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Jan 18 2003 7:19am
I've decided that some of you probably don't know what I'm talking about, so I decided to post one of my notes fics here so that you would understand better.
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:29am Subject: Correon and Bail OT Notes with Kori (AU version of a story between Correon and Bail)
This story follows the same storyline as the Nebula notes.
Nebula played Bail for the first 25 notes.
Kori played Bail for notes 25 to the end.
Note 1:
Bail,
I must write you to inform you of a situation…a situation that is drastic. You might be wondering who I am, we have not spoken in almost 20 years. I’m sorry, but Leia was kidnapped from under my care the night she was born. I’m sorry I didn’t have the courage to tell you myself. I think it may have been the Maurders.
Yours,
Correon
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:30am Subject: Note 2
Correon,
Leia was kidnapped? How? What happened? Is there any way of knowing who did it? And are you sure it were the Maurders? Have you started a search? Do you have any clues to where she might be? Please inform on what happened, and thank you for telling me.
Bail
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:31am Subject: Note 3
Bail,
Surely you must have wondered why Leia was missing after you had me watch her. I am sorry. I fell asleep, and when I woke up, she was gone. I was afraid of what you would do to me, so I stayed away until now.
I’m not sure what exactly happened, but evidently someone followed Obi-Wan to your house and snuck in, waited for me to fall asleep, and then kidnapped her. I suspect it to be either one of the Emperor’s servants, or the Maurders.
There is no way to find out for sure, unfortunately, but those two would be my guesses.
No, I’m not entirely sure that it was the Maurders.
No, I did not start a search…it would have been too risky. The Emperor knew about her, and so did the Maurders. If I would have made a big deal about it, the Emperor would have known that something was amiss, and then he could have started to look for her.
I do hope that she turns up some day.
My guess is as good as yours as to where she might be.
By the way, did that Lando Calrissian is supposed to capture the Death Star plans, and then forward them to our base on Yavin? We better go to Yavin soon. I’m packing my bags right now.
Correon
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:32am Subject: Note 4
Correon,
I'll meet you on Yavin, and don't worry; I won't kill you. I just can't believe this happened. Whoever kidnapped her I hope gets into its right mind and returns her. I understand your reasoning why you decided not to start a search. I do know better than to ask, but I was just too shocked to think straight. Does Obi-Wan know about this? I think he should know. He might be able to find her.
Bail
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:33am Subject: Note 5
Bail,
Well it looks like we’ve made it to Yavin just fine. Well I really don’t know what to say regarding Leia….except to keep hoping. Couldn’t you find her by checking midi-cholorian counts? I mean doesn’t she have 29 thousand or something? Wouldn’t she be the only person in the universe who would have that high a midi-cholorian count?
You could go around and get all the girls between the ages of 15-25 and see if you can get the right midi-cholorian count. She would be 19, wouldn’t she? If so, then maybe whoever kidnapped her told her she was older or younger than she actually is. If you get that age range, you should be able to find her.
What do you think?
I don’t think Obi-Wan does know about this. Did you tell him on your message to him when you asked him to bring the plans here? If you told him on the message, he’d know.
How would Obi-Wan be able to find her? I wish that he could….but she’s been missing for 19 years.
I received a message from Lando. He said that he had to send the droids to a ship going to another planet, because the Imperials had followed him right after he gave you the plans.
He said he sent them to someone going to the planet of Anuvuin. I hope someone from the Rebellion finds them quickly. Would you like me to send out a message to all the Rebel pilots to see if we can locate them?
Correon Spellbinder
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:34am Subject: Note 6
Correon,
No, I didn't tell Obi-Wan, because I sent out his message before I got yours. I just sent him a message telling him, so he'd know.
If we do that plan of yours with the girls, Obi-Wan should come with us wherever the girls will be, because if Leia has the most midi-choloians he could be able to sense it, because the Force will be strong with her. My question is, what do you think if all the girls from ages 15-25 start disappearing, because of us 'kidnapping' them?
Yes, please send out a message to all the pilots. Hopefully they'll find the plans.
