Chapter 3

Han Solo, captain of the YT-1300 freighter Millennium Falcon with his partner and copilot the Wookiee Chewbacca sat opposite of the contact, Korthis, and Vince. He was told by Leia he needed to picking up this Bothan spy and his friend and deliver them to the Rebel Alliance. Hmm why did this feel familiar? Oh yeah, because he had meet with a young boy and an old man in a cantina on Tatooine asking for transportation to the planet Alderaan which was sadly destroyed by the Empire's new toy the Death Star. Which by the way had used its tractor beam to capture his precious baby. As soon as that was done he was dragged along onto a rescue mission to save Princess Leia from execution fighting many Imperials and finally escaping that deadly battles station to the Rebels secret base on Yavin 4. All he wanted was the money and then get out of there. At the last minute though he had a change of heart and went back and saved the Tatooine farm boy, Luke Skywalker, from certain death. Thus allowing him to destroy the superweapon.

However, after that little heroic event things went to Hell for him. He had gotten the bounty off his head but sadly due to some foolish actions it was put back on. It started with getting 20,000 Alliance credits that he hoped he could pay Jabba with which was unfortunately stolen by Crimson Jack, who he killed. After that he returned the credits to the Alliance. A mistake he shouldn't have done but had found something better to pay Jabba with.

Ancient Sith artifacts found on Yavin. Jabba was indeed pleased by the payment and had forgave the smuggler and removed the bounty on his head. So for a time Han was a freeman until his killing of Crimson Jack reached the Hutt and now ones more the bounty was on his head. Oh how life was cruel to him.

Damn Jack, damn that man to Hell and back. If those credits hadn't been stolen he'd have been able to pay off his debt and not get into this trouble. If he wasn't able pay he'd be having every bounty hunter searching the galaxy for him. He would have to ask for a large sum of money from them. Sighing he spoke. "Your princess told me everything. So let's cut to the chase." He paused glancing at the old man still surprised that he had joined along. One more person to bring on his ship. "I'm not gonna be cheap on this payment so it's gonna be 30,000 all in advance."

Vince looked to Han. "40,000 huh? I can't deny the hard work you've been put through to do this.

Han sighed rubbing his neck. "Well going through a blockade of Imperial ships and trying to hide my identity is a big problem after what happened at Yavin. Plus…I need high payment after a problem that occurred. I have a big debt to pay off.

Vince smirked. "Maybe but if I recall when I saved you Solo, you said you'd owe me any favor for saving you're life. So I'm calling in that favor for free transportation to the Rebel Alliance." He knew it was cruel but he had no more money and Han DID say he'd owe him anything.

The smuggler frowned at the old man. He forgot about that till the old man brought it up. Han sighed in frustration. Damn him! There goes a good amount of credits needed to pay off Jabba. "Alright fine but-"

Before he could say anything else there was a loud explosion rang through the city! Everyone stopped what they were doing confused, shocked, worried, and angry at what happened. "Uh oh." Han muttered then he jumped to his feet drawing his blaster and bolted for the door wanting to get off planet as soon as possible.

Vince rose to his feet following the smugglers. Apparently he was too occupied in the talk to sense the disturbances in the Force! Whatever that explosion was it didn't mean good. Just as they exited the building another explosion suddenly went off and soon war cries filled the streets followed by blaster fire!

"Damn it! Hurry up, all hells gonna break loose! Come on Chewie!" Han shouted sprinting into a fast run down the street his pistol ready for battle.

The Bothan and Jedi readied themselves for combat. Both men felt their hearts fill with sorrow for the civilians who had chosen to fight, pity for those would be caught in the battle, and anger at the Empire for they knew they would kill more people. The revolution of Dantooine had begun! The screams of civilians filled the streets while they ran for their lives from the battles that started! How many people had chosen to fight in this city? How many were fighting all across the planet? How many would die!? He wouldn't be able to do anything about it. They continued to follow Han and Chewie to the Falcon.

As the squad rounded a corner they came across a group of stormtroopers guarding the street. Seeing them they immediately opened fire on them force their targets to take cover and return fire.

