Chapter 1.
Meeting Obi-Wan Kenobi
The Star Destroyer is attacking the "consular ship" Tantive IV, temporary home of the Organa family. Bail and his wife are on Alderaan and their daughter, Leia the princess, is on the ship. As the blast doors are blown open and storm troopers come guns blazing, men of the Rebellion are falling to their injuries. In walks Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith, an ancient Force using spiritual organization that is led by the Emperor Palpatine, a.k.a. Darth Sidious.
"Sir, the Death Star plans are not in the main computer", said the leading trooper.
"Where are those transmission's you intercepted? What have you done with those plans?" Darth Vader is choking a high-ranking officer, possibly Captain Antilles, as he asks the famous question. "We intercepted no transmissions…this is a consular ship…we're on a diplomatic mission", he said in between forced breaths. "If this is a "consular ship", where is the Ambassador?" Antilles falls hard, through Vader forceful throw. "Commander, I want you to tear this ship apart until you find those plans. If there are any passengers, I want them alive!" The group dispersed with their duties.
Meanwhile, on another part of the ship, two droids, R2-D2 and C3P0, find an escape pod, after Leia, hiding from Vader, gives the plans to R2. As they launch, Vader finds Princess Leia.
"Darth Vader. Only you can be so bold. The Imperial Senate will not sit still this. When they hear you've attacked"-
"Don't act so surprised, Your Highness, you were not on any mercy mission this time. Several transmissions were beamed this ship by Rebel spies. I want to know what happened to the plans they sent you." Leia lied and said, "I don't know what you're talking about. I'm a member of Imperial Senate on a diplomatic mission to Alderaan."
"You are a part of the Rebel Alliance and a traitor. Take her away!"
Storm troopers begin leading her away. As they are within a couple hundred feet, Vader attacks the Imperial Navy commander and heads toward the storm troopers with light-saber ignited, killing the soldiers. Leia screams in fright. Vader put his hand over Leia's mouth and says, "Quiet! If you want to survive, you will remain quiet. Now, follow me." He takes her into an empty escape pod and launches. He then takes his comlink and says into it, "Destroy the ship."
Tantive IV bursts into flames, but is not entirely. "What I really meant to say is 'Cripple the ship'. Now, Princess, tell me where the plans are and I'll take them with me to Alderaan myself", Vader says. "Why are you doing this?" Leia asks. "Someday you'll understand."
As the escape pod touches down on Tatooine, Vader and Leia begin looking for the droid's escape pod. When they found the pod, they saw some tracks. "Here. They landed here." Vader starts moving. Leia hesitates. "Who are you?" "Someone who wants to do things right", said Vader. "You'll understand soon enough, now come."
The druids are just about to part ways when Vader and Leia catch up to them. "Oh my! It's Lord Vader. Princess Leia, what is this masked man doing out on a desolate planet as this, in our presence?" "That's a good question, '3PO. Tell us, Vader. Why are you doing this?" Vader ignored the questions and went straight into R2's circuits. He found the holo-disk and said, "I need to do something right. Once we find transport to Alderaan, I will turn myself in to the authorities of the Republic. I wish to disavow my title and name, Lord Darth Vader, for that is not my real self."
"I don't understand. Why am I being dragged along?"
"You want to find General Kenobi, you've come to the right place."
"General Kenobi! How did you know I was looking for him?"
"The Force is strong in you, Princess, although you may not even be aware of it's presence. I also have the Force. I can read minds."
"Okay, so then how are we going to find the general?"
"Jawas!"
Just then a Jawan transport, a Sand crawler, was seen over the horizon of the distant sands. The two suns of Tatooine were shining on its right side. "A transport", said '3PO." "Hey, over here!" Leia screamed loud enough to hear echoes of her voice travel. As the Sand crawler made its way to them, it stopped. Vader approached the approaching Jawas and spoke in their native tongue.
When the discussion was done, Vader turned to Leia and the droids and said, "Get on board". As they passed the Dune Sea, Vader signaled the vehicle to stop and used the Force to freeze its wheels. As they got out, they noticed the hut that was Kenobi's on a far hill. The group hiked the way up and noticed Kenobi standing there. "What brings you here, Vader?" Kenobi asked. "I've come to surrender myself to the will of the Force, Master." "Master! I am no Master to you, traitor! Defend yourself." "I choose not to fight you." "Then you will die."
"Wait!" Leia exclaimed for all to hear. "Stop this, please. Let's talk about this. I may think Lord Vader is a little out of his mind, or at least what's left of it, but let's not fight over this." Kenobi switched his light-saber off. "Perhaps you're right, Madame. Come inside, all of you. There may be Sand People about this time of the day."
As they entered the house, Kenobi provided drinks, which he bought at Mos Eisley's spaceport only weeks ago. "First, you, my fair lady. Why are you looking for me?" "How did you-Oh, yeah, you're a Jedi, or former Jedi. Anyway, my father, Ambassador Organa, wants you to help him restore the Republic to the way it used to be. We have the plans for the battle station here with us. Lord Vader is here with me for…what?" Motioning to Vader for his cue. "I'm here to help." "I've come renounce my Sith title and name. I wish to no longer serve the Emperor." "If you're asking for forgiveness for what you've done, I'm not sure I can help you, Vader. The Council is gone. No one's been to Coruscant in a long time. I doubt there can be help for you. However, I do have something that belongs to you." Rising from his place, Kenobi went to a chest and pulled a light-saber. "I think this belongs to you." Turning to Leia, "I'm not sure how much of an influence I can be, milady. I'm too old for adventures. I'm not as agile as I used to be." "Then who can help us?" Leia asked. "I might be able to find at least one person who can." Packing his things, Leia asked, "Where are we going?" Obi-Wan turned to her and said, "Mos Eisley." "You! You're staying here", Kenobi sternly pointed a finger at Vader. "Tend to the droids." Vader sat in a meditating position. C3PO was shut down for repairs and R2 went with the duo.
