Choosing Joy: Star Wars, Leia Organa, G

[were_lemur]

Leia cranes her head back and stares up into the deepening twilight beyond the canopy of Endor's trees. She's not sure where the fireworks came from, but she's not complaining.

A dozen Ewoks are dancing in a ring around Chewie. Across the fire, she can see Han exchanging stories with the other pilots. Luke is a warm spot in the Force but she can feel a bittersweet tinge to his joy. She can't blame him; they've all suffered losses.

Deliberately, she turns her mind away from that path.

Tomorrow they can count the cost of their victory. Tonight they celebrate.

Comments

[the-little-owl.livejournal.com]

That's a good one! Great take on the situation after the battle. And I wonder if the Ewoks worship Chewie as their Huge Furry Hero.

[were-lemur.livejournal.com]

Now I'm feeling a sudden need for a Chewie "big damn hero" icon. ;)

I'm glad you liked the story!