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ladyrebelsw1983 Registered: Dec '02	Date Posted: 7/9/04 11:06pm Subject: A Baby Named Janaree Completed 7/20/04, Criticism Welcome Han/Leia/OC, Post-RotJ AU - Date Edited: 11/8/04 4:41am (40 edits total) Edited By: ladyrebelsw1983
	A Baby Named Janaree By Lady Rebel SUMMARY. This is a sequel to Cheree Cargill's excellent story "Choice", in which, shortly after Bespin, Leia discovers she is pregnant. How will Han and Leia deal with having a baby daughter? AUTHOR’S NOTE. The characters Janaree Organa Solo and Joharra were created by Cheree Cargill and the rest belong to Lucas Film Ltd. Because the story is based off Ms. Cargill's ideas, this story was posted with her approval. (The events of "Choice" took place during The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.) It was one year and a few months ago when Han Solo, Leia Organa, Chewie, and See Threepio stopped at Cloud City, Bespin to repair the Falcon. Han and Leia had a passionate night there, then the next day... Lando betrayed them to the Empire. Han was enslaved in carbonite and sent away to Jabba’s palace. One to two months later, Leia discovered she was pregnant. Leia went to a Coruscant Med Center and had the baby put in an artificial womb machine. Joharra, Han’s old friend, was to take care of the baby. Within the next year, Leia set Han free from the carbonite, killed Jabba, and with Luke’s help they escaped Jabba’s henchmen. In the next week, Leia discovered Luke was her brother, and a baby girl was born to Han Solo and Leia Organa. Shortly after, Han and Leia went to see Joharra and their baby. They named the baby Janaree Organa Solo. The two Rebels and their baby returned to the Alliance. A BABY NAMED JANAREE CHAPTER 1 The rock planet Medran supported plant life in small crevasses and between rocks, its climate alternating between rainy and dry weather. This is where the Rebels built their base/headquarters after the Battle of Endor. Leia Organa was in the bedroom of her base apartment, packing clothes and personal items to prepare for a reconnaissance mission. It had been only three weeks since the Battle of Endor and the truce with the Empire at Bakura, Leia was thinking. When I learned Luke is my brother and... No! She wouldn’t allow herself to think about him, Vader, being Luke’s and her father and Janaree’s grandfather. Instead she chose to think about Han. Then her thoughts drifted to their baby Janaree, who was happily sleeping on her bed. Janaree waved a hand as she slept. Leia looked at her wall chronometer. Startled as she saw what time it was, she silently cursed. She dropped her bag on the floor and started to get ready for an Alliance High Command meeting she was supposed to attend. She dressed in the appropriate clothes, and was braiding her hair when the door chime sounded. Leia ran into the small living room, and went to the door, palming the door switch with a slap. Han Solo casually leaned against the outer door frame. “Well, what are you waiting for? Come in,” she urged him. He entered, and closed the door behind him. Leia hurried back to her bedroom to grab hairpins. “Thanks for coming to watch Janaree,” she called from the other room. “No problem,” Han said. Leia had come back out and saw that Han had made himself comfortable, spread out on the couch. Leia gave him instructions on the way out the door. “Janaree has a bottle in the cold food storage, and her diapers are by my bed. She’s sleeping on my bed right now.” She paused. “Are you sure you’re up to this,” she asked him. “Hey, we’ll be fine. Don’t worry. Just get to that meeting on time.” “All right.” Leia bent over and gave him a goodbye kiss, then hurried out the door. “I love you too,” he replied, a moment too late, as she was already down the hallway. Leia arrived in the meeting room and saw that it was set up with the seats positioned around a circular table. A wide slit in the table, big enough for a person to go in, opened to a space in the center of the table. Here Chief of State of the Rebel Alliance, Mon Mothma would stand. Leia noticed some beings talking in soft voices, and they glanced her way. She sat down at one of the seats, which was next to General Carlist Reeiken and across from an uncomfortable looking Senator Garm Bel Iblis. Leia recalled her father speaking highly of Bel Iblis, a great military strategist; however, Bel Iblis disliked Mon Mothma and left the Alliance. She wondered what brought him here. Leia recognized a few other people there: Admiral Ackbar, General Calrissian, and General Madine. That brought her to wonder why the generals also were attending the meeting; usually only the members of the inner council were permitted to attend. Leia leaned over towards Lando and quietly asked, “What’s going on? Why was everyone called here?” “I have no idea,” Lando commented. “Where’s Han? I though he was supposed to attend this meeting, too,” he added. “I needed someone to watch Janaree,” she