Hello everyone. Here is chapter 3. I hope that you will enjoy it. :)

The sun rose the next morning, which caused Nightfly to wake up as he got himself out of bed and he got dressed. He did the rest of his normal routine, before he went out to look at the morning blue sky. He smiled at the sight of it, before he went downstairs and out the front door. He began to make his way, towards an nearby familiar house.

This house belongs to an elderly male Spix Macaw called Eduardo, who is busy giving Lisa her food for the day. The sight of them caused Nightfly to smile, knowing that he is proud to see them again. He hopes that they are alright, despite the current situation involving the empire. It's very clear to him, that they are like a second family to him.

Nightfly has become like an older brother to Lisa, especially when he has helped Eduardo in taking care of her. It is a friendship that created a bond, which would be unbreakable as they continued to look after each other. It's also clear that, Nightfly and Lisa share a common goal: to help defeat the empire and free the galaxy for good.

He was there for Lisa after her parents had been gunned down, understanding that she's been through a lot. The two were even the best of friends, before the empire's occupation of their home-world as they had always played together with toy versions of the famous X-wing fighters. The two even made a promise to keep each other safe.

It wasn't long until after Alex and Liz had been taken away, that he began to play a major role in Lisa's life. He checked on her from the moment he found out, which led to him consoling her as he felt her tears drop constantly while he heard her sobs of pain as well as sadness. It is that same memory of pain and sadness, that drove him on.

When he had finally arrived at Eduardo's house, he was greeted by Lisa as the two smiled at each other. The two best friends shared a hug, which lasted for a few minutes until they released each other. They made their back into the kitchen, where Eduardo gave Nightfly a hug. He also gave him some food, which caused Nightly to smile more.

The three ate their food together at the table, where they also began discussing about the empire's presence. It is clear to all three of them, that the empire is causing pain constantly throughout the galaxy as Nightfly and Lisa nodded in agreement to his views. The two knew very well, that something needs to be done to free the whole galaxy.

All of them disliked the empire for the same reason, with that reason being the occupation of the entire galaxy. They also disliked the fact, the empire still maintains an strong hold on their home-planet as they knew that they must wait patiently for change to happen. Despite the gloomy mood, they spoke of hope for the future of the entire planet.

"I've always hoped for a free galaxy, since I've lived free" said Eduardo as he looked at Nightfly and Lisa. "I also hope that you two, will have that freedom once again".

"Same here, uncle Eddie, nobody deserves to be a slave" said Nightfly as he took his time in responding. "Besides, it won't be easy, but, all of us will be free someday".

"Agreed, we will regain our freedom, I am very sure of it" said Lisa as she decided to change the subject. "Also, I've managed to get Mrs Emerald, some more rations".

Nightfly smiled at the bird who is like a little sister to him, knowing that she is doing a good thing in helping Mrs Emerald. It had been decided between them, that they are both going to do everything that they can to help Mrs Emerald survive during the empire's occupation. He wasn't the only one smiling, because Eduardo is doing the same.

"That's good to hear, Lisa, Mrs Emerald must be happy" said Eduardo as he spoke to Lisa while smiling. "She has been starving for a while now, I'm glad she's alright".

"I'm worried about her too, she deserves to live freely" said Lisa as she turns her head to face Nightfly. "Also, we can help her regain that life, by defeating the empire".

"Yeah, though, we will have to be extremely cautious" said Nightfly as he'd made eye contact with Lisa. "The empire is a tough enemy, it will be difficult to defeat them".

The two both knew how difficult it is going to be, especially when they know the Civil war is still ongoing. They both promised to each other, that they would do everything in their power to get their home-world of Belladoon free of the empire's current tight hold on it. It is their home-world after all, they aren't going to let the empire have it.

"Don't worry about that, I know you two will do well" said Eduardo as he gave the two an hopeful smile. "It's clear to me already, you two can help in freeing the galaxy".

"I couldn't agree more, uncle Eddie, right Nightfly?" asked Lisa as her best friend nodded in agreement. "Also, I want to join the rebellion, but, right now, I don't think-".

Suddenly for the three of them, they heard the sound of gunfire happening outside of the house. This caused the three birds, to go outside as they spotted an lone figure in armour fighting off Stormtroopers. The sight of the lone figure's armour caught their attention, which caused them to wonder about how the lone figure got the armour.

Unfortunely for the lone figure, there were too many Stormtroopers to fight against all at once. It resulted in the lone figure being mortally wounded, before Eduardo stepped in as he picked up the figure's weapon. He used it to kill the remaining Stormtroopers, while Nightfly pulled the mortally wound lone figure to safety to avoid the crossfire.

When the remaining Stormtroopers had been defeated, Nightfly and Lisa could only look on as the lone figure removed it's helmet. The lone figure was revealed to be an male Scarlet Macaw, who mutter something quietly to the young teenager as he clearly wanted Nightfly to hear something important. Unfortunely he died, much to their sadness.

While Nightfly and Lisa could only look on in sadness, they were too busy staring sadly at the dead body to notice Eduardo arriving. He had just arrived, when he noticed the dead lone figure's body as he began wonder about what happened. Luckily he was told by Lisa, that the lone figure had talked to Nightfly as curiosity soon filled Eduardo.

"Nightfly, talk to me, what did he say to you?" asked Eduardo as he had a look of wonder on his face. "What did he say to you?, please tell me, lad, what did he say?".

"He said "save Mandalore", which means-" said Nightfly as he quickly realised what this meant. "-This guy is an Mandalorian, he actually comes from the planet Mandalore".

"A Mandalorian warrior?, I can't believe it" said Lisa as she looked at Nightfly in astonishment. "But why would he be here?, is he on the run from the empire or something?".

This revelation clearly stunned them, they couldn't believe what they have just heard. Although this did lead to questions, about why this Mandalorian warrior had come here in the first place and why did he request Nightfly's help to save Mandalore?, The three knew that answers will come, although Nightfly's adventures are only just beginning.

Hmmm, I wonder what this means for our young Nightfly. Does this mean, that he is on the road to joining the fight against the empire?.

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