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Besides whatever the Force was trying to warn him about, Obi-Wan’s worry increased over you. You were clearly getting weaker and weaker with each passing moment. Leia was sensing it too. Leia had placed herself as close to you as possible, holding your hand tightly. Obi-Wan held you steady as the ship shook due to the blasts it was receiving from Vader’s star cruiser.
“Hyperdrive’s almost ready,” Roken stated, coming back into the room. He looked at Sully. “Move all power to the rear shields. We’ll head for Tessen. Get you out from there.”
Obi-Wan’s brows furrowed. He could sense something off with Roken. Slowly and carefully, Obi-Wan maneuvered you to lie down on the bench as he stood.
“Obi…” you called, confused as to why he was leaving your side.
“I’m going to see if they need my help,” he whispered, placing a kiss on your head. He looked at Leia. “Watch her?”
“I will,” Leia replied with a nod.
Obi-Wan followed after Roken. “We’re not gonna make it to Tessen, are we?”
“Motivator’s shot,” Roken responded in a whisper.. “Power couplings are bad. I’m workin’ on it, but those shields won’t last forever.”
“How much time do you need?” The ship shook as it was hit.
“More than we have.”
Slowly, he turned back to where you, Leia, and the crowd were. He noticed Leia comforting a nearby boy with her droid, Lola. He smiled softly as he went over and crouched down in front of her.
“They’re scared,” Leia told him. “She keeps their minds off of it.”
“Maybe I should borrow her too,” Obi-Wan replied with a kind expression.
He then told her the plan he formed to distract Vader. You were listening though you were too weak to respond, and Obi-Wan knew it.
“No! No way!” Leia yelled. “You can’t just leave me here!”
“I’m the one that Vader wants,” Obi-Wan said calmly. “If I go, he will follow.”
“I’m not letting you!” She gripped onto you as she pulled away from him.
“Leia, please.”
“Wait, what happened to all of us staying together?” A woman asked, having easily overheard the conversation.
“Roken needs more time to fix the ship. This will give him that time. You’ve spent ten years protecting the Jedi. This is my chance to return that favor.”
“But we’re so close,” Roken argued.
“Roken, you know this plan makes sense.”
“No, we need you!” Sully retorted.
“It’ll buy you the time you need. You must get these people out of here. You are all the future. You are the future. You’re what needs to survive.”
“No,” Leia said, storming off.
“Leia.”
Haja stood up and got in front of Obi-Wan. “I find she needs to be given space,” he said. “Just—“
“You must promise me that you’ll get her home, Haja.” He glanced back at you. “That you will get them both home. As soon as I’m in the clear.”
“You have my word. Although, I know the word of a liar and a fake Jedi may not mean much to you.”
“It’s good enough for me.” Obi-Wan turned around and came over to you. He knelt beside you. “My little star,” he whispered, tearing up. “I am so sorry… Haja will get you and Leia to Alderaan and I will join you as soon as I can.”
“Obi,” you rasped. “Don’t.”
“I have to in order to give these people a chance… to give you and Leia a chance.” He held a kiss to your head. “If I do not make it, please forgive me… I love you, little star.”
“I love you… Obi,” you took his hand to stop him from leaving, “take me with you when you say goodbye to Leia… we will need each other.”
Obi-Wan nodded and hurried off to further secure the details of his plan.
~~~
Obi-Wan carried you to a small room in the back, where Haja was talking to Leia. You could sense Leia’s hurt as Obi-Wan placed you next to her.
“I talked to her,” Haja whispered as he came over to Obi-Wan. “You’re welcome.” Then he walked off. Obi-Wan moved to stand in front of Leia.
“You said you’d take me home,” Leia said.
“I wish that I could, Leia,” Obi-Wan responded. “Really, I do… Please tell your father I tried.” Leia stayed silent, looking down at the ground. Obi-Wan got down on a knee. “I have something for you.” He handed her Tala’s holster. “Roken found it before we got out. She would have wanted you to have it.”
“It’s empty.” You let out a small laugh at Leia’s comment.
Obi-Wan rolled his eyes. “Well, I wasn’t gonna give you a blaster, Leia. You’re ten years old.” He sighed. “But you won’t always be.” He looked at you, staring at the ring hanging from your neck. “Take care of her.”
Leia nodded. “I will.” She launched herself forward and hugged him tightly. When she pulled away, it was clear she was sad. “Come back,” she whispered. “Please.”
