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These are notes between Leia Organa and Samantha (Padmé). (And yes, I know that she’s probably not alive in ANH-ROTJ, but she’s alive in my fics), but it’s AU. Padmé is going by the names Samantha and Mon Mothma to hide who she really is (just my own twist to the story).

The person playing the part of Padmé has the name: Celina Jovia and Bobill

I played the part of Leia


Note 1
To the Queen Samantha,

Hello, this is Bail’s daughter. You seem to be pretty good friends with my father, and I wanted to clear up what happened with my friend. He didn’t mean to run into you, and he’s been in a kind of bad mood because of it. My father also suggested that I write you and get to know you. He said I probably would be working closely with you. Would you mind telling me a little about yourself and the Rebellion? I know very little about the Rebellion. Thanks.

Leia
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Note 2
Leia,

Yes, I heard Bail had a daughter, is it nice to talk with you. Don't worry about your friend, I'm sure he had a good reason to be mad. That happens around here often.

Now about the Rebellion, well it started with the Empire rose, and destroyed the Old Republic, and became evil and started killing anyone if someone messed up. The Rebellion rose and have been trying to stop the Empire from killing off the galaxy and rebuild the Old Republic. Does that help you understand it a little better?

Now about me, what do you want to know? Your father should have told you about me by now, I don't see what he could have hidden. So, if you want to get to know me better, I would to know what to do know already, that why I can help out.

If we're be working together soon, I would like to know more about you. Like, your age, what do you think of being Bail's daughter, and uh, what do you do?

Must go.

Queen Samantha
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Note 3
Queen Samantha,

Yes…well my friends and I have just gotten back from an adventure on the Death Star. My friend was just a little mad about the fact that Darth Vader tried to kill his friend.

Okay…..so this Empire is unjust? That’s what I figured….seeing how I was captured aboard the Death Star…and got to see first hand what the Imperial leaders are like. Yes, I think I understand the situation between the Republic and the Empire….it’s getting clearer and clearer to me all the time.

Whenever something unjust rises up, it seems like people always Rebel…and the people that do Rebel always end up winning…..even if it takes YEARS.

So what exactly were you the Queen of ? Were you the Queen of the entire Republic before the Emperor took over, or what? My father hasn’t mentioned much about you to me….other than the fact that he and you are good friends, and that he respects you greatly. He said that he wanted me to meet you and find out things from you first hand. He said he REALLY wanted me to know you. So basically the only things I know about you are that you were once a Queen of something, and that somehow you met my father and you became good friends with him, and now you’re helping each other with the Rebellion.

How did you meet my father? Were you from Alderaan too? I don’t see how that could have been possible…..since my FATHER is like the ruler of Alderaan.

Okay…..you said you would like to know more about me. Let’s see….you already know that I grew up somewhere on a place called Earth….do you want to know about my life on Earth, or do you want to know how I met my father? I grew up on Earth in a small town with 2 parents and a younger sister. Sometimes I had trouble finding friends because a lot of other kids were mean to me….and it just took a while to find true friends. I was a good student in school, and I was involved in several organizations. I’m a Christian. If you want to know anything more than that, just ask.

Now how I met my father…..that’s a long story. I came into this world by accident…..I followed that Mr. Idiot guy here….and I was trapped here. I ran into this factory type thing because Mr. Idiot’s people were searching for me, and I knew that they would kill me if they were to find me.

Then this boy came and rescued me. He was on Anuvuin (the planet with the doorway) to make some deliveries…and he found me. He took me back to his house….but before we left the factory, we found two droids and we brought them back with us. We went to his house….and someone who lived with him tried to get me back home. When we got to Anuvuin, we found out that the doorway was closed forever and I would never be able to go back to Earth. The guy who brought me to Anuvuin then took me to Yavin….where I registered to join the Rebellion. During the registration process I talked to my father….and he did some kind of blood test on me….it must have been a DNA test because that’s how he found out I was his daughter. Then he sent me to Alderaan to go get some papers, but Vader captured us on our way…..and we were taken to the Death Star where I was questioned and tortured.

I refused to tell Vader anything. Finally he gave up questioning and torturing me, so he scheduled me to be executed. My friend came and rescued me, and then we got off the Death Star and got back to the Base. As you can tell, I’m alive and safe.

Now onto your other questions…. How old am I? Well I’m 19. I know you might not think I look it, but I am. What do I think of being Bail Organa’s daughter? Well I haven’t had much time to really give it much thought. I mean, I haven’t been here that long, and I just met him. I like it pretty well, but I miss my old family back on Earth. I suppose it will just take some getting used to. So much has happened in this small amount of time that I’ve been here…..I haven’t even had enough time to take it all in and really think about it. What do I do? Well on Earth I was just a student. I wasn’t out working or anything….but the job of being a student took up most of my time. What do I do now? I don’t know…I’ve just gotten back here. I guess I’ll just help the Rebellion out in whatever ways that I can.

Do those things answer your questions? If you need more information, or if you have any more questions, please feel free to ask them.

Well I guess that’s it.


Leia Organa
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Note 4
Leia,

My, my, you sound like you've had an interesting live before and after you came to us. Earth sounds so different, what is it like there? Do you enjoy it as much as Yavin? Do you enjoy this place now that you're here? I hope you get some time to relax a little, because I know that you've had a busy journey ever since you got here, but sadly I don't think it will get much easier for a while, not until we kill of the Empire or something.

What am I Queen of? Well, I was Queen of Naboo, than became Senator of Naboo, when the Clone Wars took place. Later I became Queen of Corsucant, and still am until this day. Does that answer your question?

I met your father when the Trade Federation invaded Naboo when I was first elected to be Queen. We remained good friends ever since, and are still until this day. I hope that answers your question.

I say you look 18 or 19, but not too old don't worry.

Yes, the Empire is unjust, VERY unjust, but I'm thankful that the Rebellion has been able to fight against the Empire and live through the battles. These are dark times, and I only hope that in the near future light comes again. Is it sad to have been able to live in the lightness, and fall into darkness. I hope that the light returns and that the Empire falls soon, because sooner or later if it doesn't, than the Rebellion's base will be found out and killed.

Well, I must go. There is much work to be done.


Queen Samantha
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Note 5
Queen Samantha,

Yes, I have had an interesting time of it before and after I came here.

Earth is a lot different from your world. What is it like? Well it’s kind of hard to describe. I don’t know what to say about it. What do you want to know about it? It has these big bodies of water on it and has all kinds of environments on it…..all on one planet. There are deserts, artic weather (with ice and snow), tropical weather…where it stays warm all year round, and forests….and everything else.

It’s hard to enjoy Yavin when I’ve not been here long, and because we’re getting ready for a battle. I haven’t been here long enough to say whether I enjoy it or not. I’ve had quite an experience here so far. I’ve met some really great people, and I’ve had fun, even though my friends and I were running for our lives. I guess I do enjoy it. Anyway, I’m going to have to enjoy it because this is where I’m really from.

I’ve had some opportunities to relax with my friends….which is what I was doing when my friend ran into you. Do you think our chances of destroying the Death Star are great?

I take it that Naboo is another planet? What was it like? You have Senators here? The Clone Wars? I have heard them mentioned once….my father called Old Ben “General Kenobi” in his message and he said, “Years ago you served me in the Clone Wars.” I didn’t know what he was talking about. What were the Clone Wars? I’m guessing by their name they had something to do with clones? So you have clones here? In my world they banned cloning because they felt it was unethical. They were considering it, and they had cloned sheep and things. I think cloning is weird…and I personally feel that it is unethical.

Coruscant? Is that another planet? What’s that one like? Maybe you should tell me a little bit about the most important planets so that I at least know some things. Are Naboo and Coruscant important planets? How were you Queen of Naboo and then Queen of Coruscant?

