4 Years Later…

At first, Luke and Mara kept their new relationship a secret from the children; only Han and Leia knew. As Jacen, Jaina and Anakin grew older, however, they noticed the pair held hands a lot more, and sat closer together at the dinner table.

One evening, in 19 ABY, Luke turned to his niece and nephews. "Guys, Mara and I have something to ask you. What would you all think of her being your aunt?" The three kids looked at each other, then back at the couple and their eager faces. Then, they looked to their parents, who nudged them to answer. A slow grin spread over Jacen's face.

"I kinda thought she already was," he said. Everyone began to laugh. Jaina was jumping up and down.

"You're getting married?!" she squealed. "I knew it! I knew there was something going on with you and Auntie, Uncle Luke!"

"Well, we kind of have you to thank for that, Jaina," Luke explained as he took Mara's hand.


Planning the wedding was quicker than most weddings. Luke and Mara did not want a big public celebration. A Jedi wedding at the Praxeum on Yavin IV would do nicely. The New Jedi Order, under Luke's leadership, had departed from the old ways and now allowed Jedi to marry and have attachments.

It was a small, but lovely, ceremony. 8 1/2 year old Anakin was the ring bearer, Jaina the flower girl, Han the Best Man, Leia the Maid of Honor. Jacen, Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2 were ushers. Mara looked stunning in a white Jedi-tuniced bridal gown that actually complemented her flaming red hair and piercing green eyes quite well. Luke was in his black Jedi robes, his blond hair neatly combed, deep blue eyes fixated on his bride as she came down the aisle. Talon Kaarde, Mara's former smuggling boss, was on her arm ready to give her away. Fellow Jedi Master Kam Solusar officiated. As had become Jedi tradition, the two halves of a lightsaber crystal were rejoined with help from the Force to symbolically make the union official. At that point, Luke and Mara were husband and wife. Luke made to kiss his bride, but Mara held him back. "Oh no, you don't, Farmboy." Before the look of confusion could fade from Luke's face, Mara grinned, dipped him , and kissed the Jedi Master hard. Luke could only roll with it and enthusiastically kiss her back until Mara face flushed in embarrassment. Han burst out laughing, and the rest of the Jedi Order applauded. They continued to do so long after Luke and Mara Jade Skywalker had finished their trip back up the aisle.