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RedGold Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 3/10/05 5:46am Subject: RE: I, Rebel (Hal Horn survives to join the Rebellion, AU, Updated 03/09/05, Hal vs Cracken)
	Now... is Cracken really the one you want to tell that???? But hey, he don't know him the way we do... -----signature----- Legend... Recluse... Forgotten... Will one day return... http://www.starwarsfanfic.com
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SweetPea Registered: Dec '04	Date Posted: 3/10/05 7:38am Subject: RE: I, Rebel (Hal Horn survives to join the Rebellion, AU, Updated 03/09/05, Hal vs Cracken)
	snicker I can just imagine the look on poor Cracken's face. Thought Hal did an excellent job during his interrogation. 'Course, I suppose he has extensive experience with this kind of thing--but from the other side. Does Luke know that Vader is his father yet? Is Hal going to tell him? More importantly, is Hal going to tell the Alliance? I can see how this could cause problems...but I have faith in our Hal to handle things right. Hehe, love the part about embarrassing Corran holos. -----signature----- And the Bartender Says... http://boards.theforce.net/Beyond_the_Saga/b10477/18513916/ Winner, Summer 2005 Fanfic Awards, Best Viggie: Wedge Antilles' Guide to Improvisational Parenting: http://boards.theforce.net/Beyond_the_Saga/b10477/18412918/
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AvenKiel Registered: Oct '03	Date Posted: 3/10/05 8:31am Subject: RE: I, Rebel (Hal Horn survives to join the Rebellion, AU, Updated 03/09/05, Hal vs Cracken)
	Sheesh! Talk about dropping a bomb! Poor Cracken probably had a heart attack!! Great Post! -----signature----- I'm a naughty little Kitty... Meow! Grilled Cheese..... mmmmmmmmm..... http://www.livejournal.com/~jediliz/ I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't dance , sing and hop around all day, I'd probably die. Death from fidgeting!
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jade51999 Registered: Nov '99	Date Posted: 3/10/05 11:10am Subject: RE: I, Rebel (Hal Horn survives to join the Rebellion, AU, Updated 03/09/05, Hal vs Cracken)
	ohmygosh oohhhmygosh HAHA Corran in a haze after kissing a girl..now THAT i can see..(flips idly through I, Jedi) yup..that I CAN see.. the holo's were great.... Corran always had this thing for screwing up his hair...hehe.. nice post Lune -----signature----- Story in Progress: Into Oblivion (L/M) will be finished October 30 http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/30188512/p1/?0 Updated Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Living in De'Nile, TKL Apts
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padawan lunetta Registered: May '99	Date Posted: 3/11/05 8:07pm Subject: RE: I, Rebel (Hal Horn survives to join the Rebellion, AU, Updated 03/09/05, Hal vs Cracken) - Date Edited: 3/11/05 8:10pm (1 edits total) Edited By: padawan lunetta
	Arin_Atona: Yeah, that might have an effect on the Alliance. Just a little one. Just might :-D Thanks Valin_Halcyon: Great story! Could you PM me when you update? Thanks! Of course! Thank you! Great screename for this story RebelMom: I thought I'd reiterate how I like the thoughts Hal has about his holos. I can understand where he's coming from. Memories are important and to have them captured on film is priceless. It's really nice that he still has some even if he couldn't keep any from his Knighthood days. Awww thanks Mommy Jaya Solo: Hehe! Great job, but then again, I did help! lol! Yes, you did Fathers, always the last to know! Poor dears Gee… now what would he have to hide? HIs secret best friend is Booster? Guess there had to be someone else in the galaxy as blunt as me. Ha! Awesome line! grin Thanks...some day he'll give someone a heart attack... "And you, General, are trying to trap me," I answered smoothly. Go Hal! Hehehehe...he knows what he's doing It was a good, honest answer, and I sat for a moment, deciding on my words. "I'm training him to be a Jedi Knight." So you went ahead and told him. Good job! Let us hope so. son-of-kenobi: this is cool...now he can train Corran and Luke with obi-wan's help...and the help of all the spirit jedi lol! Yeah, that'd be interesting Thanks Miana Kenobi: Hehehehe... the photos... God, how I hate what embarrassing photos my dad has stored... TELL me about it! One of? Snorts* It's a compliment, Hal. Don't make me burst your ego bubble.* lol! Corran has to get it from somewhere. Excellent job, m'dear! Thanks woman GreatOne: Yup... I'll bet that last line had the good General fairly speechles! Hehehhee just a little out of the norm. RedGold: Now... is Cracken really the one you want to tell that???? Good question. But hey, he don't know him the way we do... :-D SweetPea: snicker I can just imagine the look on poor Cracken's face. lol! Don;t hear that much..poor Cracken... ;) Thought Hal did an excellent job during his interrogation. 