Scene 2.

In space, the forrest moon of endor is shown. A royal looking republic cruiser with a small escort is flying towards the moon.

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On the the surface of Endor, about a half mile from the village of the native ewoks, the ship convoy lands near several other republic ships including the millennium falcon. The main cruiser opens up as the great hero from the days of the rebellion, the suave and dashing Lando Calrissian exists along with a small squad of republic guards. Lando's theme plays as he exists. He walks down the ramp while partly wrapping a pine green cape around a silvery-grey outfit. At the other end of the platform awaits his old smuggling partner turned general, Han Solo who is dressed in a button down black shirt with dark pants that have brown stripes going down each side. He flashes a wide half grin smile as he sees his old friend approaching.

Han: Well look at you! Did you forget we were having a party over here or did you just get lost in your wardrobe?

Lando grins back.

Lando: You really think I'd forget something like this? I'm may be slowing down, but I still have a sharp memory.

Han: I was beginning to wonder old man!

Lando: Hey!

Just then from behind Han comes Wicket the ewok. He runs to Lando and hugs him while greeting him in his native language.

Lando: Well hey little guy! How've you been chief?

Wicket says something in Ewokees that Lando seems to understand.

Lando: Oh is that so? Well I'll have you know that quill-skinned dungboar is one of my favorite dishes!

Wicket replies in a delightful tone and motions Lando to follow him.

Lando: You go along chief, I'm right behind you.

Wicket swiftly waddles back to the village as Lando approaches Han on the platform.

Lando: Tell me they have something else to eat!

Han smiles as the two grab each other's shoulders and half embrace in a hug.

Han: It's really good to see you again Lando. It's been a while.

Lando: Yeah. It's definitely good to get away from the old trading operation once in awhile. Miss the family though. Speaking of which, where's the wife at?

Han: Leia and the rest are all waiting. Come on, I'll show you around and you can see them.

The two start to walk towards the village.

Lando: Sounds good. Maybe you can take me by the dinner table first. I'm starved!

Han and Lando laugh together as they walk to the village.

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Scene 3

The original ewok celebration theme is heard as Han and Lando enter the Ewok village which looks nearly unchanged. The two take a second and look at all the Ewoks and republic representatives celebrating.

Han: Well..this is it.

Lando: Don't these furballs do anything other than dance and sing? Anyways, this place looks like it hasn't changed in twenty years!

Just then from the crowd comes Leia is wearing a pine green robe with brown trim around it. Her hair is done up in ceremonial braids.

Leia: According to our gracious host, things haven't changed here in a thousand years!

Lando: Leia! You are a sight for these tired eyes!

Leia: (Hugging Lando) Hey Lando. So glad you could come.

Lando: Look at you! You* are *a *vision!

Leia: (smiles) You haven't changed at all it seems.

Lando smiles as Leia goes to Han and kisses him.

Han: Well that should be everyone. Shall we get along with the ceremony?

Leia: Soon. I'm waiting for Saul and Celia to get back. They shouldn't be too long. Luke's with them now.

Han: Teaching them some mystic lesson in the the enchanted woods?

Leia: He's teaching them about the force...and you know you believe in it.

Han: Yeah, yeah...I do...I just don't understand it, that's all.

Lando: Well hey, while we wait on those kids of yours, why don't we indulge in a little food and a little fun. I know that's something we can all agree on, right?

Wicket comes up to Lando, Han, and Leia and says something and grabs Leia and Lando by their hands and starts leading them.

Han: Hey! Where's everybody going?!

Lando: I don't know! Why spoil the surprise hu?

Leia: Come on Han!

Han: (Smiling and shaking his head) I'm on my way!

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Scene 4

Lukes' theme is heard as the scene opens. Nearby in the woods, Luke and the children of Han and Leia walk with their Uncle as he teaches them secrets of the force.

Celia the younger teen, stays quite, while the elder teen Saul speaks up.

Saul: Uncle Luke?

Luke doesn't respond but walks ahead of them silently.

Saul: Uncle Luke? Master?

