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J_Girl Registered: Feb '01	Date Posted: 8/5/01 10:05am Subject: RE: Of Love and Marriage (pre-ESB Han/Leia)
	Amidala_Skywalker: I know what you mean about the romance thing. I am a sucker for it myself. I think I can say it gets more romantic as the story progresses. WILFBIRD: Addicted, huh? Well, that is very good news for me. Dant: LOL, Are you guys suuuurrree you want another post? I mean, I'm supposed to be writing this other fic..... -----signature----- "I don't know who you are or where you came from... But from now on, you do as I tell you, okay?" Princess Leia Updated 6/28/05: Of Love & Marriage (pre-ESB, H/L) http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=3623785&replies=0
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Yanksfan Registered: Nov '00	Date Posted: 8/5/01 11:01am Subject: RE: Of Love and Marriage (pre-ESB Han/Leia)
	J-Girl, look out your window. See that shiny new ferrari out front? It's all yours. All I need is another post from you, kiddo. -----signature----- Feminism is the radical notion that women are people.
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Jedi-Jade Registered: Nov '99	Date Posted: 8/5/01 11:18am Subject: RE: Of Love and Marriage (pre-ESB Han/Leia)
	WOW! Nice work! I can't wait to see where this goes! -----signature----- Nov. 19th
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sweetheart Registered: Jan '01	Date Posted: 8/5/01 11:46am Subject: RE: Of Love and Marriage (pre-ESB Han/Leia)
	Ooh cliffhanger. Sneaky Nice job, can't wait for the next one -----signature----- Bar Maid at Han's Deli Head Landscaper at Mrs. Annie-Sue's Gardens http://www.hansoloandtheprincess.com http://princess20.proboards2.com
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J_Girl Registered: Feb '01	Date Posted: 8/5/01 12:58pm Subject: RE: Of Love and Marriage (pre-ESB Han/Leia) - Date Edited: 7/18/03 6:33pm (3 edits total) Edited By: J_Girl
	Yanksfan: Ooh, nice! Harry is gonna look extra hot riding around in that with me. I might even let him drive. Jedi-Jade: I am a fan of your fics, too. Nice yo see you here. Sweetheart: I don't have that many cliffhangers in this one, but I am gonna try to use what I do have. It makes it more fun that way. Ok, ok, hmmm, a post, a post... hmmm.. I must have one somewhere around here..... Ah.... here it is! ********************************* Previous: Chapter 2: Testing the Magic Potion, Princess? ********************************* Chapter 3: The Big Question? Leia’s heart dipped at the question, but found no way to summon her voice. She was far too occupied sinking into the depths of his soul. She had no choice. There was nowhere else she could possibly force herself to stare, except into his mesmerizing hazel eyes. They beckoned to her, drew her to them, seduced her. They told her things she didn’t want to know, but desperately wanted to hear him say. She knew the look in her own eyes betrayed her, telling him things she still did not fully understand. “… no,” she said in a small voice. “Do you?” “No,” he murmured and shook his head slowly. The elation of this small, but mutual admission was extremely encouraging. Frozen in place, staring, and wondering how to proceed, their intense eye contact only served to let their emotions overwhelm them almost uncontrollably. Han found himself focused on her lips and how sweet they would taste. “Now what?” Leia was finally able to utter. She was imagining herself being caught up in his strong arms. “You tell me you love me,” he breathed unsteadily. He didn’t move, not wanting to take the chance that she would deny his demand. Valiantly, he fought the desire to pull her to him and kiss her until she confessed. He didn’t care why he wanted her to love him. At that moment, all he cared about was that she did love him. Leia’s eyes answered for her immediately, but she still held back. From somewhere hidden within her heart, the undeniable urge to tell him that she did, indeed, love him burst to the surface of her consciousness. Shocking in its strength and clarity, Leia couldn’t believe that she hadn’t truly realized the depth of her feelings before. Now that she was aware, she yearned to confess the secret that she had concealed even from herself. Yet, her fear of everything else… of Han truly returning those feelings, of him not returning those feelings, of him inevitably leaving, the future, what it all meant… was still much more overwhelming. The confused princess closed her eyes and drew a deep breath, willing her control to come back to her. Turning away, she gazed off into the garden