Hey everybird! What's up!?
Now before we of course get to the questions, a small thing about this chapter, it's going to be less interesting than the last chapter, and may be a little boring compared to the last… But it is necessary and will set up the rest of the story nicely, you'll see you I mean!
Anyway, on to the questions!
Today's question is: Which movie do you like better, Cars or Planes?
Me: I feel like you all will say Cars, but I do in fact like Planes better and I can explain it just be comparing the two main characters, Lightning McQueen (Which seriously… Shouldn't it be McKing, since he's a guy?) and Dusty. What's appealing to me is that Dusty wanted to be something else and was simply a no one before his rise to fame, and he worked extremely hard for it and was awarded greatly for it. McQueen… Unlike Dusty, the first time we see him, he already is in a big race with national TV watching him and he had to be shown a different view of life, from others and not himself. To me, the story of a no one pushing to be bigger and better known appeals to me much more and that's Dusty's story.
Moving on to your questions…
From T8ECR34TOR, he asks, "What is your opinion on Disney Plus?"
Me: To be honest, I have none, it's a little upsetting because The Clone Wars was on Netflix, but then they removed it, which was one of the few things I watched constantly on Netflix.
Chapter 18: Distress
(Arthur's POV)
A few weeks have passed since the small skirmish between Blue Squadron and the fight with these new types of TIE fighters, as well as the rescue of my brother as both the New Republic Navy and Senate were alarmed by this, several more skirmishes between fighter squadrons following ours, resulting in losses on both sides. However so far no real fleet action has been taken. We didn't even know if this new faction had any capital ships to speak of as the New Republic Navy was on constant alert and always in a state of readiness, while the Senate debated endlessly on how to handle the problem. Meanwhile, due to my brother's injuries, Commander Felipe gave Tyler and I some leave, going back home to Hosnian Prime, our parents of course relieved that for the time being no danger would come to us.
A few days after both Tyler and I got back home, there was news of a Senate session in the huge Senate building that was near the academy mom and dad taught at, to decide on whether or not to declare war on this unknown faction. All governors and senators' attendance was mandatory, which included our Grandpa Eddie as he would represent our mom's home world. Mom decided it was best to go and support Eddie, he would need it as mom told us these sessions usually resulted in no agreements…
"We must declare war!" A senator shouted above the roaring of the hundreds of other senators and governors present.
"We must not show weakness to whoever this faction is!" A governor agreed.
"And plunge the galaxy into another terrible war!" A governor cried out.
"We must try diplomacy first!" A senator agreed. "They can be reasoned with!"
Yeah that was how the mood seemed to be as I was sitting in the back of the hovering platform our family and Grandpa Eddie was on. If anything, I felt the same, half of me wanted to get payback… But the other half remained me of the cost of war and what mom and dad had to go through, I knew they didn't wish for my brother and I to ever have to live through a war and well now the New Republic was very close to being in one.
"All these senators and governors arguing… Makes me want to retire already…" Eddie complained.
"Well, politicians aren't soldiers Uncle Eddie." Mom replied. "What are you thinking?"
"I don't know…" Eddie answered. "I want to agree to declaring war, to not let this evil spread, but at the same time I'm remained of what our world went through, I don't want to put everybird through that again."
"Well, whatever is your vote, I will support it, no matter what." Mom smiled at Eddie while the rest of the senate still debated on and on, eventually the occupants of the very center platform had to step up and ease the tension in the session.
"Governors, Senators, please…" The leader of the New Republic, Chancellor Mon Mothma, spoke up as the uproar slowly die down so the chancellor could speak. "I hear you all, I do agree that war may be necessary, but we should also try to establish diplomatic ties, I am well aware that we may be dealing with a reborn Empire, but even old enemies can be dealt with, without any bloodshed. However, Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan has decided on a course of action which will help those of you wishing for conflict." The chancellor announced as she stepped down to let Leia Organa speak.
"My fellow governors and senators…" The princess began speaking. "I am very well reminded of what happened during the Imperial reign, I myself watched as the Death Star destroyed the planet I called home, it was fortunate that the small, struggling rebellion was able to destroy the Death Star in turn, before other worlds suffered the same fate."
The princess started as I wondered where this was going…
"And I will not let this new evil stay, therefore, I hereby resign my position in the New Republic to start the Resistance, free from the support of the New Republic if necessary, anyone who feels the same way as I do is free to join me." The princess stated to the shock of everyone. "Believe me, I want to try diplomacy too, but I can assure you, that may not work out in the end. I promise to try not to provoke this new faction into open and large conflict if I can, but I urge you all to prepare for it if indeed the Resistance discovers this new faction is a legitimate threat to the galaxy."
The princess finished speaking and stepped down as now the senators and governors against the princess rose up and once again all the shouting started, the ones in support of the princess staying silent as they thought about their options. As the session ended, with the governors and senators starting to leave and go to their offices in the Senate building or back to their private apartments they owned on the New Republic capital, our family almost bumped into Princess Leia as she was busy speaking with the chancellor.
"Oh, Governor Eddie, I'm surprised that you barely said anything at the session." Mon Mothma expressed as the chancellor noticed the elder male.
"Well, I am undecided chancellor, it's a tough decision." Eddie replied.
"I understand, but sooner is better than later, the majority have already made decisions and may pressure those who are like you." Mon Mothma advised.
"Yes chancellor, I will think about it." Eddie replied as Princess Leia spoke up.
"And I remember you… Lisa right?" Leia spoke up.
