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dm1 Registered: Jun '04	Date Posted: 12/26/05 6:24am Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (post-NJO AU, dark K/J) Chapter 10 up 21 Dec!
	I think he's the most complicated character I've ever written because he's simultaneously the romantic male lead and the villain. Well, one of them. It gets confusing because right when I think that he's going to get romantic, he does something psycho, and when I think eh's gonna react with psychosis, he gets all . . . mushy with Jaina. I think your character is running away from you then! He's taking on a life of his own! I'm seriously enjoying this story, it's like a simmering fire, I'm wondering when the flames are going to burst forth! I usually read mostly H/L stuff, but your title intrigued me, I love that song! -----signature----- Internet Mom to HSG! Hey, HSG, watch those explosives, be careful!!
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DantanaSkywalker Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 12/26/05 8:47am Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (post-NJO AU, dark K/J) Chapter 10 up 21 Dec!
	cleveland1000 posted: loved the chapter! and my my Jaina has a violent imagination not to mention how low she's willing to go "And a really shoddy dresser!" Well, I think she has some license for a little Kyp-bashing, don't you think? After everything he's done? dm1 posted: I think he's the most complicated character I've ever written because he's simultaneously the romantic male lead and the villain. Well, one of them. It gets confusing because right when I think that he's going to get romantic, he does something psycho, and when I think eh's gonna react with psychosis, he gets all . . . mushy with Jaina. I think your character is running away from you then! He's taking on a life of his own! I'm seriously enjoying this story, it's like a simmering fire, I'm wondering when the flames are going to burst forth! I usually read mostly H/L stuff, but your title intrigued me, I love that song! Thank you. He certainly does have a mind of his own. I find that's usually the case with Kyp, though, when I write him. I long ago gave up trying to force him to say or do anything he didn't want to. Now I just concentrate on making him scale back a little. I love the song, too. It took me forever to find out who recorded it, everyone thought it was Annie Lennox. Dana -----signature----- http://www.kypandjaina.net "I always liked Kyp Durron better, anyway." -- Han Solo ". . . What the hell is an 'Aluminum Falcon'?" "This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object."
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DantanaSkywalker Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 12/27/05 10:52am Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (post-NJO AU, dark K/J) Chapter 10 up 21 Dec!
	Much thanks to my newly-acquired beta, MiaTieska. --Chapter Eleven-- The second time Jaina woke, it was still dark, but not because it was night. Sometime before dawn, someone had closed the blinds against the sunlight. She sat up and looked at the bedside chrono. It was well after 0900. She was usually up before this, since the day at the academy began so much earlier. Wrapped in the top sheet, Jaina sat on the edge of the bed for a while, feeling groggy and hung over. Rache had been right, she'd definitely had enough last night, probably too much. She hadn't been paying attention at the ball to the amount of liquor she'd consumed. The door opened and a face appeared, belonging to a young woman about Jaina's own age, with long dark hair and brown eyes. She appeared startled. "Oh! Milady, you're awake." Milady? Jaina blinked at the woman as she bustled in. "Lord Rache said not to disturb you, so I was just checking to see if you were awake yet. I didn't order you anything for breakfast, but I can do that now." Jaina rubbed her face with her hand. This was somewhat surreal. "Where is . . . Lord Rache?" "He left some time ago. That is to say, he hired me from the staff late last night, and had me tend to you while he went out, and he came back early this morning, and then he left again. I don't know where he is at present, but the young- younger man . . ." The girl trailed off, not sure how to refer to Reiniger. Her chatter apparently covered her fear of Reiniger; odd that she didn't have any of Rache, who Jaina viewed as the more frightening of the two. Of course, Reiniger didn't bother to put a veneer on what he was, and Rache did. "It's all right, uh . . ." "Ailana, milady." The young woman bobbed her head. "Ailana Goman." "Just ignore the . . . younger man, Ailana. What exactly did Ky- er, Rache say that your job was?" Ailana nodded, back on familiar territory. "I'm to act as your personal servant, milady. If you need anything, I'm to get it for you, and I'm to help you-" Jaina held up a hand and the servant stopped. "Okay, first of all, please, call me Jaina, not 'milady'. I'm not much for titles, and . . . I don't think I have one, anyway. Secondly, I really don't need a servant." Ailana looked crestfallen, until Jaina continued. "I do, however, need someone