Old Rogues go Rogue: Latest Update: Wes' Sister Comes to Visit

*reads Kettch's story*

*dies laughing*

I love it!! This is a great story! Bravo! We need more pilot stories like this one!

~Rogue

 

InyriForge
Thanks. I personally liked the depressed Hobbie line also.

pengwin_jibberish
Thank you. Now I have to think up some more humor...

Phoenix_Reborn
I think that I am going to have fun with Hobbie's woman character. There really are intelligent-yet-common-sense-deficient people out in the real world (I know a few).
Thanks, and I will try and add Wedge in soon.

 

forceaddict
Thanks. The next part is Wes meets bureaucracy.

Daughter_of_Yubyub
Wes is definitely the worst. Do not worry... Hobbie will get a girl-- of course there is that saying: be careful what you wish for.

rogue11lovesjag
Thank you, thank you. <Kettch takes a bow and then quickly runs off to write more.>

 

Here is a small portion. The next one will include Wedge. BTW, any other Rogues you want in this story? Inyri will be jumping in later.


Part 5

Wes entered Director Pl?ra?s office and was amazed at his size. The Director was the largest human Wes had ever seen. Give him a hunched back and he could pass for a baby rancor, Wes thought to himself.

?Wedge Janson!? the director greeted. ?I am so glad to meet you.?

?Uh, that is Wes Janson, sir.?

?Yes, yes, yes. Wes Janson.? The director replied vigorously shaking hands with Wes. ?Come in and sit down. Would you like some caf??

??No, sir.?

?Well, what can I do to help Taanab?s newest ace pilot, the Creator of Rogue Squadron and Savior of ewoks?? Pl?ra asked.

?I met with Prey Squadron today?? Wes started.

?--Ah, yes, our best squadron,? the director interrupted.

?The best?? Wes asked incredulously.

?Of course. Taanab has only three squadrons. Prey Squadron is the best. Submission Squadron has been temporarily decommissioned. And Cafbeans Squadron is still in training.?

?Why was Submission Squadron decommissioned?? Wes asked, noticing that Director Pl?ra probably brushed his teeth as often as a rancor.

?During the diplomatic procession they flew over the speeches platform too fast and caused a director to get sick.?

After a moment of vainly waiting for Pl?ra to laugh at his own joke, Wes cleared his throat. ?Well, as I was saying, I met with Prey Squadron today and found some items that we need to better prepare the squadron.?

?Oh, they are quite prepared for the diplomatic procession.? Pl?ra said with a large smile.

?I meant prepared for defending the planet.? Wes clarified.

?Oh, the squadrons are not for the purpose of defending the planet. We are quite safe here.?

?Uh, sir, have you heard of the Vong??

?Yes, yes, yes. The Vong are disrupting some other planets but I am sure those places did something to warrant it. We are just a simple farming planet here. The Vong have already promised not to bother us.?

?I bet Tarkin also promised to not bother anyone.?

?Tarkin? The Director of Decoration?s dentist??

?Never mind.? Wes said, wondering how to get through to the director. No wonder the Vong have been able to conquer so many planets. They do not even have to push over more moons; they just promise peace.

?Well, now that that is done I must be getting back to my work.? Pl?ra said standing up.

?Sir, since I have not flown with the squadron before I would like permission to fly with them more than twice a month.? Wes said.

?Oh, that will not be necessary. I have heard you are quite the flyer, especially since you learned how to fly from Darth Vader himself. You will be fine without the extra practice. Yes, yes, yes. You will be fine.?

?I never flew with Vader, sir.?

?Was it the emperor then that taught you to fly??

?No.?

?Oh, well. My wife tells me that I always mix up my facts. I think she just doesn?t hear me right.? Pl?ra said with a wave of his large hand.

?So, may the squadron practice flying?? Wes persisted.

?Sure, your pilots can use the governments? speeders any time you want. Just make sure to sign all the proper paperwork.?

?Not speeders, sir. The ships.? Wes corrected.

?The letter-wings??

?The X-wings and Y-wings,? Wes inserted.

?Yes, yes, yes. I suppose so. As long as your pilots do not fly too close to the capitol building or cause any other problems, you can fly. Just make sure to see the Director of Paperwork for the forms to fill out.? Pl?ra acceded.

I feel like I have been in a fight. I am sure Wedge never had to deal with such exasperating politicians. Should I go for the next round?

?One more thing, sir,? Wes said, checking to see if a Hapan gun of command had somehow appeared in his pockets. ?The squadron needs a few simulators.?

?To simulate what?? Pl?ra asked.

?Fighting... I mean flying, sir.? Wes corrected himself. ?Trust me. It will make the pilots even more impressi

 

Poor Wes, and it's only just the beginning-

It was funny! I rather liked the post, Wes doesn't seem OOC and I can't wait for the next part.

Requests?

Tycho, Gavin, Wedge *waves her anti-NJO flag*

anyone but Corran...

 

*snorts*

And Wes finally has a proper appreciation for everything Wedge went through when they were both Rogues.

Great post!

~Rogue

 

Sometimes, cruelty is deserved. It's so nice to see Wes have to walk a mile in Wedge's shoes.

~Inyri

Oh, and I would have requested Inyri, but since you have said you're putting her in, I really don't have a request anymore.

 

great post, wes is funny, can't wait for more

 

Great as always Kettch.
Hmmm...taking requests on Rogues eh? I'd have to disagree with Phoenix and say I would love to see some of Corran in this.

