Chapter 3

The boarding ramp opens. The civilians get off first and look in astonishment of the docking bay. Starkiller, Juno, & Sonia now get off. Sonia is still holding Starkiller's hand. They walk up to Admiral Ackbar.

"Admiral." says Juno.

"Eclipse, Starkiller how was the mission ?" asks Ackbar.

"We only rescued a few people Admiral." replies Juno.

Ackbar looks at Sonia. She hides behind Starkiller. Ackbar smiles.

"Who is this little girl ?" asks Ackbar.

"Admiral, this is Sonia." says Starkiller.

"Hello Sonia, I am Admiral Ackbar." says Ackbar. Sonia still hides behind Starkiller.

Ackbar laughs. Ackbar looks at Juno.

"Eclipse let us talk about the mission in my office."

"Yes Admiral." says Juno.

Ackbar now looks at Starkiller.

"Starkiller, get Sonia comfortable. You can join me and Ms. Eclipse after she is settled."

"Yes Admiral." says Starkiller.

Ackbar and Juno leave. Juno turns at Starkiller and gives him a quick smile. Starkiller smiles back. Sonia now holds Starkiller's hand again.

Starkiller walks to right which lead to the members quarters. Sonia looks around while walking.

"This ship is so big !" says Sonia in amazement.

Starkiller laughs and turns to Sonia.

"This is what I call home." says Starkiller.

"You live here !?!" asks Sonia.

"Yep." says Starkiller smiling.

Starkiller enters the doors he turns to right of the hallway which leads to his quarters. He puts his hand on the scanner. The scanner turns green, it opens the doors of his quarters.

"You room is so big !" says Sonia. She lets go of Starkiller's hand and sits on his bed.

"I would rather live on a planet then on a ship." says Starkiller still standing.

"Why did he call you Starkiller ? The admiral ?" asks Sonia.

Starkiller looks down at the ground for a second but then looks at Sonia again.

"That is my nickname. I do not really like it though." says Starkiller sitting next to Sonia now.

"Then why don't you tell them to call you Galen ?'' asks Sonia.

"I don't know. I just got use to them calling me, Starkiller.''

"Well, if you don't know like your nickname, you should go in whatever name or nickname that fits you." says Sonia.

Starkiller smiles and gets up.

"Thanks for the advice." says Starkiller.

A R2-series astromech droid enters Starkiller's quarters. Sonia gasps. Starkiller smiles.

"Is this your droid !?!" asks Sonia getting up from the bed.

"Yeah." Starkiller smiles "His name is R2-V9. He's really nice."

R2-V9 beeps. Sonia walks up to the droid and touches him.

"I'm going to report to the admiral that you are doing great." says Starkiller now at the door. "Stay here."

Sonia looks at Starkiller smiles and nods. She then turns to R2-V9 and continues to play with him.

Starkiller gets to Ackbar's office in minutes. He sees Juno and Princess Leia talking to Ackbar. They turn to him when he enters the door.

He walks to an open chair next to Juno. He gives her a quick smile and then turns to Leia.

"Princess." says Starkiller. He then turns to Ackbar.

"Admiral." says Starkiller.

"Starkiller." says Ackbar. "How is Sonia doing ?''

"She is perfect she is playing with my astromech droid." says Starkiller.

Leia, Juno, and Ackbar smile.

"Starkiller." says Leia turning to him "Where did this little girl come from ?"

Starkiller turns to Leia. "She came from Cloud City. I gave her food and water for her family. After the explosion, I sensed that she was in danger. I ran to the next block and saw her weeping in the streets while her house was buring and her parents where shot dead." says Starkiller.

Leia and Ackbar gasps.

"Princess, the Empire is killing innocent people. They killed her parents because they were trying to start a rebellion. They covered it with they stole food." says Starkiller.

Leia gasps. "They must be killing other people on Cloud City also. Killing them for no reason, just because they did something wrong or on accident." says Leia.

"We must help them.'' says Juno. "This mission was not a success. The Empire is just waiting for a battle on Cloud City."

"We will just wait. We do not have enough troops for the mission." says Ackbar.

"But we must help them admiral." says Starkiller. "They will kill more people after that attack. They want to show them that the Empire is still in power.''

"Starkiller we must wait. If we strike now they will know what is happening." says Ackbar.

