<!--EZCODE BOLD START--> OOC:<!--EZCODE BOLD END--> Ok, we tried this once already...and some people ruined it. *cough* Kyle *cough*. If you wanna post in the redo here, and you're name's not on the list, then IM me on AIM at RustyMetropolis. And yes, even Cairo can post in this one if she chooses. If not, that's fine too. And if you're character didn't know me when I disappeared, you should expect to be denied, unless you can write yourself in very well.

<!--EZCODE BOLD START--> IC:

A small planet in the outer rim<!--EZCODE BOLD END-->

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Two men are working on an X-Wing. There are thousands of slaves working on ships and droids, and thousands more Tusken Raiders guarding them. One approaches the two men, speaking in his native tongue<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"Rus, he says we have droid labor after this."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Rusty grabbed the Raiders' neck, and he dropped to the ground where he was dragged off, behind the X-Wing. Sparks are heard, and the two men toss their slave collars aside. They run for a parked YT-1300.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"C'mon, they haven't stripped her for parts yet!"

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Just as they reach the ramp, blaster rifles are heard. Rusty dives into the ship where he frantically searches through a box behind the pilot's seat. He grabs his lightsaber, and the other man's voice is heard.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"Ah...help me...you gotta help me...I'm dying out here...I'm dying."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Another blaster rifle shot is heard, followed by two Tusken voices. One Tusken walks up the ramp of the ship. As he reaches the top, lightsaber movement is heard, and his body slumps to the floor, his head rolling down the ramp. Rusty kicks the dead Raider off the ramp, and fires up the ship's engines, punching in the coordinates to his destination: Naboo<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

<!--EZCODE BOLD START--> A secluded pub on Naboo<!--EZCODE BOLD END-->

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> A man enters. No one recognizes him, and it appears he is glad that it has happened to work out this way. The man heads for a booth in the back of the pub, away from the dancing and such up front. He reaches into his robe, pulling out a photograph of a girl, aged at about 11.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

<!--EZCODE BOLD START--> Tatooine<!--EZCODE BOLD END-->
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> A boy, about 12 years of age stands in front of his home, preparing to board a transport with another man, obviously the child's father. A young girl boards with him, the girl from the photograph the man on Naboo was holding.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

<!--EZCODE BOLD START--> The pub<!--EZCODE BOLD END-->
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> The man clenches the photo, closing his eyes.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

<!--EZCODE BOLD START--> The Coruscant system<!--EZCODE BOLD END-->
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Two coffin pods are jettisoned from the transport by the 12 year old boy. The girl hugs him tightly and he shoves her away, reaching down and picking up a metallic cylinder<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"I don't need pity, Megan."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> He notices the shock on her face as he plays with the lightsword.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"Dad...h-he was...a Jedi..."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> The boy sits in the pilot's chair, and the girl climbs into his lap, hugging him tightly again.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"It's not pity Rusty...it's gratitude..."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> The boy looks away and she kisses his cheek<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"You saved my life."

<!--EZCODE BOLD START--> The pub on Naboo, present<!--EZCODE BOLD END-->
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> The man wipes his face on his robe, returning the picture to the pocket it came from. He speaks to himself, obviously trying to ease his troubled mind.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"That was it...you saved my life...that's the last thing you said to me, Megan...and I couldn't do it again..."

<!--EZCODE BOLD START--> Coruscant, an appartment<!--EZCODE BOLD END-->
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> An older woman sits, half sobbing. Han Skywalker and the boy, older now, are there. The woman places a hand on the boys'<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"...they said a Sith killed her...they thought it was you, Rusty...until he attacked."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> The woman's crying increases and the younger Rusty stands and exits the room, promptly followed by his Master of the time, Han Skywalker.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

<!--EZCODE BOLD START--> The Naboo pub<!--EZCODE BOLD END-->

"Damned Karatoga...He took everything from me...Megan...you <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> were<!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> everything to me. I thought that his death would bring peace...but it only made me realize that there is no peace in murder...but I couldn't let him live...after what he did..."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> A woman stands, next to the booth.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"Umm yea...so you want something to drink or not...and my name's not Megan, sweetie, it's Jan."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> The man at the booth turned to the waitress<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"Holy Bantha fodder...it can't be..."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> She leans in close, almost whispering<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"You're the leader of the Alliance...the missing Rogue Knight..."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> The man smiled, pleased that someone recognized him.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"Rusty Metropolis. And I'll take a juri juice, m'lady."

"Right away sir!"

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Rusty waved his hand, just to be sure.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"You will tell no one that I am here."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> The woman smiled at him<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"And I won't tell anyone I've seen ya, hun. Be right back with that juri juice."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> The man sighed and sat back in his seat, staring blankly around the pub.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

*Han was just finishing up with some work, and headed toward the pub. As he walked in the door, he felt a twinge in the force, a familiar presence that he would never forget as long as he lived. He scanned the room, a tear rolling down his face. He kept looking until he saw him. He walked up to Rusty and sat down. He didn't look at him, he just spoke.*

"Does a guy like you have time to spend with his old friends? Why stay so hidden?" Han asked curiously, not knowing of Rusty's capture, despite their incredible connection to each other with the force.

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Rusty sighed as his drink was brought to him. As the waitress walked off he smiled at Han slightly.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"I prefer to stay to myself these days...besides, I've just returned to Naboo...I was...captured...somewhere in the outer rim. A planet I didn't even know exists. Controlled by Tusken Raiders. I was forced to work on ships and droids and such. That's where I've been the last two years."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> He sighed and downed the juri juice, his thoughts returned to the love of his life, Megan.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"Ten years...it's been ten years since we were on Coruscant...infiltrating ERO...that's when I learned..."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> He looked away and didn't speak anymore.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

*Han put his hand on rusty's shoulder*

"It's alright rusty. I know it was hard for you to go through that, but you have to udnerstand that life goes on. you simply can't sulk aobut her death for the rest of your life. I know it sounds cruel, but it is the truth."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Rusty sighed<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"I know...you're right...it's just...it's hard..."

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> He sighed again and ordered another drink.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

*Han smiled.*
"So, now that your coming out of this funk, what say you and i go talk to some very important people? Some craps' been going on in my head, and i can't place it. I can see clearly that i am unable to recieve help from Gash, because this matter revolves aroudn apersonal conflict involving bloodshed. The only one i can speak to to resolve this conflict, would be Organa Solo. Unless i went off the deepend and turned Sith, but that'll never happen. So, you coming with me, or not?" Han smiled.

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Rusty stood, leaving a few credits on the table for the waitress<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

"Sure, why not. Whereabouts is she these days?"