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VadeyFan2002 Registered: Sep '02	Date Posted: 8/18/03 12:41pm Subject: RE: Hopes and Dreams(Sequel to What if Vader lived instead of died)August 18
	Good thinking of Karrde. Han wants to play with the chicken walker? -----signature----- Story: http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=9667170&replies= What if Vader learned about Leia before he knows about Luke Other links in my Bio: http://boards.theforce.net/user.asp?usr=717023 Proud member of WJVB Club
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JediStarMoonstruck Registered: Feb '02	Date Posted: 8/18/03 9:47pm Subject: RE: Hopes and Dreams(Sequel to What if Vader lived instead of died)August 18
	Well, well, well. It looks like someone got what was coming to him. HeeHeeHee Oh, no! Imperials have entered the ship! Go Luke and Han!!!!! -----signature----- "Without Anakin Solo, the SW Universe is lost and confused” - Padme FADA Minister of Insanity, Lunacy and Fanaticism Anakin Solo Day - October 30, 2006. LONG LIVE ANAKIN SOLO!! - Aaron Allston
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JediFalcon Registered: Feb '02	Date Posted: 8/21/03 10:24pm Subject: RE: Hopes and Dreams(Sequel to What if Vader lived instead of died)August 18
	thanks for the feedback you two well I had to reformat my harddrive due to the MSBlaster worm so now I lost the next post to this story it will be an extra couple of days before I will be able to post. so sit tight an thanks for reading -----signature----- Rogue Three in FFC Rogue Wing, Ward rm #306 Council Member of the Lightside Master to Stridarious Crimson makes my heart go Master of BYS AHBY The Impeccably Patient Drugged-Out Lunatic of the Skies I wonder whats my purpose in life
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JediFalcon Registered: Feb '02	Date Posted: 8/24/03 6:37am Subject: RE: Hopes and Dreams(Sequel to What if Vader lived instead of died)August 18
	Mara looked out of her ship, she noted that most of the ships were New Republic. “It looks like they did alright on their own.” Aves voice sounded over the com. “Karrde where do you want us?” Mara asked over her com. “Help the squadrons clear out the next wave.” Karrde replied. “I copy Karrde.” Mara replied as she sung her Z95 headhunter around looking for a particular x-wing, she knew that Anakin was out here she could feel him near. “Mara, we could use your people on the far side of the dog fight.” Anakin’s voice came over the comlink. “I copy Shadow leader.” Mara replied as she keyed in marks for the rest of Karrdes group. “Sir, we’re picking up anomalies from hyperspace.” Shadow two voiced. Anakin looked over to where he caught site of a wave, his heart sunk as he recognized the Peremptory come out of hyperspace, backup had arrived, the Imperials backup. “Not good. All wings form up around the Quenfis.” Anakin ordered over the com. ”Mara, take the far side and form up behind the Darklighter.” Anakin said over the com. He heard acknowledgements as everyone formed up around the ship. “General, I’ve picked up five waves being launched.” Six reported. ”Take those ties out, and don’t go easy on the carriers either.” Anakin commanded as the squadrons split up. He watched as the Imperials started shooting at the Katana. Anakin swore under his breath. “They must know the Katana is under Alliance control. We need to take that destroyer out.” ”How without that type of fire power we won’t be able to.” Mara said in between her teeth. “Mara, where’s your location?” Anakin asked suddenly. ”I’m on the far side of the destroyer, why?” Mara asked but realized too late why Anakin was asking. ”You’re in the fire beams range, turn hard to port and swing around on the other side.” Anakin replied feeling his heart sink, he didn’t want to see her get hurt not after everything she had been through. He watched with horror as Mara’s fighter ran right into the beam, he watched her eject and tried swiveling away from the beams but was too late as another beam took out her chair. He lowered his head feeling her barely hanging on then there was nothing. ------------------------------------ Everyone backed up into the room hitting the door; Han reached over and blasted the controls knowing that would give them a few minutes to prepare. “The netting should hold them long enough to use the ATST laser on them.” Han said as he watched Luke climbed up into the cockpit. “Everyone should head to the next room and wait for my signal.” Luke shouted out. The techs where flush faced nervous and exhilarated that they had survived their first firefight ran into the next room as Han climbed up into the cockpit and stay just below Luke. Luke felt something through the force, he shuddered at their touch. Something didn’t feel right about the Imperial troops. “They’re slitting up.” Pronounced. ”They’re trying to flank us then.” Han said as he got out his comlink. “Lando, they’re splitting up, be on the lookout when they come on the other side.” ”I copy Han.” Lando replied before cutting the transmission. “Here they come.” Luke said as liquid metal appeared. When the troops walk through the door the metal net will fall keeping them in place long enough for Luke to get a shot off. The door fell to the floor with a thump, when all the troops walked through and stood underneath the metal mesh Han cut the rope. Luke swiveled the head around and let off a shot that killed all of the troops in one shot messing up the floor even worse then it had already been. Parts sparked and smoke appeared. “That’s the only shot we’re getting out of this thing, it needs repairs in a bad way.” Luke reported motioning for Han to climb down the ladder. Han nodded in acknowledgement as he looked over to the door. “Lando, anything yet?” ”Nothing yet. We still have at least five of them running around, though we could take them out at our leisure now.” Lando reported. ”Good, lets get going then.” Luke said as he followed