Happy Valentines everyone! So this chapter is a long one and will be one of the last two before we hit Episode I time frame. Also will everyone finally get the answer to one of the biggest questions I created at the start. The fourth mate of Harry's pack. Also near the end will be a little incite from Luna on Terra so before anyone flames I ask that you please wait to read that. The incite will also answer a question or two I know most of you have had revolving around Anakin and whether or not he turns into Vader.
If you have any questions or problems please feel free to PM me.
Disclaimer: See chapter one.
Chapter Nine
As the sun rose in the sky of Coruscant Harry opened his eyes to the familiar sensation of his body being surrounded by his wives.
Daphne lay upon his right his arm trapped between her c cup breast allowing him to feel her heartbeat against his skin. On his left was Susan in the same position as Daphne only she had tucked her leg in against his.
All while his first wife Hermione slept peacefully upon his chest her ear pressed against his heart as if to reassure herself that it still beat.
He looked over and smiled at the box now sitting on the mantle in the room. Inside it was his cut braid where it waited to be joined by the braids of his wives and a braid of his fourth mate.
Harry looked up at the ceiling at that thought for years now he had sensed that his fourth mate was somewhere out there but he had yet to meet her or get an idea of where she might be.
True he believed that the Force would one day lead him to her but it grew tiring to wait for answers.
All he could grasp of her from his dreams was that she was human, she was wise, strong willed, and she smelled of pears.
That information didn't help him since he never saw a clear image of her features and humans populated many worlds in the Galaxy. As for pears again they were grown on many worlds and wouldn't stand out.
He sighed before shaking off the thoughts as he gently used his abilities to release himself from the hold of his lovers. Once free he smiled as the three female Lycans huddled together to keep warm. Harry walked off to the refresher with a slight bounce in his step…after all today was a very important day.
After his morning meal Harry went off to join his now former Master to go over the specks of his first task as a Knight.
He was to take the five students of his that had won the tournament so they could complete their final task to officially become Padawan Learners.
The building of their personal Lightsabers, and before that the placement of their braids of rank.
Ahsoka would be using synthetic material since her lekku and montrals made it impossible for her to grow hair.
Much the same for Jorgen who had a head of skin and horns.
However since the idea of taking five children anywhere by himself was unwelcome he would be allowed to bring extra chaperones.
He was informed that Hermione and Fleur would be unable to go since they had business with the Council. Susan and Master Di were busy running the investigation into the Senate.
Master Trebor was preparing for the next mission he and Daphne would be sent on. This one bound to be must safer since Oppo would no longer be able to influence the choice on where they went.
This left Daphne free to join him along with Ben and his fellow Knight Aayla. The Twi'lek more than willing to aid them as a sort of congratulations gift to Harry for being knighted. Her lover Kit Fisto telling Harry his gift would show itself when they returned.
Harry arrived in the mission planning room to see Master Windu already there with Aayla.
"Ah good morning Knight Potter." Mace said with a small smile making Harry shake his head.
"Surely now that we are no longer student and Master you can call me by my name?" Harry asked making Mace shrug but not answer.
Harry rolled his eyes long used to his former Masters sense of humor. "Are we prepared for the journey?" Harry asked getting on track.
Mace nodded as he motioned towards the projector in the middle of the room. "Since you and yours did not follow the usual trials to retrieve your crystals to build your lightsabers you are unaware of the world where we now gather crystals." He said pulling up a star chart for Harry to look at.
"This will lead you to the Planet Ilum where you will take the younglings to find their crystals and build their weapons officially becoming Padawan after reciting the code of their choice to you." Mace said making Harry blink and look towards the Master Jedi.
"The council knows you have been teaching your class about the differences between the old and new code so they can make fully informed choices on their path.
They will recite the code of their choice to you to be witnessed by Padawans Black and Kenobi as well as Knight Secura." Harry nodded not questioning the decision of the council less they change their mind.
Harry accepted the star chart clip pocketing it before he looked towards Aayla. "What should I expect as far as climate?" He asked.
"Ice and snow." She simply said making Harry nod. Ice and Snow he could work with.
"Meet in the hanger in an hour and a half. That should give everyone enough time to prepare and join us." Harry said making the Twi'lek nod before she left the room.
Harry made to follow her only for Mace to place his hand on his former students shoulder.
"Tomorrow Master Yoda will be taking over your class. Today they will enjoy their free day…I don't doubt you will have a mission waiting for you by the time you get back." He said making Harry nod in understanding disappointed that he wasn't going to see the rest of his students finish their training.
"Also the council has approved your request to make Ahsoka Tano your Padawan." Mace said making Harry brighten up slightly.
Last night after the ceremony Harry had requested permission to continue to train Ahsoka as his official Padawan now that he was a Knight.
At first the idea of a nineteen year old already taking on a Padawan made them hesitate, but after remembering the amount of responsibility he had shown in the past with Clan Clawmouse they decided to discuss it before telling him their answer.
Harry walked into his classroom not surprised to see his clan waiting for him even on their day off. "Good Morning Younglings." He said with a slightly sad smile.
"Good Morning Master Harry." They said making him chuckle not surprised that the news of his knighting had traveled through the Temple.
"Today is both good and bad for us." Harry said knowing the silence was hard for the young ones before him.
"Today five of you will join me on a quest to finish your Padawan Trials." He said making everyone blink and start talking. He held up his hand making the room go quiet once more.
