Author Topic: Sins of the Father - Sequel to Jedi & the Ambassador - Chap. 31 - updated 8/9 - Complete
canadianjedimama 
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Date Posted: 7/11 11:58am Subject: RE: Sins of the Father - Sequel to Jedi & the Ambassador - Chap. 20 - updated 7-11
Hey! I'm here! dancing

"Constant Vigilence!" That had me giggling like crazy. If I could find the .gif, I'd post it.

Squeeee! Jarik and Karissa are too cute! And their mush is yummy! Way to go, girl!

And I lurve Daddy Jag! love

Dude...your Cutter is seriously giving me the creeps. His obsession with Karissa is unholy. That is NOT going to end well.
worried

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jadesabre75 
Registered: Nov '07
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Date Posted: 7/11 9:34pm Subject: RE: Sins of the Father - Sequel to Jedi & the Ambassador - Chap. 20 - updated 7-11
Jade_eyes posted:
Marvelous trick Jarik and Kissa played on Jag and Han laugh laugh It just kinda flowed. I can so see it happening something like that too.
That whole dance sequence of scenes--delicious!!! Karissa's dress is dreamy, Jarik's gift and his written sentiments--melty!!! Thanks! I had intended for it to be longer, but I think it worked out this way too.

Jade and Kyp and Jaina and Jag are mushily incorigible--I love it!!!! Great LOL moments and splendiferous family mush grin Where do you think the kids get it. LOL Thank you my cool beta!! hugs
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ccp posted:
“Mhm. Jagged Fel; bed now. Kyp Durron; go home. You two, bed. Separate ones.” She finished, pointing at Karissa and Jarik then going back to her room. Jaina has become quite the kill joy in her old age. Maybe she was just tired. LOL

Loved Han and Jag's joke, Kissa and Jarik's too. Han and Jag are so alike and it was mean what they did. Payback was coming and who better than a Durron! LOL

Great update!
Thanks!

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JediKyle23 posted:
Love the Han Solo bit. Great chapter. Can't wait to see how the next one goes.
Han's just too cool to leave out of the story. LOL Thanks! Fun starts in the next one.

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Jag4Me posted:
This chapter had me going back and forth between awwwwwwe and laugh laugh . Yeah, it did that to me too. LOL

I love how the kids turned the tables on Han and Jag! She is a clone of her mother! Oh yeah, they got owned, big time.

The description of Kissa's dress is beautiful. I loved Jag's reaction of it, flashing back to Hapes
and "that damned red dress". love Thanks. LOL Yeah, he's gonna remember that dress til he dies.

More soon? hugs
LOL Hopefully...

 

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jadesabre75 
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Date Posted: 7/11 9:36pm Subject: RE: Sins of the Father - Sequel to Jedi & the Ambassador - Chap. 20 - updated 7-11
canadianjedimama posted:
Hey! I'm here! dancing LOL Yay!

"Constant Vigilence!" That had me giggling like crazy. If I could find the .gif, I'd post it. I'm sure I can find one...

Squeeee! Jarik and Karissa are too cute! And their mush is yummy! Way to go, girl! Thank you, thank you. wink I really like them too. They're awesome OC's to write.

And I lurve Daddy Jag! love LOL I picture Jag as a strict dad, but at the same time he's mush underneath that cool exterior.

Dude...your Cutter is seriously giving me the creeps. His obsession with Karissa is unholy. That is NOT going to end well.
worried Nope. It won't. Just remember, I don't kill characters. shame_on_you
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Ceillean 
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Date Posted: 7/12 1:34am Subject: RE: Sins of the Father - Sequel to Jedi & the Ambassador - Chap. 20 - updated 7-11 - Date Edited: 7/12 1:36am (1 edits total) Edited By: Ceillean
*sighs* Finally made it! I got a new computer and I had trouble with the internet. Which I didn't think was funny at all.
And by the way, Vista sucks. plain


On to the story and oh, did I laugh!
Jarik saying Karissa was pregnant was priceless. Imagine Jag and Han's face. laugh


“Force, I wish you guys would quit saying that.” She mumbled, picking up the curling rod to finish her hair.
You know, I love how you bring in normal things. Like Karissa curling her hair. The normal things you usually never see in canon.

