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Author	Topic: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance ~COMPLETED 12/15~
jade51999 Registered: Nov '99	Date Posted: 12/11/06 7:05pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance ~UPDATED 12/7~
	Nicely formulated! I like how you tied everything together, even with Gavin's evesdropping... I loved the 'talk' and I loved Jag's daughter's reaction to seeing everything work out. Bravo! -----signature----- Story in Progress: Into Oblivion (L/M) will be finished October 30 http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/30188512/p1/?0 Updated Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Living in De'Nile, TKL Apts
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TelannaTani Registered: Jun '05	Date Posted: 12/14/06 12:22pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance ~UPDATED 12/7~
	Good grief! How did time get away from me! I hope to have the epilogue up soon, folks. I'll keep you updated! Telanna'tani -----signature----- John 8:31-32 Callsign: "Voz" Padawan to BigFatty
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verybusy Registered: Sep '06	Date Posted: 12/15/06 6:47am Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance ~UPDATED 12/7~
	How could I forget to reply to this one. I really loved the ending (Just as "Happy" as I hoped for) Great job, I cannot wait to read the Epilogue though. cheers, VeryBusy -----signature----- Proud Padawan of VaderLVR64 ~Arts-and-Crafts~ 11/6 - http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/26899638/p1/?0 ~Reality~ 06/25 http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/26989016/p1/?20
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Mira_Jade Registered: Jun '04	Date Posted: 12/15/06 7:02am Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance ~UPDATED 12/7~
	Oh, I read this all in one sitting, and I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it! Truly great job, you're such a fantastic writter. Can't wait for the epilouge. ~MJ -----signature----- E-sib to the utterly adorable and inspiring Jade_eyes!! . . . because Squee!s are better in pairs.
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TelannaTani Registered: Jun '05	Date Posted: 12/15/06 2:36pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance ~UPDATED 12/7~
	Received the Epilogue back from my wonderful Beta-Lady. Look for a post this evening! Thanks!\ Tela -----signature----- John 8:31-32 Callsign: "Voz" Padawan to BigFatty
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TelannaTani Registered: Jun '05	Date Posted: 12/15/06 6:17pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance ~UPDATED 12/7~
	Replies: ccp: Snag! giggle Thanks for all of your excitement and encouragement. It's been a great ride. I'm kinda sorry to see it end! Chimpo: I'm glad you like it! Thanks for hanging in for the end! oldjedinurse: Awww! Happy tears! I'll join with you! I'm so glad you stopped by and stuck around. Each chapter was a joy to write, and I"ve learned SO MUCH about writing during this journey. I'm so glad you have enjoyed it with me! padawanlost: Glad to know you're beaming. I was too. There is an epilogue and it's short and sweet. Just the last finishing touch - like the whip cream on your pumpkin pie! Thanks for all of your support, dear! I'm so glad you've enjoyed it! Lyne: Jaina working on Falcon type ships just seemed... fitting. And I don't think Gavin could help it. He's never seen them together and no doubt would be curious about how his father would react to Jaina and vise versa. Thanks for hanging out with me through this story. It's been a great ride! jaynasolofel: Lobster? Am I missing something? I'm glad you liked Gavin's big ears. And happy endings? Sweet, huh. The epilogue is just icing on the cake! Thanks for all of your wonderful support! You have been a joy from day one. Solo_and_Fel:Glad to hear you got your computer up and runnin' again. It's good to see you! Jag Fel doesn't need the force. I agree - wholeheartedly. Do I sense a double-meaning? (Or am I just reading too far in?) If you sense a double-meaning, you better let me in on it! I must have missed it! I like this Jaina. You've really used the age thing to her advantage here. I really do think Jaina would be all those things. Me too. I think one day she'll be a beautiful mix of Han and Leia, plus all of the wonderful Jaina that she's become. We're starting to see this side of her now, I think. This story just pushed her 30 years. I'm sorry to see this story end. For me, it's a strange mixture