"The council decided last night that those of you that fought in yesterday's tournament are prepared to finalize your trials." Said five looked shocked. "That is the good news." He said making everyone focus once more.
"The bad news is…with my new responsibilities as a Knight the council believes I will no longer be able to continue to divulge enough time to remain your teacher. Starting tomorrow Master Yoda will be taking my place as your instructor." Harry said shocking the group once more.
"Can't you stay in the temple Master?" A female human named Gillian asked Harry who smiled at her.
"I wish I could, but your Master went and made a bit of a spectacle of himself yesterday.
This will mean a lot of worlds are going to either request my presents as a protector or I will be asked to remain on a single world as a Peacekeeper for an unknown number of years." Harry explained to the younglings all of whom looked disappointed at the news.
"Now none of that." Harry said making them look at him. "No long faces." He said as he sat down on his desk.
"There is no Goodbye…" He started before they finished. "…when the Force is your ally." Harry smiled.
"Mori, Naglana, Ahsoka, Gavin, and Jorgen after I dismiss you the five of you will go and gather your cold gear and join me in the hanger. As for the rest of you…" Harry hesitated for a moment before smiling.
"…let me part with a last lesson. One my first Master gave to me and my fellow Padawan learners of Terra." He said catching their attention all over again.
"Love is the most powerful emotion out there." He started. "Once you find the one that you are meant to share it with hold it close. Be thankful for every day you have it.
Cherish every little moment you have with your lover. Share your joys and work through your sorrows together. Finally when the time comes to start a family…never once take said family for granted." He said as they all looked at him before he smiled brightly.
"Do this and I guarantee you…no power in this Galaxy can stop you from protecting that which is most precious to you." Harry finished before he stood up and bowed to his students.
"Until the next time my pups." Harry said as he straightened up the Younglings all standing and returning the bow bringing a small tear to his eye.
"Are you alright?" Daphne asked her husband as she walked up to him hugging him close.
She and her sister wives had felt his sorrow earlier causing them to worry for their love.
"I just had to say goodbye to my clan…it hurt more than I anticipated." He explained making Daphne blink before she pulled him in tighter burying his head in her chest her own head lying atop of his offering all the comfort she could.
She knew how much those younglings had come to mean to her husband and the fact that he had to leave them would be devastating to that bond.
As she held her love she could feel him shake slightly as he came to grips with his emotions.
He would not cry she knew that those Dursley filth had caused him to almost lose the ability except during moments of extreme emotion. Right now he needed her to be his rock for a moment something she accepted readily.
Ben and Aayla sensing something wrong gave the pair their distance as they helped load supplies while one of the temples R4 astromech droids ran preflight checks.
After a few minutes Harry pulled back enough to kiss his blond wife. Daphne looked into his eyes and saw that he was back in control and nodded as she held his hand and waited for the group of younglings they were to be escorting arrived.
"Thank you my love." She heard over their bond before shivering as she felt his love surround her.
"Any time my husband." She sent back laying her head against his shoulder enjoying the feeling of his love saturating her body.
Soon the five younglings arrived each carrying boxes filled with parts and something else that was important.
Harry walked up as Ben and Aayla walked down the boarding ramp of the Ebon Hawk. "Welcome future Padawan learners." Harry said getting small smiles from the five students before him.
"Before we go we have something important to do." He said as each youngling knelt down and opened their boxes pulling out the braids they had made over time.
Harry walked up to Mori first helping her fashion the braid to the right side of her face and continued down the line before ending at Ahsoka who gently played with the hanging braid after he was done. He smiled at them as they closed their boxes and rose to their feet.
"Welcome aboard my ship the Ebon Hawk. Step lightly and follow me to the main common room." He said motioning for them to follow.
Once everyone was gathered in the common room Harry motioned to the set of seats he had placed around the communicator. Each Youngling took a seat and buckled in knowing that once they were in space they could roam free.
"Before we go introductions are needed. First is my lovely wife Daphne." Harry said motioning towards the blond as she gave a small smile and waved.
The younglings smiled back knowing her mainly by stories Harry told of her learning Makashi and Soresu from him. Proven by the duel saber hanging from her belt.
"This is my fellow knight Aayla Secura who holds rank when I'm not around." He said motioning towards the Twi'lek knight.
"Finally is my friend and fellow Lycan Obi-Wan Kenobi." Harry said surprising Ben slightly since he fully expected to be introduced as Ben…something Harry took to calling him outside of missions.
Once everyone was introduced Harry reminded his students that until they were safely away from the planet they were to remain belted before heading off to the cockpit.
He was joined by Daphne as she took the co-pilot's seat, Ben sitting near the communications station, all while Aayla took navigation.
"Coruscant Air control this is Jedi vessel Ebon Hawk requesting permission to leave atmo." Harry said into the headset once it was in place.
After a moment a familiar voice came over the line. "Permission granted…good hunting Harry." Harry smiled at Korra's voice.
"And you should stop getting busted at cantinas so your boss doesn't have to keep punishing you with Air control duty." The Ensign had over time become one of Daphne's favorite Sabacc friend the pair meeting up when both had free time to take a few suckers for what they were worth.
Every once in a while Vette would join them if she was on Coruscant.
Korra laughed over the radio before Harry flicked the switches that caused the freighter to rise into the air and slowly turn allowing them to leave.
