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Six months. Sandor thought as he mucked out one of the family’s three horse stalls. Two years ago Abby found him and brought him here, giving him a home, family and Abby. Six months ago he asked her to be his, what this world would call, girlfriend. In his eyes Abby wasn’t this little girl everyone else saw, the way she dressed was modest, dresses and long skirts instead of pants, her long light brown hair was adorned with a ribbon that matched whatever dress she happened to be wearing that day. Today she wore a dress that she made by herself, It was pink, mid calf, with flowers and long puffy sleeves. She Smiled and walked upto him with an ice cold glass of water. Sandor leaned the shovel against one of the wooden support beams and gently took the glass from her.

“Thank you.”

He wiped the sweat from his forehead with his handkerchief and took a long deep drink of water. It was a hot July summer day but work still needed to be done.

“You’re welcome. “

He finished his water and got back to work, shoveling out all the old straw and adding new, along with fresh water. When that was finished he made his way into the field and one by one brought the horses in and placed them in their proper stalls.

“He’s a hard worker.”

Commented Andy, Abby’s grandfather. Abby smiled agreeing.

“He also makes you happy.”

Abby looked down, her cheeks turning pink as she nodded. Andy chuckled.

“Well, as long as you’re happy, I’m happy.”
Abby was indeed happy, she had grown very close to Sandor in the past couple of years, he opened upto her about things no one knew. He loved how gentle she was, how willing she is to take care of him and unafraid of him she is. Sandor finished work, got cleaned up and had his dinner with Abby and her Family and after he cuddled on the couch with Abby as she scrolled through Loops, a fun video app where you can record your own videos and record reactions to others. She scrolled across what looked like a battle reenactment video.

“Ooh what’s this.”

The video caught Sandor’s attention. There was a very tall armored man with a blue shield and sword and his opponent who was much smaller also carried a sword and black shield. The small opponent rushed at the giant trying to topple him with no success. All the while a man with a microphone yells.

“FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!”

Getting the crowed to chant with him. The giant having had enough of his opponent dancing around yells.

“TEL ME HOW THE GRASS TASTES LITTLE MAN!!”

The smaller opponent feeling offended rushes at the giant only to be met with a shield to his face. He is down on the ground huffing and puffing. Sandor busts out laughing.

“Woah! I hope he’s ok.”

Sandor smiled a little, he was always so intrigued about how caring she was. He loved it about her, it was one of many things.

“Aye, he’s alright. Got the bloody wind knocked out of him. “

He laughs again.

“Tell me how the grass tastes little man!”

Abby snorted and shook her head. Sandor was definitely enjoying himself.

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It was a cold Thanksgiving evening and dinner had ended a few hours ago, it was Sandor’s first. He was honestly surprised that it wasn’t like most feasts he had been to or in his case stood guard during. There were maybe ten people, the smell of turkey filled the room, a bird that doesn’t exist in Westerose. At dinner there was the usual, turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, a crisp salad, home made sourdough dinner rolls and Sarah’s home made apple sauce. He sat with Abby’s family and ate with them.

He thought chicken nuggets were the best this world could offer until he tried turkey for the first time. A wing, two legs and half of a breast with mashed potatoes and gravy was enough to put him in his first tryptophan induced coma and he slept for almost five hours.

“Should we wake him?”

Abby asked her grandma, she was a bit concerned. He had already been asleep for two and a half hours and he never slept during the day.

“Nah, he looks peaceful. Let him sleep.”

So she did. She sat in her arm chair in her bedroom, she wore a pink night gown with a white shawl over her shoulders and began to read, Abby loved to read so it wasn’t unusual that she was reading when Sandor had woken from her nap and poked his head through the open door.

“Oh hey, you’re awake.”

She said with a smile, Sandor stretched and yawned, nodding.

“What are ya reading?”

He motioned toward her book and rubbed he sleep from his eyes. Abby looked down at her book and then back to Sandor.
“It’s by a man named William Shakespear, it’s called Romeo and Juliet.”

“What is it about?”

“You wouldn’t like it. It’s about two teenagers who fall in love with each other regardless of their family’s hatred toward eachother, they secretly get married and then someone dies.”

Sandor blinked.

“Who dies?”

“Can’t tell ya, you’ll have to read it to find out.”

She handed the book over to him. Sandor just stood there, he swallowed nervously. Abby saw this and understood and just laid the book in her lap.

“Why?”

He closed his eyes and sighed.

“After the incident my father didn’t think it was necessary for me to read. It wasn’t expected of me to become a knight and no one wanted to marry the damaged second son of a kennel master.”

“Would you like to learn how to read?”

Sandor smirked and chuckled.

“Willing to teach an old dog new tricks?”

Abby crossed her arms at him. She didn’t like it when he referred to himself like that.

“You’re not a dog Sandor. And yes, I am willing to teach you how to read.”

Sandor stood in the doorway shocked. It took him a moment but he gratefully accepted her offer and the next day they began. Abby began with the Alphabet, she taught him how to spell his name, the correct pronunciation of words. By the time Christmas rolled around Sandor was reading Harry Potter.

Abby had fallen to sleep listening to Sandor read the 5th chapter of the Sorcerers stone. He looked down at her, her face was relaxed, her eyes were closed in a peaceful sleep. He finished the chapter and fell asleep as well. Abby was safe with him.

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Episode IV A New Hope.

“I’ll get the popcorn!”

Exclaimed Sandor as he made his way to the kitchen pantry for a bag of popcorn. He read the instructions and placed it in the microwave, he stood there stroking his beard not really sure how to work the device, he had never used it on his own before.

“Let me help you.”

Answered Sarah, a cup of tea in hand. She pressed a couple of buttons and pressed start, she pretty much walked him through step by step.

“Listen, when you hear spaces in between pops that’s when you press stop.”

She stopped the microwave, took the bag out, shook it, opened the bag and poured the fluffy bottery contents into a bowl, she took a handful and then handed the bowl to Sandor.

“Thank you. Here, let me get you a small bowl.”

“Oh no thank you, you and Abby enjoy that. I like eating popcorn the day after its popped, When it’s nice and stale.”

Sarah patted his arm, or what she could reach of it, then made her way to her bedroom and read her book. Sarah was an avid book reader, she would take ten books on a seven day vacation and five days later she would only have three left. She devoured books like they were fluffy pieces of popcorn.

“Oh, alright. Thank you Nana.”

Meanwhile Abby set up the DVD player and popped in “Star Wars episode IV A New Hope”. Why was she showing him this series in this order? Well, originally that’s how the series started and a friend suggested it that way because the second trilogy would be more of a surprise. She thought about it for a moment while on the phone with him and decided that he was indeed right.

“Ok everything is set up. Is the popcorn ready?”

“Aye.”

Answered Sandor as he took a spot on the couch next to Abby, he wrapped his arm over her shoulder, Abby cuddled in close with the popcorn sitting in between them as the opening, famous, crawl began.

C3PO: There will be no escape for the princess this time.

“Hold on pause the bloody movie. Seven hells….Is this a princess stuck in a tower guarded by a bloody dragon story?”

“Hmmm…You’re gonna have to find out.”

Answered Abby as she pressed play and took a sip from her drink. Darth Vader walked into the smoke filled room looking around him.

“Whoever he is, he’s breathin a little too loud.”

Abby chuckled at that. They have taken hostages, storm troopers lead the rebels down a long hall way. The scene cuts to Darth Vader holding a man by his throat.

Storm Trooper: The Death Star Plans are not in the main computer.

Vader: Where are those transmissions you intercepted? What have you done with those plans?

Vader begins lifting the man off his feet.

“Takes a lot of strength to lift a full gown man off his feet like that.”

“Can you do it?”

“Aye but not by the neck. I have done it by the collar of a man’s shirt. I watched my brother pick up a man like that and snap his neck with one hand.”

They continued watching.

C3PO: What mission? What plans? What are you talking about? I’m not getting in there.”

And just as 3PO said it there was a shot and an explosion.

“Ha, aye you are.”

3PO: Are you sure this thing is safe?

“Stop your winjing....Bloody gold bot.”

Abby giggles.
“If this Vader guys is the enemy you’ll find me on the side with the rebels. Hopefully it goes better than the last one I was in…”

“Don’t worry, it will.”

C3PO: We seem to be made to suffer. It’s our lot in life.

“You’re bloody made of metal. Hush.”

R2 screams as he’s shot and electrocuted.

“I don’t know what those things are but they just shot my favorite character.”

Abby laughed at that.

“Jawas. They’re scavengers.”

“What do they look like under those robes?”

Abby shrugged.

“I honestly don’t know.”

Luke: Well my little friend, you got something jammed in there real good.

Said Luke as he struggled to fix the R2 unite.

“Probably cotton balls to block out 3PO’s incessant whining.”

