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LilyHobbitJedi Title: Apples to Apples hostess Registered: Aug '05	Date Posted: 2/22 10:37am Subject: RE: Obsessed With Flowers (L/M, Ben, AU) (update, 2/18)
	"That one is for implanting a tracking device under the skin. Because Alena is a Naberrie, use of a tracking device... isn't legal. It's a protective measure." "Oh. Makes sense." Or it would, once he knew what being a Naberrie meant on Naboo... Ooh, interesting! I hope Luke soon realizes his mother's heritage. Great update! -----signature----- 2008 Beyond Fanfic Awards Hostess Proud Master to eboneya & Alassë Eärfalas! Everybody Lies- House/SW Crossover! http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28032689/r28039379/ A Light In The Darkness http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b1047
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ginchy Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 2/23 7:47pm Subject: RE: Obsessed With Flowers (L/M, Ben, AU) (update, 2/18)
	I can't wait until Luke learns just where he is and who he can soon be with. Padme's heritage will mean so much to him (and Leia!). -----signature----- I don't want to feel the need to escape from my escapism. =====*= Nope, I haven't forgotten "Measure of a Man"...
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MirandaFair Registered: Jun '05	Date Posted: 2/23 8:50pm Subject: RE: Obsessed With Flowers (L/M, Ben, AU) (update, 2/18)
	An interesting and exciting progression of events since I last caught up. Things that stick out pleasantly in my mind are your ease at pacing events past and present (cool!), Jello, Mara and Jaelle’s talk, as well as Han and Leia in the latest update. Thanks for keeping me posted, Daena! -----signature----- May the Muse be with you.
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JEDIFLYSWATTER Registered: Dec '04	Date Posted: 2/24 7:19pm Subject: RE: Obsessed With Flowers (L/M, Ben, AU) (update, 2/18)
	I wonder what Leia is concerned about. I have to also wonder who gets a tracking device put in them. Interseting post. Sounds like Luke will soon learn what it means to be a Naberrie on Naboo. Thanks and fun post. -----signature----- New Orleans will rise from the ashes! You knew it was a rattlesnke when you picked it up. Kitty cats do not lie about love.
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DaenaBenjen42 Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 4/15 10:31pm Subject: RE: Obsessed With Flowers (L/M, Ben, AU) (update, 2/18)
	Note: Sorry these are late. Had two colds back to back, then got hit with plot bunnies (same story line, just five years ago), then went to wedding in another state. Wedding was fun, other state was... warm? And sandy. Also windy... And here be replies... amidalachick: Thank you. JediFalcon: Yes, she was. And won’t it be a shock... Thank you. BrentusofGath: Thank you for the help on that, by the way. Happy that you think so. Jade_eyes: Thank you. RK_Striker_JK_5: Finding something out? Thank you, Striker. Meredith_Kenobi: Um... going to answer that with a post. Thank you. LilyHobbitJedi: Ah, but who is going to be more shocked by it? Luke, who sort of suspects, or Jaelle, who doesn’t know what Mara was reading? Thank you, Lily. ginchy: Yes, it so will. Thank you. MirandaFair: Glad you liked it, Miranda. Thank you. JEDIFLYSWATTER: Leia’s getting a prodding for something, yes... Dunno... And yes, he will... Thank you, Flyswatter. PM List for Obsessed With Flowers... RedGold BrightFeather BrentusofGath JediFalcon amidalachick Courtney_Solo MirandaFair Meredith_Kenobi ginchy JadeLotus LilyHobbitJedi MoeTharen mavjade RK_Striker_JK_5 jackyyy17 Vongchild Trimaj emeraldshadow Star_Angel G__Anakin Crazydan ZebulaNebula TnTornado motoish maramijade Jedi_Kassandra jasa frankieskywalker Jade_eyes JEDIFLYSWATTER Noelie strwbrystarshine Emelin If anyone would like a PM and isn't on this list, or wouldn't like one and is, please let me know. -----signature----- "I lost. I lost? Wait a second, I'm not supposed to lose. Let me see the script..." master to jackyyy17, micky-nikki & Trimaj e-sis: BrentusofGath & BrightFeather All cats are leopards after dark.
