Chapter 7: Never Before and Never Again
They made a quick pit stop at a carnival to stretch their legs and get a bite to eat. As they looked around, they passed a booth for a pageant for Bogen County.
"It's time to announce the winner of this year's Bogen County Beauty Pageant." The announcer said.
"You think we should take a look, guys?" Wedge asked.
"Eh." Luke said. "What harm could it do?"
"Wow!" Han called out as the runners up came through. "What women!"
"Hey!" Leia called out.
"Oh!" Han said quickly. "No offense, Leia."
"Now before announcing the winner, I think we should thank the celebrity judges." The announcer continued. "Ulic Qel-Droma and Nomi Sunrider."
Everyone applauded.
"You're not gonna believe who the winner is, folks." Ulic groaned.
"Oh come on now, Ulic." Nomi replied. "It's their fic."
"And here she is, folks!" The announcer called out. "The new Miss Bogen County! Mara Jade!"
Mara Jade came out enamored and waved at everyone. She had beautiful red hair and emerald green eyes.
"Oh thank you everyone!" Mara called out. "Thank you so much!"
Luke was looking at her when their eyes met, and they couldn't stop staring at each other.
Never Before… Have two souls met so freely
And so fast…
For me this is the first time,
And the last…
Is this an angel's wish for men?
Never before… and never again…
And where to find the words to sing its worth.
This love was bound for heaven, not for Earth.
This love was meant to light the stars.
But when we touched, we made it ours.
And could they take it back?
No they wouldn't dare.
Why should they take it back,
When we're in love?
To share with all the world,
And fill the heavens above…
With left over love!
Never before…!
A love that keeps on going on and on!
To fill each other's hearts and meet the dawn!
Is this an angel's wish for men?!
Never before… And never again ...!
Never before… And never again . . .!
Mara quickly walked up to Luke.
"Hi." Mara said nervously.
"Hi." Luke said nervously as well. "Uh, congratulations on winning the beauty contest."
"Oh thank you." Mara said. "Though, this isn't my usual forte. I'm really an actress/model/martial arts teacher."
"Wow." Han said.
"You know, we're gonna be performers too." Luke said.
"They are so smitten." Leia observed.
"Oh yeah." Wedge agreed. "Hey Luke, are we still getting some ice cream?"
"Oh yeah." Luke answered. "In a minute."
The others walked off.
"So what are you doing in town?" Mara asked.
"Oh, we're heading west." Luke explained.
"Ooh…" Mara said enamored. "Really?"
"Yeah." Luke answered. "I really should meet up with my friends though for the ice cream… Hey, wanna join us?"
"Me?!" Mara called out excitedly. "Yes! Yes! Just-just give me a minute!"
Mara then rushed off.
"And who says women being excitable is a myth." Luke sighed.
"A what?" Mara asked just before leaving.
"A my-" Luke said before stopping himself.
"Trust me." Luke said. "It was a weak gag."
"Alright." Mara said as she walked off.
Aw… The Nostalgia Critic is right. Two of the same joke being enough isn't a myth.
Mara: A what?
Me: A myth. MYTH!
Red boa lady: Yes?
Me: Oh, not again.