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Alexis_Wingstar Registered: Sep '06	Date Posted: 1/14 4:33am Subject: RE: The Shadow of Your Smile [X-over w/ RL; Humor & Drama; OC's, Obi-wan, Mace Windu) Updated 1/5/08
	VaderLVR64 posted: Loved it! It seemed like I’d been fighting for hours and was exhausted, not to mention getting nowhere. Then it occurred to me that perhaps I was going about this the wrong way. Instead of fighting the tide, I just relaxed and let it come. No longer fighting is not the same thing as giving up. It’s just deciding not to fight. As soon as I stopped fighting, the swell flung me up into the air… well not physically, thank the Force. Then it felt as though I just hovered there in a white light with swirling ribbons of darkness all around… kind of like fudge ripple ice cream. Yummy. Now there’s my center… a bowl of fudge ripple ice cream with a generous portion of chocolate syrup on top. Not really. That was so unique and well written! I loved it. Thanks, and welcome to my brain MsLanna posted: Ha, fudge ice cream and the Force. At least that is one metaphor you can understand. And Palps dressing up as the force trying to manipulate? Sounds like him, alright. I hope her hearing with the council goes well. But if that blob figure is right and she cannot truly partake, I fear all her efforts may be in vain. Great updates! Hehe, every time I use a metaphor I think of the scene in Lion King 1 1/2 where Timon's mom bops the monkey over the head and scolds him for using a metaphor with her son. Well, you know, Palps is being manipulative. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Council Counsel I was soon standing before the council. I could sense them probing me through the Force. I guess it is only natural for them to try to sense what I was about, but I stiffened at the intrusion. I guess I was somewhat successful in blocking myself from them, for Yoda narrowed his eyes as he looked at me. “Something to hide, have you?” I narrowed my eyes right back at him. “A reason to invade my private thoughts, have you?” I felt a wave of amusement coming from Sian who sat quietly beside me. Yoda, Mace and the rest exchanged glances. I had the feeling they were mind speaking to each other and possibly coming to some sort of consensus. I took a step forward. “Look, I appreciate the fact you must make sure I’m not some nutcase bringing a message of doom and gloom that the sky is falling, but don’t you think it a bit rude to invade someone’s head?” Mace leaned forward with his elbows on his knees. “This coming from someone whom just minutes ago barged their way into the room.” “Actually it was Master Ny who barged in. I just peeked in until y’all beckoned me in.” “Thanks for reminding them.” Sian muttered. “You’re welcome… any time.” I muttered back. “More information you wish to give us?” “Yes, Master Yoda, when I told Master Windu about the destruction of the jedi, I failed to mention the means by which Palpatine was able to carry it out. He had a special order, ‘order 66’, which he issued to the clones. The order is to kill the jedi as enemies of the Republic.” “We suspected as much with the information you gave us that the clones would be the key, Alexis, though we did not know the specific order.” Master Windu informed me. “Oh, okay, that’s good.” Now I felt a little silly and rather superfluous. I wanted to just turn and leave, but felt awkward. I didn’t want to show disrespect to the council. “There is something else we need to address,” Sian spoke up. “It seems Darth Sidious is aware of Alexis through the Force, and has tried to invade her mind.” For all their control, I sensed a ripple of alarm pass through the council. It was similar to mine as the thought occurred to me that perhaps Sidious was still hiding somewhere in the corner of my mind listening in on this conversation with the council. If that was so, he could implement order sixty-six even as we spoke. I fought back the panic that threatened to rise up within me even as my eyes met Master Yoda’s wizened gaze. to be continued... -----signature----- "Change. It can be good. It can be bad. It can be expected or come as a thief in the night. Invited or not, it always comes." ~Koria "Tender Shadows", co-written w/ The Musical Jedi Padawan to DarthIshtar Failed member of CA (Challengeholics Anonymous)
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Alexis_Wingstar Registered: Sep '06	Date Posted: 1/14 8:04pm Subject: RE: The Shadow of Your Smile [X-over w/ RL; Humor & Drama; OC's, Obi-wan, Mace Windu) Updated 1/14/8
	Memories “Follow me please, Miss Alexis,” Yoda requested as he stood and hobbled towards a door at the back of the room. I did a double take as he passed, because I swear I saw a smiley face carved on the top of his walking stick. Really! I hesitated briefly before following Yoda, and looked at Sian. It isn’t that I was afraid to be alone with Yoda, who by the way, does not look like a puppet. It was just that I know I was going to have to open up my mind to this being… not that I’m ashamed of anything, though I may be embarrassed about certain events… but I just prefer to leave some things private. You know, the private stuff. Anyway, Sian gave me an encouraging nod. “Do not worry, bit I will not.” Yoda assured me as he opened the door and I entered. “I’m not worried, I do.” Yoda chuckled. He obviously thought I was joking. He indicated a chair as he shuffled in. “Sit, Alexis.” I stood in front of the chair and