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jadesabre75 Registered: Nov '07	Date Posted: 3/5 10:49am Subject: RE: The Winding Path: A Collection of Vignettes, Sequel to The Path of Dreams--OC's, CC's, Vig 2: 2
	Damn....just damn. That was awesome! I have to go and read it again! -----signature----- Stories are in my bio! Have at it! 9-19-08 - Best Bloody Day of the Year! Savvy? - http://www.limestrong.com/ Lucky Member of the Jagateers: Jagateer of the Imperial Red Swim Trunks
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padawanlost Registered: Apr '06	Date Posted: 3/5 4:06pm Subject: RE: The Winding Path: A Collection of Vignettes, Sequel to The Path of Dreams--OC's, CC's, Vig 3: 3
	Great introduction to the Fel Empire, Sara. I love how normal you've made their empire seem in comparison to the Palpatine empire. I appreciate the concerns of the systems that don't want to join (like Onderon) but they do seem to be just as decent as the GA, since we know how corrupt their democracy is. I really like Zekk and Mara (great choices for names too.) His reflections on just why he's named after his mom's first fiancee were a fantastic way to let us inside his head. Mara's teasing of him at the party was a nice peak into her personality too. I hope to see much more of her. I loved Jag and Jaina's reflections on their first meeting (one of my favorite EU moments ever!). I also liked Zekk getting in trouble for using the Force to read Elivia's thoughts and feelings. It takes a brave woman to stand up to the Imperial heir like that- and that's really the only woman J/J's son would fall for, isn't it? Now I have to go check out that website. Great post as always ~alex -----signature----- e-married to rebel_cheese , so read his stuff or else Padawan of NYCitygurl Proud member of Charon Force. Check out our NJO AU: http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/27537567/p1/?23
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iamobiwan1970 Registered: Aug '05	Date Posted: 3/5 5:11pm Subject: RE: The Winding Path: A Collection of Vignettes, Sequel to The Path of Dreams--OC's, CC's, Vig 3: 3
	That was really enjoyable. I like Jaina and Jag so much i like hearing about their kids. I like knowing the Empire is so different from Palps and the Sith. I like this young Zekk (I keep seeing Antares Draco) What a great idea that he has a debut. Your writing style is wonderful as always. Very beautiful botanical gardens...I'd like to visit there! These vignettes are fun. -----signature----- Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there, with open arms and open eyes.
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SITH_MAYO Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 3/5 5:32pm Subject: RE: The Winding Path: A Collection of Vignettes, Sequel to The Path of Dreams--OC's, CC's, Vig 3: 3
	He reached up and touched her cheek, when she didn’t flinch, he became emboldened. “Do you believe in love at first sight?” His voice was so low she almost didn’t hear him. “I didn’t until tonight,” she whispered back. Oh, that was soooo cute and ahhhhh! I was hooked from the start! Zekk Fel is so awesum! I really like his character. The ending was so perfect! Nice one, FL. Thanks for the PM. Keep the updates coming...! -----signature----- Fanfics in bio.. Fan of: K/J, L/M, J/TK, Benella and wild parties! "SPACE WEATHER!!!" ~ Blue Harvest Me: I'm hot, are you hot? [thinking temperature..] My Mum: . . Yeah, I always look this good...
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SWpants666 Registered: Oct '04	Date Posted: 3/5 7:26pm Subject: RE: The Winding Path: A Collection of Vignettes, Sequel to The Path of Dreams--OC's, CC's, Vig 3: 3
	Your website is awesome, I've gotta find time SOME TIME in the future to really look at it Prince Zekk Fel laughed at the indignant expression of his slightly older cousin, Imperial Knight Jysella Antilles Horn. blink Prince Zekk Fel? that's what I get for not reading the list of characters I love that Jag didn't mind that, and that they called his sister Mara. It's too amazing for them. And I think it's cute that Jysella is 'Ella' She took a deep breath and straightened, to find herself gazing into the deepest brown eyes set in one of the most handsome faces she had ever seen. He smiled as he took her gloved hand to press his lips to the back of it, and she felt as if the action of his touch set her on fire. hehehehe I think I saw that one coming Ah he sounds so gorgeous though. His grandfather, Han Solo, said something that made his other grandfather, Soontir Fel, laugh, but Zekk didn’t know what it was. He only hoped that not knowing wouldn’t haunt him later. The two old Corellians never ceased having their sick senses of humor appeased by tormenting their grandson. That I don't doubt! Ah, Han & Soontir getting along so well like that, it's just a great thought. Poor Zekk, being tortured by his two psycho grandfathers “And I thought you were the most arrogant flyboy I’ve ever had the misfortune meeting. Considering, I grew up with Rogue Squadron members as close family friends, this was a hard mark to surpass.” Their banter is just great. I love seeing the two of them together like that. It really makes me happy. She took a bite of the soufflé; she watched Zekk the entire time she delicately chewed. He grinned at her spiritedness. Of COURSE he'd be humored by it! Gah, he is totally the son of Jaina & Jag You put their personalities very well in him. Élivia seems to be almost perfect for him. The garden sounds beautiful. The animals really make it that much better “No, there’s nothing in here that will devour you.” Though, I wouldn’t mind to. Mm, I'm sure he would HAHAHAHA But I don’t know how to stop it either. Zekk, what are you doing to me?” Of course, blame it on the guy giggles Oh that was so great, FL. I loved that, it was such an amazing way to end my day; I'm very glad I made time to read it -----signature----- ~MTFBWY~ **Holder of the Straw of Disaster** All I want is to be in the light
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JainaJag14 Registered: Apr '06	Date Posted: 3/6 3:21pm Subject: RE: The Winding Path: A Collection of Vignettes, Sequel to The Path of Dreams--OC's, CC's, Vig 3: 3
	Simply amazing as always. I love how you developed the background of the Empire and especially Zekk's character. The interacion between Zekk and Elivia was great, and I can't wait to see where you take their relationship. I really loved this update. Thanks for the PM. Hugs and kisses. JJ14 -----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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Flowerlady Registered: Dec '05	Date Posted: 3/7 5:41am Subject: RE: The Winding Path: A Collection of Vignettes, Sequel to The Path of Dreams--OC's, CC's, Vig 3: 3