Vince sighed. "I guess the people were fed up with the Empire. They have decided enough was enough and wanted to fight for freedom."

"No really?" Han asked sarcastically taking well placed shots at the white armored troopers taking out one. "We have to get out of here! Will take care of these guys and get to my ships!" However as soon as he said that more stormtroopers arrived and as they did blaster fire from another street came whizzing toward the imperials. Revolutionary civilians came charge forward firing wildly at the white armored men. "Oh great just what we needed!"

Vince watched the troopers take cover and return fire on the new enemy. He saw one take aim at a young boy trying his best to reload his weapon as fast as he could. Responding quickly he sent two shots to the back of the stormtroopers helmet. He ran across the street to the other building while sending off well aimed shots at stormtrooper helmets some hitting their target while some missed. They had to get off Dantooine and tell the Rebellion about the revolution here! The Dantooine Cell couldn't do this alone they needed the full might of the Rebellion to aid them. The Jedi ducked for cover as a volley of blaster fire pelted the corner he had been at filling it with scorch marks and blasting pieces off. He glanced over to Han, Korthis, and Chewbacca who had bolted across the street into an alleyway waiting for the Jedi to join them. Looking back at his enemy he saw them taking the upper hand against the Dantooine rebels, Even though they had sustained a significant amount of casualties themselves they were slowly beginning to clear out the Rebels. Shaking his head he bolted across the street while being fired upon at the troopers nearly being hit by some shots. Reaching Han's position he followed him down the alley not looking back as blaster shots zoomed past them. "How much farther?" He asked as they turned a corner.

"Not far, they've probably sealed the docking bay. So we gotta do it the old fashion way." The smuggler replied harshly while checking his weapon.

Vince sighed. "I was afraid you'd say that." He continued following into the street when his danger senses spiked. Holstering his pistol he pounced on Korthis and Han yelling. "Get down!" As soon as he hit the ground a loud explosion erupted from the alley followed by the screeching of a Tie zooming overhead. The buildings erupting into flames while chunks of metal and concreate came flying through the air! Glancing up he saw the buildings left in ruins and out of the corner of his eye saw a Tie Bomber fly by. Probably tried to launch a warhead at them. Nevertheless they needed to get moving. "Come on, things are getting worse out here. I hope you know the way to the hanger!" He hoisted Han and Korthis up to their feet and scanned the street for any sign of enemy.

Once more the four Rebels fought their way through the city till they finally reached the docking bay. Only things weren't looking well here either! Part of the building had been destroyed and more fighting was going on this area. Vince sighed in frustration at the platoon of stormtroopers defending it. A very large group of armed civilians were trying to break through to get into it. Rushing into a building he found it was occupied by resistant fighters. Some dead, wounded, or too scared to fight!

"Come on we have to take the hanger we need air support!" An elder man shouted unloading a volley onto the Imperials. Taking cover to reload his weapon he spotted Han and the others. "Hey you three can you help us take out these bucket heads!?"

"We have no choice man," Korthis answered crouching behind a window. "We have a ship we need to get too!"

The man looked at the Bothan, then Han, then to Chewbacca who he immediately recognized. "Hey, your Han Solo!"

"Sorry pale but these two are my only passengers I ain't taking anyone else!" Han shouted over the sounds of battle. "However, I'll make sure to tell the Alliance about what's going on here. I'm sure they'll do what they can to free you guys."

Vince in the meanwhile was still standing in the same spot taking in current situation; the Imperial's blocked the hanger, resistant fighters weren't able to break through and if they couldn't that would mean they would be stuck here on Daltons! He had to make a decision, continue using his blaster or reveal who he really was! He didn't wanna reveal his secret this early. He wanted to get to the Alliance and tell them but at this rate he'd never get off planet and the Empire might do something worse if they didn't hurry. There was cry of pain and he saw another fighter get shot in the face ending his life while another stagger over to him crying as he cradled his head in his lap. Probably a friend or family member. He furrowed his brow. That did it. He knew what he would do! "Han, I'm going to deal with these goons! In my backpack there is a rectangle box take it and toss it to me!" Vince ordered to Han as he holstered his blaster and set down his backpack and without a second though or hesitation marched out onto the battlefield toward the enemy. As he advanced he called upon the Force allowing him to gracefully dodge shot after shot aimed at him. He glanced over his shoulder to see Han opening the box. "That's the one!" Then he outstretched his hand calling weapon him. It sprung from the box, flew through the air, and landing in his hand. His fingers encircled the hilt and ignited it then…

SNAP-HISS!

