Chapter 15: Escaping death in the Garbage chute.
Not long after the group managed to escape, they managed to find themselves inside the station's garbage room.
Han: Oh! The garbage chute was a really wonderful idea. What an incredible smell you've discovered! Let's get out of here!
He said sarcastically before noting a possible exit nearby before deciding to aim its pistol to force it open.
Han: Get away from there...
He said before Luke interrupted him.
Luke: No wait!
Luke told Han as he shot a laser at the door but instead the laser started to ricochet around the room causing everyone to duck for cover for a moment before the laser went out.
Luke: Will you forget it? I already tried it. It's magnetically sealed!
Luke told Han.
Donald: Yeah no matter what we did we can't open that door.
Della: I even tried to kick the door open with my metal foot but nothing happened either.
Launchpad: We also tried to hack it open but that also was not successful.
Louie: Well there needs to be some way to open them because it might only be a matter of time till those snow armoured freaks find us.
Webby: Yeah, we don't have that much time because these guys work really fast.
Leia then approached the group.
Leia: Put that thing away! You're going to get us killed.
She said as Han did just that.
Han: Absolutely, your worship. Look, I had everything under control until you led us down here. You know, it's not going to take them long to figure out what happened to us. Just like what the little girl just said about them moving fast.
Beakley: We obviously did not have the situation under control up there.
Daisy: If we stayed up there then we would be prisoners or possibly be killed for trying to escape.
Leia: Exactly. It could be worse...
She said but was interrupted by a loud disturbing noise which caught everyone's attention.
Chewie let out a terrified howl and cower to one of the walls nearby.
Penumbra: You spoke too soon.
Leia: I guess I did.
Huey: Uhhhh, what the heck was that?
He asked, concerned.
Dewey: It clearly did not sound like one of our stomachs rumbling.
May: I think they already found us.
June: It sounds like it's something close by.
The group then looked around the chute with Luke and Han getting their blasters out for any needed protection.
Han: It's worse.
Scrooge: What could be worse than this?
He asked.
Han: It's worse.
Luke then looked at the ground below and might have a possible explanation.
Luke: There's something alive in here!
He said which surprised and terrified the whole group.
Della: What did you just say?
She asked, feeling surprised and confused.
Louie: You can't be serious!
Han: That's your imagination.
Luke then felt something touch his legs.
Luke: Something just moves past my leg! Look! Did you see that?
Luke asked as he pointed to the ground.
Han: What?
Han asked, feeling confused.
Just then a few others are not behind him.
May: I think he's right, I also felt something.
Launchpad: I just felt something as well.
Huey: I just felt something too! What is that thing!
Daisy: Ahhh! Whatever it is, it's really slimy and gross.
Penumbra: Should we shoot it or something?
She asked as the group started to panic a little more.
Scrooge: Everyone hold still! Maybe if we try not to disturb it then we should be ok.
That would prove to be wrong as Luke noticed the thing grabbing one of his legs while Della noticed the same thing with her metal leg.
Della: Oh no!
Luke: Help!
They both said as they are both violently yanked into the garbage.
HDL: MOM!
Donald: Della!
Scrooge: Lass!
Webby: Aunt Della!
Han: Luke!
They said in shock while everyone else just gasped.
Luke and Della both then tried to gasp for air as a tentacle wrapped around both of them.
Leia then grabbed two long pipes from nearby.
Leia: Luke! Della! grab a hold of these!
She said holding the pipes towards them so they could grab a hold of both of them which they did.
Scrooge: Everyone helpout!
He said as everyone managed to put their weight on both pipes and pulled as much as they could.
Della: It's got my metal leg! It's squeezing it really hard!
Luke: Blast it, will you! My guns jammed.
He told Han as he quickly pulled out his blaster.
Han: Where?
He asked in a panic.
Luke: Anywhere! Oh!
Della: Just get it off of us! Please!
They said as Luke and Della were struggling to get free.
Han then took a few shots at the creature before it managed to pull Luke and Della down below again.
Han: Luke! Luke!
Donald: Della!
Louie: Mom please we can't lose you again!
Huey: Mom! Mom! Luke! Can you hear us!
Dewey: They can't be dead! They just can't!
