Epilogue

Endor, 2 ABY

Ewok Village

Ewoks celebrated down below, playing music and singing as they happily danced together, feeling the sense of closure that the galaxy had achieved. They were free at last, and they knew it.

Ahsoka and Xur stood above in an over-watch, the togruta's head resting on his shoulder as they observed. Their hands were tightly locked together, feeling the Force flow through their collective essence. Breathing, heartbeats, and thoughts were one as their minds melded together.

Anakin's body had burned, and Luke had been there to see it through.

They had never felt so free in their life. No war…no need to run…just the freedom to live the life they had always dreamed of.

Ahsoka smiled, keeping her eyes closed. "I can't tell you how happy I am right now. It's finally…over."

Xur's thumb ran across the back of her hand. "It is…and I'm never letting go."

The Force shifted and manifested near them, and they both felt it. Adjusting their posture, they both turned, keeping their hands forever locked together.

The Force had granted them the ghosts of three beings: Yoda, Obi-Wan, and Anakin, all shimmering in the blue light of the Force. Ahsoka and Xur smiled, knowing that the people before them could not be touched…but nonetheless…they had been saved.

"The two of you have sacrificed so much," Obi-Wan said, his voice echoing. "I had my doubts about you Eon…but I was wrong…and I'm glad."

Xur smiled, and he didn't stop one tear from falling down his face. "Thank you."

Yoda stirred. "Proved me wrong, as well you did. The attachment you shared, not destroy you, but saved you. The Force, you have mastered it."

"We did what had to be done Master," Xur conceded. "But you got us here…and we'll never forget that."

Xur felt Ahsoka pull as she approached her old master…his youth returned to the glory she remembered, and her happiness was represented by the tears that flowed down her face.

Anakin smiled. "I'm so proud of you Ahsoka…I always was."

The togruta smiled back a tear rolling down her cheek. "Thank you…Master."

Bespin, 2 ABY

Lando's Palace

The Treaty of Bespin was signed…unconditional surrender. Imperial territories would be divided into tributary sectors under the direct control of the New Order of Revan, and most tributaries would eventually be integrated into the young New Republic to ensure a safe transfer of power.

The war was over.

Lando lead Ahsoka and Xur around his palace, taking a full showman demeanor. "I'm telling you…the two of you belong here. There's always room for an inter-species romance among the clouds."

Ahsoka scoffed. "That's an odd way of putting it."

The Alliance general stopped, facing them with a majestic smile. "Listen…all I'm saying is you two lovebirds need a place to settle down. Can't spend your entire lives saving the galaxy, can you?"

Xur crossed his arms. "Sounds like you're trying to get credits out of us Lando."

"Me?" he asked with an accusatory tone. "Never!"

Ahsoka rolled her eyes. "Uh-huh."

Lando kept his pose but eventually laughed. "Ah, well, just know that the two of you are always welcome here," he assured them, holding out his hand. They each shook, dropping the joke they had going. "Pleasure working with you both."

"Of course," Xur agreed. "Couldn't have done this without your help."

The three of them each shared a sincere moment before Lando left them alone to attend to the other guests at the event. Ahsoka smiled, turning to Xur.

"So, are you finally going to take me some place nice?" she asked, taking his hand back into her own.

Xur cocked his head. "I don't know…what did you have in mind?"

Rakata Prime, 7 ABY

Eon-Tano Residence

Xur Eon sat at the edge of the beach where the sand met the dirt, his legs hanging over the small divide between the two. Night had descended, and the largest moon in orbit shined above, reflecting off the water in the distance. He wore slim-fitting but comfortable robing, something he had become accustomed to for the past 4 years.

In his lap sat a young, female togruta-zabrak, her tiny horns and montrals coming in through her red skin. She laid back in her father's arms, her blue eyes fixed on the stars above.

"Daddy?" she asked in her high-pitched but sweet voice.

Xur smiled. "Yes, Petra?"

"How many planets have you been to?" she asked.

Her father sighed. "Your mother and I have been all over the galaxy. There's so many out there."

Petra bounced in his grip, an enthusiastic smile on her face. "When I'm old enough, I'm going to see them all and save the galaxy just like you!"

Xur chuckled, pulling his daughter in close. "I'm sure you will."

Through all his years, Xur had never thought he would ever reach this point in his life. As a Jedi, even if he did not follow the code, he still felt as if he would never have a family or live the quiet life he had always secretly wanted…and he never thought it would be with Ahsoka.

Zygerria, 20 BBY

Clone Wars

Xur, dressed in Zygerrian armor, vaulted himself over the ledge and onto the Palace balcony, and turned towards the cage that hung off the side. Using the Force, he grabbed hold and slowly lifted it to the safety of the balcony.

Ahsoka, who had been trapped inside, scoffed. "Took you long enough."

Xur ripped the cage door from its hinges and offered his hand to help her up. "Always wanted to rescue a princess," he joked, commenting on her formal clothing.

She ripped her hand free of his grip as soon as she stood. "Ok, that stops right now," she huffed, her arms crossed while he shook his head with a smile.

Rakata Prime, 7 ABY

Eon-Tano Residence

A tear found its way through Xur's eye as the memory passed, and he wasn't fast enough to hide it.

"Why are you sad?" Petra asked.

"Sad?" he asked, and then turned his daughter to face him in his lap. "I've never been so happy in my life, baby girl."

Petra jumped and wrapped her arms around his neck, hugging him tightly. "I'll always protect you Daddy."

The zabrak laughed, hugging her back. "I know you will."

"As will I," Ahsoka chimed in as she took a seat next to him, leaning her head on his shoulder. "Even though you tracked in dirt…again."

Xur grimaced as Petra let him go. "Did I? Sorry," he grunted as Petra climbed over his legs and into her mother's lap.

"Daddy says he's happy Mom," Petra told her as she settled in, making Ahsoka take her head of his shoulder as she adjusted.

"Did he?" she asked, looking over to Xur. "That must explain why he left his clothes out on the floor for Mom to clean up."

"Oh yeah?" he challenged, a smile on his face. "How about when Mom always leaves her cups out on the kitchen table?"

Ahsoka laughed, looking away. "Really? Then why does Dad always leave the vidscreen on after he goes to bed?"

Xur leaned in. "Well, maybe if Mom was more entertaining in b-,"

"Ok! Alright!" she stopped him before he continued, and they both kissed.

"Eeeeewww," Petra whined, and they laughed.

They had restored balance to the Force…and it was beautiful.

Then I'll see your face
I know I'm finally yours
I find everything I thought I lost before
You call my name
I come to you in pieces
So you can make me whole

-Red, "Pieces", forever and always Xur and Ahsoka's theme

Xur and Ahsoka will return in Star Wars Eons Episode V: The Final Betrayal