"Have fun and tell Daphne I'm free Wednesday." Harry laughed as Daphne rolled her eyes at her friend before Harry guided them into the stars.
Harry continued to guide them past the busy life of Coruscant until they were once more in the black.
"Coordinates set Harry." Aayla said from her station making Harry nod. Harry smiled as he reached forward and pulled a familiar lever watching as the stars blurred before they vanished in a flash.
Harry smiled as he watched Ben go through familiar training velocities with Mori. It seemed the youngling had wanted to test her ability with Shii-Cho against his ability with Soresu.
The pair were in nearly empty cargo hold while nearby Jorgen and Naglana looking over their chosen parts for their weapons.
Ahsoka was sitting with Daphne the blond taking the time to get to know her husbands' future student.
Gavin was playing Dejarik with Aayla showing off his ability as a strategist.
Harry looked back at Mori and Ben almost laughing at the shocked look that appeared on Mori's face when Ben disarmed her catching her practice saber from the air.
"How…?" She asked making Ben smile at her.
"I've had a lot of practice against Shii-Cho thanks to your instructor." Ben said looking over to see Harry leaning against the cargo holds door.
"I warned you about being over confident Mori. Not all Padawan are as easy to beat as those you faced in the tournament. Remember Padawan no matter how good you are at some point in time there is always going to be someone better."
Mori nodded before she accepted her saber back from Ben before running off to join Jorgen and Naglana.
"You're already sounding like a Master." Ben commented making Harry shrug.
"I've been training them for a couple years now…not to mention you and the others on Terra." He explained making Ben nod figuring Harry had the most experience as an instructor of those aboard the ship.
The pair of teenagers left the younglings to their work as they moved off to the cockpit stopping to both grab a cuppa tea.
"So…how are things with you and Fleur?" Harry asked after a few moments of silence. Ben smiled at the mention of his bond mate.
"Progressing normally I'd wager. Although at times I feel unworthy of her." Ben said making Harry chuckle.
"You too huh?" He asked making Ben smile at his friends words.
"I'm thinking of officially asking her to marry me after I become a knight." He said making Harry blink slightly in surprise before smiling brightly.
True their bond was in every legality a marriage, but Ben felt his lover still deserved the whole nine yards.
"Did you and your wives ever have a ceremony?" He asked making Harry smile as he looked off in the distance.
"Yes. All three got to have their dream wedding before we left.
Hermione and I were married under the Eiffel tower in France her dream location. Fleur was her maid of honor with Daphne and Susan acting as bridesmaids." Harry said remembering the way the sun had shone in his wife's hair making her shine like a goddess in his eyes.
She wore a dress that complimented her body perfectly her hair done up just like it had during the Yule Ball.
Her bouquet a simple set of red roses wrapped in a periwinkle blue ribbon. Harry had worn a black and white suit with a periwinkle bow tie.
Sirius had given her away with a tear in his eye as Neville, Dean, and Blaise in place next to him.
"I think that was the first time she ever believed me when I said she was beautiful." Harry said finishing his recollection of that day.
"Susan was next. We were married in her ancestral home where many members of her family had gotten married." Harry said remembering the sight of his wife approaching him wearing a beautiful dress that had once belonged to her mother.
Hannah, Hermione, and Dora acting as bridesmaids dressed in yellow dresses with black bows around their necks.
Harry wore a black suit with a yellow bow tie while Susan had a bouquet of yellow roses wrapped with a black ribbon.
Her aunt Amelia had acted as their binder with a bright smile on her face full of love for her niece.
That night had been the first time the pair made love. "That was the last time Susan really got to spend a great amount of time with her aunt before Amelia died fighting against Riddle."
Harry said making Ben nod remembering Susan telling him about the brave woman that had influenced her towards her goal in the Jedi order.
"What about Daphne?" Ben asked making Harry smile.
"We were married in my family's Italian vineyard. My favorite place to visit during the summer holidays." Daphne answered as she walked into the cockpit with Ahsoka.
Daphne walked up and took a seat in Harry's lap making her husband smile as they shared a small kiss.
"Tracy was my maid of honor. With the Patil twins acting as bridesmaids. All dressed in green and silver." She said making Harry smile remembering the look of disgust that appeared on Parvati's face at the sight as a Gryffindor she naturally hated that color scheme.
Daphne had followed her sister wives ideas of having roses as her bouquet only with white roses and a silver ribbon.
Unlike her sister wives Daphne insisted on dress robes of green with a silver bow tie for her husband while she wore a dress that looked like it came from the Victorian era, but it fit her body type extremely well.
Master Revan had been the one to bind them together since she refused to allow her father to be there.
Daphne had barely contained herself after the ceremony allowing her wolf to reveal herself during that night as they gave each other to one another.
"Harry insisted on letting us plan weddings for ourselves since he wanted us to fully bind ourselves to one another." Daphne said as she cuddled with her husband nearby Ahsoka stuck out her tongue at the sight.
"Put it away." Harry ordered surprising Ahsoka since she had turned away from the pair.
After a moment the consul started to beep. "Ah looks like we're on final approach." Harry said as Daphne rose up motioning for Ahsoka to leave before him as Harry and Ben brought them out of Hyperspace.
Before them was a bright white world making Harry blink.