as if the answers were there. “For the sake of argument… suppose that were true,” Leia finally whispered softly, unable to help herself. She didn’t say the words aching deep inside of her, the very words he wanted to hear, but it felt like a release of tension nonetheless. Just the idea of loving him caused a wonderful feeling to course though her, but it also felt frightening and far too distressing to deal with. Besides, there was the Rebellion. And that was what she was living for now. Here was her chance to put the idea of any romance to rest. Han’s heart thumped in simultaneous joy and fear. “Go on,” he coaxed, trying to maintain a steady voice. She hadn’t actually admitted to loving him, he had to remind himself. She was supposing and only that. All Leia was admitting to here was that there was a possibility that she might feel something, maybe . A hint of a hint, but it was more than he had to go on before. Up until now, Solo had only his hopeful suspicions, a shared intense moment here and there, and catching her furtively glancing at him, all of which he added to his blustering confidence. “It would just open up a set of new problems,” Leia sighed resignedly, shaking her head. He jerked back, forehead wrinkled, “Like what?” Emotions a jumble of confusion, Leia wasn’t certain how to begin. Crossing her arms to hug her elbows, she decided on conveying it in the least emotional terms she could come up with. “Like I’m a leader in the Alliance and you-” Crestfallen, Han cut her off angrily, “Oh, I see. You don’t think a princess and a guy like me-” Quickly returning her eyes to his, it was Leia’s turn to cut him off. “No. It’s not like that at all,” she assured him dropping her hands and holding them open in a gesture of honesty. Anger checked, Han was still unsure, “Then what is it?” Han Solo would be just too hard to get over. She would bet everything she had on it. As it was, she didn’t know how she was going to let him go when the time eventually came. Leia averted her gaze, her voice full of regret and sadness, “You’re leaving. Sooner or later, you’re going to leave. Sometimes, it feels like you’re already gone. I don’t think I can handle losing someone else I…” The princess boldly lifted her gaze to meet his eyes, “I care about.” All said and done, Han was her friend and she did care about him that way, she wouldn’t deny that. Solo was happy at her admission of caring, but pain was clearly obvious on his handsome face. “You’re right. I do have to leave to pay off Jabba and I might not make it out alive.” He had thought about leaving many times, but could never bring himself to actually do it… yet. Leia touched the sleeve of his ever-present flight jacket, turning pale at the thought. Han grimaced and finally admitted to himself that he didn’t want to lose her either. “But, Sweetheart, I’m not leaving today or tomorrow. Besides, we Corellians are the closest thing to indestructible there is.” Seeing only the tiniest bit of indulgent reaction on her face, he felt strangely – and stupidly, he later thought- compelled to add, “And, I could come back – if I had a good reason.” It was the first time the princess had even heard Han say anything about possibly coming back. She permitted a small part of her heart to soar in hope, but refused to go any further in reacting in any way. Han fell into step beside her as Leia began strolling again. She considered what he had said, but was still hurting from a loss that hadn’t occurred yet. Naturally, the loss of Alderaan came in directly on the heels of that problem. It swirled in her brain with all of the new concepts that had come into being tonight. The idea of the marriage bubbled into her thoughts. Suddenly, a feeling came over her and Princess Leia of Alderaan knew what she had to do, regardless of the consequences. After a few more minutes of gathering her courage, she cleared her throat tentatively. “What?” Han asked. Leia remained casual, “I was thinking. Maybe we should go through with the marriage. Nobody said we had to love each other to get married. In fact, many royal marriages have nothing to do with love. Plus, we can get a divorce after I’m crowned.” “That may be true, but the answer is still no,” Han said firmly. “Come on, Han. You heard my uncle. You know what can happen. They need our help,” Leia pointed out. Han was reminded of similar words from Luke just before the Battle of Yavin. “That’s their problem. It may even be your problem, Your Worshipfulness, but it sure isn’t mine,” Han finished, pointing to his chest with his thumb. Perhaps Leia had been wrong about him, after all. After the Death