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These are notes between Bail(a friend of Bail’s who I made up) and Padmé (Amidala) ,but it’s AU. (Yes, Bail’s alive in my fic…he didn’t die on Alderaan…because it didn’t get blown up. Amidala is still alive too.).

The people playing the part of Padmé: Celina Jovia and Bobill
Note 1:
Padmé,

I don’t know if you are aware of this or not, but I found Leia. She had been kidnapped by the Maurders after her being brought to me. I am also glad to see you alive! Vader’s after you.

Bail
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Note 2
Bail,

What do you mean, you found Leia? When was she kidnapped? Is she all right? Why wasn't I informed of her being kidnapped? How did you find her? Where was she? Please, tell me what happened. I didn't know something about this.

You're not the only one to be glad to see me alive, everyone is saying that. I'm glad to be alive too.

I already know Vader is after me, he's been kinda writing to me telling me that he found me, than lost me, that he will catch me and kill me with the Death Star. He also told me that he captured his father Summoner Skywalker, I'm not sure if you know him. Anyway, he let him go and put a tracker on his ship, so he's going to be following him to wherever. Well, I don't care if he catches me, as long as my children are safe.

Padmé
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Note 3
Padmé,

You’re the first person that I’m telling this to…I’m not even telling the girl this yet…but Correon and I have been running midi-cholorian tests on all girls between the ages of 15-20…in hopes to find Leia. While running them, I found her. She is the only person that could have a midi-cholorian count of 29 thousand.

I wasn’t going to even tell you this unless I found her, but since I have found her, let me tell you….

Just after Obi-Wan brought Leia to me…just after she was born, I had Correon watch her. My wife and I went to another planet to get our real son safely to an adoption center. It took us much longer than we had expected and we didn’t get back until the next day. When we got back, we found that Leia was missing. Correon didn’t let me know what had happened right away….he just told me a few days ago. He was scared that I would be mad at him….see he fell asleep while watching Leia….and she was kidnapped while he was sleeping.

Now I’ve talked to Leia….but I haven’t told her that she’s my daughter…..I just asked her a bunch of questions about where she was from and things like that. What I’ve been able to gather is this: the Maurders were the ones who kidnapped her, they took her to another dimension called Earth where she has grown up. She got back to our world by accident. She followed Mr. Idiot through the doorway. The Maurders closed the doorway before they realized she was here. It was the last time that they could open or close the doorway, so now she’s stuck here.

She seems to be in good health, and seems to be fine. She’s scared because now she has to live here.

I figured that you had enough to bear with your husband’s turning, and the fact that you had to give up your only child, and you had to hide from everyone while you were pregnant, and then hide from them again after you’d given birth. I didn’t want to worry you with this. I didn’t want you to be all saddened that you lost your only child. That is why I did not tell you that she was kidnapped.

Well I’m glad you’re being welcomed here, Samantha. You really need it with all you’ve been through.

Darth Vader’s been writing you? Yes, the Empire seems pressed to destroy us. He captured his father Summoner Skywalker (after AOTC edit: Cliegg Lars)? I hope that his father is all right. No, I don’t know him…he put a tracker on his ship?

Your child is safe. She’s here with us now. Do you think I should tell her that I am her real father, or should I tell her she was adopted?

Your best friend,
Bail
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Note 4
Bail,

Thank you for telling me about how and what happened. I'm glad you found her. Is she all right? Is she getting to know everyone good? Well, just try to make her feel welcomed, because this is a new place for her, if all she told you is true. I don't think she knows too much about us and the Rebellion. Maybe you should try to explain it.

I guess you should say that you're her real father, because if you don't it will bring up more questions.

Well I'm glad she's all right. I have to go. Have you heard from Obi-Wan yet? I haven't heard anything of or from him.

Padmé
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Note 5
Padmé,

Of course…..I felt that you deserved to know what happened to your only child. She appears to be all right. She doesn’t look hurt or sick or anything. She’s probably exhausted with everything that’s happened to her.

She doesn’t know very many people….she met Shmi at the registration (obviously she doesn’t know that Shmi is her grandmother), and Wedge introduced himself to her….I heard him do it. The only other person she knows is a guy named Owen Lars, who’s from Tatooine. Could that be Anakin’s brother, Owen Skywalker? Did he change his last name, or do you think it’s a different person. Anyway, his son found Leia….and she and he (Owen’s son) found the droids in a factory on Anuvuin. The boy took Leia to his house where Vader somehow followed them. I’m not exactly sure how that happened, and neither is she. I don’t think that he knows that he has a child. I HOPE he doesn’t know. I guess he questioned the boy about the plans, and he lied to him and told him he sent them to Dantooine. According to Leia, the boy knows who Obi-Wan Kenobi is, and took them to him…..so they should be in our plans soon.

No, Leia doesn’t know much about the Rebellion….I will have to write her and tell her more about it. I sent her away to Alderaan to go get me some papers….I sent her with the Owen Lars fellow, so they should be back soon. I’m surprised they’re not back yet, but maybe I’m expecting them too early.

So no, Obi-Wan has not personally contacted me, but Leia says that that boy she met took the droids to Obi-Wan, so I’ll take her word for it.

That is all I know at this time.

Bail
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Note 6
Bail,

I think you might be right about that Owen Lars being Owen Skywalker, because I've been talking with Shmi and she said her sons were coming here. I don't know, but that's what she said. I'll tell you once I find out.

Well, if Obi-Wan doesn't get here soon with the plans, I'm going to kick him to Coruscant for not contacting us sooner. I hope you're right about the boy giving him the plans. I just want to know what's holding him up.

Well, Leia needs friends, she's new here and I think friends would be good for her. I'm glad Shmi and Wedge are already talking with her.

Have you found out what that boy's name is? I don't want to keep calling him The Boy, because well it doesn't sound right, makes him sound like a droid.
Must go.

Padmé
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Note 7
Padmé,

I don’t know if Owen Lars is Owen Skywalker or not….because there IS more than one Owen in the galaxy. I just thought it might be a possibility. But you did say that Shmi said her sons were coming here. Did you meet them?

Yes, Obi-Wan is STILL not here. And neither is that Owen Lars person and Leia. I’m getting really worried. Leia should have returned a couple hours ago…wait I just got a message from her. They’ve been captured and have been taken to the Death Star!!!!! Darth Vader is questioning and torturing them. He wants to know about you…..I am quite sure he doesn’t know Leia is his daughter, but he knows that I am good friends with you. He thinks that Leia knows you because you are my friend. He’s trying to get her to talk about you. She, not knowing much of anything, refuses to tell him anything. He keeps asking about the base and things.

Padmé, I hope Leia’s all right. I’m worried about what Vader will try to do to his daughter…..and what if he can tell that she has a strong force and decides to take a midi-cholorian count or something…..then he’d find out that she was his daughter…..and then who knows what would happen. Do you think he would knowingly kill his daughter?

