Chapter 7

Planet= Tatooine

City= Mos Eisley

Present

Luke, Obi Wan, Han and Chewy have just arrived at the hanger to board the ship when they see that the hole facility had been put on lockdown.

"Damn they got the hanger locked tighter than Jabbas safe". Han said exasperatingly.

"Well captain how should we proceed"? Obi Wan asked Han.

"Well me and chewy can go through the front since we have a ship docked there. But you and the kid will be stopped if you try". Han said.

"Any suggestions"? Obi Wan asked.

"Luke could pass as an engineer if he slips around back and goes in through the workers entrance. But I don't know about you from what you said they will have a holo of you so short of changing your face I don't know how you could get in". Han said.

Just then a supply carrier was making its way towards the vehicle entrance of the hanger.

"I'll go through the vehicle entrance. What Docking bay should we meet up"? Obi wan asked.

"Bay B01. Its on the west side of the hanger". Han said.

"Okay let's not waste any time and Luke be careful we don't know how much the empire knows about you and remember the dark side will try to tempt you in many ways". Obi Wan said.

"Yes Master". Luke said.

"Hey kid use a fake name, the hanger chief only keeps serious record of the pilots, ships and supply so it won't be too hard for you to bluff your way through". Han said.

"Okay thanks for the tip". Luke said.

With that the group split up.

Han and chewy walk up to the main entrance.

"Halt. Identify yourself". Said a stormtrooper with an authoritative tone.

"Han Solo and this is my co-pilot Chewbacca". Han said hand the trooper a holo disc with his docking codes and hanger permission on it.

The troopers entered it into a holo reader and after a few minutes returned the disc to Han.

"Before you go have you seen this man, this is an old holo so try to focus". The trooper said.

Han to a good hard look at it and his expression well.

"Sorry never seen him". Han said.

"Carry on with your business. If you take off you will be hailed in lower atmosphere, failure to acknowledge the hailing will result in you being fired upon". The trooper said.

"Got it thanks for the warning". Han said.

Han and chewy started to walk down the hallway towards their docking bay.

"Wait". Shouted a feminine voice from behind Han and chewy.

Han and chewy turned around. Han was immediately pleased with the source of the voice. Standing there was in Hans opinion the most beautiful girl in the galaxy. She had long brunette hair, deep brown eyes and a perfectly sculpted face. She was wearing a black body suit with light armour, with a black cloak that cover most of her body and a pulled down black hood.

"Well hello beautiful. How may I be of service". Han said almost forgetting that he was on a short time frame.

"Rawwwwww". Chewy said getting Hans attention.

"I know Chewy, but this woman was trying to get my attention I couldn't be rude". Han said with his usual grin.

Chewy just looked at him with an expression that showed he was not buying Hans excuse.

"How kind of you. May I ask your name". The Girl asked.

"Han Solo and who might you be Beautiful". Han asked in flirtatious tone.

"Leia Amidala Skywalker". Leia said.

Han was speechless at this revelation and the dangers it brings with it.

"Now mister Solo why di you lie to the trooper at the door". Leia asked in an equally flirtatious tone.

"I don't know what you're talking about". Han said getting nervous.

"Suit yourself. Troopers escort these two and me to their ship". Leia said in an official tone

"That won't be necessary". Han said.

"Oh, but I insist besides, it will allow us to continue getting to know each other". Leia said in a flirtatious and dark tone with an evil smile on her face

(What have I gotten myself into this time.) Han thought to himself.

Meanwhile at the workers entrance

Luke was walking towards the entrances in mechanic clothes that where still oily from earlier.

"Halt. Identify yourself". The trooper guarding the entrance said.

"I'm Lucas Hamill and I'm an engineer. I work here for my master". Luke said.

"Where your proof". The trooper asked.

"Do you think that I just would come here with all the soldiers present if I had a choice". Luke said pretending to be scared.

The trooper was silent for a moment.

"Good point alright carry on but no funny business or you will find yourself in a cell". The trooper said.