whispered. “Speaking of her, there’s something I need to tell you-” Everyone quieted as Mon Mothma entered and took her place at the center of the table. Mon Mothma spoke, “We have a new conflict. As you know, an Imperial TIE Defender was seen in the system. We caught the ship, but not before it made a transmission. It was an Imperial spy. We will need to move the base head- quarters to a new location, while avoiding confrontation with Imperial remnants. General Bel Iblis, if you‘ll please.” They discussed and sometimes argued over where the new headquarters should be located. They also checked which new systems had recently joined the Alliance or had inclination to do so in future, and who would go on a mission later to speak to the planetary representatives. “Does anyone have any other matters they wish this Council to consider?” Mon Mothma asked, much later. Leia sighed, relieved that the meeting was just about over. No one responded at first; some had started speaking among themselves about personal business. “I do,” Borsk Fey’lya, called out. All heads turned to his direction. “Please tell us, and remember the rules of speaking about additional matters,” Mothma said Now, he had everyone’s full attention and no others spoke. “I wish to inform you of something that has happened to a council member, and of course, I speak only out of concern for that being and in the interests of the Rebel Alliance.” Fey’lya turned to look at Leia. “Is it true that you have had a baby, Princess Leia?” Leia looked over at Lando, her facial expression demanding an answer. Lando appeared apologetic. “I tried to tell you. I’m sorry Leia. Somehow the word got out or someone overheard,” he whispered to her. Her attention moved to the people sitting around the table. Everyone’s eyes were on her. She and Han had wanted to wait until after their upcoming wedding to tell everyone about Janaree. It was as she feared. The news of her having a baby had gotten out and spread through the base rapidly, finally reaching the High Command. The High Command never did know that she had gone to Coruscant to have the baby, which got her in trouble. This is none of their business, Leia thought, feeling her cheeks warm. She looked around the room, at the generals and council members, some of which were friends. She couldn’t lie to them...could she? A moment too many passed, and an inner council member impatiently said, “We’re waiting for your answer.” She looked over at Reeiken for support. He shook his head but reached over and took her outreached hand, and squeezed it to reassure her. Their brief contact offered some reassurance to Leia. She took a deep breath, and stood up. She felt light headed and leaned on the table to steady herself. “Yes, it is true,” she said. Some congratulations came, but mostly mumblings. An anonymous council member commented, “We understand that mothers have to care for their young, but will this affect Princess Leia’s loyalties to the Alliance?” Leia tried to hold her regal composure. The mumbling continued and got louder in volume, to the point where they became comments she could hear. She couldn’t take it anymore. “Excuse me,” she said, drawing their attention. “I ask permission to leave this meeting since all official business has been concluded.” Mon Mothma nodded. Only a few people noticed Leia leaving. Mon Mothma pounded a gavel and called for order. ******************************************* This is the first chapter, in which the story is 5 chapters in length. Please read this and give me some constructive criticism and feedback. Although I've had 3 people beta-read, I'm still looking to improve, especially in narrative and/or pacing, characterization, and POV shifts. Please try to be specific in comments and sock it to me! Lady Rebel Edit: Characterization correction and thoughts placed in italics. -----signature----- A Baby Named Janaree Completed 7/20/04, Criticism Welcome** Han/Leia/OC, Post-RotJ AU http://boards.theforce.net/Beyond_the_Saga/b10477/16371616/ See my profile for my bio and all my fics
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Rouge_JeDi_NuRse Registered: Jan '04	Date Posted: 7/9/04 11:35pm Subject: RE: A Baby Named Janaree - Han/Leia, Post-RotJ AU, Adventure/Romance
	wahoo ive never had first post yay me likes me likes alot my heart really goes out to lea poor thing.... some one shot him, -----signature----- i was the dictator of Iraq & all i got was this lousy t- shirt NO success can compensate for failure with in the home Im a Kriffin koochoo, what about you
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ladyrebelsw1983 Registered: Dec '02	Date Posted: 7/10/04 12:35am Subject: RE: A Baby Named Janaree - Han/Leia/OC, Post-RotJ AU, Adventure/Romance - Date Edited: 7/10/04 12:36am (2 edits total) Edited By: ladyrebelsw1983