of sadness and relief. But the support of readers like you are what has kept me going - and will bring me back. It's been so great to get to know you, S&F, and I look forward to seeing you around! JainaJag14: Thank you, thank you, thank you! Thanks for all of your support. It's been great to get to know you. I hope you like the last bit of frosting! jade51999: Thanks for reading, dear! I'm glad you liked it. Everyone seems to be a fan of eavesdropping Gavin. I think it all worked out in the end. Thanks so much for your support! verybusy: Thanks for your reply! Nothing like happy endings to brighten your day, huh? It's been so great getting to know a little bit of you on here. Thanks for walking the journey with me! Mira_Jade: New reader dance! Thanks for stopping by - and for your wonderful compliments. I'm thankful to have the plot bunny satisfied... for now. Epilogue will be up before the end of the night! Sorry, but the Epilogue up after a bit. I got distracted by Dr. Who, and now I have a birthday party to go to. After that, the final post will be up! Promise! -----signature----- John 8:31-32 Callsign: "Voz" Padawan to BigFatty
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TelannaTani Registered: Jun '05	Date Posted: 12/15/06 9:27pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance ~UPDATED 12/7~
	Epilogue: A gentle murmur floated up from the crowd gathered in carefully arranged rows in the meadow’s grasses. The sun shone brightly in the sky; a dazzling reflection of the joy that encompassed the group below. For a day, Jedi robes and Alliance uniforms had been left abandoned at the Jedi Enclave on Ossus, replaced by comfortable but more formal attire. The crowd was situated with the Fel Estate behind them, facing the multiple waterfalls that cascaded down the mountain face in the distance. Row after row of chairs were filled with the best and brightest the galaxy had to offer – all here for the same purpose: to celebrate the culmination of a romance years in the making. For Ben Skywalker, it was the happiest day he’d witnessed since his children’s births. His cousin, former master and pseudo-sister had finally found the peace and joy she deserved. And today, they would replace her somewhat sad and lonely life with one filled with love, hope and family. He focused himself in the Force and willed his eyes to stop misting over. He turned to his left, looking at the man who would finally join the Skywalker-Solo clan in official capacity. For the first time he could remember, Jag Fel looked nervous. Ben noticed a stray hair on the shoulder of Jag’s black coat and took a moment to brush it off. “Everything is perfect, Jag. Relax.” Jag turned to smile at him, lines of age gracing his face. “I’ll relax when you say ‘husband and wife.’ With Jaina, nothing is final until she says it is.” Ben had to smile at that. “She wants this too, remember? You’ve made it this far. Trust in her; trust in the Force.” Jag nodded at the bit of wisdom and took a deep breath. He turned to the men at his side serving as his witnesses. He clapped Gavin on the shoulder and smiled at Jak, Ben’s son Mattias and Valin Horn as he tossed a few playful words at them. Ben was glad to see how genuinely happy Gavin appeared, despite his previous misgivings. Just then, a movement caught his eye from the villa behind the group. Jaina and her entourage had finally emerged from the cottage, signaling the beginning of the ceremony. As the Bith music group in the back began to play a sweet song, the scene played out: Marissa, Meri Fel – with her new little one – and Tevel wandered down the small one after the other, taking their places to Ben’s right as Jaina’s witnesses. Finally, Cherith walked forward with her daughter, as Cala placed fresh flower petals on the path in front of them. Ben smiled as he watched. He’d been pleasantly surprised at Jaina’s discovery of Cala’s Force potential. In a few years, the girl would begin her tutelage at the Enclave. Finally, the moment had come. The gathered crowd stood as the music changed. Standing proudly, veiled in a floor-length translucent cascade of cream-colored fabric, was Jaina Solo. Despite the fact that her face was covered, Ben – and most of the crowd – could feel the joy and contentment that rolled off the bride in waves. She carried a simple bouquet of cream-colored Alderaanian roses – a tribute to her mother. Next to Ben, Jag stood stock-still clearly mesmerized by the view of his bride. As she approached the slope where they stood, her gaze shifted from Jag to Ben, her smile now clearly evident. Ben