The activation of the weapon halted all action! Both sides had ceased fire and started at the grey haired man. He sensed the shock in everyone at this revelation but many other emotions were mixed with them. The revolutionaries were filled with hope while the empire was feeling fear. From behind he could hear Chewbacca growl in triumph and Han sigh with annoyance "Oh hell not another one." Guess that meant he had seen a Jedi before. Twirling his blade ones he dropped into the Form III Soresu open stance awaiting for the battle to continue. He saw one of the Imperial officer compose himself and give the order!

"Concentrating all fire on that man! Kill him! Kill…the Jedi!" And then the hail of red blaster bolts came flying at him.

Then he began to effortlessly block the shots. Some he sent in different directions while other shots he blocked right back at its owner. As he continued his fast pace defensive moves the sound of blaster being fired came from behind! Looks like revealing his secret had been a major morale boost to the Dantooine resistance. For they were now providing cover fire while he advancing on the enemy troops while still easily blocking the shots. Some imperials had to turn their aim on the rebels shooting upon them. When he got closer the Jedi used the Force to telepathically grab a chuck of rumble and sent it hurtling at the stormtroopers crushing three of them. Then he launched a blast of energy at two more troopers knocking them hard into the wall. Thinner and thinner the defense line became from the Imperials till at last they were forced to retreat into the building for move cover. "We have them on the run! Now's our chance attack!" He called back giving chase after the Imperials.

The rebel fighters cried with glee as they rushed from there cover following the Jedi. To think that a Jedi was hiding here on Dantooine was a major morale boost for them. However, he couldn't stay here he had to escape to the Alliance and if the smuggler was true to his word then the Rebels would come and liberate there planet. For now they had to help them escape Dantooine there fight would take them across the Galaxy. As for the resistance they would keep fighting here. For freedom!

Han was truly stupefied at what he saw. First that old man who had been training Luke in the ways of that magical power called the Force now he finds another one just like those two living on Dantooine who had saved his life years before. Yet he had no idea he was a Jedi. Back then the man's hair was black with white on the top and he had used a blaster that time to help him now. Now here he was using one of those weapon, but his was green, not blue like Luke and the old mans, or red like Dart Vader's. How many colors did those laser swords have? He wouldn't be surprised if there was a rainbow style one. He would need to think on this later after they escape Dantooine. Right now he wanted to get to his baby and burn sky! Running through the halls he looked at the docking bay numbers trying to see the one his ship was in. 34. So far they had pasted 28 they were getting closer. 29 30 31 32 33! Finally they reached Docking Bay 34! "Hey Jedi, get this door open!" He called seeing door wouldn't open.

Vince answered the smugglers call and not wasting time began cutting the door away with his weapon. He was going to use the Force but was prevented as Chewbacca came charging forward crashing the door down. At long last the four men reached the famous TY-1300 freighter sitting there. However, the ship wasn't alone. On the other side of the hanger were stormtroopers guarding it and trying to breach it.

"Hey, hands off her!" Han yelled charged forward firing at the surprised Imperials who returned fire! It was too easy the four men dispatched the Empire's with easy and had claimed the Falcon for there's. The two smugglers rushed aboard hoping nobody else was onboard. Second later Hand returned to the ramp. "Come on were leaving!"

"The doors are still sealed! I'll deal with it!" Vince called and jumped onto the freighter, deactivated his weapon, and raised his hands to the hanger doors. He had never done anything as big as this before. Opening little doors, lifting boxes, pushing and pulling people and objects but never had he opened a door this big before! Yoda always said sizer matters not. Well he would have to see if those words would be right. He needed to focus on the doors and only the doors.

