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Luke sighed as the meeting continued. Two months had passed since the Emperor was defeated, and still the Empire continued it's death grip on the galaxy. Everyday had been the same. He'd sit and listen as The Rebel leaders would argue over their next move, occasionally asking him for input. "General Skywalker?" Leia asked rousing him from his boredom. "What?" "Are you with us?" she asked with a knowing smile. She knew Luke wasn't made for politics. "Yes, I'm sorry I haven't slept much." He lied. Really he wasn't even paying attention to what was happening. He suddenly got a mental image through the force of the meeting. Apparently they'd been speaking of recruiting other planets to the cause. He was impressed. Leia had excelled at use of the force. "If you require me to leave and find more planets to join the New Alliance I'd be more than happy to." Luke said. God knew he could use a break. "This mission could take months, maybe even years. Are you sure your up to it?" General Nadine asked. He and Luke had become quite close since his defection from the Empire. "Yes I'm sure. It would give me a good opportunity to find other force sensitives. Perhaps we could find planets to join and restart the order all at once." With that the meeting concluded as Luke stood. "You're lucky you've been teaching me to communicate through the force." Leia said as Luke turned to his twin sister. "I owe you one. So any Ideas where to start?" "Well it depends on how far out you want to go. The outer rim has multiple planets that might join. But if you want to start closer you may want to try Jakku, Hoblim, and Devaron. Seeing as the Empire pulled out recently." Luke nodded he knew Devaron may be asking alot seeing as it was an Imperial military planet up until a year earlier, but it was possible. Jakku only had scavengers but it's possible he could make deals with them for parts. Hoblim he'd not heard of however. "Hoblim.. I've never heard of it what's the dominate species?"

"No one really knows. it's majority is wild animals, however there are stories of sentient life so you could try." Luke considered his options. "What about Kamino? They helped the Jedi before, perhaps they'd be willing to help again." "You could try. But seeing as you're probably going to want to take your X-Wing I suggest you use this." Leia said holding out an earpiece. "It's a modified form of communicator. It takes any form of language and Translates it to Basic. It's similar to a protocol droid without the annoyance of a protocol droid. It's still in testing but if it works well we may have an advantage over the Empire." Luke chuckled as he took the translator. "I'll test it out. If it works we can make more so our field troops can communicate easier."

"May the Force be with you Luke." Leia said hugging her brother tightly. "and also with you." Luke replied returning the hug. With that Luke made his way to the hanger where R2-D2 was waiting. "You ready R2?" R2 responded with his standard beeps and whistles as Luke smiled. "I know it has been too long. Hopefully we can have a little R&R this time." Luke said climbing into the cockpit. As he settled in the mechanical technition approached. "Sir, we looked over your engines on General Solo's orders. The wiring is damaged but should make it to Kamino. I suggest you take a look at it when you arrive." "Understood captain." Luke replied as he fired up the engines. As soon as the cockpit hatch snapped shut, he took off towards Kamino. The journey was rather uneventful. He'd arrived at Kamino and had spoke to the head of the planet who was more than willing to help after hearing what the Clones had been forced to do during order 66. "I was sickened when our clones were used to kill the Jedi. Perhaps this way we can make amends. We are not a Military planet, but we can aide as a medical facility for the new republic." Luke bowed and thanked the Kaminan King, before checking his engines. Deciding the wiring wasn't as bad as the technition made it out to be, and left. "Alright R2, let's go check out this Hoblin." As they flew Luke considered what he would say. If this planet was under Empire control, he was taking a huge risk. But there's a good chance that it was neutral. If it was, he'd be safe to talk with the creatures of the planet. As they approached the Planet Luke took in it's sight. It looked almost like a mix of Lothall, Tattoine, and Hoth. The bottom was majority Ice and Snow, 1/3 of the far side of the planet appeared to be mainly desert, and about 3/4 was land every where there wasn't snow. Luke began his approach. "R2 find a good place to -" BOOM a massive explosion from Luke's left wing rocked the ship. "Mayday this is Luke Skywalker I have suffered massive failure in my left engine. I am going down. I repeat I am going down!" Luke cried out as the planet's gravity pulled him to the ground. He saw grass and a massive rock formation before slamming into the ground.

