Two weeks later, everyone was back in the courtroom the judge has made her final decision. She wondered if she had made the right decision. She walked in and sat down in her chair. "After careful observation, and questioning Anakin Skywalker's family and the military, I have reached my decision. I ask for Mr. and Mrs. Skywalker to rise.

Anakin and Padme rose, as they enfolded their hands, here it comes whatever she decided is final. Padme thought.

"After meeting with Kay and getting a sense on what she felt about this decision, I have observed first hand on how Anakin feels towards Kay Shran, I talked to his family and military about Anakin. Anakin and Kay have developed a special bond between them, just like a father and child would. I have also noted that he treats his twin children the same way. I could only draw to the one conclusion. I have made my final decision; nothing can be changed now. Anakin and Padme Skywalker, I place Kay Shran under your complete custody. I trust that I have made the right decision where Kay is concerned. Please send Kay in." Some of the Bakurans that were there started to whisper at once.

Some one walked out, and walked back in with Kay. She walked up to Anakin as she took his hand; he gave a slight squeeze for reassurance. The judge addressed Anakin, "Mr. Skywalker, I think I will let you tell her."

Anakin kneeled to her eye level, "Kay, the judge has approved of the adoption."

Kay smiled as she hugged Anakin, her new adoptive father. Anakin returned the hug. She let go of his hand and hugged Padme, Luke and Leia her new adoptive family. They whispered, "Welcome to the family Kay." Kay smiled, she could not be any happier than she is now.

"Can I change my name to yours Ani?" Kay asked.

"How about you keep your last name, and take on my last name as well. Can it be done Judge Collens?" Anakin turned his attention to the judge.

"Yes it can, if that is what she really wants?" Taffy replied.

"Yes it is." Kay said with excitement.

Taffy said; "Ok, take thirty minutes then meet me back at my office and we will go over and sign the adoption papers." Kay nodded with uncontained excitement.

Luke walked back to where Dev was standing in the background, "Come on lets go." Luke told him. Dev nodded as he followed everyone out of the room.

Everyone stood around congratulating the family on having the adoption approved. Kay held Luke's hand, her new brother; she could tell that he was really happy to have another sister.

Wedge walked to his friend, "Congrats Luke to you and your family."

"Thank you Wedge," Luke replied as he shook his friends hand.

"Anytime you want to fly with the Rogues, you are always welcome to sign up." Wedge said.

Luke smiled. Things could not be any better, but some how they still had to mop up the remaining Imperial Fleet. He was going to let someone else lead the next mission. He was done with commanding for a while. "Sometime Wedge, I will be, but right now, I have Dev to train." Luke replied.

Wedge nodded as he glanced down at Kay holding Luke's hand. He was glad the courts decided to give Padme and Anakin custody. He could see that the girl was really happy right now. He lightly tousled her hair and walked away, somehow he figured that when Kay was old enough he would be seeing her meditating situations for people.

Anakin, Padme and Leia walked over, it was time to go and sign the adoption papers and have Kays name added on as a Skywalker. Han walked up to Leia's side as he put his arm around her waist. Leia leaned against him, she could not be any happier then she was now. She watched as Chewie and Dev walked up to them. Luke took Dev on as his Padawan; she was going to let her father finish training her. Yes, things could not be any better Leia thought as they headed to the judges office.

The End.

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