Star Wars: The Ice Awakens

Summary: Three scavengers looking for a different lease on life. Two Resistance pilots dedicated to protecting the fragile New Republic. Two Stormtroopers that want more than to serve the First Order. Two droids, both holding a secret that all of them want. Elsa/Poe, Kristoff/Anna, and Finn/Rey.

Here it is. Chapter Nine. Only two more chapters to go after this. Hope you all enjoy! Be sure to follow/favorite, and review! It gives me and my co-writer, the lovely Songbird, the energy to keep going! See you all next time!

Chapter 9: X-Wings Attack, Reuniting, and Death of A Hero

The Millennium Falcon roared through hyperspace, carrying its crew through the swirling blue and white. Inside Han, Chewie, Finn, and Elsa sat, waiting for Han to explain the plan.

"How are we getting in?" asked Finn.

Han turned around to face Finn.

"Their shields have have a fractional refresh rate. Keeps anything travelling slower than lightspeed from getting through."

Elsa did a double-take.

"Wait a minute. We're making our landing approach at lightspeed?!"

Chewie growled in response, as if saying yes. Han pressed a few buttons.

"Okay, Chewie. Get ready...and...now!"

Chewie dropped the Falcon out of lightspeed and, suddenly, a massive snow-covered mountain was in front of them. Han pulled back on the controls, angling the ship upwards. Chewie roared at Han.

"I am pulling up!" he replied.

However, they had gotten up out of the canyon only to fly straight into the forest! Trees broke against the viewscreen and they could hear more against the hull. Chewie growled.

"If I get any higher, they'll see us!" Han shouted, frustrated.

Suddenly, the Falcon bursted from the tree line and hit the snow hard, bouncing off and hitting again, like a rock being skipped across a pond. The massive freighter hit the ground once more before sliding through the snow, grinding to a halt just as it reached the edge of a cliff. The four friends inside sighed once everything was still.

Han turned to the group.

"Everyone alright?"

Finn and Elsa were clinging to whatever they could find. Elsa glanced up.

"...I...Maybe?"

Finn rolled his eyes.

"We're fine. Let's get Rey and Anna."

Meanwhile, inside Starkiller Base, an officer approached Kylo Ren.

"Sir, they were not found in Hanger 718. But all troops are on alert."

Kylo turned to face the officer.

"Put every hanger on lockdown. They're going to try to steal a ship to esca…"

Kylo paused as he felt a presence.

"Han Solo."

Meanwhile, Han, Chewie, Finn, and Elsa rushed through the snow. Elsa had found that the cold didn't bother her as much as it did to Finn and Han. As the four stopped near a building, Finn pointed to an object across a ridge.

"The flooding tunnel is over that ridge. We'll get in that way."

Han tapped Finn on the shoulder.

"What was your job when you were based here?"

"Sanitation. Sven was cafeteria duty."

Han grabbed Finn's shoulder, spinning him around into the wall.

"Sanitation and cafeteria?! Then, how do you know how to disable the shields?"

Finn sighed.

"I don't. I'm just here to get Rey."

Elsa approached him.

"People are counting on us. The galaxy is counting on us."

Finn nodded.

"Solo, we'll figure it out. We'll use the Force."

Han grit his teeth.

"That's not how the Force works!"

Chewie growled. Han turned to him.

"Oh, really. You're cold?"

Elsa glanced past the building wall.

"Come on," she said, leading the way.


Meanwhile, in the command center, Hux and Hans walked about keeping tabs on everyone. Hux turned to an officer.

"Report."

"Weapon will be charged in fifteen minutes, Sir."

"Dismissed. Continue working."

He then stalked away, Hans following behind him.

"You know, Sir, I can't help but notice how handsome you look."

"Not as handsome as I am, though…" Hans couldn't help but think to himself.

Hux frowned.

"I do not swing that way, Lieutenant Hans."

"I was not suggesting that at all, General. I was merely stating that we look quite similar. Perhaps we're related?"

Hux turned. Now that he looked closer, he could see many similarities to the Lieutenant, most noticeably being their hair and sideburns. He slowly nodded.