The Trade Federation? What is that? You said it invaded Naboo. You were elected Queen? That’s weird. Were you elected Queen of Coruscant too?

Yes, well I told you I was 19. I’m glad you think I look either 18 or 19 because some people have thought I was 5 years younger than I actually am.

How long as the Rebellion existed?

I hope that our base doesn’t get destroyed. My one friend’s going to be fighting in it, and I like him, so I hope he doesn’t get killed. I’m worried about him. I just gave him a kiss.

Well I’ll talk to you later.

Leia
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Note 6
Leia,

Earth sounds rather interesting. I've never heard of a planet that had everything on it. It must be a VERY large planet. Did you enjoy living on it?

Yes, Naboo is another planet. It is somewhat like Earth, but everything is green, forests here and there, bodies of waters, and that's mostly all, if you're not counting the marbled cities.

Yes, Coruscant is yet another planet. That planet is one HUGE city. The entire planet is city, building that tower up 100s of meters and are buried 100s of meters in the ground. I'm still amazed that people were able to build it. That planet is/will was the center of the galaxy. Everyone knew Coruscant, and that is where the Jedi used to live. Do you know of the Jedi?

I'm sorry for naming off planets that you do not know, but I've never met anyone that does not know the planets. I hope you will forgive me.

I was elected Queen of Naboo, but later figured out that I was royal and the Princess of Coruscant. So, I am...was the Queen of Coruscant by blood, but since the Empire rose the title Queen/King/Prince/Senator everything (besides Empire) has no meaning.

Yes, we have some former senators here. Actually, your father, Bail, was a senator. Ask him some time, I'm sure you'll get an interesting story. Ok, the Trade Federation were made up out of these stupid people that went from planet to planet trying to claim one as their own, but was never able to succeed. The leaders were dumbheads and didn't even know the true Queen from the decoy. They were the ones that invaded Naboo, and they were stupid.

The Rebellion has existed ever since the Empire rose, which has been about 20 years ago.

I too hope that this battle is successful. I know the chances of winning are very slim, but lets hope our plan works.

I will tell you of the Clone Wars later, but I must go, for I am being called back to work.

Samantha
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Note 7
Samantha,

Yes, Earth is interesting, I guess. It’s not THAT big of a planet….although I’m not sure how big your planets are here….maybe it’s larger than your planets. Yes, I enjoyed living on it…it was very different from my experience here.

Hmmm….Naboo sounds neat.

Your mother wrote me and told me some things about you.

My friend told me a little bit about Coruscant…he said the same thing about the buildings. Was Coruscant the capital? So that’s where the Jedi were. My friend had to do a project on a Jedi for his school, so he told me a little about them. He is really fascinated with them, I think. I don’t know that much about them, so if you have anything to tell me about them, that would be fine.

That’s all right. I need to start learning the planet names anyway. I don’t mind learning new things.

That’s so sad that the Empire took the old meanings away…so that there are no rulers of the planets.

My father was a former Senator? Well I asked him about it and he hasn’t answered me yet.

So the Trade Federation were made up of stupid people? Is that where the Empire got the stormtroopers? The stormtroopers are all really stupid, so that’s why I was wondering. The Trade Federation leaders sure sound like they have the same level of intelligence as stormtroopers.

Okay, so the Empire rose 20 years ago?

Well as far as I know…the battle isn’t going very well. My friend’s still in it, but I’m very worried about him because I REALLY like him. Not very many of our pilots are left, and TIE pilots keep destroying them.

Okay, don’t worry about telling me about the Clone Wars yet. I’m sure that you will be able to tell me about them soon. I understand that you are busy, and I can guess that they would be rather involved.

Did you know the Jedi well? It’s too bad that they got wiped out by THE STUPID EMPIRE. They sound like they were nice people.


Leia
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Note 8
Leia,

Yes, the TF (Trade Federation) were VERY stupid beings, but I believe they would be a little more smarter than the stormtroopers, because the TF were able to invade Naboo, make plans (maybe not follow them completely, but make them), organize troops, and have interesting battle droids. They were smarter than the stormtroopers, but were stupid even to fall under the rule of the Empire.

From what you've told me about Earth, it sounds rather large. It MUST be to hold everything it holds!! The largest planet is Coruscant and yes that is/was the capital, and the Jedi DID live there. Most other planets to around the same size, because they mostly hold one thing (like Tatooine holds sand), so they didn't need to be large as Earth.

Yes, Naboo is a 'neat' planet. Very beautiful. I'm sure it may remind you of Earth a little. Maybe someday after the battle is over (if is ends in our favor), I can take you to it. Would you like that?

All right, what did Mother tell you about me? I hope what she told you was good, and not bad.

What do you want to know about the Jedi? I can explain some of what I know, but the best person to question of the Jedi is Obi-Wan-Kenobi. He's a Jedi Master and the last at that (that we know of), so he'll be able to tell you anything you wish to know, or he'll try. Yes, the Jedi were great people, very kind, giving, helpful, protective, and sober. What all would you like me to tell you? I'll try my best.

Yes the Empire rose 20 years ago. That's quite sad, 20 years without light, not guidance, protection from evil, nothing. The Jedi were the protection of the galaxy, and guided those that were young in power to the right ways of ruling (as they did I). Now that the Empire rose and killed them ALL off, we have none of that.

If the battle is too much for you, and you wish to get away, you may join me and Shmi (maybe Obi-Wan, but he hasn't replied to me yet) in Shmi's office. We can all talk and get to know each other, and wait out the battle. You may join us if you want to, but I'm not forcing you.

I must go.


Samantha
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Note 9
Samantha,

Thanks for explaining the Trade Federation to me. They do sound smarter than stormtroopers. Hmm…..I noticed something about them. They all seem to be about the same height, and they all are really dumb. Did the Empire set up stupid schools for the stormtroopers to teach them how to be idiots or something, or where did the stormtroopers come from?

Earth is not THAT large. It’s large, but there are some planets in our galaxy that are bigger. Hmm……so the planets here are smaller than Earth?

Well since the battle has ended (thanks to my good friends) I think that a trip to Naboo would be very neat. I would like to see it very much.

Well let me go see…okay, here is what your mother told me about you: “Long ago, when Samantha was 14 she was elected Queen of Naboo, her Queen name was Queen Amidala. Not long after she was made Queen, the Trade Federation invaded Naboo, and tried to force to her sign a treaty, but she refused. Two Jedi, later I learned the names where Qui-Gon-Jinn and Obi-Wan-Kenobi, came to the rescue and freed her with her friends/bodyguards. The Jedi with Samantha and a few other important people escaped on a ship off Naboo, but while fleeing their ship was damaged, and they were forced to land on Tatooine. Now, I am not sure of all the details, but Qui-Gon-Jinn, went and found this slave boy, named Anakin Skywalker, whom later won a pod-race and won enough money to get the part that they needed for the ship. Anyway, Qui-Gon somehow freed Anakin, and took him with him to Corsucant.

Later when the 'mission' was as its end, Samantha, her bodyguards, the Jedi, and Anakin, marched into the palace, and fought their way through to get to the Throne Room. On the way there, somewhere the Jedi got into a duel of some kind with a Sith (I believe), and Qui-Gon was killed. Anyway, at the end the good-guys won, and the bad-guys lost.

Ten years later, Obi-Wan had trained Anakin, and Anakin and Samantha fell in love when Anakin was sent to protect her, while Obi-Wan was sent to another mission. This, by the way, is during the Clone Wars. I'm not THAT sure of all the details, but after the Clone Wars ended, Anakin and Samantha loved each other they wished to marry, which my husband and I did not like, and it was against the Jedi Order. After they begged and pleaded, we allowed them to, but Anakin was killed one day after their wedding. So, that is why Samantha is the way she is. She's sad, and hurt, because her husband was killed.