All of the sudden R2 beeps and a stream of holographic light shines onto the ground in the image of a girl.

Leia: Help me Obi Wan Kenobi, you’re my only hope.

“I bloody well knew it, It’s a princess stuck in a tower movie.”

Luke: She’s beautiful.

Sandor snorted at that.

A random howl is heard scaring off the Tuscan raiders.

“I bet a whole chicken that it’s that Ben Kenobi guy.”

Luke: Ben? Ben Kenobi? Boy, am I glad to see you.

Obi Wan: The Judland Wastes are not to be traveled lightly.

Obi Wan: Tell me, young Luke, what brings you out this far?

Luke: This little droid. I think he’s searching for his master. I’ve never seen such devotion in a droid before. He claims to be the property of an Obi Wan Kenobi. Is he a relative of yours? Do you know who he’s talking about?
Obi wan: Obi wan Kenobi? Obi Wan….Now that’s a name I’ve not heard in a long time.

Luke: I think my uncle knows him. He said he was dead.

Obi wan: Oh he’s not dead. Not yet.

Luke: You know him?

Obi wan: Well, of course I know him. He’s me.

“HAHAHA!! I knew it!”

Abby giggled.

Luke: You fought in the clone wars?

Obi wan: Yes. I was once a Jedi knight, same as your father.

“So Luke’s father and Obi wan knew eachother.”

Obi wan: I have something here for you. Your father wanted you to have this when you were old enough, but your uncle wouldn’t allow it. He feared you might follow old Obi wan on some damn fool crusade like your father did.

“Hm. When are they not damn fool crusades?”

Luke: What is it?

Obi wan: Your father’s lightsaber. This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as a blaster.

Sandor almost jumped out of his seat when Luke ignited his fathers lightsaber.

“It’s a sword?! A bloody light sword!”

“Mmmhmm wait until you see what it can do.”

“Obviously it’s a weapon so why it the boy swinging it around like a baby with a rattle?”

Sandor shook his head and Abby giggled.

Luke: How did my father die?

Obi wan: A young Jedi named Darth Vader, who was a pupil of mine until he turned to evil, helped the Empire hunt down and destroy the Jedi Knights. He betrayed and murdered your father. Now the Jedi are all but extinct. Vader was seduced by the dark side of the Force.

Luke: The Force?

Sandor had the same question.

Obi wan: The force is what gives a Jedi his power. It’s an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us.
Sandor snorted.

Obi wan: It binds the galaxy together.

Abby nudged Sandor.

“Behave.”

“He said it, not me.”

Luke: I saw part of the message.

Obi wan: I seem to have found it.

“Ok hold on….”

Abby paused the movie.

“Kenobi was friends with Luke’s father who was the owner of R2. The only reason he could have found that messages so quick is because he had to have spent a lot of time around the little fella.”

Abby had to admit, Sandor was good at putting the pieces together. She pressed play again.

Leia: General Kenobi, years ago you served my father in the Clone Wars. Now he begs you to help him in his struggle against the Empire. I regret that I am unable to present my father’s request in person. But my ship has fallen under attack. And I’m afraid my mission to bring you to Alderaan had failed. I have placed information vital to the survival of the rebellion into the memory systems of this R2 unit. My father will know how to retrieve it. You must see this droid safely delivered to him on Alderaan. This is our most desperate hour. Help me, Obi Wan Kenobi, you’re my only hope.

Sandor sighed heavily.

“They are absolute cowards if they don’t go and help take down that tyrannical government. And Obi Wan is no true night if he doesn’t help the girl. Princess or not.”

Abby nodded in agreement. Back in space.

“Is that the…Death star?”

“Yep.”

“It’s massive.”

Grand Moff Tarkan: Fear will keep the systems in line.

“They’re idiots if they think Fear will do anything for them.”

Vader: Don’t be too proud of this technological terror you’ve constructed. The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant. Next to the power of the force.

“WHAT?! They’re using it to destroy an entire plannet?!”

Abby nodded. Sandor rubbed his face and placed his face in his hands.

“Do you want me to turn off the movie?”

“No, I know it’s fake. Continue please.”

Abby pressed play.

Vader: I find your lack of faith disturbing.

“Don’t piss the force wielding maniac off please….”

Sandor commented. Luked jumped into his speeder and rushed home, finding nothing but black smoke and ash.

Luke: Uncle Owen? Aunt Beru?

And laying in the sand next to the dugout house were two burnt skeletons. Sandor said nothing and simply touched the burnt side of his face.

“Do you need a break?”

Asked Abby. Sandor shook his head and she played the movie again. Back in space, vader pays a little visit to princess Leia.

Vader: Now, your Highness, we will discuss the location of your hidden rebel base.

Leia looked over to see a torture droid hovering in the door way.

“That sick mother f-.”

“Ah, watch the language.”

Sandor nodded. Obi wan waved his hand.

Obi wan: These are not the droids you are looking for.

Storm Trooper: These aren’t the droids we’re looking for.

Obi wan: You can go about your business.

Strom Trooper; Move along.

Sandor laughed.

“I would have LOVED to have been able to do that back in westerose.”

He continued to watch.

“What’s that big hairy lookin thing talking to Obi Wan?”

“It’s called a Wookie. His name is Chewbocca.”

“I like him.”

Han: Han Solo. I’m captian of the Millennium Falcon. Chewie here tells me you’re looking for passage to the Alderaan system.

Obi wan: Yes, indeed, if it’s a fast ship.

Han: Fast shi[? You’ve never heard of the Millennium Falcon?

Obi wan shook his head.

Obi Wan: Should I have?

Han: It’s the ship that made the Kessel run in less than 12 parsecs.

“He’s a talker….”

Han: I’ve outrun imperial starships.

“Keep braggin and see where it gets you.”

Han: Not the local bulk cruisers, mind you. I’m talking about the big Corellian ships now.

“Isn’t that the type of dishes nana has?”

Abby didn’t understand what he meant and then when she got it she bust out laughing.

“Nooo that’s Corelle.”

Vader: Her resistance to the mind probe is considerable. It’ll be some time before we can extract any information from her.

??: The final checkout is completed. All systems are operational. What course shall we set?

Grand Moff Tarkin: Perhaps she would respond to an alternative from of persuasion.

Vader: What do you mean?

Grand Moff Tarkin: I think it is time we demonstrated the full power of this station. Set your course for Alderann.

This made Sandor nervous.

??: With pleasure.

Sandor shook his head. As much as he didn’t like the typical rescue a princess in the tower stories he seemed to like this one and Princess Leia.

Jabba: Solo! Come out of there Solo!

“The bloody hell is that?! That has to be the biggest slug I’ve ever seen!”

This got Abby really laughing. She had to agree, Jabba did look like a big nasty slug.

Han; Right here, Jabba. I’ve been waitin for you.

“Cocky…”

Jabba: Have you now?

Han: You didn’t think I was gonna run, dud you?

“It probably would have been the smartest thing to do….Bloody idiot.”

Jabba: Han, my boy, you disappoint me. Why haven’t you paid me? And why did you fry poor Greedo?

“He deserved it…”

Han: Jabba, next time you wanna talk to me, come see me yourself. Don’t send one of these twerps.

“Well, he definitely knows who works for who.”

Said Abby.

Jabba: Han, I can’t make exceptions. What if everyone who smuggled for me dropped their cargo at the first sign of an imperial star ship? It’s not good for business.

Han: Look, Jabba, even I get boarded sometimes. You think I had a choice? But I got a nice, easy charter. I’ll pay you back, plus a little extra. I just need a little more time.

“Oh yes, so convincing.”

Jabba: Han, my boy, you are the best. So, for an extra twenty percent…

Han: Fifteen, Jabba. Don’t push it.

“I don’t think I’d be talking to a head of a family crime circle like that…”

Sandor snorted.

“That’s because you are smart and don’t go looking for trouble.”

Abby smiled.

“True.”

??: We’ve entered the Alderaan system.

Leia: Governor Tarkin. I should have expected to find you holding Vader’s leash. I recognized your foul stench when I was brought on board.

Sandor smirked.

“Reminds me of Arya.”

Grand Moff Tarkin: Charming to the last. You don’t know how hard I found it signing the order to terminate your life.

Leia: I’m surprised you had the courage to take the responsibility yourself.

“Haha…She told you.”

Grand Moff Tarkin: Princess Leia before your execution, I would like you to be my guest at a ceremony that will make this battle station operational. No star system will dare oppose the Emperor now.

“Who is this Emperor and do we get to meet him?”

“Shhh…Watch and you’ll find out.”

Leia: The more you tighten your grip, Tarkin, the more the star systems will slip through your fingers.

Grand Moff Tarkin: Not after we demonstrate the power of this station. In a way, you have determined the choice of the planet that’ll be destroyed first. Since you are reluctant to provide us with the location of the rebel base, I have chosen to test this station’s destructive power on your home planet of Alderaan.