'Course, I suppose he has extensive experience with this kind of thing--but from the other side. lol, yes, thank you. Does Luke know that Vader is his father yet? He does... Is Hal going to tell him? More importantly, is Hal going to tell the Alliance? Thought maybe Hal would tell him HE was his father, wouldn't that be cool? ;) Hmm tell the Alliance... I can see how this could cause problems...but I have faith in our Hal to handle things right. :-D Hehe, love the part about embarrassing Corran holos. Thanks :-D AvenKiel: Sheesh! Talk about dropping a bomb! Poor Cracken probably had a heart attack!! Great Post! lol! Hal needs to work on that. ;) Thanks :-D jade51999: ohmygosh oohhhmygosh HAHA Corran in a haze after kissing a girl..now THAT i can see..(flips idly through I, Jedi) yup..that I CAN see.. lol! Yes... the holo's were great.... Corran always had this thing for screwing up his hair...hehe.. LOL! Yes...kid's lucky to have women in his life ;) nice post Lune Thanks -----signature----- Moldy Oldbie in search of a gimer stick. "Whoa, is my hair out?" Jacen\Jysella Forever!!!
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padawan lunetta Registered: May '99	Date Posted: 3/11/05 9:23pm Subject: RE: I, Rebel (Hal Horn survives to join the Rebellion, AU, Updated 03/09/05, Hal vs Cracken)
	Here thus ends Chapter Six. :-D Cracken steepled his fingers. "Depends on how it would affect the Alliance." It was a good, honest answer, and I sat for a moment, deciding on my words. "I'm training him to be a Jedi Knight." Sometimes I'm not sure what's more damaging, the blunt or sharp side of my tongue. Cracken merely raised an eyebrow. "Not the answer I was expecting." "I imagine not." He leaned back in his chair. "And why would it be dangerous for Corran to be away from you?" "I've just begun training him, for the six days we were in hyperspace. Any delay in his training now could set him back, and I'm not certain how long we have until he needs to leave with Rogue Squadron. I need to work more on his shielding abilities, so he will not be found by Vader," I explained briefly. Cracken studied me carefully. "There's more." I nodded. "Once a Jedi starts the training, the dark side beckons. I'm going to need all the time I can get to help him resist it, and right now any delay in that area can be very dangerous." "Luke Skywalker seems to have managed fine," Cracken pointed out. "That is a gamble General Kenobi chose to take," I said, frowning slightly. "But it is not one I would choose to take with my son." I still wondered what the Jedi Master had been thinking, or, just how exceptional was this Luke Skywalker? More than likely he was very talented, but to be able to fight off the Dark side with such little training? I pursed my lips, and I fear Cracken picked up on my discomfort. I would love to be able to say that the very concept didn't scare me, that the fall of Anakin Skywalker was not fresh in my mind. The Empire had done everything it could to discredit the Jedi Knights, making them seem more like magicians doing parlor tricks, or common criminals, rather than the noble order they once had been. I remembered being silently furious the first time my father's name was taken from history books, and in rare occurrences where it remained, it made it look like he had instigated the very crimes he solved. The intent was to poison the minds of the future generation, but the Empire could not change the memories of the people who were old enough to remember the Jedi, those who had actually been in contact with the guardians of peace and justice. I was counting on the fact that leaders of the Rebellion were these kind of people. Considering their treatment of Luke Skywalker, I was pretty confident I was right. Cracken sat thoughtfully for a moment. "How far did you get in your training?" "I was elevated to full Jedi Knight shortly before the Clone Wars ended." "Seems a bit of a wild tale, Horn. If someone mentions Jedi, everyone is too awed to question. The Alliance is certainly in need of Intel officers, Jedi Knights even more so, and you claim to be both," Cracken said, folding his arms. "It's either highly coincidental, or extremely suspicious. How do I know you haven't recently discovered a slight talent in telekinesis and decided you were Jedi? Or that you are making it up in order to get information from Corran?" I raised an eyebrow. "What would you have me do?" Cracken spread his hands. "What do you think might convince me?" "Well, you could pull out your blaster and shoot me." "Suicidal?" I smiled. "Even you can't be that good a shot, General." Cracken