The After Effects

By: Rain Kenobi

Chapter 1

The Proposal

Rain Kenobi was glad the battle was over. Now she could grieve for her family. She sighs, she wanted to go see Luke and congratulate him. But she was too upset to do that. She wanted her mother and father back. They had only died about a week ago and it was finally sinking in for Rain. She knew that she would be able to see them again when she was more in tune with the force. But for right now she would have to take this and be as brave as she could be. She looks around, no one was here, that was good, that meant that she could cry. She sits down and buries her face in her hands and starts to sob.

Luke Skywalker was done with the congratulations he was getting. He wanted to see Rain, he wanted to see if she was better then she was when he left. She had been a mess ever since her mother and father died. And he didn't blame her. He was that way when Aunt Beru and Uncle Owen died. He knew that there was little comfort that he could give her. But he was going to try and do the best that he could. And if that meant giving up the award ceremony. He would do it. Rain was his whole world now. And he had a special question to ask her.

Rain finally gets a hold of herself and looks up as she senses someone coming. She stood up and smoothed out her dress and wiped her tears away and put on a smile. That she had to force. She didn't want to talk to anyone. But if it were Luke, then she would gladly welcome his company. He was the only person in the galaxy that she wanted to see right now. Everyone else could just leave her alone. That's what she had told them when she left the war room. She couldn't stand to be with people right now. She would give anything to have her parents back. But right now was not the time to think about that. She would have to be more prepared then this. She sighs as Luke walks into view.

Luke looks at Rain and moves over to her and wraps his arms around her, "How are you holding up?" He asked as he kisses her hair. "I know this is tough on you. And I wish there was something I could do. I know what it's like to lose someone like that. I'm so sorry." He whispers to her as he rocks her back and forth. He was going to make sure that she knew that he was never going to leave her. And he was there to stay. Which he knew was a small comfort. But a comfort nonetheless. He looks at Rain and smiles as he kisses her gently on the lips, "Actually there's something I want to ask you." He smiles as he gets down on one knee, "Rain Kenobi, I know that you're having a rough time right now. But I want to make you happy again. And I can't think of any better idea then marrying you." He said with a smile, "Rain will you marry me?"

Rain looks at Luke shocked. She had wanted this day to come. She of course wanted to marry him. But would it be wrong to marry someone just after she lost her parents. She didn't know, she didn't know much of anything right now. She was worried that she might be showing them disrespect. But she knew that her parents would want her to be happy. So she smiles, "Yes I will marry you Luke Skywalker." She said as fresh tears well up in her eyes, "But I don't think we should tell anyone except for the Princess, I'll ask her if she can perform the ceremony." She said with a smile.

Luke looks at Rain and smiles, "That would be a great idea Sunshine." He then looked around and kissed her passionately. He didn't want to leave her he wanted to be with her. And he wanted to be with her now. But he knew that they needed to get married first. Rain wasn't that kind of girl, and that was what he loved about her. She had morals, and what was more, she stuck to them, like a person should. He smiles at her, "I think I'll leave you alone for now. You call me when you need me alright." He said as he gave her a kiss on the cheek.

Rain smiles and nods when Luke told her that he was going. She wanted to be with him too. But she knew that her parents would not have approved that. And she needed to stand by her morals. She shook her head and turned around so that she could go find Leia. She was so excited that Luke had asked her to marry him, she had been looking forward to that since she had first told him she loved him. That was over a month ago. They were taking things a little fast, and she knew that. But she didn't really care. She loved him, and she knew she wanted to be with him for the rest of her life. And what was more was that she had known she was in love with him for seventeen years before this. So it was kinda like they were dating. But not officially.

Leia Organa was working in her room. She had to get them off this base before the imperials found them. She had to get them to a safe place. But she didn't know where they were going. She wanted to make sure that everything was in order before she ordered the retreat. And there were other things, other personal items that she needed to take care of. She smiles to herself as she sets down her data pad. It was no use, something was going to interrupt her in a few minutes anyway. She shook her head and stood up and started to pace. She was thinking of planets, naming them, figuring out their ecosystems and what not. She knew that they had to find a planet that was deserted. That way no creature got hurt on their account. There was a knock on her door.

Rain had hurried off to find Leia, she very much wanted to be with Luke, and if she could find the princess, then she would be that much closer to her goal. When she reached the room she reached out and knocked lightly on her door. She felt sick with excitement. She almost turned around and bolted out of the hall. But she kept her feet firmly on the ground. The worst she could do is say no. There was no law against Luke and Lily getting married. And of course they wouldn't be married under the imperial law, but that was something that they could work on later. Find disguises or something. Because Luke was a wanted man, and so was Rain, being the daughter of Obi-wan Kenobi and all of that.

Leia walks to the door and opens it. She smiles when she sees it is Rain, "Hello Rain! What can I do for you?" She asked with a smile. She was glad to see her friend, and rescuer. Rain had been the one to find her cell, and the one to open it for her. Or so she thought, she hadn't really talked in detail to anyone about that. It was just something they never got around to. She smiles and motions for Rain to enter the room, "It's very nice to see you again." He then noticed the smile on the other woman's face. Something was going on, and she was going to tell her. It was something big too. Something that Rain was very excited about.

Rain looked at Leia and smiles from ear to ear, "I'm getting married to Luke. And we were wondering…would you do the ceremony?" She asked with hope creeping into her voice. She knew that she was going to do it, she knew it. Leia felt as if she owed Luke and Rain for their rescue of her. But she knew that it was time to pay up. She wasn't going to point this out to Leia, best not to push her luck. She smiles and shows her the diamond ring that Luke had found; it was in the shape of a raindrop. She smiles at Leia, "I think he'll be delighted if you would help us. We're trying to keep it low, we don't want the empire finding out."

Leia looks at Rain and nods, "I agree." She said as she looked at the ring. It was beautiful, and Leia wondered where Luke had gotten it. She smiles at Rain and then looks around the base to make sure no one was listening. I think that's a great idea Rain, I'll be happy to wed the two of you." She said with a smile and a hug. "I just need five minutes to freshen up. Meet me in the war room."