And what could have happened to Obi-Wan and that boy? THEY should be here by now. I hope they didn’t get captured too, because then we’d be in BIG trouble; we’d never get the plans.

I agree. Leia does need friends…..friends would be good for her…..assuming she gets back here safe and alive. Yes…..she seems to like that boy a lot too…..I think she’s good friends with him.

Hmm….about that boy. I don’t know what his name is. Leia didn’t tell me. I’ll have to ask her. I don’t know much about him except that he’s from Tatooine and that he rescued Leia. That’s all I know. If you don’t like calling him The Boy, why don’t you make up a name for him. We’ll just call him that until we find out his real name.

I hope Leia is safe.

Your friend,
Bail
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Note 8
Bail,

You're worried, I'm double (make that tripled) worried!! Leia is MINE daughter. I CAN'T believe that Vader has them. I want to, oh, hurt, harm, KILL that man!!!!! He's so...unjust, and cruel, and-and, MEAN!!!!

So, Vader can't find me, so he thinks that question Leia is going to help. Well, hello, Mr. Darth Vader, but Leia hasn't been with me for a few YEARS!!! Oh, Bail, what are we going to do? What if Vader decides to kill them. I have NO idea is he would kill Leia if he knew she was his daughter, because being the man I see him as, I think he will. Let's hope I'm wrong.

Obi-Wan STILL hasn't shown up. *sigh* This is getting worse by the minute it seems. Please, tell me if you hear anything, of or from Obi-Wan.

I'll ask my brother and Shmi if they can think of a good name for The Boy. I can't think right now, getting too stressed, I think.

Must go. Thank you for keeping me up to date.

Padmé
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Note 9
Padmé,

Believe me. I have not forgotten that Leia is not my real daughter, that you are her real mother.

Well they’re back here…safe and sound…..and that’s all that matters. We have the plans. I know Vader is mean…but you must not show your hatred for him in front of Leia. She cannot know anything.

Vader will try anything. He thinks he’s the smartest person in the galaxy and that no one will has intelligence besides him. He feels that everyone will do exactly what he says….so he thought if he questioned who he believed to be MY daughter that he would get answers to questions involving you.

We don’t have to worry about Vader killing her right now…..because she is safe for now. I would hope that Vader wouldn’t kill his own daughter…but since we can’t be sure…..we certainly shouldn’t TELL him that Leia is his daughter. Who knows, he might want to kill her because of that….or if he finds out that she has a higher midi-cholorian count….he might kill her.

Now that Obi-Wan has shown up we don’t have to worry about those things any longer.

I asked Leia what that boy’s name was….but she hasn’t answered yet. Did you come up with a good name for the boy yet? Maybe you should give him a temporary name of whatever you would have named your son if you would have had one.

Well I have to prepare for my meeting. The plans provided us with a huge weakness in the Death Star.


Bail
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Note 10
Bail,

I am too preparing for the meeting, and am glad to hear that there is a weakness, nevertheless and huge weakness in the plans.

Don't worry, I'll try to act kind, and...not angry about Vader in front of Leia, of course if something does happen, I can easily break down crying, and I don't want to do that in front of my daughter. Lets just hope everything runs along smoothly from here on (which I doubt will happen, but still...)

I'm not worried about telling Vader about Leia, or Leia about Vader, because we know that no one is going to tell either, even if their life is in danger. Lets hope that if Vader does discover about Leia being his daughter that he won't kill her, or force her to the Dark Side. That would be terrible.

Haven't really thought of a name, but a name I would name my son (if I had one) would be...Luke, um, Brian, Alex, oh I don't know, I don't have a son only this nameless boy whom we can't seem to get his name. Why don't you think of one? I've never been good with choosing names, and you should know that. If you can't think of anything, then choose one I did give you. Tell me if anyone tells you his name.

Must go.


Padmé
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Note 11
Padmé,

Yes, it is good that there was a huge weakness in the Death Star plans.

I wish things would run smoothly for us too, but I doubt that they will. If you do get angry at Vader in front of Leia make sure you don’t say anything about him being your former husband or her father.

I hope that Vader doesn’t find out that Leia is his daughter. I think we have it pretty well protected. I adopted her…and my own wife was pregnant at the exact same time, so how is Vader or Palpatine supposed to know that Leia’s not my real daughter. They have no idea that my wife had a son named Wedge and not a daughter named Leia. I hope that Vader wouldn’t turn Leia to the Dark Side or kill her.

Oh…about the boy’s name…I heard that it was Curtis, so you can call him Curtis.

By the way….I noticed earlier that you had a big stain on that dress that you were wearing earlier. I didn’t get the opportunity to ask you what happened? Isn’t it the dress that Anakin gave to you for your secret engagement symbol?


Bail
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Note 12
Bail,

I will try and not get mad in front of Leia at Vader. I will withhold myself from saying anything about Vader being who he is.

I know Vader still doesn't know about Leia, but with this battle beginning I just know he'll figure it out sometime before it's over. I too hope he won't force Leia to the Dark Side, and I doubt he will, because she's never been trained with the Force or anything, so she be...I don't want to say useless, but she would (somewhat) to him. I hope if he finds out or not about Leia that he does not kill her, because that will make me even the more mad.

About my stain...I thought I told you already. Oh well, I've lost track of whom asked and stuff. Anyway, some boy wasn't watching where he was walking and ran into me, causing my coffee to spill and stain my dress. Yes, this dress is/was the dress Anakin gave me for the secret engagement symbol. It was supposed to be a secret, so did I tell you about it or something, because I don't remember telling you what it was.


Padmé
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Note 13
Padmé,

Very good. It’s good to know that you will withhold yourself from saying anything about Vader being who he is to Leia.

How could Vader figure out that you were ever pregnant? Very few people even know you were pregnant, so who would tell him? How would Vader figure out that Leia is not my real daughter? Can’t a force sensitive individual start learning about the Force at any age? If so, Vader could discover her and turn her to the Dark Side, or he could kidnap her and start from scratch. I’m sure he wouldn’t have a problem with that. Of course you would be madder at Vader if he kills her…especially if he kills her after he finds out that she’s his daughter. I understand how AWFUL that would be for you…your only child.

Padmé, don’t forget that I was (and still am) one of your most trusted friends. Do you remember that you told everyone that you invited to the wedding about your dress and it’s meaning? All about your secret engagement?

Anyway, so it was a boy that wasn’t watching where he was walking and ran into you that made you spill and stain your dress? I hope that boy learns some respect and some manners. Do you know who he is? Maybe we could punish him.

I noticed that you haven’t been listening to the battle. Why is that? Is it that it reminds you of the Naboo Invasion and what Anakin did? Well no matter, you’re not missing much. Are pilots are getting wiped out. I’m so scared for Wedge. So far, he’s still alive. I hope he remains that way. We only have 1 minute until the Death Star is in range.