Abby could hear a deep rumbling sound in Sandor’s chest. She gently grabbed his hand.

Leia: No. Alderaan is peaceful. We have no weapons. You can’t possibly…

Grand Moff Tarkin: You would prefer another Target? A military target? Then name the system.

Leia stayed quiet as Tarkin backed her into Vader.

Grand Moff Tarkin: I grow tired of asking this, so it will be the last time. Where is the rebel base?

“Don’t give up the location girl….”

Leia: Dantooine. They’re on Dantooine.

Grand Moff Tarkin: There. You see, Lord Vader? She can be reasonable?

Tarkin looked at one of this officers.

Tarkin: Continue with the Operation. You may fire when ready.

“Those dirty bastards…”

Growled Sandor.

Leia: What?!

Grand Moff Tarkin: You’re far too trusting. Dantooine is too remote to make an effective demonstration. But don’t worry, we will deal with your rebel friends soon enough.

Leia: No!

She tried launching forward at Tarkin but was heald back by Vader.
??: Commence primary ignition.

And just like that the death star was powered up. Sandor watched as Alderaan was destroid. He shook his head.

“Why don’t we take a quick bathroom break?”

Sandor nodded agreeing. After a quick five minute break they were both on the couch, Abby pressed play on the remote. The seen cuts to the Mellennium Falcon. Obi Wan looks behind him feeling a disturbance in the force while Luke practices with his fathers light saber.

Luke: Are you alright? What’s wrong?

Asks Luke as Obi Wan slowly sits down.

Obi wan: I…Felt a great disturbance in the force.

He says looking upto Luke.

Obi Wan: As if millions of voices cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. I fear something terrible has happened.

“Bloody hell….”

Obi Wan whiped his brow and motioned toward the practice droid.

Obi wan: You better get on with your exercises.

Sandor watched as a strange game of what can only look like space chess was being played.

Chewie: Aggggghhh!

3po: He made a fair move. Screaming about it can’t help you.

Han: Let him have it. It’s not wise to upset a Wookie.

Sandor chuckles.

“He’s a big fucker too. Bet he could rip your arms right off.”

“Language.”

Abby gently scolded.

“Sorry…”

3po: But, sir, nobody worries about upsetting a droid.

Han: That’s cause a droid don’t pull peoples arms out of their sockets when they lose.

Sandor gave a deep, amused laugh.

“Told ya!”

R2 and 3po quickly turned to look at Chewbocca.

Han: Wookies are known to do that.

“Sounds like someone I know…”

Commented Sandor. Yes, Gregor could and probably has ripped somebody’s arms off.

“Yes but Chewie is a good wookie and they’re just showing off.”

“As true as that may seem I still wouldn’t test him.”

Chewie: Grrr.

3po: I see sir. I suggest a new strategy R2, let the Wookie win.

Much later they approach the death star and are somehow allowed entrance.

“Guard detail sucks on that base.”

Tarkan: Yes?

??We’ve captured a freighter entering the remains of the Alderaan system. It’s markings match those of a ship that blasted it’s way out of Mos Eisley.
Vader: They must be trying to return the stolen plans to the princess. She may yet be of some use to us.

Later we see two storm troopers enter the falcon only to be knocked out. Han and Luke then quickly put on the troopers armor. They then find their way to the cell of Princess Leia after getting around many dangerous obsticals. Luke finds the cell and opens the door to a sleeping princess.

“Hold on…Why is this beginning to feel like a princess stuck in a tower thing?”

Leia hears Luke, wakes up and looks at him.

Leia: Aren’t you a little short to be a storm trooper?

Sandor busts out laughing.

“Aye! He is! He also looks a little too short to be a knight.”

“What’s the required height?”

Asked Abby curiously.

“Anywhere between 5’3 and 6’3.”

Abby giggled.

“Sound’s like you’re 3 inches over qualified.”

Sandor laughs and nods his head in agreement. Luke them rescues Leia. Vader knows Obi Wan is on board the death star and goes to find him. They finally meet face to face on an upper level, Vaders saber already ignited, he steps forward to Obi Wan who then ignites his saber with the familiar ssswwwoooshhh and low pitched buzzzz sound ready to defend himself. Sandor sits at the edge of his seat.

“Take him down old man.”

Vader: I’ve been waiting for you Obi Wan. We meet again, at last.

Both raise their swords to the ready position.

Vader: The circle is now complete. When I left you I was but the learner. Now I am the master.

“Shut up and stop showing off already.”

Commented Sandor, poor guy had no clue what was coming.

Obi Wan: Only a master of evil, Darth.

Obi Wan makes the first move striking at Vader, Vader swiftly blocks and returns in kind, the battle has begun.

“Good form! Get him Ben!”

Cheered Sandor from the couch.

Their sabers hummed and buzzed as strike after strike was blown, perry, block, strike, over and over again both perfectly matched.

Vader: Your powers are weak, old man.

Vader taunted.

Obi Wan: You can’t win Darth, if you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.

Their sabers clashed yet again.

Vader: You should not have come back. Their duel continued down the hallway and into the entrance way of the hanger bay, storm troopers standing guard rushed over, as did Luke who was near by.

Luke: Ben?

Obi Wan looked over at Luke and then at Vader and gave a small smirk. Sandor Chuckled.

“Ben’s got him now! I know exactly what he’s going to do next.”

Abby felt bad because she knew what was going to happen next but she said nothing. Obi Wan stepped back, feet together, drawing his saber back holding it up and down.

“WHAT?! No! He can’t!”

Sandor caught on, after all he was an experienced swordsman. Vader slashed his saber right through Obi Wan who disappeared leaving only his cloak on the floor and leaving Sandor stunned, confused and absolutely shocked.

Luke: NO!!!

Shouted Luke. Sandor at there slack jawed unable to say anything out of pure shock. A shootout began between the storm troopers, Han, Chewie, Leia and Luke. They made their escape. Later Sandor watched as Luke piloted his way to the death star.

Obi Wan: Use the force Luke.

Luke knew what he had to do. He closed his eyes, trusted in the force and took a shot destroying the death star and making it out alive. Sandor stood up, clapped and cheered.

“ATTA BOY LUKE!! WOOO!!!”

Abby smiled seeing Sandor cheer happily. Luke came back to base and in a grand ceremony he was awarded a medal of honor for his heroic deeds. The movie ended. Abby uploaded the video to an app called Loops. You would watch videos, go live or make videos upto 10 minutes long. Not an hour later the video had gotten about 300 likes and 100 comments.

((Authors note: Don’t worry, I’ll do a chapter where Sandor answers questions and please keep an eye out for “Episode V The Empire Strikes back. Enjoy and God bless!))

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“Do you reject Satan?”

Asked Fr. David to Abby’s grandparents, Sarah and Andy Smith. Fr. David was the priest at St. Francis of Assissi Catholic church in Stuben Ferry Ohio. He was a young priest, 31 years old and only having been ordained 5 years before. Today he was celebrating the sacrament of Baptism.

“I do.”

Answered Sarah and Andy in unison.

“And all his works?”

“I do.”

“Do you reject sin, so as to live in the freedom of God’s children?”

“I do.”

“Do you reject the glamour of evil , and refuse to be mastered by sin?”

“I do.”

They were asked to be God parents and they gladly accepted.

“Do you reject Satan, father of sin and prince of darkness?”

“I do.”

Abby smiled, the joy in her heart shined so bright that it flowed from her eyes as tears. She looked up at Sandor and smiled up at him, she reached up and wiped a tear from his eye.

“Do you believe in God, the father almighty, creator of heaven and earth?”

“I do.”

“Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died, and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the father?”

“I do.”

“Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting?”

“I do.”

“This is our faith. This is the faith of The Church. We are proud to profess it, in Jesus Christ our Lord.”

“Amen.”

Answered everyone, the words echoed through the church. Who was being baptized? Who had decided to give their life to the Lord Jesus Christ? Who had decided to be born again through water and have their sins washed away? Fr. David continued.

“Is it in your will that you, Sandor Clegane, should be baptized in the faith of the church which we all have professed with you?”

“It is.”

Sandor answered in his deep voice, soft and gentle.

“Please lean forward, I can’t reach your head from all the way up there big guy.”

Fr. David was a short 5’5 and obviously a jolly, happy fellow who was good for a joke, which got chuckles from the small group including Sandor. He leaned forward.

“I baptize you in the name of the father.”

He poured water over Sandor’s head.

“And of the son.”

A second pour of water.

“ And of the holy spirit.”

A third and final pour of water. The ceremony continued. The anointing with Chrism and then clothed with a white garment.

“Sandor Clegane, you have become a new creation, and have clothed yourself in Christ. See in this white garment the outward sign of your Christian dignity. With your family and friends to help you by word and example, bring that dignity unstained into the everlasting life of heaven.”