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BrightFeather Registered: Nov '05	Date Posted: 5/9 9:21pm Subject: RE: Obsessed With Flowers (L/M, Ben, AU) (update, 2/18)
	I'm waaaiiiting! -----signature----- Padawan of Layren. Creator of Darth Cookie E-sis of DaenaBenjen42 and BrentusofGath. http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/22518786/p1/?3 http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/22764026/p1/?2
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maramijade Registered: Feb '00	Date Posted: 5/13 1:04pm Subject: RE: Obsessed With Flowers (L/M, Ben, AU) (update, 2/18)
	caught back up looking forward to where this goes -----signature----- If computer Geeks were wizards. . . . . . I'd be a second year at Hogwarts, born to muggles
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DaenaBenjen42 Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 5/25 10:09am Subject: RE: Obsessed With Flowers (L/M, Ben, AU) (update, 2/18) - Date Edited: 5/25 2:06pm (1 edits total) Edited By: DaenaBenjen42
	Note: This is a catch-up post… sort of an apology for the one I messed up due to having a cold and trying to post. Enjoy. (Real update’s coming, though. ) BrightFeather: Part of it is here. Thank you for the encouragement. maramijade: Glad to hear it. Thank you. Luke was sitting at the kitchen table when Jaelle returned through the back door, carrying a two bags. "Where did you go?" "Torath and Alena's. We weren't sure where Alena would be giving birth, so I stashed all this at their house, just in case." "So... You could do DNA tests on the baby?" Jaelle rolled her eyes at him. "No. We know who her parents are, so that would be somewhat redundant... The reason for this was simple: the government requirement for a DNA registry was put back into effect three years ago." She pulled a piece of equipment out and considered it thoughtfully, then set it aside. "Won't be using that one. Not on a Naberrie baby." "Huh?" "That one is for implanting a tracking device under the skin. Because Alena is a Naberrie, use of a tracking device... isn't legal. Not that we've used it since the registry was put back into effect, but... on principle, the kits still come with it. As for why... protective messure." "Oh. Makes sense." Or it would, if he knew what being a Naberrie meant. She paused again and looked at him. "Actually, I wouldn't say 'tracking device' so much as 'intra-dermal identification device' that can emit a signal if it has such a capacity to do so." Jaelle held up the device that she'd set aside. "This one has that capacity." She set that one aside and held up another, almost identical to the first, minus a red tag. "This one does not." Jaelle set the devices aside again and sat back to consider him. "I have something to mention before we do this." "And that would be?" "What ever it is that you find out here? It changes nothing. It doesn't change the person that you are, and have become... Do you understand that?" "I think I do," Luke said after taking in her serious expression for a minute. "All I'm trying to say is that your DNA didn't make you... well... you. It didn't determine who you've become, just where you started." "I know that, Jaelle." He looked away from her, shaking his head in thought. "My father loved someone. I just want to know who the someone was." "And then what?" Jaelle asked, unable to resist prodding him. He'd made her uncomfortable with the sudden request as it was. The thought of anyone having loved the man who had become Darth Vader... Intrigued her, now that she thought about it. "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it," Luke answered, still lost in thought. Jaelle nodded in new-found understanding for herself as well. All this man had were unanswered questions. She'd met a few people over the years since the end of the rebellion like him, where they'd just wanted answers... "I just wanted you to understand that this..." Here she motioned to the equipment. "Doesn't change a thing. It just... adds a wrinkle if I somehow manage to get a hit. Now... good or bad... do you understand?" "I think I do." "Good... I have asked and explained twice, and been told that you understand or at least think you do... So let's do this." Luke blinked at her. "What?" "Just what I said. It's a DNA test, not an elective surgery." She held his gaze for a long moment, waiting... and then Luke snorted in laughter. "There's a difference, believe me." "Thanks." "Anytime." TBC... -----signature----- "I lost. I lost? Wait a second, I'm not supposed to lose. Let me see the script..." master to jackyyy17, micky-nikki & Trimaj e-sis: BrentusofGath & BrightFeather All cats are leopards after dark.
