Beyond - Legends Wedge's Surprise Party - Parts I and II

[color=006699] Wedge?s Surprise Party PART I
Author: Wedge Antilles, Cmdr. Rogue and Wraith Squadrons
Rating: G
Summary: For the first time since they met and became friends, Wes misses Wedge?s Life Day
Spoilers: None
Disclaimers: The Creator George Lucas owns the major characters but the story and ideas are mine. The story is written for entertainment only and I am making no profit from the story.

PART I

This was not one of Wes Janson's better days -all the plans he had made for this day were shot to The Seven Hells of Corellia all because the son-of-Sith lambda-class shuttle decided to suffer a system?s failure on their way back from Coruscant to the ship where the Rogues were currently stationed ? The Echoes of Endor. So here they sat, just him and Hobbie, on some backwater dirt ball, the communications on the shuttle out, his comlink not being able to pick up any bands, either military or civilian, and missing one of the most important days of the year. This was the first time in years he was going to miss this special day and it really had him upset: he buried his face in his hands and that is how Hobbie found him, sitting in the pilot's seat of the shuttle while waiting for the repair facility to open recalling Hobbie's words as they inspected the shuttle hoping that they could fix the problem - all Hobbs kept muttering, over and over was "It's worse than that."

"Hey Wes, look what I found in the refrigeration unit in the galley," Hobbie said as he sauntered out of the aft compartment holding out a couple of pieces of stale pizza with the works to his buddy, "I think it must be left over from the last party Tycho had on board here not too far back and it?s not spoiled ? hey it doesn't taste too bad either," he exclaimed gnawing at his piece to emphasize his point.

"Thanks, Hobbs," Wes said dejectedly, taking the offered slices and setting them down on the command console: he looked at the incredibly large box wrapped in dark blue paper and tied with a bright orange ribbon that sat in the navigator?s seat behind his pilot?s chair and let out a heavy sigh, "I hope you didn't touch the cake in the refrigeration unit."

"Give me some credit, Wes,? Hobbie moaned, ?I'm not a pig ya know - I know what it's for and I wouldn't dream of touching it; besides, it cost us far too much to have a ryshcate that size custom made and decorated," Hobbie sighed as he sat down heavily in the co-pilot's chair and followed Wes' gaze, "We'll get back in time to give that to him, Wes - even if we're late, it's the thought that counts."

Wes turned his eyes that were threatening to overflow with tears back towards the Ralltiirian pilot, "I know that Hobbie, but this is the first time since I've known Wedge that I haven't been there for his birthday - to throw him a surprise Life Day Party - you know how much he hates that and me making him wear a silly party hat with that elastic sting that drives him to distraction because it makes his neck itch," he said, his voice dejected as he looked back at the box, "Do you think he'll like this addition to his stuffed Ewok collection?"

Part II

On board the Mon Cal MC80 Star Cruiser The Echoes of Endor, the commanding officer of Rogue Squadron sat with his back to the bulkhead in his quarters reviewing the day?s reports and duty roster; he looked across his desk to the blonde aristocratic Alderaanian pilot sitting opposite of him, ?Tych, you don?t suppose Wes and Hobbie?s being late could be one of Wes? practical jokes, do you,? he ask, a hint of the buried worry he felt coming through in his voice as he spoke softly.

?I honestly don?t think so Wedge, it?s not quite Wes? style ? plus Hobbie would not never let them be late on purpose; I?m worried that something has happened to either them personally, their shuttle, or both,? Tycho Celchu told his CO ? trying to be realistic while at the same time attempting to reassure Wedge that he thought everything would be fine.

?Yes, that is true - that is also what my gut is telling me as we

 

LM*AO, thats good.

 

Careful, Wes! Keep this up and he'll send you to Endor for nine years without a ship or 3PO droid to save you! As Soon As Possible!

 

Great work that was so funny i was lolrofl. i loved it. watch out wedge (and wes) i loved the present i should of guessed that was what wes would give him for a pressie.

MJSLSBS

 

*falls down on thread laughing*

I LOVE Wes... he's just soooooooooo much fun... (and his rumored to have a nice rear end )

Great stuff. Mesa likes.

 

[color=006699] Thank you all - I was beginning to think that no one read my stories

Wedge :>o<:

As a 'wise man' once said, "One can never have too many Ewoks."[/color]

 

An ewok! Yes!! ... now if I'd only actually made a bet with anybody, I could be ten bucks richer.

you know how much he hates that and me making him wear a silly party hat with that elastic string that drives him to distraction because it makes his neck itch

Love that description because everyone knows it's true. And the mental image of Wedge in a little pointed party hat... *snicker*

?Now Wedge, you must close your eyes ? Hobbie has a new shirt he wants to show you but to get the full effect you have to see it all at once.?

For some reason, that just cracked me up! And a purple Ewok. Not just an Ewok, but a purple Ewok... priceless.

And never fear, you've got readers! Actually, I've read almost all your stories, but I read them over yonder thar at th' WAAS. I even bookmarked "Nightmares".

Great story!
Tilly

 

And never fear, you've got readers! Actually, I've read almost all your stories, but I read them over yonder thar at th' WAAS. I even bookmarked "Nightmares".

[color=006699] Thank you, Tilly - 'Nightmares' was one of my favorite ones to write.

Wedge :>o<:[/color]