Han out of the room to where the techs Lando and Chewie were waiting. ------------------------------ “Sir I just took a count of how many dreadnaughts are left, theres only fifteen left.” Lt. Kerns said with a frown. ”I know why too.” Karrde replied with a grimace. “Thrawn must’ve provided a very large sum of cash for Hoffner to willingly tell the location. He beat us.” Leia felt her heart plummet knowing they were too late. She knew that maybe they could try and salvage a couple at least. She looked over as four dreadnaughts popped out of hyperspace and she wondered how Thrawn could’ve gotten them up and running so fast, before she could voice her thoughts an incoming transmission demanded for their attention. She nodded to the Captain who opened the com. “Quenfis looks like you could use some help, this is Garm Bel Iblis of the Perguine.” ”Senator? I thought you were dead.” Leia replied with a smile. ”I’m not, the rumors are not true. Would you like some help?” He asked again. ”We could use your help and thanks.” Leia replied with a smile. “Your welcome my dear.” Garm answered as fighters lifted off the hanger bays. Leia felt some relief as she watched the dreadnaughts face off against the star destroyers. They could win this battle yet, but loosing the dreadnaughts would hurt the New Republic. -------------------------------- Luke looked down at the ground as he felt Mara’s ship explode and then there was nothing. “Mara’s been hit.” Luke announced. ”Hit?” Han questioned in uncertainty. ”Hit and….lost.” Luke repeated his forehead creasing in concentration. “She must’ve run into one of the Ion beams.” Han noted that the kid looked like he had lost his best friend instead of someone trying to kill him. He would’ve tried to remind Luke that but didn’t bother. Leia was out on the escort freighter and he was stuck here with no way of getting to her. Luke walked out into the hallway and started firing down the hall, Han Lando and Chewie joined him. “You three get back into the room, I’ll handle this.” Luke said with a grim smile. ”What?” Han asked in shock. “What do you mean you will handle this?” ”Just do it Han.” Luke replied giving him a look that he should not argue with him. Han shook his head as he dragged Lando and Chewie back into the safety of the room, whatever Luke had in mind he knew that there was no changing his mind. As soon as the troops realized they had the hallway to themselves they charged forward. Luke unhooked his lightsaber and turned it on with a snap hiss, he began to deflect bolts. Han stuck his blaster out and began to shoot down Imperials, but he knew he was just making noise. He watched the lightsaber flash deflecting more bolts, but he knew that it could not last. He wondered what Luke had in mind. ”Ready!.” Luke shouted over the whines of blasters. Han didn’t know what to be ready for, but what ever it was he noticed that Luke was tense. He locked on the blade and hurled it into the chambers hitting the wall opening the room to space. Luke leaped back into the room just as the blaster doors slammed shut. The alarms were screaming for attention until Chewie shut them off. Han heard thumps as the Imperials tried breaking through the door. A minute later there was nothing coming from the doomed Imperials. Luke walked over to the window and looked out at the battle. Han walked up to his friend, “take at easy Luke, we’re out of the fight.” Han said as he holstered his blaster. ”We can’t be.” Luke replied clenching and unclenching his artificial hand, remembering something from Mrkyr. “We have to help them, if we don’t the Imperials will kill everyone.” “We can’t fire and we can’t fight.” Han said feeling his own helplessness, his wife and unborn children were onboard the escort frigrate…”What’s left?” ”I don’t know.” He conceded, “you the clever one, think of something.” ”Right I’m suppose to wave my hands in the air and…” Hans voice trailed off as a lopsided grin crossed his lips. “Chewie Lando get over to those displays.” Han ordered as he walked over to a console, he noted that it was not the right one. “Luke help me find -- never mind here it is.” “Here what is?” Lando asked stepping in front of the display Han indicated. “Think about it.” Han said as he glanced at the consoles, he noted that everything was still engaged; he just hoped it still worked. “Where are we?” “We’re in the middle of no where.” Lando replied with strained patience, “and fiddling with the helm is getting us no where.” Lando stared at Han a slow smile splitting his lips, “This is the Katana Fleet and we’re aboard the Katana.” Lando replied with his own excitement. “You got it.” Han replied hoping the boards still worked, this was a long shot but if it worked it should get them cleared out. The reason the Katana disappeared in the first place was because everyone was slave circuited to the lead ship. “Got one.” Lando said. ”Just one?” Han asked. ”We’re lucky to have one ship that the engines still work, after all these years we’ll be lucky to pull this off.” Lando answered. “Alright, hope the engines don’t give out. Give me an intercept course with a destroyer.” Han commanded. Lando peered down studying the paths. “Come around fifteen degrees portside and down a hair.” Han made the course change, it felt sluggish under the controls of the slave circuit. “Hows that?” Han asked. ”Looks good.” Lando confirmed. “Give it a little more power.” ”The fire controls are not working.” Luke warned. ”I’m not going to try.” Han said grimly. “Lando?” “Shift a little more to portside.” Lando directed. “A little more.. That’s it.” He looked up at Han. “You’re lined up perfectly.” ”Here goes.” Han said as he pushed down full throttle, the one dreadnaught suddenly burst forward bearing down on the star destroyer, even though it could not be missed. The destroyer did not have enough time to get out of the way of the dreadnaught. The Star Destroyer erupted into a large flame and then began to dwindle down. Han