Author's Note

Ok, so I'm trying to include a lot more Jedi moments in the story. Hopefully you all enjoy!

Love and an Apprentice

The conversation about Celestias offer went about as I had expected. Pinkie was excited about possibly herding with her friend Twilight, but Rainbow Dash seemed upset that I hadn't said yes up front

"Why wouldn't you! It's a once in a lifetime opportunity! Do you know how long it's been since they last had husbands? I wasn't even born yet!" She rated at me.

I put my hands up apologetically.

"Look, Dashie, where I come from, it's just not as simple as that. For one, the Order typically forbade any form of romantic bonds. Two, I only asked to hold on so I could talk to you about it." I said, remaining as calm as I could.
"I didn't want to make a decision I wasn't sure you would be ok with, you see?"

She seemed to calm down a bit, but she still grumbled about me being dumb. I sighed, looking at the ceiling.

"I guess I have some weddings to plan then..." I said quietly. A knock at the door grabbed all our attention.

"Who is it?" I asked, now a bit on edge.

"It's me, Twilight. I was told this was the home of Verin?" A familiar voice said. Opening the door, there stood a very familiar purple Alicorn.

"Your majesty." I said with a bow. She chuckled a bit before entering.

"Twilight!" Pinkie squealed, tackling her friend in a hug.

"Heya." Dashie called from the couch.

"It's so good to see you Twily!" Pinkie cheered.

Twilight smiled and extracted herself from Pinkies hug.

"I'm happy to see you guys too. It really feels like it's been too long." She said as she fixed her jacket.
"I assume you know why I'm here... right?"

She looked at both of them a little uneasy.

"Yea, lead hoof over there told us about Celestias offer." Dashie snorted.

She nodded slowly.

"And what do you think of it?" She asked.

"I told him he was an idiot for not saying yes!" She grumbled frustratingly.
"I would follow him to the ends of Equis because I...." Her voice faltered as she blushed heavily.
"F-forget I said anything..."

"You love him Dash. It's ok to say it." Twilight said comfortingly. She sat next to Dash and put an arm around her friend, giving her a gentle squeeze.

Pinkie meanwhile was giggling to herself at the scene unfolding in front of us. I was sure I knew what her thoughts were on this, she was like an open book sometimes. I smiled as well, knowing I had at least two girls who truly loved me.

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**A Few Weeks Later, 4 Months till the Wedding**

I had learned a few things since I got my ship back. Equestrian Magic was very similar to the Force. In some ways it was better. But a lot was unknown regarding the darker side of Magic. Most knowledge of it was forbidden by the Princesses, simply for how dangerous it could be if in the wrong hands. It felt very similar to how the Order handled knowledge of the Dark Side of the Force. Yet I digress.

"Ver, you in there?" Dash asked, waving her hand in front of my face. This snapped me out of a thoughtful trance as I looked at her.

"Oh, yea. Sorry. I was thinking about... something." I said with a grin.

She frowned at me and crossed her arms.

"You know you can talk to me, right?" She said cracking a smile.

I nodded, looking at her for a moment. It was so weird honestly. She had been acting so... normal around me. But at the same time, it really showed me how much she trusted me, since I knew she wasn't like this with just anyone. Not even her friends. With a sigh I looked up to the sky.

"I've been thinking about taking on an apprentice. To train to be like me." I said, looking over to see her reaction. She raised an eyebrow quizzically.

"Can that even work with our species? I mean, we aren't like you." She said confused. I shrugged and looked up again.

"Who knows honestly. Your peoples Magic is fairly similar to my Force abilities. I think it's just about how you train yourself." I answered slowly, making sure I didn't confuse her.

"I think I get it. Do you think I could learn?" She asked, looking a little hopeful.

I thought about it for a while, scratching my chin as I did so.

"While you would definitely be too old for the Order as it was, I don't see why I can't train you. But be warned, it will open your soul to the very essence of the galaxy. The good, as well as the bad." I said warningly.

She just nodded with a small smile. Normally she would have blown it off as me just trying to scare her. But she seemed to understand the gravity of my words, and the danger it posed should she ignore me. I took a deep breath, letting it out slowly.

"Training will not be as flashy as you would probably hope it to be. You must be open to change, to embrace the things you can not. And above all..." I said, turning to her, "be patient."

At that last word her face fell a bit, but she nodded again.

"I will do my best," She said, putting her fists together and giving a short bow, "Master."