	jadesabre75 Damn....just damn. That was awesome! I have to go and read it again! Thank you!! I'm glad that you enjoyed it. padawanlost Great introduction to the Fel Empire, Sara. I love how normal you've made their empire seem in comparison to the Palpatine empire. I appreciate the concerns of the systems that don't want to join (like Onderon) but they do seem to be just as decent as the GA, since we know how corrupt their democracy is. Thank you. The Fel Empire is different from Palpatine's but that doesn't make them prefect. The people of Onderon are afraid that they will be exploted and their wealth diverted from them to Bastion. A honest concern. Because right now the planet is doing fine, they don't want to change that despite problems being a GA member creates. I really like Zekk and Mara (great choices for names too.) His reflections on just why he's named after his mom's first fiancee were a fantastic way to let us inside his head. Mara's teasing of him at the party was a nice peak into her personality too. I hope to see much more of her. Well, I knew that I had to explain why he was named after Zekk. Even when this was only supposed to be a few paragraphs as a epilogue for TPoD, I had planned on naming him Zekk for the reasons in the story. Oh we will get to see more of Mara too. I loved Jag and Jaina's reflections on their first meeting (one of my favorite EU moments ever!). I also liked Zekk getting in trouble for using the Force to read Elivia's thoughts and feelings. It takes a brave woman to stand up to the Imperial heir like that- and that's really the only woman J/J's son would fall for, isn't it? That is one of my favorite momemnts too, and one reason why even when I shipped K/J I couldn't reall dislike Jag. That took a lot of grit. And you are exactly right about Elivia. Now I have to go check out that website. Thanks... Great post as always Thank you... iamobiwan1970 That was really enjoyable. I like Jaina and Jag so much i like hearing about their kids. I like knowing the Empire is so different from Palps and the Sith. I like this young Zekk (I keep seeing Antares Draco) What a great idea that he has a debut. Thanks...I'm glad that you liked it. I like the Fel Empire too, it may not be perfect, but it isn't evil. I loved coming with all the OC's for this series. They are all a lot of fun. It's funny that you say Antares Draco, because actually in my mind Zekk looks a lot like Jacen. Not so much thtat everyone who knew Jacen and Zekk would maybe comment on it, but that was who I was thinking of when I came up with his looks, only with darker hair. Besides, Zekk is Marasia's grandfather in this...I think you see why I find that funny... Your writing style is wonderful as always. Very beautiful botanical gardens...I'd like to visit there! I enjoy setting the scene and like to let that tell some of the story. And in a way you could visit the gardens...I was thinking of the Dupont estate at Longwood Garndens in West Chester, PA when I came up with it in TPoD. The indoor conservatories there are just breathtaking. These vignettes are fun. They are fun to write too... SITH_MAYO He reached up and touched her cheek, when she didn’t flinch, he became emboldened. “Do you believe in love at first sight?” His voice was so low she almost didn’t hear him. “I didn’t until tonight,” she whispered back. Oh, that was soooo cute and ahhhhh! I was hooked from the start! Zekk Fel is so awesum! I really like his character. Thanks...I'm glad that you liked it... The ending was so perfect! Yes...That was quite the fairytale like ending....My daughter's Disney Princess movies were really playing in my mind for that whole thing in a way...hehehe Nice one, FL. Thanks... Thanks for the PM. Keep the updates coming...! You're welcome and you bet....Thanks again for clicking... SWpants666 Your website is awesome, I've gotta find time SOME TIME in the future to really look at it Thanks... It's a work in progress, but I'm peased with it. Prince Zekk Fel laughed at the indignant expression of his slightly older cousin, Imperial Knight Jysella Antilles Horn. blink Prince Zekk Fel? that's what I get for not reading the list of characters I love that Jag didn't mind that, and that they called his sister Mara. It's too amazing for them. Well, he didn't partly for political reasons. But there were genuine reasons too. And I think it's cute that Jysella is 'Ella' What can I say, Valin loved his sister. She took a deep breath and straightened, to find herself gazing into the deepest brown eyes set in one of the most handsome faces she had ever seen. He smiled as he took her gloved hand to press his lips to the back of it, and she felt as if the action of his touch set her on fire. hehehehe I think I saw that one coming Ah he sounds so gorgeous though. Of course....As I said above think Jacen but not with darker hair and Jag's heigth and build. His grandfather, Han Solo, said something that made his other grandfather, Soontir Fel, laugh, but Zekk didn’t know what it was. He only hoped that not knowing wouldn’t haunt him later. The two old Corellians never ceased having their sick senses of humor appeased by tormenting their grandson. That I don't doubt! Ah, Han & Soontir getting along so well like that, it's just a great thought. Poor Zekk, being tortured by his two psycho grandfathers Well I'm sure they've learned to get along somewhat...but having a mutual target for their humor definitely helps....Poor Zekk is right... “And I thought you were the most arrogant flyboy I’ve ever had the misfortune meeting. Considering, I grew up with Rogue Squadron members as close family friends, this was a hard mark to surpass.” Their banter is just great. I love seeing the two of them together like that. It really makes me happy. Thanks...I like them together too... She took a bite of the soufflé; she watched Zekk the entire time she delicately chewed. He grinned at her spiritedness. Of COURSE he'd be humored by it! Gah, he is totally the son of Jaina & Jag You put their personalities very well in him. Élivia seems to be almost perfect for him. He is a mix of Jag and Jaina that I had fun coming up with. And he'd fall in love with no one who was a total pushover. The garden sounds beautiful. The animals really make it that much better I modeled it after Longwood Gardens, I really enjoy that place. “No, there’s nothing in here that will devour you.” Though, I wouldn’t mind to. Mm, I'm sure he would HAHAHAHA He is a guy after all... But I don’t know how to stop it either. Zekk, what are you doing to me?” Of course, blame it on the guy giggles Of course... Oh that was so great, FL. I loved that, it was such an amazing way to end my day; I'm very glad I made time to read it Thank you...I'm glad that you enjoyed it and that it ended your day in a good way. JainaJag14 Simply amazing as always. I love how you developed the background of the Empire and especially Zekk's character. The interacion between Zekk and Elivia was great, and I can't wait to see where you take their relationship. I really loved this update. Thanks for the PM. Hugs and kisses. Thank you!! I hope to have the next part up next week... I'm happy that everyone seemed to like my OCs. You're welcome... FL -----signature----- I used to dream of Kyp or Jag, now it's Edward Cullen...I blame Cyn and Saber.. Master to DanaeMariSkywalker, JediMasterArmada and PHGS_Weyr