"Yes princess." Mom answered.
"I see you have two boys, if only my own son was still with me, like your's are." Leia spoke. "I heard about what happened in the skirmish, I read the action report and the rescue from Director Blu, if you boys are interested, the Resistance needs its pilots and you two would make excellent ones."
"Well thank you princess, but I'm not sure our parents would approve." I spoke up as politely as I could.
"I understand, but think about it, I will not force you and if you don't want to join, I will respect your decision." Leia smiled.
(Tyler's POV)
I was more than willing to join in, I was looking for a chance to get back at this new enemy, teach them not to mess with me and I was more shocked when my brother said that our parents would not approve, why wouldn't they?
"Hold up!" I spoke up loudly. "If my brother just wants to think about it, that's him, I want to join right now, sign me up princess." I said in excitement.
"No son, I'm sorry, but your brother is right, your mom and I need to think about this." Dad spoke to me.
"But dad…" I started.
"Son, please…" Mom pleaded. "We almost lost you and joining the Resistance means you two would be in greater danger."
"Your mother is right, besides I have other candidates that I can choose." Leia added. "Now, I must go and discuss things privately with the chancellor.
"Yes, we have much to discuss about the reactions of the senate." Mon Mothma agreed as the two elder leaders walked off.
I was disappointed… I wanted very much to join the Resistance, do something about this. And it's crazy, but I think this was destined to happen, my brother and I having to fight in a war, just like our parents, fighting for a good cause and protecting the galaxy, it was in our blood. And if joining the Resistance meant my brother and I could do that… How could we ignore an opportunity like this?
For now, I decided to stay silent as our family, with Grandpa Eddie took a taxi back to our apartment. Eddie had his own private apartment just for him on the capital, but he wanted to stay with us, plus mom invited him and well, he couldn't say no. As we arrived back home, mom, of course with dad's help, cooked up some dishes she knew from back on her home planet, to have a nice dinner with Grandpa Eddie, which he enjoyed very well, mostly…
My brother and I were deep in thought, me more so, many thoughts racing through my mind, I thought whether or not I could just run away from home, for a good reason of course, but leaving behind my family, without saying goodbye, I knew I couldn't do that. Maybe there was some way I could convince mom and dad, there were many reasons why Arthur and I should join, but the few other reasons, like mom and dad suffering depression from the thought of losing us, made me think otherwise.
I could tell Grandpa Eddie was reading our minds and I even saw him whispering to my mom, who was sitting next to him, maybe he was also trying to convince mom it was time for us to leave, have our own adventures, just like our parents did. From what I heard, Grandpa Eddie was always good at convincing others, especially mom, so there was a chance.
I still didn't say anything and just continued eating silently, after dinner, with mom and dad washing dishes, Arthur and I decided to sit by the large open window in the apartment, staring out to the cityscape and the evening sun, not saying anything, but longing to get out there.
(Eddie's POV)
As Lisa and her husband cleaned up after dinner, I watched the two boys sit down and I could tell they wanted to go, that it was their destiny. They remained me very much of Lisa herself, wanting to help free her home world and the galaxy from Imperial occupation, to see what freedom and peace really looks like, something the rest of her own family never lived to see. However I understood Lisa's concern, her family now was all she had left, and to see her two boys go off and face danger every day, that was something I knew she would have difficulty living through.
With my wing on my chin, I did some thinking before going to Lisa.
"Lisa, you need any help with that?" I asked.
"It's alright Uncle Eddie, Tiago and I are almost finished and besides you're our guest." Lisa answered.
"Well, if you're almost done, would you mind if we talked in private." I asked, Lisa putting down the dish she was wiping, clearly knowing what I meant as she turned to her droid, Alex, who was nearby.
"Alex, can you help Tiago finish up here please." Lisa politely asked Alex, who beeped back a "Yes" as he came over, Lisa giving him the plate she was currently holding.
Lisa led me into the bedroom she shared with Tiago, sitting down on the bed as I sat next to her, for a few seconds not saying anything as I saw Lisa hold her wings together and take a deep breath.
"I know what you're going to say Uncle Eddie and I know I'm not going to like it very much." Lisa finally spoke.
"You have to let them go Lisa, it's their destiny, an opportunity to be just like you and Tiago, and besides they have the training and a first time experience, from you and Tiago I might add, if you believe you taught them well, than they will be fine." I reassured Lisa, as I saw a tear start to form in her eye.
"I know, but I just can't help but feel worried, I wanted our family to live in peace, enjoy a galaxy without war, and now all this is happening…" Lisa replied. "I just can't help but feel like I'm going to lose them and I'll never get to see them again…" Lisa spoke as a tear fell out and onto the floor.
I grabbed Lisa and brought her into a hug, much like I used to while she was growing up and after she had no one but me to help her survive and keep going.
"It's going to be hard, but you'll get through this if you do decide to let them go, which I hope you will." I said as Lisa didn't say anything as I just continued holding onto her in comfort, letting her cry away her worries and focus on making the ultimate decision that only she and Tiago could give to their boys.
Now before I end off, I would like to apologize for the delay…
I actually wrote like 1600 words on Friday and then my brain just stopped working… Like a very sudden writer's block… Again this was kinda of a hard chapter to write and plus it didn't help that most of the weekend was a bit busy for me that I couldn't sit down and finish this chapter with a rested brain and time.
So I hope you all have been patient and hopefully the next chapter wouldn't be too long in waiting!
And with that…
See everybird later!