frowned. "I'm not in the habit of shooting unarmed people." "Then look at it this way, sir. Either I survive and am telling you the truth, or you have just rid yourself of a spy," I said, shrugging my shoulders. "It's a win-win situation for you." "Except for the headache I'll get trying to explain why you needed to die," Cracken said, shaking his head. "You could always aim for my leg," I suggested easily. "Or take me on my word." Cracken stroked his chin. "All right, I'll do it," he said, standing up and removing his blaster. He watched me carefully, searching for any sign of fear or uncertainty on my part. Now this may seem a bit extreme, but Halcyons have never had much of a talent for telekinesis. We are talented mainly in energy absorption and altering perceptions. With a man like Cracken, head of Intel, it would be far better to show him he could not shoot me to stop me, over letting him know I could change his perception at will. I have my doubts I'd ever be able to fully gain his trust if he was aware of that. It would make the man paranoid, never fully knowing if what he was seeing was real, or what I was wanting him to see. I was not prepared to do that to him or to myself. Also, energy absorption was one of the Halcyon talents I'd kept up. Sometimes, if I was shot, I would absorb just enough of the energy that I would not be injured critically. This had saved my life a year back in the cantina where I nearly died. I simply regarded Cracken calmly, already gathering the Force around me. One thing I was not looking forward to was that almost every time it stung something awful, but I knew it was a big enough feat to make Cracken believe me. And it would be worth it to see at least a little shock in the man's eyes. He aimed low, as agreed on, and even as he pulled the trigger, I was already letting the Force flow through me, sucking in the energy from the bolt as it entered my thigh. Ignoring the initial sting, I channeled the extra energy carefully, sending it back into the gentle hum of the Force. I realized a little late, that in having him aim lower, I didn't have time to catch it with my hand, which meant I was left with a charred hole in my pants. Cracken came around the table, obviously surprised to find me still on my feet, and no wound beneath the hole. "Impressive." He looked up at me, raising an eyebrow. "Interesting that you would show me it is nearly impossible to hold you against your will, Jedi." I shrugged. "There is almost no reason for not cooperating, General." "Almost?" "I would reiterate the need for time with my son, and confidentiality," I said, clasping my hands behind my back. "At least until he is better able to deal with Palpatine's agents." Cracken tipped his head to the side. "And Palpatine himself?" I shook my head. "If Darth Vader doesn't kill him, the Dark side will." "Why would Darth Vader do that?" Cracken asked, with a barely perceptible straightening of his spine. "It is the only way he can achieve the rank of Sith Master," I answered carefully. "The greatest downfalls of the Sith are their inability to trust each other, and their thirst for power. There are only ever two, a Master and Apprentice. There could never be two Masters because they could never trust each other and would kill each other if they thought the other more powerful. If Vader were to take an apprentice, somewhere down the road he would be betrayed by that apprentice as well." Unless, it were his son. I hoped to the Force that Vader was not aware of Luke's relation to him. "And how could the Dark side kill him?" "It consumes him even as he thinks he controls it," I said slowly, gathering my thoughts. "The lure of the Dark side is strong, but it acts more like a virus than a true power. It will feed off its host, doing its best to turn them into it, while completely destroying them in the process. Palpatine looks worse every year. I feel it is only a matter of time before he will physically become part of it." Cracken nodded, rubbing his chin. "Is there a way to stop them?" I pursed my lips, thoughtfully. "Not that I know of...yet." "Perhaps between you, Corran, and Luke Skywalker, a way will be found." "Between us and the Force, General." Cracken smiled slightly. "Of course," he agreed, studying me carefully. "I believe I can work out supervised visits with Corran, and for the time being, I see no harm in keeping your secret." I noted the loophole he'd given himself, but I didn't intend to remain hidden forever. "Thank you, sir," I said, and he offered me his hand to shake. Somehow, I got the feeling as I shook his hand and met his steady gaze that this was going to be far from our only meeting. -----signature----- Moldy Oldbie in search of a gimer stick. "Whoa, is my hair out?" Jacen\Jysella Forever!!!