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Flowerlady Registered: Dec '05	Date Posted: 3/19 8:32pm Subject: RE: The Winding Path: A Collection of Vignettes, Sequel to The Path of Dreams--OC's, CC's, Vig 3: 3 - Date Edited: 5/14 8:14pm (4 edits total) Edited By: Flowerlady
	~~Vignette 4~~ Élivia (part 2 of 2) Bastion 62 ABY The days passed in a whirl of activity and emotion. Zekk was sure that he was in love with the beautiful princess. He wanted to spend as much time as possible with her, and though, she was reserved and tried to keep him at a distance, she seemed to ultimately enjoy their time together sightseeing around Bastion and walking in the garden. He couldn’t deny that he wanted to prove that his parents’ Empire was different then anything she may have learned about from her history lessons. They visited the university where revolutionary thinking was encouraged, not punished. They went to the museum and to the theater. Of course, they were followed everywhere by a horde of HoloNet reporters and surrounded by at least two, and sometimes three, Imperial Knights. The HoloNet attention made Élivia nervous, and though, Zekk could have easily ordered them away, he didn’t. He wanted her to see that he wasn’t afraid to be in the limelight for public scrutiny. King Nolan didn’t hide his delight over the prospect of a possible courtship between the future Emperor and his granddaughter. He, in fact, did all he could to encourage the budding romance, including extending their stay by three days. However, the day finally came that the Du’prés were scheduled to leave. Zekk made his way to his father’s office. He entered the outer chamber and smiled at the woman behind the desk. She was still striking, her blond hair pulled severely into a bun behind her head, her stylish business suit perfectly tailored to fit her every curve, and her blue eyes sharp and intelligent as she looked up to meet the person who dared walk into the Emperor’s private office suite. Her name was Cera De’Locke Draco and she had been his father’s assistant since he was only an admiral in the Imperial Navy. She was as loyal as a member of the family, and in many ways she was. Her husband was one of Jaina Fel’s Imperial Knights and their young son, Filip was assigned with his Master to guarding Zekk’s grandmother, Syal. She returned his smile and said warmly, “Prince Zekk, it’s nice to see you.” “Hello, Lady Draco, is Father detained?” She glanced at her data pad and replied, “Actually, he should have a few moments. Baron Fel is due to meet with him in ten minutes.” He grinned as he moved toward the double inner doors. “I think Uncle Cem will understand if I make my father late.” He entered the office to find the Emperor tapping away at the keys of a datapad. He looked up and instantly replaced the look of irritation at being interrupted with one of his trademark half smiles. He looked back down at the datapad and said, “Let me finish this thought and I’ll be right with you, son.” Zekk looked around the familiar formality of the office of his father. He easily remembered the time he and Xander Krieg were chasing Mara, and pushed the younger princess into the pedestal of Jag’s favorite statue of the mythical Denon god of war. Only Jaina’s Force grasp saved the ancient stone statue from being shattered into a million pieces on the marble tile floor. Needless to say that was the last time he and his friends were allowed to rough-house in the office of the galactic Emperor. “All right, Zekk, what’s brought you here and pulled you away from the charming Princess Élivia?” Zekk swallowed and sat down in the leather chair before the substantial dark wood desk. “I wanted to ask you a question.” Jag raised a brow, intrigued. “Okay…go on.” “When did you know you were really in love with Mom?” Jag leaned back and smiled. “Well, that’s quite a question. I guess I knew when she scared me nearly to death during a battle at Borleias during the Yuuzhan Vong war. She risked her life to probably save mine.” Then Jag paused, taking in his son’s thoughtful expression. “You’re quite taken with the princess.” “Yes, I am,” Zekk sighed and said. “Dad, I want to officially ask to court her.” “You’re quite young to be thinking like this, Zekk. Royal courtships aren’t like simply dating a girl you like.” “But it’s a little hard to date when you’re the Heir Apparent to the Galactic Empire,” Zekk countered. Jag nodded in agreement. “True. Though, you do understand that in this case courtship with Princess Élivia could look like a treaty. I was under the impression she was not happy with King Nolan’s petition to the Empire.” “She isn’t.” Zekk stood and went to look out of the massive window that made up one entire wall of the office. It overlooked much of the Imperial City. “But I know she has feelings for me. I plan on convincing her that the Empire isn’t as bad as she thinks we are.” “Have you spoken to her about a courtship?” Zekk shook his head in the negative. “I wanted your advice first, sir.” He turned and met his father’s green eyes. Zekk favored his mother more than his father in appearance with dark brown hair and eyes. His grandmother Leia even mentioned that Zekk reminded her of aspects of her dead sons Anakin and Jacen. But fortunately that was where the resemblance ended; Zekk was very much his father’s son in personality. “I wanted to know what you’d do.” Jag took a deep breath and smiled. “I’d follow my heart. But you have to respect her wishes, even if it hurts, Zekk. You can’t make someone love you. And you can’t make her put her feelings above those of her subjects. I know the people of Onderon do not wish to join Us. That is one reason I haven’t officially accepted King Nolan’s petition. Your mother thinks it would