Motto: Move Forward with Purpose
Shaak Ti's P.O.V.
The death of Darth Sidious marked the beginning of a brighter future; not just for the Republic, but also the whole galaxy. When word reached the Confederacy that the Chancellor of the Galactic Republic orchestrated the war alongside their leader, Count Dooku, the worlds represented in the Separatist Parliament, as well as the worlds conquered by the droid armies, retaliated against the Count.
Almost one month after the truth had been uncovered, Jedi intelligence learned that Dooku, as well as General Grievous and the Separatist Council, fled to the Count's personal residence on Serenno. A strike force led by Masters Kenobi and Skywalker stormed the castle. After a heated confrontation, the droid personnel were dispatched by the clone forces led by Captain Rex and my beloved Fives, who managed to capture the Separatist leaders.
Grievous was killed when Master Kenobi separated his chest plating and used a fallen battle droids blaster after the "Good General," had disarmed him. As for Dooku, Anakin succeeded in wounding him, and decapitated the Count with his own saber. With that, Skywalker fulfilled his destiny by bringing balance to the force. the Separatist Council were taking to Coruscant to face trial for war crimes; each was found guilty, with a high fraction receiving life imprisonment, and the remainder, executed. The carnage was finally over, but there was more to be done to ensure that the peace lasted.
Nala Se was arrested before she could leave Coruscant. Through interrogation by the Jedi, as well as the Police, it was revealed that Nala Se knew of Sidious's intentions all along, as well as Minister Lama Su. Though further "Persuasion" she revealed that the inhibitor chips could be simultaneously deactivated by a universal command signal. Upon sending a request to Kamino to send out the signal, Lama Su, upon being threatened with arrest for his knowledge in the conspiracy, agreed. In the following weeks, Fives confided in me that the "nightmares about a mission that never ended," that the others clones had been having, had ceased.
The Confederacy of Independent Systems, realizing that they had been played by the Sith, just as the Republic had been, requested readmission to the Galactic Senate. After much debate, leading to a vote on whether or not to reintegrate the seceded systems, the Senate voted in favor of the motion, on the condition that the worlds conquered by the droid army be liberated, and said army be deactivated; the Confederacy unanimously agreed. Within weeks, the Galaxy was at peace.
With the war ended, one question remained; what would become of the clones who had fought in it? The newly reintegrated Senate, as well as the Jedi Order, had decided that with the deactivation of the inhibitor chips, the clones were now free to live their own lives, without fear of being ordered back into service. Every clone in the army was given the choice to remain in the army to maintain peace, or pursue their own goals. Soon, transports traveling as far as the Outer Rim were being filled with troopers who took on the chance to make a life for themselves.
Anakin and Padme have been living happily together since the amendment to the Code. In time, Padme would be with child, or rather children, as she had given birth to twins, a boy and a girl, who were strong in the force like their father. The boy they named Luke, and the girl, Leia. In time, they would become great Jedi.
Obi-Wan led the Siege of Mandalore, alongside Anakin as they retook the planet from the Shadow Collective organized by Darth Maul. Obi-Wan faced the demon that had killed his Master, Qui-Gon Jinn, and, with the aid of Skywalker, managed to put an end to the phantom menace that was Darth Maul. During the Siege, Captain Rex became acquainted with the late Duchess Satine's sister, Death Watch leader Bo-Katan. As the Republic and Jedi began to withdraw from Mandalore, leaving Lady Kryze as Regent in their place, the new leader of the warrior world invited Captain Rex to stay in order to help rebuild. Rex, with some "friendly" urging from Anakin, agreed; they married a few months later, and had a daughter whom they named in memory of Bo-Katan's late sister.
Obi-Wan and Luminara's relationship seemed to flourish rapidly after everything that had transpired. What started as friendly strolls eventually led to friendly outings, which rapidly turned into romantic dates. In fact, on the anniversary of the Jedi's victory over Sidious and his forces, Obi-Wan proposed to Luminara, which may old friends tearfully accepted. They were married the next year, and have been raising two sons who look so much like their father, but have the traditional Mirialin markings from their mother.