Luke made his past the trooper as quick as he could. He made his way down the hall towards the workers station and put on a tool belt and helmet and rubbed some oil and dirt on his skin to complete his disguise and made his way to the ship. As he turned the corner he was met with group of women in black robes and they all looked remarkably similar. Much to Luke's surprise in the centre of the group there stood his mother Padme.

"Hello young man, tell what is your name and why are you here"? Padme asked in a formal tone.

"My name is Lucas Hamill and I'm an engineer". Luke said.

"An engineer, my husband would like you. I'm afraid that the hanger is under strict guard and you will need imperial papers if you wish to get to work". Padme said.

Luke was stuck for a moment before he got an idea.

"Please miss I have to get to work or else my master will be very angry with me". Luke said pretending to be afraid.

"Your master"? Padme asked suspiciously.

"Yes, miss he bought me just over three months ago and I don't want to be sent back to the Hutts. Please let me continue on my duties today and I swear I will get the papers and have them ready for tomorrow". Luke said hoping this worked.

"Oh, you're a slave". Padme said with concern and guilt for suspecting this young man.

"Yes, miss please don't tell my master that I was talking when I should be working". Luke said.

"Not at all, in fact you are going to stick with me and once my work here is done and me and my family are whole, we will make sure to buy your freedom". Padme said kindly

Luke was shocked for a minute but snapped out of it.

(Well I guess ill go along with this for a little bit until I find my way to escape.) Luke thought.

"Oh, thank you so much miss if there is anything, I can do to thank you just let me know". Luke said with excitement in his voice.

"Well it funny you should say that I am here looking for someone. Have you seen this man around town? This holo was just transmitted from my ship it was taken two hours ago in a local cantina". Padme said as she showed Luke the holo.

Luke was could not hid his surprise.

(Okay Luke think fast you need to answer her or else you're going to be found out.)

"Yes miss that's old Ben Kenobi he lives out in the Dune Sea." Luke said.

"Really. Tell me did he ever have boy with him like a student"? Padme asked getting excited.

"I'm sorry miss I wouldn't know I only no Ben from the market when he sells the melons he harvests in the desert.

"It's okay I guess it was too much to hope for. Anyway, let us be off and before this day is over you will be a free citizen of the empire". Padme said with pride.

"That incredible. Mis can I ask you something". Luke asked as they started walking.

"Of course, and please enough of that miss nonsense My name is Padme Amidala Skywalker so Please call me Padme". Padme said kindly.

"Yes, miss I mean Padme. You mentioned that your family will be whole soon, if you don't mind me asking did something happen to sperate you family"? Luke asked.

"Yes many years ago when I gave birth to my children, my son was abducted by someone me and my husband trusted very much. He was practically my husband's brother, that made the betrayal sting all the worse". Padme said with great sadness in her voice.

(She sounds so sincere. I wonder if I can bring around to the idea of fighting to end empire and restore the jedi and the republic.)

"If you were to meet your son today what would you do"? Luke asked.

"I would give him the biggest hug possible and bring him back to the empire". Padme said.

"What if he didn't want to go to the empire"? Luke asked.

"Why wouldn't he want to come to the empire? It is his home and were his family is". Padme said.

"Its just, growing up here his whole life, Luke might have a different perspective". Luke said.

Padme suddenly stopped.

"How do you know his name is Luke and that he was here his whole life? My husband only found out he was here a few days ago". Padme said.

Luke's expression was frozen as he realised his slip.

"Who are you really and how do you know my son"? Padme asked starting to get angry.

"Hello mother. This isn't how I thought we would meet but I am happy to see you in person". Luke not wanting to lie to her anymore.

"Luke is that really you"? Padme asked with tears in her eyes.

"Yes mother its me". Luke said.

Padme pulled Luke into a hug.

"My sweet boy, your okay. What did that monster Kenobi do to you"? Padme asked after she calmed down.

"Nothing. I mean he raised, trained me and showed me what it is to be good person like him". Luke said

"Good like him. Luke, he stole you when you were only a few hours old. He is not a hero he is evil". Padme said almost yelling.

"He only took me so that I wouldn't be raised to be a dark side obsessed mad man like father and the emperor". Luke said with an angry but quite tone.

Suddenly Luke heard a high pitched noise and he fell to the floor knocked out.