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DantanaSkywalker Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 6/18/06 6:21pm Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (post-NJO AU, dark K/J) Chapter 12 up 30 Dec!
	Sorry it's been so long! --Chapter Thirteen-- "Hull breach on Level Four," a computerised voice said, above the klaxons blaring through the corridors. "That's one level below us," Rache said. He thumbed his lightsaber on. The ruby blade almost vanished in the flashing red light. "Curse whoever designed the lighting," he muttered. "Hey, you could have checked it before you incorporated it into this behemoth," Jaina pointed out. He just gave her a look, and she fell silent. They took one of the turbolifts to the level below them. It opened into a broad corridor, off of which branched alcoves with doors labelled 25 through 30. "Oh, this is where your personal docking bays are," she said. "We didn't come this way before." "No, we took the private turbolift to level two." There was a banging behind the door to 30, which was at the end of the hall, opposite them. The door began to bend, and then burst inward. Space pirates boiled out of the doorway, into the corridor. Behind Jaina, she sensed the arrival of Rache's personal soldier-bodyguards. She raised her lightsaber to a defensive position. Rache grinned at her, and then he leapt forward, blade swinging. Jaina steeled herself, took a breath, and joined the fray. They were a bit outnumbered at the moment, since the rest of Rache's troops hadn't arrived--and there wasn't room for them in this section of the ship. It was down to Jaina, Rache, and the fifteen or so bodyguards. It didn't seem to slow Rache down, though. He was moving faster than she'd seen anyone go, his blade moving through the pirates like a red wave of death. But the pirates kept coming, though the floor was quickly littered with bodies. The air in the corridor grew oppressive. Jaina recognised the feeling, and whirled in time to see Rache let out a wave of eldritch lightning that crackled across the room and ensnared at least ten pirates. The dark energy kept flowing, longer than necessary to incapacitate. It pinned the pirates to the far wall, where they twitched and screamed, and began to smoke. Jaina's stomach clenched, and she almost fell to her knees and retched. How had she almost given in to him tonight? He was a monster, a sick, evil monster! But she couldn't let down her guard now. There were still pirates attacking, and several of Rache's guards had fallen. The carnage was sickening, but unless she wanted to die here, she had to keep fighting. Jaina drew on the Force to sustain her, because the battle seemed endless. Already it seemed as if she'd been swinging her blade for hours, though it had probably only been minutes. Rache let the blackened bodies of the pirates fall to the floor and unleashed a new tangle of lightning on the next group. This time he aimed for the door, and brought down enough pirates to block the large doorway. "Seal it!" he ordered several of his troops, who carried a sheet of transparisteel large enough to cover the door. It had some sort of instant-weld or seal technology, because they levered it into place and it stuck. Rache pulled out his commlink. "All fighters to your ships. Drive the pirates away far enough to make our turbolasers useful." "And what?" Jaina asked. She was shaking, and whether it was from exhaustion or rage at this man, she didn't know. Maybe both. "What do we do with the hole on the other side of that? That's not going to hold them for long." He pointed to a viewscreen. Jaina stepped forward, and saw that the pirates' ship, the one that had sealed itself to the hull breach just to the side of the force-field-protected bay entrance, had been forcibly wrenched away from the hull by several of the larger ships Rache kept on hand somewhere within the Super Star Destroyer. Sometimes, Jaina forgot they were on a ship much, much bigger than just the Shadow Academy's remains. The resulting vacuum had sucked the rest of the pirates out into the deep freeze of open space. The hole would have to be sealed from the outside before the docking bay could be used again. "Now," he said, "we let the Eradicator do its work." ---------- "Was that supposed to impress me?" Jaina demanded upon their return to his chambers. Rache had insisted that they adjourn to his quarters after the brief battle, while his crew cleaned up the mess. "Was what supposed to impress you?" he asked, green eyes curious, as if he didn't know. "That display," she snapped. "The one with you electrocuting nearly forty people." "Oh, that." She stared at him, completely dumbfounded. He'd killed three dozen pirates with Force lightning, and all he could say was "Oh, that"? Rache turned to her, cape swirling. His look was intense, aw set. He had the beginnings of stubble, but it didn't make him look any softer, or less dangerous. "You seem to have forgotten, Jaina, that I am the Dark Lord of the Sith. I'm not one of your weak, deluded Jedi friends. You're not here to make nice, you're here because I want you, and if I don't have you, Empress Jade just might get what she wants." She smiled slowly. "And I think I know what it is." "What?" Jaina asked hollowly. His words had brought to mind all of