Chapter 50! When did that happen, Thanks so much for reading guys!
Chapter Fifty
Time with Uncle Luke
Leia hurried herself around the house, trying to busy her mind. Han stood in the hallway watching his wife run about the room. He smirked at her, and to be honest he thought she was being ridiculous. The house was already spotless but she decided everything needed to look nicer, before her brother arrived.
"You know Luke doesn't really care what the house looks like."
"I know…" She huffed. "This is for me."
"The house looks fine."
"I'm just trying to distract my mind a little."
"From what? Luke isn't that bad…" Han chuckled. Leia offered him a glare before moving back to her cleaning.
"I need to focus." She reminded her husband.
"Why aren't we telling him about the baby again?" Han asked, stepping up to his wife and stopping her movement. His hands rested on her shoulders and she visibly relaxed.
"I want this visit to just be about Ben. Luke needs to focus on Ben and only Ben. We don't need to cloud his mind with a new Skywalker baby."
"Solo baby." Han corrected.
"Solo Baby." Leia agreed.
"Alright so we won't tell him."
"That's the plan. I really just want Ben to have this time with Luke. Ben can ask him questions about the force and they can really focus on each other."
"I understand." Han told her, dropping a kiss to her forehead.
"Thank you…"
"Wait." Han paused pulling back and looking down at her. "Won't he know it? Like won't he like feel it with your force mumbo jumbo twin connection thingy?'
"That sounded very professional."
"You know what I mean…"
"Normally yes. But I'm going to try and block him, I guess."
"You can do that?"
"I can do a lot of things." She said, arching her eyebrow at her husbands surprise of her talents.
"You are scary woman."
"Not scary, just talented." she corrected him.
"Whatever you say…You sure Luke won't be able to figure it out?'
"No, He's always telling me I could be stronger then him if I tried, well I'm going to try." Leia explained, stopping her cleaning and turning to face her husband. "I just really want Ben to have this time with Luke."
"I know sweetheart. Ben's been doing good, what are you worried about?"
"I don't know." She sighed.
"Breathe Princess."
"I'm breathing."
"Try slower and longer…"
"I'm fine…" She said dismissing him.
Han chuckled and smiled at his wife, before walking down the hallway and towards Ben's room. He found his son sitting on his floor playing with his various model ships.
"Hey kid."
"Hey Dad." Ben said brightly.
"You ready to hang out with Uncle Luke today?" Han asked, leaning up against the side of the doorway.
"Yes! Is he here yet?"
"Not yet. He'll be here soon."
"Is Mom still cleaning?" Ben asked.
"She is, she wants everything to look nice."
"Mom said I should just talk to Uncle Luke about me. About how I'm feeling."
"Yeah…Well he wants to see you, but he can answer any questions you have…maybe questions Mom and I don't know the answer too."
"Like force stuff?"
"Yeah that stuff." Han said leaning down to his son's level.
"I've been good." Ben said, his face falling slightly.
"Of course you have Ben. You're not being punished Mom and Uncle Luke just want to make sure you're feeling ok."
"Ok." Ben said his face brightening again. Han smiled an ran his fingers through Ben's hair. "Dad?'
"What is it?" "Can I talk about sister?"
"Ummmm…."
"I don't think Mom wants me too."
"Your mom really wants Uncle Luke to focus on you today. But….I guess if you really want to, you can talk about sister."
"I can?' Ben said with a bright smile.
"If you really want to. Let's just not tell mom."
"ok…." Ben said, slightly worried about his mothers reaction.
Han smiled down at him once more and leaned back, comfortable watching his son play for a while.
Leia heard the door chime and quickly stood up. Her breathing was harsh, closing her eyes she focused in and tried to calm her fast heart beat.
"You want me to get it?" Han asked her, walking into the room with Ben.
"I'm good." Leia said, quickly walking to the door and palming it open.
