#oc: catalea adonis

[arrthurpendragon]

Safe and Sound ⌨

Again, spoilers ahead because the chapter before hasn't been posted.

“Growing up, I was raised with the knowledge of the fraught relationship with Baethea,” Cori’iana began. “I sympathized with your people.  But as you are aware, the Sanandrassas have never looked upon your people kindly, especially my grandmother.”

Some of the harshest and strictest rules imposed upon Baethea had come about during her grandmother’s reign.  Dordirri’ih Sanandrassa was no friend of Baethea and during her reign, Naboo had whole-heartedly supported her stance.  And despite the rumblings of Baethea’s freedom coming during Cori’iana’s reign, firm supporters of her grandmother had also spread rumours to the contrary.

Cori’iana sighed. “Her reign was cruel to your people.  It’s rather difficult to prove you aren’t somebody when you carry their name.  No matter what I did or didn’t do, that name would always precede me to your people.”

But Cori’iana could tell immediately from Lady Catalea’s expression that her simplest truth, without bearing her soul, was not enough for the Baethean. “Then why continue to use your name?” Catalea asked. “In my eyes, that shows that you condoned what they did during their reign and your own.”

Part of Cori’iana wanted to bare her soul to Lady Catlea and force her to understand. She wanted to tell her that she had never wanted to be queen.  It was her grandmother who had drummed up the support for her rule and that things had gone much too far for Cori’iana to stop anything.  She wanted to scream that she didn’t change her name because Cori’iana wanted a chance to slip back into quiet anonymity after her royal sentence was complete.

But there were important politics at play here.  So, she had to choose her words very carefully.  She had to be careful to not reveal too much for the sake of both Naboo and Baethea.

“You aren’t the only one to face family pressure when it comes to ruling, Catalea,” Cori’iana answered with an arched eyebrow.  That was about as short a summary Cori’iana could give the Baethean without divulging details.

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Chapter One - Enemy Greetings After a long walk through the endless palace corridors, with the heir being inconveniently located as far from the throne room as humanly possible, the entourage finally arrived at the banquet. Catalea could feel her hands begin to shake as she situated herself and adjusted her clothes and Ace for the last time. Although she would like to believe that her room placement was a sign of poor arrangement, she couldn’t help but put up her walls. She was here to negotiate, not start a war. "Lady Catalea Adonis of Baethea!" Catalea raised her head high as the doors swung open to reveal the large throne room. Throughout the large chamber, the marble floor and walls were covered with silks in shades of blues and greens with the Naboo crest flying above the large throne. It appeared as though she was the last to arrive and she took pride in knowing she had the attention of everyone in the room as she stepped forward and into the lion's den.  Foreign dignitaries began to flock to her as she greeted each one with elegance and grace. The trade federation in particular was especially interested in the Baethean Lady and what Baethea might have to offer them. The representative bowed in respect to the newly elected princess.  "It is wonderful to make your acquaintance, Lady Adonis." He greeted. “Likewise.” She replied as she bowed her head in greeting. Catalea made pleasantries but kept her face void of emotion. She knew these men were looking for a new base to which to conduct their affairs and she would have none of their schemes on her planet. Baethea needed peace and prosperity, not corruption. Especially if they were to gain their independence without starting a war. The dark-haired beauty was quick to move past them as she made her way toward the refreshment table. As she sipped on her glass of champagne she could feel a set of hostile eyes on her. When she turned her eyes met Senator Palpatine, an ambitious man who acted as if he had all the power in the world. Catalea had always been wary of his advances for power. She knew his plans would eventually include Baethea, and she was unsure of how to feel about it.

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“I’ll confess my reign wasn’t perfect as far as relations outside of Naboo, especially with Baethea.”  She knew that there were those who considered her an isolationist, but that hadn’t been her intent.  But there were too many things beyond her control. “It might not have been right, but my life and the lives of my people took priority, especially given the assassination attempts weeks into my reign.”

Cori’iana attempted to stifle her voice of any emotion despite the images of her parents dead on the ground plaguing her thoughts. “I was a scared child with hardly anyone within my inner circle to turn to.  When I finally was able to pick up the pieces and try to navigate relations, I was met with roadblocks.”

She took a deep breath, pausing for effect for the piece of information she was about to reveal next. Cori’iana then lowered her voice. “Politically I was advised and pressured that Naboo should hold a tighter reign on Baethea.”

The look on Lady Catalea’s face began to contort in anger.  But Cori’iana had anticipated this.  Her statement hadn’t only been for shock value, but also because it was true.  There had been constant arguments with her grandmother concerning Baethea. On several occasions Cori’iana had to intercept communications her grandmother had attempted to forge in her name.