Luke: Quiet...

Luke turns around and looks at the two Padawan learners.

Luke: Listen...what do you hear out here?

Saul: Locusts...a night screecher...

Luke: What about you Celia? What do you hear?

Celia:...The wind...I think...is that what I'm suppose to be hearing?

Luke: Listen closer...

The two listen for a moment but don't seem to hear what Luke is hearing.

Celia: I can't hear much else Uncle Luke. I guess we're not as in tune with the force as you are.

Luke: You don't need the force to hear what I hear. The wind, the locusts, the night screecher. That's just part of a bigger picture. I brought you both out hear away from the village so that you could hear the sounds of peace...and serenity.

Saul: So you wanted us to...not hear?

Luke: Saul...one of the great lessons of the Jedi is to learn to let go of what is unnatural, and embrace what is natural. When you do. You'll have what this place has...peace.

Celia: But the force is unnatural! Isn't it?

Luke: The force is what binds all things together...in a way, you could say it is nature itself.

Saul: I don't understand.

Luke turns to them with more focus.

Luke: Do you not have a soul? A mind? ...A spirit? These things are who you really are. But who can touch them? Can you? Our bodies are just vessels. These rocks...trees...the insects...all you see...they aren't the force. They aren't nature. They are the things that nature created. They are things that the force lives in...and holds in place...now do you understand?

Saul: It's a little confusing...but I think I'm beginning to...

Celia:...

Luke: Come on...I want to show you something...

Celia: What is it Uncle Luke?

Luke: Just follow me...it's not far...

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Scene 5

Luke and the kids arrive at a stone statue memorial in the woods where there is a clearing. It is of his father, Anakin Skywalker.

Luke: We're here...You've seen this place, but were too young to remember it...

Saul: What is this?

Luke: This is where your grandfather, my father Anakin Skywalker was laid to rest...

The three stand a moment reverently and quietly reflect.

Saul:...Was it true...all the stories about him...

Luke: ...Your grandfather was a great warrior and a powerful Jedi. Maybe the greatest of all Jedi. In the end...he did destroy the sith and restore the peace that we have now throughout the galaxy. Now it's up to us to keep that peace...make sure his sacrifice wasn't in vain...to answer your question...yes...the things you heard about him were true...

Celia:...Fear...greed...anger...

Luke: What?

Celia: You said that the force is natural right?

Luke: Yes...from a certain view.

Celia:..Fear...greed...and anger...is it not normal to feel these things? Does that mean the darkside is natural then as well?

Luke:...All emotions are natural...love...hate...death and destruction are things that come through the darkside...that's why we train ourselves to resit these things.

Saul: But you can't always do that!

Luke: No...you can't...just as there is always light...there will always be darkness...but we don't belong to one or the other. We choose...and in the end...what we choose makes the difference...for good...or for evil...

The two nod as they ponder master Luke's words.

Luke: I think that's enough for one evening...it's time we start heading back to the village... everyone's waiting.

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Scene 6

Back in the village, the joyous celebration continues with much dancing, feasting, music playing, and games such as spear tossing. There are republic heros of many species and Ewoks. One Ewok is blindfolded and tossing a spear into a metal ring attached to a large cedar tree as several Ewoks cheer him on. The spear hits the target which is close to the nervous and overly polite droid; C-3P0 who is walking by. Close behind him is his counterpart and closest friend; R2-D2. Just as the spear hits, C-3P0 jumps up and appears startled.

C-3P0: Oh! Watch where you throw that thing you barbarian! You nearly shattered my eye capsule!

R2 let's out a few cirps and beeps.

C-3P0: I don't care how much he has practiced! You simply do not throw sharp objects when company is around! Especially when I'm the only one here that can properly understand these beasts!

R2-D2 beeps and whirls a response.

C-3P0: Yes as a matter of fact! It would have been a tragedy of unimaginable consequence if something happened to me! I don't even know why we must partake in these annual things. They only conjure up the most dreadful memories!

R2-D2 blurps and bleeps again.

C-3P0: They gave you an oil bath? And just where was I?