Bail
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:36am Subject: Note 7
Bail,
Okay, hopefully Obi-Wan will get the message. I sure hope we can get those plans back.
Yes….well we can see if we can get Obi-Wan over here. I’m sure after he gets your message that he will come.
I wasn’t talking about taking all the girls from the Empire…..I just meant testing the ones here on Yavin. You know….we can’t make a big show about it in front of the Empire….otherwise they’ll wonder what is going on and get suspicious.
Okay, I’ve just sent out a message to all the pilots. Hopefully all will go well. I will contact you as soon as I have heard anything.
By the way, did I notice that Samantha was here? She’s still alive? That’s wonderful!!!!!!
Make sure she doesn’t get wind of Leia’s disappearance. We don’t want to make her get upset.
People are finally arriving at our base…..I see Sally and Tim Jedi, Samantha, Shmi, and everyone that is supposed to be here. Very good. Soon we’ll have all the members of the Rebellion here.
Well, I hope we get those plans.
Correon
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:37am Subject: Note 8
Correon,
How was I supposed to know what you meant about the girls? You didn't just say the girls on Yavin, but Girls. So that's why I asked.
I hope Obi-Wan has gotten my message too. He hasn't replied yet, I hope he gets it soon.
I have to go. I see almost everyone is here. I too hope to get the plans back soon.
Bail
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:38am Subject: Note 9
Bail,
I’m sorry. I did not mean to come across as rude. I was unclear….I admit it. I meant only the girls on Yavin.
I wonder if Obi-Wan has gotten your message yet….and if so….what has delayed him. I heard that the Rebel plans are missing……they cannot be located ANYWHERE on Anuvuin.
Have you started checking midi-cholorian counts yet? I can get all the girls to gather for you.
Correon
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:39am Subject: Note 10
Correon,
Obi-Wan hasn't contacted me. I have NO idea what's holding him up. Whatever it is, it must be important, because he wouldn't wait this long to reply when it comes to stuff like this.
I suppose we should start gathering the girls. I don't really want to do it until Obi-Wan comes, but the longer he's gone, the longer Leia won't be found.
We have to find those plans. They couldn't have just disappeared.
Bail
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:41am Subject: Note 11
Bail,
Has Obi-Wan contacted you yet? I’m starting to get a little worried here. The plans still haven’t shown up. Has ANYONE heard anything about them?
Okay, I’ve gathered all the girls up on Yavin….do you have a midi-cholorian machine? I have one if you need it. I could help you check…..in fact I think I’ll get that machine out and get started.
I agree, the plans couldn’t have disappeared. SOMEONE has them; I only hope it’s not the Empire.
Correon
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:42am Subject: Note 12
Correon,
No word from Obi-Wan. I'm beginning to think he knows where the plans are and isn't contacting us, because it could be dangerous. Who knows, that could be the reason he isn't contacting us. Let’s just hope it is.
Ok, go ahead and start the midi-cholorian count with the girls. Tell me if you find anything.
Bail
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:43am Subject: Note 13
Bail,
I have some very good news to report to you. While I was giving the midi-cholorian tests, I found a sample of someone with 29 thousand midi-cholorians…..which means that she is Leia.
You should talk with her and find out some more information about her before you tell her that she is your daughter.
Have you heard anything from Obi-Wan yet? I hope that’s the reason Obi-Wan hasn’t contacted us yet.
Correon
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:44am Subject: Note 14
Correon,
Yes, I'll talk to that girl who may be Leia. Let’s hope it is. And no, I haven't heard from Obi-Wan yet, what could be taking him so long? It never took him this long to reply to a message before. Lets just hope he's all right. Thanks for informing me about the girl; I'll be there in a few minutes.
Bail
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:45am Subject: Note 15
Bail,
Now that you have talked with the girl that I thought may be Leia…what do you think? Do you think she is? What did she tell you?
Where is she right now anyway? I don’t see her anywhere.
Have you heard ANY news from Obi-Wan yet?
Well, do we have any leads on the plans yet?