“Advice that you should have ignored,” Lady Catalea responded curtly, despite the fire that raged in her eyes. “But I gather that was not an option.”

“I don’t see chains and shackles anywhere on you,” Cori’iana stated, gesturing to Catalea’s free extremities. “While I might not have been the one to free you, I am the one who wrote the treaty so that Queen Amidala might be able to free you.  Hate me all you like, it’s of no matter to me as I’m no longer queen, nor have I any intention of being so again.”

Cori’iana stopped to catch a breath. “Were our roles reversed, I’d like to think that I would be a bit more understanding because I’d know that running a country is no easy feat and that sometimes there is nothing more one can do than play the game. Even if said game is stacked against them.”

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Cori’iana’s heart beat rapidly and her stomach grew more and more unsettled as she drew closer to the designated landing site for the Baethean delegation.  Wanting to appear stronger than what she felt, Cori’iana passed Meellen to Biala, who showered the cat in ear scritches as they walked.

True to her word, Ziv was waiting at the landing site for them.  Knowing that her nervousness might betray her through her words, Cori’iana opted to acknowledge Baethean’s senator with a nod which Ziv returned.  She knew that once the Baethean vessel was landed that her nerves would steel, like they always did.  But Cori’iana couldn’t help but play with the bracelet Obi-Wan had given her to self-sooth as she waited for the vessel to come into sight.

A few minutes later, the aircraft came into view.  Cori’iana stood a little taller from her place between Ziv and Biala.  By the time the ramp of the Baethean royal cruiser touched the ground, Cori’iana was ready for whatever harsh judgement and cruel comments she was about to receive.  She steadied herself with a diplomatic smile, which she could only hope would unsettle Lady Catalea as much as the future monarch of Baethea unsettled her.

As to be expected, Lady Catalea seemed to gracefully float down the ramp as any royal should, looking elegant and sure of herself, but the fire behind her eyes was unmistakable. Cori’iana could feel Lady Catalea’s judging eyes cast harshly upon her scrutinizing everything from her dress of blue silk with silver circlets on the bodice to her dark tresses cascading down her back.  But Cori’iana had anticipated this since this moment she knew Lady Catalea would be descending in terror upon Naboo.

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She felt like she was gasping for breath after her rant.  Cori’iana had held onto those words for so long and if anyone was to hear them, it might as well be Catalea Adonis.  Cori’iana couldn’t force Catalea to believe her words, but they were spoken from the heart.  It was all she could do and now it was time for Cori’iana to move on and move forward.

Catalea appeared to be mulling over Cori’iana’s words, but her facial expression remained bare and unmoving.  As would any good politician.  But in a motion that shocked Cori’iana, Lady Catalea reached her hand out for Cori’iana to take.  Cori’iana couldn’t help but stare blankly at the hand in front of her with hesitation.  What did it mean?

Cori’iana licked her lips and glanced back up at Lady Catalea’s face.  The gesture seemed genuine.  So Cori’iana reached out and grasped the Baethean’s forearm in a rare gesture of unity and understanding.

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For a brief moment, Lady Catalea smiled at Ziv whose head was bowed to greet her future queen.  Cori’iana was surprised that Lady Catalea even knew how to smile and that her face wasn’t permanently plastered with a look of disgust.  Catalea motioned for Ziv to rise and Cori’iana knew that Catalea’s attention and wrath would soon be solely upon her and she was ready for it. Lady Catalea could bluster all she wanted at the end of the day this visit was about Baethea’s independence. 

Cori’iana remained tight-lipped as her diplomatic smile grew weary.  She would allow Lady Catalea to think she had the upper hand - for now at least.  Let the young woman get her grievances out now and not on the negotiating table.  The sooner they were past all of this, the sooner Baethea could see to her freedom.  Inwardly, Cori’iana braced herself for whatever course of action Lady Catalea chose to direct her way.

“Lady Cori’iana Sanandrassa,” Lady Catalea addressed her, her voice cold and void of any emotion.  There wasn’t any name-calling yet, so they were off to the best start they probably could have. “I see your queen is testing my patience.”

After a quick hum to herself, Cori’iana evenly responded, “Lady Catalea Adonis. Naboo is happy to receive you and your entourage.”  As Cori’iana gave a small bow of her head, she selfishly hoped that her kill them with kindness approach brought some ire to Lady Catalea.  Selfishly, of course. Cori’iana wasn’t perfect and her demeanor had hardened a bit since stepping down as queen. But there was no love lost between these two women - Lady Catalea Adonis and Lady Cori’iana Sanandrassa.  But diplomatically, Cori’iana knew this was her job to her Queen and to her people. And she would perform that role to the best of her ability.

After a deep breath, Cori’iana stood upright once more and forced another smile. “I shall be your escort as I show you to the palace chambers where Queen Amidala is waiting.”

