Author Topic: Exodus (Post-NJO AU: Jaina, Jacen, Anakin Solo, H/L, L/M, Tahiri, Jag, Kyp, more) New fic 5/30/08!
zonzo 
Registered: Dec '07
7744_Kyle Katarn
Date Posted: 4/11 4:44pm Subject: RE: Exodus (Post-NJO AU: Jaina, Jacen, Anakin Solo, H/L, L/M, Tahiri, Jag, Kyp, more) Completed 4/11
Great job, seriously. I can't wait for The Lands of the Dead.

 

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Talon_Kenobi 
Registered: Sep '03
23962_Obi-Wan
Date Posted: 4/11 5:05pm Subject: RE: Exodus (Post-NJO AU: Jaina, Jacen, Anakin Solo, H/L, L/M, Tahiri, Jag, Kyp, more) Completed 4/11
Great ending. I hope you know what your doing with the revealing of Darth Malig face and that it makes everything make sense. I don't want to be let down.

Oh and I would gladly like to be added to the new PM list if that is possible

 

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Tahi 
Registered: Jun '02
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Date Posted: 4/11 5:20pm Subject: RE: Exodus (Post-NJO AU: Jaina, Jacen, Anakin Solo, H/L, L/M, Tahiri, Jag, Kyp, more) Completed 4/11
Not so late this time. happy

It was a side-effect of having lived in the tampasi for so long, meditating there and becoming a part of the living planet in a way that perhaps no one else had. Jacen could see time the way Zonama Sekot did, but it didn't mean he could understand it.

Where was his path leading him? If he could see it, if he could see which direction his choices led, he could be certain he was doing the right thing.

If only Jacen would forget about all this desire for knowledge and start living in the present - he'd be a lot better off.

Only days earlier, the Raithians had been hunting Jacen, and he realized it was going to take some time to build trust with the soldiers, just as he was losing all he had built with the people he loved most in the galaxy.
You know something? I've come to the conclusion that Jacen feeds on this kind of emotional pain. It actually makes him feel strong to think about his own suffering.

Having said that - I liked the way he dealt with those annoying Squibs. LOL

"In time you may change your mind," Jacen said as the troopers moved to grab Alema by her elbows and hoisted her from the bed.

"There's someone I want you to meet."

Uh-oh. I don't often feel sorry for Alema - but I do now!

There was something so final about the way that Raithian shuttle had disappeared through Denon's night sky that made her blood run cold, and Mara found she could not look her son in the eye as she lied to him.

"I saw him and he's fine, but I couldn't get him yet. I will though, Ben," she said, finally managing to look up. "I promise."

Poor Mara.

"You left her?" Valin snapped in disbelief.

"There..." There was no reason to believe she survived, Mara stopped herself from saying.

Ouch - poor Mara again. It gets so complicated doesn't it?

Streams of exhaust vented around the craft's legs before its landing ramp was lowered to the hangar deck and two figures appeared, one supporting the other as it limped down the plank of metal. They stepped beyond the shadow of the transport's tail fin and the faces of Jag Fel and Jaina Solo came into view, bruised and beaten.
Very cool visual image of the two emerging form the cloud of exhaust.

I found Rodan's misgivings about the honour of the Jedi very amusing coming from him. Nice little glimpse of his warped mind.

I feel so sorry for poor Jaina - such pain. The funny thing is that Jacen reckons his capacity to embrace pain is a strength - but Jaina proves that living with it, while still keeping it distanced, is proof of greater strength.

Anakin seemed as though he was barely listening at times, seated on a metal crate a half meter away and often staring straight ahead in a trance,
Gah - not good!!

It was in this setting that their lives would change forever, and Leia hadn't an inkling it was coming. She would later muse whether she might have sensed something in the Force if there hadn't been so many ysalamiri on board the space station hiding them from Faybol— if the energy would have given her some hint, some warning, some clue at the revelation that would tear her family and the galaxy asunder.

"But it wasn't Rénin who was pursuing us," Jaina said, almost as if it were physically exhausting to continue on. She swallowed hard, her eyes filled with sadness.

