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Ambassador Cara Jade Registered: Oct '99	Date Posted: 10/26/01 11:37pm Subject: The Face in the Mirror: a Star Wars/Jekyll & Hyde crossover
	This story is based more on the Broadway Musical Jekyll and Hyde than the book by Robert Louis Stevenson, though there are some elements of the book I've included here that don't appear in the musical. Basically what this story is is Star Wars characters in the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Before we start, the disclaimer: Lyrics and some original characters of Jekyll and Hyde belongs to Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse, based on characters and instances belonging to Robert Louis Stevenson. Star Wars characters belong solely to the Great Flanneled One. I don't own any of this...these guys beat me to it. And now... The Face in the Mirror by Ambassador Cara Jade ~~~~~~~ Prologue From ad interview with General Han Solo by one Arvin Kiv, in the tenth month of the twelfth year after the fall of Emperor Palpatine: Arvin Kiv: Tell us how you knew Luke Skywalker. Han Solo: He was my brother in law. My wife's brother. AK: And he confided in you? HS: Yes. We were close, more like brothers by blood than by marriage. AK: For the record, briefly explain the mysterious illness that befell your wife one year ago. HS: She became...comatose. There's no other word for it, really. I can't explain it. I'd only seen it once before. AK: And who was the victim in that case? HS: Her brother, Luke Skywalker. It was just after he formed the Jedi Academy on Yavin. AK: General Solo, what was Master Skywalker's reaction to his sister's illness? HS: He told me there was something different between his former condition and hers. He...he was determined to find a way to save her. AK: Hence the experiment we found described in his journals. HS: Yes. AK: Did you know he was performing these radical experiments, General Solo? HS: Yes. AK: Against the verdict of the Inner Council? HS: Yes. AK: DId he share the results with you? HS: Yes, once. AK: General Solo, are you familiar with the name Elilh Diq? HS: (interviewee paused for several seconds) Yes. AK: What is his relationship to Luke Skywalker? HS: (interviewee paused again, and eventually did not respond.) ~~~~~ More soon! -----signature----- Yeah, I have my own icon. Visit the Callista Fans Thread http://boards.theforce.net/eu_community/b10194/23653771/p1
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The Butler Registered: Oct '99	Date Posted: 10/27/01 3:30am Subject: RE: The Face in the Mirror: a Star Wars/Jekyll & Hyde crossover
	Wow, really interesting! The first post hooked me entirely. I have a vague notion of the Jekyll & Hyde story...what will happen to Luke? Will we be seeing a Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde? -----signature----- "If, drunk with sight of power, we loose, / Wild tongues that have not thee in awe, Such boastings as the Gentiles use,/ Or lesser breeds without the law, Lord God of hosts, be with us yet,/ Lest we forget--Lest we forget." Kipling, "Recessional"
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Jedi15 Registered: Nov '99	Date Posted: 10/27/01 4:39pm Subject: RE: The Face in the Mirror: a Star Wars/Jekyll & Hyde crossover
	Whoa! Great start, Cara! My interest is already peaked. Can't wait for some more. UP! -----signature----- My favorite nicknames for the loathsome Mara Jade: Tang Stain Orange Hairball Mattress Laid Imperial Pop Tart
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LadyCallie Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 10/27/01 9:18pm Subject: RE: The Face in the Mirror: a Star Wars/Jekyll & Hyde crossover
	Awesome start Cara! I wonder what happened to Leia? ::worries:: Oh well I'll find out sooner or later! Keep it up girl!!!! -LC -----signature----- Forever shipping for- Luke and Callista, Max and Logan, Willow and Tara, John and Aeryn Because forever is the whole point.
