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Author	Topic: 100 Ways to Leave Your Lecture: Emerald_Lady's Drabbles (Week 20: Jaina Solo)
Emerald_Lady Registered: Dec '06	Date Posted: 9/16/07 3:59pm Subject: RE: 100 Ways to Leave Your Lecture: Emerald_Lady's Drabbles (Week 9: Tahiri) - Date Edited: 10/1/07 8:08pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Emerald_Lady
	Timewise, I guess these would have to be during the beginning of Crisis at Crystal Reef...they're a bit angsty for that book, but hey, it's Zekk. ---BELL--- The bell rang out, ending the training session, and Zekk shut down his lightsaber. Two meters away, Jaina did the same, brandy eyes still bright from the exertion. “That was really good, Zekk. But you’re still holding back. You won’t get better if you don’t fight.” She was smiling, but there was barely concealed worry in her eyes. “It takes some time, Jaina. Give me a break.” Irritation edged into his voice at his own failings, and he looked away, but not quickly enough to miss the bewildered pain that flashed across her face. Would he ever stop hurting her? ---BOOK--- He’d been at the Academy for several weeks before he stumbled across the library. The sight of so many actual books, so readily available, sent a surge of emotions coursing through him. His mother used to read to him—Force knew where she’d gotten books in the Outer Rim, but she’d always been resourceful. Most of the volumes here held Jedi lore, but there was some literature mixed in with the histories. He found his father’s favorite on one of the shelves and touched its spine reverently. For a moment, it was almost as if the last decade never happened. ---CANDLE--- Some trainees used candles when they meditated, but Zekk didn’t like candles. They were too much like Brakiss’ flare stick, so he just went into the jungle to meditate. He had yet to find release in the exercise. He knew it was because he refused to fully immerse himself in the Force, but he was afraid of what would happen if he did. Would he just hear the song of power again, dragging him under like a sinister lullaby? He didn’t know, and until he was strong enough to resist, he’d rather be a crippled Jedi than a dark one. ---BOWL--- The brilliant blue bowl of the sky arched overhead, broken only by the towering Massassi trees. Beneath their shade, Zekk heard Jaina’s excited greeting. “Hey, Vent Crawler!” “Hey, Princess. How was Coruscant?” “Hectic. Mom’s trying to pass another bill, Threepio’s going through empty nest syndrome, and Dad’s taken to replacing perfectly good parts on the Falcon. Peckhum asked about you, though. I told him you were becoming a great Jedi.” “Don’t great Jedi usually win their sparring matches?” “We could give it another try and see.” “Deal. But don’t you dare hold back.” She smirked. “I think that’s my line.” ---BLADE--- His weapon crashed against hers, and it was too much like the first time, when his blade was blood rather than flame. He hesitated. Their eyes met, hers full of determination and trust, and with a shock he realized that he wasn’t going to hurt her. He attacked, and he could see the fierce joy unfolding on her face as they both lost themselves to the dance, striking and feinting in perfect harmony until he broke through her defenses and won. “Zekk! You didn’t hold back.” She was grinning, and he couldn’t stop himself from grinning back. “No, I didn’t.” -----signature----- "Maybe he'd smashed her like a bag of chips in his drive to get some."--Jacob Black, Breaking Dawn "Every time you say Zekk abandoned Jaina in DJ, the Force kills a kitten."--jedi_of_ennth
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jedi_of_ennth Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 9/16/07 4:58pm Subject: RE: 100 Ways to Leave Your Lecture: Emerald_Lady's Drabbles (Week 10: Zekk)
	I seem to have missed a week! headdesk Loved the Tahiri drabbles. They seemed very in-character for her; you did a good job of capturing her voice. “Scars” and “Rebirth” were my favorites of the set. Love love love the new drabbles, but you probably knew I would! Zekk angst is nearly always welcome. Irritation edged into his voice at his own failings, and he looked away, but not quickly enough to miss the bewildered pain that flashed across her face. Would he ever stop hurting her? Great little moment here. It shows a little of the anger, the rougher edges, that he’s trying to smooth over—or at least hide. Most of the volumes here held Jedi lore, but there was some literature mixed in with the histories. He found his father’s favorite on