Fates Ties Chapter 25, a star wars: the clone wars fanfic

[CH25]

[Me 1]

He got up and pushed himself out of the simulator. Fives was standing guard but when he saw Echo come out…

"Echo…" Fives starts.

"Don't, I need to talk to Cora."

Fives fallowed just in case but had the door of Cora's room slammed in his face.

Irma came to see Fives standing worriedly outside the door. At first she looked worried. Had she pushed to far?

"Looks like your plan worked." Fives whispers with a smile.

"Good, though if he tries that again I'm sending him out into space." Irma huffs.

"You mean in a pod right?" Fives looks a bit nervous.

Irma simply gives a smile then heads off. Fives looked back at the door. He'd warn Echo later. For now he'd give him this.

Time passed and they're finally back on Coruscant. Echo is still a bit scared of Irma.

"That was really frightening." Cutup rubs his arms.

"Please never get that mad at us." Bait looks over a bit nervous.

"Oh come on. It got him to snap out of it did-" Irma stops as she sees a familiar face at the temple entrance.

(cora)

"Hey Rain Drop." James (Mr. Spell) smiles at his daughter in his causal clothes.

"Dad." Irma runs over hugging him.

"So this is how it felt." James whispers hugging her close.

"How what felt?" Irma looks up at him confused.

"You waiting for me." James pets her long hair. "Not gonna lie, not a good feeling."

Irma chuckles at that.

(Cora)

"Oh they're here. They're just getting a checkup. Pays to be a party of two." James laughs.

"Two?" Irma looks confused.

"Two." Sally comes around the corner from the meday.

"Mom? But I thought… I thought this was still freaking you out." Irma looks at her surprised.

"Oh it does and is. But I missed so much. I wasn't going to miss this." Sally hugs her daughter.

"Don't worry we told Lock about this. He said one more seat was easy to fix." James smiles.

"Lock." They all turn, he's gone.

'He escaped. Really have to wonder if he's brave or not.' Domino sighs.

Then they turn to see a frozen Fives. Uh-oh, both parents. He wasn't prepared for this.

"Fives? Fives you still with us?" Irma waves her hand in front of his face.

"Poor kid." James chuckles. "Fives I promise you we don't bite. Well I don't." he motions to Sally.

"Behave." Sally hits his arm.

"Still got a swing I see." James rubs his arm.

"Well she has to get from somewhere." Sally huffs.

Fives laughs at that finally releasing from his frozen state. The others laugh at it as well.

[Partner 1]

"Oh come on. It got him to snap out of it did-" Irma stops as she sees a familiar face at the temple entrance.

Cora then said "Irma is that…?"

"Hey Rain Drop." James (Mr. Spell) smiles at his daughter in his causal clothes.

After the father and daughter greeted each other Cora asked "What about my family, where are they?"

After telling them about the check up and Irma's mom came out and Fives calmed down the family of seven came.

Echo felt a sweat drop, how was he going to explain what happened? Cora thought 'They'll understand once we explain.' He wasn't too sure he still felt guilty for what happened.

Her family came up to great her as usual, hugs, kisses and then they finally got to Echo. Her dad said "So we finally meet. Don't be so nervous, Cora kept us up to date on everything." Echo looked shocked as he asked 'Everything?' 'Everything.' Cora explained, she told them how Echo broke the bond to save her from becoming a sith and were shocked to find that someone would do such a thing just to protect her.

Cora's family did give Echo a piece of their mind to remind him never to do something so stupid again. If they all thought Irma was scary her family was worse. Cora was hiding her face as Echo looked pale white as her parents interrogated him.

Her sister seemed to be shaking her head as her brothers and bother in law stayed clear. Her nephew seemed to just be taking it all in, confused by the strange men that all looked the same.

Heavy looked nervous as he said "Why is he staring?" The large eyes of the toddler seemed to fallow him around as he tried to get away but Cutup chuckled and said "Come on, he's never seen a clone before. Maybe he's just confused." Bait then said "Wow I never realized how small we all start."

After her family settled down and things seemed calm they could start getting ready for the wedding that included the bachelor and bachelorette party. The boys were sent to the barracks as the girls went to their rooms and showed them a bit around.

Cora said "Well this ones my room. And it doesn't have much accept the blushes and oh Moon there you've gotten so big since I've been gone." Moon had smelled Cora a mile away and came rushing. It was true he had grown. Her mother and Irma's looked shocked at seeing an alien fox rush in and then Link came in not long after.

Then the librarian came in and said "Sorry about that, they were excited when they sensed you girls were near." Cora then said "That's okay. Sorry he got away like that. I'm just upset I missed him growing up."

The lady of the library said "Well it was for your own protection and they really don't like pets on the shuttles." The girls nodded at that and then headed off to Irma's room.

Cora's mom said "So have you decided on a dress?" Cora smirked as she said "We have a friend help us to get our own dresses designed by us." Her sister then said "So are you going to wear white or not?" "Right Cora always said she didn't want to wear white for her wedding." Cora flushed a she said "That was before." Her mother then asked "Before what?" "My vows I got to wear blue on that day."

(Irma.)

"You looked nice too Irma. Did the boys get the music list I sent them…" So they chatted on wedding plans and the bachelorette party.

With the guys.

Echo and Fives were still nervous with the family members around, they were even more nervous though with the toddler that was staring at them. Echo gulped as he said "Um hi." "Hi." Said the little one with a smile.

Sam, the father of the boy, came up and said "Leon, say hi to your new uncle." Echo felt himself shake at that. Sam laughed at that as he said "If you're scared of him how are you going to handle your own kids?" Poor Echo looked like he was going to faint at that but Jake, Cora's dad, said "Kids? I didn't hear anything about kids. Trust me wait."

(James.)

Cora's bothers, Jack and Vinny, were more interested at looking around and asking about the armor and weapons they had. The others were happy to be distracted with those questions while Echo and Fives handle their father in laws.

[Me 2]

"You looked so pretty in it." Irma smiles remembering it.

"You looked nice too Irma. Did the boys get the music list I sent them…" So they chatted on wedding plans and the bachelorette party.

With the guys.

"Kids can defiantly wait." James looks over at Fives.

"Yes general." Fives nods still stiff.

"James is fine." James shakes his head.

"But…" Fives looks nervous.

"It's fine. I won't be a general much longer anyway." James smiles at his son in law.

(Echo)

(Jake/ right you were talking about that before/ or something like that)

"You're leaving Air Force?" The guys looked confused.

"Does Irma know?" Fives looks puzzled.

"No she doesn't. I plan on telling her as part of the wedding present. And I'm not leaving completely. I got a job offer to be a flight instructor at my base. At the end of this trip I'll just be James Spell." James smiles.

Fives does himself. He knows Irma always worried about him the ops, even if she tried not to show it.

(boys)

(Jake)

"We'll wrangle the boys off with Kenobi while you all get changed." James moves one of the others along.

"I think I'm going to pass out." Fives sits on his bunk.

(Echo)

With the girls.

"It's so pretty." Irma looks at the well-kept vail with small flower designs forming little Celtic symbols of eternal on it.

(Cora & female fam)

"I hope it goes with the dress." Sally sighs a bit worried.

"It will." Irma gently places it back in the box. "Thanks." She hugs her again.

"Anytime." Sally hugs her back.

(Cora's mom)

"Oh right, we better give you girls time to change. See you in a bit." Sally heads out with the others.

[Partner 2]

"It's fine. I won't be a general much longer anyway." James smiles at his son in law.

Echo then asked "Why's that sir?"

Jake then said "Right you were talking about that before."

