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The enormous room was filled with dignitaries: Galactic Senators, military leaders, beings from around the galaxy who had fought alongside Mara Jade Skywalker over the decades of her life.
Jedi Knights knelt in rows in front of the funeral pyre, meditating on the nature of the Force. Ben stood next to his father, Ender and Dean close by, as Jedi Masters swirled around them having murmured conversations.
The ceremony was running late: Aunt Leia and Uncle Han hadn't arrived yet.
But neither had Jacen.
Ben wasn't sure if he should be relieved by that part or not.
He stared straight ahead, trying not to be twitchy about all the eyes staring at him.
Jedi Knights knelt in rows in front of the funeral pyre, meditating on the nature of the Force. Ben stood next to his father, Ender and Dean close by, as Jedi Masters swirled around them having murmured conversations.
The ceremony was running late: Aunt Leia and Uncle Han hadn't arrived yet.
But neither had Jacen.
Ben wasn't sure if he should be relieved by that part or not.
He stared straight ahead, trying not to be twitchy about all the eyes staring at him.