The thin straps and color of the dress worked well against her tanned skin, but he would just see skin and not be happy.


rolling_eyes That's a Dad for you. tongue The dress sounds beautiful. These are the times I wish someone could draw up certain characters in fanfiction. I'm having a hard time picturing the kids. *sniffs*

Her shift slipped off a shoulder slightly and his warning bells went off.

laugh laugh

then his brow went up. “I might have to beat him off of you.”
laugh laugh Jag's evil.

“I’m sorry, my higher brain function seems to have ceased.”
laugh laugh At least he's honest.

At least not like this…all pushed up and…stuff.
That boy is too cute. laugh

“For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.”
Wow. This is beautiful. I'm going to have remember this. I love it!

Your son, on the other hand, is just following tradition.” He frowned for a moment then his eyes widened. His fingers came up to absently rub at the medallion he wore around his neck. Jade smiled and he turned back to look at the party.
Oh yeah, that's right. Jade had given him a medallion for his birthday. I actually remember that. tongue

“My dear, I am anything but a prude. Trust me.”
*coughs* grin

“And you have no idea, how much I want you right now.” He whispered in her ear, then sighed. “But I’m not ready yet sweetheart, and I don’t think you are either. That last thing I want to do is rush what’s between us. Besides,” He started, pulling back to look in her eyes, “we’ve got plenty of time to do that.”

Perfect Gentleman. Women like that. tongue

“We do?” She asked playfully, a smile on her lips. He leaned forward and gave her a quick kiss.

“Eternity.”


Aaaaaawwwww....warm and fuzzy....sweeeeet. tongue

“Is there a particular reason it took you almost a half hour to get from the roof to the door?” Jag asked, his face a mask of fury but his eyes were shining with laughter.

Oh shut up Jag. tongue

Great post! I adored the mush. *sighs* We need more mush. tongue
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jadesabre75 
Registered: Nov '07
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Date Posted: 7/12 8:52am Subject: RE: Sins of the Father - Sequel to Jedi & the Ambassador - Chap. 20 - updated 7-11
Ceillean posted:
*sighs* Finally made it! I got a new computer and I had trouble with the internet. Which I didn't think was funny at all.
And by the way, Vista sucks. plain
You know, I had an issue with Vista when I first got it. But it was because they had me buy all these crap things to put on it. I took those off and I haven't had any issues since then.

On to the story and oh, did I laugh! [color=crimson]Yay! LOL

Jarik saying Karissa was pregnant was priceless. Imagine Jag and Han's face. laugh [/color] Not much more you could surprise those two with.

“Force, I wish you guys would quit saying that.” She mumbled, picking up the curling rod to finish her hair.
You know, I love how you bring in normal things. Like Karissa curling her hair. The normal things you usually never see in canon.

Thanks. I don't even really do it on purpose. LOL

The thin straps and color of the dress worked well against her tanned skin, but he would just see skin and not be happy.

rolling_eyes That's a Dad for you. tongue The dress sounds beautiful. These are the times I wish someone could draw up certain characters in fanfiction. I'm having a hard time picturing the kids. *sniffs* Yep, that's a dad. I wish I could draw, cause I would be all over that. Karissa looks like Jaina, so that's easy. Jarik looks more like Kyp, but not a clone.

then his brow went up. “I might have to beat him off of you.”
laugh laugh Jag's evil. He's a dad. It's in their job description.

“I’m sorry, my higher brain function seems to have ceased.”
laugh laugh At least he's honest. You know, I was talking to Jade-Eyes about this last night. Jarik kinda wrote himself as a noble and honest character. Someone who always does what's right. Honesty would be one of those traits.