Now, after Anakin was killed, the another Sith rose and this is Darth Vader. He destroyed all the Jedi (which Samantha thought of her family, after marrying Anakin), and only a few escaped. The Emperor turned evil, and we've been living in the 'Dark Ages' ever since. Samantha did not like it, so she founded the Rebellion with other senators' help, as well as her father's and mine. Does that answer your question?”


My friend told me that he had to do a project on Anakin Skywalker. Since he was your husband, maybe you could help him. My friend told me that Obi-Wan’s been trying to help him, but I’m sure he would appreciate it if the wife of Anakin could tell him more things from a unique perspective. But the only problem is that my friend is the one that bumped into you….and I know you’re still mad at him.

Well I thought that since you married a Jedi you might like to explain them to me. I don’t know what I want to know about them because I don’t know anything about them. Yes, I’ve met Obi-Wan Kenobi. He’s the one that my friend gave the Death Star plans to, and he’s the one that came with my friend when he rescued me and the others from the Death Star.

Well thanks for offering to talk to you and Shmi, and I would like to talk to you sometime, but my friend was in the battle, and I just HAD to see what would happen to him. I really like him, and I didn’t want him to die. I’m glad he made it out alive…and was the one that blew the Death Star up.

Oh by the way, your mother mentioned something called a pod race. What is a pod race?


Leia
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Note 10
Leia,

So, mother told you all that, did she? Well, she did a very good job at explaining what happened in my past. So, is there anything else you would like to know about my past, that Mom hasn't told you?

A pod-race is, well, um, you get this pod (some kind of racer), get on this track and race. It VERY fast and dangerous. Some people got killed when they raced, but Anakin was able to win and buy his freedom. Does that answer your question?

The stormtroopers are all clones from one guy. They're all stupid so that they'll obey orders without question. That's why they're the same height and everything.

I don't know if Earth is larger or smaller then the planets here, because I've never seen Earth to know.

Andrew Smith is your friend that's studying the Jedi? Well, he's talking with Obi-Wan already about it, so he should get enough information about Anakin, because Obi-Wan was Anakin's Master after all. But if he really needs more information, then yes he may ask me.

Well, I must go.


Samantha
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Note 11
First Leia and Samantha Note written after AOTC came out. From now on Samantha will either be called Padmé or Mon Mothma.

Mon Mothma,

Yes, your mother told me all of that. No…I don’t think I really need to pry into your life. That’s not right and I was surprised that your mother told me so much about your life. I didn’t intend for her to do that…I only asked why you seemed so sad and she went into all that detail. If you would like to freely tell me anything else about yourself, you can.

Yes, that answers my questions. Thank you for explaining what a pod race is.

The stormtroopers are all clones? You have to be joking! They’re clones? Wow…who were they cloned from? Yeah….I noticed the stormtroopers seemed to be the same height…that’s why I asked my one friend (Luke), “Aren’t you a little short for a stormtrooper?” That was before he took off the helmet. (See he and Han put on stormtrooper uniforms so that they could rescue me and a couple other people back when I was a prisoner on the Death Star.) So the Empire purposely created them to be stupid so that they would take orders without question?

Andrew Smith? Who is that? I’ve never heard of him. Well anyway…you must be confused with someone else because my friend’s name is Luke Skywalker. He’s the one that’s studying the Jedi for his project. Yeah…..I’m sure that Luke has more than enough information to do his project. He was showing me all this stuff that he already has for it…and he showed his first draft of his report to me. It’s LONG. Obi-Wan and some lady named Jira gave Luke a LOT of information on Anakin, but he said he could use some more information on Anakin.

But while I’m thinking of my friend……I’m really worried. Luke and Han went outside on Tauntauns to look for life forms here on Hoth. Han came back…but Luke saw some meteorite thing and wanted to check it out. Han said that Luke should have come back shortly after he did. I was going to go talk to Luke, but I couldn’t find him. Han was preparing to go back to Tatooine because he has some debts that he has to pay off there or something. Well I stopped him before he left and tried to get him to stay…I didn’t succeed, but then when I asked him about Luke Han got worried. It had been several hours since Han had gotten back (and Luke was supposed to have been back). I started asking around, and NO ONE had seen Luke. I told Obi-Wan about it….because I happened to see him (Han had switched off his com…probably because he didn’t want to talk to me or something) and I couldn’t find Luke’s aunt or uncle to ask them. I had talked to Obi-Wan a little bit….so I told him about it and he got a little worried. He said that Luke was in danger because of the temperature outside. We both went to go find Han…and as soon as we told him that no one had seen Luke….Han actually started to get worried too. He took off on a Tauntaun to try to find Luke. It’s amazing….but it seems as if Han actually does care about other people besides himself…occasionally. Han hasn’t returned…and I asked my father…neither Luke nor Han has reported back to the Base. We even had to close the shield doors. I hate to think how cold it must be outside now.

I tried to go to bed…..but I couldn’t sleep. I think my father’s going to ask that a team of pilots go out in snowspeeders tomorrow morning to try to find Luke and Han. Everyone’s been trying to be nice about it…but I know what they’re trying not to say…that there is very little chance that anyone could survive outside in that weather for very long.

I don’t want them to die. They were my first friends here…and I like them….I like Luke especially…and I don’t like this at all. I don’t like it that they’re out in the cold while I’m here and warm. I don’t like it that they’re probably outside and dying while I’m just sitting here. Luke was my closest friend here. I haven’t met anyone like him in my entire life….and no one has given me the attention that he has. I don’t know who to talk to now. I feel so lost. I keep having nightmares that have Luke and Han dying out in the cold. This is not fun.


Leia
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Note 12
Dear Leia,

I appreciate your respect for other people’s privacy. You seem to have a lot of integrity.

Yes, the stormtroopers are clones. They originated from Kamino, from a bounty hunter called Jango Fett. You’ve probably heard of his son, Boba Fett, who actually is also a clone. If not, you will, as he is quite well known. While they were created, their genetic structure was altered to make them more obedient, so that’s why they’re quite obedient now.

I just realized that my friend Andrew Smith is your friend Luke Skywalker too shy to tell me his name. He still needs more information on Anakin? Wow, I thought he already had enough. His school must be very demanding.

I don’t like the idea of two of our men out there, in the cold. Bail will send some help, but it still makes me nervous. So you and Luke have formed an intimacy? I see. He’s a very sweet boy, you’re lucky to have a friend like him.

Please, Leia, calm down. Luke and Han are quite capable of taking care of themselves, and your father and I are working to make sure that the boys are safe. Don’t worry. Try to relax, it’s all right.


Mon Mothma
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Note 13
Mon Mothma,

Well…I just try to treat people with as much respect as possible. That’s the only true way to get along well with people. Thank you. Integrity is very important to me.

Also, thanks for explaining the stormtroopers, clones, and everything that had to do with that subject. No, I have not heard of Boba Fett until you mention of him in your last letter. What sort of person is he? He is a clone? Hmm…I don’t like the idea of cloning. Is it still in practice, or has it been outlawed? In making the clones more obedient, did they make them stupider? Because the stormtroopers all seem like idiots to me.

You said that my friend Luke Skywalker was going by the name Andrew Smith? Now why would he do that? It must be because he was afraid of what you would do to him if you found out who he really was. I think he’s afraid you’ll come after him and beat him up. His aunt abuses him. I probably shouldn’t tell you that because Luke didn’t authorize me to tell anyone that…but maybe that would explain why he went by that name. Smith is a very common last name on Earth, and I happened to mention that to him. He did tell me that Skywalker was the most common last name here…but I guess he wanted to go by something else to you. I don’t think that he actually NEEDS more information on Anakin, but that he could use more information. I also don’t think that his school is all that demanding. Luke seems to be a hard worker, and he probably was just trying to be thorough in his project and do the best that he could on it….and to use as much information as he could for the project. That’s my opinion.