"Woah! Taka did you see that huge bird?" "Yeah so?" "It landed over there. Let's go check it out!" "Mufasa I really don't think..." "What's wrong, chicken?" The golden cub said as he ran towards the billowing cloud of smoke. Quickly his brother followed, and within minutes they arrived. There they saw a twisted wreck. Both brothers went wide eyed as they looked around. Some of the metal bird was burning. Even more was twisted and mangled. And in the center... "Mufasa look a two leg! We better hide now! " Mufasa didn't argue and the two ran towards the bushes to hide. Luke groaned as he opened his eyes. It hurt to breath, and his back felt like it was on fire. Slowly he stood. "R2? R2! Damn." He said looking around. Behind him the cockpit was a massive wreck. It was clear the ejection seat had been activated by R2. Luke hadn't thought of using it. Slowly he made his way to the mangled cockpit. Reaching inside he grabbed his medkit, lightsaber, and translator. Slowly and gingerly he stripped of the top part of his flight suit, helmet , and shirt before beginning to tend to his wounds. His ribs were definitely broken. The bruise on his side told him that. His back was also burned from the heat of the crash if his shirt was anything to go by. He took a few pain pills, wrapped his torso, and injected himself with a syringe of bacta. Slowly he took baring of his surroundings. He was in what appeared to be a grassland. Very few trees could be seen, but the large rock formation seemed to be able to be seen from anywhere.

He could sense something dangerous nearby. He also sensed two small life forms about the size of children. Within seconds one of the life forms was running toward him. The other remained just by the bushes. They looked like massive house cats. Quickly he put the translator in his ear. "-un Taka the beast is coming!" The golden furred cat said running by him. "What about the two leg?" The brown furred cat asked before letting out a surprised yell as a massive hand lifted him up. Luke looked on in shock as a Bull Rancor picked up the young cub. Taka bit hard on the Rancor's hand before getting one of the rancors claws across his face in response. Luke didn't hesitate to activate his lightsaber and run towards the bull rancor. Using the force to enhance his speed he quickly cut off the arm holding the cub. Now with the rancor's attention on him, he quickly jumped onto the Rancor's back and sliced downwards. The rancor quickly grabbed him and squ eezed causing Luke to scream in agony as his broken ribs were agitated. The golden cub rushed to the other's side as the Rancor brought Luke to his mouth. Quickly he slashed at the Rancor's face as it brought him closer and closer to his mouth. As the rancor struggled to recover Luke ran his blade into the Rancor's skull, killing him instantly.

Luke slowly got to his feet holding his ribs. Looking toward the young cub the Rancor had, he saw the other trying to wake him. "Taka get up! Please! " Luke slowly walked to the two and knelt before opening his medkit again. The cub's eye was bleeding and the cub was unconscious as well, his head had hit a rock. "He'll be okay. What's your name?" "M-Mufasa sir. This is my brother Taka." Luke smiled and began cleaning Taka's eye gently, before wrapping a bandage around it. He then checked the wound on the cub's head. It wasn't fatal. "He'll have a nasty bump, but he should be okay. " Luke said taking another syringe of bacta out. "What is that? Get away! " Mufasa yelled standing over his brother. "It's okay. This is medicine. It'll help him heal up. I've not done anything to hurt him and I don't plan on starting now. " Slowly the cub moved and layed down by his brother with tears in his eyes, as Luke injected the bacta intoTaka's forepaw. "He needs rest." Luke said as he picked the injured cub up. "I'll help you get him home. If that rancor could sneak up on us, then who knows what else could." Luke said as Mufasa stared at him. "No I can't let you come. Dad doesn't trust two legs. They killed his mom." Luke knew it was not worth arguing over. He could find somewhere to make camp. "Alright. Well find someone you can trust to get your brother. He can't make it on his own, and you're too small to carry him. I'll keep him safe okay? " Mufasa looked from Taka to the two leg who had helped him. "Where will you go?" Mufasa asked as Luke layed the cub by a small fire from the ship wreckage. "I'll be here. Just go get some help okay?"

Mufasa nodded and ran towards the formation as Luke sat down against the remnants of his x-wing. He closed his eyes and rested for a short time. He awoke to the sound of groaning. "Easy. " Luke said rubbing a hand over the young Cub's back. "I can't see out of my eye." Luke continued to rub the cub's back while sending comfort through the force. "It's okay I had to cover your eye so it didn't get infected. You had a pretty nasty cut." "Wh-where's Muffy?" Taka asked relaxing into Luke's touch. "He went to find help. Just lay still ok?" Taka nodded as he looked up at the two leg gently caressing him. His father had told him two legs were violent, dangerous creatures. But this one seemed kind, caring, and loving. "What's your name?" "Luke." "I'm Prince Taka." "You're royalty?" Taka nodded. "My dad rules everything around here." Luke considered his options. If the king were these cubs' dad, then it's possible he may be able to make a deal with him. Still, Mufasa said that the king didn't trust two legs. If that was true, the only way he could make a deal was if the king were greatfull he'd saved his cubs. Luke continued to think before he realized he was beginning to struggle to do so. It felt as though a fog was running through his mind. Slowly he found himself sliding down the steel wing , and just before his world went dark, he heard a thunderous roar.