"Wow…Aayla wasn't kidding when she said to expect ice and snow." Harry said making Ben snicker slightly as the pair flew them towards the world of ice.
Once they were on the ground…at the location Ben guided them to through memory…Harry rose up taking off his cape before pulling on a thick robe pulling the hood up and wrapping it around himself.
Soon the bundled bunch headed out of the ship with Aayla remaining behind to keep the ship warmed so they could take off safely.
"Blasted cold! My horns are freezing off!" Jorgen called over the blizzard they walked through.
Harry waved his hand surprising the Younglings as they suddenly felt their bodies warming up.
"Thank me later." He said through the wind as they followed Ben to the ice temple where the younglings would face their trials.
Once inside the ice cavern Harry lowered his hood shaking the snow off before raising his hand making a ball of fire appear in his palm lighting their path.
Daphne held up her hand as well a ball of pure light appearing to aid him. Both lights acting as beacons helping the Younglings along the way.
Eventually they arrived in the main chamber with the crystals acting as a light source. Harry turned to the Younglings after shaking the hand that had been holding a fireball.
"Now comes the part where you all come in." He said to each of them before motioning towards the halls of crystals.
"Let the Force be your guide. It will lead you to the crystal or crystals that will aid in your journeys as Jedi." Harry said before motioning them on their way.
After the five wandered off Harry waved his hand making three comfortable chairs appear before the pair of Padawans and the new Knight.
Ben remembered that the caves of Ilum would provide a youngling with a vision testing them in their resolve to one day become Jedi.
The trio watched as Mori arrived back first, followed by Naglana, Jorgen, Gavin, and Ahsoka returning last.
Harry rose to his feet as he motioned for each student to kneel before him bringing their boxes of parts out. Harry almost smiled at the sight of the Crystals.
Gavin, and Jorgen each had green crystals proving his theory that they would become Consular Jedi. Mori and Naglana had blue crystals.
While Ahsoka surprised Harry by having a pair of pure white crystals. "Now we come to the final test of this trial. Using meditation and the Force you will now assemble your sabers. All while repeating this mantra." Harry said before clearing his throat.
"The Crystal is the heart of the blade.
The Heart is the crystal of the Jedi.
The Jedi is the Crystal of the Force.
The Force is the blade of the heart.
All are intertwined.
The crystal, the blade, the Jedi.
You are One." Harry said before motioning to his students to continue.
All five students closed their eyes entering meditative trances as pieces started to rise into the air. Harry watched with a smile as each blade came to life.
Jorgen building a simple hilt of silver metal with a wide lens at the top.
Gavin the familiar extended hilt of a light staff with the middle covered in black with silver buttons and switches.
Mori like Jorgen went with a simple design only her hilt had finger placements to allow her to better grip the weapon.
Naglana also built a single blade only it was larger than the normal sized showing it was a light club the handle of which was wood from a tree on her home world.
Ahsoka had a pair of sabers. They were white in color and were slightly curved. One of the blades was in a Shoto form carrying over from her practice saber style.
There was a small circular nub at the top of both weapons where the blades would be shown and two diamonds patterned into the hilts.
If Harry was honest they kind of reminded him of the hilts of Japanese Katana.
"Now for a gift from me." Harry said to each before they could come out of their trances.
"While focusing on my voice I want each of you to feel me help guide you." He said kneeling down and joining them in the Force touching them gently each surrendering control knowing they could trust him.
Ben blinked at the sight before looking at his own hilt which hadn't changed much over the years except for the runes now upon it. Harry had carved them himself having Ben meditating nearby focusing on his weapon through the Force.
Proving the theory that Magic wasn't all that was needed to make Runes work.
Harry gently guided his students as they used the Force to carve runes of protection keeping their weapons from getting damaged, security to keep them out of the hands of those they didn't want handling it, and a few others.
Once done He relaxed his meditation bringing his students out with him. All of whom blinked in surprise at the runes now covering their weapons.
"Now like me you five have blades that will not only keep you alive…but respond best to you and you alone." Harry said as each student rose to their feet with him.
Ahsoka pushed the ends of her weapons together before pulling them away a pair of pure white blade shining bright.
Both Mori and Naglana revealed their blue blades while Gavin and Jorgen revealed their green blades. Harry nodded at the sight of the functioning weapons.
"Now for the final thing needed before you are officially Padawan. Recite the Jedi Code you will one day swear to upon your knighting." Harry stated once more the younglings knelt down.
He wasn't surprised that Mori, Jorgen, Gavin, and Naglana recited the new code all of whom felt the most reassurance from its structure.
Ahsoka however surprised her fellows by reciting the old code.
Once back on the ship the newly made Padawan learners were eager to test out their weapons only holding back at Harry's serious look of what would happen if they damaged his ship.
Once they were back in the air Ahsoka approached Harry in the Cockpit. "Master…what's going to happen now?" She asked making Harry look towards her.
"I mean…if you can't continue our lessons what am I supposed to do?" She asked making Harry smile at her.
"I'm sure wherever it is the council sends us you and I will find time to continue your training." He stated making Ahsoka look at him confused.
When she didn't speak again Harry continued.
"You're a wonderful student Snips. A bit headstrong, outspoken, and you can be a bit cocky. However…" He said with a pause looking at his student once more. "…I wouldn't trade you for any other Padawan in the Temple." He said making the Togruta realize just what he was saying.
