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I keep getting reviews about Luke, he of course is in this story but this story is focused mainly around Leia and her relationship with Anakin/Vader. :)
4 ABY - The Death Star
"Why did you do that?" Vader asked his master, watching his daughter slowly die on the floor.
"She was too weak. She is no match for the power of the darkside!" He spat, going back to his throne. Vader clenched his jaw and looked between Leia and his master.
"Ani, I'm pregnant."
"Leia…"
"Daddaa…"
"You're my bestest friend in the whole entire world daddy."
"Leia is your saving grace Anakin, I have never seen you this way."
"My girls are all that matter."
"I am so proud of you, Leia."
"Nothing is ever broken."
"I'll always be your father, no matter what."
"NOOOOOOOOOO!" Vader yelled as the flashbacks rang through his head, without hesitation he instantly struck at Palpatine, who defended but in Vader's rage, he had killed the Emperor and brought balance to the force - just like the prophecy had once said. Leia looked up and was shocked this was how he had reacted, but she was relieved. Not that she could think about any of that right now, she was dying.
"Leia.." He called to her, before walking over and bending down, moving her into his arms.
"Father.." She whispered out. Vader looked down at her and held her in his knee as he removed his masks, Anakin was back, he was alive - older and scarred from the burns but alive.
"Father…" She whispered again as a tear fell down her face.
"It is not your time, Leia." He whispered.
"I have fulfilled my duty, I have saved you…I can be at peace with that." She whispered out. Anakin could feel her life force draining and clenched his jaw.
"No.." he whispered, "You should not be punished for my doings." He whispered, looking around, before moving his hand to her stomach where she was wounded, closing his eyes and transferring his life force into her. Leia couldn't describe it but she felt so much…better. Refreshed, rejuvenated, she felt alive. Her wound was healed and she looked up at him, "Father?" She whispered, sitting up slightly.
"Your place is in this galaxy, Leia. You are far greater than I have ever been and I am so proud." He whispered, smiling for the first time in years. He was getting weak. She moved her hand to his cheek. "You can't leave me again.." She whispered out, closing her eyes tight as the tear fell down her face.
"I will always be with you." He whispered, before passing in her arms. She sobbed, she was there for a good hour before she felt the Death Star begin to explode from the outside. She knew she had to go and dragged her father onto her ship.
Tatooine
She had made it back to Luke, Han and Chewie and she was so relieved to have her little brother in her arms again. They had stood, just the pair of them at their father's funeral. Watched as his body burned, giving him a true Jedi burial. Luke turned his head to look at his sister, before taking her hand. He could see she was full of bittersweet emotions and why wouldn't she be? Her father died, came back to her and died again, he wished he could have known them like she did, but then, he thought it was best that he didn't because he was not strong enough to handle these emotions.
"He loved you too, Luke.." she whispered to him.
"I know.." was all he said with a soft smile.
Leia looked up and saw a blue glow, she felt warm, happy. She felt as though she was a child again, seeing her father in his form that she once remembered, a Jedi, a hero, her father. He smiled at her and she smiled at him. She knew she was safe, she knew he was always with her and even though she would never have what she once did, he was always going to be there.
10 years later -
14 ABY -Embassy Row in Hanna City on Chandrila.
"Mom, Dad! Come on, it's about to start!" an 8 year old Ben called to his parents as he ran into the living room, grabbing both their hands and dragging them out onto the balcony.
"We're coming." a 36 year old Leia chuckled as she stepped out onto the balcony. She could see a number of people gathered on their balconies or on the streets as they all looked up at the night sky, to watch the meteor shower. She felt Han's arms around her waist and she smiled at her husband's touch. She could not be happier with her life. Even Luke who was now 26 was living the most amazing life, traveling the galaxy and living in peace. That was all she ever wanted for her brother.
She watched as Ben looked up at the night sky in absolute awe as the shower began, she loved how passionate he was. "Wow…" He whispered out with a big smile. "It's so beautiful." He whispered again.
"One day son, when you're old enough. I will take you to see things so beautiful you wouldn't believe." Han said with a smile, lifting his son up onto his shoulders. Leia just smiled and turned her head when she sensed a familiar presence, that blue glow once more.
There he was, her father, Anakin Skywalker. She loved him, lost him and loved him all over again.
He walked over to her and stood by her side, watching Han and Ben in front of them.
"You should be so proud, Leia. I know I am." He told her softly.
"I am." She said with a small smile.
"Your mother is too.." He whispered, Leia turned her head to look at him.
"You are with her?" She asked with a small smile, she had always wondered if they had reunited.
"It took some time but yes, I am finally with her." He smiled.
"That makes me so happy." She said softly.
"As it makes me." He chuckled. They shared a laugh before Leia rejoined her family and Anakin just watched on - like he watched over his son.
The life of Leia Amidala - Skywalker and now Leia Solo hadn't been easy at all. She loved, lost, sacrificed, fought and loved all over again. She became a mother so young, she became a leader so young, a warrior so young but she did it strongly, proudly all with the same determination of saving her father. Oh and how she did, Leia's name would go down in history forever, she didn't just save her father, she saved the entire galaxy and continued to do so.
Now she was a mother and a wife and she was so blessed.
She hadn't had it easy but now she had it all.