waited until he sat in his preferred seat, and then I sat. “About your encounter with Darth Sidious, tell me.” I told him everything I stated earlier about my decision to try meditating, especially the fudge ripple ice cream, which of course was the most important part. I had to explain fudge ripple to him. Apparently, they don’t have it in the GFFA. Imagine that! They have all that advanced technology and no fudge ripple. I’m truly crushed by this news. Anyway, once he understood the concept of fudge ripple, it was as obvious to him as it was to me that I was detecting both the light and dark sides of the force, and the dark side had coalesced into the blob that spoke to me. “Sure you are it was Darth Sidious and not your own doubts about your place here?” It was a good question, which merited careful consideration. I sat quietly with my eyes closed and looked within. A few minutes later, I opened them once more. “It’s true I questioned whether I belong here. Not only that, whether I’d be able to fully fit in while I’m visiting here. My gut reaction is, I don’t belong. I wasn’t born here, so it’s not my natural… habitat if you will. However, the question of my place in the Force, I believe is a separate issue.” Yoda smiled enigmatically as he nodded. “There is more to your thoughts.” “Yes, sir, if I were not able to ‘participate’, then how could I experience the bond I have with Sian? In addition, when I meditated, I was able to feel a place in the flow where I belonged. The voice may very well have been my subconscious mind using the voice of the actor who portrayed Sidious in the movies.” “Doubt I sense from you on this matter.” I nodded. “I don’t believe the voice came from within me.” “Hmm.” Yoda’s eyes closed halfway as he considered me. “Trust me, do you?” This was it. He was going to look into my mind. I felt him at the outskirts during the whole conversation. I took a deep breath and let it out. “Yes, I trust you.” “Ask this lightly I do not. Respect your privacy I do. However, we must see if this voice was from your subconscious or if it was truly our enemy. If hiding within your mind the Sith Lord is, then great chaos he can cause to the order as well as great harm to you.” “I understand.” “Relax and open your mind. Think on your vision and the voice.” I closed my eyes as I breathed slowly and deeply. I sensed Yoda entering my mind. He was a gentle presence with a curious combination of wisdom, sense of responsibility, compassion and mischief. It did not take long to determine that the voice was indeed from outside my mind. Now it was time for him to delve deeper to see if the demon were still skulking around. There were times I reflexively put up barriers as he tread through certain areas of my mind. During these times, he waited patiently instead of trying to barge his way through. He did not have to remind me that what he was doing was necessary. Darth Sidious could be hiding in an area of my mind where I would put up the strongest barriers… barriers even I may not realize I had. I was grateful for Yoda’s patience with me as I struggled with my inner self to lower the walls. Also appreciated was his non-judgmental attitude… and even acceptance of the things within me that weren’t very nice. I was wrong what I said before… I do have a few things I am ashamed of… things I have done that I am not proud of doing and resolve to never do again. Most are things I apologized for to those it affected, and have been forgiven, but I hold those things there in remembrance so I do not do them again. The worst is the one I cannot ask for forgiveness for because the person I would apologize to has passed away. I don’t know how long Yoda was in my mind, but he finally withdrew, slowly and gently. “Clear your mind is of his presence.” His voice was soft as he placed a hand on top of mine. I hadn’t even noticed he’d risen from his seat. I was surprised by how warm his hand was. Whatever species he is, he is definitely not cold-blooded. I found myself speechless. In spite of Yoda’s gentle demeanor, I felt shaken by the full exposure of my inner mind… as if I’d been stripped naked on Hoth. “Stay in here you may until ready to leave you feel.” He patted my hand then hobbled toward the door. “Thank you, Master.” My voice was hoarse and barely above a whisper. “Welcome you are, Mrn.” I smiled as he left the room. Of course, he learned my real name. How could he not when he’d been inside my head? Then I realized he left something in my mind. A memory of a time he had failed someone he cared for deeply… a memory he carried with him so he would not repeat the same mistake. ‘Thank you, Yoda.’ I thought, knowing he would hear. To be continued... -----signature----- "Change. It can be good. It can be bad. It can be expected or come as a thief in the night. Invited or not, it always comes." ~Koria "Tender Shadows", co-written w/ The Musical Jedi Padawan to DarthIshtar Failed member of CA (Challengeholics Anonymous)
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VaderLVR64 Title: Fan Fic Manager Digging out from Fay Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 1/15 6:38am Subject: RE: The Shadow of Your Smile [X-over w/ RL; Humor & Drama; OC's, Yoda) Updated 1/14/8
	They have all that advanced technology and no fudge ripple. The horror! Great update! -----signature----- If you have to choose between tears and laughter, remember that laughter burns more calories. They call me NANA Vader. At least she doesn't lack confidence...