Correon
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:46am Subject: Note 16
Correon,
Yes, I spoke with the girl you thought was Leia, and she IS!! She didn't tell me too much, but I think she's tired with all this happening to her, but she told me she followed a Maurder through the doorway, and he closed it, before he knew she had followed him. Somehow she ran into a boy, and they went into a factory to hide from the Maurders who were trying to kill her. They found the droids in the factory, and the boy said it was something very important. They managed to get to Tatooine with the droids, and the boy's uncle took her to figure out if the doorway could open, but figured out it was closed forever, so he brought her here and you should know the rest of the story.
She went with a guy named Owen Lars, the boy's uncle, to get some notes (or was it reports?) that I needed. They should be back soon.
No, I haven't heard ANYTHING from Obi-Wan, through Leia told me that the boy knew a Ben and was taking the droids to him, and I think that Ben is Obi-Wan. If so, that plans are on their way.
Must go.
Bail
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:47am Subject: Note 17
Bail,
Okay…..so that girl is Leia!!!!!! Good. What is the boy’s name that helped Leia. Maybe we should give him an award.
Owen Lars….hmm…..I’ve never heard of him. You said that’s the boy’s uncle? They must not be a part of the Rebellion…..can we trust his family with the plans? They don’t seem to be back yet. It’s taken way longer than expected. What if this Owen Lars guy works for the Empire and brought Leia to them….and captured her…..and you said that the boy was taking the plans to a guy named Ben that you think is Obi-Wan……but what if he isn’t? What if Ben works for the Empire too…and now those plans are in the Empire’s hands.
Keep me updated.
Correon
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:49am Subject: Note 18
Correon,
Will you calm down. I don't know this Owen guy either, but Leia trusts him, so I think I should too. I have no doubt that this Ben man is Obi-Wan, because everything that Obi-Wan is, is what Ben is, so I think we can trust him.
Now, I don't think Owen would take Leia to the Empire, but I got some bad news for you from Leia. She was her friend were taken captive on the Death Star, and happened to run into Owen's father, I think. Leia told me that Vader is planning to kill them, so we must find them quick, because I don't want to lose Leia again.
Let's hope Owen didn't betray Leia and take her to the Death Star, because he works for the Empire. I don't think that's the case, but let's just hope.
Giving the boy an award is a great idea. I asked Leia what his name is, but she hasn't replied.
Bail
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:50am Subject: Note 19
Bail,
Well it looks like Leia and Obi-Wan made it back here safely.
Did I hear that there IS a weakness in the Death Star plans?
How did Leia get out of the mess on the Death Star?
Well what do you think the boy’s name is? What does he look like his name is?
Yes….I think we should make an award for the boy. I’ll get to working on a design for him right now.
See you,
Correon
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:51am Subject: Note 20
Correon,
Yes, there is a weakness in the plans. A HUGE one. I'll explain all that in the meeting.
Well, I'm not the best at story-telling, but The Boy came rescued them, and...I can't remember everything, I've been working on this weakness of the plans. Maybe you should ask Leia yourself.
What does the boy look like his name is? Well, uh, I don't know, I've never been good at that. Samantha suggested Luke, or Brian, or Alex, she doesn't know either. So you can either pick one of the above, think of your own, or want till Obi-Wan replies to me.
Yes, please start making the award for The Boy, and I believe there are two other people with him that helped rescued Leia. Maybe, we should give him an award as well.
Bail
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:52am Subject: Note 21
Bail,
I was pleased to learn of the huge weakness in the Death Star plans. What do you think our chances are of actually destroying it?
He looks like he might be a Luke or Alex. I don’t think he looks very much like a Brian. We should choose either Luke or Alex.
I have begun working on the award for The Boy. I have also started working on awards for the other two people that you said also helped in the rescue.
The battle on the Death Star is not looking good right now. I hope that Blue Squadron will be able to pull this off, otherwise we’ll all soon be dead.
What do you think of Leia now that you have gotten to know her better? Are you glad that she is your daughter?
Correon
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:53am Subject: Note 22
Correon,
Of course, I'm glad that Leia is my daughter!! I'm VERY glad that we found her.