It brought Cori'iana slight satisfaction knowing that she was very likely the last person Lady Catalea wanted to perform this duty.  Only slight satisfaction though, because while she hadn’t expressed her dissatisfaction with the job to Padme, she had hoped that it would befall another to escort Lady Catalea.  But Padme trusted her. So Cori'iana would do her duty.

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HEAVENLY LIGHT ━ obi-wan kenobi ✩

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HEAVENLY LIGHT ━ obi-wan kenobi ✩

Time is the most precious commodity to humanity. A luxury item that people would fool themselves into thinking the rich could afford and the poor could lose. The power of one second was enough to destroy and shape all those who lived across the galaxy. The future was inevitable, just as a single choice could shift everything from a tranquil peace to a raging war.  Catalea Adonis knew what time had done to her fate. Born into a life of privilege, the young woman grew from a sweet, innocent child to a silver tongue woman with poise and grace. Her power as one of the members of House Adonis gives her a strength she hadn't known existed within her until now. As the next chosen heir to her planet's regal throne, Catalea must face the reality of her own past to create a better future. How a single decision could lead her down a path of destruction and to a man who holds her salvation in the palm of his hand. Obi-Wan Kenobi had never known anything other than the Jedi Code. Remembering small bits of his childhood as a force-sensitive padawan, the young man tried his luck as an impressionable young Jedi in a galaxy filled with darkness. As he began to climb the ranks, each decision he made became a catalyst that turned him from a naïve knight to a war-torn general. Leaving his inner tranquility as a man ready to face his demons in tatters, shattered by the pain of others. Determined to save the light, his journey leads him to Baethea, where his absolution would be disrupted by a young queen looking to rewrite history. The restless need for a life of balance for both Catalea and Obi-Wan had begun to fade with time as those of greed surrounded the republic. Obi-Wan's gripping fear of failure followed him as he fought for a golden age of peace. While Catalea tackles the extreme laws that cripple the galaxy's republic and seep into her own planet. Desperate for a way to break free from the agenda of the separatists, Catalea takes a risk on a timeless enemy that has left her planet's system paralyzed over the many millennia. In a cruel twist of fate that time had already predestined, the queen and her Jedi are thrust into the makings of a ruthless war. A war that would ultimately change the course of history and their lives in the process. Obi-Wan would lose the one he calls his brother, and Catalea would lose an ally, not even the stars, that no one could predict. They would feel the dark side's power as it played the ultimate hand in snuffing out the light.

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HEAVENLY LIGHT ━ obi-wan kenobi ✩

Chapter Three - New Assignment The secret garden was tucked away in an abandoned room that had been overrun with fearless ivy and vines. The walls were covered in it and over time Daphnea had begun to plant various species of wildflowers until the entire room appeared to be more of a forest rather than a palace room. The girl gathered her dark blue dress that threatened to pull any young buds out as she clamored over to a small swing, a book placed delicately on the table beside it. Daphnea smiled when she heard the whoosh of her nursery droid, M90-0 or Moo, following her. She had hoped to lose the plump droid in all the chaos of the morning, but it appeared it was much more stealthy than she had realized. She laughed as it walked in beside her, being careful not to snag its soft material on the twigs and vines.  “Moo!” Daphnea called out. The droid turned around and cocked its head to the side as if to say, ‘what did I do now?���. “Find a place to plant yourself down. We are going to be here a while.” The droid did as she bid and found a comfortable spot beside a large spot of soil, which it proceeded to puncture with one of its large fingers. Daphnea watched the way it played with the dirt, pushing it down and watching as it never rose again. The droid appeared to be in some kind of trance and the teen couldn’t help but envy it. Daphnea sat down on the wool-covered couch and her body began to relax as she gently took the book in her hand and swayed quietly. The book itself didn’t hold any matter of interest to her, but it allowed her to escape. A feeling that was far too rare for her liking. She pulled herself closer into her cocoon as the morning turned to afternoon. “Hiding from our dear mother?” Daphnea jumped at the sound of her sister’s voice. She looked over to see Catalea dressed in a beautiful floor-length gown of deep green. One of her shoulders hoisted a part of the gown that flowed like a fountain down her back, while the other had vines weaving up her arm. A silver and gold belt cinched her waist in with a couple of green kyber crystals attached to the side. Her dark hair was pulled up with a gold piece defining her look of regal grace. The young teen felt underdressed as she giggled, “And you’re not?”