	Rouge_JeDi_NuRse: Thank you for your feedback. What specifically did you like about the story? Oh, I don't pick on Leia too much more Well, Borsk Fey'lya has a rough-around-the-edges personality, and the impression that I've got from the novels is that he doesn't care for Leia. He's the perfect bad guy for the story. Thanks, Lady Rebel -----signature----- A Baby Named Janaree Completed 7/20/04, Criticism Welcome Han/Leia/OC, Post-RotJ AU http://boards.theforce.net/Beyond_the_Saga/b10477/16371616/ See my profile for my bio and all my fics
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Rouge_JeDi_NuRse Registered: Jan '04	Date Posted: 7/10/04 1:05am Subject: RE: A Baby Named Janaree - Han/Leia/OC, Post-RotJ AU
	i like your style of writting.. everythings tight and makes a point that i can visiualise un/consiously this is when i knew the 'mud' had hit the fan .. just the way you wrote leia POV made me want to kill the bothan "I wish to inform you of something that has happened to a council member, and of course, I speak only out of concern for that being and in the interests of the Rebel Alliance.” Fey’lya turned to look at Leia. “Is it true that you have had a baby, Princess Leia?” the best part..... the characters personalitys shine and it feels like yur actualy in the same room as it going very GOOD i like it good luck, you better not be dropping this or im not -----signature----- i was the dictator of Iraq & all i got was this lousy t- shirt NO success can compensate for failure with in the home Im a Kriffin koochoo, what about you
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GreatOne Registered: May '03	Date Posted: 7/10/04 4:41am Subject: RE: A Baby Named Janaree - Han/Leia/OC, Post-RotJ AU
	I have only one complaint! Why is the story only four chapters long!?? - I WANT MORE! (it's great!)
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starwarsfan68 Registered: May '03	Date Posted: 7/10/04 10:40am Subject: RE: A Baby Named Janaree - Han/Leia/OC, Post-RotJ AU (New! 7/10 Author Replies)
	I have read this whole thing in a fanzine, and you guys are in for a treat its great!!!!!!! -----signature----- There is only one true movie romance, the one between Han and Leia http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=13094011&replies=6 September 2003 teaser
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ladyrebelsw1983 Registered: Dec '02	Date Posted: 7/10/04 10:46am Subject: RE: A Baby Named Janaree - Han/Leia/OC, Post-RotJ AU (New! 7/10 Author Replies) - Date Edited: 7/10/04 11:15am (9 edits total) Edited By: ladyrebelsw1983
	Rouge_JeDi_NuRse: I try to put myself in the character's shoes, and I've been inspired by a lot of novels and fan fiction which depict Leia's personality well (based on the movies). Accurate characterization is important to me. Ok, that's good that the plot flows well so far. I've had some difficulty with plot issues. I try to present the story in such a mannor (with descriptive wording) so that you feel your there; because as a reader, these are the types of stories that leave a good impression. Don't worry, the story is actually complete with me posting it one part at a time. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. GreatOne: I'm glad you stopped by! The story is actually 12 pages printed, I know not much. I've actually added some to the plot during my most recent revision (rough copy #6). Thanks starwarsfan68: LOL, you snuck one in while I was typing replies. Indeed, it originally appeared in the fanzine Bloodstripe#3, May 2002. Thanks for the encouragement Lady Rebel -----signature----- A Baby Named Janaree Completed 7/20/04, Criticism Welcome Han/Leia/OC, Post-RotJ AU http://boards.theforce.net/Beyond_the_Saga/b10477/16371616/ See my profile for my bio and all my fics
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ladyrebelsw1983 Registered: Dec '02	Date Posted: 7/12/04 6:05pm Subject: RE: A Baby Named Janaree Update! Chapter 2 up on 7/12 Han/Leia, Post-RotJ AU, Adventure/Romance - Date Edited: 11/7/04 3:41pm (12 edits total) Edited By: ladyrebelsw1983
	This chapter was rather long so it's broken into two parts. The other part of the chapter will be posted in 2 days (I'm going for posting every other day). Big thank-yous go to those who've been reading and/or responding Lady Rebel **************************************** Chapter 2 Leia hurried to her apartment. She stopped outside the door to straighten herself up and wipe away tear streaks. "Princesses don’t let their emotions control them," she told herself. She took some relaxing deep breaths and palmed the switch. Upon walking in, she found Han was sitting in a standard issue chair, holding Janaree in his arms and rocking her. “How did the meeting go?” he asked. “Everything went fine...” She decided not to tell him about the Council’s interrogation about their baby. She tiredly plopped down on the couch next to him. “Just fine, huh,” he asked, suspicious of her tone. “Haaann,” she groaned. She picked up a pillow and swung it at him. He reached up with a free hand and grabbed the pillow. Han leaned over and gave her a kiss on the cheek as he placed