I’m glad my father was able to send those two men out to look for Luke and Han. Have you heard the news? THEY FOUND THEM!!!!!!!! One thing still worries me, though…my friend Luke was out in the cold much longer than Han, and he was nearly frozen when Han found him. The medical people here say there’s not much chance that he will even survive now. He’s GOT to. He’s my best friend here. I guess you could say that Luke and I have formed an intimacy, although I don’t fully understand it. I just met him, yet we seem so close. Maybe it is because he is the nicest guy I have ever met. Believe me…I know I’m lucky to have a friend like him! But Luke’s still in the bacta tank. For some reason I can’t leave his side when his life is so uncertain. I practically have to tear myself away so that I can go to the bathroom or eat. I’ve even slept by his bacta tank.

Han’s all right. He told me they put him in the bacta tank for half an hour…but he is definitely in better shape than Luke! He’s walking around, teasing me…and…oh…did I tell you what he said and did in the South Passage? That man made me so angry! He wants to leave now, to pay off Jabba the Hutt, on the planet Tatooine. I don’t want him to go. We need him. He’s a great leader, and fighter…and friend. I feel something for him too…but I just don’t know what it is. Luke and Han…….I like them both…and to tell you the truth I don’t know which one I have romantic feelings for. It’s so complicated!

My friend Luke might die…and Han’s talking about leaving. It’s just……I don’t know…too much for me maybe. And to top it off, the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO managed to turn up the heat in my room, which caused the walls to melt and got all of my clothes wet.

I know I need to relax…it’s just so hard.

Have you heard anything about Luke?


Leia
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Note 14
Leia,

It’s wonderful that you treat people with as much respect as possible. You’re right, it IS the only true way to get along well with other people. If the rest of the world would understand that, maybe then we wouldn’t have that many wars.

Boba Fett was Jango’s favored clone, as he was his son. Most of the clones were made to be docile and obedient, and therefore very stupid, just as you said. Boba, however, did not have his genetic structure tampered with. He is an exact replica of his father, and bears just as much intelligence as the rest of us. Under the Old Republic, cloning had been forbidden. Under the Empire, however, they will allow whatever law will grant them military advantage. They need clones to do their dirty work, otherwise it would probably also be outlawed.

Yes, your friend did write a letter to me explaining to me of his…fear. I assured him that the last thing I was going to do was beat him up. The Old Republic forbade military executives to beat their lower officers, and I stick to those morals. I don’t think he believes me, though.

Smith is a common name on Earth? I’ve never heard of it here. Tell me more about Earth. Where did you live? Were you living with foster parents? How did they treat you? I’m sorry, I suppose those questions are a bit personal. It’s just that you’re Bail’s daughter, and that fascinates me.

It seems that the conflict with choosing between Luke and Han seems quite a problem. Just calm down, Leia. I had this problem before when I was younger, but in the end, I knew which man I loved. You just need to wait a while. In time, you will get to know both men, and will know for yourself which one you love more.

Well, I had better get started on my paperwork! Feel free to come and talk whenever you need to!


Mon Mothma
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Note 15
Mon Mothma,

I have some good news. My friend Luke has improved…at least the medical people do not think that his life is in danger much. He is very sick though. Luke told me that he has pneumonia, which I do not think could be too good for him. A while ago, when I first met him, he told me that he has asthma really bad. I don’t think that having pneumonia would be very good for that. The doctors seem to be treating him well, and they are fairly confident that he will recover…but he is still very sick. That worries me. I cannot say why I am so concerned for a person that I have only just met. All I know is that my feelings for him are deep.

I plan to make some soup for him…Han, Wedge, Chewie, and I are planning to visit him. If you have not heard, he is out of the bacta tank and is in bed. Have you visited him yet? Perhaps you would like to come with us if you have not?

I wish there were no wars…but having total peace is impossible. There will always be those who do not take the time to understand others that are different from them.

Thank you for giving me more details on Boba Fett and the clones. I think I understand the Empire’s purpose of cloning better now.

So my friend has been writing you? What is your opinion of him? (I’m talking about Luke.) You seem to me like a very kind woman. I’m sure that Luke will realize that eventually and realize that you will not hurt him because of the accident.

Yes, Smith is a common name on Earth. It does not appear as if you use that last name here. Earth is one planet with all kinds of life on it…every kind of environment imaginable. There are many plants and animals living on it, although humans are the only species that can talk and has a high amount of intelligence. When I told Darth Vader that, he thought that Earth was all primitive. Let me assure you that that is not the case. It is just different from what you are used to. I did have parents when I lived on Earth, only I never knew that they were not my real parents. They must have adopted me at the place that the Maurders took me when the dropped me off on Earth. They were the kindest people that I knew, and they loved me very much. I miss them. I do not mind your questions…and feel that I can give you personal information without fear. I’m not sure why I feel this way. It must be because my father trusts you so much. He told me that you were his closest and dearest friend. If you share his opinion, then I can understand why it would fascinate you that I am his daughter. If you had had children of your own, I’m sure that he would have given them the same respect that you have given me…because of your friendship.

Yes, I guess you could say that the conflict between choosing Luke and Han is kind of a problem for me. It’s just that I do not want to hurt either person’s feelings, and I am very confused. Maybe I do need to wait and sort out my feelings. Thank you for your help.

Have you heard any news at all from the base? My father told me that we are picking up some strange signals from somewhere close to the base, and C-3PO is confident that the codes used are not used by the Rebellion. Han and Chewie said they’d check it out. I hope they are careful. As Han said, “It doesn’t sound friendly, whatever it is.”

Thank you. I will talk to you if I ever need someone to talk to. Good luck on your paperwork. I know how tiresome it can be.



Leia
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Note 16
Leia,

It’s very fortunate that your friend is getting better! Not many people can stay alive for this long after such a long time outside in Hoth, which goes to show that his chances of surviving are better than normal. I have confidence that Luke will be all right, though. I write to him also, and he seems to be a very strong boy. I’m planning to visit himin the hospital to talk to him.

Luke to me seems to be a very sweet and strong person, as I mentioned before. I think you are both very fortunate to have each other as such good friends. Treasure it, sometimes friendships don’t last. I hope he realizes that I won’t hurt him either, although he seems a lot calmer these days while talking and writing to me, not as nervous.

I suppose total peace is impossible. In Naboo, though, we managed to live for many centuries without any major wars. Of course, people argued, but there was no mass bloodshed. I suppose in times like this it’s hard to remember a time with no fighting. Was there as much fighting in Earth? I hope not.

I’m glad that your parents were kind to you. It’s relieving to know that you were raised in good hands. And yes, Bail and I ARE very good friends, but that is not the only reason I take interest in you. You have given a lot to the Rebellion, and for that I owe you a lot. Also, I find your adventures with the Maurders fascinating, as my sister once also met Maurders. She, fortunately, managed to except their hold.

I don’t like this probe droid thread going on here. Bail and I are waiting, something which we loathe doing, waiting for some signal from the outside whether or not there will be an attack. We can only hope the warning will be early enough, or not unneeded.

Well, have a good day!

Padmé
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Note 17
Mon Mothma,

Thank you. I’m very glad that my friend is getting better too. The doctor said that his pneumonia is almost gone, so he’s really doing much better, but he’s still sick. He told me that he’s going to fight in the battle. I don’t know if that’s such a good idea. He’s just been so sick, and I don’t want him to do a bad job because he is too sick to really do well. He told me that he is determined, though. You write to him too? That’s good. Do you think he is a kind boy? Oh…so did you end up visiting him? He didn’t tell me the last time I visited.

Yes, I think he is a very sweet and strong person too. I don’t think I would be able to handle all that he has gone through or going through right now. His parents died when he was a baby, his aunt abuses him, he has asthma really bad, and he never even complains to me. Yes, I know from personal experience that sometimes friendships don’t last. However, I’ve always held the opinion that true friendships will always last no matter what. That’s the difference between a true friend and a sort of friend. Is he still scared that you’re going to hurt him?