Ahsoka decided that she would not be returning to the order, as she felt much freer to explore the galaxy without being held back, even with the amendment to the Code. Even so, Master Yoda bestowed a gift to Ahsoka to show her that she was always welcome at the Temple; her old lightsabers. Anakin, although upset that Ahsoka would not be returning to the Order, understood her choice, and explained that she was also welcome to be part of his family as a surrogate aunt to his children. Ahsoka rekindled an old relationship with a past flame, who turned out to be the young senator from Onderon, Lux Bonteri. On her eighteenth life-day, Lux proposed to Ahsoka. The ceremony was held at the Temple, with Master Yoda officiating. I have even heard that the two plan on starting a family. To know that Ahsoka has truly moved on from her past ordeal brings joy to my heart.
As for myself and Fives…
Normal P.O.V. (Six Years Later)
The lush green plateaus were a welcome contrast as opposed to the previously barren surface of Mandalore. Standing on the balcony of a lavish palace, situated at the edge of a small lake was Shaak Ti, her eyes closed, breathing in the fresh morning air, the soft breeze tugging at her loose fitting, long sleeved violet tunic, bounded at the waist by a red sash. Her brown pants were neatly tucked into her knee high black boots, which were custom made from Mandalorian leather.
Shaak Ti smiled as she felt a pair of arms wrap around her waist, pulling her back into the broad chest of her husband, the first clone to represent a planet in the Galactic Senate; Senator Rayshe'a (Five in Mandoa) Ti of Kamino, though she and close friends, as well as his brothers, still called him Fives. Turning to her husband, who was clad in a pure white military uniform, complete with polished black boots, Shaak Ti shared a tender kiss with the man she fell in love with, running a hand through his slicked back, neck length hair, as the other settled in the crook of his neck, chuckling as the mustache on his upper and goatee on his chin tickled her face.
A giggle ended the tender moment. Looking down, husband and wife were met with the sight of a small child beaming brightly at them. The child wore what appeared to be a white, one piece sleeping gown. The child itself appeared human with black hair down to their shoulders and brown eyes, but their skin was a dull red, with white markings around their eyes and on their cheeks. Fives chuckled as he bent down and scooped up the giggling child in his arms.
"Ashla," he mock scolded the four –year-old girl, "what are you doing here?" Ashla merely shrugged at her father's question.
"Uncle Rex said he needs you to help him with something for work." Fives, while still maintaining his smile, rolled his eyes in annoyance at what he had been told. Looking to his wife, Fives jokingly said,
"And I thought the Representative from Mandalore could 'handle anything!'" Shaak Ti merely rolled her eyes at her husband's immaturity, but decided to let him get to it by taking their daughter into her arms. Sending a grateful nod to his love, Fives exchanged one more kiss with her, as well as gentle peck on his daughters forehead, before leaving to assist his brother with whatever was troubling him. Looking to her first born, Shaak Ti began to pepper the girl with kisses, resulting in a massive fit of laughter from the young hybrid. Setting the girl down on the floor, Shaak T knelt down so she was eye to eye with her little girl.
"Why don't you go get dressed Ashla?" she instructed, "and we can go have our little outing with Auntie Bo and cousin Satine." Ashla beamed ear to ear as she raced out of the room to get ready. Smiling sweetly in the direction that her child had run to, Shaak Ti walked back out onto the balcony, a content smile on her lips as she relished in the feeling of peace and freedom that was now her life. Looking to the sky, Shaak Ti whispered,
"I think you would be proud, Mace." And with that, Shaak Ti turned to join the people who meant so much to her. People she knew she would not be making such wonderful memories with if Fives had not helped her see the Truth in Conspiracies.
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