Chapter 12

Aboard the Executer

Shuttle Bay

Anakin, Padme and Leia waited in the Shuttle Bay as a Lambda-class shuttle landed and out came a young girl the same age as Leia.

She was beautiful. Her eyes are a bright emerald green. She had bright auburn hair that went halfway down her back. She was wearing a black leather combat suit with a black cloak and a lightsaber hanging from her belt.

"Mara". Leia said as she ran up and hugged her friend.

"Leia". Mara said as she returned the hug

"Hello Mara, it is good to see again". Padme said as she walked over to the two girls with her husband.

"It has been awhile I trust you've been well". Anakin said.

"Lady Padme, Lord Anakin it is an honour to join you on this mission. May I ask what our objective is and what you require of me"? Mara asked.

"That is for the Emperor explain". Anakin said.

They then made their way to the briefing room and Anakin inputted the holo frequency for the Emperors holo. A few seconds later there was a holographic flicker and the Emperors wrinkled visage appeared before them.

"Ahh my hand I see you have arrived". Palpatine said.

"Yes, my Emperor. May I ask what it is you require of me"? Mara

"I want you to infiltrate a ship known as the Millennium Falcon and gain the loyalty of this young man". Palpatine said as an image of Luke appeared on the holo terminal beside him.

"Well hello handsome. Is it okay if I become good friends with him"? Mara asked with incredibly pleased look and obvious attraction in her voice.

"Well I chose you for this mission so you could use every advantage to gain Luke Skywalkers loyalty. Well I will be in touch soon until then I expect you to do everything you can to complete you mission". Palpatine said as the holo was cut off.

"Luke Skywalker as in your son and brother". Mara said as she turned to face Anakin, Padme and Leia embarrassed that she just said that she was attracted to him right in front of them.

"Yes". Leia said grinning.

"I am so sorry I swear I had no idea. Please don't hate me". Mara said.

"Mara it is perfectly fine if you are attracted to Luke. In all honesty I would love it if you did get together". Padme said hugging the younger girl reassuring her that there were no hard feelings.

"I think it would be great I you two were dating. Oh, come with me I have so much to tell you". Leia said as she led Mara to her quarters.

"They seem happy. Padme do you think this will work"? Anakin asked.

"We have to believe it will work. We can't give up on him, he's our son". Padme said.

"Your right, what would I do without you"? Anakin asked as he embraced his wife.

"Oh, Ani you will never have to find out". Padme said leaning into her husband's chest.

(Leia's Quarters)

Leia's quarters were well furnished with a luxurious bed and a sofa with a coffee table in front of it and a screen on the wall to watch shows and movies.

"Well now that we are alone, I have to tell you something". Leia said sitting on the sofa.

"What is it"? Mara asked joining Leia on the sofa.

"As you know your main objective is to gain the trust and loyalty of my brother. But there is someone else I would like you to bring over for me specifically". Leia said with a light blush.

"And who might that be"? Mara asked with a teasing tone and grin already guessing what this was about.

"His name is Han Solo and I think I love him". Leia said.

"Does he feel the same way"? Mara asked.

"I think so but just in case I will have him spend some time with a re-education officer just to be certain". Leia said with maniacal chuckle.

"Oh, I'm so happy for you and think if Luke does like me as well, we will be sisters". Mara said and the two girls shared a hug and began discussing the mission.