A baptism candle was lit and Fr. David continued.

“Dearly beloved, this man has been reborn in baptism. He is now called the child of God, so for indeed he is. In conformation he will receive the fullness of God’s spirit. In holy communion he will share the banquet of Christ’s sacrifice, calling God his Father, in the midst of the Church. In the name of this man, in the Spirit of our common sonship, let us pray together in the words our lord has given us.

As the Lords Prayer was prayed, tears began streaming down Sandor Cleganes cheek. His sins, his terrible deeds, his pain and hatred had been washed away and now he was a new man. Never again would he be “The Hound” that man was dead. Sandor had been reborn.

The day wasn’t finished yet. He then made his first holy communion, choosing to take communion on the tongue believing he wasn’t worthy to touch the body of Christ, his Lord, his Saviour, the King of the universe. It was a good thing Fr. David used the communion rail which allowed Sandor to kneel.

“The body of Christ.”

Fr. David spoke softly yet clearly, holding up the small round wafer.

“Amen.”

Sandor answered, received the host and made the sign of the cross. The ceremony ended.

“Well, let’s go have some cake and ice cream. Father, would you join us?”

Fr. David laughed and smiled.

“Mrs. Smith, I would never turn down your cooking. I’ll be there.”

He said with a huge smile on his face. They made their way back to the house, everyone ate, talked and laughed happily.

“I still can’t get over how big your hands are!”

Commented Fr. David. Sandor Laughed.

“I’m a big man, big hands come with it.”

“Could you palm a basketball with those mitts?”

Sandor shrugged.

“Probably, I’ve never tried.”

Later Fr. David broke out his guitar and began to sing. It was a nice little party, some friends, family and neighbors all showed up to congratulate Sandor. After everyone left Fr, David stayed behind, rolled his sleeves up and began to help clean up.

“Father, you don’t have to do that.”

“Naaah I got this Sarah, besides you fed me and you’re also sending me home with food, this is my thanks.”
Sarah just shrugged and let the young priest help out. The next day Sandor was up early a stack of books sitting next to him among them were, Patron Saints, Angels and Saints written by a local Theologist who at one time was a Methodist minister but Converted to Catholisim, Dictionary of Saints, Saints and Heros and many more. Why was he reading all of these books? Well, in one week he would be making his Conformation. What does this mean? Well, this means Sandor will be deepening his baptismal grace and commitment to the Christian life. Why did he need these books? He needed to pick a saint in who’s name he would choose to be his new name. His name would still be Sandor Clegane, a Conformation name is a lot like a second middle name even though Sandor didn’t even have a middle name to begin with. He read about St. Paul, who was originally Saul of Tarsus. Saul was a persecutor of Christians, he hated Christians, he would hunt them down and kill them.

One day, Saul was knocked off his horse by a very bright light and he heard a voice. “Saul, why do you persecute me?” It was the voice of Jesus. Saul was then blinded for three days, he was then given his sight back when St. Ananias of Damascus, a disciple of Jesus, was sent by the Lord to restore Saul’s sight. Saul was later named Paul the Apostle of Christ. Sandor felt he could relate to St. Paul.

Sandor then read about St. Augustine of Hippo. St. Augustine was born in 354, in Pagan Rome, his father, who was also a Pagan, Converted to Christianity on his death bed. His mother, St. Monica was a devout Christian, prayed for her sons conversion to Christianity for 17 years. Finally in late August of 386 at the age of 31, St. Augustine converted to Christianity. St. Augustine said his conversion was prompted by hearing a child’s voice say “take up and read.” He opened the writings of St. Paul….

Romans 13:13-14 “Not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying, but put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to fulfill the lusts thereof.”

Yes, Sandor could also relate to St. Augustine. He found himself quite drunk, quite often in bars, pubs or taverns or even on the battlements of The Red Keep. But that wasn’t him anymore, he didn’t drink, he rarely cursed and no, he didn’t dare step foot in a bar or whore house. He had eyes only for Abby.

St. Patrick? No. St. Stephen? A little too close to home. St. Joseph? He wasn’t disciplined enough. St. Anthony? St. Francis? St. Maximilian Kolbe? No, no and no. He prayed day and night about it, asking God for help, asking the gentle Virgin Mother for her guidance. He heard nothing. It was finally the day of his conformation, that morning, he heard the voice of God and then he knew who he would choose. He very quickly rang up his sponcer, Fr. David, and told him the good news. It was all settled, he chose his conformation name. He dressed in a three piece suit, combed his beard and slicked his hair back.

“Boy you sure clean up nice.”

Comented Sarah as they made their way to the church, she motioned for Sandor to lean over so she could fix his tie.

“Heh. Thank you, Abby picked it out.”

“She has good taste.”

“Aye that she does.”

They made their way in. The ceremony started with only three candidates. Two teenage boys who just stared up at Sandor in awe, their sponsors had to redirect their attention to the bishiop. They went one at a time, their sponsors announcing their conformation names. It was Sandor’s turn. Fr. David placed his hand on Sandors right forearm, he couldn’t reach his shoulder.

“What name has this candidate chosen?”

Asked the bishop clearly.

“Michael.”

Announced Fr. David. Michael, St. Michael the archangel. A warrior and defender of the Church, a champion of justice and protector against evil. And, almost always depicted with a sword. He is the patron saint of soldiers, police officers and those in the military. God knew that St. Michael would be perfect for Sandor.

“Michael, receive the seal of the Gift of the holy spirit.”

Sandor had to bow in order for the bishop to anoint his forehead.

“Amen.”

“Peace be with you.”

“And with your spirit.”

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you. Sandor Michael Clegane.

((Authors note: Matthew 28:19 “Go there for and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”))

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“Hold on….What am I doing?”

Asked Sandor absolutely confused. Abby giggled.

“So, you’re going to be answering questions viewers of the video of you watching Star Wars Episode IV have.”

“….What kind of questions?”

“Don’t worry it’s nothing bad. Here, I’ll show you.”

She pressed the record button, the camera was facing toward Sandor, she read the question at the top of the screen.

“Spiderman97 asks. Who is your favorite character so far and why?”

Sandor stroked his beard and thought for a moment.

“I would have to say Obi Wan.”

“Any reason?”

Asked Abby curiously.

“The fact that he couldn’t be tempted by the dark side, or whatever it is called, really shows that he is a morally strong man. Where I’m from you don’t get a lot of men like that. Especially not Knights, good ones are very few and far between.”
Abby posted the video with various hastags. She had made Sandor his own account and was managing it for him for now, she would later teach him how to use it by himself. Abby looked for another question to answer.

“BigDaddyBlue, asks, Seeing that you’re from the Westerlands in Westerose, is it anything like Tatooine?”

“Uhhh…….The terrain is like that of the plains of Africa. It’s hot, there’s dangerous wildlife. According to my girlfriend the story of how my grandfather fought off a lion with three of our family dogs is in the book, the lions where I am from are similar to an extinct breed of lion this world used to know. I uhh…Hope that helps.”

Abby posted the video and asked.

“Are you talking about Barbery lions?”

“Yep. Those, I was looking through a book and saw a statue of one standing next to a statue of some queen in a place called England.”

Abby smiled and nodded.

“Queen Victoria.”

“That’s her.”

Answered Sandor and kissed the top of Abby’s head, he watched her scroll through the comments, he learned better by watching someone else than by figuring it out by himself. Sandor chose the next one.

“MamaShark1982 says. I wanted to give you a fair warning about fire in the next Star Wars movies to come without giving away any spoilers. I saw the death of Luke’s aunt and uncle really bothered you and just want to make sure that you’re ok.”

Abby placed her hand over her heart. How sweet of a total stranger to show concern for him. Sandor answered.

“Thank you for your concern. I’m alright, It was very hard seeing that they had died that way. I’ve come to find out a lot of the saints were….burned to death as well….You also gave away no spoilers, Abby is introducing me to something new so I prefer to be surprised weather or not there is fire involved. Heh. Thank you again.”

Abby uploaded the video and they continued on searching. This time Abby picked the question.

“BlueEyedNerd27 asks. How bad is Darth Vader in your opinion?”

“He’s bad. Very Very VERY bad. Not only did he murder Luke’s aunt, uncle and father but he also kidnapped a bloody princess AND blew up an entire planet with a hand built star machine.”

The video was uploaded and posted.

“NerdGirl93 asks if you could take Vader in a duel.”

Sandor busted out in a deep laugh.

“Bloody hell! I couldn’t even fight my own brother, what makes you think I could take Vader? I mean I could if I learned the ways of the force and had a lazer sward like Obi Wan and Luke. Do they actually make swords like that?”

“Ones that light up and are used as toys yes.”