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HEAVENLY LIGHT ━ obi-wan kenobi ✩

Chapter Two - Mother Knows Best When Sabrya arrived almost all the seats in the chamber were filled, saved for Catalea's and her own. The elders and leaders stood in respect as she made her way towards her daughter's chair, watching some whisper as she took her place at the center of the room. Sabrya watched with calculated eyes at the sharks before her. She could see the distrust in their eyes as she waved her hand in a small, but acceptable greeting, before motioning them to take their seats. "It has been brought to my attention that Baethea's Heir has an update in regards to the open rebellion against Naboo's rule.” Sabrya began as silence filled the hall. “It seems to me that this treaty she has brought home will only benefit Baethea on the surface, but will eventually cause more harm than good." The room erupted with shouts of displeasure and intrigue as loyalists and deceivers stood in protest. Sabrya knew that her statement had planted a seed of doubt among the council and she had seen firsthand what a small amount can do to someone's reign. Even the smallest doubt can unleash a chain of events leading to her daughter’s downfall. Sabrya knew her daughter didn't have what it took to rule an entire planet, and she would be the first to provide the proof. "Enough!" Sabrya watched gleefully as one of Catalea's supporters, Oriane Fraillin, tried to reign in the chaos. She was an esteemed member of the High Council and had deep ties to Naboo, given her daughter plays the role of envoy to their enemy planet. She knew this woman would be the first to want to take a look at this treaty. However, Sabrya was confident that the rest would be skeptical. No one could believe that a solution could have been found so quickly.  Oriane stood, her crimson suit catching the light as she stated, "You expect me to believe that you would doubt your daughter and her intentions?" Sabrya smirked at the accusation, "I have two daughters in the prime of their lives. One of them was elected Heir to the throne. I take that very seriously.” Another woman on the high council, Nixie Rothssey, interrupted, “Seriously enough that you are willing to doubt her cause?” Sabrya stayed steadfast as she continued, “I just want the transition of power to be a smooth one. As of now, Naboo's naive queen is digging her claws into my daughter. I’m not inclined to sit by and watch her corrupt Catalea piece by piece."

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Arthur Athos Kenobi kitty is still being a demanding boy and wants a sentence of Heavenly Light! :)

My love, Mr. Arthur Athos Kenobi! You can have a little sneak peek into the next chapter of 'Heavenly Light':

So far, Keana would not trust Qui-Gon Jinn with Catalea’s life.

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10, 14, 15 for Catalea

My queen, Catalea Adonis! Here is a small introduction to her character with her story available to read here:

10. What’s your oc’s greatest weakness?

Catalea's greatest weakness is her child, Nomi. I would elaborate more but... spoilers!

14. Does your oc have any hobbies? How did they get involved in these?

Catalea doesn't have a lot of time to develop any long-lasting hobbies, but while in confinement during her pregnancy, she does pick up music. She wanted to drown out the sound of war around her. She later becomes a significant patron of the arts throughout the galaxy, and only one of her composed pieces is made available to the public. The rest remain a family secret, back in the palace on her home planet, Baethea.

15. What’s your oc’s favorite color? Does this color have any special meaning/symbolism?

Catalea's most worn color is soft, almost lilac, and purple. According to some history books, it is one of the colors of her house and is the color of royalty. It makes her feel regal and in control when facing the Senate or Baethea's High Court. However, when she's more herself, she can be seen wearing more flowy fabrics and lighter hues when she is with Obi-Wan or a member of her family.

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[arrthurpendragon]

You aren’t the only one to face family pressure when it comes to ruling, Catalea.  I’ll confess my reign wasn’t perfect as far as relations outside of Naboo, especially with Baethea. It might not have been right, but my life and the lives of my people took priority, epsecially given the assassination attempts weeks into my reign. I was a scared child with hardly anyone within my circle to turn to. When I finally was able to pick up the pieces and try to navigate relations, I was met with roadblocks. Politically I was advised and pressured that Naboo should hold a tighter reign on Baethea. 

Once more, I found threats against my life - so far as if I did something in your favor, there were those within my own government that suggested I be tried and killed for treason. Inaction on my part seemed far better for your people and for myself. While I might have not been the one to free you, I’m the one who began the conversation so that others might be able to dwell on it until the time was right. Hate me all you’’d like, I tried my best in an impossible situation.  Were our roles reversed, I’d like to think that I would be a bit more understanding because I’d know that running a country is no easy feat and that sometimes there is nothing more one can do than play the game. Even if said game is stacked against them.

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Happy Birthday to my dear friend, @misshiraeth98. Seriously, I don’t know where I’d be without your friendship.  You’re the one who helped keep me sane when I had covid.  Your stories and OCs are so wonderfully fleshed out that they always inspire me to be better with my fics. Your graphics never cease to amaze me. You are there to check-in on me. I’m glad we became friends and you became part of my life - you filled in a piece of my puzzle that I was missing. It’s crazy to think that even though we are separated by plenty of miles, I never really feel that far away from you. Also, thank you for being godson to Merlin. :)

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