turned to Luke with a grim smile. “Now we’re out of the fight.” ---------------------------- Captain Brandei of the Judicator watched in stunned disbelief, as the Peremptory died its fiery death. A star destroyer? The most powerful ship in the Imperial army destroyed. ”Call all fighters, when they’re all aboard jump to lightspeed.” Brandei ordered with a grimace. “Yes sir.” He thought about how he would get the rebels back for this one, at the moment he just wanted them to celebrate their victory, it wouldn’t last. ---------------------- The repair party from the Quenfis got the breach repaired in record time. Luke walked down to the hanger bays and found the ship he had requested waiting for him. He headed out to where he could barely feel Mara’s life signature. Karrdes people could not find her but for a jedi it did not take long. He found the ejection seat and dragged it back to where Aves was waiting to run her to the med centre onboard the star cruiser that finally arrived. He didn’t know why it was important to find Mara right away, maybe it was something in the force telling him to do so. Maybe it was from gratitude for helping them, he wished he could explain it but couldn’t. “Luke?” ”Yeah Han?” Luke answered. ”You better get down here, we just figured out what the Empire is up to and its not good.” ”Alright I’ll be right there.” Luke replied as he replaced the comlink back onto his belt and headed to his x-wing waiting for him. -------------------------- Thrawns glowing eyes pierced into the Jedi Master as the report from the Judicator came through. “Thanks to you we lost a star destroyer.” ”Do not blame your incompetent solders on me.” C’baoth warned, “It could’ve been you that was dead instead.” ”I was not there to direct the battle, if I had been we still would’ve had the Star Destroyer.” Thrawn replied coolly. Pellaeon stepped further into the safety of the sphere, he was waiting for the explosion but knew that Thrawn knew better. “Why are you here?” ”You have made many promises since I left Wayland and I’m here to make sure they’re kept.” C’baoth replied. “And how would you do that?” Thrawn asked with a raise of a blue-black eyebrow. “By making sure I am not conveniently forgotten. I’m here to inform you I will be returning to Wayland to take over the Mountain Tantis project.” Pellaeon looked shocked, “how did you find out…” He stopped suddenly as part of it came flooding back. He looked at Thrawn apologetically. Thrawn shook his head as he looked at C’baoth, “very well if you do return you shall be placed under tight security. Your pushing it C’baoth, any harder and I will make sure you will conveniently disappear.” Thrawn promised coldly. ”I’m sure Grand Admiral.” C’baoth replied as he gestured for Thrawn to follow him. “Now come and we shall discuss my new Empire.” -------------------------- Anakin looked over at Luke looking for his reaction, he could tell that Luke had a mask on. “Shocking isn’t it?” Anakin questioned his stunned son. “I never thought I would see another clone war start. The first one was more then enough.” Luke shook his head as he glanced up at his father. “Are you sure?” Anakin nodded looking back down at the identical faces, “The first batch came from Jango Fett. Boba Fett was Jango Fett’s clone unaltered. The rest were made to obey commands, identical faces is the trademark of a clone. And that strange feeling is what a clone feels like sharing the same mind.” Luke shook his head in amazement. “I don’t believe this. We need to find out where Thrawns main cloning tanks are and destroy them.” ”Wait, back it up. Bobb Fett the notorious bounty hunter was a clone?” Han asked in disbelief. Anakin nodded shuddering at the thought, he hoped feverishly to never see another clone war develop but here was the proof and Thrawn found a way to speed up the process. That in itself was a bad sign, the faster the clone developed the more problems that went along with it, like a clone going mad. “He was a clone. We may be on the edge of another clone war.” ------------------------------------------------ -----signature----- Rogue Three in FFC Rogue Wing, Ward rm #306 Council Member of the Lightside Master to Stridarious Crimson makes my heart go Master of BYS AHBY The Impeccably Patient Drugged-Out Lunatic of the Skies I wonder whats my purpose in life
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VadeyFan2002 Registered: Sep '02	Date Posted: 8/24/03 9:39am Subject: RE: Hopes and Dreams(Sequel to What if Vader lived instead of died)August 24
	Time to stop that crasy clone and then Thrawn. I hope Mara will recover. -----signature----- Story: http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=9667170&replies= What if Vader learned about Leia before he knows about Luke Other links in my Bio: http://boards.theforce.net/user.asp?usr=717023 Proud member of WJVB Club
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JediStarMoonstruck Registered: Feb '02	Date Posted: 8/24/03 9:56am Subject: RE: Hopes and Dreams(Sequel to What if Vader lived instead of died)August 24
	I'm really losing it when it comes to remembering SW books: I don't remember the Katana sending a ship into a Star Destroyer. Oh, well. Great post! Good thing Anakin's there to give them info on the Clone Wars. Does Han need a med center? Finding out Boda Fett is a clone is bound to send someone into a coma! -----signature----- "Without Anakin Solo, the SW Universe is lost and confused” - Padme FADA Minister of Insanity, Lunacy and Fanaticism Anakin Solo Day - October 30, 2006. LONG LIVE ANAKIN SOLO!! - Aaron Allston
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JediFalcon Registered: Feb '02	Date Posted: 8/25/03 8:40am Subject: RE: Hopes and Dreams(Sequel to What if Vader lived instead of died)August 24