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Ambassador Cara Jade Registered: Oct '99	Date Posted: 10/27/01 11:21pm Subject: RE: The Face in the Mirror: a Star Wars/Jekyll & Hyde crossover
	Thanks, everyone! Here's some more for you: ~~~~~ Three months earlier... Luke Skywalker clutched his sister's hand with gentle firmness, as if her hand was thin, slippery glass he couldn't drop but squezing it too hard would shatter it. Her skin felt like paper dipped in wax that wouldn't solidify. The room was bathed in muted sunset light, but it only half-lit the room. There was no sound, but the beeping of a dozen diagnostics. "Leia," Luke whispered. "I'll find some way to help you out of your darkness. I'll find the answer. I promise." He kissed her hand and stood up. "Good night, Leia." It had been six monthe since Leia had fallen ill, six months since that horrifying day that she had collapsed, muttering incoherently about the spirits of Sith Lords. Then she'd fallen silent, and hadn't spoken since. Not even the best medics in the galaxy could shed light on what had happened to her. Every night since then, either Luke or his brother in law, Han Solo, had sat up with her, talking to her, singing to her, praying that the next moment would bring her to consciousness and safety. But each moment had been a disappointment. Luke had been ale to surmise very little, but he knew that the dark side was involved, and that she could be saved. As he walked out of teh room, he was met by Han and the Calamarian Admiral Ackbar. "Luke," Han greeted him huskily. He looked terrible. His hair had gotten longer and shaggy, his face unshaved. Worry lines creased his eyelids and forehead, and his eyes were red and bloodshot. "How are you doing, Han?" Luke asked gently. Han waved a hand of dismissal. "We need to talk." he said. "Leia...Luke, she's not getting better. We need to...to s-stop fooling ourselves and just let her go." It looked as if it killed him to say so. Luke shook his head vigorously, putting a hand on Han's arm and gripping it tightly. "No, Han. Not yet. She's alive. Only her mind is rebelling against that dark forces that are trying to overtake her. It's crippling her, but we can banish it. I know there's some way to extract the dark side from her and reintigrateher mind and body. I have to try." "You have tried everything!" "Not yet. Han, I have a theory. It's a long shot, but it may work. There are herbs that enhance the presence in the Force. I think I may have found one that--" "Your students say your theories are dangerous." Admiral Ackbar cut it. "You have the Senate terrified. They say you are trespassing on forbidden ground when you toy with the dark side of the Force. You should know that better than anyone." "They don't undestand the Force as I do. How can we advance our learning if we don't take risks?" Luke said. He returned to Leia's side and squeezed her hand. "But you understand the role the Force plays in destiny. Ackbar said gently, exasperation edging his voice. He had lost count of how many times he'd had this conversation. "Do you honestly think you can thwart with the Force has set in motion?" "Yes," Luke said, putting a hand on Ackbar's shoulder. "I've done it before, haven't I?" ~~~~~ -----signature----- Yeah, I have my own icon. Visit the Callista Fans Thread http://boards.theforce.net/eu_community/b10194/23653771/p1
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Jedi15 Registered: Nov '99	Date Posted: 10/28/01 4:45am Subject: RE: The Face in the Mirror: a Star Wars/Jekyll & Hyde crossover
	I smell trouble... Great work, Cara! Poor Luke and Han, having to watch as Leia's condition worsens. I hope she gets better. -----signature----- My favorite nicknames for the loathsome Mara Jade: Tang Stain Orange Hairball Mattress Laid Imperial Pop Tart
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LadyCallie Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 10/28/01 1:13pm Subject: RE: The Face in the Mirror: a Star Wars/Jekyll & Hyde crossover
	::grabs J&H cd:: Awesome work Cara!!!! I'm enjoying this muchly!!! -LC -----signature----- Forever shipping for- Luke and Callista, Max and Logan, Willow and Tara, John and Aeryn Because forever is the whole point.
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LadyCallie Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 10/29/01 4:41pm Subject: RE: The Face in the Mirror: a Star Wars/Jekyll & Hyde crossover
	Up because more people need to read this!!!!! -LC -----signature----- Forever shipping for- Luke and Callista, Max and Logan, Willow and Tara, John and Aeryn Because forever is the whole point.
