Epilogue
Quinlan Vos awakes with a jolt as Moff Tarkin deactivates the shields that encloses his cell.
"It's time Vos," Tarkin says with a sniff, arms crossed behind his back.
Perplexed, Quinlan rises from his bunk, "He's here?"
Turning on his heel, the older man scoffs, "It would be in our best interests not to be late when his Excellency arrives."
Quinlan quickly catches up to Tarkin, "Must you always be such a prick?"
Not at all disturbed Tarkin replies, "Our leader may have an interest in you, but, as you know, I don't. I'm just following orders."
Quinlan smirks, "You have some nerve saying that. Do I have to remind you that you're working under a Sith lord who at any given moment, could allow me to kill you?
Tarkin shrugs, "Perhaps… To me, he is an individual that values order. I've made my position quite clear on the Force. Sorcery is not something I respect."
Quinlan lets out a hard laugh, "You're one arrogant son of a bitch, you know that? In my experience, a Sith values power and control above anything else. Trust me when I say that your loyalty means nothing to someone like us. You don't mean a damn thing to him and once your part is over, you'll be disposed of."
Just as the pair reached a docking bay within the prison, a couple of hooded guards clad in all red approached Quinlan. With a healthy buildup of frustration inside, Quinlan positions himself in a fighting stance, "What is this?!"
"Lord Mortem senses disloyalty within you given your shared bond with that Luminara," the admiral answers in a bored tone, "You will be questioned once he is ready, but for now he wants no other distraction."
Tarkin then nods at the guards as they activate their electrified metal spears similar to the ones Grievous used for his droid bodyguards during the Clone Wars. With Quinlan being weaponless, the guards easily electrocuted him, causing the man to scream in agony. The last thing Quinlaln heard was one of the guards saying, "If there's one thing we Clones know, it's how to stop a Jedi!"
Not looking behind him, Tarkin continues to board his cruiser just a few feet away, "Well done men, we shall see how powerful he really is once the Dark Lord is finished with him. Now, let's move."
Back at the ruins of what used to be the Jedi Temple, a tall Chiss male with another dark humanoid figure of equal height walked together in silence. Stopping to take in his surroundings the Chiss, Thrawn, couldn't help but marvel at what was left. Thrawn could care less about the Jedi, but he did have an interest in art and culture. He was intrigued by the marble statues of past warriors and the colorful banners that hung haphazardly from the ceilings. The newly appointed admiral may just find some artifacts to add to his personal collection. But for now, Thrawn must stand beside his Sith Lord as bring the Republic down to its knees.
Thrawn's leader could easily be mistaken as a shadow. Cloaked in all black robes with black gloves, the one called Darth Mortem stared at the destruction behind an expressionless, bone white mask, reminiscent of ones the Jedi Temple guards used to wear, but with red markings instead of gold. No one could place a true identity on Mortem. Even Thrawn, who was essentially second in command, knew nothing other than his Master's intentions and visions for the future.
Mortem finally speaks with the help of a voice modulator, "It is a shame the fire didn't completely destroy this place. Lord Sideous was clearly an unworthy ruler. An eyesore like this has no place in our Empire, don't you agree Grand Admiral?"
"I do, my Lord," Thrawn replies with a bow, "Never again shall these places exist."
The Sith looks to the Chiss, "Indeed. I sense that there is nothing of use for me here. The Jedi have been successful in saving their holocrons and anything of significance. I doubt you'll find anything worth collecting, though it does warm the heart to pay one last visit."
In the blink of an eye, the ruins became engulfed in emerald flames, cueing the duo to depart. Maintaining his cool exterior, Thrawn remains to be impressed with Mortem's telekinetic abilities. Having studied the Jedi at the request of his superior, Thrawn believes that the Jedi may be outmatched in power this time around. As Mortem instructed Thrawn years ago, one must know it's prey inside out in order to eliminate them. Thrawn, alongside his colleague Moff Tarkin, will soon be launching a brand new imperial navy in search of Jedi, young and old, so that their Master can use them for a greater purpose unknown to them. Regardless, Thrawn doesn't care what happens to their Jedi hostages. The Chiss already found reward in his partnership to Mortem. Respect and power. Never again will anyone or anything see Thrawn as anyone less than man with his finger constantly on the trigger, prepared to blast at any given moment.
