Well people, I am sorry to say that we have reached the end. This is so surreal . . . I've never finished a story before!

This chapter is pathetically short, but there isn't that much left. And I thought my chapters were to long!

Chapter 10: Lila's Wearing A Dress?

"Now THAT is what I call an explosion!" yelled Lila.

"Great shot kid, that was one in a million!" said Han.

As they landed in the hangar bay on Yavin 4, everyone who had stayed on the moon came out cheering. Luke was immediately lost in the jumble of people. Lila stood off to the side as Luke and Han and Leia greeted each other.

Finally Leia approached her. They looked at each other awkwardly, and then Leia gripped her in a fierce hug. "Leia!" gasped Lila. "I might have survived the TIE fighters, but that doesn't mean you can kill me! I need air!" Leia released her, embarrassed. "Oh, come on, you know I'm kidding," said Lila, and they hugged each other again.

Lila marched up to Han. "You, mister, are in for it!" She could tell her warning was lost on the smuggler. She rolled her eyes. The he clapped her on the back and she went off to say hi to Luke.

"You do realize this signifies a big ceremony in which you get a large medal, right?" He seemed to consider this for a moment, then shrugged.

"Speaking of that," said Leia, appearing out of nowhere, "you get a large medal, too, Lila."

"Why? I didn't do anything."

"Jedi services to the Rebellion, I don't know, but whatever you did, you deserve a large medal!"

"But . . . but . . . but . . . no! This means I'd have to be part of a ceremony!"

"And what's wrong with that?" asked a confused Luke.

"I have to wear a dress!" wailed Lila.

Leia grinned evilly. "That, my dear, is exactly my plan." Han, Luke and Leia laughed as Lila pouted.

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Lila entered the small antechamber where Luke, Han and Chewie were waiting. "Go ahead, point and laugh," she said glumly.

Luke stared. Han opened and closed his mouth a few times. Chewie barked.

Leia had helped Lila out by lending her a dress. She was wearing a floor-length midnight blue dress that hung off her shoulders. Her hair was in a bun, with two curled strands framing her face. The barest touches of pale blue eye shadow enhanced her dark blue eyes, and small traces of blush warmed her skin.

"You look . . . beautiful," stammered Luke.

"Who are you and what have you done with Lila?" asked Han.

"Don't get all mushy on me," warned Lila. She whipped out her lightsaber, which was concealed in a fold of her dress. "Or I might have to threaten you with this."

"There's the Lila we all know and love to argue with," sighed Han.

The door opened out of nowhere. Lila quickly hid her lightsaber and walked out into a throne room with Luke, Han and Chewbacca. As they walked down the aisle in the middle, it was almost possible to hear a thump as several hundred jaws dropped. Is that Lila? And is she wearing a dress?

Lila glared at them all, which soon confirmed that it was indeed Lila, and yes, she was wearing a dress. It also said quite clearly, I will hurt you. The fact that I am dressed up does not mean that you can try to make a move!

They reached the far end of the chamber. Leia was a vision in white as she smirked at Lila. Lila scowled.

Everyone kneeled as Leia presented them all with, as predicted, large medals. Lila stood along with the males next to her. As the Rebels cheered, Lila gave a small smile. They had destroyed the Death Star. Obi-Wan would have been proud.

And I am proud, Lila. You have achieved so much. Now go smile and have fun at the celebration.

THE END.

I'm almost crying. This is so weird, finishing a story . . .

SwimAngel: I thank you.

But this isn't the end, oh no. Keep your eyes open for Silver Blade II: Across a Tear-Streaked Sky! Coming to a computer near you!