one of the shelves and touched its spine reverently. For a moment, it was almost as if the last decade never happened. Aw. Beautiful, beautiful scene. Unique and bittersweet. I love it. Would he just hear the song of power again, dragging him under like a sinister lullaby? He didn’t know, and until he was strong enough to resist, he’d rather be a crippled Jedi than a dark one. Perfect Zekk POV here. “Hectic. Mom’s trying to pass another bill, Threepio’s going through empty nest syndrome, and Dad’s taken to replacing perfectly good parts on the Falcon. Peckhum asked about you, though. I told him you were becoming a great Jedi.” Sounds like everything’s perfectly normal. The thought of Threepio going through empty nest syndrome makes me laugh. “Deal. But don’t you dare hold back.” She smirked. “I think that’s my line.” Yay, J/Z banter! His weapon crashed against hers, and it was too much like the first time, when his blade was blood rather than flame. He hesitated. Their eyes met, hers full of determination and trust, and with a shock he realized that he wasn’t going to hurt her. He attacked, and he could see the fierce joy unfolding on her face as they both lost themselves to the dance, striking and feinting in perfect harmony until he broke through her defenses and won. I love this last drabble. It was a great way to bring everything full circle and wrap up the set. -----signature----- "I'm your friend. I love you." -- Zekk to Jaina, LotF: Fury
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iamobiwan1970 Registered: Aug '05	Date Posted: 9/16/07 5:54pm Subject: RE: 100 Ways to Leave Your Lecture: Emerald_Lady's Drabbles (Week 10: Zekk)
	I love these!!!! Especially: Some trainees used candles when they meditated, but Zekk didn’t like candles. They were too much like Brakiss’ flare stick, so he just went into the jungle to meditate. He had yet to find release in the exercise. He knew it was because he refused to fully immerse himself in the Force, but he was afraid of what would happen if he did. Would he just hear the song of power again, dragging him under like a sinister lullaby? He didn’t know, and until he was strong enough to resist, he’d rather be a crippled Jedi than a dark one. This made me think a bit of the discussion at the Zekk Coalition page on the EU Community. I think you captured his ideals perfectly! -----signature----- Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there, with open arms and open eyes.
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Emerald_Lady Registered: Dec '06	Date Posted: 10/1/07 6:15pm Subject: RE: 100 Ways to Leave Your Lecture: Emerald_Lady's Drabbles (Week 10: Zekk)
	JoE: I seem to have missed a week! headdesk Loved the Tahiri drabbles. They seemed very in-character for her; you did a good job of capturing her voice. “Scars” and “Rebirth” were my favorites of the set. Aww, don’t feel bad. Thanks a lot for the input; I wasn’t really sure about writing Tahiri. Love love love the new drabbles, but you probably knew I would! Zekk angst is nearly always welcome. Seriously, is there such a thing as too much Zekk angst? Because I haven’t found it yet. Great little moment here. It shows a little of the anger, the rougher edges, that he’s trying to smooth over—or at least hide. Well, we all know Zekkie has issues; I’ve always read him as having a whole lot of self-loathing during the early days, and even now at times. Aw. Beautiful, beautiful scene. Unique and bittersweet. I love it. Zekk is cool, therefore he must like books. Perfect Zekk POV here. Thanks! Sounds like everything’s perfectly normal. The thought of Threepio going through empty nest syndrome makes me laugh. Me too. Yay, J/Z banter! I love this last drabble. It was a great way to bring everything full circle and wrap up the set. Thank you! Parallelism makes me happy. iamobiwan1970: I love these!!!! Thank you! This made me think a bit of the discussion at the Zekk Coalition page on the EU Community. hehe Probably because I was thinking about that while I wrote this. I think you captured his ideals perfectly! Aww, that means a lot. Thanks for reading, O fellow Zekk and Twilight fan! -----signature----- "Maybe he'd smashed her like a bag of chips in his drive to get some."--Jacob Black, Breaking Dawn "Every time you say Zekk abandoned Jaina in DJ, the Force kills a kitten."--jedi_of_ennth
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Emerald_Lady Registered: Dec '06	Date Posted: 10/1/07 6:27pm Subject: RE: 100 Ways to Leave Your Lecture: Emerald_Lady's Drabbles (Week 10: Zekk) - Date Edited: 10/10/07 12:10am (1 edits total) Edited By: Emerald_Lady
