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VaderLVR64 Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 5/13/08 7:08am Subject: Gem Ekiam (OC) story thread - Legal, Schmegal - ROTS Era - updated 6/11 - Date Edited: 6/11 5:33am (6 edits total) Edited By: VaderLVR64
	Title: Impact Author: VaderLVR64 Characters: OCs Summary: Events far away have an impact on three lives forever. Impact “She hasn’t made a sound since you brought her here.” The man’s voice was puzzled when he spoke. “Poor little thing,” the woman replied. “Can’t say that I blame her.” She reached down and brushed the dark curls that haloed the little girl’s head. “It’s a miracle she’s alive.” The child looked to be completely still, at least until one noticed the subtle trembling that gripped her. One thumb was securely in her mouth as she gazed up at them. Her face was round and lovely, even with the grime that was streaked across it. The man frowned at his companion. “Maybe you shouldn’t have taken her,” he said softly. “There’s a reason she was in that place. Besides, it wasn’t any of our business.” “Leave her there?” the woman asked indignantly. “Since when did you have your heart removed, Udré Ekiam?” Udré held up his hands and took a step back. “Sheath those claws, Melanah!” Then he grinned and pulled her into an enthusiastic embrace. Nuzzling her neck, he whispered, “You know I’m just watching out for you, love.” Melanah sighed and rested her head on his chest. “And you know I couldn’t leave her there,” she chided gently. He folded his arms around her and laughed. “I know, love, I know. I’d have wondered where my Melanah went if you had.” Udré turned to look at the tiny girl who was studying them so solemnly. “Still…” Melanah pulled free of his arms irritably. “Still nothing, Udré.” She knelt down and cradled the little face. “She’s all alone in the galaxy, and it would be a hard-hearted being that could have left here there in the middle of all that destruction.” Udré came to stand beside Melanah. “I wonder what made the troopers turn on the Jedi?” “Never trusted those troopers,” Melanah muttered. “Clones,” she snorted. “What kind of army is that?” He paused and then knelt down in front of the little girl as well. She was about a year old, if his memory of his siblings was any guide. Barely walking, she was tiny and shy. Or shell shocked, he thought grimly. Udré glanced at Melanah, who had her eyes narrowed and her lips pressed together. He almost smiled, but knew that would only make her angry. Gods, he loved her. “I saw what they left behind. They pretty much destroyed the whole place and blew that Jedi to bits,” he said pointedly. “Hush your mouth,” Melanah scolded, putting her hands over the little girl’s ears. Udré rolled his eyes, but nodded his agreement. “I expect this little one was going to the Temple on Coruscant.” “It doesn’t make any sense,” Melanah said. “We don’t have any troopers here.” “We didn’t,” he corrected. “There was that big transport that came in early this morning – and it was carrying a bunch of those clone things. They headed straight for town.” “Why was there a Jedi here?” Melanah wondered, her gaze wandering back to the silent little girl. “I’m guessing that she was here to collect the little one,” Udré replied with a shrug. “That’s what the Jedi do, isn’t it? Take younglings to their Temple and make ‘em into more Jedi?” “You sure know a lot about Jedi, especially since you’ve never seen one before today,” Melanah replied with a smirk. “I’ve heard the stories,” he protested. “Same as you.” “We both know half of what you hear ain’t true and the other half is exaggerated,” Melanah retorted. “I’m just saying…” “Well don’t talk until you’ve got something sensible to say,” Melanah suggested. Eager to change the subject, he fell silent for a moment. “Should we try and find her parents?” Udré asked at last. “I mean, they must be thinking she’s dead.” He got to his feet, trying to ignore the feeling he got when he saw Melanah with the little girl in her arms. Melanah considered his question for a moment, a thoughtful frown on her face. He trusted her opinion; he had always freely admitted that she was much smarter than he was. Besides, she had a real knack for