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Gabri_Jade
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9/13/03 11:58pm
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RE: The Dark Fire Chronicles (AU OT) - updated 9/13
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Yay! Mara's back!  But I'm worried about that strange twisting feeling she gets around Rennal.  Or maybe I'm just too sleepy and stupid to notice something obvious.  Then again, with the complex way Vi writes, maybe it's something I'd never imagine. *ponders*
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ViariSkywalker
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Gabri - Then again, with the complex way Vi writes, maybe it's something I'd never imagine. *ponders*
*evil laugh* If I'm doing my job right, then it's something you'd never imagine...
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ViariSkywalker
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9/22/03 6:57pm
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And now, finally to finish chapter eight! Did you miss me? 
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Chapter Eight cont.
There was a plane somewhere between dreams and reality where the unthinkable could happen and still remain true. This was where Luke had found himself more and more often in the past few months.
He had learned very little from his father concerning Force-induced visions – merely that they did exist. The older man dodged the subject with suspicious fluidity, as though he’d planned all along to keep that particular area of the Force a secret from his children.
But Luke had begun to experience the unusually vivid visions, and the questions had turned from few to many. The hazy images came and went as they pleased, leaving Luke both bewildered and curious. So far, he had barely a clue as to the timeframe of the visions or the identities of the people in them. He often saw shadowy figures wielding lightsabers, and when he’d gone to comfort Leia he had seen someone preparing to deliver a fatal blow to their opponent.
Still there were other times when the visions showed people running through ice and sand and metal. There were often the strangest visions, and at the same time, the most urgent. Luke did not understand them all, and with his father gone on another mission, he couldn’t even try to ask him about them.
The prince lay on his backside, staring at the ceiling of his quarters from the discomfort of the cold, metal floor. It required a kind of discipline to maintain such a position. His back muscles yearned for the soft sheets and pillows of his bed, but Luke gritted his teeth and bore the pain. It was past midnight, and try as he might, he had not been able to sleep. If he couldn’t rest, then he would do something with his time.
He studied the dark carvings in his ceiling, as if looking for an answer to his questions. Leia was gone – he had felt her departure not too long ago. He could still feel her, but the sensation was noticeably dimmed. If anything happened to her though, he would feel it. He was sure of it.
Father had also left. His strong presence was removed to the heavens, to the distant stars that Luke could only imagine. Off on another adventure, or at least a mission that took him far beyond the confines of the palace. Whether his father enjoyed these missions or not, Luke envied him his freedom.
He is not free, the boy reminded himself. He slid his hands up behind his head and sighed deeply. Free or not, his father was away from Imperial Center for the time being. More than could be said for Luke. He was trapped here with the Emperor.
Luke smirked in the dim light. Mara was here too, which wasn’t all that bad. She was annoyingly dedicated and rigid at times, but he still considered her somewhat of a friend. Perhaps she was more Leia’s friend than his, but it didn’t matter. Leia was gone now.
Thinking of his twin sister, even briefly, allowed his dark mood to descend upon him once again. Even though he knew she could take care of herself, he still feared for her safety. What would the Emperor do once he realized where she was planning on going? Luke couldn’t help the tremor of dread that coursed through his body. He could hardly imagine the possibilities.
If only he could do something. Something to help Leia, something to bring into balance the scale of good and evil that seemed to so readily favor Palpatine and his Empire. Such thoughts were treasonous, but Luke did not care. Someday he sensed things would be different. His father and Leia would make things different. If only he could help them.
The floor was still cold…still hard. He rolled over onto his stomach and placed his chin on his folded arms. His eyes grew weary, and without much conscious thought, he felt his eyelids lower.
Something touched his bare skin, and he leapt with shock. It was like fire and water mixed together. Burning and freezing…a strange combination. Opening his eyes, he noted its white color and realized that it was snow.
He pulled his heavy robes tighter around him, trying to insolate himself. There were shouts and screams, and a noisy vehicle flew by overhead. Luke looked up as the battered ship passed, and through the snow flurry he saw a figure onboard waving what appeared to be a lightsaber. The engines muffled the figure’s voice, and Luke tried using the Force to amplify his own hearing.
“Hold on, we’re almost there!”
Out of nowhere a laser blast struck the right side of the ship, jarring it’s occupants. A smaller figure fell out.
“Zavra, no!” The wave of anger that burst from the ship was powerful and vaguely familiar. “We can’t leave him!”
Another voice interrupted. “We cannot go back! The others are waiting!”
“But Master Gallia—”
“Obi-Wan is waiting! We cannot linger!”
The voices ceased, and the ship sped off, lasers trying desperately to bring it down. Luke stared at the spot where the small figure had fallen. He approached it carefully, wondering if the impact had killed it.