"It is possible, Lieutenant."


Meanwhile, as a Stormtrooper was about to board an elevator…

"Hey!"

*PEW*

The trooper went flying back and hit the wall, crumpling to the floor. Han discarded his cold weather jacket as he scanned the corridor.

"The longer we're here, the less luck we're gonna have."

He turned back to Finn.

"The shields."

Finn smirked, an idea forming in his mind.

"I have an idea about that."

Captain Phasma was walking down the corridor when she was suddenly tackled by a walking carpet. Finn watched her as she was quickly brought into a secluded area where no one would bother them. Chewie had his bowcaster pointed at the back of her helmet.

"You remember me?"

"FN-2187," replied Phasma.

"Not anymore. My name's Finn, and I'm in charge. I'm in charge now, Phasma! I'm in charge!" Finn said excitedly.

Han put a hand on his shoulder.

"Bring it down, kid. Bring it down."

Finn nodded at Han before turning back to Phasma.

"Follow me."


Meanwhile, Rey, and Anna were continuing to escape. During the process of escaping, Rey managed to get Anna a blaster. As the two made their way to a hanger, Rey glanced around the corner, and saw a TIE guarded by about a dozen troopers. Suddenly the sound of marching footsteps caught their attention, panic beginning to set in. Rey smiled suddenly and quickly made her way towards the edge of the walkway, which led into a deep cave should someone would fall off. She helped Anna down first and then followed after, holding onto the edge of the wall as the troopers passed above them. Rey spotted a lever and turned to Anna, pointing with her head at the lever.

"Anna...the lever," she whispered.

Anna nodded and slowly made her way down. As she did, she mistimed her footing and almost would have fallen had Rey not grabbed her arm. Once the girls had reached the lever, they pulled down on it, and a bit of machinery popped out of the wall and the girls climbed inside, just as it closed behind them.


Back in the shield generator room, Han, Chewie, Elsa and Finn were holding Phasma hostage. Elsa had her lightsaber activated and was holding the blade by Phasma's neck. Chewie had his bowcaster pointed at her helmet while Finn was behind her.

"Do you want me to blast that bucket off your head? Lower the shields."

"You're making a big mistake."

"Do it," Elsa commanded, moving the blade a touch closer.

Phasma pressed a few buttons as Finn went over to Han.

"Solo, if this works, we're not gonna have a lot of time to find Anna and Rey."

Han closed the door, locking it, and walked over to Finn.

"Don't worry, kid. We won't leave here without them."

They turned back as Phasma stood up and Elsa pulling her blade away, the screen behind them showing the shields being disabled.

"You can't be so stupid as to think this will be easy. My troops will storm this block and kill you all."

Finn came over to her and pointed his rifle under her chin.

"I disagree. What do we do with her?"

"Is there a garbage chute?" asked Han. "Trash compactor?"

Phasma's helmet jerked to attention. If she wasn't afraid before, she had to be now. Finn smiled almost with a sadistic grin.

"Yeah, there is."


Meanwhile at the Resistance base, the team noticed the base's shields were down.

"General, their shields are down!"

C-3PO was relieved.

"Thank the Maker!"

Leia turned to Statura.

"Han did it! Send them in!"

Statura gave the order.

"Give Poe full authorization for attack."

Another member radioed Poe.

"Black Leader, go to sub-lights on your call."


Meanwhile, in the orange and black X-Wing, Poe radioed back.

"Roger, base. Red Squad, Blue Squad and Harvest Squad, take my lead."

"Copy that, Poe," replied Kristoff.

"Dropping out of lightspeed," replied another team leader.

Suddenly, a massive armada of X-Wings dropped out of hyperspace in unison, diving down to the planet's surface. They sped towards the oscillator.

"Almost in range," Poe said. "Hit the target dead center. As many runs as we can get."

The X-Wings dived down towards the oscillator. Meanwhile in the command center, Hux and Hans watched with slight annoyance. Hux turned to an officer.

"Dispatch all squadrons."

The officer nodded.

"Yes, Sir."

Poe aimed his guns at the oscillator.