“I promise.” Obi-Wan gave her a nod as one last hug before turning to you and kissing your head. “Hold on, little star. Leia will get you home.”
~~~
Haja and Roken carried the stretcher you had been placed on from the transport to the ship that Haja had gotten to take him, you, and Leia to Alderaan. Leia stayed by your side, holding your hand as much as she could. You were constantly in and out of consciousness. Now connected to Obi-Wan through your bond once more, you were catching glimpses of the fight Obi-Wan and Vader were having.
“Have you come to destroy me, Obi-Wan?”
“I will do what I must.”
“Then you will die!”
“Did you truly think that you could defeat me? You have failed, Master.”
“Anakin.”
“Anakin is gone… I am what remains.”
“I’m sorry. I’m sorry, Anakin… for all of it.”
“I am not your failure, Obi-Wan… you didn’t kill Anakin Skywalker... I did… The same way, I will destroy you!”
“Then my friend is truly dead… Goodbye, Darth.”
The feeling in the Force that you and Obi-Wan had before came back. Someone was in endanger. Your mind sought out who it could be, quickly coming up with Luke. If you could feel it, then you knew Obi-Wan could and that he would rush there to save him. Knowing that Obi-Wan hadn’t been killed by Vader, made it possible for your body to finally, and fully, give into rest.
~~~
When you woke, you knew that you were in the medical center of the palace on Alderaan. Looking around, you noticed Leia asleep on the end of the bed you were on.
“She hasn’t left your side once,” Bail whispered, walking into the room. “Says that she promised to watch over you.”
“She’s a good one,” you responded, looking at the Senator.
“Yes, she is.” He sat down in a chair beside your bed. “I am grateful to see you alive. Obi-Wan had feared you to be dead.”
“Yeah… honestly, there were a couple of times I wished I was. But then I thought of the kids, of Obi-Wan, and I fought.”
“You did well. Nine years is a long time to fight.”
“Yes… yes, it is.” You looked around the room. “How long have I been out?”
“A few days.”
“Have you…”
“We have not heard from Obi-Wan.”
“I know he is not dead, I can sense him. But I am worried about why he has not returned.”
“Leia said he promised you both that he would return. He will come.”
~~~
Another day passed before Breha insisted that you and Leia change and meet her and Bail out on the landing platform. Leia held your hand as you two walked over to the platform. She was confidently walking, Tala’s holster attached to her.
“You haven’t told me about my real mother like you said you would,” Leia said.
“You’re right,” you responded. “Though, I have been a little busy resting and healing.”
“Will you now?”
“Maybe after we see what your parents want from us.”
Breha and Bail were already on the platform as you walked to them, with a ship just landing. You sighed at the familiar presence you could sense from inside the ship. You knew Leia would be excited about who was here. When the two of you arrived at the couple's side, Bail took his daughter in.
“You said there were many ways to lead,” Leia told her father.
“Looks like I was right,” Bail replied with a smile.
“If I’m going to do this, I’m going to want to change a few things.”
“Then let’s change things together.”
Leia smiled as she turned to the ship. “So, who is it today? More cousins?”
“Not exactly.”
You smiled widely as the door opened and Obi-Wan stepped off the ship. He was smiling as Lola floated above him. Leia gasped.
“Lola!” She exclaimed, racing forward toward the droid and Obi-Wan.
“Who am I to separate a young lady from her droid?” Obi-Wan commented. He walked over, happier than he had been in a long time, toward Bail and gave him a hug.
“Obi-Wan,” Bail greeted.
Breha took Obi-Wan’s hand and shook it. “Thank you,” she said.
“Of course,” he responded.
“We can never repay you,” Bail told Obi-Wan.
“Well, she has already done that… in more ways than I thought she ever could.”
Obi-Wan looked back at Leia and then at you. He hurried over and took you by the waist. He spun you around, causing you to laugh. A sound that he hadn’t heard in ten years. When he stopped, he pulled you in for a kiss.
“I missed you, little star,” he whispered, breath fanning against your lips.
“As I did you,” you responded. “How is Luke?”
“Safe.”
“And you are?”
“Better. Much better.” He smiled, before kissing your lips briefly. “And how are you?”
“Leia took great care of Y/N,” Bail responded for you.
“Oh, yes,” you agreed, “even slept at the end of my bed like some sort of pet.” You all laughed. As the laughter died down, you all found yourselves watching Leia.
