The Legion Renewed

by DeniseaH

"Prequel" to all my SW stories under pen names Nadahnefu & Denisea. After a case of mistaken identity, Luke rescues an Imperial Colonel from an Alliance prison and takes her as an apprentice, as Han & Leia try to work out the kinks in their new marriage. Meanwhile, Luke has a dream that Palpatine is still alive, and Luke's student has a vision of her own-that she will kill Luke.

15. Chapter 15

The Legion Renewed

Chapter Fifteen

Taj looked at the Falcon's new anti-grav booster and nodded. "Nice," he said.

"And come take a look at the sensor relay," Han invited. "The boys put in a trillium conduit with a lori switch."

Taj peered into the indicated hatch. "Kind of expensive, isn't it?"

"Maybe," Han agreed, "but worth every credit."

"If you took the contract, I could write it off as a service expense."

Han shook his head, but there was a hint of reluctance in the movement. "No, Leia's right. She was straightforward with me about what her plans were before we got married, and she was expecting the same straightforwardness from me. It wouldn't be fair to upset her expectations now."

Taj grinned. "Yeah, sometimes it's better to wait a few months."

Han gave him a look that clearly told Taj he was not amused.

Taj sighed. "You really must be nuts about her if she's done this to you."

"Done what?"

"Nothin'. Oh, by the way-" Taj reached into his pocket and pulled out a small package. "-this arrived for you, care of the base. Thought I'd better give it to you before you take off."

Han took it. "What is it?"

"I didn't open it."

Han looked at the package. Then his brows furrowed. "It's from my grandmother."

"Yeah, well, whatever. Tell Leia I wish her luck in the elections. And if you change your mind about the job, you know where to find me."

"I won't change my mind," Han said.

"Yeah," Taj said. "Well, good luck, Han. It was good seeing you again."

"Good seeing you, too, Taj. And Marina."

"I'll tell her. Clear skies, Han Solo."

"To you, too. Good luck with those pirates."

They shook hands. Then Taj stepped back to give the Falcon a final once-over and nodded. "Nice ship," he said.