Title: Heroes

Pairings: Han&Luke

Rating: PG

Disclaimer: I don't own anything.

Author's Notes: Set immediately after Return of the Jedi, Han finds Luke brooding.

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"Luke?" Han sat down next to the younger man and asked concernedly, "Y'okay kid?" The celebration was finally starting to die down around them. Han was exhausted but he was worried about Luke, about the haunted look in his friend's eyes.

"When you were young..." Luke spoke so quietly Han had to lean in closer to hear him. "Did you ever imagine anything like this?"

"Actually, this place is lot like where I grew up." Han answered lightly, waving his hand at the Ewok village.

"I meant - " Luke spoke louder now and with exasperation, which was what Han had been hoping for.

"Saving the entire galaxy from Ultimate Evil?"

Luke had to smile. "Yeah, something like that."

"Well, no." Han answered honestly. "I've been with Chewbacca's family since I was 8 years old. All I ever wanted to be when I grew up was a wookie." Han grinned but the smile had fallen off Luke's face.

"I did," said Luke, quietly again. "I really thought I was born for something...I don't know, big. That I'd be a hero and -" he shrugged, "save the galaxy."

"Well...you and your sister there," Han nodded toward Leia, talking with Chewbacca by the fire, "You kinda were."

"But she was raised by one of the first leaders of the rebellion. I was raised to be a farmer."

"Yeah, but you know, blood will out." Luke held Han's gaze for a moment, then looked away.

"Yeah." He said quietly. "That's what I'm afraid of."

Han didn't know what to say, couldn't imagine what Luke was feeling. But, other than Leia he was the kid's closest friend. He lay a hand on Luke's shoulder.

"Luke...you want to talk about it?" Luke looked up slowly but when he met Han's eyes he was smiling.

"Not yet, but...yes."

Han pat his shoulder. "Okay then. When you're ready you find me." Luke nodded then looked over toward Leia again. She was watching the two of them, a big smile on her face. She waved a small hand, beckoning them over to her. Luke nodded and stood, Han followed suit, also watching Leia.

"So, kid..." Han smiled his most winning smile, "You think a princess and a guy like me...?"

Luke laughed and the haunted look finally faded away. "Yeah." He answered. "I can't imagine a better match."

Fin.

(Note: I do not know all of Han's backstory so please do not be mad at me if I have my facts and figures slightly off.)