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Author	Topic: Touch From Your Lust - L/M song fic
DCWiz00 Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 7/3/05 7:57pm Subject: Touch From Your Lust - L/M song fic - Date Edited: 7/3/05 8:24pm (1 edits total) Edited By: DCWiz00
	This is a little song fic was inspired by the Ben Harper song "Touch From Your Lust". It's my second plot bunny that particular artist has inspired. I only changed a couple words in the song to better fit the story. The story takes place on Yavin after the Jedi Academy Trilogy. Let me know what you think. Mara sat on the edge of the highest platform of the temple. The Yavin moon was slowly setting in the distance and soon the night would come and with it the soft glow of the other moons that orbited the gas giant. This was her favorite place at the Academy. Here she could be away from the children Skywalker had brought to be trained and just let herself be caught in the simple pleasure of being alive. All of her life she had wanted to feel wanted and for a long time she thought she had found it in the Emperor. But she didn’t belong with the Emperor as much as belonged to the Emperor. Years ago she wouldn’t have had the sense to realize that simple fact, but a chance encounter with a simple farmboy had changed something in her. That’s what had ultimately brought her to his Academy. She knew better than to think the other students would accept her, and she made to pretense of wanting to be there. But, something inevitably drew her there; something drew her to him. She casually caressed the lightsaber hanging from her belt; the weapon he had given her. Its cold casing belied the power that rested in its heart. Much like herself. Skywalker had seen that in her; he had known that within her was something special and sacred that she herself still had trouble seeing. The man infuriated her to no end, but there was something else there, something that echoed in her heart and made her long to stay. She knew better than to change her plans. In the morning she would be leaving the Academy once again, and with it the man that was the cause of her ire and the longing in her soul. “The view is really something, isn’t it?” Mara took a deep breath and smiled. Skywalker was right the view was fantastic, not that she’d give him the satisfaction of knowing he was right. I need to sleep but I'm too tired I need to come down but I'm too wired When the sun comes up I miss the moon Cause I know tomorrow is gonna come too soon Is gonna come too soon She only wants to be wanted But time crumbles blue roses to dust Now I long to feel the touch from your lust Luke walked slowly to the edge of the Temple and sat next to Mara, careful to avoid getting too close. Mara was a puzzle that he could never figure out. He could sense the strength within her, but she was hesitant to let it out. He knew that her past still haunted her, and as much as he would like to, he knew better than to pry. One day she would be able to let go of the things she had done and come to embrace the future she was entitled to. Until then he would try his best to offer her a place she could feel welcomed and hope that whatever choices she made were what was best. He only wished she would choose to use this place of retreat more often. Mara’s visits to the Temple were irregular at best and usually unannounced. Many times he would be in the middle of a lesson with a group of students only to have his concentration falter as her presence in the Force stirred something within him. A Jedi was a problem solver and for a time he treated Mara as something that could be fixed. But, he knew now that she wasn’t the one that was broken, it was him. The odd sensation he felt when she was near was not a warning from the Force, but a longing in his soul. Perhaps it was a simple infatuation, but he somehow felt it was more than that. Not that he would admit that to her, she would probably laugh and call him a simple farmboy. She had grown up in the Imperial courts and had experienced things that were beyond even his understanding. Most people saw her as a polished diamond, beautiful but virtually indestructible. Despite her hard exterior, Luke knew there was something more inside of her, and he hoped one day he would be able to experience it. “The view’s not bad, but I’ve seen better.” Luke laughed softly. Just like Mara, never give him an inch. Scars on your back tell where you've been But I'll roll like the ocean if you'll blow like the wind Sweet Texas angel what have your green eyes seen I'll be your country gentleman If you will be my red-haired Queen Queen She only wants to be wanted But time crumbles blue roses to dust Now I long to feel the touch from your lust Mara watched as Luke slowly inched his way closer to her without ever really getting close to touch. He made her smile with his childlike innocence sometimes. She figured he was afraid she would lash out at him if he got too close; little did he know she would relish the feeling. She had spent so much time hating the man she saw next to her that she had never truly appreciated the man he was. It was true that he was an uncultured, smug farmboy from a backwater world, but he was also the kindest man she had ever met. Skywalker had a lot to learn about the world. He was quick to jump in head first without considering the consequences of his actions. But he was also the first to come to someone’s aid, even at his own peril. He held a power within his heart that could humble the most powerful warlord, or calm a terrified child. One day he would accept the fact that he was not always right, and become the man she knew he could be. Until that day she didn’t think he could ever accept the woman she was without thinking of the monster she had been. Maybe one day she could tell him the things she wanted to tell him without being afraid. So much sweeter than all the rest You're what lies between pain and death Sinners and saints call you by name If you're gonna take the praise You're gonna have to learn to take the blame The two sat and watched the day turn to night. The morning would bring another goodbye, and another feeling of a chance lost. Together they watched the blossoming of stars in the sky, careful to keep from touching each other as they sat in silence. Both knew each other’s past and thought of what the future would bring. The night brought with it a cold chill that caused a slight shiver to run down Mara’s spine. Without thinking of the consequences, Luke wrapped his arm around her and held her close. Without thinking, Mara fell into that embrace easily and completely. They held each other for what seemed like hours; neither speaking the words they wanted to say, nor asking for more. They simply relished the moments with each other for the reasons they didn’t know they shared. The both knew those moments were fleeting; the other would probably deny it ever happened in the morning. But, tonight they were together in spirit if not in reality. The morning would bring a tear to fall, and the memory of a night where each found a place to be wanted. She only wants to be wanted But time crumbles blue roses to dust Now I long to feel the touch from your She only wants to be wanted Time crumbles blue roses to dust Now I long to feel the touch from your lust -----signature----- Supporting sexier icons in Fan Fiction in '06. All will embrace the Racier Side of the Force! Master to thesporkbewithyou
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EmilieDarklighter Registered: Jan '02	Date Posted: 7/3/05 8:22pm Subject: RE: Touch From Your Lust - L/M song fic
	Nice! You could definitely sense the unresolved issues between them. Come on, Luke and Mara! Get your respective acts together! -----signature----- Master of Jedi_Emeritus Former Padawan of Gabri_Jade Little sister to Gabri_Jade and LadyPadme 25 Rules for Successful Writing http://boards.theforce.net/fan_fiction_resource/b10304/28400222/p1/?2
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JadeLotus Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 7/3/05 8:44pm Subject: RE: Touch From Your Lust - L/M song fic
	Nice little moment between Luke and Mara. A wonderful little glimpse into their friendship/complicated relationship. I'm going to go download that song... -----signature----- You are the only thing that makes sense Just ignore all this present tense
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VaderLVR64 Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 7/3/05 8:48pm Subject: RE: Touch From Your Lust - L/M song fic
	Really liked this peek into Luke and Mara's lives. -----signature----- R.I.P John, Alex, Jason, and Christian Never forgotten Soldiers' Angels http://soldiersangels.org/ 2114 soldiers waiting for someone to care
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