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Beyond - Legends ~Reconciliation~ Ben, L/M - AU Story.

Discussion in 'Fan Fiction- Before, Saga, and Beyond' started by Jade_Pilot, Apr 9, 2006.

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  1. Meredith_Kenobi

    Meredith_Kenobi Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Good grief, that's a relief. I'm so glad Rachel and babykins are okay. [face_dancing]
    Though...Luke and Mara and Ben still have some issues to work out. :oops:
    [face_praying] More soon!
     
  2. JadeLotus

    JadeLotus Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    I think Mara may be a bit put-out that Ben let go of his Skywalker name - after all, if she had to take it on, it should be good enough for her son :p

    But loved the Luke/Ben talk - they just need to sit down and have it out in a non-stressful situation. It must have been hard for both of them, after being apart for so long with so much tension...

    Great job, J_P! =D=
     
  3. Valandhir

    Valandhir Jedi Youngling

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    Well done! The new chapter was just as good as the others before. What makes me really curious is - what happened between Ben and his father? What made Ben run initially? But I'm sure you'll tell us, so I'll wait.
     
  4. VaderLVR64

    VaderLVR64 Manager Emeritus star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    So far so good, but I'm not going to relax yet. You're sneaky! [face_shame_on_you]

    Ben, oh Ben?choked Luke, holding his son tightly and breathing in his child?s grief. It?d been so long since he?d seen his son, too long since he had held him in his arms. He slowly began to rock him back and forth like he used to do with him as a child. Memories filled his senses, memories and loss. Son, I?m so sorry, it?s going to be all right. I?ll make it right, I promise?thought Luke.

    That broke my heart! :_| Tell Luke I will hug him and comfort him, but somebody hold Mara back! ;)

    Can't wait for more, and I [face_love] Rachel! =D=
     
  5. mavjade

    mavjade Former Manager star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Wonderful chapter, Jade_Pilot!=D=

    ?Breathe, Luke,? insisted Mara.
    ?I am breathing, I?ll just breathe better when we know what this is all about,? he said reaching the information desk.

    I loved this little exchange, but I'm not exactly sure why... I just did!

    You sure you got the right?? the med clerk looked up to see the two famous Jedi Masters staring intently at his face. ?Oh, Sir? and Ma?am, I?m sorry, let me see what I can find out for you.? The young man left his chair and walked across to the emergency room entrance.
    [face_laugh] I guess a little fame (and possibly a little fear of the Jedi Masters, maybe?) can get you places sometimes, and not always a bad thing!

    The kids were just so cute... I want to take them home with me! [face_love]

    I don?t know if?? Ben?s face crumpled as he melted into his father?s arms and began to sob.
    Ben, oh Ben?choked Luke, holding his son tightly and breathing in his child?s grief. It?d been so long since he?d seen his son, too long since he had held him in his arms. He slowly began to rock him back and forth like he used to do with him as a child....

    This whole scene was beautiful!
    I loved that Ben finally opened up to Luke, even just a little! But I felt to bad for Ben... not know what was wrong with his wife! :(

    Luke fell into the chair, feeling completely numb. His son had rejected everything he had ever stood for, even his name. Could Ben possibly abhor his own father so much? How was he going to deal with this? How was he going to tell Mara?
    :_| This broke my heart! Poor Luke! I couldn't imagine thinking that your only child hated you that much! :_|

    I absolutely love Rachel! She is so sweet,funny and tough enough to put up with a Skywalker!

    I must say I'm happy that they have to stay on Tatooine till the baby is born... cause I know Luke and Mara will want to stay, and the thought of all of them together makes me very happy! :D

    I can't wait for more!
     
  6. fordefan327

    fordefan327 Jedi Youngling star 1

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    hee, hee! write more! i need MMMOOORRREEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! or my head will explode!
     
  7. Jade_Pilot

    Jade_Pilot Jedi Master star 5

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    Chapter # 7

    The ride from the hospital felt a bit strained to Luke as he and Rachel chatted amiably. Ben just sat quiet and sullen.

    ?Ben has plans to enlarge his shop eventually,? said Rachel. ?The business beside him didn?t make it and would be perfect for expansion. Isn?t that right, sweetie??

    Ben nodded absently and continued to look out the window.

    ?That?s great, son. You always did have a talent for fixing things,? said Luke smiling.

