Title: A Christmas Wish
Author: Anaika Skywalker
Author's Email: lindsay30@austarnet.com.au
Rating: PG 13
Disclaimer: It's all owned by George Lucas, I just like to play in his universe once and a while.
Author's note: Thank you to those who reviewed, please feel free to continue doing so. To my beta reader, who's evil computer has been giving her a hard time. My thanks.
A Christmas WishChapter Three: Promises Kept
Jacen followed the trail leading away from the temple. He'd dropped into the infirmary to tell Amelia her ship was landing shortly, only to find she was gone. Cilghal revealing the Queen had decided to take a walk. After a quick visit with the little boy, who was now improving greatly, Jacen headed off to find the boy's mother.
Following the path, Jacen sense Amelia a head of him. Hurrying his pace, coming out into a clearing near the lake the students liked to swim in. She was standing near the waters edge.
Amelia smiled. "The ship will be landing soon, correct?"
"Yes," he stood next to her. "Those lessons with Uncle Luke are paying off."
She turned, smiling sadly. "I will miss my time here."
He stroked her check. "Then stay."
She shook her head. "I've been away to long as it is. I have to return to Naboo," she took his hand in hers. "Cilghal has offered to travel with us. I have also asked Master Skywalker if he would consider sending a delegation."
Jacen smiled, understanding. "My Uncle is a romantic at heart," he mused.
"Jacen," she moved closer to him, releasing his hand. "We may not have a lot of time together on Naboo."
"We'll make time," he cupped her face in his hands. "I love you Ami, I'm not letting you go."
She felt tears fill her eyes. "I love you too. I didn't think it was possible to fall in love so quickly."
"It happens," he said and then kissed her. Feeling her open to him, as he opened to her through the Force. Binding them together. He ran his hands down her body, pulling her closer to his, his mouth never leaving hers.
She felt alive in his arms, feeling his strength in the Force. It's incredible beauty. She wanted so much more. She wanted him to love her, to wash away the harsh memories of her past.
He pulled away smiling. {I told you I'd know,} He Force sent to her, seeing her lips part, he put a finger over them. {Use the Force.}
{We don't have much time.} She sent back to him, feeling confident with her abilities.
{We have all the time we need.} He told her, taking her hand he lead her back to the Temple. Back to his quarters where he locked the door to the outside world, drawing her back into his arms. His mouth went over hers; there was no harshness in his actions only tenderness. He wanted her to experience love and tenderness, the way she should have. Making love the way only two Force-sensitive lovers could, through physical contact and the Force.
Captain Jenda came down the ramp of the Royal starship seeing the Jedi Master waiting for him. He crossed the distance. "Master Skywalker."
"Captain Jenda, welcome to Yavin 4," Luke greeted.
"I was expecting Queen Amelia to be present at our arrival," Jenda remarked.
"Sometimes Captain we don't get what we expect," the Jedi Master stated calmly.
A young woman came down the ramp, followed by two women in crimson robs. Joining the Captain.
"Master Skywalker, this is the Queen's decoy, Caylin and two of the Queen's handmaidens, Ria and Sela," Jenda introduced.
"Welcome to Yavin 4," Luke welcomed. "Please," he gestured for them to follow him.
"I'd like to see Queen Amelia as soon as possible," Captain Jenda informed.
"Of course," the Jedi Master said unperturbed. Reaching out with the Force, he found the Queen and his nephew. Realizing he'd probed at an awaked moment. Their intimacy made him retreat hastily. Well at least he knew where they were and what they were doing.
"Is everything alright, Master Jedi?" Caylin asked.
"Of course," he insisted. Had he not been a Jedi Master, he may have blushed. Instead he let it pass and concentrated on the young woman. Her likeness to Amelia was amazing. "Are you and the Queen related, Caylin?"
"We're cousins on my mothers side," she answered. "My likeness to the Queen has saved her life a number of times."
"Then she is lucky to have someone like you in her confidence," he said. Then once again reached out with the Force, this time to his nephew. Telling him the Queen's ship had arrived. Then withdrew.
In his quarters Jacen had received his Uncle's message, bring him back to reality.
Amelia placed a kiss on his chest. "You're frowning," she noted.
"Your ship has arrived."
"Oh," she sat up drawing the sheet around herself.
"Hey," he sat up behind her, enclosing her in his arms. "No matter what, I still love you."
She smiled. "Nerfherder."
"Nerfherder, huh. Where did you here that?" he chuckled.
"Your mum told me she use to call your dad that sometimes," she giggled.
"Oh, did she tell you he use to call her, 'Your Worship'?"
"No," she said grinning.
"Well, Your Worship, we should be getting up," he teased, nibbling at her neck.