cutting straight through to the heart of a matter. “No,” she finally replied decisively. Their eyes met. “We have no idea where to start, if she’s even from this planet, much less anywhere nearby.” Her eyes flickered once more to the little girl. “Besides, we start asking questions, we could end up in a very awkward situation.” “Like troopers sticking their noses into it,” Udré guessed. She nodded. “Exactly.” Melanah sighed deeply. “And they’ll probably kill the kid and us for getting mixed up in their business.” “But what exactly is their business?” Udré asked. “I mean, killing the Jedi? And then her…” He pointed to the girl, who surprised them both by pointing back. Melanah laughed. “She’s telling you not to talk about her like she’s not here.” “She’s just a baby,” he said. Leaning forward, he brushed some of the dirt off her cheek. “Just a baby…” “And alone in the galaxy,” Melanah reminded him again. He turned and shook his head. “You aren’t thinking what I think you’re thinking are you?” Udré frowned. “There’s got to be lots of places across the galaxy to take in orphans, especially since the wars began.” “That’s exactly my point,” Melanah said. “What? I’m not following you.” “Who runs those places?” she asked. Udré shrugged. “I don’t know, governments I guess.” “And who is control of the troopers that wanted to kill her?” “Government,” he said. “No wonder they don’t know who they should be shooting.” “And what do you think will happen to the little one here if we dump her off at an orphanage?” “She’ll get a family?” he guessed. “Unless the figure out that the Jedi wanted her,” Melanah said. “And who knows what they’d do to her then?” “She’s just a baby.” “And she can’t defend herself,” Melanah said. “So it’s up to us to do that for her.” “We don’t have any idea of what to do with a kid,” Udré pointed out reasonably. “We both have kid brothers and sisters, don’t we?” Melanah said indignantly. “Are you saying two grown-ups can’t figure out how to take care of one tiny little girl?” “Even tiny little girls can be a handful,” Udré said dryly. “Yeah well, so can you, and I love you anyway.” “But that’s because I’m adorable and a good cuddler,” he said with a smirk. Melanah gently embraced the little girl, who gave a small sigh of contentment and then melted into her arms. “She cuddles just fine, thank you.” Udré shook his head and heaved a sigh. “All right, all right, I get the holo,” he said. “She’s coming with us.” “We can’t stay here,” Melanah murmured as she stood up with the little girl in her arms. “It’d be safer for all of us to find a new place.” “We’ve been here long enough,” Udré agreed. “Besides, I’m thinking that maybe the Core isn’t the best place to be right now.” “I’ve always wanted to see the Outer Rim,” Melanah said with a smile. “It could take us a while to visit all those planets.” “Years,” Melanah agreed. The little girl looked up from Melanah’s shoulder and gave Udré a shy smile. “We’ve talked about having a family,” he said suddenly, reaching out to brush his knuckles across the girl’s soft cheek. Tilting his head, he studied her. “She looks a little bit like you. Isn’t that funny?” Melanah smiled. “It’ll save awkward questions, and that’s all I care about.” “So I guess… I guess she’s ours,” Udré said, giving Melanah a questioning glance. She nodded. “I guess she is.” “We’ve gotta name her,” Udré said. “Can’t call her little one or kid for the rest of her life.” The little girl stared at them with dark, solemn eyes, her thumb back in her mouth. “How about…” Melanah smiled. “How about Gem? Gem Ekiam…it’s got a nice ring to it.” Udré thought about it and then nodded. “Gem it is,” he agreed. “Our own little Gem.” He leaned down and gave Melanah a kiss. Then Gem reached up and patted Udré’s face. “She likes me,” he said proudly. “She’s got good taste, our Gem,” Melanah observed. “Come on, let’s get out of here,” Udré said with a slight shiver. “I won’t feel safe until we’re out of this system.” “What about supplies for Gem?” Melanah asked. Udré felt something warm unfurl inside of him. How easily the little girl had become Gem, and how right it felt. Strange how a man’s life could change in an instant, he thought. Strange and wonderful. “We’ll make do with what we’ve got on the ship,” he said. “Next system over, we’ll stock up and then head for the Outer Rim.” He kissed Gem’s forehead. “Gotta keep this little one safe.” -----signature----- R.I.P John, Alex, Jason, and Christian Never forgotten Soldiers' Angels http://soldiersangels.org/ 2114 soldiers waiting for someone to care
