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mavjade Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 12/15/07 7:25pm Subject: I Do, Promise -(L/M, OC AU) Romance, angst- ~~Finally, Chapter 12A posted 12/29!! ~~ - Date Edited: 12/29/08 7:25pm (34 edits total) Edited By: mavjade
	Title: I Do, Promise Author: mavjade Genre: definitely AU, Romance, Angst Characters: Luke, Mara, OC's and probably others Timeframe: Starts at the end of Vision of the Future Summary: "If neither of us is married by the time we are 50, will you marry me?" What if Luke and Mara hadn't gotten married after Vision of the Future? A/N: So this is obviously an AU, and is inspired by a promise a friend of mine and I made in high school. I know some of you are wondering why I'm taking on a new project when I haven't even caught up on my drabbles, and the only answer I can give you is... the bunny wouldn't leave me alone!! I also want to tell you that I have the entire plot in my head, unlike other WIP's I've done before, so while I can't promise DWB won't get me at some point, I promise I won't abandon this cause the plot drops to a dead end! Thanks to jace84z for the beta! I'm going to do my very best to update this once a week! If you would like a PM I would be glad to send you one when I update! Enough of my rambling, and on to the story! PM List Dana-Skywalker VaderLVR64 dancing_star Kidan Myriad_daydreams Bianka_Kenobi Ceillean JediMasterJessica Jade_eyes Meredith_Kenobi madman007 Irish_Jedi_Jade JEDIFLYSWATTER mara_jade_rox jacensolofangirl2007 skywalker277 angry_bendu1 Ryorin Prologue We promise according to our hopes, and perform according to our fears. ~Francois duc de la Rochefoucauld Luke and Mara were on their way back from Nirauan after Luke had gone after Mara to rescue her, which was a reversal of the normal routine the two friends usually preformed. Perhaps it was the change of the usual that set the tone, or perhaps it was the events that took place on the strange planet in the outer-rim. Either way, they found themselves in the strange ship with the Caamas document in tow when Mara started a peculiar conversation. "I want you to promise me something." Luke looked at Mara with a sincere smile, but said nothing. Mara seemed to be in a reflective and open mood, which was something he didn't want to disrupt by opening his mouth. "I don't want to be alone for the rest of my life." Mara continued as she gazed out among the stars. Luke was slightly confused, as--to his way of thinking, at least--this statement had nothing to do with a promise, but he let her continue at her own pace. "I just lost something that was very important to me. The Fire was everything I have, but ..." she hesitated, debating if she could actually ask Luke the question she had in her mind. She wondered if it would change their relationship; if it would hurt the friendship they had worked so hard and so long to create. Deciding that he was the only one of whom she could ask such a thing, she continued. "If neither of us is married by the time we are 50, I want you to marry me." There it was, out in the open. A small part of her wished she could take it back--she was merely having a moment of weakness--but things that are said could not be unsaid. After a few moments she dared to turn her head to look at Luke, slightly afraid of the reaction she would see crossing his face. She could tell he was bewildered and slightly concerned at her strange request, but there was a smile on his face. She shouldn't have expected anything less, but this was Luke, after all. "Alright." She was perplexed. There were simply none of the questions or lectures she had anticipated. However, she took his answer and continued gazing at the stars as they passed. Luke, who was confused, spent the next few minutes wondering where such a thought came from and how she came up with that solution. He knew that losing the Jade's Fire had hit her very hard; in fact, it was the only time he had ever seen her cry. He knew that the ship represented everything she had after her escape from Palpatine's wrath, but it was only a ship: something he planned on helping her replace as soon as they got back to the core and resolved the issues they had discovered. Thinking on it a little harder, he could see what she had said: she didn't always want to be alone. Neither did he. After this few minutes of pondering, Luke reached over and placed his hand over Mara's. He figured she would jerk it back and wonder what he was doing, perhaps even leave the cockpit altogether, but to his surprise, she looked at him with a thankful glance and squeezed his hand in return. The rest of the journey was slightly awkward. Neither of them knew what to say after such a conversation, but it did not hurt their friendship as Mara had feared. In fact, it strengthened it. They were closer now than they were before; closer than either of them could have ever imagined. tbc... -----signature----- We don't love the people we love because they are perfect, we love the people we love because they are. http://whiteknot.org -because everyone should be able to tie the knot! ~ "I love that your heart is bigger than your very annoying brain."