"You're leaving Air Force?" The guys looked confused.

Later

Jack then said "This place is so amazingly cool." Vinny then said "It's like I'm dreaming, I wish I had my camera."

Jake then said "Okay boys we're here for your sister's wedding not to see how cool this place is. Though I wouldn't mind meeting some more jedi."

Jack then said "Can we at least get Obi-Wan's autograph, please?" Vinny then said "And we haven't seen a real life lightsaber yet." Jake sighed as he said "Oh I'm sure your sister will show hers off later." He chuckled at that as he started pushing the boys out.

"We'll wrangle the boys off with Kenobi while you all get changed." James moves one of the others along.

"I think I'm going to pass out." Fives sits on his bunk.

Echo then said "You and me both." Echo did the same needing to steel himself before all of this starts.

With the girls.

"It's so pretty." Irma looks at the well-kept vail with small flower designs forming little Celtic symbols of eternal on it.

Camila her mother said "Wow it looks so pretty." Cora then said "I've never seen anything like that." Loran her sister then said "It's really nice."

"I hope it goes with the dress." Sally sighs a bit worried.

"It will." Irma gently places it back in the box. "Thanks." She hugs her again.

"Anytime." Sally hugs her back.

Camila then said "We better all get ready it's almost time."

"Oh right, we better give you girls time to change. See you in a bit." Sally heads out with the others.

Before they left Cora said "Mom you brought the chain right?" "Um…" Loren then said "Don't worry I brought it just in case." "Thanks sis." And they headed off.

Both girls sighed this was nerve racking.

As Cora got dressed (She would be wearing a knee length dusty blue off the shoulder dress with a sparkly white belt design that looked see through in the middle and sparkly white flats. Her necklace, blue teardrop earrings, a thin bracelet, and pint lipstick with blue eye shadow and copper blush.) She said "I never imagined it'd be this nerve racking. How are you holding up?"

(Irma. And her outfit.)

Cora replied "Yeah I'm feeling cold feet. But I also don't want to run. We've worked so hard, been through so much. Maybe this party will help ease my mind for the big day." Big day, big day, she never… well she did hope but now that it's here oh she felt sick.

(Irma.)

"I'm fine, you? Don't' need to go to the medbay?" Cora looked over to see her friend a bit flushed but got her something to cool down with.

(Irma.)

Cora replied "No problem we're each other's bridesmaids in a way. I'm just starting to think, has it been a year since we've gotten here? Cause it feels like more."

(Irma.)

With the boys.

Echo sighed as he put on his dusty blue button up shirt with rolled up sleeves, black tie, black jeans, and with black shoes. "I can do this. You can do this." He said as he looked in the mirror.

Heavy said with a raised brow "Not getting cold feet Echo?"

Echo sighed saying "Some but I'm not backing out. Not now, not ever again."

(Fives.)

Bait then said "You okay Fives? You don't sound so hot either."

Cutup said "They just got pre-wedding jitter boys. A night out will do them good."

(Fives.)

Echo sighed as he went to splash some water on his face.

Cutup then said "Looks like we'll have to drag him down the ail when he faints."

Echo jumped as he shouted "Don't even joke!"

(Fives.)

[Me 3]

Both girls sighed this was nerve racking.

(Irma's outfit: A light purple dress the ties behind the neck and cuts off at the knees/ a small white vest jacket/ white flats/ rose earrings/ her phoenix necklace/ her hair is pinned up with her butterfly in the back/ her make up is white eye shadow and light pink lip gloss)

"Nervous." Irma places her hand over her racing heart. "Cold feet?" she looks over at Cora.

"You alright?" Irma holds her steady.

"I'm fine, you? Don't' need to go to the medbay?" Cora looked over to see her friend a bit flushed but got her something to cool down with.

"Thanks." Irma smiles at her soon to be sister.

Cora replied "No problem we're each other's bridesmaids in a way. I'm just starting to think, has it been a year since we've gotten here? Cause it feels like more."

"Right?" Irma gives a small laugh.

With the boys.

Echo sighed as he put on his dusty blue button up shirt with rolled up sleeves, black tie, black jeans, and with black shoes. "I can do this. You can do this." He said as he looked in the mirror.

Heavy said with a raised brow "Not getting cold feet Echo?"

Echo sighed saying "Some but I'm not backing out. Not now, not ever again."

Fives was staying quiet as he fidgeted with his navy blue button up shirt. Then he's look over to make sure his gray jeans are clean and black boots were fine. Then go back to the collar.

Bait then said "You okay Fives? You don't sound so hot either."

Cutup said "They just got pre-wedding jitter boys. A night out will do them good."

Fives felt sick. He was excited hours ago. Now he wasn't sure how to feel. He loves Irma and will force himself to stay at the altar. But at the same time he wanted run. Is this what they call cooled feet? They should rename to hot footed.

Echo sighed as he went to splash some water on his face.

Cutup then said "Looks like we'll have to drag him down the ail when he faints."

Echo jumped as he shouted "Don't even joke!"

"Really. Not funny guys." Fives gives a sharp look.

"He speaks." Cutup claps.

"Come on boys, time to go." Heavy pushes Fives out.

"Time to go." Bait moves Echo.

Soon they find themselves at what had become their hangout. The grooms sigh with relief. Heavy really was going to take it easy on them.

"Thanks for lending the place out." Heavy smiles at the owner.

"Sure thing." The owner nods. "You might want to get some drinks in those two. They look ready to pass out." He chuckles looking at the grooms.

"Don't we know it." Heavy sighs with a head shake.

With the girls.

"This place is nice." Sally sips her ice tea.

(Cora's mom)

(Cora's sis)

"Yeah. It's fun. But Five and Echo don't like us coming here without them." Irma giggles.

"Why?" The others look confused.

(Cora)

They stare shocked. Irma's mom looks like she'd love to ground her if she could. Meanwhile Cora's sis can't choose between shock or being impressed.

With the guys.

Fives sits at the bar sipping a soda. He didn't think drinking would be a good idea before the big day. Wow that hits. Tomorrow Irma's his wife.

"Feeling the shock." James pats his shoulder sitting next to him.

"Yes sir." Fives nods.

"Really you can loosen a bit." James chuckles.

Sally sends him a text. With it is a photo of Irma on stage. James smiles at it then clicks out, as he does Fives sees he has the same photo Irma does on her cell.

"When did you two take that?" Fives looks at the familiar shot.

"After my leave was up. It was a few days before she came here." James smiles at the photo. "We do it before I go and when I come back. It's like a little tradition." He sips his bear.

"Why'd you start it?" Fives seems curious and grateful for the distraction.

"Being on ops. I never knew when or if I would… I wanted her to have a memory to hold. Something that was there. So I started it when she was around five and it stuck. In this one she stole my hat. Said if that's the closest she's getting to being a general then she's taking it." He chuckles at the memory.

"She's always so driven and full of spirt." Fives laughs with a smile in his eyes.

"Keep that look and we'll have no issues." James pats his back again.

"Yes sir." Fives chuckles a bit loose now.

[Partner 3]

With the girls.

"This place is nice." Sally sips her ice tea.

Camila said "It's so sheek."

Loren then said "The music's good too."

"Yeah. It's fun. But Fives and Echo don't like us coming here without them." Irma giggles.

"Why?" The others look confused.

Cora laughed as she said "Because they get jealous of the other guys seeing us dance club style in front of everyone…" She told them about their first time there.

They stare shocked. Irma's mom looks like she'd love to ground her if she could.