Bail
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Note 14
Bail,

Thanks for informing me with how the battle is going. I'm talking with Shmi, because both of us don't want to watch/sound to the battle. The main reason is mostly because it reminds us of Anakin and his doings as well as the Invasion on Naboo, so I hope you don't mind me not being there.

The boy that ran into me, his name is Andrew Smith (from what I know now), and no we're not going to punish him, because I think that he figured out whom he bumped into and what this dress meant to me and he'll feeling terrible about it. I also told him like thousand of times that we're not going to kick him out, so if that was your idea of 'punishing' him, forget it. I hope he just learns from this 'lesson'.

Vader has many ways of discovering of Leia, but hopefully he wouldn't suspect anything anytime soon, so therefore he would not search her out. We don't have to worry unless someone accidentally said something to him, or something. Hopefully that won't happen.

I'm sorry, I forgot whom all I told of the meaning of the dress. *sigh* It's this battle that is making me stressed. You know how much I hate battles, and what they remind me of. When I'm stressed I forget things easily, so that's how I forgot about telling you of the dress. Now I remember and thank you for reminding me.

I must go.


Padmé
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Note 15
First Samantha and Bail Note that was written after AOTC came out. I also read the book, and because of that I found out what Padmé’s parents names were so I have changed their names from Tim and Sally to Ruwee and Jobal. I have also decided to no longer use the name Samantha and to use the name Padmé. Her family’s last name will no longer be Jedi, but it will be Amidala. Instead of being the royal family of Coruscant, they will be the Royal family of Naboo. They do not rule anything though. The elected Queen of Naboo still does that.



Padmé,

You are welcome for informing you of how the battle is going. I do not know if you are aware of this or not, but the battle is now over. One of our pilots, one who turned off his targeting computer, was able to make a direct shot into the exhaust port, and the Death Star blew up just a couple of seconds after the Death Star had us in range.

I also heard that Darth Vader was not the one that came up with the Death Star plans. He took credit for something that had been created at the very beginning of the Clone Wars!!!!! I heard that the Death Star plans were created by the Separatists (by that Count Dakoo creep and the Trade Federation army and the other droids.) Can you believe this? Darth Vader has gone around bragging that he was the one that came up with them when he WASN’T? At that time Darth Vader was only your Anakin and he was probably marrying you at the time.

I understand how much you loved and still love Anakin Skywalker, and I understand that since Shmi was his mother how it would have hurt her too. I understand why you weren’t there.

Okay, so the boy that ran into you was named Andrew Smith? Well kids can be very careless these days. I certainly hope that this Andrew Smith has learned his lesson by now.

I still don’t see any way for Vader to discover that Leia is his daughter. Leia thinks I’m her father, and she doesn’t look THAT much like either you or what Anakin looked like, so I don’t think he could tell from that. He wouldn’t even consider taking a midi-cholorian count unless he had reason to believe she was Force Sensitive. Since she doesn’t know she’s Force Sensitive, she should be all right. I don’t know who would accidentally say anything to Vader. Not very many people even know that you were even pregnant, so I think we’re safe. The only people that knew were: Obi-Wan, Yoda, Gwydion, and myself, correct?

Well that’s all right about the dress. No one even knew about it until after Anakin and you went back to Naboo to when Anakin “escorted” you. Didn’t he propose to you the day before your wedding? You told me about the dress later then. I’d forgotten that your wedding was private and everything….I’ve been to so many weddings. Now I remember that you told me later about the dress. Sorry I confused you so much.

Leia has asked me for an awards ceremony to honor the heroes of the Death Star battle. I will honor her request. The awards ceremony will be in the afternoon…about 3:00. Are you planning on coming?

I also have been considering planets to move our new base to. I’m thinking about this ice planet called Hoth. It is out of the way of most of the major planets in the galaxy, and it is far too cold for people to live there, so there will be no danger of hurting civilians. The Empire would not expect that we would move our base to an ice planet. We should be quite safe there until we can figure out a new place to move the base.

What do you think?


Bail
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Note 16
Bail,

Hoth sounds great for the next base. When do you thank we'll leave?

Yes, Obi-Wan, Yoda, Gwydion, and you were the only ones that know about Leia. Hopefully it'll stay that way. You never know how or when Vader will find out your secrets, that's way we're careful.

Yes, Anakin proposed to me the day before our wedding, and I didn't think I told you about the dress till after, and I was SURE that you won't there. Thanks for confirming it.

Ha! I CAN'T believe Vader would do that. Bragging about something that's not his and gets blown to pieces by a pilot that didn't use his targeting computer. That is SO stupid of him. I think that mask of his is FINALLY getting to him!! Thanks for telling me that Dooku was the builder of the Death Star. I didn't think Vader was.

No, I'm not going to the ceremony, so don't look for me there.

By the way, Andrew has learned his lesson (Shmi made SURE of that), and guess what? He's studying a certain Jedi Knight by the name of Anakin Skywalker. Isn't that weird? Obi-Wan told me that there's a boy called Curtis that's studying Qui-Gon (but he (Curtis) doesn't enjoy it). Anyway, it looks like more teachers are urging their students to study the Jedi. That's rather odd for them to do, and I feel sorry for Obi-Wan, because he's having these kids coming to him asking questions about the Jedi and the Force. Well, at least Obi-Wan is willing to share his knowledge of his powers to those kids. I wonder how many understand what he's talking about. When Ani told me some I understood...almost nothing to what he was talking about.

Well have to go.


Padme
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Note 17
Padmé,

Well as you can see…as soon as the Awards Ceremony was over we left for Hoth. Before the Death Star battle had even started, I had asked that someone begin building our base there.

So what do you think of Hoth? It’s pretty cold, isn’t it? Did it meet your expectations?

Yes…we must be very careful. A few of my other contacts throughout the galaxy have informed me that the Empire is sending thousands of probe droids across the galaxy in hopes to discover our new base. So far none of the probes have come near us (as far as I know), but we must be ready to move again…at an instance’s notice. If we have to move again, I’m wondering if maybe we better just stay in a fleet and not go to a base. It’s getting very risky to establish bases….the Empire is now more hot on our tail than ever before.

You’re welcome about clearing up the past with your marriage stuff.

Yes, Vader has always been proud…although I never really knew him. I believe that Palpatine helped make him arrogant. It was really stupid of him to go around bragging that he had designed something that he really hadn’t designed….especially when he insisted how indestructible it was…and then it got destroyed by a pilot that didn’t use a targeting computer. Yeah, well now you know who was the TRUE designer of the Death Star.

I was disappointed that you didn’t go to the Awards ceremony. I know you had your reasons, but I always do like to see you at Rebellion functions.

