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Author	Topic: Broken Circle - AU. Han, L/M - COMPLETED 12/20/04 - replies to comments 12/31/04
GreatOne Registered: May '03	Date Posted: 11/26/04 5:20pm Subject: Broken Circle - AU. Han, L/M - COMPLETED 12/20/04 - replies to comments 12/31/04 - Date Edited: 12/31/04 6:49am (28 edits total) Edited By: GreatOne
	In keeping with this current spat of Leiacide.... muahahaha. Broken Circle The jungles of the moon of Yavin were hot and sticky, the humid air was repressing even to the most hardy of Jedi students and teachers. After nearly a three hour jog, Mara Jade-Skywalker was ready to call it a day. She entered the much cooler air of the stone temple, and then headed over to her two-year old daughter, gathering her up into her arms and covering her with kisses as the girl giggled and squirmed. "Have you been a good girl, my little monster?" her mother asked, looking over at the Jedi student that had been caring for her daughter while she was out. "She was very well behaved," the young Padawan answered Jade. The little girl nodded earnestly in agreement. "See, momma? I made you a pitcher." She pointed to a flimsy covered in a mess of glue and colored bits of paper. Mara picked it up and grinned. Her daughter loved to draw and create various works of 'art'. "Very good. We'll put it up on the wall, with all the others. In the meantime, I think you'd better clean up that big mess." She put her child down, watching as the little girl brushed up her table and carefully put the lids back on containers. "She'll be old enough to start preliminary training soon," Luke said from behind his wife. The red-head turned to face her husband. "Do you really think so?" "Of course. The sooner the better." When he saw the hesitation in Mara's eyes, he frowned. "What's the matter? You don't agree?" "No, I agree." She shook her head. "It's just that...." "What?" "Your niece and nephews are much older than our child. Don't you think you should start their training as well?" Luke looked away, unable to meet his wife's eyes. "I know. I know." "But you can't bring yourself to ask?" "I can't take them away. They're all he has left." Mara shut her eyes, sensing the familiar, intense grief that always swept through Luke whenever he thought about his sister. His feelings were so strong that sometimes it even overwhelmed Mara. She remembered seeing the holo-recordings of the dedication of the Kashyyyk Embassy, and the explosion that killed so many members of the New Republic Senate - as well as President Organa-Solo and Chewbacca, the heroic Wookiee that had been Luke's close friend. Han Solo had survived only because he was standing further back during the initial blast. Their three young children had been home with Leia's friend and aide, Winter, so they had been unharmed. After Solo's lengthy recovery, and the many public memorials to the victims, Solo had taken his children and fled Coruscant, retreating with his guilt and his grief to an agricultural system in the Corporate Sector. There, he had purchased a small house with the compensation the New Republic offered him, and he had tried to create a new life for his children. Luke and Mara had visited Han, Jacen, Jaina and Anakin several times during the past five years, but they had never lingered very long. Han had been polite, but very distant from Luke during those trips, and soon the Jedi had felt he was somehow interfering... and unwelcome. "They're too strong in the Force to just ignore their training, Luke," Mara persisted gently. "Last time we were there, I hinted at starting their training," Luke murmured softly. "I could sense Han's hostility, even though he tried to hide it. He just changed the subject." Luke sighed, and shook his head. "I can't push this. Try to understand." "I do understand." "I wish I did," Luke added sadly. "I should have sensed she was in danger..." "Luke, you weren't even on Coruscant at the time," Mara shot back, growing weary of the same old argument. "You could not have known." "She was my twin. I didn't even feel her death." Mara opened her mouth to speak, then quickly shut it. Again, it was more of the same. After five years, Mara had finally concluded that only Luke could come to terms with his sister's death, and in his own time. Leia's body had never been found, not even a trace of material, blood or DNA. Everyone else on that platform had been accounted for, even Chewie's mangled and twisted body, and he had been standing next to the President during the explosion. Eyewitnesses had insisted that the Wookiee had seen the detonator before it went off, and had thrown the President off the platform. But the holo-recordings could not confirm this - they had only shown Chewbacca moving to intercept the bomb, and then chaos. The experts finally decided that Leia must have been standing directly on the bomb, and thus her body had been obliterated. If Luke had not felt her death, perhaps that was a mercy, for it could only mean she had died instantly, and not have felt any fear or pain. "Momma...." Little Leia tugged at Mara's hand. "I'm done cleaning." "Yes, you are, sweetheart." The ex-assassin bent over and embraced her child tightly. You could never tell when the moment you were living in would be your last.
