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PrincessDaisy2 Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 3/16/04 7:20pm Subject: Rags to Riches - Starring Han and Leia, COMPLETED! Author replies up - Date Edited: 3/7/05 10:56pm (64 edits total) Edited By: PrincessDaisy2
	Hi there! I'm PrincessDaisy2 and I've been posting this story on Han Solo and the Princess for about a month. If you haven't already heard, the boards recently died, so I will be posting here now. This story was posted through about chapter 17, so I will try to post those chapters quickly before moving onto new chapters. There are a few parts that I wasn't sure were appropriate, so I changed the story a little bit and cut out a chapter just to be safe. The story takes place about 3 months after the end of ROTJ (Han and Leia are married), and as it begins Han and Leia are going on a vacation to Corellia. This story completely disregards the EU. There may be a few planet names or places that are the same, but all plot-lines and characters created in the EU won't be in my story. Sorry if that's a problem for anyone. The first few chapters are extremely mushy, and the whole story is basically mushy, but there is a mixture of humor, craziness, and some sad parts thrown in as well. You won't find too much angst in here. Don't take this story too seriously, because you will want to injure me at some points if you do. I just do this story for fun, and it is not meant in any way to be considered "great writing." Posting schedule: on HS and the Princess I posted every other day, so I'll try to keep up that pace if people are interested. My sister is having a baby in a few days, however, so my post-schedule may be a little bit off this week. Disclaimer: I do not own Star Wars or any of George Lucas' universe. Rags to Riches Chapter 1 Leia Organa Solo clutched her husband’s arm as they strolled down the pristine cobblestone streets of New Alderaan. The backdrop of snow-peaked purple mountains and yellow dasabi flowers was beautiful, especially today with the cloudless, vibrantly blue sky. They had recently moved here, the location that the Alliance had chosen for the new planetary government. New Alderaan had been a virtually unpopulated planet, much like Hoth and Yavin Four, and the new Republic had decided to reincarnate the Alderaanian civilization there. New Alderaan (under a different name) had served as a rebel base for a time during the war, and it only made sense to establish the new government away from “tainted” Imperial soil; New Alderaan served as a symbol both for new beginnings and as a reminder of the evil of the Empire. Leia was a senator in the new Alliance senate, and enjoyed her job immensely. Her dashingly handsome husband kept her from working too hard, and kept her grounded. They had been married shortly after the Alliance victory at Endor, and their love for each other strengthened them both, which in turn strengthened the new government. They served as a living symbol of what the Alliance had been fighting for – two people from completely different backgrounds were able to look past titles and backgrounds and see each other for who they really were. Part of what the Alliance had been fighting for was the recognition that it does not matter what someone looks like or has done in the past, it only matters what is inside. Leia glanced over at her husband and saw that he had been watching her. He watched her a lot now, especially since they had been married. She sometimes wondered if he were checking for a sign that he was dreaming, that he would wake up some day to discover that this wonderful life they shared had just been in his mind. She felt that way sometimes too, especially since Han had been frozen in carbonite. Each morning when they woke up in each other’s arms they would sigh with relief, knowing that they would have at least one more day together. Han cleared his throat, and Leia turned so that she was looking into his eyes. His eyes were so intense; pools of hazel that incessantly saw through her oftentimes-tough exterior and into her very soul. His eyes were his best feature, she thought. They were what had kept her going through those painful months of waiting following Bespin; in the carbonite chamber his eyes had told her that he loved her, not his words. Leia had not been lying when she said, “I know” after he had confessed his love for her in the bunker on Endor: she had known it since the moment she looked into his soul-bearing eyes at Cloud City. “Hey Sweetheart, I was just thinking about something,” Han drawled in his low, sensual, Corellian accent. “What is it, Han?” Leia asked brightly, snapping out of her trance. “I was thinking that maybe we could go on a vacation for a while. Ya know, we never really had a honeymoon. Away from the government, that is. And since the Alliance government is all settled now, I thought that maybe we deserve a break for all our hard work,” Han suggested with a hopeful smile. “Oh, Han, I love that idea!” Leia exclaimed, showing off her dazzling white teeth with a heartfelt smile. “I’m sure the government can live without us for a little while. Where were you thinking about going?” “I was thinking maybe we could go to Corellia. I’ve seen a lot of your culture now, on this planet, and I thought that maybe you’d like to see mine,” said Han. “Oh, of course I would, Han. I’ve never been to Corellia, and it would be very interesting to see what it was like for you to grow up there,” Leia responded. “Yeah, well, I can’t say that you’ll be pleased if that’s what you’re looking for. I didn’t exactly live a wholesome childhood. Both my parents were gone, and sometimes I had to do whatever