Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I finished writing this chapter on Wednesday. But we all know about the uploading problems.
Quick question. Does anyone know what Luke's position (e.g. General, commander, captain) was in Episode VI? Because I'm drawing a big blank.
Also I've decided to go against the idea that I was thinking about writing in the next story. Not that I support LukeMaraJade (I'm entitled to my opinion about Mara Jade) it's just it would make the characters out of character.
Later -Nearing the rebels…
"So, uh. About earlier today. I'm sorry. I was confused and shocked and a whole bunch of other things. So know that when I said those things, I didn't mean them. And I was wrong. You weren't choosing betraying me over not listening to a force ghost. If you had told me before, I wouldn't have been able to do a lot of things. If you have told me, you would have betrayed me." Luke said.
"Thank you for understanding. And know that by not telling anyone that Leia's my daughter and your twin sister I was protecting you both. But I'm not afraid of Vader." Padmé said.
"You're, you're not?" Luke asked, "But then who were you hiding us from?"
"Palpatine." Padmé said.
"The emperor? Wow! Few people would be brave enough to call him by his real name. And with you being so knowledgeable about manners and grammar and politics. I would think you would address him correctly."
"Ok first of all, it's properly, not correctly. Second, I will never bow to him or address him like that." Padmé said remembering something from the previous year.
"Padmé I'm surprised at you. You know better than to treat an emperor like this. And further more it's proper to kneel before one as well." Palpatine said.
"I'll never bow before you, nor kneel, nor curtsy, nor even call you your highness." Padmé said sharply. "After the things you've done to me you don't even deserve to be a beggar, let alone an emperor."
"I always thought you knew when to hold your tongue and when to not. But you've proved me wrong in under a minute." Palpatine said.
"Uh mom. You would mind telling me the story of what happened that made dad turn and Leia and I to be spilt up and you and Obi-Wan and Yoda to go into hiding?" Luke asked.
"You deserve to know the whole truth entirely, front to back." Padmé said.
Luke smiled.
"Ok, what happened was." Padmé started.
Suddenly there was beeping.
"Please identify yourself." They heard a rebel officer say.
"This is Luke and Padmé Skywalker requesting permission to land." Luke said.
"Permission granted. Welcome back Master and Miss Skywalker. There's a meeting commencing in room 1-17." The rebel officer said.
"Thank you." Luke said.
"How many times do I have to tell them it's Mrs. Skywalker not Miss." Padmé said after the officer and Luke finished speaking.
Luke and R2 (who had heard this) laughed.
"I think when you show up with proof that you're married they'll start calling you Mrs. But of course it'll be Mrs. Vader not Mrs. Skywalker." Luke said.
"You remind me of your father so much sometimes it's scary." Padmé said.
Later –Unidentified hallway…
"Come on Luke. We're late already. Let's try not to miss the entire meeting." Padmé said as they searched for room 1-17.
They heard what Han's mission was.
They were just outside the door when they heard Han say inside, "Uh, my team's ready. I don't have a command crew for the shuttle."
Then they heard some noises that sounded like Chewie volunteering.
That was confirmed when they heard Han say, "Well, it's gonna be rough, pal. I didn't want to speak for you."
They hear another growl then Han said, "That's one."
Luke looked over at Padmé who nodded then they went into the room.
"General... count me in." Leia said.
"We're with you, too!" Luke said as he and Padmé broke through the crowd.
Padmé greeted Han as Leia moved to Luke and embraced him warmly.
She sensed a change in him (and Padmé, who wasn't trying to break them up) and looked into his eyes questioningly.
"What is it?" Leia asked.
"Ask me again sometime." Luke said hinting to her that that place and time wasn't good to talk about it.
Han, Chewie and Lando crowded around Luke as the assembly broke up. Leia and Padmé greeted to each other the same way as always. A hug like as if they were mother and daughter.
Luke looked over at Padmé. Then he realized something. Every time that Padmé hugged Leia she had a smirk on her face. Luke never knew why until now. Leia was greeting Padmé like as if Padmé was her mother. And Luke now knew that Padmé really was Leia's mother.
"Luke." Han said.
"Hi, Han... Chewie, Lando." Luke said.
R2 beeped a singsong observation to a worried 3PO.
""Exciting" is hardly the word I would use.
Later –In the cockpit of the stolen shuttle…Han looked back at Luke, Padmé and Leia as Chewie flipped several switches. Through the viewscreen, the Death Star and the huge Super Star Destroyer could be seen.
"If they don't go for this, we're gonna have to get out of here pretty quick, guys." Padmé warned Han and Chewie.
Chewie growled his agreement.
"We have you on our screen now. Please identify." They heard over the radio.
"Shuttle Tydirium requesting deactivation of the deflector shield." Han said.
"Shuttle Tydirium, transmit the clearance code for shield passage." They heard.
"Transmission commencing." Han said.
Padmé, Leia and Chewbacca listened tensely as the sound of a high-speed transmission began.
"Now we find out if that code is worth the price we paid." Leia said.
"It'll work. It'll work." Han said.
Chewie whined nervously. Padmé looked over at Luke. He was staring at the Huge Super Star Destroyer that loomed ever larger before them.
"Vader's on that ship." Luke said.
"Now don't get jittery, Luke. There are a lot of command ships." Han said. "Keep your distance though, Chewie, but don't look like you're trying to keep your distance.
Chewie barked a question.
"I don't know. Fly casual." Han said.
"I'm endangering the mission. I shouldn't have come." Luke said.
"It's your imagination, kid. Come on. Let's keep a little optimism here." Han said.
Chewie barked his worries, as the Super Star Destroyer grew larger out the window.
"Shuttle Tydirium, what is your cargo and destination?" asked an imperial officer.
"Parts and technical crew for the forest moon." Han said.
The group waited tensely.
"They're not goin' for it, Chewie." Han said.
"Shuttle Tydirium, deactivation of the shield will commence immediately. Follow your present course." The officer said.
Everyone let out breaths of relief. Everyone but Padmé and Luke, who looked worried. Chewie barked.
"Okay! I told you it was gonna work. No problem." Han said.
Luke leaned over to Padmé. Whispering he asked, "Is it time to proceed with our operation?"
"Not yet." She whispered back.
Leia watched Padmé and Luke whisper.
"Something's up. Tonight I'm going to talk to them privately." Leia thought.
Please remember, our time together.
