Beyond - Legends Children of the Red Sun--Final Four Chapters Posted. Complete 10/3/2009!!!!

Nice update! Jacen needed to be taken down a peg or two (too much of a young Anakin Skywalker in that one) and they didn't let Jor get too big for his britches either. Kyle is just too cool, Chuck Norris and Jack Bauer bow before his awesomeness!

Can't wait for more!

 

Awesome update and I did get the PM this time, so alls good

The way you portrayed Kyle, hilarious, awesome, and right on the dot as far as I'm concerned, sorta like a little of Gibbs from NCIS was thrown in lol

Jacen needs to remain humble, imo so the whole NJO Legacy series is prevented

Oh, btw, I can't remember, where's Chewie? I'll prolli have to reread LOTRS...

 

Hey folks, the hand?s not feeling so good, so I?ll make ARs pretty short.

Raptor517, L0B0, JediXManSerenaKenobi, Golden_Jedi, VaderLVR64, cggunnersmate, Jedi_Aurelan_Carter, thank you all for your reviews and wonderful feedback. For those who aren?t reading my other stories and don?t know, I injured my hand at the end of Thanksgiving and had to have surgery in the hopes of repairing some nerve damage to my fingers, hence the delay in posting. On top of that, the PM machine I used from Lazy doesn?t work any more. So, it?s been a barrel of laughs this holiday season.

However, at least the stitches are out. I?ll try sending PMs tonight. If you don?t get one and want to, please let me know.



Chapter Thirteen: The New New Order


The Millennium Falcon was a marvel of customization. Originally created as a light freighter, all semblance between the original Corellian Engineering YT-1300 and Han Solo?s personal ship was left by the way years before.

Originally the ship had five cargo holds and cramped crew quarters that could sleep six. Most of those holds were converted to roomier crew quarters, giving the Falcon?s frequent use as family vehicle. The freight loading room was converted entirely to a heavy weapons facility, including both a proton torpedo and concussion missile launcher. The forward nacelles were refitted with heavy turbolaser cannons to augment the quad laser cannons. The engineering bay was retrofitted with Han?s mine launcher, while carpeting was laid down through almost all of the deck plating. It contained the most powerful shielding available for a ship its size with an avionics and navigation sensor suite that was unmatched anywhere.

The venerable freighter had in essence been converted to a yacht with the firepower of a corvette and a communications and command suite in the number two hold to rival most heavy cruisers.

Still, the twenty-seven meter long freighter was dwarfed by the 700 meter Majestic-class heavy cruiser Illustrious that provided escort to Imperial space.

?General Solo,? Captain Shat?uri of the Illustrious said, ?we are approaching rendezvous coordinates.?

?Roger, Illustrious. We are dropping out of hyperspace now.?

The two ships dropped from hyperspace and found a familiar, if not welcome, sight waiting for them. ?One Imperial II-class star destroyer,? Shat?uri said. ?Our sensors identify it was the Chimera, sir.?

?Is Gilead meeting us personally?? Leia wondered aloud from be co-pilot?s seat.

?New Republic envoy,? a new voice piped over their speakers, ?this is the Imperial Star Destroyer Chimera, Captain Havrison at your service. It is my honor to provide escort for General Solo?s party to Bastion.?

Han remained silent as the two capital ships went through the formalities. ?Captain Shat?uri, New Republic Defense Force heavy cruiser Illustrous,? came the captain?s response. ?We acknowledge. Is the Millennium Falcon and passengers cleared to enter Imperial Space under a diplomatic flag??

The ritual question was asked, and the ritual answer was returned. ?Illustrious, The Millennium Falcon and all passengers are cleared to enter Imperial Space under a diplomatic flag.?

?Thank you, Chimera. Falcon, good luck and safe travels. Illustrious out.?

?Chimera,? Han finally said, ?this is the Millennium Falcon. We are awaiting coordinates and instructions.?

?Coordinates and instructions are on their way,? Havrison said. ?Welcome to the Empire, General Solo.?

?I?ve been through that four times now,? Han said as he entered the transmitted navigation instructions, ?and it?s just as nerve-wracking now as it was the first time.?

Leia nodded, and then turned to face her son. ?Jacen, are you okay??

Jacen nodded. ?I?m just curious why I?m here.?

?Education, my boy,? Han said. ?It?s good to see the New Empire compared to the old.?

Jacen shrugged, left the cockpit and wondered back i

 

I really liked this chapter! Interesting way you portray Daala - I can't to read more! Great, great job - and I hope you feel better!

- Serena

 

Another awesome post. Hopefully the Remnant will take the YV threat seriously before they get some Pearl Harbor results. Of course, it seems to already be happening.

I like how you've written Daala's character. It appears there is some genuine repentance in her after all these years.