it took to stay alive, even if it went against my morals,” Han replied solemnly. Leia knew this information all too well, and wanting to ease her husband’s sudden depression, said, “You had morals?” Han scowled, but Leia saw that her jibe had done the trick. The tension left him suddenly, and he was eager to respond in his own playful banter. “Yup. I had em’ til’ you came along.” “So wanting to take your money and leave, instead of fighting for the good of the galaxy, were your good morals?” Leia asked. “I never said they were good morals, just morals. My morals of doing everything for myself, not caring for anyone, and living for money just disappeared when you and Luke came into my life. You guys actually brainwashed me into feeling compassion and, can you believe it, ethics. Man, you guys really corrupted me,” Han said with a grin. “Well I certainly don’t feel any remorse. Come ‘ere,” Leia said as she pulled him into a kiss. Han wrapped his strong arms around her and responded emphatically to the kiss, deepening it and causing people to glance at them quizzically as they passed by. Leia stroked the back of his neck with her fingertips, and felt her passion for her beloved grow with every second. After several minutes her passion grew to the boiling point, and she used all the willpower she had to break the kiss and whisper into his ear. “Flyboy, if we don’t get to our room soon, I’m going to be displaying some very undignified behavior in the middle of the street.” Han grinned slyly when he heard his diminutive wife speak these words, and a gleam sparkled in his laughing eyes. “Well, sweetheart, what’re we waiting for?” He asked in a louder voice than Leia would have liked. Leia glared at Han for a moment for his blatant behavior, but quickly shook off her annoyance as she grasped her husband’s arm and began pulling him toward their apartment. “Waiting is not an option, Hanny-boy,” Leia said. Her husband grinned at her name-choice, but was more than willing to comply with her demands. ******************************************************* Chapter 2 Later that night, Leia turned in Han’s arms and sighed into his muscular chest. “Mmm,” she said. “There’s no way I’m going to the senate meeting tomorrow. I’m going to stay right here.” “That’s fine with me Sweetheart, but don’t you want to go on our little vacation?” Han asked with a twinkle of mischief in his eyes. “Tomorrow? But honey, I thought that you just came up with that idea yesterday! We still need to book a resort; I need to talk to the senate…” she began. Han cut her off with a kiss. “Nope. Baby, that was a little white lie. I already talked to Mon Mothma and booked a place for us to stay. Everything’s good to go.” Leia was on the verge of berating him for not talking to her first, but the realization of the sweetness of the gesture caused her to smile and kiss him sweetly as a thank you. He lovingly caressed her silky chestnut-brown hair and pulled his beloved closer to him before slowly drifting off to sleep, content. The next day the two lovers woke, for once, without the aid of an alarm. Though they probably could have used some extra rest, they were both so excited about their first real vacation since the war ended that they could not sleep. Han pulled on his clothes, conveniently piled next to the bed, eliciting a good-natured groan from Leia. “Han, you’re just going to wear the clothes from yesterday?” Leia asked as she was pulling on clean, leisure clothing. “They’re wrinkled, and I’m sure they’re dirty from working on the Falcon.” Han ignored her and continued putting on his clothes from the day before. “Oh, Han, you are completely hopeless!” Leia exclaimed, moving toward the closet. “Can’t you wear the blue shirt, and the black pants? Is it really so hard?” “Hey, Your Worship, it’s my vacation too, and on vacation I really don’t care if I’m dirty and smelly,” he rebutted. Leia decided to move on to plan B, the one she knew always worked. “Han,” she purred as she sidled up to him, “I care, and you do need me to…help you have a good time, don’t you?” Han’s eyebrows shot up at this remark (which they always did) and (for some reason) he quickly went over to the dresser to retrieve his blue shirt and black pants. All the while Leia watched him with a smug look on her face, aware that she knew her husband all too well. “That’s a good boy, darling. I’m going to pack up my things and then I’ll be ready to go. Now what do you say?” Leia asked. “Yes, of course, oh love of my life, keeper of my heart, counterpart to my soul, woman of my dreams…” Han said, as he had rehearsed. “Keep going, Han, that’s only half of it,” Leia said pleasurably. “…Mother of my future children, mistress of my conscience, savior of my soul, discipliner of my behavior, keeper of my leash,” Han finished. “Perfect, Han. Hmm, let’s see, what should your reward be? I know…” she said as she pulled him into a deep kiss. “That’s part of your reward; I’ll save the rest of it for later.” “Fine by me, Your Seductiveness, as long as you can pack pretty quickly. I was planning an award of my own for after take off,” Han said with a leer. “Oh, Han, you are so incorrigible!” Leia said. “And that’s why you love me?” Han asked hopefully. “Yes, honey,” Leia sighed, “That is why I love you.” ******************************************************* Chapter 3 Han and Leia walked up to the Millennium Falcon, Han’s pride and joy, and were met by Leia’s brother and Han’s best friend, Luke Skywalker, who they had commed just about a half-hour before. Chewbacca, Han’s other best friend, would have met them at the Falcon as well, but he was spending some well-earned time with his family on Kashyyyk. “Han, Leia! What’re