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Miana Kenobi
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3/8/06 5:32pm
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RE: Life Goes On (Sequel to 'Incurable') **Updated Finally 12/18**
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Miana Kenobi
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Almost there, almost there...
Ironically, today, March 8th, is the 5th year anniversary of Julie's death. Which, I didn't notice until I went back looking through posts.
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The night had not been kind to Kimbal. It had not offered any warm embrace or sleep, nor a cool breeze to bring peace to his troubled mind. Instead, the night was dense and foggy, reminding him too much of his own thoughts. He had tried to sleep, yet found that his mind was far too restless to even think of sleep. In the end, he had gone to Yoda's chambers at the dead of night. However, the Jedi Master was awake, almost as if he had been expecting Kimbal.
The two spoke until dawn, Yoda finally leaving Kimbal in his chambers while he summoned and spoke to Master Windu. Kimbal had finally felt the weariness of the night settle into his mind as the sun began to rise over Coruscant. He stood at Yoda's balcony that overlooked Coruscant. The planet was beginning to grow alive; it seemed that with ever beam of sunlight that illuminated a shadowed area, life would spring into the area. Speeders and transports took to the air and began their trek through the buildings. For a planet so corrupted and hardened, the dawn seemed almost serene.
Almost.
He sensed that Yoda and Mace had returned. The two joined him on the balcony. At length, Mace spoke.
"It is done."
Kimbal nodded his head, feeling as if his heart had sunk even further into his chest. "She will not like it," he warned.
"No longer hers, the choice is," Yoda remarked. "In time, understand, she will."
"I hope you are right," Kimbal murmured.
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"Lucci De Jong, please rise."
Court had been droning on for hours. Ay'Tasha had been called to testify on behalf of her actions and involvement in the case. Lucci, as always, claimed that the Twi'lek had been paid off to say those words.
Kimbal sat quietly through the entire session. Khyte had inquired after his health, but he merely dismissed it as not getting enough rest.
His eyes followed Lucci as her hoverpod floated near the Judge's podium. If only she knew...
"Madam De Jong, would you be so kind as to tell me who is responsible for the kidnapping of your granddaughter?"
Lucci pointed a chubby finger at Khyte. "She set the entire thing up, your honor. She faked a kidnapping and tried to blame it on me."
Judge Hi'nna peered down at Lucci, a furry eyebrow raised slightly. His patience had been growing thin all day, and Kimbal could see that it was at a breaking point. "Tell me, Madame, was the news of Corra De Jong's kidnapping announced on your planet of Alderaan."
"No, your honor! That only goes to show that she-"
"Was the kidnapping of Corra De Jong announced at all?"
"Well, no, bu-"
"Objection!", the De Jong's attorney shouted.
"Objection overruled. Madame De Jong, did Miss Dunst contact you to tell you that your grandchild had been kidnapped?"
"No, but-"
"Objection!"
"Overruled! Madame De Jong, if you were not informed that your grandchild was kidnapped, then how in fact would you have known that she was missing?" The fur on the back of Hi'nna's neck stood at attention and murmurs swept through the crowd. However, Hi'nna continued on.
"During the time of said kidnapping, you have testified that you knew that Corra De Jong was missing. However, if no one informed you of it, then there is nothing else to conclude but that you knew of her kidnapping for you were involved with it!"
"I object, your honor!" The De Jong's attorney leapt to his feet.
"Mr. Dorbury, sit down!" Hi'nna snapped.
Kimbal felt Khyte squeeze his hand. He looked down to see a look of pure joy on her face. He tried to smile back.
The crowd was in an uproar. Kimbal looked back at Mace, who merely nodded his head. Yoda's seat was empty. It wouldn't be long now.
Hi'nna waited a moment for the crowd to grow quiet. He stared down at Lucci. "Madame De Jong, please tell the court how you were informed that Corra De Jong was kidnapped."
Lucci looked pale for a moment, then recomposed herself. "Your honor, I-"
A messenger droid sped up to Hi'nna's podium, handing him a datapad. Hi'nna held up his hand to silence her, then studied the information before him. After a moment, he rose. "In light of recent developments, we shall take a twenty minute recess." He then sunk back into his seat and waited as his podium sunk down and disappeared into his office below.