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Mystralgurl Registered: Oct '04	Date Posted: 5/13/08 7:17am Subject: RE: Impact - OC vignette, ROTS era
	cues big AWW “She cuddles just fine, thank you.” -----signature----- Finally writing again... Child of the Shadows: http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=28428878&brd=10476&start=28428884 Sorry, my brain was thinking one thing, and my mouth was saying the same. - Me, after accidentally insulting my mother
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earlybird-obi-wan Title: PT Scene Contest Winner Registered: Aug '06	Date Posted: 5/13/08 9:25am Subject: RE: Impact - OC vignette, ROTS era
	Lovely, one Jedi saved and I like to see more of this Gem. -----signature----- writer and Star Wars fan FANART [link=http://boards.theforce.net/fan_art/b10020/25793899]fanart[/link] stories in my bio
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Jaina_and_Jag Registered: Apr '03	Date Posted: 5/13/08 1:40pm Subject: RE: Impact - OC vignette, ROTS era
	Great vig! I just love little Gem!! That's one little Jedi saved vs. the thousands killed. At least she was saved.
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VaderLVR64 Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 6/9 7:38pm Subject: Impact - OC vignette, ROTS era - Date Edited: 6/9 7:39pm (1 edits total) Edited By: VaderLVR64
	Mystralgurl Sometimes you need to remind the man in your life about what's important, LOL! earlybird-obi-wan There's a plot bunny that's wandering around the perimeter of the fence. Jaina_and_Jag And even one life is precious. EDIT: I just realized that this was my 30,000th post. I'm not sure if I should be celebrating or hanging my head in shame. -----signature----- R.I.P John, Alex, Jason, and Christian Never forgotten Soldiers' Angels http://soldiersangels.org/ 2114 soldiers waiting for someone to care
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KELIA Title: The Pretty in Pink Fan Fic Manager Registered: Jul '05	Date Posted: 6/10 3:34am Subject: Impact - OC vignette, ROTS era
	I always love to see someone saved from the purges - especially children. we start asking questions, we could end up in a very awkward situation.” That's putting it mildly! Glad to see they are smart enough to high-tail it out of the core. Hopefully that kept them and Gem safe. Great job on this -----signature----- "Do or do not, there is no try." Master Yoda A Light In The Darkness: http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/28150602/p1/?8 NaNaWriMo Progress: 11,018
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GuNgAnFaN3090 Registered: Oct '08	Date Posted: 6/10 12:44pm Subject: Impact - OC vignette, ROTS era
	Fantastic! I loved it. It would be great if you gave us a Gem story, hopefully you do. Great, great work! -----signature----- QueenArdnassak is my insane e-girlfriend. Sith Warrior in the "SWC: Acolytes of Darkness" Dark Side Points: 55
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Takianna Registered: Apr '05	Date Posted: 6/10 1:25pm Subject: Impact - OC vignette, ROTS era
	Wonderful, as always. You really have a knack for the OCs. Hope to read more of this soon. -----signature----- http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/29819847/p1 *** Proud master of KotORBF2Female_Revan Friend of Mrs. Ben C. Blocked
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VaderLVR64 Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 6/11 5:35am Subject: Gem Ekiam (OC) story thread - Legal, Schmegal - ROTS Era - updated 6/11
