Beyond - Legends A Secret Ally: Scoundrel Trouble diary challenge Completed

Awesome post. I am so glad things went so smoothly with Jobal. Speaks to her compassionate, sweet nature. LOL on the lovestruck threatened scoundrel bit.

 

That went well for Anakin. It is a good thing he wasn't asking me for forgiveness....I don't think I could forgive him for what he had done.

 

What an anxiety for Anakin. I still think Sola just used the profile to find him, but maybe I'm wrong. I have my reservations. I used a dating place once --- total waste of money. Most don't tell the truth on those profiles as to what they really want. I hope Anakin has better luck than I did.

 

Great post and nice to see Anakin and Jobal comfortable. Compassion is showing in the whole entry

 

“Your mother’s family never knew we married. I got her pregnant with you and Leia. I attempted to kill Padme when she was still carrying you and your sister. I suspect Padme died to protect you and your sister from me. I acted as a tyrant for the next twenty-one years, so yes I’m a bit on edge. I haven’t seen Jobal since I escorted Padme to Naboo when I was nineteen acting as her body guard,” I felt my heart pick up speed a bit as we entered the turbo lift. I was beginning to question myself wondering if I could go through with this or not. I feared of facing Jobal after how everything turned out. I felt someone take my hand as I looked down and noticed Kay was watching me with concern. I closed my eyes and took another deep breath. I forced my mind to focus on releasing my anxiety to the Force. I felt slightly calmer but I highly doubt it would help much until after I talked with Jobal to see which way the conversation headed.

I cannot help repeating it. Your Anakin is a mature man, not afraid of self-refection and the truth. Thanks! I am so grateful that you heal some wounds the PT made!

 

Reunions and meering new people and forgiveness!!!! Yayness!!!!!

 

I walked into the restaurant for a second time, this time I made sure it wasn’t someone attempting to track me down through my online profile. Or so I hoped anyway, Jobal and Sola both gave their blessing allowing me to move on with someone else. They truly understood Padme very well. Which to be an honest was a relief. Leia was due back in three days from now. Jobal was anxious to meet her granddaughter. Not that I could blame her. I smiled as the host led me back to a private booth as a distinguished thirty-five year old lady stood up with a smile. I glanced at my chrono noting she was early, and I was two minutes early from the agreed time. “I’m Anakin Skywalker, you are Danrea Bontra?”

Danrea smiled and nodded. “Indeed I am. It’s nice to meet you, Anakin,” she presented her hand causing me to frown. Wasn’t that a bit straightforward on a first date? Being the gentlemen Padme drummed into me furthered by Leia’s influence, I gently took her hand and kissed it.

”It is nice to meet you, Danrea,” I walked behind her and pulled out the chair as she went to sit down. I pushed it underneath her then headed back to my chair and sat down. “What kind of wine are you interested in?” I questioned hoping it would be polite to offer.

Danrea gave a slight smile and shook her head. “Forgive me, Anakin. I’m not much of a drinker, may I suggest something less potent?”

“By all means,” I answered with a slight smile. Danrea smiled as the waiter took her order. I ordered a caf as the waiter walked off. “Danrea, you have a three year old?”

“Yes I do, her father abandoned me shortly after she was born, he didn’t want the responsibility,” Danrea answered with a frown causing me to swallow hard. “It’s unfortunate he feels that way. She really could use a father. I could never date someone with the same intentions of not wanting the responsibility.”

If she felt that way how would she feel about my past? It was a bit more violent then just abandoning my family. I have no issues in becoming a stepfather to someone and knew they would come as a two for one. “I’m sorry to hear that,” Danrea was intently looking over the dinner menu. This was not going well. “I have no trouble accepting that responsibility.”

Danrea looked up with a frown and shook her head. “Isn’t that a bit straight forward, though I am quite taken by your boldness.”

”On a first date? Yes,” I answered honestly. “You have to forgive me, my past is a complicated one and I haven’t dated in over twenty-two years. I’m a bit rusty so to speak.”

“About your complicated history,” Danrea said with a frown. “You don’t look old enough to have two full grown children.”

