Epilogue
Fifteen years later on board the Death Star he stood before Darth Vadar. As much as he tried he could no longer sense what remained of Anakin beneath the evil. As he fought him he realized he would not win this time. He feared for Luke and Leia.
"They will be alright. You have nothing more to do Ben." He recognized her voice immediately and his heart soared, "Amira?" He could not see her but he could feel her soft caress to his mind; hear the smile in her voice, "Yes."
He continued to fight his former apprentice as his thoughts went to her, "I have missed you." Her voice seemed to fill his soul, "It is time my love. You have guided Luke and Leia towards their destiny. It is out of your hands now. They will be alright."
She continued, "Your whole life has been spent in the service of the Republic. Lay down your weapon Jedi Knight and join your brethren in the afterlife. We are waiting for you."
He knew what she meant; he knew what he must do. With a final thought, "I love you." He glanced briefly at Luke then raised his lightsaber parallel to his body and surrendered. The last thing he heard before Vadar struck him down was her voice; "I have much to tell you my love."