Question: Wheres Lando in this story?
Answer: Lando wasn't in The Truce at Bakura, they were originally planning on handing over some ships and fighters to help Lando retake Cloud city. Lando had some other ideas so he told Han to tell Ackbar not to send the fighters. Sorry I wasn't sure on how to fit Lando into this since he wasn't in it originally. I wrote this story over a year ago, before Attack of the Clones came out so some of the events that happen here are way off.
Onto the post.
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Three days later Luke was sitting across from the judge while questioning about his father. "How did you first feel when your father told you that he was going to adopt Kay?" Taffy asked.
Luke smiled replying, "I liked the idea and was thrilled to bring another force sensitive into the family. She will need guidance when we train her in the ways of the jedi."
"So she is force sensitive, interesting. How did you feel when you first brought your father aboard the med frigate? How did your sister react when you ran the request by her to save your father's life?" Taffy asked with great interest.
"I felt unsure, because of who he was, I wasn't even sure if I was able to get him into surgery, as for Leia she was not thrilled at first, but she did not want to argue the point with me either, deep down she wanted to save him, but after what he did to her she was a little reluctant to do so. Now, she is glad that we were able to." Luke replied, with what he knew was the truth.
"Ok, which brings up another point. How did the rest of the Alliance leaders react when they first learned what you and Leia did?" Taffy asked with out a second thought.
"They were not thrilled at all, but when they learned about the relations they did not want to say anything more on the subject." Luke said as he raised an eyebrow. What where with these questions anyways?
"Was your fathers new personality surprising? What did you think about your father when you started talking to him about the past and present? How was his reaction?" Taffy asked; she wanted to see how Luke would respond.
"It was a little surprising, to know how father was before everything happened to him. It took a lot of people off guard after they seen the way he was acting on the bridge of my flagship. I find that he can be impulsive at times, but none the less I find that deep down he is a gentle caring person."
Taffy nodded, "I find it hard to believe that he is Lord Vader. What happened to the black armor and mask?"
"A week ago we entered a major healing trance, to tell you the truth I wasn't even sure if it was going to work. We were in that healing trance for almost a solid 24 hours. By the time dawn broke, we were both on the verge of collapsing." Luke replied, he knew that question would come up.
Taffy thought it over, that explains it. She looked over the observation disk from Kathy and was surprised to read about the part about not separating Kay from Anakin. "According to the observer, Kathy Freed, she noted that your father and Kay share a special bond. Have you noticed this since your father brought Kay home?"
Luke nodded to confirm, "Yes the whole family has noticed the way Kay looks up to him. They took on a special bond the first night."
Taffy shook his hand, "Thank you commander for being open and honest with me. Please send your sister in." Luke shook her hand then left the room.
Leia walked in, Taffy motioned for her to have a seat. "Thank you for coming Ambassador Organa. I would like to ask you a few questions about your father. To get a sense on his character." Leia nodded. "How did you feel when Luke asked to save your father's life?"
"I was shocked, but I did not want to argue the point after he pointed out that we at least owed him this much; after he saved Luke's life aboard the second death star." Leia replied openly and honestly.
"And about that part, that is when your father fought his way back to the lightside, who was killing Luke?" Taffy asked.
"The emperor was killing Luke because he refused to kill our father and turn to the darkside. That is when the sudden urge to protect Luke kicked in." Leia said.
"How did you react to your father for the first time when you first shared a conversation as daughter and father instead of enemy to enemy?" Taffy enquired.
"I was a little surprised to see someone who cared so much could become evil. I found his personality to be impulsive but also caring and gentle. I could tell by the look on his face that he felt bad about the way he treated Luke and I. I was angry with him at first, but as the weeks went by, I found that he was enjoyable to be around." Leia simply answered.
"And what about the Alliance leaders, when you told them about your relations to Luke and your father, how did they react?" Taffy was curious about it.
"After I told them, they were shocked and appalled into silence." Leia said with complete honesty.
"How did you feel when your parents told you that they wanted to adopt Kay into the family?" Taffy asked.
"I never seen it coming, though I know I could accept her into the family. I never grew up with siblings before, so I liked the idea about the possibility of having a younger sister." Leia whole heartily said.
