Disclaimer If I owned Star Wars, I wouldn't be stuck in my crappy job but sadly I don't. I do however own Kelsey and her family. That counts right?

Chapter 10

Kelsey

Leia and I got to the creatures' village soon after. It took us awhile to get used to navigating the village because it was high up from the ground. We were lead to a hut nearby where right away were whisked into a hut nearby a fire pit.

We got changed out of clothes and into animal skin like clothing. I was given a tan dress that went to my knees and the sleeves ended to the middle of my upper arms where my wound still showed a little. My hair was taken out of its' ponytail and it was up in a bun with a braid on the left side of my head as Leia's hair was down with a braid headband and she wore a tan and dark green dress that had long sleeves.

"I wonder where the guys are," I said.

"They would have to be looking for us would they?" Leia replied.

"I would hope so, unless Luke decides to do a search party himself," I said, as I was cleaning up my wound.

One of the creatures, who we found out were called Ewoks, came in with what looked like medical potions or something. I wasn't sure what would come out of those.

"Luke cares so much about you," Leia said.

"I know it's crazy that I would never thought he would be with me too," I said. "I know damn well how my brother feels about you."

"Oh really?"

"Yeah," I replied. "And besides I had a bit of a hunch since the day we met."

Leia couldn't help but smile a little at that one. Despite their constant bickering when I met the group, I knew someday she and Han would somehow in some way would wind up being together. I'd never thought in a million years Luke and I would be together.

I heard a noise coming from outside the hut. I looked over at Leia and we stopped what we were doing to listen. It sounded like there was a crowd forming outside of the hut.

"What's going on?" Leia asked.

"I don't know," I replied, getting up from my seat.

Leia followed in suit as she went out first then I followed. The sight before us was something I didn't know how to react.

I saw Han, Luke and Chewie, tied up to poles in an upright position near the fire pit with Han hanging over it. I looked over and saw Threepio sitting on a throne like place as Artoo was somewhere in the crowd. Some of the Ewoks were playing with drums as I saw a higher chief standing next to Threepio.

What the hell was going on?

"Leia! Kelsey!" Luke and Han in surprise and awe mixed together as Han and Chewie looked over.

"What the hell is going on?" I asked, trying to take a step forward; but spears flew in my face as I backed away from them.

"Whoa easy there no one wants to get hurt now do they?" I said.

"But these are our friends," Leia tried to tell them. "Threepio, tell them they must be set free."

Threepio translated to the Ewoks about letting them free but they only shook their heads.

"Somehow I got the feeling that didn't work well," Han said, bitterly.

"Maybe we can work something out," I said, trying to take another step; only to be met with a spear in my view. "Will you watch where you point that thing."

"Threepio," Luke said in a eerie calm tone. "Tell them if they don't do as you wish, you'll become angry and use your magic."

"Oh kriff," I said, burying my face in my hand.

This would end either well or in disaster.

"But Master Luke what magic? I couldn't possibly-" Threepio began to protest.

"Just do it," Luke said, sternly.

Threepio then translated the message to them. All they did was turn away and went to making the fire in the fire pit.

"Oh that worked really well," I said sarcastically.

"You see Master Luke," he whined. "They didn't believe me like I said."

"Wait!" Han said, while trying to blow away the fire that was coming near him.

I was about to rush over there when I saw Luke close his eyes. I didn't know how to react when the next thing I saw, Threepio started to float midair. Not only it shocked me and Leia, but it did give the Ewoks something as they started to freak out.

"Oh, oh my! Help!" Threepio cried out as he was in the air. "Put me down! Put me down! Oh!"

The Ewoks soon then rushed over to untie the guys and Chewie. I couldn't help but had a grin on my face as they finished calming down as Threepio was set down on the ground again.

Han and Chewie rushed over and hugged me before Han went over to Leia and kissed her as he spun her around. I had to smile at that scene. I was then engulfed into a hug from Luke as he held me tight.

"I thought the worst when I saw your jacket," he said.

"I'm okay, really," I said.

"When are you going to not be so reckless?"

"I can't help it," I replied. "I want to do something to help rather than not do anything at all and besides, you can't get rid of me that easily."

Luke cupped my face as his kissed me deeply and lovingly. I returned it as well as we stayed in each other's arms.

-LINE BREAK-

"Ow, careful."

"Sorry," Luke said, tending to my arm. "You had me worried there."

