Far From Home

Chapter 15

Darth Sidious laughed long and loud within the spacious walkway with dark glee. He then smiled up at Luke with his yellow hate filled eyes and shouted, "Do it, boy! Kill me in cold blood and you are no better than a murderer. Kill me for all the hatred you feel in your heart and take the first steps towards the Darkness."

Inwardly, Luke was torn. He didn't want to be swallowed up by the Dark Side, yet at the same time he didn't think the Emperor should be allowed to live. He was evil and manipulative and Kiya was right. He should never listen to what the snake had to say, but he didn't know if he was being used. Yet, that moment's hesitation was all the time Sidious needed as he quickly used the Force to disarm Luke and made to run him through with his blade, but at that exact time Vader saw what was happening and moved. Vader shoved Luke out the way just in time to avoid the blow, but he was stabbed instead.

"NO!" shouted Luke. "Father, no!"

However, with Vader's last ounce of strength he grabbed hold of the Sith Lord's arm and hurtled them both over the railing of the walkway and down towards the vast deck below.

Luke could not believe his eyes. He ran to the railing and looked over the side, but there was no trace of Vader or Sidious insight. They were both gone—plunged headlong into the hands of death. Tears fell from Luke's eyes as he shook his head in denial. He was so sure he could persuade his father to return to the ways of the Jedi that he felt disappointed that he could not sway his ambitions for power. Yet, solemnly he felt Kiya's hand on his shoulder.

She spoke tenderly to him then and said, "Come, Luke. We must leave. I've programmed the Death Star to self-destruct."

Luke nodded his head and brushed his tears from his eyes and said, "Ok, Kiya. Let's go."

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In a mad dash, the travelers raced down to the hanger bay and enter the Jinn's ship, the Nomad just in time before the self-destruct command began. Though, once they cleared a massive explosion of light and fire lit up the dark skies of space and began to shower Endor with dazzling colors from above. Though on the forest moon's surface, Leia and her Rebels were able to take down the shield generator with relative ease the help of the Ewoks and the Kenobi siblings' chaos at Central Command.

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Location: Endor

It was later that evening when all the friends gathered at the big celebration that Leia and the other's learned from Luke about what happened on the Death Star 2 and Vader's fate. Luke told Leia about his disappointed in Vader's unwillingness to let go of his hate, but at the same time he was proud of him that he was willing to change and save him from Sidious.

"Leia, I don't know what to think anymore. I really wanted to save him, but what if he was too far gone to save to begin with?"

Leia frowned and smoothed Luke's hair and said, "I don't know either, Luke. But, I never expected Vader to help you to begin with. To me that's a big change in itself."

"I agree, Princess," said Ben. The Knight strolled up to the two with the lady-captain at his arm and gave Luke a smile. "I think you saved what humanity Vader had left. He may not have been fully awakened from Sidious' spell, but you were able to reach him in a way I don't think he ever though he could again. You did well, Luke. I'm sure he would be proud of you."

"Yes, your father loved you, Luke," said Thrice.

Luke gave his two friends a sad smile and replied, "Thanks guys. I guess I just wish things could have turned out differently. Though, I did hear that you two are getting married. Is it true?"

The Knight blushed and said, "Yes, indeed it is. Though, to be honest, I never thought something like this could happen."

Luke beamed and patted his mentor's shoulder. "Congratulations, Ben! I'm happy for you. But, when are you two planning on having the ceremony?"

Thrice replied, "Oh, we're in no hurry. Anytime now would be perfect. I guess all we really need is a holy man."

Leia shook her head and said, "No, Green you need a wedding dress and bride's maids and a wedding feast. You two can't just elope like a pair of nobodies. And at least have my father give you away."

The lady-captain sighed. "I don't understand you humans. What does a dress have to do with a wedding? If I pledge my love and life to Ben than what difference does it make if I have a ceremony?"

The young Jedi tilted his head in thought and answered, "Gee, I never thought of it like that, but don't you want the ceremony to make it official?"

Leia nodded and said, "Yes, don't you want to see your future bride dressed in white, Obi-Wan?"