returned the smile as Jaina turned to Jag and took his hand. Ben began the ceremony, but it was clear that the couple before him heard little of what he had to say. They were intent on each other, simply staring through the veil and into each other’s souls. Tevel stood and began to sing the song she’d written just for the occasion. Her slender fingers picked at a stringed instrument Ben couldn’t remember the name of. It was similar to what he’d seen the Jedi Tionne Solusar use when he was little. If you wait for me then I'll come for you Although I've traveled far I always hold a place for you in my heart If you think of me If you miss me once in awhile Then I'll return to you I'll return and fill that space in your heart Remembering Your touch Your kiss Your warm embrace I'll find my way back to you If you'll be waiting If you dream of me like I dream of you In a place that's warm and dark In a place where I can feel the beating of your heart Remembering Your touch Your kiss Your warm embrace I'll find my way back to you If you'll be waiting I've longed for you And I have desired To see your face your smile To be with you wherever you are Together again It would feel so good to be In your arms Where all my journeys end If you can make a promise If it's one that you can keep I vow to come for you If you wait for me Tevel was a gifted musician and Ben was proud to call her his own. The song ended with a flourish of tears. Ben struggled to clear his throat and continue the service as he wiped his own tears away. “With the power vested in me by the Galactic Federation of Free Alliances, I now pronounce you husband,” he glanced and Jag, “and wife.” His eye fixed on Jaina as they shared a smile. Turning back to Jag, his smile grew. “Jagged Fel, you may kiss your bride.” Jag reached down to lift the long veil and carefully flipped it up and over Jaina, revealing her light lavender shimmersilk gown with satin trim. The gown was strapless and Jag was obviously taken back by Jaina’s beauty once again. Jaina smiled up at him, the lines time had granted her forming around her eyes and on her cheeks. Tentatively, as if scared he would wake from his dream, Jag Fel moved in to place a tender kiss on Jaina’s waiting lips. She returned the kiss with a passion that was purely Jaina, throwing her arms around her new husband. Suddenly Jag picked her up, and the new couple spun lightly before Ben, still locked in their first married embrace. The sound of the crowd’s joyous laughter and cheers rose to the skies above, floating away on the wind. A perfect beginning. Fin. *Song lyrics belong to Tracy Chapman and her record company. Well, ladies and gentleman, we come at last to the end of this marvelous journey. Thank you to all of you who have enjoyed this – whether from day one, or sliding in on this, the last post. I have truly enjoyed our short time together: both getting to know you all and sharing this little plot bunny with you. I’ve learned so much and I hope that that is evident in future writings. A special thanks to Zonoma who planted the seed of my writing desire and began to nurture it. Thank you for your friendship, words of wisdom and for being willing to let me go. Many, many thanks, hugs and smiles go to my writing master, BigFatty under whose tutelage this story was born. Thank you for jumping in rather suddenly and telling me what I needed to hear, even when I didn’t want to read it. Thanks for putting up with me, and sticking with it – and all my quirks. May I never write a number in numeric form again. Thanks again to all of you. I have several stories floating around in my head, so we’re not done yet. Just maybe with this story line. Look for some more Valin/Syal and possible Jag/Jaina on the horizon – after the new year at least. Again, thank you all and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year! Telanna’tani -----signature----- John 8:31-32 Callsign: "Voz" Padawan to BigFatty
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darth_dragon666 Registered: Aug '06	Date Posted: 12/15/06 9:40pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance ~COMPLETED 12/15~
	sweet mush -----signature----- Star wars was simple when-Jacen wasn't all weird-Anakin was alive (and with Tahiri)-and when Jaina was with Jag I ship A/T, J/TK(rarely), J/J, Benella, Im finally bacdk after a i think 10-6 month hiatus
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PRINCESSCAMBRIA Registered: Jan '06	Date Posted: 12/15/06 10:19pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance ~COMPLETED 12/15~