the pillow next to him on the couch. Leia leaned against Han, resting her head on his shoulder. Han laid his head on hers and turned his head slightly so he could take in Leia’s sweet smell. “Are we still supposed to go on that reconnaissance mission,” he asked. “Yes, I believe so. General Reeiken is now coming with us to map out the area of the planet where the base will be, and to perhaps work on a few satellites.” “What’s wrong with the satellites? Nothing a little bit of Corellian overdrive, or Alderaanian in this case, can’t fix.” He made motions of fixing something. “A little bit of engine tape here, some metal patch there.” Leia shook her head. “The damage is worse than that. You should have seen some of the pictures our team sent back.” “Has anyone told you which planet that we’re going to? Have you seen any pictures of anything other than the satellites?” “No. Just the images of satellites. That’s the only information the reconnaissance team sent to me. Why do you ask?” “I want our destination to be a surprise.” Han told her. He gave Janaree to Leia and gave both Janaree and Leia a kiss as he stood up to leave. “Now, I need to go prepare the Falcon for the trip. I’ll see ya later.” As he was going out the door, Mon Mothma arrived. “Is it all right if I come in?” Mothma asked. “Of course, please do come in.” Leia stood, Janaree still in her arms. “No, it’s all right, please, stay seated.” Mothma entered the small, two room apartment. “This is your baby. What is her name may I ask?” Leia told her, “Janaree Organa Solo.” Mothma was a trusted friend. But even so, she expected that the older woman would show displeasure that a rouge smuggler had gotten her pregnant. “Would you like to have a seat,” Leia asked her. “Can I get you anything?” “Nothing, but thank you.” Mothma replied. She sat down on a small chair across from the couch. Leia too sat down, but on the couch. Mothma looked into Leia’s eyes. “Leia, some of the members of the Council have volunteered to take up some of your assignments to reduce your workload.” The Princess sighed softly. Reeiken had warned her that a baby would affect the way she worked as an Alliance leader. But Leia wasn’t concerned with herself. Rather, she worried about the Alliance. They needed her. Nor would she give Fey'lya the satisfaction of seeing her weak. “Thank you, but I will keep working the same, and will manage,” Leia said, her voice confident. Leia’s face showed otherwise. She appeared fatigued and had dark circles under her eyes. “Are you sure, Leia? You look worse for wear, “Mothma gently said. “Perhaps accepting assistance would be better for you, Captain Solo,“ She paused to emphasize what she said next, “and the Rebellion.” “I’ll think about the offer.” Leia told her, unsure. Mothma took Leia’s hands into to her own. “Leia,” Mothma said sincerely, “I know how difficult it is to raise a child and serve the people. I raised a daughter myself. Just let me know if you need anything.” Leia was surprised; she had no idea that the brave Rebel leader had once been a gentle mother. “Thank you.” Leia gratefully replied. “I’ll let you know if I need anything at all.” “Well, I will be going now,” Mothma told Leia. “Thank you for stopping by.” They exchanged brief goodbyes. Leia finished packing, picked up the bag, then gathered up Janaree and wrapped her in a blanket. It was raining and cold. Leia put on a large rain cape with Janaree beneath against her chest. There the baby would be warm, comfortable, and hidden. Leia left her apartment and made her way from the base to the landing platform where the Falcon was docked. Her baby, who was sleeping in her arms, woke up and stirred. Leia sent comforting thoughts to Janaree through the Force, as Luke had taught her. She also held Janaree closer to her warm body. Almost to the landing platform, Leia’s duffel bag slipped off her shoulder and went down to her elbow. The weight of the bag was too much, so Leia switched Janaree to her other arm and let the bag slip down onto the pavement. She squatted down to pick it up and put it back on her shoulder. She heard footsteps near her and cautiously looked up... ************************************** Edit: Leia's characterization and quotation marks -----signature----- A Baby Named Janaree Completed 7/20/04, Criticism Welcome** Han/Leia/OC, Post-RotJ AU http://boards.theforce.net/Beyond_the_Saga/b10477/16371616/ See my profile for my bio and all my fics
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VaderLVR64 Title: Fan Fic Manager in Combat Boots Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 7/12/04 8:00pm Subject: RE: A Baby Named Janaree Update! Chapter 2 up on 7/12 Han/Leia, Post-RotJ AU, Adventure/Romanc
	I look forward to reading more of this one! I found it on the Han and Leia thread on the resource board. Great work! -----signature----- If you have to choose between tears and laughter, remember that laughter burns more calories. Proud New Army Mom - off to bootcamp!