you guys up to?” Luke asked as he pulled his sister into a warm hug. “You just commed me and didn’t explain anything. You guys look like you’re in a rush to get somewhere.” “Yeah, Kid, we kinda are. Leia and me are goin’ to go on a little vacation for a while; sorta a honeymoon, since we never had one,” Han said. “Oh, that’s a great idea, Han! It’s about time you guys went on vacation. Force knows how busy you two have been,” Luke enthusiastically replied. “Oh, Luke, I wish we could invite you to come with us…but I have a feeling that you would be distinctly uncomfortable if you came,” Leia said. “No argument from me there. Actually, I wouldn’t be able to go if you wanted me to. The Alliance has offered me resources to go on a little trip to search for old Jedi artifacts – things that will help me rebuild the Order,” Luke responded. “That’s great Luke!” Leia said as she slipped her arm through Han’s. “You’ll need to find that information so you can train the future Solo children.” Han glanced at her with a mixed expression. Emotions swirled through his body, ranging from excitement and joy at the thought of having children with Leia, concern at the thought of his future children being trained as Jedi Knights, and nervousness in general. He accepted and believed in the Force, but he did not like the danger that Luke and Leia sometimes put themselves through for its cause. It scared him to know that one day his children might have to put themselves in the same danger the three of them put themselves in. Luke ended his apprehension quickly, though. “Yeah, if you can train their stubbornness first!” Luke responded lightheartedly, eliciting glares from both Leia and Han. It amused Luke to no end that Han and Leia would be so protective of their future children’s reputations. “Just kidding, just kidding!” Luke said, “I didn’t know that you two were going to be so oversensitive about your non-existent children’s behavioral patterns!” Han and Leia glanced at each other quickly before bursting out in laughter. Luke had to put his arms around their shoulders to keep them from falling on the ground in hysterics. Well, Luke thought, they certainly are made for each other. I don’t think anyone else shares their strange sense of humor. “Stars, you guys, it wasn’t that funny! What’re you laughing about anyway?” Luke asked. “I was just imagining Han as an overprotective father!” Leia breathed out in between bursts of laughter. “It’s a funny thought!” Luke had to chuckle at the thought. Although Han would probably be a very involved parent in reality, the idea of Han, the ex-smuggler and “mercenary” arguing with a teacher about a bad grade or school bully was hilarious, as well as ironic. He didn’t know what Han was laughing about, though. “Han, why are you laughing?” “Oh, I just looked at Leia and she started laughing, so I started laughing too. It actually is pretty funny to think about,” Han replied. “Well, you guys, now that you’ve planned your future children’s lives I think it’s time for you to go on your honeymoon,” Luke said with a Jedi-serious face. Han and Leia were now in the throes of a laughter fit, only fueled by Luke’s serious demeanor. They clutched their sides in an attempt to breathe, which only barely did the job. Luke took it upon himself to end their silliness and send them off. “Okay you guys, if you don’t leave now you’ll never leave at all. Why don’t you two just get going and I’ll see you in a few weeks, okay?” Luke said. “Yeah, kid, sounds like a plan,” Han said when his booming laughter finally resided. “We’ll miss you, though. Nothing like having a full Jedi Knight for backup.” Luke hugged his best friend and brother-in-law and slapped him on the back. “I’ll miss you too, Han. Don’t miss me too much, though.” “No offense, Luke, but I don’t think that’ll be too much of a problem,” Han said with a lingering side-glance at Leia. “No offense taken, Han. You’d better take care of my sister, though, or you’ll have to answer to the power of the force!” Luke said with a mock-authoritative tone. “Kid, if I didn’t take care of your sister I wouldn’t need to answer to the force because I would already be locked up in the loony bin!” Han said playfully. Leia rolled her eyes at Han’s comment before turning to Luke. “Luke, it’ll be hard not having you around. We haven’t gone separate ways since Endor!” “I know, Leia. But I don’t want you to lose any sleep over it. You and Han go and have a good time, and bring me back a souvenir. Preferably not something illegal,” Luke said, directing his gaze at Han. “Hey, what’s the fun in that?” Han exclaimed. “Well, anyway,” Luke said, ignoring Han, “I’ll be fine by myself. It’ll be a lot quieter, too.” “Well, with him gone, anyway,” Leia said, gesturing to Han. She then enveloped Luke in a warm hug, and kissed him on the cheek. “You be a good boy for the Alliance, Luke. Don’t get into any trouble or take candy from strangers.” Luke laughed, and gestured for the couple to get going. They walked up the Falcoln’s ramp backwards, waving the whole way. Once the hatch closed Luke muttered to himself, “Yep, they’ll definitely be good parents.” ******************************************************* -----signature----- "I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate." - Dark Helmet, Spaceballs "And, if I am in fact meeting with George Lucas, I have my Boba Fett T-shirt." - Seth Cohen H/L fics in bio
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GreatOne Registered: May '03	Date Posted: 3/17/04 7:33am Subject: RE: Rags to Riches - Starring Han and Leia
	I'm glad you're posting this story here! It would be not good for us readers never to know how it ended! Thanks!