    Rachel seemed to be trying her best to draw her husband into the conversation, but he persisted in monosyllabic replies or none at all. Getting out of the rented vehicle, Ben helped Rachel find her footing and escorted her into the hotel.

    As they entered the turbolift, Luke could feel Ben?s tension flare.
    Rachel hung back as if to speak to her husband, but he seemed reluctant to answer. As the turbolift door opened to their floor Ben turned to his wife. ?Now is not the time to talk about this, let it go.? Ben glanced quickly over at his father.

    ?I just want to know what has gotten you in such a temper, that?s all,? she whispered.

    ?Stop pushing, Rachel,? said Ben through clenched teeth.

    ?Fine, be a snot-nosed gundark for all I care,? grumbled Rachel as she walked away from Ben when they reached their floor.

    Luke cleared his throat and opened the door to their suite. ?Here we are??welcome to Grandchild Haven!?

    As they entered, Luke smiled to see all the children safe and sound and having the time of their life. Mara sat crossed legged on the floor with the three youngest ones, playing a game that involved a great deal of giggling.

    Tiann seemed enthralled with a rather large telescope out on the balcony, while Nirice was happily chatting on the comm unit with her boyfriend.

    ?Well, hi everyone!? said Ben.

    ?BEN!? gasped Mara, as she got to her feet and hurried to embrace him. ?Oh son, it?s so good to see you.? Tears ran down her face as she hugged her only child. ?I told myself I wasn?t going to do this and look at me crying like a Bothan willow tree. This is not good for my reputation I?ll have you know.?

    ?I?ve always known you had a soft spot for me, Mom,? whispered Ben, touching his mom?s face tenderly.

    Mara wiped her eyes. ?And Rachel, I?m so happy to meet you. Luke told me that everything is fine and I passed it along to the kids.? She embraced her daughter-in-law gently and smiled.

    ?Yes, I?m doing great and ready to eat a live nerf if you have one handy,? Rachel teased, as her children came and hugged her. Ben seemed calmer now and put his arm around his wife.

    ?Momma, look at what Grandma got us,? said Emia, showing her the mountain of toys threatening to overflow the living room.

    Rachel took in the sight and gave Mara a questioning look.

    ?I hope you don?t mind,? said Mara sheepishly. ?I got a little carried away, but lunch is all ready and we can eat right now it you?d like.?

    ?I can definitely be bought off with food,? declared Rachel, shaking her head.

    ?Right this way then, my lady,? said Luke as he offered his arm and led her into the dining room.

    ?I want to sit next to Grandpa,? cried Caleb as the entire family gathered around the table.

    ?Caleb, you have to wait to see where you?re supposed to sit,? informed Emia.

    ?You?re not the boss of me, poopy hea?? Caleb stopped as Ben threw him a threatening look.

    ?Ben, you sit here?? drilled Rachel, pointing to the chair nearest the window. ?Caleb, next to Grandpa. Nirice, Tiann and Mara you?ll do nicely over here and Emia you and Abby sit?? Rachel looked around the room for the precocious red head. ?Where?s Abby??

    ?Not good,? moaned Tiann.

    ?Has anyone seen Abby?? asked Ben.

    ?She was just here playing Stars and Comets a second ago,? Mara groaned. ?My first day on the job as Grandma and I?ve already lost one.?

    ?Nobody panic,? ordered Rachel calmly. ?Let?s just fan out and find her before we have a replay of last Thursday?s Concert in the Park fiasco.?

    ?Concert in the Park fiasco?? inquired Luke.

    ?You don?t want to know,? said Niri
     
  8. VaderLVR64

    VaderLVR64 Manager Emeritus star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Great chapter, and leave it to a Skywalker to be on the roof! ;)

    Rachel hung back as if to speak to her husband, but he seemed reluctant to answer. As the turbolift door opened to their floor Ben turned to his wife. ?Now is not the time to talk about this, let it go.? Ben glanced quickly over at his father.

    ?I just want to know what has gotten you in such a temper, that?s all,? she whispered.

    ?Stop pushing, Rachel,? said Ben through clenched teeth.


    Okay, Ben needs a smack upside his head. He had NO right to deny his children the love and companionship of their grandparents. I can understand he needed to get away from all of it, but to leave them behind, too? [face_shame_on_you] I really hope he can make up for all he's done, and it sounds like his wife will try to make him see the light.

