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This is my first Star Wars fic. The idea's just been bubbling around in my head so I finally decided to write it down.

In this story Luke wasn't able to turn Vader in the end, however the rebellion still succeeded and both Vader and the Emperor were killed. Also Alderaan was destroyed but Bail Organa was not on the Planet at the Time. He is now the Supreme Chancellor. There's also a couple more change's, but you should be able to figure them out. And so we begin . . . . . A long time ago, in a Galaxy far far away!

Temple of the New Order

Five Months. Only Five months ago the Empire was wreaking havoc across the galaxy. It's amazing how time flies. Now only Five months later the last remnants of the Empire were fading away. Now only Five months later Luke was standing in a place looking at a site that he never in his life thought he would ever get to see. The reconstruction of the Jedi Temple was Complete.

The Wall's and towers were rebuilt, the archive's restored, the marble polished. The Temple was every bit as glorious as it had been in its prime. The only difference was its desolate hall's. A place once so full of life; so empty.

Luke walked the halls of the Temple trying to imagine what it had been like in the Prime of the Jedi. To see the Padawan's and younglings running up and down these hall's.

As an addition to the temple, a grand garden was constructed with Statue's honoring the Jedi heroes' of the Old Republic. This courtyard was to be open to the public so that all could honor the many Jedi who gave their lives' trying to secure a better future for the galaxy. The Garden centered on a massive Fountain. On this fountain was engraved the names of every Jedi that was killed in the purges. On radiating axis's from this fountain were erected the statue's of the Old Jedi master's.

Luke walked slowly through the garden. He paused every now and then and looked at the faces of the great Jedi master's. Then finally he arrived at the statue he was most anxious to see. Looking down at the plaque, this read:

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Jedi Master

Member of the Jedi Council

Known as the "Negotiator"

A tear slowly rolled down Luke's cheek. Staring at the, while much younger, face of Old Ben.

"They did a good job with it, didn't they?"

Luke turned to see the figure of his sister Leia walking toward him.

"I thought I'd find you here. Luke, are you alright?"

"I can't do this Leia"

"Can't do what"

Luke turned to walk away. "Luke! Wait. I know something's bothering you, talk to me, let me help you. That's what Family is for."

"Family! Family is what got us into this mess. "

"Now hold it right there. I'm the twin with the temper and I have no intention of sharing it with you."

"Is that supposed to make me feel better? Well if it is you are failing dismally Leia. Beside's don't you have better things to do then play Psychotic therapist with me."

"You're my Brother Luke. I will always have time for you. Now please tell me what's wrong, I care for you and I want to help you if I can."

Luke sat down on the fountain edge and stared into the Gleaming water. "I can't do this Leia. I am the son of the man who destroyed this world, how can I rebuild it. How does the Galaxy trust me to rebuild it! After what he did to it!"

"Luke you have earned this galaxies respect. You were one of the leading member's who saved it from the evil clutches of the Emperor. The people would be fool's to not trust you. And for the record Anakin Skywalker was not your father, Owen Lars was."

"Uncle Owen may have raised me, but that doesn't change the fact that Vader was my father, our father. It's his blood that runs through our veins."

"Luke….a child cannot choose their parent. It is one of those factors in life that is beyond anyone's control. Anakin may have been a key member in our creation, but like you just said Owen is the one who raised you. He shaped you into the remarkable man you are today. Vader had no whim over it. Luke you need to learn how to bury the past, don't let it control you. If you do it will destroy you."

"I thought I could change him, I thought there was still good buried down somewhere within him. I was such an idiot Leia. I should have never allowed myself to be captured. The only purpose I served in that final battle was to nearly get myself killed."

"You would have regretted it Luke. If you had just let him go without ever having tried, the memory would have haunted you forever. Even though your energies that day may have been in vain, it did give you the satisfaction of knowing that he could never be turned back. Don't lin…."

"There you are!" Luke and Leia turned to see Han jogging up to them. "I've been looking all over for you two. They're ready for you at the front. The ribbon's all out and everything. Quite a crowd has turned out as well."

"Alright we'll be right there"

". . . today's a glorious day to be . . . "

"Looks like he started without us" Luke observed

"Well that's father for you. Bail is never early, everyone else is just late" Leia stated, making her way to her adoptive father.

"Father" Leia called approaching him.

"Leia" Bail answered back embracing his daughter. "Good to see you my darling. Awe, Luke" he stated now noticing Luke standing behind his twin.

"Chancellor" Luke responded bowing.

"How many times must I ask you to call me Bail. We are not in the office Luke there is no need to be so formal." Bail replied with nothing but kindness shining through his eye's. "and given that your Leia's brother that make's you family. And family never call each other by their title or last name" he continued, turning to watch all the people bustle around the newly opened courtyard.

"Luke" Bail went on. "just look at them, all the smiles, finally we have a place where we can honor the fallen and remember what was lost"

"And what never will be again" Luke whispered so low that only Leia was able to hear him. She took his hand and gave it a reasuring squeeze.

"I want you to enjoy this day Luke. Put your worries about everything aside, and let the joyous nature of the day engulf you. Can you do that for me?"

"Of course Cha. . . Bail" he replied half-heartedly.

"Good. I must go now. Luke, will you kindly meet me at my office tomorrow morning when you find the time. I have a matter to discuss with you."

"A matter sir? Perhaps you should tell me about it now . . ." Luke said, starting to look worried.

"Nonsense, after I made you promis me you would have a good time, that would be completely counterpreductive. Besides I already have people working on it, I just figured I would offer some more assistance in the matter if things haven't progressed by tomorrow."

"As you wish, sir." Luke replied cooly.

"Farewell Luke, Leia see you both tomorrow" and with that Chancelor Bail Organa glided away.

So this is really just the introduction to the story, I haven't really gotten to the juicy stuff yet. That's next chapter. I'll try to update soon.

Thanks. Review's would be awesome.