"It was Jacen."

Dun, dun, dun, dunhhhhhh!!!!

No, Leia knew that wasn't true. If Jacen had really joined the Sith, it wouldn't have been out of pettiness— it would have been because he honestly believed it was the right way. And that scared Leia more than anything.
Hear, hear! That is exactly what makes it scary.

Anakin looked up from the spot on the deck he'd been staring at. "What choice is there?" He asked. "We have to mobilize Halo and get to the Unknown Regions, find the Chiss and ask Thrawn for help. Jacen knows where Halo is, so we have to get everyone to safety."

Jaina folded her arms. "And then what?"

Anakin's blue eyes turn back to staring ahead into nothingness, leaning forward on the crate.

"And then, I'm going to find Jacen," he said. "And I'm gonna kill him."

Oh dear - I knew he was going to say that but it doesn't make it any better.

The Jedi Exodus into the Unknown has begun.
But they will return - I know it. happy

Interesting discussion between Jacen and Malig. A lot to think about.

"Take off your mask."

The Dark Lord paused for a moment, as if he were smiling behind the angles of black and crimson. Then, without a word, he drew back his cowl and with one gloved-hand, he gripped the mask concealing his identity, and pulled it away.

Jacen couldn't help but smile.

Suddenly, everything made sense.

Wow - terrific ending. applause hugs


I LOVE that dancing transvestite stormtrooper a la Rocky Horror Picture Show. I want him. LOL

And keep me on your PM list please. happy



 

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Wraith20878 
Registered: Sep '06
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Date Posted: 4/11 7:24pm Subject: RE: Exodus (Post-NJO AU: Jaina, Jacen, Anakin Solo, H/L, L/M, Tahiri, Jag, Kyp, more) Completed 4/11
Wow! Great Ending! Cant wait to find out what hapens next

 

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canadianjedimama 
Registered: Jan '08
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Date Posted: 4/11 7:26pm Subject: RE: Exodus (Post-NJO AU: Jaina, Jacen, Anakin Solo, H/L, L/M, Tahiri, Jag, Kyp, more) Completed 4/11 - Date Edited: 4/11 10:13pm (1 edits total) Edited By: canadianjedimama
Yoda! It's over! hugs

cry Now what will I do with myself for the next 2 months worth of Friday nights?

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Seriously though, you are a truly gifted writer. The ability you have to make a scene leap out from the screen is absolutely magical.

Exodus has been the best 15 minutes of my Friday nights for months now. shhh Don't tell my husband. tongue

You've also inspired me on my own fanfic journey...thank you.

But as to the post...it was truly epic. Not just length but content too. I don't even know where to start.

You captured Jaina's torment perfectly.

Jag's steadfast devotion.

Mara and Ben's heartbreak.

Han and Leia's disbelief.

Anakin's cold fury.

Just...perfect. applause

Can't wait for more! See you soon!

Cyn (aka canadianjedimama)

PS...I have a think about who was behind the mask? Are you going to run a sweepstakes on that?

 

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Registered: Feb '08
Date Posted: 4/11 8:26pm Subject: RE: Exodus (Post-NJO AU: Jaina, Jacen, Anakin Solo, H/L, L/M, Tahiri, Jag, Kyp, more) Completed 4/11
YodaKenobi that was the greatest thing I ever read, can't wait for your next fic.

 

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darkjedileia 
Registered: Jul '07
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Date Posted: 4/12 3:05am Subject: RE: Exodus (Post-NJO AU: Jaina, Jacen, Anakin Solo, H/L, L/M, Tahiri, Jag, Kyp, more) Completed 4/11
That was one evil cliff hanger! I must know who this guy is frustrated

 

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Date Posted: 4/12 11:57am Subject: RE: Exodus (Post-NJO AU: Jaina, Jacen, Anakin Solo, H/L, L/M, Tahiri, Jag, Kyp, more) Completed 4/11
Congrats on finishing. I don't know how you can continue to write epic after epic.

Jacen is really in over his head. Now who the heck is behind the mask? Yeah, I know I wont find out until the next epic. not_talking

Thank goodness Luke is still alive.

