[CH 13]

[Partner 1]

As the couples went to get some alone time. Echo and Cora were at their spot.

She held on to her necklace as they sat and she said "How did we know?" Echo sighed and said "I don't know, maybe it was just meant to be."

Cora sighed and said "Maybe. But I feel like something's been changing. What about you?" Echo then said "Yeah but I don't know what. Should we talk to Lock about it?" "Yeah that might be a good idea."

Ayla had gone to talk to Lock who said "I see. You are the third one to report this to me." Secura looked shocked and said "This can't be a coincidence. You must talk to them." "I will, I just don't know how they will take it."

"It is nothing dangerous just unusual. This hasn't happened in centuries." "Only because the jedi have taken away the right to have attachments. Master Secura if this is what I think it is we may have some proof and more information on how to help the troopers against the sith."

Secura nodded and said "But what about them? How will they feel about their relationship being so important in a way?" Lock then said "Both the relationships and the team they built are important this is just another piece of the puzzle master Secura. Now I suggest we rest. I have to talk to them tomorrow and then have a meeting with the council if my findings are true."

Secura nodded and headed off. Bly was waiting outside for her and asked "Well?" She sighed she shouldn't keep secrets for him and said "Bly we need to talk. It's not confirmed but I believe one of the couples of Domino may just be going through a new challenge." Bly raised a brow, didn't those kids have enough to go through and so Ayla began to explain to him as they headed off before parting for the night.

Cora woke giddy the next day, she held her locket tight with a huge smile on her face as she headed off to get breakfast. Echo was in a good mood too as he ate his breakfast calmly. The others had never seen him so calm.

Cutup then said "Hey Echo, you still there?" He looked over confused and said "Yeah, why?" Heavy then said "Um because you're calm, too calm." "Am I? Haven't noticed."

(Fives.)

"Just feeling pretty well today."

Bait then said "After last night why wouldn't you Echo?" The other snickered.

(Irma.)

Echo raised a brow and said "I guess that was brash for me but I just don't feel off about it. Oh that reminds me." He got up and headed to put his try away. They looked over confused.

(Fives.)

"Cora and I are going to go talk to general Lock."

(Irma.)

"No we just have some questions for him. We'll explain it to you all later. See you."

As he left Heavy said "Okay what is going on? Echo is never that calm."

Cutup then said "And why would he need to talk to the general with Cora? What do you think their up to?"

Bait then said "It's not really your business. They said they'd tell us later. Though I am curious. Cora hasn't come in for breakfast at all."

(Irma.)

(Fives.)

Cora and Echo met up in the hall she said "Hey sorry I didn't meet you at breakfast slept in." "That's okay last night was a lot. Let's go talk to Lock as soon as possible though. You shouldn't go without eating." She chuckled and said "Yeah okay." So they headed off.

They came up to Locks usual office but he opened the door and said "Oh hello I was actually about to get you, but this is good come in." The two looked confused but entered. Cora said "Really? We wanted to talk to you about something." Lock asked "Oh? Then go right ahead I can wait." They looked at each other and it was as if they could read each other's minds. Lock raise a brow at that, could they.

Echo then said "Cora and I have felt like something has changed." "Changed? Like what?" Cora then said "Changes as in, well we're not sure. Ever since Naboo we've felt somethings been changing. Just not sure what."

Lock then said "Ah I think we are going to be talking about the same thing then." They had a look of surprise. Echo said "We are sir? But how do you know?"

Lock then said "Three jedi have given me an account of a strange sensation coming off of you two." They looked shocked at that Cora saying "Who and what?"

Lock said "First it was master Kenobi after Naboo like you said where it started. Then master Windu after your mission with the settlers. And finally last night master Secura."

They both seemed confused on that. What had they sensed?

Lock saw their worry and said "It's nothing to wrong about. In fact it's something that may help us with what we are trying to do on all fronts." Cora asked "Really? But what?"

Lock then said "Well I have to ask a few questions first. On Naboo what happened to make your relationship change?"

They both looked at each other flushed and recounted what happened, then Echo said "That's when we realized we never wanted to part from each other." Lock then said "And at the battel with Tambor? What happened then?" They explained what happened. Cora said "Echo protected me and was even hurt trying to protect me. When I first woke up in the medbay I looked over at him and thought "I love you."

She blushed emitting that but then Echo said "You said that I thought it was a dream." She looked up shocked and said "What?" Echo blushed saying "I dreamt during that time that you said you loved me and I said "I loved you too."

Cora blushed but smiled at him then Lock said "You didn't just dream it Echo you said it. Master Windu heard you after he sensed Cora's direct those feelings at you." "What?!" they said in a panic feeling embarrassed that Windu was around for that.

Lock smiled saying "That's a good thing. Windu may not be interested in making attachment of his own but after seeing that and everything else it helped him realize that maybe they could be useful." They still felt embarrassed and Cora said "Let me guess you want us to tell you what happened last night?"

Lock nodded and they did so. Echo said "It was like we were connected when we danced. And when I sang at the end I couldn't think of anything else just that what I was doing was right and important. The strange thing is I'm not feeling as flustered as before." Though right now he wishes he could hide after having to tell general Lock all of that.

Lock smiled as he said "Looks like my theory is correct then. You two are force bound." "What?!" They said in shock. "Quite rare really you should tell your team they need to know this."

Cora then said "Wait what does this mean?" Echo also said shocked "Sir what do you mean by bound?" Lock got up as if very happy about his discover and said "Bound, bonded, meant to be. This is so exciting this hasn't happened in centuries. So little is known yet this could be what helps us find a cure for the chips in some way. We might need to take some samples of your blood for this and I have to talk to the council about what I've…"

Cora said "You have to tell them?" "Oh yes this is very important. This is absolute truth and many won't be able to argue with what we have here." Echo then said "What about Irma and Fives? Why haven't they felt the effects yet?"

Lock then said "Oh they most likely will since the girls are bonded to each other but Cora is more force sensitive while Irma is more attuned with her saber. So it came quicker and stronger for her. Which reminds me, I need to talk to those two about this later for when it does start. I also need to talk to the council about the wedding plans…"

"Wedding?!" They both said in shock. Cora the said "Lock no, no wedding not…" Echo was saying "We've only known each other four months, general we can't just…" Lock didn't listen as his enthusiasm and mind were raging so he shut the door as he rushed out but not before saying "Oh wedding will definably get them to finally accept."

The two looked at each other and yelled in shock and fear, they rushed out to talk to the others, maybe they could help them stop Lock and his crazy idea.

[Me 1]

Cutup then said "Hey Echo, you still there?" He looked over confused and said "Yeah, why?" Heavy then said "Um because you're calm, too calm." "Am I? Haven't noticed."

"What's up?" Fives lifts a brow.

"Just feeling pretty well today."

Bait then said "After last night why wouldn't you Echo?" The other snickered.

'And the teasing.' Irma sighs.

Echo raised a brow and said "I guess that was brash for me but I just don't feel off about it. Oh that reminds me." He got up and headed to put his try away. They looked over confused.

"What's going on?" Fives looks over at his rushing brothers.

"Cora and I are going to go talk to general Lock."

"Is something wrong?" Irma looks worried.

"No we just have some questions for him. We'll explain it to you all later. See you."

As he left Heavy said "Okay what is going on? Echo is never that calm."

Cutup then said "And why would he need to talk to the general with Cora? What do you think their up to?"

Bait then said "It's not really your business. They said they'd tell us later. Though I am curious. Cora hasn't come in for breakfast at all."

'What's going on here?' Irma and Fives ponder.

Both look over at each other. Did they just think the same thing?

The others all headed off for their shifts. Irma was doing a count of supplies as Cora came in.

"Hey what's-" Irma starts.

(Cora)

"Cora, deep breath." Irma places her hands on her shoulder. "Now try again slowly. And English. Mi español no es Bueno." She shakes her head a bit.

(Cora)

[Partner 2]

Cora and Echo where in a panic. They decided to split up to tell the others, Irma would be in the medbay looking at supplies while the boys would be at their shift.

Cora rushed into the room.

"Hey what's-" Irma starts.

She was so panicked she started speaking in Spanish. "Lock esta loco…" She went on for a moment till…

"Cora, deep breath." Irma places her hands on her shoulder. "Now try again slowly. And English. Mi español no es Bueno." She shakes her head a bit.

Cora took some deep breaths a bit shaky and crying but told her what Lock had said about being force bound to Echo about telling the council and about making them get married.

Echo was in a panic like never before. He found his brothers working on a ship.

(Fives)

Echo couldn't answer as he rushed into the nearest fresher to throw up, they all jumped at that and went to help him.

Once he was calmed down and Bait was soothing his back and Cutup and Heavy where keeping watch Fives asked…(Fives.)

Echo then explained what Cora told Irma but with lots of deep breaths in-between.

In the council room.

Lock was smirking with delight as he saw the shocked faces on the council members. Kenobi said "Force bound. Lock are you sure?" Lock nodded enthusiastically as he said "I didn't expect for this to happen but it just proves what I've been trying to tell you all."

Windu then said "I suppose that is the only logical explanation. It's been quite some time since this has happened."

Yoda then said "Long time it has. But traditions and matters still we must discuss."

Lock then said "Yes, yes I know. The old jedi code said that when a jedi found their force bound they were to be married immediately to as to help keep the bond strong."

Kenobi then said "Are they not a bit young for this?"

Shaak Ti then said "You know there will be many who will not like the idea of a jedi and a clone marrying and if it does happen it cannot be a privet affair it would be a political one just as much as it would be a jedi one."

Lock then said "Yes but this could be what we are looking for. This proves my theory of the jedi needing connections. You know how powerful a force bound couple can be. While they gain a small connection in mind and emotion they also gain an ability to help each other withstand sith mind tricks."

Yoda then said "Proposing what you are rushed, must first have time to think of these matters then we shall discuss. Later we shall talk to Padawan Cora and trooper Echo." At that they all nodded and dispersed.

[Me 2]

Echo was in a panic like never before. He found his brothers working on a ship.

"Echo. Did it go well?" Fives cleans some grease off his hands.

Echo couldn't answer as he rushed into the nearest fresher to throw up, they all jumped at that and went to help him.

Once he was calmed down and Bait was soothing his back and Cutup and Heavy where keeping watch Fives asks what happened. Echo tells them with a lot of deep breathes in between. Not that he didn't want to marry Cora but this was too fast.

"Force bound? Marriage?" the others stare wide eyed.

'Is that what happened with Irma and me?' Fives ponders.

(Echo)

"Deep breathes, we'll talk with the council. I'm sure if you tell them you're not ready they'll listen." Fives pats his shoulder.

Echo nods. Fives goes with him as the others keep working. Fives would most likely be going through this too if Lock heard what happened earlier. Heading for the council's meeting room they meet up with the girls.

"You heard huh?" Irma looks to the side.

"Yeah." Fives rubs the back of his neck.

"Enter you may." Yoda calls as they're about to knock.

'Figures he knows.' The two think.

Again they look at one another. Turning red they look away as they head in. They knew they thought a like but this was getting ridiculous.

(Cora)

(Echo)

"Ask you he did not?" Yoda seems confused.

"Lock kinda jumped the gun after hearing about the bond." The two say at the same time.

Irma and Fives can't really look at each other now. Knowing what this is and what it could mean.

"Starting for you two it is I see." Yoda gives his small laugh.

"Sir, marriage is a bit rash isn't it? Couldn't there be something else done?" Fives questions.

"Not wish to marry hmm?" Yoba lifts a brow.

"No. I mean yes. I mean. Not yet. And not like this." Fives stumbles with his words.

"Right. What about a ceremony to say they're bound? Sort of like… like a pre-engagement." Irma suggests.

"Alright with that you would be?" Yoda ponders looking over at the other two.

(Cora)

(Echo)

"Converse with the others I will. This better may be." Yoda hopes down from his seat.

"Thank you master/general Yoda." Irma and Fives give a small head bow.

'Two ceremonies we may need.' Yoda chuckles as he leaves.

The four sigh in relief. Hopefully Lock wouldn't be too disappointed they changed the plans. On the other end they'd need to tell him how uncofterble that made them.

The councils discucsed once more. Kenobi and Secura chowed out Lock for not asking them first. Though they understood his rush understanding the old ways rules and rituals.

"A ceremony might actually be better." Windu ponders.

"We wouldn't have to worry about the politics nor the nay sayers." Luminara adds.

"And the Padawans seem more comterble with it." Kenobi shoots a look at Lock.

"They do have something like that on Earth. I believe they call it a 'Catalina.' The girls dress in white and dance with the young man their families believe are suitable for them." Lock recalls.

(this is how I've seen them on TV so it kinda fits. Plus he's mostly just watched the girls so he might not know what they're really for)

"Are they do for any missions?" Shak Ti lifts a brow.

"Not for a bit." Lock shakes his head. "Trying to take it easy on them." He rubs the back of his neck.

"Alright then." Windu nods.