“That’s the complicated part,” I answered honestly as I felt my heart thump louder in my chest. “I was Lord Vader until my son Luke helped save me from my own darkness. I had a clone body growing for nineteen years, my former master, Obi-Wan Kenobi directed Luke to where to find my clone. He transferred my memories through the Force from my old body to this clone. I don’t even deserve what my son did for me let alone having the twins back in my life or anyone for that matter. If you feel like walking away now, I won’t blame you.”

Danrea reached for my hands and smiled gently. “That is hard to wrap my mind around. It sounds like your children want you there. When someone wants their family around, it’s easier for one to forgive your shortcomings. I would like to get to know you better. They allowed you to adopt a child recently?”

”Her name is Kay,” I answered with a smile as I turned on a holo showing Kay to her. I was standing beside Kay with a big grin on my face. “This was taken the day the adoption became official.”

Danrea took the holo cube from me and started flipping through the holos. She paused on one of Fress and Jess. “Is that Fress Colias and Jess Shern?”

”Yes, they’re life mates with one son,” I answered with a smile. I was thankful they were able to get Brice back without much fuss. “She was my padawan learner during the Clone Wars. They recently adopted another boy we rescued a year ago.”

”I see,” Danrea continued to flip through the holos and paused on a holo of Padme. “Is that who I think it is?”

”Padme Amidala, my deceased wife,” I explained as I felt a pang in my heart. I loved her maybe too much. “I suspect Palpatine deliberately used her as a hostage on more then one occasion. Mainly because he knew she was my strength as well as my weakness. He knew I wouldn’t risk her life and would call off my men at the time if she was in trouble.”

”Palpatine was manipulative, wasn’t he?” Danrea questioned as she shifted through the holo cube again. She stopped at a photo of Luke, Leia and me standing between them. I had both arms wrapped around each of them. “I see the resemblance between you and Luke, even Leia a little.”

”Leia did inherit my sarcasm and temper,” I explained with a frown. “The love for politics and passion comes from Padme and Bail’s influence I suspect. Luke lacks my temper but has Padme’s compassion and generosity. I see a lot of their mother in both of them as well as my self.”

Danrea reached into her pocket and pulled out a holo cube handing it to me. “A holo of my daughter.”

I turned on the cube and a holo of a three year old with a goofy grin on her face appeared before me. “Is she a bit of a silly girl?”

”It’s apparent she inherited her father’s sense of humor,” Danrea explained somberly. “She is my little girl.”

”She’s beautiful like you,” I said with a small smile as I handed the cube back.

“Thank you,” Danrea glanced at the menu again and placed her order with the waiter. We took a long time just to eat the appetizer. If I didn’t know any better, I suspected this date was going better then I originally feared. She had an open mind and that was a good sign. The question was, was she the right girl for me? The only way to find out was to take things slow.
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Nyota's Heart, Jedi_Lover, Gemma, AzureAngel2, earlybird-obi-wan, DaenaBenjen42
This post is going to lead right into the beginning of Scoundrel Trouble

 

Interesting date. Liked very much.

 

Interesting conversation and a new date

 

Danrea is warm and open-minded and has a child whose well-being naturally she is concerned about. She doesn't want to date someone she thinks will hurt either one of them. I am I see that Anakin feels comfortable with her as well, with little to none of the awkwardness of a first date.

 

After dinner we headed back to my place for caf. Danrea wanted to meet Kay but didn’t want me to meet her daughter quite just yet. And I respect that decision. I opened the door and walked through as Kay looked up with a smile. “How was your second night to yourself like?”

“It’s great, Ani,” Kay answered with a smirk. “I lit the oven on fire.”

“Two weeks grounded,” I teased right back causing Kay to frown.

”I thought you said till I was eighteen?” Kay questioned with a raised brow. “Or did you have a change of heart?”

“That’s if you burned down the apartment,” I reminded Kay with a stern expression.

”Well in that case, the oven’s fine,” Kay slid off the couch as she caught sight of Danrea. “Hi.”

“Kay this is Danrea Bontra, Danrea this is my adopted daughter Kay Shran,” I introduced as Kay shook Danrea’s hand.

”I take it the date is going well,” Kay said with a smile. “Leia is home early and she’s in the kitchen. She seemed upset about something.”

“Oh?” Why do I suddenly have this sinking bad feeling settling into the pit of my stomach? “I’m going to put a pot on. Did you want decaf? Make yourself at home.”