Well there have been some pretty bloody wars in Earth’s history, but fortunately in the time I lived there, there were no major wars taking place. I think, though, there was always a war going on somewhere on Earth. I don’t think there was ever really total peace. Total peace on Naboo must have been wonderful.

I have not given to the Rebellion nearly as much as some other people have. True, I have only been here a short amount of time, but Luke destroyed the Death Star, and Han helped him. Shouldn’t you owe them just as much as you owe to me? You said that your sister also met up with Maurders? How did that come about?

I don’t like the idea of the probe droid either. My father has just informed me that we’ve spotted an ENTIRE Imperial fleet entering our system. He’s given me instructions for the pilots, and has urged me to leave on an early transport. I will not back down on the Rebellion. I’ll stay as long as I can. I feel that it is my duty…because of who my father is. What message would it send to the other members if the leader’s daughter were to leave when she could have helped out more? There will certainly be an attack. There is no doubt that the Imperials mean to destroy us. They wouldn’t just casually wonder into our system without a purpose. That probe droid just HAD to be from them. An action must be taken. It is lucky that the Imperials came out so close to our system, because it allowed us to detect them. If they had approached us gradually, I’m not sure we would have been able to detect them in time. It was a stupid move on their part.

Thank you. I hope you have a good day too. My birthday is coming up…usually the days leading up to it are extra good.

Leia
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Note 18
Mon Mothma,

No, you’re right, fighting when he’s still ill is not the best decision for him. However, that is his choice, and we do need all the fighters we can get. I do think he is a kind boy, so full of life! We’re lucky to have him here.

It seems that Luke has had a very sad past! I don’t thin I would be as strong as he is in his position. I don’t think he fears me anymore, thank goodness. We’re all just good friends now.

I have heard of legends of great wizards who put such total peace on Naboo. Then again, I heave heard that people in Earth area pretty isolated, and that not many people leave the planet. Perhaps that has something to do with it. On Naboo, if someone doesn’t want to live there, he or she can just leave. Perhaps there isn’t that option on Earth.

We owe everyone much for joining the Rebellion. It’s a hard choice, to defy the government, especially one as forboding as the Empire. You also, are the daughter of a Senator. You could have lived a perfectly happy life as a Senator also, but instead chose to help us. It means a lot to us.

Oh yes, your birthday! When is it? Wow, you grow up so fast! Seems only yesterday that Bail was bragging to me of your birth! Perhaps you would like to go out for some cake and ice cream!

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Note 19
Mon Mothma,

You must have been VERY tired, or else you were distracted, when you wrote me your last letter, because you addressed me as “Mon Mothma”….you.

I stayed on the base as long as I could (until an announcement came over the system that Imperials had entered the base), but Han (who had gotten his clearance to leave) stuck around a while, and he saw that I was still there. He insisted on escorting me to the Transport, but while we were on our way, a huge piece of ice from the ceiling fell down and nearly crushed me. That way was blocked, so Han notified my father and said he would get me out on the Millennium Falcon.

We took off from Hoth, but I don’t know about Luke. I hope he is all right. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see when we get to the rendezvous point. Some of the pilots were probably killed….but I haven’t heard from Luke recently, so I don’t know if he got out all right. Do you know anything? You said you were writing him too.

It seems as if the entire Imperial fleet that came after Hoth is now following us. I don’t understand why…unless they think they can get to me because I’m Bail Organa’s daughter…or unless we’re the only Rebel ship that they know the location of. At any rate, there is a slight problem. Han told me that the Millennium Falcon’s hyperdrive is broken, and we can’t go into lightspeed….I only hope we can fix this thing before the Imperials catch up with us!

Do you know much about the fight? I don’t know much because I wasn’t stationed to watch the battle.

Yes, I think that Luke is a very kind boy too, and that we are very lucky to have him…and to know him. You know, I don’t think I could be as strong as he is if I were in his position either. I can’t imagine being abused like that. I’m glad he doesn’t fear you any more, because I don’t think you could hurt anyone within the Rebellion. It’s good to know that we’re all friends now.

You have heard of legends of great wizards who put such total peace on Naboo? I don’t believe in wizards. I suppose in your eyes the people on Earth would seem isolated. Not many people at all leave the planet, and if they do, it’s to explore our moon, but then they come right back to Earth. I know that must seem funny to you, but that’s how it is on Earth.

Yes, but I have been put into situations here that basically forced me into joining the Rebellion. I mean first of all, the Empire is evil. I saw evidence of that shortly after I came here, and then I was captured by Darth Vader and taken to the Death Star, and my father is the leader of the Rebellion. I would have had no incentive of being loyal to the Empire. But my father told me that the Senate has been broken up, and I might remind you that I have only recently gotten here. I wouldn’t know much about being a Senator, even if I COULD be one.

Actually, my birthday is today (September 30). You really have known my father for a while then, if he bragged to you about my birth. Soon after you found out it was my birthday, you must have found out it was Wedge’s. I was rather surprised when I found out…but it was while Han, Wedge, and I were visiting Luke when he was still in the medical facility. I think he was asleep during the discussion, so we were trying to talk quietly. Thank you for taking Wedge and I out for cake and ice cream. It really meant a lot, and it made my birthday special.

Uh oh…I better close this letter. It feels like our ship just hit something, but it hit pretty hard. I agree with Han…he thinks that it was no laser blast, and that something hit us. I’ll get back with you when I can.



Leia
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Note 20
Leia,

Yes, I WAS very tired…sorry about that misprint. The whole probe droid and Imperial fleet landing is frying my brain. How are you, though? Are you taking this whole battle all right? Where are you now? Are you safe?

I haven’t heard anything from Luke yet…I hope he’s safe! We both had better keep an eye out for him.

The fleet is chasing you? And your hyperdrive is broken? Is Threepio with you? Maybe he can help fix it. What about Solo? Can he maneuver the ship out of harm’s way? Be sure to tell me what’s happening to you, just because you’re not my legal daughter doesn’t mean I don’t worry about you!

I don’t know exactly whether or not to believe in wizards. I suppose the stories about he are not very credible, but it IS fascinating, and sometimes relieving, to hear about them. There are so many legends in Naboo, of knights and kings and queens and wizards…perhaps one day I will share them with you.

It does seem like Earth is very isolated. It’s a pity that the Empire is in control. If the Republic still ruled, I would probably invite Earth into the Republic!

I suppose that the situation you were in didn’t give you as much of a choice as others, but it’s still very brave of you to continue to help us. There are many people who just want out of this Rebellion. It is obvious that you are not one of them, and for that I am grateful. I do think that with training, though, you could be a Senator. Believe me, I spent much of my life as a Senator, I know. Perhaps I could train you, if you would like.

Well, I hope you and Wedge enjoyed your birthday party today. I thought the cake and ice cream were very nice, what about you? Yes, it IS quite a coincidence that you and Wedge share a birthday, but it must be fun to share it with someone.

Be sure to keep me up to date with what’s been going on!


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Note 21
Mon Mothma,

As soon as we were in the ship, we took off, but what we didn’t realize was the hyperdrive was damaged, and it was impossible to go to lightspeed. The entire Imperial fleet seemed to be following us, but we were far enough ahead of them, and our shields were strong enough that none of their laser blasts really caused that much damage. They didn’t’ seem to be trying to shoot us down…I’m not sure what they were after. I think they could have taken us down if they wanted to. While Han was working on the ship, we entered an asteroid field, and instead of avoiding it, Han flew RIGHT IN the asteroid field. I was scared, but Han’s a good pilot. I knew that if we stayed out much longer, we would get pulverized, even with a good pilot.

