Note From Me: I'm back, sort of. I re-watched the original Star Wars movies and was feeling inspired. So here we are.

To imagine forevermore: I have always been absolutely abominable at Ratings. So thank you for that advice! Do you think the entire story should be rated T or just one of the one-shots? Also thanks for reading I hope you enjoy this latest update.

To halfbloodcountess: I love the idea of baby Ben being in their wedding! I'm not sure if I'll do that because it might be a bit to scandalous for them to wait that long to get married, but if I do I'll credit you my loyal follower.

To singingblackbird: I'm so glad you like it! I love cutesy stuff so much I just had to write this. And I'll do my best to continue, though part II of Not Enough Time is not coming quite yet, so stick around! Love having you!

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To EVERYONE: I think it's time for a lil' humor.


The Talk

Rating: T (for discussion of sexual topics)

Summary: Leia attempts to have a challenging discussion with Ben.

Disclaimer: I don't own Star Wars, or any of the characters associated with the franchise.


Leia Organa-Solo had fought monsters, climbed mountains and raced tie fighters. She had talked her way out of death sentences, battled men in masks on crashing airships, and resisted mind control in the face of torture. She had stared death in the face more times then she could count. But nothing - not years of diplomatic and battle training - could have prepared her for this.

"So, Ben," She cleared her throat, "If you're going to be having sex-."

"Forces, mom," Ben crooned and flopped backwards on his bed. "Why are we having this conversation right now?"

Leia soldiered on, positioning herself at the foot of his bed and swallowing before continuing, "Because you're getting to that age now and-"

"I'm only fourteen." Her son shot back.

The Chief of State closed her eyes, gathering her patience, "Yes, Ben, you are fourteen. And that means you're going to be going through some changes, changes related to your mind, changes related to your body-,"

"I can't believe this is happening right now." Ben looked fully mortified, his eyes widening.

"-, changes related to the way you see women-. Or men! You can- er-, be attracted to and have relations with whoever you want, and, I'll still love you no matter what. Well not whoever you want, and make sure you're safe. Get tested and wear protection." Leia sighed helplessly, running out of words. This was not going very well, though to be fair, she had nothing to compare it to. Her adolescent life had been so consumed with the rebellion that she had never been given 'the talk'.

"Look, mom, I appreciate you trying to do this for me, but I can tell you are hating every moment of it." The teenager said helpfully, "So you are off the hook, because I'm not going to be having sex or even thinking about having sex any time soon."

Leia pulled a crumpled of piece of paper out of her pocket, "I found this." She unfolded the paper, which was an old, black and white photograph of a naked woman.

Sith. Ben's embarrassment was so great that she heard his thought bounce into her mind as a wave of energy. "Where the hell did you get that?" He asked through gritted teeth.

"It was in your jeans pocket and it fell out when I was doing your laundry." The politician in her told her to tread carefully, "Benjamin, there's nothing wrong with having these feelings-."

Ben covered his face with a pillow.

"As long as you know your facts. Sex can be a wonderful thing, if you find the right person, and you take the right safety measures."

"Please mom, please stop, I'm begging you," He pleaded, his voice muffled.

"And, for example, if you and Lillith wanted to-."

Ben shot bolt up-right, the pillow sailing across the room, "What does Lillith have to do with this?"

"Well, she is your girlfriend isn't-?"

"She is not my girlfriend." He asserted firmly.

Leia tried not to smile, "Does she know that?"

"Lill and are I friends. That's all." Ben explained quickly. "I don't want to have sex with her."

"Okay, that's fine. If you and any girl, or boy, want to-."

"Mom, you don't get it." Her son cut her off. "You're not listening to me. I. Don't. Want. To. Have. Sex. With anyone."

Leia looked at him in alarm and slight disbelief.

"That photograph is from my art history independent study, it's not a sign of my sexual awakening." He continued. "I just-. I don't know, I don't think of people that way."

She tried not to display her relief. "Alright, well then, I guess this talk is a year or two too early."

"Something like that."

"Well, if you do fall in love with someone at some point and you want to... I just want you to know that you can talk to me about this kind of thing." Leia told him, trying to push through the awkward.

"I don't think that's going to happen." Ben shrugged and lay back down on the bed.

She frowned, confused, "What do you mean?"

"I just don't see myself to be the type of person to ever love someone that deeply." He said simply, as if he were announcing his dinner plans.

The Chief of State furrowed her eyebrows, "Well, I'm sure if the right person comes along-."

"Nope." Ben cut her off stubbornly.

Leia pressed on. "I didn't think I would ever fall in love after what happened to my planet, but then I met your father and-."

"Love is a weakness."

The energy in the room shifted at that statement, and Leia was taken aback by the darkness in her son's eyes. Before she could say anything he went on.

"That's why Jedi are celibate."

The hairs on Leia's arms prickled. "Ben, you're not a Jedi."

Ben's features hardened in some sort of resolve and the force waves emanating off of him hardened too, becoming more harsh and rigid.

"Honey, what's going on with you?" She asked, concern replacing her confusion.

"Nothing."

She could sense that he was lying, and her lip trembled. This had happened before; Ben occasionally told little fibs or avoided certain conversations. Typically she could easily overlook these moments, but something was prodding at the back of her mind today, pushing her to question him. "Ben-."

"Mom, I've got homework." Her son said, his voice steely, stretching over her and grabbing his holopad from his night stand. "Can you hand me that picture?, I have to figure out what kind of preservative chemicals were used to keep it in that condition for so long."

Leia opened her mouth again, but the mother side of her took over before she could get a question out, and not wanting to overstep boundaries she replied, "Of course, Ben." She stood up and started to leave the room, feeling the waves of energy around her soften slightly as she moved for the door.

"Hey mom?"

"Yes?" Her heart leapt in her throat, half fear, half hope.

"Please don't ever try to have the sex-talk with me again."


That was fun to write, hope it was fun to read as well. Keep giving ideas, thoughts, reviews etc. I'm gonna try this new thing: If you review the chapter, I'll give you a preview of the next chapter before I post it. I hope you enjoyed this. :))))

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