Chapter 8 (Now edited by Xtor49)

Ranma shook his head groggily, feeling the numbness in his body slowly starting to fade. He saw smoke rising off his and Akane's body. Even though he shunted the pain away to keep from screaming, it had been pure agony. How could I have been so stupid, turning my back on her like that? I already saw her use Force Lightning on Akane. I should've known she'd probably use it again since I destroyed her lightsaber.

He looked up, seeing Master Windu holding back the Force Lightning with his purple 'saber. After few moments Ravenous dropped her lightning, looking exhausted. She also looked paler than before, "Not possible. I was told by my Master you had been dismembered and shot out of his council chambers," she said in both awe and anger.

"Darth Sidious was grossly misinformed of my death. Had he bothered to check how I fell, he might been able to finish me," Mace responded, keeping his guard up but lowering his 'saber. "So what were you, a contingency plan should Anakin have failed to turn to the Dark Side?" Mace inquired, glancing behind to see Ranma slowly waking up.

Ravenous smiled. "It's easy to see how you were placed upon the council Master Windu. Yes, if Anakin Skywalker failed to turn, my Master would have killed the man and sent for me. As it was, Anakin Skywalker ceased to be the day you fell, and Darth Vader had been born. Master still had uses for me, like preparing this outer rim backwater planet for invasion," she snapped, clinching her fist. "I was thrown by the wayside so he could teach that fool," she snarled.

Mace looked at her with compassion, "You have great passion, young one. If you let go of your anger and atone for your crimes..."

Ravenous glared at him for a second before seeing Akane's lightsaber on the floor next to him. "Don't patronize me, Jedi. I gave up being sweet and innocent at age six. I have been with the Dark Side too long for redemption," she smiled bitterly. "I only wished to obtain my own apprentice and kill the old fool and his pupil. Ranma had so much promise, but I sense others on this planet with far more redeeming and darker qualities."

In a small mountain village a boy with a yellow and black striped bandana sneezed, growling slightly looked to a man pushing a cart. "Can you tell me which way to Okinawa?"

The man pushing the cart looked puzzled, "It's about 16,000 miles in that direction, sonny," the man pointed east. The lost boy instead went west, grumbling about something.

Ravenous moved her hand ever so slightly, using the Force to call the lightsaber to her. Mace didn't notice this until it was almost too late. As the lightsaber flew through the air, Mace gave the 'saber a gentle push, knocking it away from the Sith Lady's hand. She snarled, lunging at him, Force Lightning blazing. He blocked the lightning with his weapon, and with a quick movement, sliced her straight down the middle. The girl's face showed her astonishment. Her two halves split apart, crashing to the sides and falling from the catwalk.

Mace recalled Akane's lightsaber and went over to his two young Padawans. "Are you two alright?" Mace checked.

Ranma winced, slowly standing up, "Feel like I've been barbeque, Master, but I'm fine."

Akane nodded in agreement, looking out over the city. Most of the fighting was dying down. "So is that it, is it over?" she asked as Ranma helped to stand. Feeling dizzy she leaned against her fiancée and clearing the last of the cobwebs.

Mace gave a sad sigh, "Yes, Akane it's over. But Ravenous did give me a disturbing fact. It seems the Dark Lord of the Sith I fought in my half of the universe hasn't been defeated."

"I heard, Master. So what's next?" Ranma queried, gently caressing Akane's shoulders. Mace watched for a few moments, then pulled out a small tanto. He gave Ranma and Akane his warmest smile.

"I have one thing to bestow upon you, my two Padawans," he said kindly.

The both looked confused, as he reached up and cut their braids, "I now bestow you the rank of Jedi Knight, Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo." The both of them looked more shocked then when they were hit with the Force Lightning.

"Truly Master?" Akane asked.

Mace nodded, putting the blade away, "Yes. By battling a Sith Lord, you've proved more than worthy, and you've both conquered your worst fears. And for that I'm deeply proud of you two."

The three Jedi destroyed the last spire. As they descended the tower, they were greeted by thunderous applause from Sailor Senshi and soldier alike. Backslaps were given, and hugs received from the cousins of the two new Jedi. Across the world, many could be seen dancing in the streets. In New York, a man dressed in a red and blue skin tight suit, with black-webbing on the red parts, was dancing with a beautiful red headed woman. In China, the few surviving members of the Musk Dynasty put aside their differences to shake hands with Amazons and Phoenix alike. In Kyoto, a girl with a huge spatula slammed it into the head of droid, cackling like mad.

In depths of the unlit reactor room, the lost boy appeared from behind a corner. He tripped over a metal cylinder. He fumbled around in the dark, taking several minutes to find the object even though it was right by his foot. "Hey, a flashlight!" he turned it on. A white blade of energy came out of the tube.