I’m glad that Andrew learned his lesson about watching where he was going. He’s studying Anakin Skywalker? That is weird! Curtis… Yes, I’m glad that Obi-Wan is willing to share his knowledge about the Jedi and the Force with kids. I’m sure Obi-Wan enjoys doing that…it must make him glad to know that the old stories of the Old Republic will not be forgotten. However…you are right that is a VERY difficult subject for us non-Force Sensitive people to understand. It must be very frustrating for these students. Well you have to remember too that Anakin was the most Force Sensitive person out there, and that he might be talking about even more in-depth stuff than a normal Jedi would have talked about. I hope those kids are doing all right with their projects and are not too stressed or frustrated with trying to understand that kind of stuff. You’ll have to let me know what happens.

By the way…one of our pilots…actually it was Curtis Skywalker, the one that blew up the Death Star, got lost and has not returned back to the Base yet. He probably froze to death…you know how cold Hoth is outside right now…well he’s out there. No one has seen or heard from him. It’s sad that we lost him because he really was a good pilot. Han Solo went to look for him, but he hasn’t come back yet either. I’m afraid that we’re going to have to count them both as dead.

I’m sending some people out tomorrow to look for their bodies…hopefully the bodies won’t be covered by snow by the time our people arrive.

This issue affects us all…it’s sad that our two heroes of the Death Star Battle have just died on the ice plains of Hoth…..but it affects Leia most deeply. Curtis and Han were her close friends, especially Curtis…so she’s having a rough time of it. She had trouble sleeping last night, and she is very depressed. I think the main reason why she is so attached to Curtis is because he was the first person that she met in our galaxy. He also rescued her on the Death Star…so she has strong feelings for him. He appears very attractive to her.

Those two people will be sad losses to us, but we must continue to fight for our cause.


Bail
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Note 18
Bail,

You’re right, Hoth is freezing! It seems to be running smoothly, though. The good thing is that no Imperial would be dumb enough to try to come here for a vacation spot…then again, those stormtroopers ARE pretty stupid.

The idea of a fleet is a good idea. Maybe if the Empire finds us…let’s hope that they don’t! I don’t think our men are looking forward to another move.

I know you wanted me to go to the Awards Ceremony, but the truth was I had to finish a lot of paperwork here. Tell me, though, how was it? Did you have fun? Did the heros have fun?

I’ll be sure to keep you up to date with the kids’ projects. You’re right, it must be hard for someone who isn’t Force sensitive to comprehend such an abstract thing.

It’s the strangest thing, I received a letter from Obi-Wan saying that Luke Skywalker, a pilot, also goes by the names of Curtis AND Andrew Smith! Talk about wanting to stay inconspicuous! What do you make of that, Bail? I mean, Skywalker’s such a common name anyway, why does he want to hide?

Wait, he’s out there? Alone? In the cold? Oh boy. Please, send someone out to find them. You’re right, if the two are lost, it will dim the spirits of everyone on the base. I don’t like that Leia’s feeling so down…I’m glad you told me about it, I”ll be sure to try and comfort her.


Padmé
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Note 19
Padmé,

Well, I did send two of our Rebel pilots to go look for Skywalker and Solo. I sent Wedge and Zev out, and surprisingly they were able to locate the two. I don’t know if this is the first news you’ve heard of their recovery or not, but it is, then now you know. We found them.

According to reports, Skywalker was barely alive when our pilots found them…but Solo is, at least for the most part, unharmed. One of our medical staff thoroughly examined him and put him in the bacta tank for about half an hour…just to be on the safe side. I have no idea how the Skywalker kid was able to survive, but somehow he did. The medical personal are not sure he will survive much longer. He looks pretty bad, and is still in the bacta tank. He has cuts all over his body, and he was nearly frozen. We will not be able to find out much more information about what happened to Skywalker until he is out of the bacta tank.

Aside from the two Rebels getting lost, I would have to agree with you that everything is running smoothly here. However, do not be so sure that the Imperials would not find us here. I have been receiving reports from my Rebel contacts throughout the galaxy, and apparently the Empire has been sending out thousands of probe droids across the galaxy. No doubt they are looking for our Base. As far as I know, no one has seen anything suspicious, but we must keep our eyes open. The stormtroopers certainly do not have much in the way of intelligence, though…that is true enough.

I would hope that the Empire does not find us either, but we cannot count on what we want. Thank you for giving me your opinion about the fleet traveling idea. We must make plans for that just in case they need to be called into action. Moving is very hard on us, and I too do not think that anyone here would be looking forward to another move.

Well, I understand that you had to do paperwork at the time of the Awards Ceremony. Your presence was missed there, but it was no big deal. The Ceremony went well. There’s not really much to talk about…the Wookiee and the two men were awarded some medals, and that was the extent of it. There were no speeches or anything of that sort. Nothing spectacular. It was fun seeing our heroes being recognized, and having the entire Rebellion being gathered together to celebrate a triumph over the Empire. The Skywalker kid…he’s the younger one I think…he seemed like he was embarrassed, though. Solo and the Wookiee seemed to like being recognized!!!!!!!

Okay…that would be good if you could keep me up to date about the kid’s project…providing that he lives to finish it, of course. I know I certainly would have a hard time grasping the concept of the Force. I’m sure he can’t wait to get the project done because he has no comprehension of what the Force is, and does not have it himself, as I said in the last letter.

Now it is time for me to admit something to you. Obi-Wan came to me and told me to call Luke Skywalker Curtis instead of his real name. It appeared to me as if Luke wasn’t the one who made up the Curtis thing, but it was Obi-Wan! I do not want to cause you hard feelings, but I feel that since you know the kid’s name now it’s okay to tell you. Obi-Wan told me that a close friend of yours was named Luke Skywalker…possibly a past boyfriend after Anakin or something, and that he died in some accident, and that the name “Luke Skywalker” would bring you much sadness. Obi-Wan told me to call Luke Curtis in front of you, so that is what I did. About the Andrew Smith thing…I have not heard that yet. I don’t know if that was Obi-Wan’s doing or Luke’s. He was the one that spilled coffee on your dress, right? Maybe he was afraid that if he gave his real name out, he would be in trouble. He seemed to be scared of that sort of thing. Skywalker is a very common name…but maybe he didn’t even want to go by Skywalker to certain people because he was afraid that something would happen to him….that he might be found out or something.

And yes, he was out there alone in the cold all night and the first 6 hours of this morning. It’s lucky the Solo guy found him…otherwise he would certainly be dead by now.

I don’t like that Leia is feeling down either. She is such good friends with both Skywalker and Solo. It’s amazing, but she seems to have grown very close to both of them. The poor girl will hardly ever leave the bacta tank room. She is so concerned for her friend. Maybe if you could get her mind off of him…or expose her to the possibility that her friend may not live…just to prepare herself. Thank you for comforting her. I have tried to off and on, but as the leader of the Rebellion, I also have to be aware of what is going on around the base.


