Epilogue

Obi-Wan stood before the large portal hardly noticing the beauty of his idyllic surroundings. The meadow around him was filled with wild flowers and a gentle breeze heavy with the fresh scent of evergreens ruffled the water of the crystal clear stream that flowed nearby. Normally he took great pleasure in nature, often going on hikes and exploring, but today he had other things on his mind. He nervously ran his fingers through his auburn hair and smoothed his tabard for what seem like the hundredth time. It wouldn't be long now. He peered anxiously through the mist that obscured the opposite side of the portal before him and waited. Suddenly a familiar voice sounded right behind him.

"Staring won't get her here any faster you know."

It startled him and he practically jumped out of his skin. He turned to find his former padawan smirking at him with his arms crossed on his chest. "Anakin! What are you doing? You have to go. She'll be here any minute!"

Anakin's eyes twinkled and he grinned widely "I know! That's why I'm here. You don't think I'd miss meeting the woman who finally convinced you to break the Code do you?" he laughed and shook his head. "And after all those boring lectures you made me listen to about personal attachments. Really, of all the things I've learned about you since we got here, that is the hardest to believe. You got married! YOU!"

Obi-Wan scowled at his friend and had begun to open his mouth with a tart reply when he noticed Padme Amidala approaching. A beautiful smile lit her face as she slipped her arm through Anakin's and gently scolded him. "Now, Ani, stop teasing him. He explained to you already how he believes the Jedi were wrong about that, and I for one am glad that he found someone that made him happy."

Anakin pulled her tight against him and kissed the top of her head. "I am too! You know I'm only kidding, right Master?"

"Yes, I know." Obi-Wan smiled. It had been quite a surprise when he had finally joined the Netherworld of the Force to find that it wasn't only Jedi who resided here. As a reward for the sacrifices and selfless hard work they endured in life, their loved ones were granted a place as well. "I really am looking forward to introducing her to you both, but after we have had some time to ourselves to get reacquainted."

Just then the portal began to glow and the thick mist started to swirl and part indicating that someone was about to pass through it. Palme pulled Anakin away. "Come on. We should go. Remember how it was when you first saw me again?"

A fond look of remembrance crossed Anakin's face and he nodded in agreement. "You're right Angel. I'm coming." He turned to Obi-Wan and winked as they quickly took their leave. "Have fun!"

There was no way to tell how long it would take for a person about to join the Force to cross through the portal. Sometimes it happened quickly. Sometimes it took longer. Obi-Wan wondered which it would be today. He held his breath as a human shape appeared in the mist and began to approach. The closer it came, the more his heart rejoiced. It was her!

There was a brief moment of hesitation as she stood at the edge of the portal before Luna stepped carefully into the light. She looked just as beautiful as she had the very first time he kissed her. The bright sunlight was blinding after the dark tunnel from which she had emerged, and she shielded her eyes. Once they adjusted she looked around at her surrounding with wonder.

He well remembered his first impressions of this place. All his life, he had imagined the Netherworld of the Force as an empty void where one floated in space meditating on the mysteries of the universe. It had never once occurred to him that it would be much like the physical world only better or that there would be so many other people to interact with. There were a great many things to show and teach Luna about this place and he couldn't wait to begin. She hadn't noticed him yet and was still gazing around with a rather dazed expression.

"Well, Hello there!" he said, finally making his presence known.

She froze and turned immediately at the sound of his voice.

When she saw him, her chin began to quiver and her eyes filled with tears. "Ben? Is it really you?" He smiled warmly as she ran towards him and threw herself into his arms. "Oh, Ben." she sobbed. "I've missed you so much!"

"My darling!" He held her tightly and buried his face in her hair overcome with emotion. It smelled just as lovely as he remembered. "How I've longed for you!" His lips found hers in a desperate kiss made salty by their tears.

When they finally parted, she held his face between her hands and studied him closely. "Stars! You're even more handsome than I remember. You're so young!"

Obi-Wan chuckled as he stroked her silky hair back from her face. "I don't look any younger than you do." Luna's mouth dropped open, and her hand flew to her cheek that bloomed with health.

"How is this possible?"

"When you come here, you shed your old body's age and weaknesses and regain the appearance you had when you were at your very best in life." he explained.

"This all seems so real! Tell me it isn't a dream. Tell me we can be together again."

"It's no dream. We can spend the rest of eternity together if you wish and never part again."

"But…how…?" Luna looked around. "Where are we?"

"We're in the Netherworld of the Force." he answered. "The afterlife."

"So I'm dead? a small frown creased her forehead.

"I'm afraid so." he said sympathetically. "Does that bother you?"

She thought for a moment before answering. "Not as much as I thought would. In fact, now that you mention it, not at all. I feel blissfully happy…like nothing could ever upset me again."

Obi-Wan nodded. "Yes, that does take some getting used to at first."

"But what about Jinn?" she looked concerned. "I…I know she's a grown woman now, but she's still my baby! I shouldn't want to leave her."

"Jinn will join us here after she's lived a long and fulfilling life, of course. Right now she's needed where she is. I don't know how Luke and little Rey would get by without her! Don't worry, my dear. We'll all be together again someday."

"How do you know about Rey?" Luna said curiously. "Can you watch what happens to your loved ones from here?"

"Not exactly. You get visions about the major events in the lives of the ones you care about. That's how I knew you were coming and that's how I found out about Rey. I can scarcely believe that Anakin and I share a granddaughter. Tell me all about her!"

Luna's eyes lit up. "Oh, Ben! She's the sweetest little girl you've ever seen! And so strong in the Force! She levitated her crib when she was only a few hours old."

Pride flowed through Obi-Wan as he stroked his beard. How interesting! With a pedigree that included himself, Anakin, Luke, Luna, and Jinn it was no wonder she was so powerful. She was destined for great things he was certain of it. All around him the Force hummed in agreement.

They had been walking hand in hand as they talked and now found themselves in a small grove of trees. Obi-Wan sat down on the grass under the largest tree and dragged her into his lap. She giggled and slipped her arms around his neck and his heart sang. How he loved her laugh and how he had missed it all these years!

"What is so funny?" he murmured as he nuzzled the soft skin of her neck gently kissing her until she shivered with pleasure.

"Oh, it's nothing. For a moment, I wondered how we would ever get up again if we sat down on the ground. My joints used to hurt so much I never could have done this. Being young again is going to take some getting used to!" She kissed him soundly. "So what should we do now?"

"Now?" He wiggled his eyebrows and gave her a scandalous look. "I know I'm a bit out of practice, but I thought I was making that clear."

She shook her head and giggled again. "That's not what I mean, silly! On Tatooine you had a mission and it always seemed like we were busy doing something to fulfill it. What do we have to do here?"

"Anything we want I suppose." he replied thoughtfully. It suddenly struck him as odd that he'd never thought of that before. He shook his head. He could ponder that another day. For now he was more than content to sit in the sunshine kissing his beautiful wife "In any case, we've got an eternity to find out and I can't wait to spend the rest of it with you!"

THE END

Thank you all so much for reading! "Trust in the Force" and "Trust in the Force II" were my first attempts at writing again after an embarrassingly long time. I hope you enjoyed coming along on Obi-Wan and Luna's adventures with me. Please post a review and let me know what you think! I welcome all comments and criticisms as long as they are expressed constructively and I reply to all reviews. May the Force be with you!

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