 

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Registered: Mar '06
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Date Posted: 4/12 10:38pm Subject: RE: Exodus (Post-NJO AU: Jaina, Jacen, Anakin Solo, H/L, L/M, Tahiri, Jag, Kyp, more) Completed 4/11
Sorry, would've replied sooner but I've had to deal with a lot on news on Friday. Still trying to process and get my head around some of it. tired

Don't worry, it's all good news, just surprised me, that's all. peace

YK:If he'd learned anything from Vergere, it was not just to endure or accept pain— but to embrace it.

I now give the "Emo Award of the Year" to...


"The Squibs won't shut up though," the soldier went on, gesturing with her blaster towards the three creatures on the other bed. "They keep trying to make deals with us, promising us all sorts of information and treasures.

Why doesn't that surprise me? raised_brow


Alema didn't seem bothered by the insult, directing her scorn instead at Jacen. "General? What are you doing?"

You don't want to know, Alema. plain


"This is important. Who else came here with you?" Alema just glared vibroblades at Jacen, and he shook his head, continuing on. "Look, if you just tell me, I can help—"

Oh yes, you did a wonderful job with your sister earlier. rolling_eyes


"I'm not telling you anything!" She snarled. "You would betray us to them? Murderers? Slavers? You're nothing but a lying schutta, Jacen Solo."

I would've called him worse. Maybe the toxin is still affecting her?


Finally, he raised the cylinder of white plastoid back to his lips. "No... negative. We can't start intercepting all ships coming out of Togoria. It would ignite a civil war faster than we already are."

...

What the... Havok has an IQ of at least 5! That blows Caedus out of the water! shock


"So what are you going to do to us?" Spek questioned.

"Nothing," Jacen replied. "You're free to go."



Holy Frak, Havok is doing everything Caedus wouldn't do. I think I'm starting to..to...re..respect Havok. *blinks*


"In time you may change your mind," Jacen said as the troopers moved to grab Alema by her elbows and hoisted her from the bed.

"There's someone I want you to meet."


Let me guess: It's a 'charming fellow' by the name of Darth Malig?


"What happened?" He asked, face falling as he inspected the woman's face more closely.

She just shook her head. "Where's my son, Calrissian?"


*Starts running*


"Look, it's not my fault!" He began— Mara knew it was bad. "Ben snuck on board the Falcon and from there he got on the Errant Venture when we docked. I had no idea until it was too late!"

*Hides in underground bunker*


"You put the idea in his head! You encouraged this!"

"And it's a good thing I did; we'd all be dead right now!"

"Just stay away from my son," Mara seethed.


*Pokes head out* What the... and I thought for sure someone was going to be skewered.


"Tahiri's gone," Mara managed. "She was killed. And Jysella... we're not sure what happened to her."

A cry escaped Mirax's mouth before she covered it with one hand and tears formed a glistening layer around her eyes.

"I lost sight of her," Mara continued, shaking her head sadly. "She and Tahiri were supposed to be behind me, I... I don't know what led them another direction. Anakin found Tahiri's body, but your daughter... we don't know where she is."

"You left her?" Valin snapped in disbelief.

"There..." There was no reason to believe she survived, Mara stopped herself from saying. "There was no choice. We had no idea where she went and... We were ambushed.


You know, this whole part here gave me Mass Effect vibes. Considering that you haven't played the game yet (I think), that means something. Sort of reminded me of the aftermath of this one planet you go to in that game. You'll probably figure it out if you ever get around to playing it.


Mara recognized the approaching craft as an old Neimoidian Sheathipede-class shuttle that had been retrofitted with a hyperdrive and a small weapons mount along its belly.

General Grievous? tongue


"Jaina!" Leia exclaimed, pushing through the crowd to get to her daughter first with Han hot on her heels. "What happened?"

"Get Halo ready to transport," she said, wincing when it was obvious talking made the cut and bruise on one cheek throb. "We're not safe here any more."