R2 beeps a quick reply

C-3P0: Resting my circuits!

R2 beeps quickly again.

C-3P0: Well some friend you are! See if I wake *you* next time maintenance is being offered you spoiled little trash can!

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Scene 7

Meanwhile at the buffet table, Chewbacca is feasting on dungboar. Wicket gives Chewbacca something to drink in a wooden goblet, which he happily accepts with a growl. As he drinks, Han, Leia, and Lando come up by him.

Han: Well what's going on here?

Chewbacca wines and growls softly.

Han: Well you just eat all you want, alright buddy.

Chewbacca growls again.

Han: No, I don't think they'll mind if you bring some food back with you. Just don't overdue it like last time...and keep it away from me ok?

Chewie grunts and nods.

Lando grabs some nuts and berries that are on the table.

Lando: I'm just glad someone's enjoying this dungboar...it's not the best smelling dish in the galaxy...

Leia: Let's just be gracious and remember why we're here.

Lando: Hey, I'm here for you all. Let's just consider having next year's bash in some kind of palace.

Leia: Deal.

At that moment, Luke, Celia, and Saul come up to the group.

Luke: You have room for three more?

Leia: Luke! Of course...

Chewie growls happily at the sight of Luke and the children.

The two teens give Chewbacca a hug just as C-3P0 and R2-D2 come to the table.

Celia: Hey big monster!

Saul: Hey Chewie...

Han: (To the kids) So how'd it go out there? Learn anything useful?

Saul: It was... interesting...

Celia: Uncle Luke gave us a lot to think about father.

Luke: (To Leia) So...when are you gonna come train with us again?

Leia: I'm sorry...it's hard to make time sometimes when your the chancellor...

Luke: Hey, don't worry about it...I'm just glad you're as far along as you are...

Leia: Thanks Luke.

Wicket comes up to the kids as well and several other Ewoks come to Luke and the gang. Luke and the kids give the Ewoks pats and hugs also as Han, Leia, and Lando, smile and laugh. Even R2 let's a series of delightful bleeps.

C-3P0: Oh! It's just like we're one big happy family!

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Scene 8

Leia's theme plays as Leia stands on a stage before all of the Ewoks and Republic heros and begins to give the long awaited ceremonial speech. On another platform where Leia is not as easily seen, stands R2-D2 who is projecting a large holographic image of the Chancellor as she speaks. Throughout it all several heroes of the Republic and Ewoks are all seen looking on with admiration.

Leia: My friends and friends of the Galactic Republic. Tonight... together...we have come together in the name of freedom...and in the name of peace. Twenty years ago on this day...and on this very moon, a great battle was fought that decided the fate of star systems everywhere. I and many of you fought in that battle...and in the end...we won. But it wasn't easy...and there are still many more roads uncharted. I promise however, that as your chancellor, I will continue to seek a peaceful end to evil in all of its many forms. Together, we will see the day when war will be a long forgotten idea, and together we will see the day in which freedom, peace, and justice reign supreme! To all of you that hear, hear this...may the force...be with us all!

The entire crowd cheers wildely as Leia's inspiring words are concluded.

Han gets up on the platform at that moment and kisses Leia and briefly addresses the crowd.

Han: Thank you Leia. Your words echo in all of us I'm sure...NOW WHAT DO YOU SAY WE GET ON WITH THE GRAND FINALE!

Han looks over at a republic x wing pilot named Meeks who is in the group.

Han: Hey Meeks, how about leading the Republic squadron with those fireworks?

Meeks: Yes sir Admiral Solo! It'd be a pleasure!

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Scene 9

A squad of X-wings and Y-wings lite up the sky with a display of dazzling fireworks as everyone below looks in awe. Wicket meanwhile prompts and motions C-3P0 to follow him to where Han is. Han and Leia are standing together in the moonlight near a large campfire while watching the fireworks show.

C-3P0: Oh all right, you rude furry rodent. Tell me what you want me to tell Admiral Solo so I can get back to what I was doing.

Han: And just what were you doing that was so important hu?

