The usual, I don't own star wars, I'm just writing a story about a great character who no one seems to remember! Oh well, on with the story.

"Luke, there's a malfunction in fire control. I'm going to have to cut in the auxillary!"

"Just hang on Dack. Just hang on!"

Luke woke up, sweating. Another bad dream about Dack.

"It couldn't possibly have been him. I was imagining things. It was just some imp who happened to look exactly like Dack. Yeah…that's all it is". He turned around and put his head back on the pillow.

"Not again! I'll get you Skywalk…" the ceiling came crashing down, killing the imp for sure. Or did it kill Dack?

"Skywalker!" Luke snapped up. General Rieekan glared at him for a moment. "This is a military base, Skywalker…there's no nap time."

"Yes sir, I'm sorry…I just…"

"No excuses, just get back to work!"

"Yes sir!"

Half an hour later, in the mess hall aboard the Headquarters Frigate…

"Hey Luke, is this spot taken?" Wege grinned at his friend.

"Uh, no, sit down Wedge. I've actually been meaning to talk to you."

"What's up?"

"How do you suppose the Imperials found out about our base on Sullust?"

"Gee, I don't know Luke, it could have been anything. They could have found something on the computers back on Hoth."

"Yeah…I guess."

"What's really going on?"

"Well…you'll probably think I'm crazy, but I saw someone on Sullust, and well…"

"Who was it?"
"Well, I could have sworn it was Dack."

Wedge stopped chewing. "Dack Ralter?"

"The very same."

"But Luke, you know that's not possible. Dack's dead. He died on Hoth."

"But it looked exactly like him!"

"It's just your conscience, Luke. Subconsciously you probably blame yourself for his death. But these things happen, Luke. It's just your mind playing tricks."

He got up and walked out. Luke followed his retreating form. Meditating hadn't worked, nothing had worked. This wasn't just guilt. The force was trying to tell him something.

"You let Skywalker get away?"

"Yes…my Lord." Dack bit back an angry remark.

"I'm disappointed, Ralter, I expected more from you."

"Yes, My Lord."

The other Imperials in the room looked around at each other. Darth Vader was not forgiving. This arrogant greenhorn was going to die. Only Captain Znemek was nervous. He knew that Imperials had no love for each other. His neck could easily be on the line as well. But so far Ralter didn't seem to be saying anything.

"You will not make the same mistake again."

"It wasn't my mistake."

All the inhabitants of the room looked around.

"What?"

"The plan was perfect my Lord," Dack smiled and looked at Captain Znemek. "Unfortunately, Captain Znemek became nervous."

"Is this true, Znemek?"

"Well, I…that is to say…"

"Why don't you tell Lord Vader what you did, Captain?" Dack smiled triumphantly.

"I did only what I was ordered, My Lord."

Darth Vader clenched his fist and the turned to face Dack.

"I don't have time for this nonsense, Commander."

"And I did not order Captain Znemek to contact me while I was in the rebel base."

This time Vader was facing Znemek, who had turned chalk white.

"But he did contact me, giving away my position and compromising the mission."

"I should kill you both now."

"Your loss." Everyone turned to face Dack again. No one could get away with this.

Vader gave Dack a look. Something inside of him stopped him from killing the boy. There was something about him…he was strong in the Force.

"I can help interrogate Princess Leia. She doesn't know I'm an Imperial."

"Very well, you are dismissed, Ralter. And the rest of you." Just as Znemek was leaving the room, he collapsed, dead.

"Hey Luke, are you okay?" Hobbie Klivian prodded Luke with a datapad.

"Huh…what? Oh, good morning Hobbie."

"Luke, it's the middle of the afternoon. You keep dozing off. Are you sure you're okay?"

"Yeah. Hobbie, do you think I'm crazy?"

"What kind of question is that?"

"I'm sure Wedge told you about this morning?"

"This morning, no…"

"You don't have to lie."

"Yeah, but Luke, it's okay. This kind of thing has happened to all of us."

"Oh really? Has everyone had a dead gunner return to their lives as part of the enemy?"

"But you don't know that it really was Dack."

"Yes I do."

"Luke," Hobbie sighed and sat down. "It's really hard to lose a gunner, especially a close friend like Dack. But we're in the middle of a war. You have to move on."'

"You do think I'm crazy."

"No, I just think you need to relax a bit. It'll get better in time."

"I guess. Thanks, Hobbie."

"For what?"

"Waking me up!" Luke laughed and got up.

That night...

Luke sat, meditating.

Ben! Where are you? I need help!

But he got nothing, just his own thoughts, swirling around in his head. Just one word, resounding…

Dagobah

No one was woken up by the soft sound of x-wing engines igniting. No one noticed as Luke Skywalker silently left the Rebel base behind.

"Sir, why are we on Bespin?"

"A temporary stop, Lieutenant. Resume your work."

"Yes, Captain."

Just then, Darth Vader strode purposefully into the room, avoiding the body of the former Baron Administrator.

"Ralter. You will take the Princess to Coruscant immediately. She must be taken to the Emperor."

"Yes sir. I take it the freezing process was successful?"

"Yes, she is in perfect hibernation."

"And what of Skywalker?"

"I will handle Skywalker. And Ralter, there can be no mistakes this time."

"Yes, My Lord."

"Of course I know what I'm doing, ya great furball."

"Sir, If I may say, this plan is not going to work!"

"Well, that's why we have you, Goldenrod." Han continued to prep the Falcon for take off.

Chewie growled, helping him.

"Trust me, Chewie, I got it all worked out. I know which way they're going to take Leia to Coruscant. They'll take an inconspicuous transport, because they don't want to attract attention. With any luck, we'll have her out of there in two days flat."

Chewie growled again, showing indignance.

"Of course they're taking her to Coruscant…where else? Now let's go, before we miss our window of opportunity."

And so with that, the heroes of the Alliance abandoned the unsuspecting rebel base.

Okay, so I know the story is getting weirder, but hey, that's what stories are for. To find out what happens to our heroes, look for the next chapter of…Dack's Revenge!