He kneeled beside the figure and rolled it over. A young human male stared back at him with vacant brown eyes. Luke squeezed his eyes shut at the image, then opened them again, searching for a clue as to the identity of the man. He lifted part of his cloak aside and stared at the weapon hanging from the man’s belt.
A lightsaber.
He was a Jedi. Of this Luke was certain, though he knew not how. The Jedi had been fleeing some battle and this poor man had died. But there were no Jedi anymore. What battle could this be?
An explosion showered snow and ice upon the dead Jedi…
Luke jolted upright, his ears ringing, his skin still cold from the kiss of snow. He looked about his room, wondering what had just happened.
Rhen Var…
“What?” he called out to no one.
Rhen Var…
Luke shook his head. He didn’t know what any of it meant. A Jedi had died, and he’d seen it. He knew nothing else.
Something tugged at his thoughts, urging him to pay attention. Rhen Var…what was that? What did it mean? The prince racked his brain, searching for some shred of memory that might make everything clear. Was it someone’s name? A city perhaps?
Or a planet.
The thought sat heavily upon his mind. It seemed right. Rhen Var was a planet, but there was something about the planet. Something. He didn’t know if it was important or if it was just a clue to something bigger, something grander. Something more complicated.
Luke had always been fascinated by history, even though much of it was now shrouded in mystery, thanks to the Emperor. He made a mental note to pay a visit to his father’s private quarters sometime in the near future. What he was looking for would most likely be locked away in a secure record. But Luke was not the son of a Sith Lord for nothing. He would find a way to solve the mystery of his visions, with or without anyone’s help.
A resounding knock came from the direction of the main door. Luke hesitated, not feeling in the mood for company. Reluctantly he nudged the keypad with the Force, and the door slid open. On the other side was Mara Jade.
“What—”
“She’s gone, isn’t she?” Mara stared at him with hard eyes.
“Who?” Luke asked, attempting to hide his sister’s whereabouts in the deepest corners of his mind.
Mara folded her arms across her chest. “You know very well who I mean, Highness.” Her voice dripped with impatience. “Leia!”
Luke rubbed his forearms – which still seemed cold – and with effort he dragged himself to a standing position. “I can’t tell you.”
The girl’s stony countenance seemed to falter. “She’s left the capital, hasn’t she?”
The prince refused to answer. He looked up at the ceiling for a moment, the weight of his vision settling on his mind; then he went and sat wearily on his bed. “I suppose you’ll tell your master.”
Unexpectedly, Mara strode over and sat beside Luke. “He’ll figure it out fairly quickly on his own, I assure you,” she stated simply. Luke caught a sparkle of mischief in her green eyes as she continued. “But he’s a bit preoccupied right now, and I don’t suppose he’ll notice it right away if he isn’t told.” She cocked her head sideways and allowed a tiny grin to play across her features, though Luke sensed a darker emotion underneath. “I really shouldn’t disturb him with this news.”
Luke gazed at her for several seconds, realizing the levels of loyalty and personality he had never before noticed in her. She wasn’t a completely mindless trainee like he’d once assumed – she was only a partially mindless trainee. Luke smiled at her with gratitude. Partially lost was not completely lost. Maybe there was a chance for her after all.
“What?” Mara asked as Luke continued to stare.
“You’re not as young as I thought you were, even if you are sixteen.”
“Seventeen.”
“Huh?” Luke blinked. He could have sworn…
“It’s past midnight, and today is my birthday.” She shrugged. “Roughly.”
Luke laughed, surprised that he could do so without Leia around. “So,” he inquired, “what have you been up to all day? My sparring partner was inexplicably absent this afternoon.”
A door seemed to suddenly slam shut between them. Luke felt a mental blast of wind from the force of the defensive reaction. Mara looked away from him. “I’m not allowed to say,” she muttered.
The easy confidence that had briefly sprung up between them died away as Luke stared at her in confusion. “The Emperor wishes it?”
“Yes.”
Luke wasn’t sure of what to do next. He hesitated before setting a tentative hand on her shoulder. She shied away, and Luke pulled back his hand. “Sorry,” he mumbled. Mara quietly stood up and gazed into empty space. Luke remained seated. “Mara?”
“I don’t think I should discuss it.”
“Why not? Just because the Emperor—”
“I don’t know!” The girl whirled on him in fury. “I don’t understand it! I don’t know what he wants…I don’t know anything!”
Luke leaned back as if to brace himself from the shockwave of emotion. “I’m sure the Emperor—”
“It’s not just him!” Her young face screwed up in pain, and for a moment Luke thought she would burst into tears. The seconds ticked by, and Mara held her tears in check. Without another word, she jammed her fingers into the keypad and ran out the open door.