	Two months later Pellaeon looked out the window noting the black of space and the stars peppered space. He looked over to a com officer who was reporting to Thrawn. “Sir, all reports show we’re battle ready.” The com officer listened to reports pouring in, “the task force is just starting to check in.” ”Very good Lieutenant.” Thrawn replied, “Captain Pellaeon.” ”Yes sir?” Pellaeon replied as he began to search his superiors’ features for the stress he himself was feeling. As usual Thrawn was showing no stress at all. ”Begin to countdown.” Thrawn commanded. “Yes sir.” Pellaeon replied as he turned to all eight holograms. “Gentlemen, Launch marks. Bellicose, three minutes.” “Acknowledged Chimera.” Aban acknowledged with proper demeanor, he punched his left fist into his right indicating victory disappearing from the row of holograms, long-range communications being cut off as their shields went up. “Relentless, mark four point five minutes.” Pellaeon ordered. ”Acknowledged Chimera.” Captain Dorja replied as he cuffed his right hand into his left, indicating victory as he too disappeared from the row of holograms. “Judicator, mark six minutes.” Pellaeon said. “We’re ready Chimera.” Captain Brandei said with a soft voice that sounded wrong to Pellaeon. ”This is war Captain.” Thrawn said quietly as he walked up beside Pellaeon, “you should be concentrating on your assignment, and not to concentrate on personal revenge.” ”I understand Admiral.” Brandei replied. “Do you?” Thrawn asked with a raise of his eyebrow. “Do you really understand Captain?” ”I understand that my duty is to the Empire and to you Admiral, and the crew under my command.” Brandei replied with sincerity. “Good see to it, make sure it stays that way.” Thrawn replied warning underlining his tone. ”Yes sir.” Brandei replied as he disappeared from the holograms. ”Captain, continue on with the count down.” ”Yes sir.” Pellaeon replied; he finished the list without any more incidents. “Sir the Stormhawk reports the guide frigates has launched on time with all of their tow cables functioning properly. We’ve just intercepted a general emergency call from the Ando System.” “The Bellicose and its task force are right on schedule. Any response sir?” Pellaeon said. “The rebel base at Ord Pardon has acknowledged.” Thrawn replied. “It’ll be interesting to see how much help they send.” Pellaeon nodded, knowing that the Rebels had seen enough of Thrawns tactics to know this was a feint and will respond accordingly. Though one star destroyer and eight dread naughts would not be placed out of hand either. Pellaeon knew it didn’t matter, they would send a few ships to fight the Bellicose and a few more to send to fight the Judicator at Filve and a few more to Crondre to fight the Nemesis, and so on and so on. By the time the Death’s Head hit the base itself Ord Pardon would be screaming for backup themselves that would leave the system ripe for the plucking. He knew that all would be left was a turbo laser and the planetary shield, most thought that gaining control of a planet with its planetary shield still intact would be impossible, but today that history will fall with Ukio itself. “Intercepted a distress signal from Filve, Ord Pardon is responding.” The comm. officer reported. “Good.” Thrawn replied as he turned his attention to Pellaeon, “We will move in seven minutes. Now is the time to confirm that our Jedi Master is ready.” Pellaeon hid a grimace thinking about the insane clone of a long dead Jedi Master, he stood up taking a deep breath. “I’ll go sir.” “Thank you Captain.” Thrawn said, as if Pellaeon had much choice anyways. Pellaeon walked down the corridor to where C’baoth was waiting. He felt the pull as soon as he left the Ysalamari bubble. ”Come in.” C’baoth said with a tight smile. “I have been waiting for you.” ”The battle has required my full attention.” Pellaeon answered. “Of course.” C’baoth answered in understanding. “So I take it the Grand Admiral is ready to make his move.” ”He is, we want to clear out Ord Pardon as much as possible.” Pellaeon answered. “You assume the New Republic will keep dancing to the Grand Admirals tune, when they have people like Anakin Skywalker and Mara Jade who are familiar with the Grand Admirals tactics.” C’baoth countered with a knowing look. “Admiral Thrawn has studied the enemy, despite having people who know how his tactics are.” Pellaeon replied defensively. “He’s studied their art work. That will come in handy when the New Republic only has artist left to throw at us.” C’baoth replied with a snort. He looked over to see a ring of red light begin to flash. “We’re moving.” He began a mental countdown knowing that it would take them seventy-six seconds before they came out of hyperspace again. He tried to not let C’baoth’s words get under his skin. It’s been a month since C’baoth has announced that he was the rightful heir to the throne of the Empire. Pellaeon shuddered wondering how Thrawn was able to put up with it. ”When I return to Wayland, you shall have them make me a special clone from Sparti Cylinder 391.” C’baoth commanded. I would do no such thing, Pellaeon thought with distaste. He would never betray the Admiral like that. “Yes sir.” He found himself replying against his will. ”You will tell the garrison commander it will be specially done and in complete secrecy.” C’baoth continued. ”Yes.” Pellaeon replied shocking himself even more, he would report this to Thrawn directly. “After you have followed my orders you will forget this conversation ever took place, and you will definitely not tell Thrawn about this.” C’baoth continued on. “Of course.” Pellaeon replied to just shut him up, he would report this directly to Thrawn as soon as he returned to the bridge. He looked down at his screen noting their arrival in the Ukio system. “We should put up a tactical screen.” ”As you wish.” C’baoth replied with a wave of his hand. “Captain Pellaeon?” Thrawns voice came over the comm. We’re ready Admiral.” Pellaeon replied as he looked at C’baoth. ”Stand by.” Thrawn said. “Tow cables are detaching now.” Thrawn reported. “They’re underpowered.” C’baoth said. “And moving to