Jaina brushed another wrinkle out of her dress and looked into the mirror again. She cocked her head to one side, trying to decide if she could see any more flaws.
It was a beautiful dress. Jaina was surprised that she even thought that, about a dress her mother had picked out, but even for as special a day as her wedding, she knew that this was the right dress for her. It was a beautiful creamy white, falling all the way down to the ground, halting just centimeters from it. The sleeves were beautifully cut, flaring slightly at the ends. The neck was as soft round cut, which allowed Jaina to wear a necklace that could be seen. And the back… the back was what Jaina liked the most. She turned around slightly so she could see it again in the mirror. It was covered by a light layer of shevlog silk, which was see through and very smooth. Embroidered in the shevlog were pictures flowers and vines, in intricate colors and patters. It almost looked like they were painted onto Jaina's skin.
Opening her bedside drawer, she pulled out a small necklace and clasped it around her neck. It was hung on a gold chain, resting just below her neck in a dignified fashion was the charm that Jag had given to her after one of his missions back to the unknown region. It was a brilliant sapphire stone, cut in a flower shape and frames with gold. She reached up and touched it again. Every time she did she could feel Jag's love for her, echoing through the stone. It made her want to marry him even more.
Carefully kneeling down and not wrinkling the dress, Jaina pulled on her shoes and grabbed the hair charm her mother had given her. She walked to the one mirror in the room. Grabbing a hand towel she wiped it off, as she had not had the chance to use it in several years. But hey, she thought as she put a brush through her hair, a girl doesn't get married every day…
Jag tried to steady his hands in order to tie the tie, but they slipped off the silk green fabric once again. Sighing her went and sat down on his bed, trying to calm his beating heart.
Today…today was the day…not just any day, he thought, we're finally getting married…
A knock at the door startled him. Looking up he saw Jacen leaning against the door frame, a wicked smile on his face, already dressed in his outfit.
"Need a little help hero boy?" Jacen laughed. Jag gave a sheepish smile and held up the ends of his tie.
"I can't seem to hold my fingers till long enough to tie this."
Jacen walked over to him, jag stood up and allowed the younger boy to tie the tie, trying to to shake too much in front of him.
"Jag why are you so nervous?" Jacen pulled the tie tight around his neck and started trying to position it in the exact middle.
"Wouldn't you be?" Jag asked.
"I guess I would," Jacen finished fiddling with the tie and turned Jag around so he could look at himself in the mirror.
"Not half bad if I do say so myself," Jag grinned and looked back to Jacen. "You think she'll like it?"
Jacen laughed and clapped him on the shoulder. "She won't be able to resist it."
Jag turned around and looked seriously at Jacen. "I don't know if I can do this Jacen…" he stuttered.
Jacen gave him and evil stare. "Jaina isn't good enough fro you anymore?"
"No! No it's not that!" Jag said quickly.
"You got to give her some credit too," Jacen defended. "I don't think she's worn a dress since she was five! And that was for Uncle Luke and Aunt Mara's wedding!"
Jag held up his hands quickly. "I know I know…it's just…I really don't deserve her Jacen. You know that as well as I do."
"Yeah I know that…" Jacen agreed. "but in my eyes there's never gonna be anyone who deserves her. In my father's eyes," he looked dead seriously towards Jag, "In his eyes, you're the only one who deserves her."
Jag swallowed hard and bit his bottom lip. "Does she look pretty?"
Jacen raised an eyebrow towards him. "Do the words 'jaw on the ground' mean anything to you?"
Jag nodded. "Yeah I know…heck she could get married in her flight suit for all I care!"
"Now that would be interesting…"
Jag clapped Jacen on the shoulder one last time. "Thanks for your help Jace. But if you don't mind," he glanced at the chrono on the wall, "I've got a wedding to go to…"
Jacen cleared the path to the door and bowed Jag out of the room.
"Oh Jag one more thing…" Jacen jogged up to stop him. Jag turned around, confused. Jacen laid a hand on his shoulder and whispered "You hurt her in the tiniest, little way, and I swear I will hunt you down till your dead…" then jogged up towards Jaina's dressing room at the other end of the hall, leaving jag standing there, the blood drained from his face.
Han wiped a sweaty palm on his newly washed slacks. Trying to slow his breathing he looked back to where Mara and Leia were putting the final touches on Jaina. He took a large breath as he saw her smiling face and her beautiful dress. She was getting married…his little girl was getting married…
As much as Han had tried to get used to the fact in the last month, that didn't make it any more easier when he had to lead her down the aisle and place her hand into the hand of the man who would love and cherish her, her entire life! He suddenly felt a tear sneak down his face, but quickly wiped it away.
"Hey, father of the bride! You ready?" Leia's voice snapped him out of his thoughts and he quickly hurried over next to Jaina.
"You look very handsome dad," Jaina whispered in his ear.
"You don't look too bad yourself sweetheart," he said back.
"Good luck sweetie!" Leia came and gave Jaina a hug and a kiss, not bothering to hide her tears. Mara did the same and they both went back into the great Hall where the wedding was taking place.
Now all they had to do was wait.
"Daddy?" Han turned towards Jaina, he voice so innocent and child-like.
"Yes…?"
"What's wrong?"
Han looked forward again and sniffed, trying to sound dignified. "Oh nothing sweetie…you just look so beautiful that's all…"
Surprisingly she reached forward and enfolded him in a tight hug. He held her strong in return, not daring to let go.
"I'll always be you're little Princess Daddy…" she whispered in his ear.
"I love you Jaya…" he said back.
The music started suddenly and they were forced to pull back. Taking her arm in his, Han marched through the doors, leading Jaina towards Jagged who stood at the end of the walkway, his mouth hanging wide open at the sight of Jaina.
"At least he knows a good looking girl when he sees one huh?" Han whispered in Jaina's ear as they walked down the aisle. He saw Jaina smile and a tear fall down her cheek. Atleast I can tell that they love each other…he thought.
Finally the never ending walk came to a close and Han's shaky hands put Jaina's arm into Jag's and they continued the rest of the way. Wearily he found his seat next to Leia and grabbed her steady hand in his shaky one.
The vows happened all too quickly for Han and by the time they were over, he did not bother to hide his tears.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife…you may kiss the bride."