 

Phoenix_Reborn
Thanks. Sorry to have to ask, but what does OOC stand for? And, Wedge will be in the next part.

 

rogue11lovesjag

Thanks. More Wes appreciation coming up. His day two really causes him to appreciate Wedge more .

 

it means out-of-character

 

Pheonix_Reborn, can I borrow that flag the next time they kill yet another character I love off in the NJO? Or could I base a banner off of it?

~Inyri

 

You bet!

 

~ Kettch


LOL

This story is hilarious.





~Lelila~

 

Kettch, write more. now!

 

I just found your story...and it's great! I love your sense of humour!

Wes is such a wonderful character to write, and to read about. Of course, most of the Rogues are the same!

If you're still taking requests for old Rogues - what about Nrin? We haven't seen him since Isaard's Revenge.

 

InyriForge
It is so much fun writing Wes, I may just have him walk a couple miles before the story ends.

forceaddict
Thanks. Wedge and Wes will be next.

pengwin_jibberish
Thanks. Okay, I will try and think of a way to satisfy both you and Phoenix...

Admiral_Lelila
Thanks. I am glad you find it so funny.

 

[Force]You could always kill Corran.[/Force]











[face_whistling_innocently]

 

Poor Wes, his misery is so funny. Savior of Ewoks, classic

Director of Paperwork

Honesty isn't always such a good thing.

And he does need that secretary...

 

mrslush
Okay, I will have more tomorrow. Glad you like the story.

hawkbatcanuck
Welcome! I am glad you like the story. I will see what I can do about Nrin... I have an idea but it will be quite a few posts untill I can add in.

 

Phoenix Reborn
LOL

Daughter_of_Yubyub
He might just get one... What do you think she should be like?

 

Oh dear, Wes and a secretary? That poor girl.

~Inyri

 

A special thanks to Wedge_Antilles_Cmdr who betad the portion with Wedge (he is really good at it).


Part 6

Wedge Antilles, General in the New Republic, sighed as he saw how many messages were on his computer. Two days of vacation and I come back to a library on my desk, he thought, well, it was worth it.

A smile began to play across his lips, remembering the two peaceful, relaxing days spent with his family. Iella had laughed when Wedge told her where he wanted to go for vacation, but she did not protest ? she was just glad he was finally willing to take a momentary break.

Wedge could still picture the Dorriea Town Resort they had stayed. Everywhere were Dorriea Town characters promising all sorts of adventures - it was a child?s paradise; for Wedge and Iella it was a wonderful vacation of watching their daughters laugh and outsmart the adults around them. Myri and Syal can out con a smuggler, Wedge thought with pride.

Bringing his attention back to his duties, Wedge looked at his pile of flimsy mail - that pile was smaller so Wedge decided to peruse it first. Halfway through the pile he came across an unmarked envelope. Inside were a datapad disk and a smaller envelope with a collection of grainy holos.

Inserting the disk, Wedge found a short message.


General Antilles,
Do you know where your former Rogue pilots are?
Drayson


Confused, Wedge glanced at the holos. The first showed Hobbie, half his face covered with a bacta patch, talking to a pretty woman. The second shot was of Hobbie as well, and it depicted him getting out of the ugliest ship Wedge had ever seen. The next two holos were of Wes, the first with his arms in front of him, his mouth wide open and six others in a line behind him imitating his pose. The second had Wes reaching out to strangle a Sullustan male who was faced in the other direction.

?Why me,? Wedge asked aloud, his voice taking on its old exasperated tone that always accompanied it when he discovered that Wes had been up to his usual assortment of tricks and pranks.

?Sir,? Wedge?s aide asked as she poked her head around the door and into his office.

?What did I do to deserve this?? He sounded older than his years and more tired than he had in a long time as spoke to himself again, half aloud.

?You beat the Empire and have saved the Republic numerous times, Sir. That is why the Admiral gave you this job,? the aid replied.

?Alli, what are the responsibilities of commanders toward retired pilots that are no longer under their command,? Wedge asked his aide.

She replied in a crisp military voice, ?When a pilot retires, whatever squadron he last flew with is considered his base squadron. The leader of that base squadron is required to insure that the retired pilot does not behave in a way or do anything that would dishonor the pride and integrity of his base squadron. Sir.?

Wedge rubbed his eyes wearily with both hands, ?Please tell me that Wes Janson and Hobbie Klivian did not fly with the Rogues as their last squadron.?

Alli gave her boss a confused look. ?Sir, you know they last served with Rogue Squadron. You gave the speech at their retirement party and pinned the medals on them.?

Wedge vividly remembered wanting to pin Wes? medal somewhere else beside his uniform after he had left a last parting gesture by having an artist paint sixteen different portraits of "Fantastic Wes" all over Wedge?s X-wing.

?Maybe you should have a checkup done with the medics, Sir,? Alli continued. ?I have heard that as humans grow older they sometimes lose parts of their memory.?

?Trust me, Alli, I am fine. I remember--quite clearly--every incident that somehow, in any way, shape or form, involved Wes Janson.?

?Maybe I should make an appointment - - just in case,? Alli replied scampering out the door without waiting for a response.

The comm buzzed and Wedge answered the call dismissing Allie with a wave of his hand.

?What are you doing, Flyboy,? Iella asked.

?Wondering why I ha

 

Is it possible that these pilots are more immature than the Wraiths?

~Inyri