"You mean…?!" She asked excitement filling her voice.
"I mean to say…welcome to the family." Harry said before accepting the charging child into his arms as he laughed at the joyful cheers that left her mouth.
Daphne smiled at the sight of the Togruta Padawan embracing her husband before turning away to give them privacy knowing they needed a moment to create the bond between Master and Apprentice.
The sun was setting as the Ebon Hawk returned to her berth in the Jedi Temple.
Harry saw with a slight surprise members of the Council standing in the hanger waiting. Once the ramp was lowered Harry led the group out of the ship to Master Yoda who had a smile upon his face.
"Welcome back Padawans of the Jedi Order." He said to the former younglings making Harry relax slightly since this seemed to be a formality at the end of the Padawan Trials.
"Found Masters for you we have." He said making Harry blink. That was uncommon since it could take years before a Padawan found a Master. Some never finding one and being sent to the Jedi Corps to work in aid of the order instead of for the order.
"Mori Zaak step forward." Mori looked slightly shaken as she approached the Grandmaster before Kit Fisto joined her.
"I am Master Fisto." He said.
"Like you I am a student of Shii-Cho and I hope we can work together." Mori smiled and nodded.
Harry smiled he couldn't think of a better Master for the Zabrak Padawan.
Harry watched as one by one the other three newly made Padawan met the Jedi that would be their master.
Jorgen joining Master Saesee Tiin, Gavin joining Master Dooku, and Naglana being assigned to a Jedi he had never met before.
He was a tall man with tanned skin, long black hair styled in dreadlocks, his clothing a mix of greens and browns, and had a yellow stripe across his face from cheek to cheek.
"I'm Jedi Master Quinlan Vos. Most of the time I spend out in the wild something Aayla there can attest to." He said making Harry look towards the Twi'lek.
"It's good to see you too Master." She said with a smile making Harry understand. Quinlan had been her Master.
"As a Jedi Shadow I spend a lot of time tracking and exploring the wild…something I know a Wookie is more than capable of. Even a cub." He stated.
"(I won't let you down Master.)" Naglana said in her native tongue making Quinlan nod.
"I know you won't." He said.
"Wait…what about Ahsoka?" Mori asked when no other Master or Knight stepped forward.
"Already a Master she has." Master Yoda said feeling the bond between her and Harry. Harry placed his hand upon the shoulder of his Padawan.
A week later Harry and Ahsoka were loading the Ebon Hawk with a newly knighted Hermione.
The Trio were being sent to a mid-rim world where each would have different roles. Hermione was going to act as a researcher and political advisor towards the newly elected queen of said world.
Harry was going to act in the capacity of a Peacekeeper/bodyguard. He would protect said queen from danger while also taking on the job of training a group of bodyguards to act in capacity for any future elected royalty.
Ahsoka would also be acting as a bodyguard during times when Harry was separated from his charge. Mainly in the privacy of her room, the lavatory, and the like.
"Still think this is unfair." Daphne grumbled as she helped her husband and sister wife prepare for their long term mission. She and Susan would remain behind in the temple until the council believed they were ready to face the trials.
Susan wasn't grumbling mainly because she needed to complete her investigation into the Senate. Ben and Fleur were off enjoying a little down time away from everyone.
"It's not like you won't be able to come visit Daphne." Hermione said tired of hearing the blonds bellyaching.
"Still four years! Four years practically alone! Eight if that queen gets elected for a second term!" Daphne shouted making Harry and Hermione sigh while Ahsoka laughed at the dramatics. Susan shook her head.
"Then instead of complaining work on becoming a knight so you can join them." She said making Daphne glare at the red head.
Harry smiled as he loaded the last of their supplies before he kissed both of the wives that would be remaining behind.
"I still hate this." Daphne said as she accepted a hug from her husband. Susan accepted a kiss and hug wishing her husband and sister wife luck.
Harry took his seat with Hermione in the copilot seat and Ahsoka sitting at the communicator controls.
"Coruscant air control this is Jedi vessel Ebon Hawk. Requesting permission to clear atmo." Harry said following procedure.
Once they were in the black again Harry finished programing the computer before pulling the lever heading to their new home for the next four years.
"I wonder what Naboo will be like?" He internally asked before pulling the lever sending them into hyperspace.
"Theed air control. This is Jedi vessel Ebon Hawk requesting clearance to land." Harry said over his headset as he guided the ship through the blue skies of the lavish green world of Naboo.
From what he saw from the skylines Naboo was a world surrounded in forest, lakes/oceans, and gave off an aura of peace.
"Ebon Hawk please keep current course fighter escort will lead you to main hanger." Harry heard over the radio.
"Acknowledged." Harry said reducing speed to allow the escort a chance to catch up.
After a pair of yellow star fighters appeared Harry matched their speed heading west. "They like their domes don't they?" He asked once he caught sight of Theed.
Hermione rolled her eyes. "Be nice love." Hermione said making Harry shrug.
"As long as they don't try and act like they control me." He said under his breath knowing she could hear him. Hermione didn't argue that point.
Terra filled her husband with hatred when it came to politicians and those that felt self-entitled because they have power.
Harry landed the Hawk in one of the berths in the main hanger.
Nearby he caught sight of a sleek silver craft. A J type 328 Nubian if he remembered his readings correctly.
"Must be the queen's ship." He thought making Hermione look at the sleek weaponless ship.