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DaenaBenjen42 Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 5/25 5:17pm Subject: RE: Obsessed With Flowers (L/M, Ben, AU) (mini update, 5/25) - Date Edited: 5/25 6:26pm (2 edits total) Edited By: DaenaBenjen42
	Note: I was going to wait on this, but... I have it. Not waiting. Enjoy. (And... Thank you to Jade_eyes for the concrit, micky-nicky for cheering me on when I was stuck, and BrightFeather for the encouragement. It's appreciated. ) As much as he hated to admit to it, Luke still hated waiting. He was just better at it now. So, as he waited while Jaelle ran the test, he couldn't help but ask questions. "Aren't these usually done in a lab?" Jalle glanced at him with a smirk. "Usually, yes... But since I have both the equipment and the training, I can do it when not in a laboratory..." The machine beeped at her momentarily, and she turned her attention back to it. Seeing the results, she frowned. "That's odd." Luke, having felt her surprise through the Force, looked at her sharply. "What is?" "Tell you in a minute," Jaelle said as she shook her head. "I'm going to run this again... That's really, really odd." "Odd, why?" As the same exact result came up a second time, Jaelle's jaw dropped open and she turned to stare at him with wide, unblinking eyes. Luke frowned at the sudden, shocked attention. "What is it?" Wordlessly, Jaelle stood up and left the room, leaving Luke to stare after her in confusion. ~~~~~ Mara was sitting on the couch in the living room talking to Widia and Renna when Jaelle tore through with all the subtlety of a hurricane and disappeared down the hallway. "Now what was that about?" Widia glanced at Renna, shrugged, and was about to say something when Mara's commlink beeped. "You might want to answer that." "True," Mara said as she pulled her commlink out of her pocket and activated it. "Mara here..." ~~~~~ At the sound of feet marching down the hallway and coming to an abrupt halt, Alena looked up to see Jaelle enter the bedroom with an utterly shocked expression on her normally calm face. "Is something wrong?" Jaelle stared at her for a very long moment before shaking her head. "Did the authorities ever look into Senator Amidala's death? With an investigation or something?" Alena frowned, surprised by the question. "Not that I know of... Why?" Jaelle moved to stand next to the basinette that had been set up next to the bed, and gazed down at the baby. "Because they should have. They really, really should have." Carefully, Jaelle picked the sleepy babe up and held her, then smiled at Alena. "I'll be right back, all right?" "All right..." Alena was left to wonder what Jaelle had meant by that question about a cousin whom she'd never met. ~~~~~ Mara was in the middle of a comm with Han explaining that Leia, apparently now in-system, had been acting strange, when Jaelle came back through the living room with the baby in her arms. Suddenly, she was very glad that Ben had gone down for a nap... ~~~~~ Jaelle came back into the kitchen and handed the baby very carefully to a confused Luke. "Here you go. Luke Skywalker, meet your cousin, Novami Naberrie Jaden." Luke stared first at her, then at the baby in his arms. "What?" Jaelle sat back down in her chair and smiled at him. "You were looking for information on your mother, right?" Luke nodded slowly. "Yes." Jaelle glanced at the readout on the analyzer again, still not really believing her eyes, then smiled at him again. "Her name was Padme, also formally known as Queen and Senator Amidala, but her given name was Padme Naberrie... And, like I said before, Alena is a member of the Naberrie family." Luke just sat there, blinking from the surprise. "Oh." "Is that what the theory was?" Luke nodded wordlessly as he stared down at the yawning child in his arms with new understanding. "Luke?" Mara asked from the doorway as she entered the kitchen to find him staring at the baby and Jaelle watching him with a smile. "He's fine, Mara," Jaelle assured her. "A little shocked, but that was to be expected with something like this... You were right, by the way." "I was?" Mara examined the equipment on the table with a wary eye before looking at her sister. "You can't mean what I think you mean." "Sure I can... How did you figure out who his mother might be?" "It was what you said about Alena's family having a history of twins," Mara said as she pulled up a chair next to Luke and gently took the baby from him. When he turned to her with wide eyes, she held eye contact. "We'll talk about it later, all right?" "Yes," he said as he graced Novami's cheek with a finger. "It's so much..." "To take in. I know." Mara handed the baby back to Jaelle, who was now standing beside them. "Thank you, Jaelle. Take her back to Alena now." Jaelle nodded and left them alone in the kitchen. Mara took Luke in her