Yes! She made it out with Jag, Artoo, Threepio, and some other guy. dancing


Ayddar Nylykerka removed the hat that had been covering his large Tammarian head as he studied the carnage. "This would be one of the crime scenes," he said, almost as if he didn't believe it himself. "We have nothing duracrete at this point, but the reports during the battle coming back to Federation Security were that the perpetrator was none other than Anakin Solo."

Fyor Rodan's eyes widened as he turned away from the corpses to check if the Intelligence Director was joking. "You're telling me that one person did this?"


What, don't tell me you've never heard of what a Skywalker-class Force User can do while on a Dark Side binge? You obviously haven't seen RotS.

At least Rodan can say that Habbas came out...ahead. *rimshot followed by groans*

To make matters worse, Winter Celchu

Huh, didn't know that Winter got hitched to Tycho. *Chuckles* This is kind of funny in a way now considering what's happened...


"I'm afraid I cannot say the same for poor Artoo. He's badly damaged and everyone here is occupied with preparing the station to be towed to another system to repair him."

"I'm sure he'll be okay. I'll take a look as soon as I can, okay?"


W00t, now Artoo will be fixed and ready to save the day. wink


"I don't think anything can be done; I've never seen him like this. He's always been such a reckless little droid. I knew eventually he would end up like this but he would never listen to me. Now things will never be the same... Why, Mistress Jaina, what's wrong?"

The young woman didn't bother wiping her tears away this time as her barriers finally broke.

"My brother's betrayed us," she cried.


*</Organ>Dun Dun DUUUUUUUHHHHHHH!!!!!!!11!!1111!one!!*


"How is he?" Jag asked, gesturing to his chin to the bacta tank beyond the partition.

"He'll live."

"I suppose that's good news," he replied dryly.


laugh That's kinda my reaction.


"... And you?"

"I'll live too."

The pilot smiled. "That, I know is good news."


Same here. wink


"I don't want to do this," she said, shaking her head.

"I know. But you have to," Jag replied, before offering her his hand. "And I'll come with you."


Awwwwwww how sweet. And mushy. love Jaina/Jag >>>>>> Jaina/Wrev.

Sorry General Yobi. tongue


"Jacen?" Han repeated. "Our Jacen? The kid with all the pets is a Sith Lord?"

Jaina only fixed her father with an I'm-not-kidding stare.

"Jacen would never do such a thing," Tenel Ka said, shaking her head.





*Hands Tenal Ka copies of the LotF series*


"You can ask Wrev about it when he comes to. Jacen's the one who did that to him."

"No, there has to be some kind of mistake," Leia gasped.


Leia, I agree that Wrev is an idiot, but I don't think he accidently cut off his own frakking hand. raised_brow


"No, no," Han said more forcefully, pushing himself to his feet and pointing his finger at Jaina. "I know you're wrong there. Jacen didn't even know about the mission to Denon. He was already a captive by then. He couldn't be the traitor."

'Denile' is a river in Egypt, Han. And your rowing up it. plain

Han ran his hand through his hair as if he hadn't considered that possibility and was caught off balance. It made so much sense that Leia felt her own pulse racing and she began to panic. Everyone in the storage hold had found their way to their feet, unable to stay seated for such a crushing revelation. "That doesn't sound like my boy... Maybe they just intercepted his message and figured things out on their own."

"Jacen wouldn't do this," Leia added. "Not Jacen... no."



*Hands a copy of LotF to to Han and Leia as well*

At least they could look at the bright side and can say Jacen isn't as stupid as that. tongue


Anakin looked up from the spot on the deck he'd been staring at. "What choice is there?" He asked. "We have to mobilize Halo and get to the Unknown Regions, find the Chiss and ask Thrawn for help.

Oh how Palpy must be laughing his arse off at the irony of the Jedi going to one of his Grand Admirals for help. mischief


"I am glad you have returned," said a hauntingly warped voice from the throne.

That reminds me, what does Malig sound like? For some really weird reason I'm now thinking of Hannibal Lecter from Silence of the Lambs. worried Maybe it's because I've watched it recently...


"So you think I should have killed her?" Jacen asked, slowly circling his master as he studied his reflection in the rain-beaded window. He was certain he'd made a huge mistake in trusting the mysterious being.

