Epilogue

Ben was walking with General Samuel on the beach of Kira Ann's old home. It had been almost a month since Former Justice Lee was arrested; due to the recorder in the floor, all their conversations with Justice Lee were considered evidence and a confession. Over the past month, all of Justice Lees property was given to Kira Ann's brother, but their were somethings that she was able to keep. All of Kira Ann's money and holding were given back to her as well as all the charges dropped. From everything that has been happening Ben could barely keep up with all the interviews, statements, and confrontations; at the point he was peopled out. General Samuel came to visit to give them the latest new on the trial. After they both had to testify, Kira Ann had no desire to stay for the rest of the trial.

"This is for Kira Ann," said General Samuel as he handed Ben a rusty old book to him.

"What is it?"

"Personally I don't know, but it's suppose to be a book of spells that belonged to her mother. After Kira Ann's incident we confiscated the book."

"Good thanks, I'll give it to her, but I don't believe you just came here to give me a book."

"The conviction was done today. Lee will be in 55 for a long time." said General Samuel with a smile, one of the very few times he has.

"That's good," said Ben, "I'm sure it'll ease Kira Ann."

"How is she?" Samuel's face looked a bit concerned.

"She's been keeping herself busy. She says she's fine, but I'm worried about her."

"For someone who is not a people person, you are quite the people person. After these past few weeks you've really been there for Kira Ann. Not to mention the evidence you found on the public records was quite useful. You should go into the pi business."

"Well..." But General Samuel stopped him before he spoke. "Kira Ann hasn't told me, but I can tell that the two of you were cut from the same cloth, but despite that you two work. You support each other and keep each other in check. You two make a good team and I know the King would would love to work with you in the future." General Samuel paused for a moment before continuing. "For a human, your not that bad." Coming from Samuel, it meant a lot to Ben, as if he was getting special permission. "Well, I shall see myself out... don't forget to protect the things you love. It's what keeps us going in the world." After that General Samuel headed to his ride, leave Ben to think in the sand.

After the conversation with General Samuel, Ben walked upstairs to check on Kira Ann. Thanks to her mother(and sort of her father for not destroying it), Kira Ann inherited her families old summer home. The house was secluded and near the beach, but still close enough to the capital. Ben had never really lived in such a grand house; neither of them were ones for luxury, but the house suited it's purposes for living. Kira Ann was in her shared bedroom looking at painting colors on the desk. She had recently spent most of her time focused on the twins rather than her father and her distant brother. Ben hadn't mind it, there was a lot that needed that be done, but he wanted Kira Ann to take a break. Entering the soon-to-be nursery, Kira Ann was sitting with Eva, her old maid, looking at paint colors.

"What about green?" asked Eva. Kira Ann gave a questionable look. "Alright green isn't it. Oh what about blue like the sea!"

"Well we do live near the beach and I like blue. My room back in Hawaii was blue and it had sea animals." Kira Ann looked at the different shades of blue beforehand e looking back up at Eva. "I think we should get a few shades tomorrow and try them out tomorrow."

"That sounds like a great idea, I'll phone the hardware company and get a few shades delivered." As Eva was leaving, she made a quick nod to Ben as he was entering.

"How is the decorating?" asked Ben.

Kira Ann turned and gave Ben a loving smile. "Fine we just finished picking a color. How are you? Where did you go?"

"I was speaking with Samuel. He told me that the trial is over and that your father is sentenced to jail for 20 years. We're not going to see him ever again."

"Ironic that he was sent to jail instead of being under house arrest."

"Why were you put under house arrest?"

"My lawyer plead that I lost control, which allowed me the option of living in my house rather than jail. Plus I had done a lot of military service for my country, so it helped my case. It's an inhuman thing. There are still more non powered people than powered people. It's easier to put inhibitors around a house than locking someone in jail. Security is still tight around you, but you just can't leave your own home."

"Samuel said he'll be living in area 55?"

"It's where super powered people go in jail. Usually it's where the masterminds go. It's very small, but it has to be." Kira Ann paused for a moment before continuing. "I'm sure my father won't be able to influence anyone there and he won't be able to hurt us." Ben placed his hand in Kira Ann's.

"Hey I want to take you somewhere."