That was a little complicated as more Imperials arrived and tried to shoot him. There attempts were prevented by Korthis covering fire from the ramp and the Falcon laser turret. This at least was giving the Jedi time to use the Force. Clearing the distraction from his mind he finally got full concentration and called on the Force to open the hanger doors. Hearing the doors give a loud groan. He concentered harder on opening them. Putting all his focus on opening this one door. It continued to groan as it was forced open.

'Come on open!' The Jedi mentally yelled spreading his arms apart and as he did the hanger doors began to open more and the sounds of battle outside filled the air but he refused to stop he needed to get them open all the way! He could feel sweat running down his face, his heart beating quicker till at last the doors had been opened all the way. Releasing a held breath, he dashing along the hull and jumped off landing beside the boarding ramp and rushed aboard.

"Han, get us out of here!" The Bothan bellowed shutting the ramp. As soon as he said that he heard the ships engines roared to life and lift off the ground. "Quickly to the gun turrets! We have to hold the Imperial fighters off till we get to hyperspace!" then he rushed to the turrets and climb to the top turret.

Vince followed taking the bottom turret. He placed the intra-ship communicator on and readied the quad turret for battle. He looked through the viewport seeing the destruction occurring all throughout the city. Buildings in flames, corpse littering the streets, and blaster fire all around. Truly, Dantooine had become a battlefield. The sensors began a rapid beeping, probably indicating fighters were approaching. "Han, I hope you can get through the blockade."

"Don't worry I know a few maneuvers to get past those Star Destroyers. You worry about the TIEs."

Vince didn't replied. He watched chaos grow farther and farther as they sped away till it was out of eyesight. At that moment heard the screeching sound TIE ion engines. Sure enough a swarm of TIE fighters and TIE Interceptors came at the freighter abusing its hull with green laser fire as Han began dodging! The Jedi returned fire pressing the fire buttons the turret let loose a splutter of red lasers upon the TIE's. "Come on let's see what you TIE'S can do!" He called challengingly at the attackers even though they couldn't here. He firing in everything direction scoring many kills but more and more keep coming. It didn't matter how many were taken down they would keep coming till the Falcon entered hyperspace. He had to give these pilots credit, they were flying excellently and scoring good hits.

As the Falcon zoomed toward the atmosphere another squad of TIE Interceptors joined the assault. The Imperials refused to give up chase, nor did the gunners on the freighter yield defending it. When the ship reached space it was greeted by an Imperial-class Star Destroyer and four Dreadnaught-class heavy cruisers and more fighters. This was not going to be easy. Nevertheless the Corellian smuggler and Wookiee copilot continued forward hoping to break through this blockade and get to the Alliance! As they drew nearer to the blockade it opened fire unleashing a rain of green laser fire and missiles.

Vince swore under his breath, things were getting worse by the minute. If they were caught in a tractor beam and capture Force knows what would happen then. Those worries were washed away when the Falcon when into a dive zooming away from the blockade till it was out of firing range. The TIE's on the other hand continued chasing still hoping to stop the ship from escaping. Till at last the freighter pulled up zooming away from its pursuers and finally entering hyperspace.

Vince sighed happily watching the stares become white lines then an endless blue tunnel. He removed the communicator and climb up the latter glad they had escaped. Nevertheless, he felt sorrow for the people of Dantooine, At least they won't have to suffer the safe fate Alderaan did. Strolling into the main hull he suddenly stopped realizing something. As Han entered he shot him his questioning look. "Solo, did you forget my backpack?" The look on Han's face had confirmed it.

The Smuggler had been too busy with the battle that he had indeed forgot to bring it along.

Sithspit! All his belongings had been in there. Well if you count a pack filled with cloths, snacks, and bacta belongings it really didn't make a different. "Oh well, no big deal it's nothing that important."

"Yeah well, be lucky you asked for your laser sword. What do you think would have happened if you had forgotten it?" The smuggler replied in a tone that suggested he didn't give a damn one bit. What he wanted to know was why this man didn't tell him that he was one of those people like that old man was. "Anyway," He said his brow furrowing wanting questions answered. "Care to explain why you kept your Jedi Knight stuff a secret? Could have helped us a long time ago!"