“It’s getting late,” Danrea agreed with a nod as she sat down on the couch. “Decaf is better this time of night.”

“Right, I’ll be right back,” I walked into the kitchen as Leia looked up with a tear streaked face. And there was that sinking feeling again. “Leia? What’s going on?”

“Dad,” Leia stood up and walked to me throwing herself into my arms. “I don’t know what to do.”

“I’m about to put on a pot of decaf for my date and I. Would you like some?” I questioned as I rubbed her back soothingly. “And why don’t you start from the beginning?”

”Sure,” Leia stood back as I walked to the counter and began preparing a pot. She showed me a holo cube then walked out into the living area.

I followed her out as she plugged the holo cube into my projector and turned it on. A big crowd lined the streets of Hapes as each world presented Leia with jewels and gifts. Isolder presented himself as a gift to Leia. “Did Isolder propose to you or am I imagining things?”

Leia nodded as she sat down. “When I told Han, we got into a fight. He told me to refuse. I told him it would be rude if I said no right away and Han hung up on me. He’s refusing to take my calls.”

“I wouldn’t be surprised if he jumped into the Falcon and is heading back right now,” I said with a sigh. “Leia, if Han is feeling threatened by this, he may act irrationally.”

“Or do something desperate and foolish,” Kay commented causing me to give her a warning glare. “It’s true and you know it.”

“Regardless,” I caused Kay to flinch a bit. “You have something to think about,” I said with a frown. “I’ll stand behind what ever decision you make.”

“Thanks dad,” Leia hugged me, as I smelled caf fill the air.

“You made caf? This late at night?” Kay questioned as she slid off the couch. “I’ll get it.”

“It’s decaf,” I said with a frown as Kay rushed into the kitchen. “And if Kay drinks some, I won’t have to worry about prying her off the walls later.”

“She’s full of energy, isn’t she?” Danrea observed with a smile.

“She is,” I agreed with a smile as Leia walked back in with a tray of cups filled with caf. Kay walked in with the milk and sugar. “Leia, this is Danrea Montra, Danrea this is my daughter, Leia Organa. Her birthright name is Skywalker.”

“Your highness,” Danrea with a small bow.

“Just call me Leia,” Leia offered with a smile. “It’s nice to meet you. I just hope my dad’s history hasn’t scared you off yet.”

“Not yet, it’s still early,” Danrea answered with a small smile.

“Besides the proposal,” I began with a smile. “How was your trip to Hapes?”

”Wonderful,” Leia answered with a dreamy look in her eyes causing me to pause. “The worlds are beautiful. It reminds me of home.”

“Leia, are you homesick?” I questioned in a gentle tone as I remembered what I allowed Tarkin to do to Alderaan. Leia looked at me with a far away look in her eyes. “You know you would be marrying Isolder, not his planets…”

“I know,” Leia glanced down at the cup in her hands and gripped the cup tightly. “I’m just unsure of what to do.”

“A warm meal, a good nights rest and you will be able to think clearly in the morning. Did you want to spend the night here?” I questioned gently causing Leia to nod. That way it’ll allow me to keep an eye on her to make sure Han didn’t do something foolish. “And I get to chase Isolder off.”

“For the last time, Anakin. You’re not encasing the prince into carbonite,” Leia made a face causing me to smirk.

“It would test his true character,” I commented causing Leia to mock glare at me. “I love you too, sweetheart.”

Leia rolled her eyes as a loud demanding knock sounded at the door. I stretched out with the Force sensing Han on the other side of the door. Leia stood up and walked to the door and opened it as Han wrapped his arms around her and kissed her deeply and passionately.

“Hello to you too, Solo, next time call first, we need to talk when you’re done sucking the life force out of my daughter,” I commented as Han pulled back and glared at me. “When did you lose your fear of me?”

“A while ago,” Han answered honestly causing me to frown.

“I have a carbonite chamber with your name on it,” I smirked causing Han to roll his eyes as he gave Leia a houseplant with twinkling little flowers.

“Han, it’s beautiful,” Leia took the plant and smiled. “Thank you.”

“There’s the beautiful smile I missed,” Han said with a gentle smile. “I know I can’t offer you much or a planet, I love you so much, sweetheart. I would follow you anywhere and I don’t care if your father can scare me. I love you.”

