Hi All,

Thank you very much for taking the time to read and review this story! I am so happy that you have enjoyed Let Go. As sad as I am to say this, the story is now complete and just a few epliogues to fill in some missing holes. Here is the first.

Enjoy! As always, please review!

Not even the thickest of walls could hide the sounds of the sweet wails of a baby's cry. As Fives stood next to his wife Bella, letting her grasp his hand in a vice grip as wave after wave of contractions hit, he knew that that sound would fill this room all too soon. And he was ready.

Rex and Ahsoka had not return which he found was okay, perhaps Fives feeling that he didn't need everyone's support and concentration divided. He just hoped that his captain, his friend was okay. Worry about that later, he admonished himself. The only other person in the room besides him and Bella was Thea who held Bella's other hand in support.

Taking anxious eyes off his beautiful wife for a moment, he glanced at the red-headed woman at the other side of the bed. Not just another woman, but his sister. Yes…she would have been his sister-in-law if Echo was still around, but he's not completely gone now is he? As if sensing she was being watched, Thea turned to find Fives staring at her and she gave him a smile. No, you may have lost a brother, but you have gained a sister. As he opened his mouth to speak, the door opened and Mij stepped in.

"How's Besany and Ordo?" Bella asked between breaths.

"The new parents are tired but elated. A healthy baby boy with the whitest blond hair you have ever seen," Mij laughed. "Mom and baby are doing fantastic. Ordo couldn't puff out his chest more if he wanted."

It was only a matter of time Fives knew that he would be doing the same thing. Another contraction hit Bella and her grip once again tightened on his hand; this time he noticed her delicate lekku had turned a darker shade of blue and curled at the ends. "Bella?" Fives asked concerned, some nerves leaking through. This contraction was much different than the previous ones.

"I think she's getting close," Bella breathed and looked up at her husband with worry, anxiousness and excitement all mixed in her jaded eyes.

Mij confirmed with a short nod of agreement. Within minutes, the Mando doctor had the mother-to-be ready for delivery. "Okay Bella I need you to push," Mij lightly commanded. Taking a deep breath, Bella pushed with all her might. A long and deep moan slipped through her slightly parted lips and Fives could only wish away the pain.

"Almost there, cyar'ika," Fives encouraged.

"One more big push, Bella. Come on ad'ika." She was so tired, but the end was in sight. With one more heavy push and a shriek, Bella and Fives were rewarded with the most wonderful sound ever heard. Bella flopped heavily back onto the bed and listened to their baby girl's cries.

"Congratulations," Mij beamed at the new parents as he cleaned and wrapped the newborn, "you have a healthy baby girl." Mij handed the newly wrapped bundle over to the proud father and Fives gently took her into his arms. Any hesitation, any fear he had before about being a father flew out the door as he gazed down at his daughter.

Her little eyes peered open at him and he knew he was hooked forever. His life would forever be devoted to keeping her safe and happy. "Hello little Ekho, I'm your daddy," Fives softly cooed. Like her mother, baby Ekho was a brilliant shade of blue, but she didn't have the yellow stripping as Bella did and her face had a tan tint to it. Because of her human heritage she wouldn't have as long as lekku either.

Her little eyes gazed trustingly at her father. "You will have nothing to fear my little princess. The galaxy is yours." Fives took his finger and lightly caressed the newborn's cheek as she were glass ready to shatter. "There's someone else dying to meet you, little one. Let's meet your mommy."

Fives gently handed baby Ekho into her awaiting mother's arms and a soft sob escaped out of Bella's mouth. "Oh Fives," Bella let a happy tear escape as she gazed down at her daughter. "We did it."

Thea watched the new family and tried to hold in her own tears. She was proud and excited for her friends, but could not stop the sorrow from building within her. Echo…that could have been me and Echo…The tear would not be restrained and slipped down her porcelain cheek.

Fives looked up and saw his friend, a frown taking over his smile. "Thea?" He asked concerned.

She quickly wiped her face and smiled. "I'm so proud of you two. She's absolutely beautiful you guys. I know Echo would have been a proud uncle. Congratulations." Thea gave Bella a gentle squeeze on her shoulder and made to leave to give the new parents some privacy when Fives deep and tired voice called to her. Quickly standing up and rounding the bed, he stood before the red-headed woman.

"Having you here, having you a part of our family means a lot to us, to me. The day that Echo died I lost my brother, but I gained something to be treasured as well. I gained a sister. Bella and I would be honored if you would consider yourself our daughter's aunt."

"Fives," Thea gulped and had to clear her throat. The overwhelming emotions threatened to spill and caused her to lose her voice. "Fives…" Again, the tears overcame her voice. She glanced over his shoulder to see the new mother tired, but beaming her jaded eyes at her. "You want me to be a part of your family?" Thea asked hoarsely.

"You were already a part of it, Thea. I guess this just makes it a bit more official and open," Bella smiled.

Turning her brown glistening eyes upon the man before her, Thea took Fives hand into hers and whispered, "It would be my honor…brother." With that, she lightly kissed the side of his cheek and floated out of the room.

Returning to his wife and newborn daughter's side, Fives watched with delighted contentment as little Ekho fed from her mother's breast. "Thank you Bella," he murmured. "Thank you for giving me a future that I never thought possible. Thank you for giving us our daughter."

Little Ekho had finished eating and had now closed her sleepy hazel eyes, drifting off into an easy sleep safely tucked in her mother's arms. Warmth and love coursed through Bella as she gazed down at their little creation. Forever Ekho would prove the bond of hers and Fives love for one another; forever prove beyond any expectations that Fives creators had in mind for him.

"Fives," Bella softly sighed. She slightly turned and looked adoringly at her husband. Reaching forward with her hand, she cupped his cheek and felt him press into her and felt the soft caress of his lips against her wrist. "Anything is possible as a free man. I love you my husband; father of my child."

Placing a kiss on Bella's lips, the new parents settled themselves as they watched baby Ekho with exhausted serenity.

This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine, Fives remembered the little song from his dream and began to hum the soft tune, This little light of mine I'm gonna let it shine. Oh let it shine, let it shine let it shine. "Ni kar'tayl gar darasuum, my sweet Bella and Ekho."

In your arms I feel you breathe into me
Forever hold this heart that I will give to you
Forever I will live for you

~Awake & Alive by Skillet