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MsLanna Title: CR GSFF Central Registered: Jul '05	Date Posted: 1/15 7:39am Subject: RE: The Shadow of Your Smile [X-over w/ RL; Humor & Drama; OC's, Yoda) Updated 1/14/8
	“Something to hide, have you?” I narrowed my eyes right back at him. “A reason to invade my private thoughts, have you?” You're not only talking back at him, but backwards, too. This is too funny. I had to explain fudge ripple to him. Apparently, they don’t have it in the GFFA. Imagine that! They have all that advanced technology and no fudge ripple. I’m truly crushed by this news. I am not sure i want to go to the GFFA anymore now. This is a horrible idae. Though - maybe you could get rich by takling the receipt with you. -----signature----- Padawan owned by Corellian_Ale Procrastinators of the world unite - tomorrow. Proud FanFic Master of Darth_Sathanos I owe Steve Sansweet a cookie. TISSI-1 standing by.
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Darth_Drachonus Registered: Oct '05	Date Posted: 1/15 5:58pm Subject: RE: The Shadow of Your Smile [X-over w/ RL; Humor & Drama; OC's, Yoda) Updated 1/14/8
	Add me to the list please -----signature----- Don't **** with a Jedi Master son-Luke Skywalker
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Alexis_Wingstar Registered: Sep '06	Date Posted: 2/10 8:18pm Subject: RE: The Shadow of Your Smile [X-over w/ RL; Humor, Drama; OC's, Yoda) chapter 12: 2/10/8
	VaderLVR64 posted: They have all that advanced technology and no fudge ripple. The horror! Great update! Yes, isn't it awful? MsLanna posted: “Something to hide, have you?” I narrowed my eyes right back at him. “A reason to invade my private thoughts, have you?” You're not only talking back at him, but backwards, too. This is too funny. I had to explain fudge ripple to him. Apparently, they don’t have it in the GFFA. Imagine that! They have all that advanced technology and no fudge ripple. I’m truly crushed by this news. I am not sure i want to go to the GFFA anymore now. This is a horrible idae. Though - maybe you could get rich by takling the receipt with you. My thought exactly. Darth_Drachonus posted: Add me to the list please Done, and thanks for reading. Sorry it took so long to update. I got overwhelmed with so many plot bunnies! I put out rat poison but they're too smart to take the bait. Chapter 12: Get a Job It took a few minutes for me to compose myself to the extent I felt stable enough to leave the small chamber. Sian was still in the council room, speaking to… or rather arguing with… the other masters. I stood quietly off to the side, not wishing to interrupt. “She needs to be trained!” Sian insisted. “We can’t shield her indefinitely. Or are you going to hold her captive in the temple?” “No one is talking about keeping her imprisoned,” Master Windu’s voice sounded irritated. “We aren’t even sure of how long she’ll be in our universe.” “Perhaps Alexis’ input on the matter we should get, hm?” Yoda motioned me over. As I rejoined Sian in front of the council, Yoda continued, “Discussing we are what we should do for you.” First, I looked at Sian then around at all the council members, with whom I made eye contact. Well, there was one exception… I studiously avoided eye contact with Master Ki-Adi-Mundi because I doubted my ability not to start laughing about Sian’s remark a couple days ago before we spoke to Master Windu, not to mention some off-color jokes about him I read back in my universe that would violate TOS. “What are the options being considered?” “Once the healers are confident you have built up immunity to the diseases here, let you live where you will, or keep you here in the temple until you go back to your universe.” Master Windu leaned forward with his elbows on his knees as he spoke. I briefly wondered if that was his way of studying the person he was speaking to, or if he had a bad back… or if he was just restless. “Either way, there is the question of whether you should be trained in the use of the Force, and how much training you should be given.” I gazed at Sian once more before speaking. I sensed both warmth and concern coming from him. I smiled slightly, and he winked. I looked back up at Master Windu since he was the one who spoke. “Well, I would be grateful to learn how to block mental intrusions better. It’s rather disconcerting that Sidious so easily got into my mind and spoke to me even though I had no previous contact with him. Even if… when you capture or kill him, who is to say there won’t be others such as Count Dooku who could do the same.” “A valid point you make.” “I am curious, Miss Alexis,” Master Ki-Adi-Mundi spoke up. “Do you wish further training beyond blocking mental attacks?” “If you mean to ask if I wish to become a Jedi,” I paused and chuckled as I imagined myself wearing the customary tunic, trousers and robes. “Not really. Don’t get me wrong, I admire all of you. The jedi are a force for good. Many of the fan fiction stories I wrote dealt with the jedi, and I have play dueled with my son with plastic lightsabers… but to actually be a jedi…” I shook my head. “There is a long list of reasons I wouldn’t be good jedi material, me being too old to train being near the top, and my sensitivity to wool being… at the top.” I sensed a mental clearing of the throat from Sian. ‘What? Wool makes me itch terribly, even when I wear something under it!’ I heard Sian laughing in my mind at that. I also heard amusement in Master Yoda’s voice. “Other materials for robes there are. Your point however, is well taken.” That was good, because I didn’t want to get into how spaced and wildly emotional I get once every month and my severe lack of co-ordination… if they called Obi-wan ‘Oafy-wan’ when he was young, I’d hate to see what they call me. “There is the concern for living accommodations as well.” Sian reminded me. “Um… though I really appreciate your hospitality so far, I can’t see living here for an indeterminate time without being a jedi. Though I would like to do something useful while I am here… like a job of some sort. There must be something I can do around here while I wait for a bill of clean health from your healers that doesn’t require any force training. I’m not a bad cook, though I’ve never did so for a large amount of people, and I’m good with younglings.” The masters all looked at each other. I swear they had taken bets on whether I would bring the subject of a job up or not. I expected credits to switch hands or something. Really! The expression on Yoda’s face was like, “Told you so”… I almost expected him to stick his tongue out at Ki-Adi-Mundi who rolled his eyes, and Mace Windu looked absolutely petulant... well in a poker-faced kind of way. Sian looked smug… but then, that’s not unusual for him. “Since you and Sian already formed a bond, he will be responsible for training you to block mental attacks.” Master Windu spoke. By the way, I have to say this guy has the one of the sexiest voices ever… it’s one of those voices that just goes through you and… well anyway, he continued speaking. “We will see where you can be the most useful, and pay you for your work so you may be able to save up enough credits to live where you want once you are able to leave the temple.” I hadn’t thought about being paid or anything else that would, of course, be important… like what I would do once I was allowed to leave the temple. I would have to get a job as a civilian. It was a bit scary, to tell you the truth. Besides being able to write fairly amusing stories, clean… that is when I feel like it, and being good with children, I’m not sure what I would be able to do to make a living in the Star Wars universe. I toyed with the idea of introducing fudge ripple ice cream… that could earn some good royalties. “Thank you,” was all I could think of to say. That’s when they really tossed a thermal detonator into the mix. “You may either have your own quarters until you leave the temple or go back to your universe, or stay with Sian.” To be continued... -----signature----- "Change. It can be good. It can be bad. It can be expected or come as a thief in the night. Invited or not, it always comes." ~Koria "Tender Shadows", co-written w/ The Musical Jedi Padawan to DarthIshtar Failed member of CA (Challengeholics Anonymous)
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MsLanna Title: CR GSFF Central Registered: Jul '05	Date Posted: 2/11 2:08am Subject: RE: The Shadow of Your Smile [X-over w/ RL; Humor & Drama; OC's, Yoda) Updated 1/14/8
	Aw! Squee, squggels! I love this one. A job in SW, that is what I would so worry about. What can one do? But the idea of selling fudge ripple is sound. I would appreciate to have it should I turn up in SW some time later. The masters all looked at each other. I swear they had taken bets on whether I would bring the subject of a job up or not. I expected credits to switch hands or something. Really! The expression on Yoda’s face was like, “Told you so”… I almost expected him to stick his tongue out at Ki-Adi-Mundi who rolled his eyes, and Mace Windu looked absolutely petulant... well in a poker-faced kind of way. Sian looked smug… but then, that’s not unusual for him. Gambling the Jedi way. I love it. I can so see them exchanging glances. Wonder how much Yoda won from the others that way already. “You may either have your own quarters until you leave the temple or go back to your universe, or stay with Sian.” I don't mind longer breaks between updates. Gives me some time to read. Mesa slow. -----signature----- Padawan owned by Corellian_Ale Procrastinators of the world unite - tomorrow. Proud FanFic Master of Darth_Sathanos I owe Steve Sansweet a cookie. TISSI-1 standing by.