Star, she had believed he wasn’t a true mercenary in his heart. In addition, she thought the feelings of friendship that had now passed between them were real. Apparently, none of it mattered as much as she had thought. Sadly, Leia quietly appealed to his mercenary side. “What’s it worth to you then, Han? How much to make it your problem? I’m sure the king could be persuaded to make worth your while.” He was hurt by her words, wasn’t Princess Leia the one who professed that she knew there was more to him than money? Angrily, Han stopped walking and abruptly pulled her to a stop forcefully by her elbow, “Is that what you think this is about? Money? Well, I’ve got news for you, Your Worship. I do have some standards. If I ever get married, it won’t be because of money or for some sham. And definitely not to uphold some ridiculous royal tradition!” Leia didn’t know whether to be impressed by his stance regarding marriage and yet another opposite instance of his self-proclaimed mercenary ways or be offended by his remarks against royal traditions. Her second thought was that she agreed with him about the stupidity of many of those arcane traditions. “Look, Han, I don’t always agree with royal traditions either. On Alderaan, we felt the same way about marriage as you do and that included the royal family. But, that’s not the way it is here and there are more important things to worry about. Things like the people of this system.” “Save the speech, Your Worship. I’ve heard it before,” Solo said, shaking his head. She didn’t give up. This was too important. “Han, hear me out. Please?” It was the ‘please’ that did him in. Han could not recall her saying it to him in any way other than sarcastically. He nodded his assent. “The only reason this system hasn’t been taken over by the Empire is because the people believe in the guidance of the royal leadership. If that breaks down, the Empire will be in here faster than we can blink. I can’t let that happen. I can’t stand by and let the Empire take another system if I can do anything about it.” Stand by again. The thought echoed loudly through her mind. Logically, she knew she couldn’t have saved Alderaan that day, but she never could shake the feeling that she had just stood by and let it happen. It haunted her in ways that no one would ever be able to understand. “This is not Alderaan, Sweetheart,” Han pointed out gently, as if reading her thoughts. “No, it’s not,” she retorted angrily. “Alderaan is gone! This is all I have left of my family and I’ll be damned if I let them be taken away from me!” Leia forcibly calmed herself with a few deep breaths. Screaming at him wouldn’t help. Han was affected by her words and vehemence. He knew very well the feelings behind them. Long ago, in another place, he had felt them himself. She took a step closer and laid her hands on his forearms, speaking more softly, “Han, for all of our disagreements, we have always been able to depend on you. You have never let us down when it comes to risking your life to save one of ours.” “That was different,” Han shrugged his embarrassment off, wondering why she stubbornly referred collectively to the Rebellion and not herself. It was for her and Luke that he risked his life, not for the Rebellion in general. Didn’t she know that? “The only difference is that this time, I’m asking you,” Leia pointed out quietly, raising her eyes to meet his. Her words had made it clear she was asking him on a personal level for his help. “You don’t know what you’re asking me to do,” Han whispered in a low voice, squeezing his eyes shut. “Yes. I do,” Leia whispered back so sincerely that it caused him to reopen his troubled eyes. Han saw the truth of her affirmation in her owned pained eyes. Pulled in two opposing and equally strong directions, he broke from her gaze and walked over to a nearby fountain. He sat down on the ledge, elbows on knees, dropping his face into his hands. *** ******************************** Next: Chapter 4: What’s in This Stuff? ********************************** Okay, it's not as long this time, but there it is. So lemme know what you think, ok? dexgirl -----signature----- "I don't know who you are or where you came from... But from now on, you do as I tell you, okay?" Princess Leia Updated 6/28/05: Of Love & Marriage (pre-ESB, H/L) http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=3623785&replies=0
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Sologal Registered: Aug '00	Date Posted: 8/5/01 1:30pm Subject: RE: Of Love and Marriage (pre-ESB Han/Leia)
	This just keeps getting better and better. I can't wait for the next installment.