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GreatOne Registered: May '03	Date Posted: 3/17/04 3:23pm Subject: RE: Rags to Riches - Starring Han and Leia
	upping this so other H/L fans read it!
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Sologirl Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 3/17/04 4:43pm Subject: RE: Rags to Riches - Starring Han and Leia
	Hey! This is great! I have no idea where the HSP boards are and feel so lucky that writers are posting here as well! Great dialouge between Han and Leia! -----signature----- Read my first fan fic ever!!! PLEASE READ! FINDING THE WAY HOME (Parents of Han Solo, H/L, L, C) http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/15149942/?0 " Life, love and the pursuit of happiness lies within a very good story...."
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HanSolo29 Title: Manager: • Fan Art • LFL Projects/ Indy IV Registered: Apr '01	Date Posted: 3/17/04 6:25pm Subject: RE: Rags to Riches - Starring Han and Leia
	I agree with Sologirl, we've never been this lucky to have so many Han/Leia fics going at one time. I like it! Oh, and PrincessDaisy, very nice start to the story. Hope you continue soon! -----signature----- "One little spark of inspiration is at the heart of all creation." "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 10:13 TK-2685; Garrison Carida, 501st Legion
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starwarsfan68 Registered: May '03	Date Posted: 3/17/04 6:57pm Subject: RE: Rags to Riches - Starring Han and Leia
	So glad you posted this here!! -----signature----- There is only one true movie romance, the one between Han and Leia http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=13094011&replies=6 September 2003 teaser
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Mediator Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 3/17/04 7:32pm Subject: RE: Rags to Riches - Starring Han and Leia
	That was great, I hope to see more of your writing in the future. -----signature----- What would you prefer, to live a life of happiness and die sad, or live a life of sadness and die happy?
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Mediator Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 3/17/04 7:34pm Subject: RE: Rags to Riches - Starring Han and Leia
	Wait let me try that code again. -----signature----- What would you prefer, to live a life of happiness and die sad, or live a life of sadness and die happy?
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Mediator Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 3/17/04 7:36pm Subject: RE: Rags to Riches - Starring Han and Leia
	There we go! -----signature----- What would you prefer, to live a life of happiness and die sad, or live a life of sadness and die happy?
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Solo_Fan Registered: Feb '03	Date Posted: 3/17/04 9:54pm Subject: RE: Rags to Riches - Starring Han and Leia
	Glad to see another story has made it over here from "Han Solo and the Princess". Will definitely continue to read this one. -----signature----- Believe it or not, but I like the NJO books. "Han, we had our first kiss in the belly of a space slug. Believe me when I say that my expectations of doing anything remotely romantic with you have never been particularly high." - Leia in "NJO: Refugee"
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PrincessDaisy2 Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 3/18/04 12:46am Subject: RE: Rags to Riches - Starring Han and Leia
	Whoa, I almost passed out when I saw how many replies I had. Thanks guys! I'll post the next 3 chapters tomorrow. GreatOne - Thanks, as always (especially for the up...my story was falling fast there for a while). And you'll know how it ends as soon as I do. Sologirl - Thanks! There's plenty more dialogue where that came from. I love your story, by the way. I'll get around to replying to it at some point. grumbles to self about laziness in replying to stories HanSolo29 - Thanks! I'll post again tomorrow (well, I guess technically it would be today). starwarsfan68 - Muchas gracias! (I was getting sick of writing "thanks" so many times in a row) Mediator - Thank you! Oh, Markup Codes...it takes me about ten tries every time to get those right. Solo_Fan - Great! Glad to see that you'll continue reading. See you again tomorrow afternoon/night. -----signature----- "I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate." - Dark Helmet, Spaceballs "And, if I am in fact meeting with George Lucas, I have my Boba Fett T-shirt." - Seth Cohen H/L fics in bio
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PrincessDaisy2 Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 3/18/04 4:49pm Subject: RE: Rags to Riches - Starring Han and Leia
	Ooh, this was far down on the list! Well, here are the next three chapters (in honor of my birthday tomorrow). Chapter 4 was different on the HSP boards...the one I posted here was my special post for Valentines' Day, so it's extra mushy. The original Chapter 4 probably would have tied everything together better, but I had no idea how I could edit it for these boards, so I left it out. Without further ado, here it is! Chapter 4 Leia woke up the next day to the distinctive smell of the paloquais, her favorite flower. She felt somewhat disoriented at first, wondering if she were still dreaming, but when she opened one eye and saw Han’s face about a centimeter from her own she knew that she was awake. She kissed him lightly, and raised one eyebrow when Han produced a bouquet of the beautiful flowers. “To what do I owe this pleasant surprise? Is it bribery?” “Well, if you want it to be, sure, but