A/N: I do not own Star Wars or any of the characters. George Lucas owns it all.
Just Another Dinner Right?
Chapter 1
"So you see, since we're a small operation, we don't fall under the, uhh, jurisdiction of the Empire."
"So you're part of the mining guild then?" Leia interrupted as she admired the beautifully decorated hallways through which they were walking. Lando had asked Chewy, Han, and her to accompany him to the dining hall for some "refreshment". She still didn't trust him and the closer they got to their destination, the worse her nervousness got.
"No not actually." Lando continued, "Our operation is small enough not to be noticed; which is advantageous because our customers want to avoid attracting attention."
Leia tried to shake off her feelings but something kept telling her 'stay close to Han'.
"Aren't you afraid the Empire will find out about this operation and shut ya down?" Han was beginning to get nervous too. Lando was a good (or at least decent) friend but he could tell that as Leia discreetly moved behind him and gently held his hand, that she was nervous. And if Leia was nervous, and discreetly showing him, then something defiantly wasn't right.
"Yeah, it's always been a danger and looms like a shadow over everything we do. But things have developed that'll insure security…"
They group arrived at the large doors to the dining hall, and Lando hesitated slightly before continuing, but Han saw it and put a hand on his blaster.
"I've just made a deal that'll keep the empire out of here forever." The doors opened and Chewy roared when he saw Darth Vader rise at the end of the long table. Hand pulled out his blaster and managed to fire two shots (that the dark lord reflected easily with his hand) before having his gun pulled from his hand by the dark lord. Leia squeezed Han's hand and hid behind him somewhat before stormtroopers surrounded them. "I would be honored if you would join us." Vader spoke in his deep ominous voice as Boba Fett emerged from a small corridor.
Han glared at his so called friend but he was smart enough to know that any rash actions would only get them into more trouble.
"They arrived just before you did," Land apologized, "I'm sorry."
Han held Leia tight and replied simply: "I'm sorry too." Everyone exchanged a few quick glances before Lando led them into the room followed shortly by a few stormtroopers. The large doors shut swiftly behind them.