"That's part of the job," I said, sarcastically. "It could've been worse but it wasn't."

"I know," he said.

Luke finished wiping some medicine on it and wrapped it up in a bandage. He then placed a kiss on my forehead and held on to me as if I would disappear.

"I'm glad you and Leia are alright," he said.

"Same," I said, looking over at my brother and Leia who were wrapped up in their own moment.

"I'm going to tell Leia about us being brother and sister and our father," Luke said.

I looked up at him in surprise.

"What brought that on?" I asked.

"I would want to tell her now before it's too late," he replied.

I couldn't help but notice how the way he answered it was like he wasn't going to see any of us anymore. I get that we were in battle but I just didn't like how he answered.

Something was definitely up.

-LINE BREAK-

Later that night, we were all gathered inside the hut as we listened to Threepio tell the Ewoks about our adventures in hopes of getting help as Artoo helped along as well. I stood next to Luke, who had his arm wrapped around me close to his body as Han and Leia sat nearby together. I looked up during the story and saw that Luke looked a bit tense.

Maybe he was worried about tomorrow. I rubbed his arm lightly to ease the tension and then he squeezed me closer as he rested his chin on the top of my head.

I saw the head Ewok chief speaking to few of the other Ewoks once Threepio finished. I didn't know what was going to happen after this.

"What's going on?" Han asked.

"I don't know," Leia replied as Threepio turned to us with the Chief at his side.

"Oh wonderful! We are now part of the tribe," Threepio announced.

The Ewoks then cheered and only two of them hugged me around my legs while I tried to hold back a laugh.

Luke then kissed me on the side of my head as he told me he wanted to get some air. After he walked out, Leia looked over her shoulder as his retreating form and then at me. I only put my hands up as if I didn't know anything. Then she got up a few seconds later to follow him.

"I got to admit, I didn't think this would happen," I said to Han as everyone started chattering.

"Who knew that would even work?" Han asked.

I could only shake my head in amusement.

"Excuse me Mistress Solo, he said that the scouts are going to show us the quickest way to get to the shield generator," Threepio told me and Han.

"Good how far is it?" Han asked and Threepio didn't know what to say at first. "Well, go ask him."

Threepio then turned to the chief but then Han placed his hand on his arm.

"We need some fresk supplies too," Han said.

As Threepio turned again, Han stopped him.

"And we need our weapons back," he also said.

Threepio started to speak but was interrupted again.

"And hurry up will you? We don't got all day," Han said.

Leave it to Han. I looked over my shoulder and saw Luke and Leia talking intently to one another. Now I sensed being worried all over again. Something wasn't right.

"Just excuse me for a minute," I said, making my way outside.

I walked out of the hut and saw that Luke was standing in front of Leia and Leia looked like she was ready to cry.

What happened?

"Hey sorry, um is everything okay?" I asked, looking at both of them.

Don't tell me that the conversation didn't go well.

"Yeah we're fine Kels," Leia replied, softly.

"I don't know Leia you look like you're ready to cry," I said. "I didn't think what Luke told you would make you upset."

"He told you?"

"Of course he did, why wouldn't he?" I replied.

"Then try to convince him to stay and not face Vader," Leia said.

"What? That's ridiculous he's not facing Vader are you?" I asked Luke.

I thought it had to do with him telling Leia that they were brother and sister.

I was so wrong.

Luke looked up and gave me the look that I feared the most. The silence said all but he looked sad and worried.

This wasn't happening.

"No.." I said softly.

"Kelsey..." Luke said, trying to find the words.

"No, no. no please Luke I..." I said, with a slight tremor in my voice.

No I won't cry.

I felt my breathing getting heavy as I took a few steps away from the siblings and the next thing I knew, those steps turn into a sprint as I ran away from both of them ignoring their voices trying to call me back. I ran down the steps and into the woods.

This was my biggest fear. Luke was going to face Vader once again.

Only this time, I was scared of what the outcome would be.

The only thing I didn't understand was this...

Why didn't he tell me?

A/n I know I'm cruel with that cliffhanger but I had this planned for awhile between a butt load of homework I had this week from school, it's a miracle I updated.

I do hope to update next week since I'll be going to a baby shower during the day and we'll see how the evening plays out too and if I don't update then, it'll be the next day that I'll update.

Before I go hide, thank you all for your reviews and support.

Until next week!

spike