"So you want more people to die on Cloud City." says Starkiller loudly. "They are killing people as we speak."

"Starkiller, I know what is right for this Alliance." says Ackbar.

"Apparently commander you don't." says Starkiller. "We must send troops now. They will be off guard."

"Starkiller, you are dismissed." says Ackbar pointing at the door.

"ACKBAR !" yells Starkiller. "THIS IS WHAT WE ARE FIGHTING FOR INNOCENT PEOPLE GETTING KILLED BECAUSE OF THE EMPIRE ! BUT YOU WANT TO START A CONVERSATION INSTEAD !"

Starkiller storms out of of Ackbar's office angry. He puts his hands into fists. He tries to calm himself down as he remembers never to use anger.

Starkiller walks to the largest docking bay of the Home One. He sits on the ground watching crew getting cargo.

"Kota, only If you were here." whispers Starkiller.

He closes his eyes and tries to speak to Kota but gets no connection. He tries harder but still gets no connection.

He opens his eyes again. Tears start to come from his eyes as remembers of Kota and his death, which was just a year ago. He wipes the tears off of his face. And gets up from the ground.

In a few minutes Starkiller returns to his quarters. He sees Sonia laughing and smiling with R2-V9. Sonia's smile makes him happy after what has happened to her.

"Having fun ?" asks Starkiller now laying on his bed.

Sonia nods and R2-V9 beeps.

"I like your droid." says Sonia.

"He's a handful." says Starkiller.

R2-V9 gives an angry beep. Starkiller and Sonia laugh.

"Galen, where am I going to go ?" asks Sonia sitting on the ground.

Starkiller now sits on his bed.

"Don't worry, you will be safe with me. I won't let anything happen to you." says Starkiller.

Sonia smiles, she yawns.

"Tired ?" asks Starkiller smiling.

Sonia nods. Starkiller gets out of his bed.

"Take a little nap." says Starkiller.

"But this is your bed." says Sonia.

"Don't worry, I will be fine.'' says Starkiller.

Sonia lays on Starkiller's bed. She puts the covers on and closes her eyes.

Starkiller smiles and turns off the light. R2-V9 rolls next to Starkiller's bed and shuts down. Starkiller walks out of the door.

He walks down the hall and knocks on Juno's door to see if she's there. Juno opens the door.

"Hey." says Starkiller.

"Hey." responds Juno.

"Can I come in ?'' asks Starkiller.

"Of course." says Juno. She gets out of the way so Starkiller can walk in. He sits on Juno's bed. She sits next to him.

"I'm sorry about earlier." says Starkiller.

"Don't worry. I understand." says Juno.

"I just don't understand why we can't do it now." says Starkiller.

"Galen, all of the ships and troops are headed for Endor. When we win the fight the Empire will be lost. We can strike then." says Juno.

Starkiller nods. There is a few seconds of silence.

"The Tatooine mission was a success." says Juno breaking the silence.

"So they rescued Captain Solo ?" asks Starkiller.

"Yes and killed Jabba the Hutt." answers Juno.

Galen eyes open wide in shock. Juno smiles.

"Is Luke here ?'' asks Starkiller.

"No. After he left Tatooine he went to another planet to talk to an old friend. He will be back soon." says Juno.

"An old friend ?" says Starkiller. "I wonder who it is ?"

"I don't know." says Juno "But It must be important."

There is a few minutes of silence. Starkiller and Juno look into each others eyes. Starkiller puts his left hand on Juno's cheek.

"Galen. I forgot our love for each other, I just remembered it a few hours ago.'' says Juno.

Starkiller laughs.

"I did too." says Starkiller. "I remember when I, I mean he first saw you."

"Galen, you are not a clone." says Juno. "You are the same person I met seven years ago."

"I am not Galen Marek. I am his clone." says Starkiller. "I remember being created on Kamino secretly by, Vader."

"I think different." says Juno. She leans forward to kiss Starkiller. She closes her eyes.

Starkiller also closes his eyes. They kiss. Starkiller takes his hand of Juno's cheek and puts both of his arms around Juno's waist.

Juno falls on the bed. She and Starkiller laugh. Starkiller takes off his Refugee shirt. He then continues to kiss Juno.

Starkiller and Juno make love. The first time they have in months.