"Quite the opposite really," Malig replied. "I'm more convinced than ever that your sister and brother have an important part to play in all of this."


Post hoc, ergo propter hoc? raised_brow

Translation


"But the future is always in motion. You can't—"

"That is Jedi philosophy, Lord Hâvok. In time, I'm confident you'll see the difference."


I don't know, that Yoda guy was pretty smart. I think I'll trust him over you, thank you very much.


"Of course not," Malig's head turned slightly to look at his apprentice. "I promised you when you made the transmission to your father that I would not harm them.

I guess by 'harm' he meant kill them since I'm pretty sure all of them were hurt physically and/or emotionally.


Don't you trust me?"

"No, not entirely."


Second smart thing you've done in this chapter Jacen. You're on a roll. shock


"But... Why would you do that?" Jacen said in disbelief, his voice rising. "That doesn't make any sense."

"Of course it does. I told you I want your siblings with us, did I not?"

"Yes, but Anakin will never join you now. He thinks you killed Tahiri."


Yeah...killing Anakin's girlfriend didn't exactly make him think your his new best friend.


"Actually, I suspect most of his ire will be focused on Faybol, and perhaps you as well, when he figures out that transmission is what lured them all into an ambush," Malig said off-handedly. "But I'm disappointed in you, Jacen. You're not seeing the larger picture."

"Well, I guess you'd better explain it to me," Jacen replied tersely, folding his arms.


Yes, please do. *Mutters: Although I expect it won't make much sense.*


Why would Malig go to so much work to make Anakin think Tahiri was dead?

"I still don't understand. Anakin isn't going to want to join you, he's still going to try and kill you."

"No, he won't," Malig stopped and looked over his shoulder. "Because I'm the only one in the galaxy who can give him back what he's lost. When he realizes that, he will be my servant."


And what's to prevent him from freeing her and not joining you?


How much of what he thought were his own choices had been Malig's manipulations? The path that had led him to the Dark Lord might have been one giant trap...

Now that wouldn't surprise me too much. Kinda worisome in a way. worried


Jacen shook his head. "No," he replied. He realized then that he could never let himself believe that there was something beyond Malig's capabilities, some length he would not go to in order to achieve his destiny.

Although there is such a thing as overestimating your enemy... thinking


He shook his head. "I'm afraid I don't know much. I've been gone most of Ben's life, first as a prisoner, then as a student... Where is Callista?"

"In recovery," Malig replied,


Frak. frustrated



"Take off your mask."

The Dark Lord paused for a moment, as if he were smiling behind the angles of black and crimson. Then, without a word, he drew back his cowl and with one gloved-hand, he gripped the mask concealing his identity, and pulled it away.

Jacen couldn't help but smile.

Suddenly, everything made sense.



What? WHO IS IT!?!?!?!?? Revan? Kreia? The Exile? Boba Fett? Clone of Palpatine? The Final Cylon Model? Wesker cool ?

On a more serious note, I kinda get the feeling that we've seen (or maybe "seen") Malig before. I mean, I don't know how everything could make sense to Jacen otherwise. If Malig really was some random shmuck, then how would it make sense to Jacen? Well, that's my more-than-half-baked theory about Malig. tongue


Also, thank you to my second-string beta Clone_Cmdr_Wedge who filled in for five weeks last year while Red was off traveling around the world. He did a great job

Thank you. Thank you. blush


I am extremely excited about the next fic, "The Lands of the Dead". You can probably get an idea the direction it will be headed based on the end of Exodus, but I think there will be some great surprises. When I was coming up with the ideas for this series, it's the one I was looking forward to writing the most, if that means anything

"Lands of the Dead" eh? I'll have to get one of those parody covers I did out. I've done a few different versions of that one from a while back... thinking


Look for it some time in the next 5-8 weeks depending on how well the writing goes.





In the meantime I will be posting teasers and another trailer during the hiatus. Look for what I promise will be a shocking dramatis personae two weeks from today.