You and I both (and I'm guessing everyone else here) are hoping that Blue Squadron can blow up the Death Star before it's too late.
Well, I figured out from Obi-Wan that the Boy's name is Luke, but he ordered me and everyone else to call him Curtis. He also told me to tell Samantha that Luke's name is Curtis, and not Luke. I don't know his full reasons of having us lie to Samantha, but he told me to do it, so I'm going to. So, if you're ever around Samantha and Luke comes up, call him Curtis, ok?
Good, I'm glad to hear that you've started the award for him. By the way, I don't know if you've seen who the other two people were that helped in the rescue, it was a Wookiee, and a man named Han. Have you by any chance seen them around? I think I heard Leia say that she wanted the Wookiee killed or something. Have you seen them anywhere?
Bail
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:54am Subject: Note 23
Bail,
Well….one of the pilots in the Blue Squadron did blow up the Death Star, and I believe it was without the use of a targeting computer. I wonder how he did that? Well another ship, piloted by the Millennium Falcon came and destroyed the ships that were chasing Luke Skywalker (the person that blew up the Death Star). Darth Vader was not destroyed, because he started spinning out of control…and I believe that he was far enough away from the Death Star that he survived the explosion.
I’m glad that you decided to have an awards ceremony for Luke Skywalker, Han Solo (the Millennium Falcon pilot), and Solo’s Wookiee friend named Chewbacca.
Is the Luke Skywalker person the same person that was hanging around Obi-Wan? That’s strange….why would Obi-Wan order you to call him Curtis when that’s not his name. Maybe that’s his middle name, and he likes to go by that. Why would he tell Samantha that Luke’s name is Curtis? That makes no sense…unless like I said before he likes going by Curtis….but still, why would he stress it so much? I mean Luke could correct people if he wanted to. I’ll lie too….but like you, I don’t understand why. I will call him Curtis.
Yes, I’ve seen Han Solo and his Wookiee named Chewbacca. It looks like we’ll be giving them a reward for two reasons….rescuing Leia AND for blowing up the Death Star. That’s strange, don’t you think?
I’m sure that Leia changed her opinion of wanting the Wookiee killed since it both rescued her and helped Han destroy (and send Vader’s ship spinning) so that Luke could have a clear shot and blow up the Death Star.
Correon
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:55am Subject: Note 24
Correon,
Yes, I believe that Luke Skywalker (the one the blew up the Death Star) is the same Luke Skywalker that Obi-Wan wants us to call Curtis. Obi-Wan said that Samantha had a boyfriend by the name of Luke after Anakin was killed, but Luke was killed or something (Obi wouldn't tell me what happened), and the name Luke brings bad memories back to Samantha whenever she hears it. That's why Obi-Wan wants us to call him Curtis.
So Han Solo is the guy that helped rescue Leia and destroy the Death Star? I'm just wondering, but do you know if he's even part of the Rebellion? I mean, he's doing all this stuff for us, and I'm not sure if he's part of us. So do you know?
I have NO idea how Luke- I mean Curtis was able to blow up the Death Star without the targeting computer, but I'm so glad he was able to get the perfect shot we all needed.
Yes, Leia talked me into rewarding our three heroes AGAIN, which I don't mind, but I do find it odd that they're the same people we already rewarded for rescuing Leia.
Well, I have to go.
Bail
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:56am Subject: Note 25
First Correon and Bail Note written after AOTC came out
Bail,
Okay so you think that the Luke Skywalker that blew up the Death Star is the same one as the one that Obi-Wan wants to call Curtis. Okay…um…but did you ever know of any boyfriend that Padmé had after Anakin. You had been with Padmé the whole time she was pregnant and did she ever talk about anyone named Luke. That’s very strange. Maybe this Luke guy was her boyfriend AFTER Leia was born or something, and you didn’t know about it. Didn’t you lose contact with Padmé after Leia was born…and you didn’t even know she was alive until recently, so it’s possible. I only wonder what Padmé will think when she finds out that Obi-Wan has been lying to her.
