Past Meets Future

Chapter Eight

Her hands were trembling. as soon as the younger ones moved out of her office she scrambled and poured herself some alcohol.

"in our haste, we forgot to take a picture of them" Leia said to her.
Luke seemed restless next to her. "Luke has a theory" she continued.
she turned and gave her full attention to the young pilot.
"One of the Jedis, bearded in withe robes, felt like Ben or, as you know, Obi-Wan Kenobi. I'm pretty sure of it. He was much younger but his force signature was indeed the same as Master Kenobi."
she felt her heart skip a breath. she couldn't show any sort of emotion so she buried hers. once she was alone she could do anything with it. " are you sure?" she knew Luke was strong with the force, with who his father was there was no doubt in the boy's strength. and she knew Luke was more than reliable but a silly part of her wanted to make sure it wasn't a hallucination of hope.
"yes" he stood there back straight in confidence. "I might sound crazy but I used to be able to hear Master Kenobi's ghost via force but as soon as they came he disappeared"
She nodded " I don't think you're crazy Luke. I'm from the time of Jedis. I know what force can do. the impossible only is a word. the will of force knows no bounds!"
He gave her a shy smile in return.
"there was another Jedi" Solo interjected. "Tall, had a scar near his right eye, brownish blonde, wore a black glove over his right hand, had blue eyes like Luke's" the captain continued his description of the second Jedi.
She had to physically stop herself from shaking. She glanced toward the Young Jedi in training.
"how did he feel?"
the blonde frowned "I'm not sure" he said, voice soft this time. his earlier confidence had wavered.
"He was too fixated on Luke. he almost lost it when he found out Luke went alone. they both showed strong interest in Luke. they claimed it was because he's a Jedi. how are we gonna be sure they're any better than Vader and the Emperor? they're also hunting him down for awful reasons. how we're gonna know if they don't hunt Luke down or worse do something to him?" Leia said angrily, her hands moving in frustration. She could literally see the imaginary fumes emitting from her head.
The image of one Anakin Skywalker hunting down his adult son formed in her head and she had to kill the laughter that was bubbling in her throat.
"Leia" she reached and grabbed the younger woman's hand. "I assure you, by your description, these Jedis won't hurt a single blond lock on Luke's head. I won't assure you if I knew there was a slight chance of any harm coming to Luke. After all, he's rebellion's best pilot !"
That caused Solo to protest "HEY!" The other three laughed in return.
"anyways anything else?" and she glanced between the three.
Luke looked a little nervous " I gave my commlink to the tall Jedi. in case we decided to contact them or vice versa. they won't be able to trace us tho" she nodded "I understand."
she took a step back "you've all done great. We wouldn't be here if it weren't for you guys" she wanted them to know of her gratitude toward them. The rebellion only hit brick walls before these three joined.
she made sure her posture was straight "we'll have our drill. Commander Skywalker, we'll have your squadron on the front. we have a ball and a few more influential people interested in our cause. I was hoping you will be able to get your squadron to put on a show "
Luke's posture went serious again "yes Ma'am" she nodded in acknowledgment and turned to face Han Solo "Captain Solo, I have a small errand to run. hopefully, you'll be back by the time it's Luke's show"
The Captain nodded "sure. hopefully, this one goes better than the last time there was a ball and I was on supply run" he stated in distaste.
She could feel her own distaste at the mention of the last ball where Queen Trios betrayed them to the empire and caused many causalities.
"We have that unfortunate experience now. we're more ready" She could feel the sadness in the room.
"And I want you princess to convince as many of them as the short time lets you" Leia nodded.
"That'll be all for now. You're dismissed "They all bowed their head in respect and turned and walked away.
She watched their back. Skywalker turned "when will I be able to investigate the Jedis?"
her heart beat faster. "I'll talk with the others for you. Hopefully after tomorrow's mission. I'll let you know tonight"
He gave him a small smile and his blue eyes shined and for a moment he saw Anakin instead of Luke.
"Thank You" the image crumbled in her mind by Luke's voice.
She nodded and the door closed behind the young Jedi.