Then Luke's com. Link rang. "Where is everyone." Leia asked, her voice showing her tension. "No one is here."
"Sorry, Leia. We just… had things to do."
"Luke, come here, now, PLEASE!"
"Will do."
Luke ran to Leia's quarters after telling everyone about Leia's comm. call. "Oh, dear." Tia had said.
"So, you left your sister alone on her wedding day." Leia asked, her eyes showing her hurt, at what she thought was Luke abandoning her.
"Leia, please, I promise you, I was just doing stuff FOR your wedding." Luke said, his face showing his sincerity.
"I am sorry for doubting you." Leia said hugging him after seeing the sincerity in his eyes.
"No prob. Leia, you are just a little uptight about your upcoming wedding. It is understandable."
"Why can't time speed up." Leia said, tapping her foot, giving up any pretense of patience.
Luke just smiled at her. Soon it was 10 minutes before the wedding. "I need to go do my role as the 2nd Best Man. I will be back soon to give the bride away." Luke kissed his sister's cheek.
Luke raced to Han's apartment. "Ready?" Luke asked Han.
Han gave Luke a lopsided grin. "As ready as I shall ever be."
Chewbacca stood on Han's left; Luke on Han's right, and Lando was on Luke's right. They linked elbows and walked out to the marriage hall. Han took a deep breath as they reached inside. Everyone in the hall (except for the officiator and Mon Mothma, who were already standing) stood at the arrival of the groom and his 'line of support'. Han just looked at the Altar and walked forward. "Welcome, oh Han Solo of Corellia, and Best men, Chewbacca of Kashyyk, Luke Skywalker of Tatooine, and Lando Calrissian of Nar Shaada." The officiator said. "Before we call the bride out, answer my question honestly, Chewbacca of Kashyyk, do you deem this man, Han Solo, capable of adhering to the marriage vows and being a kind, caring, and faithful husband to Leia Organa?"
Chewbacca growled an affirmative.
"Luke Skywalker of Tatooine, do you deem this man capable of adhering to the marriage vows and being a kind, caring, and faithful husband to Leia Organa
"Yes I do."
"Why."
"Because, yes he has a shady past, but I KNOW he loves Leia. I KNOW he loves her enough to be kind, caring, and faithful to her."
"Lando Calrissian of Nar Shaada, do you believe this man capable of adhering to the marriage vows and being a kind, caring, and faithful husband to Leia Organa, and why."
"Yes, because he loves her, enough to give up everything for her."
"All right, Han Solo, do you believe these men are right?"
"Yes." Han said.
"All right, call out the bride."
That was Luke's cue; he slipped into Leia's quarters. "It is time." He said, quietly.
Leia's flower girl, Reeci, squealed and almost turned over the basket of flowers. Leia's maid of honor, Stephaine, calmed Reeci down.
"Oh I am so nervous." Leia said, as she took Luke's elbow.
Luke squeezed her hand, reassuringly.
Leia's bridesmaids got in front of her and Luke, then Stephaine, and then went Reeci. They marched to the Alderaanian song, and the wedding song. (It took the duration of both to get to the marriage hall.)
As Leia entered the room, Han's eyes were transfixed on her. Oh my gosh, she is SO gorgeous, he thought, that veil that almost hides her beautiful face, and that dress... it complements her SO well, Han thought, I am the luckiest guy alive.
Leia's eyes were transfixed on Han. Oh, I love you so much, nerf-herder, Leia thought, I am the luckiest woman alive, I have a brother who loves me, and stands besides me as I get married, I have cousins who love, and who support me.
Then Leia reached the altar, her support line went and stood by Chewbacca and Lando, all but Luke. "Luke Skywalker, by your relationship to Leia Organa, you must make the ultimate decision if she can marry Han Solo, for you must put her hand in his."
Luke could feel his emotions rise under his Jedi calm. He decided to let them. His eyes became teary, and he didn't control them. He took his sister's hand from his elbow and put it in Han's. "You had better take VERY good care of her." He mouthed to Han, who just grinned.
Leia's eyes became very teary at that moment as well. It was a symbolic moment. Luke was giving up being the sole influential guy in Leia's life to including Han in the spectrum. Luke gripped his sister's shoulder and stepped back.
"If anyone in this room knows a reason Han Solo and Leia Organa shouldn't be joined in holy matrimony, speak now, or forever keep your silence."
