Beyond - Legends New Beginnings: The Queen Mother *************New Part: Kyp's Call

Note: This story coincides with my other story Tahiri's Place: The Wraiths Adopt Tahiri but you do not need to read it prior to this story. It simply enhances this story.

Small Summary: This story is mainly about Tenel Ka and Kyp and how they deal with their respective situations with Jacen and Jaina. It will include many of the characters and some humor. In addition it will explain little things in the NJO Official books such as why Kyp remembered Tenel Ka for the Jedi Ceremony when they never really had much contact.

Enjoy...




Part 1

Time: At the end of Dark Journey.




Kyp was tired, he was in pain (Jedi do feel pain, they just do not admit it), and he was thankful yet worried. Thankful that Jaina was back on the right side, that he now saw the line, and that he had been able to pay back some of his debt to Han. Worried because he did not know what came next, what this new? feeling, new connection was between him and Jaina, and where he went from here. He could no longer go back to what he had been doing; his view was different. He was different.

He looked up as three people entered the room. The first was Tenel Ka, the new Queen Mother of Hapes. Next came her two bodyguards, both of them stunningly beautiful, even more so than their queen.

?Thank you, Kyp.?

?For what, your Highness?? Kyp asked, politely standing and hiding the pain he wasn?t supposed to be feeling.

?You brought Jaina back. I have few friends left; I did not want to lose another. This is a fact.? Tenel Ka responded.

Kyp looked intently at her. She seemed a different person from the young woman he had seen yesterday. She seemed more like a queen. More stately, more mature.

?I did not know Jedi needed protectors.? Kip said, glancing at he bodyguards whose dislike of him could easily be felt in the force.

?Jedi do not. Queen Mothers must.?

Kyp could feel no emotion coming from her, even with all his force powers.

?So, what will you do now?? he questioned.

Tenel Ka lifted up one side of her mouth in a mock smile, ?I will lead.?

?And your training??

?I learned many years ago that I could not be a Jedi and a ruler of Hapes. I chose to be a Jedi then. Now I have no choice. Of this you should understand.?

And then Kyp could feel what she felt: the pain, the hopelessness, the sadness, the loss. He remembered when he had found out his brother was alive but he could no longer save him. He remembered the pain of realization that he caused his brother?s death, the loss of his brother forever, and the hopelessness of knowing there was nothing he could do.

?I will never be a Jedi. But I will fight. Fact.?

?But?? Kyp started, wanting somehow to take away this young queen?s pain.

?No! I have made my decision. I came only to thank you. And see if there was anything you needed.? The Queen interrupted.

?I do not know of anything we need. But, since you feel indebted to me, let?s just say you owe me a favor when I next need one. It may be that after this is all over I may want a vacation home on one of your planets, next to a large ocean.? Kyp replied.

?If it is in my power, it is yours.? Tenel Ka responded with a nod of her head. ?Now I must go see Jaina before I am dragged before the council. Goodbye, Kyp.?

 

Sounds like a great beginning Kettch_the_Jedi! I hope you continue it!

 

Very nice..............

She WILL be breaking out of this whole "I must be a Queen Mother and not a JEdi" thing, right?

 

Are, are, are you going to bring Jacen back?

Sorry, I stutter a little when I get really excited. Great post! Can't wait for more!

~Rogue

 

_Tenel_Ka_
Thanks. I will continue.

Agent_Jaid
Thanks. In the story I so far have her growing, changing and maturing and all that junk. It is a big change in her life and it may take a couple of chapters for her to get settled into her role-- whatever that may be. Feel free to add suggestions and critiques.

rogue11lovesjag
Thanks. The story will not be AU from the NJO, just additions so, yes, Jacen will be back. As for his contact with TK... we will see.

 

Nice....so this fic is going to be all about Tenel Ka I'm assuming right?

No Kyp/Jaina or Jag or Anakin/Tahiri in the process or something? Just checking....don't get me wrong.....I'm loving this start..just curious I guess...

Up!!

 

interesting . . . looking forward to more

 

C3SoloPO
Thanks. Yes, Tenel Ka is the main character, but Kyp, Lowbacca, Jacen, Tahiri, Leia, Jaina, Jag, and others will make at least an appearance. Anakin will also be included, from a certain point of view.

maramijade
Thanks. More coming soon...

 

Part 2

Time: During the beginning of Destiny's Way when Tenel Ka learns of Jacen's return.
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Jacen!
Tenel Ka quickly sat up and listened carefully. In her sparse cabin all she could hear was the gentle hum of the battle dragon?s engines. Stretching out with the force she tried to find him. She knew that presence. It has only been a momentary glimmer of a presence but it was enough. Jacen was alive! Tenel Ka had never felt so happy.

She jumped up. She had to send him a message. Halfway to the com she suddenly stopped, seeing her crown. That crown alone was worth more than some worlds. It did not just bring wealth and power, though. It also brought responsibility and duties.