be best to set up one of her missions there first.” Jaina, in her capacity as Empress, oversaw most of the social aspects of the Empire. She had revamped both the healthcare and educational systems, and as a way to continue to reach out and provide help and support to planets, even those not formally part of the Empire, she came up with the Imperial Mission. On non-Imperial planets, the missions were part of the embassy. They allowed citizens of those worlds to experience the Empire, and often they would decide that life there was much better than the life they had on their home worlds. They had to secure a job on an Imperial world before they could join, but if they couldn’t and were able-bodied, they could always join the Imperial military. Many orphans were taken in and became Imperial citizens this way. Some critics felt the missions were nothing more than recruiting stations for the Imperial military, but truth was, these missions often gave beings opportunities they would never have had otherwise. “I have suggested that to Élivia and she agrees that is a possibility,” Zekk said and felt a weight lift. If she learned that Jag only wanted Onderon to join if willing, it would help him ultimately convince her that his father, and Zekk by extension, weren’t power-hungry tyrants, or whatever she considered them. “I think it best if you wait to ask for a formal courtship with the princess.” Zekk’s hope fell. This wasn’t what he wanted his father to suggest. “No, Dad. You just told me to follow my heart. I am. I can sense what Élivia feels for me. She’s adapt at hiding most of her thoughts and feelings, but I’ve sensed enough to know she is as interested in me as I am in her. I would like to ask her grandfather before they leave this afternoon.” Jag raised his brow again and Zekk added quickly, “Of course, after I’ve spoken to her.” “I would hope so.” Jag smiled, despite Zekk sensing misgivings from him. Then he said, amused, “You’re so much like your mother. Why even ask for my advice if you aren’t going to take it anyway?” Zekk grinned, not the Solo trademark that one would imagine, but rather his father’s half-smile. “But I am. You told me to follow my heart. And that is precisely what I intend to do. If I get it broke, then I will have to step back and wait as you suggested, but I know she likes me. Have a good meeting with Uncle Cem. I feel him on his way.” He gave his father a short bow and turned to leave, then his father’s laugh stopped him. “I knew that I loved your mother when I confronted her after the battle, and she made me so flustered that the only thing I could think of doing was kissing her.” “Did you?” “Yes.” Jag returned his son’s identical smile, “I suppose you could say the rest is history?” ~~~ Iziz, Onderon 65 ABY Élivia nervously smoothed the shimmersilk skirt of her rich rose colored gown and watched anxiously as the Imperial ship came down onto the landing pad of the Iziz Palace. She waited for the Lightsaber-class yacht to begin powering down before approaching it. This was a familiar scene for those who waited with their young queen; although, she hadn’t officially courted the Imperial Prince for nearly a year. She hadn’t accepted Zekk’s initial offer for courtship, much to her grandfather’s irritation. She felt it was all happening too fast. She had fallen hard and fast for the handsome young prince, but she still couldn’t shake the feeling she was betraying her people by seeing him. So, she asked for them to take things more slowly and entered into a friendship, instead of something as formal as courtship. Zekk had taken her rejection hard, but he agreed and for several months they only communicated in the most old-fashioned of ways—via flimsy letters and hypercomm. Then she invited him to Onderon. She knew it was a big step and one that would incite the Onderonians, but she couldn’t deny her love for him any longer. He came to her planet and spent two months visiting. It was during this time that they finally told each other of their feelings and entered into the formality of royal courtship. Their first official outing away from Onderon or Bastion was to the royal wedding of Hapan Queen Mother Allana Djo to Hapan Noble Oro Dé Lum. It was then that she learned the most interesting family secret—the queen mother was Zekk’s cousin. She was all but sworn to secrecy, since no one outside the family knew of the familial relationship between Han and Leia Solo and the young queen. However, besides the surprise at the family secret, she also realized something else; the Fel’s considered her family. The wedding had happened a year and half ago, and the family more than speculated that Zekk and Élivia would be next, despite their youth. But then politics got in the way. King Nolan died unexpectedly in his sleep from a massive heart attack, leaving Onderon without an official heir. At first, the general council, which was made up of the regional governors of the planet, began to fight among themselves for power, nearly bringing the planet to civil war. Élivia refused to let that happen. She surprised them all by officially naming herself queen, putting an end to the squabble for the monarchy. She seized power from the governors and was able to hold it by promising that she would not join the Empire. The people rallied behind her, but to keep their trust, she had to end her courtship with Zekk, which broke both of their hearts. That was eleven months ago, and since then she realized she could not live without him. She contacted Zekk last week and invited him to her palace. Her subjects were furious once the news hit the HoloNet that their queen was entertaining the Imperial Prince, but she hoped that she and Zekk could work something out. Finally, the ramp descended and down it came Zekk’s usual detail of Imperial Knights, his cousin Jysella and her father, Master Valin Horn. Their red armored uniforms shining brightly in the morning sun. Behind the guards came a smiling and confident looking Zekk. He was as handsome as ever, dressed in a black and wine colored outfit that included a long black cape, lined with deep wine. The gold clasp, which she had presented him for his nineteenth birthday, sparkled against the black tunic. His knee high boots were a polished black against the deep wine of his trousers. His brown hair was combed back and curled around his ears. He met her eyes and gave her one his half smiles that made her heart skip a beat. She wanted nothing more than to run to him, throw herself into his arms and get lost in his kiss. But she restrained herself, staying back until he stopped before her. “Your Majesty,” Zekk said as he