'What about Han Solo, I have heard that the two of you are seeing each other. Has your father said anything to Han about your relationship?" Taffy enquired.
"No he hasn't, he probably does not feel the need too, and he could see the way Han is treating me. Father knows how much Han and I love each other." Leia was unsure why that question was brought up.
"What about the way he treats Kay, according to the observer there is a special bond between your father and Kay. Have you noticed the same thing?" The judge asked.
"Yes I have, they took on a special bond the first night." Leia replied. What was with some of these questions?
"Ok, thank you for taking the time to answer my questions." She shook Leia's hand. "Could you send in your mother please?" Leia nodded as she stood up and walked out.
Taffy took this time to change tapes, as Padme walked in. Taffy turned her gaze on Mrs. Skywalker, "Mrs. Skywalker, please have a seat."
Padme sat down as she met the judge's gaze. "I would like to ask a few questions about your husband. I want to get a feel for his character. When did you two meet?"
"I met him at a junk shop on Tatoonie when he was nine. If it wasn't for him, we would've not gotten the parts to repair my ship with." Padme replied.
"When did you two fall in love?" Taffy asked in interest.
"Ten years later I went seeking for the jedi's help, Anakin and Obi Wan were assigned to protect me, we got married a year later, three months before everything fell a part is when I got pregnant with Luke and Leia. Then Obi Wan told me that Anakin died" Padme explained.
Taffy sat there for a few minutes before asking, "When did you find out that your husband was still alive?"
"I found out just before going to the emergency meeting that Nereus called after the Rebels showed up." Padme replied.
"Who told you?" Taffy pressed.
"Luke, he told me what really happened to Anakin, he also warned me that he was not the same person that I would remember." Padme confessed. "Anakin has changed, he is still a little compulsive, he has lost his cockiness and arrogance, but also there has been a change in his demeanor. I noted that he was acting like a father to Luke and Leia, and then he started to look out for Kay. She has begun to take on some of his latest traits, and she has been looking up to him as a role model." Padme simply said.
Taffy nodded, "How did you feel at first when Anakin approached you about adopting Kay?"
Padme shook her head, "I had to really think about that one, I was kind off against it at first, but I realized that he was beginning to take Kay on as a second daughter. Kay brought it up before Anakin had a chance to ask her if she wanted to be adopted by us."
This took the judge off guard, "Are you saying that Kay wants to be adopted by you and Anakin?"
Padme nodded to confirm it, "I could see it on Kays face, she really wants this to happen."
Taffy nodded as she extended her hand, "Thank you for your time, please send Kay in."
Padme stood up and walked out, the judge looked over as Kay walked in. "Kay, please have a seat."
Taffy's features softened at the sight of the ten year old. "So Kay, tell me. How do you feel about the Skywalker family?"
"I really like them a lot. They have been real nice to me." Kay responded with excitement.
"Alright, when did you first meet Anakin, how did it happen?" Taffy asked in a soft voice.
"He found me in a dark alley, he offered to help me out and took me back to their apartment." Kay told Taffy.
"Did you ask Anakin and Padme to adopt you?" Taffy asked.
Kay nodded to confirm, "Yes, I knew it was too much to hope for but I had to ask anyways. Padme told me that they were discussing about adopting me but they needed Luke and Leia's consent first." Kay had some tears form in her eyes, "I want to stay with them."
Taffy noted that is how it really happened. She noticed that the girl was on the verge of tears, She got up and walked to the door and asked Anakin to come in, she wanted to see how Kay reacts to him, but also to see how he would react to her upset state. Kay looked over as she watched Anakin walk in, she jumped out of her chair as Anakin kneeled to Kays height, Kay threw her arms around Anakins neck, his arms went around her shoulders and buried her head in his chest.
"What's wrong little Jedi?" Anakin asked all concerned. He was surprised that the judge asked him to come in. Was Kay upset about something?
"I want to stay with you." Kay said with tears streaming down her face.
Anakin wiped them away and said, "Remember what we talked about earlier?"
Kay nodded as she wiped her eyes. "I know, if they said no, then you would still come back and visit me. I don't think I could do it Ani.
"Kay, you are stronger then you take yourself for, I know you could do it. Don't doubt yourself." Anakin told her with the truth, she was strong for a ten-year-old.