Sounds good to me. Can't wait. grin cool

 

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Diamond_Revelation 
Registered: Feb '03
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Date Posted: 4/13 2:35am Subject: RE: Exodus (Post-NJO AU: Jaina, Jacen, Anakin Solo, H/L, L/M, Tahiri, Jag, Kyp, more) Completed 4/11
Wow great ending - talk about a cliff hanger!!

I definitely want to go on the PM list for the next!!! praying

 

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Registered: May '03
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Date Posted: 4/13 7:53am Subject: RE: Exodus (Post-NJO AU: Jaina, Jacen, Anakin Solo, H/L, L/M, Tahiri, Jag, Kyp, more) Completed 4/11
The entire chapter was great. You did a good job a leaving me feeling like you've resolved stuff, but I'm still dying for more. tongue

But Jacen wanted answers.

"Take off your mask."

The Dark Lord paused for a moment, as if he were smiling behind the angles of black and crimson. Then, without a word, he drew back his cowl and with one gloved-hand, he gripped the mask concealing his identity, and pulled it away.

Jacen couldn't help but smile.

Suddenly, everything made sense.


As if I didn't want to read the next part anyway! Now I'm really dying for the next part. I'm racking my brain to come up with who it might be.

 

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Ultima_1 
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Date Posted: 4/13 5:26pm Subject: RE: Exodus (Post-NJO AU: Jaina, Jacen, Anakin Solo, H/L, L/M, Tahiri, Jag, Kyp, more) Completed 4/11
Clone_Cmdr_Wedge posted:

Look for it some time in the next 5-8 weeks depending on how well the writing goes.






Well, at least it's not that bad of a hiatus (or YK would have a riot on his hands)

Great wrap up. Your imagery was great as always, especially the section about the Errant Venture pulling Halo out of the asteroid belt.

Add me to the list of people who wonder who was under the mask. It'd need to be someone with Master level talent, but I can't think of too many of those from the post RotJ era that aren't accounted for.

 

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TelannaTani 
Registered: Jun '05
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Date Posted: 4/14 5:30pm Subject: RE: Exodus (Post-NJO AU: Jaina, Jacen, Anakin Solo, H/L, L/M, Tahiri, Jag, Kyp, more) Completed 4/11
Exellent last posting. Good thing there's only a few weeks until the next fic! The last line was particularly brutal. I can't wait for more of the mystery to unfold!

Happy break - don't let it last too long. grin

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Date Posted: 4/15 1:12pm Subject: RE: Exodus (Post-NJO AU: Jaina, Jacen, Anakin Solo, H/L, L/M, Tahiri, Jag, Kyp, more) Completed 4/11
Ahh, why leave us hanging on malig's identity; do you just like tortuing us? Can't wwait for "The Lands of the Dead". You're n awesome writor, dude.

 

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Date Posted: 4/15 3:52pm Subject: RE: Exodus (Post-NJO AU: Jaina, Jacen, Anakin Solo, H/L, L/M, Tahiri, Jag, Kyp, more) Completed 4/11 - Date Edited: 4/15 3:53pm (1 edits total) Edited By: YodaKenobi
Spike: First! I hereby crown myself Undisputed First! champion of the world, and retire undefeated

Yeah, no argument there applause You had a very impressive string of Firsts there for a long while.

YK, It's been a pleasure to read this 'fic. Can't wait for the next one

Aww, thanks grin That means a lot, I hope you'll enjoy the next one. I think it will be fun

Typical Squibs.

I love them tongue

How Gestapo of him. I almost expect a Raithian interrogator to say, "Ve have vays of making you talk!"

laugh

Yeah, pretty much. We'll be finding out more about the Raithians in the next fic... a lot more.

Don't forget the Togorians. Those guys are nasty in a fight.

Yeah, I would not want to invade Togoria, especially on the ground worried

Pretty sure Jacen told himself the same thing in LOTF, and look what happened there

Yeah, very similar to the line Lumiya gave him about Vectivus and what a real Sith is supposed to be.

Finally, someone talks sense. I've been telling the Jedi to do that for months but they never listened

They've been waiting to hear back from the Chiss. They sent Shawnk'yr'nurodo ahead on their behalf to negotiate.

