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Kashyyyk - 2 BBY

Ron stood in the hold hut where Kento Marek once lived with his family. Beside him were Bail Organa, Padme Amidala, Garm Bel Iblis, Fang Zar, Zett Jukassa, Rose Weasley, Leia Organa, Rahm Kota, Roan Shryne, and Juno Eclipse.

They had come here to honor the Jedi hero who had founded the Alliance to Restore the Republic. They had discovered the true past of the hero. His name was Galen Marek, the son of a Jedi Knight, Kento Marek. His mother had died, saving him from Trandoshan slavers. His father was later killed by Darth Vader, in the week following Vader's murder of Hermione. Vader took Galen with him, and trained him to be his Sith apprentice, codenamed Starkiller. The apprentice had been responsible for the deaths of Kasdan Paratus and Shaak Ti, as well as Rahm Kota's loss of vision. However, after this secret mission, he reclaimed the name Galen and dedicated himself to the Rebel cause. Vader's presence there had been a trap. Galen hadn't known about it at all. Galen had died to save Ron's daughter, adopted son, and their allies. He was the true, original Rebel hero.

"And as such," he said, "we should honor him for this."

"Exactly," said Leia. "We need a symbol to rally behind."

"Agreed," said Bel Iblis.

"And what better than the family crest of the Jedi hero who saved us all," said Amidala, nodding approval at her daughter's words.

Ron saw the red symbol of a raptor with its wings spread out.

"A symbol of hope," Leia said.

"Agreed," said Eclipse.

"We also need a leader," said Ron. "Someone strong and powerful. Padme . . . "

"I don't think I'm the right one," said Padme. "Your friend Harry Potter would be a much greater leader."

"I agree on the point that he's a great leader," said Ron. "But you brought the Naboo a great time of peace during your term as Queen."

Padme nodded in acceptance.

"As Chief of State of the Alliance, I promise to bring about a new era of democracy. I swear that we will see the rise of a New Republic one day."

Impressive, Mr. Weasley.

Ron wasn't that taken aback by the voice he heard, even though it was the long-dead professor Albus Dumbledore. This was confirmation that the Force was with them. They may have a long journey to go, but it would be worth it. The New Republic would rise and Hermione would be avenged. . . .