Author Topic: Ever and Always (L/M, angst/romance) (update 10/18)
DaenaBenjen42 
Registered: May '05
7336_Han Solo
Date Posted: 2/14/06 10:10pm Subject: Ever and Always (L/M, angst/romance) (update 10/18) - Date Edited: 10/18/08 12:38pm (64 edits total) Edited By: DaenaBenjen42
Title: Ever and Always
Author: DaenaBenjen42
Characters: Mara, Luke
Timeframe: post Jedi Academy Trilogy
Genre: Angst/Romance
Note: Many thanks to zonzo for the cover art. happy


It was cold in the dark, dank prison cell.

The woman sat there, shivering with cold and fear, terrified of what would happen when the door opened once more.

She couldn't be certain of how long she’d been here; as there was no way to mark the passage of time, but for her captors dragging her out into the light and the infliction of pain. Days, weeks, months? Or was it years? She did not know.

Even her senses could not tell her that, as they were blinded.

The woman lifted her head off her knees when she heard a loud commotion from outside. What was that? She wondered.

And then a familiar low buzzing sound was heard, and her eyes widened in the darkness. Could it be?

Not daring to hope, she rested her head back on her knees and listened to the ruckus.

The commotion was over as quickly as it began, with a yell and a loud thud. She heard voices from outside the door, but couldn’t make out the words.

Out of long practice, she crawled to a corner and waited for the door to open, her face hidden behind her scraggly hair.

She heard the door open, and all at once her senses opened. Her head came up with the rush of sensation, and someone familiar that she didn’t dare to hope to see.

Arms enfolded her, and soft words of comfort were whispered in her ear, and she melted into the embrace.

“Never leave me,” she whispered in a voice that was harsh from disuse. “Never leave me.”

“I never will,” he whispered back. “Not ever.”

“I love you,” she whispered.

“I love you, too, Mara,” the man whispered. “Come on, let’s get out of here.” He covered her in a blanket and picked her up in his strong arms. Taking note of the darkness, he positioned her in his arms so her eyes would be protected. “It’s pretty bright out there, so close your eyes.”

“Okay,” came the faint whisper. “Are we going home?”

“Yes, Mara, we are.”

“I love you, Farmboy. Stay with me?”

“Ever and always, Mara. Ever and always.”

Mara snuggled into his arms, finally, after so long in the pain-filled darkness, feeling safe in the arms of the man she loved.


Fini (or so I thought...)

 

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mavjade 
Registered: Sep '05
41222_Mara Jade
Date Posted: 2/14/06 10:34pm Subject: RE: Ever and Always (L/M, angst/romance)
Awww, that was really sweet!

I loved it! love

"It's pretty bright out there, so close your eyes."
I don't know why, but this was my favorite line. It was just so sweet, innocent, and natural!

Mara snuggled into his arms, finally, after so long in the pain-filled darkness, feeling safe in the arms of the man she loved.
Awww.. *sniff*
I love this... it is as though Luke just being there can wipe away not only the literal darkness but the emotional one too! His light is very bright! happy
(Did I read way to much into that? I'm kinda bad about that! tongue )

Wondeful viggie, DaenaBenjen42!

 

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DarthIshtar 
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Registered: Mar '01
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Date Posted: 2/15/06 12:11am Subject: RE: Ever and Always (L/M, angst/romance)
Very sweet after such a suspenseful beginning.

 

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RedGold 
Registered: Nov '04
41217_Mara Jade
Date Posted: 2/15/06 12:42am Subject: RE: Ever and Always (L/M, angst/romance)
Now that is a story to wake up to after V-Day!

 

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furrylittlebantha 
Registered: Dec '05
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Date Posted: 2/15/06 2:24am Subject: RE: Ever and Always (L/M, angst/romance)
*sniffs* Lovely, Daena! Poor Mara, so down and out she can't even conjure up her infamous wit! Snuggle her up, Lukie!

Twas beautifully written.