“I love you too, Han,” Leia said with a dreamy look in her eyes. If she chose Isolder over Han, I knew that boy would be in for a world of hurt. “I should tell Isolder no. You’ve always been there for me, even when I learned the truth about my father.”

“Even if that meant I married Vader too,” Han said with a smile. “That’s how much I love you, sweetheart. Black sheep in the family and all.”

“Hey!!! I’m standing right here, Han,” I reminded Han with a stern expression causing Han to grimace. “Leia, my mother always had a saying. What does your heart tell you?”

Leia paused for a second then a bright smile lit her face. “It tells me that Han’s the one.”

”Then you already know your answer and you know what you have to do,” I commented causing Leia to nod in agreement.

“I’ll call Isolder in the morning and tell him no,” Leia told Han with a smile as relief washed over Han’s face.

I released a breath that I didn’t realize I was holding as Danrea looked at me with a smile. I smiled back as Han noticed right away.

“Hello, what do we have here? Anakin, when did you start dating again?” Han questioned with a smirk.

“Just now,” I answered as I slapped Han upside the head with an invisible Force slap. Han rubbed the back of his head with a glare causing me to smirk. “That’s for taking my baby girl away from me.”

“Next time, not so hard, dad,” Han said with a small smirk reminding me on who my future son-in-law was. “Next on the list for you, grandchildren.”

Force help us all, Han and Leia mixing maybe a bad idea after all. I didn’t care. Leia’s happiness was all I cared about. And having grandchildren was a nice perk in the long run. In all honesty, I was looking forward to it.
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Nyota's Heart, Gemma, DaenaBenjen42, Jedi_Lover, earlybird-obi-wan, AzureAngel2

 

SQUEE + LOL makes for a great read!

 

I loved both chapters -- but this made me laugh as I am a big NCIS fan, Anakin Gibbs' him with the Force, absolutely hysterical.

I loved the going back and forth between Leia and Han. The plant he gave her was nice as they last longer than flowers. And the chat between Han and Anakin was very funny and sweet. Please continue.

 

sweet with all the banter between Han and Anakin

 

“It’s decaf,” I said with a frown as Kay rushed into the kitchen. “And if Kay drinks some, I won’t have to worry about prying her off the walls later.”

Also the reason you never give me anything with caffiene in it... no, really. But just because it's decaf, doesn't mean it's safe for her to drink it... decaf is still caffinated.

 

My sister drank coffee at that age and my parents let her too. It took me a long time to develop a taste for coffee.

Thanks for the feedback everyone

 

“A warm meal, a good nights rest and you will be able to think clearly in the morning. Did you want to spend the night here?” I questioned gently causing Leia to nod. That way it’ll allow me to keep an eye on her to make sure Han didn’t do something foolish. “And I get to chase Isolder off.”

“For the last time, Anakin. You’re not encasing the prince into carbonite,” Leia made a face causing me to smirk.

“It would test his true character,” I commented causing Leia to mock glare at me. “I love you too, sweetheart.”

Leia rolled her eyes as a loud demanding knock sounded at the door. I stretched out with the Force sensing Han on the other side of the door. Leia stood up and walked to the door and opened it as Han wrapped his arms around her and kissed her deeply and passionately.

“Hello to you too, Solo, next time call first, we need to talk when you’re done sucking the life force out of my daughter,” I commented as Han pulled back and glared at me. “When did you lose your fear of me?”

“A while ago,” Han answered honestly causing me to frown.

“I have a carbonite chamber with your name on it,” I smirked causing Han to roll his eyes as he gave Leia a houseplant with twinkling little flowers.

I really enjoyed that bit a lot. With Ani in the story some folk seem to act more rational than in the original story line. I like your AU a lot.

 

Morning
I watched as Kay walked out of the apartment headed for school causing me to smile. She really was enjoying herself at school. She made friends with three others her own age and that made me really happy for her. I headed to the kitchen where Leia was finishing cleaning up. I wanted to help her clean up but Leia forced me to sit down. “Are you ready to give Isolder a call?” I questioned Leia wondering if she was using the cleaning as an excuse not to make the call at all. I thought she had made up her mind last night.

“I already did,” Leia answered as she turned around and looked at me. She had a panicked expression on her face causing me to pause in mid-stride.