So Han decided to take us into this “cave”. It wasn’t a real cave, though…it was a monster’s throat. As soon as we realized what it was, we flew out of it, back out towards the Imperial fleet. Knowing that we had no chance of escaping, Han decided to do something kind of stupid. He moved into attack position and flew right towards one of the big Star Destroyers. But instead of attacking, he attached the ship to the side of one of the sides, and the Imperials could no longer detect us. I’m not sure what Han has in mind, but I intend on finding out. What he did was absolutely insane. Maybe I won’t think so once I understand what he’s doing. I have no idea what we’re going to do/where we’re going to go next.

Don’t worry about the misprint. We all make mistakes, and it is much easier to make mistakes when we’re under that kind of stress. Please do not worry about me. I’m fine…I’m with Han on the Millennium Falcon, attached to the side of an Imperial ship. There has been no indication that they have seen us yet…I just have no idea what Han is up to.

I was able to take the battle all right…now that I know that my friend Luke is safe. He wrote to me telling me that he was going to a planet called Dagobah, to be trained as a Jedi Knight.

Yes, the entire Imperial fleet that landed on Hoth is chasing us. Maybe they’ll give up their search…hopefully. Han is a very good pilot…one of the best I have seen. He’s been piloting for many years now, and I feel safe with him. He was able to dodge most of the asteroids (at least our ship wasn’t destroyed), and we are now sitting above the asteroid field, attached to an Imperial Star Destroyer. All we have to do now is to hope that the Imperials do not discover us.

Yes, our hyperdrive is broken. I’m not sure what happened to it…but somehow it got damaged while we were on Hoth. Yes, C-3PO is with us. He told us that the possibilities of successfully navigating an asteroid field are extremely low. (He gave some statistics.) He was also there to tell us that the “asteroid” ground of the cave we flew into possibly was not very stable. He also knew what was wrong with the hyperdrive and some other ship parts. He became really excited about repairing one of those parts and came bursting into a room on the ship…while Han and I were kissing. Let me explain that last part…I was trying to repair this one part on the ship, when we were hit by an asteroid (before we knew we were in an asteroid field), and Han came up to me to try to help me. Then while he was behind me we were hit, and I fell into his hands. He held me for a while, and I told him to let go. He loosened up a bit, but he was still holding my hand. He started rubbing it. I told him to stop it. He asked me why. I told him my hands were dirty. He said his hands were dirty too, and he moved in for a kiss. He tried to tell me that I liked him. I told him that I happened to like nice men, not scoundrels like him. I’m not exactly sure what happened, but we kissed.

I admit that I do have feelings for him…I believe that I am in love with him. It took me a while to realize because I kept telling myself that I should love Luke over Han…it just made more sense. But now I realize it is Han that I want to be with. It’s so difficult to explain. I guess I did not feel that I was the right type for Han.

I would rather believe there is no such thing as wizards. It just seems wrong to me to believe in them…not that it is discredible…but just wrong. If you would like to share me stories about Naboo, that would be great. Your planet sounds interesting, after all.

But the problem is that Earth is very far away from the Empire. It’s in a different galaxy, VERY far away. I was told that the only way I could travel between Earth and here was through that Maurder doorway, but that doorway can never be opened again. For this reason, it would be IMPOSSIBLE to get Earth into the Republic. If it had been possible for me to go back and forth, I would have returned to Earth when Luke’s uncle tried to take me back to Earth through the doorway.

Maybe some people do want out of the Rebellion…but if so, then why did they join in the first place? The people who want out certainly cannot be true members of the Republic. Maybe I could be a Senator. I never thought about that back on Earth because I was never interested in politics there. But here…it’s different. I believe I could become a good Senator…as long as there are no age restrictions. You would have to tell me a little more about how the system would work here. I think I would very much like to be trained to be a Senator.

The birthday party was very enjoyable. Thank you so much for throwing it for Wedge and me. Yes, the cake and ice cream were VERY nice. I just wish everyone could have been as happy as I was on that day. When I looked at my friends….Luke seemed to be kind of depressed. I could tell there was something wrong, but he wouldn’t tell me what it was.

Han said that he’s about to make his move…whatever that could be, so I’ll have to talk to you later.


Leia
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Note 22
Leia,

Han drove right into an asteroid field? I’ll kill him. He’s supposed to be a competent pilot! Why in the world would he try such a wild tactic? If he so much as scratches you…well, just tell him to be careful. Though from the sound of your letter he wasn’t very careful…I’ll have to censure him when he gets back. I know people make mistakes under stress…though life would be a lot easier if we didn’t. I know of one mistake I made many years ago that was made under stress, and cost the fate of the entire galaxy…all because of stress.

I’m on my way to Blue Waters right now with my brother in hopes of seeing some old friends there…this is not fun, paying a visit to someone who was rumored dead…hopefully they are all right.

C-3PO gave statistics? Why am I so not surprised? Don’t worry, he’s stressful, but only because he doesn’t know any better.

You have feelings for Solo? I guess I’ll have to be a bit easier on him when he gets back now that I know of this. Be careful, though, men can seem very nice, but they can also hurt you. Please be careful and know what you’re getting into.

There is no way of you returning to Earth? I’m very sorry for that. I hope you will learn to love living here as much as you probably did in your home on Earth. It’s very nice here when the Empire’s not around…It’s sad that you have to see them. One day, though, you will see the Republic in its glory, and maybe then you will feel at home.

The government here is made up of many different sovereign governments, and therefore, not many restrictions depends solely on the culture of the government you’re representing. I represented Naboo, which happens to encourage young people to join politics Alderaan is the same. Of course, there are some places who only let men over 20 become senators, but that is because of their culture.

You would make a very good senator of Alderaan. It would take some training, but I’d be more than happy to help you, if that is what you want.

There are many stories of Naboo, stories about wizards and magical animals. I understand it seems safer to think realistically, but there are advantages to allowing the mind to imagine. Let’s see, there was one story of a beautiful princess who ran away from her evil stepmother. She stole aboard a ship to the forests of Naboo, and there met the tiny tree people who lived there. One day, her evil stepmother tracked her down, and gave her a poisoned shuura fruit to eat. Fortunately, a handsome prince from Alderaan came and kissed the princess, saving her from her bleak fate. It’s a very magical and romantic tale, but it helps our orphans feel hope. That’s what stories are all about, right? Having hope. Maybe one day we will have hope also.


Mon Mothma
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Note 23
Mon Mothma,

Actually…Han did elude the Imperials. In my last letter I told you about how he hid the Millennium Falcon on the side of the Star Destroyer, and that he planned on releasing the ship when the garbage was sent out of the ship…so that we could blend in with the garbage. That plan worked! The Imperials had no idea! They went into hyperspace in the opposite direction, and we went on to Bespin (Cloud City.)

Han has an “old friend” named Lando Calrissian that owns this mining colony. We went there to have our ship repaired. Lando is a nice enough guy, but there is something about him that I don’t like. Cloud city seemed to quiet when we first landed, and I didn’t like that. I have a very uncomfortable feeling…like something’s not right. I’m not sure what it is…why I don’t trust Lando…but I don’t. He’s been so nice to me, kind of flirty when he sees me.

Something happened to C-3PO too. He wondered off in some strange direction and somehow got dismantled. Chewie’s been working on him for some time, trying to get all those pieces together. Whoever built C-3PO did a very good job, and it is evident when you see him in pieces.

Cloud City is so beautiful though…Han and I have been talking, and we’ve had a lot of good conversations.

Lando just came in to invite us to a banquet “in our honor.” To be honest, I am a little hungry, so I am looking forward to this banquet. Maybe it will help ease the tensions between Lando and Han. Although they claim to be “buddies” , there is definitely something between them that is causing Lando to act a little strange around Han. I can’t put my finger on it. I am also hoping this banquet will put my mind at ease about Lando, and convince me that I’m just paranoid.

