On the Wings of Valkyrie

Chapter CV

"Luke, slow down and start from the beginning," Padmé said, interrupting the ongoing stream of words that her son had started the moment he'd found her. She hadn't managed to understand a single part of the rant. Beyond that, it wasn't like the boy to get so excited or concerned about something that he didn't even speak clearly. Whatever it was had to be rather important too considering he hadn't even taken note of Mon Mothma, who was also appraising the Rebel Commander with a startled look, standing next to the Nabooian. The boy took a deep breath, clearly trying to calm down.

"We found Luna," he stated.

"Wha—Where?!" Padmé all but shouted, the previous discussion she'd been having all but forgotten.

"Uh, well the Empire captured her, but it's all good!" Luke quickly reassured at Padmé's horrified look. "Ahsoka broke her out with some help."

"So she's in the medcenter?"

"No, um, you know, her Master thought it best he take care of things so she's over at his place."

"You're joking."

"No."

"Why didn't you bring her here?!"

"Luna stole some information that needed to get back here, so we took care of that for Ahsoka."

"For Ahsoka? You mean Ahsoka's known where Luna's been this whole time?"

"I would assume so," Mon stated, her voice reminding both mother and son that they weren't the only people in the hallway. "I heard that she'd found a partner not that long ago, though the fact said partner was big on anonymity was no secret. How is Luna? Will she be alright?"

Luke's eyes darted to Padmé, a questioning look in them as he clearly hadn't been aware that Mon knew anything about the girl.

"Mon met Luna back when she was staying with me," the once Queen explained. Realization dawned on his face.

"Oh, well from what I understand she'll be alright. The Imperials messed her up pretty bad, but nothing that won't heal," Luke explained. "She's not going to be running off again anytime soon though."

"How long would you think she'll be out of commission?" Mon asked, concern mixed with thoughtfulness flitting across her features.

"Knowing her, not as long as she should be."

"I see. Do keep me updated, I just recalled that I need to inform Airen Valkyrie's taking a vacation."

"Why's she doing that?" the Nabooian asked, frowning in surprise.

"Because she doesn't always listen to her Fulcrum it seems," Mon answered, shaking her head. "Padmé, we can continue our discussion another time, it seems we both have elsewhere to be."

"What do you...."

"Well, the two of you are going to go after her, aren't you?"

"I don't know how to get to wherever she is."

"I do," Luke stated. "You can take Luna's ship."

"Why do you have Luna's ship?"

"Because Ahsoka had Luna's ship and she caught a ride with, you know...." the boy dropped off.

"Tell me you didn't land that thing in a hanger," Mon commented.

"....You knew!" the boy exclaimed, eyes widening in shock.

"I have had my guesses. But Rebel Intelligence is Rebel Intelligence."

"Knew what?" Padmé asked, glancing between them, knowing full well there was something going over her head.

"I'm afraid the information is classified; though I'm sure you'll learn soon enough. Do send the girl and her Master my regards."

"I'm not sure I'm allowed to go," Luke stated even as he blinked in shock at the turn of events. "I haven't really been allowed to—"

"I'm the leader of the Rebellion, you have my permission," Mon interrupted. "I get the feeling I'm going to need you over there anyway."

"You're going to do it?" Padmé asked, knowing her friend had been trying to work on a plan that may or may not desperately need a certain Sith Lord working in tandem with the Rebel Alliance.

"We're moving towards it, though we still have a little while before it is implemented and we will need everyone in top shape, pass that onto Luna as well," Mon stated. "Force knows we'll need her."

"You mean she's been working closely with some cell and haven't told us?!"

"I can neither confirm nor deny that accusation."

"I can confirm it," Luke volunteered. "I'll tell you all about what happened on the way."