it’s actually because I love you. Happy Valentine’s Day, Sweetheart.” Leia pulled back in shock, and almost crushed the delicate flowers as she clenched her fists. “V-V-Valentine’s Day? That’s today?” “Uh…yeah. Didn’t you notice all the decorations and sales downtown? I thought women always remembered Valentine’s Day!” “No…well, not me at least. When I was growing up I never really celebrated it because I thought it was all an Imperial plot to get consumers to spend tons of credits on sappy and trivial things,” Leia said as Han rolled his eyes. “I know better than that now, though. I really wanted to get you something special for Valentine’s Day, honey. Now I know Valentine’s Day is really a holiday to show your feelings to the ones you love. It wasn’t even a holiday created by Imperials! Can I make it up to you somehow?” “Hmm…I think I can probably think of something. But not yet – I have something special planned for you.” Han left the tiny cabin, leaving Leia alone with her thoughts. She felt terrible that she had forgotten Valentine’s Day, but she supposed that Han didn’t actually care too much, and she did have some things she could give him. He was being so sweet – it was wonderful to know that he cared so much. She couldn’t even begin to guess what he had planned for her. A few minutes later Han walked in with a large tray and set it down gently on her lap. It was filled with delicious looking food, including heart-shaped pastries, assorted fruits, and juice. It also had a small card and another bouquet of the paloquais on the right side. Leia looked up in utter awe of the man who stood before her. She had her whole life to figure him out, but she doubted that even in that time she would completely understand the man who was Han Solo. One minute a bitter mercenary, the next a hopeless romantic. She wondered if all men were as complex as her husband. He sat down on the bed next to her. “Breakfast in bed for my beautiful wife,” he said as he kissed her hand. “Oh, Han, you’re too much! You shouldn’t have done anything for me, let alone prepare a feast. Now I’ll really have to make it up to you.” “I’m not arguing with that, but just to let you know, this is just the beginning.” “The beginning? What else do you have planned, Han?” “You’ll see,” he said with a wink. “Well, at least help me eat this, there’s enough here for five people!” “Maybe five Leias, not five Hans. But no, Leia, that’s all for you. You eat that while I go and get the next surprise ready.” He kissed her softly and left, leaving Leia alone with her breakfast. All of the food was decadent, and she had no idea how Han had managed to prepare it. When she was finished she picked up the card and read what her husband had written inside. Dear Leia, Happy Valentines Day, Sweetheart! I assume by now you know how much I love you, but in case you didn’t already I wanted to let you know. Leia, you mean more to me than you can possibly imagine, more than I can comprehend myself. When our eyes met on the Death Star it was electric, and from the fire our electrity sparked grew a love so powerful it could warm an entire planet. From that day forward you and I were bound to each other, a binding that neither of us was willing to admit to. I sure as Hell am glad that we did admit it though, Leia, because if we hadn’t my life would be meaningless. You are my life, my heart, and without you I would be dead inside. Because of you I have discovered the most beautiful emotion in the galaxy. May we have decades of happy Valentine’s Days from this day forward. I love you. Love Always, Han Leia clutched the card to her heart and slowly stood up. The love she was feeling for her husband at the moment was overwhelming, even more so than usual. If she didn’t see him at this moment she would likely explode. She walked out of the cabin and through the corridor when she spotted Han working on something in the kitchen. She swiftly walked up and threw her arms around him. He smelled of aftershave, oil, and sweet flowers. Not that she would ever tell him that he smelled like flowers. He turned around, facing her. “Yes?” He asked simply. “I love you so much, Han. You are a beautiful man.” “Oh, yeah? How beautiful?” “Gorgeous.” “Well, I love you too, Leia. You are a beautiful woman,” he said, somewhat puzzled. “Your card was beautifully written. I never knew you could write so well!” “Neither did I. But Leia, you should be back in bed. I want to make this day special for you. I don’t need anything special.” “What are you making?” “Oh, I was just making our dinner.” “Dinner? But Han, you just made me breakfast!” “I just wanted to have everything prepared in advance so it’s perfect.” “Well, you don’t have to. Everything is already perfect here with you.” She moved forward and kissed him passionately, leaving no doubt as to where her thoughts lay. After a moment Han pulled away hesitantly, pulling a box out of his vest pocket. “Well, since you don’t seem to need to wait for dinner, I’ll give this to you now.” He handed her the box and she opened it, gasping as she saw what was inside. A huge, heart-shaped, sparkling red gem hung on a beautiful woven silver chain. She turned to Han and smiled, and he stepped behind her to fasten it around her neck. He kissed the nape of her neck, and then turned to face her again. “It’s beautiful,” Leia breathed. “You make it beautiful, Leia. Happy Valentine’s Day.” Leia kissed him again, and he led her to a room that he had prepared in advance. Dozens of fluffy, red pillows were laid before her, and hundreds of unlit candles were arranged throughout the room. Han walked to one of the walls and pressed a button, letting soft music into the