She moaned softly. "Let them wait," she released the sheet and turned, pushing him back against the bed as she straddled him. "Make love to me, Nerfherder."
"Yes, Your Worship," he said, drawing her into his arms.
Mara glanced at her husband. {Where are they?}
{His quarters still,} he sent back.
{Great, what a time for a case of lust,} she grumbled.
Luke laughed, seeing the captain frown at him. Covering it with a cough. "I'm sure her Majesty want be much longer."
"Yes of course," Jenda dismissed. "I'd like to discuss the delegation the Queen wished sent to Naboo. How many will be going."
"As well as Master Cilghal who is going as Jolie's healer. There are two Jedi Masters and four Jedi Apprentices."
"I'd like to met them before we leave."
"There are also two droids," Mara added.
"Very well."
The door to Luke's office opened and Jacen escorted the Queen in.
Jenda and the handmaidens all stood and bowed. "Your Majesty," the Captain greeted.
"Captain," Amelia nodded to him, then hugged all three of her handmaidens.
"Are you all right, Your Majesty?" Caylin asked concerned.
"I'm fine," she assured.
"Your Majesty," Jenda addressed her. "Is your son well enough to travel?"
"Yes Captain, Master Cilghal is quiet pleased with his progress," she informed.
"Very well Your Majesty. We'll leave in the morning," he declared. "Will your delegation be ready by then, Master Jedi?" He asked Luke.
"Yes. You can meet them all this evening," Luke answered.
Jacen saw the look his Aunt was giving him. He merely smiled. {They know Your Worship,} he Force sent to Amelia.
{I know, Nerfherder,} she sent back, biting her bottom lip to stop from laughing. "Captain, I'll leave you to prepare for our return trip to Naboo. I have classes to attend and my son to visit."
"Classes?" He seemed confused.
"Queen Amelia is Force-sensitive," Luke announced. "While at the Academy she has been joining in on classes."
"This is most inappropriate, Your Majesty," the Captain protested.
"Nonsense," she retorted.
"Your Majesty, will you be returning to the ship this evening?" Caylin asked.
Reluctant as she was, it was expected of her. "Yes, Caylin," she answered. "Master Skywalker can you have my handmaidens escorted to my quarters within the Temple to gather my belongings."
"Of course Your Majesty."
"Thank you," she then turned and left with Jacen.
Jenda glared at the Jedi Master, his green eyes blazing. "This is unacceptable."
"It is her choose, Captain Jenda," Luke said calmly. Then along with his wife escorted the handmaidens from the office. Leaving the Captain to ponder his own thoughts.
The next morning the Jedi delegation gathered in the Great Hall for a finial word from Luke.
"You're going to Naboo on the request of the Queen," he stated. "You're representing the Jedi Order. Mind what you do and say."
"And the Queen's training?" Corran Horn, the senior member asked.
"Is to continue on her own request, discreetly of course. I'm sure between you and Kyp, you can accomplish that," Luke remarked lightly. He glanced at his nephews, his niece and fellow student Tahiri Veila. "The people of Naboo will look to you as an example. Be watchful and trust the Force to guided you."
They all nodded.
"Very well. May the Force Be with you."
Leaving the hall, each member of the delegations collected their travel bags and followed the Jedi Master onto the landing platform.
Han and Leia were there with Chewbacca. Mara arrived with Ben in her arms.
Amelia came from her ship with Captain Jenda. Looking regal in her gown, headdress and make-up. Jolie and Cilghal were already onboard the sleek chromium ship along with the droids.
The Queen stood before Luke. "I wish to thank you for all you have done for my son and I, Master Jedi," she took his hand and placed a data disk in it. "This is all the information known about your parents that I could find. I will have my researchers look for more."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
She turned to Mara. "I hope one day you will bring Ben to Naboo, to see the planet his grandmother once ruled."
"I will, one day soon, Your Majesty."
Amelia smiled and walked over to Han and Leia. "Thank you for all you've done."
"You're welcome Your Majesty." Leia said gently.
"The invitation to visit Naboo is open to you too."
They both bowed.
Chewbacca growled goodbye and good luck to the Queen.
"Stay safe, Chewbacca," she bided, then turned and along with Jenda boarded her ship.
The three Solo siblings bided their family goodbye and joined the other Jedi onboard.
The ramp rose and sealed, the ships engines ignited and the starship lifted off the ground. Leaving Yavin 4. Making the jump to lightspeed when clear.
On the planet Luke looked at the data disk in his hand.
"It looks like more then Jolie had their Christmas wish for filled," Mara noted.
He nodded. "It seems so," he agreed. Deciding the future held a few more Christmas Wish that would be for filled.
To be continued...