Meanwhile Loren said "Go Cora wo!" Her mom said shocked "Cora!" "Oh come on, you know I always wanted to try it and Loren would go to them as well when she was my age. Besides this place is safe and the boys always scare off any unwanted attention."

(Irma.)

"I see you are all having a good time."

"Secura!" the girls' great her as the other woman seemed shocked and then they introduced her and explained how she's helped them. Padme came in a bit later saying "Sorry I'm late. My work keeps me so busy."

Cora then said "Now we just need Satine and it's a real party."

(Irma.)

They talk for a bit and Cora said "So Secura is Bly going to make you our sister in law soon or what?"

(Irma.)

Secura blushes at that and says "We have been talking about it but nothing for certain. Beside this is your night we should enjoy it."

Camila then said "What do you mean by sister in law?" Cora said "She's dating one of the soldier boys brother, Bly. He's a nice guy and a great grav ball player. Have you tried convincing him to go pro after the war?"

(Irma.)

Secura then said "I have tried but he seems to be too embarrassed about the idea."

Cora then said "But he'd be great."

(Irma.)

After a bit more talking the girls got up to dance to a few songs and then even sang a bit. It was very fun to loosen up before the big day. Though Cora felt she had too many sodas and would have trouble sleeping that night.

With the guys.

Echo was at the stereo trying to find something to listen too. The bachelor party was nice and he took to soda, as always, he had promised never to drink since Cora hated the scent and the way it made people act.

Jake came up saying "So found anything yet?" Echo jumped but said "Um no sir." The man laughed saying "You can call me Jake you know." "Um I'm not sure…" Jake shook his head and said "So you don't drink."

Echo explained why he didn't and what happened the first time he went to a bar. Jake then said "Smart move. Cora has a temper and she gets upset with something like that. Plus it's healthier to stay away from the stuff. My wife made me promise not to drink when we started dating."

Echo then said "I guess that's where she gets it from." He nodded and said "So what are you planning on doing after this whole war thing is over?"

Echo sighed as he said "Still working on that but I do want a home and I want to get out of the army. But I still would want to protect people. We've all just been talking about it."

Jake nodded as he said "Just remember you have someone waiting for you so be careful with what you chose." At that Jake saw a song he liked and picked it, then walked off.

As Echo took that in the as the others were having their fun. Cutup and Droidbait were going against Jack and Vinny at pool while Heavy and Rex were at darts.

'Someone's waiting for me.' He couldn't help but go sit and take that in.

The next day was crazy everyone was rushing about getting the wedding ready. The jedi were getting any traditional items ready while the families helped where they could.

Cora yawned as she opened he eyes. Last night was ruff with that sugar rush but she did sleep as much as she could but then something struck her. 'Wedding day. It's wedding day.' Echo could feel her nerves and said 'Cora you okay?' 'Oh no you don't. Not today everything is a surprise mister.' She blocked him out knowing Irma was doing the same so the boys couldn't peek at the dresses just in case.

Echo was shaking his head as Fives asked (Fives.)

"Yeah she said everything's a surprised today." Echo said.

Cutup then said "Let's just hope their all good ones."

Rex then said "Don't worry Lock put extra security up, the chancellor and the Kaminoans are off world. And some of the generals and our brothers will be doing security instead of being at the vows just in case."

That made the guys sigh in relief they really didn't want anything going wrong today.

[Me 4]

The next day was crazy everyone was rushing about getting the wedding ready. The jedi were getting any traditional items ready while the families helped where they could.

Irma woke up to Link linking her. She sat up and it her.

'I'm getting married.' Irma couldn't choose between her emotions.

'You alright Irma?' Fives calls out.

'No. No you stay out.' Irma blocks him.

With the guys.

"You too?" Fives looks over at his brother.

"Yeah she said everything's a surprised today." Echo said.

Cutup then said "Let's just hope their all good ones."

That made the guys sigh in relief they really didn't want anything going wrong today.

"I think Irma might actually run if anything like the vows happened." Fives sighs nervously.

(Echo)

"You boys getting moving?" James smiles as he leans in the door way in his Air force blues, on his left side is a saber.

"We were just going over security." Rex looks over his tux.

"I'm going to hop in shower." Fives takes a deep breath as he heads off with his tux in hand.

(Echo)

"Poor boys. I can't imagine the nerves right now." James chuckles. "Well I just came to check in I'll see you later." He heads off.

"See you there." The others call scrambling to get ready.

With the girls.

Irma sits as her hair is being done in a behind braid and hair waved some. Irma could feel her heart in her throat.

"Nervous?" Sally looks over at her.

"And thrilled and… a bit sick." Irma looks over at her mom.

"That's normal." Sally places her hands on top of Irma's. "Trust me it settles." She assures her.

"When?" Irma looks a bit panicked.

"The moment you see the way he looks at you in this." Sally smiles softly.

Irma smiles at that. She takes a deep breathe then moves to make up so Cora can have her hair done.

(Dress is: white flowing with off the shoulder straps no sleeves/ corset back/ silver iris chain belt with small purple gems on the flowers/ her sabers on either side/ white lace flower pattered gloves to her wrists/ and of course the family vail)

In the resection area.

Everyone is finishing up with some things. Meanwhile both grooms aren't sure if they're going to pass out or not.

"You guys doing okay?" Cutup comes over with some water for them.

"Thanks." Fives sips slowly.

(Tux: it's a traditional tux/ white button up shirt/ black tie/ black jacket and pants/ the iris pinned to his jacket/ and black shoes)

(Echo)

"Come on boys, after everything this should be the easy bit." Bly chuckles.

"You do it then." They both look over at him.

Bly turns a bit red then goes to find Secura and their seats. The boys stand their waiting for the music to start.

Fives couldn't calm down. He thought he'd pass out his heart was pounding so hard. That is until he saw Irma. Then he was wondering if was even breathing.

Fives couldn't hear the music. All he saw was her and how he couldn't wait for her to be standing next to him.

Before they enter.

"You ready?" James smiles at his grown little girl.

"Yes." Irma smiles as she takes a deep breath.

At the door her heart couldn't stop pounding. But seeing Fives and the way he looked at her. Everything simply melted away.

[Partner 4]

That made the guys sigh in relief they really didn't want anything going wrong today.

"I think Irma might actually run if anything like the vows happened." Fives sighs nervously.

Echo then said "Cora would pass out and then cry or she'd fallow Irma's lead. Either option is nightmare for me."

"You boys getting moving?" James smiles as he leans in the door way in his Air force blues, on his left side is a saber.

"We were just going over security." Rex looks over his tux.

"I'm going to hop in shower." Fives takes a deep breath as he heads off with his tux in hand.

Echo then said "I better go to the other shower and do the same." And headed off to get cleaned.

"Poor boys. I can't imagine the nerves right now." James chuckles. "Well I just came to check in I'll see you later." He heads off.

"See you there." The others call scrambling to get ready.

With the girls.

Cora was shocked as she looked at herself in the mirror, was that really her? She designed the dress but seeing herself in it was another thing interlay.

Her dress was white, as it stuck to her body and then at the hips flowed down like a water fall. She had off the shoulder straps, a sweetheart neckline with a guiding star in the middle. Two ribbons of sky blue fell form the flower and two to below her chest and behind. A chain of guiding stars around her hips and three sky blue ribbons came from the middle of it and around her hips to the back.

Her hair would be wave and pulled slightly back with guiding stars on each said and small sky blue ribbons coming down from them two smooth purple gems in the middle of the flowers. to finish it the end of the skirt and the tips of the sleeves would have tear dropped shaped light purple smooth gems. The vail would be short, just above her back, and attached to the flowers, decorated with sparkle and would not cover her head just the sides. Finally she had her saber on her hip.