	Absolutely wonderful -----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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Solo_and_Fel Registered: Apr '04	Date Posted: 12/15/06 11:04pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance ~COMPLETED 12/15~
	"If he can’t find that relay, we’ll need to fabricate some sort of patch. But I’m sure we can make something work.” Jaina said, not missing a beat. Do I sense a double-meaning? (Or am I just reading too far in?) I thought maybe she was also talking about their relationship... they'd make it work. The epilogue was a sweet tie-up. A detail I particularly liked was that you kept everyone out of uniform. It just let them be people... and get them closer to normal than they'll ever get. “I’ll relax when you say ‘husband and wife.’ With Jaina, nothing is final until she says it is.” So Jaina. It was a bit sad that Han and Leia couldn't be there... but it is far-future... so it's understandable. I've never heard that song before, but I want to now. The lyrics were really fitting. This story's been a great ride. Thanks for taking us on it. It's almost made me want to start a story... almost. I look forward to you future plot bunnies. -----signature----- "Hurling black lightning is one thing, but quoting Kyp Durron puts me lower than I ever expected to get." To Suffer & Be Strong: http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=28435487&brd=10477 Check profile for more fics.
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Lyne Registered: Aug '06	Date Posted: 12/16/06 5:04am Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance ~COMPLETED 12/15~
	Lovely ending. I've really enjoyed reading this story.
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Mira_Jade Registered: Jun '04	Date Posted: 12/16/06 5:16am Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance ~COMPLETED 12/15~
	Jag turned to smile at him, lines of age gracing his face. “I’ll relax when you say ‘husband and wife.’ With Jaina, nothing is final until she says it is.” I loved that, the perfect bit of humor, and then the rest was just so incrediably sweet, and wonderful. I'm just happy now. Simply marvelous! ~MJ -----signature----- E-sib to the utterly adorable and inspiring Jade_eyes!! . . . because Squee!s are better in pairs.
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oldjedinurse Registered: Oct '03	Date Posted: 12/16/06 6:37am Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance ~COMPLETED 12/15~
	Sigh That really made my morning! A beautiful ending to a beautiful story. Really, really well done, Voz - I congratulate you on this! Now, you must write more... I'm going off to have a little cry now. Happy tears oldj -----signature----- Confidence is the feeling you have before you understand the situation.
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JainaJag14 Registered: Apr '06	Date Posted: 12/16/06 11:59am Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance ~COMPLETED 12/15~
	Simply beautiful Jess. That was a perfect ending to a wonderful story. And I can't wait for what else you have in store. Kim -----signature----- Jagged Fel will rise again! Proud 'shipper of J/J, Benella, and Siriwan Anything is possible... Just Enough (AU, J/J) http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/24966015/p1/?7
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BigFatty Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 12/16/06 4:26pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance ~COMPLETED 12/15~
	TelannaTani posted: Many, many thanks, hugs and smiles go to my writing master, BigFatty under whose tutelage this story was born. Thank you for jumping in rather suddenly and telling me what I needed to hear, even when I didn’t want to read it. Thanks for putting up with me, and sticking with it – and all my quirks. May I never write a number in numeric form again. Thanks to you, my friend, for putting up with me and sticking by my side, as well. You created a great story, and I'm fairly certain I had little to do in helping with the plot other than saying, "Yes, that sounds good." Thanks for listening to me, and congrats on having your first post without numerals in it. You created a fabulous story and deserve every kind word written in this thread and more. I can't wait to work you again, my dear. -----signature----- 1 Peter 3:15 My Fics: http://fattysfics.livejournal.com My BSG Blog: http://battlestargalactica.contentquake.com My Office Blog: http://theoffice.contentquake.com I make my own icons
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