Thieves and a Princess: A Star Wars Fanfiction

Chapter Twelve- Death Star

As soon as the red squadron came out of hyperspace, Orion could tell that he had a 50/50 chance of surviving this. "Red Group this is Red Leader. Attack Formation." The leader said to the group. "On it Red Leader" and "Okay Red Leader" was heard out of the radio in Orion's X-Wing, as the Death Star loomed into viewing distance. " Let's go boys."

The X-Wings fired at incoming TIE Fighters, as the Millennium Falcon flew past, heading for the reactor. "Red- Ten! Red- Two! Cover the Millennium Falcon!" Roared Red Leader. Andreas and Orion flew forward, and covered the large ship on both sides. "Ok Orion and Andreas, as soon as we reach the Death Star, leave the blowing up to us. Get away from this station and rejoin the red group, ya hear?" Lando ordered over the intercom. "You got it Lando, get outta there fast." Andreas said back to the former smuggler. Soon, the three ships reached their destination. "Go! Now!" Yelled Lando as TIE fighters began firing at them. "Come on Andreas!" Orion encouraged, as he fired right back at them. The two dodged the TIE fighters with surprised accuracy, and soon, Red Leader was calling the group back. Just as the red group began to go into hyperspace, Orion managed to see the Death Star blow up, with the Millennium Falcon flying off safety.

On Endor, Kardaria and a small group of rebels were fighting off storm troopers- as expected. Just as the last shot was fired, a large explosion was seen in the sky. The Ewoks and rebels cheered, as Kardaria stared up in the sky. 'Please, oh please let Andreas and Orion be safe', she prayed, clutching her small purple amulet, before following the joyful Ewoks back to their village.

Orion and Andreas landed their X-Wings where ever they could in Endor- which proved to be quite the challenge, due to the fact that Endor is covered with trees. As soon as the Red Group made it to the Ewok's village, Kardaria saw her brother and rushed to give him a hug. "Gah! Kardaria!" He laughed as the twins fell to the floor. Orion chuckled before sitting on the ground, and watched the rebels and Ewoks dance together. He smiled. 'So this is what home feels like.' He thought as he watched Leia and Han dance together, and he saw Luke standing by himself, also watching the celebration. "Hey." He muttered to the Jedi. "Hey. Nice job up there, blowing up the Death Star." Luke said to the man. "Hey, what can I say? I have blown up a lot of stuff in my life." He chuckled, earning an eye roll from Luke. "Great work Orion." A voice said behind the two. Cassian was there, wearing his usual attire. "Ahh, Cassie, great for you to join us." Orion said smirking at Cassian who shook his head slowly. "Why do I even talk to you?" Cassian muttered, earning a loud laugh from the two men. "We're bacta buddies, remember? We gotta stick together! Speaking of which, where's Jyn?" Asked Orion, looking around for the certain green eyed lady.

"Right here Cortez." Jyn said, walking up next to Cassian and grabbing his hand, intertwining their fingers. "Hey Jyn, want to dance?" Cassian asked her. "Why of course Captain Andor." She said, smiling at him, as they walked to the large bonfire. "Wow, didn't know those two knew how to dance." Orion told Luke shocked. "Yeah, me neither." Both chuckled, and sighed happily as the victorious rebels (and Ewoks) danced into the night.

The next day, Luke, Andreas, heck, everyone returned to Yavin-4 from Endor. Ashira was sitting in the hangar, as Kardaria sat down next to her. "Hey Ashira!" Kardaria said excitedly. "We did it! We overthrew them!" Ashira smiled happily at her. "So, where's the boys?" She asked, looking around for Andreas and Orion. "Oh, they had to leave a little bit later, something about needing more fuel-" She was cut of by the roar of engines. X-Wings landed into the hangar, as men climbed out of the starfighters. Ashira looked around, in hope of spotting short black hair in the crowd of people. At last she saw him, taking off his helmet. She covered her mouth to keep herself from smiling

He's here. He's safe.

Orion pulled off his helmet, and placed it next to the X-Wing. He spotted a flash of blonde, before Ashira hugged him. "Orion! You're okay! I was so worried!" She said happily, before kissing his cheek. She immediately stopped, and blushed like mad, staring at the floor. "Sorry Orion- it's just I really-"

"Hey, stop talking." He said harshly, before kissing her softly on the lips, catching her completely off guard. He then pulled her into a hug. "I'm sorry for making you worry." He mumbled into her hair. She began to sob softly, as Orion hugged her tighter.