C-3P0: Well actually...not much of...well that is besides the point!

Leia: Threepio, why don't you just tell us the message.

C-3P0: Oh...yes your highness.

C-3P0 says something to Wicket in his language and Wicket replies.

C-3P0: He says that as chief of this village, it's his duty to better serve his people by learning as much as he can about the galaxy...

Wicket adds something else in his language.

C-3P0:...and he is curious.

Han: Well I think that's a very good idea...he should learn all he can...and tell him not to let anything stand in his way!

C-3P0 relays the message and Wicket replies.

C-3P0: He is thrilled to hear you say that. He says, that'll he will be ready to depart with you on your ship in just a few moments.

Leia grins wide as Han looks bewildered and horrified:

Han: Wait a second...just hold it right there! No! I'm sorry but you tell him that there's no way he's coming with us! It's just out of the question!

C-3P0 tells Wicket and he seems agitated yet insistent.

C-3P0: He says to give him one good reason why he can't go.

Han:...Well...well for one...it's too dangerous...the old empire could fire on us at any moment...or any other number of things could go wrong...so there...it's just to dangerous, tell him.

C-3P0 and Wicket have another brief exchange.

C-3P0: He says, any more dangerous then the battle he help you win?

Leia can't help but grin as Han knows that Wicket has a good point.

Han: Yeah...well...that was then and this is now! He's too old. I can't let him take that risk!

Wicket and C-3P0 speak again...

C-3P0: He says that you are starting to get grey hair and he doesn't even have one yet!

Hans eyes get wide as Leia tries to hide her big smile. Han just shakes his head in disbelief...

Wicket says something else and C-3P0 translates.

C-3P0: He also promises that if you let him aboard, he will resist any urges to make you his dinner.

Han: Oh goody! I was worried for a second there.

C-3P0: (To Wicket) Oh good! Well it appears as if your welcome to come aboard!

Han: (To himself) I give orders to thousands of men and I can't even talk down this little toy bear! I've got to be losing my touch!

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Scene 10

Meanwhile as the firework display continues, Chewbacca, Saul and Celia watch with amazement. Lando comes from behind and puts arms around the teen Solo kids.

Lando: Ha, ha, pretty amazing isn't children.

Saul: You know I'm practically a man now.

Lando: My mistake sir...

Saul smiles and Celia laughs at Lando's comment. Chewie growls something amusing to Lando.

Lando: Yes I could still do that if I had to!

Chewbacca wines and growls again.

Lando: Yeah we did get lucky, but we also never gave up!

Chewy growns in a tone of confirmation.

Celia: What's he talking about?

Lando: Well how we took down the empire of course. Did I ever tell you, that I was the one who blew up the Death Star?

At that moment, the legendary pilot Wedge Antilles walks up.

Wedge: You mean we blew up the Death Star right?

Lando: (With a chuckle) Alright! I meant me and Wedge!

Saul: Yes...many, many, many, times!

Lando: Hey, can't blame an old man for wanting to share his glory days can you?

Celia: We wouldn't think of it!

Lando: Ha ha! Good girl!

At that moment as a X wing flies across the sky to create more fireworks, a huge green lazer blast comes from seemingly no where and blows the X-wing out of the sky! Everyone looking on gasps and screams in terror!

Celia: That's not part of the show!!!...is it Uncle Lando?

Lando: No kids..no I don't think so! I've got a really bad feeling about this!

Saul: (Pointing to space) Look up there! It looks like an Imperial Cruiser!

Sure enough, an imperial Star destroyer that wasn't seen before is now seen in the night sky. As he says that, the blown up wreak of the X-wing begins to plummet towards the village. Everyone runs and screams.

Han: Take cover!!!

The X wing crashes into one of the huts and destroys it entirely. A large fire breaks out as everyone is panicking.

C-3P0: Oh my goodness!!!

At that very moment an entire fleet of several more Star destroyers come out of light speed. The imperial march begins to play.

Luke: It's an ambush!

Han: Impossible! Who knows we're here!? Leia??