"Like where?" asked Kira Ann, which Ben replied with a devilish smile. Shaking her head, Kira Ann got up from her chair and started walking out the door. "Ok, let me get a few this first."

A few miles away Kira Ann drove the car up the ridge near the beach. Kira Ann still had no idea where she was going. Ben told her that it wasn't that far away, but knew it wasn't anywhere near the capital. Ben was still reluctant around people, mainly because he hadn't really socialized with that many people in over three years; however, Ben was non the less stuck around even when the news men came banging at their door.

"Alright we're here." said Ben as they drove into a forest-like area. Getting out of the car, Ben lead Kira Ann to an old path near where they parked. Though there were trees around them Kira Ann could smell a little sea breeze in her nostrils. The trees then parted to show a gazebo on the edge of a cliff in perfect view of the ocean. Kira Ann's face lit up as she saw the scene.

"Did you do all this?" she asked.

"Most of it, Eva helped me with the cooking, especially the Hawaiian meals, but I found the spot and everything. Happy second anniversary." smiling Kira Ann lightly kissed Ben on the lips showing her appreciation. She couldn't believe that it had been two years since they first met at that temple. "I hope you like it. I wanted to do something nice since you've been a bit down lately."

"Thank you for this, Ben. Thank you for being there." Kira Ann then pulled out of her purse two presents out of her bag; one was a large rectangle box and the other was a small square box. "These are for you. I've been saving them for our anniversary. Open this one first." Kira Ann said as she handed Ben the larger box. Gently opening the box, Ben removed the covering to see a smooth piece of metal.

"I know you have been working on your new lightsaber, but your old outer shell was completely ruined. So I pulled some strings and I got some vibranium; its able to absorb kinetic energy when something strikes it, so I figured it would protect it from being cut in half again." Ben was very speechless, he personally felt that this was the best gift someone could have given him. Kira Ann then handed him the next box. Opening the box, Ben picked up a small ring with Kira Ann's family crest on it. "It used to be my grandfathers when he was the head of the family." Ben looked up at Kira Ann.

"Kira Ann you don't have to give this to me, I don't deserve to have your grandfather's ring."

"It was more than that," said Kira Ann as she put her hands around Ben's hands. "It was also his wedding ring." Ben looked up at her with wide eyes. "I wanted to give this to you for a while, even before we knew I was pregnant. I want to be with you because you're no just some person I trust and love, you're my family. So Ben Solo will you…" But Ben suddenly put his hand on Kira Ann's lips. Placing his gifts on the floor, Ben reached out in his pocket and pulled out a ring.

"I never though you would beat me to the punch." Ben said with a chuckle. Kira Ann started to laugh too as she started to feel her eyes get misty. "Yes, I will. Now Kira Ann," Ben said as he kneeled down, "will you also accept this ring and marry me?" Giving a huge nod, Ben then stood up and passionately kissed Kira Ann on the lips.

"Ben can we make a promise to each other?"

"What type of promise?"

"That we always talk to each other, work with each other? No matter what problem that comes around we try to work it out together?" Ben then took Kira Ann's ring and placed it on her ring finger.

"I promise." Smiling, Kira Ann then took her grandfather's ring and placed it on Ben's ring finger, promising the same thing. She then felt a strong push in her lower stomach. Grabbing Ben's hand quickly, Kira Ann placed his hand where the babies were kicking. "Wow," whispered Ben, "those are some mightily warriors in there."

Kira Ann laughed at Ben's comment. "Well they do have pretty badass parents." Giving a light peck on Kira Ann's stomach, Ben then claimed her mouth as if pouring all his love to it. "That is very true."

The two were happy and in love, but their journey was not over yet. Like any story, there is never a happy ending just happy moments. There were trials and errors to face, but at least the these two were not alone. In fact, they were one in the same, a united force that would be prepared for their next task….. or will they be?

No to far off, an old haunting past was about to make its next move. Sitting in his jail cell Former Justice Lee was sitting in his room alone until he received a letter under his door. Picking up the note the card simply said:

It seems we have a common enemy. Keep in touch. –H

Giving a wicked smile, Lee realized that he might just get what he's always wanted.

End of One in the Same, Part one.

Note:

I'm going to take a few day break and then I'm going to start part two. Trust me just because they are having kids doesn't mean that it's going to end well for the two. When I posted the first chapter I'll leave a link to it.