Disclaimer: I do not own Star Wars. Disney owns Star Wars. However, characters such as Arianna, Tiri, Ben (same name as in the books but a different character), Taylor, Eean. Hope and Reslina are characters of my own creation. They are not to be used without permission.

AN: This is a sequel to "The Unsung Hero". I recommend reading that story before reading this as well as the one shot story "Past, Present and Future", which takes place the night before the start of this story. Also, this is an AU (Alternate Universe) because even if there are mentions of things or people from "The Force Awakens" it will not follow the same storyline or tie into the new trilogy.

Chapter 1

"I still do not look forward to speaking in front of so many people," Luke said.

"You are the one everyone wants to see," Ari commented as she pushed another pin into her hair. She had made a compromise with Leia to dress up a little since she refused to wear a gown. She felt more comfortable in her Jedi tunics. She had also reasoned with Leia that if she was supposed to be with the Jedi, she should look the part and Leia had reluctantly agreed.

"I wouldn't have come this far if not for you." Luke approached her and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"You would have," Ari told him. "You are the great Jedi and Rebellion hero. Jedi Master Luke Skywalker. That is why they want you to say a few words."

Luke sighed and squeezed her gently before letting go. "I know. I suppose I just feel more at ease when I am not the center of attention."

Ari smiled a little to herself, knowing that when they were younger, Luke did want to be the center of attention. Things had changed. Yet, her smile faded when she thought about the ceremony. It was good they were having it, but something didn't feel right.

"Something feels wrong," Luke said after a moment.

Ari frowned and turned to him. "I thought I felt something too. I wasn't sure." With Ari still early in the stages of having twins, she felt the Force strangely, much like she did with the first two children. She had a feeling these two would be just as strong in the Force.

"I have felt it all morning. That is why I would rather be on the sidelines."

"You will have me and a few others there. We will make sure it is safe."

"Maybe you shouldn't come." Luke suggested. He stopped from adding another sentence to that conversation when Ari folded her arms, giving him a look he had gotten to know quite well over the years.

"I am pregnant, not disabled. It is still early. I imagine the last few months might be difficult, but I plan on doing my part as a Jedi for as long as I can. It is the opening of the new Jedi Temple, I can't miss that. Besides, we make a good team. We always did."

Luke smiled and kissed her forehead. "I know. Just keep your eyes open."

"I will," Ari promised, smiling up at him, kissing his cheek briefly before going to check on the children.

She knocked on her daughter's door before opening it. Tiri was attempting to fix her hair in an elaborate braid and having some trouble. Ari smiled a little before approaching the girl, motioning for her to sit on the bed. "Let me help."

Tiri took a seat and Ari took the brush and carefully brushed her daughter's hair. "Did your mom help you with yours?"

"Yes, she did," Ari answered, thinking of her mother fondly. She divided Tiri's hair into three strands, helping the seven year old with a simple braid. "She was very good with hair and makeup. Much better than me."

"Was she better than Aunt Leia?"

Ari considered it. "I am not sure. Your aunt knows a lot, but not just about hair. She knows a lot about laws and diplomacy."

"I take those classes soon, right?"

"Right," Ari assured her, tying a light blue ribbon at the end of the braid. Laws and diplomacy were as important as lightsaber training so all Jedi would have that training as well. With the children still young, their training was just beginning.

"We're ready," Luke spoke up from the doorway. He was holding the hand of their five year old, Ben.

"So are we," Tiri answered, jumping up from the edge of the bed.

Ari couldn't help but smile at her daughter's enthusiasm.

"Can we go now?" Tiri asked.

"Remember, patience," Luke told her.

Tiri took a deep breath and then let it out. "I know. I just wanted to see Hope and Reslina. And Anakin and Jaina and Jacen."

"You will see them soon," Ari assured her as they left the apartment. The apartment wasn't very fancy, though it didn't have to be. Ari knew they would have quarters in the new Jedi Temple and would no longer need this place. They already had enough residences. There was also her family's house on Naboo. Even though, it had been cleaned and everything had been repaired though Ari was not ready to live there. The home was in her name and Luke's and even if they didn't live there, Ari couldn't bring herself to sell it. Besides, on Naboo the Skywalker family usually found themselves with the Naberries. Then of course there were also the quarters on Yavin 4. Though both Tiri and Ben had their own rooms that connected to a living room, in a few years, Tiri would have the choice to move. She could stay with the family or she could join other young students in a section designated for them. Both Yavin 4 and the new temple would have quarters like that.

The Skywalker family walked down the hall and to a small hanger. There were a few speeders and they got into one. It was one that Leia had gotten the government to lend them. Luke piloted and though he and Ari sometimes playfully argued about who would pilot, she didn't do that this time. She enjoyed looking around Coruscant and she knew it would help calm Luke down. He really did not like being in front of a lot of others. He was very serious as a Jedi, but when around just his family and close friends, Ari would find him smiling or laughing, reminding her of the young man from Tatooine.

As the new temple came into view, Ari couldn't help smiling. Though she and Luke had been a part of planning and visiting during the construction, it was so nice to see it was there. It was large, one day to be filled with Force sensitives, they hoped. There were not many, but every year more and more beings came forward as being Force sensitive or they asked their children to be tested. In the past, children training to be Jedi Knights were not allowed to be in contact with their family. Some families had held back from sending their children because it meant never seeing them again. That was not the case now because Luke and Ari did not believe in keeping children from contact their families. There were be visits and communication that could happen. Even though was not at all what the Jedi of the past did, but Luke and Ari had meditated on it as well as discussed it at length.

Pulling up to the temple, Ari saw there were already a number of beings there. Leia had warned them there would most likely be a crowd. Many prominent members of the government would attend this, as would the media. Luke had insisted that there be some places for the average citizens to be in attendance. Though some officials hadn't been certain if that was a good idea, Leia made certain it happened.

Luke pulled around to a hanger that was blocked off for this day. A few would have speeders there, like Leia and Han with their children as well as a few government officials. Lando and Mara as well as Taylor were supposed to be coming. Ari couldn't remember ever having so many Jedi in one place before and the uneasy feeling magnified.

Ari glanced over at Luke and he gave a brief nod as he parked. He felt it too.

"Tiri, Ben, I want you to stay close. There are going to be a lot of people here, okay?" Ari spoke as she helped them hop out of the speeder.

"Okay," Ben answered. He was quiet, but that balanced well with Tiri.

"You can play after," Luke added, knowing what his daughter was probably going to ask. "We have to be professional Jedi first."

"Alright," Tiri answered. She brushed off her clothing. The four of them were dressed in Jedi clothing, though it was fancier than what they normally wore.

I can't tell where the feeling is coming from Luke told Ari through the Force.

I can't either. It feels like more than one location, yet I can't tell where.

We should tell Leia and the others. Best to be prepared.

Ari nodded to him as they started down a hallway. Ari and Luke knew the halls well because they had come to see the Temple as it was being constructed. From the first moment of building to the final coat of paint, the Skywalker family had come to see the Temple often. They had also been part of the committee to discuss what was needed in the Temple. Taylor and Mara had been involved as well.

That is how Ari and Luke knew the area and which room they would all be meeting in. Together, the Jedi as well as Leia and a few others would walk outside to see the crowd there. Then it would be time to give speeches and have the official opening of the Temple. Leia insisted it was important to the Jedi and Republic to make this into an official ceremony. Ari knew some of this would be broadcast all over the galaxy.

Ari was brought out of her thoughts as Luke's hand took hers. He gave it a small squeeze and she smiled. Though something did feel wrong, they had been through many bad things in their lives and they had overcome them. Together they could overcome this too.