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dancing_star
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Help My Little Brother- Han, Leia, Luke, post ROTJ *~Chapter 4 up! 7/16~*
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Title: Help My Little Brother
Time Frame: post-ROTJ
Characters: Han, Leia, Luke
Summary: Han's POV while Luke is in a fever-induced coma.
Disclaimer: I'm just stopping by for a visit to a galaxy far, far away and borrowing some of George Lucas's characters. I'll try not to butcher them too much before returning them. 
A/N:The first chapter is five of my old 100-word drabbles I put together, hence the brief and somewhat different writing style. I should be able to write the rest of the chapters as soon as school gets less crazy. 
Hope you enjoy! Comments are greatly appreciated 
“He’ll be alright, sweetheart,” I say softly and wrap my arm around the Princess. I speak with confidence I don’t feel.
She nods, but doesn’t take her gaze from Luke. The kid’s been in a coma for two days now. It’s my turn to watch over him, but she doesn’t want to leave.
“C’mon, it’s late. Try and get some sleep. I’ll watch over him.” And this time, she complies. I walk her to the door and she leaves, but not before gently kissing Luke’s cheek.
I sit down beside the kid’s bed and feel my eyes start to burn.
All this because the kid never got a couple of lousy shots!
I’m suddenly furious. Furious at the stupid people that didn’t do their job getting him vaccinated. Furious that there are even viruses out there like Corellia fever. Furious that the stupid med center can’t do more to help.
Everything’s happened so fast...
Three days ago the kid was complaining he had a headache, looked a little sunburned. But by that evening he was cryin’ he ached so bad, shaky and delirious with fever.
It was awful. I don’t think he’s ever been so scared. I’ve never been either.
Then he slipped into this blasted coma and hasn’t been out since.
I’m mad at the doctors. Isn’t there any medicine, surgery, anything that would help him? They say there’s nothing they can do.
I have to stop and take a deep breath. And then I realize that the anger’s just there to cover up fear.
Fear of losing him.
Leia can’t bear it. I can’t bear it. The kid’s gotta pull through.
I look over at him, so still and helpless, and have to fight to keep my eyes dry. He’s too young. Too innocent to suffer like this.
He’s not going to go through it alone though.
I stand up so I can be closer to him, let him know that I’m here. Though I want to just pick him up and hold him like the child he is, I settle on holding his hand.
“Right here, kiddo.” The hand feels cold, small. “You’re gonna be okay.”
Despite the coolness of his hand, his cheeks are crimson with fever, and every breath seems to hurt him.
I bring my other hand to his forehead. “Fight that fever, kid,” I whisper.
I wish I could fight it for him.
Another look at his face and I know he can’t fight much longer.
Suddenly tears are on my face and I’m hunched over, cradling his hand in both of mine and pressing it to my cheek. I feel completely helpless. I can’t even remember the last time I cried, but I’m crying now, and praying to the Force -whoever’s out there.
Help this kid. Please. Help my little brother.
I love him. Please… I don’t wanna lose him.
“Don’t take him like this!” I say aloud.
Still trembling slightly, I feel the kid’s fingers wrap weakly around my hand.
“Han?”
...To be continued! (If you'd like!  )Hope you enjoyed! Comments are very much appreciated! 
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Wriggle!!! Please put me on a PM list!! Ooh, Star, I'm so tickled!! Huggles!!
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Awwww Luke!
But I'm glad to see Han there for him.
Definitely add me to the PM list.
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“Don’t take him like this!” I say aloud.
Still trembling slightly, I feel the kid’s fingers wrap weakly around my hand.
“Han?”
Loved it. Please PM me when you update!
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Aw... poor Luke!  But he's got his big brother there looking after him Nice work!
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Wriggle!!! Please put me on a PM list!! Ooh, Star, I'm so tickled!! Huggles!!
Sure thing! Huggles too!!
Kelia: Awwww Luke!
But I'm glad to see Han there for him.
Definitely add me to the PM list.
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Awww, thank you so much!! I will!
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Sure thing!!Thank you so much!!
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Aw... poor Luke! sad But he's got his big brother there looking after him wink Nice work!
Yep, Han will watch out for him. Thanks so much!!!
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Awwww poor Lukey!  Could I be on the PM list please?
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Count me in, too! I love to see Han's sensitive side, and his big brother relationship to Luke.
Why are Corellian illnesses so stubborn? Could it be that Corellians are stubborn, too?
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To the PM list, add me you will, ask nicely I do hm? Mhmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmh! Yes! Yes! Nicely I ask!
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Awww!! I always love your Luke & Han fics, so adorable!!
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Awwww poor Lukey! Could I be on the PM list please?
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Awwww poor Lukey! cry Could I be on the PM list please? batting
Sure thing!! Thanks so much!!
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Count me in, too! I love to see Han's sensitive side, and his big brother relationship to Luke.
Me too!! It's so sweet! You're added!
Why are Corellian illnesses so stubborn? Could it be that Corellians are stubborn, too?
 That's very likely! Thanks so much!
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Hey everyone! Sorry for such a long wait, but here's an update for you! Thanks so much for sticking with me!!
It was enough to stop Han’s heart a beat. The word was hardly more than a hoarse croak but Solo reacted as if it had been blasted in his ear by a loudspeaker.
Hesitantly the Corellian brought his head up, suddenly fearful that he’d just imagined the voice. He didn’t want to look. Didn’t want to be disappointed.
He finally hefted hazel eyes onto blue conscious ones. Relief washed over Solo like a torrent.
