Comments | niicoly: day to day with my collar up

niicoly

day to day with my collar up

Aug 08, 2009 22:00

Title: If it weren't for bad luck, we'd have no luck at all
Rating: PG
Characters/pairings: Han/Leia, Luke/Mara, implied Ben/Vestara, Daala
Summary: Han, Luke and Leia die.
Warnings: LOLOL CHARACTER DEATH

( If it was up to me, I would've figured you out way before the year clocked out. (Oh, I hope you're waiting.) )

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Comments 12

helenquest August 9 2009, 19:57:11 UTC

At first I was like, "Oh Snap! Nic's killing somebody!" then you killed everyone. :P

I really, really liked this. Also, Luke's treasured memory brought a little tear to my eye!

niicoly August 9 2009, 22:06:23 UTC

ROCKS FALL EVERYONE DIES

Luke is a sweet boy. <3

archaeologist_d August 9 2009, 20:55:41 UTC

At least Luke went out in style! Good job with these.

niicoly August 9 2009, 22:06:40 UTC

Hee, thank you! :D

Oh, your icon ... pronker August 10 2009, 04:08:35 UTC

Deathfics, a long time since I'd read any. Each good, and the Luke one ought to be the way he finally goes; it certainly seems the last thought he'd ever have would be about 'heading out' to the REAL bright spot of the galaxy. Leia's deathfic, realism about her heart giving out aside, had such a sad tinge to it about circular happenings in the Republic/Empire/whatever, though nothing could ever negate her courage. And Han and Chewie? That was fun, if a deathfic can be fun.

Re: Oh, your icon ... niicoly August 10 2009, 06:05:13 UTC

Thanks. :D

I was trying to make a connection between Padme and Leia at the end of both their lives, so I'm glad you saw that. Han's part was definitely my favorite to write.

I found a lot of plain SW icons at dont_be_so_base in the memories. And if I ever get around to making icons again, it's a good resource.

deaka August 10 2009, 12:03:50 UTC

These have such a fitting air to them -- absolutely loved Leia punching Daala (and why not, for a comment like that). Oh, and Ben and Luke trying to reassure one another that everything's fine.

I like that you haven't gone with big dramatic deaths for everyone. Leia and Han's are quite normal, really, and Luke's final moments are peaceful. You actually suspect they might prefer it that way.

Great stuff (er, in a non-morbid way). :D

niicoly August 11 2009, 02:19:40 UTC

Thanks so much! :) Non-dramatic situations were what I was going for.

chameleon_irony August 10 2009, 17:55:45 UTC

Well, that was fun. I like deathfics and tragedy, especially when you get to see their last thoughts.

Luke sure did go out in style. I loved this line:
He couldn't figure out why his son was crying, because the Light was so raw and violent and breath-taking, and why couldn't Ben appreciate it as much as he did--

Leia's scene was interesting. At least she landed a punch before she died. Though, physical fighting in Senate corridors? *gasp* What is the galaxy coming to?

Don't you dare insinuate that the blood on my hands isn't sacred."

She sounds quite delusional there. I haven't read the post-ROTJ EU books, so I have to wonder: is it the poison, or does she really talk like that in the EU?

As for Han's death, I think it was the most tragic of the three because it was such a stupid way to die. Stupid but realistic. Wookiee laughter was definitely an appropriate soundtrack. :P

niicoly August 11 2009, 02:29:16 UTC

I'm glad you liked it. :)

The "blood on my hands" line was more of an allusion to Jacen's downfall. Leia has a lot of guilt over him in Millenium Falcon, but it hasn't been touched again so far. I thought that the inanity of the situation would make her start thinking again about everything she's unwillingly caused, both from just being his mother and a public figure/hero.

Hee. I think the problem about Han dying in canon is how difficult it's going to be to find something more badass than anything he's done already.