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GreatOne Registered: May '03	Date Posted: 7/13/04 5:34am Subject: RE: A Baby Named Janaree Update! Chapter 2 up on 7/12 Han/Leia, Post-RotJ AU, Adventure/Romanc
	Ooohhh. Good. At least Mon Mothma is being nice to Leia. Now who is standing there?
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DreamOfKenobi Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 7/13/04 5:52am Subject: RE: A Baby Named Janaree Update! Chapter 2 up on 7/12 Han/Leia, Post-RotJ AU, Adventure/Romanc
	Can't wait for more! Update soon. Very good work. -----signature----- Counting the days 'til Episode III "What happens in the cave stays in the cave." "You're going to be the death of me..." We are the Vaders and we plan to take over the galaxy!
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HanSolo29 Title: Manager: • Fan Art • LFL Projects/ Indy IV Registered: Apr '01	Date Posted: 7/13/04 10:01am Subject: RE: A Baby Named Janaree Update! Chapter 2 up on 7/12 Han/Leia, Post-RotJ AU, Adventure/Romanc
	Cool, another new story. So, in this one Han and Leia already had a child - interesting. Well, now that the Alliance knows about it, do they know that Han is the father? Or is that still something they would have to figure out? Great posts! -----signature----- "One little spark of inspiration is at the heart of all creation." "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 10:13 TK-2685; Garrison Carida, 501st Legion
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ladyrebelsw1983 Registered: Dec '02	Date Posted: 7/14/04 6:33pm Subject: RE: A Baby Named Janaree Update! Author Reply &New Chapter on 7/14 Han/Leia, Post-RotJ AU - Date Edited: 7/14/04 7:51pm (6 edits total) Edited By: ladyrebelsw1983
	VaderLVR64: Welcome aboard and thanks for joining in! GreatOne: Well, it was a hard decision on whether to portray Mon Mothma as a dignatary critical of Princess Leia sleeping with a smuggler or as the caring woman she's portrayed as in the novels (when Leia's children are young). Attention all readers: which of the two do you think fits the characterization of Mon Mothma the best? Back to your question Great One, you'll find out soon enough who is standing above Leia, I'm not saying :P DreamOfKenobi: Welcome to the story and thank you for the encouragement. HanSolo29: From other Han/Leia pieces of fan fiction I've read, there's always been a lot of speculations and monetary bets on whether or not Han and Leia are an item. It's not a major part of the story plot here, but rather implied that the base knows Han and Leia are an item, and Han the father. ********************************** I'm trying to get this story accepted into TFN's Fan Fiction Archive, and have already been rejected once so the encouragement and suggestions from my readers means a lot to me. Thank you to all who've been reading and giving feedback. Lady Rebel -----signature----- A Baby Named Janaree Completed 7/20/04, Criticism Welcome** Han/Leia/OC, Post-RotJ AU http://boards.theforce.net/Beyond_the_Saga/b10477/16371616/ See my profile for my bio and all my fics
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ladyrebelsw1983 Registered: Dec '02	Date Posted: 7/14/04 7:04pm Subject: RE: A Baby Named Janaree Update! Author Reply & New Chapter on 7/14 Han/Leia, Post-RotJ AU - Date Edited: 11/8/04 4:48am (9 edits total) Edited By: ladyrebelsw1983
	Chapter 3: At first, Leia saw a pair of knee high boots. Then as she continued looking up she saw: familiar black trousers with a Corellian Bloodstripe along the side, a customized blaster in its quick-draw holster, and a once white shirt and black vest. Han Solo's clothes were streaked with grease and smelled of engine lubricant; no doubt he had been doing pre-flight engine work on the Falcon. The Falcon never failed to need repairs. "Hiya sweetheart," he greeted Leia. She noticed he too had a bag slung over one shoulder. Leia appeared to be struggling with her bag. “Here, let me help you with your stuff.” He picked up Leia’s duffel bag and slung it over his shoulder, next his bag. “Thanks.” Leia breathed. “Is, uh, the baby with you?” He asked in a very soft voice that Leia had to strain to hear. Leia pulled back her cape enough to show sleeping Janaree to Han. Janaree had a strong hold on Leia’s shirt with one of her little hands. Han’s expression softened. He stroked