Upon evacuating the fire, Mortem spares a final glance over the shoulder to his handiwork, "It's time for you to pay the Supreme Chancellor a visit...I have a child to collect."
"Yes, Lord Mortem."
"And Thrawn?"
"Yes?"
"Open fire on the Skywalker residence on the way...make it hurt...wipe out the entire structure if you must," Mortem orders with a wave of a hand.
"Consider it done, my Lord," answered Thrawn before instructing a cadet to prepare their Stormtroopers for action via holoprojector. In his peripheral, Thrawn notices the Sith Lord vanish in a blur as he advances from building to building.
With a raise of a hand, Darth Mortem enters the home he knew to be the Kenobi's with ease. With only the moonlight to guide him, Mortem slowly moves about the apartment, absorbing everything around him. From the many Mirialan deity statues decorating the living areas to the holographic still photos of the family on the walls, Mortem wanted to know everything. Anything that could assist in his vengeance.
A wedding holophoto immortalizing the moment Obi-wan and Luminara kissed at the altar captured the Sith's interest as he floated over to get a closer look.
Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
A gloved hand rested on the couple's smiling faces as disgust and rage swirled within Mortem. His hand then curled into a fist and broke the holo into pieces with the Force. Hoping to wake his victims, Mortem then ignites his red hued lightsaber and destroys everything in his path. He wanted hearts to break.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Not hearing anyone spring into action, Mortem quickly makes his way to bedrooms he found to be empty, completely untouched. Furious, he then immediately dashes to the nursery.
"NO!" howled the Dark Lord upon seeing the crib in the child's nursery bare. He was completely sure that the Jedi would have returned from Naboo by now. He wasn't planning on killing them yet, but Mortem wanted to show himself. He wanted to make the parents suffer as they would have seen their daughter taken somewhere where they couldn't be found. Somewhere where the girl would be raised and trained in the darkness, fulfilling her Sith Master's every wish until the time came for her to fulfill her true destiny; to put an end to the Jedi Order forever.
Through strength, I gain power.
With hatred fueling him, Mortem's eyes glowed yellow underneath his mask as he set the home on fire, just as he did the Temple hours before. Growling, Mortem destroys the crib with multiple strikes using his lightsaber, knowing that his main objective has been botched. Already, the screams of the other innocent sentients living in the complex could be heard, their homes turning to ash, while the perpetrator fled with incredible speed away.
"Someday, somehow, Aurora Kenobi, you will be found and you will be mine!" Mortem screamed into the smoke filling the night sky.
Through power, I gain victory.
Yet, not all was lost. From atop a tower, Mortem can now see the emergency speeders and cruisers making their way towards the Senate. It appeared that Thrawn was successful in assassinating Bail Organa after blasting the Skywalker home. Considering his failed attempt in capturing the littlest Kenobi, Mortem wondered if any Skywalkers were actually dead. Are all the Jedi still on Naboo? If so, the Sith will have to pay the planet a visit once he's through with Quinlan Vos.
The holoprojector inside Mortem's cloak went off. An image of Moff Tarkin appeared in the palm of his hand. Hoping to hear some good news, Mortem addresses his accomplice, "Do you have the plans?"
"Yes, my Lord," Tarkin drawls, brandishing a small circular object that projected the very battle station Sidious was planning on constructing post Order 66.
"Good…" Mortem says, pleased, "And Vos?"
"Sedated and ready for questioning as instructed," confirmed Tarkin with a nod.
"You've done well, Tarkin. I shall be seeing you very soon. There's been a change of plans. It's imperative that we go to Naboo, the Jedi have not returned as I've foreseen ," the Sith hissed.