their positions.” ”Confirm they’re under the planetary shield.” Thrawn said. Pellaeon noted there was some strain coming to the Jedi Masters face as he maneuvered the cloaked ships under the shields. “All four ships are beneath the shield.” “Be absolutely sure Master C’baoth, because if you are wrong.” Thrawn said in warning. ”I am not wrong Grand Admiral Thrawn. I will do my part in the battle.” He snapped back. “My Jedi are at Filve.” C’baoth said suddenly. ”C’baoth later we have a planet to take...” Thrawn ordered. ”I will have my Jedi, this is your fight Grand Admiral and this should not concern me.” C’baoth replied shutting off the communicator. Now Leia Organa Solo you are mine. -------------------------------------------- Leia felt her stomach turn as Han turned the Falcon hard to port. She felt C’baoths mind suddenly try and make contact with her, her father felt the pull and immediately surrounded his presence around her protectively. Apparently he wasn’t too fond of that idea. Now the ties were swarming the Falcon, taking pot shots to disable them. “Anakin, where are you?” Han asked as Chewie shot down another tie that was in their path. ”I’m star board to you.” Anakin replied as he watched Filve put up their planetary shields. He wondered why they didn’t call for help unless… “They surrendered to Imperial Control, I say we bug out now.” Han turned his attention to Leia who was subconsciously rubbing her swollen belly. He felt his stomach twist, he didn’t want to be here, especially since Leia and the unborn twins were in danger. He didn’t like the idea of coming out here, especially when Leia was close to her due date. In one month he would be holding the twins in his arms, and he wanted to live to see that day. “Leia?” Leia nodded as she hit the comm. button to make contact with Shadow Squadron. “Shadow Leader, lets get out of here.” ”I copy Falcon.” Anakin replied relief flooding him; at least they could get Leia to safety. ”Lets head to Ord Pardon, I think it would be the safest jump.” Leia said. “Copy Falcon.” Anakin replied as he switched frequencies. “Shadow Squadron, form a screen around the Falcon.” He heard acknowledgements as his squadron formed a protective bubble around the Falcon. ”We don’t have the coordinates to make the jump.” Anakin reported. ”We’ll feed you the numbers.” Han replied as he started punching in the coordinates. ”Hold it Falcon.” Anakin said as the Imperials got within listening range. ”Now what?” Han asked his voice filling Anakin’s cockpit. “Any suggestions? Or should we bug out and go out own ways and rendezvous elsewhere?” Han questioned. “If I could be some of help your highness. We could translate the coordinates in a different language to Master Ani, and he could redirect the jump according…” ”Then he would have to translate for the rest of his squadron so they understood him.” Leia replied sternly. “Nice try Threepio.” “No wait.” Anakin interrupted. “A Cracken twist.” ”Oh yes I remember, you were there two years ago when he came up with that.” Han answered. “Alright then. Turn 2 degrees port, and add one and minus two moves.” Han said as he swung the Falcon around. Anakin smiled knowing where they were headed. “Alright here goes nothing. We’ll go where ever you go Falcon.” Han smiled, knowing that Anakin was protective of his little girl he would go with them to make sure they were safe. Even when Han proved he was protective of Leia as well. Han swallowed hard as he pulled back on the hyperspace lever his escort falling in behind him as they joined him in hyperspace. Leia felt worry as her stomach twisted again; she felt that her nerves were on end. Han reached over and took her hand into his giving a squeeze for reassurance. Her stomach started to twist more and she felt the pull of her muscles as they began to rebel against the sudden pain that washed over her. She squeezed Han’s hand harder then she meant to. He cringed as he fought to let go of her hand, his eyes going wide in disbelief. He curse inwardly at Mon Mothma for sending them on this mission so close to Leia’s due date. ----------------------------------- -----signature----- Rogue Three in FFC Rogue Wing, Ward rm #306 Council Member of the Lightside Master to Stridarious Crimson makes my heart go Master of BYS AHBY The Impeccably Patient Drugged-Out Lunatic of the Skies I wonder whats my purpose in life
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JediStarMoonstruck Registered: Feb '02	Date Posted: 8/25/03 10:38am Subject: RE: Hopes and Dreams(Sequel to What if Vader lived instead of died)August 25
	Leia needs lots of rest; what is Mon Mothma thinking? At least, they got away. C'baoth lost them!! -----signature----- "Without Anakin Solo, the SW Universe is lost and confused” - Padme FADA Minister of Insanity, Lunacy and Fanaticism Anakin Solo Day - October 30, 2006. LONG LIVE ANAKIN SOLO!! - Aaron Allston
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VadeyFan2002 Registered: Sep '02	Date Posted: 8/25/03 11:28am Subject: RE: Hopes and Dreams(Sequel to What if Vader lived instead of died)August 25
	I have a bad feeling about this! -----signature----- Story: http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=9667170&replies= What if Vader learned about Leia before he knows about Luke Other links in my Bio: http://boards.theforce.net/user.asp?usr=717023 Proud member of WJVB Club
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Pelranius Registered: Apr '03	Date Posted: 8/27/03 10:13pm Subject: RE: Hopes and Dreams(Sequel to What if Vader lived instead of died)August 25
	Oh, will El Clono show up? checks to see that Valiento isn't around -----signature----- Fleet Junkie and Proud! Fics: Destiny's Inferno (TTT/DE AU) And the Skywalker Saga KOTOR Style Updated 7/24/06 see bio for details
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Arwen-Jade_Kenobi Registered: Feb '02	Date Posted: 9/1/03 5:14pm Subject: RE: Hopes and Dreams(Sequel to What if Vader lived instead of died)August 25