Janaree’s head, which was full of dark hair. A strong wind blew. “Let’s get you and the baby indoors,” Han said as he helped Leia up. The wind started picking up as Han and Leia hurried to the landing platform. Once they were there, Han hurried to the Falcon and lowered the boarding ramp. He dropped the two bags inside, then checked to make sure no one else was inside the Falcon. He returned to the entrance as Leia was coming up the boarding ramp. “Han Solo, what are you up to?” Leia asked. He shrugged. “Just making sure no one else is here.” Janaree woke up. “That’s why,” he said. Leia sighed. She began to pull Janaree out from under her cape; Han quickly hit the boarding ramp’s close switch. He’s really taking this idea of keeping Janaree a secret seriously, Leia thought. Leia put a hand on Han‘s arm, drawing his attention. “Han, there’s no need to keep the baby a secret any more.” Leia blurted out every-thing that happened at the meeting. The tone in her voice and her emotions went from anger to being upset, to being annoyed. Janaree, oblivious to what was going on, happily giggled and clapped her hands together. “Borsk had no right to bring it up, that-” Han looked over at Leia. She looked angry. “It’s okay, Leia. You know they were going to figure it out sooner or later. Although Borsk better watch his mouth while he still has one.” Leia put a free hand on one of her hips. “Han, threatening Councilor Fey’la won’t improve anything.” “Yeah, yeah,” Han said softly. A stench filled the air and Janaree began to cry. Han made a face, so did Leia. “Whew,” Han said. “I think a certain baby needs her diaper changed.” Leia checked Janaree’s diaper. She looked up at Han. “Han will you-” She had started to say. He interrupted her, “Oh, no. I’m not changing her diaper. Waking up at all hours of the night to feed her is enough.” “It’s part of your duty, as a daddy, to help me out with taking care of Janaree.” Leia shook a finger at him. “Besides, we take turns feeding her, remember?” Reluctantly he mumbled, “Yeah, I remember.” Then he tried to come up with an idea that would get him out of changing a dirty diaper and would still be fair to Leia. “How ‘bout this? While you change Janaree’s diaper, I’ll make a bed for Janaree for the trip.” Han crossed his arms over his chest. Leia didn‘t like the idea and showed it in her poise. “Where would she sleep, on the floor? With five of us going on this mission now, there won‘t be room for her on the bunks.” The Alliance had offered another, more spacious ship. However, Han has always taken the Falcon on missions and that wasn't going to change now. They had to improvise a sleeping space for Janaree. Han thought to himself, I didn’t plan on turning the Falcon into a nursery. Leia read his unspoken thoughts unintentionally with the Force. Han perceived this and growled, “Would you get out of my mind.” Leia ignored his comment and tried to reassure him. “Any kind of setup will be temporary, only for this one trip. I’ll somehow obtain a portable crib, and bring with me next time. Han, I’m not asking that much of you. You don’t have to turn the whole entire Falcon into a baby’s room. Han told her, “You’re impossible, you know that?” Leia smiled as Han brush kissed her lips, and whispered in reply, “I know.” Janaree’s crying became louder, startling them out of their reverie. “Well, wherever we’re going to make her bed will have to be decided on later,” Leia told him, as she anxiously rocked Janaree. “Right now she needs her diaper changed.” Han nodded his head in acknowledgement, “Right.” He smiled and motioned towards the corridor, “After you, your Highness-ness.” He picked up Leia’s bag and followed her to his cabin. Once inside and the cabin door closed, Leia laid Janaree down on the top blanket of one of the bunks. While Leia changed Janaree’s diaper, Han unpacked. For Han unpacking consisted of tossing his clothes into a pile at the bottom of his closet. Leia opened her bag and proceeded to dig through it. She frowned as realized she was out of the short supply of disposable diapers given to them by Joharra. She turned at the waist to face Han, asked him, “Do you have an old t-shirt that I can borrow?” Han carelessly tossed a t-shirt over his shoulder and it landed on Leia’s face. Leia removed the t-shirt from her face. “Hey!” “Sorry.” Han flashed a grin. All she could do was shake her head. Leia