Chapter 10
Tatooine
Mos Eisley
Present
Han has just powered up the ship and they rocketed out of the hanger. Han put the ship through some manoeuvres to avoid the incoming blaster silos from the three-star destroyers orbiting the desert planet. They also had four tie fighters chasing them.
"We got tie fighters on our tail. Luke, we need to get to the guns". Han said as he stood up leaving Chewy to fly the ship, while he ran towards the ladder to the gunnery stations.
"Why"? Luke asked.
"Because if we don't get rid of those ties then we are not getting away to were ever we need to go before we are turned to star dust". Han said.
"Good point". Luke said as he jumped up and followed Han.
Han and Luke reached the ladder. Han went to the upper gun and Luke went to lower gun.
They both sat in the gunnery operator chairs and put on a head set so they could talk.
Han fired a barrage of bolts at one of the ties blasting it out of the skies.
Luke followed Hans example and destroyed one of the ties as well.
"I got one". Luke said with excitement.
"Great kid. Don't get cocky". Han said.
As they were blasting at the two remaining ties. When the star destroyers have re-positioned themselves and started firing at the falcon.
Han proceeded to fire and blasted another tie. He then moved on to the last one, bur its pilot took evasive action and moved to radically for Han or Luke to get a good aim.
"It wont hold still". Luke said.
"Remember Luke breathe and focus, and your senses will become clear". Obi Wan said through the ship's coms.
Luke took a deep breath and focused his senses. He then suddenly aimed the gun at an empty part of space and fired and the bolt connect with the tie destroying it.
"Nice shot Luke. How'd you know the tie would go there"? Han asked
"I just did". Luke said.
With the ties gone Han and Luke returned to cockpit re-taking their seat's.
"Now that we have some wiggle room we can plot a course. Hey old man do you know where you want to go"? Han asked.
"Alderaan". Kenobi said.
"Your insane. I know you said the empire will be able to find you were ever you go but Alderaan. We go there and the imperials will have us captured or shot down". Han said franticly.
"Unless the senator tells them that we are just a regular transport ship". Obi Wan said.
"What are you and him best friend or something"? Han asked in a sarcastic tone as he turned to face Kenobi.
Obi Wan looked at Han with a grin.
"You have got to be kidding me". Han said.
"Captain if you don't mind, I think we need to hurry". Obi Wan said.
"I sure hope your right about this or else this will be a very short trip". Han said.
A small explosion went off on the side of the ships. Fortunately, the deflector shield took most of the energy from the blast and the ship only mildly shook but was otherwise undamaged.
"Hey Chewy do you have those co-ordinates set"? Han asked.
"Rawwwwww". Chew said in confirmation.
"Alright then. Three, two, one punch it". Han said.
Suddenly the Falcon launched into hyperspace. The stars expanded into long lines and soon became a beautiful blueish white cosmic light. (Best description I can give it)
"Yahoo". Han shouted like an over excited child.
Han turned to Chewy and noticed that he was still hurt but not to serious.
"Come on chewy let's get you looked at". Han said.
"Captain if you want, I can treat Chewbacca and you seem to be wounded as well". Obi Wan said.
"I'm alright. But make sure Chewy is okay. I'm going to lie down for a bit. We should be at Alderaan in three hours". Han said leaving for his room.
He acts like an immature smuggler who's in for the thrills but deep down he is a good man". Obi Wan said after Han left.
"He just does that, so people don't feel sorry for him". Luke said as Obi wan, Chewy and himself went to the common room to help chewy with his wounds.
Like the rest of the ship the common room was a mess. On one side of the room beside the door that the trio just entered through there was a semi-circular old yellowish-brown couch with a hollo table in the centre of it. On the other side of the door there was a computer set up that seemed to be for checking the ships systems, access to the holo net and a communication station that has been altered to encrypt it transmissions. There was also the ladder that led to the guns and a door that led to the rest of the ship.
"Chewy where is the first aid kit"? Luke asked.
"Rawwwwww". Chewy said pointing at a compartment on the far wall.
"Ah got it". Luke said.
"Okay now Chewbacca lie back while I have a look at your wounds". Obi Wan said.
Chewy seemed uncomfortable but laid back, nonetheless.
