'It has been several years since I have joined by younger brother and sister in their Rebellion against the Empire. They are quite similar despite being raised apart. I can see so much of our parents in them. Luke is almost a mirror image of my father before his fall to the dark side. Leia is similar to me as we favor our mother in looks. There are slight differences but they still show me parts to our parents I had forgotten over time.

Luke's abilities with the Force has continued to grow. I must be sure that he learns how to shield himself before leaving for Dagobah to see Master Yoda. To travel that large area of space and not block out those seeking Force sensitive people would be dangerous. If he was to be captured it would endanger all of us. Han has become a good role model for Luke but Han is very brash and arrogant like our father was. Luke must learn to temper his emotions with reasoning if he does not he may follow the path our father took in becoming Darth Vader.

I hope I can aid them both. Luke in masking his powers and Leia in learning to trust what the Force tells her. Leia is not yet willing to learn how to master the use of the Force but I will aid her in whatever ways she is ready for. Until then I will mask her presence from Vader and the Emperor to keep her safe. Mother and Obi-Wan gave their lives to protect these two, I only hope that I can be a credit to their sacrifices.' Lara closed her journal in her quarters at the Hoth Rebel Base. She stood and reached into her pocket. She pulled out the holo-sound files in her cloak. She went to the computer and played the files. Her mother's voice filled the room and gave her a feeling of piece. Leia entered as the file played.

"Whose voice is that, Lara?"

"My mother's voice. These voice files are all I have left of both of my parents. I often play Mother's voice when I am nervous or feeling insecure. There is something to her voice that always calms me and makes me feel safe."

"I wish I had that for my mother. She and my father were wonderful people who always encouraged me to do what I believe in." Leia said bowing her head slightly.

"Leia, I wish I could say it gets easier quickly but I can't. I still have days where their loss feels as if it is tearing at my heart." Lara said walking over to her sister and pulling her into a hug.

"Thanks for being here as a friend. That helps more than you know, Lara." Leia said as they got ready to go back out of their quarters.

Lara was working side by side with Leia when a pain struck her chest. She had never felt such pain before that she could remember. It was hard to breathe for a few moments. Lara reached out to steady herself and grabbed Leia's arm. "Lara, what is it? Call a medical droid. Lara, talk to me, what is it? What's wrong?"

Lara finally got her breath and whispered, "Luke, where's Luke? You've got to find him Leia, he's hurt or in danger. Help him Leia. Help him." Lara was able to get out those words before collapsing into Leia's arms.

Several hours later, Lara awoke in the station's medical bay. The droid checked her over and then released her to return to her quarters. She almost ran back, her vision of Luke still running through her mind. 'He can't be gone. I swore I wouldn't lose anymore of my family. I can't, not again.' She thought as tears rose to her eyes. When arriving at her quarters and not seeing Leia, her fears jumped another notch. As she entered the command center, a junior officer told her where Leia was.

It was a quick walk; Leia stood watching the door to the cold world outside them. "Leia!" she called out.

Leia whipped around to face her. "Lara, are you okay?"

"Yes, I'll be fine. The Force can be quite powerful at times especially when the other person is a friend or loved one being hurt. Is there any sign of Luke or Han?"

"Han's been out since last night alone. Speeders started searching at first light this morning. It was so cold, I worry that Luke might not have survived."

Lara concentrated for a moment before she spoke. "They are both okay, Leia. I can feel them with the Force. Han is with Luke. Hopefully they will be back soon."

They were at the landing site when the speeder with Han and Luke returned. Luke was pale and mumbling about the Dagobah system. 'Obi-Wan must have told him. It must be time for Yoda to finish his training. I hope the confrontation is not soon.' She thought as she walked next to Luke to the medical bay.

The Empire found the base though before Lara could really talk to Luke. She knew she would stick to Leia and Han to keep her sister safe. Luke would be with Master Yoda and hopefully out of trouble. Han though was reckless and she knew before things were over they would have an argument. But she had to trust him for now. They all escaped the attack but found some trouble before they reached Cloud City.

Leia could sense the tension in Lara once they arrived at Cloud City. "Lara, what's wrong?"

"It feels like a trap. There is deception here, Leia. 3PO, do not go wandering off. Stay with us only." Lara said watching the exchange between Han and Lando. Han introduced Lando to Leia and Lara but he was surprised at Lara's reaction.

They were shown to a suite to stay in; it was there that Han finally picked the fight with Lara. "Look, lady I don't know what your problem is but you are being nasty to a friend of mine."