Yes, Han drove right into the asteroid field. I suppose it was because he didn’t think the Imperials would be crazy enough to follow us…that there would be too great a risk in damaging their own ships. We were both taken by surprise when the ships actually began chasing us! I’m sure he was trying to protect me as much as he could.

And EVERYONE gets stressed. It would be impossible to go through a day without being a tiny bit stressed with something…either good or bad. I remember when I was in school and had to take tests, and I was stressed because of my surroundings or time limit, or whatever it was, and I would make stupid mistakes. You mentioned that you made a horrible mistake once when you were under stress that cost the fate of the entire galaxy. I do not believe that you could do that. You are too kind of a person, and I’m sure any mistake you might have made would not have had such an effect on the galaxy. Things are caused by multiple causes, you know.

Oh, you’re going to a planet called Blue Waters? I’ve never heard of it. It sounds pretty though…just judging by the name. I hope that you find your friends in good health, and that you learn whatever rumor it was turns out to be false. Please let me know how your trip goes.

Yes, C-3PO gave statistics. He is a very literal droid, but I suppose he cannot help that. It actually makes life interesting with him along.

Yes, I have feelings for Han. I care for him very deeply…I love him. I have been spared from being hurt in the past, and I do not think that Han will cause me any pain. He is a good guy, and I know that he loves me as well.

No, there is no way for me to return to Earth. I would already be home if there were a way. But now I’m here, and I’ve found my real father, and I fell in love. There is nothing that would pull me from this now.

Well if the Rebellion can win this war, maybe we can restore peace to this galaxy, and have life just as you described it in the last letter.

I thought that the Emperor basically ruled the Republic, and that the Senate had been dissolved. My father told me a little bit about the Senate. There’s no way I could become a Senator now, but if we win this war, I would be honored.

Thank you. I hope I could make a good Senator, just as you said. There is not much in life that does not require training, so I’m not surprised that I would need it if I were to become a Senator.

Stories are nice…but to believe certain things to actually be real…that goes against some of my most deepest beliefs…. I could never believe in wizards, but they do make nice stories. That was a very nice story that you told. Thank you for telling it to me.

This Rebellion, and our belief that we can overcome the Empire…that is our hope; our only hope.

Well, Lando has just come to escort us to the banquet, so I must talk to you later.


Leia
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Note 24
Leia,

Wait, are you safe right now? I know you don’t feel comfortable in Cloud City, but are you safe from the Imperials? I don’t quite trust Lando either, from your description of him. Keep an eye out for him.

Threepio was dismantled? No matter how annoying he is, it’s sad to think of him as dismangled. You’re right, the person who built him WAS very skilled, I met him myself. He was perhaps the greatest builder I have ever met, among other things.

You and Han have a lot of good conversations? Like what? Am I sensing feelings blooming here? I’m glad that you love him, he’s a wonderful man.

You are wrong. It WAS my fault that this happened, and it WAS a great consequence. I don’t wish to speak of it now, but if one day I do, I hope you can forgive me.

I know what you mean about tests. In Naboo, the tests determine everything about you, whether you’re old enough to vote, graduate school, or even take a political position. I found it’s easier to pass if you relax, but I realize that isn’t easy.

There is nothing that would pull you away? That’s relieving. I had thought htat perhaps you would want to leave to see your real family again, but I’m glad you are staying, though I’m not glad for your pain. You’re special to me, even if you are Bail’s legal daughter. I wouldn’t want to see you go.

As far as I’m concerned, the Senate still exists; Palpatine just refuses to recognize it. The Old Republic had ruled for thousands of years. The Empire is the thorn in its side, not us. Something as great as that will not be crushed easily.

Well, I better go now. Hope you enjoy your banquet!


Mon Mothma
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Note 25
Mon Mothma,

Vader is a MEAN, TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE nightmare monster. You know what he did? He sent out that Bounty Hunter named Boba Fett after us, and Fett followed us to Cloud City. Of course the Imperials, with their working hyperdrives landed on Cloud City before then.

Remember that banquet I was telling you about? Well guess who was the host of it? DARTH VADER. Lando betrayed us to him, and immediately he started torturing us. The thing is, he hasn’t even asked us any questions! I don’t understand why he is doing this. The man is insane! He has been so mean to us…he made me walk on these sharp rocks (okay, so they don’t bother most people, but they hurt MY feet.) And then he made me walk on these hot coals. He threw me off a ledge really hard and almost killed me…and did so many more things to us. Why doesn’t he just kill us? It’s evident that he wants us all dead. Be glad you’re not here with us. Maybe you can live. I don’t think we will.

Vader seems to enjoy torturing me more than Han…because he thinks I feel pain more than Han does.

So no, I am NOT safe right now. Boba Fett, after finding us, revealed our destination to the Imperials, and they were able to land way before we did, and hid while we landed, and then the stormtroopers showed up when we saw who was the host of that banquet.

Yes, Threepio was dismantled. I’m not exactly sure what happened to him…I guess he wondered off into the middle of nowhere. You mean you knew the person who built C-3PO. You must have been acquainted with quite a variety of people. You think he was the greatest builder you ever met? Interesting…you’ll have to tell me what his builder was like and how you happened to come into contact with him.

I don’t know…Han and I just talk about things…about life…just talking…as friends. My feelings for him are very strong, and he is a very caring guy, although he can be a little rough at first. He does care about me deeply, and he…he…just makes me feel in a certain way…I have a lot of admiration for him. After I got to know him some…I realized that he was the kindest and most caring guy I had ever met…except for Luke…but my feelings are loyal to Han and not Luke. I’m not sure why…but I just fell in love with Han. It makes no sense when I think about it, but that’s what happened.

I still do not see how the downfall of the Old Republic could have fallen on one person’s shoulders (besides Palpatine’s), unless you were in love with Palpatine and helped him by purposely deceiving everyone, after knowing what he was.

Sometimes I think there is too much emphasis placed on tests. I admit that sometimes they are necessary…yes, it is easier to take a test when you relax and realize that your entire life does not depend on the outcome of the test.

I told you already that I can not go back to Earth…even if I wanted to…it would be impossible for me to get there. I can tell that you and my father have a special relationship. If you had had any children, I’m sure that my father would have honored him or her in the same way that you are honoring me. Thank you for that.

My father told me that the Republic was only around for ONE thousand years, not thousands of years. The members of the Rebellion have a lot of determination. I’m sure something can be done.

Ha, enjoy the banquet? My feelings were rather opposite of that, but I appreciate your words.

Right now I can’t say much to you because Vader has been torturing us.


Leia Organa
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Note 26
Leia,

Calm down, sweetie, don’t worry, we’ll find some way to save you! I won’t let him hurt you like this. Just stay calm, try and see if you can get away. Whatever you do, DON’T TAKE ANY PAINKILLERS! You’re right, you do feel more pain than Han does. It’s a hereditary feature, and if you take painkillers, it will only get worse. Just try and stay calm, try not to anger Vader, and I will send someone to be there as fast as I can.

I myself have also fallen into Vader’s trap. I should have known…I was given the wrong address, and it turned out I had stepped right into Vader’s accomplice’s home! Argh, I imprisoned myself! But I’ll get out, and I’ll get to you as soon as possible.

I knew Threepio’s builder very well because I was married to him. Yes, Anakin Skywalker built him. Luke probably told you a lot about him, as he did do that paper on him. Anakin was a great builder. He had a knack for finding the bugs in anything, and because of this very valuable slave. Before he was freed, he had built Threepo, his own protocol droid (and he was only nine!) I was very impressed with him, as well as many others.

It’s wonderful that you’ve found the one for you. I didn’t fall in love until I was 24, and my family constantly bugged me about not getting my own life together. It seems like Han has very strong feelings for you, though I would like to meet him more personally. I know that sounds intrusive, and I’m sorry, I just want to make sure you and Han will be able to live a happy life. Though from the multiple times he saved your life, it’s obvious he cares for you.

