Nan's song by Robbie Williams

Epilogue

Outside the Senate building a huge statue had been built. It was of a woman standing proud. Underneath the words inscribed were "Freedom and Peace." It was to be a symbol of how close they had come to losing democracy. It was of the most vocal supporter of diplomacy and negotiation. It had been erected when the public had asked for it. It was of Senator Amidala, the main opposer to the war. She had died because of her beliefs and love of democracy and her husband.

You said when you'd die that you'd walk with me every day
And I'd start to cry and say please don't talk that way

The day before an aging old man in beige robes had taken two young children to see it. The children were as different as night and day. The little girl was a serious little thing with a natural affinity to negotiation and politics, while the little boy loved to tinker and fly. They were the Senators children and once a month Obi Wan took them to the main square outside the Senators building. It was to remind them of their parents that had loved them.

With the blink of an eye the Lord came and asked you to meet
You went to a better place but He stole you away from me

Today they stood in the main hall of the Jedi Temple. It was where everyone entered, Jedi and civilian alike. In the centre, where there used to be an open area stood another statue of a Jedi in a fighting stance. It too had been commissioned at the will of the public. But this time the Jedi had been the most vocal. It said "Justice and Hope" underneath. It was of Anakin Skywalker, the Chosen One who had died bringing the Force into Balance.

And now she lives in heaven
But I know they let her out
To take care of me

The two children sat on either side of their Uncle Obi. They sat looking at the statue as a group of school children, the same age as them came in with their teacher. Obi Wan leant down and whispered to them. He hadn't brought them to the statue before, but they had seen it. "That's a statue of your father," he said. Two little faces turned to him in shocked awe.

There's a strange kind of light
Caressing me tonight
Pray silence my fear she is near
Bringing heaven down here

"…and this is the Galactic Hero Anakin Skywalker. During the Clone Wars he often fought side by side with General Kenobi…" the teacher said. The two little faces next to him looked up in askance. When he nodded they ran over to the group to hear of their fathers exploits.

I miss your love I miss your touch
But I'm feeling you every day
And I can almost hear you say
'You've come a long way baby'

Obi Wan sat and listened to the story of Anakin Skywalker. His friend. His children sat listening to the tale with rapt expressions. Obi Wan simply thought of all the good times they had had. Anakin as a baby smiling up at him and giggling…

And now you live in heaven
But I know they let you out
To take care of me

…Anakin in the pod race and winning for the first time…

There's a strange kind of light
In my bedroom tonight
Pray silence my fear she is near
Bring your heaven down here

…Anakin getting married…

You taught me kings and queens
While stroking my hair
In my darkest hour I know you are there
Kneeling down beside me
Whispering my prayer

…Anakin dying. Obi Wan looked at his children and thought he had never been so lucky as to have two little reminders of the two greatest people he had ever known.

Yes there's a strange kind of light
Caressing me tonight
Pray silence my fear
She is near
Bringing heaven down here

The spirit of Anakin Skywalker turned to Qui gon. "It's time to go," Qui gon said before he started to disappear. Anakin took one last look at his children sitting and listening to the teacher before he to faded away to the Force.

The next time that we meet
I will bow at her feet
And say wasn't life sweet
Then we'll prepare
To take heaven down there

The End of Surviving and Hope Series.