The trio of Jedi stepped off the ramp they were approached by a dark skinned man wearing a red and blue uniform with three others nearby standing at attention.
"I'm Captain Panaka of the Naboo security force. I am usually in charge of the Queens safety however I look forward to working with you Master Jedi." Harry offered his hand to the security captain.
"Hello Captain. I'm Jedi Knight Harry Potter. With me are my wife Hermione and my Padawan Ahsoka Tano." Panaka blinked in surprise at the mention of a wife until he caught sight of the ring on Harry's left hand and a matching one on the human female before him.
Panaka nodded. "My men and I will escort you to meet the queen and her governors." He said motioning off before the trio joined him in walking from the hanger.
As they walked Harry noticed the whispers of the men escorting them. "Is there something you wish to ask?" He asked surprising them before they blinked.
"Before anyone asks Hermione and I belong to a world where those of our nature form bonds that are recognized as a marriage. The Jedi council recognizes these bonds and accepts our marriage." He said before anyone could ask about the legality of their marriage.
It was a question he heard often when the information of said marriages was heard.
"Actually I was wondering something else. Are you the same Harry Potter that exposed the big slave trade ring on Coruscant?" The guard asked making Harry blink.
"Oh…yes I am." Harry said after the moment feeling a bit like a berk for assuming the question that would be directed towards him.
Harry, Hermione, and Ahsoka were led into the throne room of the Theed palace.
The room was filled with chairs each filled with men and women with the chair in the center filled by a young woman wearing a large ceremonial dress, face paint, and her hair decorated with headpieces that showing off her image of royalty.
Honestly to Harry she looked like a princess doll little girls would play with.
As they entered Harry looked around seeing the young woman stationed around the queen each wearing orange robes with hooded headdresses covering their hair leaving only their faces uncovered.
However Harry also noticed little movements. The queen was rather fidgety which would be expected, however the constant eye movement towards one of her handmaidens gave far too much away.
It also didn't help that the politicians in the room were looking towards the same girl. Harry internally sighed he had a lot of work ahead of him.
Harry walked in front of his wife and Padawan before moving towards the handmaiden and kneeling before her.
"Your Majesty." He said barely holding back a smile when he heard her sigh.
"I see we weren't able to fool you." She said as Harry rose to his feet.
"It would help if you didn't chose a rookie as your body double…or allow nervous politicians in the room that are unable to keep their tells from giving you away." Harry said looking towards the sitting governors who all looked down slightly ashamed.
"Also we are here to protect you and would appreciate it that no one played games with us." He said still looking at the governors noticing a white haired balding male squirming at his words.
"I apologize to you Master Jedi. My advisors felt that we needed to test you skill in order to determine if you were capable of protecting me." She said before bowing slightly.
"I am Queen Amidala of Naboo. Sitting in my place is Sabé my most senor bodyguard and handmaiden.
The others are Saché, Umé, Yané, Miré, Hollé, Ellé, Versé, Dané, Fé, Eirtaé, Moteé, Teckla, Cordé, Rabé, and finally Dormé.
These sixteen women have been chosen to stay by my side through my rule and longer if they so choose." Harry looked as each handmaiden bowed slightly to him as they were introduced. He also couldn't help but notice that all but one had an accented E at the end of their names...must be a common practice on Naboo.
"Tomorrow you will all report to the training yard to show me your skills." Harry said to them before looking at the Queen as well.
"You too Majesty." Amidala blinked but before she could speak up the governor that had set up the test spoke up.
"You can't honestly expect her…" Harry suddenly turned and was in the face of the governor making the man pause in fright as the pair of emerald green eyes that glared at him seemed full of fire.
Ahsoka and Hermione shook their heads both knowing that the idiot was going to make Harry angry if he didn't learn to keep silent.
"My responsibilities are to keep your queen alive. To do that I will use all of my skill and knowledge.
That means I need to know just what all seventeen of these women are capable of if I am to determine how best to do so.
If the queen insists on using body doubles than she must be able to flawlessly blend in with the other handmaidens." Harry said walking forward making the governor tremble back into his seat as far back as possible while Harry leaned down placing his arms on the chair looking every bit the predator he could turn into.
"If she cannot do this she will stick out and become target number one for assassins or criminals looking for an easy payoff. Do you wish for that to happen to her Governor?!" Harry demanded his teeth turning into sharp points at the end as the Governor whimpered.
It was only the acidic smell of urine that made Harry back off not caring about the wet stain appearing in the man's robes. "Oy vey." Hermione grumbled under her breath after face palming.
"This is why we never allow you to handle diplomacy." Hermione said over the bond knowing her husband could hear her.
"Please forgive my husband." She said aloud gaining everyone's attention. "I'm afraid his experience on Galidraan have made him very untrusting of most political figures."
"Never mind that I turn out to be right eighty five percent of the time." Harry added over the bond knowing that there was a time and place for such opinions.
"Nevertheless he's right." Queen Amidala said. "If I intend to use body doubles I must blend in with my other maidens. I will join in during their training." She told the court making Harry nod.
"If Sabé is wearing the look your people best know you for I'd recommend you arrive in plain clothing to keep the ruse in light.
Every couple of days either you or one of your doubles will come by dressed in your royal attire to give the impression that you aren't among those training."