Sandor shrugged and nodded, content with the answer. The video was uploaded. Sandor answered many more questions regarding the Star Wars movies, his skills with a sword and one very nasty comment about Abby.

“I’ve dealt with men like you in the past, men who think they can put their hands on women and do what they please with them. Your comment about MY woman will not be tolerated, I do not hold with that filth and you DO NOT disrespect ANY woman in my presence.”

Sandor was absolutely dead serious. As soon as the video was posted the commenter was blocked. He then went to Abby and wrapped his arms around her in a safe hug.

“Are you alright?”

Abby smiled.

“I’m fine. I’m not worried about what some stranger on the internet thinks about me. He obviously had nothing better to do.”

Sandor nodded in agreement and gave her a gentle soft kiss to the forehead.

((Authers Note: More loop videos to come! God bless.))

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BOOM CRACK BANG

Sandor sat strait up in bed with a shout, sweat pouring from his forehead, his hands shaking.

CREACK BOOM BANG SIZZLE

His chest was heaving, taking deep shaky breaths. In his mind he was back in kings landing at the battle of The Blackwater. Green flames shot up engulfing enemy ships, men screaming in agony as they were set ablaze, arrows with their tips on fire rained down upon the red keep. Sandor stood watching the seen in front of him, frozen to the spot, unable to move. He felt as if he were back there in that very moment again. He sat in the corner of his bed and shook violently, he jumped yet again at the sound of a soft knock at his bedroom door, his eyes darted over as the door slowly opened, soft light filled the room from the hallway and a small figure stood in the doorway and turned on the light, it was Abby.

“Sandor? Are you alright?”

She could see the sweat gleaming on his forehead, the tears in his eyes and the panic on his face. He looked so pitiful, so lost. Like a child who had lost his parent in a grocery store and was scared. He was scared. She wanted nothing more than to go to him and wrap her arms around him and reassure him that everything would be alright. You see, it was the fourth of July weekend which meant fire works, Abby had forgotten to warn him about this and felt terrible about it. Another loud bang sounded making Sandor jump.

Abby reached out a gentle hand to him and took a step. He shook his head.

“Stay away from me. I’ll run you through!”

Abby then realized that he wasn’t exactly with her. She nodded and softly spoke to him.

“Sandor, it’s Abby. Look at me, it’s going to be ok.”

She took another slow step toward him her bare feet shuffled along the cool wood floor. She gave him a soft smile.

“The loud noise you hear, those are called fire works. They are being let off in celebration of our countries 250th anniversary of independence.”

She gently spoke to him, telling him how they celebrated Independence day.

“Why do they let them off this early in the morning? The sun has not yet risen.”

Abby nodded in agreement with that.

“Well, some people like to celebrate a little too early. They get drunk, let them off and well, scare the neighbors.”

“Are they dangerous?”

Asked Sandor calming down. Abby nodded.

“Yes, which is why we let people who know what they are doing light them off. If you don’t know what you’re doing you can get hurt. People get drunk, light them off and in doing so loose fingers, toes, hands feet or worse. But we are inside and not letting them off so we are safe.”

Sandor listened to Abby carefully and nodded.

“I’m sorry for waking you.”

He said softly. Abby smiled.

“You didn’t, the fire works did. Would you like a cup of tea?”

Sandor nodded and slowly got out of bed and went to the kitchen with Abby, just as they reached the kitchen another fire work went off making a sizzling sound, silver sparkles rained down like a weeping willow. Sandor stood at the kitchen window staring in amazement.

“Thos are…Fireworks?”

Abby nodded as she prepared the cups, the kettle began to whistle.

“Mmhm. “

Another went off, a pretty green one in the shape of a star. Abby poured the water into the cups and handed Sandor his tea.

“Come with me.”

She lead him out onto the back patio and sat down by the fire pit and they watched the fire works together.

“Where were you?”

She asked simply. Sandor blinked and looked down and shook his head, he knew what she mean.
“Nothin for you to worry about.”

“Sandor, there is a name for what you have and we can get you help for it.”

He snorted and rolled his eyes taking a slow sip of his tea.

“There’s no help for being a coward.”

“You’re not a coward Sandor.”

“What do you know if it? I ran during the battle of The Blackwater! I abandoned my post, my duty because I was a coward.”

She gently touched his hand. Sandors breath hitched in his throat, her hands were small and she had such a soft touch that he could barely feel it. He looked up at her.

“You are not a coward. What you have, many men who have also seen combat also have.”

“And what would that be?”

“It’s called PTSD. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.”

She went onto explain how it effected people, how sometimes it made their mind think they were in danger, in the exact time and place where their traumatic experience happened even though they are home safe.

“Where were you?”

She asked again. Sandor took a deep breath, it somehow relieved him to know that men in this world, men like him, also experienced this. He went on to tell her about his childhood, the battle of The Blackwater, the trip beyond the wall and the battle of the long night all the while an array of fireworks went off.

BOOM BANG CRACK SIZZLE BOOM BANG CRACK SIZZLE

It was like talking to Abby helped him forget and Ignore. Soon they finished their tea and the fire works had also finished. Abby yawned and stretched.

“I think the lady needs to go back to bed.”

Abby blushed and giggled at that. She nodded.

“I think you’re right. Do you feel better?”

He nodded and smiled sleepily, stood up and offered his hand to her. Abby blushed and took his hand and stood up, went inside and they both went back to their rooms and went to sleep. The next three days were full of the same things, loud bangs and cracks from fire works, a spooked horse that escaped the barn and lots of delicious food.

((Authors Note: Even though the 4th of July celebrations have ended please keep in mind the combat veterans that put their health and lives on the line for this country. Their suffering has brought you the freedom to read this fanfic and many others like it. Pray for our veterans and active duty combat vets and keep them in mind whenever you decide to let off fire works and do so safely, they are after all explosives. May God bless our troops.))

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It had been a couple of months since Sandor had joined God’s family through baptism and things seemed to be going smoothly for him. He got up at the same time every morning, had a cup of coffee, prayed the rosary, read the bible and then got to work. On Saturday evenings and Sunday Morning’s he would go to Church with Abby and her family, some week days he would go to daily mass as well. He had never felt so alive and happy.

One fall Monday afternoon there came a knock at the door. Andy, Abby’s grandfather answered the door. It was the principal of the local High School.

“Jack Delandy, how are you?”

Asked Andy with a smile. Andy was a custodian for the local school district for many years and had become good friends with Jack.

“Hey Andy, I am well.”

“Please come in, what brings you by?”

Asked Andy, Jack came in and Andy closed the door behind him.

“Well, I need your help. The School board wants to bring back the schools mascot, The Dark Knight, I was thinking of asking your grandson Kevin, he seems like a strong young man who’d be fit for the job.”

Keven was Abby’s older cousin, they were like siblings, the typical brother and sister. Keven would stand just in the door way of Abby’s room just to annoy her, touch one or two of her things and leaves.

“Oh I see. Well, Keven has just gotten a new job with the state police. But I do have someone else in mind with a some of experience in this particular area.”

Jack nodded his head and Andrew lead him down to the stables where Sandor was mucking out the stalls and having a conversation with the horses.

“Hey Sandor.”

Sandor stopped what he was doing and looked up, taking the handkerchief out of his back pocket and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

“Hello Andy.”

“Sandor, this is Jack Delandy, he’s the principal up at the highschool. Jack this is my granddaughters fiaunce Sandor Clegane.”

Jack just stood there in shock looking at Sandor. He knew EXACTLY who this man was. Sandor smiled at him and offered his hand.

“Good to meet you.”

Jack shook his hand and shook it still in shock.

“Uhh…Yes, you too. You’re the Hound.”

He turned to look at Andy and pointed back at Sandor with his thumb.

“This is Sandor ‘The Hound’ Clegane.”

He looked back at Sandor in utter shock. Sandor chuckled.

“Just Sandor, The Hound is dead. What can I help you with?”

“Jack here wants to offer you a job.”

Sandor raised an eyebrow at this and leaned on the shovel in his hand.

“well I mean….I don’t know now. Sandor Clegane is known as a very dangerous man and is quite the foul mouth.”

Andy shrugged.

“According to Abby he’s changed, a lot.”

Sandor nodded and smiled.

“As I said, that man is dead. Because of Christ I am a new man.”

Jack was taken aback by this and just blinked. It was hard to wrap his head around this.

“So what is this job you wish to offer me?”

Asked Sandor as he scratched his beard.

“Oh! Right! Well, the school board wishes to bring back our schools mascot the Dark Knight. And by the looks of it I have found the right man for the job.”
Sandor nodded and sighed.

“I’m not a Knight and I don’t live by the sword anymore.”

“Oh! No it’s nothing like that, this is more for show.”

Sandor nodded listening as Jack provided details.

“Of course you’ll have to find a horse and some armor and a prop sword.”