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sweetheart Registered: Jan '01	Date Posted: 8/5/01 2:15pm Subject: RE: Of Love and Marriage (pre-ESB Han/Leia)
	Awww poor Han. Well I guess we knew they couldn't really hook up since they're not together in ESB..but I was still hoping! Nice job again -----signature----- Bar Maid at Han's Deli Head Landscaper at Mrs. Annie-Sue's Gardens http://www.hansoloandtheprincess.com http://princess20.proboards2.com
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Jedi-Jade Registered: Nov '99	Date Posted: 8/5/01 3:00pm Subject: RE: Of Love and Marriage (pre-ESB Han/Leia)
	Your characterization (sp?) of Han and Leia are terrific in this post! Nice work! Keep it up! -----signature----- Nov. 19th
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DantSolo Registered: Dec '00	Date Posted: 8/5/01 3:41pm Subject: RE: Of Love and Marriage (pre-ESB Han/Leia)
	LOVE this scene!!! It just makes me want to take Han home and....well, I won't go there. The best is yet to come!! -----signature----- Check out my Han & Leia fanfic site: http://www.angelfire.com/scifi/TranquilityStars/ Pandas...Posying....Passion...WHEE!!!
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Bria Title: Manager Emeritus -MNFF Council Registered: May '99	Date Posted: 8/5/01 8:09pm Subject: RE: Of Love and Marriage (pre-ESB Han/Leia)
	The best is yet to come?!?! We're really in for a treat then!!!! Great work, J_Girl! ~*~Bria -----signature----- Nothing can stand in the way of a million voices calling for change. Obama - Biden 08 Love is more than a candle. Love can ignite the stars. KRD + MEP = forever
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boushh2187 Registered: Jul '99	Date Posted: 8/5/01 8:14pm Subject: RE: Of Love and Marriage (pre-ESB Han/Leia)
	Great post. Loved the "Please?" bit. And yeah the best is yet to come... Gotta agree on that.
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J_Girl Registered: Feb '01	Date Posted: 8/5/01 9:46pm Subject: RE: Of Love and Marriage (pre-ESB Han/Leia)
	Sologal: Patience is a virtue - or so I hear. Keep checking in. I am a frequent poster type. sweetheart: to quote everyone's favorite princess: "It's not over yet." Jedi-Jade: thanks! I try my best to keep them in character and I like to hear that I have been successful. Dant: you may not go there, but I have no such problems. Of course, you already know that. Dex! bria: thanks boushh2187: So glad I could 'please' you. thanks! Yeah, I have to agree, the best is yet to come. So I will make you all a deal: You keep replying and I will keep posting. Deal? -----signature----- "I don't know who you are or where you came from... But from now on, you do as I tell you, okay?" Princess Leia Updated 6/28/05: Of Love & Marriage (pre-ESB, H/L) http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=3623785&replies=0
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J_Girl Registered: Feb '01	Date Posted: 8/5/01 10:40pm Subject: RE: Of Love and Marriage (pre-ESB Han/Leia)
	one good up for the night and I am outta here. Oh, I should mention that it was never intended for Han to be crowned King in the this fic. If they do decide to go through with any of this - and I am not saying that they are, mind you - Leia would take over the throne and Han would just be, well, Han, you know, the gorgeous scoundrel at her side. -----signature----- "I don't know who you are or where you came from... But from now on, you do as I tell you, okay?" Princess Leia Updated 6/28/05: Of Love & Marriage (pre-ESB, H/L) http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=3623785&replies=0
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Amidala_Skywalker Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Jul '01	Date Posted: 8/6/01 12:15am Subject: RE: Of Love and Marriage (pre-ESB Han/Leia)
	Loved the Post, J_Girl! I think that potion has alreadly began to work Please post soon! If Leia does take the throne will Han be King? Amidala -----signature----- Amsié, Crest of Handmaidens . ___ TF.N Archive Reviewer ___ Battlestar Galactica is the new way.
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Dally Registered: Apr '01	Date Posted: 8/6/01 9:28am Subject: RE: Of Love and Marriage (pre-ESB Han/Leia)
	Yikes -- now I am dying of curiousity. What happens next?? Personally, I want him to kiss her, and then....we'd see what happens. But then, the romantic tension is delicious, too. Leia, Han -- quit stalling around and go for it.
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