Vince looked at Captain Solo then Chewbacca then Korthis. Sighing heavily the Jedi took a long breath before speaking. "Because you know as well as I do that Jedi are the one number enemy of the Empire."

"No I don't." The smuggler replied crossly.

"We were defenders of the Old Republic and Galaxy." Vince continued. "Sadly the entire Order was manipulated by the Emperor, who at that time was the Supreme Chancellor. He used the Clone Wars as a way to annihilate the Jedi Order and turn the Republic into an Empire. I had heard everything and it destroyed me. I lost my friends and loved ones, I lost my home, and I lost hope. From then till now I had been in hiding on Dantooine living in hiding away from the Empire till news of the Rebel's victory over Yavin reached me. It showed me that all is not lost. That a new hope has risen to challenge the Empire and have given proof that the Galactic Empire, as big as they are, as unstoppable as they seem to be, can be beaten. Little by little they can be cut down till at last they will be nothing but a remnant of what they are. That battle at Yavin gave me the reason to fight again. To take up the mangle as a Jedi Knight once again and fight this evil Empire that has ruled over the Galaxy for years and when this war is won, if I survive, I will build a new Jedi Order."

Han stayed silent listening to the Jedi's speech. That was a noble reason to come back into the fight and the Rebel leaders always hoped to have Jedi join them. Luke Skywalker, he remembered had been training to be a Jedi by that old man, Ben something or whatever. Till he was killed on the Death Star. Nevertheless, he was still angry he was giving this old man, this Jedi a free ride to the Rebellion. He needed the money to pay Jabba.

"Han," Vince said. "Back in the cantina you said you're in desperate need of money. Is there…a problem?"

Han frowned at the green eyed Jedi "Your damn right I got a problem, old man. I…well uh…I killed someone and because of that I have a debt to pay off to Jabba the Hutt. If I don't I'll be a dead man."

"Jabba the Hutt?" Korthis asked in surprise. "That Hutt crime lord who lives on Tatooine? You gotta pay him a debt?" Getting a nod from Han, Korthis sighed.

Vince on the other hand was in deep though. So, he had a large debt to pay the crime lord Jabba the Hutt eh? Perhaps he could help the smuggler with his problem. He was pretty sure the Alliance could pay him a very large sum of credits. Though the Alliance needed all the credits they could get. Maybe…they could strike a deal with him? If they pay for Solo's bounty Han could provide assistant to the Rebellion. Money seemed to be the only way out of the situation. Crime lords love money. He was thinking so much he didn't hear the Bothan calling his name till he was nudged in the side. He blinked and was brought out of though. "Huh? Oh yeah, what's going on?" He looked around seeing Han give a strange look.

"What's going on is what am I gonna do about my payment to Jabba?" Han replied.

"Leave that to me and the Alliance will deal with Jabba."

Han's eyebrows rose before a laugh came from him. "HAHAHAH! Deal with Jabba!? That's hilarious." When he looked at the Jedi his laughter died in his throat and felt the hairs on the back his neck stand. The Jedi was giving him a very serious look. There was no mistaking the look in his eyes. He was serious! He couldn't be? Jabba was the most powerful crime lord no one could touch him. Well no one but the Empire probably. They had thousands of soldiers, warships, and Darth Vader who could wiped out the Jabba's Empire. Yet Vince was a Jedi and Jedi could deal with problems such as greedy crime lords, but how was one Jedi supposed to take on the Hutt by himself? That slimy piece of worm-ridden filth had a lot of thugs employed at his command. It wasn't just hired thugs working for Jabba, bounty hunters as well and to name a few were the Trandoshan Bossk, Near-Human Aurra Sing, the Assassin Droid IG-88, the deadly duo 4-LOM and Zuckuss, and the infamous Mandalorian Boba Fett. Plus the rancor he kept as a pet beneath his throne room. He shuddered hoping he wouldn't become food for that savage beast.

