My writing group did a challenge today for May Fourth and I wanted to share my story with you. I also dragged up some favorite Star Wars photos from over the years for fun.
Tomorrow I’ll have a recap of my book signing for you with lots of pictures. You guys, it was a full house! I’ll tell you all about it tomorrow. Have a great rest of your Sunday.
New Friend
In the shadow of an enormous fake moon, a child drags the top-half of a battle-droid through the dark red sand and into the home she used to share with her father.
“Roger, Roger,” it says again and again, the pitch changing as she lifts it, dropping it in an empty metal bowl.
“We’re friends now,” Skylara says, taking her helmet off. “So, no more fighting, okay?”
“I wasn’t programmed for this….” it whirs, its head swiveling, scanning the room. Dozens of incomplete droids lay scattered about—some discarded on the floor, others perched in makeshift cradles of cups and bowls.
“Hey everyone, meet our new friend,” Skylara says.
“Roger, Roger,” the droids reply, and the sound is almost loud enough to drown out the memory of her father’s screams. Almost. She’ll head back out in the morning to scavenge the battlefields once more.
Bridgette Tales 