"As Center Amidala for help we shall. Begin preparations we should." Yoda nods.

"I'll inform them." Lock bows to the council before heading out.

The four had been waiting outside impatiently. When the council members begin to leave they hold their breathes to hear the verdict.

"First off I want to apologize for jumping the gun." Lock rubs the back of his neck. "This was a tradition I was looking forward to bringing back. But it shouldn't be done if you don't want it." He assures them.

(cora and echo)

"Yeah. You were just excited." Irma nods.

"What did they say?" Fives looks nervous.

"They decided on Irma's idea." Lock smiles at them.

(Cora)

(Echo)

"Yup. There will be a ceremony for you four to celebrate the bond." Lock nods.

"See it all works… wait did you say four?" Fives looks over at him.

"Finishing each other's sentences, sensing when something is wrong with the other, oh and the thing Kenobi stopped. You two are lucky the old ways are gone or you WOULD have been married after that." Lock reminds them.

The two turn red unable to really look at each other.

[Partner 3]

Echo told team "We can't get married yet it's too soon. We haven't known each other long enough and we're not ready for anything that deep or intimate or…"

As they entered the council room Cora said "Um Yoda we know Lock told you all about the bond but we're not ready to get married."

Echo then said "We haven't been together that long. He never even gave us a choice."

Then Irma had an idea. "Right. What about a ceremony to say they're bound? Sort of like… like a pre-engagement." Irma suggests.

"Alright with that you would be?" Yoda ponders looking over at the other two.

Cora and Echo where flushing as they looked at each other but nodded.

Cora saying "I guess that would be okay as long as it's nothing over the top. My parents will have to be informed though."

Echo then said "I'm fine with that idea as well we just don't feel ready with that comes with marriage yet. I think I would only want my squad and friends there but no one else."

"Converse with the others I will. This better may be." Yoda hopes down from his seat.

Cora and Echo felt a little calmer after that but still very flushed they had a hard time looking at each other, it wasn't like what happened at Naboo it was just they were embarrassed after all this and well, they just felt.

Fives and Irma looked at each other (Thoughts). They knew it was time to talk to them a bit alone then they'd come back to hear what the council had to say. Cora and Irma head to her room and Fives and Echo to the barracks where the others were waiting.

As the two brothers came in Bait said "Echo you okay, what did they say?" Fives explained what happened and they nodded a bit in shock. Cutup said "Wow Lock really did jump the gun there and I though Heavy was trigger happy."

Heavy then said "No kidding."

(Fives.)

Bait then said "You feeling better Echo?"

Echo replied with "I don't feel safe or like I'm going to faint anymore."

Heavy then said "That's good, what was the general thinking? You've only known each other four months."

Echo then said "Some jedi tradition I think. I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. I did ask for you all to be there."

They all smiled at that and Cutup patted his back and said "Of course we'll be there. Can't have an engagement party with out your four best men."

Bait then aid "I thought we'd be grooms men and Fives would be the best man."

They laughed at that.

(Fives)

Echo then said "Please guys let's not joke about this. Cora and I are still flushed and can barely look at each other. No this is not like what happened on Naboo. We just need breathing space and then we're heading back to go see what the council has to say."

They all looked apologetically to him and nodded in understanding. Fives patted his back.

(Fives)

In Cora's room.

Cora was screaming into a pillow a few things floating. When she finished everything settled back down.

(Irma.)

She grabbed her plushed fox and said "Yeah I think so. It's just, what was he thinking? It's not that I don't want to marry him someday but we've only known each other four months and we still have a mission and then what happens if, if, what if I lose him Irma?"

(Irma.)

Cora said "I know but we can't control everything Irma and after what happened with Tambor, I don't know how to take this. What does this all mean? He didn't even explain it well. And my family they're going to freak."

(Irma.)

"Your right I just need to cool down. Maybe just snuggling with Echo will help. The whole thing still has me flushed but I think he's the only one that can calm me down right now."

(Irma.)

So the two headed off to find the boys Irma calling them on the com. They met outside the council meeting room. When they saw each other they hugged and cuddled hard they told each other what they felt and what they told the others, helping them calm down but now they had to wait for the council to tell them their verdict.

Echo said as they waited "You sure you want to do this? Even if we don't get married this seems like a big step. Are you sure?" Cora said "I may not be ready to get married and yes I'm afraid to lose you but that doesn't change my feeling for you. I know you're the one I want in my life. I was just in shock."

Echo then said "I think we both were."

(Irma.)

(Fives.)

The four had been waiting outside impatiently. When the council members begin to leave they hold their breath to hear the verdict.

"First off I want to apologize for jumping the gun." Lock rubs the back of his neck. "This was a tradition I was looking forward to bringing back. But it shouldn't be done if you don't want it." He assures them.

Cora said "Thanks but try to exercise some control next time I thought jedi where good at that."

Echo said "We forgive you sir. We know this is an exciting thing for you to bring back."

"Yeah. You were just excited." Irma nods.

"What did they say?" Fives looks nervous.

"They decided on Irma's idea." Lock smiles at them.

Cora smiled saying "Really? Oh good. I guess we have something else to plan for."

Echo then said "Guess that means we still have some preparations to do."

"Yup. There will be a ceremony for you four to celebrate the bond." Lock nods.

"See it all works… wait did you say four?" Fives looks over at him.

"Finishing each other's sentences, sensing when something is wrong with the other, oh and the thing Kenobi stopped. You two are lucky the old ways are gone or you WOULD have been married after that." Lock reminds them.

The two turned red unable to really look at each other.

Echo and Cora couldn't help but chuckle as Cora said "Guess it's a double ceremony."

Echo then said "Come on Fives we should tell the others." He helped drag his frozen brother away.

Cora then said "We should talk to Secura since I know she helped out in this. We should ask her to have a special part in the ceremony. Or do we need to go see the medic first?" Cora looked at a flustered Irma.

[Me 3]

Fives and Irma looked at each other. 'They need to cool off.'

They knew it was time to talk to them a bit alone then they'd come back to hear what the council had to say. Cora and Irma head to her room and Fives and Echo to the barracks where the others were waiting.

As the two brothers came in Bait said "Echo you okay, what did they say?" Fives explained what happened and they nodded a bit in shock. Cutup said "Wow Lock really did jump the gun there and I though Heavy was trigger happy."

Heavy then said "No kidding."

"He really went after this one." Fives sighs hoping Yoda convinces the others of this other plan.

Bait then said "You feeling better Echo?"

Echo replied with "I don't feel safe or like I'm going to faint anymore."

Heavy then said "That's good, what was the general thinking? You've only known each other four months."

Echo then said "Some jedi tradition I think. I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. I did ask for you all to be there."

They all smiled at that and Cutup patted his back and said "Of course we'll be there. Can't have an engagement party with out your four best men."

Bait then aid "I thought we'd be grooms men and Fives would be the best man."

They laughed at that.

'Why me?' Fives looked a bit confused.

Echo then said "Please guys let's not joke about this. Cora and I are still flushed and can barely look at each other. No this is not like what happened on Naboo. We just need breathing space and then we're heading back to go see what the council has to say."

They all looked apologetically to him and nodded in understanding. Fives patted his back.

"It'll be okay Echo." Fives assures him.

In Cora's room.

Cora was screaming into a pillow a few things floating. When she finished everything settled back down.

"Feeling better?" Irma looks over at her.

She grabbed her plushed fox and said "Yeah I think so. It's just, what was he thinking? It's not that I don't want to marry him someday but we've only known each other four months and we still have a mission and then what happens if, if, what if I lose him Irma?"

"Hey, it'll be okay. We won't let anything happen to him." Irma smiles assuringly at her.

Cora said "I know but we can't control everything Irma and after what happened with Tambor, I don't know how to take this. What does this all mean? He didn't even explain it well. And my family they're going to freak."

"Deep breaths, we'll figure this out together." Irma rubs her back assuring her.

"Your right I just need to cool down. Maybe just snuggling with Echo will help. The whole thing still has me flushed but I think he's the only one that can calm me down right now."

Irma nods understanding. She was feeling flushed at this idea too. They met with the guys and waiting for the verdict. They all sighed with relief until Lock said it was a double ceremony.

Echo pulls a frozen Fives off to talk with their brothers. Irma on the other hand needed to cool down in the medbay.

With the guys.

"How did it go?" Bait looks over at a now oppisit pair.

(Echo)

"So… so you got out of a wedding and now… now you're both having an engagement party?" Cutup tries to hold in his laugh.

"You doing alright Fives?" Heavy looks over at him slumped in a chair.

"Can't feel my legs." Fives takes deep breathes trying to calm down.

"What don't want to?" Cutup lifts a brow.

"Not that I don't want to it's just…" Fives looks to the side.

(Echo)

"It feels like a lot." Fives sighs. "My heads spinning and hearts pounds. It feels like when I realized I loved all over again." He places his hand over his heart.

(Echo)

With the girls.

(Cora)

"I guess so." Irma sighs with a cool towel on her head. "That's a lot to take in. I mean I know I suggested it but… but…" She stares up at the ceiling.

(Cora)

"Exactly." Irma looks over at her. "Oh and we have to tell our parents." She recovers her face.

(Cora)

"I can picture my mom. 'Why? Don't tell me he got you pregnant?' And so much more. Then dad… actually he might be cooler about it since Fives seemed to impress him somehow." She cools down a bit at that thought.

(Cora)

"Maybe we should tell them all together. Well at least those that know about the galaxy thing. Do you know if your parents ever got in touch with my dad?" Irma looks over at Cora again.

(Cora)

Their families had decided to get in contact with each other. Sort of their own little seaport group thing.

After cooling down they talk to Secura. She felt very honored at the idea. By that point Padme had been told and was excited for them.

"Let's see the dresses should probably be light colors. What about white?" Padme looks over at both pale girls. "Maybe not huh?" She gives a small nervous chuckle.

"Why does this feel like the Caitlin all over again?" Irma sighs.

(Cora)

"I thought you said you've never danced with anyone but your dad?" Padme lifts a brow.

"Because I didn't go. I took two classes and then dropped out." Irma's eyes have hurt in them thinking back.

(Cora)

"I was only going to do it for my mom. She said it was a young ladies right of passage. First day I seemed popular for some reason. All the guys wanted to dance with me. The next day I came early and…" Irma tells her story.

-Flashback four years ago:

'Alright how much you betting?' 'I say she picks me.' 'No way me.' 'Just remember guys. Whoever Griffin JR chooses that guy needs to talk the rest of us up in front of daddy so we each get a shot at the flight academy.' 'Don't forget the side bet.' 'A hundred bucks to whoever gets a pic of her kissing you.'-

"After that I quiet. Told dad it just wasn't my thing and called mom to cry. I swore off soldiers after that and mom thought they were just all out to use me." Irma sighs finishing her story.

"Oh Irma…" Padme hugs her.

(Cora)

[Partner 4]

Echo sighed as he said "Well you see…" And he explained what they told them.

Echo goes to pat his shoulder and said "What is it? Just let it out."

Echo sighed but smiled saying "Yeah it does feel like that doesn't it."

With the girls.

"Are you going to be alright with all this?"

"You weren't expecting it for yourself."

"Don't remind me my family is going to jump and my mom is going to be furies with Lock. And dad oh I can just imagine him giving one of his famous speeches."

Cora then said "Should we tell them in privet?"

"Yeah they did. Now dad has a new buddy."

With Padme.

"I've never had one so I wouldn't know."

"What's wrong? Why did you stop or even do it if you didn't like it?"

When Cora heard the story she was steaming. She hugged her friend saying "They were all a bunch of idiotic boys who didn't deserve you. Fives isn't like that and a good thing too or he'd be stuck on the ceiling for a week."

(Irma.)

"Sorry you know how bullies bug me. And anyway this might not be like that. Not that I know. I've never been to a cotillion but I did have a sweet sixteen. We went to a nice restaurant, all my family and my two friends came and my dad gave a speech. Do you know anything at all about these things?"

Padme then said "Don't worry girls I have experience with these things so I can help you out."

Cora "Thanks Padme."

(Irma.)

Cora said "Can my dress be a light icy blue? I like that color."

(Irma.)

"Well I call dibs."

They both laughed at that.

Cora then said "Hey I could design them."

(Irma.)

Padme "I think that be a great idea. And I think the boys will appreciate it."

They all laughed at that.

Cora had some ideas already and told them as she designed. Favorite flowers, meaningful image, Cora could base something off her necklace and maybe something like wings or stars for Irma. She was just glad her shock and nerves were turning into excitement.

The boys were with Kenobi. He had decided to help Padme with the boys as he said "Since this is a jedi matter we will have to add some jedi traditions in the ceremony. Clothing is part of it. Now a normal tux is fine but a jedi belt and sash instead of a jacket would be appreciated."

(Fives probably happily asking about no ties.)

Kenobi smirked as he shook his head saying "No ties."