arms, knowing that he'd been shaken by the information actually being correct. "We have to comm and tell Leia," Luke mumbled after a long silence. "And tell her what, exactly?" Mara asked after thinking about it for a moment. "That your mother died under known circumstances, but at least you know who she was now?" "But..." She pulled away and looked at him. "Look at me, all right? You have the answer you were seeking, and that's enough for now. Besides... this kind of isn't something you tell someone over an open comm channel." Luke stared at her, the truth of her words sinking in. "Oh. You're right. It isn't." He pulled her datapad out of his pocket. "You wouldn't happen to have in depth records on this thing, would you?" "What kind of records?" "The kind that explain causes of death." Mara shook her head, not surprised in the least that his curious nature had gone right to that. "They didn't investigate, Luke." Luke looked up from the data pad in question. "What?" Mara tapped a finger on the data pad in his hand. "I looked already... The people that brought her body home were two unnamed Jedi and the Alderanni senator. And the family... didn't want an investigation... I know you want answers, but on this, here, there aren't any." "But who wouldn't want an investigation..." Her sudden hard expression cut him off. "What?" Mara continued to silently glare at him for a minute, then she sighed. "A war had just ended and she died under unknown circumstances... that's what I was able to glean on it, really... And since you and Leia are alive and kicking, one can only guess what the circumstances were." "What do you mean?" Mara stared at him, finding it hard to believe that he was still puzzled. "You want me to extrapolate?" "Yes." "All right... Leia's official life day was three days before the funeral, yours is a week to the day. What does that sound like to you?" Luke stared at her, feeling as if Mara had just doused him with cold water. He'd forgotten about that detail. "Oh." She picked the data pad out of his hand, set it on the table, and then took his hands in hers. "Most assuredly 'oh.'" Thinking back on some of the time they'd spent with various members of the Wave Rangers, Mara found it hard to believe that she'd never asked them what they knew about Luke's family. They'd known about the Sun Crusher, and other key incidents, so why not that one? Mentally, she shrugged. Too late for that, now. She did wonder why they hadn't brought it up themselves, though... ~~~~ Once Jaelle had returned with the baby and left again, Alena was once again resting with the baby in her arms. She didn't have much time to enjoy the quiet, however, when a little girl appeared out of thin air with a big smile on her face. "Uh..." "Hi!" the little girl greeted her exuberantly, almost bouncing even though she was standing still. Alena blinked, only just realizing that the girl was translucent and reminded her of her new-found sister-in-law. "Hello." "Can I see the baby?" Alena nodded and moved so the girl could see her better, and the girl's smile, if it were possible, got bigger. "Cute, huh?" The little girl nodded. "Yes." Suddenly, she frowned and looked to her left. "But Grandpa! I wanted to see the baby! And visit? Please, can I stay?" Alena frowned as the girl began to pout. "He's not going to let you stay?" "No. Says I'm breaking a rule... But Grandpa Temaru! It's family! You always say that it's okay to visit family! ...what do you mean? It was good that she taught me to talk! ...Yes it was!" Alena was confused as the little girl disappeared, a cute and infuriated expression on her face. Then she paused... 'Grandpa Temaru?' Temaru was here? As she looked down at the babe nestled snugly in her arms, she smiled at that gift of knowledge. "Um..." The girl said as she faded back in momentarily with something in her arms. "Do you like animals?" "Yes... why?" "Because he can make me leave, but no one tells Momma's companion what to do." Alena sat there blinking in surprise as the girl set a translucent black cat on the bed. "Oh, and can you tell Momma something for me?" "All right..." As soon as she figured out who this kid's mother was, at least. "I liked Daddy in the flowers." And with that, she faded out with a grin. As the cat looked up at her with translucent golden eyes, Alena suddenly realized who the girl was. Funny... Mara hadn't struck her as a cat person. ~~~~*~ Han met Leia at the boarding ramp for the Alderaan. "It's good to see you... Everything all right?" Leia nodded. "I think so..." "Ah..." Han would have said more, but the twins and Anakin ran down the boarding ramp and latched onto his legs excitedly. TBC... -----signature----- "I lost. I lost? Wait a second, I'm not supposed to lose. Let me see the script..." master to jackyyy17, micky-nikki & Trimaj e-sis: BrentusofGath & BrightFeather All cats are leopards after dark.