Taffy jotted down the reaction, and the way he handled it. Kay really was attached to Anakin. Taffy thought, I think I already know what my answer will be.
"Thank you Kay please wait outside, Mr. Skywalker, please have a seat." Anakin nodded as Kay disengaged her arms and walked out, Taffy watched what happened outside, Kay buried her head in Padme as Padme wrapped her hands around the young girl, and Luke and Leia walked over to comfort her. She turned her attention back to the person she was interviewing, Taffy walked over to her chair and sat down.
"I will be frank with you, I have gone over the report that Kathy gave me, and I have questioned your family about your character and personality. Kay really seems attached to you. I need to ask you a few personal questions about your past if you don't mind?" Taffy said. Here it comes she thought she needed to know.
"Its alright." Anakin replied, somehow deep down he knew that she would approve of this despite everything he had down.
"Do you feel stable? Is there a chance you could accidentally slip back to the darkside?" Taffy asked.
Anakin shook his head, he was wondering about that himself. But now he knew how to avoid such an entanglement. Obi Wan, I understand what you were trying to tell me long ago he thought. "No, as long as I keep everything in check then I will never fall back. I have learned what my master was trying to tell me a long time ago as he took me on his padawan learner." Anakin replied truthfully, he had a family to think about now.
"If you had to do this over, would you take the same path?" Taffy enquired.
"No I would not, I would've been on the rebellions side." Anakin replied. In truth he did not want to go through that again.
The judge nodded in approval, "How did the military react to you being put in charge of the Alliance Task Force at first?"
"I felt a lot of hostilities, the Captain of Luke's flagship asked me why I defected, I told her that I had my reasons, then I asked for any other questions. I wanted to put the crew at ease."
"How did you meet Kay?"
"I found her in a dark alley crying, I told her I would help her out, anyway I could." Anakin replied.
"How did this relationship come about, what kind of a impression did you make on her?" Taffy was curious.
"The night I brought her home, everyone opened up to her on how we lost our parents. I just basically stayed by her side and helped her through some really tough moments."
"What about your children and wife? Were you there for them as well when they needed you?"
"Yes, I was there for my family as well, emotions tended to run a little high, we need to work on those memories no matter how painful they are."
Taffy nodded completely impressed. "How do you feel about the relationship between Han Solo and your daughter?"
"I have no problem with Han, in truth I am impressed he did not judge Leia because of me. Instead, he stayed by her side. I can tell the two are in love with each other." Anakin replied truthfully.
Taffy extended her hand, "Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. Please send in Han and Chewbacca." Anakin shook her hand and walked out. She changed tapes as Han and Chewie walked in. She motioned for them to have a seat. She needed Han to translate for her.
"General Solo, Chewbacca thank you for coming. I need to ask you a few questions about Anakin, I am trying to get a feel for Anakins character and personality."
Han nodded as Chewie woofed, "Ask away." Han translated.
"General, how were your feelings about Anakin at first when Luke brought him aboard the med frigate?" Taffy asked.
"A little confusing, I was wondering why Luke wanted to save him, I didn't know at the time that Luke and Leia were twins and that Vader was their father. Leia told me after Luke went to save Wedge."
"How did you feel towards her after she told you?"
"I was shocked, I kissed her deeply on the lips to let her know that I would love her no less."
"What were your first impressions of Anakin when you first talked to him not as an enemy?"
"I could tell that he cared deeply for his children, and truth be told he has become protective of them. A little impulsive, also caring and gentle towards Luke and Leia, he was there for them when things started to get a little rocky when people first learned of their relationship to Anakin."
Chewie nodded in agreement to Hans's assessment.
Taffy turned her attention to Chewie, "Chewbacca, I am wondering if you had noticed the relationship between Anakin and Kay?"
Chewie huffed out a long reply.
Han translated, " Chewie says, that Kay has been looking up to Anakin as a role model and has been taking on some of his traits lately."
"And what about you general? Have you noticed the same thing?"
"Yes, I have."
"What were your first impression when Anakin was given second in command of the task force?"
"A little shocked, that the Alliance Leaders decided to hand the fleet over to Anakin. Then again, with his experience it should be no surprise, except the Alliance Leaders were taking a big chance on Luke's word."
"What about the time you spent in orbit with him, taking down the enemy?"