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VaderLVR64 Title: Fan Fic Manager Digging out from Fay Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 2/11 6:10am Subject: RE: The Shadow of Your Smile [X-over w/ RL; Humor & Drama; OC's, Yoda) Updated 2/11/8
	“Thank you,” was all I could think of to say. That’s when they really tossed a thermal detonator into the mix. “You may either have your own quarters until you leave the temple or go back to your universe, or stay with Sian.” Well, duh!! -----signature----- If you have to choose between tears and laughter, remember that laughter burns more calories. They call me NANA Vader. At least she doesn't lack confidence...
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Alexis_Wingstar Registered: Sep '06	Date Posted: 4/4 9:49am Subject: RE: The Shadow of Your Smile [X-over w/ RL; Humor & Drama; OC's, Yoda) Updated 2/11/8 - Date Edited: 4/4 10:11am (1 edits total) Edited By: Alexis_Wingstar
	Wow, I didn't mean to go so long without updating this. Thank you for waiting so patiently, and I'm sorry this one is short. Chapter 13: That Being Said... Ok, so you think that’s not a difficult choice to make. I don’t know about anyone else, but, to me, moving in with someone is a big step… even if it’s just temporary. I know Sian and I were flirting rather heavily, and I feel a connection beyond the physical to him I haven’t felt with any other man. Even my son’s father. That being said, in spite of the flirting, I don’t easily fall into the sack with men, either. I haven’t been with a man since David and I split eight years ago. It’s not that I didn’t have opportunities, but my priority is raising Albert. I don’t need the complication of a man in my life. That being said, right now I wasn’t exactly in a position to raise Albert. I was in a fictional galaxy far, far away, for crying out loud! That being said, I was now forced to contemplate sharing an apartment with a man who was a fictional character in said fictional galaxy. Is it fictional? It feels real to me. FORCE, I want to go home! I want to see my son. I want to hold him and tell him I love him and would never leave him on purpose. I didn’t care about anything else at that moment. I could just imagine how Albert would be hurt to come home from Christmas vacation in Florida to see I’m missing without any apparent sign of struggle. He’ll think I abandoned him, and that thought hurt. I’m not sure how long I stood there saying nothing, but was suddenly pulled back to the current by Sian taking my hand. I looked down into his eyes. He understood. I looked up at Yoda, and I could see he understood as well. “If it’s no trouble, I’d like my own room.” To be continued... -----signature----- "Change. It can be good. It can be bad. It can be expected or come as a thief in the night. Invited or not, it always comes." ~Koria "Tender Shadows", co-written w/ The Musical Jedi Padawan to DarthIshtar Failed member of CA (Challengeholics Anonymous)
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VaderLVR64 Title: Fan Fic Manager Digging out from Fay Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 4/4 10:22am Subject: RE: The Shadow of Your Smile [X-over w/ RL; Humor & Drama; OC's, Yoda) Updated 4/4
	FORCE, I want to go home! I want to see my son. I want to hold him and tell him I love him and would never leave him on purpose. I didn’t care about anything else at that moment. I could just imagine how Albert would be hurt to come home from Christmas vacation in Florida to see I’m missing without any apparent sign of struggle. He’ll think I abandoned him, and that thought hurt. I’m not sure how long I stood there saying nothing, but was suddenly pulled back to the current by Sian taking my hand. I looked down into his eyes. He understood. I looked up at Yoda, and I could see he understood as well. “If it’s no trouble, I’d like my own room.” I understand her dilemma! You did a great job of portraying her conflict. -----signature----- If you have to choose between tears and laughter, remember that laughter burns more calories. They call me NANA Vader. At least she doesn't lack confidence...
