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Jedi-Roxy Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 10/21/07 9:02pm Subject: RE: Insatiable - (Luke/Mara, angst) Updated 10/15 Chapter 26
	UP!!!! When are we going to get more????????? Phoenix -----signature----- My deviantArt http://phoenixjedi.deviantart.com/ Drabbles- http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/27518854/p1/?0 [/link] "Wave goodbye to the beautiful people on the dock! Now wave to the ugly ones too, don't be rude." INDY 4 IS SHOOTING IN MY
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strwbrystarshine Registered: Feb '05	Date Posted: 11/10/07 9:30pm Subject: RE: Insatiable - (Luke/Mara, angst) Updated 10/15 Chapter 26
	JadeLotus posted: But in the morning she woke up early, packed her things and left his apartment for good. First thing that popped out of my mouth, "B**h." Been away from my comp too long. Ooooh, you're good. Very good. Almost...evil. Update soon, yes? -----signature----- "Cade, you don't need spice. What you need is a good soothing cup of hot chocolate." Have you hugged your fan fiction author today? ~Fics in Profile~*
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JadeLotus Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 3/11 5:29pm Subject: RE: Insatiable - (Luke/Mara, angst) Updated 10/15 Chapter 26
	RedGold - Thought you would be! Golden_Jedi - thank you - sorry the update took so long! Jedi-Roxy - Mara's reasons will be revealed... Handmaiden_Azul - Oh, I am, aren't I... StarFighter5 - Master_M_Sky - Thank you! Jade_Pilot - Thanks - glad the end was un predictable! Jade_eyes - There may be more mush to come, we'll see jade51999 - Thank you! Ariapaige - Thanks! cggunnersmate - Her independence is a big part of it. Thanks for reading! PHGS_Weyr - Thank you! divapilot - I thought Aves was the best choice - Mara knew that he would honour Talon's memory as she would like. ccp - Yes, it will take a lot for Luke to trust Mara again Blue_Milkshake - Ah yes, sometimes love isn't always the best choice... ginchy - MirandaFair - I think Mara knew she had to test herself and push the boundries if she was ever going to really make a go of it. Feng_Huang - There's worse than evil? Jaira - Thanks for reading! AvenKiel - maramijade - devours cookie Jedi Trace - DRL has not allowed me to be kind to this fic at all! JEDIFLYSWATTER - Exactly - Mara needs to be out in the real world is she is to truly deal with her issues. jackyyy17 - He's not having a good run is he? Irish_Jedi_Jade - Thank you very much! It is going somewhere, believe me...at least I think it is - I will add you to the PM list - thanks for reading! Jetta - Mara just may have pushed Luke too far this time as well... AG88 - Happy ending, what's that? MagnusPrimal - I agree, it would be hard to respect Luke to take that abuse again, we'll see... Amorak - Thank you! Jedi-Roxy - Update will be soon strwbrystarshine - Yes Yes, this does mean an update is imminent - my apologies for it taking so long - I hope some of you are still with me! -----signature----- The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
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JadedSkycrawler Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 3/11 5:52pm Subject: RE: Insatiable - (Luke/Mara, angst) Updated 10/15 Chapter 26
	Yes, this does mean an update is imminent Psh, finally!! -----signature----- "All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle." -Francis of Assisi
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jade51999 Registered: Nov '99	Date Posted: 3/11 7:23pm Subject: RE: Insatiable - (Luke/Mara, angst) Updated 10/15 Chapter 26
	Here! -----signature----- May the Dragon ride forevermore. RIP Robert Jordan Jade's Fire http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=25162749&brd=10476&replies=0 Living in De'Nile, TKL Apts
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Irish_Jedi_Jade Registered: Jul '07	Date Posted: 3/11 9:56pm Subject: RE: Insatiable - (Luke/Mara, angst) Updated 10/15 Chapter 26
	Oh PLEASE JadeLotus, update soon! I know life is hectic.... but i just re-read a like the most recent half of the story and I'm DYING!!!!!! Watermelon and boston creme pie and chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches to your muse and you!!! Irish -----signature----- "Maybe hot/sizzly mush that is more than just physical... ..thoughts and a nice closing...not just "i feel sad, OMG LETS GET IT ON" ~Myriad on the makings of fine mush ~**~ Something about Darth Vader in pink is HIGHLY disturbing...love it!