Now I guess they're just going to show up on Thrawn's doorstep silly

Originally Jaina was going to meet with the Four Families back in AoH but she got ambushed by Aero on Csilla and the meeting never took place.

Ah, so that's where 'Exodus' comes in

Yeah, I couldn't really tell you guys why I thought that title was appropriate when everyone was making suggestions last year silly

Engage your brain, Solo. Malig isn't interested in you. He wants Anakin. Maybe he should've named you Darth Tyranus the Second to hammer the point in more obviously

I wish I could tell you whether you were right or wrong, but it's probably best if I don't.

By the end of the third fic though, we'll know exactly which Solo Malig needs. It should fit together nicely.

Awwww sonofa...You can't leave us hanging here!!!

Sorry sad

Theories of the younger generation of Skywalker/Solos flow-walking into the past to become Darth Malig are forming in my mind

As opposed to time-travel as I normally am, I have to say, I really like those theories mischief Perhaps just for the pure shock value of Malig taking off his mask and us seeing Luke, or Jacen, or Ben.

Brilliant ending, YK. Roll on the Lands of the Dead.

Thanks so much grin I'm hoping the wait won't be too long.







Caedus: Second.

applause

masterfully done

Thank you blush

now I´m waiting for the next fic. And wondering who Darth Malig is.

Unfortunately, I can tell you that's an answer we're not going to get until the climax of the 4th fic, so it's a ways away. I'm hoping no one will be disappointed.

Thanks for reading and your reply grin








YodaKenobi: Stop spamming!






Maggy: congrats on finishing

Thank you! grin

now I just need to read all

Hope you like it happy

you are very welcome, it was fun working with you
and looking forward to the next cover *hints hints nudge nudge*


I'll let you know as soon as I have some ideas. We might be doing something a little different this time, but we'll see how much time I have wink







PIPER: Yobi, your writing was one of the fundamental reasons I joined tf.net. It has always been my pleasure to read and reply even if I sometimes get behind and have to catch up.

Wow, thank you very much blush That's nice of you to say.

Once again thank you for what you do, I can't imagine the time this takes out of your life.

It depends on how it's going tongue

And thanks again.

I eagarly await The Lands of the Dead.

Glad you're excited — I am too grin

And we love you.

Aww hugs

I have no words for that.

Jag's such a nice guy tongue

Oooohhhhh, I'll be front and center that day.

Things are going to get really, really dark between those two mischief devil

Thanks again for reading and your reply happy







zonzo: Great job, seriously.

Thank you very much happy

I can't wait for The Lands of the Dead.

Glad to hear it grin Hopefully it won't be too long. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.






Talon: Great ending. I hope you know what your doing with the revealing of Darth Malig face and that it makes everything make sense. I don't want to be let down.

I really hope no one feels let down and I promise I do know what's behind that mask and I'm not just messing with you guys. I'll also say that it's not going to be anything hokey like Malig's face hypnotizes people and Jacen is put under his spell or something when he looks at him hypnotized silly

Oh and I would gladly like to be added to the new PM list if that is possible

Sure thing, thanks for the interest grin

And thanks for reading and replying!







Tahi: Not so late this time.

You're never late wink peace

If only Jacen would forget about all this desire for knowledge and start living in the present - he'd be a lot better off.

I agree. I think Jacen is too ambitious. It's an odd kind of ambition that's not about personal glory, but it's still ambition, IMO.

You know something? I've come to the conclusion that Jacen feeds on this kind of emotional pain. It actually makes him feel strong to think about his own suffering.

You could be right. His time as a Yuuzhan Vong prisoner certainly messed him up... Or gave him focus, depending on your POV.

Having said that - I liked the way he dealt with those annoying Squibs. LOL

Not me. I hope the Squibs take him down ultimately tongue

Uh-oh. I don't often feel sorry for Alema - but I do now!

I almost always feel sorry for her. I think she's gotten a bad rap not_talking

Poor Mara.

Yeah sad

Ouch - poor Mara again. It gets so complicated doesn't it?

Yeah, a lot of tough choices to be made and difficult situations.