Fives fist bumps Heavy at that while Echo elbows him since he is in front of a general. Obi-wan said then "Relax Echo I'm here as a friend and as a representative for the girls."

They both slightly relax at that and Echo asked "What about the girls' sir? Will they be wearing any jedi wear for the ceremony?"

Kenobi then said "Just some jewelry that Secure will be procuring. Other than that it will be mostly a traditional look from their home planet. That's how ceremonies used to be done when bonded where in a way married but don't worry we won't be doing all that."

Echo was now curious "What did those old weddings have anyway?"

(Fives.)

Kenobi chuckled but before he could explain Ahsoka came in saying "Master I found some robes for the boys." "Commander?" They both said surprised but happy to see her. She smiled as she put down the clothes at a table and hugged them. "I heard what happened. How are you two doing?"

Echo replied "Better after the shock wore off."

(Fives.)

"Well I'm glad to hear that. Sorry I can't stay I have some saber practice to get too." With that she headed off.

They all smiled as she rushed off and Kenobi then said "Now where were we? Oh right you were curious. Actually, perhaps it's best we leave that for another time. I should explain what this ceremony will be like, now you two will line up in the middle of the floor as everyone stands around waiting for the girls to come down and be presented…"

They felt uncomfortable, they were going to be watched by a lot of people, not as much as a wedding would have been but still. The jedi council would be there. Ahsoka, Anakin, Padme, their batchmates, Rex and Bly.

Let's just say when they heard what had happened Rex and Bly had been livid with Lock but when they heard how they had gotten things calmed down they calmed down but they kept themselves away from the jedi after that not trusting their tempers with him at the moment.

They still felt a bit embarrassed at having their older brothers trying to congratulate and consult them at the same time. They didn't exactly know about any of this stuff so it was awkward to say the least.

[Me 4]

When Cora heard the story she was steaming. She hugged her friend saying "They were all a bunch of idiotic boys who didn't deserve you. Fives isn't like that and a good thing too or he'd be stuck on the ceiling for a week."

"Isn't that a bit harsh?" Irma has a sweat drop over her head.

"Sorry you know how bullies bug me. And anyway this might not be like that. Not that I know. I've never been to a cotillion but I did have a sweet sixteen. We went to a nice restaurant, all my family and my two friends came and my dad gave a speech. Do you know anything at all about these things?"

Padme then said "Don't worry girls I have experience with these things so I can help you out."

Cora "Thanks Padme."

"We'd be lost without you." Irma nods.

Cora said "Can my dress be a light icy blue? I like that color."

"I kinda wanted that one." Irma pouts a bit.

"Well I call dibs."

They both laughed at that.

Cora then said "Hey I could design them."

"That'd be amazing!" Irma cheers a bit more peppy about this.

Padme "I think that be a great idea. And I think the boys will appreciate it."

They all laughed at that.

Cora had some ideas already and told them as she designed. Favorite flowers, meaningful image, Cora could base something off her necklace and maybe something like wings or stars for Irma. She was just glad her shock and nerves were turning into excitement.

The boys were with Kenobi. He had decided to help Padme with the boys as he said "Since this is a jedi matter we will have to add some jedi traditions in the ceremony. Clothing is part of it. Now a normal tux is fine but a jedi belt and sash instead of a jacket would be appreciated."

"So no ties then?" Fives grins at the idea.

Kenobi smirked as he shook his head saying "No ties."

Fives fist bumps Heavy at that while Echo elbows him since he is in front of a general. Obi-wan said then "Relax Echo I'm here as a friend and as a representative for the girls."

They both slightly relax at that and Echo asked "What about the girls' sir? Will they be wearing any jedi wear for the ceremony?"

Kenobi then said "Just some jewelry that Secure will be procuring. Other than that it will be mostly a traditional look from their home planet. That's how ceremonies used to be done when bonded where in a way married but don't worry we won't be doing all that."

Echo was now curious "What did those old weddings have anyway?"

"Yeah I'm kinda curious too." Fives lifts a brow.

Before he could tell them Ahsoka came in with a few robes. She hugged them asking how they're doing.

"Still trying to catch my breath." Fives gives a nervous laugh.

"Well I'm glad to hear that. Sorry I can't stay I have some saber practice to get too." With that she headed off.

They all smiled as she rushed off and Kenobi then said "Now where were we? Oh right you were curious. Actually, perhaps it's best we leave that for another time. I should explain what this ceremony will be like, now you two will line up in the middle of the floor as everyone stands around waiting for the girls to come down and be presented…"

They felt uncomfortable, they were going to be watched by a lot of people, not as much as a wedding would have been but still. The jedi council would be there. Ahsoka, Anakin, Padme, their batchmates, Rex and Bly.

Let's just say when they heard what had happened Rex and Bly had been livid with Lock but when they heard how they had gotten things calmed down they calmed down but they kept themselves away from the jedi after that not trusting their tempers with him at the moment.

They still felt a bit embarrassed at having their older brothers trying to congratulate and consult them at the same time. They didn't exactly know about any of this stuff so it was awkward to say the least.

After the basics are told their given sometime before calling the parents. Fives wasn't looking forward to that. Irma's mother scared him on an everyday basic this… well let's just say he's glad she's thousands of galaxies away.

He went to his spot to get some air. His head still felt like its spinning. Seeing Irma there his heart jumped but it brought him back down some.

"Needed to cool off?" Fives jokes joining her.

"Yeah." Irma nods but her face says something is bothering her.

"Are you really alright with this? You seem down." Fives looks over at her worried.

"It's not that. It's well… there's something I should tell you." Irma sighs looking over at him.

"What is it?" Fives lifts a brow.

Irma tells him what happened. It made since now. Why she got mad at them like that and her mom's strong dislike of soldiers. Well one of the reasons why.

"I swear I never compared you to them I just…" Irma's stopped with a kiss.

"If never compared us to each other I know you won't with others." Fives smiles softly. "And like I said, they're idiots for not seeing how amazing you are." He taps his forehead against hers.

"You're so sweet." Irma hugs him. "Though you might want to save that talk for our two calls." She gives a nervous laugh.

"Don't think less of me but your mom scares me." Fives sighs heavily.

"She's a firy Irish red head, she scares everyone." Irma laughs.

Fives had to chuckle at that. At least it would be easier with her dad.

"YOU WHAT?!" All those on the Holovid shout.

'Or not.' The two think.

"Please. Please tell me your not…" Mr. Spell looks over at them.

"NO!" Irma flushes as she yells. "And really that's where you go?! Fear sean dúr! As na lochtanna uile! An tug mé riamh duit…" she rants in Irish Gaelic.

(Translation: Stupid old man! Of all the insults! Have I ever given you…)

"Alright. Alright. I had to ask." Mr. Spell motions for her to calm down.

Irma huffs puffing her cheeks. Fives keeps a small distance, he's never heard her do that before but she was clearly mad.

(Cora fam)

(Cora and Echo)

After they explain all of them are angrier at Lock for jumping the gun. Lock, whom was looking over details far away, could feel that chill. He knew no one was going to let this one go anytime soon.

(Cora fam)

"I'm with them. As long as you're all sure and remember this is just an engagement of sorts then I can give my blessing." Mr. Spell nods.

"Thank you sir." Fives gives a still nod, still intimidated by him.

(Echo)

With that they hang up promising to send photos and keep them in the loop.

(Cora/ most likely relieved their done)

"Well you are. We still have a call to make." Irma pulls out her cell.

'I'd rather blast droids.' Fives flinches at the thought of that call.

(Echo)

"Oh thanks." Fives gives him a small look as he prepares to be reamed.

[Partner 5]

Cora was glad it was only her parents they were talking too but…

"Cora you didn't…" "Mom no. You know how I am about not doing things like that before marriage. You raised me well enough on that." "Yes but when the heat comes…" "Mom not in front of everyone."

She was red now and Echo looked like he would faint. Her dad looked serious a he said "She has a point and I don't think they want to have kids yet. Especially since they tend to come out with the family characteristics." "Argh!" Cora had her face in her hands. And Fives had to hold Echo steady at that.

Cora's mother then said "So it was Lock's idea. Well if you are connected, which is really sweet actually and you, you better take care of her and treat her like she should be." Echo nodded saying "Always Mrs. Arrows."

Her dad then said "Then I guess we don't have an issue with it. We like to be able to come but doesn't seem possible at the moment. But just remember what type of person Cora is, you know who you want to be with?"

Echo straitened as he said "The most incredible woman in the world." Her mom said "Aw that's so sweet. Fine we accept and allow it but remember this is an engagement not a marriage."

"And thank you both."

When done Cora said "Oh finally it's over. That was awkward."

Echo then said to Fives "Good luck to you Fives."

Cora and Echo went to leave the two to talk to Irma's mom.

As they walked off Cora said "So the council says they still have to talk to us about the rest of the ceremony." Echo sighed saying "Yeah I understand some of it but there are still somethings I don't understand. Like why do you girls have to have your sabers at the ceremony?"

Cora then said "They think their sabers are like their life I don't see it that way though. But it's an important part of what I do so I guess it would make sense to have them be used for the ceremony."

As they came closer to the main hall they heard "Yelling. I don't care about your jedi customs. This is an insult to my peoples work." They both looked at each other and rushed over to find a surprise waiting for them.

Senator Halle Burtoni was raging in the main hall her cane being waved about as she said "We made these clones to be soldiers not for your silly jedi experiments. It is an outrage." Kenobi was there along with other council members and even some clones.

Kenobi said "Senator Burtoni you cannot tell the jedi council what they can and cannot do. Your people agreed to let Lock try to create a team that worked on attachment and that anything that comes of it would be a jedi matter. This is a ceremony that is a jedi matter and…"

Halle then screeched "That was before we understood the severity of this experiment. We thought it would only be a few and that it would not lead to such a, such a serious matter. Others are hearing of this Kenobi. Many in the senate are questioning the manufacturing of our soldiers because of this. The clones are only products of war nothing else and they are the Kaminoans property, we are only making them for this war as a…"

"That's enough!" They all turned to see Cora red faced and Echo a bit hurt from what Halle said but also shocked at Cora's anger. Halle then said "So you're two of the four I have to blame for this."

Cora stomped up and said "Oh you got that right. And I suggest never calling any of the guys a 'product' they are not products they are living breathing. Beings that you decided to make with no regard for the right of life and how it's made. You have no right to even be making and sending them out to die and now you say they can't have some happiness in their lives because they belong to you! Let me tell you something they don't belong to anyone especially to a bunch of greedy, no good, slave drivers!"

Several things were levitating now and Halle was in shock as she saw the power coming off of her and the words that had just been spoken to her. Kenobi said "Cora watch your temper." Cora was livid, her mind was racing she couldn't control herself then Echo came up and held her saying "Cora it's okay, it's okay." At that everything went back down to its place and Cora was breathing in harshly.

Halle then said "Good job clone at least you remember your makers…" Echo looked up sharply surprising them and the shocked them as he said "Don't you dare come near her again. And I suggest taking in what she said. We are not slaves and we do deserve to be happy just like anyone else. I didn't stop her to protect you, not like she'd do anything to you anyway, but I did it to help her. Come on Cora I think we need to get to the medbay."

Cora had gone slacked in his arms the use of too much power had drained her. Echo picked her up princess style and then they headed off to the medbay. But as they were leaving Fives and Irma where coming in.

(Irma.)

(Fives.)

Echo said "She just needs to rest. Kenobi can explain what happened." As they left Halle seemed to glare and then said to the council "This isn't over you hear me. We won't allow this. I'll get the council on my side if I have too." And with that she started walking off.

[Me 5]

As the others left they called Sally. She was livid. After a few minutes she calmed down and let them explain. Irma told her mom it was because of certain things that happened. But her mom had too many questions now.

Irma didn't know how to tell her this. She said what she could then told her to call her dad and he could clarify things. Irma knew there'd be another wild call once it sunk in but for now her mom simply gave her blessing to the guy she knows will treat Irma right then hangs up.

Heading to the council room they see Cora being carried by Echo.

"Cora?" Irma stares worried.

"What happened?" Fives questions as they head over.

Echo said "She just needs to rest. Kenobi can explain what happened." As they left Halle seemed to glare and then said to the council "This isn't over you hear me. We won't allow this. I'll get the council on my side if I have too." And with that she started walking off.

"What happened?" They both look confused.

"Apparently the Kaminoans aren't happy about this." Kenobi sighs.

'Well that figures.' The couple sneers in the direction she went.

Kenobi said what happened. Irma was livid now too. How dare she? But Fives calms her down. It's not like they aren't aware of how the Kaminoans see them.

"Gruaig mhacúil. Tá siad uile ag fás mar sin." Irma fumes sparing with a simulation bot.

(Translation: Hateful hag. They're all so aggravating.)

"Feeling better?" Fives hands her a water bottle after she beats a third bot.

"Some." Irma takes a sip. "How come you're not livid?" She looks up at him.

"I'm hurt by it. But I know they're wrong about us all." Fives explains. "And I have you to thank for that." he strings his fingers through her growing hair.