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Jade_eyes Registered: Aug '04	Date Posted: 5/25 5:19pm Subject: RE: Obsessed With Flowers (L/M, Ben, AU) (update, 5/25)
	Jaelle's points are very valid. And it's good to fill in the missing pieces when you can. -----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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JediFalcon Registered: Feb '02	Date Posted: 5/25 6:55pm Subject: RE: Obsessed With Flowers (L/M, Ben, AU) (update, 5/25)
	getting very interesting I can't wait for more. I wonder what Leia will think when she finds out? oh this is getting really good -----signature----- Rogue Three in FFC Rogue Wing, Ward rm #306 Council Member of the Lightside Crimson makes my heart go Master of BYS AHBY The Impeccably Patient Drugged-Out Lunatic of the Skies I wonder whats my purpose in life
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RK_Striker_JK_5 Registered: Jul '03	Date Posted: 5/25 7:27pm Subject: RE: Obsessed With Flowers (L/M, Ben, AU) (update, 5/25)
	It doesn't matter where you start, only where you end up. And who you end up, too. Hmm, aome questions answered-but more raised. Some... uncomfortable ones, to boot. Some interesting twists and turns, Daena. And hope you're feeling better, too! -----signature----- E-married to the wonderful DarthIshtar. Now also her Padawan. Member of the Y.J.K. Revolution Staring into the Darkness http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/27537567/p1/?23
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amidalachick Title: 2008 Fan Fic Awards Overseer Registered: Aug '03	Date Posted: 5/27 4:48pm Subject: RE: Obsessed With Flowers (L/M, Ben, AU) (update, 5/25)
	"I liked Daddy in the flowers." And with that, she faded out with a grin. Cute line. I'm always glad to see this story updated! Thanks for the PM. -----signature----- "I thought of letting go But my mind won't let me My heart will never know what's true I just never thought I'd find a reason Keep me coming back until I stay..."
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JEDIFLYSWATTER Registered: Dec '04	Date Posted: 5/27 7:50pm Subject: RE: Obsessed With Flowers (L/M, Ben, AU) (update, 5/25)
	Okay maybe I am thinking to hard here but what did the differences bewteen the Life days between Luke and Leia? Is it something as simple as a cover-up. It also seems that being a Naberrie is not something that is spoken of on Naboo. Is it for thier protection? Still do not know why the natives have tracking devices or what ever they are. That sounds abit strange. So many mysteries and questions. Love the posts and can not wait for more. Thanks. -----signature----- New Orleans will rise from the ashes! You knew it was a rattlesnke when you picked it up. Kitty cats do not lie about love.
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LilyHobbitJedi Title: Apples to Apples hostess Registered: Aug '05	Date Posted: 5/28 10:49am Subject: RE: Obsessed With Flowers (L/M, Ben, AU) (update, 5/25)
	Wonderful updates, this story continues to captivate me all the time. Jaelle glanced at the readout on the analyzer again, still not really believing her eyes, then smiled at him again. "Her name was Padme, also formally known as Queen and Senator Amidala, but her given name was Padme Naberrie... And, like I said before, Alena is a member of the Naberrie family." Luke just sat there, blinking from the surprise. "Oh." I'm happy that Luke finally knows the truth, but I'm very curious to see what Leia has to say about all of this. Great job! -----signature----- 2008 Beyond Fanfic Awards Hostess Proud Master to eboneya & Alassë Eärfalas! Everybody Lies- House/SW Crossover! http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28032689/r28039379/ A Light In The Darkness http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b1047
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