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Nightmares and Futures *COMPLETE*

By: slygriff21
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Rating: Adult ++
Chapters: 9
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Chapter 8

Nightmares and Futures

Chapter 8

Leia sat next to her twin. Since Mara, Han, and Talon left, she had taken to sitting with her brother during the day. Winter and Chewie were returning from Kashyyyk the next day. It had been three days since Luke came out of his coma. After being checked over by Dr. Levitt and Cilghal, Luke told Leia what happened. Leia was just glad the nightmare was over and her brother was safe.

“How is he?” Mara asked as she sat beside Leia.

“He’s sleeping. He’ll be released in two days,” Leia answered.

“Good. Leia, go home and be with that husband of yours. I’ll stay with him,” Mara said with a smirk.

“Alright. Mara, thank you. For everything,” Leia replied as she hugged Mara.

“You never have to thank me. Now, get home to Han,” Mara retorted as she returned the embrace.

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Luke opened his eyes and looked over. He smiled as he studied the woman. Mara sat in the chair next to his bed going over a datapad. He reached over and placed his hand on her knee.

“Hey Farmboy. How are you feeling?” Mara smiled as she sat the datapad aside.

“I’m feeling much better. Still a bit tired, but Dr. Levitt says that should pass by the end of the week. So, I hear you blew the entire complex,” Luke answered with a light chuckle.

“I wasn’t taking any chances,” she protested.

“I’m just glad you’re safe Mara,” he said as he held her hand.

“I’m relieved that you’re nightmares are over. Now we can put this whole thing behind us Luke,” she whispered as she leaned over and caressed his cheek.

Luke covered her hand with his. Mara inclined her head toward his and pressed her lips to his tenderly. He sighed as he cradled her head and returned the kiss.

*Lay with me,* he requested.

Mara kicked off her shoes, removed her utility belt and laid on the bed. Luke held her close as she relaxed in his strong, yet gentle embrace. He laid his cheek against her hair.

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Han smiled as he watched Luke play with Jaina and Jacen. Leia sat beside him holding Anakin. Luke had been out of the medical center for two weeks now.

“So little brother, how much longer will you be here?” Leia asked.

“Who says you’re older? As for how long, I figured another week. I’ve neglected the academy too long,” Luke replied.

“Kid, you haven’t neglected anything. You were being attacked. Coruscant was the safest place for you,” Han pointed out.

“True, but I still need to get back,” Luke nodded.

“Where’s Mara?” Leia questioned.

“She had to go back to work herself,” Luke answered a little sadly.

“I’m sure she’ll visit soon,” Leia reassured him.

“Leia’s right. She loves you and you love her. The two of you just happen to have very busy jobs,” Han added.

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Mara smiled as she packed. She looked up when she felt someone at her door. “Hey Karrde,” she said.

“I suppose I can’t talk you out of this could I?” Talon asked.

“No Talon. Listen, I appreciate everything you’ve done for me. It’s time I follow the Force. I have to do this,” Mara answered.

“I know. Look, just stay in touch and take care of yourself,” he smiled.

“I will, I promise. Of course, I guess I could do the occasional trade run for you if you start falling too far behind,” she grinned.

Talon and Mara shook hands before he left. She finished her packing, swept through her cabin to make sure she didn’t miss anything, then headed for JADE’S FIRE. She had a mission of her own to take care of.

Mara sighed as she exited her ship. She was glad it was dark, most everyone was sound asleep. After securing and hiding her ship, she headed for her destination. The place where she belonged.

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“Welcome back Luke,” Corran smiled as Luke exited his X-Wing.

“Thanks. I really appreciate you helping Mara out on Lyson,” Luke said as he shook Corran’s hand.

“My pleasure. I know you and Mara would have done the same for me,” Corran replied.

Luke said bye to Corran and headed for his apartment. Though Mara had only been gone for a week, he still missed her. They had spent little time together since he was released. Of course, he understood she still had a job to do.

Entering his apartment, he sat his bag down while Artoo plugged in to recharge. He then headed to grab a shower. However, when he entered his bedroom, he was in for a surprise and the thought of a shower quickly vanished.

“What are you doing here?” he asked.

“I thought you’d be happy to see me,” Mara pouted playfully as Luke closed the door.

“No…I mean I am happy to see you love. I just thought you went back to work,” he said.

“I did. For all of three days. That’s when I realized I didn’t belong there. I belong with you,” she smiled as she walked up to him.

Luke pulled her into his arms and kissed her. Mara wrapped her arms around him and melted into his arms. For five minutes they stood there kissing.

“When did you get here?” he questioned as he moved them toward the refresher.

“Last night. Corran made the arrangements. I didn’t want the entire academy to know I was here,” she answered as they removed their clothes.

The two stepped into the shower. As they kissed, they took turns washing and teasing each others. They finished their shower and dried one another off before returning to the bedroom.

*What do you want Luke?*

*You Mara Jade. I want you at my side for the rest of my life,*

“Was that a proposal Skywalker?” she questioned.

“Yes. Will you become my wife Mara Jade?” he answered.

Luke was sweating bullets. His precious Mara stood in front of him in all her naked glory. His proposal of marriage, and his very future, hanging in the silence, resting with this woman who held the other half of his soul.

“What took you so long. Of course I’ll marry you Luke. I love you,” she beamed.

Luke’s smile matched hers as he swept her into his arms and covered her lips with his. Mara clung to him as he eased her onto the bed. Their bodies molding perfectly.

“I promise I’ll always take care of you Mara,” he vowed when their lips parted.

“We’ll take care of each other,” she whispered.

Luke nodded before lowering his lips to her neck. Mara moaned and arched into him. She slid her fingers through his hair as he leisurely drug his tongue along the column of her neck. He gently glided his right hand up her leg as he kissed down her body.

T.B.C
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