Chapter 9
Tatooine
Mos Eisley
Present
Luke, Han and Chewy just entered bay B01 when they saw a unit of storm troopers that added up to fifteen regular troopers, four heavy troopers, two medical troopers and one commander trooper to oversee . The quickly hid behind a large storage container.
"How are we going to get to the ship without being caught"? Luke asked.
"If we can cause a distraction we can sneak aboard. But it'll have to be a big distraction". Han said.
"I can handle the distraction. We should try to get closer first". Luke said.
"Good Idea. Follow me". Han said.
Han led Chewy and Luke around the hanger until they were on the right of the ship.
Meanwhile
Anakin has just met up with Padme, Leia, the hand maidens and a contingent of 50 stormtroopers. They where now making their way towards bay B01.
"What did Luke say when you spoke to him"? Anakin asked.
"It was horrible, Ani. Obi Wan has completely convinced him to believe in the Jedi order and from what he did back in the office he has clearly been trained in the ways of the force. Leia and I both tried to tell him the truth, but he would not believe us". Padme said sadly.
After hearing this Anakin looked towards his daughter to see she was just as depressed as her mother.
"Leia are you okay"? Anakin asked.
"No Father I just don't understand how Luke could possibly believe in Kenobi over his own family". Leia said frustrated.
"Its not his fault. I was once just like him. I believed in the Jedi and I even thought of Kenobi as a friend". Anakin said.
"But back then the Jedi had everyone fooled. Now everyone knows the truth about those power-hungry monsters". Leia said.
"That's true sweety but Luke has spent his entire life being raised and trained by Kenobi to believe his propaganda". Padme said trying to calm her daughter.
"I suppose you right. But how will we make him see the truth"? Leia asked.
"We will have to try and convince him the truth and if that fails we will take to the Inquisitorius and there we can use the dark side relic and texts to convince him of the truth". Anakin said.
"Will it hurt him"? Leia asked.
"For a short time but when he accepts the truth, he will become more powerful than he could be as a jedi". Anakin said.
"Leia, I know it sound harsh, but it's the only way to save him from Kenobi's influence". Padme said.
"I suppose your right". Leia said.
Sensing the rising emotions and wanting to take their minds off the difficult ordeal of saving Luke from the path he is on Anakin decided to change the subject.
"Could you tell me about the people Luke is with and their ship"? Anakin asked.
"According to the record the ship is called the Millennium Falcon. It is a YT-1300 Corellian light freighter. It has been modified for smuggling so expect there to be hidden compartments. Leia do you have anything to add"? Padme asked.
"Yes the ship belongs to a human named Han solo and his co-pilot a wookie named Chewbacca. Solo is a former pilot of the imperial navy until he was demoted for insubordination. He was sent to be part of the ground forces for the battle of Mimban. There he was accused of desertion where he was thrown into a makeshift prison that is where he met Chewbacca. As for the wookie he was causing an awful lot of trouble for the empires labour suppliers by freeing hundred of slaves. It is believed that he sticks with Solo out of some sort of life debt. I'd settle for Solos good looks personally". Leia said before thinking.
"What"? Anakin almost shouted.
Anakin stared straight at his daughter.
"Ani give her a break she has a crush its completely natural. I told her we would try to re-educate him as well, maybe they would be good together". Padme said in calming tone.
"Over my dead body". Anakin said.
"HA HA HA". Leia laughed.
"What's so funny young lady"? Anakin asked in his most fatherly tone.
"In five minutes, we went from discussing the idea that Luke might be stuck a brainwashed puppet of Kenobi to you and mom discussing my love life". Leia said.
Anakin and Padme both started to laugh as well.
"I suppose we're just that kind of family". Anakin said.
"You know what"? Leia asked.
"What"? Anakin and Padme asked together.
"I think if Luke sees us this way, we might not have to re-educate him and if not, I want to be the one bring his darkness out even if I must torture him myself". Leia said.
"I hope it won't come to that but if it does, I promise you will have your chance". Anakin said.
Meanwhile
Luke, Han and Chewy have just finished manoeuvring themselves around the hanger and are on the right side of the falcon.
"Okay Luke, I really hope you have a plan here. Because if you don't, we will have one hell of a fight on our hands". Han said whispering.
"I got it just remember we need to move fast I'm not sure how long this will last". Luke said whispering.
"Okay". Han said whispering.
"Rawwwwww". Chewy said also whispering.
Luke raised his hands and focused. On the opposite end of the hanger a pile of containers began to shake and then they fell over the contents, which was old machinery parts and tool's spilled to the ground.
"All troops to move it the targets are behind those containers. On the double". The troop commander ordered.
All twenty-two troopers sprinted at full speed to the end of the bay towards the containers searching for their targets.
"Nicely done Luke. Let's get aboard before they come back. Oh, Luke any sign of the old man"? Han asked.
"I'm sorry Han but the dark sides shadow is still very strong, and it is affecting my sense's, but I can say he is near by". Luke said as they enter the ship.
