Here is the third chapter. This chapter will get us threw the time we left off in the last chapter till just before A New Hope. Hope everyone likes it.
After Mara and Luke finish greeting each other, Mara gave him a tour of the ship they headed for one of the speeders. It didn't take long to reach the Lars farm. When they got out Luke lead Mara to the living area. Seated at the table was Ben, Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru. "Aunt Beru, Uncle Owen and Ben I would like you to meet Mara Jade Skywalker. Well will be a Skywalker again." Aunt Beru got up and hugged the young girl. "Welcome to the family. Luke has told us all about you and how you have taken care of him. Thank you for being there for him when we couldn't." Mara was blushing now, something Luke rarely seen. "Thank you, he has been there for me as well. He was the first to except me my past and all." Uncle Owen and Ben introduced them selves though Owen was the only one to hug Mara.
Ben decided to get things started. "Mara if you feel up to it could you tell us about the last year?" "When I came back I was disoriented at first. It took a few minutes to realize what had happen. I was relieved when I felt the force bond with Luke, because it could only mean he came back too. I started planning what I could do. First I needed credits. So over the last year I started transferring small amounts of credits to a secure private account that I could access. I knew I would need a fast way off the planet when it was time to leave so I purchased a YT-1300 and had it upgraded and modify our needs. I can show you when you see the ship. The last big thing I did was copy files from the Imperial computer network. That took the longest time because the files we would need would be the hardest to get. The day I left both the Emperor and Vader were off planet. I let loose a virus in the computer network to start erasing files starting with mine then randomly hitting files I accessed to help cover up what I got." "How much did you get?" asked Aunt Beru. "I don't really know. I would copy some data then when I got a chance I would sneak out and head to the ship. I never had a lot of time before I had to get back before I would be notice missing. Most of the starboard hold is computer banks which can only be access from a terminal in mine and Luke's quarters." "Well it is something we can figure out and organize the data over the next few years. We have time." replied Luck.
Over the next year was a busy year for the Skywalkers. They continued to help at the farm. With the work they put improving the moisture vaporators they had and Mara using some of the credits she got they really improved the water production on the farm. For the first time since Owen and Beru took over the farm they were not struggling.
Luke, Mara and Ben also worked on training. Mara had built her own lightsaber on the way to Tatooine. They practice with both target drones and dueling each other. Ben taught them some different fighting styles they didn't know. Between all the work on the farm and training they went threw all the data Mara stole. It was organized and a few things copied and smuggled to the Alliance. After a year on Tatooine they left for Dagobah to see Master Yoda.
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They had just come out of lightspeed and Mara got her first good look at the place Luke trained. "Luck it is one big swamp." "Yes, why do you think I told you to pack the clothes and supplies we brought. I don't know How long we will be here for. It's going to be wet and humid. Just be glad we have the Knights Escape. I lived in a small tent last time." Mara just glared at him before setting course. Just like last time the instruments went haywire but Luke was ready this time. They slowed their decent and approached the at a slowed rate using the force to guide them to Yoda. He was not hard to find in the force. They landed in a clearing next to Yoda's home.
When they walked down the ramp he was waiting for them. They both gave a slight bow of respect before introductions. "Master Yoda, I am Master Luke Skywalker." "And I am Master Mara Jade Skywalker his wife." Yoda just looked at them. "Umph. Masters you say. Young you appear but young you are not." "No Master Yoda, we are not 14 and 16 years as we seem we are actually 44 and 46 years of age." "Explain you will. Then tell me what brings you here."
Luke and Mara explained about the Vong and the battle they fought that ended with them in their 12 and 14 year old bodies. They explained about the next 30 years. Luke explained about rebuilding the Jedi. His mistakes and successes. Mara told about her years as the Emperor's hand and her discoveries of the truth. When they were done Mara got up and went to the galley and fixed dinner. Master Yoda sat with his eyes closed for a bit before he spoke. "Could have not ask for more then what you did. Proud I am of what you accomplished. Lot of pressure you faced. Continue helping you fill the knowledge you lack, I will. Stay here for a while you will." "Thank you Master Yoda. We are both prepared to stay for a coupe years if need be." replied Luke. Mara sorted over in the galley. "Your wife agree she does not." said a chuckling Yoda. "She is more then willing to stay. Though I'm sure she would like for me to find a spot that was not a dustball with sand getting every where or a swamp." Another snort from the galley. "Not afraid to say how she feels she is not. Good it is. Of attachments, speak we will. Against the code it was. Wrong it looks like it was too." "Of the jedi I lost to the darkside not a single one of them was married or in a strong relationship. From what I learned Corellian Jedi also did not have this problem and most of them married and had children." "New Jedi Order build we will in the way you built it. Help you improve on it I will. Help you in your teaching I will. With information you had excellent job you did." "Thank you Master Yoda. It is always good to look at new way of things to see which may work better. Hopefully there will be less failures." "Yes less there may be but failures there maybe too. Together you and your mate will lead the New Order to greats things then before." Mara brought dinner to the table. As they ate they spoke you the training the two had and what they hoped to do in the future.
