The Force of Love.

Chapter Twenty Five

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️Ben's POV-
Rey's coronation is today. I'm already King because of my family bloodline, but Rey will be publicly announced as my queen, and my hopefully soon to be wife, in a few short hours in front of the whole galaxy.
To say I am scared is far lower than an understatement.
I run my hands through my hair as the I wait for the tailor to make the final adjustments to my pants. She scurries around my legs pinning, and mumbling to herself.
"Alrighty yes he's finished now tell him to remove the pants so you can sew them." She says to me, and I do as she instructs, her very odd way of speaking confusing me.
Once I am dressed again I leave the room, thanking her, and then heading for me and Rey's quarters.
I knock on the door quietly and I hear from within Rey's mumbled,
"Come in."
I open the door and see her sprawled on the bed her hair down in a messy tangle around her, a pair of my sleeping clothes on.
"You look stressed. Are you worried about tonight?" I ask her.
"Oh god yes. There's soooo many things that could go wrong! I just know I'm going to mess up." She groans and buries her face in a pillow.
I walk over to the bed and sit down, pulling her small frame into my lap where I stoke her hair and place little kisses on her face.
"My perfect and beautiful girlfriend messing up? No chance of it." I say to her and then kiss her some more.
"Bennnnnn!!" She playfully groans and tries to squirm out of my arms. I growl playfully in my throat and dump her onto the bed, where I crawl over to her and lay on top of her, making sure not to fully crush her tiny frame.
"Get off me you big lovable oaf!" She hollers and playfully smacks my arm.
I roll over so I'm laying next to her and we both pant and smile.
She turns to look at me and says,
"Thanks for cheering me up. I love you." And plants a big kiss on my lips. I smile as she kisses me and I kiss her back, wrapping my arms around her back and hugging her close.

Rey's POV-
As me and Ben lay on the bed in an embrace there's a knock at the door.
Ben hurriedly stand up, runs a hand through his hair and then strides over to the door and opens it.
A messenger stands before him and he says,
"Your Uncle and droid have arrived Sir." He says with a bow to Ben.
I stand up and start to pick out an outfit. I have to look presentable to go see Chewie and R2. I hurriedly dress and then rush out of the bathroom to meet Ben by the door, where he takes my hand, and we leave our room together. We arrive in the main hall, and I see Chewie and R2-D2 in the hallway with Leia, C3po, BB8, Finn and Poe chatting excitedly with them.
I let go of Ben's hand and run over to Chewie, where I hug him tightly.
"I missed you so much!" I say to him, and he roars back,
"I missed you to kid."
I then pat R2-D2 on the head and say,
"I missed you to little guy." He beeps happily.
"I'm so sorry we couldn't get to you guys sooner, it was just so hard to find you!" I tell them.
"Oh it's all right kid, from what I've been hearing you and my nephew have been very busy running a galaxy over here. I'm proud of you guys." He roars to me.
"Oh yeah! Ben, come over here and say hi!" I say to him, and he reluctantly shuffles over to me.
"I-I'm so sorry Uncle Chewie." Ben says, a single tear running down his cheek.
And Chewbacca doesn't say anything, he just takes his nephew in his big furry arms and hugs him.
I'm crying now to. It's so beautiful and sweet. I'm so glad that they have forgiven each other.
Just then a messenger calls me over to tell me that I need to start dressing for the coronation.
"I'm so sorry everyone, but I need to start getting ready." I tell them.
"I'll come with you." Leia says, and we leave the room towards the Royal ceremonies dressing chambers.

Ben's POV-
As Rey and my mom leave the room I turn to Poe, Finn, and Uncle Chewie.
"I need to ask you guys something," I say to them.
"It's about Rey."
"Whatcha need?" Asks Finn.
"Well.. I um.. Was wondering if I had your permission to ask Rey to marry me. Since your like her family...."
Finn gasps, squeals a little and then turns to Poe.
"I told you! You owe me a drink man!"
Then he turns back to me.
"Of course you have my permission Ben. Your a great guy, and Rey really loves you."
"Same here kid. Your pretty lucky to have found such a great girl." Uncle Chewie roars.
I smile and then look at Poe.
"Well... I don't know...." He says.
I hang my head. I promised myself that if I didn't get everyone's permission I wouldn't ask her.
"Just joking man! I would never stand in the way of a happy ending! You go get your girl tonight!" Poe says slapping my back.
"Thank you guys!" I say, and I hurry away towards the temple.
I still have to get a few more people's permission.
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As I arrive at the temple I slow my hurried pace to a slow and calm walk.
As I enter the doorway I look around in hushed awe. The temple is small, but it is decorated with hooded statues twice the size of me looking down upon the meditation circle in the center of the floor. The whole back half of the temple is open, giving s beautiful view of the ocean and the setting sun. I go over and sit down cross legged facing the ocean.
I close my eyes and reach out into the force. I call out the names of the people I want to talk to pleadingly and urgently.
I feel nothing for what feels like eternity,
But then, there's a slight disturbance..
I open my eyes, and there standing before me are five ghosts. Two of them I know. My dad, and Obi Wan Kenobi. The other three I know by name, but I have not met them yet.
I stand and dust off my pants and shirt.
"Dad. I'm so so sorry. I live with what I did to you every day, and it kills me inside." I say, the tears rushing down my face in torrents.
"Ben, my son. I forgave you with my last dying breath. I love you. But I think there are other guests to tend to other than me."
I nod and wipe my eyes, then I turn to the three people.
"I-Sāla, An-Khon, and Jance." I say to them.
The boy ghost, not much more than 14 looks at me solemnly.
"How is my baby sister?" He asks.
"She is well, but that's what I called you all here to ask you about."
"Is my baby girl all right?" Asks Rey's mom, worry showing plainly on her face.
"She is fine. But I was wondering, umm well... If I could have your permission to ask her to marry me." I said to all of the ghosts.
"Of course!" Said Rey's mother. "I have been watching Rey all her life, trying to protect her, but I could never cure her loneliness inside. You came into her life, and that feeling was replaced by the feeling of love, and being loved."  She says to me smiling.
"You have my permission, but you had better take care of my daughter." Says Rey's father.
"I will sir. Thank you." I say to him.
Then Jance says loudly,
"You can marry my baby sister, but only on the condition that she never ever feels lonely again." He says to me.
"I promise." I say.
Then I hear I old mans voice.
"Ben. You had better take care of my granddaughter. You may not realize it yet, but the whole meaning of life, and the force, it's changing because of what you guys are doing. It's changing for the better. The Grey Order means peace. You have my blessing." He says with a smile.
"Thank you Obi Wan!" I say with a smile on my face.
Then I turn to my dad.
"Ben. You grew up so fast. I can't believe your asking for permission to marry. It seems like just yesterday I was carrying you in my shoulders as we ran around the rebel base together, playing hide and seek with your mom and uncle. I love you my boy.
You have my blessing."
And as those words fall from his lips I fall to my knees and start to cry tears of joy.
I can ask her.
The ghosts start to fade, and I call out,
"Thank you guys!!!"
Then their gone.
I can ask her.