Irma could feel her heart in her throat. She drops the water bottle as his warm lips touch hers. Irma deepens the kiss as she wraps her arms around his neck.

The girls were still mad about what was said. But they had Padme on their side and knew nothing the Kaminoans tried would work as long as she was there. And they can't claim them as simple products of war without causing an up roar so they're movements were limited.

They decided to focus on the ceremony. There was a lot to do.

Irma did have to take time out at one point to explain the Star Wars world to her mother. Sally was shocked and it took a few tries even with the Arrows and her dad helping before it sank in. She had a few complaints but still thought Fives is a good guy even better given his raised environment. Irma was just glad she didn't have to hide anything from her mom now.

As time passed they thought the Kaminoans decided this was a fight not worth getting into and moved on. The girls were trying on their dresses to see if anything needed changing.

Irma's dress is strapless and goes to her ankles. It's a simple style with a corset back with star ties. The color is iris purple. Then the arm sleeves are white with a silver star where the hook is for her middle fingers. Then her shoes are simple light purple small heels with silver star straps.

Padme and Secura were arguing about how to do her hair as the she sat taking a break. Irma found it funny someone without hair was having that debate. Though it sounded like it was a toss between a jedi style and an elegant one.

'Three days until the day.' Irma felt her heart jump as she looked at herself in the circling her mirrors.

(Cora)

"Nervous. But happy." Irma places her hand over her racing heart. "You?" She smiles over at Cora in her dress.

(Cora)

[Partner 6]

'Three days until the day.' Irma felt her heart jump as she looked at herself in the circling her mirrors.

Cora said "You look great. How are you doing?"

"Nervous. But happy." Irma places her hand over her racing heart. "You?" She smiles over at Cora in her dress.

"Same." Cora smiled shyly and blushed as she looked down at her dress.

She was wearing the necklace Echo gave her and she decided to base the design around that. The dress was sky blue and it came to her ankles as well, it was an off the shoulder dress with long sleeves that connected to her middle finger. It had a sweetheart neckline and a silver trim that made a heart around her chest.

Her hips had a silver belt that looked like vines but the leaves where replaced with small white diamonds. The back of her dress had a clear silver veil that frilled from her hips down to just above her knees, white shimmer dusting it. Her shoes where silver flats.

They had decided to go with making her hair wavy since it was still short, she tried to keep it trimmed though it wasn't as short as it used to be. On her hair was a silver guiding star flower on each side with diamonds in the middle and three separate white bead chains going down from it in different lengths.

"I know I said icy blue but sky blue just fit better."

(Irma.)

Cora then said "I just hope Echo won't faint. Poor thing will get teased mercilessly if he does it in front of everyone."

(Irma.)

"I'm glad you also suggested ankle lengths especially if we're going to be using our sabers in this ceremony. I can't believe we have do dance around the guys with our blades to show our absolute trust with each other."

(Irma.)

Secura then said "Do not worry because of the connection you will be able to know where they always are so you won't hurt them."

Cora then said "That still doesn't make me feel better."

(Irma.)

None of them knew that Dukoo was getting a message "Are you sure about this master? I cannot believe they would allow clones to participate in such jedi traditions. How far they have fallen."

Sidious then said "It does not matter my apprentice. Before the ceremony you will capture those girls and use our newest device on them. If we can turn them then their force bind should be broken and if not then we can just have our newest apprentices deal with them."

Dooku smirked as he said, "Of course master." With that he nodded and then turned as he rubbed his beard "Though I wonder if the techno union will still pay handsomely for two clones. Chuckles." With that he walked off to come up with a plan.

The Dominos were at the temple looking at the main hall where the ceremony would take place. Cutup whistled "Wow they're going on out." Bait then said "They did say this hasn't happened in centuries." Heavy then said "Guess even jedi like a good party. How you two holding up?"

Echo said "Anxious, both good and bad."

(Fives.)

Suddenly they heard someone say "Well at least you'll have each other to lean on if things go bad." It was Rex and beside him is Bly and Cody. They stood at attention but Bly said "At ease we're off duty boys." They all relaxed and Cody said "So Rex told me the mess that caused all this. I'm surprised how this happened but the general seems quite excited for the event."

Echo then said "They all do, I wonder why they ever stopped it if it was such an important event."

"Curious you are I see." They all turned to see Yoda and almost saluted but he said "Stop, not here to be a general here to consult I am. The reason for stopping this event, long ago two jedi force bound but one turned to the dark side, the other tried to stop their bound but too far gone they were. Try to free them they did but in doing so they were killed. The survivor realized what they had done and sunk into despair, gone from the dark side they were but unable to go on and so disappeared they did. Other sith try to use this against the jedi and many fell and disorder came. So a law was made to keep ourselves from connections."

They all looked at each other in shock. Yoda then said "Do not despair your bonds are strong with the Padawans. So strong that I believe it can never be broken, but always be careful and watch for those who may try to destroy it." With that he left giving them much to think about.

Echo sighed as he said "We are never letting that happen."

(Fives.)

The others in Domino agreed. And the elder clones smiled at hearing their devotion and loyalty to their team and jedi.

[Me 6]

"I know I said icy blue but sky blue just fit better."

"It suits you." Irma smiles.

Cora then said "I just hope Echo won't faint. Poor thing will get teased mercilessly if he does it in front of everyone."

'Yeah, please keep your head Echo.' Irma pictures him passing out as they see them at the top of the stairs.

"I'm glad you also suggested ankle lengths especially if we're going to be using our sabers in this ceremony. I can't believe we have do dance around the guys with our blades to show our absolute trust with each other."

"I think that's the one thing I'm not looking forward to." Irma sighs.

Secura then said "Do not worry because of the connection you will be able to know where they always are so you won't hurt them."

Cora then said "That still doesn't make me feel better."

"Me neither." Irma shakes her head.

"It'll be fine." Secura smiles. "Now let's see which style look better with the dress." She motions for Irma to fallow her.

'So that's what they decided.' Irma sighs as she stands.

Irma doesn't mind dressing up. But she was beginning to feel like a Barbie doll.

With the guys.

The Dominos were at the temple looking at the main hall where the ceremony would take place. Cutup whistled "Wow they're going on out." Bait then said "They did say this hasn't happened in centuries." Heavy then said "Guess even jedi like a good party. How you two holding up?"

Echo said "Anxious, both good and bad."

"Same." Fives nods.

They had their tuxes and practiced dancing with the girls. But the event coming hadn't really sunk in until now. Fives wasn't sure which one of them would but he was sure one of them is going to pass out from this.

Suddenly they heard someone say "Well at least you'll have each other to lean on if things go bad." It was Rex and beside him is Bly and Cody. They stood at attention but Bly said "At ease we're off duty boys." They all relaxed and Cody said "So Rex told me the mess that caused all this. I'm surprised how this happened but the general seems quite excited for the event."

Echo then said "They all do, I wonder why they ever stopped it if it was such an important event."

"Curious you are I see." They all turned to see Yoda and almost saluted but he said "Stop, not here to be a general here to consult I am. The reason for stopping this event, long ago two jedi force bound but one turned to the dark side, the other tried to stop their bound but too far gone they were. Try to free them they did but in doing so they were killed. The survivor realized what they had done and sunk into despair, gone from the dark side they were but unable to go on and so disappeared they did. Other sith try to use this against the jedi and many fell and disorder came. So a law was made to keep ourselves from connections."

They all looked at each other in shock. Yoda then said "Do not despair your bonds are strong with the Padawans. So strong that I believe it can never be broken, but always be careful and watch for those who may try to destroy it." With that he left giving them much to think about.

Echo sighed as he said "We are never letting that happen."

"Not ever." Fives appears to be more fired up then nervous now.

The others in Domino agreed. And the elder clones smiled at hearing their devotion and loyalty to their team and jedi.

Dukoo had decided he would take the girls before the vows. That was when everyone would be relaxed and security would be less alert. And with all those jedi in the room he could slip in with a disguise.

The day before the ceremony was here. The girls would be staying with Padme as to not see the guys before the event. I guess that's a wedding or ceremony tradition in any galaxy.

The girls left a bit bad Anakin would have to stay away from home. But hey sleep over with Padme. They had to hold in the squeals.

Irma couldn't sleep. She kept feeling like something was going to happen. She couldn't put her finger on what though. Everyone had told her it was nerves.

"Maybe there right. Maybe I'm over thinking it." Irma whispers looking out at the city from Padme's balcony.

It was a new view of the city. It was nice but she kinda wished she was at their spot. It's not as grand but the twinkling lights always looked like a sea of stars and she wanted Fives arms wrapped around her.

'I guess I should try to sleep.' Irma sighs as she heads back in.

Meanwhile at the temple.

Fives is at their spot. He simply couldn't sleep. This was a big step and his heart was racing more than it ever did in battle. While he tried to cool down Link jumps up rubbing against him.

"You couldn't sleep either?" Fives chuckles scratching under his chin.

(Echo)

"Couldn't settle down." Fives shakes his head. "You?" He looks over at his brother.

(Echo)

"It's funny we fight sith and droids. Even odd creatures when needed. But the thought of a ceremony can keep us up." Fives chuckles with a soft smile.

Fives is nervous but he's excited. The thought of this meaning Irma is his gave him a since of peace. Like his fears from the past have no validation.

(Echo)

"Guess we should try to get some rest." Fives stretches. "Come on Link. You can stay in beariks with us." He picks up the lonely cat.

Link seemed to be looking over the bunks as the two troopers got ready for bed. As Fives lies down Link jumps up to him, nuzzling his face before settling down in a spot. Fives pets the top of his head as drifts off.

The next morning is light work for the guys as the girls spend it getting ready. Padme had booked them; messages, Mani petis, and hair appointments.

[Partner 7]

"You couldn't sleep either?" Fives chuckles scratching under his chin.

"What are you doing here?" Echo asked as he came up but he had an idea.

"Couldn't settle down." Fives shakes his head. "You?" He looks over at his brother.

Echo replied with "I keep thinking of everything that could go wrong tomorrow and then when I picture seeing Cora. My heart won't settle."

"It's funny we fight sith and droids. Even odd creatures when needed. But the thought of a ceremony can keep us up." Fives chuckles with a soft smile.

Fives is nervous but he's excited. The thought of this meaning Irma is his gave him a since of peace. Like his fears from the past have no validation.

Echo yawned and said "We should at least lie down. We still have some light duty and then we have to be ready for the big event."

"Guess we should try to get some rest." Fives stretches. "Come on Link. You can stay in baric with us." He picks up the lonely cat.

Cora had sleep well that night; accept when she felt a little funny feeling of anxiety. Her eyes opened and she said "Echo?" He wasn't around but that was him she had felt. 'Try to get some sleep mi protector. There's lots to do tomorrow. Love you.'

Echo was still anxious as he slept in bed then he heard Cora's thoughts he smiled and replied 'Thanks I feel better now my guiding star. Love you too.' With that they both drifted off to sleep with smiles on their faces.

The next morning is light work for the guys as the girls spend it getting ready. Padme had booked them; messages, mani petis, and hair appointments.

Cora was a bit unsure about the whole spa thing; she had never been to one. The message was nice and she liked talking with the others at the hair appointment but the Mani Pedi felt weird. Her nails where always short and the foot part tickled or irritated her. It was hard not using her powers at times.

(Irma.)

"I've never done this before. It's tickles and ah, that hurt. I'm sensitive okay I feel oh no no stop." A few magazines flipped at that.

(Irma.)

"It's not funny I don't think I'm ever doing one of these again. I can't handle them ooh ah." One of the lights kept flicking on and off.

Padme said "I'm sorry Cora I didn't think this'd be so uncomfortable for you."

"Like I said never had one before, never wanted to try and ah, I guess now we know."

(Irma.)

The boys had finished their light work and were getting ready. Bait, Heavy, and Cutup would be dressing in the tuxes they wore to the Naboo gala. But Echo and Fives had to wear a different style like Kenobi told them.

Echo was wearing dark gray pant with black shoes, his shirt was white, his sash was similar to that of general Kenobi's but a little longer, it was colored a dark lavender like indigo with a gray sash belt with a black leather belt over it and with a silver buckle.

Echo looked in the mirror and said, "It's an interesting design. And it is comfortable. What about you Fives?"

(Fives, what he says and outfit.)

Echo then said "I just hope I can manage seeing Cora. I heard she designed the dresses and you know what she can make when she sets her mind to it."

(Fives.)

"Not getting cold feet now are you boys?" Rex came in his black tux from the Naboo gala, Cody then came in with a tan suit and orange shirt, and Bly with a brown suit and yellow shirt.

Cutup then said "Echo's just afraid he'll faint from seeing Cora since she designed the dresses." Echo stiffened he and Fives never told the others about him fainting on the first date and he wanted to keep it that way.

