Chapter 1: The Lost Hope
Skywalker would turn to the dark side, even if it meant he had to witness the deaths of everyone one he knew and loved, he would be turned. Palpatine would make sure of it, even if he himself had to travel amongst the stars to locate and kill each and every one of them including the smuggler, the Wookie and the princess. Skywalker would fall and it was only a matter of time until it happened. It was only a matter of time until Vader was killed at the hands of Skywalker and a new reign of terror would begin. This reign of terror would crush the rebellion and make the Empire the most feared force throughout the galaxy. Everything was falling into place and it would all be possible if Skywalker killed Vader.
Palpatine watched with intent the battle between Skywalker and Vader. At first it had seemed that Vader would be victorious but now it seemed like Skywalker would be the victor. He could feel the hatred running through Skywalker's veins making him stronger at every moment. He would be a powerful ally to the Empire. With rage, Skywalker attacked his father with his lightsaber, not giving him any time for a counter attack. All Vader could do was pathetically lift his lightsaber in an attempt to defend himself from Skywalker's furious attack. It was very clear who would win this battle now and soon it would be all over. Skywalker broke down Vader's defences and sliced off his hand. Vader was as good as dead. Palpatine waited for a few moments and when Skywalker had not yet killed Vader he decided to act. If Skywalker did not kill Vader his plan for the Rebellion's downfall and the rise of the Empire would be over and the Rebels would win.
Palpatine stood up from his throne and strode over to where Skywalker stood victorious over Vader. He laughed to himself, Skywalker could easily be turned to the dark side, he could see that now, but if Skywalker could not be turned he would be killed. It was very simple.
"Good!" croaked Palpatine, clapping slightly as if he was proud of Skywalker. He was not proud of Skywalker of course, he was just an instrument to use to create a greater and more powerful Empire.
Hearing Palpatine's voice Skywalker turned his head away from Vader to look at Palpatine. He was shocked at what he had done. He had come so close to killing his father out of hatred that he had not thought about the consequences. If he had of killed Vader he might have been well on the path to turning to the dark side.
"Your hate has made you powerful." said Palpatine, trying to turn Skywalker to the dark side, "Now, fulfil your destiny!".
Skywalker turned his head to look at his father. Vader was unarmed, could he really murder him in cold blood? Could he really make a choice that could lead him on the path to the dark side. A few moments ago he would have. But now, he just didn't know what to do.
"Take your father's place at my side!" shouted Palpatine impatiently. If Skywalker did not kill Vader his plan would be ruined.
Lifting his lightsaber above his shoulders, Skywalker turned his head. He had to make a choice and if that choice led him to the dark side. So be it! Closing his eyes, Skywalker brought his lightsaber down to slice off his father's head. Opening his eyes, he watched the head of Darth Vader roll across the floor away from him. He turned to Palpatine, he was his master now.
Palpatine smiled, Skywalker's eyes had turned the yellow colour of a Sith's eyes, he had turned to the dark side. His plan for the Empire's new reign of terror was just beginning.