bowed low, smiling with a mischievous sparkle in his dark eyes as he took in the seductively designed gown. She smiled and greeted him similarly, “Your Imperial Highness, welcome to Iziz.” Less than an hour later, Élivia lead him into her private chambers. After sending her handmaids away, she turned and gazed up at him. “Zekk, I’ve missed you so.” Zekk stepped forward and easily took her into his arms. She breathed in his spicy, masculine scent and her desire exploded. He raised an eyebrow when he sensed her feelings and said in a low voice that made her shudder, “I’ve missed you too.” Their lips connected and Élivia clung to him, never wanting it to end, but all too soon the need for air forced them apart. He rested his lips against hers, his breath coming fast and ragged as he pressed her against him. “I love you, Élivia. I can’t live without you.” “Zekk, I love you too.” She pulled away from him to meet his eyes. “But what are we going to do? Anti-Imperial sentiment is worse now since Kuat has joined the Empire than ever. The radicals are claiming your father wants to tear the GA apart without ever firing a shot.” “I know, love, but I won’t let you go again,” he said with a fire in his eyes that she could never deny. ~ Zekk looked down into her hazel eyes and smiled. Her breaths were still ragged from their activity, and though he recovered quicker then her, he still was amazed by the feelings they shared when they made love. “Wow,” she breathed. He chuckled and nuzzled her damp neck, then whispered in her ear, “I could say the same, you know.” She giggled. “You’re just saying that.” “No,” he said against her the skin of her neck. She smelled of rosewater and it made him want her all over again. He suckled on the soft skin, causing her to shiver. “You are truly amazing and I’ll never get my fill of you.” Although they had taken their love into the physical realm not long after they entered their official courtship the first time, the past two weeks were truly incredible. Neither of them could quite get enough of each other. He kissed her again, drinking in her flavor and filling her with his love. Their passion ignited and he let her flip them, with her coming up on top. Her long honey colored hair flowed around them as they again raced for the stars. Breathless and finally sated, she rested on his bare chest as he held her, smoothing the tangle her wavy hair had become during their last tryst. Zekk suddenly made a decision he prayed she would agree with. “Élivia,” he waited until she met his gaze before continuing, “I know this may not be the most romantic way of doing this.” His voice was low and it nearly cracked at the emotion he felt. He swallowed and reached up to gently caress her cheek. It was still flushed from their lovemaking, and she smiled as she said, “I don’t know. I think this is about as romantic as two people can get.” He grinned and said, “I mean for what I want to ask you. I wanted to ask this morning when we were having breakfast in the garden by your roses, but somehow knowing Ella, Master Horn and your handmaids were within earshot just made it seem wrong.” “Zekk…” He flipped her and again positioned himself over her. Still caressing her face, he took a deep breath and plunged, knowing if she rejected him now, it would destroy him. “Élivia, marry me.” She stared up at him, her breath catching, and he thought she was about to rip his heart apart. Then she broke into a smile as radiant as the sun. Her hands went to his stubbly face and cupped it. “Zekk…Oh…yes, I’ll marry you.” He laughed and kissed her, but her joyful tears and his relieved chucking soon broke the passion. “But we still have to figure out what to do with Onderon. My people won’t be pleased with me, Zekk. I’m their queen and they are going to see our engagement as the worst type of betrayal.” He smiled mischievously, causing her to quirk a questioning brow. “You’ve figured something out?” “Possibly…” he drawled out. “Just because you’re my wife, and eventually will be my empress, doesn’t mean Onderon has to automatically become part of the Empire. It is my hope that by the time we have to take the throne, we can convince them that the Empire isn’t a terrible thing. But I’m pretty sure we have a few years before I’m crowned Emperor.” “What’s your suggestion? That I remain queen of my sovereign government while I’m married to the future ruler of an Empire that my people see as the enemy; how in the galaxy is that supposed to work?” He shrugged and responded matter-of-factly, “I'll give you an heir.” It took her a moment to realize what he meant. He laughed at her incredulous expression and kissed her nose. “Well…I most definitely will want one.” “I…Zekk…” she sputtered. “I’m not sure I’m ready for that…yet.” “I’m not either…yet. But once we’re married and settled we’ll just have to have two children. One to be my heir and one for Onderon. Simple.” She laughed and pulled him down to kiss her. He obliged and when the need for air finally separated them, he shifted his body over her and huskily said, “But I think we should practice just to make sure that, when we are ready to have kids, we know how to do it.” “Oh, Zekk Fel, you are insatiable!” she giggled as he began to feather kisses on her shoulder and then further down. “Where you are concerned, most definitely.” ~~~ Iziz, Onderon 66 ABY “…We have been betrayed by our queen! Yes, betrayed! She has promised us that Onderon would never become part of the Empire. But what has she done? She has married the Empire! She will be the Empress someday. How can we remain free, if she is the Empress? “She has allowed the abomination of the Imperial Mission to be built in three of our villages. We are a community of farmers, our young people are needed to tend our farms, but instead they are being enticed by romantic stories about life in the Empire. They are being kidnapped by the Fels to enlarge their military. Soon we will not have enough young people left to farm our fields, tend our animals, or, must I point out the obvious, fight the Empire’s tyranny. Jagged Fel will not stop with Kuat, or Taanab, or Malastare. He wants the galaxy and he won’t stop swallowing up planets until he has it. “And now Queen Élivia has all but given Onderon away through a marriage contract. I say we not stand for it! I say we get rid of her! You heard me good Citizens of Onderon—we have to get rid of the queen…” Onderonian Patriot, speech during a secret anti-Imperialism meeting ~ Élivia De’pré Fel, Sovereign Queen of Onderon and Princess Consort of the Heir Apparent of the Galactic Empire, made her way along the path to her rose garden. She had recently