I checked with Shmi…and she told me that Han Solo has NOT registered with the Rebellion or anything. I would like to make him part of the Rebellion, but he told me that he intends on leaving. He did help rescue Leia and helped destroy the Death Star.
Yes, it’s a good thing that Luke was able to make that shot…even though no one knows how he did it without the targeting computer.
I thought the Awards Ceremony went off very well, didn’t you? Everyone looked so nice…and it was a great moment that was able to bring the members of the Rebellion together even though so many people had been killed in the battle.
You’re right…it is odd that Han and Luke were the same people that rescued Leia AND blew up the Death Star, but unfortunately they’re both probably dead right now.
Have you heard that both Luke and Han went out to check for life forms, and that Han came back and Luke didn’t. As soon as Han found out that Luke hadn’t come back yet, he went BACK outside to look for Luke. I tried to tell Han that there was little chance that a person would have survived several hours out in the cold…especially with the temperature dropping so quickly. You tried to get him to stay too, didn’t you? He ignored me and took off after Luke. I hate to admit it, but I think we’re going to have to assume that both Luke and Han are dead now. I’m sending a couple people out in snowspeeders tomorrow, and hopefully they’ll be able to find the dead bodies.
Leia’s very upset with the whole situation, and I know she’s very worried about both Luke and Han…and being in charge of temperature control I don’t have the heart to break the news to her and tell her there is point 1 percent chance that either one of them is alive. I know they’re very good friends and that she likes Luke and everything. It’s too bad that the Rebellion lost such great heroes.
Correon
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:58am Subject: Note 26
Correon,
I don’t recall Padmé ever talking about a “Luke” during the time I spent with her, but perhaps this was after she disappeared. She was closer to Obi-Wan anyway, so he would know about it. I’ll do as he says and call the young man Curtis.
That was a good idea to send the snowspeeders out searching for the two. It would a terrible loss for the Rebellion if we lost them. Leia has been concerned as well, and even hugged the wookiee (I guess she no longer wants him killed). I hope Han and “Curits” are found safely.
Bail
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 10:59am Subject: Note 27
Bail,
Yes, Padmé must have known the Bail person after she was forced to disappear for her own safety. I agree, Obi-Wan would know best out of anyone. You do not need to call Luke Curtis when we are talking about him in our letters. Only when you’re around Padmé.
Yes, I’m glad the people in the snowspeeders found the two. It was actually Wedge Antilles and a guy named Zev who found them. What do you think of Wedge?
By the way, Padmé is telling everyone to be on the look out for a spy named Arawn Corta. Apparently he’s Vader’s top spy, and has caused Vader to know more information than he should, or something like that. Have you ever heard of him?
I also heard that Solo found Skywalker, and managed to keep him alive somehow. The poor guy must have been just barely alive at that time. Han was fine, but when they brought Luke, he was barely alive. They had to put him in the bacta tank for a long time, and then send him out to the medical center. He’s there now. I heard that he came down with pneumonia. I hope he’s all right. I overheard Leia and Han discussing his situation, and one of them said that Luke has asthma. That can’t be good for that.
It’s been reported that an Imperial probe droid was sighted near the base. Han and Chewie took care of it, but it will no doubt lead the Empire here. Han said he thought it had a self-destruct mechanism because he didn’t hit it that hard.
Have you heard anything else?
Correon
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 11:00am Subject: Note 28
Correon,
Padmé had walked into the room to talk to me about plans for a new rebel base while I was writing the previous letter. That is why I called Luke Curtis. She asked me what I was writing and of course I could not let her see the word Luke so I wrote Curtis.
I also am glad that Han and Luke have been found. It is true that Luke has Asthma and that might have led to the pneumonia along with nearly freezing. I think they put Han in the Beta tank for a half hour just to make sure. I am glad he is alright. Is he still thinking of leaving the base? It would be a great lost to us to lose him, even if it isn’t to the other side.
Did you say Wedge Antilles? That was the name I used during my senatorial years. Perhaps he is related to me. I must find out. Do you know anything about his background?
As for the spy, I have not heard of him, but perhaps he is going by another name and is amongst the group. I have asked Obi-Wan to do a scan of the rebel base to see if there are any here who are loyal to Vader. If only Anakin were alive, he would know right away.