the things she had somehow managed to forget while in his arms. First and foremost, that he had killed her father and uncle. "You heard Pellaeon," he said. "Jade's trying to make Centerpoint Station operational again." She stared at him, uncomprehending. "What's Centerpoint Station?" He'd reached to pick up his wine glass from dinner, and paused with ith halfway to his lips. "You don't know?" "I've heard it mentioned, but I don't know what it is. I've never been to Corellia. It was Mom and Corran Horn who dealt with Thrackan Sal-Solo's revolt fifteen years ago." Rache drained the rest of the win and set the glass very carefully on table. "It's a weapon. At least, that's what the rumours are. It's a sort of space station that exists between Talus and Tralus in the Corellia system." Her brow furrowed. "What kind of weapon?" "Something that has the potential to make the Death Star look paltry." Rache turned to her, offering her discarded glass. She refused, so he put it aside. "I don't know what, exactly, it does. But given what Exar Kun told me, he heard it's a laser, possibly the technology that Palpatine based the Death Star itself on. I don't know. I only know that it's been there at least four thousand years." Jaina sat on the chair she'd abandoned. "What do you mean, a laser?" He shrugged. "I don't relaly know and don't much care. I don't want it in Jade's hands, or in the New Republic's." "You want it for yourself," she said bitterly. Those green eyes fixed on her. "Would it surprise you if I said I didn't? I'm not out for galactic domination. Besides, if I wanted to go that route, I have something . . . more suitable." "And what would that be?" Jaina asked. She had a feeling she knew, but wanted to hear it from him directly. He studied her face for several long moments. "Surely you remember Carida, Jedi Solo? What use would I have for a laser when I have the power to destroy whole systems at the push of a button?" ---------- She knew that storming out of his quarters the way she'd done had been childish, but it was that or try to kill him. She wasn't going to put many credits on him pulling his punches just because he wanted to sleep with her. Instead of retreating to her quarters, Jaina made her way down to Bay 27, where the StealthX fighters were stored. The crew was still in the middle of cleanup and she sidestepped the carnage. "This area is off-limits," one of the senior crew members told her. "His Lordship-" Calling him that galled her. "-said I have access. If you want to stop me, take it up with him." The man stepped aside, obviously more afraid fo Rache than Jaina was. She palmed open the door and sealed it behind her. The hangar was full of the sleek, dark craft, and while she admired their lines, she really did prefer an XJX to one of these things. However, she didn't have an XJX here. After borrowing a flightsuit, this one black, Jaina picked one close to the hangar exit and used the Force to propel herself up, forgoing a ladder. These models didn't have astromechs, intended mostly for short-range almost like a TIE fighter, and she found herself wishing she had her droid, even if just for someone to bounce her thoughts off of. It was surprising how easily they let her go. She merely said that she was taking the fighter out, and Control said "Affirmative", and out she went. Not long before, she'd lamented being stuck in a cockpit for days. Jaina wished she could have taken it back, and never found Rache. Luxurious as her accomodations on the Eradicator were, Jaina felt like a kept thing, and she hated it. Even more, she hated her attraction to this man she'd sworn to destroy. She hated that she'd been put into this position of having to cater to him or risk wrecking her government's plans. When this is over, she thought, I'm going to spend a week on the beaches of Hapes with Tenel Ka and Zekk and just forget that this whole thing ever happened. Her proximity alarm let her know there was a fighter coming alongside her. It showed as a friendly, but she knew no one onboard that ship was a friend. She reached out through the Force, expecting Kyp, but instead, encountered that both alien and familiar presence that heralded Reiniger. "Going somewhere?" he asked over the comm system. "Needed to get away from your master," she snapped. Reiniger drew close enough that she could see his helmeted head through the transparisteel of his cockpit. "If you leave, he'll come after you." "I'm not leaving," she said defensively. "And what do you care, anyway?" "What makes you think I do?" he asked, and there was an edge of laughter in his voice. "Well, you're following me, for one." He did laugh this time, and it was chilling. Jaina swallowed past the lump in her throat. Fear, grief, anger, all very dangerous emotions, threatened to choke her. "You said there's no family loyalty in you, so why are you following me?" "I said I had no loyalty to you." "Loyalty to yourself only is more like it." "Come on, Big Sis, don't play at that." She shuddered and swung her fighter hard to starboard. After a second, he followed her. "You're running from it," he said. "This was my destiny, Jaina. It's your destiny." "Luke Skywalker, I'm told, used to say that the future is always in motion," she told him. "As far as I know, there's no such thing as