Chapter 7: A Long Overdue Delivery

"Where did you get that classic!?" Han Solo practically gawked at the Ebon Hawk as his search party returned to Indomitable Base. He wandered around the Corellian vessel, admiring her lines, her overpowered engines, and the state she was in. She was in near mint condition!

Luke smiled as he stood near Dash Rendar and Davin Felth. Dash couldn't speak, he was so enamored with the ship, while Davin knelt and looked at the gathered ancient droids. All of them looked around the chamber at the approaching rebels. The members of Rogue, Dark and Gold Squadrons gathered around the ancient vessel, as several members of the Jedi Order wandered around. Echuu Shen Jon breathed the words. "The Ebon Hawk!" Luke looked over and asked. "You've heard of this ship?"

Echuu turned to face him with a beautific smile. "The legendary Ebon Hawk. The personal vessel of the redeemed Revan, and the Jedi Exile. Birthplace of the New Jedi Order 4000 years ago after the Mandalorian Wars. The stories told about those that used this vessel filled an entire wing of the Jedi Library. It vanished many years after the Jedi Exile went to join Revan in battling the ancient Sith. To finally stand in its presence… intact and operational, is truly a wondrous moment!"

General Obi-wan Kenobi smiled as he slapped his hand on Luke's shoulder. "How did you discover this ship?"

Luke Organa chuckled. "Would you believe that they have been waiting for me for… a very long time apparently. There's a message on a holotank in the ship… for me specifically." He turned to face T3-M4 and his companions. "This is T3, he gave me the message."

Echuu Shen Jon was giddy with excitement. "T3-M4! The droid that assisted Revan and the Jedi Exile! Oh the stories you could tell us! Where is that translator droid of yours, Prince Luke?"

Luke was grabbed in a bear hug by his mother, Breha Organa while his father Bail waited patiently behind them. "I am so glad you're alright!" Luke hugged his mother and nodded. "It was an accident. The junk I was standing on collapsed. These droids found me, patched me up and delivered a message from the ancient Jedi Revan."

Master It'kla stood near his padawan. "I would very much like to see this message."

Queen Breha turned to the little droids and bowed. "You have my deepest thanks for your helping my son." The droids all beeped in welcome.

Behind them, three droids approached with Leia. C3-P0, R2-D2, and Red rolled up, Threepio clearly excited to see Master Organa. "Master Organa, it is so good to see you fully functional again!"

Luke grinned at the droids. "Perfect timing, Threepio. May I introduce T3-M4, T3-T6, T2-M9 and T4-42."

Artoo Detoo and Red started beeping in greeting to the ancient droids. The others watched in fascination as the modern day droids met their ancient ancestors.

Threepio listened as T3-M4 beeped and hooted for a bit, and then translated. "Master Kenobi, he says that there are many messages aboard for Jedi that have waited long enough for their delivery. He says he is glad that his long vigil is ended, and looks forward to… well, he says some excitement. How dreadful!"

Kenobi looked at the gathered heroes, and down at the little droids. "Messages? From this Revan?"

Threepio listened again as T3 explained more fully. "Actually sir, there are messages from many ancient Jedi. He says the list consists of Master Dur, Mistress Vao, someone called the Jedi Exile, Mistress Juhani, Master Mical, and Mistress Marr, including others from Revan."

"The legendary Jedi of the New Jedi Order… after the Mandalorian wars!" Echuu Shen Jon said. "This is a historic day!"

Behind them, they were interrupted by an approaching Jedi. "We have more pressing matters to attend to." The human Jedi Master Jayden Vel Dar announced. "Master A'sharrad has reported an Imperial probe droid. If the Empire knows of our presence here, they are on their way even now."

Master Kenobi turned to face Bail. "Is Admiral Ackbar back from Mon Calamari yet?"

Bail shook his head. "Unfortunately no. They still haven't made contact with us. We will have to begin the evacuation immediately."

Master Kenobi turned to face the gathered heroes. "I suggest we send the bulk of our forces to the rendezvous point we have specified. I also request the use of your new vessel, Prince Organa, so that some of our Jedi can go to the planet Dagobah, to meet with Master Yoda. Leia, you will have to go with them… as well as little Het."

Leia nodded. "What about the coming battle? I stand with Rogue Squadron!'

Ben nodded serenely. "Of course you do. Once the evacuation is complete, you should set course for Dagobah."

Leia nodded. "Yes, Unca Ben."

Han turned to stare at the Ebon Hawk again. "Damn… do you know what this thing would be worth to the Corellian museum?" Echuu Shen Jon turned to face the Corellian and looked aghast at the sheer thought of selling such an incredible find. "The Ebon Hawk is priceless! It is a part of the heritage of the Jedi!" Han held his hands up with a grin. "I was just joking!" while behind him, Dash Rendar leaned over towards Luke. "Looking to sell it?" Behind him, T3-M4 beeped in outrage. "T3-M4 says that it is not for sale at any price!" Threepio translated.

Luke shook his head at Dash's question. "No way, my friend. This ship has many secrets, and I'm looking forward to discovering them."