"Leia!" Luke greeted with a bright smile, offering his sister a tight hug. Leia smiled to her brother, she was pleased to see him. With how busy he had become over the years, it was hard to see him on a normal basis. "You look nice." He said as they pulled apart. Luke briefly wondered why Leia was blocking him, but decided she deserved her privacy from time to time.
"Oh thanks…"
"Hey kid." Han said walking over and offering his friend a hug.
"Good to see you Han."
"Uncle Luke!" Ben said running into the room. He was a flash of dark hair and soon he collided with his Uncle's legs.
"Hey Ben!" Luke said, scooping the boy up and into his arms.
"Did you miss me?" Ben asked.
"I always miss you Ben Solo."
"Good." Ben smirked. "Where's Aunt Naya?"
"She had to stay back on Yavin, with the student." Luke explained.
"Oh…does she miss me?"
"Of course she does…" Ben smirked again, his eyes sparkling in a specific Solo manner. "You look like your dad." Luke laughed.
"Oh gods I know." Leia sighed, walking over to the counter and offering Luke a drink.
"Lucky boy." Han laughed. Luke and Leia both rolling their eyes at Han. Slowly Luke sat Ben back on to the ground, taking the glass from Leia.
"How are you two?" Luke asked.
"We're good." Leia nodded, sipping her water.
"Couldn't be better." Han added.
"Good. I'm sorry its been a while…"
"You're busy Luke." Leia noted. "We understand."
"I know, I'd still like to see you all more."
"We'll try and make an effort to visit Yavin more." Leia offered.
"I like Yavin." Ben told his family.
"I know you do." Leia told her son with a laugh, ghosting her fingers over his cheeks. "Luke do you want us to leave?" Leia asked, glancing back to her husband. Leia wanted to make sure Ben was comfortable talking to Luke and that they didn't intrude on their conversation in any way. Luke smiled at his sister, knowing she was only trying to help.
"No, I don't think so…"
"Uncle Luke can we go to the beach?!" Ben suggested, jumping up and down. "I can show you the good spots."
Luke chuckled looking down at his nephew.
"Sure Ben. If that's what you want." Luke smiled.
"Is that alright?" He asked, looking to Ben's parents. The pair both nodded.
"Whatever the boy wants." Han chuckled, walking up behind Leia and wrapping his arms around her middle.
"I'll get my shoes!" Ben said darting down the hallway.
"He seems well." Luke smiled to his sister.
"He is, he's been really good lately."
"Good, that's good…."
"What is it?" Leia asked.
"Nothing, I'm just glad he's doing and feeling better. Should be a good visit."
"I think so." Han nodded.
"Have you given anymore thought to him coming back with me?" Luke asked, hesitating slightly when Leia offered him a glare.
"Luke…" she warned.
"I know how you feel about it, It's only a thought. If I was around him more, I could continue to guide him on a daily basis."
"I understand that Luke. And we will make an effort to see you more, but right now he's doing great. I do not want to send my son planets away."
"I know…" Luke sighed. He really didn't want to fight with his sister. But he wanted her to know the offer was still on the table. He watched as Han kissed the side of her head, clearly trying to calm her down.
"I'm sorry, I don't want to upset you." Luke offered. Leia sighed and walked towards her brother.
"I know you don't…But Ben is fine. I can't just send him away."
"I understand, a lot of the parents felt that way."
"But they still sent their children away?" Han asked.
"A lot of them don't have any force ability, they have no idea how to raise a force sensitive child."
"Well I do." Leia huffed, still trying to not become irritated. She silently prayed her hormones wouldn't burst out of control.
"I got my stuff!" Ben said running back into the room and crashing into his uncle once more.
"Good, lets get going then." Luke smiled.
"Be good for Uncle Luke baby." Leia said leaning down and kissing her son's forehead.
"I always good." He smirked.
"Well be extra good kid." Han added, pulling Leia back to him once more.
"Let's go!" Ben said darting out the door.
"Lot's of energy." Luke laughed.
"You'll sleep good tonight after chasing after that one." Han said with a smile to his brother in law.
"We'll be back soon." Luke told Leia, before following Ben out the door.