	All caught up!! (finally) nice job! THis time, I;m not going to fall so far behind! -----signature----- Retired Council Master of the Lightside It's all about the blues, baby "Love can ignite the stars." - ROTS novel I'm a Trekkie: Deal with it, or suffer the wrath of Khan This user is certifiably insane
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Daughter_of_Yubyub Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 9/1/03 7:10pm Subject: RE: Hopes and Dreams(Sequel to What if Vader lived instead of died)August 25
	This is great. YubYub and TG- Protecting fangirls from hormonally gifted fanboys since 2002 OPPM isn't. -----signature----- The Timbit Evangelist Dark Lady of the JCC Yubsié, Handmaiden of the Crest EUDF Commodore\| Assistant Empress etc.- WJFC See my bio for my memberships and fanfiction
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JediFalcon Registered: Feb '02	Date Posted: 9/3/03 7:58pm Subject: RE: Hopes and Dreams(Sequel to What if Vader lived instead of died)August 25
	Thanks everyone for the feedback I see a couple of new readers in here welcome -------------------------- “I presume, you have an explanation for breaking the attack off at Filve.” Thrawn asked in his cool deadly voice. C’baoth looked up slowly, and noted the Ysalamari slung across Thrawns shoulders. “Do you have an explanation Grand Admiral Thrawn?” ”You sent the entire task force at Filve at a dead end chase, not to mention we lost the fight here at Ukio.” Thrawn answered letting some anger show. “And you’ve failed to produce my jedi.” C’baoth answered with anger. “You had Luke Skywalker, and you failed to keep him there.” Thrawn reminded with a frown. “You can’t blame me for that mistake.” ”I didn’t fail to keep him there, if it wasn’t for Mara Jade I would’ve had him completely under my control.” C’baoth answered with a glare. “Captain, place C’baoth under tight security, order a shuttle and take him back to Wayland I can’t afford to let him make mistakes like this. He is to stay in the throne room and will be placed under house arrest.” ”Yes sir.” Pellaeon replied feeling some relief show. ”You can’t do that! I am the heir to the Empire, and you are suppose to answer to me.” C’baoth argued with anger. “Follow me Captain, order a detail to come down here immediately with Ysalamari.” “Yes sir.” Pellaeon replied as he thought about something, was there something he needed to bring to Thrawns attention? He couldn’t think of it, he knew it would come eventually. “You’ll regret this day Thrawn, your Ysalamari can live for only so long.” ----------------------------------------- It was called the Calius saj Leeloo, the City of the Glowing Crystal of Berchest, and it had been one of the most spectacular wonders of the galaxy since the earliest days of the old republic. The entire city was nothing more or less than a single gigantic crystal, created over eons by saltile spray from the dark orange waters of the Leefari Sea that roiled up against the low bluff upon which it rested. The original city had been painstakingly sculpted from the crystal over decades by local Berchestian artisans, whose descendants continued to guide and nurture its slow growth. At the height of the Old Republic Calius had been a major tourist attraction, its populace making a comfortable living from the millions of beings who flocked to the stunning beauty of the city and its surroundings. But the chaos of the Clone Wars and the subsequent rise of the empire had taken a severe toll on such idle amusements and Calius had been force to turn to other means for its support. Fortunately, the tourist trade had left a legacy of well-established trade routes between the Berchest and most of the galaxy’s major systems. The oblivious station was for the Berchestians to promote Calius as a trade center; and while the city was hardly to the level yet of Svivren or Ketaris, they had achieved a modest degree of success. The only problem now, it was on the Imperial side of the line. A squad of stormtroopers marched down the street at a fast pace. Luke Skywalker pulled his hood tighter around his head, to keep his face hidden. He stretched out with the force and found normal thinking patterns. He looked over his shoulder and noted someone was following him. He began to walk down the road towards a shop, he stopped and pretended to study the contents inside the store. He quickly through a glance over his shoulder and noted the man was doing the same thing. He began to walk towards the bridge, wondering if his pursuer would follow him to the middle of the bridge that was just ahead of him, he threw a quick look over his shoulder and noted his pursuer was stopped and disappeared around the corner into an ally. Luke kept walking towards the bridge deciding on whether or not he should follow the troops to where was he sure there were clones or head back to his ship and check out the planet he got coordinates from the last batch that walked through here. He cast a glance over his shoulder and noted his pursuer was within shouting distance. Luke stopped in the middle of the bridge and looked down at the rushing water below. His pursuer walked up to him, and Luke stretched out looking for hostile intents, he felt curiosity come him. Luke waited for the person to catch up. “Hello Skywalker, I knew the New Republic would send someone, but I didn’t think they would send you personally.” Karrde said as he joined Luke’s side. Luke eyes Karrde trying to peer into his soul, he wondered what Karrde would do if he knew about Luke being on Planet. “And what would you do if you knew for sure?” ”I wasn’t going to turn you in if that’s what your wondering?” Karrde answered with a knowing look. “Remember, I’m wanted by Thrawn as well.” Luke nodded knowing that Karrde was speaking the truth. “I think we need to walk off here, these bridge tunnels can carry our voices for long distances.” Karrde said with a knowing look. Luke