In Han's heart
Though he was not sniffling, I could tell that Luke was having a nightmare. It's a sense older brothers have to tell them when there's something wrong with their younger siblings. Though Luke does not often admit it, I could tell when he's in pain.
Come stop your crying
It'll be alright
I went to his bunk and found him crying. My heart felt heavy as I watched. Bringing a small chair over, I sat and gently put my arms around him.
Just take my hand
Hold it tight
The kid moaned as I lifted him from the bunk.
I will protect you
From all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry
I smiled sadly. It surprised me then how he looked so small and vulnerable in his sleep.
For one so small
You seem so strong
My arms will hold you
Keep you safe and warm
It was just a year ago when I met Luke. It had never occurred to me then that I would take care of him when Old Ben died.
This bond between us
Can't be broken
I will be here don't you cry
When I went off in the Falcon with Chewie, during the time they were getting ready to fight the Death Star, and Luke was disgusted with me for leaving them, saying it was suicide (me, not the kid), I kept finding myself seeing the tear misted sky blue eyes of the kid. I found myself returning to the rebellion. My instincts told me something...
Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
There was just something about this kid that moved me...
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart
Always
If there was anything I hated nowadays, it's to see Luke cry
Why can't they understand
The way we feel
Worst of all, I hate it when others bully and tease him because of his sheltered background. He did not even know what the vaccine is for.
They just don't trust
What they can't explain
I felt guilty because I used to be one of those cowards. It was recently that I found just how similar we are.
We had no home to go back to.
I know we're different
But deep inside us
We're not that different at all
We are a pair of orphaned and homeless boys. The only difference is, he does his best to conquer it. And there are times when he failed, like today...
And you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
I felt like crying when Luke ran into the Falcon and slammed the door of his room shut.
Don't listen to them
Cause what do they know?
He refused to even see me throughout the rest of the day. Then it hit me.
We need each other
To have, to hold
I knew he needed me more than ever, but I wasn't there for him.
They'll see in time
I know
I just remembered that today was the anniversary of Ben Kenobi death.
When destiny calls you
You must be strong
"Blast!" I thought to myself, "how could I forget?" I promised the kid I'd be with him that day. He's the only Jedi in the Rebellion, and the youngest commander. Double 'ouch', on that. You know what? It's lot worse than a couple of 'ouches'. The kids aunt and uncle are dead.
I may not be with you
But you've got to hold on
It was no wonder they jeered and teased him. He was the youngest pilot and the pride of the rebellion. He was sheltered from many things. Inclusive of vaccine.
I made a solemn promise...
They'll see in time
I know
We'll show them together
I promised that I would always be there for him.
Cause you'll be in my heart
Believe me, you'll be in my heart
If not to protect him, then just to be there when he needs a shoulder. A brother's shoulder...
I'll be there from this day on
Now and forever more
Oooo, you'll be in my heart
You'll be here in my heart
No matter what they say
I'll be with you
You'll be here in my heart
I'll be there always
Always
The kid whimpered as I held him. "Shh..." I soothed, "I'm here, Luke." And I always will be.
I'll be with you
I'll be there for you always
Always and always
He opened his eyes then. The bright blue eyes of the ever changing sky were leaking with a downpour of raining tears. He buried his head on my shoulder, murmuring, "Thanks Han."
Just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder
I'll be there always
Luke knows I would always be there for him. Whether, he could stand on his own two feet or not.