Leia: I'm on it!

Leia pulls out some advanced binoculars and gets a closer look at the ships.

Luke: Imperial Union, or Dark Force?

Leia: Imperial Union...Grand Admiral Thrawn...

Han: Does it matter? We're sitting ducks down here!

Leia: You're right...we have to evacuate now!

Lando: Looks like the celebrations over! Everyone get to your ships!

Chewie growls as he starts making for the ships along with everyone else.

C-3P0: Oh! This is too much!!!

R2-D2 whirls and beeps loudly.

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Scene 11

In space, the largest of the Star Destroyers called "The Intimidator" is in place and ready to launch it's assault. Aboard is Grand Admiral Thrawn, one of the most intelligent and cunning military leaders in the entire galaxy. Under him is Lieutenant Branix who is addressing the situation. Also aboard next to Thrawn is Major Hiemis

Lieutenant Branix: All ships are in position Admiral, but their ships don't appear on our scopes.

Thrawn: It is quite obvious Lieutenant, that they are using cloaking devices as to appear hidden. Sadly for them, this tactic will prove useless. Send down six troop transports in a two mile parameter around the village. Then target your canons to fire at random points in the surrounding forest. We'll drive them right into our trap.

Lieutenant Branix: Yes sir!

Thrawn: Ironic...the very place that was our downfall will now be thiers.

As Lieutenant Branix leaves to carry out the orders, Major Hiemis speaks up.

Major Hiemis: I must admit that finding them here on a hunch was lucky to say the least...

Admiral: It was quite more then a mere hunch Major...These Republic types thrive on sentiment. Vast rumors aside, the Endor moon was by the numbers the most likely place they would have gone to celebrate such a prestigious anniversary. Now there prideful dedication to this remembrance will be the last nail in thier coffins. Today the Republic... Tomorrow the Empire.

Meanwhile Lieutenant Branix gives the order to fire the "Intimidator's" cannons.

Lieutenant Branix: All stations...fire!

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Scene 12

Below all the members of the Republic below are running for their life towards the rendezvous point that is about a half mile away somewhere hidden in the forest near the village.

Han: EVERYONE LOOK SHARP AND KEEP MOVING!!! WATCH FOR AN ATTACK!!!

Just then giant beams of green lazer blast down and splinter trees and hit some of the republic troops!

Luke: WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T STOP!

C-3P0: THAT'S EASY FOR YOU TO SAY. ME AND R2 ARE DOOMED!!!

R2 whirls and beeps.

C-3P0: Oh my poor gears can't take it!

Chewbacca growls as several green blast hit the ground at random places. Wicket runs alongside very fast for his size.

Leia: KIDS!?

Celia and Saul run up to Leia

Celia: We're here mom.

Leia: Stay close.

Another blast hits very close to them as she says that. Many troops are being blasted and killed and several trees are blown to bits causing parts of debris to hit everyone else.

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Above Lieutenant Branix orders another round of blasting.

Lieutenant: Fire another wave!

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Below everyone is still doing their best to dodge lazer blasts while running nearly blindly into the dark forrest.

Saul sees that a blast is about to hit Lando so he instinctively force pushes him out of harms way. Lando quickly gets up and runs over to Saul.

Lando: Did you do that just now kid?

Saul: You can thank me later old man.

Lando: Let's just say I owe you one.

Saul: Let's just say dying here wouldn't suit you!

Lando: You said that right!

Another blast comes very close to Saul and Lando as he says that. Several more blasts follow.

Leia: THIS WAY HURRY! EVERYONE STAY CLOSE!

At that moment a large blast hits a tree that is close to Leia! It quickly falls over and seems to land on her as she screams!

Luke: LEIA!??? HAN! IT'S LEIA!

Han immediately understands what has happened and yells at chewy to help.

Han: CHEWIE! GET OVER HERE!

Chewy growls and gets to the fallen tree.

Han grabs it and starts lifting.

Han: HELP ME LIFT THIS! HURRY! LEIA'S UNDER HERE. LEIA CAN YOU HERE ME??!!