Harry stated making the Queen nod in agreement. The rest of the meeting went without a hitch with Harry learning the name of the troublemaker governor.
Sio Bibble had been elected to the role while the planet was under the rule of the queens' predecessor King Veruna.
The position was a lifetime held one meaning that unless the people called for his removal due to criminal acts Bibble would remain.
However Harry had a feeling the governor would be giving him a wide berth from now on.
That night Harry was wondering the grounds doing a last minute patrol placing a few early warning runes around the halls to aid him in his mission.
Hermione and Ahsoka had already turned in for the night.
As he walked Harry felt a presence behind him making him turn activating one of his blades as he did revealing a face that made him sigh.
Standing there in an evening gown covered by a robe was the queen both of her hands held up in surrender.
"You should not be wondering alone Majesty." Harry said deactivating his weapon replacing it upon his belt.
"Sorry…I like to wander the grounds when I can't sleep." She said to him making him sigh again.
"Something tells me guarding you is going to be a very trying experience." He said making her smile at the joke before she moved to join his side the pair heading towards the gardens.
"I did not originally believe I needed extra protection." She said as they walked.
Harry didn't say anything as they walked knowing she would continue in her own time…however as they walked he noticed a scent in the air.
Familiar but he couldn't place it at the moment. "It wasn't until I learning more about you and the things you have done that I agreed to the idea.
Breaking an Exchange slavery ring in Coruscant, saving the Wookie people from treachery from the Trandoshans, bringing peace to Galidraan, defending the people of Coruscant from an explosion set by a rogue Jedi…"
Harry wasn't surprised to hear her talk of his past exploits he had made quite the name for himself over the years. "…but it was what you did for the Twi'leks of Ryloth that told me just what kind of man you are." She said making Harry look towards her remembering what she spoke of.
A year ago the republic received reports of a strange set of deaths. Twi'lek men and women were found dead with strange markings covering their skins, their lekku shriveled, and their eyes and tongues turned as black as coal.
Harry had been sent as part of a protection detail for Jedi healers to investigate the cause of these deaths.
While the healers tried to study the causes of the deaths Harry started to investigate the victims trying to learn if they were connected in some way. As it turned out he hadn't been far off the mark.
Harry's investigation led him to a small hovel where he was sickened by the scent of death and decay.
Looking in he saw more Twi'lek people locked in a cage while a Chiss male wearing a lab coat was communicating with a Hutt.
"I tell you I'm close! Once I've finished my new spice recipe you will make more money than you can count." He spoke making Harry narrow his eyes.
Harry used his strength to widen the hole he was looking through and slipped inside hiding himself within the Force.
"(You'd better deliver soon Draxel! I am not as patient as my cousin Jabba…and you are already dangerously close to losing what goodwill there is between us.)"
The Hutt said in his native tongue as Harry approached the cage.
He looked in to see that while the Twi'leks were alive most looked like they were on their last bit of strength.
They would not be much help in a fight or get far in an attempt to escape. Harry moved off and approached the Chiss as the holo-call ended.
"Hands in the air." He ordered making the Chiss turn pulling a blaster only for him to gain a shocked look when it was cut in half by a purple blade.
"You are under arrest Draxel for the murder of half a dozen Twi'lek and the kidnapping of twice that number." Harry said as he allowed himself to come back into view.
It was only because of the fact he had been caught completely by surprise that the Chiss was unable to resist as he was shackled.
The village of Twi'leks cheered at the sight of Harry bringing their people back on a cargo hoverer with their capture chained to the floor unable to rise from a kneeling position.
The Chiss Draxel was brought back to face justice in the courts of Coruscant.
In order to get a life sentence instead of face the death penalty Draxel informed the Jedi about all the operations of Jiro the Hutt Jabba's younger cousin.
This led to Harry bringing said Hutts operations on Ryloth down before any more harm could befall the Twi'leks, and remove a great danger from their home.
Ever since Harry had earned a bounty from the Hutt cartel for daring to arrest the relative of one of the most influential members.
"You risked your life for the innocents without once thinking of a reward…although I sure more than a few female Twi'leks offered." She joked making Harry roll his eyes.
While he didn't agree with slavery he found that most of the Twi'lek race had very open thoughts on relations of a carnal kind.
Which led him to believe that was the reason most Twi'lek were looked at like they were nothing but sexual play things.
"And this is the reason you allowed us to come to your planet?" Harry asked making Queen Amidala nod.
"While I can tell you hate politics you are a kind man who would give anything to protect the innocent. I could use someone like that around me to help me keep focused on what is important instead of what politics demand." She said making Harry chuckle.
Slightly surprised that a politician had no problem pointing out the flaws of her profession.
As they walked the Queen stopped at a tree raising her hand up towards the growing pears.
"Pears…" Harry thought internally as he once more looked at the queen.
"If I'm being honest…there was another reason I agreed to have you come." She said releasing the fruit she had been inspecting. Harry stood waiting for her to speak a part of himself worried about what she would say.
"It will sound silly…" She said before turning to face him. "…but I've had dreams of you." Harry blinked as she moved around the tree.
"Dreams of a flash of green light followed by a cold laugh." Harry was shocked to hear that…his oldest memory was of the spell that killed his mother.
"Dreams of pain and fear…of a wild animal biting you upon the shoulder." She said walking towards him pulling his tunic aside revealing the scar from the werewolf that had turned him.
