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A continuation of my first fanfics, "Never the Same Again: Part One," and "Never the Same Again: Part Two." It will be followed by part three. This is just a small part to clear up some things. I try to listen you all of your suggestions, so please help me out by reviewing my work and telling me what you would like to see in the next parts of the series. I was considering expanding this series to include some Luke/Mara interaction too. What do you guys think?
Never the Same Again: Transitions
By Jessika Solo
Days after Han and Leia's reunion, Luke sat in his room on Couriscant. He was deep in meditation on the subject of the young couple. He knew Han would treat Leia right, but he was worried that his sometimes-silly sister would break Han's heart. Hours passed as he focused all of his energy on the only family he had.
Han was spending his first day in the military department talking to all of the Admirals and Generals about the new structure of the Galactic Army. "Our role should be that of peace keepers," Han stated, "Like the old Jedi Order used to be many years ago." Impressed with his knowledge, the officers who had just met him nodded at him in approval. Reeikan smiled at Han, a man who had become like a son to him.
Lando and Chewie had accepted positions in the Galactic Army and were beginning training for their posts. Chewbacca would be a mechanic for the X-wing fleet, and Lando resumed his rank as General. It seemed like all was good for the four heroes.
Young Princess Leia spent her days with Mon Mothma and other senators who were reforming the Senate and drafting a revised copy of the Galactic Creed. Times were not rough for many in the galaxy, and a sense of calm has spread from planet to planet.
Of course, our heroes could not live the quiet life for long…
Han walked into his apartment, provided by the New Republic, and sat down on his soft couch. Life is good, Han thought, smiling, I got my girl, a big job, and a swanky place. Life is good. However, as Han counted his blessings, a young woman watched him from the roof of a building near by. Angrily, she jumped off the building, Force-slowing her fall to the ground. Her red hair was like a cloud around her head as she ran to her small apartment near the old Imperial district of the city. If I have to kill Skywalker's friends to get to him, then so be it, she thought to herself.
Back in his new apartment, Luke's eyes flew open. Dark, cold air filled his body as he sensed something dark near him and his friends. He shook his head to clear the thoughts, and stood up to find Han. We never finished that conversation from a week ago, he thought to himself, hooking his light saber on his belt and walking out the door.
After leaving the Senate building, Leia went straight to Han's apartment. He saw her speeder from his balcony and ran around his apartment to make sure everything was just right for the romantic dinner he was about to have for her. Han couldn't really cook, so one of Luke's pilot friends, Wedge, cooked the dinner for Han. His small dining room was lit with candles and he actually used real dishes and silverware to set the table. It was their first date since agreeing to give their relationship a try, and Han was very nervous. He smiled, proud of himself, as Leia arrived at his door. She gasped when she saw his apartment. Han took her cloak as she walked into the dining room. "You did this all for me?" she asked, genuinely touched by his efforts. His trademark Han Solo smile crossed his lips as he said, "Well, most of it." He pulled her chair out for her at the table and then served the food.
Luke hurried to Han's new apartment, more aware of the dark side of the Force filling the air. Someone is near, someone really evil! Luke said, surprised that any traces of the dark side were left. He had to get to Han and warn him of the danger nearby, and then he would go to Leia's apartment to make sure that she was safe.
Han and Leia shyly looked at each other across the table in the dimly lit room. Their food was good, but they both pushed it around on their plates. "I'm not really hungry," Leia said, looking up into Han's killer hazel eyes. Not moving his eyes from their stare, Han sat his fork down and said, "Me neither." The both got up from the table and stood stiffly, not knowing what to do next. Han had been with many women, but no one like Leia. I don't know what to do, what to say! I don't want to screw anything up! he thought to himself as he looked at the beautiful woman in front of him. She was dressed in a blue dress made of soft Couriscant silk, and her hair was part of the way down. Her whole body shook with nervousness as she felt the intense feelings between them. This Force stuff is going to be hard to get used to, she thought. Taking a deep breath to calm herself, she smiled adoringly at Han as they moved closer to each other. Just as Han took her into his arms, they heard a voice and pounding on the door. "HAN!! HAN, OPEN UP!" Luke called from outside. Sighing loudly, Han walked to the door. Luke barged inside, out of breath and pale as a ghost. "Leia, Han!" he said, obviously upset, "Someone is after us."
To be continued if the reviews are positive…
Keep in mind; this is only a transition piece to help clarify what is going to happen in the next few stories.