destiny." "Jaina, Jaina, Jaina," he chided mockingly. "You know that's a lie. The sooner you quit deceiving yourself, the sooner my master will be happy." "I don't want to make your master happy!" she cried. Jaina snapped off the comm system and headed back to the ship, wanting to get away from Reiniger. Without a word to the Sith, she hurried from the hangar. Rache was reclining on his chair before the fire when she burst into his quarters. "Jaina," he drawled. "This is a pleasant surprise. So eager to be with me that you couldn't knock?" "Get spaced," she snarled. "Keep your follower away from me." "But Jaina, he's your brother." She willed her eyes not to fill with tears at the surprised tone of his voice. "He's not my brother, and he hasn't been for two decades. Keep him away from me, or I'll call this whole thing off." At last, she retreated to her quarters. Ailana was there, cautiously peering out of the refresher in her room. "Is it safe?" she asked. Jaina sighed, realising that she hadn't come back to tell Ailana the pirates were dealt with. "Not entirely, but the pirates are gone." "Is there anything I can help you with, milady?" Jaina sighed and shook her head. "No, Ailana, thank you. I'm going to take a long, hot bath and pretend the galaxy doesn't exist for a while." Ailana looked uncertain, but didn't push. She retreated to her room, and Jaina went for hers. This was already proving to be a long, long mission. Dana -----signature----- http://www.kypandjaina.net "I always liked Kyp Durron better, anyway." -- Han Solo H.A.L. 1979-2008. An saol seo, gui duit an saol eile. Congrats, babe. Hope you're still laughing, wherever you are.
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princess_of_naboo Registered: Nov '00	Date Posted: 6/18/06 6:54pm Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (post-NJO AU, dark K/J) Chapter 12 up 30 Dec!
	Yay, this story isn't dead! Very interesting update! Reiniger's actions are mysterious. Looking forward to more from him. Loved Rache, as always. Hope you get another update to the story. -----signature----- Reports from the Corellian Conflict - updated 11/22 http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/24309725 Princess of Naboo's Drabbles - Wk 7: Han; Wk 8: Tenel Ka http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/244319
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Flowerlady Registered: Dec '05	Date Posted: 6/18/06 7:31pm Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (DN AU, dark K/J) Chapter 13 up 18 June!
	I am jumping for joy right now.... I am so glad to see you returning to your stories, Dana...I absolutely love this...and I can't wait for more... Now can we expect an update on Perfect Strangers in the near future too???...emmm...hint, hint... FL -----signature----- Master to DanaeMariSkywalker, JediMasterArmada and PHGS_Weyr All WIP's on hiatus.... website: http://www.authorswe.webs.com/ Thank you to all that believe in me...Love ya!
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ccp Registered: Apr '05	Date Posted: 6/18/06 7:37pm Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (DN AU, dark K/J) Chapter 13 up 18 June!
	Great update. Thanks for the PM. I'm glad to see this back going. Wonder what Jaina's going to do? -----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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Lola64 Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 6/18/06 7:48pm Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (DN AU, dark K/J) Chapter 13 up 18 June!
	Jaina's stomach clenched, and she almost fell to her knees and retched. How had she almost given in to him tonight? He was a monster, a sick, evil monster! Poor Jaina. She's in such a pickle. I say sleep with him first, kill him second. That's just my opinion. "You're running from it," he said. "This was my destiny, Jaina. It's your destiny." "Luke Skywalker, I'm told, used to say that the future is always in motion," she told him. "As far as I know, there's no such thing as destiny." You tell him Jaina. Knowing how Reninger feels might change her plans to save him. Great udate. Glad this story is back. -----signature----- Kyp/Nurse Lola: the new ship I stalk people. It's a Lola thing. Been gone and is now back. Did you miss me?
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mastermeg_0228 Registered: Jan '06	Date Posted: 6/18/06 7:53pm Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (DN AU, dark K/J) Chapter 13 up 18 June!
	oh man i'm sooooo happy to see this back... and wonderful update!!!!!!! i love Jaina and her poignant attitude!!!!! And i don't know why but I actually like Rache, God help me, i can't wait for more wonders if i read Perfect Strangers...must go check that out too so you qualify for the awards? good at least then it'll give me another K/J story to vote for more soon meg -----signature----- My sarcasm is my best quality! Music is a total constant.... A song can take you back instantly to a moment, or a place, or even a person. If you can tell me where I got this quote from then you're enlightened! mage's muse!!! My friends call me Sparky
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Golden_Jedi Registered: Jun '05	Date Posted: 6/18/06 8:37pm Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (DN AU, dark K/J) Chapter 13 up 18 June!