was caught up in thought while she changed Janaree’s diaper, thoughts of how they could arrange a bed for her and Janaree. "Han, where ever we build the bed, it'd need to be somewhere private," and mostly sound-proof, she silently added. Han replied with a lopsided grin, “You can double up with me in my bunk if we find a place nearby to put Janaree.” Leia half smiled at the comment. Then an entertaining thought entered her mind: Han’s body spooned against hers, his warm breath teasing her ear. “Now I do wish I’d brought a bassinet or playpen,” she murmured. Han appearantly heard her comment. Startling Leia, he held up his pointer finger and joyfully said, “Leia, you gave me an idea.” Han palmed the door switched a disappeared out in the corridor. Leia quickly, but gently, picked up Janaree, grabbed the dirty diaper, and followed him. Han took the corridor past Chewie’s cabin, through the escape pod bay, and finally stopped in front of the starboard cargo hold. Once inside, Han started pushing and pulling crates together. Leia had set down a blanket and Janaree on a crate Han wasn’t using. Janaree made a gurgling sound. Han stopped working with crates for a minute and wiped his sweaty forehead with a sleeve. He sat down next to Leia. “Hey, does Luke know about the baby?” “I haven’t told him yet.” Her tone became quiet, “But I plan on telling him soon.” “Oh, I see,” Han said in an annoyed tone. “And what was that supposed to mean,” Leia asked impatiently. “Nothing," Han growled. Trying to get to along recently for the baby’s sake, and the day’s events had tried both Han and Leia’s patience. He pulled the last of the crates together. The crates were lined up the shape of a square, one crate high, except the center was left empty. The empty center space would be where Janaree slept and played. Han came over and sat down next to Leia. “It looks good,” she told him. They locked eyes and leaned in to kiss. Han heard a familiar echo, which could only be footsteps. He turned his head and Leia kissed his hair. “I’ll be right back,” he told her. “I think one of our crew members is here.” He was about to leave the cargo hold when Leia stopped him. “Please throw this away,” Leia said. She held the dirty diaper out for him. “Aw, sure.” He took the diaper and disappeared out the door. Han nearly ran into Luke, who was coming up the boarding ramp. He quickly hid the diaper behind his back. “Hi Han,” Luke said. “Ready for the mission?” “Yes, as ready as I will be,” responded Han. Luke had started to move past Han. When Luke did so, Han turned his back away from Luke. Luke sensed his sister’s presence nearby. “Where’s Leia,” he asked as he looked around. Han knew Leia still had Janaree and knew he’d better cover it up. It’s nearly impossible to lie to a Jedi and get away with it. However he was going to try. “She’s in the cabin unpacking her stuff and changing clothes.” Han lied as best as he could. “Oh, well. Then I’ll go get settled in.” Luke had opted to share a bunk with Reeiken. Good, he fell for it, Han thought. “Luke, I have uh, something to take care of.” He walked backwards down the hall away from Luke. Han threw away the diaper, then went to the refresher unit and washed his hands. He stopped by his cabin in the Falcon and grabbed a few pillows and blankets out of a cabinet. Looking out for Luke, Han quickly hurried into the cargo hold and closed the door behind him. Leia had just finished feeding Janaree and was burping her over her shoulder. Han laid the pillows and blankets out in the center of the crates. “Your brother is here,” Han told her. Leia eyes lost focus as if she were using the Force. “I know, I can feel his presence in the Force just as he felt my presence.” Then, suddenly, she no longer sensed Luke, but another. Janaree’s presence in the Force! Leia saw an image in her mind. It was of her holding baby Janaree, cuddling her, and expressing love. “I’m your mother, yes Janaree.” Leia sent expressions of love to Janaree through the Force in return. Janaree felt this love and cooed. Han came over and sat next to Leia. Leia then sent a projection of Han’s love for Janaree and herself to the baby. Janaree also saw this projection in her small mind. In return, she sent a projection to both Han and Leia. It was of Han, Leia, and herself together as a family. When Leia looked at Han, he had a confused look on his face. “The