A/N: Set at the very end of the Empire Strikes Back. Heavily influenced by Leia's world before rescuing Han.
I also have another story up set between A New Hope and the Empire Strikes Back (called The Rebel Retreat). It houses some canon information on Han's background. If you'd like to give it a go, please check my writer profile for the link!
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
Star Wars
Episode V S
RAIDERS OF TATOOINE
The pursuit of Luke Skywalker continues for Darth Vader, who has lost the young Jedi after confronting him in the carbonite pit on Cloud City. Emperor Palpatine hopes of converting Vader's son and has given direct orders to relocate and capture him. To once again track down Skywalker, the Dark Lord launches several fleets to find the Rebel ship.
Lando Calrissian, piloting the Millennium Falcon with Chewbacca, sets out in search of General Solo. The desperate attempt at rescuing the Corellian leads them to the desert planet of Tatooine, which Luke once called home. Knowing the territory of the planet well, Luke offers his help in devising a plan to effectively revive Solo.
While the rest of the Rebellion focuses on the next step in taking out Lord Vader, Princess Leia Organa is left alone on the frigate. Although she has attempted to keep her head held high to her colleagues, her hopes of finding Han are slowly fading…