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REBADAMS7
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9/4/04 8:31pm
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RE: Why Love was Forbidden in the Old Jedi Order (NJO AU by Melyanna and Luney, Updated 08/26/04!)
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Luke's narrative did a wonderful job of covering a lot of ground without feeling rushed!
Well done
Reb
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Myri_Antilles
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9/5/04 10:07pm
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<runs into thread screaming> I found this a few days ago and I LOVE IT!!!! It is excellently written! Only one problem: I thought when I started this that it would be done and I wouldn't have to wait for more... <sobs> I normally don't like quite that much mush, but it's so sweet... <sighs> This is lovely! Absolutely lovely! Are there any more stories planned? Do you need any ideas for more stories?  
Oh, and I really liked having Luke narrate that part. It's fun seeing the other Jedi through his eyes. You write him very well. 
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JediMaster_Fisto
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9/7/04 10:17pm
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please post the next one! please!?
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padawan feline
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9/8/04 6:34pm
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MORE, MORE, MORE, MORE, MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please?!
I am really curious to see how Lukie handles the stitches he has to get, and to see if Yoda will kiss it better for him!
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Zara_Rose
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9/10/04 6:41am
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It's been a while since I've posted here, but I'm still reading. One more post to go? Wow. Great story, melikes!
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Melyanna
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9/19/04 8:39pm
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Well, folks, I think the Grateful Dead summed it up best: what a long, strange trip it's been.
This story first developed as a conversation between Luney and me back in the winter of 2002. As you can see, it took a while for it to come to fruition, but I think we'd both say it's been worth it. And I hope you guys do too.
We never could have got through this without our magnificent readers. Not many would sit through a story of this length, especially when it's primarily concerned with OCs. Luney and I are eternally grateful that you did, whether you started when we did or last week. You guys are the best part of fan fiction.
Someone asked whether or not we'd be writing more of these characters. To be honest, we don't know. We've got ideas, but Luney is working on an awesome original novel, and I've branched off into other fandoms. Plus I've got an original work of my own waiting in the wings. But maybe — maybe. In the meantime, though, there are several other stories written in this story arc which might interest you, if you haven't read them already.
Louisa May Alcott wrote at the end of one of her books that it would be much easier to say that everyone was swallowed up in an earthquake instead of explaining what happened to each of them in their lives after the story ended. I'd tend to agree. But we can safely say that while life is never happily-ever-after, it can be happy. And that's where we'll leave our beloved cast of characters. . . for now.
And so, without further ado, the epilogue.
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The plomb trees were in full bloom and depositing their blossoms to the balcony and the river below it in the light breeze. The day couldn't have been any more perfect.
In a chamber which led onto the balcony, Helaine Trillium stood, looking out the glass doors to the river and the city beyond. Attending her was a small army of handmaidens, helping her dress and arranging her hair. She had tried to talk them out of the makeup, but Solana had explained the significance of the light layer of white paint on her face. It was a symbol of her purity; to not wear it would have caused a scandal.
Finally, the filmy veil was draped over her and a silver crown placed atop her head. Lainey turned to a mirror to survey the result. The white gown, shot through with strands of fine silver, looked far more regal than Lainey thought was appropriate for someone of her birth, and for a Jedi. It was an off-the-shoulder affair, too, something Armand would doubtless like, but she wasn't sure she was comfortable with this appearance. Skeptical, she turned to Solana. "What do you think?"
Solana looked her over before curtseying deeply. "It becomes you well, Highness."
Lainey blushed slightly. She was going to have to get used to this new title in a hurry.
The door to the corridor opened then, admitting Master Horn and Mirax. Lainey turned partially to look at them, to see soft looks of awe on their faces. Mirax was the first to speak. "You look beautiful, Lainey," she said.
Lainey smiled and looked at her former Master, the man who would be giving her to Armand in just a little while. Corran seemed unable to speak. Finally, he came up to her and hugged her, careful of her veil and makeup. "I love you," she whispered, fighting the tears that threatened.
"Love you too, sweetie," he replied. He pulled back to look at her. "He doesn't deserve you, you know."
She laughed, knowing that that was what she needed to hear - and that she'd hear it often for the next several years. "I know, Master. And yet you're letting me marry him anyway."
"Anything to make you happy." He offered her his arm. "They're ready to begin."
Lainey slipped her hand under his arm, and as they walked to the door, he added, "You're going to have to change into something that covers more, Princess."
She laughed softly as they walked onto the balcony and Mirax followed. Waiting for them were the King and Queen, Master Skywalker, Mara, Jariath and Miranda, Devon, Richard, Taima, Saché, Julie and her family, and Pavol — but most of all, Armand stood waiting for her, dressed in all the regalia his title could afford and, for the first time in Lainey's presence, wearing a royal crown. The sight of him brought a smile to her face, but also made her wonder for what must have been the thousandth time why he wanted to marry her.
His expression as Corran led her to the small assembly was somber, solemn, but his eyes were alive with inexpressible joy. Once Lainey reached him, they both smiled broadly, hardly cognizant of what was going on around them.
The King stepped before them and looked to Corran. "What brings you here today?" he asked.
"I bring Helaine Trillium, Jedi Knight and Duchess of the Naboo, to be married to Prince Armand, son of King Richard II of the Naboo," Corran replied, in a soft but strong voice.