Maybe the Jedi could help him settle his debt but being paid again by the Rebels and keeping the money this time would probably be a non-violent solution to getting this second bounty off his head. Unless Jabba really wanted him dead this time! No, that Hutt couldn't possibly wanna kill one of his best smugglers but Han did had killed both Greedo, and Jack. Who else would he kill that worked for Jabba? He didn't wanna anger the Hutt's wrath more. He looked Vince in the eye and asked. "By deal with Jabba are you and the Alliance gonna kill him?"

Vince felt the urge to laugh. Was Solo serious? Did he believe he would kill the Hutt? He wasn't a Sith. He was a Jedi. "Of course not. Jedi don't kill unless they have too." By deal with Jabba I meant by talking to the Hutt in hopes of becoming allies."

Han felt his mouth drop open making Chewbacca growl with laughter. "An Alliance with Jabba? I doubt he wasnts to be part of this war, old man."

"Well in the Clone Wars, he and the rest of the Hutt's were allies to the Republic and allowed us to pass through their territory. There's still a chance to make an Alliance. All we gotta do is see what they demand in return for their help. What could go wrong?"

"Lots…" Muttered Korthis. "The Hutt's could betray us should the Empire pay them a higher price."

"That maybe. However, the Empire is hated by many. I'm sure will find the right bargain with the Hutt's. First we need to go to the Rebel Alliance and tell them of this plan.

"Ah what the hell. I guess it could work and hopefully remove the debt. I still think it'd be easier to just kill the damn slug."

Vince chuckled. "Well I cannot do that. So if you plan to kill him you'll have to ask Darth Vader to do that." He joked making everyone laugh. When it died down he asked his question. "So, now it's off to the Rebellion?"

"Yup. I bet the Alliance will gladly welcome your help, Jedi." Korthis said beaming with hope.

Vince nodded then stretched his arms. "Well, I'm gonna get some sleep. It's been a long day for me. Wake me when we get to the Alliance." Then he strolled down the hall searching for a bed.

The massive fleet of Star Destroyers and TIE's flying on patrols always made spaces who exit hyperspace pale. They couldn't deny why so many had to be at this one spot. For this was Coruscant; the heart of the Galaxy and the capital of the Galactic Empire! Relics of the Old Republic still stood on the planet such as the Jedi Temple and Senate building. There were new buildings built use for the Galactic Empire such as the Imperial Palace and the Imperial Intelligence.

Inside the Imperial Intelligence Headquarters was a lone being sitting in a large chamber. There face concealed by the hood of the long scarlet clock they wore. This was an Inquisitor, one of the many dark siders used by the Empire to hunt down Jedi. The body shape showed it was a woman. Her skin was pale white with sharp black nails. She was tall and muscular with strains of black hair hanging out of the hood. The sound of an incoming transmission disturbed her meditation forcing her eyes open to reveal eerie yellow. Rising to her feet she strolled to her desk and answered the message. As soon as the figure appeared she dropped into a kneel bowing her head before the being who stood before her. She spoke in a calm but eerie. "Lord Vader."

The supreme command of the Empire's image flickered as his mechanical breathing echoed through the chamber. "There has been a revolution on Dantooine and interesting news." The Dark Lord of the Sith said.

"What is it, my Lord?"

"It appears that our forces on Dantooine have reported the sighting of a Jedi Knight. The Millennium Falcon was identified as the ship that the Jedi had escaped. He has no doubt joined the Rebels"

"Then he will be a great threat to us."

"That is correct and he could train Skywalker to become a Jedi. Inquisitor Zenobia, you will hunt down this Jedi and eliminate him."

Zenobia raised her head showing her plate white face and a look of bloodlust within her eyes. "As you command, my lord. I will not fail you."

"I hope so for your sake, Zenobia. Should you fail the price will be your life." The Sith Lord replied then the image faded away.

Zenobia rose to her feet. The objective to hunt down another Jedi was causing an adrenaline rush through her veins. She would enjoy the taste of his blood! Turning on her heels she departed her chamber to prepare for the hunt.

Done. Not much to say of this except Chewbacca being added to the escape along with Zenobia being the main antagonists. Now its time to make totally new chapters. This is Theguywithideas, review with what you think of the story and If anyone has suggestions for future chapters share if you like. Till then be patience for the next chapter. This is Theguywiththeideas, and i'm outta here.