nodded in agreement as the two men walked to the other side of the bridge. “So where are you going now?” Luke asked in curiosity. ”Wondering the city. You?” Karrade questioned with a quick glance, he noted the younger man had a mask in place not showing any feelings. “The same.” Luke answered as he glanced at Karrde trying to get a reading off him. ”And hoping to see a familiar face, or two? Or three, or four or five.” So Karrde knew or he had guessed why he was here. Though that didn’t really surprise him though. “I don’t suppose you have any information to sell me?” “I might.” Karrde answered. “Question is, do you have enough money to pay for it?” ”Considering your prices, probably not.” Luke answered. “But I could set up a personal account for you when I get back to Coruscant.” “Considering we’re we are, your not considered a good investment at the moment.” Karrde answered knowingly. “And your at the top of the Empires locate and detain list?” Luke asked pointedly. “I’m safe here, that’s not the point, I can supply him with things he needs?” ”Military items?” Luke asked with a raise of his eyebrow. ”I’ve told you this already, I am not part of this war, I want to stay neutral. I supply information to both sides.” Karrde answered defensively. “Then why are you willing to help us?” Luke asked with a raise of his eyebrow. “Because I don’t like the idea of Thrawn having access to a cloning center that’s why.” Karrde answered defensively. “Considering they have an unlimited supply of clones, the power can shift in Thrawns favor.” Luke said with a shiver. ”Unlimited is a word I would hardly use.” Karrde replied, “according to the reports it takes one year to grow a clone, though it is suggested to grow them three – five years to make sure they’re stable enough. ”What if I told you they were grown in less then a year?” Luke questioned with a shudder. ”They would be unstable and not trustworthy. Why?” Karrde asked suspiciously. “According to the reports they were grown in less then a year, say fifteen – twenty days.” Luke answered. “That’s impossible.” Karrde answered with a sinking feeling. “There must be an error.” ”I can get you a copy of the studies.” “That explains Ukio, though I heard something went wrong with the plan.” Karrde replied. ”Ukio?” Luke asked in shock. ”That’s right, you’ve probably been out of touch for a while. Thrawn tried taking Ukio by spliting up the forces at Ord Pardon thin enough to take over a system. Something went wrong with his plan.” Luke nodded wondering if they were using the clone jedi master, and he tried chasing after Leia who was probably there at the moment. A smile split his lips. “I bet C’baoth abandoned Thrawn when they were in the middle of implementing his plan.” Karrde shook his head wonderingly. “Probably, that clone jedi is insane.” Luke nodded in agreement as he glanced down one of the roads as another group of Stormtroopers walked by. “Those are clones.” Luke pronounced with a shiver down his back. ”Are you sure?” Karrde asked in wonderment. ”I’m positive.” Luke answered as they began to walk down the street intending to follow them. “Hows Mara by the way?” Karrde asked worriedly. “Shes almost recovered, they said repairing that light neural damage is not difficult, its just time consuming.” Luke answered as they approached the corner. ”Thanks for taking care of her, our facilities are not up to that kind of task.” Karrde said with a soft smile. “It was the least we could do after you helped us at the Katana fleet site.” Luke answered not sure why he didn’t believe his own words. ”Right.” Karrde answered following the clones to the landing field. “When I get back, I will set up a personal account in your name.” Luke promised. Karrde nodded, “I’ll try backtracking their origin.” Luke acknowledged with a nod, “I’ll track them to see where they go from here. I’m going to see if I can get my ship up and ahead of them.” ”I’ll be in touch.” Karrde said. “And make sure that line of credit is a generous one.” --------------------------------- Mara Jade slowly came back to consciousness, her eyes slowly opened to surrounding white walls that belonged to a med facility that looked familiar somehow. She jumped out of bed as the name came to her. She walked out of the room and noted that Ghent was sitting at a computer terminal, she noted he was hooked up. He looked up with a smile. “Hi Mara, how are you feeling?” He greeted with a smile. “Better now. Where are we?” She asked looking around the room. ”Coruscant.” Ghent answered. “How long have I been out for?” ”Two months.” He answered. Two months? Mara questioned herself in shock, two month? I’ve been here. “Are you ok?” Ghent questioned in concern. ”I’m fine.” Mara replied as a nurse walked in. “I see your awake, do you remember anything?” The nurse asked getting out a data pad. ”No, I don’t.” Mara answered coming up with a blank. “I remember being shot down then I woke up in here.” “That’s normal, light neural repair is not difficult just time consuming. A guide will be here shortly to show you and Ghent to a room so you can get some more rest.” The nurse said before walking out of the room. Mara nodded as she looked around the facility, wondering why Karrde left them here. She remembered sending Ghent here to find out who had placed the money in Ackbars account after the bank was robbed, she glanced at Ghent who was watching her intently. “Ghent did you find out who was behind the bank robbery?” Mara enquired lightly. ”I did, Grand Admiral Thrawn was behind it, it took me a month to backtrack the transfer through several fake accounts.” Ghent replied. Mara nodded as she eyed Ghent wondering what he was working on now. “So I take it Admiral Ackbar is placed back in command now?” Ghent nodded distractedly. “Ghent what are you working on?” ”I’m trying to find the signal to Alpha Delta. It’s the leak that’s getting information out to Thrawn. “I see.” Mara looked around knowing that these people had no