Bail Organa
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Note 20
Bail,

I can’t tell you how relieved I am that the two were found and rescued. The death of either would no doubt cause havoc on the base. Skywalker will live, now that he has a chance. I know he can. He must, if not for the Rebellion then for Leia, who’s heartbroken over him.

You’re right, we should keep our eyes open for droids. I had hoped for some peace and quiet, but I suppose in this day and age it is impossible we can only fight, fight, and fight some more.

It seems like the Awards Ceremony went fine without me. Luke told me himself that he hated being the center of attention, so that’s probably why he was a little shy. The other two are known to be cocky, so I suppose it isn’t surprising that they were now, also.

It was Obi-Wan who came up with the name Curtis? That’s…very unexpected. I had thought that he at least would be truthful to me. I suppose I shouldn’t blame him if he had hoped to protect me, just that I would feel a lot more protected if I were prepared with the truth.

You’re probably right about why Luke changed his name to Andrew Smith. He’s awfully shy, that kid. Shy, but sweet. A great asset to the Rebellion, don’t you think?


Padmé
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Note 21
Padmé,

It is under my understanding that Luke is out of the bacta tank, but that he is still in the medical section. Do you know what is wrong with him? I’m sure that he is still very sick since he was out in all that cold weather. I have heard a couple of stories…one being that he has pneumonia. Do you know if that is true? Leia told me earlier, I believe…I may be mistaken on this, but I thought that Leia told me that he has asthma. I hope he is all right.

You are right…Leia does seem to have very deep feelings for the guy. I am not sure why…I mean they have only known each other for a few days, but the two of them seem to have developed a friendship bond that is stronger than most friendship bonds are. It puzzles me, but I am glad that she has such a good friend. I believe that she also is good friends with Han Solo.

There HAS been a droid spotted here on Hoth. Hopefully it was destroyed before any evidence of our base fell into the hands of the Empire, but we should prepare for a ground assault. We picked up a signal and Han and Chewbacca looked into it. They used blasters on the droids, but they say that they did not hit it too hard, but it blew up. From that, they concluded that it had a self-destruct. That alone may call the Empire’s attention to our base.

Yes, the Awards Ceremony went fine without your presence, although many members of the Rebellion (including me) would have liked to see you there. Sometimes I worry about you…everything that you have been through, and that you are going through right now…it must be very stressful for you. You need to relax and sit back and enjoy life sometimes.

Ah, so Luke told you himself that hated being the center of attention? That does explain why he was a little shy at that event then.

Yes, it was Obi-Wan who came up with the name Curtis. I’m sure that he was trying to protect you in the best way that he thought of doing. I won’t ask for the details, but I can tell that something about the name Luke Skywalker does affect you.

Yes, Luke is a great asset to the Rebellion. I hope he recovers soon. I believe some of the pilots are going to be visiting him at 2:00. I might join them.


Bail
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Note 22
Bail,

From what I have heard, Luke did catch a strong pneumonia bug, as well as having his asthma agitated. Anakin used to have asthma. The cold weather would agitate his lungs and make him cough a lot. I hope it doesn’t agitate this boy too much.

It seems that Leia HAS found two very nice friends, though she seems to have a bit of trouble deciding between the two. I really hope that she doesn’t find herself in any sort of love triangle, that would be very hard on her! I hope she can find a good balance also between her friends and her work, and not let her worry for the boys cloud her judgement as it almost did before, when the people asked her to close the doors but she refused.

So there HAS been a probe droid spotted? Is that bad? Should we get the people evacuated? What does this mean?

I know you worry for me, Bail, but really, you shouldn’t. I didn’t suffer any more than any other member of the Rebellion, and I shouldn’t get special treatment. This may stress us out a bit, but if it’s for the good of the people, then so be it.

Luke is way too shy of a boy, he really needs to assert himself more, and be less worried that I might beat him up.


Padmé
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Note 23
Padmé,

Well if Luke does have asthma, like we’ve both heard that he does, wouldn’t pneumonia be really hard on him anyway? Because wouldn’t he get sicker than most people that get pneumonia? I’m sure his lungs wouldn’t like getting pneumonia, plus you said that cold weather used to agitate Anakin’s lungs (because he had asthma too). But maybe this boy doesn’t have asthma very badly, so hopefully the cold weather isn’t too hard on him. He seems to be a tough boy anyway, and he never told me that he had asthma. I heard it from Leia, because he had told her earlier.

I do not believe it would be right for me to try to sort out Leia’s love life. She should be the one to do that. After all, she’s the only one who can really know what type of man is right for her. From what I’ve seen of both Luke and Han, they are both very nice men, and I would have no objection to her marrying either one of them. But remember she is Force Sensitive. Didn’t you tell me earlier that Anakin knew that he was going to marry you when he met you, through the Force? I’m sure that she will have the correct feelings for her future husband when she meets him, although she may not be able to recognize it in the same way Anakin did…because she is older than he was when he met you, and she might develop feelings for someone that is not her future husband…Yes, but she is not the first person to have trouble deciding between friends and work. Anakin (before he became who we know him to be now), told me that in the first battle of the Clone Wars he was struggling with the thought of leaving you after you fell out of some clone transport you were both in? He told me he wanted to bring the ship down while his duty was to go after Count Dooku. Deciding between friends and duty can be hard on a person. I hope she is not troubled much with it either.

Yes, that metal object certainly WAS a probe droid. It’s been destroyed now, but there can be no doubt about the droid’s origins. I hate to tell you this, but an Imperial fleet has been spotted entering our system. I’ve already contacted our shield control people, and I am confident that nothing can get through our shield…but the Imperials will want to take our base. There can be no doubt about that. Yes, we should get the people evacuated, especially you and other important people. There will be a ground assault, I am sure, so we must get our pilots ready. I don’t know if Luke will be recovered by that time. We could use him, but if he’s not well, I don’t want him to risk his health (and his life.) I doubt he will be participating. Not counting him, we should have enough pilots to defend our shield generator. That will be their target. I have already told Leia the instructions that I want her to give to the pilots. This is a messy situation. Assure me that you will leave on the first transport with your parents and Shmi.

But I can’t help but forget that your husband…the man that meant everything to you, your closest friend and man that you loved so dearly, is now your enemy…no one else is in that position but you.

You say that Luke is worried that you will beat him up? Do you know why? Perhaps he is a little shy, but Leia seems to think a lot of him.

I need to start making plans for our evacuation, and set the rendezvous point. I am sure you have things on your agenda as well, so I will not keep you for long.


Bail
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Note 24
Bail,

I’ve heard that Luke’s asthma IS quite strong, so he WILL be spending quite a long time in the hospital. I gave him a picture of Darth Vader and a few darts to bide his time. It’ll help him relieve stress and boredom.

I don’t know much about the doings of a Jedi, but you’re right, her Jedi instincts should help her in this. Except, it isn’t as if we can tell her that. I hope she doesn’t rush into any marriages or anything. She should know who she really loves.