They all said in panic while everyone worried that they both didn't make it while Chewie howled in the corner. However after a moment or two of complete silence both Luke and Della managed to come back up to the surface much to everyone's relief.
Leia: Grab them!
She said as everyone managed to act fast to retrieve Luke and Della in case they were dragged by the creature.
Leia: What happened?
She asked as both Della and Luke were pulled away from a small junk pond.
Dewey: Yeah we all started to get worried that you two were not gonna make it.
Luke: I don't know, it just let go of me and disappeared.
Della: But the thing did manage to take my metal leg though.
She said as she pointed to where her metal leg was before but now it was no longer attached to her before continuing.
Della: It seems like you guys have to carry me now.
Donald: We are very sorry to hear that Della.
Scrooge: Maybe once we get out of here we can try to make a new one.
Just when it seemed like it couldn't get worse for the group they then heard another noise which caught the group's attention.
Launchpad: What the heck was that sound?
He asked, confused.
Beakley: Whatever it is, it's extremely close to us.
Penumbra: It does not seem to be the creature this time.
Daisy: Well it doesn't seem to be good.
Han: I've got a very bad feeling about this.
Just then the walls started to move.
Luke: The walls are moving!
Donald: It's gonna squeeze us all alive.
Louie: Seriously! We just can never catch a break!
Leia: All of just don't stand there! Try to brace it with something!
Scrooge: You all heard her, move!
The group then attempted to slow the walls down by using long pipes or any other large pieces that could be put in use but it didn't work as the walls continued to close much to everyone's horror.
Just then Luke remembered he still has his comlink and started to speak to 3PO again.
Luke: 3PO! Come in 3PO! 3PO! Where could he be?
He asked, showing a lot of concern.
Back in the command center an explosion is heard as a trooper squad quickly makes their entrance to look around for any intruders while checking on their dead squad members.
One of the troopers then opened the supply door and when he did the entire squad noticed Duckworth once again in his demon form much to their horror. As they tried to shoot him all the shots went through Duckworth as he quickly managed to knock the entire squad out before going back into his normal form.
Duckworth: All right, the coast is now fully clear gentlemen.
He said to the direction of the supply room as both 3PO and R2 managed to quickly make their exit.
3PO: Well thank goodness they are because I was really starting to worry that they are going to catch us.
R2 squeals in agreement.
Duckworth: Seems like you two droids would be captured if I was not with you two.
3PO: Now since those imperials are gone I think we should check in with the rest of the game,
He said as he tries to use his comlink but then realizes that he does not have it with him.
Duckworth: Is there a problem Mr 3PO?
He asked the golden droid.
3PO: Yes there's a problem. I must have misplaced my comlink when those imperials tried to catch us. How could I have misplaced it?
3PO asked R2 who gave the tall droid an unsure response with his little arms.
Duckworth: Well let's try to find out quickly because we don't have much time.
Duckworth said as he and the two droids took a few moments to look for 3PO's missing comlink before Duckworth spotted it on the control panel.
Duckworth: I think I might have just found it.
3PO: Well thank goodness you found it because I was getting really worried. Could you try to contact them?
The tall droid asked.
Duckworth: Let me try.
He said as he was about to use it but noticed Luke's voice was in complete panic, trying to get in touch with 3PO but with no success which was a bad sign to Duckworth.
Duckworth: I think they might be in trouble.
He said which concerned 3PO and R2.
3PO: What! In trouble! Give me that!
3PO said as he quickly grabbed the comlink from Duckworth so he would be able to talk to Luke.
Back inside the garbage room things were not getting much better for the group as the garbage walls continued to close in on them as the group tried to use long pipes, poles, or any other garbage material they could use as strength against the moving walls but to no success.
Donald: Nothing is working, the walls are still moving in on us!
Huey: Yeah we are really starting to run out of ideas.
Louie: Well something has to work. I'm too young to die. Especially like this.
Scrooge: We can't give up lads! We have to keep trying.
Webby: I'm really scared dad.
She said as Scrooge noticed how concerned her Daughter is.
Scrooge: Don't worry darling, I promise we will find a way out of this like we always have.
He said making Webby feel a little better but still feels concerned about the whole situation.
Webby: Ok I hope you're right.
Scrooge: I know I am now I am. Now help me with placing these pipes.