baby, you... How did you two do that? The picture in my mind.” “The Force, Han. It’s genetic. So Janaree has a natural talent for it too. But without training, all we can do is communicate through the Force.” “Uh, I guess so,” was all he managed to say. Something in the back of her mind warned Leia that someone was coming…looking for her. She quickly laid Janaree down in the bed Han had made for the baby. Han stood up and stepped behind Leia, wrapping his arms around her waist. She turned her head to face him. “Someone will be here any minute,” Leia warned, as they made eye contact. They became loss in each other's eyes, slowly drew closer and closer to each other until their lips met. The kiss was expressive of their love for each other. Leia broke the kiss. “This isn’t right when a person will be...” Han silenced her warning with a passionate kiss that melted her soul. Their surronding enviroment become oblivous to them. General Reeiken opened the door to the cargo hold and started to walk in. He paused when he saw that Han and Leia in the close embrace. I’ve barged in on their personal time, he thought. Leia turned her head when the cargo door opened and saw Reeiken. Leia blushed and pulled away from Han. Reeiken stepped back out in the hall as Leia hurried past him, out into the corridor. Han just shrugged and also left the cargo hold, but headed in the opposite direction from Leia. Occupied in thought about just what happened, Leia nearly bumped into Luke, in the Falcon’s central corridor. “Whoa, Leia.” “Luke,” she said, coming out of thought. “It’s good to see you again, brother.” “And you, Leia,” Luke responded. “So, have you heard any new news recently?” She tried to strike up a conversation. Luke thought about it for a second then answered, “Nope, not recently.” Leia said, “Ah, I see.” They fell short on conversation, which was unusual. As Han went by, he told them it was time for lift off. Leia was relieved to get out of the awkward situation presented. Luke and Leia went to the cockpit, joining the others. Reeiken stood. Both Luke and Leia offered their seat to the older man, however he declined. Chewie finished warm-up procedures. “Everyone aboard?” Han asked. “All here and accounted for,” Luke said, smiling. The Falcon lifted off and Han carefully guided the ship through buffering winds. Finally the Falcon broke through the atmosphere and there was nothing but open space in front of them. **************************************** Edit: For punctuation, clearification of scenes and plot, and thoughts placed in italics -----signature----- A Baby Named Janaree Completed 7/20/04, Criticism Welcome** Han/Leia/OC, Post-RotJ AU http://boards.theforce.net/Beyond_the_Saga/b10477/16371616/ See my profile for my bio and all my fics
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HanLeiaLover Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 7/14/04 7:39pm Subject: RE: A Baby Named Janaree Update! Author Reply & New Chapter on 7/14 Han/Leia, Post-RotJ AU
	Wow, first reply! First of all, let me tell you, I LOVE THIS STORY! I hated the fact that the prequel to this was kinda cut off at the end. How could the author do that to us? SO, I'm glad you're finishing it for us. And second, you're doing a great job with Han and Leia. They are my babies pretty much, and most authors couldn't write them if their lives depended on it. Just wanted to let you know I love the story, and keep up with the great writing! -----signature----- "Oh really?" Leia straightened herself in her chair..."And you think you can read my schematics?" "Sweetheart, I know your schematics by heart." --- Han and Leia, from Tatooine Ghost
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jedi-lelila Registered: Jun '03	Date Posted: 7/15/04 7:16am Subject: RE: A Baby Named Janaree Update! Author Reply & New Chapter on 7/14 Han/Leia, Post-RotJ AU
	bounces happily After I had read "Choice", I had longed for a sequel. You're doing it so well,... Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing it and writing such a beautiful story! sighs happily Your characterizations are awesome. Can't wait for more. ~Lelila -----signature----- Ghosts From the Past http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=12695606&replies=0 In love with the most wonderful man in the Galaxy I love you darling
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