Nervously, Ben fidgeted and pondered Leia's words. It was true that it would be nice to see Thrice dressed up lovely in white all for him. To see his lady made up in silk and satin with flowers in her hair. Yes, she would be an enchanting vision and all the world would know what a wonder she is and that she belonged to him. Also he had a feeling that Thrice didn't know a thing about weddings. Why would anyone teach a clone soldier about matrimony?

And with an inward groan, the Knight replied, "Princess, you are right. I never dreamed that I would be getting married, but if I am to do this right than I will have a ceremony. I leave all the planning in your capable hands."

Leia smiled radiantly and cheered. "It will be a national event! It's just the kind of thing the New Republic needs."

"Oh, no. Please, Princess don't make this into a big event. Please, no politics."

The Princess beamed. "Too late, Master Jedi. I'll leave it up to my father in how big this thing ought to be."

"Blast! What have I gotten myself into?"

The friends then laughed at Ben's groans, but they noticed coming towards them was Kiya and Jinn. The lady-knight smiled and gave Ben a kiss on the cheek.

"Goodbye, Obi-Wan. May you be happy for a thousand years."

Jinn just shook his head and added, "She means she hopes you always have a bright future." He then gave his sister a critical look and scolded, "Come on, Kiya don't talk to him like he's part of the Clan."

"But, Thrice knew what I meant. But anyway, we're leaving. We're going home."

Thrice said, "Oh, so soon? You're not going to stay for our wedding?"

In response both Jinn and Kiya made a face and the warrior said, "No, thank you. It's strange enough meeting our parents before they met in another universe, but seeing you two get married on top of it would just be too odd."

"Yes, we're leaving tonight on Jinn's ship," said Kiya.

Obi-Wan nodded and shook Jinn's hand and stated, "Well, it has been very fortunate that we meet. I feel that our destinies would have unfolded a lot differently if we hadn't encountered each other Master Jinn, Knight Kiya. I thank you and may the Force be with you."

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The group then exchanged their last few hugs and farewells before they escorted the two Kenobi siblings to the spaceship, but the pair was surprised to see Master Yoda and Scorn were both waiting for them by the ramp.

Jinn placed his hands on his hips under his robe and said, "So, it's the little troublemaker. If you think I'm taking you to our universe than you've got another thing coming, my small friend."

"Master Yoda!" shouted Obi-Wan.

The Knight rushed up to the miniature Master and bow. "Master, where have you been?"

"Resting, I have been. Too much excitement, there is. Too old, I am."

Scorn then looked at Yoda and then back at Obi-wan and Jinn and unexpected said, "I want to go with you."

"What? No," frowned Jinn.

"Why not? I don't have anywhere else to go. And if Kiya is leaving than I'm going too."

Fuming, Jinn replied, "And why should I take a Sith back with me if I don't even like the troll?"

Kiya swatted at her brother and said, "Jinn! You're just being stubborn. Don't be so rude."

The warrior sighed and rubbed his beard and answered, "Fine. Do what you like Kiya, but I am warning you that father will not approve of your new boyfriend."

"He's not my boyfriend!"

"Well trust me, that's his intention whether you like it or not."

Jinn then marched up the ramp into the ship while Kiya dashed up to Scorn and took his hand. She then turned and waved goodbye to her friends one last time and raced up the ramp too. The ship then floated up into the air and began to shoot up into the night sky and away towards Dagobah and into the black-hole home.

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Location: Coruscant, New Jedi Temple

Meanwhile, in another time and place, Lady Thrice gazed out from her balcony and looked up into the illuminated night sky. She was dressed in a flowing gray-blue gown that match her Knight's sparkling eyes and her inky hair was pinned up in a Naboo style. She quietly sighed and ran her fingers lightly across the handle of her black blade.

"Are you still worried about Kiya?" asked Ben.

Thrice turned around and approached her husband and wrapped her arms around his waist. "Oh, Ben. I hope she's alright."

Ben encircled her in his arms and kissed her reverently on the lips. "It'll be alright, my darling. Kiya is a fine Jedi and a great warrior. I'm sure she'll be back safe and sound. And besides, we got word from Dr. Dove that Jinn is tracking her down. He will not allow anything to happen to our Kiya."

"Yes, but I can't help worrying, beloved. Disappearing and going off to fight are two very different things."

Suddenly, Ben's communicator sounded and he went and answered it. "Kenobi, here."

"Father, this is Jinn."