	A/N: I didn't originally intend to write these for Zekk, but then I heard the fabulous "The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore" by James Morrison. The muse demanded Zekk angst, and how could I refuse such an order? Anyway, so much for character diversity. ---DAWN--- Zekk had never forgotten meeting Jaina for the first time. He’d stumbled across her just in time to keep her from climbing into an unsafe old wreck. He was annoyed at having to rescue this dumb little rich girl; she acted like sneaking into the lower levels to disassemble derelict ships was just something she did for fun. He had to admire her spirit, though, even if she wasn’t too bright. She wouldn’t leave him alone after that, and eventually she won him over. He didn’t mind. It wasn’t long before he thought of her as his best find ever. ---MORNING--- “Hand me that hydrospanner, will you?” Jaina stretched out a small grimy hand from where she was working under the instrument panel, and Zekk paused his repairs of the comm system long enough to pass her the tool. Zekk loved working on the Lightning Rod with Jaina. Here he could be unguarded, and Jaina, somehow, still accepted him. Being with her let him forget what he’d done, just for a little while. He could be not-quite-but-almost the boy he’d been once, before he’d ruined things, and right now…despite everything, he couldn’t imagine life being more perfect than it was today. ---NOON--- War came, literally out of nowhere, and changed everything. A lifetime ago, they’d been so young and eager for the future; now they aged years in the span of days and killed without mercy. No one could go through such experiences intact; he knew that better than anyone, but Jaina’s slow deterioration tortured him. He watched helplessly as she went from a carefree, headstrong girl to an angry, hardened woman. He tried to be there for her like she’d been for him, but she always pushed him away. He was doing everything he could, but he felt himself failing anyway. ---DUSK--- Anakin was dead, and Zekk was terrified Jaina would be next. She was so far gone already, and she wanted to die. Rage and guilt did that to people, but he never thought they’d have their way with Jaina. Somehow he knew they wouldn’t be able to save each other this time. He’d never be able to kill her, and if she went down, he’d go down with her. Either way, he couldn’t do it. He barely even recognized Jaina anymore in this desolate woman, but Force help him, he still loved her. That was why he had to go. ---EVENING--- He came back eventually. He still had his duties, and he’d never been good at staying away from her. There was a new deep sadness in her eyes now, a look that made him want to hold her but which also told him he’d never be allowed to do it. She softened a bit when a stocky pilot joined her. She seemed not-quite-but-almost happy with this man, and Zekk could admit that he couldn’t make her happy like that, not anymore. That girl was gone. Too bad for him, then, that he had no idea how to stop loving her. -----signature----- "Maybe he'd smashed her like a bag of chips in his drive to get some."--Jacob Black, Breaking Dawn "Every time you say Zekk abandoned Jaina in DJ, the Force kills a kitten."--jedi_of_ennth
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SithGirl132 Registered: Dec '05	Date Posted: 10/1/07 6:35pm Subject: RE: 100 Ways to Leave Your Lecture: Emerald_Lady's Drabbles (Week 11: Zekk)
	J/z angst... so well-written, so painful... Great job with these and with all of your viggies! -----signature----- if loving you is wrong, i don't want to be right the life of a crazy college student. beware. give me coffee and no one gets hurt! Fics in Prolific Writers' Thread.
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Emerald_Lady Registered: Dec '06	Date Posted: 10/9/07 11:58pm Subject: RE: 100 Ways to Leave Your Lecture: Emerald_Lady's Drabbles (Week 11: Zekk/Jaina angst!)
	SithGirl132 posted: J/z angst... so well-written, so painful... Great job with these and with all of your viggies! Thank you! It's always nice to have a new reader. -----signature----- "Maybe he'd smashed her like a bag of chips in his drive to get some."--Jacob Black, Breaking Dawn "Every time you say Zekk abandoned Jaina in DJ, the Force kills a kitten."--jedi_of_ennth
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Emerald_Lady Registered: Dec '06	Date Posted: 10/10/07 12:03am Subject: RE: 100 Ways to Leave Your Lecture: Emerald_Lady's Drabbles (Week 11: Zekk/Jaina angst!)
