Light and Darkness

Until We Meet Again

I'm sorry it took so long, but a lot has been going on, not just with my therapy classes, but work has been stressful. I have also been sick with COVID-19 and that was absolute hell. I'm doing better, but I'm still having problems with my coughing and asthma. But I hope you enjoy this chapter!

Ezra and Lita sat together, until Leia entered and Ezra placed off the hologram image and grabbed his cadet helmet.

"Let's figure out a way to get your ships," Ezra said confidently to Leia.

Ezra, Lita and Leia were on their way to talk with the others when Lita pulled Leia aside for a moment.

"Hey, Princess," Lita said.

"Yes?" Leia frowns.

"Do we...know each other?" Lita asks with uncertainty.

Leia thought a moment or two and then replies, "No. I don't think we've ever met before, I would've remembered if we did."

Lita shrugged it off as they continue walking. They entered into the common room where the others were.

"We did a scan of the landing field, and looking at the Imperial security, I just don't see us living long enough to get near those ships," Sabine stated.

"Two walkers are a big problem," Zeb admitted.

"Ugh." Kanan sighed. "Even if we reach the ships, they're not going anywhere until we can disable those gravity locks."

"Those defenses are formidable," Leia explained. "Why? Because the Empire doesn't underestimate you. They know how good you are."

"We might be able to get one out, but we'll never get all three," Kanan said. "It's impossible."

"Well even if you do try to go for just one, they may be expecting something from you," Lita comments with a frown.

The Ghost crew remained silent.

"I know you need those ships, so don't tell me why we can't get them," Leia stated. "Tell me how we will."

"Well, Kanan, Mina and I still have our disguises, so we can get onto the platform," Ezra suggested. "But to get close to the ships, we'll need a distraction."

"I can handle that," Leia assured proudly with her arms folded.

"I'll do what I can to help too," Lita said, "But I'm going to stay hidden, I can't be seen."

"The Ghost can act as air support," Hera commented.

"And I can use detonators to blast off the gravity locks," Sabine suggested.

"Won't work," Ryder replied. "You can't forcibly remove the locks."

"You know this how?" Hera questioned.

"In prison I put those locks together, so I know how to take 'em apart," Ryder explained.

"Ryder Azadi, does that mean you're getting involved?" Kanan asked.

"Just this once," Ryder responded. "It's clear I can't stay on Lothal, so I'll help you, if you get me outta here."

"Thank you," Mina smiled.

Back at the Garrison...

Lieutenant Lyste and his soldiers see the Phantom touch down.

"Over there," the deck stormtrooper said.

"This is the rebel ship we've been looking for," Lieutenant Lyste stated. "Set weapons for stun."

Leia came out of the Phantom followed by Kanan, Ezra and Mina, who still had their disguises on. Lita was there too but she made sure to stay hidden, along with Rori, while having Deethreepio stay on the Ghost for now. Since it was dark she was wearing her black hooded cloak with her black scarf tied over her nose and mouth, so that she would blend into the darkness.