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Many Years Later
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I sit on the porch of our home in the country side of Naboo. The sun rises over the mountains, bathing the flowers I have planted over the years in light. The birth of Azura made me realize I want my daughter to live the life I had taken from me. One of beauty and life, Galen and I's home on a deserted planet could not offer that.

Galen stands in the gardens holding her, little Azura Rey Malek, showing her different flowers sprouting from the dirt. His eyes meet mine and he smiles, walking up to meet me. He places a kiss on my forehead and sets Azura down.

"Here mama." She says, handing me a bright pink flower.

"Thank you, my love." I say and take it from her. A speeder suddenly arrives at our home, a familiar face steps out of it.

"Uncle Maro!" Azura runs to him, he bends down with a smile and scoops her into his arms.

"Hello little one!" Maro hugs her close to him and walks to meet Galen and I.

"I smell breakfast and I am starving, let's eat." Maro says before walking inside. Galen laughs and looks down at me, offering me his hand. I take it and he helps me to my feet, the weight of a growing boy in my stomach pulls against me. I place a hand on my stomach and sense the power in the force this boy will one day possess, like his sister has already begun to learn.

"I love you, Lyra Malek." Galen says, taking my face in both his hands.

"And I love you." I say with a smile. He places a gentle kiss on my lips as the sun soaks into our skin.

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