    Can't wait for more! =D=
     
  9. JadeLotus

    JadeLotus Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Nothing seems to be going right in this reunion! I hope eventually the disasters will abate and Ben will be able to come to terms with his family. He needs to!

    Sifting through several Force signatures, Luke could feel the shades of energy given off by those around him. Ben intense and closed off, Caleb a jumble of energy with no focus, Emia serious and conscientious. Then he felt Abby?s warm cinnamon-like tickle?and his eyes flew open wide.

    I really liked this little touch here - it makes sense that everyone's Force sinatures would seem different to Luke in these little ways, although i've never really thought about it. Great descriptions! @};-
     
  10. RebelMom

    RebelMom Jedi Knight star 6

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    Abby seems to have the Skywalker reckless streak. Nothing is going smoothly for this reunion, but then it wouldn't be real if it didn't have bumps and pains.
     
  11. Kidan

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    STARS! SHE?S ON THE ROOF!
    [face_laugh] I loved that line...


    Great post Jade_Pilot...
     
  12. Princess Cambria

    Princess Cambria Jedi Master star 4

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    This is a really nice story.=D= Ben better get over it already and enjoy what's in front of him. Life's too short. Can't wait to more:)
     
  13. fordefan327

    fordefan327 Jedi Youngling star 1

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    You just had to stop there, didn't you? can't walt for more! very well done!
     
  14. ginchy

    ginchy Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Come on Ben, if Luke can forgive Anakin, you sure as heck can forgive him! [face_laugh] [face_laugh]

    Oooh, great chapter, JP! You write Rachel so well, and I love Luke and Mara. I have a feeling that Abby being on the roof may put an even further damper on things, though. :(

    I just hope things work out in the end!

    Great writing! Can't wait for more!
     
  15. Meredith_Kenobi

    Meredith_Kenobi Jedi Padawan star 4

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    ?Nobody panic,? ordered Rachel calmly. ?Let?s just fan out and find her before we have a replay of last Thursday?s Concert in the Park fiasco.?

    ?Concert in the Park fiasco?? inquired Luke.

    ?You don?t want to know,? said Nirice, shaking her head.

    *blink blink* Yeah I do!

    Great update! =D==D==D=
    More soon, please!!!
     
  16. mavjade

    mavjade Former Manager star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Wonderful Chapter, Jade_Pilot!!! =D=

    Ben is driving me crazy!! He needs to have a swift kick in the head!!!


    "Fine, be a snot-nosed gundark for all I care," grumbled Rachel as she walked away from Ben when they reached their floor.
    [face_laugh] I love her! She seems like she's not going to let Ben ruin her time! :D
    I think she and Mara will get along wonderfully!

    "I told myself I wasn't going to do this and look at me crying like a Bothan willow tree. This is not good for my reputation I'll have you know."
    LOL! I love it!

    "STARS! SHE'S ON THE ROOF!"
    Oh, know!! This could be bad... she seems like a Skywalker through and through! :D

    I can't wait for more!
     
  17. Jade_Pilot

    Jade_Pilot Jedi Master star 5

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    A/N: Thanks to all you dear readers! I really appreciate you reading my story. [:D]

    Kidan: Thanks! Now how to get her off the roof!

    VaderLVR: I agree, Ben does need a smack! But, how much will it take for him to see the error of his maddening ways?

    JadeLotus: Thanks, master. I have always envisioned that people would have differenct "flavors" in the force. Sort of like different personalities. @};-

    RebelMom: More will be revealed about Abby soon. But can Ben handle it?

    PrincessCambria: Welcome and thanks for reading. Ben is in store for some rude awakenings.

    foredafan327: "You just had to stop there, didn't you? can't walt for more!" [face_laugh] I can be a sneaky booger sometimes. Just ask VaderLVR64! (And please don't explode [:D] )

    ginchy: Thanks! I love Rachel. I wish I was as strong as she was, but forget about having 6 kiddos!

    Meredith: ?Concert in the Park fiasco?? inquired Luke.

    ?You don?t want to know,? said Nirice, shaking her head.

    *blink blink* Yeah I do!


    Let's just say there were mutliple brass instruments involved and a lot of apologizing on Abby's behalf! [face_whistling]

    mavjade: I believe Rachel and Mara to be cut from the same cloth. Much more will be revealed about Abby soon.

    Valandhir: Thanks! Remember, Ben was only a teen when he left. Therefore his perception of things are through that filter. He had a lot of growing up to do.