	It's Anakin this week! The Solo one, not the whiny one. ---GOOD--- He’s always been good at fixing things—but not in the same way as his sister Jaina, though he’s a more than competent mechanic. Anakin sees past layers and layers of complexity to the underlying problem and then understands how to mend what’s broken. The galaxy is a puzzle with its pieces strewn about carelessly, and he’s the one who can put it back together. It’s an unusual Force talent, but nothing about his family is normal. Even in their company, he’s the odd one, quiet and analytical, set apart. He’s used to it, but it’s still a lonely feeling. ---EVIL--- He can’t remember a time when he wasn’t aware of the existence of evil. Not only has he experienced it firsthand, even before he was born, but he knows who he descended from, who he was named after. He knows his mother meant well, but his name is a constant burden. It’s never been his, just a cursed entity that latched onto him like a demon, hovering over his actions and shadowing them with the accusation that no matter what, someday he’ll be just like his namesake. He swears to himself that he’ll die trying before he lets that happen. ---DREAM--- Jacen has always been a dreamer, but it’s not a trait that serves him well in war. Anakin doesn’t really want to fight with him, but he has a responsibility to the galaxy; they both do. They can’t sit around debating philosophy while more innocent people die. Anakin can admit that it’s a complex situation, but they’re Jedi. They’re sworn to protect and defend, and they’re some of the only people who can do it. Bitter as it is, they were born to do this job, and if he has to alienate Jacen to do it, then so be it. ---NIGHTMARE--- Nightmares are nothing new to him, but they’ve been worse lately. He manages to push them aside for the most part, but he can’t get the images out of his mind: a dark and twisted Tahiri, the crumpled corpses of his family. He was already old for his age, but the war makes him a man, one who will do more than what’s asked of him in pursuit of the Jedi ideal. So when the Myrkr mission is proposed, there’s never any question of what he’ll say, what he’s willing to risk. But that surety doesn’t make things any easier. ---TRUTH--- It takes so little time for the mission to go straight to all nine Corellian hells. It’s not long after that when he realizes he won’t be going home. Anakin no longer fears his own death, but he grieves at the pain it will cause his family, at the thought of leaving Tahiri when she needs him most. But if his life can save them and kill the voxyn, then his choice is no choice at all. Before he dies, he knows the truth: he is nothing like his grandfather. The peace of release is the last thing he feels. -----signature----- "Maybe he'd smashed her like a bag of chips in his drive to get some."--Jacob Black, Breaking Dawn "Every time you say Zekk abandoned Jaina in DJ, the Force kills a kitten."--jedi_of_ennth
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SithGirl132 Registered: Dec '05	Date Posted: 10/10/07 2:02pm Subject: RE: 100 Ways to Leave Your Lecture: Emerald_Lady's Drabbles (Week 12: Anakin Solo)
	Great drabbles! I really liked your last one. So sad but so...right... wanders off for tissues "Nightmare" was creepy. -----signature----- if loving you is wrong, i don't want to be right the life of a crazy college student. beware. give me coffee and no one gets hurt! Fics in Prolific Writers' Thread.
