let you decide whom you want to spend the rest of your life with. I will be there tonight when you tell all your world’s who you have chosen, always remember that no matter who you pick, I will always love you. I wish for you to return that love and I wish for you to be happy, but if those are not one in the same than we cannot be. Before you make any decisions, I just had to make it known that I will love you forever and try my best to make you happy. So I will end this letter and hope that you make the decision that is true to your heart. Loving you always, Jacen As she finished the letter, she leaned against the back of the bench, heaving a sigh. Jacen Solo was in love with her and she him, yet for some reason she couldn’t. She couldn’t tie him to the Consortium, she couldn’t decide for him to be the one to waste his future on something that neither had any want to do. She couldn’t let him throw away his life for her. With her decision made, she hastily left the gardens and went to her elegant room to ready herself to announce her decision. ***** Tenel Ka stood up from her throne as the speaker introduced her, another round of applause greeting her. Lifting her gown so it didn’t drag along the ground, she walked up to the podium and acknowledged the crowd. “Now I am sure you all know why I am speaking here tonight,” she began, scanning for Jacen with the Force. “I am here to announce my engagement as it is required by Hapes customs laws, I must be wed by my 25th birthday. My engagement will last a year and on my 25th birthday, I shall be married.” The crowd applauded and she let a small smile slip. They supported their Jedi queen and that made her happy, even at a time like this. Taking a deep breath, she said, “In exactly one year, I will be marrying-” She broke off as she saw Jacen enter the hall. Using the Force to find the calm she was so used to, she tried again, “In exactly one year, I will be marrying Ma-” She broke off again as she felt tears slip from her eyes unbidden. She couldn’t deny her heart any longer, she couldn’t live her life married to a man she didn’t love. Stepping out from behind the podium, she walked down the long steps to be level with her people but continued past them, towards the person she sought. She stopped in front of the man who had stolen her heart and whispered, “I will be marrying Jacen Solo, if he’ll have me.” Lifting her face, she gazed into the eyes one man that she couldn’t live without. Jacen pressed his lips desperately against hers as he pulled her tightly to him. Pulling back, Tenel laughed at the expression on his face; his face was halfway between ridiculously happy and terribly disappointed. Then Jacen’s face changed into the grin she knew all too well. “I thought it was supposed to be the other way around,” he whispered. She would have laughed had he not covered her mouth with his own. Pulling away, Tenel entwined theirs hands and lugged him towards the stage. Reaching the podium, Tenel Ka straightened as she addressed the restless crowd. “In exactly one year, I will be marrying Jacen Solo.” The crowd cheered and this time, Tenel pulled Jacen in for a kiss. Jacen pulled away and said, “I love you, Tenel.” She grinned and said, “I love you too, Jace.” Three little words have the power to change everything, Tenel thought with amusement. ***** R&R please!
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Wes_Janson Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 5/23/04 4:16pm Subject: RE: Three Little Words (J/TK, 3 yrs. post-NJO) - Date Edited: 5/23/04 4:21pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Wes_Janson
	/steals first reply Nicley done. Somewhat out of chracther, but then, its NJO based, so that makes sense -----signature----- Founder: YJK fan club NJO=/=SW Origonal Wraith 1: XW series fan club-Currently XO:Dinner Squad Ive begun reposting teh last fic I wrote. http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/26616831/p1/?0
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LumiKuningatar Registered: Nov '03	Date Posted: 5/24/04 12:06am Subject: RE: Three Little Words (J/TK, 3 yrs. post-NJO)
	lovely, absolutely lovely -----signature----- Tell a man there are 400 billion stars and he'll believe you, tell a man that a bench is wet and he'll have to touch it... Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam. It's a bird, no wait a plane.. damn.. it IS a b
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miranda82 Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 5/24/04 12:50pm Subject: RE: Three Little Words (J/TK, 3 yrs. post-NJO)
	I liked it. Great job! -----signature----- "If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried." "Two rules in life are deny everything, and now I have no idea what you're talking about." Fleeing the Darkness http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/16367849/
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SilSolo Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 5/24/04 3:36pm Subject: RE: Three Little Words (J/TK, 3 yrs. post-NJO)
	I like it. Is this gonna be a one-poster or a huge story? -----signature----- http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/27517284/p1/?11 Like this quick sketch: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/32848083/ ? Then commission me. Prices are negotiable.
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JediSolo13 Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 5/24/04 3:39pm Subject: RE: Three Little Words (J/TK, 3 yrs. post-NJO)
	I loved it! Great story! -----signature----- "YOU WERE THE CHOSEN ONE! "- Obi-Wan Kenobi R.I.P Anakin Solo May the Force Be With You I tried to create the future. But instead it created me. And I was trapped by it Paul Atreides
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Jaina_Fel_15 Registered: Oct '03	Date Posted: 5/24/04 3:59pm Subject: RE: Three Little Words (J/TK, 3 yrs. post-NJO)
	That was so sweet! Wonderful Story! -----signature----- ~~Sharlie~~ All hail French Horns! Proud J/TK and J/K shipper "Jacen Solo is hot but Kyp Durron lights my fire-No Kindling required!" "How many of you does it take to kill someone you call a coward?"
