Hey everycreature! What's up!?

So before I go on with the next chapter, a few things to get done with…

First off, today's episode of MLP: FiM finally introduced something I been waiting for a long time in that show, to finally introduce an official canon same sex couple. Yes, we have Scootaloo's aunts, Holiday and Lofty in the show and I couldn't be happier! For a show that is all about love and tolerance, I was surprised it took this long, but it's here and just in time for pride month too!

Now before I move on to the questions, I just want to say that for those of you who don't know, even thought I myself am not gay, I am very supportive of the LGBTQ community and I will not tolerate any comments that attacks or shows hatred for them. You will be blocked and will not get a chance to get unblocked if you do so!

Now question time!

What's your favorite Star Wars reading material?

Me: I guess mine would have to be the first four X-Wing series books by Michael A. Stackpole, which talks about Rogue Squadron and their role after Endor. I guess that partly explains why I love the X-Wing so much and the books did influence and help me write The Scarlet Rebel as well.

And lastly, the questions for me!

From Stormknight089, he asks, "You were pretty stumped about you're story as you mentioned, and I feel like I'm rushing through my own story (knights of the lost empire), so do you think we can help each other out?"

Me: Sorry, but I make it a point that my stories are well… My stories, they are my own creations, under my imaginations and thoughts. I know so far this story seems slow, but that's because I knew from the beginning that well the start was going to be hard, because there's little information on the time between Jakku and The Force Awakens, but I know that later on, the story will pick up!

From T8ECR34TOR, he asks, "Have you ever read any of the Star Wars comics before?"

Me: I can't say I ever have, the only time I did get to read some was from taking a look at what they have in Barnes and Nobles, so I can't name any specific comic, however I have brought and read some of the books, as I explained up above!

I think that's it, so lets get to the chapter!

Chapter 5: Remembrance

(Tiago's POV)

It's been a few months since our boys were left at home with Kipo watching them while Lisa and I were out, well until that is Kipo got into trouble and brought the boys with him. However, Lisa still forgave him and still stayed friends with him, but she took away his babysitter privileges for the time being and she kept that still. And well today was a special day as we took the boys with us on a special trip…

"Okay Ashley, thanks for the heads up." I thanked my droid as she informed me we were arriving at our destination as I held onto the flight stick, Tyler currently on my lap.

A minute later, the blue and white tunnel of hyperspace turned back into the blackness of space as other ships, big and small, appeared around me. Up ahead was the beautiful blue and green world of Naboo, a key planet in the New Republic , as well as during the Galactic Civil War. Today was the anniversary of the end of Operation Cinder, the plan by the Empire to purge the galaxy of certain planets using weather alternating satellites.

It was also the day that Blue Squadron lost its valued second in command, Captain Roberto, who sacrificed himself when his ship was damaged to destroy the last satellite, thus putting the final death strike to Cinder and saving Naboo from complete destruction.

As the small fleet, which were all the Alliance ships that participated in the battle, stayed in formation, a very familiar blue and white X-Wing closed in next to me as I looked out the cockpit to see Lisa and Arthur waving at me. I smiled back as I waved while we regrouped with the rest of Blue Squadron. With the Starfighters and shuttles from the warships, we all headed down to the surface, going through the atmosphere as the white clouds first hid the surface from our view, but once we broke cloud cover… Well it was just perfect. The planet has recovered very fast from the war, going back to a peaceful and happy time as we approached the capital city of Theed, where the remaining Imperial forces were finally defeated. Only as we got closer to the city, except for the memorials, it looked like there was never a war here.

"Wow, never thought I could feel so much at peace." Lisa's voice sounded through my comm unit.

"Yeah, too bad we're here for a specific reason." I replied back as the starfighters and shuttles made their way to the city's airfield, lots of open landing space on the airfield being provided by the Naboo security forces as they of course knew why we were all here.

Following instructions from the controllers of the airfield, I landed my fighter down next to Lisa, along with the other members of Blue Squadron as the ground crew hooked up fuel lines and security locks to ensure no theft of our ships. As they were done, they all took a moment to salute as I took off my helmet and after my son, climbed down the ladder that was attached next to the cockpit.

As Tyler and I got down onto the ground, we were met by Lisa and Arthur as we all began joining the rest of the Squadron to the waiting transports that would take us to the city. As I walked with my family, I noticed Director Blu, who looked sad, near tears coming to his eyes. I knew today was a hard day for him, to Director Blu, well Commander Blu back than, it wasn't the day that Operation Cinder ended, it was the day that he lost his best friend, the friend he grew up with and entrusted him with being the Squadron's second in command. It was like when Lisa almost thought that she lost me forever when I was shot down over Crait.

"Honey, you okay?" Lisa asked me I turned my attention to her.

"You think Director Blu is going to be okay?" I asked.