"I think there was bonding going on between the two of us. I didn't mind it at all anymore. I could tell that he had changed for the better." Han replied with the truth, he felt it, something had taken place, but he could not place it, now he knew what it was.
Taffy nodded, "And what about you Chewbacca? What were your impressions of Anakin, when it was apparent that he changed?"
Chewie woofed out his reply as Han translated, "My partner says, that he has noticed the change right away. He didn't have the same fear for him, which he did a year ago back on Cloud City. He has changed for the better. He finds Anakin to be a gentle caring person for his family, but can be a little on the impulsive side, he doesn't mind being around Anakin as much anymore."
Taffy thought it over; she extended her hand. "I want to thank you for your time." As first Han then Chewbacca shook, they got up and left. Next she had to question some people from the military.
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"Captain Antilles, I would like to thank you for coming." Taffy said as she extended her hand.
"Your welcome." Wedge replied as he sat down in the chair.
"How do you feel about Anakin Skywalker now?" Taffy asked with a raise of her brow.
"I'm surprised, I didn't think that this person was a well hated man." Wedge replied.
"And when Ackbar handed the fleet over, how did you feel then?"
"Shocked at first, Ackbar was taking a big chance on Lukes word. But its turned out better then I thought at first." Wedge answered with a smile.
"And this relationship with Kay? Do you think that Anakin would make a good father?" Taffy asked.
"Definitely. Anakin is a great man to be around, strange no one thought he would be a family man though. Odds in the Rebellion were zero to none." Wedge admitted with a sheepish smile.
"They're was some betting going around? And who won the bet?" Taffy asked in curiosity.
"We all lost." Wedge replied with a smile.
"To who though?" Taffy asked in the light of the mood.
"Well if he was still around Red Leader would've won the bet since he knew Anakin Skywalker before he was Vader." Wedge replied with a sad smile. "I wonder if he knew."
Taffy nodded with a slight smile. "That's good to know the bets been lost."
Wedge nodded as he locked eyes with Taffy. "I know he cares deeply for everyone."
"Thank you Captain." Taffy said as she extended her hand.
"Your welcome." Wedge replied before walking out.
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Answer: Lando wasn't in The Truce at Bakura, they were originally planning on handing over some ships and fighters to help Lando retake Cloud city. Lando had some other ideas so he told Han to tell Ackbar not to send the fighters. Sorry I wasn't sure on how to fit Lando into this since he wasn't in it originally. I wrote this story over a year ago, before Attack of the Clones came out so some of the events that happen here are way off.
Onto the post.
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Three days later Luke was sitting across from the judge while questioning about his father. "How did you first feel when your father told you that he was going to adopt Kay?" Taffy asked.
Luke smiled replying, "I liked the idea and was thrilled to bring another force sensitive into the family. She will need guidance when we train her in the ways of the jedi."
"So she is force sensitive, interesting. How did you feel when you first brought your father aboard the med frigate? How did your sister react when you ran the request by her to save your father's life?" Taffy asked with great interest.
"I felt unsure, because of who he was, I wasn't even sure if I was able to get him into surgery, as for Leia she was not thrilled at first, but she did not want to argue the point with me either, deep down she wanted to save him, but after what he did to her she was a little reluctant to do so. Now, she is glad that we were able to." Luke replied, with what he knew was the truth.
"Ok, which brings up another point. How did the rest of the Alliance leaders react when they first learned what you and Leia did?" Taffy asked with out a second thought.
"They were not thrilled at all, but when they learned about the relations they did not want to say anything more on the subject." Luke said as he raised an eyebrow. What where with these questions anyways?
"Was your fathers new personality surprising? What did you think about your father when you started talking to him about the past and present? How was his reaction?" Taffy asked; she wanted to see how Luke would respond.
"It was a little surprising, to know how father was before everything happened to him. It took a lot of people off guard after they seen the way he was acting on the bridge of my flagship. I find that he can be impulsive at times, but none the less I find that deep down he is a gentle caring person."
Taffy nodded, "I find it hard to believe that he is Lord Vader. What happened to the black armor and mask?"
"A week ago we entered a major healing trance, to tell you the truth I wasn't even sure if it was going to work. We were in that healing trance for almost a solid 24 hours. By the time dawn broke, we were both on the verge of collapsing." Luke replied, he knew that question would come up.