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JadeLotus Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 3/11 10:55pm Subject: RE: Insatiable - (Luke/Mara, angst) Updated 3/12, Chapter 27 - Date Edited: 3/12 6:30am (2 edits total) Edited By: JadeLotus
	Chapter 27 He told her he loved her as he lead her to his bedroom, and again as they removed each others clothes. She pulled him closer, relishing all of the heightened sensations that had been dulled before. “I love you.” He said it over and over again, and for the first time, she heard him. And she finally said it back to him, after they had finished and she lay pressed against him, drifting off to sleep. “I love you, Luke.” And she meant it. But in the morning she woke up early, packed her things and left his apartment for good. Two years later Luke sat on the end of his bed, trying to quell his disappointment as the woman walked the length of the room in front of him, removing her clothes from his dresser and into a small travelling bag. “I can’t believe this,” he said finally. Callista looked up from the bag and gave him a sad smile. “Yes you can, Luke,” she said softly. “You can’t tell me you didn’t see this coming.” Luke didn’t reply, because he knew she was right. He could only continue to watch her pack in silence. Watch another woman who had claimed to love him leave his life. An old bitterness stabbed at his heart, one that he refused to let turn to anger. Callista sat down beside him, and took his hand. “It’s not that I don’t love you, Luke. You know I do,” she said. “Not enough, obviously.” Luke fingered the bracelet Callista wore around her wrist. He had been prepared to see this through to the end – to immerse himself completely in the relationship. Wasn’t that enough for her? “I thought when I met you Luke, that I had another chance for love. I’m sure you felt the same.” Callista took his hand a squeezed it gently. “I care about you, deeply. And I thought that being here, in your Jedi temple, I could start over. With you.” She sighed and stood up again, recommencing her packing, moving from the dresser, to the wardrobe, then back to her bag. “But we both have too much baggage to do that, Luke. I suppose a part of me knew that from the beginning, but you were just so...wonderful.” She turned. “You are wonderful. And I wish we could make this work. But I can’t be her for you, Luke,” she said sadly. “Anymore than you could be Geith for me.” Luke looked away as she picked up her bag, and moved to kiss him on the cheek. “I’ll keep in touch,” she whispered. He didn’t say goodbye, and let her walk out the door, leaving him alone with his thoughts. When Mara had left his life hadn’t changed all that much, or to be more accurate, it returned to normal. He refused to dwell of his pain, or try and seek Mara out, even though he still didn’t know her reasons for leaving. He knew she had cut all ties with her old life, only because he had seen Ghent six months earlier, who had told him Aves had taken complete control of Karrde’s organisation and Mara had not been seen or heard of since. Luke hoped she had stayed clean during that time, but he had to tell himself that if she hadn’t, it was not his responsibility. It was unlike him to stop caring, and he hadn’t, really – he had just accepted that Mara had made her choice, and it hadn’t included him. Luke refused to let himself dwell on the past, now. He’d decided to move on two years ago, returning to the Jedi Academy and throwing himself into the work. The Academy was flourishing as never before, and now that Callista had left as well, he tried to think of the positive that he would have even more time to devote to his teaching. It didn’t even hurt that much, he reasoned. It was almost as if he was beyond pain, beyond being in a position when anyone could hurt him. Moving from the bed, Luke activated his personal comm unit, feeling that he needed a change of pace. He drummed his fingers on the table as he waited for the signal to connect. After a few moments the holo clicked on and Han’s face appeared before him. “Hey, kid!” Han broke into a grin. “How’s it going?” “Not well,” Luke answered truthfully. “Oh,” Han’s face fell. “I’m sorry, Luke...” “You’re not going to wait until I tell you what’s wrong?” Luke asked, a little confused. “Well, I assumed...” “That Callista left.” Luke ran a tired hand over his eyes. “You saw it coming, too.” “I’m sorry ,” Han repeated. “Leia and I thought it was best to leave it, in case it did work out...” “That’s okay,” Luke cut him off. “Can I come and stay with you for a few days? I think I need a change of scenery.” “Of course,” Han managed another grin. “We’ll have a hell of a time.” *************************** “Nothing like the Outer Rim,” Wedge muttered to himself as he examined his glass of what claimed to be a local ale but looked rather much like dishwater. The cafe bustled around him – well, as much as folk in the Outer Rim could bustle. A bored-looking waitress flittered about the tables that housed an array of exotic creatures, many of which he could not place. That fact unsettled Wedge slightly – he did not even know the race of his contact he was scheduled to meet, only his codename. It reminded him a bit of the old days in the Rebel Alliance, which was probably why he had volunteered for the mission. A decision he was now somewhat regretting. He was in the midst of surveying the cafe again when a familiar voice reached his ear. Although sure he was mistaken, Wedge listened intently anyway. “You’ll get the shipment as promised,” the voice said, “as soon as the payment clears.” Wedge spun around, and saw a familiar redhead walk past him towards the exit. “Mara,” he called to her. “Mara.” Mara turned at the sound of her name. Her eyes fell on him, and Wedge gave her a wave. “Wedge,” she acknowledged, giving him a thin smile. But she sat down at his