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MsLanna Title: CR GSFF Central Registered: Jul '05	Date Posted: 4/4 10:50am Subject: RE: The Shadow of Your Smile [X-over w/ RL; Humor & Drama; OC's, Yoda) Updated 4/4
	So you were really here! I have been SO waiting for an update. What did you think leaving me hanging right there? You're not moving in with Sian? I understand the conflict, though. And it's not as if you couldn't visit or something. Here's hoping those bouts of homesickness keep in check. They're unpleasant enough as they are. Can't be avoided, though. Here's hoping it won't be that long until the next update. -----signature----- Padawan owned by Corellian_Ale Procrastinators of the world unite - tomorrow. Proud FanFic Master of Darth_Sathanos I owe Steve Sansweet a cookie. TISSI-1 standing by.
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Alexis_Wingstar Registered: Sep '06	Date Posted: 5/18 8:03pm Subject: RE: The Shadow of Your Smile [X-over w/ RL; Humor & Drama; OC's, Yoda) Updated 4/4
	I'm sorry it's been taking me so long to update, but here it is. Thanks for reading so far, VaderLVR64 and MsLanna. Chapter 14: PINK! Sian accompanied me to my new residence within the Temple. I stopped just inside the door, my jaw hanging open in awe. It was HUGE! The living room was four times the size as the living room in my apartment in real life. The furnishings were nice… though I would never have chosen white furniture or a pink carpet. PINK! I can’t stress how much I hate… well, perhaps hate is too strong… highly dislike pink. It comes from my childhood. Back when I was a kid, they still stressed that if you were a girl, you had to like pink. I was the type of kid that if you told me I had to like something because I was a girl, it was the sure way to make me wholly despise it. Now I can tolerate pink as long as it isn’t all over the place. I do like certain shades of pink, such as dusty rose and mauve. But pink pink I instinctively cringe when I see a lot of it… thus I hate when it comes time to display things for Valentine’s Day and Easter. Those are the holidays in which we get pink overload. White furniture is just really impractical… especially with a klutz like me. I just know I’m going to spill something and stain the couch. I didn’t realize I’d been standing all that long, blocking the doorway, until I heard Sian clear his throat. “Are you going to invite me in or just stand there like a statue until you disappear into your own world?” “I thought jedi were supposed to have an endless supply of patience.” I smirked as I walked further into the room. A perverse part of me wished I’d had mud on my shoes to get the pink carpet dirty. Sian snorted. “Where’d you read that claptrap?” His eyes gleamed mischievously as he said that though. “So, how do you like your new accommodations?” “I haven’t seen it all yet… but it’s big!” I didn’t want to complain about the pink… it would have been petty, since I was staying here for free. I peeked through one door to see a good sized kitchen with lots of counter space. Very nice. “You were expecting something smaller?” “Yeah… I mean, the jedi aren’t into possessions, right? I thought living quarters would be sparse and have minimal space.” I looked in the refresher, and was pleased to see a door separating the sink and vanity from the bathtub and toilet. I always hate it when you take a shower and the steam made it impossible to look in the mirror afterwards… not that I’m a narcissist and like to look at my face a lot. “Well, we could put you in a supply closet if you’d be more comfy there.” Sian smirked as I stuck my tongue out at him. “These aren’t exactly your typical jedi living quarters though. They’re reserved for those granted asylum.” “Oh, I see.” That brought on a whole slew of questions I decided could wait. I was too tired, and wanted to get on with my first lesson on blocking mind invasions. I decided looking into the bedroom could wait as well as I sat on the couch… and kept sinking further into the cushions. “Oh, good Lord!” Sian laughed as I struggled to get off the couch and decided to sit on the floor. I never did like being swallowed by pieces of furniture. I ignored his show of amusement at my expense and looked at him expectantly. “So, when are you going to start my training?” “Tomorrow morning.” “What? Why wait? What if he tries to look into my mind tonight?” I don’t remember getting up from sitting on the floor so fast in several years. I have rather bad knees, the product of a rough and tumble, tomboy childhood. “Mrn, you’ve been through quit a bit today. You need to rest. The training is best done when the mind isn’t exhausted.” I started pacing. “I’m fine. I have plenty of energy. See?” I waved my arms to drive home the point. “If Palpy tries getting inside my mind tonight, we may not be around tomorrow for you to train me!” “Palpy?” Sian laughed. Damn, his eyes shine so beautifully when he laughs, and his laugh is contagious. Once we stopped laughing, I replied, “Yeah, it’s short for Palpytine.” He shook his head, with a small chuckle. “I can just imagine his face if he heard someone call him that.” I gave a lopsided grin for a second before getting serious again. “Train me now, please? The thought of him in my mind scares me, and I know I won’t get any rest. I’ll be more tired tomorrow than I am now!” Sian