authority to be in the Emperors home. YOU WILL KILL LUKE SKYWALKER. Mara stumbled to her knees grabbing onto the door. The voice was stronger here, she didn’t want to be here anymore then she had to. Winter walked in with a smile, “I see that your almost recovered. I’m Winter, I will be showing you to your room now.” Mara nodded as her and Ghent stood up and followed Winter to their rooms. Mara looked around her noting that not much has changed since she was here. Winter smiled as she motioned towards Maras hospital gown, “I’ll have some of the things Karrde sent with us sent up to your room so you can change into something more comfortable, and we’ll arrange a ship for you when you feel you can go.” ”Thank you.” --------------------------------------- Han ran into the cockpit bellowing for Chewie. Chewie walked in questioning Han on what was going on. “You’re going to have to land the ship on your own, Leia went into Labor, I have to attend to Leia.” Chewie huffed in understanding as Han ran back to the bunker he set up for him and Leia after they wedded. He walked in to see Leia in a fetal position; he walked over to the sink and filled a glass with water, grabbed a washcloth and walked back. “How you holding up sweetheart?” Han asked dabbing her sweating forehead. “Alright considering I’m in Labor.” Leia answered feeling another contraption starting, Han jumped back not wanting to go near her, after Padme explained to him what could happen Han had no intentions on getting hurt before they reached the med facility. Anakin is just going to love this. Han thought as he walked back to her side offering the glass of water to her lips. “Does Anakin know?” Han asked looking into Leia’s eyes wondering if she made any contact with him through the force. She nodded feeling her father make contact with her. “He knows, he’s checking up on me every few minutes. Dads not too happy that I’m in Labor during a mission though.” “I kind off figured.” Han answered as he leaned over and gave her a kiss on the forehead. “The twins couldn’t have picked a better time to come.” Leia nodded feeling exhaustion creep through her, she was glad that Han was with her to help her through this. “Ohhh.” Leia moaned doubling over in pain. ”Leia are you ok?” Han asked his anxiety level jumping up another level. She fell back the contraption subsiding; she started breathing heavily nodding to Han. “I’ll be fine.” She could feel her fathers anxiety level jumping up a couple of notches as well. “I can’t say the same thing for you and dad though.” She thought it over, “how much longer before we reach Ord Pardon?” ”Two hours.” Han answered giving Leia another sip of water. “How much longer do you think?” ”It could last for several hours.” Leia answered honestly. Han shook his head walking to the sink to wash the cloth out. “So what if the twins come while where in hyperspace?” Han asked worriedly. ”Boiling water and clean towels.” Leia responded with a sigh. “I hope not.” Han nodded as he wiped Leia’s forehead. “You should try and get some rest, its going to be a long day.” Leia nodded as she closed her eyes. -------------------------------------- Anakin climbed out of his x-wing and ran over to the Falcon, where a pair of medics rushed up the ramp of the ship. He waited at the bottom for them to reemerge when Chewie walked down the ramp greeting Anakin with a hug. Anakin looked back to the ramp, watching the medics walk back down with Leia on a stretcher, Han walking by her side. She smiled catching site of him, he walked over taking her hand into his. “Hey how you holding up?” He asked leaning over to give her a kiss on the forehead. “Alright.” Leia answered wincing, as another contraction took her attention. She reached out and began to control the pain. ”Breath Leia in and out.” One of the two medics said beginning to coach her. Anakin looked over at Han with a mischief smile, “next time you put my baby through pain like this and I will personally see to it your placed in carbonyte.” Han looked horrified, yet also seeing the mischief smile creeping onto Anakin’s lips made him smile with a tort. “Try it, I dare you. We’ll see who ends up alive in the end.” “Your boasting is insignificant compared next to the power of the force.” Anakin replied with a grin. “I’ll help you father.” Leia said as the medics began to move her into the delivery room. “Now wait a minute sweetheart, whose side are you on anyways?” Han asked following them into the room. Anakin shook his head walking to the waiting room, he knew it wouldn’t be long now. -------------------------------- -----signature----- Rogue Three in FFC Rogue Wing, Ward rm #306 Council Member of the Lightside Master to Stridarious Crimson makes my heart go Master of BYS AHBY The Impeccably Patient Drugged-Out Lunatic of the Skies I wonder whats my purpose in life
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VadeyFan2002 Registered: Sep '02	Date Posted: 9/4/03 12:50am Subject: RE: Hopes and Dreams(Sequel to What if Vader lived instead of died) September 03
	I loved Anakin being mischiefious( is that an actual word?) in the face of this situation. -----signature----- Story: http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=9667170&replies= What if Vader learned about Leia before he knows about Luke Other links in my Bio: http://boards.theforce.net/user.asp?usr=717023 Proud member of WJVB Club
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JediFalcon Registered: Feb '02	Date Posted: 9/4/03 11:33am Subject: RE: Hopes and Dreams(Sequel to What if Vader lived instead of died) September 03
	thanks Vadey and yes its an actual word, Mischief means your upto something -----signature----- Rogue Three in FFC Rogue Wing, Ward rm #306 Council Member of the Lightside Master to Stridarious Crimson makes my heart go Master of BYS AHBY The Impeccably Patient Drugged-Out Lunatic of the Skies I wonder whats my purpose in life
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