Chapter 32 - A Surprise from the Emperor

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They were gathered in the hut of Chief Chirpa

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They were gathered in the hut of Chief Chirpa. 3PO was in the center, with R2, telling them the story, while Chewie, Han and Leia were sitting a little afar, paying attention.

Luke and Ines entered in the hut and stood at the entrance. Luke wrapped his arms around Ines waist from behind and pressed his chest against her back. He wanted to hold her as much time as he could, resting his hands on her belly, while resting his right cheek on her left one, enjoying the last minutes they had together.

As the protocol droid ended the story, the Chief started to talked with the other Ewoks, while the others were wondering what was going on. After the rumble of the drum, 3PO turned to them

"Wonderful. We are now part of the tribe"

Once he told that, Luke got tense and let go Ines, who looked behind her and seeing him leaving, she followed him.

She reached him and they didn't need any words to know he was about to meet Vader and that could be the last time they could see each other.

Luke pulled her into his arms and they stood there in silence, just hugging each other.

"You have to tell Leia before you leave" she said as Luke pulled away

"I know. I also know she will not react well when she finds out who our father is"

"No she wont" Ines told him and ran her hand on his face while the tears started to run down her cheeks.

"Don't cry" he told wiping her tears

"I'm scare to lose you, this time for good. Why can't we have a moment of peace?" she cried

Luke hugged her again, rest his head on the base of her neck. He was fighting the tears. He didn't want to stress her out.

"Be strong my love."

Ines face him

"I will always love you Luke"

"I know. I love you and our baby forever" he said pulling in her into a kiss, tasting her lips again, trying to take her scent with him.

Leia appeared and stopped

"I'm sorry I didn't want to interrupted"

"It is okay. I think you two need to talk too" Ines said and looking at Luke she left while Luke stand there watching the love of his life, thinking if that was the last time he would see her again.

He sighed and look down

"Luke, what's wrong?" Leia asked him

Luke turn to face her. There was something he was eager to ask her since he find out they were brother and sister

"Leia, do you remember your mother? Your real mother?" he asked sitting down on the rail.

"Just a little bit. She died when I was very young"

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