    ThatJediScum: You're right about Mara, how on Tatooine is he going to tell her????[face_worried]

     
  18. Jade_Pilot

    Jade_Pilot Jedi Master star 5

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    Chapter #8


    Ben rushed outside onto the balcony ahead of the others. One glance and his face contorted with fear; there sat Abby about ten meters away with her legs dangling over the side of the roof.

    ?Hi, Daddy,? she waved.

    ?Abilee!? cried Rachel as she and the rest of the family poured out onto the balcony. ?Ben, how are we going to get her down??

    ?Don?t worry I?ll get her,? replied Ben, panic evident in his voice. ?I just need to think of a way to get up onto the ??

    ?Ben?? interrupted Luke.

    ?Not now, Dad, I?ve got to??

    ?Ben!? said Luke, again.

    Ben looked into his father?s eyes for a moment and then finally seemed to understand.

    ?It?ll be OK, son,? reassured Luke gently squeezing his shoulder. ?Everyone, just step back a little.? Luke dipped into the Force again and quickly found Abby this time. As he gently lifted her from the roof, she began to squeal with delight and clap her hands. Slowly Luke brought her closer to him, safely into his waiting arms and sighed.

    Nice work, Grandpa, said Mara.

    ?Whoa?.? said Tiann in total awe, ?somebody want to tell me what just happened?

    ?It was the Force, Laser Brain,? said Nirice. ?I would?ve thought with all the reading you do, you?d at least know a little about what a Jedi can do.?

    ?Fighting bad guys is one thing but what I just saw was empirically impossible,? said Tiann shaking his head.

    ?Not with the Force?? started Nirice.

    ?That?s enough, you two. Let?s all just get back to the table and have something to eat. Your mom needs some food and I need to sit down,? said Ben taking Abby from Luke, his hands shaking. ?And you, Abilee, are grounded till you?re thirty-five.?

    ?Sorry, Daddy,? said Abby, burying her head into his chest.

    ?I don?t understand how she gets into situations like this,? said Rachel, taking a deep breath. ?All my children are active, but Abby just seems to go from one crisis to the next.?

    Luke gave Mara a knowing look but said nothing in reply.

    The meal was a rather subdued affair, until it appeared that Caleb could no longer resist temptation and dumped blue milk down Emia?s back. Rachel and the children looked exhausted, so Luke understood when Ben said it was time for them to leave.

    ?Thank you for everything,? smiled Rachel giving Luke and Mara both a hug. ?We?ll see you tomorrow. Hopefully it will be a less eventful day.? She herded the children across the hall to their awaiting beds.

    Ben lingered a bit and turned to face his parents. ?I?m grateful for what you did with Abby, Dad, but for the rest of the visit I?d appreciate it if you would not use the Force in front of the children.?

    Mara gasped, her anger flaring. ?Ben, your father just rescued your daughter from what could?ve been a tragedy.?

    ?I know that!? snapped Ben, his face red. ?I?m just asking that use of the Force be kept to a minimum. I don?t think that is asking too much.?

    Mara opened her mouth as if to rebuke her son, but Luke jumped in first. ?That?s fine, Ben. We understand and will respect your wishes. Sleep well, son. We?ll see you in the morning.?

    Ben nodded his head and left the room.

    ?Are you out of your mind?? inquired Mara as she closed the door and turned to face her husband.

    ?It?s always a possibility,? replied Luke, rubbing his eyes with his hand. ?I don?t like it either, Mara, but they are his children and he does have the right to make that request. As long as they are not in any danger I will do as he asked.?

    ?I can?t believe my own son is telling me what I can and can?t do,? Mara huffed. ?He has kept those children totally in the dark about the Force, you know.?

    Luke nodded. ?I had to practically bite my tongue when Rachel starting talking about Abby.?

    Mara paused, looking at her husband. ?She?s Force sensitive isn?t she??

    ?Dripping in it,? chuckled Luke, stuffing his hands into his pockets.

    ?Are all the children??

    ?I don?t know? I hadn?t planned on finding out. But when Abby pulled her little escapade, I reached out to find her and felt it flowing through her
     
  19. ginchy

    ginchy Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    All right, Mara! :D You just have to love your children, not allow them to walk all over you. Ben does have the right to ask them not to use the Force, but.... oh, my. There are some interesting times ahead, I'm sure.

