Author's Note: Sorry about the delay in chapters. I've taken on a new full time job at an electronics store in the DVD department and don't have as much time to write. On the other hand, a lot of my co-workers are Star Wars fans so it's a lot of fun talking to all of them. Don't worry, this isn't the end. There's one more chapter after dis one. Enjoy!

Chapter 16: Of Rebels and Revels

Dear Diary,

Well, the damnedest thing happened this afternoon while I was on duty with four other Scout Troopers guarding the "super secret" back entrance to the shield generator. All of a sudden one of those little furry Ewoks comes out of nowhere and jumps on MY speeder bike and takes off into the forest. I was pretty sure it was the one who'd been freeloading on the back during the race. I guess he got addicted or something and decided to take it out for a spin. It was all I could do to not die laughing as my three compatriots jumped onto their bikes and took off after him, leaving me all alone.

I was staring after them and chuckling when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned my head quickly and caught a glimpse of Han Solo running off behind the bunker. "HEY!" I called and chased after him. As I turned the corner, I found myself staring down the guns of a small band of Rebels in camouflage and Han was just grinning ear to ear like he'd made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs or something. Dork.

I raised my hands in the air. "Don't shoot!" I said, my voice sounding all messed up by the helmet's microphone. "I'm one of you!"

Han's grin vanished to be replaced by one of confusion. "What?" he asked.

"Permission to remove my helmet, sir," I asked.

He just shrugged. "Sure...go ahead, but do it slowly."

I slowly took my helmet off and Han's facial expression changed yet again. He looked momentarily surprised and then said, "Dyson?! Is that you?!"

"Yep!" I replied, grinning. "I was wondering when you guys were going to get here!"

Han looked back at small band of Rebels. "Lower your blasters, guys. This 'trooper is one of us."

Princess Leia came forward and shook my hand. "Lieutenant Dyson, it's great to see you again!"

"Thank you, your highness. Are you trying to get into the bunker?"

But before she could answer I heard a very familiar voice pipe up, "Eugene Dyson!"

I looked over at the Rebel group and at the very back was Evelyn! My heart skipped several beats and I vaulted over a couple of rocks and bushes. "Commander Sinclair!" I exclaimed. And before I could think properly, I swept her up into my arms and gave her a huge kiss. It only occurred to me after about fifteen seconds that maybe that wasn't the appropriate thing to do because, after all, I didn't know if she felt the same way about me.

There was dead silence from the Rebels as I let her go. She looked more than a little shocked and confused, but sort of half-smiled and said, "Well...I guess you missed me more than I thought." The group broke out in peals of laughter and I turned several shades of red.

"As wonderful as this reunion is," Princess Leia said, "we've still got to get that bunker destroyed. The fighters will be here any minute."

Han went over to the keypad by the door and tapped in some kind of code. I stripped off the rest of my armor so I was just wearing my black jumpsuit that's worn under the uniform. Han had the door open in no time and all of us, except for one guard, snuck inside the bunker, captured the officers on duty, and begin setting charges. Evelyn filled me in as we worked. She told me that the Rebels had received a message about the second Death Star, actually from TWO sources, both relayed to the Bothans. Wedge and Luke and the rest of the Rogues had flown a mission with the Bothans to capture the information off the Suprosa. A lot of Bothans died in that mission and there had been another Imperial battle afterwards, but eventually the info on the Death Star was captured. Something really bugged me about them receiving the information from two sources. Obviously I was one source but who was the other? Was there another Rebel spy working undercover in the Empire?

Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to ponder that question because just then a bunch of troopers came barging in and we were all captured. "Freeze, you Rebel Scum!" Boy, did the commander look surprised when he saw me. "DYSON?!" he asked incredulously. "What do you think you're doing helping the Rebel Scum?"

Well, I figured I was going to die anyway so I might as well go out laughing. "I happen to be Rebel Scum myself, sir. I find that they're a lot more companionable than the Empire. And their leaders don't flounce around in pink lacy underwear."

The commander just growled, "Lord Vader will personally handle your execution, traitor."

I just shrugged and we were all marched back down the hall towards the exit. As we walked, Han muttered to me, "What's the deal about their leaders wearing pink lacy underwear?"

"I'll tell you later," I muttered back. Han looked over at Leia and smirked a little.

I could tell what he was thinking.

When we went outside the entire area was filled with AT-ST walkers and Stormtroopers. WHAT THE...?! It was a trap! How come I hadn't been told?! Just then Threepio stuck his head up from the bushes and called out, "Hello! I say, over there! Were you looking for me?"

And...that's basically when all hell broke loose because a band of Ewoks decided to attack the Empire. I found a new respect for those little furry guys. They let loose with rocks, tree trunks, vines, just about anything you could find in the forest to beat the living crap out of the Imperials. It was really funny to watch. I grabbed Evelyn and we dived under a bush. "Well, isn't this romantic?" she said sarcastically as I grabbed a blaster off a fallen Stormtrooper.

"Isn't it though?" I shot back and tossed her a rifle. She smirked at me and started shooting at anything wearing white plasticeen body armor. Man, she's sexy when she's in the middle of a battle!

As I was hiding in the bushes and playing sniper I saw that Han and Leia had made their way over to the bunker. They were trying to get the blast doors open again. Artoo trundled his way over and started to try but he was hit with blaster fire and he was fried. I mean, FRIED. There were appendages sticking out everywhere and it wasn't pretty. I spotted Han trying to hotwire the doors but he only managed to close a second set of blast doors. I turned away to shoot at a couple more guys lurking behind some boulders and I heard Evelyn gasp. "Are you ok?" I called, squeezing off a couple of rounds at them. Success!

"I'm fine, but Leia's been hit!"

I craned my head backwards and could see that the princess was clutching her shoulder. Two troopers ran up to them and Evelyn raised her blaster to dispose of them, but Leia got there first. Obviously she wasn't hurt that bad! I started to cheer, but just then one of the walkers came directly up towards the bunker and it didn't look good. The top hatch flipped open and Chewbacca appeared, roaring happily. Han jumped up and started to tell Chewie to come down, but then changed his mind.

Evelyn and I came out of the bushes with the rest of the Rebels. "I've got an idea," Han said as we approached the bunker. "Everyone stand ready. I'm going to have a little conversation with the Empire," Han said and Chewie helped him climb up into the walker. A few moments later, he reappeared and said, "I've requested reinforcements. When the troops appear we'll take them hostage and blow this place sky high."

We got into position and the Ewoks climbed onto the roof of the bunker. A couple of minutes later a small Imperial squadron arrived and we quickly took them captive. Han and Chewie raced inside and set the charges. They were back only minutes later with a huge explosion right on their heels. The shield generator was blown and, as I found out later, that's when the fleet moved in.

Evelyn came over to me. "I never thought I'd see you again," she said simply as her eyes scanned the skies. "I figured you were dead when you weren't at the rendezvous point after we escaped from Hoth. When Luke and Leia arrived at the fleet she told me that she'd spoken with you at Cloud City and that you were back in the Empire but working undercover as a Rebel spy. "

"It's true," I replied. "And it was very lonely. There were many times when my life was in danger. I thought about you the entire time and how much I missed you." It wasn't mushy or anything, just the plain truth.

Just then the sky was lit up by a brilliant explosion: the Death Star. We all cheered long and loud. For the first time in many years I was able to breathe a sigh of relief. I was back with my friends and the woman I loved and the galaxy was safe again.

Oops...gotta go, diary. The Ewoks are throwing a big shebang tonight and everyone's invited!