Hey guys!
Here is next chapter. I'm sorry I didn't post it sooner. I had it done 5 days ago, but than I had this stupid Matura exam and everything and I just didn't want to post something rather unfinished. So here it is and hope you like it.

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Chapter 5 – In arms of an enemy

Han was having his lunch in dining hall. There were six long rows of tables and chairs and Han wasn't eating alone.

"Sure I'm in Hectnor" said Han enthusiastically.

"So what's it gonna be? Five bottles, maybe six?" asked Hectnor

"Make it six. Its' gonna be four of us and it's never to much Corellian Whiskey."

"Couldn't agree more" grinned Hectnor, who was a bit older than Han, but the two Corellians got along quite well. "So I'll see you tonight?"

"Yep" smiled Han. "At 2300. But where will I find you guys?"

"Gren's room. There's nowhere to go on this bloody station anyway."

"True."

After his lunch, Han got back to detention level.

"You are late Commander Solo" said Colonel Odio.

"It's only five minutes" growled Han.

"What was that?"

"Nothing sir." Replied Han. "I'm sorry sir. It won't happen again."

Colonel nodded and returned to his work.

Han clenched his fists. He hated the guy. Oh come on Solo he thought to himself. Be officious, nod and salute.

"Colonel, I was wondering how are discussions about factory on Kuat going." Asked Han, desperately trying to sound interested. "Have you and other leaders reached a conclusion?" He laid stress on word leaders and ignored the fact that he was disgusted by his own words.

"I'm afraid not" answered Colonel and paused. "And Solo do you really think I am so stupid that I wouldn't know when you are making fun of me?"

"Colonel, I wasn't…" Here goes the idea of getting him in a good mood

"Spare me Solo." They didn't speak for some time

"Sir. I was wondering… Is there any possibility I could get transferred?" asked Han and hoped Colonel wasn't really angry. He couldn't work here anymore. Last few days he was thinking only of Leia and this wasn't good. She was a prisoner after all, not to mention a traitor and getting involved with her would be very dangerous.

"May I ask why? Because surly you must be aware that we were assigned here together. Since you are under my command, your transfer would most likely mean mine as well.

"Well" said Han improvising. "That was the reason I asked, sir. I think it's quite absurd you were assigned here at first place. Think about it. Your skills could be of so much more use if our efforts were directed at more important tasks."

Colonel Odio stared at Han, first in disbelief and with more and more approval as Han continued his speech. "I must admit Commander Solo, I never held you in high esteem. But I am most pleasantly surprised with your…"

He suddenly stopped. Lord Vader, who was accompanied by two stormtrooperes, was walking hastily down the hallway that led to the cells. Han and Colonel Odio saluted him as he approached. His appearance made Han freeze.

"Lord Vader" spoke Odio.

"Colonel, I have just interrogated the prisoner in cell 2187." Said Vader and his words made Han's stomach turn. "Send one of your men to her cell to make sure she doesn't suffer any permanent damage."

"Yes my Lord" replied Colonel Odio. "Commander Solo…" he said and motioned to Han "is already acquainted with your prisoner I believe."

"Very well" said Vader and turned to Han. "I expect you to make sure she remains alive, Commander…"

"Solo"

"Solo" repeated Vader. "You are not to use any medical equipment or medicine unless her life is at stake.

Han wasn't afraid at the moment. The masked man that manipulated them all as if they were his puppets made him sick. "Yes my Lord, it will be done."

A man, Han hadn't seen before, stepped out of turbolift and went straight to Darth Vader. "Lord Vader" he said "urgent message form the Emperor."

Han and Colonel bowed their heads and stepped aside.

"You've got your orders, Solo" said Colonel Odio.

"I'll see to prisoner at once" nodded Han and started to walk away.

"Commander Solo" said a mechanic voice behind Han.

Han turned quickly. "Yes my Lord?"

"I must leave the station for a few days. In a meantime it is you who will be in charge of interrogation of Senator Organa. Use all means necessary but I want results."

Han nodded, saluted, turned and continued his path.

"Your life depends on it, Commander Solo" growled Vader, barely hearable.

Han didn't stop this time. He wanted to run, to help the Princess, but the feeling of being watched made him walk steadily. He was sure that Vader knew, he heard him, but somehow that didn't matter anymore. When he reached cell door 2187, he glanced at the hallway, where Vader stood only seconds ago. Nobody was there and all was silent.

Han opened the cell door nervously. He stood between the doorway for an instant not quite believing anyone could do such a thing. He ran to her and whispered "Oh gods, Leia." Then he kneeled beside Leia's slightly shaking form and stared at her beautiful young face that indicted signs of horrible pain. Her eyes were shut and she didn't show she was aware of his presence. Han wasn't quite sure what to do. He put two fingers on her neck to feel her pulse, but her faint cry made him stop. He drew back his hand, puzzled and saw marks on her neck. They drugged her he realized.

Again he felt her pulse, this time successfully. It was way too fast and he also noticed that her skin was very hot.

"Leia, say something" he begged silently.

