Hello everyone, I'm super excited to finally upload my first fanfic on Star Wars. My story is based on the What-if done by Star Wars Theory called What if Vader killed Darth Sidious in Ep 3. I always wanted him to make another part but it never happened so I'm going to do my own take on the story. I hope you enjoy this first chapter.
Chapter 1: Vader Unbound
Cold. That was what the former Jedi Knight known as Anakin Skywalker could feel. Not long ago, Anakin had dueled his former Jedi Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi, which he indelibly lost due to his arrogance getting the better of him. This lost cost him his legs and left arm as his former master left him to burn in the fires of Mustafar. He was found by his Sith Master, Darth Sidious, and rushed to Kamino to tend to his injuries. Shortly after, Anakin was fitted with new mechanical limbs and a life support system. When the transformation was complete, Anakin Skywalker was now Darth Vader.
Emperor Palpatine: Lord Vader . . . can you hear me?
Darth Vader: *turns his head to Palpatine* Yes Master. *breathes heavily* What happened to me?
Emperor Palpatine: You nearly died in the fires of Mustafar. I had brought you here so you could be equipped with life support.
Darth Vader: How long must I stay in this?
Emperor Palpatine: Forever.
Darth Vader: I see. Where is Padmé? Is she safe? Is she alright?
Emperor Palpatine: It seems that in your anger, you killed her.
Darth Vader: No, it can't be. She was alive, I felt it.
Vader used the force to find Padmé but he couldn't. The Sith Lord gathered his strength to break out of his restraints while using the force to shatter the nearby medical droids.
Darth Vader: NO!
In the end, Vader lost his wife. And was it even worth it? He had betrayed the Republic, the Jedi Order and his master. He had killed so many people, even children. All these terrible acts he had committed all for nothing and he knew exactly who to blame. Vader used force push to pin Palpatine to a wall.
Darth Vader: You lied to me! You promised that you would save her.
Emperor Palpatine: In your anger, you chose a different path.
Darth Vader: You never intended to help me save her. You only wanted to make me your slave. I've killed so many and you lied to me!
Emperor Palpatine: It was all necessary to create the Galactic Empire and now . . .
Darth Vader: *take off mask* Look at me. Was this part of your plan?
Emperor Palpatine: Lord Vader, you must calm down.
Vader: Don't call me that. I am neither a Jedi nor Sith, but I'll be the one to destroy you.
Vader used the force to grab Palpatine's lightsaber as the Sith Lord shot Force Lightning at him. Vader blocked the attack but the force of it sent him flying into a wall. The Emperor continued to shoot Force Lightning at Vader until he was incredibly weakened.
Emperor Palpatine: You were right Vader. I never intended to help you save Padmé. She would have only gotten in the way of my empire, so I did what was nec . . .
Vader swung his lightsaber at Palpatine's leg and it cut threw halfway which caused the Emperor to scream in agony. Palpatine force pushed Vader through a wall and onto a balcony and then hobbled to his transport vessel to receive medical attention. Vader quickly recovered and proceeded to follow the Sith Lord but the Palpatine's vessel had already left the planet's surface. All Vader could do was watch as Palpatine's shuttle left the planet. He wanted to chase after the Emperor, but he knew he couldn't do that or else he'd be gunned down by an army of Clone Troopers. Instead, he put his mask back and found a nearby shuttle. Vader set coordinates for a planet on the Outer Rim.
Vader: I may not be able to kill him now, but one day I will kill him. I gave him the power he has, so I will be the one to take it away from him.
Imperial Star Cruiser
Palpatine emerged from his shuttle and was greeted by Grand Moff Tarkin along with a clone battalion.
Tarkin: Your Excellency.
Palpatine: Tarkin, how are the Death Star plans coming along?
Tarkin: It'll take some time, but we are making progress. And what happened to Lord Vader?
Palpatine: Vader tried to assassinate me in an attempt to make himself emperor. As of now, he is an enemy to the Galactic Empire and if found is to be executed just like the Jedi.
Tarkin: Then who will our enforcer be?
Palpatine: I'll find another, but our main objective should be the Death Star and Vader.
Palpatine and Tarkin watch the construction of the Death Star as a hideous smile creeps over the Emperor's face.
Tatooine
Obi-Wan Kenobi had just given the baby Luke Skywalker to Owen and Beru Lars. While he walked away he contacted Yoda and Bail Organa.
Obi-Wan: I brought Luke to his uncle and aunt. They'll raise him in a normal life and when he's old enough, I'll teach him in the ways of the Force.
Bail: Good, and with Leia staying with me, they'll both be safe from the Empire.
Obi-Wan: *Feels a disturbance in the Force* Senator Organa, may I speak to Master Yoda alone.
Bail: Of course.
Yoda: Disturbed you something did, Obi-Wan.
Obi-Wan: Yes Master. I believe it was Anakin. It was like he's free from the Dark Side.
Yoda: Left the Sith, young Skywalker has. But return to the Jedi, he will not.
Obi-Wan: But that means there is hope, that Anakin can still complete his role as the chosen one!
Yoda: To restore balance to the force, destroy the empire he must. Do that alone, he cannot.
Obi-Wan: I don't believe he'll have to.
Yoda: Protect Luke, your mission is. Allies, Skywalker will find on his own.
Obi-Wan: Yes Master.
Obi-Wan continued walking into the desert of Tatooine knowing that there was a new hope for the galaxy.
And that is my first chapter of Rogue Vader. The next chapter will introduce new characters that Vader will open up to and start his rebellion with.