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Rokangus Registered: Oct '00	Date Posted: 10/29/01 5:35pm Subject: RE: The Face in the Mirror: a Star Wars/Jekyll & Hyde crossover
	Just started reading this. It's been a while since I read J&H but I like how this one is going. Hmmm, somehow I suspect Luke will fufill the role as Jekyll. But I wonder what his Hyde will be like? -----signature----- Spiders and Butterflies: http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=11471877 Nifty Song of the Week: "Battlefield" by Blind Guardian "You are a freaking ninja, dude!" - Grand_Admiral_Jaxx
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Rokangus Registered: Oct '00	Date Posted: 10/30/01 6:17pm Subject: RE: The Face in the Mirror: a Star Wars/Jekyll & Hyde crossover
	UP!! -----signature----- Spiders and Butterflies: http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=11471877 Nifty Song of the Week: "Battlefield" by Blind Guardian "You are a freaking ninja, dude!" - Grand_Admiral_Jaxx
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LadyCallie Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 11/1/01 4:20pm Subject: RE: The Face in the Mirror: a Star Wars/Jekyll & Hyde crossover
	UP! -----signature----- Forever shipping for- Luke and Callista, Max and Logan, Willow and Tara, John and Aeryn Because forever is the whole point.
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Jedi15 Registered: Nov '99	Date Posted: 11/3/01 6:36am Subject: RE: The Face in the Mirror: a Star Wars/Jekyll & Hyde crossover
	Another up! -----signature----- My favorite nicknames for the loathsome Mara Jade: Tang Stain Orange Hairball Mattress Laid Imperial Pop Tart
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Obi_Wanna_Cracker Registered: Sep '01	Date Posted: 11/3/01 11:26pm Subject: RE: The Face in the Mirror: a Star Wars/Jekyll & Hyde crossover
	I worked back stage on this same play that my city put on. Can we see some asapted songs...pleeeeease? OWC -----signature----- The Force is like duct tape. It has a light side, a dark side, and it binds the universe together- The JEdi Code for Fools (and the fools that follow them)
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Ambassador Cara Jade Registered: Oct '99	Date Posted: 11/4/01 12:48am Subject: RE: The Face in the Mirror: a Star Wars/Jekyll & Hyde crossover
	Never fear, Cracker, they'll come. Anyway, here's the next scene...the Board of Governers...er, Councilors! ~~~~~~~ The chamber of the Inner Council shone with lights that emanated from within the walls. It was occupied by nine people who milled around, speaking among themselves, but staying in two definite groups. The four councilors, Mon Mothma, Admiral Ackbar, General Garm Bel Iblis and Borsk Fey'ly'a were sitting in a circle around the council table, speaking amongst themselves. The scribe, Lando Calrissian sat nearby, preparing his datapad for the meeting about to take place. Separated from the rest of them, Han and Luke waited for the meeting to be called to order. "If I get permission to do this," Luke asked, keeping his eyes downcast. "will I have your support?" Han sighed and folded his arms. "Luke, I would give anything to have Leia back. If you can do that, you have my blessing. If you can't," he met Luke's eyes. "I don't want you to touch her." "You want me to find a test subject?" Luke asked. Han nodded. He opened his mouth to say something, but he was interrupted. "The Inner Council is now met." Lando Calrissioan said. He sat down, and Admiral Ackbar stood. Han stepped away from Luke, who rested his notes on the podium in front of him. "Master Skywalker," Ackbar said. "The purpose of this meeting is to allow you to submit a final appeal for the plea you have submitted to us several times already." The councilors buzzed, and Ackbar motioned for quiet. "Please, everyone. This case is in the best interest of us all. But, Master Skywalker," he added. "This is the last time you may appeal our ruling." Luke nodded, and expelled his breath, calling on the Force to calm himself. "Honorable councilors, as you know, the leader of our Republic, my sister, grows weaker every day. The dark side that has possessed her is smothering her life inits breast. But it is still in our power to save her. I've been experimenting with various power-enhancing herbs that and old friend once told me existed on Nam Chorios. The Listeners there use them to guide the Therans. I have a theory that we can alter these drugs to enhance the dark side, then extract it." "Blasphemy!" Fey'ly'a shouted. "Master Skywalker, you of all people should be able to see how