Richard took her hand. His seemed so warm against hers. "Helaine Trillium, Jedi Knight and Duchess of the Naboo, you have before you a great responsibility," he said. "With your choice to marry my son comes the burden of the crown. Is this a burden you are willing to bear?"
Lainey started to nod before remembering the actual crown that rested on her head. "Yes, Your Majesty," she replied.
The King smiled. "This is not a burden you will have to bear alone. It is one which will have the lifelong support of the one to whom you will be joined today."
He took his son's hand and placed Lainey's slender one in it, then clasped both of his hands over theirs. "Son and daughter of Naboo, it is for this purpose that you come here today, to be joined to each other in the ancient and sacred rituals of Naboo, set down centuries ago by the noble houses older than House Naberrie." He paused. "Duchess Trillium, do you vow in front of this assembly to give your life to His Highness Prince Armand, through the blessings and trials which the Force may grant?"
Never breaking eye contact with Armand, she said, "I do."
Richard turned to his son. "Prince Armand, do you vow in front of this assembly to give your life to Her Ladyship Duchess Trillium, through the blessings and trials which the Force may grant?"
Solemnly he nodded. "I do."
"The rings, please," the King requested.
Pavol stepped forward immediately and opened his hand to the King with a bow. Richard lifted the rings from the guard's hand and faced the bride and groom once more. "Amath, aresté dretilint Armand adané lasiectha rastan," he said, handing Lainey the larger of the two rings. Making a quick assumption about what had just been said in a language she didn't understand, she slipped the ring onto his hand.
"Amath, aresté dretilint Helaine adané lasiectha rastan," Richard said, and Armand took the smaller ring of silver and slipped it onto Lainey's finger. He then lifted her hand to his lips and kissed the ring.
There was silence for a while, interrupted only by the songs of the birds in the trees around them. At last, the King said, "Live with each other in peace, my children. Love each other, and serve your people well."
Armand smiled down at her broadly as his father concluded the simple ceremony. To Lainey's surprise, given the makeup she wore, he drew her nearer, lifted her veil over her head, and kissed her deeply. She wrapped her arms around his neck, wondering for a brief moment why her crown wasn't falling off her head as she strained up to him. As he had done so many times before, he lifted her from her feet to hold her closer, pouring every drop of his joy into that kiss.
When she at last pulled away from him, she felt the Force swell with happiness around them. It had been a long and perilous journey for them both and would continue to be, but it felt different somehow. Lainey had found the other half of her soul, and she was never letting him go.
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RebelMom
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9/19/04 11:01pm
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wow, 2 years. Seems so long ago.
Nice ending. I loved the last paragraph.
Great job, ladies.
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9/20/04 6:26am
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Hello,
That was a WONDERFUL ending to an even more WONDERFUL story!! I don't think that I have replied to this story before but I must say that it is AMAZING! I have loved every moment of it. You both are teriffic writers.
Because I have loved it so much that I have to say that I hope that you continue it in another story, but will understand if you don't.
Thank you for such a wonderful story!
JainaSolo-16
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9/20/04 12:49pm
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Oh my god!!! i can't believe its actually done, i remember first reading it when Luney put it up then abandoned it, and so i switched here, and the whole bout seems like yesterday. It was an awesome story, and i really hope you two go through with plans to make a sequel. I loved the story, and all that come with it, they are awesome! and im so glad you both took time out of you schedules these past two years to write this story. It was awesome! and i loved it loved it loved it! I hope you enjoyed wrting it, as much as i enjoyed reading it, and good luck on your other stories!
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JediMaster_Fisto
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9/20/04 4:33pm
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that was a good ending. i hope u will b able 2 write more.
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9/20/04 6:35pm
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HOLY COW!!!!! That was a very good ending you guys! Very cute, and very well written. *sniffle* hard to believe it's over now... well for now at least.
I'm really glad you still managed to work in Obi-Wan and Yoda fighting over their favorite toy lightsaber, it really added to the general mood of the story. BTW, I didn't appreciate the major cliff hangar... I mean come on, wasn't this the last post?
(Sorry Melyanna... I hope you know that luney and I have this joke... I'm sure she's explained it before to you. If not... well let's just say that I am her sister... and that should explain my random comments. You two really did do a good job with this.  Thanks for posting the last scene!)
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Melyanna and Padawan Lunetta.
Thank you for over two years of an absolutly wonderful story. You two have inspired me to work harder to develop my own writing skills through your abilities to create charachters that are not only inspiring in their own right, but fall into their own place of Star Wars FF.
That was a beautiful last post, to see Lainey and Armand finally come together through so many trials..both vividly and emotionally fantastic.
Thank you!!
MTFBWYA
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9/20/04 10:20pm
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Wow. I can't believe it's over. That was beautiful. It's probably too soon to ask if there's a sequel planned, but is there?
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9/22/04 11:52am
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From me to y'all, a lovely, sparkling, polished longevity trophy
Seriously, way to stick it out. This story is the source of many a fond memory for me.
*takes off with Pavol in the unliklihood of a sequel*
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9/23/04 1:02am
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Awww what a sweet ending you guys. That was an awesome fic!
I expect you both to get published some day
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