"Rawwwwww"? Chewy asked.
"This won't take long I promise". Obi Wan said.
"Rawwwwww". Chewy asked.
"Yes, I am really a jedi. Have you ever met one of my order before? Obi Wan asked trying to keep Chewie's mind off his wounds.
"Rawwwwww". Chewy said.
Obi Wan suddenly stopped.
"You were one of the wookies who helped master Yoda escape Kashyyyk"? Obi Wan asked in astonishment.
"Rawwwwww". Chewy said.
"In that case my friend please allow me to extend my most sincere thanks". Obi Wan with a newfound respect for the wookie.
"Rawwwwww". Chewy said in equal respect.
"I'm going to check on Han he seemed pretty shook up back in the office. I wonder what Leia could have done to him"? Luke asked no one in particular.
Luke walked down the short hall towards Han's room and knocked on the door.
"Hey, Han, you okay in there"? Luke asked.
Han did not answer.
"Han I'm coming in". Luke said as he opened the door and walked in.
Han's room was surprisingly neat or at least it was messily organised. There was stacks of engineering manuals, clothes, various tools and parts in a corner. At the back of the room, Han was in his bunk and he appeared to be having a nightmare.
"No, get away from me. Stop please. Leia stay away from me". Han said in his sleepy state.
"Han wake up your having a nightmare". Luke thought.
"Huh. Luke what happened. Luke Leia's here. We have to go". Han said.
"Han its fine, we got away remember". Luke said.
"Yeah, yeah I remember". Han said.
"Han what did she do to you? When I got there, you didn't seem to be too banged up. Did she drug you or something"? Luke asked.
"Thanks to the training I got back when I was in the empire, I can handle physical torture but what she did there is no preparing for that. She clawed her way into my mind. I can still here her laughing". Han said terrified.
"Han I'm so sorry for dragging you into this. I honestly didn't mean for this to happen". Luke said.
"Hey, kid this wasn't you fault and yeah sure I'm a bit shook up but now I'm more committed than ever to helping you and Kenobi if only to piss off you messed up family". Han said.
"Thanks man". Luke said.
(Elsewhere)
Aboard the executer in the briefing room Anakin, Padme and Leia all sat at the table talking.
"That was a complete disaster". Anakin said with an angry tone.
"Calm down Ani. Yes, we failed but we still got plenty of information about Luke and Kenobi and we also know who their allies are". Padme said.
"Yes, and I got a look inside Solos mind and formed a link so I should be able to sense him and track him". Leia said.
"That my girl". Padme said hugging her daughter.
"Great job Leia". Anakin said joining the hug.
"Soon we will save Luke and our family will be whole". Padme said.
Suddenly Anakin's communicator beeped.
"Lord Vader we are receiving a long rang communication from Coruscant it appears to be from the emperor". An officer said over the communicator.
"Patch the signal to the briefing room I will speak to him here". Anakin said.
"Yes, My lord". The officer said.
The holo table in the briefing suddenly lit up with the wrinkly visage of Emperor Sheev Palpatine but a select few knew as Darth Sidious Dark lord and aster of the Sith.
"Lord Vader how did your excursion to Tatooine fair"? Palpatine asked in an old, scratchy and evil voice.
"Unfortunately, we were unable to rescue Luke I fear that all these years under Obi Wans tutelage has led to him being severely brainwashed". Anakin said.
"I see, tell does he appear to be strong in the force"? Palpatine asked.
"Yes but he still has yet to master his power". Anakin said.
"In that case I have a plan. Lady Leia do you remember my hand"? Palpatine asked.
"Your hand? Oh you mean Mara". Leia said excitedly.
"Yes I will send her to you with the intention of her going undercover to sway Luke to our side". Palpatine said with a sinister smile.
"How can she convince him we couldn't"? Leia asked.
"Luke has been raised his whole life to believe that you, your parents and myself are evil but Mara is an unknown and thus she can get into Luke's circle and persuade him into joining us". Palpatine said.
"I still don't understand". Leia said.
"Leia sweety come here". Padme said as she whispered into her daughters' ear and Leia when red.
"Okay now I get it". Leia said embarrassed.
"Upon Maras arrival contact me and I will explain my plan in greater detail". Palpatine said.