    Great chapter, loved it! So some of the kids are dripping with the Force... love that Tiann said it was all impossible! LOL

    Great job! I really love this fic! :)

     
  20. RebelMom

    RebelMom Jedi Knight star 6

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    I kind of agree with Mara there, but Luke is right. I hope Ben realizes how much pain he is causing them and get his act together.
     
  21. Jedi_Scooch

    Jedi_Scooch Jedi Master star 1

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    I admit I've been lurking on here for a few chapters now. Very good story you've got going here. I do love Luke and Mara as grandparents, and Rachel's character seems a good match for Ben.

    I thought of something pseudo-intelligent to say for a change, which incited me to post here: I can see a conflict arising over the issue of Abby training to be a Jedi. Ben will obviously be opposed to it, but ultimately it should be her decision, not his, just as he made it his decision and not his parents'. Maybe this could help mend fences - you know how you finally appreciate your parents after you yourself have kids - or perhaps deepen the rift. Who knows? But Ben will definitely be a poopy-head (or a hypocrite) if he makes a stink over that...

    More please? The kids are super-cute, too!! Does it show how big of a nerd I am that I love Tiann?? :-B
     
  22. VaderLVR64

    VaderLVR64 Manager Emeritus star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    But, how much will it take for him to see the error of his maddening ways?

    Well, he's a Skywalker, so... [face_beatup]


    ?I don?t understand how she gets into situations like this,? said Rachel, taking a deep breath. ?All my children are active, but Abby just seems to go from one crisis to the next.?

    Luke gave Mara a knowing look but said nothing in reply.


    Oh yeah, I've got one of those. [face_mischief] My mother is thrilled about it, too!


    ?Are you out of your mind?? inquired Mara as she closed the door and turned to face her husband.

    ?It?s always a possibility,? replied Luke, rubbing his eyes with his hand. ?I don?t like it either, Mara, but they are his children and he does have the right to make that request. As long as they are not in any danger I will do as he asked.?


    Good old Mara! [face_laugh]


    ?Well, he just better watch himself, that?s all I have to say,? muttered Mara, standing and heading toward the bed room. ?Stupid poopy head??

    ?I couldn?t have said it better myself,? sighed Luke.


    Luke is FAR more patient than I would be! [face_love] Gotta love the Farmboy! [face_love]

    Superb chapter! =D=
     
  23. Princess Cambria

    Princess Cambria Jedi Master star 4

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    It will be very interesting to see how the issue with Ben's kiddo's being force sensitive will be played.[face_thinking] Very nice post=D= Nice work, Grandpa. I could just see Mara's face when she said that.[face_laugh]
     
  24. Meredith_Kenobi

    Meredith_Kenobi Jedi Padawan star 4

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    He didn?t quite know what Mara?s reaction would be, but was surprised to see her sitting nonplussed on the couch for a few seconds before any emotion surfaced.

    ?He changed his name?? she asked softly.

    ?Yes,? answered Luke, equally as soft, stroking her hand gently.

    ?THAT SON OF A SITH CHANGED HIS NAME?? Exploded Mara, standing up with clenched fists.

    [face_laugh] I could practically see Luke's hair blowing back as Mara's screaming. You know, like in cartoons.

    He changed his?how could he do that, Luke? How could he? Has he absolutely lost his mind?

    Let me answer that last one for you. [face_thinking] Yes.

    No, Luke. This has been coming for quite a while and it is time for Mr. Enjeris to face his demons. Namely ME!?

    *starts chanting, cheering Mara on* Mar-a! Mar-a! Mar-a! Mar-a!

    Luke put both his hands on Mara?s shoulder and gently turned her to face him. ?You don?t think this is killing me, too? But we have to approach this in a non-confrontational manner.?

    ?Why, Luke?? snapped Mara, folding her arms across her chest.

    ?Because if we don?t, it may be another fifteen years before we see him and his family again,? explained Luke.

    Mara sighed and allowed her self to be led back to the couch. ?Okay, so maybe I won?t go over there and rip his head off.?

    Aw, man! Way to go, Luke. :mad: Ben would only be getting what he deseves...

    :p :D More, please! This fic is fantastic.
     
  25. JadeLotus

    JadeLotus Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    I told you already but great chapter J_P!

    Perfect Luke and Mara reactions - Mara ready to go in, blaster bared and Luke ever the peacemaker.
     
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