At least not like this…all pushed up and…stuff.
That boy is too cute. laugh LOL Well he's still new to thinking about his best friend in that light.

“For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.”
Wow. This is beautiful. I'm going to have remember this. I love it! I liked it too.

Your son, on the other hand, is just following tradition.” He frowned for a moment then his eyes widened. His fingers came up to absently rub at the medallion he wore around his neck. Jade smiled and he turned back to look at the party.
Oh yeah, that's right. Jade had given him a medallion for his birthday. I actually remember that. tongue Yep. I happened to remember that and thought I would incorporate it as a family tradition.

“My dear, I am anything but a prude. Trust me.”
*coughs* grin LOL He's a boy.

“And you have no idea, how much I want you right now.” He whispered in her ear, then sighed. “But I’m not ready yet sweetheart, and I don’t think you are either. That last thing I want to do is rush what’s between us. Besides,” He started, pulling back to look in her eyes, “we’ve got plenty of time to do that.”

Perfect Gentleman. Women like that. tongue Yeah, most of us do. LOL
“We do?” She asked playfully, a smile on her lips. He leaned forward and gave her a quick kiss.

“Eternity.”


Aaaaaawwwww....warm and fuzzy....sweeeeet. tongue If that wasn't mushy enough for you guys, I don't know what is. LOL

“Is there a particular reason it took you almost a half hour to get from the roof to the door?” Jag asked, his face a mask of fury but his eyes were shining with laughter.

Oh shut up Jag. tongue Oh but her comeback was brilliant. LOL
Great post! I adored the mush. *sighs* We need more mush. tongue
applause applause Thanks! Um...you ain't getting any more mush for a while. LOL

 

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Date Posted: 7/12 12:14pm Subject: RE: Sins of the Father - Sequel to Jedi & the Ambassador - Chap. 20 - updated 7-11
“Mhm. Jagged Fel; bed now. Kyp Durron; go home. You two, bed. Separate ones.”

I absolutely love your Jaina. laugh

Great job with that post, hopefully it will tide me over through the angst I've been hearing about! frustrated tongue

 

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jadesabre75 
Registered: Nov '07
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Date Posted: 7/12 12:31pm Subject: RE: Sins of the Father - Sequel to Jedi & the Ambassador - Chap. 20 - updated 7-11
angry_bendu1 posted:
“Mhm. Jagged Fel; bed now. Kyp Durron; go home. You two, bed. Separate ones.”

I absolutely love your Jaina. laugh Thanks. LOL I figure she was tired and wanted everyone to shut up. LOL

Great job with that post, hopefully it will tide me over through the angst I've been hearing about! frustrated tongue
Thank you. There will be more mush, just probably not until the end.

 

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Date Posted: 7/13 5:41pm Subject: RE: Sins of the Father - Sequel to Jedi & the Ambassador - Chap. 20 - updated 7-11
devil Oh...you guys are gonna love this chapter.

Happy Puzzle Day! July 13th International Puzzle Day - Celebrating the 1944 birth of inventor Erno Rubik today by enjoying all kinds of puzzle pieces!

And a early Happy Bastille Day!

Enjoy!



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Chapter 21

Two days later…

He cursed, loudly, when the trill of the comm unit finally penetrated his brain. Reaching over, he grabbed the offensive thing and thumbed it on. The other person spoke before he could.

“She’s awake.” Myri told him, instantly waking him up.

“You on your way?” Ajani asked as he got out of bed and made his way to the fresher.

“No, but I will be in about 10 minutes. You’ve got that long to make yourself presentable.” She answered with laughter in her voice.

“Gee thanks for the vote of confidence boss.” He told her, then hung up.