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Melissa_Fel13 Registered: Oct '04	Date Posted: 11/26/04 5:44pm Subject: RE: Broken Circle - AU. Han, L/M - Date Edited: 11/26/04 5:47pm (2 edits total) Edited By: Melissa_Fel13
	Wow! That was really good! Hmmmm, they didn't find Leia's body? Hmmmm. It looks really interesting! Can't wait until next post! Edit: First reply of a brand new story!! w00t w00t!! Lol. Yeah, I'd watch out for me, I'm a bit crazy. -----signature----- Member of the Jag Fel Fan Club Mush makes the world go round! Come Undone: Post-NJO- Jaina and Jag's first and last rendezvous http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/28902718/p1/?16 Check out my profile for more J/J fics!
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Laura_Anu Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 11/26/04 6:03pm Subject: RE: Broken Circle - AU. Han, L/M
	AHHHHHHH! I finally catch a GreatOne fic before it's on the 10th update or so! I'm so excited! I love it...and I know that Leia's not dead! I know it! At least...I hope she's not dead! But a great start anyway! -----signature----- "It is true that speed kills. In distance running, it kills anyone who does not have it." - Brooks Johnson Currently taking time off from the boards while I get all of my school/track stuff in order
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kayladie97 Registered: Jun '03	Date Posted: 11/26/04 6:52pm Subject: RE: Broken Circle - AU. Han, L/M
	In keeping with my new, no-lurking policy... I'm getting in on the beginning of this story! I can't believe this...YOU killed Leia off? AND Chewbacca? Leaving your Hanny-bear without the love of his life AND his best friend? Who are you and what have you done with MarySue? I see a glimmer of hope here that they never found a body, though... And I'm not at all bothered by slow updates. (We are talking about ME, after all ) Heck, I'll bet you still manage to finish this one before I finish Sleight of Hand! Why am I laughing...that's so sad! Anyway, can't wait to see where you go with this! -----signature----- My new philosophy of life (borrowed from Elvis Presley) "The sun's down and the moon is pretty. It's time to ramble."
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RebelMom Title: TFF Secretary Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 11/26/04 7:12pm Subject: RE: Broken Circle - AU. Han, L/M
	I see the bunnies have got you again. At least I know it wasn't my fault. I have hope that Leia isn't really dead. Though you certainly will have a lot of angst with this. Keep up the good work. -----signature----- Short Story: Pressure Point http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/26961243/p1/?7 Jacen Solo and Anakin Skywalker - as it should have been. TFF: Cheryl
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HanSolo29 Title: Manager: • Fan Art • LFP/ Indiana Jones Registered: Apr '01	Date Posted: 11/26/04 7:17pm Subject: RE: Broken Circle - AU. Han, L/M
	Hmm...interesting. They found everyone's body except Leia's. At least that leaves us with some hope. Now go make things better! -----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 PHILLIES WIN! 2008 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
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Jedi_BMK Registered: Sep '04	Date Posted: 11/26/04 7:43pm Subject: RE: Broken Circle - AU. Han, L/M
	I like it. I can't wait to see where you go with this. Whenever you get around to updating that is. -----signature----- Destiny of the Skywalkers II: Splintered Paths OT AU (L/M H/L A/P) http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28042042/
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Starrunner Registered: Dec '03	Date Posted: 11/26/04 8:39pm Subject: RE: Broken Circle - AU. Han, L/M
	Her body was never found, and Luke didn't feel her death, I'd say we still have hope. Would KnightedRogue be fimiliar with this plot bunny? -----signature----- Far From Fenway Fanclub MI Div. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ It doesn't have to be that way, and your never that alone. I wish I could have helped you find another way. Suicide is not the answer. F.J.R.
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Lady_Jade Registered: May '04	Date Posted: 11/27/04 6:28am Subject: RE: Broken Circle - AU. Han, L/M
	Oh I like this! I agree w/ everyone else.....the fact that no body was found gives us hope for Leia.......I hope. -----signature----- "Do or do not. There is no try." ~Yoda, ESB 6 years of schooling + 6 months of training + 6 hours of sweat and pain = one very proud black belt Hokies in our Hearts - 4/16/07 (said in my heavy southern accent) : You bet your pretty lil' head I don't
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GreatOne Registered: May '03	Date Posted: 11/27/04 7:11am Subject: RE: Broken Circle - AU. Han, L/M
	Melissa_Fel13 - Crazy, huh? LOL! That's ok! Crazy is good around here! Welcome to my story! Laura_Anu - I know that Leia's not dead! I know it! At least...I hope she's not dead!- Even the author isn't sure.... now isn't THAT a scary thought? kayladie97 - Welcome! Who are you and what have you done with MarySue? - looks around.... hehe. I stuck her under a rock, so I could write this story! - Heck, I'll bet you still manage to finish this one before I finish Sleight of Hand!- I don't doubt that a bit! RebelMom - Nope... this time you're not to blame! And I do plan on LOTS of angst, as well. hands out tissues HanSolo29 - Now go make things better! Already?? - I have lots of evil planned first! Jedi_BMK - Actually, I update fairly quickly! Even if I post my first chapter without another word typed up! Starrunner - Would KnightedRogue be fimiliar with this plot bunny? - YES! This is ALL her fault! point all WMD's in KR's direction! Lady_Jade - the fact that no body was found gives us hope for Leia.......I hope. - Plus, the author wanted to leave her options open... LOL! And now.... Speedy here already has chapter two typed up!