Their older brothers laughed as Cody said "I'm sure you boys will do fine." Bly then said "Yeah and if you faints she can always catch you with her powers." Rex then said "You should know general Secura's had to do the same for you on missions a few times."

They all laughed at that with Bly glaring.

Heavy then said "I'm just glad the jedi are letting us not wear ties."

(Fives.)

Echo looked back at the mirror it really felt strange, then the story general Yoda told them came to mind.

Bait then said "Something up Echo? You're spacing out a bit?"

Echo sighed as he said "I'm just thinking over what general Yoda said to us the other day. I know the girls are strong enough to resist whatever the sith throw at them but what if they try their tricks at us? What if we end up…?"

(Fives.)

They all seemed to quiet at that. It was true they weren't jedi. They didn't have the same abilities as they did to resist force tricks.

Suddenly Lock said as he came in "Do you think we'd be letting you all have this ceremony if we thought you two could be so easily manipulated?" They all looked at the jedi stunned. He was smiling as he said "You boys haven't realized it have you? The reason we are allowing this is because you have proven to be able to restrain yourselves against mental tricks."

They seemed shocked.

(Fives.)

Lock then said "Yes Fives like when you fought off the control of those sith to protect Irma on Naboo. It was one of the reasons we allowed attachment to take place with the troopers." Bly seemed to blush at that.

Echo then said "But sir, I never broke off from that control." He looked down as if ashamed but Lock said "Cora wasn't in the same type of danger as Irma was but your bond did help you. Remember Ivo's spider and the affects?" They all shivered at that and Echo said "Yeah but what does that have to do with anything?"

Lock smirked as he said "Echo you never hurt Cora once. You never had mal intentions for her. Yes you did hurt her in a way but if you did not have your bond it would have been much worse. Your bond kept you restrained. That's why you didn't attack her with the sedative; if you had you may have actually snapped out of it."

Bait groaned as he said "You mean if I had just let Echo…" Lock then said "Don't blame yourselves you were under the influence of the poison. The point is since you showed your ability to restrain and break free of such things the jedi are allowing connections to be done once more. We just need to figure out what separates you four from the rest."

Now that got them curious. What did separate them from the others that had the same bond but where still influenced to despair.

[Me 7]

Cora was a bit unsure about the whole spa thing; she had never been to one. The message was nice and she liked talking with the others at the hair appointment but the Mani Pedi felt weird. Her nails where always short and the foot part tickled or irritated her. It was hard not using her powers at times.

"You doing okay?" Irma looks over at a clearly struggling Cora.

"I've never done this before. It's tickles and ah, that hurt. I'm sensitive okay I feel oh no no stop." A few magazines flipped at that.

"T-try to hold on." Irma tries to stifle her laughter.

"It's not funny I don't think I'm ever doing one of these again. I can't handle them ooh ah." One of the lights kept flicking on and off.

Padme said "I'm sorry Cora I didn't think this'd be so uncomfortable for you."

"Like I said never had one before, never wanted to try and ah, I guess now we know."

"Look at the bright side. Just hair left." Irma smiles.

Irma was feeling better. She still had a small feeling of something being off. But she felt fine. She guessed she was feeding of Fives excitement. Or they both were.

The guys finished up their work. Before anything Fives drops Link off to the library. He wasn't happy. Fives reminded him about Fisto and Link seemed to give a look saying 'one hungry mistake and I'm band.'

"I'll sneak back here with some shrimp alright?" Fives pats his head.

This seems to pacify Link. He didn't mind the library after all. He just hates being told he can't go somewhere.

Fives returns to the beariks and gets ready. His outfit is similar to Echo's except his shirt is navy and sash is a light gray and black belt and white star buckle.

Echo looked in the mirror and said, "It's an interesting design. And it is comfortable. What about you Fives?"

"It's comfy but weird to see in the mirror." Fives looks at the jedi style on him.

Echo then said "I just hope I can manage seeing Cora. I heard she designed the dresses and you know what she can make when she sets her mind to it."

"And the style Irma can choose I might be in danger too." Fives flushes thinking back.

"Not getting cold feet now are you boys?" Rex came in his black tux from the Naboo gala, Cody then came in with a tan suit and orange shirt, and Bly with a brown suit and yellow shirt.

Cutup then said "Echo's just afraid he'll faint from seeing Cora since she designed the dresses." Echo stiffened he and Fives never told the others about him fainting on the first date and he wanted to keep it that way.

Their older brothers laughed as Cody said "I'm sure you boys will do fine." Bly then said "Yeah and if you faints she can always catch you with her powers." Rex then said "You should know general Secura's had to do the same for you on missions a few times."

They all laughed at that with Bly glaring.

Heavy then said "I'm just glad the jedi are letting us not wear ties."

"No joke." Fives chuckles.

Echo looked back at the mirror it really felt strange, then the story general Yoda told them came to mind.

Bait then said "Something up Echo? You're spacing out a bit?"

Echo sighed as he said "I'm just thinking over what general Yoda said to us the other day. I know the girls are strong enough to resist whatever the sith throw at them but what if they try their tricks at us? What if we end up…?"

"Turn on them." Fives finishes the thought.

It had been weighing on him too. That story worried him.

They all seemed to quiet at that. It was true they weren't jedi. They didn't have the same abilities as they did to resist force tricks.

Suddenly Lock said as he came in "Do you think we'd be letting you all have this ceremony if we thought you two could be so easily manipulated?" They all looked at the jedi stunned. He was smiling as he said "You boys haven't realized it have you? The reason we are allowing this is because you have proven to be able to restrain yourselves against mental tricks."

They seemed shocked.

"Like on Naboo?" Fives thinks back touching his side with the scar.

Lock then said "Yes Fives like when you fought off the control of those sith to protect Irma on Naboo. It was one of the reasons we allowed attachment to take place with the troopers." Bly seemed to blush at that.

Echo then said "But sir, I never broke off from that control." He looked down as if ashamed but Lock said "Cora wasn't in the same type of danger as Irma was but your bond did help you. Remember Ivo's spider and the affects?" They all shivered at that and Echo said "Yeah but what does that have to do with anything?"

Lock smirked as he said "Echo you never hurt Cora once. You never had mal intentions for her. Yes you did hurt her in a way but if you did not have your bond it would have been much worse. Your bond kept you restrained. That's why you didn't attack her with the sedative; if you had you may have actually snapped out of it."

Bait groaned as he said "You mean if I had just let Echo…" Lock then said "Don't blame yourselves you were under the influence of the poison. The point is since you showed your ability to restrain and break free of such things the jedi are allowing connections to be done once more. We just need to figure out what separates you four from the rest."

Now that got them curious. What did separate them from the others that had the same bond but where still influenced to despair.

"Are you boys ready?" Anakin peeks his head in wearing fancier rubes. "What you having a small party in here?" He chuckles seeing them all.

"Just giving the boys a small pep talk." Lock laughs heading out.

"We better all get going." Rex heads out with the others.

Echo and Fives give each other a nod and head out. They wait for the girls at the bottom of the stairs.

Irma's hair had been pinned up with a silver wing clip with a wavy bang hanging out and for jewelry she had a silver wing choker with two white gems hanging from chains. Then a silver wing chain belt with a white stone buckle and her saber on her left.

As the music starts they appear in the door way. Fives eyes widen as everything seems to fade away but her. He wasn't sure if he could move not that he wanted to.

"The start of the ceremony will be the saber dance. This represents complete trust of both partners and that their hearts are in sink." Secura announces as she motions to the couple with a smile as the girls light their sabers.

Bly looked ready to pass out seeing her in a dress. While the men dressed in robes the woman jedi were in nice dresses. Secura has a one strap white dress with a black belt hold her saber and white heels.

Irma moves her saber close to her and closes her eyes as if to center herself as she waits for the music to start. The dance was more fluid and pretty then she thought it would be. She was glad Lock had agreed to film it all. Not that it took much to convince him.

The dances ends with the girls bringing the sabers back to first position with the guys standing inches away from them. Irma lost herself in that loving gaze. But is pulled back as everyone cheers and claps.

"The vows will be later on. For now please partake in food and drink." Secura motions to the tables.

As everyone goes one way or another Irma had to sit down. That took a lot out of her.

"You alright?" Fives sits her at a table.

"It took everything not to shake." Irma gives a small nervous laugh.

(Echo)

(Cora)

"You did well." Secura walks over smiling.

[Partner 8]

Echo was nervous as he stood next to Fives and when the doors open letting the girls in he felt his heart begin to thump at the sight of Cora in her dress. She now had added the silver vines on her wrists and everything else was the same from her try out accept from her saber hanging off her belt.

When she saw Echo, she thought 'Oh so handsome. That look is so good on him.'

As she walked down Echo was ready to faint but then he saw she was wearing the necklace he had gotten her. He smiled at that and Cora smiled back happy.

"The start of the ceremony will be the saber dance. This represents complete trust of both partners and that their hearts are in sink." Secura announces as she motions to the couple with a smile as the girls light their sabers.

Cora brought the saber out a bit nervous, she had practiced and practiced but she was coming up blank. Then she heard it 'I trust you.' She looked into Echo eyes and knew it was him that said it. She smiled and lit up her saber, she began to dance around him, Echo doing the same.

It reminded her of a tango waltz sort of and a little ballet. They felt their eyes lock on each other as they twisted and turned though they never touched it felt like they were holding each other in some sort of embrace similar to when they went dancing on her birthday. The movements came of their own. Her saber would come inches towards him but he would never flinch. He just takes the next step closer to her.

The dances ends with the girls bringing the sabers back to first position with the guys standing inches away from them. They were still stuck in their trance as their hearts seemed to synchronize but it ended as the clapping began.

"The vows will be later on. For now please partake in food and drink." Secura motions to the tables.

As everyone goes one way or another Irma had to sit down. That took a lot out of her.

"You alright?" Fives sits her at a table.

"It took everything not to shake." Irma gives a small nervous laugh.

"It was intense but you both did great." Echo said.

Cora then said "You weren't so bad yourself Echo. I was blank till you sent me that mental message."

"You did well." Secura walks over smiling.

"Thanks." The girls say and the guys stand at attention. She laughed saying "I suppose you boys are still nervous but relax this is as much your ceremony as theirs." They did as told happy they could do so.

Cora then said "I'm just glad no one got hurt."

(Irma.)

Secura said "You need to have more confidence but I am glad to see you do not see your sabers as toys."

"Never!" The girls both say seriously.

Secura then said "Good now get some refreshments and settle down a bit before the vows. You'll need your strength with so many watching."

They all sighed at that but nodded. They all went to the main couples table and got something to eat and drink. The food was good a little fancier then what they usually served. Then they saw Padme and they understood.

She came up and said "I hope you girls liked the food. I tried to remember what you liked."

Cora said "Thanks Padme we appreciate it. But don't tell me you and Secura fought over the menu too."

(Irma.)

The boys shivered that was one fight they never wanted to see. The senator could be as fierce as any jedi.

Suddenly Secura said "We do not fight on everything you know." The girls chuckled at that.

Suddenly someone came in, an uninvited guest, Halle.

Cora gritted her teeth "What is she doing here?" Echo held her close as he rubbed her arms and said "There's nothing she can do remember. Even if she tries to stop the ceremony she can't stop the bond."

(Irma.)

(Fives.)

Secura and Padme both nodded at each other as Secura said "You four stay near your team and the captain. The senator and I will take care of her."

The four nodded as they went their separate ways. As they came to the table they saw Kenobi, Anakin, and Lock also heading over to see if they could handle the situation.

As they came to the table Heavy said "That was crazy. I can't believe how you all managed that."

Bait then said "It was really nice like an actual dance. How did you do it?"

Cutup then said "I don't think I could ever do that."

Cora then said "I guess that bond kept us from harming them. Which is good. It was a lot more fun than I thought." She kissed Echo's cheek as he replied "Yeah it's a lot like that dancing we did at the club, you just have to connect in a way."

(Fives.)

(Irma.)

Rex then said "So you all going to be okay for the vows?"

Cora said "Let's hope we get to them." She nodded hear head to the argument going on. "I never expected to have to deal with that. What is that she's waving around some sort of electric scroll?"

(Irma.)

Rex then said "Ignore her. She'll leave once she's run out of breath. Anyway this definably wasn't what I was expecting out of all this. I still have trouble with the first bit of information you all gave me."

[Me 8]

"Thanks." The girls say and the guys stand at attention. She laughed saying "I suppose you boys are still nervous but relax this is as much your ceremony as theirs." They did as told happy they could do so.

Cora then said "I'm just glad no one got hurt."

"Right." Irma nods.

Secura said "You need to have more confidence but I am glad to see you do not see your sabers as toys."

"Never!" The girls both say seriously.

Secura then said "Good now get some refreshments and settle down a bit before the vows. You'll need your strength with so many watching."

They all sighed at that but nodded. They all went to the main couples table and got something to eat and drink. The food was good a little fancier then what they usually served. Then they saw Padme and they understood.

She came up and said "I hope you girls liked the food. I tried to remember what you liked."