LUKE: LEIA??!! HOLD ON, I'LL HELP!

Han and Chewie lift with there arms as Luke begins lifting with the force by stretching out his hand towards the tree. It starts to lift but is very heavy! Just then, Celia runs over and senses what is happing. She quickly raises her hand and starts lifting the tree through the force as well! Wicket runs up and helps too as little as he is! The tree raises far enough of the ground and is tossed aside. Leia is under a pile of splintered brush and limps. She begins to moan and come too.

Celia: Mother! Are you ok?

Leia: ...I think so...help me up...

Han, Celia, and Chewie help Leia up. Her leg is visibly hurt but she can still move relatively alright. Wicket shows sympathy for Leia also.

Leia: (To Wicket) I'll be alright little guy. (To everyone) Come on...we better move it...

Han: Come one...I'll help you...

Han grabs hold of her so she can move faster.

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Scene 13

Meanwhile at the village, several Stormtroopers are seen entering as a couple Ewoks are seen hiding in hard to find places. One Stormtrooper approaches another.

Stormtrooper 1: Has anyone been this way?

Stormtrooper 2: Not to my knowledge sir.

Another comes out from the main village hut.

Stormtrooper 3: The village is deserted. They must have fled into the woods.

Stormtrooper 2: Should we burn the village sir?

Stormtrooper 1: Leave it. That'll take too long. The Republic troops must be this way! Hurry!

All of the stormtroopers leave the village and run into the woods after the Republic soldiers. The hiding ewoks show themselves and seem relieved.

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Scene 14

The blasting continues as the republic heros scamper towards their ships.

C-3P0: Oh! Ooh! That was close! R2! Are you still back there?!

R2 beeps and whistles loudly.

Luke: WE'RE ALMOST THERE EVERYONE HURRY!!! IT'S NOT MUCH FURTHER!!!

At that moment all the lazer blasts stop abruptly!

Lando: THEY'VE STOPPED FIRING ON US!

HAN: YOU'RE RIGHT! EVERYONE ARM YOURSELF! WATCH FOR GROUND TROOPS!

LEIA: Let's go Han. I'll take it from here.

Han: (Letting Leia walk on her own)...Alright... Be careful...

Leia: Hey! It's me!

Han: Why did I know you'd say that!

Luke: SAUL, CELIA...GET READY! ...Leia...you know what to do...

Leia: I'm ready...

The kids take to the front of the line with Leia and Luke at thier side. The four of them ignite thier lightsabers. Luke's is green, Leia and Celia have blue, while Saul has a yellow-orange one. Han, Lando, and Chewbacca draw thier blasters as well as all the other republic troops. Wicket even readies his spear. Then from the dark, several red lazer blasts start firing as many stormtroopers come into view.

C-3P0: Oh they're here! The end has come!

Han: TAKE COVER BEHIND THE TREES!

Everyone gets behind a tree or bush and returns fire while slowly and carefully advancing forward. Chewie growls and blasts three with his crossbow. Luke deflects a few shots and hits a couple stormtroopers. A couple fire at Leia but she deflects the blasts also. She uses the force to push one down and the pull the other towards her.

Stormtrooper: Hey!

Leia thrusts him hard into a large tree and knocks him out. The group moves ahead some more as Lando shoots a couple while barely dodging several blasts. One of them hits his cape and burns a large hole in it.

Lando: Hey! That was my new favorite cape you shell heads just hit!

Saul comes near Lando and deflects a few blasts.

Saul: To be honest, I think capes are kinda of a stupid idea!

Lando: You hold your tongue till your asked boy!

Saul: Sorry Uncle Lando...you have to admit... their aim is getting better!

Lando: Let's hope our dodging is getting better...but if I'm gonna die, I'm gonna die distinguished and well dressed!

Two stormtroopers are shooting near Wicket, C-3P0 and R2-D2 who hide behind a large tree.

C-3P0: OH! OOH! R2, this is a nightmare! Do something before we are reduced to a pile of circuits!

R2 beeps and whistles in response.

