SonicxStarWars P2 Chapter 07

Chapter 07: Trapped by Darth Vader

When Sonic woke up, he saw Sally and Bunnie looking down at him, and looking worried. “Sal? Bunnie? Where am I?”

“You’re in a holding cell, Sonic. The Empire dumped us all in here. We don’t know what Vader is planning, but it doesn’t sound good.” said Sally.

“I just hope poor ol’ 3P0 is okay.” said Bunnie pointing to Chewie working on 3P0. Sonic saw that he was chained to the wall, so he couldn’t do anything. Dulcy was chained up as well, so she was stuck as well.

But then, Tails, Rotor, Antoine, and Kaylor were thrown in the holding cell, then Leia, and then a very dazed Han.

But then, Lando came in with a group of Bespin Security Guards. Chewie was outraged. “Get outta here, Lando…” said Han before Lando interrupted.

“Shut up and listen!” snapped Lando. “Vader’s agreed to turn Leia and Chewie over to me. The Freedom Fighters are being turned over to Robotnik.”

“Say what?!” gasped Sonic.

“Leia and Chewie will have to stay here but at least they’ll be safe.” added Lando.

“What about Han?” asked Leia

“Vader’s giving him to the Bounty Hunter.”

“Vader wants us all dead!” said Leia.

“He doesn’t want you at all! He’s after somebody called, uh, ‘Skywalker’!”

Han realized who he meant: “Luke!”

“Lord Vader’s set a trap for him!” added Lando.

“And we’re the bait!” said Leia.

“Yeah, well, he’s on his way!” said Lando.

“Yeah, you fixed us up real good didn’t you…old buddy!” said Han as he tried to attack Han, but in the state he was in, he was overpowered easily and then the Security Guards held everyone at gunpoint.

“I’ve done all I can, I’m sorry I couldn’t do better, but I got my own problems.” said Lando putting his cape back on.

“Yeah, you’re a real hero.” said Han as Lando and the guards left the cell.

“Man, I knew that Lando wasn’t to be trusted!” said Sonic.

“Sonic, please. Don’t be mad at him.” replied Dulcy. “He just is trying to keep everyone safe, but I know he doesn’t trust Vader.”

“She has a point Sonic.” said Sally.

Leia and Chewie helped Han back to his feet and back onto the bed, where he’d recover from the torture Vader inflicted on him.

Later on, Boba Fett and the Suppression Squad arrived with some Stormtroopers and took the group up to the Carbonite Freezing Chamber. “If only you attached my legs, I wouldn’t be in this ridiculous position! Now remember, Chewbacca, you have a responsibility for me, so don’t do anything foolish!” said 3P0, packed on Chewie’s back.

The Freedom Fighters stayed close to Kaylor and Dulcy. Sonic was bound by cuffs, so he couldn’t do anything. “What’s going on…buddy?” asked Han.

“You’re being…put into Carbon Freeze.” said Lando.

“What if he doesn’t survive?” asked Fett. “He’s worth a lot to me!”

“The Empire will compensate you if he dies. Put him in!” said Vader.

But before the Troopers could do anything, Chewie threw some of the Troopers off the edge of the platform. No! Stop, Chewie, stop! Chewie! Chewie this won't help me!” shouted Han as the Stormtroopers handcuffed the Wookiee. “Hey! Save your strength. There'll be another time. The Princess. You have to take care of her. You hear me? Huh?”

The Suppression Squad trained their weapons on Chewie, and Scourge said: “Time to put Solo in the cooler. Hurry up!”

Han and Leia then shared a passionate kiss before Han was pulled away and onto the Carbon Freezer. “I love you.” said Leia.

“I know.” said Han. And then, as he was lowered into the chamber, Sally and Tails grasped Sonic tightly. Tails, Antoine, and Dulcy didn’t look; they were too scared to watch the freezing occur. Chewie roared as Han disappeared in a thick cloud of steam, and then a large grabbing arm reached in and grabbed a large slab of Carbonite, with Han frozen into it. After putting him on a hover unit, Lando went and checked it.

“Oh, they encased him in Carbonite! He should be quite well protected….if he survived the freezing process that is…” said 3P0.

“Well, Calrissian, did he survive?” asked Vader.

“Yes, he’s alive.” said Lando. “And in perfect hibernation.”

Vader then turned to Fett. “He’s all yours, bounty hunter.” Then Vader turned back and said: “Reset the Chamber for Skywalker.”
An Officer reported that Luke had landed, and Vader said: “Good, see to it that he finds his way here.”

Lando then grabbed Leia and Vader then said: “Calrissian, take the Princess and the Wookiee to my ship.”

“You said they’d be left in this city under my supervision!” replied Lando.

“I am altering the deal. Pray I don’t alter it any further.” said Vader, who turned to Scourge. “Scourge, take the Freedom Fighters to your ship.”

“With pleasure, Lord Vader.” said Scourge.

Lando looked at Lobot, as if he now knew Vader never planned on leaving Cloud City alone.

The Suppression Squad, along with a couple of Stormtroopers, escorted the Freedom Fighters to the Star Scourge, and for now, all looked hopeless for the Freedom Fighters.