“I fear for her future. The Empire grows stronger and bolder.”
“Well, if you ever need my help again, you know where to find me.”
“Find us,” you corrected.
“Let’s hope that day never comes,” Bail said. He shook Obi-Wan’s hand and then yours before you and Obi-Wan headed over to Leia.
“So, what’ll you do now?” Leia asked Obi-Wan.
“I don’t know,” he responded. “What do you think I should do?”
“I think you should sleep.” The three of you laughed.
“I think you’re right.” Obi-Wan took a long look at Leia and got down on his knees in front of her. “Leia. When I said before that I didn’t know your parents… Princess Leia Organa, you are wise, discerning, kindhearted. These are qualities that came from your mother. But you are also passionate and fearless, forthright. And these are gifts from your father.” You shed more tears with every word Obi-Wan spoke. “Both were exceptional people who bore an exceptional daughter… I wish I could tell you more.”
“It’s okay. You don’t have to. Thank you. Will I ever see you both again?”
“Maybe. Someday. If you ever need help from a tired old man.” She chuckled. “And his beautiful companion. But we must be careful. No one must know, or it could endanger us both.”
Leia reached forward and hugged Obi-Wan. “Goodbye… Obi-Wan.”
When they parted, Obi-Wan smiled at him, light returning to his eyes. “Goodbye, Princess. May the Force be with you.”
Obi-Wan stood up, slowly letting go of Leia’s hand as he led you away and back to the ship.
“Wait!” Leia called out. She rushed to you and hugged you tightly. You bent down so that you could hug her as well. “Goodbye… auntie.” You gasped, holding her tighter. “I promise I won’t say anything.”
You pulled back with tears overwhelming your eyes. “I know.” You placed a hand on her cheek. “The Force is strong with you, Leia. Be careful.”
Leia nodded, her hand coming up to grasp the ring hanging on the chain around your neck. “Will you two ever wear these on your fingers?”
“Maybe… someday.”
“How about today?” Bail asked, stepping closer. “It’s the least we could do.”
You looked back at Obi-Wan, who was staring at you lovingly. “I don’t think I can wait another day,” he admitted.
~~~
Alderaan’s sunset was beautiful but not as beautiful as the shining blue eyes staring back at you. Bail was in front of you as you and Obi-Wan gripped each other’s hands. Breha stood at your side, while Leia stood at Obi-Wan’s. None of you had changed before heading to the balcony, but none of you cared.
“Obi-Wan, if you wish to say some words to Y/N,” Bail said.
“Yes,” Obi-Wan responded with a nervous swallow, “of course.” He took a deep breath. “Y/N, the moment I met you, I knew my life would change forever. I just didn’t realize how much. You constantly drew me into you, even when we were parted. I will tell you now, what I told you then—you are my star, in a galaxy full of them. You are what I revolve around, my focus. Even before I loved you and now until the day I die. I have tried to live a life without you, and now I know that it is hardly a life without you in it. You are my everything and I promise to prove that to you for the remainder of our days. I love you, my little star. Always.” Obi-Wan’s vows had you in tears.
“Y/N,” Bail signaled it was your turn.
“The day Qui-Gon showed up at our house, I had sensed a change in the Force,” you began. “I didn’t know what it was then, but now I realize that it was you. It was your signature and mine interacting for what would be the first time. Ever since then, I have yearned for the constant need of your presence. Even when we were being stupid and shutting each other out… or severing the bond to protect each other. I always needed you. I promise you, Obi-Wan, that I will love you until my dying breath. No matter what comes our way. You are stuck with me, and I will you.” That earned a chuckle from Obi-Wan as he fought back the tears. “I love you.”
“I love you,” Obi-Wan repeated.
“The rings now,” Bail said.
You turned and took Obi-Wan’s ring from Breha, as Obi-Wan took your ring from Leia. Obi-Wan shakily slid your ring onto your finger before you did the same to him.
“I now pronounce you husband and wife,” Bail declared. “Now hurry and kiss her already!”
You and Obi-Wan laughed as Obi-Wan pulled you in for a desperately passionate kiss. The small family around you cheered. Obi-Wan playful dipped you as he deepened the kiss. When the two of you finally broke the kiss, you kept your heads close together.
“Finally,” Obi-Wan breathed out, grinning.
“Yes, Obi,” you agreed. “Finally.”