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Dana-Skywalker Registered: Jul '07	Date Posted: 12/15/07 7:51pm Subject: RE: I Do, Promise --(L/M, OC AU) Romance, angst-- Posted 12/15
	She could tell he was bewildered and slightly concerned at her strange request, but there was a smile on his face. She shouldn't have expected anything less, but this was Luke, after all. "Alright." Oh Lukie. Interesting premise; I like it! Have you seen "My Best Friend's Wedding"? The movie has a somewhat similar idea. Anyways nicely done! If you're doing PM's, I'd love to be notified of updates. -----signature----- -taking a break from the Boards...DRL (aka school)-
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VaderLVR64 Title: Fan Fic Manager in Combat Boots Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 12/16/07 6:08am Subject: RE: I Do, Promise --(L/M, OC AU) Romance, angst-- Posted 12/15
	Put me on your PM list! I can't wait to see where you're going to take this! -----signature----- Someone who loves me carries an M16. My baby boy wears combat boots.
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dancing_star Registered: Feb '07	Date Posted: 12/16/07 6:36am Subject: RE: I Do, Promise --(L/M, OC AU) Romance, angst-- Posted 12/15
	Awwwww!!! I love this so far!! Deciding that he was the only one of whom she could ask such a thing, she continued. "If neither of us is married by the time we are 50, I want you to marry me." There it was, out in the open. A small part of her wished she could take it back--she was merely having a moment of weakness--but things that are said could not be unsaid. After a few moments she dared to turn her head to look at Luke, slightly afraid of the reaction she would see crossing his face. She could tell he was bewildered and slightly concerned at her strange request, but there was a smile on his face. She shouldn't have expected anything less, but this was Luke, after all. "Alright." Farmboy! Pm list please!!! I can already tell this is going to be great!!! -----signature----- Merry Christmas!!! God bless America and our troops. "The LORD gives strength to his people. The LORD blesses his people with peace." Ps 29:11 ~~~ http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/29615415/p1/?2
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Kidan Title: TFN EU Staff Registered: Jul '03	Date Posted: 12/16/07 8:11am Subject: RE: I Do, Promise --(L/M, OC AU) Romance, angst-- Posted 12/15
	now, this is a highly interesting lil story. more soon please Tahiri, an add me to the pm list as well. Thanks! -----signature----- You sadistic Yank!! - McEwok No Krakana - http://nokrakana.wrighton.org Don't blame me, I voted for Ron Paul
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Myriad_Daydreams Registered: Jun '07	Date Posted: 12/16/07 9:35am Subject: RE: I Do, Promise --(L/M, OC AU) Romance, angst-- Posted 12/15
	Oooh, I love this already! I can tell this is going to be amazing What an interesting concept for a story- so unique and yet so like Mara to say. I love it, and may I please recieve PM's with updates? Can't wait to see where you go with this. -----signature----- "I honestly think it is better to be a failure at something you love, than a success at something you hate." -- G. Burns
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Bianka_Kenobi Registered: Jun '05	Date Posted: 12/16/07 9:45am Subject: RE: I Do, Promise --(L/M, OC AU) Romance, angst-- Posted 12/15
	Wow! Great idea! I can't wait to see what happens when the get home, and I can't wait to meet your OC. Can I get PMs too? thanks! -----signature----- Tis better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all.