Her mother was crying beside her and said "You look so beautiful." Her sister then asked "You okay? You look in shock." "I am in shock I guess. I wasn't expecting it to happen but it did." Camila then said "If you're not ready…" "No I am. Just, let's get my hair done." She saw Irma get up so she could get hers done now, she needed to sit.

In the reception area.

Everyone is finishing up with some things. Meanwhile both grooms aren't sure if they're going to pass out or not.

"You guys doing okay?" Cutup comes over with some water for them.

"Thanks." Fives sips slowly.

Echo then said "Yeah thanks. I think so, though I still feel like jelly."

(Echo was wearing a white tux with a sky blue shirt, white blue tie, and with two guiding stars on his chest.)

"Come on boys, after everything this should be the easy bit." Bly chuckles.

"You do it then." They both look over at him.

Bly turns a bit red then goes to find Secura and their seats. The boys stand their waiting for the music to start.

Echo felt like his body was vibrating. He was going to faint he knew it, he… The music started and his eyes widened at the sight of Cora in her wedding dress. As their eyes met he felt the way their bond wrapped around each other and the music flowed as his body seemed to still but one thought did come to mind 'She used some of my idea from the dreams I had.'

He blushed but couldn't help but feel an extreme joy at her choice, because in a way she was saying she was sure.

"I won't give up on this feeling and nothing could keep me away…"

Right before the march.

Cora still felt nervous. Jake saw this and said "Are you going to be okay?" "Yes, I want this I just. I just feel like I never expected it to happen. I wanted it to but now it's like…" "You deserve this." She was shocked at his word but he was just smiling again, she smiled back and soon they were walking down the ail.

"Cause I still believe in destiny that you and I were meant to be…"

As Cora saw him she felt her heart melt, 'He looks so handsome' she felt herself calm but also want to rush down the ail but her dad chuckled helping her stay steady as she flushed clutching the guiding stars in her hands.

They felt themselves able to breathe again as they finally reached each other. The girls gave their flowers to bridesmaids and then Kenobi smiled and said "Who gives these women to these men?" The fathers said at the same time "I do." They gave their daughters hands over to the men they would marry. Jake had a smile as he nodded at Cora and she smile back.

(Irma and James.)

Kenobi then said "Everyone we have gathered her to bring these bonded couples together in matrimony. We will start with the ceremony of the sabers."

Cora sighed as she unclipped her saber and handed it over to Echo who took it in his hands and lit it up. Cora then shakily put her hands over his own as the blue glow covered both of them. They could both see the spark of joy and nerves in each other. 'Not getting cold feet.' She asks. 'No, I won't ever back down again.' 'Thank you and I won't either.'

(Fives and Irma.)

At this Kenobi then said "Now repeat after me. I swear to be your one and only, to protect you, we will be strong together weather we stand on the same planet or galaxies apart."

As Cora and Echo said those vows they could feel the sincerity in them and the strength of the bond coming closer and closer to a seal, it was as if their hearts were truly becoming one, their eyes misting with tears, but wouldn't let them fall, not yet as they felt the swirl of their emotions crash into each other like the ocean on the beach.

(Irma and Fives.)

Once the couples said this vow and then turned the sabers off. Kenobi then said "The grooms may say their own vows now and then the brides."

[Me 5]

They gave their daughters hands over to the men they would marry. Jake had a smile as he nodded at Cora and she smile back. James kisses the top of Irma's head then took his seat next to Sally.

Kenobi then said "Everyone we have gathered her to bring these bonded couples together in matrimony. We will start with the ceremony of the sabers."

Irma unclipped her sabers. One in her hands and the other in his.

'Not going to run?' Irma smiles over at him.

'Not for anything.' Fives smiles back with those same loving eyes.

At this Kenobi then said "Now repeat after me. I swear to be your one and only, to protect you, we will be strong together weather we stand on the same planet or galaxies apart."

Saying the vows they felt their hearts and spirits connecting. It gave them both a since of piece they had never truly felt before. It was a feeling they knew they'd never give up.

Once the couples said this vow and then turned the sabers off. Kenobi then said "The grooms may say their own vows now and then the brides."

"Irma, from the moment we met I know I couldn't give you up. No matter what comes. I'm never going anywhere. You're my center. My heart." Fives holds her hands as stares through the vail and into her eyes.

(Echo)

"Fives, you have been my dream for so long. And you proved better than fantasy. I could never ask for a better man beside me and never will. You're my bonded. My heart." Irma's begin to mist.

(Cora)

"If the ring barres will come up please." Kenobi motions for the boys to come up.

Boba brings over Fives and Irma's. He mouths 'your pretty' then goes back to his spot.

Fives slips on the silver Celtic styled ring on her hand. Irma does the same. Both never looking away from one another.

"With the power invested in me, for this galaxy. I know pronouns you husbands and wives. You may now kiss the brides." Kenobi smiles at the couples.

Fives carefully lifts the vail. Seeing her smile he cups her face and kisses her. Everyone cheers and claps for the couples.

As they come down the sabers are lit and the blasters fired. Irma clung to Fives some not being fully prepared for that. Not that he minded.

After that it was time for the first dance. Seeing as how they knew Echo and Cora would wow everyone. Fives and Irma asked to go first so they didn't have to be the second act.

'How does it feel? Being Mrs. Domino?' Fives holds her close.

'Ask me when I'm sure I'm not dreaming.' Irma smiles up at him.

'Not sure if that day will ever come for me.' Fives stares into her eyes lovingly as he twirls her around.

Once theirs was done Irma sat down for a bit. She needed to cool down.

"Water?" Fives hands her a glass.

"Thank you husband." Irma takes the cup.

Fives turns red as he sips his own. They watch as the other two have everyone staring in aw.

'Show offs.' They both think.

"May I steel her for a bit?" James stands in front of two of them holding out his hand for the father daughter dance.

"Yes sir." Fives nods.

"He's never going to call me dad or James is he?" James chuckles leading her to the dance floor.

"Maybe James. Just give him a while." Irma giggles.

"I never thought we would both have sabers during this." James whispers as he twirls her around.

"Neither did I. But somehow it feels right." Irma smiles softly as they sway to the beat.

"It really does." James smiles at his daughter.

Next was Cora's turn. Once again she shines. Irma didn't mind. She has the man she loves and her parents to celebrate with her.

After that the dance floor was free for anyone. And the couples chit chatted with guests.

When it was time for the cake James called for attention.

"Before we cut these two cakes I wanted to give something to the bride on my side." James takes out a little white box from his pocket. "For years you were the reason I came home. And during this year I got to feel what you felt all that time. Waiting for a call or letter. Not fun." Everyone laughs. "But it helped me decide something. I've retired my rank. I'll be flying still, just as a teacher. But… I thought it was time this ended up where it was always meant to be." He opens the box to show Air force wing bag. "You've flown further than I ever could have imagined and I'm so proud." He pins it to the side of her strap.

"Thank you." Irma wraps her arms around him.

[Partner 5]

Echo sighed as he looked into Cora's eyes but before he could say his vows Cora's mother and sister put the chain of flowers on them, they nodded and he knew that now he could start.

He said "Cora, you have been my guiding star ever since we met. At first I didn't know what to make of it all. I was afraid and then you showed me to be braver. I've stumbled here and there and I know I've failed you once but never again will I ever fail you. I will always be your protector. Now and forever."

Cora cried at that and then said "Echo, you've been a friend to me since the beginning of this. And I never imagined that it could lead to this, but you showed your heart every time and stepped up when you had to. You showed your bravery. You are mi protector. You may off felt you failed me once but that only happened when trying to protect me, and yet you came back, I will be your guiding star whenever you need me."