Bail.
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LukeSkywalker_2001
Registered: Mar 02
Date Posted: 11/24/02 11:01am Subject: Note 29
Bail,
I have heard from Obi-Wan that we can stop calling Luke Curtis now. Padmé found out that was his name, and is okay with someone being named Luke. I guess Luke himself told her that was his name, so Obi-Wan’s done with the Curtis thing. I guess Obi-Wan worried about Padmé’s feelings too much.
I heard that the Luke kid is still sick and in bed. I hope he’s getting better. I haven’t heard anything more than the fact that he’s still there. Have you? Okay, so it is true that Luke has asthma. That’s what I thought Han and Leia said, but I wasn’t sure until you confirmed it. By the way, how did you know that? Has he been writing you? Yes, I’m sure that both his asthma and the fact that he nearly froze to death led to the pneumonia. You’re right, Han was in the bacta tank for half an hour. I just checked the records.
Yes, I think Han is still leaving the base. However, he can’t leave yet. Have you heard the latest updates? There has been an Imperial fleet detected in our system. The technical people put up the shield right away, so none of their fire power should be able to get through. It looks as if we will have to evacuate this base, and probably also have some kind of battle.
Yes, I did say Wedge Antilles. Bail, you’re forgetting that I know about the past. I was a Senator at the same time you were, and knew that you went by the name Antilles then. And you also forget that I know what happened to Anakin.
Now why don’t you tell me…who is Wedge Antilles? Because I know for a fact that he was living with your first cousin until he joined the Rebellion. Remember, your cousin’s family is from my planet? He is also almost 20 years old…if I am not mistaken, looking at his record, his birthday is coming up very soon. That is all that I know about him.
I also know that Leia is not your real daughter. Remember, I was there after she was born? I know she is Padmé’s daughter, and I know why you adopted her. I also know that Padmé had Leia on Dagobah, so neither of us were at her birth, but that Obi-Wan Kenobi brought her to you. I know that Padmé had been staying with you while she was pregnant, hiding from her husband and from anyone who was loyal to Palpatine. I was there when your own wife gave birth to your own child, when Padmé left for Dagobah to give you some peace…but that we did not know that she was going to give birth herself while she was gone.
I also know that you had a son, Bail. I was staying at your house, because we had been longtime good friends, and I just happened to be staying that week.
Now you tell me…did you name your son Wedge? I know you never told me what you named your child, but I also know that as soon as Obi-Wan brought Leia to you that you and your wife, Sara, went to take your son to one of your relatives. Could that have been your first cousin from my planet? Tell me the truth. We’re friends.
I purposely brought Wedge’s first and last name up, because I was curious myself.
Anyway, so you have not heard of the spy? Well that may be a good thing. Maybe the spy is not here…and Padmé is wrong. You said you asked Obi-Wan to do a scan to see if anyone is loyal to Vader. How did he do that? And what has he come up with?
And you know very well that I know that Anakin is still alive, and in the form of something known as Darth Vader. That is why Leia had to be hidden, and why you had to adopt her…for her protection. So knowing that, what did you mean by your comment, “I have asked Obi-Wan to do a scan of the rebel base to see if there are any here who are loyal to Vader. If only Anakin were alive, he would know right away.”
Anyway, since the Empire was so quick to discover our new base, there is some talk about whether we should not have a base planet at all, or if we should just travel as one big fleet? Many people that I have talked to have been in favor of the fleet. What do you think?
Correon
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Posted On:
Feb 6 2003 6:16pm
Brian's Essay 17-year-old Brian Moore had only a short time to write something for a class. The subject was what Heaven was like. "I wowed 'em," he later told his father, Bruce. "It's a killer. It's the bomb. It's the best thing I ever wrote." It also was the last. Brian's parents had forgotten about the essay when a cousin found it While cleaning out the teenager's locker at Teary Valley High School. Brian Had been dead only hours, but his parents desperately wanted every piece of His life near them-notes from classmates and teachers, his homework. Only two months before, he had handwritten the essay about encountering Jesus in a file room full of cards detailing every moment of the teen's life. But it was only after Brian's death that Beth and Bruce Moore realized that Their son had described his view of heaven. It makes such an impact that People want to share it. "You feel like you are there." Mr. Moore said.