"Solo, you don't get it. Your friend has lied to you. There is a trap here of some kind I can feel it. I refuse to let Leia get hurt because your friends are weak and can be twisted by the Empire." Lara said raising her voice. "It's no normal trap, Solo. Vader is here to get to Luke. He'll turn you over to whomever for Jabba and keep us to draw Luke out. I swear to you, if they are hurt in the slightest, I take it out of you in equal measure."

Leia walked in during this interchange, "Hey. What is going on here?"

"Leia, use your feelings. Something is wrong here. I feel Vader is here. Han has led us into an Empire trap for Luke."

Han got angry and stood face to face with Lara. "You will no longer insult my friend. The fact he helped us saved your hide, sister. You owe him."

"For what, for allowing Vader to try to kill my little brother and sister?" Lara shouted.

"Sister?" Leia said.

Lara paled realizing her slip in anger, "Leia, I never wanted to reveal that until you were ready. I'm sorry. But I am so protective of the family I have left. The Emperor stole my father which killed my mother and I will not allow them to harm the rest of my family."

"I had a feeling. But I didn't understand it." Leia said quietly looking at Lara seeing similar features.

Han stood and saw the similarities between them. "Look, Lara. I'm sorry. I get that you are protective of Luke and Leia. I am not one who understands these feelings you and Luke pull from. It's not easy for me. But you may be right, Lando is hiding something."

Suddenly, Lando entered talking about a banquet in their honor and leading them out of the suite. Lara was alert and trying to focus her mixed emotions. When they were lead into the dining room, she knew her feelings were true. Vader stepped out. Han tried to react but was unable to because of him calling on the Force.

"Well, three rebels falling into my hands. Good for you to turn them over." Vader said to Lando. Lara stared at him trying to sense her father in that machine. He turned to face her. "Lady Naberrie, here I thought you were killed on the Death Star."

"I could have claimed the same, Lord Vader." She said calmly.

"Your emotions are erratic, young one. Your meditations have not helped you, I feel." Vader hissed.

"Get out of my head, Vader. You have no right to be there. Only my father can claim that right. Until he's out of the machine the Emperor put him in, no one else can make that claim." She snipped back keeping Leia behind her.

His troopers surrounded them as he said, "We will see, young one. We will see who shall win."

They were forced into seats. Vader played host at a banquet as he tried to gain information about Luke from them. He was unsuccessful this peaceful way. Lara could sense what was going to come next and her heart bled for Leia but she knew she could not stop Vader without revealing too much. Vader had tried to find his way into Leia's mind something that Lara stopped at every turn.

Several hours had passed after they had been placed within the cell the cries of Han echoed through the walls breaking Leia's resolve down. Lara did her best to try to find out the plan for Luke. She found it and finally understood the torture. Vader was baiting Luke to come here. She sat and began to meditate. She felt her mind flow into the force and connect to Luke. 'Luke, you cannot come here. I will do what I can to help Leia and Han but you have to stay with Yoda. Please do not come here, Luke. Trust in the force and in me, Luke.'

It was Yoda who responded to her. 'Be cautious, young one. Do not reveal too much. Both Vader and the Emperor do not know about your training. Your brother with me will stay.'

'I will do as you ask, Master. Thank you for watching over him. Leia is my focus here as I know he is safe there with you.' Lara felt at ease knowing Luke would be safe. "Leia, we have to stay calm. I know hearing Han is hard but we will get through this and I know Luke will be safe from the Empire."

Han was brought in and Lando followed. Lara's look was enough to get him to keep his distance.

Lara remained alert as they were all led into a new chamber. She felt Vader's anger that Luke had not been spotted by the sensors. Lara's mind was filled with the emotions of Leia, Han, and Vader so that when Han was encased in the carbonite her eyes finally filled with tears for Leia. She felt the anger try to rise and quickly pushed it out of her mind. Vader watched her as this anger rose and then was pushed aside. Lara focused on Leia as Lando led them away from Han. Lara breathed a sigh of relief as they escaped the city and the Empire but she felt Vader's presence.

Her mind filled with his voice 'I know you, young one. I sense you. I will have you at my side along with your brother. It is your brother that my master seeks and him he focuses on. But I know you, daughter. I can see her in you and remember her in your eyes.'

'Leave me be, Vader. I will never join the Emperor or you. I will only side with my brother or my Father. The creature you are now is NOT my father. Anakin Skywalker is within you. You are at conflict yourself. I know Anakin and I feel him in you every time you are near. He reaches out to me. You will be gone and I will see my father again I am positive.' Lara said to him as she closed off her mind to him.