 

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divapilot 
Registered: Nov '05
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Date Posted: 2/15/06 2:39am Subject: RE: Ever and Always (L/M, angst/romance)
applause
Brief, but effective. You've shown a lot of emotion here. Nicely done as to how she dared to hope, even when she heard the noises right outside.

And that's our beloved guy, carrying her into the light. Again. love

 

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MirandaFair 
Registered: Jun '05
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Date Posted: 2/15/06 1:57pm Subject: RE: Ever and Always (L/M, angst/romance)
Ooo! shock

Started off very dark, and I was happy Luke was there for Mara. A good cuddle can always drive away scary shadows. blush

Nice work! applause

 

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Idrelle_Miocovani 
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Registered: Feb '05
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Date Posted: 2/15/06 2:02pm Subject: RE: Ever and Always (L/M, angst/romance)
Very lovely and sweet after a dark and doom-y beginning! tongue happy grin

 

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JadeLotus 
Registered: Mar '05
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Date Posted: 2/15/06 3:25pm Subject: RE: Ever and Always (L/M, angst/romance)
love love


 

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Trimaj 
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Registered: Jun '05
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Date Posted: 2/15/06 4:06pm Subject: RE: Ever and Always (L/M, angst/romance)
very, very nicely done master.

glad to see you changed that one little word... wink

 

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BrentusofGath 
Registered: Aug '05
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Date Posted: 2/15/06 6:04pm Subject: RE: Ever and Always (L/M, angst/romance)
Good as always! And with a bit of suspense that makes it better. I love suspense.

applause Great work, sis!

 

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DaenaBenjen42 
Registered: May '05
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Date Posted: 2/18/06 9:45pm Subject: RE: Ever and Always (L/M, angst/romance) - Date Edited: 2/19/06 10:30pm (1 edits total) Edited By: DaenaBenjen42
*walks back into thread, sees reviews, nearly faints in disbelief* shock Um... wow?

mavjade: No, mav, you didn't read too much into it. Really. And thankyou.

DarthIshtar: Thankyou.

RedGold: Thankyou. And, well... it was actually supposed to be FOR V-Day, but I didn't write it in time.

furrylittlebantha: furry! hugs Thankyou for the kind reply.

divapilot: Thankyou.

MirandaFair: Thankyou. happy

Idrelle Miocovani: Thankyou.

JadeLotus: Um... thankyou. Glad you enjoyed it.

Trimaj: well, it was either change the word, or be reminded of the Vulcan Mindmeld every time I looked at it. Thankyou, padawan. happy

BrentusofGath: Thankyou, bro. happy Yes, suspense is good.

 

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SakuraTsukikage 
Registered: Oct '05
44266_Fan Art - Female Chiss
Date Posted: 2/19/06 1:44am Subject: RE: Ever and Always (L/M, angst/romance)
Great job. You scared me there at the beginning, but the ending was natural and sweet and very Luke and Mara. applause applause

 

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jackyyy17 
Registered: Jan '06
43743_Mara Jade
Date Posted: 2/19/06 2:24am Subject: RE: Ever and Always (L/M, angst/romance)
That was very good, Master, short but sweet.

Good job

p.s. sorry about the lateness of this reply. blush


jacky

 

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VaderLVR64 
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Registered: Feb '04
40219_Obi- Wan<br>and Beru
Date Posted: 2/19/06 7:20am Subject: RE: Ever and Always (L/M, angst/romance)
Very sweet! Nicely done! applause

 

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DaenaBenjen42 
Registered: May '05
7336_Han Solo
Date Posted: 3/2/06 7:07pm Subject: RE: Ever and Always (L/M, angst/romance) - Date Edited: 3/2/06 7:08pm (1 edits total) Edited By: DaenaBenjen42
SakuraTsukikage: Thankyou. Glad you liked it.


jackyyy17: Good job

Thankyou. happy

p.s. sorry about the lateness of this reply.

You were studying, Jacky. I understand completely.


VaderLVR64: Thankyou! happy



 

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