returned to Iziz after a whirlwind honeymoon that took her to thirty different planets in six months. She and Zekk were married six months ago on Onderon in the palace garden, despite the growing anti-Imperialism of the common people. Although, most of the general council members were pleased with the possibility of joining the Empire, Élivia insisted that Onderon would remain free from Imperial control, regardless of her marriage to its heir. However, it was her secret hope that someday she could convince the people the Empire was not as horrible as they had allowed themselves to believe. She had seen many of the Imperial planets and realized the truth—planets of the Empire were prosperous, happy places, and, for the most part, they were free societies. She had been wrong, but she knew she couldn’t just go back to Onderon and start spouting pro-Imperial speeches. She had to allow the people to see what the Empire could do for Onderon. To help facilitate this, she allowed for two more Imperial Missions to be built in poorer areas of the planet. She had seen the types of opportunities they afforded beings on other planets she had visited while engaged to Zekk, and wanted to allow her people the same things. However, there was an undercurrent on Onderon, a dangerous faction that was inciting open rebellion. The most vocal of the groups was called the Onderonian Patriots. Zekk felt that she should have the leaders rooted out and arrested for stirring up trouble, but she stood her ground, pointing out it was that sort of thing that frightened the common people about the Empire in the first place. Onderon enjoyed free speech, if she sent police out into the villages to arrest those exercising that right, she would be only giving them more fuel for their cause. Of course, he realized she was right. Though, he was afraid for her to be back on the planet, she had to go. She had been away for too long already. She could only govern for so long from afar and her ill mother was still in Iziz. She arrived back in the palace only two weeks ago, but already severely missed her husband. Zekk had remained on Bastion, where he was preparing to go to Fondor on a diplomatic mission. From there he would come to Onderon, but that would be several weeks away. Since accepting Zekk’s proposal, Élivia found herself surrounded by Imperial Knights. She didn’t dislike them as individuals; she actually considered her personal guards, Gena Horn and Master Jessi Krieg, friends, but she disliked them guarding her. With them constantly around, it made her feel as if she was afraid of her subjects. She allowed them to guard her in the public, because it was what Zekk asked of her, but while she was at the palace she ordered them to keep their distance. Jessi was extremely upset by this, stating that she had been and Imperial Knight long enough and stopped enough would be assassins to know no where was completely safe. Élivia, however, stood her ground, stating that when she was in her home she would not act as if she was afraid. So, here she was, in her rose garden with two bewildered Imperial Knights ordered to remain away. She wanted to be alone, mainly because she wanted to think. As she snipped another of the pale yellow and lavender roses, she thought about the news her personal physician had given her just that morning. She lifted the roses to her nose and breathed in their lovely, light scent. She had suspected that she was pregnant before leaving Bastion, but was unable to confirm it. This morning her doctor gave her the good news. She was two months along and everything was going well. She smiled as she thought about telling Zekk about the baby. They decided not to wait after they were married to start their family. She had thought once before that she was pregnant, but it turned out to be a false hope. But this time, she waited until she was certain before even consulting the physician, or telling Zekk of her suspicions. She couldn’t wait until she spoke to him again. She turned and saw another beautiful rose in its prime. Deciding that she could use one more for the bouquet she was planning on sitting in her mother’s room, she reached to snip the stem. Suddenly, she heard a loud pitched whirl and looked up to see where it was coming from. At the same time, she heard yelling in the distance, but didn’t understand the words. Before she was able to focus on where the sounds were coming from, the ballistic blaster bolt slammed into her chest, hitting her heart and exploding. She never even had time to really have a last thought or to grasp what was happening. The young queen was dead before her body landed among the roses she loved so much. ~ Wedgena Horn was not happy that Élivia ordered her and Jessi to not follow her into the garden of the palace. The queen’s reasoning being that the ancient high walls that were a leftover from the original palace, were there for a reason. Gena, though, wasn’t convinced. She decided that if Élivia wouldn’t let her be with her in the garden, she would at least take a look around the grounds, and particularly that high wall, the queen was so confident about. She was about halfway around the perimeter, when her danger sense exploded. She had long ago learned never to ignore it, and this time was no different. She reached out into the Force to see what she’d discover, and was immediately bombarded with a sense of malice on the other side of the grounds—the side where the palace gardens were. She instantly reached out to her one-time Master, Jessi Krieg, who had also been prowling around the palace with a feeling of unease. Jessi responded to Gena’s meld and sent back that she too felt the sudden danger. They ran toward it, coming from opposite directions, and hoping that they got to the source of the malice before something happened. Gena was the first to enter the garden. She saw the queen snipping roses and instantly felt the increase in the danger. Then she sensed, as much as saw, the blaster flash from one of the guard turrets of the high wall. She screamed at Élivia, but it was too late. Before Gena could get to her in time, the queen had been shot in the chest. She felt another blast and immediately reacted with a block with her silver bladed lightsaber. She poured anger into the meld with Jessi, who was leaping onto the wall already. Gena took off and also leapt up onto the wall. The two Imperial Knights raced toward the fleeing assassin, and he had nowhere to run. Jessi had used her comlink to contact the palace security and they where already surrounding the palace walls. The assassin attempted to make it to the ladder which had been placed behind