I'm back, baby. With a brand new chapter for the few people still reading this story.
Fanfiction ruins things for me. I don't remember the last time I watched a SW movie for fun, instead of for writing purposes. On the other hand, every time I do watch them I have Lila's dialogue running through my head and I remember all the crazy plot holes I found while writing this. (It doesn't help that I hate Return of the Jedi anyway.)
Disclaimer: You know what? Just for the hell of it—yes, I own Star Wars. I came up with the concept and my name is George Lucas. Yeah, I don't think so.
Chapter 6: On Pessimism
"Why are the cockpits in these damn things so small?" muttered Lila as she, Han, Chewie, Luke and Leia squished themselves together.
Han didn't hear her; he was too busy staring at the Falcon. "Hey, you awake?" said Leia, placing a hand on his shoulder.
"Yeah, I just got a funny feeling. Like I'm never going to see her again," replied Han.
"With that kind of pessimism, you won't ever see her again," said Lila cheerfully. "Calm down. It'll either be you or Lando that screws up, which means it'll definitely be you. Don't screw up and you'll see your ship again."
Han rolled his eyes. "Right. Chewie! Let's see what this piece of junk can do. Ready everybody?"
"All set," replied Luke.
"Here we go again," murmured Threepio. The shuttle took off. "Alright, hang on," said Han as they jumped into hyperspace.
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"Return to the command ship and await my orders," commanded the Emperor.
"Yes, my Master," responded Vader. "My apprentice, Darth Eris, wishes to inform you that there has been no attack on the shield generator as of yet, but she senses one may come soon. If there is an attack, she says she has everything under control."
"Good. There is a small chance some Bothans escaped, so the Rebellion may have garnered intelligence on how the new Death Star is protected. If an attack is made, she knows what to do."
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"If they don't go for this we're going to have to get out of here pretty quick, Chewie," muttered Han. Chewbacca groaned.
"We have you on our screen, please identify," came the voice of an Imperial officer.
"Shuttle Tyderium, requesting deactivation of the deflector shield," said Han.
"Why do you sound so resigned when you say that?" wondered Lila. "I'm the pessimist around here, not you."
"Shush," whispered Luke.
They flew closer to the Stardestroyer. "Shuttle Tyderium, transmit the clearance code for shield passage."
"Transmission commencing," replied Han, sounding even more resigned to his fate than he did before.
"Now we find out if that code is worth the price we paid," said Leia.
"With our luck it won't be," muttered Lila. We are so screwed.
"Why do you say things like that?" asked Leia.
"It'll work," Han assured them. "It'll work."
Yeah, it better, thought Lila. Or else we're all headed the right way for death by asphyxiation.
"Vader's on that ship," said Luke suddenly.
Oh, damn. "He's right," Lila informed them.
"Now don't get jittery, you two. There are a lot of command ships," said Han.
"Yeah, and Vader's on this one," insisted Lila.
"Probably not," dismissed Han. "Keep your distance though, Chewie. But don't look like you're keeping your distance." Chewie growled something. "I don't know, fly casual!" said an aggravated Han.
"Shuttle Tyderium! What is your cargo and destination?"
"Crap," muttered Lila. Han ignored her. "Parts and technical crew to the forest moon."
"I'm endangering the mission, I shouldn't have come," murmured Luke. Lila whapped him on the head. "You're only endangering us if you think you're endangering us, and then you'll do something stupid that will endanger us. So stop thinking that way!"
"It's your imagination, kid," Han said. "Come on; let's try to keep a little optimism!"
Lila rolled her eyes. "This coming from the guy who thought he was never going to see his ship again."
"Shuttle Tyderium! Deactivation of the shield will commence immediately. Continue your present course."
"I told you it was gonna work," bragged Han.
Why did Vader let us go? wondered Lila. He knew we were Rebels. I mean, his two extremely Force-sensitive children are on board, as well as his not-quite-as-Force-sensitive-but-a-little-bit other child!
Oh God. "I would like to take this moment to inform everyone that we are walking straight into a trap."
"How do you know?" said Leia. "They accepted our code!"
Lila snorted. "Please. We couldn't be more conspicuous if we tried. Someone on that command ship—probably Vader—knows we're Rebels, and why would he let us go if there wasn't a trap set up?"
"For the last time, Vader is NOT on that ship!" sighed Han. "And even if he was—which he isn't—how would he know we aren't really bringing parts and technical crew to Endor?"
"Han still doesn't believe in the Force," Luke muttered to Lila.
"Tsk tsk, a nonbeliever," admonished Lila. "Five and a half years hanging around Luke and I and you're still not convinced? What could possibly be wrong with you?"
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"I'm waiting, Lila," whispered Darth Eris on Endor. "You're smart, you'll figure out the trap--but you're not smart enough to avoid it. You'll come anyway. And when you do, I'll be waiting."
So ends chapter 6, with a joyous announcement:
HAPPY TWO YEARS, SILVER BLADE TRILOGY! For some reason, it feels much longer than that...I like this story, I really do. Lila's always been my favorite of my OCs. I hope other people like this story too...otherwise there's no point writing it now, is there?
WWMTgirl: That...disgusts me more than a little. But I'm glad you like Lila!
fictionfrek101: Well, Lila isn't a very sweet person. Between the droids and Dagobah is really just flying there...not much for me to work with. Glad you liked the chapter!
READ, PLEASE: Due to the fact that I have 7 stories requiring constant updates, and the fact that my first year of high school is coming to a close and I have finals and all that crap, I'm not sure if I'll be able to get a new chapter before camp (I'll try, though). So, in case I don't, hear this: I'm leaving for camp on June 28, and I'll be gone all summer. So, in case I don't make another update, don't expect anything new until mid-August through September.
