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edited for a small oops at the end.

Chapter 33

Leia stared at her reflection and fought the urge to cry. Her Father should be here to stand at her side and hand her over to her husband. Why hadn't he stayed at the base? Why had he returned to Alderaan? She took a deep, calming breath, not wanting tears to ruin her makeup. She felt a hand squeeze hers and smiled at her best friend, what would she do without Winter at her side? Her aide gently lifted the lace veil and pinned it into her hair before stepping back and letting Leia look at her reflection again. Taking a deep breath, she turned from the mirror and left her room for the last time; her belongings had already been moved to Luke's wing of the Residence. They would have a short Honeymoon on Naboo and then return to be crowned Emperor and Empress.

She stepped into the speeder, smiling and waving brightly for all those who were watching. They arrived at the Senate and she was helped out, hearing the cheers from the crowds as she walked towards the massive entry way and then threw the hallways towards the 'secondary throne room. With the Palace half deconstructed it hadn't been an appropriate setting for the wedding, so the secondary throne room had been quickly spruced up for the occasion. Finally, she reached the throne room and the doors opened to reveal the aisle and at its end the empty throne. Standing on the stairs, in a more formal version of his normal blue and black Princely clothes, was Luke, with Cody and Han in full dress uniforms, at his side. Vader stood above them to perform the ceremony. Filling the seating were various Imperials, Ambassadors, ex-Senators, members of the Alliance and even those they had rescued from Eadu. With Winter just behind her she took a deep breath and began walking down the aisle. This was not how she had ever imagined her wedding being, but she loved Luke and the people wanted to see the fairy-tale, so they would give that to them.

Luke stared in awe at the vision of beauty in white silk and lace that floated down the aisle towards him. "Breathe." Cody whispered, and Luke sucked in a breath, even as Han chuckled. The dress was styled loosely on the gown his own mother had worn to her wedding and Leia looked more beautiful than ever in it. He took her hand when she reached him, and they smiled at each other before turning to face Vader.

Dondonna watched the girl he saw as a niece as she took young Skywalkers' hand, finally feeling good about this wedding. He had been concerned for her but seeing the way the young Prince looked at her helped ease those worries. There was no faking that sort of emption, he only wished his friend was there to see his daughter married.

Mon Mothma couldn't help smiling softly when she saw the Prince's reaction to Leia's appearance. There was no question this was a love match. Bail would be pleased she was marrying for love and not only politics, though those were definitely involved. Their marriage was the symbolic merging of the Empire and Alliance. They were still wary of how young Skywalker would rule but she was optimistic.

Ahsoka watched as Luke gave his vows to Leia, able to feel the love between them and she couldn't help smiling as she clasped Rex's hand. She blinked and then smiled softly at her old Master, able to feel him through the old bond that was slowly strengthening. She would never be his Padawan again and he would never be Skyguy again, but they could move on and find new roles in each other's lives. Vader felt melancholy and yet also happy and she wondered what his wedding to Padme had been like.

Luke leant in and tenderly kissed Leia and she wrapped her arms around his neck, holding on and the audience applauded and cheered making Luke chuckle as he rested his forehead against hers. "I love you Mrs Skywalker," he murmured, and she smiled back.

"I love you Luke," she answered. They then turned to the people watching and smiled, Luke wrapping an arm around her waist before they stepped down and walked back down the aisle, Cody, Han and Winter following them while Vader watched.

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Leia smiled as she stared out over the lakes from the balcony. Luke watched her and for a second his vision wavered, and he saw another dark-haired woman, a tall young man at her side and he knew it was a vision of his parents staying in this exact house. He shook it off and moved to wrap his arms around her waist. Leia leant back into him and smiled up at him. "I love you," she whispered, and he smiled back at her, leaning down to kiss her.

"I love you too Princess." They stared out at the sunset for a while before heading inside for dinner. "The results arrived," he commented, and she nodded. Vader had brought up how much she looked like his dead wife and that had caused some worry, she was the same age as Luke after all. Was it possible Padme had given birth to twins? Her DNA wasn't on record, so she'd given a sample and now the young couple lived in fear for their relationship. Now they would know.

"Will you open it?" she asked, and Luke nodded, opening the message. Leia saw the instant the relaxed. "Luke?"

"We're not related," he reassured her, grinning. "We should have been raised as friends though. Your mother was my mother's handmaiden after all. Father was right, Sabé was your mother."

"My father?" She asked, heart in her throat.

Luke read, and his eyes went wide in shock. "I…he's alive Leia."

"What?"

"It's Obi-Wan Kenobi."

"General Kenobi?" She asked, feeling a little faint. "How?"

"Father said he and Obi-Wan often worked with Mother which would have brought them into contact with her handmaidens. The. Only way to know for sure is to ask him."

"Where is he?" She asked, not sure what she felt about her Father being alive. If he lived, then why had she been adopted?

"Tatooine," he answered numbly.

"Luke…"

"I'll prep the ship," he offered, and she nodded.

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Obi-Wan gathered his robe around him, hand shielding his eyes as he watched the sleek ship land. He wore his lightsaber, ready for trouble as he had seen the Imperial insignia on the ship before the sand obscured it. Whoever was aboard was shielded which had him wary. The ramp lowered, and a single figure walked down it, lightsaber on their belt. The man was dressed in a mix of black and blue, obviously fine material as well. He squinted, trying to make out the man's features and then he raised his head, revealing striking blue eyes and Obi-Wan gasped. "Luke?" it had been so long since they. Had managed visual contact but those were Skywalker blue eyes and then the man smiled, walking quicker.