to help me in and out of these blasted costumes Rache insists I wear. I'm assuming it was you who, uh, helped me last night?" The other woman nodded, and Jaina was relieved that it wasn't Rache. She'd already figured as much, but still. "And I need a friend. I'm kind of . . . alone out here. Are you suppsoed to come with when we leave Coruscant?" Another nod. "Perfect. Now, you won't be of use to me if you're terrified of the men, so-" "Oh, I'm not scared of Lord Rache, mil- Jaina. He's nice." Jaina stared at her, mouth agape. It took her a moment to collect herself before she was able to say, "He's a Sith Lord, Ailana. You know what one of those is?" The colour drained out of Ailana's face. "Yes," she whispered. Jaina felt badly for scaring her, but there really hadn't been a way to avoid it. She stood up, making sure she was adequately covered. "We need to make sure you have a blaster, a personal one you can hide in a pocket or something. Reiniger, the younger man, should leave you alone, but if he doesn't, tell me. Rache will leave you alone, it's just me he's interested in, and I don't think he's given to harming women. Steer clear of Reiniger and you should be fine." Ailana nodded, slower this time. The bright aura around her was dimmer now, and she looked more solemn. "Are . . . you a Sith, too?" Jaina snorted. "No, Ailana, I'm a Jedi Knight. Now . . . do you know what the mynock who hired you's done with my clothes?" ---------- The morning improved considerably after Jaina had a hot sonic shower and was dressed. She'd left her Jedi robes on the Shadow Chaser, since wearing them in Imp territory was a bad idea, possibly even worse than, say, starting to not hate Rache. Instead, she'd dressed in something Rache had bought her. She had to admit that she looked good and Rache knew what he was doing, even if his tastes ran to the somewhat skanky. This was an ordinary outfit--of, what else, black--of leggings, boots, and a hip-length shirt that hugged her upper body. The sleeves were long and the neck was high. Jaina wore a belt with her father's blaster hanging at her hip. She was debating the lightsaber when Rache came in. "Are your things packed?" he asked, not bothering with a greeting. "Yes, Ailana's seen to it." Jaina studied his face, but his emotionless mask was back. "Are we leaving?" "As soon as you have your things on the ship, yes." He left. Jaina glanced at Ailana, who was just emerging from the dressing room with a packed case. "His Worship wants us to hurry." Ailana nodded. Together they managed to get all the cases out to the cargo hold. Reiniger was in the main living area of the suite, but of course didn't offer to lift a finger to assist. Jaina ran into him as she headed back through the sliding transparisteel door. It was disconcerting, looking up into his yellow eyes, knowing that she had shared the womb with this man. He looked at her mockingly, as if he knew that she had been avoiding him, like he knew that she was aware of who he was. Which meant that he knew he was. "Jacen," she said, without thought. Reiniger's upper lip curled. "Once, perhaps. Don't get any ideas about family loyalty, Solo, because there isn't any." He shoved past her, and Jaina blinked away tears. "Fine," she whispered. "Be that way. I'll find a way to save you anyway." ---------- If things on the Shadow Chaser had been confusing before, Ailana's presence only served to make them worse. Rache hadn't completely thought through where she would sleep before they reached the Eradicator, Jaina could tell from his expression when they were getting settled. She was amused at his frustration, realising that the only place that was safe for Ailana was in with Jaina, which displaced him. Finally, he made Reiniger sleep in the hold and he took the other cabin. "Is it wise, aggravating him?" Ailana asked as she crawled into the large bed, which still had its divider. "He wants me to sleep with him. If he kills me, he doesn't get that, and he's anything but stupid. Rache has matured past the insane rages that made him blow up Carida." Jaina closed her eyes. "Jaina?" "Yes?" "Where exactly are we going?" "We're going to Rache's ship. The Eradicator. After that . . . I don't know." Ailana's voice was muffled. "I'm beginning to think I shouldn't have taken this job." Me, too, Jaina thought. ---------- "If you're going to spend all night here in the cockpit, Master, can I have the cabin back?" Rache looked up. His apprentice stood just behind him, one eyebrow raised. The Sith lord sighed and waved a hand lazily. "Go ahead." His apprentice was quiet for a moment. Rache could feel the weight of his gaze. He ignored him for a space, stretching out to rest his feet on the control console. "Yes?" he asked. "Master, why did you hire the girl? I wouldn't think that Jaina is that high-maintainence." "She's not," Rache said. "She's a decoy." Another moment of silence, this one mildly surprised. "You think there's a threat, then?" "I do." Rache looked up at his apprentice. "You don't?" Reiniger shrugged. For a moment, his eyes bled back to the same brown as Jaina's eyes, a rare occurance. "I don't see why there would be a