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TKeira_Lea
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Echoes of the Past (NJO, Jaina/Jag, post DW) - Love Letter Challenge Entry 02/24/04
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Thanks to the support of its marvelous fans, namely Wraith Squadron, Echoes of the Past has made it to the voting rounds in the Summer 2003 Fan Fiction Awards in the following categories.
Best Action, Best Drama,  Best Romance , Best Post-Saga Story - In Progress, Best Novel, Most Accurate Interpretation of an Ensemble Cast, and Best Interpretation of a Canon Character for both Jaina Solo and Jagged Fel.
Following up on the nominations, Echoes of the Past won in the following categories: Best Action, Best Romance, Best Post-Saga Story - In Progress, Best Novel, and Best Interpretation of an Ensemble Cast! I hope your read lives up to the awards...
A brief summary follows, possibly tempting you to read further...
A story that follows the lives of Jaina and Jag after the events of Destiny's Way. Jaina must find the strength to finish her duty as the Sword of the Jedi. Along the way, the Force lends her the strength from some very unusual allies, including her long dead grandmother - Padme Skywalker. Jaina discovers the long forgotten planet of Naboo, where the ultimate showdown for the future of the galaxy takes place. Never far from her side, Jag Fel learns the true meaning of love and sacrifice as the two lovers make a final stand.
I have been writing my own stories for years now. A few months ago I found the fanfics and realized I was not the only one that enjoyed doing so. I have had so much fun reading everyone's stories that I finally got the nerve to post a story I have been working on for the last couple of months. I hope you like it.
I think Jaina Solo is one of the great female characters written. She is a warrior, a pilot and a Jedi. She has endless depths of compassion, but she is also flawed.
Just some business: All things Star Wars belong to the master, George Lucas. The use of his universe in this story is simply for my enjoyment and the pleasure of the readers. I tried to stay true to the NJO story and the characters contained in there.
Also no need to put links up because there is at least one post on every page, so good reading if you are just coming in. If you are daunted by the volume of posts, I am willing to email the chapters in Word format of those already posted. PM me if you would prefer that method.
EDIT: The one post a page goes to the wind only a couple times when Wraith Squadron sneaks across the thread on a secret mission. What ever that may be Wraith Leader never tells me, except we know mayhem always ensues! I am in the process of editing those sections to provide quick links to the next page with a post. If you see Lomin Ale, McLando's nuggets and crazy ewoks running around and counting down, skip ahead to number 1. If you are interested in hanging out with the famed Wraiths, they can be found usually at the Lomin Cantina but watch out for Explosion Girl and TKL's Kick-boxing Bodyguard and wet Danni noodles. 
Handmaidens abound as well, specifically my trusty betas Hoya94, JainaJag00 and Zara_Rose, who this fic would not be possible without.
ECHOES OF THE PAST
CHAPTER 1
Twelve clawcraft in perfect formation skimmed across the unusually calm waters of the Mon Calamari ocean. Through the mist blown off the clawcraft on their approach could be seen a similarly executed formation of E-wings following. As both sets of fighters approached the base hanger, they slowed speed and slipped efficiently into the bay, each settling softly to the ground in text book fashion.
Jag Fel sped through the power down procedure for his clawcraft. He was eager to get his squadron settled into their newly assigned post on Mon Calamari, eager to get a shower, to eat a hot meal and lay in his own bed. Even so, he was more eager to find a certain lieutenant colonel - pretty, brown hair and brown eyes that could make his heart skip a beat - and wrap his arms around her.
Jag climbed out of his clawcraft stiffly, as always he was first of his unit to do so. He walked across to the closest E-wing, belonging to Tanner Kale, his executive officer. Tanner commanded the Enforcer Squadron of E-wings assigned to Colonel Fel during the demining of the Hydian Way. He had proven to be a capable leader as well as a person Jag could depend on in a tight situation.
“Major Kale, continue securing the ships. I will go check on our barrack assignments so we can get these guys cleaned up and rested.
“Sounds good to me. I need a hot shower. I have a hot date tonight,” Tanner replied with a grin.
“And who would that be with Major,” Jag asked as he passed under the E-wing heading out of the hanger bay.
“Her name is Pillow,” Tanner yelled after Jag.
Jag felt a little grin come to his face. Tanner was always the one for a good laugh. Jag thought his good nature might even be rubbing off on him. He was smiling a lot more recently he thought to himself. You are not quite so grim anymore. He thought of his words to Jaina Solo so long ago on Ithor. Too much time spent here in the Known Regions, Jag, and you will turn into one of these Rebels.
As Jag rounded the corner, heading to the Galactic Alliance Defense Force Headquarters, a familiar face appeared down the hall. Jag approached the man and offered him a smart bow. “Vanguard and Enforcer Squadrons reporting as ordered, sir.”
Colonel Tycho Celchu dipped his head in return. “At ease soldier. Follow me.”
As Jag swung into step with him, Colonel Celchu reached over and slapped Jag on the back. “Good to see you back safely, Jag. I see you have been keeping busy. From your reports, it appears you have put together a good group of pilots. Vanguards did a good job of cleaning up the Hydian Way. Looks like the Vong just gave up trying to harass the refugees and shippers in that sector.”