Cora said "Thanks Padme we appreciate it. But don't tell me you and Secura fought over the menu too."

"I have to admit I'm wondering too." Irma looks over at her.

The boys shivered that was one fight they never wanted to see. The senator could be as fierce as any jedi.

Suddenly Secura said "We do not fight on everything you know." The girls chuckled at that.

Suddenly someone came in, an uninvited guest, Halle.

Cora gritted her teeth "What is she doing here?" Echo held her close as he rubbed her arms and said "There's nothing she can do remember. Even if she tries to stop the ceremony she can't stop the bond."

"Sean-ghrá." Irma growls.

(Translation: Old hag)

'She can't stop us.' Fives wraps his arms around Irma holding her close.

'Promise?' Irma places a hand on his arms.

'Promise.' Fives kisses her cheek.

Secura and Padme both nodded at each other as Secura said "You four stay near your team and the captain. The senator and I will take care of her."

The four nodded as they went their separate ways. As they came to the table they saw Kenobi, Anakin, and Lock also heading over to see if they could handle the situation.

As they came to the table Heavy said "That was crazy. I can't believe how you all managed that."

Bait then said "It was really nice like an actual dance. How did you do it?"

Cutup then said "I don't think I could ever do that."

Cora then said "I guess that bond kept us from harming them. Which is good. It was a lot more fun than I thought." She kissed Echo's cheek as he replied "Yeah it's a lot like that dancing we did at the club, you just have to connect in a way."

"It was fun, but I'm glad we don't have to do it again." Irma nods.

"I gotta admit I feel the same. Being that close to saber isn't ideal." Fives agrees.

Rex then said "So you all going to be okay for the vows?"

Cora said "Let's hope we get to them." She nodded hear head to the argument going on. "I never expected to have to deal with that. What is that she's waving around some sort of electric scroll?"

"She's really trying everything to stop this." Irma sighs.

"Hey no matter what we're getting to those vows." Fives places his hand on hers.

Irma smiles softly at him. He does the same. How could anything go wrong with those loving eyes looking at her.

Rex then said "Ignore her. She'll leave once she's run out of breath. Anyway this definably wasn't what I was expecting out of all this. I still have trouble with the first bit of information you all gave me."

"You're not the only one. Mom's still wrapping her head around this." Irma gives a small laugh.

"How did she take the clone thing?" Heavy looks over at the couple.

"I think she's avoiding thinking about it." Fives rubs the back of his neck.

"Yeah that might have been a bit much." Irma has a sweat drop over her head. "But at least she's keeping in mind the fact you're a good guy that treats me well and that's the most important thing anyway." Irma pecks his cheek.

"Looks like the chancellor is coming to the rescue." Cody sees the old man come over.

Not that he was invited but at least he's trying to keep his pawns in check. Whatever he says seems to apiece the angry white martin as she heads out.

The old man then walks over to their table with Padme. The girls brace for the cold.

"Chancellor Palputine wished to congratulate you." Padme smiles as they join them.

"Thank you sir." The two troopers nod.

"Well I also wished to apologize for the interruption." Palputine frowns. "I have to admit I wasn't sure about this either at first but it seems to be going well." He gives his icy smile.

"Chancellor this isn't a progect. We're in love with one another." Irma tries to control her tone.

(Cora)

"Please forgive my wording." Palputine bows his head. "I'm so used to meetings I can forget how to speak normally."

"I can understand that." Padme nods. "Won't you stay a bit longer? It's the least we can offer." She smiles softly at the man.

"No, I should go." Palputine shakes his head. "I'll take the Kaminoan leaders out for dinner to calm them down and if not that at least they'll be far away for a few hours." He bows then heads out.

"I'll walk you out." Padme walks along side him.

"You alright?" Fives looks over at a shivering Irma.

"That man feels like ice." Irma snuggles into Fives trying to get warm.

(Cora)

(Echo)

The girls chose to tell the guys about Palputine. They didn't want to start their engagement with a secret like that.

The guys took it better than they thought. Turns out like the jedi always questioned him, aside for Anakin, the troopers don't trust him. Makes sense with how chummy he is with the Kaminoans. They did still leave out Anakin though. They wanted to change his fate and what he becomes shocked the girls after fighting alongside him and feeling that warmth he gives off. It's hard to believe what fate has or, hopefully, had in store for him.

With the chancellor and Kaminoan gone the party continues. Fives offers his hand for a dance. Irma's still a bit timid with ballroom dancing but agreed.

Fives is determined to give Irma her princess moment. She missed it once; she wasn't going to miss it again. Irma could sense his feelings and it made her happy knowing why he was doing this.

As the song ends she kisses him not caring about the eyes on them. Fives simply held her close as he deepens the kiss.

Neither really cared if others looked right now. After today she'd be his and he'd be hers. Or at least promising to be that in the future.

[Partner 9]

Cora said to the old man with a frown "This has never been an experiment to us and it never will be. They are our bonded."

Cora then said "How do they not feel the chill? It's like ice water or worse." She snuggled up to Echo who looks worried "Is something wrong? You two seem to really not like the chancellor?"

Cora was glad the boys took what they told them well. At least they wouldn't rush in and they could trust them to keep that man away. She still wished they could help Anakin but it'd be too dangerous if they couldn't trust him, especially if they wanted to help keep that horrid end from happening.

After Fives and Irma danced Echo and Cora took a turn when a familiar song came up. May I. They looked over to see Irma and Fives smirking, they smiled appreciating the gesture.

They danced about all eyes on them people wanting to see how this dance went after the last one. They didn't much care. Their song was playing, and they had each other in their arms. It was like nothing could go wrong. The music flowed in them as they danced and they inched closer as she wrapped her arms around his neck and his on her waist.

As they danced she thought 'Tell me it's not a dream. That this is really happening.'

'It's hard for me to believe as well but it is. Soon we'll be promised to each other forever. But before that…'

He held her closer for a sweet kiss that she deepened but all too soon broke off as they headed back to their table.

They went back to the table very close to each other. The others didn't complain this time about it all being mushy. This was their time and they'd leave it be, besides they actually just smiled happy for their brothers and friends or future sister in laws actually.

As they sat about and ate Cutup said "So how are you girls going to feel having thousands of brother in laws?"

Cora had to laugh at that "I guess you're right. You all are brothers so that will make you all our brother in laws someday."

(Irma.)

Rex eyes widened he hadn't thought about it that way. He had seen the girls as friends and jedi but that someday they'd actually be part of the family, that hadn't sunk in yet. He'd have to tell the others about this. As brothers they all looked out for each other now they had two sisters to look out for. Which was weird since they had all been men but it also made him smile thinking of the idea.

(Fives.)

Echo then said "Guess we really never thought about it like that. You girls think you'll be okay with that?"

Cora said "We'll have deal with a few jerks like the Bravos but we mostly like all your brothers."

(Irma.)

The boys all seemed relieved at that. Glad they were taking this well.

Then Secura came up to the front and said "Now if you all will move to the garden we will be starting the vows."

They all sighed a bit nervous but happy. The boys got up and held their arms out for the girls as they were told to do. The girls took their arms. And they began to walk to their place. The groups of people were separate like in a half circle and in the middle was the path.

They all walked down nervously but their hearts were beating in tune as they got closer. As they came to the front they found Kenobi would be proceeding over the vows.

He smiled as he looked up and said "Everyone we've gathered here to bring back and to also create a certain custom. These two couples have found their force bound. And while they are not ready to be married they are ready to let all acknowledge that they will complete this task when they are ready. And that they are one with each other. The ceremonial scarfs please."

Two scarfs where brought over, one white and one sky blue to represent the girls' sabers but they were both embroidered with stars of the 501st blue. They were some kind of clear soft fabric. The scarfs were draped around the appropriate couples' shoulders.

They all flushed at being so close but smiled knowing that it was almost time. Kenobi was about to start the vows when…

[Me 9]

They went back to the table very close to each other. The others didn't complain this time about it all being mushy. This was their time and they'd leave it be, besides they actually just smiled happy for their brothers and friends or future sister in laws actually.

As they sat about and ate Cutup said "So how are you girls going to feel having thousands of brother in laws?"

Cora had to laugh at that "I guess you're right. You all are brothers so that will make you all our brother in laws someday."

"I guess we didn't think about that." Irma sips her citer.

Rex eyes widened he hadn't thought about it that way. He had seen the girls as friends and jedi but that someday they'd actually be part of the family, that hadn't sunk in yet. He'd have to tell the others about this. As brothers they all looked out for each other now they had two sisters to look out for. Which was weird since they had all been men but it also made him smile thinking of the idea.

"There's a thought." Fives ponders.

Echo then said "Guess we really never thought about it like that. You girls think you'll be okay with that?"

Cora said "We'll have deal with a few jerks like the Bravos but we mostly like all your brothers."

"I've always wanted a big family." Irma smiles happily.

The boys all seemed relieved at that. Glad they were taking this well.

Then Secura came up to the front and said "Now if you all will move to the garden we will be starting the vows."

They all sighed a bit nervous but happy. The boys got up and held their arms out for the girls as they were told to do. The girls took their arms. And they began to walk to their place. The groups of people were separate like in a half circle and in the middle was the path.

They all walked down nervously but their hearts were beating in tune as they got closer. As they came to the front they found Kenobi would be proceeding over the vows.

He smiled as he looked up and said "Everyone, we've gathered here to bring back and to also create a certain custom. These two couples have found their force bound. And while they are not ready to be married they are ready to let all acknowledge that they will complete this task when they are ready. And that they are one with each other. The ceremonial scarfs please."

Two scarfs where brought over, one white and one sky blue to represent the girls' sabers but they were both embroidered with stars of the 501st blue. They were some kind of clear soft fabric. The scarfs were draped around the appropriate couples' shoulders.

They all flushed at being so close but smiled knowing that it was almost time. Kenobi was about to start the vows when…

Smoke bombs are ruled out covering everything in a thick cloud. Then droids? How?

"Wh-what's going on?" Irma coughs.

"Not sure. But… but you girls shouldn't be here." Kenobi coughs.

"I'll take them to a safe room." A male jedi calls.

"Right." Kenobi instructs.

"Fives!" Irma calls taking a hold of his hand in the cayuse.

"Go. We'll help clear all this up." Fives unwraps himself.

(Cora)

(Echo)

"They're right. You'd be the targets. Go to the safe room." Kenobi calls.

The girls are reluctant but leave. Out of the smoke Irma coughs but then a thought hits her. Why was the smoke center around them? And why was someone ready to grab…?

"Cora ru-" Irma's silenced with a sedative.

(Cora)

"Time to sleep." Dukoo shuts off the holomask as he uses the force to make her go to sleep.

Back at in the garden they are able to clear the smoke and find just a few droids. The guys are relieved that it appeared to be a bouched attack. But then…

"All jedi and padawans accounted for master Kenobi." Ahsoka gives a small head bow.

"Wait, did you say all?" Fives jumps at that.

(Echo)

"Yeah what's wrong? All the jedi and p- oh no." Cutup connects it.

"If all of them but the girls are accounted for then who took them?" Kenobi turns to the temple.

Fives and Echo take off for the temple. Didn't even check the safe rooms Fives brought Echo to the security system to check the footage.

It showed them in a hall. Cora was leaning against a wall coughing while Irma was trying to catch her breath with a hooded man with them. Why wasn't he coughing? Then Irma seems to realize something calling over but then man stabs her neck with something. Cora tries to react but he puts her to sleep. Before passing out she did manage to knock off his hood reveling…

"Dukoo." Anakin comes in at enough time to see that with Kenobi behind him.

"The apprentices couldn't take them so he comes himself." Kenobi rewinds freezing on that grin as he turns to the camera.

"I'll start work on tracking him. He might not be off world." Anakin heads off to make calls.

"I'll tell the council. Their Lock's students maybe he can sense where they are." Kenobi heads off himself.

Fives stares at the frozen image of the girls with a breaking heart. For a moment everything was perfect and then… he felt like he couldn't move and sick to his stomach.

[Partner 10]

When the gas bombs started Cora didn't want to leave Echo she felt safest with him. "I don't want to go."

Echo then said while holding her "Please, just till this is over."

"They're right. You'd be the targets. Go to the safe room." Kenobi calls.

The girls are reluctant but leave. Out of the smoke Irma coughs but then a thought hits her. Why was the smoke center around them? And why was someone ready to grab…?

"Cora ru-" Irma's silenced with a sedative.

Cora shouted "Hey what gives?!" She tries to lunge but…

"Time to sleep." Dukoo shuts off the holomask as he uses the force to make her go to sleep.

Later.

"Wait, did you say all?" Fives jumps at that.

"Are you sure?" Echo asked.

"Yeah what's wrong? All the jedi and p- oh no." Cutup connects it.

"If all of them but the girls are accounted for then who took them?" Kenobi turns to the temple.

Fives and Echo take off for the temple. Didn't even check the safe rooms Fives brought Echo to the security system to check the footage.