“When I arrived in this land I arrived with the armor I fought in during the battle of the long night against the white walkers. Will that do?”

“Yes that will do just fine. Wow…I watched that battle. You know when they first aired it on TV you couldn’t see a dang thing.”

Sandor snorted.

“It was much worse being a part of it.”

Jack nodded agreeing.

“I’ll take the job.”

The two men shook hands and talked about pay, shook hands again and that was that. Sandor had gotten his first job. He then dropped what he was doing and rushed to find Abby, he picked her up, spun her around and gave her a kiss and told her everything. Abby giggled.

“Sandor that’s wonderfull! I’m so happy for you!”

The next day an assembly was held in the school gym, students and teachers sat in the bleachers. Jack Delandy, Mike Newman the assistant principal and Dave Stankovich the superintendant of the school were seated behind a speakers podium. Through the closed double doors of the high school gym stood Sandor Clegane dressed in his black armor his sword at his side. He was a bit nervous and kept fidgeting with his collar.

“Hey now, you look great. And you’re going to do just fine.”

Sandor only nodded. They heard the principal begin to speak, Abby kissed Sandor’s cheek.

“I will now hand the mike over to our superintendant Dave Stankovich.”

Dave stepped upto the podium and spoke.

“As some of you know or may remember we used to have a knight ride in every Christmas parade and every parade before the football games, due to budget cuts in the early 2000’s we had to drop our beloved mascot, The Dark Knight. Students and teachers of Stuben Ferry Highschool, I am proud and deeply honored to introduce to you, our very own Dark Knight, Sandor Clegane.”

The doors opened and with a gentle nudge from Abby, Sandor walked through the doors and stood next to the principal. The students and teachers clapped and cheered for their mascots return. Jack, Mike and Dave all shook Sandor’s hand and allowed him to say a few words. Sandor just stood at the podium, looking at the crowed in front of him, it was absolutely quiet and Sandor was absolutely nervous. His heart began to pound and he knew he had to say something, he leaned down to the microphone and in a deep voice he said.

“I’m batman.”

The room began roaring with laughter followed by cheers, applause and whistles from the students and teachers. Abby laughed at this as well, Sandor had taken a liking to superhero movies like Batman, Spiderman and Captian America. After the assembly the students went back to lunch, others went back to their classes. Jack took Sandor around, they stopped at the metal shop.

“Sandor, this is Gage Nelson.”

“Oh I know Gage, we made our comformation together.”

“Hey Sandor.”

“Hey Gage.”

The two gave a fist bump.

“Gage here is top of his class in metal shop. I do believe he has something for you.”

Gage nodded, turned around and walked into another room and came out with something long wrapped in cloth and set it on the table in front of Jack and Sandor. Gage pulled the cloth away to reveal a beautiful sword. A Celtic ring sword, with a leather wrapped grip with the blade polished to a bright shine.

“This is for you, Gage here made it in his free time as extra credit.”

Sandor looked at it in awe. He picked it up and examined it, the blade was dull but otherwise was expertly crafted.

“You made this?”

Sandor asked the young man. Gage nodded.

“Yeah, it took about a week, week and a half for the whole thing. The hilt took 3 days.”

Sandor stepped aside and twirled it around expertly and gave it a swing. He was very impressed.

“Gage, If we were in Westerose and I had a castle I would bloody hire you. This is some expert craftsmanship. This would be worth at least 100 gold coins, $500-$600 here.”

Gaged blushed hearing how good of a job he had done. Sandor thanked him again. Jack showed him around the school and took him to the lunch room where the students were eating their afternoon meal. Sandor spent a few hours at the school, he was introduced to the band director Mrs. Dwayen. Sandor was asked to pick one of the band students to be his “squire” during parades. Mainly just to keep his horse from moving when he mounted or dismounted. He talked with the kids and then noticed on girl sitting quietly in a corner reading a book. He asked the teacher about her. Mrs. Dwayne rolled her eyes.

“That’s Vivian, shes a Freshman, shy, shows very little talent. Keeps to herself. She mostly just hides in here during lunch and free time.”

Sandor nodded, he didn’t like how this teacher spoke about this child. He kept it to himself and walked over to her, slid down the wall and sat next to her and leaned his head against the wall.

“Not much of a people person?”

She didn’t look away from her book.

“Me neither. Most would rather run screaming from me in terror or just pick a fight.”

She blinked and looked over at him and then back at her book.

“I’d like to offer you a job Vivian. Are you good with horses?”

Vivian nodded and slowly put down her book, he spoke with her for a bit and then asked.

“It seems I am in need of what is known as a squire, do you know what that is?”

She nodded.

“You don’t say much do you?”

Her cheeks turned pink and looked down.

“I st-st-stutter when I sp-speak. So So its hard for m-mmeee to talk to pe-people.”

Sandor nodded understanding, it seems this young girl was being treated unfairly for this.

“I understand, I wasn’t treated very fairly either. When I was little I was pushed into a fire and got very badly burned.”

Vivian nodded.

“Your br-br-broo….”

She sighed getting frustrated. He patted her hand and nodded.

“Aye, it was my brother. How did you know?”

Vivian handed him the book she was reading “Game of Thrones: A song of Ice and Fire.” Sandor looked at it and nodded.

“Ah I see. Well then Vivian, how would you like to be my squire?”

Vivian’s eyes lit up and she smiled.

“Really?”

Sandor smiled and nodded.

“Absolutely.”

Vivian gave an excited squeal and hugged Sandor. He chucked and hugged the girl back. He went home afterword and told Abby everything. She smiled and listened as he went on. She was so happy for him and so very proud of him. Later that night Sandor knelt in prayer and gave thanks and praise to God.

((Remember. Christ is king, Christ is lord!))

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Sandor looked through the massive DVD collection he and Abby had amassed over the years. He had them organized by category, series first and then stand alone. He ran his fingers over the plastic spines to find the right one.

“Gotcha!”

He exclaimed as he pulled the movie off the shelf. Tonight they would be watching Star Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes back. He went over to the DVD player and popped the movie in and sat down next to Abby and the giant popcorn bowl. He pressed the pay button and the opening crawl scrolled up the screen.

Episodr V The Empire Strikes back.

“What are those ships called?”

Asked Abby.

“That is an Emperial star destroyer.”

Answered Sandor as he put a handful of popcorn into his mouth, he had been learning a lot about the series from Abby’s cousins and some Loop fans without getting any spoilers.

“Right.”

Answered Abby. She grew up watching Star Wars but wasn’t an avid fan, she knew the basics and that was enough for her.

A lone escape pod flew through space and crash landed on an ice cold planet. A seeker droid took notice of this as a man on an odd looking two legged creature with horns came riding past. The rider was none other than Luke Skywalker.

Luke: Eco 3 to Eco 7. Han, old buddy, do you read me?

Han: Loud and clear kid, what’s up?

Luke: I finished my circle. I don’t think I’m gonna pick up any life readings.

Han: There isn’t enough life on this ice cube to fill a space cruiser.

As Luke was getting ready to head back to the meeting place to wait for Han the creature he was riding, a TaunTaun begins to freak out. Out of nowhere a giant white harry monster lunges at them, reaching its furry arm out.

“I think that’s a Wampa.”

Said Abby. She took out her phone and tapped away.

“Yep. That’s a wampa.”

The Wampa swiped its claw and knocked Luke off his TaunTaun knocking him out cold and dragged him back to his cave hanging Luke upside down by his feet. Han Solo arrives back at base.

General: You’re a good fighter Solo, I hate to loose you.

Han: Thank you.

Han makes his way over to Leia and smirks.

Han: Well your Highness, guess this is it.

Leia: That’s right.

Han: Don’t get all mushy on me. So long princess.

And with that he rushed away.

“Bloody hell….He should have just kissed her.”

Commented Sandor.

Leia rushed after him.

Leia: Han!

Han: Yes, your Highness?

Leia: I thought you had decided to stay.

Han: Well, the bounty hunter we ran into in Ord Mantell changed my mind.
Leia: Han! We need you!

Han: We need?

Leia: Yes.

Han: What about you?

Leia: I need? I don’t know what you’re talking about.

“Yes you do!”

Exclaimed Sandor.

Han: You probably don’t.

Leia: And what precisely am I supposed to know?

She asked as Han walked away, she trailed on after him.

Han: Come on! You want me to stay because of the way you feel about me.

Leia: Yes! You’re a great help to us. You’re a natural leader.

Sandor rolled his eyes at this.
Han: No! That’s not it! Come on.

Leia: You’re imagining thigs.

Han: Am I? Then why are you following me?

“Like a little lost puppy.”

Abby giggled at this.

Han: Afraid I was going to leave without giving you a goodbye kiss?

Leia: I’d just as soon kiss a Wookie!

Abby snorted at that, she had her own Wookie she kissed almost every day.

