Disclaimer: Okay, so we all know I don't own Star Wars, this is pretty redundant. But just so LucasFilm knows, I'm not stealing you story, I'm just modifying it.

Summary: This takes place 2 years after ROTJ and it is my own version of the EU. That's pretty much all it is. Stars all the usual characters. When new people come in I'll let you know what actors will play who. Just one thing to keep in mind when reading this. Completely forget everything you have read in the EU about what happens after ROTJ. I am entirely re-writing it. Most people would consider this story to be AU, though I don't consider the books to be canon but that's just me. Anyway, like I said this is set 2 years after ROTJ. This first story/book/thing is about the alliance trying to set up a government while Luke figures out how to start a new Jedi Order all while confronting many people from his past (some he knows, and some he doesn't). Enjoy :0)

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Tiny white lights gleamed brightly through the deep black obis known as the universe. Each representing a small system of planets harboring beings of thousands of different races. Rising up out of the blackness was a great blue and green sphere. The planet Rutan floated in that space, orbiting around a sun millions of years old.

Shooting out of the atmosphere was a small white and green counselor ship, flagged by two x-wings. It steadily pulled away from the planets gravitational pull and made its way out into space.

Aboard the small cruiser were over a hundred crew members, several Alliance delegates, and exactly one Jedi Knight. While the crew carried on with their orders, a private meeting went on between the delegates and the Jedi.

"Well that went fantastically." General Madine said in sarcastic disgust.

"More of a big waste of time if you ask me." General Han Solo added.

"Systems are too wary of joining any sort of central government." Leia Organa replied. "Not to mention there are many systems still under the control of rouge Imperial agencies."

Mon Mothma chimed in. "They still only see the Alliance as a band of misfit rebels. Because we are the ones who staged the rebellion, it will be hard to convince any system that we are a legitimate organization capable of building a new government."

"And how do you suppose we earn their respects?" Admiral Ackbar asked. His large, brown, fish-like eyes surveyed the room but he received no answer.

"It's hard to make anyone believe this new government won't turn into another dictatorship," Leia said helplessly. "And the truth is we can never be completely sure. Even with all the rules and regulations we've placed in the new constitution this government is still run by the people, and it is the people who will decide what will happen."

"Well what the hell do they want?" Han blurted. "Half these people still want a single leader while the other half wants a democracy. Then there's the small faction that want to go back to the Old Republic ways."

"No one wants a single leader," General Madine said curtly. "What they want is a leader who won't declare himself Emperor."

"And we've given them that." Leia said, restraining herself from smacking her hand against the table. "Mon Mothma is more then qualified to lead this new government, and we've made it so there are both democratic and republic qualities within it."

"We need something more to convince star systems to join this New Alliance." Admiral Lando Calrissian spoke up. "They can't possibly expect to go on the way they are now. There's no army, no national trading ring, crime rates have been soaring everywhere; even on worlds now free from imperial control."

"It's been two years since our victory over the Empire and we've only gotten six systems to join the Alliance. And most of them were already apart of the rebellion to begin with." Leia sighed in dismay. Everything she had worked for over half her life was crashing at her feet.

"They're looking for security." The entire group turned to look at the man who has just spoken. Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker stood in the corner of the white room leaning against the wall, arms crossed. He had been quietly surveying the meeting, and he decided it was time he spoke up. "It doesn't matter how well your new government is, no system will ever sign on without knowing their own interests will be taken care of."

"We've offered them protection," Mon Mothma replied. "And fair and safe trading, as well as a government that will take care of all their needs."

"But they can't see it." Luke answered shortly. "You haven't offered them anything real that they can see. Besides you're going to systems you have little or no relations with. You're only going to them for their wealth. Governments are built on trust, not credits."

"Without credits you have nothing to build a government with." Lando cut in.

"You can't go after just the wealth," Luke answered, "you have to go after the stature."

"What does that mean?" Madine asked skeptically.

"It means there are planets out there that aren't very wealthy, but are looked up to by others for their reputation."

"You're talking about a key system." Leia said finally understanding what her brother was getting at.

"Find a planet, or system that others look up to," Luke explained. "Get them to join and then you'll have worlds looking to join the New Alliance."

"Yeah, but most of those systems we've already been to." Han said.

"Not all of them." The group turned back to look at Mon Mothma. "During the Old Republic there was a planet that was more vocal then any other. It had seen war, starvation and as many dark times as any other planet. However, it is still, to this day, looked up to for its civil and peaceful ways."

"And what world would that be?" The Calimarian Admiral asked.

"The planet Naboo." Mon Mothma answered. "It helped start the Rebellion, though it never officially joined the Alliance."

"If they're one of the former leaders of the rebellion how come we've never heard of it before?" Lando asked.