Leia watched her brother and son walk down the path to the beach. She sighed and relaxed slightly. She was happy Luke could make the trip. While Ben was doing great and had been feeling much better these days, she still worried about her son. Luke understood these things much better then she did, she was grateful for her brother, even if he did annoy her sometimes.
"He doesn't mean to upset you." Han whispered to her, kissing her neck softly.
"I know he doesn't, but he brings it up every time I see him."
"He wants what is best for Ben…He's not a parent yet. He doesn't understand how we can't just send Ben away."
"He's persistent."
"Well you are related…"
"Meaning what exactly?" She asked, glancing back to look at him.
"When you get something in your mind, its hard to get you to make a different choice…"
'Is that so?"
"It is, I'm pretty good at changing your mind…" He said dropping yet another kiss against her skin.
"You cheat."
"Do I?" He laughed.
"You know my weak points…"
"Which points, this one?" He asked, kissing right behind her ear. She let out a sigh and nodded. "Or this one…" He asked reaching for her once more. Leia quickly pulled away and turned to glare at him.
"Luke and Ben could be back any minute…"
"They just left!" Han protested with a laugh, reaching for her once more. He settled with placing his hands against her stomach.
"How's my girls today?" Han asked her.
"We're good." She smiled, her face warming and her heart calming down.
"Good." Han nodded, rubbing circles over her barely there bump.
"We'll tell everyone soon, I just want to make sure the time is right." Leia told her husband. She knew he was excited to tell everyone about the new addition to their family. She had allowed him to tell Chewie, figured she couldn't hide it from the Wookie that was at their house daily. But Han wanted everyone to know, He'd probably shout it to the galaxy if he could.
"I can't wait." Han smiled.
"This little girl already has you wrapped around her finger."
"Maybe…" Han smiled, not bothering to deny it.
"How long do you think they'll be?" Leia asked, her gaze looking out toward the now empty path.
"A while…" Han whispered to her.
"How long is a while?"
"Long enough for me to hide you away in the bedroom…"
"A nap does sound good…"She teased.
"I had other ideas." He said, surprising her when he lifted her up and into his arms. She giggled and swatted his chest as he walked them down the hallway.
Luke and Ben walked along the beach, or rather Ben ran across the sand and Luke tried to keep up.
"Your fast!" Luke called to his nephew. Ben laughed and stopped to face his Uncle.
"Are you too old Uncle Luke?"
"No! you're just too young!"
'Maybe…" Ben giggled.
"Don't let your mom hear you calling me old!" Luke advised.
"Why?'
"Because she's the same age as me."
"Right, cause your twins?"
"Yes." Luke said with a chuckle, figuring he'd save his nephew from what could be the wrath of his sister.
Slowing down Ben stopped and pointed to a portion of rocks up ahead.
"This is my favorite spot, Uncle Luke."
"Alright, looks nice." Luke said following to the rocks. The beach seemed nice today. Luke could see why Leia enjoyed their home so much. He enjoyed Corellia when he visited, and he understood why the Solo family had not moved to Yavin with him. Luke briefly wondered if Leia was still using the beach as a meditation area.
"Here." Ben's voice called over to Luke. Coming up to the rocks, Luke smiled. He understood why his nephew enjoyed this spot. The waves crashed out and around them, but the rocks kept them just high enough to keep them dry. "Mom and I like it here."
"I'll bet. I think you're a lot like your mom." Luke noted aloud.
"Dad says that sometimes…but mom says I'm like him."
"A bit of both then?"
"Ok…What are we suppose to talk about Uncle Luke?"
"I don't know Ben. What do you want to talk about?"
"I don't know, Mom said I could talk to you about the force if I wanted."
"Do you want to talk about the force?"
"Sometimes…"
"You can always talk to me Ben, even when I'm not on planet. You can com me, anytime you want to."
"Mom helps me sometimes."
"That's good." Luke nodded. "You're mom is a smart woman."