room. He pulled out a multi tool and lit all of the candles before going back and taking Leia’s hand. She clutched his hand in her own, and followed his lead. They sat down on the pillows, hand in hand. “I love, you Leia.” “I love you, Han. Happy Valentine’s Day.” “Happy Valentine’s Day,” he said, and they kissed. They fell back upon the pillows and celebrated their first Valentine’s Day of many to come. ******************************************************* Chapter 5 Their flight to Corellia went without any major problems, and a week after they left Han and Leia arrived on Corellia happier than they had ever been in their lives. As they walked down the main street Leia thought back to Valentine’s Day on the Falcon, and how amazing her husband was. She couldn’t imagine what she would have done with her life had she never acknowledged her love for him. She likely would have buried herself in politics and remained “The Ice Princess” for the rest of her life. She shivered at the thought and clutched her husband close to her. Just like Han had said in his Valentine’s card, it was hard for her to even comprehend the depth of her feelings for him. Their love was so spontaneous and beautiful. She wondered if any other woman in the entire galaxy felt as strongly about her mate as Leia did about hers. She strongly doubted it. Thinking back to the beginning of the trip, Leia realized that she had felt strange…no, not strange, different, during almost the entire flight. She couldn’t quite put her finger on the feeling. Deciding to put her newly acquired Jedi skills to use, she reached deep within herself with the Force, and felt a strange, happy glow that was soothing and warm. It reminded her of…Han? What could possibly…? Then it hit her like a ton of durasteel bricks. She was pregnant! She turned to Han with a look of utter disbelief and excitement. She couldn’t tell him about her feeling until she was completely sure, though. She devised a plan that would let her know as soon as possible if her feeling was valid. She quickly covered up her blissful look by contorting her face as if in pain. “Han,” she said with a hoarse whisper, “I’m not feeling very well. I think I should go to a medical station.” “Really, Sweetheart? We just got here, and a minute ago you looked perfectly fine. Happier than I’ve ever seen you, in fact.” “Well, you know…how some viruses can be…fine one minute…sick another…” Leia wheezed in between “coughs.” Han now looked very worried. He scooped his “sick” wife into his arms and started toward the nearest medical facility…until he realized that he didn’t know where one was. He glanced around with extreme nervousness; the city he had once known like the back of his hand (though really, how well had he ever known the back of his hand?) was now a complete mystery to him, derelict buildings he had once known quite well were demolished to create skyscrapers, parks were being put in where bars had once been, and beggars were nowhere to be found. Even in his panicked state he felt sorrow for the poor of Corellia who had doubtlessly been kicked out of their neighborhoods when the Alliance had decided to “clean up” the planet. He would have to speak with Leia about that when she was feeling better. At the thought of Leia’s health, he glanced down at his pint-sized wife and saw that her eyes were squeezed shut in pain. “It’ll be okay, Princess. I need to find a doctor, but I’m sure there’ll be one around here. This place is swarming with Alliance people,” Han said with a kiss to Leia’s forehead. He couldn’t care less if she was contagious; all he cared about was that she felt safe. Leia nodded in response, and smiled to herself that Han had thought she was in pain, when really she was just concentrating on trying to not berate Han for picking her up in public when she was perfectly capable of walking. She felt bad for leading him on like this, but, hopefully, the reward would be worth his torment. Meanwhile, Han had caught the attention of an Alliance construction worker and yelled at him to come over. The Twi-lek looked as if he was reluctant to leave his post, but came over as he saw that the man had what looked to be a sick woman in his arms. “What’s the problem, sir?” The Twi-lek asked. “My wife’s sick, and I need to get her to a medical station. Where’s the nearest one?” “Oh, actually there’s not one around here. The closest one is about ten kilometers away.” Han started toward the worker menacingly, eyes blazing with threat. The Twi-lek backed away slowly. “You mean to tell me that there’s no med facility nearby? I thought the Alliance prided itself on being as safe and worker-friendly as possible. What would happen if a worker got injured? They’d have to wait for a transport and medical crew! You’d better have a doctor on staff, or I’m going to report you guys to the Senate! I am a general!” Han exclaimed - his face red and breath ragged from his angry outburst. The Twi-lek’s eyes opened wide as he realized that he had a lunatic on his hands. Most likely the woman in the man’s arms was someone he had grabbed off the streets and drugged. He had to act quickly, for the safety of the woman and everyone nearby. He grabbed his comlink and spoke into it quickly. “Security, this is Jorb Bolhac at the construction site. It seems we have a situation here. There’s a man demanding medical treatment for a woman he says is his wife, but I think she’s a hostage. He says he’s an Alliance general. I think he’s deranged…” “Wait just one minute! I am a general, this is my wife Leia, and I am not deranged! I just need to see a doctor!” Han cried. “You see what I’m saying?” the Twi-lek spoke into the comlink. “Try to get here