"Alright, let's light it up!"

Poe launched two proton torpedos directly at the target, the rest of the X-Wings following suit. A pilot laughed.

"Haha! Direct hit!"

"But no damage," replied a pink humanoid being.

"Yeah, we got to keep hitting it," replied Poe. "Another bombing run. Remember when that sun is gone, that weapon will be ready to fire, but as long as there's light we got a chance!"

BB-8 then spotted trouble. He made a loud chirp that was really high in pitch. Poe glanced out the viewscreen. Hundred of TIE Fighters were making their way towards the group of X-Wings.

"Guys, we got a lot of company!"

The X-Wings quickly broke off attacking the oscillator and fired at the incoming TIEs. Red and green blasts went every which way.


Meanwhile, inside the base, Finn peeked around a corner before slipping into the hallway, with Han, Chewie, and Elsa close behind. As the four took cover behind a couple crates, Finn turned to group.

"We'll use the charges to blow that blast door. I'll go in and draw fire, but I'm gonna need cover."

"You sure you're up for this?" asked Han.

"Hell, no," replied Finn. "I'll go in and try to find Rey. The troopers will be on our tail. We have to be ready for that. There's an access tunnel that leads…"

Finn stopped as he noticed Han gesturing with his chin.

"Why are you doing that? Hmm? Why are you doing this?"

He copied Han once before continuing.

"I'm trying to come up with a plan."

Han tapped his blaster's barrel against Finn's shoulder and pointed. Finn turned around to see Rey and Anna climbing up a wall on the other side of a nearby window. Finn and Elsa smiled and raced off, Han and Chewie following behind.

Rey and Anna crept along the hallway, but just as they turned the corner, they raised their blasters to find Han, Chewie, Elsa, and Finn. After getting over her surprise, Anna launched herself into Elsa's arms, nearly knocking her over. Han gently pushed down the barrel of Rey's blaster.

"You all right?"

"Yeah."

"Good," Han sighed, turning away to look for a quick way out.

"What happened to you two? Did he hurt you?" Elsa asked, still being hugged.

Rey was watching Finn.

"Finn, Elsa, what are you doing here?"

"We came back for you," Finn replied as Chewie growled softly. Finn glanced back to him before turning back to Rey. "What'd he say?"

Rey couldn't stop staring at him.

"That it was your idea."

She hesitated for a moment before coming closer. Finn raised his arms slightly, figuring she would give him a hug, but she launched forward and kissed him right on the lips. Finn's arms curled around her so she wouldn't stop. They broke away for a moment, Rey smiling.

"Thank you."

They quickly resumed, not wanting to let go of each other.

Meanwhile, Han glanced back and was about to try and get them moving out of there, but the words died in his throat as he caught sight of Finn and Rey kissing. This...this was...awkward. Of course, he and Leia had kissed before, countless times, but it was very different watching someone else. Especially when…

He walked up and tapped Finn on the shoulder, making the two break apart with faces as red as Kylo's blade.

"Escape now, kiss later?"

They awkwardly nodded and took off after Anna and Elsa, who had already started to head outside.

Soon, they climbed into the elevator and went to the surface, only to find that the Resistance pilots were having a difficult time destroying the oscillator.

Han sighed.

"They're in trouble. We can't leave."

He turned to the group.

"My friend has got a bag of explosives. Let's use them."

The team split up, Han and Chewie entered the oscillators side entrance while Rey, Elsa, Anna, and Finn entered a power supply room.

Han and Chewie opened fired on a couple stormtroopers guarding the entrance. Soon, they reached a dead end where several blast doors were closed.

"Come on," sighed Han.

Just as he said that, Rey pulled a plug from a fuse box in the power supply room, deactivating the security.

Han smiled.

"Girl knows her stuff."

He and Chewie entered the inside of the oscillator. Han glanced around before turning to Chewie.

"We'll set the charges against every other column."

Chewie growled softly.

"You're right. That's a better idea. You take the top, I'll go down below. Detonator."

Han handed a small rod with a silver button on top to Chewie before heading down a ladder. They hurried around the area, placing bombs on major columns and activating them.

