FINDING THE LIGHT.

Vader finds Luke when he is fourteen. Brought to Coruscant against his will, Luke wants nothing to do with the 'monster' who claims to be his father. Can he let go of his hate and become the hero his son, and the galaxy, needs?

Suitless Vader.

PROLOGUE.

Vader tossed and turned, his eyes roving as he dreamed, remembering a life long gone.

..."Ani, something wonderful has happened... I'm pregnant." The boy's face replaced Padme's, blonde hair, blue eyes, but a face that was similar to her's... Red sand stretching out endlessly and a sky with two suns...

Vader gasped as he sat up, the dream, it wasn't a dream he was sure of it. But what did it mean? Padme had died fourteen years ago, his child with her.

And yet, the boy, he looked like both of them, him and Padme. Vader closed his eyes, he had to know, had to be sure. If this boy existed, if he was his son, then he would not be raised on Tatooine.

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It was the only logical choice.

Vader landed near the Lars' homestead, striding out of his ship, he walked purposefully towards the house. He wasn't sure what he really expected to find, or if his dream had really been a vision, but he had to know.

Raising a fist to the door, Vader knocked once, loudly. A moment later the door slid open_

Owen's eyes widened with fear, "what are you doing here?"

"I have come for my son." If he had had any doubts, they vanished with Owen's reaction.

Shaking his head, Owen glanced back as Beru appeared behind him. "There is nothing for you here," Owen told Vader, "now leave."

Stepping forward, into the house, Vader folded his arms, "I know my son is here_"

"He is not your son!" Beru snapped, "you gave up that right a long time ago."

Vader ignored Beru's comment, "I will take him_"

Owen glared at Vader, "you're not taking him anywhere!"

Both Owen and Beru were pushed back, slamming against the wall, choking as Vader stood with one hand raised_

"No! Leave them alone!"

Vader blinked, his head turning towards the desperate cry. His son stared at him in terror, releasing Owen and Beru, he stepped towards him. "What is your name, son?"

Gasping for breath, Owen looked up at his nephew, "Luke, run!"

As his son ran, Vader reached out, closing the door as he reached it. Closing the distance between them, Vader reached out towards his son. As his hand cupped his cheek, Vader felt him trembling with fear. "Luke?" He lifted his son's chin, so he could look into his face. "That is your name?"

'Y-yes," tears filled his eyes as he stared at Vader in terror.

"Do not fear me, Luke."

Luke's voice shook as he stared up at Vader, "W-why are you here?"

"I came for you, son." Vader smiled at him, "you'll be coming with me now."