"Dad tries, but he doesn't always understand. But he helps…"
"I know your dad tries…He didn't think he'd be having little Jedi's." Luke laughed.
"Will I be a Jedi one day?"
"If you want to. You could be a lot of things. Maybe a pilot like your dad, a Senator like your mom?"
"I don't know yet…" Ben answered honestly.
"That's ok." Luke nodded and looked away from Ben and out to the waves. He debated reaching out to his nephew, but knew Ben needed space when talking about any of his feelings. "Have you been feeling ok, your mom mentioned you've felt sad or strange in the past."
"I feel ok…I haven't felt like that since last time we talked." Ben whispered, a little embarrassed.
"It's alright Ben, you don't have to be worried. Your mom just worries about you…she worries about all of us."
"I try and be good…" Ben trailed off, his face looking sad now. The thought of his mother worrying about him or thinking about him being bad, hurt his feelings.
"You are good Ben."
"I don't want to be bad, I don't like how it makes me feel. I don't want mom to worry about me."
"Not sure you can stop her from worrying about you, Ben."
"She loves me."
"She loves you a lot."
"I love her…"
"I like hearing you're feeling good."
"I like it too…Uncle Luke..?
"What is it Ben?"
"Will I start to feel bad again?"
Luke paused, wanting to choose his words correctly.
"I don't know Ben." He said honestly. "You have great people around you, all of us are here to help you. If you start to feel bad again, you can tell all of us and we'll help you."
"I don't like it."
"I know you don't…It makes you feel upset, right?"
"I feel sad and mad when it happens."
"It'll be ok Ben."
"Uncle Luke, I have another question?"
"Alright what is it buddy?"
"I don't know if I should ask you…" Ben said with a frown, Luke matched his grimace. He wanted Ben to be able to talk to him.
"You can ask me anything." Luke told him.
Ben seemed to be debating it now. He slowly turned and faced Luke.
"I feel bad sometimes…"
"Yes, we all do."
"I don't want to be bad like that…Like bad Jedi…."
"We know Ben."
"Will sister be bad? I don't want her to be bad." Ben asked, his big brown eyes staring up at his uncle. His innocent question caught his Uncle off guard. Luke stared at him for a moment, his mind a bit confused.
"Who's sister?"
"Mine…"
"Ben, you don't have a sister."
Ben lost his words now, as he debated on if he should tell his Uncle the family secret. Dad had said it was ok, if I wanted to, Ben thought to himself. Luke seemed to be waiting for an answer. Slowly Ben whispered out.
"…she's in Mom's tummy."
Luke stared at him, question in his mind. Slowly the pieces came together and he understood why Leia had been blocking him earlier. Leia was pregnant.
"Your mom is having a baby?" Luke asked with a smirk, his silly family keeping secrets from him. Ben nodded, slightly worried that his mother would be mad at him for telling his Uncle. Luke smiled and reached forward, hugging Ben. Pulling back, Ben continued.
"My sister…I like her a lot, already." Ben told him. "I don't want her to be bad."
"Aww Ben. It's good that you love your sister already. Don't worry, we're all here for her too. We love you and we will love your sister too. We'll protect you both, I promise."
"I like talking to you Uncle Luke."
"I like seeing you, you're getting tall."
"Mom says, I'll out grow her soon."
"I think she's right. Maybe we should head back?" Luke suggested, curious to talk to his sister and brother in law. He was thrilled for them and didn't understand why they would hide it from him. A new baby was something to be celebrated, especially when Leia had hinted that she may not be able to have more children.
"Alright…"
Ben ran inside the house and smiled, finding his parents snuggled up together on the couch. Leia offered her son a smile and opened her arms to him. The boy ran into her embrace and let his mother hold him tight.
"Did you have a good talk with Uncle Luke?' Leia asked him.
"I think so." Ben said quietly.
"You alright?" Han asked, worried that something worse had come up during his conversation with Luke.
"Dad…"
"What is it Ben."