Han: I can arrange that. You could use a good kiss!

“Gag me with a noose why don’t cha….”

Commented Sandor, Abby laughed.

3P0: Between ourselves I think master Luke is in considerable danger.

Sandor nodded in agreement. Meanwhile. Luke began to wake up, hanging upside down in an ice cave, his face bruised from the attack. He opened his eyes and looked around as he heard the Wampa roar and grumble. He had to find a way out before he would be eaten.

“Please tell me he’s going to get out of there…”

“You’ll just have to watch. I can’t tell you anything.”

Sandor sighed and continued watching as Luke tried getting his feet unstuck from the roof of the cave. A few feet away stuck in the snow was his light saber, he used the force to call his saber to him and cut himself free. The Wampa rushed over and went to grab him but Luke cut his arm off and ran.

“Atta boy Luke!”

3P0: AR2 has been known to make mistakes….From time to time.

“How in the bloody blue blazes is that helpful?!”

Exclaimed Sandor.

Obi wan: Luke…Luke…

“Wait, I thought Obi Wan was dead.”

“He is, that’s his force ghost.”

Luke: Ben?

Obi Wan: You will go to the Dagobah System. There you will learn from Yoda, the Jedi master who instructed me.

And with that Luke passed out, but not before Han came into view.

“Finally.”

Han: Don’t do this Luke. Come on, give me a sign here.

“You missed it.”

Han looked over at the TaunTaun who dropped dead. He dragged Luke over and with his light saber cut open the animal, scooped out its guts and placed Luke inside.

“Ewww!”

Exclaimed Abby making Sandor chuckle.

“He’s gotta keep Luke warm somehow.”

“Please tell me you’ve never done that.”

“Nope. But I have kept my hands warm over my horses fresh droppings.”

Han: I thought they smelled bad on the outside.
Help finally arrived for Luke and Han, they were picked up by Rogue two and brought back to base where a medical droid placed Luke in a bacta tank.

Han: Why you should have seen her in the coridoor. She expressed her feelings toward me.

Leia: Why you half witted, scruffy looking nerf herder!

Sandor laughed at the creative insult.

“Atta girl princess.”

Leia: Well I guess you don’t know everything about women yet.

Exclaimed Leia as she leaned in and kissed Luke just to spite Han.

“Oh bloody hell….”

Abby giggled, she knew something about the two that Sandor didn’t.

Han: It isn’t friendly whatever it is.

“It’s a bloody seeker droid.”

Chewie gives Luke a hug.

“Awe, aint that nice.”

Vader: What is it general?

General: My Lord, the fleet has moved out of light speed, ComScan has detected an energy field protecting an area of the sixth planet of the Hoth system.

“Is it’s called Hoth then why is it so cold?”

Asked Sandor.

“No clue.”

General: The field is strong enough to deflect any bombardment.

“Translation, no siege today.”

Vader: The rebels are alerted to our presence. Admiral Ozzel came out of light speed too close to the system.

General: He—He felt surprise was wiser.

Vader: He is as clumsy as he is stupid. General, prepare your troops for a surface attack.

“I hate to say this but I agree with him. If you want a smooth successful siege you’re going to want to sneak in quietly, you want your enemy to see you. Bloody common sense.”

Stated Sandor. Abby was impressed by this, but this was Sandor and he knew what he was talking about.
General: Yes my lord!

“Is he choking him through video chat? Bloody hell this guy is powerful.”

??: Stand by Ion control….Fire.

Sandor clapped.

“Yes!”

??Eco Station 3TA, we’ve spotted imperial walkers.

“These are the elephants Cercie was looking for.”

The fighter pilots wrap cables around the legs of the imperal walkers taking them down instantly.

“Aye, most of the time its improvising. Can’t bring down the wall go over it. Good work Wedg.”

3P0: R2, you take good care of master Luke you understand?

“Stop bloody mothering him, bloody drioid.”

Luke: Hobby! I’ve been hit!

Luke crash lands into the snow but is alright but now has to move quickly to get out or he’ll be stepped on by an emperial walker.
“Get out of there Luke….”

Sandor’s knee began bouncing from the suspence. Luke gets out of the way just in time.

Luke: R2, get ready for take off.

R2: *beeps”

Luke: Don’t worry R2, we’re going we’re going.

“R2 is starting to sound like 3P0.”

Luke: There’s nothing wrong R2, just setting a new course. We’re not going to regroup with the other’s, we’re going to the Dagobah system.

Leia: We’re going into an asteroid field?

Han: They’d be crazy to follow us.

Leia: You don’t have to do this to impress me.

3P0: Sir, the possibility of successfully navigating an asteroid field is approximately 3,720 to1!

Han: Never tell me the odds.

Sandor chuckled.
“Especially when the odds don’t look so good.”

Leia: We’re gonna get pulverized if we stay out here any longer.

“Would you rather be shot down by a tie fighter and have a pleasant chat with Darth Vader again?”

“The sass is strong with this one.”

Added Abby to Sandor’s comment.

Leia: I hope you know what you’re doing.

“The fact that he found a random cave in a giant asteroid really says he doesn’t. Anything could be in there.”

Abby nodded in agreement.

Luke: Yeah that’s it, Dagobah.

R2: Bleep boop bleep.

Luke: No I’m not going to change my mind about this.

“I would. Who are they looking for again?”

“Master Yoda.”
Sandor snorts.

“Water. Totally safe for droids. Where’s 3P0? We can chuck him in.”

Abby laughed at that.

Luke: R2? R21

“He’s fine, he went for a little swim.”

Luke: You’re lucky you don’t taste very good. Anything broken?”

“Just his pride.”

3P0: Sir, when you say shut everything down, is that including me?

“I think that’s the best idea he has ever had.”

3P0: Sir, I think its quite possible that this asteroid is not entirely stable.

“You don’t say.”

Leia: Captain, being held by you is enough to get me excited.

“She kisses Luke and she flirts with Han while in his arms. Woman, make up your bloody mind!”
Han: I haven’t got time for anything else.

Sandor snorted at that.

Luke: This is a strange place to find a Jedi master. This place gives me the creeps. Still….There’s something familiar about this place…I don’t know..I feel like…

Yoda: Feel like what?

Luke: Like we’re being watched!

“Is that a talking frog?!”

Yoda: Away put your weapon, I mean you no harm. I am wondering….Why are you here?

“Obviously not to look for talking frogs.”

Yoda: Help you I can. Yes, mmmm.

“He’s a demented swamp creature.”

Luke: I don’t think so, I’m looking for a great warrior.

“I don’t think you’re going to find one there.”

Yoda: Great warrior? Hahaha, Yoda you seek Yoda. Wars not make one great.
“He’s riiiight.”

Yoda: Mud hole, slimy? My home this is.

“Don’t go insulting the poor frog’s home now. That’s 3P0’s job.”

Luke: Oh R2 let him have it….

“Sure, hit the droid with your stick that’ll make him let go.”

Luke: I’m not looking for a friend, I’m looking for a Jedi master.

Yoda: Jedi master? Oooh Yoda, you seek Yoda.

Luke: You know him?

Yoda: Mmmm. Take you to him I will. Hehehe. Yes, but now we must eat. Come, good food.”

“I wouldn’t trust him….”

3p0: Where is R2 when I need him?

“Being a much better help than you.”

Han: Hey, your worship. I’m just trying to help.

“Bloody hell these two again…I’d gladly take more time with 3P0 over these two…”

3P0: Sir! Sir! I’ve isolated the reverse flux coupling.

Sandor busts out laughing.

“Just in time! Thank you 3P0!”

Yoda: I cannot teach him. The boy has no patience.

Obi Wan: He will learn patience.

Sandor sat up.

“Hold on a minute….The frog is Yoda?”

Yoda: Much anger in him, like his father.

Obi Wan: Was I any different when you taught me?

Yoda: No. He is not ready.

Luke:….Yoda…I am ready! Ben! I can be a Jedi. Ben tell him I’m rea-

Sandor chuckles as Luke hits his head off of the low celiling.

Yoda: For 800 years have I trained Jedi. My own council will I keep on who is to be trained.

“Woah…”

Yoda: You are reckless!

“I couldn’t agree more.”

Yoda: He is too old. Yes, too old.

“Now he’s just making up excuses.”

Luke: I wont fail you, I’m not afraid.

Yoda: Oh. You will be…You will be.

“That’s not very reassuring.”

Back in space.

“That’s it waste your bloody ammo on steroids.”

Leia: There’s something out there!
“Told ya…”

Han: Where?

“In your head, couldn’t possibly be your brain.”

Abbby giggled.

3P0: I think it might be better if I stay behind and guard the ship…Oh no.

Sandor snorted.

Leia: I don’t know…I have a bad feeling about this.