Fifteen minutes later, he was at the end of the patient’s hallway in the med center. Walking briskly, he nodded to the guard outside her room then stepped inside. Not surprisingly, Myri was already there. Zoan sat in a chair on the other side of the room, holding some holopads in his lap and looking both bored and excited at the same time. Ajani focused his gaze back over to Myri and she looked up, shaking her head at him.

Pursing his lips, he walked over to sit on the windowsill to the right of Zoan. The young man looked up at him and gave him a pained smiled.

“She’s looked through six data pads so far and nothing.” He whispered, glancing over to see if the women had heard him. Satisfied they hadn’t, he looked back to Ajani.

Before the detective could respond, a small cry was heard from the other side of the room. Their gazes both whipped to the young woman in the bed and the look of horror etched upon her face. Could they finally be getting the break they needed? Ajani wondered.

“That’s him.” She whispered, handing the device to Myri. Ajani saw her breath catch and frowned.

“Are you sure?” She whispered to the woman, her eyes closed as if willing the answer away.

“Yes. I’m positive. He’s the one who attacked me.”

Myri thanked the young woman, then turned towards the men. Shock was evident on her face, but she was trying to hold it together. She nodded sharply to them and walked out of the room. Bewildered, they followed her, having to almost run to keep up. Neither one spoke as they all three rode the lift down to the ground floor. They exited the lift, following Myri and glancing at each other.

“Myri…”

“Not here. My office.” She said simply, receiving an answer from both of them.

Ten minutes later, they both stood at her desk, waiting for her to drop what was obviously a bomb on them. She sat there, working on something on a data pad as they waited. Finally, she signed the item and handed it to Ajani.

Warily, he took it from her and felt his stomach drop when he read it.

“Myr…”

“Do it. This coupled with the footage…if I don‘t do this they‘ll have my head.” She said, swallowing painfully and not meeting his eyes. Ajani nodded, handing it to Zoan and walked out of the office.

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Two hours later…
Senator Durron’s office…


Jade’s comlink chirped a few times before she finally answered it. Groggily, she reached over her head to pick it up on the table next to the couch and thumbed it on, not opening her eyes. She hadn’t slept well last night. Partly because of the party and partly…well her husband was the other reason. Not that she had complained at the time.

“Durron.”

“Jade. Turn on the holonet.” Jared said, the tone of his voice making her sit up suddenly.

“Why?” She asked, jumping up and flipping it on. What she saw made her drop the comm and she felt her stomach clench. Her knees gave out and she found herself sitting on the floor, leaning against her desk as she watched the galaxy judge her family yet again.

“We’ve just gotten word that Intelligence has finally cracked the case of the serial killer. NRI now reporting that they know his identity and I have to be honest, I never expected this folks.” The reporter paused, visibly shaken by the information she was being given. A picture of her husband floated in the top right hand corner and she felt separated from herself. Like she was watching everything from a distance.

“Master Kyp Durron has been named as the suspect in the merciless killing spree that has plagued Coruscant for the last two years. Details aren’t being released yet, but there is a press conference scheduled for 30 minutes from now. Again, if you’re just joining us, NRI is saying they have identified the serial killer…”

Closing her eyes, Jade found her wits and reached out to her husband. Jarik found her first and she could feel his concern and confusion. He didn’t know what was happening yet, but he was trying to comfort her nonetheless. She nearly wept at his actions, but she knew she had to be strong right now. Jade told him to get his siblings and go home and she felt him acknowledge her request, then break off his contact.

Reaching over she picked up her comm link and realized that Jared had released the call. He would be here soon. Sighing deeply, she dialed and waited.

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He weaved in and out of students as he ran down the halls, throwing apologies over his shoulder without slowing. Why in the hell did Durron’s classroom have to be across the building? His comm went off, but he didn’t answer it. Jag had to get to Kyp before someone else did. He turned the corner down Durron’s hall and skidded, nearly falling down as he tried to navigate the turn, keep his speed up and avoid two students. Somehow he managed it and finally made it to Kyp’s office door.

