Author's Note: Hi guys! I'm back! I'm really sorry for the long wait for this next update. I really don't have that much self-confidence to think that someone cares to read my story, so I thought that it's fine to maybe just abandon this. Lol. I'm so bad. But since Brie and N reviewed, and said they wanted me to continue, I felt the need to keep going. Thanks guys! And also to those who read and are continuing to read my story, you guys are awesome. xoxo
CHAPTER 5: A SEMI-START
"Mind sharing?" Han forced himself to think that he didn't make a wrong move, which of course he did.
They stopped dancing when Leia said that she was tired instead of answering Han's question. The prince just thought that maybe she just didn't want to talk about it. Especially with him, which for her, is as close as an enemy than someone who she knew.
Leia sat near the table next to the Wookie.
"Yes, I'm alright, Chewie", Leia said when the Wookie made a worried roar.
Han sat next to Leia and drank all the fluids in their table. He saw Luke and Mara still on the dance floor, swaying themselves like they weren't doing it for hours.
The Queen of the Ewoks walked pass the table beside them, then stopped at their place when she noticed Han and Leia.
She spoke with their language which C-3PO then translated.
"I suppose you two are a couple. You'll be together forever," she said.
"Uh. No, we're not really, you know," Leia made an awkward smile.
The Queen seemed to ignore what Leia said then she went to the other table next to them.
"It is said that the Ewoks are very wise species. Sometimes, even when they guess on certain things, they all seem to be true." C-3PO interrupted.
"Shut up." Leia glared while Han grinned.
The party lasted for hours and they spent the night in the village of the Ewoks, the four occupying only one room. There are no beds so they laid on the floor. Mara with Leia and the two boys on the other side of the room.
Leia is dreaming.
'The Empire prepare large spaceships for the battle with the opponent who rebelled against their ruling. General Organa, the leader of the Rebellion is standing on a wide platform explaining what's gonna happen on their attack. Alongside with her is Robert, her long-time best friend and the second highest commander in their alliance. Unlike Leia, Robert joins attacks, which she worries because of the risk and danger.'
'On the Alliance's last planned attack that ended the Empire, something bad happened that forever changed Leia's life.'
"This can't be happening. Why did I even let him go? This is all my fault", and all tears came rushing down.
'Another vision is shown in her dreams. This time, a devastated Leia alone, mourning for her best friend under an old Apple tree.'
Leia awoke from her sleep. Her face is wet and sweat drips down her chest. She can't stop breathing hard and fast. It was like 10 minutes of sitting and staring blankly at nowhere before finally deciding to go out of their room.
Leia sat on a log next to a campfire she just made. She stared at the sea, her bare feet, touching the warm sand of Endor. She let out a heavy sigh before closing her eyes. Her shoulders are trembling due to the cold temperature at the place at night.
She startled when she felt a blanket on her shoulders.
"It's surprising to see a beautiful woman sitting alone on a log at night", Han sat next to her and placed his hands near the fire.
"If you're here to tease me, you're free to leave", Leia snobbishly replied.
Han let out a heavy sigh. "You can always tell me why you became a smuggler, you know."
"Don't pretend that we're close, stink brain."
"Alright then, just pretend that I'm not around and say what you feel out loud. It's better than keeping that all in", Han suggested.
"I HATE YOU HAN SOLO. WILL YOU GET OUT OFF MY SIGHT?!", Leia said almost shouting.
Han unexpectedly rose to his feet and left. Leia felt like she got out off the line. What she did was really rude for someone who was just trying to help.