Over the next two years they worked with Yoda to set up several training programs designed to cater to different types of individuals. Yoda also continued the training Kenobi started. Both of them would be tired and muddy at times at the end of the day but both were happy. While there they both started getting visions of them on Corellia with Mirax at a cantina. They spoke to each other and Master Yoda. It was decided that after they got married on Tatooine when Mara was 16 they would then head to Corellia to find Mirax and Corran. If Corran and Mirax had also came back then they would invite them to join them if they wish. Also they would see about Corran's father Hal going to Dagobah to train with Yoda. On the day they left Yoda came to see them off. "Master Yoda we will return, hopefully with a new student for you to teach." said Luke. Mara spoke up "Thank you Master Yoda for the help you have given." A sad Yoda spoke with a solemn voice. "On you two all hope resides. Help you more I wish I could do. For young I am not. Help you what I can I will. May the force be with you Master Skywalkers." With that they left for Tatooine.
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When they landed in the hanger next to Ben's house they were met by Owen, Beru and Ben. No sooner where they off the ship that Beru pulled both of them in a hug. "It is so good to have you both back." Owen joined is wife "Yes you both have been missed." "Aunt Beru, Uncle Owen it is good to be home. Though I wish we could stay long. Let's go in to Ben's home and talk." They all sat down and Luke spoke. "While meditating we had several visions of a friend of ours. We saw ourselves with her leading us to believe we need to meet with her on Corellia. After speaking with Master Yoda we also believe she and her husband Corran may have come back also." At this Ben sat up. "Luke are you sure. It would be a great benefit having another Jedi Master to help with things." "There will be no way to be sure until we see them. It could be risky but it is a risk worth taken. We will not be leaving till after Mara and I get married." Turning to his Aunt "We will be doing that with in the month." Mara added "I have no mother to help me plan it. I don't want anything big just close friends and family. I am definitely don't want another like last time. Leia went a bit overboard." Mara and Luke then went to tell them about their wedding Luke's sister organized.
A month later Luke and Mara was standing next to each other saying their vows to each other as their family (Luke's Aunt and Uncle. Kenobi who turned out to be Mara's Uncle) and friends (the Darklighter families). When it was over they had a small reception at the Lars farm. Luke knew this would be the last time he would see Biggs till he and Mara arrived on Yavin 4.
That night Luke and Mara stayed on their ship. They would be leaving for Corellia the next day. They spent the whole night making love to each other. It had been over 4 years sense the last time. They wanted to wait till they got married again. Not that they did not do other things. Just before falling asleep "Luke I am glad you are my first and only thi time." Both sleep a few hours till they had to get up.
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They took the Corellian run and arrived in Corellia in a few days. "This ship is definitely faster then the Falcon. I can see some bets between you and Han in the future." Mara just smirked as she brought the ship in to a landing bay. They would rent it for a month to make they had plenty of time to find Mirax and Corran. After customs inspected their paperwork and the ship they headed in to the city. They had an idea where to look for Corran based on stories he told the two.
The two spent the next week traveling around Coronet City. In the second week they found and mapped all the spots that both Corran and Mirax had talked about going to. They also mapped out several escape routes. Mara was definitely rubbing off on Luke. It was a week in a half later they saw Mirax. Luke and Mara where sitting in the back corner in the shadows when they saw her sit in another corner where she could see the door. It was few minutes later that they saw who she was waiting for. They watch Corran walk in and head to Mirax table. "Well this answers that question." stated Luke. "Yes, should we join our friends and see how they have been. It would only be polite." Luke snorted to that. Mara Jade Skywalker was never been accused of being polite. When his wife heard that thought she backhanded him in the gut. Getting up and making sure their faces where concealed in their hoods. The two headed to the both Corran and Mirax where seated at. With out asking they sat a crossed them. "You will not need the blaster Corran or you either Mirax."
Both Corran and Mirax reconciled the voice but how unless they were not the only ones to come back. Corran reached out with the force and felt two force signatures he did not think he would fell for a while. "Luke Mara, a little surprised to see the two of you here of all places." aid a calm Corran. Mirax relaxed at the names he called. Both Luke and Mara lowered their hoods. Mirax gave them a stern stare "You two scared us to death. Could you have not have walked over without hiding your faces?" A cheeky Mara replied "What would be the fun it that. Plus the less people who see us the less we could be recognized. Though less chance with Luke but with me there is no telling." Mirax and Corran understood. It could be dangerous for Mara to be recognized if she had already left the service of the Empire. Luke Spoke up "Maybe we could take this conversation to our ship. Less likely the wrong people over hearing things none of use want heard." With that the four left for the space port, taken an indirect route.