Jacen has come back! Tenel Ka thought. He has brought hope with him to the whole republic, but? no hope to me. I am the Queen Mother of Hapes. There is no place for friends, or someone who could be something more. He is back but still so far from me.

Just as a few moments ago she had felt intense joy, now she felt a stab of intense pain. He is lost to me once again, not due to capture, but because of who I now am. My crown represents an impenetrable wall between me and my old friends, even Jacen. Especially Jacen.

Aikail slowly opened the Queen Mother?s door. What she saw surprised her and it took a lot to surprise the one considered Hapes? top bodyguard. She had expected to see the strong, self-assured Queen Mother exercising or planning her next battle. What she saw was a small young girl huddled on the floor, crying with a crown of 63 worlds on her head.

 

Great post! This story looks promising.

-Jacesolo1138

 

Grrrrrrrrrr..........

I hate duty.

It ruins life.


*crosses arms, slidds down to the floor, starts muttering angrily to herself*

 

Jacesolo1138
Thanks.

 

Awesome story so far!

 

I'm a sucker for J/TK.

Nice start so far, K_t_J, but it looks to be sad at this point.

Keep writing!

 

eeeek!!


somebody peel her off the floor and.....smack some sense into her or something......

ah poor jacen too....

 

Hey Kettch, reading all your fics now at the same time. Good start.

 

Agent
Don't be upset. Tenel Ka has a rough path ahead of her but strength comes from hardship and all that philosophy stuff.

 

Saber-of-Light
Thanks.


Soulwalker
Thanks! It is sad right now but it gets (some) humor and sweetness later.

 

mOck_herOic
It gets better.

Spike
Thanks. I am reading your story with the Vong, but it is taking me a while since my internet connection is soooooo slow.

 

This part takes place during Destiny's Way.



Part 3


Without the unmistakable red-gold hair and grey eyes, Kyp would not have recognized the regal woman in the comm. screen.

?Hello your highness.? Kyp said.

?Greetings Kyp.? Queen Mother Tenel Ka replied.

?I heard that you aren?t planning to come to the Jedi Knighthood Ceremony.?

?I am very busy and my people are not very favorable to the Jedi.? Tenel Ka replied without expression.

?Are you done fighting then? You?re just going to give up?? Kyp persisted.

?Everyday with the Council I fight? The Queen Mother smiled humorlessly. ?Now the council has decided that it is my duty to marry and produce a heir so that if something unfortunate happens to me Hapes will not become a battleground of aspirations.? Tenel Ka dropped her expressionless façade and suddenly she seemed much younger. ?As a warrier I would never accept this. As a Queen I must.?

?What am I, Kyp??

?You are beautiful.? Kyp replied automatically. Oh Sithweapons! Where did that come from? This is Tenel Ka, a young girl from two cultures which both consider males as useful only for reproducing. What is wrong with me? First I have feelings for Jaina and now I see Tenel Ka as an attractive woman? Is this what the war is doing to me? Causing me to be attracted to any female with Force Powers. Who next? Tahiri? I need help. I wonder what Luke would say if I brought this matter before the Jedi Council. I bet it would actually break his calm a little.

?Ah. Aha!? Tenel responded. ?I have learned from the Council this lesson. A compliment means you want something from me. What is it Kyp??

?Come to the ceremony.? Kyp replied.

Tenel Ka simply shook her head.

?You owe me a favor and now I am claiming it. Come.?

?What about your retirement home?? asked the Queen Mother.

?Who knows if this war will ever end. Besides I would probably get bored. Unless... a certain Queen Mother I know would care to join me in retirement...? Kyp suggested with a smile.

In a monotone voice Tenel Ka asked ?You would wish to spend your last years with my grandmother??

Kyp laughed. ?Come join us, Tenel. You are a Jedi.?

?I will try.? Tenel Ka responded and cut the connection.

Kyp slowly turned off the comm., still chuckling.

 

Nice.....this is getting interesting...

You know what I just thought about? And don't get me wrong and think I'm sick or something..but from that post.....I don't know. I got an idea that maybe....I don't know.....maybe try to pair up Kyp and Tenel Ka as a couple?

*dodges things being thrown at her*

okay okay, let me explain!! I'm currently reading a fic where someone decided to pair up Jag and Tahiri....i mean it IS unusual but it works...just a thought here....

Awesome post Kettch!!

 

C3SoloP0
Thanks. When I first started writing this I was not aiming for a K/TK but the more I write the greater they seem together. Will they actually end up together? Hmmm...

 

Kyp and Tenel Ka
Sitting in a...bed on Hapes...
K-I-S-S-I-N-G

 

See? Maybe my idea wasn't so bad after all...



*evil me*

 

K/TK prob wouldnt be so bad i guess.... good that he got her to come to the ceremony tho!