"Very well, Lord Mortem. We shall set course for Naboo the moment you arrive," Tarkin complies before Mortem disconnects the call. Launching himself back into the air, Mortem makes way for the secret navy deep underground where his subordinates would be waiting for him.
There shall come a day where the Dark Lord wouldn't need anyone or anything. Through Aurora, Mortem will achieve the very thing previous Sith Lords could not; immortality. No longer would the Rule of Two be a necessity. And there would be no one powerful enough to stop him.
Through victory, my chains are broken and the Force shall set me free.
Worlds away on Naboo, Padme runs to her husband in tears upon hearing tragic news.
Anakin catches his wife in his arms, "What's wrong, Angel?"
"Oh Ani… something terrible has happened!" Padme sobs into his chest.
"Tell me…" presses Anakin, stroking her brunette waves gently.
"Bail is dead!" Padme wailed.
"What?!" Anakin whispers, pulling back to look Padme in the eye.
Brushing back tears, Padme explains, "Mon Mothma told me that last night there was a break in Bail's office and he was killed by blaster fire. A group of troopers of some sort and that's not even the worst of it!"
Anakin says nothing as he waits for her to finish.
"Anakin, our homes have been destroyed…." Padme confessed before placing her face into her hands and cried some more.
Clenching both of his fists, Anakin inhales sharply, "Damn it….. Damn it… DAMN IT!" he shouts as he slams his fist into the wall beside him, startling Luke and Leia from behind.
Padme rushes to the twins who start whimpering at their father's apparent anger, "Ani, you have tell Obi-wan. We're no longer safe there or here. Our enemies were expecting us back. Do you know where they've gone?"
With a huff Anakin answers, "No, but I'll contact them immediately. Ahsoka and Barriss are supposed to return today right?"
Padme nods her head, "Yes, they should be here any moment now."
"Perfect, then it sounds like we're heading for Ach-to a little early then. Pack our things and contact Depa while I talk to Obi-wan," Anakin orders before cradling the woman's face,"and Padme?"
Padme looks to her husband, tears still falling from her eyes, "Yes?"
"I'm so sorry Angel…. I'm sorry that it has to be this way. That you have to leave everything behind. I know you wanted a life here on Naboo and I swear I was going to agree to raise our children here if it was safe, but…"
"Anakin, stop. None of this is anyone's fault and the love I have for you and our family is worth fighting for. I will not allow Bail's death to be in vain by staying here. I knew what I was signing myself up for marrying you and I regret nothing," Padme says sternly, pulling the twins closer to her.
Anakin smiles, "I love you… I'll be right back!"
And with that, Anakin dials his Master, his face grim knowing that he's about to bring on bad news in light of his and Luminara's special trip.
"Anakin! What is it?" Asked the holo version of Obi-wan, who looked at his former apprentice curiously.
"I'm sorry Master, it's time for us to go…."replied Anakin sadly.
Obi-wan sighs, "I see...have the newlyweds returned?"
"Not yet, but we're leaving the moment they do. Obi-wan… Bail Organa is dead and our homes have been destroyed… I fear our new friend may know where we really are," Anakin admits with a scowl.
"I don't believe it…" Obi-wan breathes, his hand covering his expression, "alright, I'll get the girls ready and I'll meet you on the island. Do you have the coordinates?"
"Padme is asking Depa," Anakin affirmed with a nod.
"Good….well my friend...may the Force be with you. Contact me when you've all arrived safely and we'll see you all soon."
"May the Force be with you as well Master. I promise I'll make contact when we arrive."
"It's going to be alright Anakin. I can sense your unease from here. If we can defeat two evils, there's no reason why we can't take on a third."
"I understand what you're saying Obi-wan, but there's no reason for you to act like you're not distraught to hear that we've lost our homes and a friend."
Obi-wan gives Anakin a small smile, "Believe me, it hurts and I'm not sure how I'm to break the news to Luminara."
Anakin shakes his head, "I don't even want to imagine what would've been waiting for us had we all went home after the wedding."
Obi-wan winced, "Best not to think about it. I suppose all we can do is be thankful that none of us were there, especially our children and that we just put our faith in Qui-Gon's word."