threat to her. And from what quarter?" "Empress Mara Jade," his master said. "She's a jealous, possessive woman. I'm not going to let her dictate to me, but I'm sure that she won't be happy when she realises that I've left Coruscant without her express permission." Reiniger snorted. "I can't believe that she's the former Emperor's Hand. How did she even get to be Empress? She doesn't strike me as particularly threatening." "She's sneaky and vicious, my apprentice. And she's a woman with ambitions. That in itself makes her threatening." Rache straightened, dropping his feet off the console. "Add that she has the backing of the Imperial fleet, which is unfortunately larger than I can take on alone . . ." "Which is why you need the Republic, to get her off your back." "Exactly." Rache checked the navicomputer. "We should be meeting up with the Eradicator in two hours. See if you can sleep." "Yes, master." Reiniger excused himself. The Sith Lord closed his eyes and leaned his head back against the seat. He was not about to let Jade in on his plans. Taking Jaina to meet Jade perhaps had not been the best move, but he had the suspicion that this was a case of stanged if he did, stanged if he didn't. Better to concentrate his efforts on seducing Jaina, and let the girl he'd hired do her job. He just needed to hold Jade off a little longer, until he could bring her down. Then he could start on other plans, like turning Jaina against the Jedi. He stared into the blue swirl of hyperspace, and he smiled. -----signature----- http://www.kypandjaina.net "I always liked Kyp Durron better, anyway." -- Han Solo ". . . What the hell is an 'Aluminum Falcon'?" "This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object."
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Lola64 Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 12/27/05 11:10am Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (post-NJO AU, dark K/J) Chapter 11 up 27 Dec!
	Fabulous update... like turning Jaina against the Jedi Have you met her yet Rache? Unless you're great in bed, I don't see it happening. And even if you are, still can't. She's her father's daughter. She's not going down without a fight. I'm just saying. -----signature----- Kyp/Nurse Lola: the new ship I stalk people. It's a Lola thing. Senator & Dozen 11 of the KDFC
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princess_of_naboo Registered: Nov '00	Date Posted: 12/27/05 11:14am Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (post-NJO AU, dark K/J) Chapter 11 up 27 Dec!
	Reading updates to this story is bittersweet. The story is so good, you hate when the update ends. Great job, Dana! -----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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dm1 Registered: Jun '04	Date Posted: 12/27/05 11:28am Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (post-NJO AU, dark K/J) Chapter 11 up 27 Dec!
	Jaina wore a belt with her father's blaster hanging at her hip.Somehow, that line had me almost in tears, poor Han! So Rache got a decoy for Jaina in case the jealous witch attacks. Hmmm... Keep this going, I appreciate the update. -----signature----- Internet Mom to HSG! Hey, HSG, watch those explosives, be careful!!
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DantanaSkywalker Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 12/27/05 12:03pm Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (post-NJO AU, dark K/J) Chapter 11 up 27 Dec!
	Lola64 posted: Fabulous update... like turning Jaina against the Jedi Have you met her yet Rache? Unless you're great in bed, I don't see it happening. And even if you are, still can't. She's her father's daughter. She's not going down without a fight. I'm just saying. Heh heh, well, he's certainly got the ego that he'd think it will be easy. princess_of_naboo posted: Reading updates to this story is bittersweet. The story is so good, you hate when the update ends. Great job, Dana! Thanks. I hope to have a longer update soon. dm1 posted: Jaina wore a belt with her father's blaster hanging at her hip.Somehow, that line had me almost in tears, poor Han! So Rache got a decoy for Jaina in case the jealous witch attacks. Hmmm... Keep this going, I appreciate the update. Yes, poor Han. Dana -----signature----- http://www.kypandjaina.net "I always liked Kyp Durron better, anyway." -- Han Solo ". . . What the hell is an 'Aluminum Falcon'?" "This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object."
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Flowerlady Registered: Dec '05	Date Posted: 12/27/05 12:24pm Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (post-NJO AU, dark K/J) Chapter 11 up 27 Dec!
	I agree with Princess-of-Naboo, I love this story and am sad when its done. Can't wait for more. FL -----signature----- I used to dream of Kyp or Jag, now it's Edward Cullen...I blame Cyn and Saber.. Master to DanaeMariSkywalker, JediMasterArmada and PHGS_Weyr
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ccp Registered: Apr '05	Date Posted: 12/27/05 12:56pm Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (post-NJO AU, dark K/J) Chapter 11 up 27 Dec!