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Ceillean Registered: Nov '01	Date Posted: 12/16/07 11:18am Subject: RE: I Do, Promise --(L/M, OC AU) Romance, angst-- Posted 12/15
	I like! Mara and Luke are so wonderful together. Looking forward to reading where this is going. Could you put me on the PM list as well, please? -----signature----- "The Queen of Kyp has delivered again " -- Robimus I'm having trouble dealing with the fact that Kyp Durron is a fictional character. http://ceillean.blogspot.com/ http://www.myspace.com/ceillean
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JediMasterJessica Registered: Jul '05	Date Posted: 12/16/07 3:41pm Subject: RE: I Do, Promise --(L/M, OC AU) Romance, angst-- Posted 12/15
	Awesome start! Can't wait to see where this is going. Please add me to the PM list -----signature----- Proud lover of A/P, Siriwan, L/M, & TK/J Yo mamma is so stupid, she thought Jar Jar came with Pickles Pickles
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Jade_eyes Registered: Aug '04	Date Posted: 12/16/07 6:43pm Subject: RE: I Do, Promise --(L/M, OC AU) Romance, angst-- Posted 12/15
	I looked at the title and said: Looks like a sweet romantic title, then there's L/M--yay!!! Then I noticed OC, and thought: Oops, don't put me through the changes of Luke with anyone but Mara LOL The closest I came was Jedi_Lover's incredible Choices and that was a Mara clone, though she was uniquely herself .... Anyway, all that to say, this looks fascinating, and it's by Mav so it's gonna be great--and could I have PM's? You will make me SQUGGLES won't you?? -----signature----- I dedicate every num yummy love ballad to Mara/Luke as I completely melt Insatiable mush addict ginchy & IJJ: yours especially Certified Squee! maniac
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mavjade Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 12/21/07 8:25pm Subject: RE: I Do, Promise --(L/M, OC AU) Romance, angst-- Posted 12/15
	Thank you all so much for reading!! I've almost got the next chapter finished, my brother came in from Boston this week and I don't get to see him very often, so needless to say, I didn't get as much written as I wanted to by this time. Sorry! It should be up by Monday or Tuesday at the latest! Dana_Skywalker: Oh Lukie. You just gotta love him, don't ya!! Interesting premise; I like it! Have you seen "My Best Friend's Wedding"? The movie has a somewhat similar idea. Anyways nicely done! If you're doing PM's, I'd love to be notified of updates. Thanks! I actually haven't seen it, thought I've always wanted to! I'd be happy to send you PMs! Thanks for reading!! VaderLVR64: Put me on your PM list! I'd be happy to! I can't wait to see where you're going to take this! Hopefully somewhere!! Thank you for reading!! dancing_star: Awwwww!!! I love this so far!! Thank you!! Farmboy! LOL! I love the farmboy in him and try and use it when ever possible!! Pm list please!!! grin batting I can already tell this is going to be great!!! Absolutely!! Thank you... I hope you feel that way when it is done!! Han: now, this is a highly interesting lil story. Thank ya, Han!! I hope it will stay that way! more soon please Tahiri, an add me to the pm list as well. Thanks! No problem! I'll do my best not to leave ya hanging too long!! Myriad_Daydreams: Oooh, I love this already! I can tell this is going to be amazing Awww... thank you!! What an interesting concept for a story- so unique and yet so like Mara to say. Thanks!!! I got the idea from a pact a friend of mine made in high school! I hoped it wouldn't