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jedi_of_ennth Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 10/30/07 9:48pm Subject: RE: 100 Ways to Leave Your Lecture: Emerald_Lady's Drabbles (Week 12: Anakin Solo)
	Zekk had never forgotten meeting Jaina for the first time. He’d stumbled across her just in time to keep her from climbing into an unsafe old wreck. He was annoyed at having to rescue this dumb little rich girl; she acted like sneaking into the lower levels to disassemble derelict ships was just something she did for fun. First of all, here is the moment of fangirling that must necessarily accompany all mentions of their first meeting: Aw!!!111!!!! Now that that’s over, let me just say that I love the way you’ve illustrated the differences between them: she does poke around dangerous places for fun, but for him, it’s a way of life—his job, in a way, since he sells what he finds. I also like that, though he’s annoyed at having to rescue her, he does rescue her, because he’s the typical snarky street kid with a heart of gold. He had to admire her spirit, though, even if she wasn’t too bright. She wouldn’t leave him alone after that, and eventually she won him over. He didn’t mind. It wasn’t long before he thought of her as his best find ever. Again, aw! He could be not-quite-but-almost the boy he’d been once, before he’d ruined things, and right now…despite everything, he couldn’t imagine life being more perfect than it was today. The “repairing the Lightning Rod” scene in SoA is one of my favorites in the whole series, and you managed to summarize it wonderfully. Zekk is healing, little by little, and even though he’s still awkward and tentative around Jaina, he’s learning how to be himself again. Lovely. He tried to be there for her like she’d been for him, but she always pushed him away. He was doing everything he could, but he felt himself failing anyway. Poor Zekk. I think it’s hug time. Rage and guilt did that to people, but he never thought they’d have their way with Jaina. And here comes tragic disillusionment: he’s watching his angel fall. The woman who was his light and his salvation for so long is proving herself just as frail and mortal as he has ever been. There was a new deep sadness in her eyes now, a look that made him want to hold her but which also told him he’d never be allowed to do it. Beautiful line. Too bad for him, then, that he had no idea how to stop loving her. I love this closing line; it’s just so Zekk: wry and self-deprecating and hopelessly in love with Jaina. He’s used to it, but it’s still a lonely feeling. I had never thought that Anakin might feel lonely in his own family, but it makes sense. It’s never been his, just a cursed entity that latched onto him like a demon, hovering over his actions and shadowing them with the accusation that no matter what, someday he’ll be just like his namesake. I really like this line. It takes so little time for the mission to go straight to all nine Corellian hells. It’s not long after that when he realizes he won’t be going home. That last line hit me like a punch in the gut. I still miss Anakin so much. Great sets of drabbles, and I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to review them! -----signature----- "I'm your friend. I love you." -- Zekk to Jaina, LotF: Fury
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Emerald_Lady Registered: Dec '06	Date Posted: 11/12/07 1:05pm Subject: RE: 100 Ways to Leave Your Lecture: Emerald_Lady's Drabbles (Week 12: Anakin Solo)
	SithGirl132: Great drabbles! I really liked your last one. So sad but so...right... wanders off for tissues "Nightmare" was creepy. Thank you! I’m glad you liked them. JoE: First of all, here is the moment of fangirling that must necessarily accompany all mentions of their first meeting: Aw!!!111!!!! Some things are just so cute that you can’t avoid melting into a pile of fangirl mush. Now that that’s over, let me just say that I love the way you’ve illustrated the differences between them: she does poke around dangerous places for fun, but for him, it’s a way of life—his job, in a way, since he sells what he finds. Thanks! I think Jaina got a little smarter about the lower levels as she got older, but she has too much of Han in her to be very worried about safety. I also like that, though he’s annoyed at having to rescue her, he does rescue her, because he’s the typical snarky street kid with a heart of gold. Basically. It's one of the many reasons why we love him. The “repairing the Lightning Rod” scene in SoA is one of my favorites in the whole series, and you managed to summarize it wonderfully. Zekk is healing, little by little, and even though he’s still awkward and tentative around Jaina, he’s learning how to be himself