"If the ring barres will come up please." Kenobi motions for the boys to come up.

Her nephew Leon was coming up with her sister holding his hand and said "Now give them to your uncle Echo." Echo sill blushed at the name but accepted the rings from the tiny hands as the little boy said "Aunty pretty." She smiled as she kissed the top of the little boy's head he squirmed making some laugh as he was led away by his mother.

At that Echo puts the thing silver ring with a sky blue gem in the middle on her finger making her smile into his eyes as she does the same with the thicker one.

"With the power invested in me, for this galaxy. I know pronouns you husbands and wives. You may now kiss the brides." Kenobi smiles at the couples.

Cora had no vail covering her face so Echo had been able to cup her face and then lean in and kiss her deeply she kissed back with as much love as she wrapped her arms around his neck. Everyone cheers and claps for the couples.

As they come down the sabers are lit and the blasters fired, Cora jumped not knowing about that part. As did her family her mother looking around to make sure everyone was okay. Her brother thought it was kind of cool as they saw the sabers and her nephew stared at them as well.

Echo held her asking 'You okay?' 'Yeah but my mom looks like she's no happy about that.' They could see Mrs. Arrows looking panicked as Jake was telling her it was just part of the ceremony.

Irma and Fives had asked for the first dance and hey agreed knowing how they could get when dancing.

But when it was their turn they really just couldn't help it. It felt like all the others disappeared and it was only them, their hearts where dancing to the music as they stared into each other. Cora mentally said 'I can't believe it, we did it, we're actually married.'

Echo then said 'I know and I didn't faint. I'm starting to think I'm dreaming.' 'Oh I hope not I really can't go through this again. I just want us to be together and be happy.' 'That's all I want too.' They tapped their heads together just happy to finally have each other forever.

They finished their dance and went to relax a bit her mother was crying a she said "That was so beautiful." "Thanks mom." "Thanks you Mrs. Arrows." "Call me Camila your family now. Just remember to take care of her." "Mom!" "What? It's my job."

It wasn't long after her dad came up and said "Come on it's our turn." She smiled and nodded as the two danced it went really well "So your happy." "Yes, very." "I'm glad to hear that." "Well I'm glad you all accepted I know how hard this is for all of you." "Well it's bit strange but we'll adapt." They both laughed at hat and keep dancing.

As it was time for cake and after James made his speech Cora's mother stood and said as "Well, this has been hard for all of us to take in but we're so happy to see that Cora has found someone to love her for who she is. She's a really special girl and we love her and hope she'll be happy. Even though we miss her back home."

People awed as they saw the woman crying and Cora came up to hug her, she knew this was hard for her but she needed to fly on her own, at least she was accepting of all this.

Her dad then said "Core had to overcome allot of things but we things that what happened now has helped her overcome allot of those things. We see she made allot of friends and found someone to love her so we just wanted to say we're happy for her." At that they sat down after she gave her dad his hug.

Now they could cut the cakes

Cora and Echo cut their cake at the same time and then and as they fed each other smudged his nose bit with frosting he laughed as he thought 'Oh now it's on.' 'Don't; you dare!' He brought her in and she shrieked with laughers as he nuzzled her cheek with his nose leaving a streak of frosting making everyone one laugh and many take photos.

(Irma and Fives.)

After the cakes everyone sat about and ate the couples got away from the families to talk with the other dominos for a while. Cutup, Heavy, and Bait hugged their new official sister in laws who hugged back.

Cutup said "Finally we can call you two sis." They all laughed at that as Heavy said "I'm just glad you guy made it down the aisle you looked ready to faint or run."

"Heavy!" The boys shouted as the girls laughed as did the others. Bait then said as he handed over a two wrapped gifts as he said "It's a gift from the three of us. We hope you all like it." The couples opened them and gasped at what it was.

It was a detailed description of their adventures with picture drawn by heavy on a tablet decorated in blue for Cora and Purple for Irma but both said the same thing at the top 'Fate's Ties.'

The girls hugged them tightly as Cora said "You guys are the best."

(Irma.)

Suddenly Padme and Secura came up. Padme then said "Well if gifts are being given we should give ours now."

Secura then said "Mine is actually from the whole jedi council but still."

They all seemed surprised as Padme then said "My gift is an apartment for four in my embassy, it's just a small two bedroom place to get you all started till you can find your own homes, but…" The girls shrieked at that hugging her but then that's when the others of domino realized it.

'They're not staying in the barrack anymore, or even in the same building with us.' They knew they all live separately someday but they thought it be after the war. They knew they're brothers would move out of the barrack but out of he temple. This was a big thing a little bit scary to think off since they've all been together since they came out of their grow jars.

Echo and Fives noticed their brothers worried look but they talk to them later it seemed Secura wanted to tell them something now.

Secura then said "And from the council two suites at the EclipseRose hotel for two week for your honeymoon."

The girls shrieked again they had heard of that place it had a great swimming pool, a floating beach, indoor mall, tropical garden, and fancy restaurants with food from every planet. Now this was going to be a greet vacation. The boys blushed though at the thought but happy the girls where happy. At least they no longer had to deal with chaperones.

[Me 6]

Now they could cut the cakes

Irma and Fives cut it together. Feeding him Fives is used to it. But Irma turns red then buries her head into his chest. Everyone aws or laughs at that.

'Now you know how it feels.' Fives teases.

'Couldn't we have started with something alone?' Irma feels her face grow up.

Cutup said "Finally we can call you two sis." They all laughed at that as Heavy said "I'm just glad you guy made it down the aisle you looked ready to faint or run."

It was a detailed description of their adventures with picture drawn by heavy on a tablet decorated in blue for Cora and Purple for Irma but both said the same thing at the top 'Fate's Ties.'

The girls hugged them tightly as Cora said "You guys are the best."

"Who could ask for better brothers?" Irma holds then tight a few tears in her eyes.

Suddenly Padme and Secura came up. Padme then said "Well if gifts are being given we should give ours now."

Secura then said "Mine is actually from the whole jedi council but still."

But then that's when the others of Domino realized it. 'They're not staying in the barrack anymore or even in the same building with us.'

They knew they'd all live separately someday but they thought it'd be after the war. They knew they're brothers would move out of the barracks but out of the temple… This was a big thing a little bit scary to think off since they've all been together since they came out of their grow jars. Echo and Fives noticed their brothers worried look but they talk to them later it seemed Secura wanted to tell them something now.

Secura then said "And from the council two suites at the EclipseRose hotel for two week for your honeymoon."

As the party wound down the grooms decided to talk with their brothers. All of them were staying close to one another with plates of food.

"Mind if we join you?" Fives smiles softly.

(Echo)

"Sure." They nod glad they're not gone yet.

(Echo)

"We know this would happen eventually but…" Bait starts.

"It's strange and a little frightening knowing you won't be there." Heavy's eyes are a little misty.

"Even on ships now. You'll bunk with our sisters." Cutup sighs heavily.

"It's scary for us too. We've been together all our lives. To suddenly be apart… it feels heavy." Fives places his hand over his heart. "But at the same time, we have two we never want to be away from." He looks over at the girls with a soft smile.

(Echo)

"We get it. We do. Just promise us some brother time to keep us sane. Alright?" Cutup gives a small smile.

"I think we can do that." They both laugh.

They chat with their brothers some more while the girls spend some time with their families. And getting to know their extend one too.