"And why did they never join?" Han added.

"There are several reasons. One of the main being at the end of the Clone Wars the Naboo senator died. Amidala was one of the leaders in the resistance. It was said that she was murdered," Mothma paused to glace at Luke apologetically, "by the Jedi."

If Luke had taken any real notice in this statement his face made no indication. He stayed silent and his mask of calm didn't falter for even a second. The only one who did notice anything was Leia. She could feel his disappointment through the Force.

"Though there were many who didn't believe this, an investigation into her death was forbidden by Naboo law. Ever since her death the Naboo have remained neutral in all galactic affairs."

"Is that still the belief?" Leia asked. "That she was murdered by the Jedi?"

"I don't think anyone ever believed it. When Palpatine declared the Jedi an enemy of the republic it sent a shock wave of fear throughout the galaxy. There were rumors that Queen Apalainia was hiding a few Jedi on Naboo, but she was also killed… by a squadron of Storm Troopers."

"After everything that's happened between the Naboo and the Empire do you really think you can convince them to join the Alliance?" Lando asked doubtfully.

"We have to," Leia replied. "We're running out of options. We need to get systems to start joining or this New Alliance will fail."

Mon Mothma nodded quietly in agreement. "We'll send a team to Naboo as soon as possible." She turned to Leia hopefully. "I would prefer it if you went as the New Alliances official representative. I have the highest confidence in you."

"I won't let you down." Leia answered confidently.

"I'll go with you," Luke added. "I have a feeling you'll need the help." They exchanged smiles.

Suddenly the meeting was abruptly cut short when a loud explosion was heard, followed by a violent shake of the entire room. Everyone in the room flew one way or the other, some falling out of their seats. The only one who had managed to stay in one place was Luke, who had used the Force to keep himself balanced.

"What was that?" Mon Mothma cried as she climbed to her feet.

"It felt like we were hit." Han answered.

"Hit with what?" Leia said worriedly

Before anyone could answer the ship was shaken once more, this time so hard it set off the warning alarms. Crew members could he heard outside racing down the hallway to their posts.

"What's going on?" One of the delegates called out as she clung to the table for balance.

As everyone in the room tried to keep themselves level, Luke quickly made his way over to the wall comlink.

"Deck, this is Commander Skywalker. What's happening?"

A frantic voice came through over the static, "We're under attack, sir!"

Without wasting another minute, Luke turned to the group of worried delegates. "Stay here." He ordered before taking off out the door.

"Luke!" Leia called after him, but he was already gone.

Alarms blaring and lights flashing, Luke sprinted down the corridor toward the bridge. On the way the ship was rocked several more times but he was able to keep going while everyone around him stumbled and clung to walls in terror.

Finally reaching the bridge, Luke rushed through the doors and spoke quickly. "Who's attacking us?" He asked anyone who would answer.

"It's an Imperial Star Destroyer!" Captain and deck officer Maydin answered.

"Where did it come from?" Luke asked.

"We're not sure," Maydin said. "They had their cloak up right until they started their attack."

"Shields up?"

"Holding for now," another officer replied, "but they're draining fast."

"Hyperdrive?" Luke said, prying for good news.

"It was the first thing hit!"

"Blast it!" Luke swore under his breath. "Revert all power from the hyperdrive to the shields."

"Shields up at maximum." The officer reported after a moment. "But they won't hold long with that destroyer still firing at us."

Upon hearing this, Luke took the brief moment they had to decide their next course of action. "Is there a weapons system on this ship?" Luke finally asked.

"This is a counselor ship," Maydin answered in an obvious tone. "We have no weapons. This is strictly a diplomatic mission."

"I assume the x-wings are down." Luke shot him a fierce look. He personally knew both men in each fighter.

"Yes," the officer replied more quietly, "they were taken out."

Luke turned away from the officer. "What's the nearest star system?" He asked the navigation officer.

"The Mustafar System is just over a parsec away."

"Mustafar?" Luke repeated slowly. "What faction are they?"

"It's a neutral planet, Sir."

Luke thought a moment about setting course there. Something about the name sounded familiar, and it wasn't bringing pleasant feelings.

"Course of action, sir?" Maydin asked impatiently.

"Are there any other systems near by?" Luke asked hopefully.

The Navigations officer gave a look of surprise before answering. "Uh, there is the Besberra system, but it's in the other direction, and further away then Mustafar."

Luke was about to announce that they were going to take a risk and head to Besberra when he was interrupted by another violent shake.

"Shields are failing!" an officer cried out.

Deciding it wasn't worth the risk to try for Besberra Luke gave out his order. "Set course for Mustafar!"

Yep, ending there. Hope you enjoyed it. Peace, and my the Force with you.