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Jaina_and_Jag Registered: Apr '03	Date Posted: 5/24/04 6:24pm Subject: RE: Three Little Words (J/TK, 3 yrs. post-NJO)
	Wes: Nicley done. Thanks. Somewhat out of chracther, but then, its NJO based, so that makes sense True. Lumi: lovely, absolutely lovely Thanks. miranda: I liked it. I'm very glad. Great job! Thanks. SilSolo: I like it. Good. Is this gonna be a one-poster or a huge story? One-poster... but in the future (very far ) I may expand it... it's doubtful but the thought (and plot bunny) has crossed my mind. JediSolo13: I loved it! Awesome! Great story! Thanks. Jaina_Fel_15: That was so sweet! I'm glad you thought so. Wonderful Story! Thanks. Thanks for all the great replies!
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Flaming_Sword Registered: Dec '03	Date Posted: 5/24/04 7:33pm Subject: RE: Three Little Words (J/TK, 3 yrs. post-NJO)
	Wonderful story! I loved it! -----signature----- Pain is weakness leaving the body. Proud K/J shipper!!
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Jedi_Jacen_Solo Registered: Apr '04	Date Posted: 5/25/04 12:28pm Subject: RE: Three Little Words (J/TK, 3 yrs. post-NJO)
	It was good. You should definately think of adding to it, I'm sure Ta' Chume will have a few things to say to her granddaughter's decision. I'm sure you could have some fun with that... -----signature----- There are 10 kinds of people in the galaxy, those who understand binary and those who don't. Jacen: "I told you before, you can kill me but you can't make me obey." Good and evil are such vague terms, I refuse to pick either.
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bladex2 Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 5/25/04 3:03pm Subject: RE: Three Little Words (J/TK, 3 yrs. post-NJO)
	Good job Lassie! -----signature----- Galactic Defenders:A Jedi Order-Former padawan of Kev-Mas_Colcha Jedi Knight-Lvl 5/Jedi Outcasts:Preventer 2 "Si vis pacem, para bellum."- "If you want peace, prepare for war!"-Vegetius Jaden Haneck:Demon Hunter
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green_eyes Registered: Apr '04	Date Posted: 6/6/04 4:43pm Subject: RE: Three Little Words (J/TK, 3 yrs. post-NJO)
	What a great story. I love Jacen and Tenal Ka getting married. I wish the pro fic authors had done it that way. I was out of town when you posted this story and would have missed it as far down the list as it was, so here is an up to put it back on page 1 for a while. I hope you conside expanding on this in the future. green_eyes
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Jaina_and_Jag Registered: Apr '03	Date Posted: 6/11/04 9:29am Subject: RE: Three Little Words (J/TK, 3 yrs. post-NJO)
	Flaming_Sword: Wonderful story! Thanks. I loved it! I'm glad. Jedi_J_S: It was good. Thanks. You should definately think of adding to it, I'm sure Ta' Chume will have a few things to say to her granddaughter's decision. I'm sure you could have some fun with that... haha. I know I could but right now (and for a very long time ) this is staying as a one-poster. bladex2: Good job Lassie! Thanks. green_eyes: What a great story. Thanks. I love Jacen and Tenal Ka getting married. Same here. Although it's doubtful anything but fanfiction will put them together. I wish the pro fic authors had done it that way. Same here. It's still possible... but very highly doubtful. I was out of town when you posted this story and would have missed it as far down the list as it was, so here is an up to put it back on page 1 for a while. haha. Thank you. I hope you conside expanding on this in the future. I'll think about it. You can be sure of that.
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Lt_Jaina_Solo Registered: May '02	Date Posted: 6/15/04 11:53am Subject: RE: Three Little Words (J/TK, 3 yrs. post-NJO)
	Aww! So sweet! Great job! Very nicely done! ~LtJS -----signature----- Handmaiden Irelynné, Handmaiden of the Crest All links to stories in bio!
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JainaPadmeJade Registered: Dec '02	Date Posted: 6/15/04 12:43pm Subject: RE: Three Little Words (J/TK, 3 yrs. post-NJO)
	Oh I loved it!! It was so great!! Good for Tenal she chose Jacen, otherwise I would have beaten her with a stick lol. j/k -----signature----- My first L/M fic: A Twist of Jade: http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=14415287&replies=0 "A goddess, huh? You can't say the kid lacks ambition." Padawan to Zara_Valinor Guess who's back...back again? CUz the baords just felt so empty without me
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Jaina_and_Jag Registered: Apr '03	Date Posted: 6/29/04 7:56pm Subject: RE: Three Little Words (J/TK, 3 yrs. post-NJO)
	Lt: Thanks! JPJ: Oh I loved it!! It was so great!! Thanks! Good for Tenal she chose Jacen, otherwise I would have beaten her with a stick lol. j/k I'm glad she made the right choice then.
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