Luke followed Han and Chewy up the ramp of the entrance of the ship known as the Millennium Falcon. On the outside the ship look circular except for the front which was sticking out with a gap in the middle and the cockpit on the right and overall, the whole outside of the ship looked broken down. The inside looked just as broken down, with the walls looking beaten. There where even some blaster holes and some wires hanging out.
"You know from everything you said about this ship I didn't expect it to be in such bad shape". Luke said.
"Hey don't talk about the falcon like that. She's a beautiful ship and very tough". Han said as if Luke had insulted him.
"Rawwwwww". Chewy said.
"No I don't think we need to do a complete overhall of the falcon. Like I said she's a great ship and beside we do regular maintenance and repairs". Han said defending his ship to chewy.
Luke and Chewy shared look and a cheeky laugh.
"Come on lets get to cockpit and wait for the old man". Han said.
The cockpit had two seats at the main flight controls for the pilot and co-pilot and two seats directly behind for passengers. It had a droid connect port as most ships tended to have along with a variety of computers on the walls to monitor the ships functionality.
"Now we just sit and wait for the old man. We will need a plan to deal with the troopers or else the old timer won't make it to the ship". Han said
Just then the door opened and in walked Obi Wan with his hood up. As he approached the falcon the troopers returned to their positions.
"This area is off limits, turn back or you will be detained immediately". The commander said in an authoritative voice.
"Oh, I do apologize. I appear to have gotten lost. Could you help me, I'm looking for the Bay B01 and the ship docked there if you point me in the right direction I'll be on my way". Obi Wan said.
"This Bay B01 and now you will be taken in for questioning". The commander said.
Inside the falcon Luke, Han and Chewy watched the display from the cockpit.
"Dammit the old man been caught once they deal with him, they'll search the ship. How are we going to get out of this"? Han asked.
"Don't worry Han. Master Kenobi is more than capable of dealing with them". Luke said confidently.
Han and chewy just turned and stared at Luke in shock as he sat in one of the seats almost as if he had forgotten how many troopers were out there.
"Luke have you gone mad or did you just forget how many troopers are out there"? Han asked.
"Trust me even if the troops were to double or even triple, they would be no match for my master. In fact, I actually feel sorry for them, they have no idea who their dealing with". Luke said.
"I hope you right or else we will have that fight after all". Han said as he placed his right hand on his blaster preparing to draw.
Back outside Obi Wan was deep in conversation with the troop commander. Obi Wan raised his right hand with is mostly closed except for his index and middle finger.
"You don't need to question me. You and your unit need to get to the bay you were ordered to guard it is on the other side of the facility. You should hurry". Obi wan said calmly as he waves his hand slowly.
"I don't need to question you. All troopers we need to get to the bay quickly". The commander ordered.
"But sir". One of the troopers said.
"No but's soldier. Now move it troopers. There's no time to spare". The commander ordered.
Confused the troopers grabbed their equipment and began making there way to the other side of the facility.
Obi Wan simply walked up the ramp of the entrance and made his way to the cockpit.
"Captain Solo with all due respect from the way you spoke of your ship I had expected it to be more presentable". Obi Wan said.
Luke and Chewy started laughing and Han just groaned in annoyance.
"Did I miss something"? Obi Wan asked confused.
"I'll explain later master. For now, I should tell you that Han, Chewy and myself where captured and questioned by my mother and sister and now they know who I am and what I look like". Luke said.
"I feared that would happen. I also found myself meeting up with and duelling your father. In order to escape I had to move quickly while he was distracted and hide my force signature to keep from being detected". Obi Wan said.
"By the way old timer how did you get past the trooper and get them to leave"? Han asked very confused.
"The force can be most persuasive when dealing with the weak minded". Obi Wan said.
"Okay". Han said not understanding what Obi Wan meant.
"Well now that we're all here where would you like to go. Somewhere without imperial influence I'm guessing". Han said.
"No. I'm afraid the time for hiding is over. Now that the empire knows what we look like there is nowhere in the galaxy we can go that they will not be able to find us. I'm sorry captain solo and chewy but I'm afraid the empire will be after you because of us". Obi Wan said.
"Hey don't sweat it. After all, I'm an imperial deserter and chewy is an escaped slave, if the empire weren't after us already, I'd be incredibly surprised". Han said.
Obi Wan and Luke could sense a great darkness approaching.
"Captain we need to leave immediately". Obi Wan said with no room for argument.
"Sure. Any idea where you'd like to go"? asked.
"For now as far away as possible". Obi wan said as the hanger doors opened and in walked Anakin, Padme, Leia and a small army of imperial troops.
"Oh crap hold on tight everyone its going to be a rough ride". Han said excited.
"Chewy is he actually enjoying this"? Luke asked surprised.
"Rawwwwww". Chewy said both used to his partner attitude and wishing that just once Han would take something seriously and not act like the same thrill seeking pilot he met back in that mud pit dungeon.
