Disclaimer: The characters portrayed in this story are the property of George Lucas and/or the artists who created them. No money is being made from this writing, and no infringement is intended. Lyrics have been stolen from BNLs Go Home and no infringement is intended there either.
Rating: PG
Author's Note: Takes place sometime after Star by Star, so just ignore everything after that.
The Reset Button:
Chapter Four: Fast Forward
Luke sat in the common area of the Millennium Falcon, drinking something steaming. Confusion and concern rolled off of his sister, but no reprimands or anger built up in her. Luke didn't bother to repress his surprise.
"Go to her," his sister finally said. She had sensed his turmoil for days and had finally gone to his newly solitary quarters and had coaxed him out to a place in their youth when there were no women to worry about.
"What?" Luke blinked. That was not the answer he had expected from her.
"Instead of sitting here whining and moaning about how you are so confused…call her, and let her know you want to talk about it. You haven't been sleeping, your emotions are all over the map…go to her." Leia's voice was calm, not berating. She just wanted him to be happy.
"But Mara…"
Leia shook her head. "You've already made up your mind about that; you've got to start over. I love Mara, Luke, but you two made a mistake. Hearts will be broken, but you'll always be connected."
He sighed, absently taking a sip of the lukewarm drink in front of him. "I'm afraid to hear from Callista, but it's driving me crazy that I haven't heard from her: rushed heartbeat, I can't speak sometimes…"
"Go to her," she repeated for the third time. "Callista was willing to give you everything; she sacrificed the Force for you, albeit unknowingly. She didn't blame you for it. If you're sure about this…"
He nodded. "I'm sure." There was a question brewing in Leia's mind, and even though he didn't have to, Luke answered it anyway. "I never got over her, Leia. Mara is wonderful but…she's not what I expected myself to be with. We're a bit too…polar." He shook his head. "Don't get me wrong, Ben is one of the best things that's ever happened to me…"
Leia shrugged. "It happens, Luke. But if Callista is what you want…go to her. Go to her now. You know where she is. The Vong seem to be quiet for a moment…and going to a civilian resistance outpost isn't the worst place you could be."
"I just hope…" he started, swallowing the now cold beverage. "I just hope that when I get there, she feels the same way."
Leia smiled that all-knowing, sisterly smile and shoved him toward the X-wing's docking clamp. "Go home."