	Good to see you back! Hm, the plot is thicking... -----signature----- New Bespin Café - come visit THE place for H/L fans http://boards.theforce.net/fan_fiction_resource/b10304/29538471 Diving (a H/L intertrilogy AU) http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/27836852
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PRINCESSCAMBRIA Registered: Jan '06	Date Posted: 6/18/06 8:40pm Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (DN AU, dark K/J) Chapter 13 up 18 June!
	Just loved it Simply can't wait for more -----signature----- "My specialty? Why flyboys of course!" "Beautiful Temptress of Pilots" - adaml83 Caffeine Crazed Rebel Leader of the XWFC Proud Member of Kyp Lovers Anonymous and Kyp Clone Society
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SWpants666 Registered: Oct '04	Date Posted: 6/18/06 9:46pm Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (DN AU, dark K/J) Chapter 13 up 18 June!
	Very glad to see another post. I'm also very glad Jaina isn't falling for any tricks One line stuck out for me: "Luke Skywalker, I'm told, used to say that the future is always in motion," she told him. "As far as I know, there's no such thing as destiny." That is so incredibly true. Why can't the Jedi of old understand that? It would have put a hell of a lot less pressure on a few people -----signature----- ~MTFBWY~ **Holder of the Straw of Disaster** All I want is to be in the light
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Darth_Intangable Registered: Jan '06	Date Posted: 6/18/06 10:21pm Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (DN AU, dark K/J) Chapter 13 up 18 June!
	YES!!! there's an update!!! Go Kyp... fry them all!!! So...he's still got the 'sun crusher' cool... wonderfull as always! -A -----signature----- See profile for list of fics... "Normal is just a setting on a washing machine" -me K/J forever,"Dad's older than Mom. What does that matter?" - Jaina Solo, Destiny's Way Speedwriters association: http://boards.theforce.net/fan_fiction_resource/b10304/23
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Jade_Max Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 6/19/06 1:50am Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (DN AU, dark K/J) Chapter 13 up 18 June!
	the dyanimic between these two always keeps me on the edge of my seat. I adored how Jaina confronted Kyp about his use of force lightning and he was just like "huh? Oh, that" so dismissively, like it didn't matter at all snicker Wonderful stuff Dana! I'm so glad you're continuing with this! -----signature----- You'll Like me when I'm Dead - V/P Dark Drama - http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/29236355 Don't think, write. And have faith that your subconscious mind is smarter than you.- lazy RIP my babies; Nibbler, Boo & Mister Magoo
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dm1 Registered: Jun '04	Date Posted: 6/19/06 5:59am Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (DN AU, dark K/J) Chapter 13 up 18 June!
	I agree with Jade_Max! Thanks for letting me know this updated! -----signature----- Internet Mom to HSG! Hey, HSG, watch those explosives, be careful!!
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Jaina_Solo_16 Registered: Apr '04	Date Posted: 6/20/06 3:12am Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (DN AU, dark K/J) Chapter 13 up 18 June!
	YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!! A new post! It was so worth the wait! I wonder what will happen to Rache now? Jacen should be turned back, by the way. He creeps me out. Anyway, great post! Just the thing to start off the summer! Can't wait for more! JS16 -----signature----- Guenevere of TKL's Lomin Ale Wraiths Triskadectaphobia = Fear of Triscuits (Friends) "I must spread the joy!" April 30th 2006 - 26:34 I PASSED!!
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Chilla Registered: Jul '05	Date Posted: 6/20/06 6:31am Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (DN AU, dark K/J) Chapter 13 up 18 June!
	Yay! Dana, thanks so much for this update! it! I still like Rache even though killed all this pirates with lightnings. Hope Jaina will be able to change him, so he quits throwing them around. Hm... Reiniger is very interesting. More of them soon? -----signature----- master to Cem_Fel and proud J/K shipper e-daughter to AzureAngel2 and DarthUncle and e-sis to Darth_Gangrenous e-mother to RevaDurron and her e-husband Darth_DSpice http://yun-harla.tripod.com http://freewebs.com/signedbygod
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master_jade Registered: Jan '06	Date Posted: 6/20/06 7:46am Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (DN AU, dark K/J) Chapter 13 up 18 June!
	YAY !!! AN UPDATE !!! Great to see You back Dana! Do I need to say that I loved this chapter (Rache ). Reiniger's actions seem interesting (esp. the line about Jaina stopping to deceive herself so that his master can be happy- soo caring! ) I wonder if Rache manages to turn her... (Always in mortion the future is...Anakin's dream doesn't have to mean anything... ) May the Force be with You! -----signature----- http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/23795435/p1/?0 - "Rescue Mission"- Kyp and Mara forced to work together. "Now I am the Lord of the Sith" - Kyp Durron
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