foolish this is!" Luke ignored him. "I need now to test my theory on a human subject. Preferably a volunteer." "We can't sacrifice on of our few Jedi," Mon Mothma said. "Luke shook his head. "The Force exists in all things, as you know. My volunteer would not need to be a Jedi." Bel Iblis stood. "Master Skywalker, you're trespassing in very unsound places. We have just freed this galaxy if Darth Vader and Palpatine. The last thing we need is to pump someone full of dark side power...we will not tolerate the rise of another Sith Order!" "That is what I'm trying to prevent!" Luke almost shouted, losing his grip on calm quicker than usual. "Master Skywalker," Admiral Ackbar began evenly. Then, as an afterthought: "Luke. I've been behind you in mano other matters. But considering the arguments against you in this matter, I see no other choice but for you to stand down and accept things as they are." "I understand that my fate is in your hands, councilors, but I beg you to consider what great things we could do if the dark side could not hinder us. That is the end of war, gentlemen. Just give me a chance." Luke held out his hands, as if offering his sould in return for what he desired. "This is going too far," Mon Mothma said, almost cut off by Fey'ly'a: "Lunacy!" "Please, just try to udnerstand what I am trying to--" he came from around the podium. "Luke, you're on your own here!" Lando added, rising to his full height. "This is what I speak of!" Luke said. "The anger, the fear I sense in this room--this is what I wish to extract! Not only to save Leia, but for the good of us all! I'll show you---I'll prove it! It can be done!" Silence reigned as he finished. It was Admiral Ackbar who broke the silence. "I believe we've heard enough. My colleagues: your verdicts, please. All those in favor: Aye." Silence still. Luke's countenance fell, despite his efforts to mask his disappointment. "All opposed, Nay." One by one, the councilors stood. "Nay." "Nay." "Nay." Lando looked at Ackbar. "Admiral? You're vote?" Acbar paused, and looked briefly at Luke before averting his eyes. "I abstain." "It's enough. Unanimous with one abstention, Master Skywalker's...unusual proposal is rejected. Thank you for your time. Adjourned." The councilors stood and dispersed, scoffing at Luke--not openly, of course, but in their minds, where only Luke could hear. When they were finally gone, Han approached Luke again. "Well, that went well." he said. Luke sighed. "Leia made ths Republic what it is. She has done so much...and know they won't help her." Han sighed. "But they have the power." Luke scoffed. "The power...I'm the Jedi Master. "Exactly," Han said. "You could have been more diplomatic about it." "You're telling me to be diplomatic?" "Leia always--" he paused, and his voice failed him. Luke turned to him. "Han, I know I can save her, if they would only let me. But how can I go forward if they continue to stand in my way?" Han shook his head. "You've come this far, Luke. You know you'd have to make sacrifices. You might as well finish what you've begun." Luke nodded. "Well," he said decisively, closing his notes. "I guess I'm on my own then. What time is it?" Han glanced at his wrist. "Almost twenty." He replied. "Blast it," Luke said with a light laugh. "On top of everything else, I'm going to be late for my own engagement party. Mara's going to kill me." Han offered a lopsided grin. "Aw, come on...isn't that what attracted you to her in the first place?" -----signature----- Yeah, I have my own icon. 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Jedi15 Registered: Nov '99	Date Posted: 11/4/01 7:21am Subject: RE: The Face in the Mirror: a Star Wars/Jekyll & Hyde crossover
	He's married to Mara? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! -----signature----- My favorite nicknames for the loathsome Mara Jade: Tang Stain Orange Hairball Mattress Laid Imperial Pop Tart
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Rokangus Registered: Oct '00	Date Posted: 11/4/01 2:04pm Subject: RE: The Face in the Mirror: a Star Wars/Jekyll & Hyde crossover
	To Luke: Screw authority. Rage against the machine, man! Besides if you just do what they tell you, the plotline'll never happen. Great post, Cara. Interesting seeing how Ackbar wants to remain neutral in the whole business. And LOL, Lando as the secretary! UP!! -----signature----- Spiders and Butterflies: http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=11471877 Nifty Song of the Week: "Battlefield" by Blind Guardian "You are a freaking ninja, dude!" - Grand_Admiral_Jaxx
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