again. Lovely. Thank you! I love that scene too. It was one of the J/Z scenes that I reread about 4516216 times. Poor Zekk. I think it’s hug time. It’s always hug time for Zekk. And here comes tragic disillusionment: he’s watching his angel fall. The woman who was his light and his salvation for so long is proving herself just as frail and mortal as he has ever been. sniffle So true. You’re going to make me cry. Beautiful line. Thanks. Poor Zekk is pretty much doomed by this point. I love this closing line; it’s just so Zekk: wry and self-deprecating and hopelessly in love with Jaina. Aw, thanks. I had never thought that Anakin might feel lonely in his own family, but it makes sense. Thanks. I guess Anakin kind of reminds me of Harry in DH, or vice versa. Being a hero is kind of a lonely business. I really like this line. Thank you. That last line hit me like a punch in the gut. I still miss Anakin so much. Me too. Anakin was one of the best characters the NJO had. Great sets of drabbles, and I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to review them! That’s okay! Thanks for your lovely review! -----signature----- "Maybe he'd smashed her like a bag of chips in his drive to get some."--Jacob Black, Breaking Dawn "Every time you say Zekk abandoned Jaina in DJ, the Force kills a kitten."--jedi_of_ennth
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Emerald_Lady Registered: Dec '06	Date Posted: 11/12/07 1:08pm Subject: RE: 100 Ways to Leave Your Lecture: Emerald_Lady's Drabbles (Week 12: Anakin Solo) - Date Edited: 12/16/07 12:35am (1 edits total) Edited By: Emerald_Lady
	Week 13: Nomi Sunrider ---KISS--- His kiss warmed her. It spoke to her of comfort and protection, trust and friendship, passion and love. His arms comforted her. They were long and strong from years of Jedi discipline; his hands were callused from countless hours spent holding a lightsaber. But when he held her, they were slow and gentle as they caressed her fears into submission. His laugh enveloped her and pulled her in, a wave of boisterous melody that swept her out to sea. She could drown in such waters, but it would be sweet oblivion. She loved him more than she ever thought possible. ---HUG--- He was gone. He was a Jedi; he should not have died so. He should have died in a blaze of good and glory, not in a senseless, petty brawl on some backwater planet. She killed them. Her hands acted of their own accord, picking up Andur’s lightsaber and felling three more corpses to lie beside his. What had they done? What had she done? Dimly, she heard Vima whimpering. Nomi hugged her daughter fiercely as they both trembled. She could barely think, but she knew they had to leave. Vima needed her now. That would have to be enough. ---SMILE--- This planet had a spare sort of beauty, but Nomi could not appreciate it. Few things brought her pleasure these days. She lived for Vima now, and for Andur’s memory. For her own part, she would just as soon be dead with her husband. She would be glad to be rid of this eerie place. It was as if the very air and soil were weighing and testing her, and considering their verdict. She smiled grimly. If this was a test, she would pass it. Andur would have wanted it that way. She could still do that much for him. ---FROWN--- “The lightsaber is the weapon of the Jedi. You are a Jedi.” Nomi frowned at Master Thon’s oft-repeated teaching. She had agreed to train under him, but only on the condition that she never have to use a lightsaber again. She woke up screaming often enough already. “Master Thon, you know I will do whatever you ask of me, except take up a lightsaber. I cannot.” He looked at her, his eyes dark and unfathomable as always, and she almost thought she heard him sigh. It was another stalemate—for now. They were both too stubborn to let this go. ---LAUGH--- They were back, the ones who killed Andur, they were here and they— Calm. Peace. Serenity. They had captured Master Thon. Suddenly his lightsaber was in her hand. Her thoughts—if they were truly hers—coalesced into a focused point as the energy blade blazed into existence. This is my legacy, and that of millennia of Jedi before me. It is not a burden, but a tool to be wielded with wisdom and justice. It is an ancient honor, and you will bear it well. She took up the lightsaber, and prevailed. Somewhere far away, she heard Andur’s delighted laugh. -----signature----- "Maybe he'd smashed her like a bag of chips in his drive to get some."--Jacob Black, Breaking Dawn "Every time you say Zekk abandoned Jaina in DJ, the Force kills a kitten."--jedi_of_ennth
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Emerald_Lady Registered: Dec '06	Date Posted: 11/20/07 11:09pm Subject: RE: 100 Ways to Leave Your Lecture: Emerald_Lady's Drabbles (Week 13: Nomi Sunrider) - Date Edited: 12/16/07 12:36am (1 edits total) Edited By: Emerald_Lady