Anakin grins at the mention of the man who freed him long ago, "I wish he were here with us, Master."
"Me too, Anakin, me too."
"Caleb, you're coming with me!" Isadora proclaims as she tugs on the confused Padawan towards her ship.
"Hey, now! I was just alerting other Jedi to head for Ach-to immediately! What's your hurry?" Caleb asks in exasperation.
Isadora whips her head around with tears pooling in her eyes, "Because I need to fetch my Padawan. I'm about to tear apart a family and I just lost my home, so forgive me if I'm in a rush! I can't do this alone!"
Caleb instantly regrets what he had said, "Isadora…"
"Oh spare me the apology! We have to hurry before something else bad happens!" Isadora cries, breaking into a run to her transport. Caleb wastes no time catching up with the Miriralan, wishing he could relieve her of her pain.
Wanting to respect her need for space, Caleb decides to stay quiet as they lift off into space towards Lothal where a young Ezra Bridger could be found. After entering hyperspace, Isadora holds Caleb's hand, startling the teen, "Tell me this is a dream…"
"I wish it were so, but I can't lie to you," Caleb answers softly, placing a free hand over hers, "Just think about your Padawan, I have no doubt you will raise him as you would your own son."
Isadora chuckles, "I guess my wishes of motherhood are about to be granted then!"
Caleb smirks, "I know you don't want to hear it, but Isadora, things will get better."
"You say that like it's a sure thing. Our lives have been nothing but unpredictable lately," Isadora scoffs pulling her hand away.
"It's not a promise, but it's a start," Caleb defends with a shrug, "I think that's the catch of being a Jedi, nothing is ever set in stone."
"You're going to be a great teacher one day Dume," the woman exhales, relaxing more in her seat.
"We'll see about that!" the boy laughed before the two enjoyed the quiet ride together.
Later that evening, Ahsoka and Barriss sat together cliffside on their new home planet of Ach-to. It wasn't exactly what either woman had in mind post honeymoon, but they'd happily accept being safe and alive as opposed to the alternative. At the moment, Ahsoka was studying the native, bug eyed avian species, the Porgs, with great interest.
"Hey babe, how much protein do you think these guys have?"
"Ahsoka…" Barriss sighs to which the aforementioned women took on a look of hurt.
"But Barriss….you're a doctor and you know it's only a matter of time before my montrals and lekku start growing again. I need all the protein I can get off this place!" Ahsoka whines.
"I know my love, but still we have other sources of protein in our cruisers and we can always find more once we're more settled," Barriss reminds Ahsoka who stuck her tongue out at the mention of eating rations.
"What am I going to do with you?" Barriss chuckles.
"You married me, so I guess you have no choice but to love me forever and ever!" shrugged Ahsoka before eyeing a lone tree branch laying beside Barriss.
"Hey look, a stick!" Ahsoka points out, grabbing the branch before the Mirialan could smack it away. The Togruta then crawls to the small flock of Porgs that were chirping at the edge of the cliff.
"You cannot be serious right now!" laughed Barriss who crawled behind Ahsoka, "You're so uncivilized carrying that when you have two lightsabers!"
Ahsoka eyes Barriss with a raised brow and a grin, "Are you suggesting I barbeque my dinner with my lightsabers then?
Barriss slaps Ahsoka's bottom, hard enough to send the birds flying away. Ahsoka's eyes widened as Barriss stared her down with a hungry look of her own. Within a few seconds Ahsoka spun around and pinned Barriss down, leaving the Mirialan breathless.
"Are you asking for trouble Mrs. Tano?" Ahsoka purrs to her mate, whose cheeks glowed pink.
"Maybe I am...what are you going to do about it?" Barriss fires back, raising her head to lock lips. After several minutes of passionate kissing, Ahsoka comes up for air.
"Damn Barriss!" Ahsoka gasped, "I swear it's like kissing you for the first time all over again!"
Barriss rolls her eyes, "Oh really? You mean I'm able to put you in a dark trance to forcefully kiss me?"