"Well, not sure, it's a tough day, it's not easy remembering such an event and actually seeing it happen." Lisa answered as she avoided using any more mature words as of course Arthur and Tyler were with us this time.

Yes, Lisa and I both decided that the two boys were old enough to attend such an event and help tell them more of the stories of the war, in which the boys were always wanting to hear more and more of as they were very interested in what Lisa and I dealt with.

(Blu's POV)

As all the New Republic military personal, many having brought their families, who participated in the end of Cinder boarded the transports for the city, I hesitated at first as I was really debating if I should just leave and go back to Hosnian Prime by myself. I knew it was important for my presence at the celebrations and well memorial ceremonies to be seen, but to have to see Roberto's empty coffin again was like having a blaster shot go straight through my heart.

"Grandpa Blu, are you okay?" I heard a familiar voice say to me, looking down I saw it was Arthur, one of Lisa and Tiago's sons.

"Oh yes Arthur, just thinking." I replied quickly.

"We know this day's not easy for you Grandpa Blu." Tyler spoke up.

"Why don't you sit next to us on the way to the city?" Arthur suggested.

"I think I would like that very much." I smiled the best I could despite the great pain inside.

So boarding one of the last transports reserved for the visiting military personal, I sat next to the family of two of the best pilots in my squadron. To be honest, I envied the family, they had everything I once had, before the Empire came and took that all away from me, my family and friends gone, either having been taken without a fight or gone down fighting for a future they would never see. I was of course happy that the Alliance ended up victorious and created the New Republic, to know that the sacrifices made by so many were not in vain.

Entering the city, I saw the city filled with decorations and colors, the city streets lined with the residents of the city cheering their heroes who battled the Imperial forces on the ground and in the skies and saved them from death. I was happy that at least I took comfort from the fact I helped these birds, while I was powerless to save my family, I saved others, who knows maybe wherever my family is, they're thankful that I survived.

As the transports all stopped, all the military personal got off and were still very much greeted by the city, flowers being tossed at us and small gifts of native food and drink presented. There was little time to stop as everyone in the city lined the main street leading up to the palace as a huge parade started, music playing as floats depicting the battle of Theed passed me. Seeing them however only brought my tears to my eyes as I pictured Alliance fighters being shot down, Stormtroopers and Imperial walkers mercilessly beating away at Rebel soldiers and most of all… Roberto flying his X-Wing into the Cinder satellite.

As the parade ended and night fell, I knew the pain was going to be even more present as it was time for the memorial ceremonies…

(Tyler's POV)

It was quite a surprise for mom and dad to bring my brother and I on this trip, for they knew that it was something hard for them to explain to us in our young age. In their stories they explained how someone named Roberto did something that few others would do and unfortunately wasn't around anymore because of that. They were nervous to go into too much detail as they didn't want to scare me and Arthur, however tonight we would learn the full truth of what happened as our family, along with others gathered with lit touches around a wooden, decorated box, that had flowers surrounding it.

As the cool air of the night blew gently through the flames of the torches, grandpa Blu stepped up and started speaking, I could tell that he really struggled to get out the words he wanted to say…

"It's been many years since Operation Cinder ended right here on this world, but to this day I can still imagine vividly all that has occurred, right down to the smallest detail of what I have seen. It was this battle and many others that spelled the Empire's doom, but it was not without loss and hardship and I am proud to say that all those who fought and perished did not do so in vain." Grandpa Blu paused as I could see him take a deep breath before finishing up. "And tonight we honor the loss of Captain Roberto as well as the other members of Blue Squadron who either lay buried here or are up there. Roberto was my friend, one of the most loyal believers in the cause to bring freedom and peace to the galaxy, I will always remember him and I hope he knows his sacrifice was worth it in the end."

As grandpa Blu was done, he placed a wing on the wooden box that sat at the center of the small memorial room we were in, I couldn't see his face since his back was turned to me, but I could tell he was crying, trying his hardest to not show it. As grandpa Blu took his turn, everyone else went up to place a wing on the box and say a few words or just stand there, mom and dad included. Arthur and I stayed where we were, not sure whether or not it was proper for us to go up, luckily no one asked us to and as mom and dad came back to us, I could tell they were just as sad as grandpa Blu.

"Arthur, do you think something like this will happen to mom, dad, or anyone else we know?" I asked my older brother.

"I hope not Tyler, just don't think about it." Arthur told me as the ceremony was finishing up.

As the ceremony was done, with everyone, including our family, going to the hotel reserved for all those who came for the big day, I could see that grandpa Blu stayed behind and he still didn't leave, at least while he was still in view. I just couldn't imagine how he must be feeling, for I wasn't there…

So yeah, even with the war long gone and peace reigns in the galaxy, the wounds from it can still last for a lifetime…

I think that's all there is for now, so…

See everybird later!