Later on that night they headed off to EclipseRose hotel. When they got to their door Fives couldn't help it. He scooped Irma bridal style and walked her in. Not that she minded as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Oh wow." Irma looks at the few as Fives puts her down.

The whole city looked like a twinkling ocean. It also seemed to be at piece. Irma couldn't help wondering if this was a sign things would soon end.

"I finally don't have to let go." Fives whispers in her ear as he hugs her from behind.

"Not ever again." Irma turns her head kissing him.

One kisses turned into more. And soon they found themselves lying on the bed. Each kiss sweeter and longer than the last.

The next morning sunlight streamed into the room waking Fives up. Apart of him didn't want to. Afraid it was all a dream. But there she is beside him. Fives smiles as the sun light seems to set her hair a fire as she sleeps peacefully beside him.

'My heart.' Fives kisses the top of her head.

"Fives?" Irma wakes up still a bit out of it.

"Morning." Fives smiles.

"Morning." Irma pecks his lips.

"How are you feeling? I… went a bit over board." Fives is slight red remembering last night.

"I won't be if you make me spike like that." Irma buries her face in his chest. "Oh what time is it? We promised to meet everyone for breakfast before they leave." She looks at her cell on her dresser mindful of the sabers there as well.

"Can't we skip?" Fives hugs her from behind.

"You brave enough to do that to my dad?" Irma laughs glancing over her shoulder.

"I'll hop in the shower." Fives sighs letting her go.

"Shower sounds nice." Irma gets up steeling it first.

Fives smiles as he shakes his head. Fine he'd just take care of his morning stubble after changing.

(Irma's outfit: a white strapless dress cut just after her knees/ her wings pinned on the right side of the dress/ a light purple shall with long sleeves/ and white flats)

(Fives outfit: 501st blue V-neck with long sleeves/ black pants/ and black shoes)

They meet the other two in the hall. Both girls couldn't stop smiling or flushing as they hung on their husbands. Husband it made Irma smile every time she thought it.

[Partner 6]

As the party wound down the grooms decided to talk with their brothers. All of them were staying close to one another with plates of food.

"Mind if we join you?" Fives smiles softly.

Echo then said "Yeah we haven't been able to see you guys much today."

"Sure." They nod glad they're not gone yet.

Echo then said as they sat "You guys' going to be okay? We all know this happen someday."

"We know this would happen eventually but…" Bait starts.

"It's strange and a little frightening knowing you won't be there." Heavy's eyes are a little misty.

"Even on ships now. You'll bunk with our sisters." Cutup sighs heavily.

Echo then said "Yeah we love you guys, your our brothers and always will be. But it's our time to move on with the women we love." He smiled over at the girls as well.

"We get it. We do. Just promise us some brother time to keep us sane. Alright?" Cutup gives a small smile.

"I think we can do that." They both laugh.

When they made it to the hotel, well Echo and Cora where nervous. They held each other's hand and played with the key till they finally went in.

Cora said "It's a nice room." It really was it was large and decorated in romantic colors like gold and red. Echo was still flushed looking down at his shoes as he said "Yeah it's nice."

Cora could see the nerves and held him as she said "Dance with me." So that's what they did, they dance and as they danced it turned to more as they let the love they felt for each other take them away.

The next day Echo felt himself holding someone and there was only one person he'd be holding. His eyes opened and he smiled and kissed the top of her head.

She stirred at that and said "Morning already?" "Yeah and we got breakfast with the family."

"I don't wanna go." She whined but Echo snuggle her as he said "Yeah I know but it's rude to make them wait." She growled at that till he gave her a kiss making her clam and said "Fine."

With that they started getting ready. Cora put on some tan leggings, black flats, her shirt was an off the shoulder frill pink color with flowers decorating it.

Echo had put on an indigo polo with kakis and black shoes.

As the girls came out they flushed and hung on to the boys. Cora was still trying to wrap her head around everything, how was this real? But Echo's warm embrace just reminded her it was.

As they walked Cora said "So what are our plans after breakfast?"

(Irma and Fives)

Cora then said "That'd be fun."

Echo then said "I don't have a problem with that. But I do want to go swimming later." Cora giggled at that, Echo had become a fan of the water but she thought that was only because they swam together.

As they made it to breakfast her mother said "So we'll be heading back later today. I can't believe we have to go already."

Cora then said "Trust me mom it's for the best. Things tend to go crazy one way or another at times. Hopefully our two weeks here won't be."

Her sister then said "Yeah you don't want anything ruining your time off."

Her mother then said "Why can't you come back it'd be safer?"

Cora then said "Mom we talked about this. I'm staying to help and I probably be fallowed. There's still a lot of things we have to do. For now let's just enjoy this."

Camila sighed but nodded.

(Irma and her family.)

After a while of talking Camila said "So when am I expecting another grandchild?" "Mom!" "What? I'm just asking." Cora replied "It's too early, way too early." Jake then said "Waiting might be better."

Echo was blushing mad as he said "I don't think we're ready for that." He wrapped an arm around her then Leon shouted "AH no my aunty." Cora laughed as did the others as she said "Oh really?" "My aunty."

(Irma.)

Cora then said "Yeah he can be jalousie but he's never had to see anyone else hug me. No Leon aunty is Echo's now." "No!" he pouted as they laughed.

(Irma's family reactions.)

The boys blushed at that especially Echo as Cora just seemed to snuggle into him though the thought of a little one did come to mind. With big brown eyes like their mother or maybe her pretty skin maybe his hair…

Cora then thought 'Echo come on we can think on that another time.' 'Sorry.' 'It's okay this would have come up at some points. My mom wants a lot of grandkids to spoil my dad does too but he wants us to be more careful about it. But right now it's just not a good idea.'

Echo replied 'Yeah with the war it's not the best idea and it's better we settle ourselves first, you wanted a ranch didn't you.' 'That be nice, Irma seems intent on Mandalore but I don't know with all the Deathwatch threats there. You know Cut's home world seemed nice.'

Cora's mother then said "Are you two talking in your heads? It's so sweet you can do that."

(Sally.)

Loren then said "At least you can have privet conversation without someone overhearing." Sam then said "Yeah that way you don't have to always go to another room just to talk."

The girls and the guys blushed at that. Oh boy they'd never hear the end of this.

[Me 7]

As they walked Cora said "So what are our plans after breakfast?"

"I was thinking of checking out the gardens some." Irma snuggles Fives arm.

"That would be nice. Then maybe lunch by the beach." Fives smiles.

Cora then said "That'd be fun."

As they made it to breakfast her mother said "So we'll be heading back later today. I can't believe we have to go already."

Cora then said "Trust me mom it's for the best. Things tend to go crazy one way or another at times. Hopefully our two weeks here won't be."

Her sister then said "Yeah you don't want anything ruining your time off."

Her mother then said "Why can't you come back it'd be safer?"

Cora then said "Mom we talked about this. I'm staying to help and I probably be fallowed. There's still a lot of things we have to do. For now let's just enjoy this."

Camila sighed but nodded.

"You're not going to start with that right?" Irma looks over at her parents worried.

"I'd love for you to come back. But I know I can't stop you. And you're doing well here. But Lock better find a way to send you for a visit." Sally says.

"I'd like that too. If only for a day or two it would be nice." James nods.

Irma sighs with relief.

"I guess he doesn't like sharing you." Irma giggles.

Cora then said "Yeah he can be jalousie but he's never had to see anyone else hug me. No Leon aunty is Echo's now." "No!" he pouted as they laughed.

Fives is less nervous. That is until the baby talk started.

"Is it safe for you to have one?" Sally looks over worried.

"Mom…" Irma looks over a bit pained about that.