Not waiting to be invited in, he punched in the code and walked in to see Kyp walking out of the fresher, surprise on his face.

“What’s wrong?” The master asked his friend, as Jag walked across the room and turned the holonet on. As the news flashed across the screen he watched Kyp hold his breath in shock and the blood drain from his face. Jag’s comm went off again and he started to ignore it, but something made him answer.

“Fel.”

“Find Kyp.” Jade’s said, her voice sounding weary. Jag looked down and saw the haunted look in her eyes.

“I’m with him now, Jade.”

“Don’t let him leave the building.”

“We have to get him out of here. They’re going to come looking for him.” He countered, glancing up to see Kyp still watching the news feed. Jag whipped around as the door opened behind him and relaxed a little when Luke walked through the door.

“You got here before me.” The grandmaster said quietly, his gaze going to Kyp. “Good. We have some planning to do.”

“I told Jarik to take the kids home.” Jade’s voice came softly into the room, finally grabbing Kyp’s attention.

“Jade.” He said quietly, turning to take Jag’s comm from him. “Jade I…”

“It’s ok. Just take care of yourself. I’m sure Luke has a plan.” Luke’s lips curved into a smile at her words. “I love you.” She told him quietly, her voice wavering.

“I love you too.” Kyp answered, still looking at the screen even after she signed off. Jag reached over to take it from him and pushed his friend down onto the couch he was standing by.

“What are we doing?” The former Chiss commander asked, knowing that Jade was probably right. Luke had figured out what to do before he even got here.

“Kyp’s not leaving the temple.”

“I can’t stay here.” The object of discussion said from his place on the couch. Both men turned to look at him as Kyp leaned back into the cushions, his shock starting to wear off. “I’m endangering the students here.”

“No, you’re not. I can’t protect you if you leave the building. I can, however, keep the authorities out of the temple. They have no jurisdiction over the Jedi.” Luke said as he waited for Kyp to calm down and see that he was right.

“Jade and the kids…”

“Jared and I will take care of them. We need to figure out why they think it’s you.” Jag stated, crossing his arms and already thinking of all the issues he was going to have to take care of. This would affect his and Jared’s families too. Security was not going to be fun right now.

“I didn’t do this.” Kyp whispered.

“That’s not an issue.” Luke said, walking over to sit next to him. “We both know you didn’t and I’m positive we’re not the only ones. We’ll get to the bottom of this Kyp. I need you to worry about yourself right now, just like Jade said.” Kyp nodded absently and Luke met Jag’s glance, nodding to the younger man who turned to leave.

“Are you going to be ok for a while?” Kyp nodded at his question and Luke stood to leave. “I’ll be back in a little while. Don’t answer the door unless it’s Jag or I.” His friend nodded again and Luke spared him one last look then left him alone with his thoughts.

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Jared entered the outer office and sighed in relief when he saw Seena sitting at her desk. She looked up and smiled at him, then her face fell.

“What is it?” She asked, standing to meet him halfway. He grabbed her arm and steered her into Jade’s office. Jared swore when he saw Jade sitting on the floor, her arms around her knees and her head bowed. Seena stood, just inside the door not really knowing what had happened.

“Jared…” She started, when her husband held up a hand and stopped her.

“Jade.” He said quietly as he touched her shoulder and felt his heart squeeze when she raised her head to show her tear-streaked face. Jared heard Seena gasp, but he didn’t have time to answer her questions right now. He had to get Jade out of here, before it got so bad he couldn’t.

“Come on. I’m taking you home.” Gently, he reached out and helped her stand smiling to himself when she pushed him away and straightened her jacket.

“I told Jarik to take the kids home.” The senator said quietly, not meeting either friend’s gaze.

“He didn’t do this, Jade. You know that!”