Brian Moore died May 27, 1997, the day after Memorial Day. He was driving home from a friend's house when his car went off Bulen-Pierce Road in Pickaway County and struck a utility pole. He emerged from the wreck unharmed but stepped on a downed power line and was electrocuted.
The Moores framed a copy of Brian's essay and hung it among the family portraits in the living room. "I think God used him to make a point. I think we were meant to find it and make something out of it. " Mrs. Moore said of the essay. She and her husband want to share their son's vision of life after death. "I'm happy for Brian. I know he's in heaven. I know I'll see him."
Brian's Essay:
The Room...
In that place between wakefulness and dreams, I found myself in the room. There were no distinguishing features except for the one wall covered with small index card files. They were like the ones in libraries that list titles by author or subject in alphabetical order. But these files, which stretched from floor to ceiling and seemingly endless in either direction, had very different headings.
As I drew near the wall of files, the first to catch my attention was one that read "Girls I have liked." I opened it and began flipping through the cards. I quickly shut it, shocked to realize that I recognized the names written on each one. And then without being told, I knew exactly where I was. This lifeless room with its small files was a crude catalog system for my life.
Here were written the actions of my every moment, big and small, in detail my memory couldn't match. A sense of wonder and curiosity, coupled with horror, stirred within me as I began randomly opening files and exploring their content. Some brought joy and sweet memories; others a sense of shame and regret so intense that I would look over my shoulder to see if anyone was watching.
A file named "Friends" was next to one marked "Friends I have betrayed," The titles ranged from the mundane to the outright weird. "Books I have Read,"Lies I Have Told," "Comfort I have Given," "Jokes I Have Laughed at." Some were almost hilarious in their exactness: "Things I've yelled at my brothers." Others I couldn't laugh at: "Things I Have Done in My Anger"," Things I Have Muttered Under My Breath at My Parents." I never ceased to be surprised by the contents. “Times I have made fun of or laughed at others expenses.”
Often there were many more cards than I expected. Sometimes fewer than I hoped. I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the life I had lived.
Could it be possible that I had the time in my years to fill each of these thousands or even millions of cards? But each card confirmed this truth.
Each was written in my own handwriting. Each signed with my signature.
When I pulled out the file marked "TV Shows I have watched," I realized the files grew to contain their contents. The cards were packed tightly, and yet after two or three yards, I hadn't found the end of the file. I shut it, shamed, not so much by the quality of shows but more by the vast time I knew that file represented.
When I came to a file marked "Lustful Thoughts," I felt a chill run through my body. I pulled the file out only an inch, not willing to test its size, and drew out a card. I shuddered at its detailed content. I felt sick to think that such a moment had been recorded. An almost animal rage broke on me.
One thought dominated my mind: No one must ever see these cards! No one must ever see this room! I have to destroy them!" In insane frenzy I yanked the file out. Its size didn't matter now. I had to empty it and burn the cards.
But as I took it at one end and began pounding it on the floor, I could not dislodge a single card. I became desperate and pulled out a card, only to find it as strong as steel when I tried to tear it. Defeated and utterly helpless, I returned the file to its slot.
Leaning my forehead against the wall, I let out a long, self-pitying sigh.
And then I saw it. The title bore "People I Have Shared the Gospel With." The handle was brighter than those around it, newer, almost unused. I pulled on its handle and a small box not more than three inches long fell into my hands. I could count the cards it contained on one hand. And then the tears came.
I began to weep. Sobs so deep that they hurt. They started in my stomach and shook through me. I fell on my knees and cried. I cried out of shame, from the overwhelming shame of it all. The rows of file shelves swirled in my tear-filled eyes. No one must ever, ever know of this room. I must lock it up and hide the key. But then as I pushed away the tears, I saw Him.
