Chapter 21: The Road to Endor

In the hangar, The Freedom Fighters, along with the Rebel Commandos and Stryker Team, got ready to climb aboard the Shuttle Tyderium, when Sonic was stopped by a familiar person.

"Hey Sonic!"

"Hiya, Unc!" said Sonic to Uncle Chuck. "What's jucin'?"

"Nothin' much, except for the fact that Ari and I will be using the Star Tornado in the fighter attack." said Uncle Chuck as Ari walked up behind him.

"You? Go into battle? Are 'ya up to it Uncle Chuck?" asked Sonic.

"May as well." said Chuck. "And I want to wish you good luck on Endor."

"Thanks, Unc." replied Sonic.

"Hey Sonic!" shouted Kaylor. "We gotta go!"

"Okay! Just a minute! Sorry Unc, gotta juice it loose!" said Sonic.

"Be careful nephew." said Chuck as he and Sonic hugged and then Sonic raced aboard the Tyderium, Chuck then walked over to the Star Tornado with Ari.

Sonic then took his seat in the cockpit of the Tyderium, just as Han said: "Chewie! Let's see what this piece of junk can do. Ready everybody?"

"All set." replied Luke.

R2 beeped as 3P0 said: "Here we go again…"

The Tyderium slowly exited the hangar and opened its wings, and then was ready for the jump to hyperspace. "Alright, hang on!" said Han as he activated the hyperdrive and the Tyderium blasted off for Endor.

Meanwhile, aboard the Death Star II, the Emperor was meeting with Vader, Dr. Robotnik, Snivley, Jerjerrod, and the Suppression Squad.

"What is thy bidding, my master?" asked Vader.

"Send the fleet to the far side of Endor. There it will stay, until called for." said the Emperor.

"What of the reports of the Rebel Fleet massing near Sullust?" asked Vader.

"It is of no concern. Soon the Rebellion will be crushed, and Young Skywalker will be one of us. You're work here is finished my friend. Go out to the Command Ship and await my orders." said the Emperor.

"Yes, my master." said Vader as he walked away.

The Emperor then turned to Scourge. "Scourge, I need you, your team, Snivley, and Robotnik to head down to the surface and await my orders."

"Yes, master." said Scourge as he, the Suppression Squad, Snivley, and Robotnik headed to the Star Scourge.

Later, the Tyderium entered the area, and made its approach to the moon. Chewie then barked a question at Han. "If they don't go for this, then we'll have to get outta here pretty quick Chewie." replied Han.

"We have you on our screen now, please identify." said the Imperial controller aboard the Executor.

Han replied: "Shuttle Tyderium, requesting deactivation of the Deflector Shield."

"Shuttle Tyderium, transmit your clearance code for shield passage." said the controller.

"Transmission commencing." said Han.

"Now we find out if that code is worth the price we've paid." said Leia.

"It'll work. It'll work." said Han.

Luke then got a spooked expression on his face. "Vader's on that ship."

"He's going off to that mondo-weird place again!" whispered Sonic to Sally, who just tapped his elbow.

"Now don't get jittery, Luke. There a lot of Command Ships. And you Sonic, keep your mouth shut please." Chewie then barked another question, to which Han replied: "Keep your distance though Chewie. But don't *look* like you're trying to keep your distance." Chewie then barked another question, and Han said: "I dunno! Fly casual!"

Sonic then grew bored as the time went on. He started tapping his fingers on his chair arm. But then, another voice said: "Shuttle Tyderium, what is your cargo and destination?"

Han replied: "Parts and Technical Group. Forest Moon."

"Yo, controllers, get the ol' codes approved!" murmured Sonic.

"You need to keep your mouth shut Sonic Hedgehog, or you'll risk this mission." said Sally.

"Hey, hey, we're in Imperial Country, and that makes me itchy!" grumbled Sonic.

"Do you mind?" asked Leia.

"Not really. Dogs mind, not Hedgehogs." said Sonic.

"I'm endangering the mission, I shouldn't have come…" murmured Luke.

"It's your imagination, kid. C'mon, let's keep a little optimism here!" said Han.

The minutes passed, and Chewie than asked another question, to which Han replied: "They're not goin' for it Chewie."

But then, the controller came on and said: "Shuttle Tyderium, deactivation of the shield will commence immediately. Follow your present course."

"Okay, I told It was gonna work! No problem!" said Han as the Tyderium began its descent to Endor.

Meanwhile, down in the Shield Bunker, Scourge and Fiona were lounging when Derok arrived: "I just received a transmission from Lord Vader. The Rebels have arrived."

"So what do we do?" asked Fiona.

"Nothing. We wait for them to come here." said Derok.

Scourge then grinned and murmured: "Good work Rebels, come and get us!"