Disclaimer: You know I wished I owned Star Wars, but until Lucas decides to adopt me (unlikely since I'm like 19 and both my parents are alive), they're all his. The "Duke" is slightly based on the Duke from the Moulin Rouge, and the song is from the Moulin Rouge Soundtrack (Tango dela Roxanne, sung wonderfully by Hottie-One Kenobi) So…I think that's it
Broken Hearts, Shattered DreamsBy Aleese Sundancer
Luke gasped as he threw his door open. On the other side, Mara Jade clad in a pure white dress and a dark green robe stood, her hair matted to her head from the hair, and her make up smudged from tears. She looked him up and down, and then bit her lip.
"Luke, I'm so glad you're here." She whispered. He quietly took her into the room, wrapping his arms around her, letting him cry into his shoulder.
"I've always been here for you Mara, and that will never change." He whispered into her wet hair.
Ysailmari surrounded the room, making Luke helpless in watching what was happening. Before him, on the stage, the duke and his small army held hostage the room. Leia was behind several guards, and Mara glared from behind him.
"That's the condition. The promise of marriage to Mara Jade, or I'll shoot down each and every one of you and take Mara by force." The Duke threatened. Already, the small army had relieved everyone of their weapons, including Luke's lightsaber and Mara's hidden blaster. They'd done their research well, and knew exactly how to get it.
"Listen, Duke, I'm sure that we can find another solution," Leia called out, seeing Mara's sudden fear perk up as the conditions were read. All of Mara's friends knew how precious freedom was to Mara, having lived in such prison like conditions for so long. Her hand reached up and rested on Luke's shoulder, her mind desperately trying to find a solution. Only recently Luke and Mara had gotten together, finally realized that they were destined. While no one save the two knew, they both realized that a life without the other would be maddening.
"Leia…I'll go with him. It's the only way. Not even I would let all these people, including Luke, die because I was stubborn." She said quietly, stepping out from behind Luke and taking a step forward. Her eyes met Luke's and slowly they came together for one final and passionate kiss. Around them, the room erupted into gasps and mumbles, the secret out. After what seemed only milliseconds, their kiss ended and Mara walked up to the stage, taking the Duke's hand. "I promise myself to you."
In that moment, Luke felt his heart break. Unable to watch as the Duke pulled Mara close, he turned his head and shut his eyes. Even though they knew it was the right thing to do, they both felt their hearts shatter.
Mara watched Luke turn away, understanding and wishing she could comfort him.
Luke's thoughts ran a mile a minute, his jealousy flaring up as the Duke escorted her out of the room
'His eyes upon your face, his hand upon your hand, his lips caress your skin, its more than I can stand. Why does my heart break? Feelings I can't take. You're free to leave me, but just don't deceive me. But please, believe me when I say, I love you.'
Tbc!
A/N: If you guys like this story, and want to see the END of it I need at least 10 reviews/flames. Not that more wouldn't be wonderful. Otherwise, you guys don't get no ending! **evil laugh** Mwah hahaha