C-3P0: Why don't I save us for a change? Have you damaged your logic processor? These nomads are obviously way past the negotiation stages!

Wicket says something and starts climbing on top of R2 as R2 whines and whistles.

C-3P0: (To Wicket) What are you doing now! I fail to see how this is the time for climbing trees! Get back here this instant!

Wicket climbs up to the tree top and disappears from view.

C-3P0: (To R2) Well I hope your feeling sorry for yourself now! Your cowardly hesitance to act had inspired our only ally to desert us! Now how will we be saved?

Just then, Wicket tosses a spear at one stormtrooper and knocks him down! The other trooper looks up in the tree to see Wicket!

Stormtrooper: Hey! Get down from there!

The stormtrooper aims his blaster but Wicket leaps onto him quickly and starts attacking! After the trooper is down, Wicket gets up and retrieves his spear and motions for R2 and C-3P0 to move forward.

C-3P0: Oh! Thank the maker! I knew he was saving us! And you should be taking note of our little friends heroics R2!

R2 beeps as the two hurry along forward. Meanwhile, Han and Chewie are firing at several stormtroopers while moving from tree to tree as they lead the way.

Han: KEEP MOVING! NOT MUCH FURTHER!

Han blasts off several rounds when his gun suddenly stops blasting and only gives of a weak sizzle.

Han: CHEWIE!!! I THOUGHT YOU CHARGED THIS BLASTER!!!

Chewbacca growls and wines softly as to explain while he fires off a round from his crossbow.

Han: THE EWOKS USED IT FOR TARGET PRACTICE???!!! PERFECT!!!

Chewbacca growls again.

Han: SO NOW WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST I DO??!!

Lando who sees what is happening runs up with Saul as Saul deflects a nearby lazer blast. Lando reaches into his cape and pulls out a small blaster.

Lando: Here! Thought you could use this!

Han: Your a lifesaver...(To Chewie) You and I will talk about this later!!!

Chewy growls submissively as they fire and move on. Then from behind, the stormtroopers from the other direction catch up. Now there are troops from both sides! Wedge sees them first.

Wedge: TROOPERS FROM BEHIND!!! WATCH YOUR FLANK!!!

Celia: WE'RE PINNED IN!! WHAT DO WE DO??

Leia: LUKE!? ANY SUGGESTIONS???

Luke: EVERYONE SQUEEZE IN TOGETHER!! I HAVE AN IDEA!!

The entire group gets in a small mass and forms a near circle. The stormtroopers begin to close in and it seems that the republic fighters are trapped indefinitely!

Luke: JEDI'S, TAKE A CORNER AND DEFEND IT!!

Han: WELL LUKE!!!??? SO FAR THIS LOOKS LIKE A REAL STUPID PLAN!!!

Luke: TRUST ME HAN! LEIA, SAUL, CELIA! WE'RE GONNA DO THE BLOSSOM MANEUVER!

Lando: Blossom maneuver? I hope it's better than it sounds!

Luke: Just watch... EVERYONE GET READY TO MOVE!!! JEDI'S GET READY!!!

The stormtroopers move in closer while firing.

Luke: LET THEM MOVE IN A LITTLE CLOSER!!! READY!!!??? NOW!!!

Leia, Saul, Celia and Luke turn off thier light sabers and throw them into the trees in different directions. Then by using the force, they quickly suspend them in the air and turn them back on! The lightsabers rotate quickly and move in a circle around the group and in front of the stormtroopers. Several trees are cut down by the fast spinning sabers and the trees fall on top of the entire surrounding stormtroopers! Nearly all of them are hit by the trees and are either killed, knocked down or stunned! Han looks in disbelief with a grin as the Jedi recall thier sabers.

Leia: HURRY HERE'S OUR CHANCE!!! THE RENDEZVOUS POINT IS JUST AHEAD!!!

The group runs ahead as Han runs by Luke.

Han: I have to hand it to you kid...that was quite a move!

Luke: We can talk about saber techniques after we're safe in the air!