I don’t know if it was the Force that told Anakin to marry me, or just that he knew he loved me. Personally, I’d prefer the latter, but I suppose it isn’t very likely for a little boy to love a queen for ten years without some outside force.

I don’t want to leave, not when everyone is in danger. You’re right, this is a messy situation. But we do need to get the sick/wounded and the people untrained in piloting our first, and I suppose I could direct that. I’ll be sure to get Shmi, my parents, and all the people in the hospital into the ship right away.

I feel sorry for whatever pilot decided to jump out of hyperspace so late and allow us to spot them.

Look, you don’t need to worry about me. What happened between Ani and me is…hard to take. But it’s all right, really. I mean, it isn’t as if I don’t deserve part of the blame, putting Palpatine into office all those years ago and starting this whole line of events. In a way, I’m more to blame than Ani. I started it.

Luke IS a very shy boy, without much confidence. His aunt had previously abused him, so he isn’t quite used to life without abuse. We seem to be getting along much better, though.


Padmé
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Note 25
Padmé,

So you’ve heard that Luke’s asthma is “quite strong.” Before that incident of being out in the cold all night, he didn’t seem to be too bad…but I’m sure the weather did affect him some. But then with him getting sick…well no matter, he did remarkably well in the battle, at least from what I have heard. I have not received the official report yet, but I did hear that he came up with a plan about tripping the Imperial Walkers, and managed to destroy several of them. You gave him a picture of Darth Vader with a few darts to relieve his boredom. That’s interesting. Whose idea was that? I can guess that he used the picture as a dart board?

I know even less about Jedi than you do (you were married to one and I have not had much contact with them). Yes, I know we can’t tell her that her Jedi instincts will help her decide what man to marry, but she probably will get the feeling without knowing what it is. Well I don’t think we’ll have to worry about her rushing into marriage. She first needs to decide who she loves before she could even begin to consider marriage. From what I know of her, I don’t think she would rush into that kind of decision without carefully considering everything first.

Well I’m not saying that it was only the Force that told Anakin to marry you…or that was the only reason he married you. I believe that he really did love you. You know what it’s like…I believe that there are people that you just feel attracted to…or feel that you could get to know…so he probably couldn’t control his love for you. I KNOW from watching him with you that he did love you for who you were on the inside, but the Force probably helped confirm it…in his instincts. It probably allowed him to love you as much as he did. Do you understand what I mean?

Thank you for making the evacuation process go so smoothly. Together we were able to get the people that needed to go on transports leave, and you secured the first transport. I just got a little worried when Leia wasn’t there and there was the report about the Imperials entering the base. But then Han relayed that message about him taking her on the Millennium Falcon. I still worry about them. I’m not sure what happened to them. And where is the Imperial fleet? I don’t see them.

No, I don’t believe that Vader would have been too pleased about the Imperial officer deciding to jump out of hyperspace so close to our system, but it was fortunate that the Imperials made such a mistake.

Padmé…you do not deserve anything. Palpatine is the only person to blame for what happened on Naboo with the Trade Federation. He was just using you as a way to carry out his plans. He looked genuine, and I’m sure anyone would have fallen for his treachery. Really, Padmé….the entire Senate was tricked by him, not to mention the entire Jedi Council. You did not start anything. You were only trying to act what you thought was in the best interest of the people of your planet. That’s exactly what any good leader would have done. Please do not blame yourself.

Well maybe Luke will gain a little confidence by getting to know his friends, and the people in the Rebellion. We really are a nice group of people. You said that his aunt used to abuse him? Really? I cannot imagine going through abuse. I hope that his aunt, if she’s still alive, does not continue to abuse him. Maybe that’s one reason he lacks confidence. I’m glad that you’re getting along better. He seems to be a very kind boy, and you would be a good person for him to get to know.

Let me know if you have heard anything about the battle.


Bail
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Note 26
Bail,

Yes, Luke seems like a very brave boy, able to handle anything even with his severe asthma. We’re lucky to have him with us. The picture idea was mine, actually. We were joking about the idea in a letter, and I thought it would make him feel better if I gave him some darts to relieve the tension.

You’re right about Leia, she’s very careful in her decisions. Anyway, I know she will come to us for advice before running into any marriages, so I think it will be all right. As for the Force, it seems very hard to understand. I see what you mean about it helping Anakin confirm who is right for him, but it seems so…weird! Maybe it’s because I can’t feel the Force helping me, so I lose trust in it for others.

I don’t like what’s going on right now…I just got a notice from Leia that she’s being chased by the entire fleet! How can this be happening? That Solo boy had better keep her safe!

So many people have told me not to blame myself for what had happened in the Senate, but it seems so hard for me not to! If I had just kept my mouth shut and waited patiently for the Senate to help me, yes, my people would have suffered, but the rest of the galaxy would be safe! My selfishness caused all of this, I know it.


Padmé
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Note 27
Padmé,

Well if Luke is able to handle anything, even with his severe asthma, like you said, then it is unfortunate that there are not very many other members of the Rebellion like him. Do you know where he is? Luke has not reported into me yet, and I’m afraid that he may have gotten captured by the Imperials. He has not made it to the rendezvous point yet, and it has been some time since the battle.

I see…so the picture idea was yours. Did he leave it behind when we evacuated? If so, Vader might have found it, and take finger prints or something. At any rate, it was very kind of you to give him the darts and the picture to make him feel more at ease. I have always admired that quality about you, Padmé.

Well, I have not heard anything about Leia liking any man yet, so I don’t think we’ll have to worry about this marriage issue for quite a while. But if she ever does come to you for advice without my knowing, please let me know as well. Yes, the Force does seem very hard for us to understand, because we are not Force Sensitive. I think it’s even hard for Force Sensitive individuals to understand as well. The thought of Anakin using the Force to confirm that you were the right girl for him might seem weird to you…but is it so much more weird that relying on God for answering the same question? What if Anakin relied on both the force and God? Would that seem like it was better than just relying on the force? You have to remember, too, that we can never be in his position. Anakin was the most force sensitive person at the time…so that type of thing might not have been normal for the average force sensitive individual. It turned out all right in the end…well until he turned to the Dark Side. You gave birth to a beautiful daughter…and if anything, she was worth everything that you went through. It is unfortunate that Anakin made the decision that he made about joining Palpatine.

Yes…I heard that from Leia too. They’re being chased by an Imperial fleet, led by Vader. He was reported to have landed on Hoth, so we know he was in the fleet. I too hope that Han Solo can keep her safe, and I do not like what is going on any more than you do. Hopefully we’ll read in her next letter that she has escaped. Have you heard any more about her?