Raptor517

 

Well it's been a while but I defenitly want to be put on the PM list. I love this story sor far. Loved the new Daala. will you explain a bit on what's happening with the new order, like what's made it new and different.

 

1) Thrawn died at the Battle of Coruscant at the end of Legacy of the Red Sun: The Last Son of Krypton.
2) Leia re-established the Jedi Order much more quickly this time, and in a much more similar fashion to the original because of her more intensive and length training with Yoda, so there were fewer rogue Jedi using sun crushers to wipe out Imperial planets. This last is most important, since the New Republic within a few years had actual Jedi serving among their forces much like during the Clone Wars, only without the Order 66 looming on the horizon. I like Luke a lot, but frankly Leia was always the better administrator, and with her refounding the order after 3 years of intensive training with Yoda, the NJO is a completely different body.
3) More high Imperial officers and officials died at Coruscant than Endor. The attack at the end of LRS:LSK wiped out much of the Government Sector around the palace. In the resultant vacuum, Pallaeon found himself one of the highest ranked officers.
4) Daala was defeated the same as the original, but this time found her long-lost fiance much faster. However, rather than slinking away in shame, Pallaeon recognized her leadership skills and convinced her to join him in a co-leadership position. The two have actually run the Empire since a year before the Peace Accords signed during Liea's last term as Chief of State.

 

So nice to see this story up again! I'm sorry to hear that you injured your hand, Marrs, I hope it heals completely very soon!

Great chapter, as usual...

 

Excellent chapter. Loved your portrayal of Han especially! Sorry it took me so long to make my way over here, but this is always a great read!

 

As some of you know, I've been without a beta for a couple of stories now. Ordinarily this would be okay (yes, typoes have increased dramatically, but not to the point where it's ruined the stories for anyone, I think) but in the case of Children of the Red Sun I need one. Therefore I would like to put out a request to anyone interested. Before you respond, I do have some beta preferences:

1) Experience. If you want to Beta, please list any other stories you have beta read.
2) Familiarity with NJO. Children is completely AU and many, many elements of the NJO are being intentionally left out to streamline and strengthen the story. However, being familiar with the NJO will still be a bonus.
3) Willing to work with MS Word track/changes.

You should know that my first beta was Jedi-2B and she ended up beta reading a half-million words in about 18 months. Whoever is willing, if anyone, will have some very big shoes to fill.

I got around 67,000-70,000 words written, but I've hit a block. I know exactly what I need to do, what needs to happen, and how the story is going to finish. But I am fighting a massive lack of interest in it. So I'm hoping having a Beta reader kicking me along will give me the impetus to finish the darn thing.

I appreciate anyone's willingness to give it a try. Please send PMs.

 

*snaps off smart salute* All caught up with reading finally, and ready for active duty.

Great story so far. You're even causing me to accept Daala. I'm glad Kale agreed to participate in this new conflict, because I can see Han and Leia's side in resenting his 'hiding away' on Naboo all these years. Jor and Karia are excellent new OC's, and I welcome Danni having more 'screen time.'

I hope your promise that Jacen will not turn Sith will also spill over into Anakin not dying, Mara not dying, etc.

 

Hi! I have read your Red Sun Trilogy and I'm impressed by the way you combined the Superman and Star Wars universe. I'm reading this now since it sounds interesting. Thanks for writing the stories.

 

JediXManSerenaKenobi?Thank you, and thank you.

Raptor517?I liked Daala. Not sure why, but I just did. If there was anything the new authors did right, it was to bring her back with dignity.

Voxynking?Thanks to the best beta there is for Marrs, this story will continue for now. And I?ll be glad to add you to the PM list.

Golden_Jedi?The hand was doing great until I hurt it again today moving furniture, but hopefully it?s a minor set back.

VaderLVR64?Glad to have you as always!

Jedi2B is the most awesomest Beta reader ever.

Sartorius?Thank you for the kind words. I?m glad to have you aboard, and I hope you continue to enjoy.

 

Chapter Fourteen: The Serpent?s Bite


Kale honestly expected his search to take many hours or even days. He was, however, surprised at how efficiently the Archive was managed.

Mara simply took it for granted. ?Computer, search mission logs for Hoth, date range Year 19 to Year 24.?

The archive?s droid brain sifted through billions upon billions of terabytes of information in a matter of seconds. ?Records found,? the terminal responded with a soothing male voice. ?Imperial Assault on Rebel Installation Year 22, Lord Darth Vader commanding.?

?List all related artifacts recovered during and after the assault.?

A list appeared, mostly of small munitions, a few prisoners taken (most, Kale noted with a touch of anger, were executed) and then came what they were looking for. Eight clear crystals, approximately twenty-eight centimeters in length, recovered from a structure located 200 kilometers north of the Rebel base.

?That easy?? Kale asked.