pursed his lips in consternation. “You’re a stubborn woman, you know that?” “I seem to recall someone telling me that before.” I grinned. “It’s much easier to just let me have my way, you know.” He bowed his head and I saw his shoulders shake. “Okay, we’ll try this.” He gestured for me to sit down. When I did so, he spoke softly. “I want you to close your eyes and reach out with your mind to me. I’m going to let you in just a little, then push away. I want you to keep reaching towards me though, and I’ll then shut my mind. Watch what I do. Then we’ll do the same thing, only I’ll do the reaching out and you the pushing away.” I nodded as I closed my eyes. I did as he said, and ‘saw’ how he pushed me away. I kept reaching toward me, and suddenly it was like I ran into a wall, nose first, only it was my mind which received the sharp pain, not my physical self. I felt my mind reeling, and I shook my head to clear it. “Are you okay?” I nodded. “I’m fine.” “Are you ready?” I took a deep breath and nodded. Suddenly, I felt like I’d had a line drive hit between my eyes. It’s a good thing I was already sitting on the floor, or else my tailbone would be smarting. As it was, I wound up falling backwards, flat onto my back. I couldn’t believe it. The GFFA actually has those silly peg-board type tiles for ceilings, too! I didn’t notice until then. “Mrn?” Sian’s voice was anxious, as was the expression on his face when it hovered over me. I blinked and looked up at him. “What happened?” “You didn’t push me away.” “I didn’t even see you come!” I tried to sit up, but the room spun around and I lay back down with a moan. “Now will you take my word for it that you need to rest?” I nodded, but stopped when the motion made my dizziness worse. He reached down and gently brushed some hair from my face before placing his hand on my forehead. The dizziness went away. He helped me sit up, and held me in his strong arms as I leaned against him, feeling very weak. He smelled nice… like a combination of fresh cut grass and leather. As he ran his fingers through my hair, I felt like I could drift off to sleep right then. “Hey, sweetheart, don’t go falling asleep yet.” I struggled to keep my eyes open, and he chuckled. “Get up sleepy head. I won’t have you sleeping on the floor when there’s a nice bed nearby.” I groaned as I got up, and watched as Sian got back into his chair. I wondered briefly how he’d gotten down to the floor so fast. “What are you waiting for?” He gently scolded, “Off to bed with you.” Dazedly, I took a couple steps toward the bedroom, then stopped and looked back at him. “But what if he comes and visits me in the night?” I tapped my head with one finger. “Do you want me to stay with you?” His tone still held concern. I bit my bottom lip as I nodded. “Go ahead and get ready for bed. I’ll be in there when you give the word.” Again, I started shuffling into the bedroom, then turned back to him. “But, I didn’t bring my pajamas.” He smiled gently. “The last person who stayed here showed her gratitude by leaving behind some clothes just in case the next occupant may have need.” “Oh, okay.” I went into the bedroom, wondering if I would fit in the clothes this other woman wore… and if they were pink. Well, this woman must have had a slightly fuller figure than I, and been taller by several inches. The nightgown would do for that night, and until I could earn credits to get my own clothes. Oh, and it was pink. I’m gonna have to earn that money fast. The bed was nice. It was a canopy bed. I always wanted one of those! To bad the coverings were pink, too. Whoever this lady was, she sure liked pink as much as I disliked it. I put on the fluffy pink robe over the gown, and peeked out the bedroom door. “Sian?” I said quietly, feeling really shy and nervous. I tried not to look nervous as he approached in the hoverchair. “Are you ready?” I nodded quietly. As we headed to the bed, Sian took my hand and squeezed it. “You don’t have to do anything you don’t want.” I smiled shakily and nodded. “Thank you.” I lay down, and he solicitously pulled the cover over me then lay down on top of the covers next to me. I looked into his eyes and as I opened my mouth to speak, he laid a finger on my lips. “Sh.” He kissed me on the forehead, and my eyelids became heavier. Just as he lay his head on the pillow next to mine, he whispered in my ear. “Sleep.” I did. -----signature----- "Change. It can be good. It can be bad. It can be expected or come as a thief in the night. Invited or not, it always comes." ~Koria "Tender Shadows", co-written w/ The Musical Jedi Padawan to DarthIshtar Failed member of CA (Challengeholics Anonymous)
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VaderLVR64 Title: Fan Fic Manager Digging out from Fay Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 5/19 6:17am Subject: RE: The Shadow of Your Smile [X-over w/ RL; Humor & Drama; OC's, Yoda) Updated 5/18
	Loved it! I'm so glad to see this one updated! “Well, we could put you in a supply closet if you’d be more comfy there.” Sian smirked as I stuck my tongue out at him. “These aren’t exactly your typical jedi living quarters though. They’re reserved for those granted asylum.” -----signature----- If you have to choose between tears and laughter, remember that laughter burns more calories. They call me NANA Vader. At least she doesn't lack confidence...