some overgrown trees on the outside of the wall; obviously this was how he got on top of the wall to begin with. He was dressed in the uniform of the palace guard. It was easy to see how he was able to sneak into the guard turret. Over the comlink, the Knights learned that the two guards that were stationed there had been killed. “Stop!” Jessi yelled as she raced to get to the assassin before he was able to scramble down the ladder. When he didn’t do as she commanded, she reached out into the Force and grabbed him. He spun around, shooting his blaster at Jessi. His sudden burst of fear was easy to feel as Gena reached him first. He was still shooting, but continued to be held in Jessi’s Force grip as she batted his shots away. Jessi got closer and pulled the rifle from his hands. He glared at Gena as she came up on him and held out her blade, pointing it directly at his throat. “Surrender and you may actually live to tell why you assassinated the queen,” Gena growled. He stared at her with wild eyes that looked more mad than anything. “Never!” he hissed and before Gena could pull her saber away, he threw himself onto the blade. Instantly, killing himself and taking with him any knowledge on who had ordered the assassination of her cousin’s wife. ~ Zekk walked into the ballroom of the Iziz Palace where his wife lay in state, seeing everything as if he was outside his body. He felt his mother’s love and grief as she walked beside him; he felt the sorrow of his cousin Gena and of Master Krieg as they stood by the doorway. He felt the confusion of his catatonic mother-in-law who sat in a rocking chair facing the stone table that held the still, lifeless form he had come to see. But the one person he wanted to feel, he couldn’t. She was gone. All that was left was a shell that had once contained the one life that meant more to him than even his own. He had been on his way to Fondor when he felt her leave him. Élivia, of course, hadn’t been Force-sensitive, but Zekk had bonded with her. He could sense her, even at great distances. And he felt profoundly her death. Finally, they stopped before the stone table that held the body of his wife. She looked as if she was sleeping. Her face peaceful, her body looked relaxed, not cold and ridged. He wanted to reach out and shake her awake, to tell her that he was here. But he knew she would never grace him again with her lovely hazel eyes. He did reach out a shaking hand and ever so gently feathered his fingers along her cheek. Only to snatch his hand away when, not her warmth touched his fingers, but the coldness of reality. It was that touch, that lack of heat, of life, which finally cracked the dam that had, until then, held back his tears. Zekk sobbed and his tears came in a torrent of grief and despair. He fell onto her, grabbing up her lifeless, stiff body from the table and held onto her. “Élivia…why? Why did you have to leave me?” he wailed as he buried his face into her soft hair. “Why?” ~ Jaina watched her son, not really knowing what to do. He had, up until now, held the pain in, as if he really didn’t believe the reports or his senses. As he asked again and again the same question, Jaina laid her hand on his back. “Zekk…” He didn’t respond and she didn’t expect him to. But he did finally let go of Élivia’s body. He slid down onto his knees before her and rested his head on the side of the table. Jaina kneeled down behind him and wrapped her arms around him. She poured her love into the bond she shared with her son. Finally, he turned tear and pain filled eyes onto her. Jaina’s heart broke when she saw her proud, confident son look so lost, so hurt, and knowing that nothing she did or said would make it go away. She took him into her arms and held him, letting her own tears fall. “Momma, why did she have to die,” his voice almost sounded like it did when he was still her little boy. “Why?” “I don’t know, Zekk,” she murmured into his ear. She kissed his cheek and held him as if he was still a child, not a grown man. “I don’t know.” He sobbed again and then said, “She was pregnant. She hadn’t told me yet, but I sensed the baby the last day we were together. Mom, they didn’t just take my wife, they took my child too.” He pulled away and suddenly his grief was replaced with something far more disturbing—anger and bitter hatred. “They murdered my baby too. I won’t let them get away with this, Mom. I don’t care about the Imperial policy.” “Zekk, sweetheart, you can’t let…” “No,” he pulled away from Jaina, and she didn’t like what she saw in his dark eyes. “I’m not going to fall to the Dark Side, but Onderon will find out just how much of a tyrant I really can be.” “Zekk, you aren’t thinking clearly now.” Zekk stood up and wiped his eyes. As he stared down at the body of his pregnant wife, he said bitterly, “No, Mother, I’m thinking very clearly. I’ve just declared war on the planet of Onderon.” ~ She made her way through the city of Iziz, heading for the spaceport. Her mission was complete. The assassination had happened just as her Master had wanted. The Imperial army invaded the planet, and within a few weeks, had secured Onderon, taking it by force. The young Twi’lek smiled as she bordered her skiff and prepared it for the long journey. At first, she didn’t understand what her Master hoped to accomplish, but now she saw. Imbalance and distraction were the things the Master wanted to cause. Onderon wasn’t the first planet that she incited a fanatic group into insanity. It was her mission. It was her duty to her Master. She was to go to Thyferra next, and then to Roche, and to other places, stirring up trouble, keeping the eyes of the Jedi and of the Imperial Knights and of the governments of the Galactic Alliance and the Empire away from the real danger. Her Master. Darth Krayt. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I bet you all thought Élivia was Roan's mother, didn't you? The next Vig will be about Allana and what she's been up to... FL late edit: it's Draco not Darco.... How could I've been getting that wrong...discovered the spelling flop while reading the Wiki. -----signature----- I used to dream of Kyp or Jag, now it's Edward Cullen...I blame Cyn and Saber.. Master to DanaeMariSkywalker, JediMasterArmada and PHGS_Weyr
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shahid_chestro Registered: Jun '05	Date Posted: 3/20 12:56am Subject: RE: The Winding Path: A Collection of Vignettes, Sequel to The Path of Dreams--OC's, CC's, Vig 4: 3 - Date Edited: 3/20 12:57am (1 edits total) Edited By: shahid_chestro
	AWESOME!!!!!! indeed..KRAYT WILL REVENGE!!!!!!!!!! pS>>>> Plz try to update more quickly!!!!