	KELIA We're about to find out! GuNgAnFaN3090 Yes, little Gem decided she wanted us to know more about her story. So here it goes! Takianna I really like sinking my teeth into an OC. Poor them! Legal, Schmegal “We know some interesting folks,” Udré muttered as they made their way down an alleyway. Melanah snorted with laughter. “Isn’t that the truth,” she agreed. “Still…” She took a quick look around their grimy surroundings. “It’s no wonder my father looks at you with a murderous gleam in his eyes.” “He has that gleam because he’s knows I’m-” “Hush!” Melanah hissed, putting her hand over one of Gem’s ears. The little girl giggled and began shaking her head slowly from side-to-side, as if to test how this new game felt. “You’re gonna have to learn to watch your mouth, you know.” She gave him a sharp nudge. “There’s little ears around here now.” Then she settled a glare on him that had his lips twitching. “Maybe you should spank me,” he suggested in a lecherous whisper. “Maybe I should blast you,” Melanah countered. His mouth turned down in a pout. “That doesn’t sound like nearly as much fun.” “Then consider that a warning.” Udré tweaked Gem’s nose. “Mommy’s getting cranky. It must be time to feed her.” Gem giggled and then hid her face behind her hands. Udré looked up to see Melanah gaping at him. “What’d I say now?” Dazedly, she shook her head. “Nothing… It’s just that you…you called me Mommy, and it sounded so…” A pleased grin appeared on Udré’s not quite handsome face. “I wasn’t sure how you’d feel about that, so I thought it’d be best to just sort of slip it into the conversation.” Then he looked worried. “We don’t have to go by-” Melanah’s mouth on his stopped the flow of words, even as Gem wriggled, caught in between them. Udré felt her little hand patting him on the cheek closest to her. “I think Gem approves,” Udré said softly. Pulling back, Melanah bit her lower lip. “She’s not the only one.” Udré ran his fingers through his thick hair. “Come on, then, let’s get this over with and we’ll get back to the ship and decide where we’re going next.” He looked around. “I don’t want to linger here after we get the documentation done.” Melanah heaved a deep sigh. “Let’s get this over with,” she agreed. Within a few minutes, they were at the door they had been looking for, wiping away the dirt and grease to read the words written in Basic, Hernosh, X., Advisor, Galactic Law. “I see he still hasn’t bought a cleaning droid,” Udré grumbled as he opened the door. An enormously fat Twi’Lek waddled out from behind a desk, his broad face already beaming a welcome, his teeth flashing white against his blue skin. “Well now, if it isn’t my favorite couple.” His voice boomed, as large and oversized as everything else about him. Melanah settled Gem on her hip and pressed a sisterly kiss to his soft cheek. “Good to see you, X,” she said with a wink. “As soon as I dump this guy, you and I can start our lives together and wallow in decadent splendor.” “I know someone who can rid you of this undeserving rancor’s butt,” X promised in a low voice. “Just give the word.” Udré was then pulled into a pair of large blue arms and given a thump on the back that was so loud it made Gem’s eyes widen. When the two pulled apart, X finally blinked at Gem, who stared back at the Twi’Lek with equal fascination. When her inspection was completed, she reached up with two small hands. “Pree,” she announced, her little fingers stroking X’s blue flesh. X, obviously stunned, continued to stare at the child. “Well now…” He cleared his throat. “This is a surprise.” “We need your help, X,” Udré said. “With some…documentation matters. Discretion counts.” “Doesn’t it always? What kind of help?” X asked. “Do you need the services of the good citizen Hernosh or the favors of that old rogue X Tenn?” Udré grinned. “Well now, who have I known my whole damned life?” X returned the smile, rubbing his fat hands together in anticipation. “All right then, Mr. Tenn it is!” “We need papers for the girl,” Melanah explained. “Good papers, saying she’s ours.” “Is she?” X asked curiously, running his fingers through Gem’s curly dark hair and then glancing at Melanah’s own silky cap of curls. “She is now,” Melanah answered firmly. “Will you do it?” Udré asked. X rolled his eyes. “Now that’s just insulting, Udré Ekiam.” He smiled at Gem. “Of course I’ll do it.” Then he winked at Melanah. “And I’ll waive my fee, too.” “X, there’s no need-” Holding up one meaty hand, X shook his head emphatically. “You’re my oldest friend, your mother and mine grew up together and then