Luke stared after her retreating figure feeling even more confused. He placed a palm on his forehead and sighed. He couldn’t understand himself, and he couldn’t understand anyone else. Some prince he was. He let himself fall backward onto his pillows. But still he could not sleep.
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*leaves her readers to ponder*
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Bri_Windstar
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9/22/03 8:26pm
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Women... :::rolls eyes:::
Interesting vision he had, hope we see more of these visions, they are kinda freaky.
And dont think i missed that it mentioned Obi-Wan
Wonder whats up with Mara all of a sudden, that was rather abrupt.
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RebelMom
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9/22/03 10:48pm
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*ponders*
Poor Luke, having all those visions and no help in interpreting them. I wonder if Mara's upset that Palpy hired an assassin instead of giving her the job? Just a thought.
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9/23/03 4:34am
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Did you miss me? Nope, not really (Just joking)
Yes, I saw Obi-Wan's name too. Wonder what was going on there, since I'm just about as confused as Luke is. I guess I'll have to go ponder.
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Gabri_Jade
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9/26/03 12:24am
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*ponders obediently*
Mara! Better yet, Luke and Mara together! Luke's visions confuse me too, though. *ponders more*
Someday he sensed things would be different. His father and Leia would make things different. If only he could help them.
This is such an interesting viewpoint for Luke. I wonder if he won't wind up playing more of an integral role than he thinks?
Luke gazed at her for several seconds, realizing the levels of loyalty and personality he had never before noticed in her. She wasn’t a completely mindless trainee like he’d once assumed – she was only a partially mindless trainee. Luke smiled at her with gratitude. Partially lost was not completely lost. Maybe there was a chance for her after all.
Wheee! There might be a chance for Mara!
A door seemed to suddenly slam shut between them. Luke felt a mental blast of wind from the force of the defensive reaction.
Very descriptive, Vi! Impressive, most impressive.
He couldn’t understand himself, and he couldn’t understand anyone else. Some prince he was. He let himself fall backward onto his pillows. But still he could not sleep.
Poor Luke. And knowing Vi, she'll probably keep us all in suspense and Luke in angst indefinitely... *sighs*
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ViariSkywalker
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9/26/03 11:55am
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All Readers -
*realizes that you all pondered*
[face_shocked]
Individual replies when I have time!
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Gabri_Jade
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10/4/03 10:46pm
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*whispers* Up!
Oh, and still pondering, Vi.
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*thwacks herself*
I am a bad reader! I left my favorite stories dangling!
Don't worry, I intend to ponder quite a lot to make up for it. Loved this post, and the last. Palpatine's trick was so cruel and so perfect, I could absolutely hear him making it. Slimy, evil... Grr. You make me love to hate him.
And L/M! There was L/M! Yes, I know they're young, but it was there. I promise. I saw it. They have potential, and I love this Luke. He's cocky!Luke. Wonderful line about Mara not being completely mindless.
*ponders*
Later this week, I have to play catch-up on LP's "The Jade Prophecy." Grr. People must hate me.
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*tackle hugs Moon*
You came back!!! You're not a bad reader! I've been doing the same thing lately, but all that matters is that you have returned. I hope you like what's been going on.
And L/M! There was L/M! Yes, I know they're young, but it was there. I promise. I saw it. They have potential, and I love this Luke. He's cocky!Luke. Wonderful line about Mara not being completely mindless.
Haha!  What is this L/M of which you speak?
Glad you hate Palpy...that was my intention. (Of course. )
The Jade Prophecy is going splendidly! I'm really loving it; you've got to catch up, seriously. 
Gabri - Thanks for the up! (Good pondering too!)
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Viiiiiii!!!
I miss my face_winks and my face_mischeifs!!!!
Update for us dear, whilst i UP! this thread
UP!!!
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Viiiiiii!!!
I miss my face_winks and my face_mischeifs!!!!
Aw!
Darth Real Life is officially not nice. I have been so busy that I've hardly had time to read my usual fics on the JC, let alone work on posts. But fear not, I am toiling over the next post. (Slowly but surely.) I'm kind of stuck because I'm not sure how I want to set the next few posts up, the order, etc. But I'll have it, don't worry! I have a day off from school tomorrow, so I'll hopefully get to work on this fic. Sound good?
Thanks all you wonderful dears!
~Vi~
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Gabri_Jade
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Sounds lovely, Vi.
*thwacks DRL for Vi*
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Sounds great Vi.
by the way, it's me TW... the reason I look like this... a long story... one that involves much of the Dark Side...
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