Finally, her eyes met his and she smiled softly. “I know. He’s not Bela.” Jared moved to grab her bag as Seena came over and pulled Jade into a hug. Grabbing Jade’s arm, he pulled the women apart and started towards the door. Thankfully, no one in the office knew what had happened yet, so he was able to get as far as the front door before he was stopped.

There were already reporters down in the lobby and Jared swore as he changed direction and led the women down a side hall. He had parked the speeder towards the back of the building knowing he was going to need to make a fast getaway. Their luck held out as he walked out into the afternoon light and didn’t see anyone who looked like a reporter loitering around. He walked quickly towards the speeder, trusting Seena to keep up with him, his grip still on Jade’s arm.

Jared guided Jade to the front passenger seat and winked at Seena as she climbed in the back. He started up the speeder, and calmly pulled away from the building. Jetting out of here would only bring attention to them and he hoped no one would notice they had left.

There was no conversation on the way to the apartment. He knew his wife was curious, but to her credit she didn’t say anything. Jumping when his comm went off, he reached down and thumbed it on.

“Obath.”

“Uncle Jared?” He managed to hear Jarik over the noise that was coming through the unit.

“Where are you Jarik?” He asked, going around a slower moving vehicle as his eyes darted to take in everything around them.

“We’re almost home. Do you want me to pick up Micah and Aiden?”

“No. Just get yourselves home. Micah can manage. Don’t open the door or answer the comm for anyone.”

“Ok.” Jarik answered, then hung up.

Jared chanced a glance in the rear view mirror and sighed in relief. They weren’t being tailed, which surprised him. His guess was that everyone else was in as much shock as he was about the news. He had been at home working out when the news had come across. It had taken him a minute to recover, but his only goal was to get Jade to safety. He knew Jag would take care of Kyp.

They made it to the garage on top of their building with no problem. Thankfully no reporters could get to the roof since it was a private residence, but he had glanced down to see a crowd outside the front entrance of the building.

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Zekk marched his way down the hallway towards Kyp’s office. The last of the students had just been picked up and he had made sure that Kyp’s classes had all been notified of the change in plans. Thankfully, none of the students knew what was going on yet. Actually, he was surprised at that but he really shouldn’t be. Luke had locked down the temple pretty quickly to prevent the mass chaos that was to follow from starting too early.

Luke had told him that Kyp wouldn’t open the door for anyone but him or Jag. Zekk didn’t have a problem with that, but he didn’t like him being so exposed. He came to the door and turned around leaning against the wall to the side of it. The least he could do is make sure no one got to Kyp.

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Jarik’s pacing was driving Karissa mad.

“Jarik, please stop.” She said quietly, her head in her hands as she fought to keep her worry down. Her father’s anxiety was seeping through the force and it was making her nervous. Jag Fel never got like this, not even when her siblings were born.

The other kids were down the hall playing quietly while they waited to hear what was going on. Jarik was a mess though. Karissa looked up and found he had stopped his pacing, but his gaze was directed to the floor and she had never seen the look that he had right now. He was scared. Biting her lip, she stood and walked over to him, making him jump when she touched his arm. He looked at her confused for a moment, then sighed.

“Everything will be ok.” She whispered and he nodded, pulling her into an embrace. His chest rumbled slightly as he chuckled.

“Usually, it’s me saying that.” He told her as she smiled into his chest.

“Yeah, well I get to be the mature one for once.”

Jarik laughed and started to respond when the front door opened and his mother walked in. She looked up and smiled at them and not for the first time Karissa couldn’t help but admire Jade’s strength. Most people would be a nervous wreck, but not her aunt Jade. Jared and Seena were right behind her, the latter going down the hall to check on the younger children.

Jade sat down on one end of the couch and sighed, resting her head against the back of it. She felt calm to Karissa, but that was probably where Jarik got his ability to hide anxiety from. She and Jarik stayed where they were, neither willing to let go right now. She rested her head on his chest and closed her eyes suddenly feeling very tired.