“What’s going on?” I questioned as I stepped in beside Leia and took her by the arm. I led her to the living area and sat her down on the couch. “Talk to me, Leia.”

Leia began twisting her hands together causing me to feel concern. “Isolder left Hapes and should be here this morning.”

“So you can do it face to face,” I encouraged as Leia shook her head. “What aren’t you telling me?”

“Mon Mothma found out and made a public announcement this morning,” Leia answered as I sensed her panic intensify through the Force. “I’m not sure if Han saw it or not.”

“Just relax, as soon as Isolder gets here, you can let him down easy,” I encouraged with a smile. “It can’t be all that bad.”

“His mother is coming as well,” Leia continued to explain causing me to freeze. “She’s under the impression I will be going back to Hapes to spend time with Isolder.”

“Did you make a promise?” I questioned as the sinking feeling from last night returned. “Leia, what aren’t you telling me? You seemed sure last night.”

“I told Isolder I would think about it after I returned to Coruscant. He told me he would give me a few days and that’s when I left,” Leia answered with a frown. “I told him I was already engaged but he wouldn’t take no for an answer. He wanted me to give him a chance as well. He’s come to Coruscant hoping I have changed my mind.”

“You haven’t so what’s the problem?” I questioned feeling a little confused. Did she invite him here? “Did you invite him here?”

“No, I didn’t,” Leia answered honestly. “Mon did.”

“Oh,” I closed my eyes and sadly shook my head. I had Leia’s best interest at heart and I knew Padme would rather have our children marry for love, not for politics. I knew Mon Mothma and Padme were friends during the Clone Wars, but it didn’t give her the right to meddle in Leia’s love life. “Just find some time to let Isolder down gently,”

“You make it sound so easy,” Leia commented with a frown.

“Or I could do it for you,” I rubbed my hands together as Leia glared at me. “What? I’m your biological father and I get a say in who takes your hand in marriage. I gave Han permission already. I don’t plan to give Isolder permission.”

“I can handle this, thanks for the offer, dad,” Leia said as a knock sounded at the door causing me to stand.

I walked to the door noting Leia didn’t follow me. I sensed Mon and a few others on the other side of the door causing me to frown. I opened the door as Mon Mothma looked at me with a serious expression. Leia stayed here last night and I preferred Leia staying here until this mess was sorted out. “Hello Mon Mothma, what can I help you with?”

“Is Leia here?” Mon questioned with a frown. “She’s not at her apartment and she’s not with Han or in her office this morning. Han mentioned she planned to stay the night here last night.”

I didn’t say a word as I stared at who I suspected was Prince Isolder. “I get five minutes alone with the prince.”

“No you don’t,” Mon Mothma raised an eyebrow challenging me to back off. “Is Leia here or not?”

“She’s in the living room,” I answered with a frown as Isolder looked confused. “Come on in,” I stood aside as Mon continued to stare at me challengingly. “Is there a problem, Mon?”

“Don’t get protective,” Mon Mothma warned with a hiss.

“Protective? Me?” I questioned with an innocent air causing Mon to give me a disbelieving expression. “She’s my daughter. I love her and I will stand behind her decision. On the other hand, I already did give my blessing to Han for Leia’s hand in marriage two months ago.”

“Is that’s what’s going on?” Mon Mothma questioned with a surprised expression. “She’s already engaged to General Solo?”

“She’s engaged. I would rather see Leia marry for love, not for politics and I know Padme would feel the same way,” I explained with a serious expression. “Do me a favor and let Leia handle it without you or anyone else attempting to make up her mind for her.“

Mon Mothma rose an eyebrow challenging causing me to stare at her with a hardened expression. “I love her, we started developing a father and daughter relationship since Bakura and yes I will be protective of her because she’s confused about what to do,” I explained with a frown. “She doesn’t want Han to get hurt and if she says yes to Isolder, Han is in for a world of hurt and he may do something desperate and reckless. Isolder isn’t taking no for an answer, as long as I have two boys fighting over her. I get to act as protective. I want to make sure she makes the right choice, not the wrong one.”

“You have Leia’s best interests at heart and don’t want to see her get hurt,” Mon Mothma said with a defeated sigh. “And will she be returning to her place tonight?”