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GreatOne Registered: May '03	Date Posted: 11/27/04 7:18am Subject: RE: Broken Circle - AU. Han, L/M
	Chapter 2 Sitting nervously on a chair that was meant for a five-year old, Han looked over at the tall, thin teacher. She smiled briefly as she sat down at her desk. "I'm truly sorry, Captain," she began her prepared speech. "I realize raising three children all alone must be difficult. But Anakin is out of control in this classroom." "What's he done now?" Han said, groaning inwardly. Of the three children, Anakin, now six, was the main mischief maker. Jacen was exactly the opposite - he was so obedient, it sometimes worried Han. Perhaps the elder boy sensed how distraught his father had been after Leia's death, and had decided to become the model child for fear of losing his father. The twins were three years old when Leia died, and they remembered their mother, unlike Anakin, who'd only been a year old when the tragedy had occurred. And although Anakin was a handful, it was Jaina that worried Han the most. She missed her mother deeply, even more so than Jacen. Perhaps because she needed a woman in her life. Jaina's reaction to her mother's murder had been to withdraw from everyone in the beginning stages of her grief. Then she had turned to displays of anger and temper, getting in frequent fights with her brothers. Sometimes she even broke their toys out of revenge or spite. It worried Han to the point he had tried to take her to see a therapist, to no avail. The problems not only remained, they seemed to get worse with outside interference. "The other children all love Anakin," Mrs. Starshine continued gently. "He's very popular with everyone in the class. Unfortunately, he's also disruptive. Today, for instance, used his special... powers to levitate one of the boys to the ceiling." Han sighed, and rubbed his tired eyes. He had tried, repeatedly, to lecture his children on never, ever using the Force. Not at home, and especially not in school. Apparently, his lecturing had fallen on three sets of very deaf ears. He knew his children used their powers behind his back at home, but using them in public was a far greater offense. "Did he say why he did it?" "The boy was teasing one of the little girls in the classroom. I think Anakin likes her." That comment made Han open his eyes wide, and stare at the older woman in disbelief. "He's six. He can't be thinking about girls!" Mrs. Starshine gave a wane smile. "You'd be surprised, Captain." "I'll talk to him - again." "That would be a good start." "A start? What else do you want me to do?" Han's voice rose in panic. "You can't be thinking of kicking him out of school!" "Of course not. I just think, perhaps, that all three of your children would benefit from special schooling. One that helps them not only with basic learning skills, but teaches them about their powers. Doesn't your brother-in-law have something like that?" Han stood up quickly, sending the tiny chair skidding out from behind his feet. "I'm not sending my children away," he snarled at the teacher. "If you can't handle Anakin, maybe the problem is with you. Did you ever think about that? Maybe I should complain about you, to your supervisor." "I don't think the problem lies with me, Captain," she replied calmly. "I know Mr. Tracely is having difficulties with Jaina in his classroom." "He's never said anything to me!" "Mr. Tracely has been trying to deal with Jania's problems on his own." "What problems?" Mrs. Starshine hesitated. "She's violent toward the other children. And she steals." "Steals?!" "Yes, I'm sorry to report this to you, but it's true. And if she's caught, she breaks into tears and makes promises that she won't do it again. Only, she does." Shocked, Han wandered over to the large window, and looked out at the children playing in the grass. It was far from the first time since Leia's death that he felt overwhelmed by being a single father. He thought about Luke, who he hadn't seen in over six months. My fault... again. Han knew he'd deliberately pushed his friend away after Leia and Chewie's deaths. Han had told himself it was too painful to see Luke, and that he was nothing more than a reminder of what he'd lost. But that wasn't exactly true. The children were a daily reminder of Leia, and yet Han had not been able to let them out of his sight. When the time came, even leaving them at school had taken all his willpower. No... Luke was a different problem. He was a reminder of how much Han lacked as the father to three Force-strong children. If Luke took them away, he'd lose his children forever. They would see what a useless man their father was, and how much better at everything Luke was. Luke would take his place as their father, and Han would be left with no one. Luke was a Jedi Master - someone Han could not compete with, even on his best days. And since Leia died, his 'best' days were behind him, and only the thought of his children forced him out of bed in the morning. "I'm sorry," he whispered aloud. "I'll talk to Jaina, too." He could see Mrs. Starshine's reflection in the window, her face sympathetic. Han Solo hated sympathy.