"I won't tell" she said and started to toss about the floor.

Han wanted to steady her, but his touch made her cry in pain once more. "Leia… Leia listen. It's me Han… You're fine. You're safe…"

Leia opened her eyes. "Han?" she asked silently.

"I'm here. It's gonna be alright." He picked her up and held her in his arms. Leia gasped in pain and moaned. "Leia, you're safe, everything will be just fine," he tried to comfort her.

"I know" she whispered. Then her eyes fell shut and her head fell back.
"No Leia, stay with me. You have to remain conscious" said Han panicky, but Leia didn't respond. He had no idea what Vader used to drug her or what else he did to her that wasn't visible, but what he saw, convinced him that the situation was serious. He pulled a comlink out of his pocket and spoke: "This is Commander Solo. Bring water and a medical kit to cell 2187."

"Commander Solo, this is Lieutenant Shann Childsen" came the voice from comlink. "Someone will bring you water, but I'm afraid I am not allowed to give you medical kit. Lord Vader's orders."

Damn son of a Sith thought Han and then spoke to comlink again: "Fine. Solo out."

He felt Leia's pulse once more and waited. The guard that carried the water arrived within seconds. As soon as he passed the ordered to Han the later dismissed him. Han noticed a few pieces of cloth beside the water jug and a glass. He realized everyone already knew what Vader's business in detention level was, but was still grateful for Lieutenant's action.

He poured a glass and soaked a piece of cloth in the remaining water. Then he took it in his hand and gently wet Leia's forehead with it. When she opened her eyes again he quickly put the glass to her lips and remained silent as she made two small sips.

"How're you doin'?" he asked as he put the glass away.

"I've been better" she responded weakly.

"What was the thing Vader drugged you with?" he asked, but Leia didn't answer. "Leia I have to know"

"Bavo Six. And with something else. I can't quite remember."

"Damn bastard" cursed Han and kept wetting her face.

Leia noticed it just then. "What do you…" she spoke and winced as another bolt of pain shot through her body."…What do you think you're doing?"

Han stopped. "I can stop if you want." He said and put the cloth away.

"Don't" she spoke quickly and blushed a bit.

Han smiled and continued.

"It's so hot in here." Leia complained. "And blurry. I can't see clearly."

"You've been overdosed. But you'll be alright."

"Commander?"

"Oh" smirked Han. "Is it Commander now? If I remember correct it was Han just minutes ago."

Leia managed a weak smile. "Thank you, Ha…" She didn't finish his name as she lost consciousness once more.

"Leia? You have to wake up" begged Han and shook her gently. He kept wetting her forehead, her cheeks, chin and neck and after several minutes she opened her eyes again and awoke with a moan.

"What is it?" asked Han

"It was better before" she spoke. "It didn't hurt."

"Yeah, but you have to remain conscious. Otherwise you may suffer severe brain damage."

"And I though you just wanted to be in good company" said Leia sarcastically.

"Good company? You? Come on, you're a rebel" joked Han.

"And you consider that a bad company compared to the company of an Imperial Commander?"

"And a damn good-looking one too, remember?"

"I can't see Han" said Leia

"I said remember" he pointed out.

"Oh yes, no drug could make me forget how gorgeous you are, Commander" she replied. Even though she couldn't see clearly she saw that her words drew a wide smile on his face. She moaned as more pain spread through her body. Never in all seven hells of Mustafar did Leia imagine she would ever be in such situation. Drugged and in hands of an enemy. Or should she say in his arms? What was of more concern to Leia, she liked being held by him.

It was way worse than Han though it would be. "Think of something nice" he told her. "It will ease the pain."

They were silent for some time. Han was looking at Leia and Leia was looking at something that was obviously far beyond the steel walls.

"What are you thinking of?" he asked.

"Alderaan"

"I've never been there. Tell me about it."

"It's the most beautiful world I've ever seen. It is covered with grasslands and forests and it has many rivers and lakes."

"It sounds like nice place." Said Han

"It really is. The capital city Aldera lies in a valley, surrounded by hills and mountains. I grew up there. And every week my father and I would leave the city and take long walks around the lakes or we would go through the nearby forest. But my very favorite time of a day was the morning. Just before sunrise I used to go to my balcony and wait for sun to touch the mountains. Then the snow on top of them turned red and orange and it seemed like they were on fire."

Han was silent. He wet her face with gentle attention. He was thinking of how beautiful, intelligent and kind Leia was and how cruel and corrupted one had to be to hurt something so pure.

"They say that Coruscant is the heart of the galaxy" said Leia and Han noticed her voice was beginning to grow quieter as she continued: "Well Alderaan must be its soul. And the people…" Her voice broke. Han brought a glass to her lips and she made a sip. They were silent again.

"Tell me more about Alderaan" spoke Han.

"I can't… It hurts even to speak" said Leia her voice bearly hearable.

"Then I'll do the speaking. Just stay with me alright?"

Leia nodded and Han started to tell his story: "Well honey, what you are dealing with here is a hundred percent Corellian…"