"Dreams of purpose, of war, of sorrow, but most importantly…dreams of love." She said moving her hand down picking up his ring covered hand.
"I saw those days. The bright smile of the wife you brought here…the tearful face of the red head with a strong sense of justice…and the cold blond with a heart filled with passion for those she allowed past her walls." Harry was shocked before he felt her take his hand in hers.
"I…I used to think they were the imaginations of a child. Then I saw you for the first time in my waking hours." She said.
"You stood as a pillar of good shrouding the innocent in your protective aura while filling those with evil in their hearts with fear." Harry smiled as he lifted a hand a gently cupped the cheek of the almost twenty year old queen.
The moment she felt his touch she gasp for air as a strong feeling of familiarity reached her mind her eyes shutting as she raised her hand to clasp it against her skin.
The warmth reminding her of a gentle sun shining on her, the callused skin like the fine sand of lake country, and the presents of the man literary of her dreams like a warm blanket on a chilled evening.
"Is this real?" She asked him her eyes opening to look into his shining emerald greens.
"Or am I dreaming again?" She asked before Harry gently leaned forward allowing her to fully close the gap. The moment her lips touched his she felt a great warmth as the sound of fireworks sounded in her head.
Nearby Hermione rushed up gasping as she felt the change in the bond. Her hand over her heart as tears of joy fell from her eyes.
"He's found her!" She almost shouted aloud as she felt the bond that connected her to her husband and sister wives complete itself.
They had all felt the missing presents of the fourth wife. Her more than Susan and Daphne since she had been the one to experience the bond when it was only she and Harry.
It had felt amazing to feel his love, but at the same time it felt so empty and had almost made her cry at the hollowness that remained.
Now there was no trace of such a feeling. The bond was complete…they were whole at last.
Susan gasped awake from her desk in their dorm where she had fallen asleep working.
Like Hermione she felt the change in the bond however unlike the studious Lycan Susan had no problem letting lose a cheer of pure joy in their silenced home.
Daphne like Hermione jolted up in the bed she slept in clutching her heart tears already falling. While she always knew that the bond would complete one day she never expected it to feel so…loving…so freeing. She smiled as she looked out into the night sky for once not bothering to hide her joy behind her ice queen mask.
Once Harry broke the kiss the Queen looked into his eyes.
"I…I can feel you." She whispered in wonderment as she felt her mind and body fill with the sensations of love and so many other feelings and thoughts.
"I feel it…we're one." She whispered before she was pulled into his arms held closely with a bright smile.
On Terra Luna Lovegood opened her eyes gaining a bright smile.
With Harry having found his fourth his bond was complete and now no Sith or darkness could worm their way into his life.
It also destroyed the devastation she had seen if the Queen of Naboo had not been found.
Now the walker of the sky would find his true mate and with her love along with the brotherhood of Harry and Ben he would help bring an end to the darkness of the Sith.
Despite the plans set in motion with his creation via a ritual by the Sith.
Now they would never gain a hold of him…and the darkness of the one known as Vader would forever fade before it began.
Luna smiled as she snuggled once more into the arms of her husband to be Neville and allowed sleep to take her once more. "I'll have to remember to gather everyone for the wedding." She thought before allowing Morpheus to take her into his domain once more.
Harry smiled as he caressed the sun covered cheek of his fourth mate as she slept.
When he had opened his eyes he had a first been so scared to think it had all been a dream until he felt a body pull itself closer to him.
He watched as she slept the sleep of angels part of him overjoyed to have found her at last. However he knew that while they were now bound together she still deserved to be courted.
For this reason they had not made love upon arriving in her chambers Harry had joined her in bed still clothed in his pants.
"I don't think I can bear to not sleep like this ever again." Padmé said.
Padmé Amidala Naberrie the full name of his royal mate opened her brown eyes looking into his green ones.
"I'm afraid that we must for a time…although I know Hermione will already have a solution for us." He told her making her blink before her eyes suddenly filled with panic.
"Oh Gods I forgot about Hermione! Oh blast she is…"
"Going to welcome you with open arms Padmé." Padmé jumped at the sound of the voice of the packs first wife.
Hermione had walked into the room using a passageway Padmé saw was behind the large landscape portrait near her wardrobe.
"Finding the secrets already Mione?" Harry asked as he got out of bed waving a freshening charm around his body as he dressed.
"I would've thought you already knew about the hidden passageways husband dear." She joked making Harry smile before he finished dressing.
"Now off with you…I have to properly welcome my new sister as well as answer any questions she will undoubtedly have.
Which I doubt the pair of you bothered with last night." She said pushing Harry off towards the passageway only pausing to allow him to share a good morning kiss with Padmé as well as one for herself before pushing him away.
Hermione looked towards Padmé who felt like a little girl caught going through her sisters clothing.
Hermione smiled as she sat down on the bed. "Before you speak up know that Susan, Daphne, and I have been waiting for you just as long as you have been waiting for him.
We all knew going into this that we would always have to share him and thus we hold no ill will towards one another nor to you." She said making Padmé relax her greatest fear relieved before it could fully take root.
"Now then…what do you know of Magic?" Hermione asked to the confusion of her new sister wife.
That's all for now. It will most likely be some time before I post the next chapter since this one took a lot of time and energy from me. However I hope you all enjoyed it and I thank you all for your continued support.
R&R Ja Ne