Padmé, if you had not called for the vote of no confidence in Valorum, Palpatine would have found another way for it to have happened. Remember, Palpatine controlled several important people in the Senate, including the Trade Federation. The Senate never would have helped you. Besides that, you cannot say that your actions were selfish, because you didn’t KNOW what the outcome would be. You made the decision that you felt was best at the time…best for your people and for the Republic. If you had KNOWN that Palpatine wanted to rule the galaxy for himself, and you wanted to save your neck and was afraid for what would have happened to you, you would have been selfish. But the fact is you did not know!

Well, let me know if you here any new news. I need to do some research on something very alarming…that is if it is true. I won’t worry you with it now. You have enough on your mind.


Bail
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Note 28
Bail,

Have you heard anything about Leia? The last I heard, she was being chased by an Imperial Starship! I trust that Solo boy to protect her, but it’s still so dangerous. Do you know where they are now?

Luke had to leave the base for a few days, but he’ll return in a few days. He wishes to train to be a Jedi Knight. I just hope the galaxy is ready for him.

I don’t think Vader would care for fingerprints as he already knows who we are. It isn’t really going to help him locate us, and I don’t think Leia touched them. Than k you for your compliments, Bail. I suppose that’s the biggest part of being a politician, making others feel at ease around you.

The Force, God, there are so many spiritual things out there to consider when making choices like these. I suppose Anakin probably did have to rely on them to make such important decisions such as marriage. I wish he would rely on them now. If only he would listen to God. But you’re right, we did get Leia. She’s so precious, so perfect! She’ll make up for what her father did, I just know it.

All I know is that I could have helped stop Palpatine. If I had not called the Vote of NO Confidence, it would have taken Palpatine longer to get in office, longer to choose his lackey, and more time for Anakin to become a stronger minded Jedi. The galaxy could have been a lot safer if it wasn’t for me, and that’s the truth whether or not what I did was intentional.


Padmé
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Note 29
Padmé,

I have heard from Leia, and I am happy to inform you that she is safe. She has not made it to the rendezvous point yet, but I have no doubt they will be coming soon. She told me that Han had a friend named Lando Calrissian, and he’s sheltering them on Bespin (Cloud City), while his men repair the Millennium Falcon. In fact, she closed her letter, informing me that Lando was throwing a banquet in their honor. I do not think we have much to fear by this. The way I see it; she’s being treated like a princess, just as she deserves. Has Leia mentioned a word of this to you?

Oh, so Luke is training to become a Jedi Knight? That’s wonderful, but I hope that he is careful with his training. All the Jedi Knights were killed because of their potential threat to the Sith. This boy has been a great asset to our side, and I do not want to hear of his death. Besides that, he is a good friend of my daughter’s, and she seems to have very good judgment. I even noted that it seemed that Luke and Leia may have feelings for each other. Did you notice that also?

Yes, well I wasn’t being completely serious when I mentioned the finger print taking. You are very welcome for the compliments. After all, you deserved them.

You must understand that Anakin has lost sight of everything that he once stood for, and has truly become an evil man. It is a shame…but that’s how life went. We must accept this. I agree with you. I think that Leia will make up for what her father did…but she cannot ever know who her real father was.

Do not make such regrets. You have lived a perfectly good life, always doing what you thought was best. That’s the best anyone can do at any one given time. And again, do not blame yourself for what happened to the galaxy. I am sure that Palpatine had several back up plans in case you failed him by not getting him the position. People like him are very deceptive, and they often do not leave any rocks unchecked. His plan was so important to him, and if it failed, and if someone had discovered it, he would have been dead.

By the way, there has been a new development. The new Death Star that we have learned about…well…our spies have learned that it is not completed yet, and that the Emperor is personally going to be seeing the final completion. He will be staying on board! This is a critical error…and thankfully we have learned of it. We have a chance at not only destroying another Death Star, but at destroying the very leader of the Empire…and most likely destroying the Empire forever….and we have a chance at bringing peace back to the galaxy.


Bail
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Note 30
Bail,

Leia DID tell me of this, but I was so caught up in my worry that I didn’t read carefully to when she said she was safe. I guess it’s a mother’s worry. Now I know how my mother felt when I walked out into danger…

I HAVE noticed that Leia and Luke seem to have feelings for each other, but Leia’s feelings to Han seem to be stronger. She just admitted to me that she was in love with Han…I just hope she knows for sure what she’s getting into. A broken heart is hard to repair.

I wish Leia COULD know who her real father is, as Anakin was a wonderful man, and could have been a wonderful father. He just never gave himself a chance. Not to say you aren’t a wonderful father to Leia, just that I wish Anakin could have known what a wonderful daughter he helped produce.

I know you want to comfort me, just like Obi-Wan tried to…To be honest, I can’t even tell if it’s the guilt or the hurt that’s eating me up. Every time I think of Anakin in that suit, I think it’s my fault, for elevating the Emperor, for letting him awe Anakin with his power. If only…if only…I suppose “if only’s” are no help now, though.

Palpatine’s staying at the Death Star? Either he has a really big ego or a really small head. I’m going with the really small head. I mean, what really can seep through that wrinkly skin of his?


Padmé
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Note 31
Padmé,

I have just heard from Leia…and I have heard she is in grave danger. Apparently the bounty hunter Boba Fett was able to locate the Millennium Falcon, and the Imperials captured Leia and the others, and they are now being held prisoner on that beautiful city, Cloud City. The worst of it is that Darth Vader is the one that is in charge. Vader has been torturing them…and hopefully Vader doesn’t discover that Leia has the Royal Force or anything…and of course we don’t want Leia hurt. This news was very alarming to me when I first heard it. I really do hope she is all right. I don’t think anyone in the Rebellion can get to them fast enough. We wouldn’t be able to sneak in undetected, and most of our pilots are already engaged in other things, and our information people are looking into the matter of the New Death Star. Perhaps we can move the fleet closer to Cloud City so that we can be of more service to those trapped on the city. The disturbing thing about this whole torturing situation is that Leia said Vader is not even asking any questions. That’s odd. Usually when a person is tortured, the other person is trying to find out information. Do you think Vader may have another intention in torturing them? Do you think that he may know that Leia is his daughter?

I see…so you think that Leia has stronger feelings for Han than Luke. Well there is only one Leia…both of them cannot be her one true love. I hope the Luke kid does not take it too hard. You said that he was training to become a Jedi. Do you have any idea when he will be back at the rendezvous point?

It has always been my belief, and from what I know of Leia she shares it, that there is only one person meant for everyone. Leia told me that the first man she would fall in love with would be her husband. She just KNEW it.

It is unfortunate that Leia can never know the true identity of her father, but we both agree it is for the best that she never learns.

Why should you feel guilty about the Palpatine situation? Or about what happened to Anakin. Everyone makes mistakes, and what you did was not intentional, so you cannot blame yourself. You must learn to forgive yourself for what happened. Maybe that is what is eating you up. Do think carefully on this matter. If you need to talk to me or anything, I will be more than willing to. Just tell me what is troubling you, okay?