be OOC for Mara! I'm glad you think it is something she would say!! I love it, and may I please recieve PM's with updates? batting Can't wait to see where you go with this. Of course!! I really hope it is going somewhere!! Bianka_Kenobi: Wow! Great idea! Thank you!! I can't wait to see what happens when the get home, and I can't wait to meet your OC. Can I get PMs too? thanks! It should be interesting to say the least! You'll get to meet her (my OC) in the next chapter!! I'll absolutely send you PMs!! Thank you for reading!!! Ceillean: I like! Mara and Luke are so wonderful together. Thanks!! They are wonderful together, aren't they?!! I'm definitely a hard core L/M shipper!! Looking forward to reading where this is going. Hopefully it will go somewhere!! And hopefully it will be a fun path! Could you put me on the PM list as well, please? Certainly!! Thank you for reading!! JediMasterJessica: Awesome start! Can't wait to see where this is going. Please add me to the PM list Thank you so much!! I hope you will continue to enjoy it!! I'd be glad to send you PMs!! Jade_eyes: I looked at the title and said: Looks like a sweet romantic title, then there's L/M--yay!!! Then I noticed OC, and thought: Oops, don't put me through the changes of Luke with anyone but Mara LOL Uh oh!! All I'll say is keep reading!! he closest I came was Jedi_Lover's incredible Choices and that was a Mara clone, though she was uniquely herself ... That was an amazing story!! Mara but not Mara!!! Mara will be herself in this, but not exactly in the way she and Luke are in cannon. I'm really trying not to give anything away! Anyway, all that to say, this looks fascinating, and it's by Mav so it's gonna be great--and could I have PM's? Awwwww... thank you so much! That comment made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! I'm flattered you have such faith in me, I hope I don't disappoint. I'd be glad to send you a PM!! You will make me SQUGGLES won't you?? I promise I will... but just remember to bear with me! It might not be as soon as you would like! Thanks for reading! -----signature----- We don't love the people we love because they are perfect, we love the people we love because they are. http://whiteknot.org -because everyone should be able to tie the knot! ~ "I love that your heart is bigger than your very annoying brain."
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Meredith_Kenobi Registered: Jul '05	Date Posted: 12/22/07 4:42pm Subject: RE: I Do, Promise --(L/M, OC AU) Romance, angst-- Posted 12/15
	An interesting idea. mischievous chuckle I'd love to come along for the ride, it looks as if it's going to be a blast. PM list, please? -----signature----- Proud to be ZaraValinor's Padawan Delighted to be brodiew's Master
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mavjade Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 12/23/07 4:12pm Subject: RE: I Do, Promise --(L/M, OC AU) Romance, angst-- Posted 12/15
	The next chapter has been sent to the beta, so it shouldn't be long!!! Meredith_Kenobi: An interesting idea. mischievous chuckle Thanks!! Tee hee hee!! I'd love to come along for the ride, it looks as if it's going to be a blast. PM list, please? I hope it will be fun!! I guess only time will tell! I'd be glad to send you a PM! Thanks for reading!! -----signature----- We don't love the people we love because they are perfect, we love the people we love because they are. http://whiteknot.org -because everyone should be able to tie the knot! ~ "I love that your heart is bigger than your very annoying brain."