"What?! No!" Ahsoka scoffs as she lays back down on the grass, "You just continue to surprise me!"
"I know." winked Barriss, folding her arms to the back of her head.
Ahsoka bites her lip, "It's a shame, we're not in a bedroom right now…"
"What's stopping you from taking me to bed?" asked Barriss,fisting the top of Ahsoka's robes.
"More like who and by who, I mean Obi-wan and Luminara," Ahsoka admits bashfully to a now embarrassed Barriss.
"Shit!" Barriss exclaimed, rising up to brush off the grass and dirt off her clothing.
"Well hello there newlyweds! I do hope we're not interrupting anything?" Obi-wan questions with Luminara stifling a laugh beside him.
"I was just stopping Ahsoka from killing and eating adorable creatures!" Barriss blurted out, making Ahsoka cackle down below.
"Why thank you fair maiden for saving those poor little critters! Now would you please help a girl out?" Ahsoka asks sarcastically, holding a hand out for Barriss to grab.
"As if we haven't had some close calls before!" Luminara whispers to Obi-wan who lets out a laugh.
"I heard that!" Barriss says dejectedly to Luminara who pulled the girl in for a hug and kiss on the cheek.
"So what's new Masters?" Ahsoka asks in an effort to change the conversation.
"Well, so far Jocasta is unloading all the surviving holocrons and archives into the new Temple library. Depa is putting some groups together to search for some food resources and Padme has become our source of outside intelligence, speaking only to Mothma and Chuchi. She may no longer be a Senator, but she's hopeful in finding ways for us to hear what's going on in the Republic," Obi-wan explained.
"Is Padme alright?" Ahsoka inquires, looking glum at the mention of her grieving friend.
"She will be. Anakin is with her and in time, she will start feeling better. All we can do is be there for Padme as she's been there for us," Obi-wan assures, placing a hand on Ahsoka's shoulder.
"Right," Ahsoka nods, pausing to take a breath before continuing, "So what's the sleeping situation going to be? Sure, we have a new Temple, but we don't have any beds or furniture outside our ships."
"We'll sleep in the ships for now until we make the Temple more homelike," Luminara answers with a small smile.
"Is it sad that I miss our home so much already? Who would have thought the day we left for Naboo, would be the last time we'd see that place again?" Barriss chimed in, resting her head on her Master's shoulder.
Ahsoka shakes her head, "No, Barriss, you have every right to feel the way you do. I'm just as depressed….we had a pretty nice life there."
"Yes, love… you mustn't feel ashamed for grieving our loss. We too miss our home and it hurts us having to make another big change so soon after the wedding," Luminara adds, rubbing the younger woman's back.
"Okay…" Barriss exhales as a thought crossed her mind, "You know what this reminds me of?"
The three Jedi looked to the healer, waiting to hear what Barriss had to say.
"The night we were all separated on Mortis and we had to set up camp," Barriss answers with a warm smile, "Gosh, that was the first time I actually spoke to Obi-wan!"
"Yes, I recall feeling a little nervous knowing I was alone with the student of the woman I fell in love with!" Obi-wan reminisces, giving the Barriss his signature wink.
Ahsoka beamed, "Same with Luminara and I! I got to finally see the woman she was hiding under that headdress of hers!"
Luminara snorts, brushing her wavy, onyx hair back, "Oh yes, the night of Ahsoka's Mirialan education. I'll never forget that night… You will always hold a special place in my heart Ahsoka.
"Mine too, Master…" Ahsoka agreed, walking to embrace Luminara's free side.
Obi-wan turns to his wife who, in his eyes, looked absolutely beautiful bathed in the amber rays of the setting suns, "Who would have guessed our journey in that crazy realm would lead us here?"
"I suppose no one would have, but I got to marry the love of my life twice and bear his child. I'd say it was worth it," replied Luminara lovingly, squeezing the two younger women in her arms, "Our married Padawans are a bonus!"