Seena came back down the hall and Jade stood up, despite her friends protests.

“I’m gonna take the twins and Jessa down to our place. You want me to take Galvin and Rika?” Seena asked, but Jade shook her head.

“No. I need to talk to them first.” The senator answered. “I’ll have Jared bring them down if they want to come afterwards.” Seena nodded, giving Jade another hug and ushered the Fel kids out the door. Her husband stood next to the door, having relaxed slightly since their arrival. But Karissa knew he was anything but.

Jade sat back down and turned to Galven and Rika who had taken up seats at the other end of the couch. Rika sat very close to her brother and Jade had to smile. She loved that her children were close and always relied on each other. It made her worry less…a little. Taking a deep breath she glanced over to Jarik then back to his siblings.

“Your father isn’t going to be home for a few days.” Jade told them, waiting for the questions to start. When they didn’t, she became confused.

“Mom, we already know.” Galven told her, looking entirely too serious for his age.

“How…”

“Jarik told us.” Rika offered. Jade looked up to where her son has started pacing by the balcony door. “What did he tell you?” She asked softly, her eyes not leaving Jarik.

“That daddy is being blamed for killing those women. But he didn’t do it.” Rika told her, her voice clearly showing that she agreed with her older brother. The girl stood up and came to the other end to climb into her mother‘s lap. “He doesn’t even yell at us. He wouldn’t hurt anyone.”

“No honey, he didn’t do it. But he has to stay at the temple right now. Until we can prove it.” She told her, squeezing her closer and reaching over to grasp Galven’s hand. Her middle son looked at her and offered her a small smile.

“We’ll be ok mom.” He told her and she nodded, pulling him to her side. Jarik had moved his pacing to behind the couch, but she would talk to him when she was done with his siblings. Karissa sat mutely in the chair across from Jade, looking uncomfortable but refusing to leave.

“Can we go down to Aiden’s?” Rika asked quietly and Jade kissed her head and nodded. Karissa stood taking the girl’s hand and Galven followed them to the door. She started to walk through when Jarik stopped her with a question.

“You’re coming back?”

She turned her head to smile and nodded. Satisfied he resumed his pacing and Jade chuckled. She had been superseded in her son’s life it seemed.

“No you haven’t.” He whispered, finally stopping, bracing himself against the back of the couch. Looking down at her, he smirked. “It just got more crowded in the number one spot.”

“Jarik it’s ok to say she’s solely there herself. I’m not offended” Jade told him, leaning back into the cushions and rubbing her temples.

“Yes, but that would be lying.” He responded, jumping over the back of the couch to plop down next to her. Jade gave him a look and he just smiled. She hated when he did that, but he just wanted to make her smile right now. He put his arm around her shoulder and she gladly leaned into him.

“They handled it better than I thought they would. Thank you.” She told him, not having to see his face to know he was smiling.

“Well, I didn’t know if you were going to be able to tell them right away and you know how Galven is. He wants to know what’s going on right then. So I just went ahead and did it.” He said matter of factly.

“Have I told you how proud I am of you lately?” She said as she lifted her head off his shoulder.

“Have I told you how I don’t know how you do it?” He joked. “I’m a nervous wreck and you’re calm.”

Jade chuckled.

“Years of practice honey. And I’m not calm, I just look like it.”

The door swooshed back open and Karissa stood there, uncertainty etched on her features. Jade stood and beckoned her in as she started her way down the hall.

“Aunt Jade you don’t have to…”

“No, I’m not about to cramp his style by staying here.” She joked, giving the girl a wink. “I have things to do anyway and it will keep my mind off…stuff.” She offered. Karissa turned to Jarik as she walked out of the room and questioned him.

“You have style?”

“I’m hurt.”

“Poor baby.” She told him as he walked over and raised his eyebrows at her.

“You can kiss it and make it better.” He joked, pulling her closer and giving her a light kiss.

“And you call me insatiable.”