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mavjade Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 12/25/07 8:44pm Subject: RE: I Do, Promise --(L/M, OC AU) Romance, angst-- Chapter One posted 12/26
	Chapter One: Adalet "You look absolutely stunning," Luke whispered in Mara's ear as she stepped up beside him. She wore an emerald dress that almost matched the exact color of her eyes with a small train that trailed behind her as she walked. Her long hair was delicately placed on top of her head and fresh flowers with beautiful purple blossoms were placed in her red locks. Something so delicate, on her, was not a thing Luke thought he would ever see. "Just for you, farmboy. It is a special occasion, after all." she whispered back as though she could read his thoughts exactly. Luke often felt she could do just that, and she felt that he could do the same. They discovered after coming back from Nirauan that their bond was stronger in many ways, including the bond they shared in the Force. Their friendship had blossomed just like the flowers in Mara's hair. They could often be found working out or training together, and since Mara had become an official Jedi after extracting herself from Karrde's organization, they frequently went on missions together. Alone, they were both very strong and able fighters; together, they were an unbeatable team. "You don't look half bad yourself," she told Luke. "You actually wore something different for a change. I'm proud of you." A hint of a smile crossed his face and they shared a long, knowing gaze, which was interrupted by a change in music. She was a pretty girl, not overly gorgeous with her short brown hair, dark brown eyes and pale skin, but the dress she wore made her look extraordinary. It had a sash and embroidered flowers on the train in the same emerald green of Mara's dress but the main color she wore was white. Luke turned from Mara --standing to his left, with Han standing to hers-- and looked at the woman walking toward him. His smile was what could only be described as vast. She smiled as he offered her his hand and she stepped up beside him. Mara gave him a wink as he turned away from the seated guests. "I would like to welcome friends and family to this very special occasion: the marriage of Luke Skywalker to Adalet Carro. They have chosen to bind their lives together on this joyous day, surrounded by those they love." Luke was barely listening to what the officiant was saying. He was too busy staring into the eyes of the beautiful woman who was about to become his wife. They had elected to have only a traditional wedding, since Adalet was not Force sensitive. Luke would have loved to have a Jedi ceremony, but in the research Tionne had done, there was a great deal of silent meditation and being the caring person Luke was, he didn't want Adalet to feel left out. After all, it was her wedding as well. Luke was amazed with the fact he had even reached this moment in his life. If someone had asked him a year ago if he thought he would be standing next to the women he loved, marrying her, with his best friends Mara Jade and Han Solo standing beside him, he would have accused them of taking too much spice. A year ago, he had been a lonely Jedi Master, with few close friends other than family; who lived in service of others, never taking time for himself. "Luke, if you would please take Adalet's hand, and repeat after me..." The mention of his name pulled Luke out of his reverie, and he did as he was asked. "Today, as I give myself to you, my mind is clear and my commitment is strong and without reservation. I take you to be my life's partner. I will spend all my days at your side. We will share a lifetime of eternal, immeasurable love." After finishing his vows, Luke took a moment to show a smile of gratitude to his sister who was standing on the other side of his soon-to-be wife, looking stunning as always. She was, after all, the one who had introduced Luke and Adalet. tbc... Next time on I Do, Promise... we learn how Adalet and Luke met! Here is a CG rendering I found on the net that looks almost exactly like I picture Adalet. I hope you all enjoyed! -----signature----- We don't love the people we love because they are perfect, we love the people we love because they are. http://whiteknot.org -because everyone should be able to tie the knot! ~ "I love that your heart is bigger than your very annoying brain."
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Jade_eyes Registered: Aug '04	Date Posted: 12/26/07 3:50am Subject: RE: I Do, Promise --(L/M, OC AU) Romance, angst-- Chapter One posted 12/26
	Ahem!! [face_dignified] Loved Mara's dress--she sounded absolutely breathtaking. Luke's vows were also very poetic. reverts to original wow! style Foot, Mav, I expected an engagement, maybe, a rival, maybe, but a wedding? Foot, you plunge right in!!!! Lands, Luke on a honeymoon with someone other than Mara? Wow!!!!! Good night!!!! Gracious!!! Don't worry though LOL, you've not lost a reader.... if anything I'm gonna stick even tighter LOL That was the grandmother of all plot twists!!! Huggles!!! J_e -----signature----- I dedicate every num yummy love ballad to Mara/Luke as I completely melt Insatiable mush addict ginchy & IJJ: yours especially Certified Squee! maniac
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Myriad_Daydreams Registered: Jun '07	Date Posted: 12/26/07 7:14am Subject: RE: I Do, Promise --(L/M, OC AU) Romance, angst-- Chapter One posted 12/26
	Whoah! Way to throw your readers for a loop on only the first chapter!!! LOL I wasn't expecting that at all!!! Even though I had to grit my teeth to get through Luke and Adalet's wedding it was very sweet and I did enjoy Luke's vows. No matter who he's marrying, he's always going to be the same, adorable Luke But poor Mara! Oooh you really have me hooked now! Fab update, mav!