"We do know it's going to be hard. But we do want to try." Fives takes her hand making Irma smiles.

"Not anytime soon right?" James teases.

"Dad…" Irma turns a bit red.

James laughs as he sips his coffee. Sally still isn't sure. But she'll keep her opinion to herself for now.

'Thanks for that. Mom can be so…' Irma still looks a bit down.

'She's worried. But that doesn't mean we can't try.' Fives snuggles her close.

Cora's mother then said "Are you two talking in your heads? It's so sweet you can do that."

"That's interesting." Sally stares amazed.

"At least you don't have to guess what the other is thinking." James adds.

Loren then said "At least you can have privet conversation without someone overhearing." Sam then said "Yeah that way you don't have to always go to another room just to talk."

The girls and the guys blushed at that. Oh boy they'd never hear the end of this.

After eating it was time to say goodbye.

"Please be careful." Sally hugs Irma.

"I will." Irma hugs her back.

"And you take care of her." Sally looks over at Fives.

"Yes ma'am." Fives nods.

"Take care of both of you." James holds his hand out for Fives.

"Always." Fives shakes his hand.

"Have fun with your new job." Irma hugs her dad.

"I will." James hugs her back.

"I still don't know about her having kids. With her SSS…" Sally starts as they head in to the temple.

"Has accomplished more than either of us." James cuts her off. "Or do you need another look around?" he motions to the jedi temple they're in.

"Point made." Sally sighs with defeat. "Doesn't mean I'm not going to worry." She huffs.

"I am too. But she's not a child anymore. We have to trust her." James smiles over at her softly.

"Don't worry we'll keep an eye on them." Kenobi assures the families.

They nod with same smiles. Lock finally shows up to send them home.

Back at the hotel.

The four of them look around the garden. Irma seems in better spirits. Though what her mom said was still bothering her.

"Once the war is over we'll try. I promise you." Fives kisses the top of her head.

"I love you." Irma snuggles his arm.

"Me too." Fives smiles down at her.

(Cora)

(Echo)

"Coming." They call catching up.

Looking at the butterflies many seem to land on the girls. The guys wonder if it's the force or simply them.

'As long as she's smiling it's fine.' Fives sighs with relief at seeing her real smile again.

Soon they head for the indoor beach.

"So after the swim maybe we can…" Irma starts.

"Lay down for a while. Or at least for you." Fives cuts her off.

"Why?" Irma puffs her cheeks.

"Because you're running around and wearing out. I don't want you getting a fever." Fives looks over at her as he sips his cool drink.

"Fine." Irma pouts sipping her ice tea.

(Cora/ maybe suggesting a movie)

(Echo)

"Besides we're here for two weeks. We'll have time for a little of everything." Fives smiles as he kisses her cheek.

"Alright." Irma gives. "But tomorrow I want spend the day at the pool slash water park." She bargains.

"Deal." Fives chuckles.

[Partner 7]

As Cora's family said goodbye her mother was crying and holding tight to her. "Mom it's okay, I'll be fine and we'll talk to Lock about finding a way to visit."

"I don't want to leave you." Jake then then said "Come on Cami, she's safe and we'll see her again."

Echo replied "You will I promise, she'll be safe I can even help Lock try to figure this whole travel thing out."

Camila hugged her knew son in law for that making Echo blush as the others laughed after the others gave hugs and kisses they were soon gone when Lock came to send them back.

Once gone Cora asked "You'll really help in the travel?" Echo smiled as he said "Anything to make you happy. They're my family now too." She smiled and that and kissed him glad to have such a sweet man in her life.

They were soon of at the gardens. Cora loved the place. She kept wanting to rush or stay in one place for several minutes to observe the plants. Echo smiled at the way she got excited then they noticed Fives and Irma where pulling back.

Cora called "Hey guys come on!" Echo then called "Yeah don't want to get separated in here!"

"Coming." They call catching up.

Looking at the butterflies many seem to land on the girls. The guys wonder if it's the force or simply them.

Cora chuckled at the tickling feeling but also screeched since it felt weird, a few petals or other things would float but she was smiling Echo came up saying "You okay?" "It just feels weird. Their pretty but I've never had them on me. Ah hehe!"

Echo couldn't help but laugh at that as he hugged her and said "I'll keep them off." "Oh thanks." She blushed as he snuggled in but she still loved watching them.

Soon they head for the indoor beach.

After Fives tells Irma she needs to relax Cora said "Why don't we all go see a movie? They have a theater in here."

Echo then said "That sounds like a good idea. We'll see what's playing."

"Besides we're here for two weeks. We'll have time for a little of everything." Fives smiles as he kisses her cheek.

"Alright." Irma gives. "But tomorrow I want spend the day at the pool slash water park." She bargains.

"Deal." Fives chuckles.

Their time there was amazing, Echo and Cora walked across the beach for a bit then headed in for a swim. Before they entered though he carried her bridle style in making her blush then once they were both submerged they waded around.

After that they headed to get changed and go see a movie. The girls wanted to go see a romance and the guys didn't mind. It gave them time to just hold the girls. Cora had suggested 'Me before you.' The girls cried like mad over the movie while the guys looked on shocked.

Cora then said as they headed off "I think I cried more than the first time I saw it."

(Irma.)

Echo then said "I'm just confused on it. I can see why he did it but at the same time can't imagine doing it if I had someone who loved me like that. Which I do." He looked at Cora not able to imagine doing that especially after almost giving her up once.

(Fives.)

The girls hugged them and Cora said "It's a very controversial movie but we don't have to talk about it unless you guys need to."

(Irma and Fives)

Echo then said "No I don't need to talk about it. I've had my own controversy as it was. I don't need to dwell on others." Cora nodded but thought 'You still think about what happened at the citadel.' 'It was more what happened after.'

Echo frowned as he held her hand. She frowned sadly and said "We'll catch up with you guys in the morning." The two nodded understanding they needed to talk.

Once they left Cora led Echo to the garden. They sat down and held hands as she said "You can tell me what it is. I can tell you're still upset with yourself. You feel like you failed. Echo you stopped me from becoming a sith. You showed your love for me by letting go, I know you still regret what happened after but that wasn't you. Not really, the influence of the bond breaking affected you."

Echo had tears in his eyes as he said "No Cora, I may have been affected by the break of the bond but that was me. I failed you in a way I never want to do so again. I almost left you."

"But you didn't." "Only because you brought me to my senses even Irma's videos didn't do that. It just made me think that I wasn't the same man that deserved you anymore and sometimes…"

Cora stopped him with "Don't you dare! I would not have married you, my family would have never agreed, if they did not find you worthy. I love you Echo remember that, never forget it."

He hugged her as he said "And I love you and I never want to make you forget that again. Never will I ever do it again." "Shhh shhh. It's alright. Let's go back now." He nodded and as they came to their room they left those feelings of sorrow behind and let each other's love comfort them.

The next day they did go to the water park. Irma seemed as happy as could be, but Cora didn't like some of the rides so she hung back. Echo was fine with that as he held her. They did enjoy that tube ride and the one that felt like you were in a wave.

As the girls were swimming and splashing in the shallow pool the guys hung back to talk.

(Fives.)

Echo sighed as he said "I'm fine. Cora just helped me snap out of my thoughts of what happened when I broke the bond. I still feel a sting to what I did but I'm learning to get past it. Especially know, I'll never do it again that's for sure."

(Fives.)

"What about you and Irma? You two seemed like you had a lot on your minds last night as well."

(Fives.)

With the girls.

The two had finished playing about and sat down to cool off a bit. They saw the boys talking and Cora sighed.