Obi-wan then leans forward to kiss Luminara, both hands cupping her cheeks. Afterwards, the man bows his head and whispers to his beloved, "The only good deed that blasted Council ever did was bring us together. Never forget how much I love you, my lovely Luminara."
"And I love you, my darling Ben." Luminara professed, placing a hand on the man's chest.
"Is there room for me in there?" Anakin teases by throwing an arm around Obi-wan.
"Hate to break it to you Skyguy, but you've embarrassed yourself too many times for any one to forget you!" nudged Ahsoka, pleased to see her Master in good spirits.
"I can say the same about you Snips, but I wouldn't want it any other way," Anakin says sincerely to his student before looking off to the orange horizon, "It's funny, after this morning, I thought I wouldn't be able to get past what we've lost, but now that we're here, I feel hopeful for the future."
"I'm with you there, Anakin. We may always find ourselves fighting against evil, but the Force is our ally. It always has been and it always will be. As long as we stay together and believe in the light, we have nothing to fear," Luminara comforted with a serene expression, tilting her head to rest on Barriss.
Barriss looks to her Master, "You are the light Master...just never leave us again."
Luminara kisses Barriss's forehead, "I'll always be with you."
"Just like I'll always be with you two," Obi-wan nudges you both Anakin and Ahsoka.
"What he really means Snips, is we'll be looking after you. You and Barriss are set!" Anakin clarifies swooping the Togruta off her feet.
"Skyguy!" Ahsoka laughs as he spun her around once before setting her back down, "I appreciate the sentiment but you all need to stop acting you're gonna die tomorrow!"
"It's never a bad idea to tell your Padawan how much you love them, you'll understand someday," beamed Anakin.
Ahsoka shakes her head in denial, for she wasn't ready to accept that they've reached the end of an era. The last two years have brought so much good in her life, that Ahsoka fears that she may lose it all. Was that why the Light side chose her to carry the power she has? Did the Force itself know something about herself that she doesn't know? Meeting Barriss's worried expression, Ahsoka begins to tremble with anxiety.
What could possibly be wrong? They were safe now, the Sith cannot find them here. Ahsoka was a married woman with a loving family. Everyone was fine, even hopeful for what's to come. Sinister thoughts then hit her like a Kaminoan wave, "Was it a mistake to save Anakin? To save Luminara? What if I was the only one meant to survive?"
"NO!" Ahsoka shrieked, falling to her knees before.
"AHSOKA!" The Jedi cried, crowding all around her.
The world then turned dark with the suns having finally set. After several minutes of trying to console a hysterical Ahsoka, Barriss had no other choice but to find a sedative and inject it into Ahsoka's arm to put her wife to rest. A stunned Anakin then picked his Padawan up, taking her to the nearest bed available while Obi-wan and Luminara comforted a distraught Barriss, both feeling a sense of deja vu with a similar incident having happened on their wedding night. It could only mean one thing.
Something was coming. What was going to happen and who was going to be responsible for it, the couple didn't know. Their fates were in the hands of the ever elusive Force, which the Kenobi's knew they may have dealt a bad hand changing the course of the future on Mortis.
Flashback
Obi-wan waved at the Father and said "No more, we're done here."
"You've killed my Son.." the Father continued.
Without skipping a beat, Obi-wan says, "I did what I had to do to save my brother and the people I love."
The Father says nothing for a minute, but proceeds with, "My Son showed your apprentice things he was not supposed to. I warn you that there may be consequences that can do the galaxy more harm than good in the end."
"We will take our chances" Luminara scoffs at the Father. She knows it was ladylike of her but she just kissed the man she loved after saving the girl that was like a daughter to her and could give a damn about anything else.
"So be it" says the Father disappearing.
End Flashback
After a few hours of talking things through with Barriss enough to where she was emotionally in a better place, Obi-wan and Luminara persuaded her to sleep beside Ahsoka. With Barriss curled next to Ahsoka on her bed back aboard a ship of theirs, Luminara and Obi-wan hold each other watching the couple sleep. The woman thinks back to how familiar the current situation was back on the Republic medical station when she visited her recovering student post parasite.