"Jinn? Where are you?"

"I'm heading to the Temple right now. I should be there shortly in about 20 minutes. I was at Dagobah, but with the hyper-drive I'm now at the Core."

"Affirmative. Have you got Kiya?"

"Yes, I have her. She's safe, but we also have another guest."

"Guest?"

Ben heard his son sigh and reply, "Yes, but—forget it. We will be there soon. Jinn, over and out."

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Location: hanger bay

"I wonder who this guest is?" asked Thrice.

The Knight shrugged and took his lady's hand and smoothed her fingers and said, "I've no idea, Milady, but I'm relieved that Kiya is alright."

Then, in a swirl of wind and ship exhaust, Jinn's ship landed inside the Temple hanger bay and touched down without a bump. The back hatch door opened and out ran Kiya. The lady-knight saw her parents waiting at the station and she leapt into the air and squealed.

"Father! Mother! I'm home!"

The blue-eyed beauty then hugged her father tightly and wrapped her arms around his head and kissed his cheek. She then quickly let out and embraced her mother and smoothed her long raven hair and smiled with joyful tears in her eyes.

"Oh, mother. I've missed you."

Thrice returned her daughter's smile and the two women then leaned forward and touched their foreheads and felt each other through the Living Force and hummed together in their mind's eye.

"Welcome back, Kiya."

Yet, before the lady-knight could say another word, Jinn appeared with Scorn trailing right behind him. Jinn approached his father and bowed, "Hello, father. I hope I haven't kept you and mother waiting long."

Ben smiled and patted Jinn on the shoulder. "Jinn, welcome back, son. Tell us, where in the world have you two been?"

"Well, actually we were not in this world, father. We were in another dimension. A parallel dimension in fact. Kiya met the Rebels and roped me in to help her take down the Evil Empire. It was a very exciting trip."

Scorn then coughed to get their attention and took a step forward and bowed. "Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. Lady Thrice. It's an honor to meet the both of you. My name is Darth Scorn and I—"

"Darth Scorn?" shouted Ben. "You mean you're a Sith?"

"Yes, I'm a Sith. I was Darth Vader's apprentice."

"Vader! Why in blazes are you here?"

The young Sith for a moment paused and took a deep breath and said, "I am here because I am in love with your daughter. She is my Angel and I want to be with her forever."

Enraged, Ben shouted, "Like hell you won't! My daughter will not form a relationship with a Sith!"

Scorn's dark brown eyes suddenly turned a sickly yellow and he roared, "You can't stop me from being with Kiya. No one can. I don't care that you are her father. Kiya is my Archangel and I won'' leave her."

Ben turned to his son. "Jinn?"

However, the warrior took a step back and raised his hands and said, "Sorry, father but this is between you and Kiya. I've no right to pick and choose her suitors."

Shocked, Ben gazed at Kiya and said, "Is this true? You want to be with a Sith?"

The lady-knight blushed and replied, "Yes, father. Scorn is my friend. I give you my word that you can trust him."

"Hell fire!" shouted the Knight. "He's probably manipulating you. The Sith are not to be trusted, Kiya. I thought I taught you better than that."

Annoyed, the lady-knight narrowed her brow and spoke in a low tone; "Upon my sword I swear he is a good man, Master."

"Yes, and so was Anakin, Knight Kenobi. But until I have proof of otherwise he is not to be trusted." Ben then addressed Jinn and said, "Son, I want you to take our guest and give him a secure room in the lower wing. Inform security of the nature of our guest and we will resume this conversation in the morning."

"Father!"

Ben gave his daughter a steeled look and said, "That's my final word, Kiya."

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TBC

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Bekah - Thanks for reviewing. You're getting what you asked for. Obi is meeting his daughter's boyfriend for the first time and it isn't working out. Though, I'm not much of a Vader/Anakin fan so I killed him, but at least I gave him a heroic death. It sort of happened like this in the move except that was in a room with a big hole in the middle and it was Vader who picked him up like a sack of potatoes and chucked him over.

Jedi Angel001 - Hello. Yeah, sorry that Vader didn't make it. Though, now you have to wait and see how Scorn wins over Obi. Not sure if it should go down in a duel or a boyfriend test. Anyway, male bonding is in the future.

Please keep reading and reviewing. Thank you.