table. She looked different, Wedge decided. Her hair was much shorter, styled and falling only to her shoulders. Her face was fuller, and she was not rail-thin like the last time he had seen her. Her gaze was softer, although she still gave him an intense, searching look. “What are you doing out in the ‘Rim?” Mara asked. She looked at the bar and gave the waitress a nod and within moments she brought over a drink and placed it on the table. Wedge noticed that Mara’s glass was much cleaner than his own, and was filled with a red concoction he had not seen on the menu. She was obviously a regular. “I could ask the same of you,” Wedge replied. He went to take a sip from his own glass, and then thought better of it. “I suppose your next question was going to be how is Luke?” “It was.” Mara took a casual sip of her own drink. “To which you would ask me why I should care, because I didn’t care two years ago...or something equally cutting.” Wedge shrugged. “Probably.” “So now we’ve got through that,” Mara leaned back in her chair. “How is Luke?” “Fine,” Wedge answered a little shortly. “He’s fine. I’m here on NR business,” he quickly changed the subject. “You?” Mara gave him a smile that let him know she understood exactly what he was doing. “I run a small trading business out here. It probably wouldn’t surprise you to know that the Republic doesn’t have much influence out here and therefore the trade is a little disorganised.” Wedge nodded. “So a small but efficient trading company would prosper quite easily.” “Exactly.” Mara smiled, but this time, showed her teeth. “News travels slowly out here, and most people don’t care about it anyway.” “A fresh start,” Wedge added. “Everyone out here for the same reason,” Mara told him, taking another sip of her drink. “So no one asks questions.” Wedge understood how that kind of privacy would be appealing to Mara. But he was Luke’s friend, not hers, and he couldn’t help but broach the topic. “Luke took it hard when you left,” he told her. Mara shifted in her seat uncomfortably. “I knew he would. It was harder for me.” “How, exactly?” Wedge struggled to keep the accusation out of his tone. “He was the one who had no idea where you’d gone, what you were doing. It’s not my business, and maybe it’s not his either, but you could have at least been courteous and broken it off cleanly – given him an explanation.” Wedge didn’t entirely understand what had happened between Luke and Mara – Luke wasn’t one to give a lot away and Wedge respected him enough not to ask. But he had seen the effects, he had seen Luke throw himself back into his work trying to pretend nothing had ever happened. But he had changed on the inside, something within him - his innate trust and willingness to give anyone the benefit of the doubt – that had been damaged. “I know,” Mara said quietly. He had expected her to get riled at him, but there was no anger in her tone. Maybe, Wedge thought, she had changed too. “But it’s too late now, he’s moved on,” she added. Wedge regarded her curiously. Was that a sense of longing he could discern? “Heard about Callista, did you?” he asked her, keeping his voice neutral. “News travels slowly out here,” Mara replied. “But even the ‘Rim heard all about his daring rescue. Sludgenews is loving it – for him to have found a woman more...suited to him.” Mara’s lips pursed, and Wedge remembered how the media had vilified her when the story of her addiction broke. He almost pitied her. Almost. His eyes scanned the cafe one more time, and Wedge decided that his contact was not coming. Furthermore, he wanted to get away from Mara Jade before he said something he may regret. He didn’t want to argue with her. Tossing a few credits on the table, Wedge rose. “I’d say it was good to see you, but...” he trailed off, unsure of how to finish the sentence. “Clear skies, Wedge,” Mara replied, accepting his dismissal. Wedge was about to leave, but was struck by the sadness that seemed to permeate Mara’s attitude. There was no doubt she was more successful and healthier than when he had last seen her, but not happier. “Luke and Callista are over,” he spoke, unsure of why he was even saying the words. He was sure to regret it later, but he continued to speak, seeing Mara’s curious reaction. “She left – don’t know the details. But it’s never too late for an explanation,” he said pointedly, and walked away, leaving Mara at the table to digest the information. That was the best he could do, Wedge thought. He wouldn’t tell Luke he’s seen her – it was up to Mara to do the right thing. -----signature----- The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
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tasujad Registered: Jun '05	Date Posted: 3/12 1:26am Subject: RE: Insatiable - (Luke/Mara, angst) Updated 4/12, Chapter 27
	finally an update... i know that patience is virtue, but sometimes.... now that they both have let out some steam and got organized, where is my happy ending -----signature----- The force is ALWAYS with me * *well almost always - i hope
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Jade_eyes Registered: Aug '04	Date Posted: 3/12 3:13am Subject: RE: Insatiable - (Luke/Mara, angst) Updated 4/12, Chapter 27
	Brilliant & genuine emotional consequences for everyone. Down to Luke's loss of innate trust, trying to make a life with Callista but it derailing-- all the way to Wedge's thoughts and feelings about what Mara did and how it hurt Luke--but then Wedge realized she wasn't happy either and he showed himself a true friend by leaving it up to Mara what to say to Luke if anything. Amazing and stellar. As always. I still think of this fic as one of the most compelling and real of my lovies. Huggles!!! -----signature----- Jagateer of lavender bubble bath & chocolate covered strawberries Tied to my fellow L&M lovers & Jagateers by durasteel bonds of joyous !!!! !!!! SQUGGLES!