I wasn’t in love with Palpatine, but I did once trust him very much. You see, when I was queen, our planet was invaded by the Trade Federation. I didn’t know it then, but Palpatine had paid them to do so. At the time, Palpatine was also Naboo’s Senator, and my most trusted advisor. When I approached the Senate to ask for help, he persuaded me to denounce Valorum, the current Chancellor, and indirectly placed Palpatine onto the throne and into power. You see, it was my fault.

There IS quite a bit of emphasis placed on tests. My theory is that it’s because they’re cheap. Just buy some paper and ink, write up some hard questions, and complete everyone’s test in a day. It’s the easiest way to assess someone. You’re right, though, it isn’t the best way.

I hope Vader releases the both of us soon.



Mon Mothma
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Note 27
Mon Mothma,

The Imperials…they came for Han, and for all of us. They led us to a carbon freezing chamber where they put Han in carbonate because they wanted to test it on him…because they want to do the same thing to Luke. Vader called Luke “the Emperor’s prize.” I wish there was a way to warn Luke, but there isn’t.

Vader gave Han over to the Bounty Hunter Boba Fett, and he took off in his ship. Then there was a report that Luke’s ship had landed, and Vader wanted Luke to be led in there as a trap. Well…the stormtroopers started leading us down selected passageways, and Luke followed. I know because I saw him when we turned one of the corners. I tried to warn him that it was a trap, and not to go, but I’m afraid I only encouraged him worse, and he followed…only we were a little ahead of him in the hallway. The stormtroopers took us through this one doorway, but they locked it as soon as we went through. I hope Luke turned back then, but I doubt he did. The only unlocked passage in that area was the carbon freezing room. He probably went in there…I hope he can handle Vader all right.

Then Lando’s men surrounded the stormtroopers, and we grabbed their weapons. I was surprised by his actions, and I was like, and you expect us to trust you after what you did? But apparently he realized that the Empire was only going to cheat him in the end, so he decided to help us. He told us how we could get Han back…by going to the south passage if Boba Fett hadn’t taken off yet. We arrived at that entrance just in time to see Boba Fett’s ship take off.

We’re not on the Millennium Falcon, getting ready to take off. I only hope that Luke is all right.

Oh,…so this pain stuff is hereditary. Thank you for telling me so that it prevented me from taking pain killers. You must have been close friends of my parents to be able to know about that. My father never mentioned it to me…maybe he just forgot.

You fell into Vader’s trap too? Oh…I hope you’re all right. Can’t something be done?

Anakin Skywalker built C-3PO? Yes, Luke has told me a little bit about him, and yes, he had to do a report on the man. From what Luke found out, he must have been a truly great man. He built C-3PO when he was only 9? Wow…he must have been very smart.

Oh…yes…but I miss Han right now. I feel like I should have prevented him from being frozen by Vader somehow…maybe you can meet him…

From what you said about Palpatine, it doesn’t sound like it was your fault at all with what happened 30 years ago.

Your theory is probably right about the tests. I must really get going. We’re trying to take off right now.

Leia
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Note 28
Leia,

Are you okay now? I know you said you were in the Falcon, but are you safe and away from the Imperials? I’m sorry that Han was taken away. Bail and I will send forces out to him right away. There aren’t any Imperials where he’s going, from what I heard, so it shouldn’t be too hard to get him back.

It’s Luke I’m worried about. He told me that he was going to rescue you, and to fight Vader. I think he wanted to face him, to kill him, but I’m so afraid what will happen to him! He’s really just a boy, he shouldn’t be running out into danger like this!

As for my brother and I, we found a way to sneak out of Vader’s trap, thank goodness. Luckily, we had a transport hiding in the bushes. We’ll be coming back to base as fast as we can now. You don’t need to worry for me.

You’re right, I was very good friends with your parents. I remember when you were a baby, I used to snuggle with you at night and read you stories. You were the most precious baby I had ever seen, and I sometimes felt you were my own daughter. Your father…he can be forgetful sometimes. However, the painkillers are very dangerous to you, and it IS important that you remember that.

Anakin was a very bright boy, and I loved him very much. Luke was right, he was once a great man. He could have become one of the greatest Jedi in history, if only he had had the chance. I’m sorry, I still feel a lot of grief from losing him.


Padmé
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Note 29
Mon Mothma,

I am fine…but I don’t know about Luke. He got hurt pretty badly in his fight with Vader, and he says that he broke his arm. Now you have probably become confused.

I need to update you on what has happened…well apparently Luke did get caught into Vader’s trap, but he was able to escape the carbon freezing process. He had a nasty fight with Vader, in which Vader beat him up badly, and at one point Luke fell and broke his arm from some ledge. From the way Luke made it sound, Vader was trying to get Luke on the Dark Side because Luke was the last Jedi left, and was a threat to the Sith.

Vader did not kill Luke; however he hurt Luke deeply by trying to claim that he was Luke’s FATHER. Can you imagine that? Vader told Luke that he was his father. That was the lowest insult that Vader could give to anyone. I don’t know how he expected Luke to actually believe him. I suppose he thought that he could shake Luke up a little bit, and if Luke believed him, then all the better. Maybe he though that Luke would turn if he believed that his father was an evil Sith.

Just as Lando, Chewie, the droids, and I were getting ready to leave Cloud City in the Millennium Falcon (we were getting prepared to go into lightspeed), I had this overpowering feeling…and all of a sudden I knew where Luke was. It was very strange. I have never had that kind of feeling in that intensity before. So we went back and rescued Luke. He was hanging on a weather vane at the bottom of Cloud City. I don’t know of Luke was using the Force to contact non-Force users. I suppose that could work. I don’t know much about the Force, and he probably called out to me because I was closer to him then he was to Lando or Chewie.

Luke’s pretty upset with the whole situation. We have now landed at the medical ship of the fleet. Hopefully everything is okay with Luke’s arm. Some doctors are in his room, examining him now. I really shouldn’t disturb them.

Well, Lando told us that Boba Fett was taking Han to Jabba the Hutt on Tatooine. That IS an Imperial world, even if it is not a very respectable planet.

I was very pleased to hear that you and your brother had found a way out of Vader’s trap, and are safely back here now. That must not have been a very fun experience.

You knew my parents and were staying with them when I was a baby? It must have been on a short visit or something. Otherwise, you would not have been able to snuggle with me and read me stories, or even to have seen me as a baby, like you said you did. All right…I will remember not to take painkillers. Good thing I wasn’t the one who broke my arm. I just heard the doctor that was looking at Luke’s arm say that he was going to go get him some painkillers. Apparently he did break his arm.

I’m sorry….you really did not have to say anything about Anakin if it pained you too much. It must hurt to think of him so often. I’m glad that he still holds a place in the history records, though. He sounded like a truly wonderful person.


Leia
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Note 30
Leia,

Vader told Luke that he was his father??? Really??? This isn’t good. I mean, I guess I suspected at times, but this it’s too much, and how would he know? Wait, never mind that, sorry for the rambling, but as you know, this makes a big impact onto the Rebellion, even if it isn’t true.

I know you think that Vader is the worst thing in the world, but you must know that at one time he was a wonderful person, just changed so much. You must remember this!

You said you felt Luke contact you? You’re right, he can’t talk to people who don’t have the Force. You see, you DO possess a little force potential. We tested for it when you were young, but decided it wouldn’t be a good life for you if we let you train, so you never trained.

So now Han’s in Tatooine? When does his rescue team leave? I’m not leaving such a useful pilot to a fat worm.

Luke is taking PAINKILLERS??? Oh no, not good. Don’t worry about it, I’ll take care of that.

I used to live with Bail, a long time ago, for a year or so, so it was a bit longer than a visit. You were such a sweet baby, and it was great taking care of you.

Anakin WAS a truly wonderful person. It’s alright for you to speak of him, I would love to tell you about him.

Mon Mothma
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