A/N- Sorry for the long wait! I'm glad everyone like that last chapter! Now, for the next.

Chapter 6- Arrangements

Harry's and Anakin's "bad news" had had a profound effect on Luke. One could almost say that he was in a cationic state. And most were sure that he would've been had it not been for Leia making him show Neville and Harry where they would be staying.

The three of them walked silently through the apartment complex that most the senators lived in, Neville and Harry lugging their trunks behind them. The Jedi barely even nodded when certain senators would recognize him and say a greeting. What Luke gave in reply was more closely described as a neck-spasm rather than a nod.

At the first empty apartment, they stopped. Luke seemed to wake up, if only for a moment, to share some information.

"This'll be your apartment, Neville. Lando's living quarters is just two doors down, and all of our numbers are stored in your comlink. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask," he said.

"Thanks," Neville replied, opening the sliding, metal doors and pulling his trunk in with him. "I'm going to set up a bit. See you later."

As the doors closed, Harry and Luke continued moving up the hall. Harry kept sneaking glances at this silent specter that was nothing like the Luke Skywalker his sister had spoken of. The young wizard now took a moment to recall one of the first of many times Lorelei had mentioned Luke.

"He's so brave…he's the reason I'm not still a slave…In fact, he's the reason I'm still alive. I owe everything I have here to him," she had said serenely over the device they communicated on.

But now, Harry was having a hard time imagining this brave man. It wasn't that he felt any fear coming from Luke…it was more like a sense of distraction. Finally, the Boy-Who-Lived decided to make contact.

"You're worried about her, aren't you?" Harry asked.

Luke eyed him for a moment, seeming to try and figure out his exact answer. Or whether he would reply at all.

"Yes. Of course I am," he said, staring now determinedly ahead.

"I am too, but I know Lorelei. She can take care of herself if she has to."

"I know, I know. It's just…she doesn't have to, you know?"

Harry smiled knowingly. Luke stared at him once again, only for a moment.

"Yeah, I do know. I know you, at least, care for my sister. I'm almost willing to go the distance to say that you love her, but I can't be sure. Look, all I can say is, she's strong. She always has been. She had to be strong. She had nobody, at all, after they took her away. She won't ask for your help…you'll have to offer…if not force it upon her…no pun intended…"

Luke laughed. They came to a stop in front of yet another empty apartment. Luke opened the doors, and Harry, knowing that this one was his, stepped inside. After pulling his trunk out of the way, Harry stood in the doorway, staring at Luke.

"I want you to keep her safe, Luke," he said, a sad look in his eye.

Luke seemed to consider this statement for a moment. Then, sighing, he said, "What if keeping her safe means I have to take her away for a while? For an unknown amount time? I know that you two haven't seen a lot of each since…well, for your entire lives…"

"Luke, listen to me. Lorelei is all I have left. She's my only family. I don't care what you have to do. Keep her safe. And if she asks…tell her I said that," Harry stated.

Luke nodded. "I understand."

Harry stepped out of the doorway and the doors closed.

…………………

Luke had developed a plan. He knew how he was going to keep Lorelei safe. However, he wasn't sure that it was a good plan, just a plan. So, the Jedi decided that he would share the plan with the first familiar, friendly face he saw.

Anakin just so happened to have been that face. Luke saw him coming up the hall towards him

"Father," Luke said, stepping into his path. "I have to talk to you."

Anakin seemed to be looking him over. Finally, he said, "What is it?"

Luke took his father's arm and led him aside. Then, sighing, he said, "I know how I can keep Lorelei safe. I'll take her with me to Dagobah, where we'll hide until we decide what we can do about Abdul. What do you think?"

It seemed a long time before his father replied. Finally, he said, "That could be a long, long time, Luke. Are you sure that this is the right thing to do?"

"No, that's why I'm asking you."

Anakin gave a short laugh. "Ah, well then. I say you go to Lorelei with this plan. And if she agrees in any way, go for it."

"There is one problem, though. Lorelei is supposed to be keeping Harry safe…what about him?"

"We'll keep an eye on Harry and Neville. Don't worry about them. Now go. Ask Lorelei what she thinks."

"I will, Father. Thank you. Um…do you know where she is right now?"

"I think I heard Leia say that she had gone back to her shop."

Luke thanked his father once again and set off in the direction of Lorelei's Magic Shop.

End Notes: So, how was it? I had to throw in some "heartfelt Harry" just for good measure. I'll have some "heartfelt Lorelei" in the next chapter. Please R & R! Thanks!