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Golden_Jedi Registered: Jun '05	Date Posted: 3/12 5:08am Subject: RE: Insatiable - (Luke/Mara, angst) Updated 4/12, Chapter 27
	I can totally understand Luke... Wonderful chapter! (You may need to check your header, though... or your calendar! ) -----signature----- The country is that place where chickens walk around uncooked - Julio Cortázar Perfection (H/L mush/humor) http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=28447492&brd=10477&start=28454331 Diving (H/L, intertrilogy AU) http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b1
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JadeLotus Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 3/12 6:31am Subject: RE: Insatiable - (Luke/Mara, angst) Updated 3/12, Chapter 27
	Golden_Jedi posted: (You may need to check your header, though... or your calendar! ) Gah! I'm hopeless -----signature----- The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
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jade51999 Registered: Nov '99	Date Posted: 3/12 6:39am Subject: RE: Insatiable - (Luke/Mara, angst) Updated 3/12, Chapter 27 - Date Edited: 3/12 5:02pm (1 edits total) Edited By: jade51999
	So my first reaction when I saw the Two Years Later was an oh! no!. But it makes sense, there was too much pain and too much baggage (to quote Callista)...for it to just work out then...so now its a clean start. I loved seeing Wedge FYI. -----signature----- May the Dragon ride forevermore. RIP Robert Jordan Jade's Fire http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=25162749&brd=10476&replies=0 Living in De'Nile, TKL Apts
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StarFighter5 Registered: Jul '03	Date Posted: 3/12 9:34am Subject: RE: Insatiable - (Luke/Mara, angst) Updated 3/12, Chapter 27
	It's good to see that Mara is back on her feet and doing well. It seems that both Luke and Mara are missing a part of themselves during their two years apart that they have tried to fill with other things. It was good of Wedge to leave the decision to Mara. Let us hope that she makes the right one. -----signature----- "I hope I slept with you to get the job. if not, then who the hell was that guy?" - Carrie Fisher "Now that I'm a pez and a lego, I shall want for nothing else." -Jeremy Bulloch "Thank you for going to the movies. Especially mine." - George Lucas
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cggunnersmate Registered: Jul '07	Date Posted: 3/12 9:53am Subject: RE: Insatiable - (Luke/Mara, angst) Updated 3/12, Chapter 27
	Ouch! Didn't see that coming. When she packed up and left I hoped she just wanted a "little' independence. Her own place, new "career" or whatever but to leave completely with no word. Wow that was harsh. If/when they do meet again I'm not sure how Luke will react. It sounds as if he may be walling off his heart now, I suppose initialy he'll be happy to see her and that she's well but I'm sure some of that buried bitterness will come up. Anyway, looking forward to your next update (still here)! -----signature----- "I got one!" Chris Griffin as Luke Skywalker "Great Kid! Don't get penisy!" Peter Griffin as Han Solo (Blue Harvest)
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ccp Registered: Apr '05	Date Posted: 3/12 1:02pm Subject: RE: Insatiable - (Luke/Mara, angst) Updated 3/12, Chapter 27
	Great update! Can't wait to see what Mara does. -----signature----- Padwan to Big Fatty If someone says, "Have a nice weekend," I never say, "You too." Because I never know if, perhaps, by the time the weekend rolls around, I will have other plans for that person. Come Friday, I may wish to have them slain. - George Carli
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