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And so it begins...

 

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Title: Bet Your Knowledge and Man Bites Dog Hostess
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Date Posted: 7/13 6:09pm Subject: RE: Sins of the Father - Sequel to Jedi & the Ambassador - Chap. 21 - updated 7-13
Oh, no you didn't!! shock He is finally happy! cry
It's all going to be ok. I have faith that Jag and the Jedi can solve these horrible
crimes so Kyp can be cleared and get back to his family.
Just not too quickly please because I like this story too much for it to end. raised_brow

More more more! applause

 

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ccp 
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Date Posted: 7/13 6:35pm Subject: RE: Sins of the Father - Sequel to Jedi & the Ambassador - Chap. 21 - updated 7-13
Great update!

 

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Date Posted: 7/13 6:49pm Subject: RE: Sins of the Father - Sequel to Jedi & the Ambassador - Chap. 21 - updated 7-13
shock OMG!!! shock

Glad you were prepared, that one just flew outta me, I couldn't help it... blush tongue

Great post! peace

 

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canadianjedimama 
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Date Posted: 7/13 6:59pm Subject: RE: Sins of the Father - Sequel to Jedi & the Ambassador - Chap. 21 - updated 7-13
Holy cow !

Awesome post! *picks jaw up off floor*

And this part, this part was absolutely golden:


No you haven’t.” He whispered, finally stopping, bracing himself against the back of the couch. Looking down at her, he smirked. “It just got more crowded in the number one spot.”


He's such a good boy... love

Nice work Sab!

Cyn

 

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Date Posted: 7/13 7:41pm Subject: RE: Sins of the Father - Sequel to Jedi & the Ambassador - Chap. 21 - updated 7-13
Jag4Me posted:
Oh, no you didn't!! shock He is finally happy! cry Oh yes I did. LOL I had to put some bad stuff in the story. I know mush is good, but still.
It's all going to be ok. I have faith that Jag and the Jedi can solve these horrible crimes so Kyp can be cleared and get back to his family.
Just not too quickly please because I like this story too much for it to end. raised_brow PMSL! Well, I hate to tell you but it's almost over. Prepare yourself now.

More more more! applause
Soon, soon, soon!
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ccp posted:
Great update!
Thanks!

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angry_bendu1 posted:
shock OMG!!! shock

Glad you were prepared, that one just flew outta me, I couldn't help it... blush tongue *cough* smartass *cough*

Great post! peace
Thanks!

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canadianjedimama posted:
Holy cow !

Awesome post! *picks jaw up off floor* hugs

And this part, this part was absolutely golden:


No you haven’t.” He whispered, finally stopping, bracing himself against the back of the couch. Looking down at her, he smirked. “It just got more crowded in the number one spot.”


He's such a good boy... love Yeah, I just hope I'm not making him so good he's sickening. Please tell me if that happens. Me no likey that.

Nice work Sab! Thank you my dear!
Cyn

 

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Date Posted: 7/13 7:56pm Subject: RE: Sins of the Father - Sequel to Jedi & the Ambassador - Chap. 21 - updated 7-13
jadesabre75 posted:
PMSL! Well, I hate to tell you but it's almost over. Prepare yourself now.

Well, missy! Then I guess the next story will be the Jarik/Kissa romance with Kyp and Jag preparing to be
grandpa's? mischief

 

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Date Posted: 7/13 8:47pm Subject: RE: Sins of the Father - Sequel to Jedi & the Ambassador - Chap. 21 - updated 7-13
Jag4Me posted:
jadesabre75 posted:
PMSL! Well, I hate to tell you but it's almost over. Prepare yourself now.

Well, missy! Then I guess the next story will be the Jarik/Kissa romance with Kyp and Jag preparing to be
grandpa's? mischief




LOL No, I'm done with this little group after this story. I've already started a new one, but it might be a while before I get it up on the boards. It's J/J. Nummy!

 

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