Suddenly, Kylo Ren appeared with a squadron of Stormtroopers following him. With a single order, the troops spread out, searching the area for the Resistance members.

Outside, Finn, Anna, Elsa, and Rey took one quick look at the sun before sprinting for a ladder along the side of the oscillator. The light was rapidly fading.

Meanwhile, Kylo had reached the bottom level and made his way over to a catwalk, not noticing Han watching him from afar. Han quickly followed him and, when he got to the edge of the catwalk, he called to his son.

"Ben!"

His voice echoed through the chamber, causing Kylo to stop in his tracks. The troopers scanning the area went to the edge of each level and primed their blasters, pointing them at Han. Chewie looked to his old friend and growled softly in worry.

Kylo turned to face his father.

"Han Solo. I've been waiting for this day for a long time."

Han sighed and began to walk onto the catwalk just as the blast door at the very top level opened, revealing Rey, Finn, Elsa, and Anna. The sun's light shown into the chamber, illuminating Han and Kylo.

"Take off that mask," Han said. "You don't need it."

"What do you think you will see if I do?" Kylo replied.

Han replied without hesitation, his face firm.

"The face of my son."

This news shocked Finn, Rey, Elsa, and Anna. But they couldn't do anything about it as Kylo pulled off his helmet. He spoke fiercely.

"Your son...is gone. He was weak and foolish like his father. So I destroyed him."

Han sighed, walking forward towards his son.

"That's what Snoke wants you to believe. But it's not true."

Han stopped a little ways away from Kylo.

"My son is alive."

Kylo shook his head.

"No. The Supreme Leader is wise."

Han began to walk closer to his son.

"Snoke is using you for your power. When he gets what he wants, he'll crush you."

He stopped just in front of his son, who slightly backed up. Han sighed.

"You know it's true."

A moment of pause went between father and son before Kylo spoke.

"It's too late."

Han shook his head.

"No, it's not. Leave here with me. Come home. We miss you."

A long pause went by the two once more before Kylo spoke up, his voice breaking, almost as if Ben Solo was trying to get through.

"I'm being torn apart. I want to be free of this pain. I know what I have to do, but I don't know if I have the strength to do it. Will you help me?"

"Yes. Anything," replied Han.

The two were close enough now to hug each other, but no one made a move. Ben dropped the helmet down onto the catwalk and grabbed the lightsaber from his belt, holding it out to Han. As Han clasped his hand around the hilt, the sun outside, which had been slowly fading in light, vanished as the energy from it was extinguished. The light that was once covering Han and Ben had dissolved and only darkness remained.

A few seconds went by before suddenly, Kylo took control of Ben and ran Han through with his lightsaber. Finn and Anna gasped, Chewie roared, and Elsa and Rey screamed. Kylo pushed the blade farther into his father and spoke to him.

"Thank you."

He pulled the blade out of Han. Han, using the last bit of strength he had, reached up and cupped his son's cheek before falling back and off of the catwalk. Kylo stood there, not moving.

Meanwhile, at the Resistance Base, Leia paused, feeling as if a part of her had been ripped in two. Something had disconnected in her mind, something important.

Han.

She slowly sat down, in shock from his life force being ripped from her like that. But, she knew there could only be one cause. Han was dead.

Back at Starkiller Base, Chewie roared loudly before taking aim at a Kylo and shooting him with his bowcaster, hitting Kylo directly into his side. Kylo went down to one knee, grunting in pain. Chewie went on a rampage, shooting troopers, with Rey, Finn, and Anna joining the fight and Elsa throwing ice spikes everywhere. Chewie, meanwhile, had entered the access tunnel and pressed the button on detonator. With a rapid beeping, all of the bombs that were placed in the supports exploded into shrapnel and fire, forcing the four up top to cover their eyes from the blinding light. Glancing down, they saw Kylo stand up and give chase to them, forcing them to run out the door and away from the oscillator.

One battle would decide the fate of the Galaxy.


And that's a wrap! Good news, my Ice Awakens fans, you're getting chapter 10 next week! I know a week early! Stay tuned!