"Ben…"
"I know… things are getting a bit too close for comfort."
"What are we going to do?" Luminara weeped into Obi-wan's chest.
"All we can do is trust in the Force my love. Nothing can harm us while we're here, so we have no reason to run for our lives. The stress of all that's happened finally took its toll on Ahsoka, no different than you after Aurora was born. It's alright Luminara, please don't cry," hugged Obi-wan, gently wiping away the tears on Luminara's face.
"You're right…" whispered Luminara, feeling some relief, "We all just need to catch our breath."
"Yes, we really should get some rest. Our daughter wouldn't want her Mama and Papa to be sad," Obi-wan joked, causing his wife to chuckle lightly.
"Indeed, let's go. I think our work is done here," Luminara concedes as the couple left the room.
An exhausted Anakin met them just outside the door, "I finally was able to get the twins down, how are they?"
Obi-wan nods, "We just got Barriss to sleep and Ahsoka is resting as well. Now, it's our turn, my friend."
Not denying the truth in the older man's words, Anakin bows and walks back to his sleeping quarters. Once inside their own bedroom, Obi-wan instructed Luminara to sit at the edge of their bed so that he could take her boots and dress off, leaving her naked. He then hoisted Luminara his arms to tucked into bed, her violet eyes twinkling in gratitude. She waits until her husband discarded his clothing before expressing her love.
"Goodnight Master Kenobi, I love you and thank you for choosing me."
Pulling her close to him and after leaving a trail of tender kisses in the crook of her neck, Obi-wan whispered in her ear, "You are my whole heart, I will always choose you and would choose you in any lifetime. Goodnight Mrs. Kenobi, I love you too."
Although Obi-wan fell asleep instantly, Luminara looked at their child that slept in a bassinet beside them. The mother smiles at her daughter, allowing herself to admire the beautiful creature that was her and Obi-wan's legacy.
"My dear, sweet Aurora...looks like you're our only hope."
Luminara's eyelids then grew heavy and within seconds, she was asleep. Unbeknownst to all in the room. the ghost of Qui-Gon appeared, his hand brushing back a few stray bangs from Luminara's face, "Sweet dreams, my dear. There's no need to be afraid, I'm not going to allow anyone or anything harm you…not while I'm around."
Quin-Gon then placed a hand on his apprentice's shoulder, "Pass on what you've learned my boy and all will be well."
Aurora's eyes blinked open and she turned her little head to better see the spectre that came to visit her parents. Qui-gon felt this change and turned to smile down on the infant, "Well hello there, little one."
Aurora's mouth widened into a smile and she let out a happy sound no different than if her mother, father, or Barriss were on the other side of the crib.
"Looks like you know who your grandmaster is..." Qui-Gon says softly before blessing the girl with a final remark, "We shall meet again soon, Aurora, when the time is right. But in the meantime go easy on your mother and father… I think Anakin was enough of a challenge!"
Aurora gurgled happily at the message and raised a tiny hand for Qui-Gon to hold before dematerializing, "The Force shall be with you...always."
Author's Note: Hello there! Wow...I cannot believe we have reached the end of this sequel story. It's mind boggling to me how much this AU has grown and I'm looking forward to continuing it as well as write the collection of fluffy one-shots I've promised earlier. As always I thank all my readers for loving and supporting this story. Looking forward to what you think of our next Sith here, the big reveal will be a satisfying one to do. Before I start writing part 3, I'll be taking the time to go back and edit parts 1 and 2 to buff out any spelling/grammatical errors I've missed, maybe add some more detail, here and there. I want the whole trilogy to be nice and polished :)
As always, I hope you enjoyed the read and May the Force be with you all...always 3
Here are my future fics in the works and this lost will probably grow bigger in time:
1. Part 3
2. A series of one shot stories for Parts 1 and 2
3. A Post Order 66/Ahsoka novel Barrisoka story (possibly a series)
4. A pre Clone War Luminara/Barriss story (again maybe a series)