In life there are always some things we would like to change about the past…but the past is just that the past…we cannot dwell in it. We must live for the present and the future…because those are the only two time periods that we can change. That is what this Rebellion is all about.

Yes, our sources do tell us that Palpatine will be staying on the Death Star. He is not there yet, but he will be soon. Whatever the reason, we know that we have a chance to defeat the Empire. We have got to take this chance. We may not get another in our life times.

By the way, how is your trip going? You did not mention a word to me about it in your last letter.


Bail
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Note 32
Bail,

It was a trap! I should have known… I walked right into the home of the accomplice of Vader himself! How stupid could I have been! And the worst part is that I’ve led Gwydion into trouble, too! How could I have been so stupid?

I don’t know why Vader is doing this. Leia wrote to me too, telling me of her situation. I guess the Imperials are smarter than I thought, to have escaped like this! But Leia wouldn’t tell about the Rebellion. She didn’t before, and definetly won’t start now. I agree this is odd that Vader isn’t even asking anything, but I suppose it could mean anything. It could be hatred, anger, revenge for what you and I put him through.

I do think that Leia has strong feelings for Han. It seems like her feelings for Luke are merely friend to friend. It will hurt, of course, but he’s a strong boy, he will be okay. As to when he will come to the rendezvous point, I really don’t know. Yoda doesn’t want him to leave until his training is finished, that’s for sure, and I think that will take a while.

I don’t know what it is that I’m feeling. I promised Gwydion that I would stop feeling sorry for myself, but I can’t seem to help it! I let these Dark Times happen, and it’s horrible. I suppose I feel that I tunred into Ani, letting my emotions of fear and anxiety rule me. I made his mistake, and look what happened!


Padmé
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Note 33
Padmé,

You mean Vader set a trap for you? That’s terrible! I wish the Rebellion could do something for you. We’re working on it right now, but I don’t know how much good we can do at rescuing you from Imperials at a house on Blue Waters. Do you think there is any chance that you might escape? I don’t know what you were doing there, but I know from Shmi that that is where you went. I’m not sure what your reasons were for going there either, but I’m sure you were not acting as stupid as you’re trying to make it sound.

Vader is completely evil. There is nothing of your husband left within him, so now he is capturing you and Leia…making the situation bad for the Rebels. I feel confident that Leia would never give the Rebellion away either. But we do not have to worry about that. Leia wrote to me, telling me that she is now aboard the Millennium Falcon, but she said something happened to Han. I don’t remember the details, but apparently that Lando Calrissian guy who betrayed her…the same guy…also helped them escape. She mentioned something about some trap for Luke Skywalker too…how Vader set a trap for him and used Leia and Han as bait. Why would Vader want this young pilot so much?

I guess Luke walked into the trap, but I don’t know the outcome. I hope that poor kid is okay.

Yes, Leia told me that she loved Han very deeply. I have no reason to doubt that as the truth. I don’t know what Luke going to Cloud City to walk into Vader’s trap did with his training, or how Yoda let him go off, but then I don’t understand the Jedi.

No, Padmé, it was NOT your fault for what happened to the galaxy. You’re going to be okay…just see if you can find a way out of your situation, and we will try our best to help you. Let me know if you hear anything from Leia or Luke or any important information about the second Death Star.


Bail
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Note 34
Bail,

Don’t worry, Gwydion and I have just managed to escape. The Imperials were so caught up in their own little world that they failed to notice the open vent. Anyway, we are both safe now, and are on our way back to the base now.

You’re right, there was a reason I went there, and I didn’t tell Shmi for a reason. I went there because I wanted to see my son’s grave again. I wanted to find closure for all the pain I’ve been feeling lately, and Gwydion thought it would be a good idea to find it on Tatooine. I had told Vader that I wanted to see Owen and Beru, and thinking that he might be truthful when it came to his own brother and sister-in-law, I trusted the address that he gave me. Of course, I could not tell Shmi.

You’re right also that Vader is evil. I found out for myself after being tricked again by him. He has no regard for anyone, even family.

It seems that Vader might want Luke for his Force ability. I did tell you that he was planning to train, didn’t I? It seems Vader doesn’t’ like the idea of Jedi being reborn.


Padmé
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Note 35
Padmé,

It was wonderful news to hear of your escape and to see you here once again. I have also heard that the Millennium Falcon has returned. Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2, and mostly importantly, Leia has returned safely. Lando Calrissian also arrived with them. I am not sure what he is to do here, but Leia said that Lando helped them escape off of Cloud City.

WHAT? You said that you went to Blue Waters to look for your SON’S grave. What are you talking about? How did you have a son? Did you get married again to someone else while you were in hiding? I admit, that 20 years is a long time to not see someone. So much could happen at one time. I am sorry to be talking about your son, since he’s dead….but this is shocking news for me. You never said a word to me about it before, and now I find out! So, I can guess from that, that Shmi doesn’t know that you had a son either? But it wouldn’t be her own grandchild…but I could see why you wouldn’t want to tell her. It might have brought back memories of her own son. It was wise of you not to mention him to her.

Luke Skywalker told me about the fight he had with Vader, and that Vader even told him that he was his father! We both know that is impossible unless Vader married another woman or raped her. I suppose that would not have been beneath him to do.

Yes, I knew that Luke was being trained as a Jedi. Thank you for mentioning it to me anyway.

Let me know if you hear anything more about the fight or what happened on Cloud City. I only was able to hear little snippets of conversation.



Bail
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Note 36
Bail,

It’s so nice to be safe again, and knowing that Leia is safe. However, a lot has happened the past few days, more than you know, and it isn’t over yet. I’m sorry I kept you in the dark for so long, but it’s time I share with you the whole choice.

Leia is not an only child. She never was an only child. She is a twin.

When Luke (my son) was born, he was dreadfully ill. He was born with less weight than normal babies, and with crooked legs and severe asthma. No one thought he would live.

I was told that soon after he was born, Obi-Wan brought Luke to go to an environment that would help him live, but he had never survived the trip. Obi-Wan had taken him to the Lars’ residence, where he was buried. Soon afterward, I traveled to Alderaan to give Leia to you.

Recently, however, I learned that Kenobi had lied to me, and that not only did my son survive, but he had overcome his crooked legs and is controlling his asthma very well. He hid my little boy from me.

Leia will probably tell you about how Vader told his friend Luke that he was his father. Well, Vader for once wasn’t lying. How Vader knew before I did is beyond me, but I blame Kenobi. However, I don’t think we should tell Leia, not yet. If Leia were to know about her father…well, we both know that would be catastrophic.

You’re right, Shmi doesn’t know about Luke. Not yet anyway. But he is her real grandchild. I suppose it would bring back memories of her own son, but I suppose I will have to tell her eventually.

Well, now you know the full extent of what happened between Anakin and I.


Padmé
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