“Thank you Colonel. My pilots are a skilled group of men. I have the utmost faith in their abilities. They have trained very hard, and I believe our record speaks to that fact. These men are up to any task. They will serve the Galactic Allinace Defense Force well here on Mon Calamari.”
“I am sure we could give you the worst pilots on the base, Jag, and you would whip them into a top performing squadron.”
Both Jag and Tycho chuckled at the thought of Jag commanding a group of misfits. Tycho motioned for Jag to step inside his office at the end of the hallway. Inside, Tycho walked to his desk and picked up a datacard. He turned and handed it to Jag.
“Here are your room assignments and initial squadron orders as well as any other important information you may require. Your squadron will have a couple days to settle in and make any necessary repairs to your ships before being put into the patrol rotation. If I left anything out, please let me know.”
Jag slipped the datacard into his datapad and scanned the information. “It appears all the appropriate information is provided. My men will be pleased to have their own beds tonight.”
“I am sure they will. Well, I will leave you to it then,” Tycho responded as he sat down at his desk.
Jag hesitated for a moment.
Colonel Celchu looked up at the young man, wondering if Jag was waiting to be dismissed like this were some stiff Chiss unit his father ran. “Is there something else, Colonel?”
“Uh, sir. May I inquire as to the status of Twin Suns Squadron.”
The corner of Tycho’s mouth twitched up in a mischievous grin. There was only one reason Colonel Fel would inquire into the status of Twin Suns. One person that is.
“Twin Suns is in route from an escort mission to the Bespin System. They should be returning around 1400 tomorrow.”
“Thank you for the information Colonel. See you tomorrow morning for the squadron commanders' briefing.”
As Jag turned smartly to exit the room, Tycho called after him. “Jag, would you like to know the status of the Rogues or Aces before you go.”
Jag turned back to face him.
“No sir. Thank you for offering though.”
And with that he left the room.
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TheBiggerFish
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Very nice start. It's lovely to see Jag smiling and laughing. Isn't he just lovely all around though?
I'll be interested to see where this goes.  Keep it up.
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Zena_Antilles
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I really liked that, Tkeira_Lea! I am looking forward to seeing where this is going to. 
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JainaJag00
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wonderful start! im glad they'res another jj story around here. i look fwd to reading more!
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Wow!! This looks really good! I can't wait for more!
btw...I loved the hot date/pillow remark. It cracked me up!
~Rogue
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Wow. I can't believe all the response so far. It took me two months to get the courage to post a reply on anyone's fanfic, even though I love most all of them. Then it took me two more months to get the courage to start posting my story. I kept telling my husband, I am going to post today. But I could never get myself to push that button.
All your support means alot. Especially since I have seen your names posting in some great stories. Jaina/Jag stories of course. My favs are Father & Sons (Mira and the Admiral are my heroes) and Revelation (I am a big JPS fan as well).
TheBiggerFish: First reply. Thank you. Thank you. I think you replied within one hour. I about fell out of my chair. I told my husband I might get lucky with a reply by next week.
Zena_Antilles: Glad you liked
JainaJag00: Thanks for the support. I would have been too terrified to ask someone to beta on my own. I had already read your two viggies b4 and loved them both.
Rogue11lovesjag: A pillow is the only friend for a fighter pilot in times of war, but we will try to fix that in my story.  Well at least for J/J.
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SoraJade
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Oh another J/J story! Love it so far! Keep it UP!
SJ
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JainaJag00
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thanx. glad u liked. ur welcome, and ur beta-ed post is now returned!
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wonderful beginning! i can't wait to read more!
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“Sounds good to me. I need a hot shower. I have a hot date tonight,” Tanner replied with a grin.
“And who would that be with Major,” Jag asked as he passed under the E-wing heading out of the hanger bay.
“Her name is Pillow,”
*snicker* oh that was good...
well-written TL! looking forward to more!
~Trickster
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Well, this story is sounding quite interesting I must say! Jag and Jaina on Mon Cal - perhaps we'll see some fun in the sun and our fave duo snorkling among the great cities of the deep!
Okay, maybe not but I'm very interested to see where you are taking this! Great start, TKeira_Lea!
I remember how nervous I was when I first posted INTERLUDE. I'd been reading here for months before I had the courage. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask! I'd be happy to help!
As for me and the Admiral being your heroes ... Better not tell us that too often - it might go to our heads! 
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good start! I love Jaina/Jag stories!
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Very nice start, now when do we get the next part?
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TheBiggerFish
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Well that's what happens when you live in the timezone I live in - you often get first replies to things. So I guess timezones aren't ALL the devil's doing. 
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TKeira_Lea
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SoraJade & Jedi_Liz: Thank you
JainaJag00: Thanks for the assist.
jags_gurl & JainaJediQueen: Coming soon! Say the next 15 minutes.
Trickster_Jaina_Fel: Oh for the love of a woman ... or a pillow.
Mira_Terrik: TL falls off her seat when she saw you read her first post... Thanks for the support. I figured I have so much fun reading your stories that maybe just one person might enjoy mine too
TheBiggerFish: Hooray for timezones!
While I have everyone's attention. Does anyone have a good idea how tall Jag really is? StarWars.com says Jaina is 5ft or so. Having trouble on Jag's height though. I always picture him about 6ft, but I want to be correct.
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ur very welcome. i think that would be abt right-- 6. ft. i dnt think theyres an official pg on jag so that seems abt right.
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