After seeing the footing Echo felt like his heart was shattering, Echo was glad he was already sitting down or he would have been stumbling. He had a really bad feeling at the pit of his stomach. What would Dukoo do to them?

Heavy told them "We'll get them back."

"Yeah don't worry." The guys looked over at their bothers appreciatively but they just couldn't smile.

That stung them they've never seen them like this before. Rex, Cody, and Bly came in and saw the despair on them. They nodded and knew they had to snap the out of it. They grabbed some water and splashed them all.

(Fives.)

Heavy then said "Yeah what was that?"

Echo had almost fallen out of his seat and Bait and Cutup where shaking to get dry.

Rex then said "Come on troopers snap out of it. Those girls need you and moping around isn't going to help."

Bly then said "You boys said you'd do anything to protect them. Well here's your chance to prove it."

Cody then said "Time to get suited up boys and get to work. Fox owes me a favor so we can start our own investigation so let's get moving."

At that they all had a fire on their eyes while most brothers didn't like the Coruscant guard for having such cushy jobs and thinking they're better than the others for working for the chancellor. But they needed help and they knew they knew this planet better than anyone. So they got up and rushed to get ready.

Cora was woozy, one moment she was with Echo and then 'Oh no! Echo!' Dukoo came up saying "Don't even try using that bond of yours. It won't work in here while I'm blocking your signatures."

Cora growled as she said "That won't stop them."

"Oh perhaps not. But do you really want them to find you, especially if you could be the cause of their death." Cora yelled as she tried to attack but found herself in electric blue bonds on a table as she said "Coward."

Dooku smirked saying "So you think you can beat me?" "If I wasn't tied you wouldn't be so smug."

He slammed his arms to the side of the table and said "Do not be impotent with me child. You do not have the experience I hold."

"Yet you know we hold more power then you that's why you have us held down." Dooku growled as he said "Enjoy that smart mouth of yours while you can."

Suddenly they heard groaning and turned to see Irma was waking up.

(Irma.)

Dukoo then said "Good the other one has awoken now we can start."

[Me 10]

"Why?" Fives rustles his wet hair.

With the girls.

"C-Cora?" Irma wakes up.

Dukoo then said "Good the other one has awoken now we can start."

"Started with what?" Irma tries to struggle but is still too weak.

"Just a small shift." Dukoo motions to a machine behind him.

Irma wanted to make a joke about supervillains and big gadgets. But at the moment this was terrifying.

"What does that thing do?" Irma eyes it.

"One of you sits in it and we rework your memories. I think I might start with the clones, making them enemies." Dukoo smirks.

(Cora)

"Dukoo, don't wipe their minds yet. We need as much intel on this bond as possible. We will also need anything on the jedi that they can provide." Sidious pops on a holovid nearby.

"Yes my master." Dukoo bows as he clicks out.

'He says that but told everyone who he is before the war started. I still wonder if he was just taunting or actually didn't want this.' Irma ponders as she glares at him.

"Why don't we start with you?" Dukoo moves his hands causing her binders to lock her hands in an X and her feet are released.

(Cora)

"Don't worry you'll be next." Dukoo glares back at her as he takes Irma to another room.

With the guys.

They had come to Foxes work place. He already had everything set up to help find them.

"Can't you boys just use this bond thing to find them?" One of his men looks over at them.

(Echo)

"We've tried. It's not working." Fives looks to the side.

Fives hasn't felt this useless in a while. He wanted to find her to hold her and make all of this feel like a bad dream.

"We'll find them." Cody pats his shoulder.

Fives nods. He needed to be a trooper right now.

"Are there anyways to block the force?" Rex asks a holo image of Anakin.

"There are two." Anakin recalls.

(Echo)

"One is actively blocking it. You'd have to be really sensitive to feel anything when someone does that. And the second is Drundum, a type of metal that blocks the force most droid factories are made from it. That's why we can't since anything inside." He explains.

"In the girls case it would take both." Lock chimes in. "Drundum would keep us from feeling them but he'd also have to keep them from calling out mentally for Fives and Echo." He explains.

"That'll make things harder." Fox sighs.

"Good news is he has to rest. It'll be too taxing to keep the block up for long periods. And even with rest he'll be exhausted." Anakin relays.

"We're starting our search near the docks. We'll let you know what we find." Lock adds before they hang up.

"Same here sirs." Rex nods then clicks out.

"Are any buildings in the city made out Drundum?" Heavy looks at the large holo map.

"About fifty in use and a few more abandon." Fox types something and the buildings are highlighted in red.

'Just hang on. We're coming, I promise.' Fives stares at the map.

They might not hear them now. But if Dukoo lets his guard down they could get something through.

[Partner 11]

"Don't you dare you monster!" Cora shouts at him.

When Irma is being pulled away Cora yelled "Let her go you coward! Face us!"

With the boys.

Echo said sadly "We can't."

"What are they general?" Echo askes hoping they could find a way to stop the blocking.

After getting the information Echo said "We should start with the abandoned ones. Dooku would bring too much attention to himself in a populated one in this city."

Cody said "He's got a point. No way Dooku would trust anyone not to snitch him out."

Fox then said "Then we'll start with those. My other men can search the populated ones just in case."

Echo sighed as he thought 'I'm coming Cora. Hold on I won't let them hurt you.'

Cora was struggling to try and get out of her bonds she even tried using her powers, but nothing seemed to work. Her hands were too tied up to let her do anything. Then she felt something it was Echo, she couldn't tell what he was thinking and the emotion was too fuzzy to read but if it was a chance. 'Echo, Echo!' She eternally shouted.

As they were searching around Echo felt like something had crashed into him he had to hold a wall as the other turned to him.

(Fives.)

"Cora, she's trying to reach out but I can't pin point her and it's getting fuzzy." Echo replied as he held his head trying to see if he could concentrate.

Rex then said "Don't lose that connection kid."

"I…"

With the girls

Cora could feel Echo struggling and the she heard Dooku rush in shouting "What are you doing?!" She jumped but sent out a mental image before Dooku used a force trick to knock her out.

Dooku growled as he said "That ought to keep you out of trouble till it's your turn."

He then went back in to work on getting information out of Irma.

Echo suddenly saw the mental image of a guiding star flower but then "Ah!" He felt the other rushed up to him.

(Fives.)

Echo took in deep breaths and said "A machine she sent me an image of a machine. It, it doesn't look good." They all seemed shocked at that.

Rex then said "Echo can you remember anything else?" "No I'm sorry, the room was dark and abandoned so we know we're on the right track on that."

Fox said "I'll tell the others to search those areas." Rex then said "I'll inform the generals." Lock then came up and said "Perhaps I can help."

They looked to him as he said "Echo was Cora still concise when you broke off?" "No, that I could tell. Dooku must of been on to her and cut us off."

Lock then said "Then I'll try using Fives and Irma's connection. Fives come here maybe we can amplify the connection enough that we can pinpoint it."

[Me 11]

As they were searching around Echo felt like something had crashed into him he had to hold a wall as the other turned to him.

"You okay?" Fives goes to check on him.

Cora, she's trying to reach out but I can't pin point her and it's getting fuzzy." Echo replied as he held his head trying to see if he could concentrate.

Rex then said "Don't lose that connection kid."

"I…"

With the girls

Cora could feel Echo struggling and the she heard Dooku rush in shouting "What are you doing?!" She jumped but sent out a mental image before Dooku used a force trick to knock her out.

Dooku growled as he said "That ought to keep you out of trouble till it's your turn."

He then went back in to work on getting information out of Irma.

Echo suddenly saw the mental image of a guiding star flower but then "Ah!" He felt the other rushed up to him.

"Echo?" Fives helps him keep steady.

Echo took in deep breaths and said "A machine she sent me an image of a machine. It, it doesn't look good." They all seemed shocked at that.

Rex then said "Echo can you remember anything else?" "No I'm sorry, the room was dark and abandoned so we know we're on the right track on that."

Fox said "I'll tell the others to search those areas." Rex then said "I'll inform the generals." Lock then came up and said "Perhaps I can help."

They looked to him as he said "Echo was Cora still concise when you broke off?" "No, that I could tell. Dooku must of been on to her and cut us off."

Lock then said "Then I'll try using Fives and Irma's connection. Fives come here maybe we can amplify the connection enough that we can pinpoint it."

"Alright." Fives nods.

"You can take one of the speeders, it'll be faster." Fox motions for one of his men to hand one over.

Fives hops on and races off. That machine made him nervous. What was Dukoo planning?

"Good you're here. Fallow me." Lock has a serious expression.

Fives does so. He soon finds himself in a council room with a few jedi there and Kix.

"Sir, what exactly is going to happen?" Fives is a bit nervous now.

"You're going to concentrate on Irma and we're going to boost the signal so to speak. But it'll be draining so I asked Kix to be here in case it becomes too much." Lock explains.

"So I just think about her?" Fives seems confused.

"Sit in the middle and concentrate on her. On your bond." Windu instructs.

Fives does as told. But his mind was racing as was his heart. He could keep a thought going.

"Fives, keep your eyes closed. But tell me when did you realize your feelings?" Kenobi questions softly.

"Rishi. Her smile was infectious and made my heart jump." Fives smiles softly remembering.

"What about your first kiss?" Secura starts concentrating with the others.

"Balcony. Her cheeks were almost as red as hair." Fives thinks back.

"Good. Now hold those memories and reach out to her." Windu instructs.

'Irma…' Fives calls out.

Meanwhile Irma is being interrogated by Dukoo. Every time she's master or refuses he sends a shock through her. But never upping the volts. He did needs her. Or at least his boss does.

"I'll ask again! How does this bond work?!" Dukoo shouts furious.

"A-and again. Get a heart… and I'll THINK of telling you." Irma huffs feeling chard.

Dukoo signals for the droid to go again. Irma grits her teeth.

'Fives! Find me!' Irma yells then passes out.

"Irma!" Fives shouts falling over gasping for air.

"Fives!" Kix rushes over. "He needs to get to the medbay." He orders.

"No!" Fives huffs. "Dukoo. Dukoo was torturing her. I'm being there to get him." He stares angrily.

Kix knew that look. He agreed to let him go back but first he needed to be looked over as Lock relays the message and Anakin would go with him to give saber help.

[Partner 12]

Dooku was in shock and growled as he said "No how?!"

Irma could not reply as she was knocked out.

He gritted his teeth as he dragged her out and onto the machine. "Your friend will suffice for information but at least one of you needs to keep those clones busy."

He grabbed her and dragged her out. At that she was strapped to the machine. A strange circlet like device came over her head and then a green glow covered her.

Dooku then said "While this does the work I'll get the other one to talk." He woke Cora up and she gasped saying "What did you do, let her go!" He slammed his arms down and said "You should be more worried about yourself." She gritted her teeth and was pulled off to the other room to be interrogated.

As he sat her down he said "Shocking you won't work. Your friend showed that but…" He lifted his hand up to the side of her head and slightly mad a grip with his fingers. Cora screamed as he smirked and said "Let see how strong that bond truly is."

Cora struggled no he as trying to break into her mind she had to keep the walls up like he great wall yes a wall keep it up don't let him break it. But it was crumbling he was making it crack and bricks break. "Come now don't resist, let me see what's in there."

Cora was having trouble keeping her mind strong but maybe… She gritted "You want to know about the bond? Have a taste!" She opened up her mind grasping at Echo's.

As Echo was waiting for Fives to be ready to go, he sensed it "Cora?" And he could see she was in trouble. He concentrated as hard as he could as they both looked at the image of Dooku and his smug smirk. At that they both brought their weapons up and attacked.

Dooku reeled back in pain but glared as he held his head saying "Why you little nuisance."

"Your times up Dooku." He glared but then smirked as he said "Not so, when your friend's transformation is complete, she'll get rid of those clones." "No!" She shouted and then he said with a smirk "As for you, well if you won't tell me about the bond I might just be able to find out about it from your partners side."

Cora screamed as he held her head trying to get at Echo she was putting the walls up as best she could but she wondered how long till he got to Echo.

[Me 12]

"Alright he's cleared." Kix nods to them.

"Echo you alright?" Fives looks at him in pain.

(Echo)

"We better get going." Anakin motions for them to head out.

Echo fights as best he can as they race off. Arriving they blast the doors down.

"Irma!" Fives heads over to her in the mechine.

Fives flipped a switch turning it off. Hoping it hadn't hurt her as he undoes the straps.

"W-what?" Irma wakes up.

"Hey there." Fives smiles lovingly.

"Clone." Irma grits her teeth as she opens her yellow eyes.

Fives doesn't have any time to process this as he's shoved back by her. The others stand ready to fire. But Anakin stops them as he clashes sabers with her.

"Irma! Snap out of it! This isn't you!" Anakin shouts trying to keep up with her improved skills.

"That's rich from you." Irma scuffs pushing him back.

(Echo)

"That thing… it did something." Fives gets up holding his sour shoulder.