"I wanted to talk about it." Ben told his father, Han nodded and turned to Leia. Leia looked between the two of them, confused to what they were talking about. Hearing footsteps behind them, the Solo family looked up and greeted Luke as he came to sit across from them. Luke smiled at Leia, a bright smile. Leia cocked her head at him and then understanding came over her. Looking to Ben, she could see a flush beginning to fill his cheeks.
"I'm sorry Mom…" Ben sighed.
"Oh Ben…Don't be sorry baby." Leia said pulling him to her once more.
"I told him he could talk about the baby if he wanted to." Han told his wife.
"And you wanted to?' Leia asked with a smile. Ben nodded against is mother.
"Then that's fine, I just wanted you to have time with Uncle Luke without any baby talk." She told Ben, hoping Luke understood what she meant. Ben pulled back from his mother.
"I like talking about sister…I had questions about her."
"You can ask us anything sweetie."
"I know mom…"
"Luke I…" Leia started but he stopped her.
"Don't worry about it. You are allowed some secrets. I did wonder why you didn't tell me, but I see what you wanted to do for Ben now."
"I knew you'd be happy for us, and maybe your thoughts wouldn't be fully on Ben's questions."
"I can multi task sis."
"I know…I'm sorry. I shouldn't be making decisions while my hormones are all out of whack."
"Can I get that in writing?" Han teased, earning a kick from his wife.
"It's alright Leia." Luke chuckled, always finding it amusing to watch his rather small sister beat up her large husband.
Ben snuggled into Leia's side, his small body laying beside her's on the couch. Ben's fingers ghosted over Leia's stomach.
"Sister feels good." Ben said, looking to his Uncle.
"You can feel her strong?" Luke asked.
"We both can." Leia nodded.
"Good. I'm sure that is reassuring." Luke said, knowing his sister would be worrying about complications.
"Her presence is growing each day, I'm sure she'll get stronger as she grows. That's how it was when I was pregnant with Ben."
Luke nodded, trying to think of things from a force perspective but his Uncle and family thoughts outweighed the Jedi for a brief moment. He was so happy for his family, and couldn't wait to meet his niece. The room felt positive and bright now, he enjoyed the feelings the whole Solo family were sharing with him. No wonder Ben was doing so well, he seemed so happy with his parents and even more excited for his baby sister.
"Who have you told?" Luke asked.
"Chewie." Han replied.
"That's it?'" Luke asked, surprised that maybe Pooja didn't know. She had become one of Leia's close female friends over the years. Both Luke and Leia enjoyed having the extended family.
"I wanted to wait until I was further along."
"Am I allowed to tell Naya?"
"Of course, I planned on telling you before you returned home."
"You're getting pretty good at blocking me." Luke noted.
"I'm a fast learner."
"It seems so. You are very talented Leia. I'm not surprised Ben is so gifted."
Leia nodded but stayed silent. She knew it was a compliment but it also added worry to the pit of her stomach. Sure he was like her, right now that was a good thing. But she worried what other things she would pass on to her children.
"Ben why don't you go make sure Uncle Luke's room is ready." Leia asked Ben. The boy nodded, dropping a kiss to her stomach and then running off. Han smiled, at his son's sweet gesture.
"How was the talk?" Leia immediately asked.
"Very good. Nothing to worry about…"
"Are you sure?" Leia asked, her panic returning.
"He understands that he does not want to feel bad or be bad, as he put it. He doesn't want to be a bad Jedi." Luke explained.
"He said that?" Han asked.
'Yes. He was also a little worried about his sister being bad. I assured him all of us would be there for him and his little sister." Luke said smiling at Leia again.
"Stop looking at me like that, I get it enough from Han."
"It's called happiness Princess, your brother is happy for us." Han said with a roll of his eyes.
"All you boys will drive me insane, I swear." Leia said standing.
"Lucky you got a girl on the way then." Luke called to his sister. Leia could hear both Luke and Han burst in to laughter as she moved to follow Ben's path.
"All these boys, these months need to go by fast." Leia told her stomach.
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