Here it is! The sequel to Fight Against My Heart! It takes place about a year after the last story ended. :D And, I realized that I hadn't even put Threepio and Artoo in the last story :O I'm righting that mistake now, in this story. Also, Luke WILL be in this story much more.

Leia Skywalker Solo peered over the edge of the cliff with a frown on her face. She squinted, studying the small village that laid far beneath her.

"Nothing appears to be wrong," she called over her shoulder to her brother, Luke Skywalker.

Luke sighed, standing from his kneel and walking over. He stood over Leia's shoulder, surveying the town. "Maybe we've got the wrong place."

Leia raised an eyebrow. "Not likely."

"Look, Leia, if there was a hidden clan of Sith, we'd sense it. I know that, you know that." He shook his head, shrugging. "Maybe it was a false report."

Leia nodded slowly. "At any rate, we're going have to down there and check."

Luke laid his hand on her shoulder. "I'll go alone."

She scowled at him. "Luke, I'll be fine." Her hand rested lightly over her slim stomach. "It's not like the baby is going to be hurt by just checking." She smiled. "You worry too much."

Luke sighed. "No- you've been hanging around Han enough to make me worry about you. And chances are, your baby is going to be just as reckless."

"Come on, stop worrying about me. Let's head down."

It seemed like any other small vi. There were humans milling about, with the occasional other species. There were people buying from the markets and children playing. It was a perfectly normal town. Too normal, almost.

Luke glanced around, finding an older woman at a market close by. "Excuse me, ma'am?"

The woman turned, giving them a pleasant nod before turning back.

Luke frowned and walked over, tapping her shoulder. "Ma'am?"

She turned back around. "Yes, young man?" She had a high, accented voice that was still understandable.

"May I ask you a question?"

"Of course," she answered, turning to him completely, pulling her shawl tighter against the wind.

Luke exchanged a glance with Leia. "Have you ever heard of the Force?"

The woman's smile was still in place, but a confused look crossed her face. "The Force?"

Luke's lips pursed. "Okay, that answers that." He sighed. "Have you seen anything…suspicious around here?"

Now, her smile faded. "Why would I? Is something wrong?" Her eyes went wide.

"No, no," Luke assured her. "I'm just curious."

"Well, no. Nothing's been wrong. Everything's fine." She huffed and walked away.

Leia came closer to Luke, a frown on her face. "Hmm. That was odd."

"Very," Luke agreed. He looked around them again. "But, nothing to go on. I think, if there was Dark Side dwellings here, we'd feel it. We're just chasing shadows."

Leia sighed, nodding in agreement. "Might as well head back, hmm? We've been investigating this planet long enough."

"Yes." Luke couldn't help but think they were missing something. Most of the other towns they had been to on Maridun had led them here, and now they hit a dead end. It had been weeks since they left Coruscant. It was time to return and report what little they had found to the Council.

Maridun had been pinpointed as the planet that held the Sith they were looking for by Anakin, on the secret mission he went on during Leia's protection of Han. However, he hadn't actually gone to Maridun after finding out, returning for the mission to destroy Jerakah, who had turned out to be Raek.

Leia patted Luke's shoulder as they headed back to their ship. "It's okay, Luke. We're not always going to solve something the first time."

"I know that. I just have this feeling…" He shook his head. "Never mind."

Leia nodded slightly. The two reentered their ship and the gangplank closed behind them. Neither saw the woman with fire red hair watching from a high cliff on the other side of the village.

After telling the Council their small findings, Leia and Luke went their separate ways. Luke went to talk to their father, Anakin, and Leia headed to the apartment she shared with Han.

When she palmed open the door, she was met by the familiar sound of her husband's snores. Rolling her eyes, she found him sleeping on the couch.

"Han," she murmured, shaking his shoulder.

Han grumbled something and turned away.

Leia blew out a breath. All too often, she had to go to extreme measures to wake him up. She leaned over the back of the couch and pushed against Han's side. After a few pushes, he fell to the floor.

Han sat up suddenly, looking around. He caught sight of Leia and stared at her for a long moment. "Leia?"

"Hi Han," Leia said pleasantly, as if she hadn't just pushed him off the couch.

He stood quickly and made his way around the couch, grabbing her in hug. "Why didn't you contact me and tell me you were coming back?"

Leia returned the hug, taking in his warmth. She had missed him while on Maridun. "I wanted to surprise you."

"You succeeded. I'm surprised."

Leia pulled back slightly, smiling at him. "You'll be even more surprised in a minute."

"Huh?" Han asked in confusion.

She took a deep breath and took his hand, placing it on her stomach. "Luke and I figured something out while we were on Maridun."

Han's gaze landed on his hand on her stomach before returning to her face. His expression was filled with shock. "Are…are you…?"

"Yes, Han. We're having a baby."

His face spilt with a grin as he let out a whoop. He picked Leia up and spun her around. Leia laughed, hanging onto Han tightly. As soon as he set her down, their lips were together.

"I love you," he whispered against her lips.

Leia smiled into the kiss. "I know."