”I planned to keep her with me for as long as this whole thing takes if need be,” I answered with a hardened expression. “That’s what I prefer, Leia may decide differently.”

“Dad, can you come in here please? Isolder needs to ask you something,” Leia said as she stepped in beside me.

”I’ll be right there in a minute, Leia,” I answered as Mon Mothma raised another eyebrow.

“If Isolder asks you permission to marry Leia, I hope for the Republic’s sake you say yes,” Mon Mothma said with a frown.

“I would be dishonoring Padme’s memory if I said yes,” I answered with a serious expression. “And if you are truly Padme’s friend. You will honor her memory as well by saying no. It’s what Padme would’ve wanted for our daughter.”

Mon Mothma had a surprised expression on her face as she shook her head as I turned towards the living area as Isolder stood up. Mon Mothma placed her hand on my shoulder preventing me from walking any further. “Anakin, you promised you would help the Republic any way you can to put an end to this war.”

”Arranging a marriage with my daughter for an alliance with Hapes was never apart of the agreement and you know it,” I explained hardening my expression. “I may have sworn to help put an end to this war, but what you’re asking of me is something I can’t do to my child. I’m sorry, but the answer is no.”

Mon Mothma released my shoulder allowing me to head back into my apartment where the Prince stood waiting to talk to me. “Your highness, this may come as a surprise. I am Anakin Skywalker, General in the New Republic army and Jedi Master. I am Leia’s biological father.”

“And who was her mother?” Prince Isolder questioned with a frown. “I was under the impression that Leia was an Organa not a Skywalker.”

“She was adopted by Bail Organa. Her biological mother is Senator Padme Amidala of Naboo. She ruled as Queen for two terms during her teens,” I explained with a frown. “Forgive me for being blunt, your highness. What is the reason you’re interested in my daughter? I already promised my daughters hand in marriage to General Han Solo. You asking for Leia’s hand in marriage does present a dilemma.”

“General, I was about to ask your permission in a chance to freely court your daughter. The reason I am interested is she does come from a high political background. She is the princess of Alderaan after all. It does not matter if she was adopted or not..”

Leia looked surprised at Isolder’s answer causing me to frown. This was due to political reasons. I should’ve known. “I will leave that decision to her. I will not force my daughter into a relationship that is based on political reasons and not out of love. Her mother would never agree to that kind of a relationship and neither do I.”

“General, perhaps you would like to get to know me better,” Isolder questioned with a frown. “Dinner aboard my mother’s ship when she arrives this afternoon?”

I frowned as I looked at Leia. “I will leave that decision up to Leia,” I turned my attention to Leia who looked thoughtful at the request. I could always get the prince plastered, have him kiss a Leia look a like and use it as black mail against Isolder in order to get him to leave Leia alone. I highly doubt Leia would allow me to do something like that.

“I guess it couldn’t hurt,” Leia answered with a frown. “Only if my fiancé is allowed to come.”

That would present a huge problem. If Han knew what Isolder was trying to do, he may end up doing something that would cost him his relationship with Leia.

“Agreed, I would very much like to meet the man who is after your heart,” Isolder said with a smile. “It would be nice to meet the competition.”

I was about to be sick to my stomach at the thought. He saw my daughter as competition in a sport? My stomach churned some more, I suddenly had a bad feeling about this.
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Nyota's Heart, AzureAngel2, Gemma, earlybird-obi-wan, Jedi_Lover, DaenaBenjen42

 

Yeah I don't think Han meeting Isolder will help any --- probably a bad idea -- I can almost see the fur flying.

 

Ah! So that's how Leia got into the current dilemma, a leak puts her in a bind but I love Anakin's staunch refusal to allow her to make an arranged marriage for politcal purposes. He stands his ground firmly with all that he's looking out for Leia's best interests. Throwing T'A Chume into the mix just complicates everything moreso!

 

“If Isolder asks you permission to marry Leia, I hope for the Republic’s sake you say yes,” Mon Mothma said with a frown.

“I would be dishonoring Padme’s memory if I said yes,” I answered with a serious expression. “And if you are truly Padme’s friend. You will honor her memory as well by saying no. It’s what Padme would’ve wanted for our daughter.”