(Irma.)

Cora replied "I'm okay, Echo's just feeling the pain of what happened after he broke the bond. We talked about it and I think he's moving on. But I think it's something that's going to haunt him for a while." Cora looked over at her husband with a sad frown.

(Irma.)

Cora replied "Yeah your right. What about you and Fives? You two seemed to be thinking a lot last night as well."

(Irma.)

[Me 8]

Once on the beach Irma and Fives walked around in the sand. It was nice to finally be able to enjoy a beach. At one point Irma started a splash war with him. One he decided to cheat in my scooping her up and then dunking both of them in the water.

Cora then said as they headed off "I think I cried more than the first time I saw it."

"That… that was so…" Irma sniffles.

"Wouldn't that cause more pain?" Fives seems confused as he wipes away Irma's tears.

The girls hugged them and Cora said "It's a very controversial movie but we don't have to talk about it unless you guys need to."

"Movies like that have some charm. But I still like story lines with a mixed ending." Irma snuggles Fives close.

"I don't think I'll understand these story lines." Fives sighs.

Fives loves movies. But some of them just made no sense to him. Earth horror being number one on that list.

Echo then said "No I don't need to talk about it. I've had my own controversy as it was. I don't need to dwell on others."

Cora said they'd meet up in the morning. The other two didn't understand what happened. But it was clear they needed to talk.

"I think I did over to it some." Irma sighs as she sits on the bed.

"When you get excited you just can't stop." Fives chuckles.

'Yeah, I've been told that before.' Irma is a bit red.

Fives sits next to her wrapping his arms around her. Irma snuggles in never wanting to leave his warm embrace. And glad she'll never have to.

The next day they did go to the water park. Irma seemed as happy as could be. She pulls Fives along to every ride possible. Fives got the feeling this was something she wasn't allowed to do as a kid. Which was confirmed when she turned red at him thinking it mentally.

As the girls were swimming and splashing in the shallow pool the guys hung back to talk.

"You doing alright? You looked out of it close to the end of the night there." Fives looks over at Echo.

"That's good to here." Fives smiles softly.

"What about you and Irma? You two seemed like you had a lot on your minds last night as well."

"What her mom said stirred her up some. Irma really wants to try but at the same time she has fears for herself and the baby." Fives sighs.

(Echo)

"We talked some. She also seems to be feeling better today." Fives expression softs at that.

With the girls.

The two had finished playing about and sat down to cool off a bit. They saw the boys talking and Cora sighed.

"You alright?" Irma looks over a little worried.

"Well you have each other and us to help through it." Irma hugs her sister.

Cora replied "Yeah your right. What about you and Fives? You two seemed to be thinking a lot last night as well."

"What my mom said got to me." Irma looks a little sad. "I get she's worried. And I have my own fears about it. But I at least want to try." she sighs.

(Cora)

"Fives promised me we'd try when the war ends." Irma smiles at that. "We really did get lucky with these guys didn't we?" she laughs at that.

(Cora)

Once it looked like the guys were done they headed over. Fives noticed Irma was looking flushed and suggested getting something cold to eat.

Both girls called ice-cream. And they walked off holding hands to find a stand. Irma happily licked her mint chip under an umbrella.

Sadly Irma didn't escape a fever though. Close to their last day she had a temperature. Not too high but high enough Fives sentenced her to a bed day.

Once she fell asleep Fives snuck out of the room to get her medicine. On the way back with a fever reticent and a few sweets he met up with the others.

(Cora)

"Finally fell asleep. I'm heading back with some medicine and treats for when she wakes up." Fives motions to the bag.

(Echo)

"The fevers not bad. I just don't want her running around making it worse. We'll probably be able to meet up for dinner." Fives assures them.

(Echo and Cora)

Fives waves as he heads back.

Irma was still asleep. Checking it did feel less. But he'd have her take the medicine to be on safe side.

Later on she was cleared to have dinner. She was happy to be off bed rest. Though Fives was going to keep an eye on her. Not that she minded, it showed he cared.

(Cora)

"Better. I guess I did go over board yesterday." Irma is a bit red.

(Echo)

"We'll take things slow tomorrow. That should keep it from coming back." Fives adds.

[Partner 8]

"What about you and Irma? You two seemed like you had a lot on your minds last night as well."

"What her mom said stirred her up some. Irma really wants to try but at the same time she has fears for herself and the baby." Fives sighs.

Echo sighed as he said "It's understandable. How is she feeling now?"

"We talked some. She also seems to be feeling better today." Fives expression softs at that.

With the girls.

Cora replied "Yeah you're right. What about you and Fives? You two seemed to be thinking a lot last night as well."

"What my mom said got to me." Irma looks a little sad. "I get she's worried. And I have my own fears about it. But I at least want to try." she sighs.

Cora hugged her saying "He's here for you and Fives would only do something if you wanted. So what did you two decide?"

"Fives promised me we'd try when the war ends." Irma smiles at that. "We really did get lucky with these guys didn't we?" she laughs at that.

Cora smiled as she said "Yeah we did. I'm so glad we met them."

Close to their last day of the honey moon.

Once Irma fell asleep Fives snuck out of the room to get her medicine. On the way back with a fever reticent and a few sweets he met up with the others.

Cora asked "Hey how's she doing?"

"Finally fell asleep. I'm heading back with some medicine and treats for when she wakes up." Fives motions to the bag.

Echo then said "Well that will help out but how's the fever?"

"The fevers not bad. I just don't want her running around making it worse. We'll probably be able to meet up for dinner." Fives assures them.

Echo and Cora nodded they felt bad they're friends had to miss out on their last day but decided it's best to let them have alone time. Cora said "Okay just take care of her. We'll see you later."

Echo then said "We thought the VenoMoon restaurant would be the best place to go if you do come for dinner." They wave as they head off.

Fives waves as he heads back.

At the restaurant later that day they saw the other couple coming over and Cora said "Hey how are you feeling?"

"Better. I guess I did go over board yesterday." Irma is a bit red.

Echo then said "We're just glad you two are doing better."

"We'll take things slow tomorrow. That should keep it from coming back." Fives adds.

The last day they did take it slow. They decided to just walk around the shopping center for a bit then watch a movie.

The girls saw something they wanted to get the guys as a late wedding present. Cora got Echo a book from Naboo on poetry and its history.

(Irma and her gift.)

They hid the gifts the best they could and at dinner as they guys headed to go check on the desserts on display Cora said "I hope they like them. It's not as fancy as the rings they gave us but I don't have that kind of credits on me."

(Irma.)

Cora then said "Thanks he'll love what you got him too."

As the boys came back with some moues cake for dessert they saw the wrapped packages.

(Fives.)

Echo then said "Yeah it's not someone's birthday is it?"

Cora laughed as she said "No their wedding gifts from us to you guys."

(Irma and Fives.)

Echo then sat down next to Cora and said "Yeah the best wedding gift you gave me was saying I do." He kissed the side of her head as she smiled and said "Either way I want you to have it."

The boys opened their gifts and looked shocked.

(Irma and Fives.)

As Echo felt the cover of the old book he couldn't help but say "Cora I…" He looked at her and smiled as he held her close and said "Thank you."

Cora snuggled up glad he liked the gift.

The last day of the honey moon finished and the next day they returned to the temple to get packing to their new home at the Naboo embassy. The other Dominos welcomed them back happily but were sad at seeing them go, nevertheless they helped them out.

They decided to throw a small house warming party with the guys once everyone was settled in. They had a mix of everything in the apartment but the guys were already thinking about saving up for homes the thing was, where?