Star Wars: Rebels of the Stars (COMPLETED/BEING EDITED)

Chapter Seventy-Four: Meeting Again

I heard a slight series of raptures on the door in the morning, and covered my head with my pillow as I mumbled, light pouring through the window. It was too early for this. I just wanted to sleep away through the day.

"Mira. Mira you have to get up. It is time." Zart poked his head into my room, seeing me trying to fall back asleep.
I rolled over to block out all the light, "No... Let me sleep..." I mumbled as I tried to stay asleep.

I heard him chuckle softly, before feeling my mattress bounce ever so slightly as he sat on the bed beside my feet. He started tickling them as I kicked at his hands, trying to make him stop so I could sleep. "Come on, Mi. You gotta wake up. Tickle tickle tickle!"
"No..." I whimpered, trying to kick his cold fingers away from my feet.

He gave a soft chuckle and kissed my head. "You are a lazy butt, you know that right?"

"Sleep..." I groaned, my social battery still drained, as I forced myself to sit up, knowing I had to deal with the mess called my hair for it to be presentable for the day.

Z smiled, trying to not laugh at the rats nest of green and gold knots, as I rubbed my sleep-filled eyes. "Come on sleepy head. I'll do your hair." He lead me to a chair and gently did my hair as I tried to wake up.

Soon as he was done, I got ready the rest of the way myself, trying to stay awake and look presentable for the important gathering of the people later in the day. I pulled on my freshly made clothes, then looked at the new brown cloak that was folded nicely on the end of my bed.
Reaching out to touch it, I hesitated. I know I was planning on wearing it, in order to show that we were forming a new path. A new future.

Yet, part of me couldn't. We couldn't forget the past either.

I went to my trunk, where I put my old clothes that still fit me, as well as a few items. I pulled out my old cloak and held it, the ends tattered and some areas burned and patched with scraps. It wasn't the prettiest thing, but it was important to show others what we had been through.

I pulled it on and adjusted the hood, before slipping on my shoes and walking out to see Z waiting for me.

"Are you ready, Master?" He gave a small bow, a smile on his face.

"I am ready, my padawan." I nodded and lead the way down to where we would welcome guests.

The opening room lit up with the candle lit chandeliers, aided by the wide open windows to bring in natural light. I welcomed many of the Star Phantoms who entered, as well as the visitors from off world. "Mira!" I heard a shout and saw Awaka waving frantically as Ashe held her hand tightly.

"Hey Awaka." I hugged her gently but tightly. "I'm glad to see you two here." I pulled her older brother into the hug, his black hair having a streak of red in it as his eyes were dark ruby red.

He smiled awkwardly before hugging back. "Of course we wouldn't miss it. Little sis wouldn't stop talking about it." He rubbed his sister's head as she squealed and tried to wriggle away.

I smiled softly at them, "Well, I better let you two get in then so you can get the best seats."

"Ok! Bye!" Awaka grabbed the teenager's hand and raced in, making him stumble behind her.

I chuckled softly and shook my head, as they were adorable.

I felt a hand smack onto my shoulder and hold it tightly, as I did my best to not squeak and jump. I turned to see Bolt and Wivern standing behind me, Wivern proudly smiling as he held my shoulder. "Hey kid. Look at you. All grown up. You're gonna make Bolt cry." He teased his brother, who pouted.
"I don't cry. But, we are proud of you, little Mi. You did this." He motioned to the scene around us, "You are more than just a Jedi. You're an amazing young woman." They hugged me tightly, before going in.

I saw my gathering group arriving with Aslan and Amalia, as well as Asha. I welcomed them and signed to Ahsa. 'Been a while, my friend.'

He smiled softly, and nodded. 'You grew up. Did not need me anymore.' He offered a piece of paper, 'You left at my house.' He signed once I took it, and went on in.

I looked confused at the paper before turning it over, and seeing a photo we had taken years ago, as well as a faded picture I drew for him after we met. I cracked a small smile and folded it up, putting it in my pocket.

The rest of the guests arrived, as I saw Achi with her brothers and Sil. "Your highness." I bowed to them, and let them in.

Sil watched them go in, but stayed behind to talk to me. He looked relaxed, and more rested since I last saw him when he went to go visit some friends off planet. "Jaa would have been in love with what you have done here. The grounds are beautiful." He sighed softly, missing his sister.

"Actually, there is something I want to show you real fast." I motioned for him to follow me, and went to our wall of murals that the painters had created, similar to the one in the castle, but rather for the temple's history.

He looked at the beautiful artwork in awe, before I gently turned him around to show a stained glass window, made to look like her coronation portrait. He cracked a sad smile, a tear streaming from the corner of his right eye as he looked in awe at it.

"I, I will let you be alone. Come on in when you are ready" I smiled and walked back towards the main entrance, ready to go in.

I saw Wen and Anoles, with Khau and Greenie being on their best behavior as they were waiting for me, having arrived to support me and Z. "You ready, squirt?" Wen turned to me.

"Ready as I'll ever be." I nodded and walked on in, with them just behind.