When he awoke he realized two things, the 1st was he was in a cave. The second, he was naked. He could also feel something small and furry lying on his lap and stomach. Looking around he saw different lions around him, most of which were asleep though some were staring at him. Looking at his lap he realized that the furry thing was Taka. The bandage had been stained red. But the cub was clearly asleep. His clothes were piled beside him, not folded in the way he always did. In fact, they weren't folded at all. Slowly Luke sat up, careful not to wake the sleeping cub in his lap. "How do you feel two leg? " a male voice questioned. "A little tired. Really cold. " Luke answered truthfully. The male lion approached, he had golden fur, a black mane, and stunning green eyes. He gently layed against Luke's bare body, and licked the young cub on his lap gently. "My name is Ahadi. I rule these lands. From what my cubs tell me your name is Luke , and you saved them from the beast? "

Luke nodded before asking the question foremost on his mind. "Why am I naked?" "Naked? I'm afraid I don't understand ." Luke picked up one of his boots. "Why aren't these things still on me? " "Ah yes, that would be Rafiki's doing. He had to remove them to make sure you were healthy everywhere. From his examination you have 3 broken ribs, a concussion , and a cracked arm. Your back seemed to be the worst however . He said it was burned." Luke took all the information in. "May I speak to him?" The king smiled. "He'll return tomorrow morning. You may speak with him then. I must know however how did you get here?" "My ship crashed. I'd just woken up when your cubs were attacked." "Why did you help them?" Luke thought for a moment. Why had he saved two lion cubs he knew nothing about? "I'm a Jedi Knight. I help those who are in danger or need. I keep peace wherever I can. I helped them because they needed it." Ahadi stared at the two leg before him. "I know not of a Jedi. Nor do I know of what a Jedi does. But you saved my cubs. For that, I owe you my life. You also killed the beast that has terrorized this kingdom for generations. For that, my pride and Kingdom owe you our lives. If ever you need anything, ask and it will be given to you. For now however rest. Your body needs it." Luke winced as Taka stretched scratching Luke's thigh with his hind claws. "Would you like me to take him? He was worried you would have nightmares. He wanted to be able to comfort you if it happened." Luke smiled and scratched behind Taka's ears earning a soft purr. "No, I like his company. I would like to at least put my pants on. It's pretty cold in here. " Ahadi had no idea what the two leg was talking about, but he took Taka long enough for the two leg to put the lower coverings back on himself.

"Thanks for your help. I'd like to see what I can salvage from my ship tomorrow. I had extra clothes and food. Hopefully they survived." Ahadi smiled, "You're welcome. As for your ship, that is for Rafiki to decide. He is the one caring for your wounds. You will have to ask him when he arrives." Luke bowed his head in gratitude and began to lie down. "Lay against me Luke. It would be more comfortable for you." Luke gratefully layed against his side. "Dad? " Luke looked over to see Mufasa approaching cautiously. "It's okay son. The two leg won't hurt us." Mufasa approached slowly and nuzzled his brother. "You didn't happen to get my medkit did you? I'd like to change Taka's bandage."

"Again I'm not sure what you mean. I'm sorry. This Medkit, what is it?" Luke smiled. "It's fine. A medkit holds bandages, medicine, and a number of other things. Most of which are used for survival. It had a red symbol on it. This one. " he said holding up the flight suit. "Oh yes I saw it. We left it there with the silver thing. " "Can you send someone to get them? It's very important I have them both. " The king seemed hesitant. "It's dangerous to go out at night. I'll see if the morning hunt team can retrieve them. Will Taka be alright until then?" "When will they go?" "Around 2 hours from now, at 1st light." "He should be fine as long as I have it soon. Hopefully the bacta I gave him is helping him to heal." "Bacta? Is that the stuff Mufasa said you put in his paw? " Luke nodded. "It's a special medicine. It can heal a variety of injuries but works best on cuts and broken bones." Ahadi gently licked Mufasa whom was drifting to sleep. "Thank you for helping him. He hasn't been making friends easily. I feel badly, everytime I try to do something with my cubs something happens in the kingdom that needs my attention. Yesterday I overheard Taka asking Uru, my mate, if I still loved him." "A king's duty is never done." Luke said as Ahadi smiled. "You are wise Luke. Sleep. We've talked long enough." Luke nodded layed back and shut his eyes. Within minutes he was fast asleep.

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