The Chronicles of Cordelia Solo

Chapter 5 - Solo

After being shocked the whole way, Han, Cordelia, and Chewie reach the elevator. Han and Chewie take out the two guards.

"Nice. That was the uniform that would've fit me perfectly, but it's fine." Han says, seeing Chewie holding up the arms of the other guard. Cordelia pales at the sight of them and Chewie tosses them to the ground. 

Han takes off his chains and Cordelia turns as he quickly changes into the uniform. Once he's done, he grabs her shoulders and crouches to her level.

"I'm so sorry, Bug. I didn't know they'd shock us. If I had known, I would have sent you with the others." He says. She shakes her head.

"No. I'm fine. I don't want to get separated again. I'm not leaving you." Cordelia replies. He sighs and pulls her into a hug, smoothing down her hair.

The elevator slows and they pull apart, turning towards the doors. They open and Han leads them out. They spot the crowded area and Han takes up the rear, holding his spear. After a few moments, Qi'ra comes through on the comms, giving him directions.

The three run through the tunnels, L3 opening gates for them as needed. More gates opening and prisoners are freed, causing chaos.

"What the hell are you guys doing up there?" Han asks.

"I created a distraction!" L3 replies. 

Han and Cordelia continue running, but Chewie stops, growling.

"Come on! This way!" Han tells him. He growls again, looking down a different tunnel. "Wait! What are you doing? Come on, we gotta get the coaxium." He says as he and Cordelia join Chewie. She looks down the tunnel and spots the group of Wookiees being shocked and herded away. "Hey! Remember what Beckett said, stick to the plan."

"No! He has to help them!" Cordelia cries, hating the sound of their pain. She throws her arms around Chewie in a hug. He pats her back before she pulls away. 

"Fine!" Han says, stomping away and removing his helmet as Chewie removes his shackles. He turns and comes back. "Chewie! Here, you might need this." He says, tossing him the weapon. Chewie growls softly. "Hope to see you around sometime." Han says with a smile.

Cordelia throws her arms around Chewie again, squeezing him tight. She pulls back and smiles at him.

"Good luck, Chewie. We'll see you soon." She says. Han puts his helmet back on and grabs her hand. They take off down the tunnel as Chewie rushes to help the other Wookiees.

"Han, where are you?" Qi'ra asks.

"We're on our way to the vault. We lost Chewie." He tells her.

"He's dead?" Beckett asks.

"No, he had to help some of his friends!" Cordelia answers.

"Is he coming back?" He asks.

"I don't know." Han says at the same time she says "Yes!"

"They're on to us now." Beckett warns. Han turns the corner, but ducks back when he spots the guard.

"We're at the vault." He whispers to the others. He turns to Cordelia. "Stay hidden until I take care of him." He tells her. She glances around the corner and nods.

Han emerges from the tunnel and pretends to speak the alien language back to the guard after he speaks. He says something again, and Han reaches him.

"That's what I said!" He says, kicking the guard in the groin. He groans and Han takes his staff, slamming it into his helmet. "We're clear." Han says, approaching the door and shifting his helmet so it doesn't cover his face.