Catalyst
By: Song
Summary: If Darth Vader knew granting port to the wounded ship would precipitate the fall of the galactic empire he probably would have obliterated it on the spot.
Because every SW must write one at some point.
A/U: This has honestly been in the works for like five years. I had to get at least a bit out before VII. No, Enough to Care is not abandoned, it's just very difficult to write.
General trigger warning on this fic. "Catalyst" will include torture, violence, panic attacks, graphic descriptions of injuries, the dark side of the force, and other as of yet undisclosed- and admittedly undecided subject matter. Specific warnings for chapters will be included.
No warnings for this chapter.
Vast infinities of space expanded before the Executor. At her helm stood the stoic second in command of the Galactic Empire, Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader. Apart from the occasional beep or trill of various sensors nothing permeated the bridge, not even the hushed whispers of bored imperials cut the silence.
"Milord, we are receiving a broad frequency distress signal from a private shuttle claiming need of urgent medical care. The encryption codes are outdated, but valid. We fear a rebel attack," an ensign announced. "Cursory scans indicate minimal combat ability and a single life form."
A gentle nudge from The Force urged him to action. "Grant her port, I will attend to this matter myself," the Dark Lord of the Sith vocaded turning with a flourish of his cape.
If Darth Vader knew granting port to the wounded ship would precipitate the fall of the galactic empire he probably would have obliterated it on the spot.
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