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jade51999 Registered: Nov '99	Date Posted: 3/11/05 9:45pm Subject: RE: I, Rebel (Hal Horn survives to join the Rebellion, AU, Updated 03/11/05, End of Chaper Six)
	Oooh another post! Excellent way for Hal to show his talent...nicel done. And I appreciated Hal's musings on Vader and Luke's defense against the dark side... -----signature----- Story in Progress: Into Oblivion (L/M) will be finished October 30 http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/30188512/p1/?0 Updated Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Living in De'Nile, TKL Apts
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RebelMom Title: TFF Secretary Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 3/11/05 10:06pm Subject: RE: I, Rebel (Hal Horn survives to join the Rebellion, AU, Updated 03/11/05, End of Chaper Six)
	too bad about his pants. It is good that he chose energy absorbtion for his talent. I can understand his reluctance to skewer his perceptions. -----signature----- Short Story: Pressure Point http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/26961243/p1/?7 Jacen Solo and Anakin Skywalker - as it should have been. TFF: Cheryl
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son-of-kenobi Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 3/11/05 10:49pm Subject: RE: I, Rebel (Hal Horn survives to join the Rebellion, AU, Updated 03/11/05, End of Chaper Six)
	great chapter ending...i wish he could've pulled out his saber and and done the no hands blaster deflection thingy....would have been cool but in essence your way was better....feel for his pants though!!!lol -----signature----- http://boards.theforce.net/Before_the_Saga/b10475/17494741/?0 http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/19281949/?12 Legion of Light : http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/29212634/p1/?8
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RedGold Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 3/12/05 3:36am Subject: RE: I, Rebel (Hal Horn survives to join the Rebellion, AU, Updated 03/11/05, End of Chaper Six)
	Well, Cracken being reasonible! And you're still doing a wonderful job in 1st Person POV! -----signature----- Legend... Recluse... Forgotten... Will one day return... http://www.starwarsfanfic.com
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GreatOne Registered: May '03	Date Posted: 3/12/05 5:36am Subject: RE: I, Rebel (Hal Horn survives to join the Rebellion, AU, Updated 03/11/05, End of Chaper Six)
	I'm wondering how much Hal Horn knows about Leia, and since he's a Jedi Master, if he will be able to sense Leia is Force-strong as well. Hmmm???
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sdhfs Registered: May '04	Date Posted: 3/12/05 8:00am Subject: RE: I, Rebel (Hal Horn survives to join the Rebellion, AU, Updated 03/11/05, End of Chaper Six)
	Nice -----signature----- http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/16229314/?30 Up is obidala at it's best love chooses you you don 't choose it. Death is but death why are you afraid of it ?
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NYCitygurl Title: Manager of SFFBC, C&G, NSWFF, and Icons Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 3/12/05 11:20am Subject: RE: I, Rebel (Hal Horn survives to join the Rebellion, AU, Updated 03/11/05, End of Chaper Six)
	This is awesome!!! I love Hal; he's one of my favorites How often do you post? -----signature----- I agree with RJ Officially Idri's Muse
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Miana Kenobi Title: Pacific RSA & NSWFF Mod On Limited Time Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 3/12/05 12:01pm Subject: RE: I, Rebel (Hal Horn survives to join the Rebellion, AU, Updated 03/11/05, End of Chaper Six)
	Yes, poor pants indeed. Excellent job, dearie! -----signature----- President of San Diego FanForce He tini nga whetu e ngaro I te kapua iti. Dyslexics of the world, UNTIE!
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AvenKiel Registered: Oct '03	Date Posted: 3/12/05 8:43pm Subject: RE: I, Rebel (Hal Horn survives to join the Rebellion, AU, Updated 03/11/05, End of Chaper Six)
	Sweet! Nothing like getting shot at to prove a point, eh? I like Hal, he's cool! Now all he needs is a Wookie friend! -----signature----- I'm a naughty little Kitty... Meow! Grilled Cheese..... mmmmmmmmm..... http://www.livejournal.com/~jediliz/ I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't dance , sing and hop around all day, I'd probably die. Death from fidgeting!
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