Chapter 1. A Jedi?
*About a month after the Battle of Endor*
Luke leaned back in his chair and rubbed his eyes. He was looking through the Holo Net for any information on Jedi who might be alive. So far he had no leads. Luke was getting down hearted. There was barley any information on the old Jedi Order.
Han's hand on his shoulder broke him from his thoughts.
"Hey kid, the princess wants to see you now in her quarters" Han told Luke "And no, I don't know why"
Luke sighed. He wanted to continue looking for any information, but it would be good to have a break. He nodded and followed Han to Leia's quarters, his mind wandering. He was so deep in thought, that when Han stopped to knock on Leia's door, Luke nearly collided into his back. He shook himself out of his thoughts, and followed Han and Chewbacca into Leia's quarters.
Leia turned to them, a smile on her face. She hugged both Han and Luke, then motioned for them to sit down. When they were seated, Leia sat opposite them. Her smile disappeared. She was putting on her 'there-is-work-to-do' face. Luke marvelled how she could be laughing on minute, the next thing you know, she will be welding a blaster with deadly accuracy. She was a remarkable woman.
Leia looked Luke in the eye. She took a deep breath.
"Luke, we have heard a rumour concerning a….. A possible Jedi. A Mon Calamari female. Our contact tells us that… that she can heal people. Do you think you could go find her, Luke? We need some good healers. We still have many injured men from the battle with the Empire." Her voice trailed off, thinking of Alderaan.
Luke placed a comforting hand on her arm. "I will go, Leia. Where is this Jedi?"
Leia gave a weak smile "She is on Christophsis"
Luke nodded. He stood up and gave his sister a hug. "I will leave in the morning."
"Will you be wanting me to watch your back to keep you from being killed? Again?" Han smirked "Chewie and I will be happy to accompany you."
Luke smiled at the former smuggler "Thanks Han, but I will be fine"
He turned and walked out the door. Han shook his head and looked at Leia.
"He is one stubborn kid!"
It was Leia's turn to smirk. "Just like someone else I know." Her smile disappeared. "Do you really think he will be ok?" She asked Han worriedly.
Han hugged her "Of course! He is a Jedi, yeah? He'll be fine"
Leia looked up at him thankfully. "Thank you, Han" she whispered.
Han smiled "Any time, princess"
Luke walked into the hanger and headed over to his X-Wing. "R2! I am leaving tomorrow. Is the X-Wi…." He was interrupted by angry beeps coming from the faithful droid. Luke rolled his eyes.
"Sorry, we are leaving tomorrow. Is the X-Wing ready to go?"
R2 beeped happily, saying it was always in prime condition and ready to go.
Luke smiled and patted his companion's domed head. "Good job, little guy. I don't know what I would do without you!"
R2 beeped happily.
TBC…