Taffy thought it over, that explains it. She looked over the observation disk from Kathy and was surprised to read about the part about not separating Kay from Anakin. "According to the observer, Kathy Freed, she noted that your father and Kay share a special bond. Have you noticed this since your father brought Kay home?"
Luke nodded to confirm, "Yes the whole family has noticed the way Kay looks up to him. They took on a special bond the first night."
Taffy shook his hand, "Thank you commander for being open and honest with me. Please send your sister in." Luke shook her hand then left the room.
Leia walked in, Taffy motioned for her to have a seat. "Thank you for coming Ambassador Organa. I would like to ask you a few questions about your father. To get a sense on his character." Leia nodded. "How did you feel when Luke asked to save your father's life?"
"I was shocked, but I did not want to argue the point after he pointed out that we at least owed him this much; after he saved Luke's life aboard the second death star." Leia replied openly and honestly.
"And about that part, that is when your father fought his way back to the lightside, who was killing Luke?" Taffy asked.
"The emperor was killing Luke because he refused to kill our father and turn to the darkside. That is when the sudden urge to protect Luke kicked in." Leia said.
"How did you react to your father for the first time when you first shared a conversation as daughter and father instead of enemy to enemy?" Taffy enquired.
"I was a little surprised to see someone who cared so much could become evil. I found his personality to be impulsive but also caring and gentle. I could tell by the look on his face that he felt bad about the way he treated Luke and I. I was angry with him at first, but as the weeks went by, I found that he was enjoyable to be around." Leia simply answered.
"And what about the Alliance leaders, when you told them about your relations to Luke and your father, how did they react?" Taffy was curious about it.
"After I told them, they were shocked and appalled into silence." Leia said with complete honesty.
"How did you feel when your parents told you that they wanted to adopt Kay into the family?" Taffy asked.
"I never seen it coming, though I know I could accept her into the family. I never grew up with siblings before, so I liked the idea about the possibility of having a younger sister." Leia whole heartily said.
'What about Han Solo, I have heard that the two of you are seeing each other. Has your father said anything to Han about your relationship?" Taffy enquired.
"No he hasn't, he probably does not feel the need too, and he could see the way Han is treating me. Father knows how much Han and I love each other." Leia was unsure why that question was brought up.
"What about the way he treats Kay, according to the observer there is a special bond between your father and Kay. Have you noticed the same thing?" The judge asked.
"Yes I have, they took on a special bond the first night." Leia replied. What was with some of these questions?
"Ok, thank you for taking the time to answer my questions." She shook Leia's hand. "Could you send in your mother please?" Leia nodded as she stood up and walked out.
Taffy took this time to change tapes, as Padme walked in. Taffy turned her gaze on Mrs. Skywalker, "Mrs. Skywalker, please have a seat."
Padme sat down as she met the judge's gaze. "I would like to ask a few questions about your husband. I want to get a feel for his character. When did you two meet?"
"I met him at a junk shop on Tatoonie when he was nine. If it wasn't for him, we would've not gotten the parts to repair my ship with." Padme replied.
"When did you two fall in love?" Taffy asked in interest.
"Ten years later I went seeking for the jedi's help, Anakin and Obi Wan were assigned to protect me, we got married a year later, three months before everything fell a part is when I got pregnant with Luke and Leia. Then Obi Wan told me that Anakin died" Padme explained.
Taffy sat there for a few minutes before asking, "When did you find out that your husband was still alive?"
"I found out just before going to the emergency meeting that Nereus called after the Rebels showed up." Padme replied.
"Who told you?" Taffy pressed.
"Luke, he told me what really happened to Anakin, he also warned me that he was not the same person that I would remember." Padme confessed. "Anakin has changed, he is still a little compulsive, he has lost his cockiness and arrogance, but also there has been a change in his demeanor. I noted that he was acting like a father to Luke and Leia, and then he started to look out for Kay. She has begun to take on some of his latest traits, and she has been looking up to him as a role model." Padme simply said.
Taffy nodded, "How did you feel at first when Anakin approached you about adopting Kay?"