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SWpants666 Registered: Oct '04	Date Posted: 3/20 5:48am Subject: RE: The Winding Path: A Collection of Vignettes, Sequel to The Path of Dreams--OC's, CC's, Vig 4: 3
	However, the day finally came that the Du’prés were scheduled to leave. Aw. But she'll be around, I know it Baron Fel is due to meet with him in ten minutes.” He grinned as he moved toward the double inner doors. “I think Uncle Cem will understand if I make my father late.” Yay! That's so cool that Cem is Baron “Well, that’s quite a question. I guess I knew when she scared me nearly to death during a battle at Borleias during the Yuuzhan Vong war. She risked her life to probably save mine. I believe it. I think Jag would be very hard to impress. Leave it to a Jedi to do it Zekk was very much his father’s son in personality I like that. He's such a sweetheart, I love that he goes to Jag for advice. “You’re so much like your mother. Why even ask for my advice if you aren’t going to take it anyway?” laughs hysterically because he wants to know what his father would do so he could weigh his options? She hadn’t accepted Zekk’s initial offer for courtship, much to her grandfather’s irritation. She felt it was all happening too fast. She had fallen hard and fast for the handsome young prince, but she still couldn’t shake the feeling she was betraying her people by seeing him. Aw, I hope she stops feeling that way and soon. But I don't blame her, it would seem too fast for me. Poor Zekk though. He came to her planet and spent two months visiting. It was during this time that they finally told each other of their feelings and entered into the formality of royal courtship. I'll bet Zekk enjoyed that very much I'm glad she realized that her feelings weren't temporary She was all but sworn to secrecy, since no one outside the family knew of the familial relationship between Han and Leia Solo and the young queen. However, besides the surprise at the family secret, she also realized something else; the Fel’s considered her family I think it's awesome that she knows. Just adds to the fact the Fels consider her family. I'll bet that makes her happy The people rallied behind her, but to keep their trust, she had to end her courtship with Zekk, which broke both of their hearts. That was eleven months ago, and since then she realized she could not live without him Oh that sucks so much. Stupid politics. I'm so very glad they got back together though “I’m not either…yet. But once we’re married and settled we’ll just have to have two children. One to be my heir and one for Onderon. Simple.” ....I don't think it'll be that simple. Don't know if the Onderon people or the Empire would like that too much. Who gets the first born? But hey, if they can do it, all the power to them “And now Queen Élivia has all but given Onderon away through a marriage contract. I say we not stand for it! I say we get rid of her! You heard me good Citizens of Onderon—we have to get rid of the queen…” uh-oh... Onderon enjoyed free speech, if she sent police out into the villages to arrest those exercising that right, she would be only giving them more fuel for their cause. Of course, he realized she was right. She's very right. And Zekk should know by now that the female is always right Before she was able to focus on where the sounds were coming from, the ballistic blaster bolt slammed into her chest, hitting her heart and exploding. She never even had time to really have a last thought or to grasp what was happening. The young queen was dead before her body landed among the roses she loved so much. NO!! Oh poor Zekk. I feel so terrible for him “No, Mother, I’m thinking very clearly. I’ve just declared war on the planet of Onderon.” Oh that can't be good She was to go to Thyferra next, and then to Roche, and to other places, stirring up trouble, keeping the eyes of the Jedi and of the Imperial Knights and of the governments of the Galactic Alliance and the Empire away from the real danger. Her Master. Darth Krayt. kriff, kriff, kriff Someone stop her -----signature----- ~MTFBWY~ **Holder of the Straw of Disaster** All I want is to be in the light
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jadesabre75 Registered: Nov '07	Date Posted: 3/20 9:50am Subject: RE: The Winding Path: A Collection of Vignettes, Sequel to The Path of Dreams--OC's, CC's, Vig 4: 3
	Arggghhhh! Man. That sucked. Not your writing, that was brilliant. LOL Jag needs to smack his son upside the head soon. Before he does something he regrets. -----signature----- Stories are in my bio! Have at it! 9-19-08 - Best Bloody Day of the Year! Savvy? - http://www.limestrong.com/ Lucky Member of the Jagateers: Jagateer of the Imperial Red Swim Trunks
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Caedus93 Registered: Oct '07	Date Posted: 3/20 10:50am Subject: RE: The Winding Path: A Collection of Vignettes, Sequel to The Path of Dreams--OC's, CC's, Vig 4: 3
	Great as always. So the twi-lek, who was she and will we see more of her?
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padawanlost Registered: Apr '06	Date Posted: 3/20 11:49am Subject: RE: The Winding Path: A Collection of Vignettes, Sequel to The Path of Dreams--OC's, CC's, Vig 4: 3
	That's quite Sithly of Krayt. Killing Zekk's wife also seems to have driven him away from his parent's ideals: invading for revenge is a clear sign of what may become the big division between Imperial Knight and Jedi. I was thinking she might be Roan's mother, but the timeframe is a little off from canon. According to the authors he's only in his fifties, but I think he sure looks older (dabbling in the Dark Side?). Can't wait to see what rescues Zekk's lovelife- poor guy The bright spot here is that we get to meet Allana next post. I'm a little disappointed that she's still the "shadow Solo" but I know that you'll do right by her. Great chapter as always -----signature----- e-married to rebel_cheese , so read his stuff or else Padawan of NYCitygurl Proud member of Charon Force. Check out our NJO AU: http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/27537567/p1/?23
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Ceillean Registered: Nov '01	Date Posted: 3/20 1:15pm Subject: RE: The Winding Path: A Collection of Vignettes, Sequel to The Path of Dreams--OC's, CC's, Vig 4: 3
	But Zekk and Èlivia were so great together!!! I was literally shocked when she died. Very, very, very sad. Hm...Zekk's mad now. Really mad. I hope he doesn't fall to the Dark Side like others from his family. Great update! -----signature----- I'm having trouble dealing with the fact that Kyp Durron is a fictional character Stress -- The reaction created when the mind overrides the body's desire to choke the living sh** out of somebody who desperately needs it http://ceillean.blogspot.com/
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canadianjedimama Registered: Jan '08	Date Posted: 3/20 4:13pm Subject: RE: The Winding Path: A Collection of Vignettes, Sequel to The Path of Dreams--OC's, CC's, Vig 4: 3
	This is the second fic tonight that has made me cry.... sniff Fantastic update FL! -----signature----- Lucky member of the Jagateers, my e-sister's of Jag-love! "I like Princess Leia, but that's different Star Wars." Baby Girl on CW Proud co-corrupter of Flowerlady to Twilight... I Wobbler...
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