Today, I had the bright idea of compiling a soundtrack for Ornamenti so that devoted readers could get the full experience.
Perhaps a music file with each new posting?
In a perfect world, I'd have concept art to show you, too... Would anyone be interested in picture files of architectural and art reference? Yes? No?

The full compilation of Ornamenti chapters so far can be found here.


Part 27: In which a dancing boy makes a proposition, and Anakin finds a book.

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...When I tried to copy and paste this in, it did strange indentation things. Hopefully I've fixed the problem!


Part 26: In which the example draws to an interesting end, and Naboo continues to surprise. With innuendo and dark overtones.

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More of the giant writing project of shoiryu and myself; previous chapters can be found here:
http://oninobara.livejournal.com/tag/ornamenti .

Ornamenti is large and silly and serious and gleefully written by the both of us. Please feel free to enjoy our shameless Star Wars AU indulgence as well.


Part 25: In which the Jedi display their saber skill and we learn something new about Naboo!

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More of the scandalously long Ornamenti story, while I attempt to find the Jedi sparring that comes later.
If I don't manage to find it, my sincerest apologies?
There's Jedi cuteness in this chapter!


Part 24: In which part of a dream comes true, and the Jedi are richly thanked.

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This is an AU of an AU shoiryu and I have written called Ornamenti (click tag if curious!), where we wondered what would happen if our two favorite Jedi (Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, respectively) crossed paths with venturing Naboo Handmaidens, oh say, about two years before the events depicted in Attack of the Clones.

The story has progressed rather deliciously so far, and shoiryu and I decided that it was a good enough point to go off on a tangent!

The only problem with this section of writing was that the characters (Obi-Wan, Padme, and Anakin) simply would not stop what they were doing.
We'd start the night saying, "Yes, we'll finish the smut tonight and go on to more plot!" ...But it didn't work very well.

As a result, your Star Wars porn tonight shall be a two-parter. Enjoy!


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This chapter mentions a new character by name, though we don't meet her yet: Shadida QueLunda, the Rajah's elder sister.

Imagine a cat lady. She collects felines of all types: kittens, tomcats, queens, scrawny ones, abused ones, all the different patterns and unique fur colors that cats possess, and she feeds and cossets them like crazy.
Now imagine that she looks like Morena Baccarin from Firefly (Yet another reference to that show! I promise I didn't intend for it to work out that way.) and all the aforementioned cats are Ornaments.
Also, Shadida's skin is painted blue. <3

As always, any questions you have about the story or the included author's commentary (I hope it doesn't distract too much from the storyline- shoiryu and I find it edifying and enriching more often than not.) can be posed to either shoiryu or myself in the comments!

Part 22: In which Handmaidens are playful creatures and the Ornaments take part in a fond ceremony.

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Ah, a three AM post of a work of fanfiction with a bit of the commentary left in- because it's more fun that way!

All right, disclaimer: I love cannibals. Love 'em. Particularly insane cannibals.

There's something so raw in talking to a person who thinks you'd probably taste great with a side of fava beans and a nice Chianti, but fighting the ravenously insane tribal ones who'll chop you into bitty slice-y bits with their rusty Blades of Death while tearing off your face with their teeth?
That's priceless.

The out-of-character comments include a lot of references to the word "Reaver." In the case of those of you who have /not/ been blessed to see either Firefly the series or Serenity the movie, that is the source we happily borrowed these creatures from, and I highly recommend you go out and buy both the series and the movie sight unseen.
It's that good.

I personally think Serenity deserved to become the Star Wars for our generation (underdog movie suddenly turns into the biggest box office smash of the century, thus ensuring two really damn good sequels and a hilarious trilogy of super-fun prequels, not to mention a galaxy of collectible... thingies), but sadly that was not to be. Serenity was too character-driven for the average public, too frank about the ugly side of good intentions, and too well-loved by too few.