"Ben," Luke greeted as he reached him and Obi-Wan reached out to him. Luke grinned and stepped into the hug, holding on tight. "I missed you," he whispered, surprised to find he was almost the same height as his one-time guardian and teacher. The sun and hardship of Tatooine had prematurely aged the Jedi Master in a way that was a bit of a shock.

"How are you here?"

"The Emperor is dead," he answered gently, helping Obi-Wan sit when he gasped. "Father has no desire for the Throne either so…" he shrugged slightly.

"You are to be Emperor?" Why?

"And my wife will be Empress. The Empire so far hasn't worked but neither did the Republic. We are trying to build something that takes the best from both and there is a place for you if you want it. You don't have to stay here anymore. There are people who would love to see you again. Cody and Rex would like it, especially Cody. I told him you survived his attack, but he still blames himself. Ahsoka too would like you closer. Father…he has changed, mellowed since Sidious' death and even he said that seeing you again could be acceptable," Luke offered a grin at that. "But I brought someone who really wants to meet you, she has her whole life."

"Who?" Obi-Wan asked, still feeling shocked by all of the information.

"Princess Leia Organa-Skywalker, my wife. She was adopted by Bail and Breha Organa when her Mother died in childbirth," he began explaining and Obi-Wan frowned, confused as to what that had to do with him. "You knew her Mother, Ben. Her name was Sabé, she was my Mother's handmaiden," he finished and Obi-Wan closed his eyes in sadness.

He had always assumed Sabé had died during those turbulent days but now it was confirmed. Did she wish to know more of her Mother and that was why she wanted to meet him? But what could he tell her that others couldn't? "Why does she wish to meet me?"

Luke shook his head, was he being purposely dense, or did he truly not even suspect? "Leia's DNA was never recorded, not sure how she avoided that as a Senator. With her resemblance to Mother we decided to have her checked, that's how we found out about Sabé and her Father. Congratulations?" Luke offered and then grabbed Ben as he swayed.

"I…that's not…impossible…"

"DNA doesn't lie Ben," he suddenly looked towards the ship and Obi-Wan looked over to see a small, dark haired woman walk down the ramp. As she approached, he took in the elaborate braids and simple pale blue dress she wore. Looking into her face, the resemblance to Sabé and Padme was undeniable but….that was his dimple, the one he'd grown a beard to conceal.

Leia smiled nervously at the old man sitting with her husband. This was General Kenobi, her Father? She had assumed he was of similar age to Bail, but he appeared much older. Then again, he had spent the last twenty years living in a harsh desert. "Hello," she greeted, hiding her nerves.

Obi-Wan stood and cautiously reached for her hands which she quickly offered, he closed his eyes, suddenly sensing her in the Force, someone had taught her to hide her abilities and if she had grown up so close to the Empire it would have been necessary. "Hello," he returned her greeting despite the dryness of his mouth and she smiled at him.

Luke smiled and moved silently back to the ship, letting them have their reunion together.

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Vader stood on the platform, watching the ship descend. He could sense his son and daughter-in-law and his old Master. Learning Leia was his daughter had been a shock and yet looking back, she had much of the famed Negotiator in her abilities on the Senate floor and even some of his temper, although he had stronger control over it. He had not seen Kenobi since recovering his son from the man. He no longer felt the blinding rage when he thought of him, another area where Sidious had influenced him. The ship touched down perfectly and soon the two young people emerged, moving to greet him.

"Father," Luke started, and Vader inclined his head.

"I will not harm him," he swore before moving towards the ship. He found Obi-Wan seated in the communal area, hands hidden in his robe and looking far older than he had the last time they med. He could feel his old Master studying him in return and allowed it. "The desert has not agreed with you," he finally said and Obi-Wan let out a startled laugh.

"No, I suppose it hasn't Vader," Obi-Wan admitted, finally looking up to stare at his helmet. "You have raised you son into a very good man, Padme would be proud," his whispered, shocking Vader. Obi-Wan stood and left the ship.

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Ahsoka watched as Luke stormed out of the room and sighed. "He's right," she commented, and Vader stared at her, but she stood her ground. "Prosthetics have come a long way in the last twenty years. Sidious kept you purposely handicapped in that suite. At least have a consultation, you don't have to follow through with any surgery. Luke just wants you to have the best care available because he doesn't want to lose you too early. Don't you want to hold your grandchildren one day?" she demanded and sensed him deflate. He left in silence and she hoped she had gotten through to him.

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Leia smiled as she gently did up the clasp on Luke's cloak. "You look very royal," she teased lightly, and he laughed before gently adjusting her necklace.

"So, do you," he shot back. "Are you ready for this?"

"No, but I doubt I'll ever be," she smoothed her skirt down.

He took her hand and they left their rooms in the newly christened Palace, far smaller than Palpatine's Temple conversion but still close to the Senate. The crowds cheered and waved so they smiled and waved back as the speeder made its way to the Senate. They entered the same room they had been married in but instead of one throne there was now two.

TBC…