Chapter 3
First Mission of the New Republic
"Luke you old dog where you been hiding?" Han Solo called to Luke Skywalker as he entered the Senate chamber.
"Hush!" Luke yelled back. Mon Matha the former leader of the Rebellion and a very respected Senator was making a speech.
"Ladies and gentlemen! This new Republic has lasted only 10 years now yet we have made almost no progress, one we have no supreme chancellor, two we have not yet agreed on trade route disputes that have lasted since even before the Clone Wars, there are many more. This Galaxy is in turmoil just because of the stubbornness of a few select species. I propose that both side just pick a candidate and we vote on a chancellor now," Mon Matha finished her speech. Cheers filled the room "Mon Matha! Mon Matha!" A few minutes later multiple senators form both sides of the government stood and pushed for Mon Matha to become the chancellor.
"She will become the chancellor and I have great confidence she will lead the Republic well," Luke said turning to Han. "How are you old friend?"
"Great Luke and you?" Han asked as they walk together into the main forum of the senate chambers.
"I'm doing very well Han thanks, but there is something troubling me," Luke told him.
"What is it buddy?" Han asked with a cocky look on his face.
"There is a disturbance growing in the force, Han I need you to secretly lead three Republic frigates to Hoth and report on what's going on there," Luke told Han.
"What we don't get to talk?" Han asked.
"Sorry Han old buddy but this is important for the survival of the Republic," Luke told him. Leia ran through the door dragging two small children behind her.
"Say hi to uncle Luke," she said as she walked to her husband Han.
"Hi uncle Luke!" the two children yelled running and grabbing on to their uncles arms.
"Hi Han," Leia said leaning in and kissing him.
"Hi honey," Han said grabbing his son off Luke's left arm and leaving Luke to deal with his daughter. They all stood around in the main hall for a few minutes talking and playing with the kids. However after a few minutes Han said his good byes and left.