?The Imperial Archives, even in my day, were the best managed historical records in the galaxy,? Mara said. ?I searched them extensively looking for Kryptonite.? She smiled as she held his hand. ?Computer, what is the last known location of the crystals recovered from Hoth??

?Last known location was Bast Castle, Vjun, Auril Sector,? the computer said.

Beside Kale, Mara slumped. ?That might be a problem.?

?How so??

?Bast Castle has been gone over by pirates, New Republic intelligence, the Dark Side Elite, Tavion and even Kyle Katarn and Jaden Korr. It?s hard to believe anything of value is still there.?

Kale shrugged. ?We?ll just have to go and make sure for ourselves,? he said.


* * *


Despite her best intentions, Danni was enjoying the role of sandfly-on-the-wall as two old warriors exchanged pleasantries over glasses of Corellian brandy.

Grand Admiral Gilead Pellaeon was every inch the gentleman. He offered Danni a glass as well, but made sure to offer a more innocent carbonated beverage to the two young Jedi.

Danni tried not to smile at their betrayed expressions. Han didn?t bother and chuckled as he sipped. Surprisingly, they did not talk about war or their handful of engagements against each other. Rather, they spoke about Daala.

?She married Liegus oh, ten years or so ago,? Pellaeon said, speaking as if about a cherished granddaughter. ?She did more to unite the Imperial Remnant than I ever did. After that last engagement between yours and Ackbar?s forces at Mon Calamari, though, she decided to stop trying to be the military leader. Instead, after Vorn looked her up, she stepped back as Moff and truly found her calling.?

?She seems happy,? Han said. ?Never thought I?d live to see that sight.?

Pellaeon chuckled into his drink. ?I never thought I?d share a bottle of brandy with Han Solo and his wife.?

Leia nodded graciously but said nothing.

Danni enjoyed watching the Jedi Master as much as she did the general. The two of them knew each other so well, it seemed there was no need to speak. Leia knew this meeting was his doing, and seemed perfectly content to sit in the background.

Beside her, Jor and Jacen were trying valiantly to hide their boredom. Jacen leaned forward attentively, while Jor merely stared into space. She noticed he was sitting a little close to her, and as on Helska, she could feel heat radiating from his skin.

She decided it would be best not to think about it.

The door opened, and Danni watched as an Imperial colonel stepped into the room. The woman looked severe, with her hair tied back and tucked into her cap. ?I?m very sorry to disturb you, Admiral.?

Pellaeon put his glass down and nodded as he accepted a holopad from the colonel. Danni did not need the Force to see something was wrong. The admiral?s ruddy cheeks paled as he finished. He placed the pad down and nodded dismissal to the colonel.

Han put his glass down as well and leaned forward to peer at the Admiral. ?Do I need to guess??

Immediately Danni understood.

?The timi

 

Alright! Welcome back Kale and all the gang.
I think it's time to get the Naberrie kids right into this battle. As long as they stay away from those damned red suns...
I'm really glad this is back darth, I'm looking forward to getting two updates a week again.

 

Nothing like a common enemy to unite old foes. I'm surprised the Imps didn't complain that Kale didn't zoom out to destroy the super ship.

And now we have Danni the spy, and a trip to Bast Castle to look forward to.

Don't forget to also italicize Chimaera and Ralroost.

Great update! I'll start on the next section sometime this week.

 

Great update. I love how you had more than a handful of capital ships for each side.

Raptor517

 

They both felt Leia?s inquiry in the Force and flew directly toward the customs station. ?How long has it been since you?ve flown me around?? she asked as they broke through into the stillness of space.

?Our fifteenth anniversary?? Kale asked.

She nodded and then leaned against his chest. It was not a gesture of affection. ?We?re going to get through this, Mara,? Kale said. ?We will get through this.?

?I hope so,? she said, ?because I am getting pretty irritated at being so damned weak!?

Kale kissed her head as he spotted the customs station. ?You are many things, Mara, but you have never been weak.?


Loved this, and how true!

 

Fantastic job! I'm really liking Jor's character and the way you've portrayed Pellaeon. Can't wait for more!

- Serena

 

Fanficfan?I appreciate the support. It?s still not finished, but I have an awesome Beta helping, and I did make some progress on it. So hopefully I be able to break through the blocks and finish it. Fortunately, I do have quite a bit more written for your entertainment.

Jedi-2B?Completely forgot to Italicize the other ships. Thanks for the reminder, and for Beta reading for me again!

Raptor517?I am not a follower of Travissty. The idea that 3 million clones could fight a war cross a galaxy when there are more soldiers than that just here on Earth is ten degrees beyond retarded. There will be huge numbers fighting massive battles.

VaderLVR64?I?m a sucker for romance.

JediXManSerenaKenobi?Thank you. The Imperials are not cast as villains in this story. I rather like the old coot.