“Luke,” he exclaimed, voice thick with emotion. He grabbed the boy, forgetting to be careful, and hugged him hard, clutching Luke’s blond head tightly to his chest. “Stars, kid. Thank the Force,” he whispered. “Don’t you ever do that to me again.” Luke whimpered from being held so tightly and Han somewhat loosened his vice-like grip, though he didn’t let him go.
The younger man was confused but calmed down as Han continued to hold him. Solo was in rare form, at a loss for words and trying to regain his composure. As he lowered Luke back down, he quickly swiped away the remnant of a tear.
Luke didn’t miss it. “Han?” he croaked again with concern. The Corellian smiled the best he could, then brushed a strand of dampened hair from Luke’s eyes.
“You scared me, kid.”
Luke reached for Solo’s hand that brushed the sweaty bangs and wrapped his fingers around it. Han gently squeezed back and cradled the somewhat smaller hand.
“I’m sorry,” the boy apologized sincerely, and it reflected the utter selflessness of his character. His voice was hoarse and he was still flush-faced and glassy-eyed with fever.
Solo shook his head. It broke his heart sometimes. Luke often apologized for things he never did, situations that were out of his control. “Nevermind that, kid,” he said and let his hand gently slip out. “You just hang on for me while I grab the med-droid. He’s gonna want to know you’re awake.”
The blond head nodded weakly and Luke’s expression faded into one of comforted, childlike trust. He was safe with Han near. Everything was okay.
Han was barely able to contain his joy as he stuck his head out into the hallway and called for the medical droid. The kid was gonna pull through.
“He’s not out of the woods yet.”
The sudden rush of uneasiness that Han had felt when the doctor quietly motioned him into the hallway, away from Two-One-Bee and Luke increased tenfold. He didn’t like the way the medic was behaving- somberly and almost secretive. He didn’t appreciate being torn away from the newly-awakened Luke either. The kid wanted him near.
“What do you mean?” Solo finally managed.
“Just what I said.” The elderly man frowned in what appeared to be an apologetic manner. He continued in a lower, gentle voice. “I just don’t want you getting your hopes up too soon because there’s been somewhat of a mistake.”
“What kind of mistake?” Han’s tone rose slightly.
The medic paused before quietly continuing. “Along with the fever, he’s also contracted a strain of the flu -which is why it all seemed to hit him so hard. Findris flu, and it’s hard to shake.”
Solo said nothing, only continued to listen.
“Recovery, if it happens, usually takes a long time, and there really isn’t any treatment- plenty of rest, fluids, and maybe bacta submersion- but it’s hard.” There was a sincerity about the grey-haired man, concern, realness, and Han found himself actually trusting him. His caring blue eyes looked like Luke’s, except on a much older face.
“With both the fever and the flu, and the fact that his immune system is so weak- I’m just saying…”
Han angrily swallowed the rapidly growing lump in his throat. “Yeah, well, Luke’s stronger than a Gundark. He can fight this stuff off.” Then he thought of the small, frail form in the hospital bed, with tubes running into his arm.
The medic nodded understandingly. “There’s a chance he’ll make it,” he said. “You’d be surprised how much of it depends on the emotional state of the patient. As long as he’s got the will to survive, he’s got a chance.”
Han nodded, swallowing again.
“He’s young too. Recovery rates are usually better for kids… I just wanted you to be aware. We’ll do everything we can to help him.”
Solo nodded. “Thanks, Doctor. I know you will.”
The medic smiled sadly and patted Han’s shoulder before turning to head down the hallway.
Han stood outside Luke’s door a moment, gazing at the grey marble tiled floor. The darker spots blended into swirls and Solo blinked rapidly to deter any tears. It wasn’t fair.
A medic pushing a large cart walked by and Han realized he’d been standing there longer than he’d thought. The kid needed him. Taking a steady breath, he put his hand on the door and palmed it open.
“Han,” Luke croaked and weakly reached out for the Corellian. Han headed over to the flush-faced boy. Two-One-Bee had the head of Luke’s bed raised and was preparing to take a blood sample from the young man's arm.
Han took the outstretched hand and squeezed gently. “Right here, kid. You mind if I sit down with him?” The latter was addressed to the medical droid.
“If it does not interfere with the procedure, I have no objections, sir,” the robot said, but Solo was already seated on the edge of the bed with Luke propped up against him. Warmth radiated from the youth’s weary form and Han gently rubbed his shoulder. Luke was all but asleep as Two-One-Bee took the sample.
“I am finished, sir,” the robot said, but Han vaguely waved him off. Luke was too tired to even care. Two-One-Bee took the supply cart and headed out. It was then Han suddenly remembered he hadn’t commed Leia yet. He gently stroked the blond head against his shoulder. He was almost afraid to let the kid go to sleep again for fear he’d slip back into the coma.
“Hey, Sleepyhead, before you take a nap, let’s call your sister, huh? Tell her you’re okay.”
Luke weakly nodded, a ghost of a smile creasing his face and Han retrieved the comlink from his pocket. “Don’t talk too much. Just tell her hi for now.”
Luke nodded. Han had one arm protectively around the youth and the other hand held the device.
“Hey Princess.” Han smiled. There’s someone here who’d like to speak with you.” He moved the comlink closer to Luke.
Luke’s voice was hoarse but happy. “Hi Leia. I love you.”
to be continued...
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You just made me melt into a puddle of "awwwww." (Luke's awake! Sorta... Yay! Calling Leia! Loved, loved that.)
Well done and good post.
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I love han and luke stories!!! Especialy when their so well written. Please put on your pm list.
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Holy guacamole girl! How did I miss this?! Those were some of my favorite drabbles EVER, and I'm tickled to death to have you continue them!!!!
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