Han, Leia, Luke, and Han and Leia's support lines looked at the audience and witnesses. No one spoke up. The support lines, Luke, Han, and Leia all noticed that at the back of the room Amidala, Obi-Wan, and Yoda were 'sitting' on top of the table. Leia's eyes filled again, it meant so much to her that they were there. Amidala mouthed, and sent through the force, *I love you* to her twins. Luke and Leia sent the same thing back to her. *Thanks for coming here today.* Leia sent to her mom. * No prob. I mean, it is my daughter's wedding, so why wouldn't I come.* "All right, then. Dearly beloved, we are gathered here to witness the wedding ceremony of our beloved Queen, Leia Organa, to Han Solo of Corellia. They were in love and wanted to marry. Her majesty sought and got the approval of the Alderaanian people to marry this man, who shall become our King. Now, the rings, please." The officiator continued, un-aware of the fact that the people he was joining in marriage, and their support line's focus was elsewhere at the moment.
Luke took the rings from his pocket. He opened the cases and showed them to the audience who gasped at their brilliance, beauty, and elegance. Luke handed the rings to the officiator.
The officiator said some prayers and blessed them. "Now the holy vows. Leia Organa, do you take this man, Han Solo to be your lawfully wedded husband. Will you love him for eternity? Will you consider his debts YOUR debts? Will you accept his family? Will you accept his friends, within reason? Can you care for him, in sickness or in health? Can you be forever faithful? Please consider your answer, for it will bind you for the rest of eternity."
Leia thought about it. "Yes. I can, I do!"
"Han Solo, do you take this woman, Leia Organa to be your lawfully wedded wife? Will you love her for eternity? Will you accept the responsibility of being King that comes with marrying her? Will you be able to accept her family? Will you be able to accept her friends, within reason? Can you consider her debts your debts? Can you love her and care for her, in sickness or in health? Can you be faithful for eternity? Please consider your answer carefully for it binds you for eternity."
Han thought about it. The King part was slightly hard, but he knew he could take anything with that woman by his side. "Yes, I can and I will."
"Good, now take the rings, and put them on each other's ring fingers, to symbolize, for the rest of your lives, these vows and your love." The officiator said.
The officiator gave the rings to Luke, who gave one to Han, and one to Leia. Han put his on Leia's finger. "I love you, your worshipfulness." He whispered as he put the ring on her finger, "Now you can't even leave me." He whispered playfully, "The ring symbolizes that you are mine for eternity."
Leia then put the ring on Han's finger. "I love you, Nerf herder." Leia whispered.
Luke joined the crowd in clapping. "I pronounce you, husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Han took Leia in his arms and gave her a kiss that made her insides melt.
"Ladies and gentlemen, if you will please proceed to the hallway, for a slight break before the coronation ceremony, the break shall be 10 standard minutes." Luke said, a moment later, stepping in front of Han and Leia.
As soon as everyone was out of the room Han and Leia separated. Correction, Leia pulled away. "So, we are married now." Leia said.
Han gave Leia a lopsided grin. "Yup. Now you have to put up with me for eternity."
"You have to put up with me for eternity."
"You aren't legally married, yet." Rogue said, bringing them their marriage licenses from Mon Mothma.
Leia and Han put their thumbprints on them. "Now you are." Reeci said. "Han, you are now my cousin-in-law!"
Han laughed and picked her up. "And you are now my son-in-law." Amidala said, gliding over.
"Yes, I am."
"I am going to second what Luke said. You take very good care of her, you hear me."
"Yes, I hear both of you. I will take VERY good care of her." Han said, patiently.
"Hey, both of you, my wedding present is a new vacation house. That is a hint to both of you to go and take a break, at least every once in a while." Amidala said. "Speaking of which, you need to go meet your other cousins and aunts, my best friends and their children. Well, only one has a child, but still…"
"We will do that on the way back from our honeymoon." Leia answered, then she turned to Han, "Speaking of which, I hope you planned one. I forgot to remind you, and your memory of these things can be VERY poor."
Han shifted guiltily. "Oh no." Leia said and Saty, Stephaine, and Rainier broke out into laughter.
"Don't worry." Han said, "I forgot, but Luke guessed I would and planned one."
"Yup." Luke said, "Leia and Han, you are going to be towed, so Han doesn't have to fly, and you can have each other's complete attention, by my ship to the Resort Comet of Panidhun. There you shall have a relaxing 3 weeks in a luxurious suite."
Leia looked mesmerized by the plans. "Hey, Luke." Amidala said to her son, "You know exactly what your sister likes."
Luke winked at his mom, "That is in my job description as a brother."
"Luke, you planned the best honeymoon." Leia said, then she took Han's hand, "Do you think so too, Han?"
"Of course, if you like it, my dearest, how can I not?" Han said, gallantly.
"All right, ten minutes will be up in a moment, so start getting in positions for the coronation." Rogue instructed.
They did. The coronation went of without any problems, and Han was named King of Alderaan.
"All right, everyone, get over to the reception room so we can celebrate this joyous occasion." Alizabeth yelled.