Very cool visual image of the two emerging form the cloud of exhaust.

Thank you!

I found Rodan's misgivings about the honour of the Jedi very amusing coming from him. Nice little glimpse of his warped mind.

He's very scared now. Death is surrounding him skull

I feel so sorry for poor Jaina - such pain. The funny thing is that Jacen reckons his capacity to embrace pain is a strength - but Jaina proves that living with it, while still keeping it distanced, is proof of greater strength.

That's interesting thinking I hadn't really thought of it that way.

Hear, hear! That is exactly what makes it scary.

I agree worried

Oh dear - I knew he was going to say that but it doesn't make it any better.

I don't think I'm ruining anything by saying that Anakin's quest to kill Jacen will take up a good portion of Lands of the Dead mischief

But they will return - I know it.

Keep the faith praying

Interesting discussion between Jacen and Malig. A lot to think about.

A lot of little things whistling

"Take off your mask."

Wow - terrific ending.

Thanks! grin

I LOVE that dancing transvestite stormtrooper a la Rocky Horror Picture Show. I want him. LOL

I like that one too laugh

And keep me on your PM list please.

Will do grin

Thanks so much for reading and your reply, Tahi hugs







Wraith: Wow! Great Ending!

Thank you happy I'm glad you liked it.

Cant wait to find out what hapens next

I'm hoping the wait won't be too terrible. I'll be keeping a steady stream of teasers here in the mean time.








canadianjedimama: Yoda! It's over!

Yep dancing Always exciting to finish one of these.

Now what will I do with myself for the next 2 months worth of Friday nights?

Well, if you check in here on Fridays there will be some goodies for those who want info on Lands of the Dead mischief Just not this Friday. Probably every week after that though...

Seriously though, you are a truly gifted writer. The ability you have to make a scene leap out from the screen is absolutely magical.

Aww, thanks so much blush That's very kind of you to say.

Exodus has been the best 15 minutes of my Friday nights for months now. Don't tell my husband.

laugh

Your secret is safe with me shhh And thanks again grin

You've also inspired me on my own fanfic journey...thank you.

Wow, thanks blush

But as to the post...it was truly epic. Not just length but content too. I don't even know where to start.

I needed some extra time to work on it. Unfortunately I fell badly behind in my writing. That will change soon though.

You captured Jaina's torment perfectly.
Jag's steadfast devotion.
Mara and Ben's heartbreak.
Han and Leia's disbelief.
Anakin's cold fury. Just...perfect.


Thank you very much. There was a lot to pack into that post and I'm glad you think I got everything right happy

PS...I have a think about who was behind the mask? Are you going to run a sweepstakes on that?

Sure, if people want to make a guess at Malig's identity, feel free to post it and your reasoning. If you're right, I'll try and figure out some sort of prize for you. Besides the massive bragging rights, of course silly





smash: YodaKenobi that was the greatest thing I ever read,

Now that's some high praise shock blush

Thank you very much, you're too kind grin

can't wait for your next fic.

Glad to hear it. I'm really hoping there won't be a huge wait.

Thanks again for reading and your reply happy






darkjedileia: That was one evil cliff hanger!

Sorry sad I hate that everyone will have to wait so long for answers, but this is one of those things that I think will be a lot more satisfying at the end of the series than telling you now.

I must know who this guy is

Maybe it's a girl? tongue

We'll find out Malig's identity at the end of the 4th story.

Thanks for reading! grin







RM: Congrats on finishing.

Thanks! grin And thanks for sticking with this for so long.

I don't know how you can continue to write epic after epic.

It's fun most of the time. I guess I'm excited about the story so it doesn't feel like too much work.

Jacen is really in over his head. Now who the heck is behind the mask? Yeah, I know I wont find out until the next epic.

Longer unfortunately tongue Malig's identity is something we're not going to find out until the 4th fic worried

Thank goodness Luke is still alive.

Luke has a huge adventure ahead of him. We'll be finding out a lot about the Raithians through Luke and a lot of other crazy stuff.

Thanks for reading and your reply happy






I think I'm running out of emoticons, I'll have to split this up.

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