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Once the hatch was closed proper greetings where exchanged. "Come on lets go sit in the lounge and talk. Looks like we all have a lot to go over." stated Luke. With That they sat. Luke and Mara went over the last 4 years. Saving what they had planned for the future till later. When they were done Corran let out a whistle. "Well the two of you have been busy. Looks like you got a lot done that will help us in the future." Luke answered Corran "Yes a lot of the knowledge I didn't have last time I have now. I don't know everything but we are better prepared this time around. If you two come with us we can start with teaching a lot of what we learned. I also think this might be an opportunity for your father. Master Yoda is waiting to finish his training" Mara asked the big question. "Does anyone know about the two of you?" Mirax spoke "Yes my father, Corran's father and grandfather and that's it." "My aunt, Uncle, Kenobi and Master Yoda. With those you told that is 7. We should leave it at may need to tell others later but we will discuss it before hand."
"I guess it is our turn." Corran looked at Mirax. "When I realized what happen I was not sure if I was happy about it or not. Was I the only one here or did others come back also. First I needed to see if Mirax came back since she was with me when I came back. I started checking out some of the places she used to go with her father." "When I saw him in one of the places my father did business I knew he came back also. I had already explained to my father everything. He had a little trouble believing me at first. He was also not happy when he learned who I married. You should have seen his face when I told him off. He relaxed when I told him about his grandchildren." They all could see the pain in her eyes. They all had it when they thought about the kids they lost. "After a while he excepted it. We talked about him getting out of smuggling and doing what he did before he got the Ventur. He was did not like the idea all that well till I told him about Kessel. When I saw Corran walk in and sit down I told my father he was here. We went and joined Corran at the table he was at. It had been 2 months since we came back. When we sat down it was tense for a minute till I suggest we go back to the Skate to talk and Corran ask his father join us if he knew what was going on." "I had also told them already. They believed me a little better then Booster believed Mirax. I got in contact with my father and he joined us on the Skate. It went better then we thought it would. My father and Grandfather both knew about my marriage and how Booster had helped out a lot in the later years. My grandfather was surprised when I told him he and Booster got a long the few times they meet after Mirax got married." Mirax continued the story "Over the last few years we have been meeting regularly. We would keep an eye on any news of the Jedi making a return. Anything that would show others came back. If we had not heard anything in the next year we where heading out to Tatooine to see if Luke was there still or not. If he wasn't we would try to find the Alliance and find you Luke." Corran picked up the tail "Something in the force was telling me to wait. Now I know why." "Mara and I kept having force visions of seeing us with Mirax, so after we returned to Tatooine and get married we headed here. Now the question is do you want to come with us or are you staying here?" Corran and Mirax gave each other and look before Corran answered. "We will go with you. We need to talk with my father, grandfather and Booster before just disappearing.
Over the next week Luke meet with Booster, Hal and Rostek Horn. Rostek had given Luke a copy of all the data he had on the jedi and promised when it was safe would help him find more Corellian jedi. The meeting with Booster was a little tense as Booster was not ready for his daughter to go off with them. He did offer to keep an ear open and that Mirax had a secure way to contact him if needed.
All four of them were on there way to the ship with Hal Horn so they could leave. Booster would pick up the speeder later. They had a few supplies to load before taking off. They had just got back to landing bay and were just finish loading the last of the supplies when 4 Inquisitorius and storm troopers blasted their way in the bay. Luke turned to Hal and Mirax and told them to get the ship ready for take off while he Mara and Corran took on the Jedi hunters. The three Jedi Masters took off their cloaks and drew their lightsabers. The Storm Troopers opened up only to be swept off their feet from a force push by Luke. Two of the hunters went after Luke. One each went after Mara and Corran. The Inquisitorius had no idea who the were dealing with. Yes teaming up on Luke was a good idea but they needed another to team up against Mara too. Corran was almost as good of swordmaster as Mara. They didn't wait for the hunters to attack before opening up to the force completely.
Mirax and Hal made it to the cockpit and started powering the ship up. As soon as it was possible Mirax activated the drop down blaster cannon. Which Hal directed to kill the Storm Troopers. Once the Storm Troopers were down he aimed at the Jedi Hunters attacking Luke, giving him a hand.
It didn't take long for Mara to dispatch her opponent. Once he was down she helped Corran. About the time His was taken care of the drop down blaster cannon opened up on the other two. It only took another minute and all four were down. Luke and the other two got aboard and the ship took off. Hal used a security password to leave so they would be able to get past any Star Destroyers in orbit. 30 minutes after the attack started they where all clear of the atmosphere and heading for deep space. They notice a Star Destroyer orbiting but did not pursue thanks to Hal's codes.
OK we covered a few years and Corran and Mirax has joined Luke and Mara. I have a couple ideas how to deal with attack on the Tantive IV. All I will say it will not happen like it did in the movies or books. f any one has any ideas feel free to let me know. Also should Mara or Mirax get pregnant and have kids before the Empire falls?