Scrooge said as he gave Webby a pipe that was the same size as the one he had before they placed it on the walls but with little to no success.
Dewey and Della are seen trying to slow one of the walls down by shoving debris on the bottom.
Dewey: Their still moving mom!
Della: Just keep trying Dewey!
Dewey: I am but nothing is working!
Launchpad, Penumbra, and Beakley are seen trying to use their strength but also with no success.
Penumbra: I can't push any longer!
Beakley: We have to keep trying all we need is a little more muscle power.
Launchpad: If DW was here he would know how to get out of a situation like this.
While Daisy is trying to comfort a very scared and concerned May and June.
May: I'm really scared right now.
June: Same with me I don't think we are going to make it.
Daisy: Just stay calm girls, we are gonna be ok.
She said to the girls but deep inside she does not think they will be.
Han and Leia are seen trying to brace the contracting walls with a pole from nearby but Leia was starting to sink in the garbage.
Han: Get to the top!
Han told her.
Leia: I can't!
She said while struggling to get herself out of the garbage.
Luke on the other hand was wondering what happened to 3PO since he still has not responded back.
Where could he be?
He asked himself before continuing.
Luke: 3PO! 3PO, will you come in?
He asked, trying once again to get into contact with 3PO once again hoping that the droid would be able to give him an answer before it is too late.
And to Luke's fortune he finally got a response from 3PO.
3PO: Are you there, sir?
The large droid asked as he used the comlink.
Luke: 3PO!
Luke said feeling a little relieved that he was finally getting a response.
3PO: We've had some problems...
3PO said before he was interrupted by Luke.
Luke: Will you shut up and listen to me? Shut down all garbage mashers on the detention level, will you, do you copy?
He asked the droid before he repeated himself.
Luke: Shut down all the garbage mashers on the detention level.
He said which caused 3PO and Duckworth to realize the type of situation the entire group was currently in.
Duckworth: That does not seem like they are currently in a good position and they need our help.
3PO: No! Shut them all down! Hurry!
The large droid told R2 in complete panic as the small droid did just that, quickly shutting down the detention center's garbage system while 3PO and Duckworth looked at each other in complete concern thinking that they were too late to act.
Back inside the garbage room the entire group were on the brink of being squashed to death as the walls are almost connected to one another. Everyone tries to put whatever strength they have left to resist the moving walls before accepting their unfortunate fate. However, just when it seemed like all hope was lost for Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, Scrooge and the rest of their family they noticed that the walls had stopped moving towards one another.
Huey: What just happened? The walls just stopped!
Donald: Is it supposed to be a good thing or a bad thing?
He asked in confusion.
Luke: I think they did it.
He said which caught everyone's attention.
Scrooge: What are you talking about lad?
He asked.
Luke: I think 3PO and R2 just saved us from being squashed.
He said which relieved everyone and they all took a moment to celebrate by hugging one another knowing full well that all of them had managed to live to fight another day.
However back in the control room 3PO, R2, and Duckworth are still worried that the entire group is not going to make it out alive.
3PO: Listen to them! They're dying, R2 and Duckworth! Curse my metal body! I wasn't fast enough. It's all my fault! My poor master!
Duckworth: I don't know what I'm gonna do now with Mcduck and his family gone.
He said feeling dismayed before they heard the group was actually celebrating.
Luke: 3PO, we're all right!
He told them excitedly on the comlink which relieved the two droids and the ghost butler before Luke continued.
Luke: We're all right. You did great.
Louie: So now that the moving wall is no longer the issue we should work on trying to find a way out of here.
Della: Louie is right we don't have that much time and we need to get out before the walls start to move again.
Webby: Well that door over there should be the exit right?
She asked while pointing at the nearby door.
Launchpad: Well how are we gonna be able to get the door open though?
He asked in confusion.
Luke: I think I can handle it.
He said as he walked to the door before speaking to the comlink again.
Luke: Hey.. hey open the pressure maintenance hatch on unit number.. Where are we?
He asked before Han took the comlink.
Han: Three-two-six-eight-two-seven.
He spoke on the comlink.
It took the droids a few moments until they finally managed to get the garbage door open.
Han: Ok everyone lets move quickly.
He said as the entire group did just that so then they can try to make their way back to the Falcon and make their escape from the Death Star.