He smiled with a sudden sense of satisfaction, "With this, I can finally face him in combat. Tenchi Masaki, prepare to die!" the lost boy shouted, running out of the room and vanished.

A few months later Ranma stood quietly, trying to control his breathing. He was about to face his toughest challenge to date. Looking back at the group gathered, he saw his mother, aunt and uncle, and his friends. He looked over at his master, who gave him an encouraging smile. He saw Akane's mother, sisters, and Akane's aunt sitting in the seats in the next aisle. The rest were people he knew from his school and from the war.

After a few minutes, three sets of couples came out of the double doors at the end of the aisle. First was Ami, after all they couldn't have this done without her. She was being escorted by her boyfriend Craig. Next to follow was Usagi, dressed quite lovely; she practically glowed. Of course, her escort was Mamoru, Ranma knew better than to separate those two.

Finally came an odd pick. He and Akane had had to choose though, so they chose Setsuna and the commander of the Army that led the final assault on the Tower. Ranma had forgotten the name, though the lightning bolt scar on the man's forehead was a nice touch, and Setsuna seemed to like him.

(cue Han and Leia's theme)

A second later, the music Ranma dreaded hearing started playing. But once those doors opened and he saw Akane in the long white dress and veil, all the thoughts of dread vanished. He gave her a dreamy smile and felt Akane blush through their link. Soun Tendo escorted his daughter to the altar and the ceremony began.

At the reception an hour later, the bouquet was thrown and caught by Usagi, who giggled and started snuggling up to Mamoru. He looked to the ceiling as if asking the Kami, "Why?"

(end Han and Leia's Theme)

Later that evening, Mace Windu was stargazing outside. Ranma pulled on his robe and joined his Master. "Planning on returning to your side of the universe, Master?"

Mace nodded, "Yes, it's about time that I did. I can sense a change of the wind here; I guess a global war is what this planet needed to bring it together, at least for a while. So how is Akane doing?"

Ranma blushed slightly, but he also looked concerned, "She's sleeping soundly but something confused me Master. She was in a lot of pain at first, why?"

Mace shuffled his feet uncomfortably, asking the Force to guide him, and for once even the Force seemed to be stumped. "It would be better for you to ask your mother about this, I have no idea how to explain it," he said honestly.

Ranma nodded and he joined his master in stargazing, "Would it be possible for Akane and I to go with you?"

Mace shot his former Padawan a look, "It will be a rough trip, and we could be hunted the moment we enter that sector of space."

Ranma shrugged, "True, but you'll need help in training more Jedi, Master. You taught us well, I'm sure Akane and I can handle it."

"Have you talked about this with her?" Mace questioned.

Again Ranma nodded, "She agrees with me. We can both sense something is going to happen up there, and we both want to be by your side when you face it Master," he summoned his ki claws watching them glittering lightly, "I trust my feelings on this, Master."

Mace closed his eyes listening to the sounds of the darkening night. "Very well. We need to refuel my ship, and get underway in the morning. Make sure you both say goodbye to your families; you never know when you'll see them again."

Ranma smiled softly before going into the house. He walked into his bedroom and slid into bed, curling up against his beloved wife, "He agreed, my love; we can go with him in the morning."

Akane smiled softly, turning over and gently caressing his face, "I know, my baka; what you feel, I feel. But why were you feeling confused earlier?"

Ranma blushed gently kissing her palm, "I caused you pain and I asked Master Windu why, though he couldn't tell me." He then felt embarrassment coming through the link, "Did I do something wrong?"

Akane sighed and kissed him, she had spent a good day before the wedding discussing the birds and the bees with her mother. "My beloved naïve husband," she smiled. "It always hurts women the first time," she said softly drawing him into a long passionate kiss. "Care to try it again?" she whispers.

Ranma blushes and gave a light smile, "Is that a challenge?"

Author's Note: This is the shortest of the chapters. At first, I wanted to kill Mace Windu, so I wouldn't diverge from the Canon Star Wars universe. But since Ranma and Akane are going there anyway, might as well just go for the full AU effect. In my sequel, I'm going to have Yoda live through Return of the Jedi, the story is that he leaves with Luke. An if anyone wants to right the side story about that feel free. Besides after watching all three prequels, I kind of wished that George Lucas didn't kill the little guy off. I'm mean, Yoda rocks. Anyway, the epilogue is next, and I'm thinking out the next story. I hope you like the small cameos of Ryoga I threw in, and no, I won't make a spin off where he's trying to earn Ryoko or Ayeka's love while fighting Tenchi.