No, please not Him. Not here. Oh, anyone but Jesus. I watched helplessly as He began to open the files and read the cards. I couldn't bear to watch His response. And in the moments I could bring myself to look at His face, I saw a sorrow deeper than my own. He seemed to intuitively go to the worst boxes.
Why did He have to read every one? Finally He turned and looked at me from across the room. He looked at me with pity in His eyes. But this was a pity that didn't anger me. I dropped my head, covered my face with my hands and began to cry again. He walked over and put His arm around me. He could have said so many things. But He didn't say a word. He just cried with me.
Then He got up and walked back to the wall of files. Starting at one end of the room, He took out a file and, one by one, began to sign His name over mine on each card. "No!" I shouted rushing to Him. All I could find to say was "No, no," as I pulled the card from Him. His name shouldn't be on these cards. But there it was, written in red so rich, so dark, and so alive.
The name of Jesus covered mine. It was written with His blood. He gently took the card back. He smiled a sad smile and began to sign the cards. I don't think I'll ever understand how He did it so quickly, but the next instant it seemed I heard Him close the last file and walk back to my side. He placed
His hand on my shoulder and said, "It is finished."
I stood up, and He led me out of the room. There was no lock on its door. There were still cards to be written.
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."- Phil. 4:13 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." If you feel the same way forward it to as many people as you can so the love of Jesus will touch their lives also. My "People I shared the gospel with file just got bigger, how about yours?
IF THERE IS ONE EMAIL THAT I HAVE READ THAT NEEDS TO GO AROUND THE WORLD, IT IS THIS ONE, PLEASE PASS THIS TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW, CHRISTIAN OR NOT!
"LET'S FILL OUR OWN FILE CARD" AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
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Posted On:
Feb 6 2003 8:36pm
I did not post the message to shove anything in anyone's face. I just received this message in my e-mail yesterday, and something amazing happened to me last night...a bad situation was used for something awesome...it's been something that I've wanted for a long time...and I just felt that I had to give something back to God...especially since I got this message yesterday too.
I was just posting it as a way of showing what I know, and what I feel to others so that they might have a chance to experience it also. Trust me, the last thing I want to do is force Christianity on anyone. It was just a way to share Christ with everyone. I'm sorry if you took the message in the wrong way. I wasn't trying to tell you that you should be ashamed of yourself. Rather, it was to show the meaning of what Christ did with the world.
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Posted On:
Feb 6 2003 8:51pm
Here's what you -- and most Christians -- fail to understand: there are religions besides Christianity, members of which would be offended by the statement of your beliefs as fact absolute and the suggestion that they need their souls saved by your God.
How would you like it if I posted something explaining to you that even though you're a bad, bad heathen, whose natural human thoughts mark you as a Devil Child, Allah is willing to forgive you and save your evil soul?
Because that's what that story does. It depicts a person without Christ as having much to be ashamed of, and Christ as the omnipotent savior who forgives even though you're Satan in blue jeans.
Even with the best of intentions, Christians should be more aware that no one wants to be preached to.
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Posted On:
Feb 6 2003 9:11pm
I appreciate hearing your opinion, and I hope that we can continue the conversation in a civil, adult manner, like we have started out doing. Much can be gained by speaking in an adult way.
I don't like it when other Christians go around and yell at everyone and tell them they are going to hell, and forcing it on people too much. I will try to be as unforceful as I can.
I do realize that the world is full of many different religions, and the last thing I want to do is offend anyone else. Think of what I am saying as just sharing with you. That's my intention behind it.
Just so you know, I don't think that non-Christians are bad or evil. I believe they are people just like I am. However, you are missing out on the most imporant thing in my life....the thing that keeps me going everyday...that allows me to live and love life...love others.
Well if you do feel bad about your life, the good thing is that once you have Christ, you do not have to feel bad about your life, becuase you know your life is in God's hands...and you know that He forgives you.
The purpose of Christianty is not to make non-Christians feel bad about themselves. And why would you feel bad about yourself unless you are not happy with yourself to begin with?
As I said, I'd like to keep this conversation adult-like, and I am just trying to share with you. I'm not trying to change you or force you to agree with me.