	Great update! -----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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DantanaSkywalker Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 12/27/05 1:05pm Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (post-NJO AU, dark K/J) Chapter 11 up 27 Dec!
	Flowerlady posted: I agree with Princess-of-Naboo, I love this story and am sad when its done. Can't wait for more. FL Thanks. I'm sad, too, though I'm kind of glad because every little bit gets me closer to the part where I want to be. And I just have to mention, I love it that so many people are using the icon I made. ccp posted: Great update! Thanks. And because at least one of you expressed the desire for one, I give you: A Timeline Of Events leading up to this story. This story is taking place at the same time as the beginning of the "Dark Nest Trilogy". Dana -----signature----- http://www.kypandjaina.net "I always liked Kyp Durron better, anyway." -- Han Solo ". . . What the hell is an 'Aluminum Falcon'?" "This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object."
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princess_of_naboo Registered: Nov '00	Date Posted: 12/27/05 2:08pm Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (post-NJO AU, dark K/J) Chapter 11 up 27 Dec!
	Very interesting timeline. -----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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Golden_Jedi Registered: Jun '05	Date Posted: 12/27/05 5:12pm Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (post-NJO AU, dark K/J) Chapter 11 up 27 Dec!
	dm1 posted: Jaina wore a belt with her father's blaster hanging at her hip.Somehow, that line had me almost in tears, poor Han! Me too! More than that, I had this flash-image of Jaina adapting the belt to her size after Han's death... it sent shivers down my spine. Excellent update, Dana, although I have a bad feeling about the fate of this new brown-haired, brown-eyed girl. -----signature----- The country is that place where chickens walk around uncooked - Julio Cortázar Unexpected Blossom http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/28693266 Sailing Little Boats http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/28747916
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MiaTieska Title: Provo, UT FanForce CR Registered: Jan '03	Date Posted: 12/27/05 5:13pm Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (post-NJO AU, dark K/J) Chapter 11 up 27 Dec!
	Yay update! Of course, I've been replying over on kajsu, so... I just wanted to read other people's replies here. Sorry I didn't get this back to you last night, I had to make sure I'd fully read the earlier chapters, and wow that did clear up a few things. You can't keep Han dead. Bring Luke back as a Force ghostie, fine, but there's no one for him to be with! Cause Mara's evil. Please bring back Han too! ....Somehow! Love Anakin. Love the banter. I'm not usually one for AU's, especially dark AU's, but you've got me with this one. -Mia, who has way too much to catch up with on the boards... -----signature----- "I have mutated bread! Come see!" "The Bank of Jedi Skills is... empty. We're overdrawn." It's Just Pretend, K/J: http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=22720801 Provo FanForce: http://boards.theforce.net/board.asp?brd=10138
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princess_melissa Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 12/27/05 5:57pm Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (post-NJO AU, dark K/J) Chapter 11 up 27 Dec!
	Awsome update! After I finish reading each chapter I'm always wishing for more and when I recieve a PM saying it's been updated I'm almost literilly bouncing off the wall from excitement. Great Job so far and can't wait for the next part. -----signature----- Knighted by Zonoma Twich's Twisted Sisters! My FanArt - Updated 12/14 http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=21750870 My Drabbles - http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=24379801&brd=10477&start=24379808 Twins Suns 5
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MJade Registered: Jun '05	Date Posted: 12/28/05 12:13am Subject: RE: "Like The Deserts Miss The Rain" (post-NJO AU, dark K/J) Chapter 11 up 27 Dec!
	Dana, Yea, you've filed Chapter 11! Sorry, had to do it. Wonderful update. That sneaky Rache. Hiring seemingly sweet and naive Ailana as a decoy for the Empress herself (and loved the milady btw - Padme would love it). Only the Sith. You know, it's rare to find a character you know is evil and you can't trust at all, yet is so... appealing you can't deny him/her anything. Your defenses just melt away. That seems to be the way Rache is going. I think we're in for quite the ride. Can't wait for more of the great story. -----signature----- "The hardest thing in this world is to live in it." Buffy Summers "I aim to misbehave." Capt. Mal Reynolds "Let's get to work." Angel Fan of Harry Potter, BtVS, AtS, Firefly, Lost, Alias, Desperate Housewives, the Sopranos, and CSI.
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