 

Well, again not a huge number of readers, but in this case I have a feeling that?s becomes some have actually migrated over to FF.net. The fact that other site was done for four days was why this post is late. Ordinarily I would have made this post on Sunday.

So, large numbers or small, I am grateful for those of you still reading, and also to my wonderful Beta, Jedi-2B.

Thank you.



Chapter Fifteen: A Line In The Sand

The Falcon emerged over an otherwise unremarkable, sparsely populated planet that in a few hours time would become a battle ground.

The moment they appeared in orbit, they received calls from Wedge Antilles. ?Han, glad you made it,? the general said. ?Coruscant is going insane. I?ve had calls from nearly every senator, from the Chief of State himself, from Minister Rieekan, and my staff says about two hundred holoshill reporters.?

?Can?t say I?m sorry to have missed it,? Han said. ?Are you on the surface??

?For now. We?ve got heavy civilian numbers here from the initial evacuation from Dubrillion. We?re establishing fortifications and have a couple of battalions on the ground, but I?m not sure how ready we are for a battle.?

Han nodded and he went through everything in his head. ?I?ll be down in a few.?

He looked over at his wife in the co-pilot seat. ?Wish I had a few dozen of your Jedi here now.?

?You don?t have a dozen,? she said, ?but you have five Jedi.?

Han shook his head. ?Jacen and Jor are too young??

?Your son is one of the finest duelists in the Jedi Order, Han. He gives Kyle a run for his money. And Jor?Dantooine has a yellow sun. You do the math. And Kale?s here.?

Han gave that a thought as he dropped the Falconinto Dantooine?s well.


* * *


?I didn?t think we gave interviews,? Karia said as she, Corran Horn and Kyle Katarn walked down the hall of the Jedi Temple.

?Normally we don?t,? Kyle said. ?This reporter just happens to have an important senator?s backing. Kuat helped get a subcommittee off Han?s back, and now that Senator wants to help the Jedi public relations.?

?I thought the Jedi were already popular,? Karia said.

?We were,? Kyle muttered darkly. ?Until Kyp went on his crusade.?

Karia nodded and said no more. The New Jedi Order was not as reclusive or as mysterious as the old Order. Jedi knights were encouraged to live among the people they served, and with Leia?s official standing orders that no one be admitted under the age of ten, and that family contact could be maintained even after admission, parents were no longer afraid of losing their children.

However, Kyp and his breed of new Jedi took a different approach to service, and took the lead in activities that in some cases did not need to be done, or in others already had capable leaders. The reputation of the whole Order suffered in the media and among the senate.

So, two Jedi masters and a padawan were about to give an interview to show they were human. Only, ?So why me??

The two masters shared a glance, and then shrugged. ?We?ll find out soon enough,? Kyle said.

When they reached the room, Senator Viqi Shesh herself stood resplendent in her crimson senatorial robes. Karia admired how perfect the Senator appeared?every long strand of hair was exactly where it was supposed to be. Her skin was flawless. She was, in a word, beautiful.

Beside her stood a man of middle height and average appearance. He had a dull smile, but his eyes glittered with intelligence. Beside her, she felt both master Jedi falter as they entered the room. At first, she didn?t understand why, until she viewed the visitors through the Force.

Shesh had a Force signature like any other. A little brighter perhaps, but that was not unusual in a leader. The man with her, however, appeared as a complete void.

?Dorn Shaguer,? the man said with a bow. ?I thank you for taking the time to speak to me.?

?It?s our pleasure,? Kyle said smoothly. ?Senator,? he said to Shesh.

She inclined her head regally and they all sat do

 

Pain beyond anything in her experience ripped through Vergere as her beak snapped. ?I ask again,? the terrible human said. ?You are a tool for the Vong??

Vergere whimpered. ?Yes.?

?Yet you use the Force.?

?Yes.?

?You are a traitor to all then.?

The man walked to the edge of the platform. With the chaos of the assassination just now hitting the pedestrian levels outside the senate, nobody noticed or cared as this stranger walked Vergere to the edge of the platform. He held her over the void.

?Can you fly, little birdy?? he asked.

Verger whimpered in pain and anger, but said nothing.

?Perhaps you can. Your survival is not optimal for my mission.? His eyes took on a fiendish red glow, and Vergere caught one last look at his hellish face before fire burned through her skull.

Her cap of blue feathers smoked all the way down into the endless depths of Coruscant?s canyons.

WOW! Loved it!

 

No one will mourn Vergere's demise, I'm sure. But who is this new foe?

Hate to see A'kla go, but guess it had to be, to be in keeping with the canon version.

Good chapter!

 

Whoa!! That ending was incredible! Really nice cliff-hanger. I can't wait to read more!

- Serena

 

Wow! What a chapter! I can't wait for the next one!