The group arrives at the spot where the ships are gathered. A few remaining Stormtroopers are still pursuing and blasting.

Han: EVERYONE GET ON BOARD AND PREPARE TO TAKE OFF!!

C-3P0: I'M COMING TOO! PLEASE WAIT!

LEIA: HURRY THREEPIO!

C-3P0 and R2-D2 and Wicket board Han's ship, the millennium falcon, with Chewie blasting some cover fire close behind. Leia closes the ramp door as Han turns the engine on. Lando gets in his cruiser with his guards while Luke, Celia, and Saul board a new multi passenger ship that Luke is flying called the "Lipazzaner." All the other pilots and republic members board thier ships and everyone starts thier engines.

Cut to:

In space, Thrawn is being updated on the situation by Lieutenant Branix.

Lieutenant Branix: Sir, are scopes detect that they have started their ships. They must be preparing for takeoff.

Thrawn: Excellent Lieutenant. They will have no choice but to fly right into are waiting arms. Activate ion cannons and tractor beams. We shall give them a more than warm reception.

Lieutenant: Yes sir!

Cut to:

Below Han is communicating through comlink to all of the other ships.

Han: All pilots, follow my lead!

Leia: Just what do you have in mind? There's no way we can make it past that blockade?

Han: Sit down and strap yourself in. I'm gonna try something.

Leia: (As she is strapping in her seat) Great! Another half-hatched plan!

Han: Threepio, what are the odds of getting this convey past thier blockade intact?

C-3P0: SIR! YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS WE'LL BE BLASTED INTO PARTICALS, OR CAPTURED AND PUT INTO TORTURE CELLS FOR CERTAIN!!!

Han: JUST TELL ME THE ODDS!

C-3P0: Oh...12,630 to 1...

Han: Great! What about jumping past them at light speed?

C-3P0: WITHOUT ALLOWING TIME FOR COORDINATANCE OR-

Han: (Cutting C-3P0 off) Threepio??!!!

C-3P0: 11, 982 to 1! A difference of only 5.13 percent!

Hans: I'll take those odds! ALL SHIPS, LOCK ONTO MY POSITION AND PREPARE TO GO INTO HYPERSPACE!

Leia: HAN, I HAVE TO SIDE WITH THE ROBOT FOR A CHANGE! YOU'RE NOT ACTUALLY GOING TO MAKE A BLIND JUMP FROM THIS MOON ARE YOU!??

Han: Yep, just as soon as we clear the tree line! Chewie, stabilize the rear converters!

Chewbacca growls and obeys by flipping a switch.

Leia: THIS IS RECKLESS EVEN FOR YOU HAN!!! I WON'T LET YOU RISK THE LIVES OF THIS ENTIRE CONVOY!!! AS CHANCELLOR I'M ORDERING YOU TO NOT MAKE THIS JUMP!!!

Han: YOU CAN GIVE ME ORDERS WHEN WE'RE ON LAND. IN THE AIR I'M IN CHARGE!!! ALL SHIPS PREPARE TO JUMP!!!

All of the ships clear the tree line. Lando flips some switches.

Lando: Here goes something I hope...

Luke and the kids brace for what's coming.

Saul: THIS IS CRAZY! WE'RE DEAD!!!

Celia: I HOPE DAD KNOWS WHAT HE'S DOING!!!

Luke: We'll be fine...just hold tight...

Wedge: We're all behind you Admiral Solo.

The ships get in formation behind the falcon just as they are clear of the trees.

Han: Here we go!!! May the force be with us!!!

Han flips the switch that activates the hyperdrive. The stars in space seem to have an endless tail to them as the falcon disappears into space. The other ships follow suit and jump to hyperspace as well.

Cut to:

Aboard "The Intimidator", Thrawn witnesses the daring escape as Lieutenant Branix reports.

Lieutenant Branix: S..sir. They...

Thrawn:...Have jumped to hyperspace.

Lieutenant: Y..yes sir...

Thrawn:...mmm...

The imperial march softly plays as Admiral Thrawn remains cool and calmly looks out into space from the bridge.

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