Discoveries

Chapter One

He is more machine than man, some people say. A cold heatless killer, people say. In a way they are right about the nature of Darth Vader. But no one other than Sidious, knows that Darth Vader was once Anakin Skywalker. The most powerful Jedi and the hero without fear.

"Lord Vader I have orders from the emperor" Commander Piett announced as he entered the bridge.

"Couldn't the old man contact me himself?" Vader asked.

"He said that there has been a possible sighting of a Jedi in Naboo he wants you to investigate. He even said after your mission is complete, you're granted two weeks of leave" Piett informed Vader.

"You might as well take leave Piett. You are a loyal officer. But I expect you to be back on the extractor in a month" Vader replied.

"Thank you Lord Vader" Piett said and he walked off the bridge. Naboo, home to my Angel. Vader thought. Sidious knew Vader thinks about his wife. Surprisingly he even lets Vader go to visit her grave.

"Set course for Naboo I have an important task" Vader demanded and he walked off the bridge. Vader has a lot on his mind. Why would there be a Jedi on Naboo? Vader thought. The extractor then entered Hyperspace.

Vader entered his quarters. He entered his chamber which allowed him to take off his helmet. He took off his helmet and looked into a mirror. I deserve this… after what I have don I deserve my pain I had suffered. Vader thought. He then put his helmet back on as the face reminded him of the red lava planet, Mustafar.

Vader exited his quarters, and went to his training room and activated training droids. He ignited is crimson blade and destroyed the droids out of anger. He even nearly destroyed the room itself.

"Lord Vader" Captain Han Solo said.

"What is it?" Vader asked.

"I just came to let you know we'll be arriving at Naboo in another standard hour" Han Solo answered.

"Thank you for your information" Vader replied. Han Solo left and the only noise that could be heard was Vader's mechanical breathing.

Naboo

Ruwee Naberrie father of Padme Amidala, and the resto of the Naberrie family knew what day it was. The day Vader killed their daughter, the day Anakin died, the day their grandchildren died and the day the empire was formed.

"We should visit her grave" Jobal Naberrie stated.

"Yeah I agree too" Sola Naberrie replied.

Vader's shuttle landed on the planet. This is where I should be. Vader thought. As he walked down the ramp of his shuttle. Vader could immediately sense the presence of a Jedi. Vader started to follow the trail. It led him to an ally.

"I see you found me Darth Vader" The Jedi said as he stood up.

"Yes I have indeed" Vader stated as he ignited his crimson blade. No I can't kill here. Vader thought as he deactivated his lightsaber.

"This is interesting" The Jedi said.

"You are free to go… just make sure I don't see you again" Vader told the Jedi.

"Surely you have tricks up your sleeve" The Jedi replied, as she activated her green Lightsaber. Vader activated his Lightsaber. They engaged in a battle, the Jedi had tried to slash Vader's helmet but he easily blocked, the attack and sent the renegade Jedi flying into crates with a simple push. Why does this Jedi sound familiar? Vader thought. The Jedi stood up and made an attack which surprised Vader. The Jedi managed to slash Vader's helmet which revealed, half of his face and the now mechanical breathing sound was now a wheezing sound.

The Jedi was stunned. Where have I seen him? The Jedi thought. She could see conflict in Vader's eye.

"Ashoka" Vader stated, in shock. That voice it sounds familiar. Ashoka thought. The golden yellow, eyes of Vader returned to the blue colour. No… it can't be. Ashoka thought. It can't be him… it can't be Anakin. She clasped her hands to her mouth.

"Ashoka…" Vader said. But what happened next surprised Vader. Ashoka hugged him.

"I thought you were dead" She cried.

"I thought you'd be… more upset" Vader told Ashoka.

"I don't care. You're alive" Ashoka replied.

"Please, Anakin… if I tell you something can I trust you?" Ashoka asked.

"Of course you can trust me, young one" Vader replied.

"Padme… she's alive and well" Ashoka told Anakin.

"She is? Where is she?" Vader asked. Then hatred and anger filled Vader.

"Palpatine lied to me" Vader stated. His breathing started to get tougher.

"I need to get back to my ship and replace this helmet" Vader told Ashoka.

"I'll come with you" Ashoka replied.

Vader got a new helmet fitted while Ashoka waited outside the shuttle. Vader disposed of the storm troopers. Ashoka couldn't believe she found her former master. Even though he is now Darth Vader, Ashoka is pretty sure she can return him to the light.

"So can I call you Anakin?" Ashoka asked.

"If you must but I advise calling me that, when we are in privacy" Vader replied.

"How did you find out that she's alive?" Vader asked Ashoka as they started walking to a flower shop.

"She contacted me" Ashoka replied.

"Did she tell you where she is?" Vader asked.

"Have you been protecting her?" Vader asked.

"Yes I have I always have people watching her" Ashoka replied.

"Now that I know this information… I would like your help to kill the emperor" Vader stated.

"Is this Anakin talking or Vader?" Ashoka whispered.

"Only time will tell my young padawan" Vader replied.

"You called me padawan" Ashoka pointed out.

"Maybe there is hope after all" Vader replied. But he and Ashoka knew Vader had to keep his guard up with the Emperor, because if he found out what Vader is doing. What he is planning, he'll surely die.

After the visit too Padme's grave, Vader and Ashoka boarded the shuttle.

"I don't know how you are tolerating me like this… you should be mad and trying to kill me" Vader told Ashoka.

"Anakin, don't even say that. You said it yourself there is hope" Ashoka replied and she hugged Vader. If only I could feel. Vader thought.

"Where are we headed?" Ashoka asked Vader.

"Courscant" Vader answered. Ashoka nodded as she knew what was coming up.

"I am really happy Anakin" Ashoka final said.

"As I am too. The emperor will die, I'll dismantle the empire and restore democracy" Vader stated.

"If Padme is alive… does that mean my child is too?" Vader asked.

"Actually they're twins Anakin" Ashoka stated.

Vader was happy to hear that he has twins to look out for, but he already knows that they don't want him around them.

"We need pure oxygen that I can move around in packs. When I find them I can't show up like this" Vader told Ashoka.

"I'll see what I can find" Ashoka replied.

Moments later

In hyperspace Vader has found a way to move around without the suit but he can't do that until he has found Padme and the twins, he is longing to see.

'We'll be arriving at Courscant soon" Ashoka informed Vader.

"Good. I can't wait to see the old bastard die" Vader growled.

Courscant

Vader and Ashoka arrived on the planet.

"Vader-"

"Please Ashoka call me Anakin in public" Anakin told Ashoka.

"Will do master" Ashoka replied.

"Now we must make haste to the Emperor as far as I know he's in a meeting" Vader informed Ashoka.

Anakin and Ashoka neared the emperor's offices. While Anakin neared the offices of Palpatine, his anger started skyrocketing, which caused a lot of things to get destroyed. Ashoka was frightened because she was glad Anakin recognised her.

Anakin and Ashoka approached the emperor's office and Vader force pushed the door down.

"In the name of the rebellion, emperor Palpatine you are under arrest" Anakin said loudly. He then ignited his lightsaber.