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MsLanna Title: CR GSFF Central Registered: Jul '05	Date Posted: 5/19 7:26am Subject: RE: The Shadow of Your Smile [X-over w/ RL; Humor & Drama; OC's, Yoda) Updated 5/18
	Pink! indeed. poor you, I share you dislike and am glad my surroundings didn't turn out as pink as yours. To end up in pink pyjamas and dressing gown. shakes head So they have rooms for those granted asylum? Which means you're not part of the order, doesn't it? Interesting. At least, you have Sian. Here's hoping you won't need him against Palps this night. -----signature----- Padawan owned by Corellian_Ale Procrastinators of the world unite - tomorrow. Proud FanFic Master of Darth_Sathanos I owe Steve Sansweet a cookie. TISSI-1 standing by.
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Alexis_Wingstar Registered: Sep '06	Date Posted: 7/2 2:42pm Subject: RE: The Shadow of Your Smile [X-over w/ RL; Humorama; OC's, Yoda) Updated 5/18
	VaderLVR64: I'm glad you enjoyed it. MsLanna: Nah, like I told the council, I really wouldn't make a good Jedi. Okay, I danced on the line like a gymnast on a balance beam with this update, but I've been assured my toes didn't step over (at least after the edit ) Chapter 15: Ahem Sometime in the early morning, I woke up… don’t know how early, as I didn’t look at the time. Trust me, you wouldn’t either if you’d had a… um… well a very very nice dream about a sexy man and woke up next to him. Well, maybe you would, but I didn’t. There was enough light in the room from the ever present lights of Coruscant’s nightlife to let me see his gorgeous eyes staring back at me. I got the distinct impression that he had a similar dream… whether it was about me or not, I wouldn’t hazard a guess, but I would hope so. I mean, he was lying next to me, and for him to have that type of dream about another lady while in my bed would just be rude… he can have a dream about any lady he wants to as long as it’s not in my bed, laying next to me, thankyouverymuch. Ahem. Anyway, we smiled at each other… it felt like my smile was a little shaky. I was feeling a little shy, but very much in the mood, and I… um… sensed he was very much in the mood as well. It wasn’t my Force sensitivity that told me, either… um, just let’s say, to quote one of my OC’s, there are a few signs that point to a man’s desires… gee, I wonder if she’s still around? Ahem. Anyway, we started kissing. Did I mention he was a good kisser? I think I did, but just in case I didn’t, let me assure you, he’s a good kisser. Strike that. He’s a great kisser. I wouldn’t mind kissing him every single moment of my life from now on if I didn’t need to breathe ever once in awhile. I’ve been told I’m a pretty good kisser, too, so it’s not like I was the only one enjoying this, and soon he was under the covers with me. By the galactic core, that man is the sweetest combination of passion and tenderness! If only that damned vision hadn’t come just as things were really getting interesting. I don’t know if it was a vision vision, or if it was just a manifestation of my overactive imagination and fears, but I suddenly saw an image of a youngling with dark brown hair (like mine), green eyes (like Sian’s), and freckles across the bridge of his nose (again like Sian’s). He was crying… the youngling… and he called out, “Mommy, where are you?” Then I saw Sian come up beside the youngling and take him into his lap as he explained, “Mommy had to go away.” As one, Sian and I pulled away from each other and stared at each other in the longest moment of my life. “Sian, we need to talk.” To be continued... -----signature----- "Change. It can be good. It can be bad. It can be expected or come as a thief in the night. Invited or not, it always comes." ~Koria "Tender Shadows", co-written w/ The Musical Jedi Padawan to DarthIshtar Failed member of CA (Challengeholics Anonymous)
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