Ask us about Firefly sometime.
We'll be glad to gush and share quotes. Damn is that show quotable. It has one of the best "son of a BITCH!" reveals I've ever seen in my life.
And Jayne in the hat.
That's not a quote, but it damn near killed me with laughter anyway.


Part 20: In which a nameless personality proves useful and there is death. Sweet death.

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Also, the formatting of this might be a little raw, for which I apologize. It /is/ 3 AM, though.
Good night, people!

Let's start the year off right with some counseling and recovery! Ornamenti continues, with minimal commentary by the authors.

Part 18: In which the damage done is dealt with.


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Ornamenti continues! After a very long break and one measly slave outfit illustration.

Our hapless hero and heroine are still within the perverted clutches of the Hutts, who are apparently bored out of their sluggish little minds and can think of nothing better to do than request Twi'lek on human, girl on girl action.

Yes. You read that right. Twi'lek. Human. Girl. Girl.

It's sexy. It's wrong. shoiryu and I could get away with doing it to Padme because we're talking Jabba the Tatooine crimelord here, and no I haven't drawn the picture yet even though the costumes in my head are GLORIOUS. <3

Also, a small, twisted jot of my feminist side is pleased that the overwhelming tide of mansmut in this fandom now has an itty bitty serving of femmesmut on the other side of the scale.
Lesbians and violence make everything better.


Part 17: In which the Hutts get their just desserts, and Anakin is Not Happy.

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More of Anakin and Padme being held prisoner by the Hutts. I really need to draw some of the slave outfits I've thought up; Hutts might be disgusting perverts, but they do have a certain taste in regards to ornamental clothing.

Even if the clothes are hand-me-downs from slaves that have recently died. Oh dear.

Part 16: In which the prisoners reach a conclusion, and Obi-Wan wakes up.


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Okay. This one comes with a disclaimer. The last we saw our hapless hero and heroine, they had been captured by henchmen of the Hutts: Jabba and Gardulla respectively. Anyone who has seen Return of the Jedi remembers the Twi'lek dancers and Leia's infamous metal bikini.

That's what the Hutts do with things that are pretty.
Prisoners are slaves and slaves are objects, intended for nothing but the pleasure of the Hutts, whether that pleasure comes from display... or display.

You have been forewarned. Now. Enjoy!


Part 15: In which the Hutts acquire two new slaves and Anakin does the noble thing.
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Wow, this process is taking a lot longer than I thought it would. Whew!

Part 13: In which Shmi makes a request and there is trouble.
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Here's the twelfth part of what the inimitable shoiryu and I have been playing around with, spiced also a bit of our out-of-character chattings, simply because I find them amusing.

I'm at a loss for a clever title in regards to this whole alternate universe, and I'm tired of just putting "Star Wars Writing!" in the Subject area of the LJ entry. So.
Any ideas, folks?

Also, if you get the urge to show this story to any of your friends who subequently cry and wail, "But I'm not authorized to see it!" leave me a comment, and I'll put that person on list immediately.
I really enjoy this story and I'd love for more people to read it as it grows and changes. Sadly, there's a circumstance that precludes making it a purely public posting, so. If a friend grows curious or just wants something to read for an hour or two (Or six. Damn, we've been busy.), leave me a message and I'll open the floodgates happily!

Part 12: In which Anakin goes wandering and Obi-Wan Kenobi proves his badassery once again. Also, a special guest!

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shoiryu and I decided to show what was going on inside the ship as well, so just follow the paragraph breaks. Hopefully it's clear enough to understand. :/

Part 11: In which there is a duel between a Jedi and an apaHata, and the Handmaidens prove useful once again.

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Next up in Part 12: More Tatooine exploration! Because we just can't get enough of that funny little backwater desert planet.

Ah, the weekend was filled with work and a long absence from the computer. Anyone curious to see what happened after 9, click below!

Part 10: A few hours later, there is peace and tranquility... and the politics of Tatooine as explained by Anakin Skywalker. And then... The Great Jedi Bullshit at the Mos Espa Slave Corral.

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