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Laura_Anu Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 11/27/04 8:16am Subject: RE: Broken Circle - AU. Han, L/M - Updated 11/27/04 - Date Edited: 11/27/04 8:17am (1 edits total) Edited By: Laura_Anu
	Oh, so sad! Poor Han!!! I vote that Luke comes and knocks some sense into Han! EDIT: AHHHHHHHHH! 1st post! -----signature----- "It is true that speed kills. In distance running, it kills anyone who does not have it." - Brooks Johnson Currently taking time off from the boards while I get all of my school/track stuff in order
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Jedi_BMK Registered: Sep '04	Date Posted: 11/27/04 8:33am Subject: RE: Broken Circle - AU. Han, L/M - Updated 11/27/04
	I like it. I wonder how long it'll take for Han to finally break down and accept Luke's help. -----signature----- Destiny of the Skywalkers II: Splintered Paths OT AU (L/M H/L A/P) http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28042042/
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Lady_Jade Registered: May '04	Date Posted: 11/27/04 8:38am Subject: RE: Broken Circle - AU. Han, L/M - Updated 11/27/04
	Poor Han!!! This must be just awful for him!! sniff But I agree w/ Laura_Anu.....Luke does need to help Han out....and Han needs to let Luke help him. After all, they are still family. -----signature----- "Do or do not. There is no try." ~Yoda, ESB 6 years of schooling + 6 months of training + 6 hours of sweat and pain = one very proud black belt Hokies in our Hearts - 4/16/07 (said in my heavy southern accent) : You bet your pretty lil' head I don't
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Sologirl Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 11/27/04 9:17am Subject: RE: Broken Circle - AU. Han, L/M - Updated 11/27/04
	Oh goody! Another Great One Story! You know I love your work!! Poor Han! It has to be so hard to raise 3 kids on your own. I am very interested to see where it goes, but it would be nice to see Leia still alive and making her way back to her family. Please, pretty please!! -----signature----- Read my first fan fic ever!!! PLEASE READ! FINDING THE WAY HOME (Parents of Han Solo, H/L, L, C) http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/15149942/?0 " Life, love and the pursuit of happiness lies within a very good story...."
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Agent_Jaid Registered: Feb '03	Date Posted: 11/27/04 9:45am Subject: RE: Broken Circle - AU. Han, L/M - Updated 11/27/04
	In keeping with this current spat of Leiacide.... muahahaha. HURRAH!!! Leia's dead!! dances reads hungrily She remembered seeing the holo-recordings of the dedication of the Kashyyyk Embassy, and the explosion that killed so many members of the New Republic Senate - as well as President Organa-Solo and Chewbacca, the heroic Wookiee that had been Luke's close friend. Aww... On the one hand, Chewie's dead!! NOO!!! On the OTHER hand.... HAH! LEIA'S DEAD!!! W00T!!! After Solo's lengthy recovery, and the many public memorials to the victims, Solo had taken his children and fled Coruscant, retreating with his guilt and his grief to an agricultural system in the Corporate Sector. There, he had purchased a small house with the compensation the New Republic offered him, and he had tried to create a new life for his children. On an agricultural system? Those POOR kids... Leia's body had never been found, not even a trace of material, blood or DNA. Everyone else on that platform had been accounted for, even Chewie's mangled and twisted body, and he had been standing next to the President during the explosion. Eyewitnesses had insisted that the Wookiee had seen the detonator before it went off, and had thrown the President off the platform. But the holo-recordings could not confirm this - they had only shown Chewbacca moving to intercept the bomb, and then chaos. The experts finally decided that Leia must have been standing directly on the bomb, and thus her body had been obliterated. If Luke had not felt her death, perhaps that was a mercy, for it could only mean she had died instantly, and not have felt any fear or pain. O.O...... PLEASE BE DEAD LEIA!!! It would be so nice to have thee dead for once!! wails "Momma...." Little Leia tugged at Mara's hand. "I'm done cleaning." .... Not.... commenting.... (dang, and I thought the name "BEN" was cruel... ) Shocked, Han wandered over to the large window, and looked out at the children playing in the grass. It was far from the first time since Leia's death that he felt overwhelmed by being a single father. He thought about Luke, who he hadn't seen in over six months. My fault... again. Han knew he'd deliberately pushed his friend away after Leia and Chewie's deaths. ...sniffles HUGS Poor Han.... No... Luke was a different problem. He was a reminder of how much Han lacked as the father to three Force-strong children. If Luke took them away, he'd lose his children forever. They would see what a useless man their father was, and how much better at everything Luke was. Luke would take his place as their father, and Han would be left with no one. Luke was a Jedi Master - someone Han could not compete with, even on his best days. ....HAN YOU ARE GETTING THE FACTS MIXED UP!!! You are far far better then Luke. Trust me. Luke is a Jedi and you're not - therefor, you are automatically far far better then Luke. hugs sigh -----signature----- Wasn't Enough: One-Shot http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=21015893
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