Padme shook her head, "I had to really think about that one, I was kind off against it at first, but I realized that he was beginning to take Kay on as a second daughter. Kay brought it up before Anakin had a chance to ask her if she wanted to be adopted by us."
This took the judge off guard, "Are you saying that Kay wants to be adopted by you and Anakin?"
Padme nodded to confirm it, "I could see it on Kays face, she really wants this to happen."
Taffy nodded as she extended her hand, "Thank you for your time, please send Kay in."
Padme stood up and walked out, the judge looked over as Kay walked in. "Kay, please have a seat."
Taffy's features softened at the sight of the ten year old. "So Kay, tell me. How do you feel about the Skywalker family?"
"I really like them a lot. They have been real nice to me." Kay responded with excitement.
"Alright, when did you first meet Anakin, how did it happen?" Taffy asked in a soft voice.
"He found me in a dark alley, he offered to help me out and took me back to their apartment." Kay told Taffy.
"Did you ask Anakin and Padme to adopt you?" Taffy asked.
Kay nodded to confirm, "Yes, I knew it was too much to hope for but I had to ask anyways. Padme told me that they were discussing about adopting me but they needed Luke and Leia's consent first." Kay had some tears form in her eyes, "I want to stay with them."
Taffy noted that is how it really happened. She noticed that the girl was on the verge of tears, She got up and walked to the door and asked Anakin to come in, she wanted to see how Kay reacts to him, but also to see how he would react to her upset state. Kay looked over as she watched Anakin walk in, she jumped out of her chair as Anakin kneeled to Kays height, Kay threw her arms around Anakins neck, his arms went around her shoulders and buried her head in his chest.
"What's wrong little Jedi?" Anakin asked all concerned. He was surprised that the judge asked him to come in. Was Kay upset about something?
"I want to stay with you." Kay said with tears streaming down her face.
Anakin wiped them away and said, "Remember what we talked about earlier?"
Kay nodded as she wiped her eyes. "I know, if they said no, then you would still come back and visit me. I don't think I could do it Ani.
"Kay, you are stronger then you take yourself for, I know you could do it. Don't doubt yourself." Anakin told her with the truth, she was strong for a ten-year-old.
Taffy jotted down the reaction, and the way he handled it. Kay really was attached to Anakin. Taffy thought, I think I already know what my answer will be.
"Thank you Kay please wait outside, Mr. Skywalker, please have a seat." Anakin nodded as Kay disengaged her arms and walked out, Taffy watched what happened outside, Kay buried her head in Padme as Padme wrapped her hands around the young girl, and Luke and Leia walked over to comfort her. She turned her attention back to the person she was interviewing, Taffy walked over to her chair and sat down.
"I will be frank with you, I have gone over the report that Kathy gave me, and I have questioned your family about your character and personality. Kay really seems attached to you. I need to ask you a few personal questions about your past if you don't mind?" Taffy said. Here it comes she thought she needed to know.
"Its alright." Anakin replied, somehow deep down he knew that she would approve of this despite everything he had down.
"Do you feel stable? Is there a chance you could accidentally slip back to the darkside?" Taffy asked.
Anakin shook his head, he was wondering about that himself. But now he knew how to avoid such an entanglement. Obi Wan, I understand what you were trying to tell me long ago he thought. "No, as long as I keep everything in check then I will never fall back. I have learned what my master was trying to tell me a long time ago as he took me on his padawan learner." Anakin replied truthfully, he had a family to think about now.
"If you had to do this over, would you take the same path?" Taffy enquired.
"No I would not, I would've been on the rebellions side." Anakin replied. In truth he did not want to go through that again.
The judge nodded in approval, "How did the military react to you being put in charge of the Alliance Task Force at first?"
"I felt a lot of hostilities, the Captain of Luke's flagship asked me why I defected, I told her that I had my reasons, then I asked for any other questions. I wanted to put the crew at ease."
"How did you meet Kay?"
"I found her in a dark alley crying, I told her I would help her out, anyway I could." Anakin replied.
"How did this relationship come about, what kind of a impression did you make on her?" Taffy was curious.
"The night I brought her home, everyone opened up to her on how we lost our parents. I just basically stayed by her side and helped her through some really tough moments."
"What about your children and wife? Were you there for them as well when they needed you?"
"Yes, I was there for my family as well, emotions tended to run a little high, we need to work on those memories no matter how painful they are."