Everyone went over to the reception room. Luke knew he owed his sister to sit at the head table, but formalities like that always made him nervous. Especially when they included eating in front of people.
"I, as the oldest get to go first." Rogue said, lifting her glass to make a toast and a speech. "Leia, you are my niece, you know this speech his hard for me, because I don't like to get mushy, but as I said, you are my darling niece, and I owe this to you at your wedding. I saw you grow up. You have matured from a drooling infant, to a stubborn toddler, to a stubborn little child, to an idealist teenager, then I missed a part in your life, but when I saw you again, you were a mature adult. As per Alderaanian custom, you were eligible for marriage at the late, teenage stage. I set you up with SO many guys with stable futures, titles, but every single one of them you rejected. Getting very upset at me for 'ruining your moments alone' as you called them. You trusted your heart, and it has led you here today.
On your wedding I will admit something, maybe I am very old fashioned. I like the system of House weddings being arranged so we can consolidate power and keep peace. I will admit, that even though I seemed fine about it, I had doubts about this relationship of yours. I said, maybe, just maybe Leia has forgotten her duty, but when you asked Alderaan for the approval of your marriage, I knew you hadn't. I knew that I hadn't judged you wrong; you loved your planet and people more than anything. I also have figured out that the man at your side loves you more than anything. What else could an aunt ask for? Ah, yes, a cousin for her kids to play with."
Leia and Han laughed at the ending. Lando stood up. "Hey, Han, you are now legit." He said, giving Han a Calrissian grin, "Leia and Han, it was the two of your relationship that dragged me into this war. I am glad I was dragged into it. So, I guess I have a lot to thank your relationship for… "Lando did a quick speech that was filled with humor.
Then Alizabeth made a speech, followed by Stephaine. Then Saty made a speech that was filled with humor. Then at last it was time for Luke's speech. "Leia, you are my twin sister and my best-est friend. Han you are one of my best friends, and now my brother-in-law. You two love each other more than anything. I couldn't ask for anything more.
Leia, Han, when you first met, it was at a time when both of you were evaluating who you were and so both attempted pushed each other away, far away and denied any love or connection. But you were connected, and so circumstances kept you together. Then, when you realized you might lose each other because of the Empire, you couldn't deny it anymore. You revealed your feelings for each other. Then, your relationship stood the test of loyalty. Han, you once said Leia has a one-track mind that centers around one thing, the Rebellion, and that is all she thinks about. But she proved you wrong when she gave up time sorely needed for the rebellion to come after you and rescue you from Jabba. Then when she did, you two gave up denying your love. Then the relationship bloomed into what is now marriage. I have full faith you can love each other for eternity. Han, I know you will, but I am going to say it again anyway, you had better take VERY, VERY, VERY, good care of my sister, because if you don't you will have to answer to me, because I love my sister a lot. " Leia saw Luke get very emotional. She was touched that he cared enough. She got up and hugged Luke. She grinned a huge carefree grin at Han. "Did you hear him." She asked mischievously, "You have to treat me really well, or my brother will come after you."
Han laughed. "No contest, kid. You know I'd rather kill myself that hurt Leia."
"I know." Luke said, "That is one of the two reasons I am supporting this wedding, because I know you two'd rather kill yourselves then hurt the other."
"What is the second." Leia asked, still in her brother's embrace.
"You love each other." Luke answered.
"Enough mushy stuff, now it is time to EAT!" Saty announced.
Dinner went off really well. Han, Leia, Luke, Chewbacca (who'd refused to make a speech, because no one in the room save a few people understood wookie.), Lando, Saty, Stephaine, and Alizabeth spent the dinner talking. After dinner Leia and Han made speeches.
"Thank you all for coming and witnessing this, the joining of my love and Han's love. I have a few people I'd like to thank. The Alderaanian people for letting me marry Han, and giving me there support in doing so. I'd also like to thank Mon Mothma, Garm Iblis, Admiral Ackbar, and all the other councilors for coming to witness this. Plus, I'd like to thank poor Luke, who got stuck doing SO much of the work. For those of you who don't know, the decorator got pretty sick, and couldn't make it. She also couldn't call, that is how sick she got. We all hope she gets better soon. But that left the hall undecorated, Luke had come to see how things were going and found nothing done. So he rushed on double speed and set everything up, then Lando came an hour after Luke had started working, and he called my cousins, and aunts to help. So they all are the reasons this hall is looking as good as it is. Plus, Luke did a lot of the planning stuff, somehow juggling his commitment to the New Republic, with planning his sister's wedding. PLUS this morning Luke ran back in forth between Han and my quarters helping both of us getting ready and calming me down, and for those of you who don't know our quarters are/were on the two opposite sides of the palace. He somehow managed to get ready in the time.