“I’m with you on that one sister…”

Han: Wait a minute….

“Oh shiiiiiioooot.”

Leia: The cave is collapsing!

Han: This is no cave.

“Oh bloody hell….It’s a giant space worm… Meh. I’ll take that over a dragon.”

Luke: But how will I know the good side from the bad?

“You’ll know…It has a heaviness to it.”

Yoda: In you must go.

“HAHA! I wouldn’t.”

Lizard: Arrrgghhh.

“Yeah me too.”

Luke egnights his saber, swinging it at the figure cutting its head off, it’s face is revealed to be Luke’s.

“NOPE”

Vader: There will be a substancial reward for the one who finds the Millennium Falcon. You are free to use any methods necessary. But I want them alive. No disintegrations.

Boba Fett: As you wish.

“I can’t stand bounty hunters…They fight dirty.”

3P0: Oh thank goodness we’re coming out of the asteroid field.

“And into a cooking pot.”

3P0: Sir the survival of a direct attack from an imperial star ship are-

Leia: Shut up!

“Thank you princess”

R2: REEE BOOP BEEEP WOOOO!

“There goes the X wing…”

Yoda: You must unlearn what you have learned.

Luke: Alright, I’ll give it a try.

Yoda: No. Try not, do or do not. There is no try.

Sandor nodded his head quietly in agreement.

Luke: I can’t. It’s too big.

Yoda: Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size do you?

“Not anymore….”
Yoda: For my ally is the force, and a powerful ally it is.

“And God is mine and he outranks the force.”

Luke: You want the impossible.

Luke: I don’t…I don’t believe it.

Yoda: That is why you fail.

“Truth.”

Vader: Don’t fail me again Admeral.

“Bloody hell…He reminds me of Joffery.”

The seen changes to show that the Falcon is parked right on top of Vaders ship.

“Well that explains why they can’t find the Falcon, it’s hiding in plane sight. Clever.”

3P0: Captian this time you have gone too far!

Chewie: GRAAAHHH!

3P0: I will not be quiet. Why doesn’t anyone listen to me?

“Most of the time you’re just winging.”

Leia reaches of up presses a button on 3P0 and he turns right off.

“Oh thank you lord Jesus…”

Leia: Can you trust him?

Han: No, but he’s got no love for the Empire, I can tell you that.

“I’ve got a bad feeling about this….”

Abby chuckled.

“You’re starting to sound like Han.”

“He makes sense, at times. Detaching and floating away with the ships garbage is a good idea. Most of the time you improvise your escapes or attacks. Remember Capt Jack Sparrow? As Insane as he is he is bloody brilliant.”

Abby had to admit that he was indeed right.

As the Falcon flies off another small ship lights up and follows.

“And sometimes you get followed. Not every plan is fool proof.”
Yoda: Concentrate, feel the force flow. Yes.

AR2D2 begins floating.

“How about paying attention to what you’re lifting? Put my droid down.”

Yoda: It is the future you see.

Luke: Future?

“Benn there done that.”

“Really?”

Asked Abby. Sandor only nodded.

Han: Nothing to worry about, we go way back, Lando and me.

Leia: Who’s worried?

“Me.”

“Still got that feeling?”

“Aye.”
The Falcon flies into Cloud City and lands safely on the platfoarm.

“Reminds me of the Eyrie.”

“Yah I can see that.”

Answered Abby.

Lando acts like he’s going to punch Han and then hugs him.

Lando: How you doin you old pirate? So good to see you!

“Maybe I was wrong…”

3P0: Oh how nice to see a familiar face.

Protical droid: Eh chu ta.

3p0: How rude!

Sandor chuckles.

“I think I have an Idea of what he said.”

3P0 gets shot.
“HA! That’s what you get for snooping around….And being bloody annoying.”

Ben: You don’t know that. Even Yoda cannot se their fait.

“Rule number one, always listen to your teachers.”

Yoda: Yes Yes, to Obi Wan you listen. The Cave. Remember your failure at the cave.

“Rule number two. Learn from your mistakes.”

Luke: I will, and I’ll return. I promise.

“Unless you die.”

Obi Wan: That boy was our last hope.

Yoda: No there is another.

“Wait what? Who?”

“Mmmm…Can’t tell you, it’s a surprise.”

Sandor sighed, he really wanted to know but he knew it counted as a spoiler.

Leia: What happened?
Chewie: Grraaahh.

Han: Found him in a junk pile?

Sandor laughed.

“Better not let him off on his own again. Bloody idiot.”

Lando: Would you join me for a little refreshment? Everyone is invited of course.

“I don’t know about this….Han if there are any brains in that head of yours get out while you still can.”

Lando: Having trouble with your droid?

Han: No, no trouble. Why?

“Oh ya know. He’s just having a mid life crisis.”

Lando: I’ve just made a deal that will keep the Empire out of here for ever.

Lando then presses a button and the door slides open to reveal a long table and at the end sits Darth Vader himself. Han grabs his blaster and begins shooting, Vader blocks the shots with his hand and with the force he rips the gun away from Han.

Vader: We would be honored if you would join us.

Around a corner steps Boba Fett, out side of the room seven storm troopers rush over guns drawn.

Lando: I hand no choice.

“I KNEW IT! That slimy vermin sold them out!”

He was fuming angry. Abby decided it was the best time to take a break. When they were finished Abby reminded him.

“Remember this is just a movie.”

Sandor nodded and smiled.

“Yes my love.”

He said and kisses her forehead. Abby pressed play.

R2: Beep Beep wooo

Luke:No 3P0 is with them.

“Yeah but he’s fallen apart.”

Chewie begins putting 3P0 back together.

“Why not just leave him the way he is? Much less annoying.”
Lando: This deal is getting worse all the time.

“You made a deal with the Devil, what did you expect?”

Chewie: Grrraa…

Han: I feel terrible.

“I’m sorry Han.”

Vader: I don’t want the emperors prize damaged. We will test it, on captian Solo.

“Good, much better than being burned alive….”

Han kisses Leia as he’s dragged away toward the chamber by two Storm Troopers.

Leia: I love you.

Han: I know.

Sandor snorted.

“Why in God’s names would you answer like that? He really is brainless! Abby if you confessed your love to me right before I was put to death or in this case frozen I would say it back and die a happy man.”

Abby smiled and kissed his cheek.
“I love you.”

Sandor smiled.

“I love you too.”

Vader: The force is strong with you young Skywalker. But you are not a Jedi yet.

“Doesn’t mean he can’t kick your ass.”

Vader: Impressive. Most impressive.

“Looks like jungle training with Master Yoda paid off.”

Vader: Now release your anger, only your hatred can destroy me.

“Don’t listen to him. Both hatred and anger are exhausting.”

Vader uses the force to send something flying off the wall and hits Luke in the head.

“Dirty fighter this one…”

3P0: I never doubted you for a second! Wonderful!

Sandor snorts.

“Uh yeah ya did. And you insulted him. Bloody bot…”

3P0: I thought that hairy beast would the end of me.

R2: Bleep Beep Boop.

3P0: Of course I looked better!

This time Abby laughed.

“The sass!”

She exclaimed. Sandor chuckled.

“That’s why I like R2.”

Vader: You are beaten, don’t let yourself be destroyed as Obi Wan did.

Vader swings his saber and cuts Lukes hand off. Sandor winces seeing smoke rise from the wound.

Vader: There is no escape, don’t make me destroy you.

Luke begins crawling backward away from Vader.

Vader: Luke. You do not yet realize your importance. You have only begun to discover your power. Join me…And I will complete your training.

“Don’t listen to him….”

Vader: With our combined strength we can end this destructive conflict and bring order to the galaxy.

Luke: I’ll never join you!

Vader: If only you knew the power of the dark side. Obi Wan never told you what happened to your father.

Luke: He told me enough. He told me you killed him.

Vader: No…I am your father.

With this Sandor sat strait up.

“WHAT?!”

He looked over at Abby in complete shock who just nodded. Sandor was now at the edge of his seat.

Luke: No. No. That’s not true. That’s impossible!

Vader: Search your feelings. You know it to be true.

Luke: NOOOO!!! NOOOO!!!!

“…Bloody Fucking hell…..”

“Sandor.”

Abby gently scolded.

“Sorry…”

Vader: Luke. You can destroy the emperor. He has foreseen this. It is your destiny. Join me and together we can rule the galaxy as father and son.

“Not bloody likely.”

Vader: Come with me. It is the only way.

And with that Luke lets go of the platform and falls, he enters a shoot and slides down it safely to a stop. Where he is picked up by the Falcon and flown back to a medic base where Luke receives a mechanical hand. And with that Abby uploaded the video to Loops.

((Authros note: I hope my readers have enjoyed this chapter. Please submit any questions for Sandor in the next chapter for questions on Loops. God bless and have a wonderful day you are loved.))