	Week 14: Zekk/Jaina ---SUN--- He had thought he’d be able to control himself, but seeing her ravaged by the sun and heat, assuring him that she was fine while raw pain seeped through her shields…rage filled him. The darkness whispered sinuously inside him, saying how easy it would be to hunt down her tormentors and destroy them. His palms tingled at the thought, and he could feel the power building, demanding release. But no. Jaina needed him. He pushed the demons back yet again, for her. She’d always been able to chase them away. He just wished someone could keep them from coming back. ---MOON--- The moonlight spilled down from the sky, bathing the jungle in an argent glow. Everything was radiating light, and Jaina most of all. A study in liquid blacks and silvers, she took his breath away. He reached out cautiously to touch her, afraid that doing so would crack this perfect night from top to bottom. Instead she smiled and turned her face into his palm, her hand coming up to cover his. The next day they were back to their tenuous balancing act, just as if nothing ever happened. But he could still feel her cheek burning against his palm. ---STARS--- He had missed the stars on Coruscant. Here you could see them all—at least during the dry season, and he much preferred half the year to not at all. He couldn’t complain about the company on Yavin either. “So which one’s Ennth?” Even if it was slightly annoying at times. “Jaina. You know you can’t see it from here.” “Sorry! You don’t have to be so touchy about it.” “Touchy? That’s going to cost you.” “Oh really? I think you’re full of it, vent crawler.” “Luckily for you, I’m feeling generous today. I’ll give you a 30-second head start.” ---CLOUDS--- She was still staring at him in disbelief and shock, her arms crossed over her chest, and it was making him uncomfortable. “What?” he asked, a bit defensively. “Zekk, are you telling me that you’ve never piloted a cloud car?” “Uh…that’s right. I take it that’s a problem?” “We have to fix this. Right now. You’ve been missing out on a vital life experience. Let’s go, Zekk.” “But we’re supposed to be…” “The city will be here when we get back, and the clouds are waiting. Don’t make me drag you.” He raised his eyebrows at that one. “Force forbid.” ---PLANET--- The Lightning Rod shuddered. They were back on-planet. “So. What now?” He voiced the question they’d both been thinking since graduation. She read him like a holonovel, as usual. He’d never decided if he was that obvious or if he’d just stopped pretending around her. “Zekk…it’ll be okay. I promise.” She couldn’t promise that, not really, but she was so earnest and concerned that he somehow believed her. She knew she had him then, and grinned as she reached for his hand. “We can unpack later. I have an idea.” He took her hand and followed her into the future. -----signature----- "Maybe he'd smashed her like a bag of chips in his drive to get some."--Jacob Black, Breaking Dawn "Every time you say Zekk abandoned Jaina in DJ, the Force kills a kitten."--jedi_of_ennth
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jedi_of_ennth Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 12/1/07 9:03am Subject: RE: 100 Ways to Leave Your Lecture: Emerald_Lady's Drabbles (Week 14: Zekk/Jaina)
	I love the Nomi drabbles. I haven’t read the comics featuring Nomi (though I’m trying to get around to it! ), but I know the basics and I love the way your wrote her. I also like the way you brought the storyline full circle, detailing her fall, training, and rebirth in such few words. Love love love the J/Z drabbles, as usual! He had thought he’d be able to control himself, but seeing her ravaged by the sun and heat, assuring him that she was fine while raw pain seeped through her shields…rage filled him. The darkness whispered sinuously inside him, saying how easy it would be to hunt down her tormentors and destroy them. His palms tingled at the thought, and he could feel the power building, demanding release. Great look at Zekk in Jedi Bounty; I can just imagine him feeling like this after Jaina’s little adventure on Ryloth. Incidentally, his rescue of Jaina is one of my favorite YJK moments, so it’s nice to see it referenced in fanfic. “Sorry! You don’t have to be so touchy about it.” “Touchy? That’s going to cost you.” “Oh really? I think you’re full of it, vent crawler.” “Luckily for you, I’m feeling generous today. I’ll give you a 30-second head start.” I love J/Z banter. She was still staring at him in disbelief and shock, her arms crossed over her chest, and it was making him uncomfortable. “What?” he asked, a bit defensively. “Zekk, are you telling me that you’ve never piloted a cloud car?” I love this. She’s so pushy. He took her hand and followed her into the future. Aw! Great set of drabbles. -----signature----- "I'm your friend. I love you." -- Zekk to Jaina, LotF: Fury