Taffy nodded completely impressed. "How do you feel about the relationship between Han Solo and your daughter?"
"I have no problem with Han, in truth I am impressed he did not judge Leia because of me. Instead, he stayed by her side. I can tell the two are in love with each other." Anakin replied truthfully.
Taffy extended her hand, "Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. Please send in Han and Chewbacca." Anakin shook her hand and walked out. She changed tapes as Han and Chewie walked in. She motioned for them to have a seat. She needed Han to translate for her.
"General Solo, Chewbacca thank you for coming. I need to ask you a few questions about Anakin, I am trying to get a feel for Anakins character and personality."
Han nodded as Chewie woofed, "Ask away." Han translated.
"General, how were your feelings about Anakin at first when Luke brought him aboard the med frigate?" Taffy asked.
"A little confusing, I was wondering why Luke wanted to save him, I didn't know at the time that Luke and Leia were twins and that Vader was their father. Leia told me after Luke went to save Wedge."
"How did you feel towards her after she told you?"
"I was shocked, I kissed her deeply on the lips to let her know that I would love her no less."
"What were your first impressions of Anakin when you first talked to him not as an enemy?"
"I could tell that he cared deeply for his children, and truth be told he has become protective of them. A little impulsive, also caring and gentle towards Luke and Leia, he was there for them when things started to get a little rocky when people first learned of their relationship to Anakin."
Chewie nodded in agreement to Hans's assessment.
Taffy turned her attention to Chewie, "Chewbacca, I am wondering if you had noticed the relationship between Anakin and Kay?"
Chewie huffed out a long reply.
Han translated, " Chewie says, that Kay has been looking up to Anakin as a role model and has been taking on some of his traits lately."
"And what about you general? Have you noticed the same thing?"
"Yes, I have."
"What were your first impression when Anakin was given second in command of the task force?"
"A little shocked, that the Alliance Leaders decided to hand the fleet over to Anakin. Then again, with his experience it should be no surprise, except the Alliance Leaders were taking a big chance on Luke's word."
"What about the time you spent in orbit with him, taking down the enemy?"
"I think there was bonding going on between the two of us. I didn't mind it at all anymore. I could tell that he had changed for the better." Han replied with the truth, he felt it, something had taken place, but he could not place it, now he knew what it was.
Taffy nodded, "And what about you Chewbacca? What were your impressions of Anakin, when it was apparent that he changed?"
Chewie woofed out his reply as Han translated, "My partner says, that he has noticed the change right away. He didn't have the same fear for him, which he did a year ago back on Cloud City. He has changed for the better. He finds Anakin to be a gentle caring person for his family, but can be a little on the impulsive side, he doesn't mind being around Anakin as much anymore."
Taffy thought it over; she extended her hand. "I want to thank you for your time." As first Han then Chewbacca shook, they got up and left. Next she had to question some people from the military.
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"Captain Antilles, I would like to thank you for coming." Taffy said as she extended her hand.
"Your welcome." Wedge replied as he sat down in the chair.
"How do you feel about Anakin Skywalker now?" Taffy asked with a raise of her brow.
"I'm surprised, I didn't think that this person was a well hated man." Wedge replied.
"And when Ackbar handed the fleet over, how did you feel then?"
"Shocked at first, Ackbar was taking a big chance on Lukes word. But its turned out better then I thought at first." Wedge answered with a smile.
"And this relationship with Kay? Do you think that Anakin would make a good father?" Taffy asked.
"Definitely. Anakin is a great man to be around, strange no one thought he would be a family man though. Odds in the Rebellion were zero to none." Wedge admitted with a sheepish smile.
"They're was some betting going around? And who won the bet?" Taffy asked in curiosity.
"We all lost." Wedge replied with a smile.
"To who though?" Taffy asked in the light of the mood.
"Well if he was still around Red Leader would've won the bet since he knew Anakin Skywalker before he was Vader." Wedge replied with a sad smile. "I wonder if he knew."
Taffy nodded with a slight smile. "That's good to know the bets been lost."
Wedge nodded as he locked eyes with Taffy. "I know he cares deeply for everyone."
"Thank you Captain." Taffy said as she extended her hand.
"Your welcome." Wedge replied before walking out.
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