had the lack of good sense to do the same with us,” he said. “You think I’m gonna take your credits for something like this?” “There’s one more thing,” Udré said, drawing a surprised glance from Melanah. “What one more thing?” she hissed. Udré swallowed hard and then gave her a shaky smile. “I wanna make it legal,” he said. “I mean…between us, me and Mel.” He gave her an uncertain and wary look. “That is, if you say yes.” “Are you asking me to marry you?” Udré ignored X’s smirk. “I guess I am.” “Why?” Apparently not expecting that question, Udré looked at her in confusion for a long moment. Then he shrugged his shoulders. “Well, I always knew we’d work our way around to it,” he muttered and shoved his hands in his pockets. “If you don’t like the idea, just say so.” Melanah handed Gem to a very surprised Twi’Lek. “I didn’t say that I didn’t like the idea, I’m just surprised. Especially since you didn’t say anything about this on our way over here.” “Can’t a man surprise his lady?” “This isn’t a pretty necklace or flowers, Udré,” Melanah pointed out. “This is…” She leaned in close. “This is marriage.” She said the word quietly and carefully, as if he had never heard it before. His eyes met hers. “I know what it is.” “You’re sure?” “I love you, Mel,” he said. “Always have, since that day you kicked me in the shin and called me a poodoo head.” “You were,” Melanah said with a smile. “And you deserved it.” “I was six,” Udré reminded her. “And all six year old boys need a kick in the shin.” “You’re welcome.” He rolled his eyes and heaved a long-suffering sigh. “Anyway,” he continued. “We’ve always known we were headed his way.” He rubbed at his chin. “Hell, we both know I’d have probably asked you years ago if your dad would have just stopped asking when we were going to make things legal.” Melanah grinned. “Yeah, you’re pretty stubborn.” “I’m stubborn?” “Go on,” she directed. “Keep on with the proposing stuff.” Udré gave X a look that had the Twi’Lek hiding yet another grin. “Well, the thing is…” Udré touched Gem’s cheek. “The thing is, now we’re making ourselves a family and it just seems right to… you know, make it all…legal.” “Legal, schmegal,” Melanah mocked, but her expression was tender. “It’s a righteous offer. I mean it when I say I want to marry you,” Udré said solemnly, and Melanah’s eyes looked a little damp. “I already use your last name sometimes,” she pointed out with a shrug. In their circles, things like names could prove to be fluid things, changing with need and situation. “A marriage certificate won’t really change that.” “I know.” “And Gem will too,” she added. “We don’t need some official document to make us a family.” She brushed back his hair and cradled his face in her hands. “It won’t change who we are, or what we feel about each other.” “Maybe we don’t need it,” he said. “But maybe I want it.” They were silent for a long moment. “Okay then, I guess we’re getting married,” Melanah announced as she threw her arms around Udré neck and gave him a loud, wet kiss. Gem laughed and clapped her little hands. -----signature----- R.I.P John, Alex, Jason, and Christian Never forgotten Soldiers' Angels http://soldiersangels.org/ 2114 soldiers waiting for someone to care
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GuNgAnFaN3090 Registered: Oct '08	Date Posted: 6/11 8:39am Subject: Gem Ekiam (OC) story thread - Legal, Schmegal - ROTS Era - updated 6/11
	Yes! Great story! I liked this one better than the first, it was very nice. Sweet. Fantastic job, keep up the great work! -----signature----- QueenArdnassak is my insane e-girlfriend. Sith Warrior in the "SWC: Acolytes of Darkness" Dark Side Points: 55
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Jade_eyes Registered: Aug '04	Date Posted: 6/15 6:25am Subject: Gem Ekiam (OC) story thread - Legal, Schmegal - ROTS Era - updated 6/11
	Wonderful. I feel I've known these OCs forever LOL They're sweet, funny, compassionate, and warm. Hugs!!!!! -----signature----- Spock/Nyota, woven forever together in gorgeous bonds of Nyota's "Cherished Moments" diary's gonna be hawt, hawt, melty! Thanks to Mira, Cei, & sab. Their bunnies make mine sizzlier. Squggles!
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