(Cora)

"How do we change them back?" Rex stares at the clashing sabers.

"You can't." Dukoo chuckles. "Keep them busy Irma while I head back." He smirks.

"Yes master." Irma grins evilly.

(Cora)

"Why should I listen to a traitor? Choosing these murders over human kind." Irma glares at the clones.

[Partner 13]

"Alright he's cleared." Kix nods to them.

"Echo you alright?" Fives looks at him in pain.

Echo said "Dooku's trying to pry her mind open. She called to me for help and we got him out for now but it won't last."

"We better get going." Anakin motions for them to head out.

Echo fights as best he can as they race off. Arriving they blast the doors down.

Dooku's concentration breaks as Cora huffs from the strain, but smirked, they had found them. Dooku then said "I'll deal with you later." He rushed out ready to fight. What he didn't expect was a very angry looking Echo to punch him right in the face.

"Echo!" Cora shouted as he rushed up to help her. "Did he hurt you?" "I'm fine but Irma…" They heard fighting and jumped they knew they had to go out and help.

"That's rich from you." Irma scuffs pushing him back.

Echo said "What happened to her?"

"That thing… it did something." Fives gets up holding his sour shoulder.

Cora then said "The machine he used it to twist her memories."

"How do we change them back?" Rex stares at the clashing sabers.

"You can't." Dukoo chuckles. "Keep them busy Irma while I head back." He smirks.

"Yes master." Irma grins evilly.

Cora then shouted "Irma stop he's lying to you. They're our friends."

"Why should I listen to a traitor? Choosing these murderers over human kind." Irma glares at the clones.

Domino flinched at that but Fives was hurt the most from it.

(Fives.)

(Irma.)

At that Irma went after Fives. Cora used her powers to stop her but she pushed her back into the wall knocking her out. "Cora!" Echo shouted as he tried to go help her but Irma stopped him.

(Irma.)

Echo then said "Irma don't do this. This isn't you. Cora is your friend. She might be seriously hurt."

(Irma.)

(Fives.)

As she's distracted Echo grabs Irma and throws her towards Fives who catches her as he goes to check on Cora.

"Cora are you okay?" "Ugh Echo my head it hurts." "It's okay we'll get you to Kix." Cora wasn't feeling well everything was fuzzy and her mind had been tampered with a lot that day. As she fainted Echo could sense something was wrong as he called "Kix!"

When Kix saw an opening he came up to help.

[Me 13]

"Irma stop this! Do you really believe him? Can't you remember anything?" Fives shouts getting her attention.

"Shut up!" Irma charges for Fives.

At that Irma went after Fives. Cora used her powers to stop her but she pushed her back into the wall knocking her out. "Cora!" Echo shouted as he tried to go help her but Irma stopped him.

"Where are you going copy?" Irma pins Echo to a different wall.

Echo then said "Irma don't do this. This isn't you. Cora is your friend. She might be seriously hurt."

"Don't care." Irma smirks pleased with herself.

"Hey I'm your opponent Red." Fives fires a warning shot.

As she's distracted Echo grabs Irma and throws her towards Fives who catches her as he goes to check on Cora.

"Nice distraction." Irma huffs as Cora is taken out.

"Irma stop this. Please." Fives looks at her with a braking heart.

"My master ordered me to kill you all so I will." Irma grits her teeth facing her once love.

"Then do it." Fives stares at her.

"What so the you can shoot me once I'm close enough?" Irma huffs with her hands on her hips.

"No." Fives shakes his head as he tosses the blaster down. "I'd just rather die by your saber then face you in a fight." He looks at her longingly.

"Suit yourself." Irma rushes at him.

Fives simply closes his eyes. The others tell him to move but he won't. Irma's saber stops short.

'Why? Why can't I…?' Irma tries to move her saber closer but no matter what her hands stop short.

"What is this?! Why can't I…?" Irma still tries as she stares into those eyes. "Why do you keep looking at me like that?! And Why won't you move?!" She glares in frustration and confusion.

"Because I promised I'd never leave and…" Fives grabs her hand making her drop the saber. "Bring you back." He whispers kissing her with all his feelings in it.

Irma fights but then something happens. Her memories were resetting? Fives! As there lips pattered she pushes him away and falls to the ground out of energy. Fives saw her eyes she's back so why? He steps closer.

"Don't! Don't come near me! I… I…" Irma balls into her hands.

Fives simply wraps his arms around her. Irma struggles trying to push him away but he won't let go. She gives up and turns to hug him crying in his arms.

'I could have killed you or the others. I almost did. How can I…' Irma clings to him having nowhere else to go.

'It wasn't you. It wasn't you Irma.' Fives pats her head.

'That doesn't change it. I hurt you all and Cora…' Irma feels her heart jump remembering that.

Irma shoves Fives off and goes to check on her. Not unexpected, Echo stares furiously with a blaster in hand.

(Echo)

"Echo stop!" Fives stands in front of her.

"Echo I… I'm so sorry. I…" Irma looks as if she's ready to break. "You can hate me for as long as you want. But let me help her, please." Her eyes are her own again filled with remorse and concern.

(Echo)

Irma looks over the tattered dress and girl. Seeing most of the wounds treated Irma goes over to her head. She closes her eyes and focuses on healing her.

(Cora)

"I'm so sorry… I…" Irma cries again looking down at her friend.

(Cora)

Very tired and tattered they head back. Irma still left uncomferble around all of them after everything avoiding their touch and gaze. Especially Fives, she felt unworthy of him or his love.

Kix gives both girls a clean bill of health despite a few scrapes. Irma sinks off after being told she could go. Her nightmare came true or at least close to it. She needed to be alone. She cries into her pillow unsure of what to do next or how to face the others.

"Irma." Fives knocks. "Irma talk to me." He tries again.

"Go away! Our engagement is off!" Irma shouts taking out a bag.

"Do you really mean that?" Fives stares at the door.

"YES! No go away! I'm going home!" Irma stuffs clothes in it wiping her tears.

"If you really want to ended then why is your heart breaking?" Fives places his hand over his. "Can feel it you know. And if you, you really think it'll stop? That these feelings will just end?" He stares at the door.

"Just go away!" Irma's voice cracks as she turns to the door.

"I won't! And if you go I'll find a way to Earth and track you down. I'm not leaving! Not unless you can look me in the eyes and say you don't love me!" Fives declares.

Fives waits. After a few minutes he thinks she's not coming out but the doors open. She stands there timidly her eyes clearly redder then before. She was scared to even look him in the eyes.

"I don't know what to do." Irma sniffs.

"Take it one day at a time. And stay here in my arms." Fives hugs her close.

Irma nuzzles in. She needed this more than anything else.

"You know, that sounded like vows." Irma gives a small laugh.

"That reminds me." Fives takes a hold of her hand.

Irma wasn't sure what was going on. Her dress is tattered. The party ruined. Where was he going?

They stopped in the garden. Everything had been cleaned up. No tables or nice food. But at the same spot is Kenobi along with Echo and Cora.

"Fives what is this?" Irma stares wide eyed.

"I promised no matter what we were doing these vows and I meant it." Fives smiles at her.

[Partner 14]

Irma shoves Fives off and goes to check on her. Not unexpected, Echo stares furiously with a blaster in hand.

Echo shouted "Don't come near her!"

"Echo stop!" Fives stands in front of her.

"Echo I… I'm so sorry. I…" Irma looks as if she's ready to break. "You can hate me for as long as you want. But let me help her, please." Her eyes are her own again filled with remorse and concern.

Echo put the weapons down and said "I believe you. I'm sorry I just, please help her."

Irma looks over the tattered dress and girl. Seeing most of the wounds treated Irma goes over to her head. She closes her eyes and focuses on healing her.

Cora groaned as she said "Irma, what happened?"

"I'm so sorry… I…" Irma cries again looking down at her friend.

Cora then said tiredly "Not your fault." She was still exhausted so she had to be carried back to the temple.

Cora hated how Irma was avoiding them but she hoped Fives would get to her. Echo wouldn't let her go for a moment and was edgy of anyone besides Kix coming near her.

After he gave them a clean bill of health Irma rushed off and Cora wants to help but Echo holds her back saying "Let Fives handle it." She sighed but knew that it was probably best Fives help Irma at the moment.

Echo then said "Cora can I talk to you?" She nodded but Fives said "Before you two head off could you do me a favor?"

They both heard what they wanted to do and smiled at the idea. They got Kenobi who nodded at the idea and then they headed to the garden. Echo and Cora waited at their spot for the others.

Cora was snuggling up against him and said "Thank you for finding me." Echo then said "You were the one that told me where. I'm sorry you had to go through that." "But I'm okay. We all are. Echo I know how you feel at the moment, you think you'll lose me I feel the same at times. But we have to trust each other."

Echo then said "I know but for now let me just hold you, to let me know you're not going anywhere that you're safe." "I can live with that." They sat there for a moment until Kenobi said "They're coming, you should get into place." They nodded and headed over when they saw Irma and Fives they smiled.

Irma looked to be in shock but was smiling at something Fives was telling her. They soon came up and Kenobi said "Now face your bonded and hold each other arms." They did as told and then he said "Now repeat after me. We our bound, to you I promise to love and protect."

They repeated the first part. Cora and Echo looked at each other, their eyes never leaving the other. Cora was feeling breathless as she spoke and Echo felt like his heart was tightening.

(Irma and Fives.)

Kenobi then said "Today I promise that when the time comes we shall be one forever. For now we tell the galaxy we are bonded."

Cora felt a lump in her throat at the second part tears coming up, Echo felt his eyes mist as well but he just let their foreheads tap. Showing her he was here for her.

(Fives and Irma.)

Kenobi then said "By the power invested in me by the Republic and jedi order I now deem you all engaged."

At that Echo and Cora kissed.

(Irma and Fives.)

Kenobi looked shocked as he said "That's not exactly part of this ceremony but I suppose it does fit."

Suddenly they heard cheering and turned to see the rest of Domino at the entrance. Heavy said "Wait a go you four." Cutup then said "That's what I call a happy ending." Bait said "Congrats."

They all had to a laugh at that and thanked the others as they came up and gave congratulatory hugs.

Cora said "How'd you guys know?"

Echo then said "Cora and I didn't tell anyone else."

(Irma.)

(Fives.)

Heavy shrugged saying "We're batchmates we have our own bond to our brothers." Cutup then said "Plus you think we'd miss this."

Bait then said "Plus we wanted to make sure you were all doing okay."

(Irma.)

Echo looked down blushing saying "I forgive you, and I'm also sorry about how I reacted."

(Irma.)

Cora hugged her saying "Well it wasn't you and we know it. So we're all good got it?"

(Irma.)

[Me 14]

They soon came up and Kenobi said "Now face your bonded and hold each other arms." They did as told and then he said "Now repeat after me. We our bound, to you I promise to love and protect."

Irma could feel her hands shaking as she resisted the words. Fives simply tightened his hold. He wasn't letting her go. She smiles at that.

Kenobi then said "Today I promise that when the time comes we shall be one forever. For now we tell the galaxy we are bonded."

Fives stares into her eyes with the same love he's always shown only a bit brighter. Irma feels her heart melt. No fears could win over that gaze.

Kenobi then said "By the power invested in me by the Republic and jedi order I now deem you all engaged."

Fives kisses Irma with a hand around her waist to hold her close. All her fears fade as she deepens it. He just swore to the galaxy she was his and he hers. He's not going anywhere. Not as long as they both live.

Kenobi looked shocked as he said "That's not exactly part of this ceremony but I suppose it does fit."

Suddenly they heard cheering and turned to see the rest of Domino at the entrance. Heavy said "Wait a go you four." Cutup then said "That's what I call a happy ending." Bait said "Congrats."

They all had to a laugh at that and thanked the others as they came up and gave congratulatory hugs.

Cora said "How'd you guys know?"

Echo then said "Cora and I didn't tell anyone else."

"Did you?" Irma looks over at Fives snuggling her close.

"No." Fives shakes his head.

Heavy shrugged saying "We're batchmates we have our own bond to our brothers." Cutup then said "Plus you think we'd miss this."

Bait then said "Plus we wanted to make sure you were all doing okay."

"Um… Echo, I really am sorry. About all of it." Irma rubs her arm still feeling guilty.

Echo looked down blushing saying "I forgive you, and I'm also sorry about how I reacted."

"To be fair I did throw her and pin you so…" Irma looks to the side ashamed.

Cora hugged her saying "Well it wasn't you and we know it. So we're all good got it?"

"Yes ma'am." Irma gives a soft smile.

"Alright now time for movies and snacks." Cutup cheers.

"Ri- oh no." Fives face palms.

"What?" Irma looks confused.

As they watch movies Link lays on Baits lap, his second favorite of the group, and bats the top of Fives head with his paw any time he tries to kiss Irma. The others find this funny while Fives is annoyed. He thought about trying to stop it but Irma seemed amused too and he wasn't going to do anything that would chase that smile away.