as soon as possible. He looks dangerous.” Though Leia was desperate to find out if she was pregnant, she could not stand this anymore. Her charade was spoiled; she could hardly surprise Han with the news if he was in a jail cell. She had to come clean now, before security arrived. “Han!” she exclaimed, obviously no longer “sick.” “Put me down!” Han looked at his wife, stupefied. “I thought you were sick!” “Not in the way you think, flyboy. But you need to stop this right now,” Leia said, and after Han placed her feet on the ground, she turned to the equally surprised construction worker. “Sir, I’m sorry about my husband. He tends to get overprotective sometimes. You can call off security; this has just been a misunderstanding. Though Han may be crazy, I don’t think he’s certifiably insane.” “Wait, Ma’am, I thought you were sick! And he said he was an Alliance general! We all know that’s not true,” Jorb said with a nervous laugh. “Um…actually that is true. And I really do need medical treatment, but I’m not dying as Han would make you think.” “Wait! You really are sick, and you just pretended to be dying? What’s up, Leia? Why’d you go and scare me like that?” Han cried. “Well, Han, I never really said I was dying, or even implied it. I just said I was sick. I just wanted to get to a medical station without any fuss, but obviously that didn’t happen, did it?” Han looked sheepish. “No. Sorry, Sweetheart. I just kinda freaked out there. I’ll take you to medical, even if you aren’t telling me what’s bothering you.” “Thanks, darling,” Leia said as she kissed Han softly. During the couple’s exchange the Twi-lek’s eyes grew wide as he realized who these two were. Here he was, a dimwit, calling security on the most famous couple in the Alliance. He cleared his throat and spoke as they directed their attention toward him. “You’re General Solo and Princess Leia, aren’t you?” he asked timidly. The two nodded their heads, and Jorb gulped, never before being in the presence of such legendary people. “That’s what I thought. I’ll call security and tell them it was just a misunderstanding. I’m so, so sorry. Please don’t have me fired, I usually don’t make mistakes like this.” “Oh, Mr. Bolhac, don’t worry about this. Like I said, my husband can be overprotective of my safety. He can be pretty juvenile when he thinks I’m hurt. He should be the one apologizing, not you,” Leia said with a glance at Han. “Yeah, I’m sorry about that. No hard feelings?” Han asked the worker. “No, Sir, none at all. I’m just so honored to meet you!” Han groaned. “Oh, no! No groveling! We’re supposed to be on vacation, not a public fawn-fest. Call me Han. My troops never called me Sir, so you shouldn’t either.” “Oh, of course…Han. I’ll just call off security now and then I can give you two directions to the nearest med facility.” Just as the words left Jorb’s mouth, Han was surrounded by a dozen security guards with blaster rifles pointed directly at his chest. ***************************************************** Chapter 6 As she saw the deadly weapons pointed at her husband’s heart, Leia gasped. She lurched forward in an attempt to protect Han from the assault, but the security guards instinctively held her back. Han stared at the security guards with what appeared to be barely-restrained fury, and attempted to grab and shove the weapons away with his hand. This just made the situation worse as they shoved the weapons closer, making him raise his hands in surrender. He looked distressed and glanced over at his wife; she met his gaze, and knowing her husband well enough to know that he was frightened, sent him comforting thoughts. Suddenly, Jorb spoke. “Uh…I’m sorry gentlemen, but this has just been one big misunderstanding. This man is not deranged, this is really his wife, and he really is a general. He’s Han Solo.” Suddenly the security guards started laughing, but they did not change the position of their rifles. “That’s the sorriest story I’ve ever heard!” one of the guards blurted. “How much did he pay you to tell us that? If he’s Han Solo, then I’m the Princess Leia!” “So you’re saying that you’re married to him?” Another guard asked jokingly, not noticing the woman fuming silently behind him. “No…” the first guard said lamely. They continued joking amongst themselves, ignoring the man they were supposed to be arresting, the small woman standing to the side, and the man who called them there. Leia couldn’t stand the fact that these sorry excuses for guards were joking with each other as they had deadly weapons pointed at her husband, even if he did deserve the scare for his previous behavior. Her calm, diplomatic side faded, and her warrior side rose in its place. “THAT’S ENOUGH!” she screamed with such authority that only a princess could have accomplished it. “YOU RELEASE MY HUSBAND THIS SECOND OR I WILL BE FORCED TO ARREST ALL OF YOU FOR RESISTING AUTHORITY!” The security guards lowered their weapons just as their jaws lowered. They all turned toward Leia, realization dawning on their faces. They had just captured Han Solo, a general of the galactic ruling body, ignored his wife’s protests, who just happened to be the last princess of Alderaan and a senator of the same ruling body, and joked about his capture. They all immediately sank to one knee in respect. The guard who had spoken first spoke again. “Our humblest apologies, Princess Organa Solo. We did not realize that he was General Solo. We are called about deranged people all the time, and we did not think that this time would be any different. We beg you to bestow mercy upon us as you have bestowed mercy on so many others.” “While I can easily forgive you for your mistakes,” Leia stated