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ZekksGoddess Registered: Oct '04	Date Posted: 12/4/07 4:07pm Subject: RE: 100 Ways to Leave Your Lecture: Emerald_Lady's Drabbles (Week 14: Zekk/Jaina) - Date Edited: 12/4/07 4:09pm (2 edits total) Edited By: ZekksGoddess
	Ah! I'm so sorry I've disappeared and missed out on your lovely drabbles. I'll make up for it right now! Week 9 REBIRTH: Lovely description. I like the blended memories from Riina/Tahiri- it totally validates her confusion. I <i>love</i> that last line.</i> SCARS: Tahiri's finally coming into her own- sort of. Excellent way of showing how she's learning to live again, with er...new developments. DISEASE: The description is incredible. AGONY: Poor Tahiri. HEALING: Again, lovely description- I love how you delved into Tahiri, her emotions were displayed wonderfully. Week 10 BELL: Irritation edged into his voice at his own failings, and he looked away, but not quickly enough to miss the bewildered pain that flashed across her face. Would he ever stop hurting her? Oh, Zekk. Wonderful characterization. BOOK: I love the casual reference to his parents- they're exactly the sort of little details you'd expect a kid to remember. For a moment, it was almost as if the last decade never happened. This line just pulled right on my heartstrings. CANDLE: Zekk didn’t like candles. They were too much like Brakiss’ flare stick Wow- nice thought. It certainly makes for an interesting comparison. He knew it was because he refused to fully immerse himself in the Force, but he was afraid of what would happen if he did. Would he just hear the song of power again, dragging him under like a sinister lullaby? He didn’t know, and until he was strong enough to resist, he’d rather be a crippled Jedi than a dark one. Again, fabulous characterization. BOWL: I love the easy banter between Zekk and Jaina. Love it. BLADE: Yess! Go Zekk! This last drabble was very uplifting- nice ending to the set. Week Eleven DAWN: So cute- I loved seeing how his feelings for her changed over time, from an annoying little girl, eventually to his friend. MORNING: He could be not-quite-but-almost the boy he’d been once, before he’d ruined things, and right now…despite everything, he couldn’t imagine life being more perfect than it was today. I love this line. NOON: Nice capture of what happened in so few words. DUSK: Wonderful job showing Zekk's concern, and his feelings- and why he had to leave. It's sad, but true. EVENING: He still had his duties, and he’d never been good at staying away from her. Sad ending, but fitting- great characterization, as always. Week Twelve GOOD: Nice job seperating Anakin from the norm. EVIL: You showed the effect of his name wonderfully, and the pain it caused him. Great glimpse into his character, too. DREAM: His determination was always a big factor in his character, and you've shown that well, as well as his desire to protect people, and his strong desire to walk his own path, not his grandfather's. NIGHTMARE: So much weight on one boy's shoulders. He was already old for his age, but the war makes him a man, one who will do more than what’s asked of him in pursuit of the Jedi ideal. So when the Myrkr mission is proposed, there’s never any question of what he’ll say, what he’s willing to risk. But that surety doesn’t make things any easier. Woderful. Just wonderful. TRUTH: Beautiful- this was definitely my favorite. Week Thirteen KISS: Such sweetness. HUG: Interesting switch from the last part- I like the change in feeling. SMILE: I love how you showed her apathetic nature, and yet her determination to succeed for her daughter and husband. FROWN:Great job showing the stubborn ideals, and the reminder of the reasons behind them. LAUGH: Uplifting- and very well written. Week Fourteen: SUN: Ah! Wonderful- the way the darkness creeped up on him so easily, and yet he resisted. Excellent job showing both his dark demons, and his devotion to Jaina. MOON: Such a small moment, yet beautiful. STARS: He couldn’t complain about the company on Yavin either. “So which one’s Ennth?” Even if it was slightly annoying at times. CLOUDS: Ah, you write such an amazing J/Z friendship. PLANET: Lovely ending to the set. -----signature----- Zekk gets a book! - http://vent-crawler.sitesled.com/news.html Lifeday Candles - http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=28264205&brd=10477&replies=0 To Ease the Pain - http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/28240759/p1/?2
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