Chapter 9
The end of a War
Kerri got separated from Anakin in the battle that was to follow afterwards but she knew he was safe and so were her other friends. In fact she was fighting with Jaina who had become her "buddy" like the buddy system they used in third grade when you went on field trips. Despite the fact that their second major leader was killed they kept fighting. It was on the second day of fighting when the Shadow Academy students showed up. But so did Luke's students.
Kerri saw Luke fighting with the Headmaster of the Shadow Academy on the fourth day of battle. It appeared that whoever won this battle alive or dead would be the fate of them all. She kept other Shadow Academy students from helping their master meanwhile the Shadow Academy students realized what she was doing and they did the same thing to Luke's students.
"Miss me?" A voice whispered in her ear. "Anakin!" Kerri exclaimed with joy. "I thought his name was Tylift." Ithelena's husband grumbled. He was only helping the Jedi because he didn't want anybody else's wife to die the way his did. The Battle went on longer then any battle the young ones had known about. It lasted a full year before Luke was able to kill the leader of the Shadow Academy. As their were only twelve left of the Shadow Academy students left they agreed to become prisoners of war rather then be killed off entirely too.
But the battle was not without its losses on those of the light side of the Force. Among them were Tenal Ka and Melissa. Brandon's younger sister Alicia had been killed as well and some other students tell only half were left. Kerri bowed her head when Melissa and Tenal Ka were lowered to the ground.
After the dead were buried there was much to be taken care of. First off Leia and Han were left in charge to run the government the way it had been before the war. Then Luke was helping two different couples plan their double weddings. Luke himself was engaged to Stacy. But it was Kerri and Anakin (Han demanded it when he heard about what they did to save his parents) and Jaina and Zekk were to be married. After the wedding Anakin and Kerri would spend their honeymoon on Naboo. Kerri was going to let the current Queen be Queen till Kerri took her test to become a Jedi.
Kerri's Lightsaber was done a week before the wedding. Anakin offered to go with her to get her crystals but she went with Jaina who was supposed to be her Jedi master. Kerri placed the crystals inside and closed a small glass lid over them. Kerri ignited hers. It was a bright green color.
The day of the weddings came. Kerri walked down the aisle to Anakin. Master Luke was going to marry them. As Kerri said I do she felt the wind pick up. A pleasant breeze that meant it was a time for peace. Anakin put his arms around Kerri as he watched his older sister get married. She looked so happy. And Zekk would treat her right. Lando Callrisian a friend of his mom and dads were there and had bought both couples gifts only found in Cloud City.
"I'll see you soon son. Now take care of your wife don't ever argue with her. Always agree with her. And if something needs to be fixed talk about it." Han counseled. "Wow when did you become so wise a family man eh pirate?" Lando teased. "I trained him." Leia winked at Lando. Chewbacca told his nephew Lowie something. "Chewbacca says he doesn't doubt it was Leia Han never used to be this way." See-Threepio Han and Leia's droid translated. "Do you ever shut up?" "What is shut up?" See –Threepio asked. Anakin burst out laughing. He kissed Kerri. And because they fixed the Falcon after the war Kerri and Anakin would be using it to go to Anakin's grandmother's private retreat in Naboo. It seemed fitting to go back to the beginning where everything the whole family's story had begun.
Jaina, Stacy, Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca, Lowie and See-Threepio waved till the Falcon was out of sight. "Well that's that then. We've got some diplomatic stuff to take care of. Jaina congratulations honey you and Zekk may take a Republic cruiser for your destination." Leia said smiling. "Yes ma'am." "Stacy good luck with my Uncle and hopefully we'll see you soon." Jaina gave first Stacy then Luke, and Jacen a hug. "I know you'll miss our special friend my dear brother but please don't stop telling your dumb jokes." Jacen managed a tiny smile. Zekk and Jaina prepared for take off inside the Republic Cruiser. They were going to pick a random destination somewhere they had not been to make it a little bit more exciting. "Well let's get the business done inside folks." Lando said leading the smaller remaining group inside.