coolly. “There is no justification for the manner in which you captured my husband. You were joking, as if this were all great fun, while you held potentially deadly blasters at Han’s heart. The Alliance does not work this way. We are not the Empire. Criminals are treated fairly in our government, with utmost respect to their feelings, even if they are accused of committing a heinous crime. We do not joke about such serious matters. And yet, here you were, ignoring Han’s distress, ignoring my attempts to intervene, and refusing to listen to the very man who called you here. You may think that I am going to fire you, but even if it were in my authority to do so, I would not. Your job is to heed my advice, and pass on what I have told you about the Alliance. I have only one request,” Leia added with a smile. “I would like you to escort my husband and I to the nearest medical facility.” * At the medical center, Leia was quickly located with Han in a private room where a female doctor was examining her. She supposed that the speediness was due to the security guards pulling a few strings (or merely mentioning her name), but she did not mind. It was funny how the possibility of pregnancy muddled her principles. “Well, it seems as if you are perfectly fine; no lacerations, no sickness, no infection. I don’t understand what the problem was,” the doctor stated primly. Not wishing Han to hear before she was sure, Leia whispered her “problem” into the doctor’s ear. “Oh…oh, I see,” the doctor said before turning to Han. “Mr. Solo, I’m going to have to take your wife into the side room over here. We’ll be out in just a second.” Han nodded his head, so the doctor led Leia into the tiny side room filled with all sorts of medical equipment. The doctor pulled open a drawer, which contained syringe-like objects, excluding the needles. “I will just place this lyproscobe on your belly and the indicator will tell me whether you are pregnant or not. It is completely accurate. The ‘scobe is able to pick up on subtle changes in the body that the woman may not have even noticed yet.” The doctor placed the lyproscobe on Leia’s belly, and almost immediately the indicator light turned red. Leia’s heart fell. Red, no matter what planet you were on, was the indicator for negative. She had been almost certain that she was pregnant; she thought that she had felt the baby’s presence. It must have been her over-active imagination. Well Leia, she thought, you can always keep on trying. She and Han wanted to have many children, and she knew that there would be ample opportunity to get what they wished. Still, she had thought…well, it didn’t matter what she had thought. The proof was right there before her eyes. Leia turned toward the doctor, who, for some reason, had not taken the lyproscobe off of Leia’s stomach yet. Leia stared quizzically at her, and the doctor seemed to notice her questioning glance. “When the ‘scobe starts to work the light shows up red,” the doctor stated. “If it begins to pick up any signs of pregnancy it will begin to flash, and when it has made its final diagnosis it will flash either green, meaning you’re pregnant, or blue, meaning that you are not.” After hearing this, Leia positively glowed with relief. There was still a chance! Her heart began to beat frantically as she saw the indicator light begin to flash slowly, with increasing tempo. When she saw the final light flash, she stopped breathing. It was green! She was pregnant! She and Han were going to have a baby! “Well congratulations, Mrs. Solo,” the doctor said with a heartfelt smile. “You’re going to be a mommy.” -----signature----- "I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate." - Dark Helmet, Spaceballs "And, if I am in fact meeting with George Lucas, I have my Boba Fett T-shirt." - Seth Cohen H/L fics in bio
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HanSolo29 Title: Manager: • Fan Art • LFL Projects/ Indy IV Registered: Apr '01	Date Posted: 3/18/04 5:17pm Subject: RE: Rags to Riches - Starring Han and Leia
	Aww...nice Valentine's post. Although it was a little late, it was still a good read And Leia's pregnant? I can't wait to see Han's reaction to this... Great post! -----signature----- "One little spark of inspiration is at the heart of all creation." "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 10:13 TK-2685; Garrison Carida, 501st Legion
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Sologirl Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 3/18/04 5:55pm Subject: RE: Rags to Riches - Starring Han and Leia
	Yeah! I always love a good mush story.... And Valentines Day is my birthday, believe it or not!!! If all our guys could do mush so well..... -----signature----- Read my first fan fic ever!!! PLEASE READ! FINDING THE WAY HOME (Parents of Han Solo, H/L, L, C) http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/15149942/?0 " Life, love and the pursuit of happiness lies within a very good story...."
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Matthew_Wolverine Registered: Nov '02	Date Posted: 3/18/04 8:20pm Subject: RE: Rags to Riches - Starring Han and Leia
	This is really good. -----signature----- http://www.herochat.com
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PrincessDaisy2 Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 3/19/04 11:22am Subject: RE: Rags to Riches - Starring Han and Leia
	Upping for my birthday! -----signature----- "I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate." - Dark Helmet, Spaceballs "And, if I am in fact meeting with George Lucas, I have my Boba Fett T-shirt." - Seth Cohen H/L fics in bio
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