Khyte let out an excited gasp. "Kimbal, this is wonderful!"
He merely smiled.
Khyte cocked an eyebrow. "What is it? You don't seem enthused."
"I'm just tired, that's all," he said.
I hope you'll forgive me...
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The twenty minutes dragged on longer than Kimbal would have liked. By the time they were asked to take their seats once more, he was doing everything in his power not to fidget in his seat.
Judge Hi'nna's podium rose once more, but Chancellor Valorum was not seated next to the Bothan. Kimbal turned back to the crowd; Master Yoda was hobbling to his seat.
Hi'nna stood to address the crowd. Kimbal held his breath.
"Due to recent developments given to me by the Chancellor, the following decisions are to be upheld and are final. Khyte Dunst. Lucci De Jong. Please rise."
Khyte rose to her feet as the pod moved out into space. She squared her shoulders and set a neutral expression on her face.
"Khyte Dunst, as the mother of Corra De Jong, you alone should have legal custody over the child. However, it has come to my attention that you are no longer the legal guardian of this child."
Kimbal closed his eyes. He didn't want to see Khyte's face.
"However," Hi'nna continued, "You, Lucci De Jong, will not be given guardianship over Corra De Jong. You are to be sent back to your home planet of Alderaan where you shall be tried for criminal actions."
"What?!" Khyte shouted. "She is my daughter!"
"Miss Dunst, it appears that your child is now under the authority of the Jedi Council."
Lucci leapt to her feet. "What?"
Hi'nna held up the datapad that he was given. "Corra De Jong, according to the Temple's registrar, is a padawan in the Jedi Temple."
"To who?" Khyte yelled.
Kimbal exhaled then opened his eyes. Khyte's eyes were frantic as she looked back and forth between the Judge and the Council Members present in the audience.
Hi'nna tapped the datapad once more. "Kimbal Underwood, please rise."
Kimbal got to his feet, ignoring Khyte's piercing stare.
"Knight Underwood, are you the master of Padawan Corra De Jong?"
"Yes, sir," Kimbal said, trying not to see the look of betrayal on Khyte's face. "I am."
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Date Posted:
3/8/06 7:53pm
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WOW! What a save! What a beautiful save!
Khyte can't be too hard about it: it means the Dejongs won't have their grubby mits on Corra. Of course, such a thing may not go over well considering all the circumstances.
Still, having that little one in the hands of the Jedi Order is better than anything else....
BUT.....it did appear that the judge was on to something. Lucci could never explain that coincidence: her guilt in the kidnapping would have been obivious.
Which means........ 
It reminds me of an episode of 'The Practice'. The defense lawyers thought for certain their client was doomed, that their strategy never worked. Before the jury could read the verdict, they convinced their client to take a guilty plea in exchange of lesser time. When the case was over, the judge still had the verdict in his hands and showed it to the lead attorney: The jury found her Not Guilty.
So in other words, Khyte was (puts finger and thumb together) this close to sure victory when THIS comes up.
OH the Angst!
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Five years since Julie died, really? It has been that long, hasn't it? Time does heal, but time can sometimes make us forget. We don't mean to, and we don't want to. Its hard to remember when some of that is very hard to take. So we remember the best of times, and always keep them in our hearts. Sometimes we forget, but we never forget completely.
Chin up, Kid.
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Miana Kenobi
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Date Posted:
3/8/06 8:12pm
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Aww, thanks Casper. 
I've been writing these characters for 5 years.. I feel old... 
I'm actually almost done with this one. Can't say I won't be happy to finally finish this after... 4 years. 
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Now that was a suprise, but what will it mean down the road for Khyte and Kimbal. Nice job Miana  7
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Miana Kenobi
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7!
Thanks so much, babe!
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You're welcome, Miana.
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Soar in the wind, Leaf, soar in the wind UP!
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FORWARD!
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FORWARD!
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FORWARD!
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FORWARD!
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POPUP!
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 I'm still lurking around. 7
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Miana Kenobi
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*feels guilty*
I won't even try to promise a date, but I'll try to get this baby finished!
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It will come to you. Take your time. Don't rush greatness.
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