Rancor Slam
Part 19
Luke sat in the third row as the ceremony began.
Kir and A man Corran had recognized as Master Yue came in from the left. Cas and a woman he was told was Master Kyl came in from the right.
Luke looked around. He had been told by… someone that this was a big event that every Council and House would be represented here.
But, truth be told, he wouldn't know them from a hole in the wall, he just knew it had drawn quiet a large crowd.
The four met in the middle and turned to the officiator, the Masters stood Arm-in-arm in the center.
"We are here on this day to wittiness the Union of Lady Cas Shik'rican and Lord Kir Die'ril. Who gives them to this joining?"
"We do." Kyl and Yue answered together.
"As their Masters you have played a most vital role in their lives. Now you agree to step back and advise them as they learn to respect and love each other in all things?"
They both looked at their Charges then to each other. "We do."
"Then you are dismissed and thanked."
Yue and Kyl stepped back and stood, still arm-in-arm three paces behind the couple, three paces before the crowd.
Cas and Kir moved together. They faced each other, holding their hands up between them, looking into each other's eyes.
"Jedi are the protectors of the Weak. We are the voice of the Force. We bring reason in times on insanity. We bring hope in time of despair. We bring truth into the den of lies. And we fight to keep others from falling."
"When a Jedi takes a mate it is a special thing. But when that mate is one of their fellow Jedi it is even greater. It is a commitment that transcends death and time. It never truly ends."
"While many debate when it truly begins, it has been found that Jedi have a bond, a recogn'ing of which two people compliment each other exactly, what will provide the best future Jedi from the joining."
He smiled and eased his official pose; Cas and Kir turned their heads to look at him. "Most of us that have known Cas and Kir for so long, have only wondered when they would admit it and give in to the Force between them. I am happy to proclaim this to be that day." There was some light laughter around the crowd.
"The Lord and Lady will exchange symbols of their love later, but now with us they will exchange Vows of Jedi Matrimony."
"Lord Kir Die'ril, do you commit yourself to this joining completely? Will you love Cas with all you have? And serve with her as the Force dictates?"
"I will." Kir said.
"Lady Cas Shik'rican, do you commit yourself to this joining completely? Will you love Kir with all you have? And serve with him as the Force dictates?"
"I will." Said Cas.
"You may now kiss the bride."
Kir used their hands to pull Cas to him, and then he slid his hand around behind her and kissed her, deeply.