Mon Mothma had a surprised expression on her face as she shook her head as I turned towards the living area as Isolder stood up. Mon Mothma placed her hand on my shoulder preventing me from walking any further. “Anakin, you promised you would help the Republic any way you can to put an end to this war.”

”Arranging a marriage with my daughter for an alliance with Hapes was never apart of the agreement and you know it,” I explained hardening my expression. “I may have sworn to help put an end to this war, but what you’re asking of me is something I can’t do to my child. I’m sorry, but the answer is no.”

These are very good arguments from Ani. I am sad that Mon Mothma does not see his reasoning here.

And I am worried that the Queen of Hapes will do something dark to Han...

 

HA! I love it!

I think Han already has her heart.

Nice updates!

 

I just took COPL to a whole different level when Han kidnaps Leia but he knows that Anakin will stand in his way of doing so. Han knows who he is up against and takes precautions.

I'm a little surprised on how I wrote this up and will have an explanation on how Han gets the drop on Anakin.

 

I was about to be sick to my stomach at the thought. He saw my daughter as competition in a sport? My stomach churned some more, I suddenly had a bad feeling about this.

...and if Isolder hadn't already put his foot in his mouth, this totally would have done it. Papa Bear! Papa Bear!

 

I walked up to the Ta’Chume as she gestured for me to follow her. I didn’t like this idea of Leia marrying Isolder, there had to be some way to make this all go away. Too bad I couldn’t freeze Isolder and Ta'Chume in carbonite and ship them back to the Hapes with my regards and regret that I will not allow Leia to marry Isolder. That was the current plan, Han was in charge of bringing Isolder and I was bringing Ta’Chume. I had her guards take the afternoon off. “Ta’Chume I must protest. I do not want my daughter marrying your son for political reasons. There is a man that has already won Leia’s heart and the original plan was for them to wed in two months from now.”

“I see,” Ta’Chume sounded thoughtful as she turned her attention to me. “General Skywalker, did Isolder act too late in asking? How long have Leia and Han been engaged for?”

“Six months,” I answered honestly as we continued to head towards the carbonite chambers. Maybe this will be easier than I thought. “I’m sorry you came all this way, but Leia and Han are happy.”

“Is Princess Leia’s duties not to her people?” Ta’Chume asked as she took a hold of my hand. I glanced down and frowned. Crying in the mud, she’s just as bad as Isolder when it came to flirting. Maybe I could use this to my advantage to getting them alone.

“They are to her people,” I answered with a serious expression. “She went out of her way to establish a place for her people to call home. New Alderaan.”

“I see,” Ta’Chume sounded thoughtful as she snaked her hand up my back. You got to be kidding. On the other hand I went along with it, despite wanting to swallow my tongue instead. I slowly eased my arm around her waist as I sensed pleasure surge through the queen. Padme, forgive me.

I directed her towards the chambers. “Want to ditch the guards and play hooky?” I whispered in her ear causing her to shiver.

“That sounds like fun,” Ta’Chume agreed as she dismissed her guards. Excellent, we headed towards the chambers as Isolder walked in following Han who looked really angry. Han seemed to be playing his part well.

I nodded to Han as he pushed Isolder into the chamber and pulled the lever as a cloud of gas filled the air. Before Ta’Chume knew what was happening I levitated her into the chamber and lowered her in.

“Let me go, Vader, I command it.” Ta’Chume snapped angrily as I stood above the chamber. Han was busy pulling Isolder out as I frowned. “I knew I should’ve never trusted you.”

“Sorry it had to be this way, but you and your son are just not taking the hint,” I explained with a hardened expression. “We’re going to ship you back to Hapes, and they can unfreeze you there.”

“Don’t you dare pull that lever,” Ta’Chume snapped angrily. “Don’t you dare! I command you to let me go.”

“I don't want to see you or your son ever again,” I pulled the lever as the carbonite froze Ta’Chume. I pulled the block up out of the chamber, planning to pack both of them on a ship in the next hour. Han shook his head as he approached me.

“Leia is not going to be happy when she finds out,” Han commented with a frown.

“This solves the problem pretty quickly and this will get her out of the commitment,” I grinned as members of Rogue squadron walked in. “Escort these prisoners back to Hapes. They can deal with them there.”

“Yes General.” And that is what abusing power is all about.

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