Luke Organa, Prince of the Sith

Chapter 8

Luke dressed regally. He wore midnight blue dress slacks and with a matching mothsilk shirt trimmed in silver. Although no obvious scars seen, it didn't mean that he didn't have a multitude on his back from the multiple whippings he had endured through Lord Vader's whip. As he stood in front of the holo-camera and started his speech, he could feel the pride emanating from Lord Vader and felt the Emperor's disgust that he still couldn't take a little Lightning without crying out . . .

Throughout the galaxy, several systems were watching…

"Greetings citizens of the galaxy, I, Prince Luke Organa would like to share with you my vision. I always believed in a free galaxy for all, I spoke many times on behalf of all the citizens and now I urge you to listen to me. I misinterpreted the Empire's actions. I made a mistake and I am here to rectify this mistake. We must lower our weapons and join the Empire to promote unification and prosperity to the galaxy."

Luke paused, and then continued. "The Emperor allowed me to tell you this. For those who are fighting with the Rebel Alliance there will be a period of amnesty, you may surrender your weapons and pledge your allegiance to the Empire, and you shall receive a full pardon. This amnesty period will end in one standard week. I beg you to listen to my words as I also received pardon. I instigated an insurrection that cost the lives of many in Alderaan. I ask you that for the good of our galaxy join me and embrace the glories of the Empire."

Han Solo threw the bottle of Corellian ale at the holonet.

Chewbacca growled…

"You said it, Chewie!"

Chewbacca growled again.

"I don't think Leia heard that. She is training. I think I should tell her that, don't you think?"

Chewbacca growled.

"Go there? Well, it is a good idea, Chewie. She needs to know what happened to the kid. I just hope that the Alliance will not buy that lie…"


Leia meditated as the rocks around the swamp started to float. Artoo beeped indignantly as he suspended midair, Yoda sat on a rock observing.

Suddenly, the rocks started to fly to all directions; Yoda had to deflect a few from hurting him.

"Control, control; You must learn control!"

"I saw Luke! I sensed something…dark."

"The future you see?"

"Master Yoda, I can't explain why but I need to get to him…he is in great danger."

"Complete your training you must. Then help him you will."

Leia nodded in acknowledgement and resumed her meditation.


Luke waited on Vader's chambers after he had made his speech. It continued to playing his mind for once he was thankful his father was dead. He couldn't help but to feel guilty for betraying the memory of Bail Organa. He started to recite the Sith Code to push those thoughts away but he felt very uncomfortable when the Dark Lord entered the room. He could feel probing even before he had arrived, but he was hoping that his speech on behalf of the Empire considered and his reluctance forgiven.

Lord Vader approached the young Prince. Luke had a guilty feeling and immediately knelt before the Sith.

"Our master is pleased with your speech, young one."

Luke heartbeat skipped a beat. "T-Thank you, milord."

"But it seems that you were not." Vader spoke loudly with tinge anger.

Luke's fears doubled. Vader had picked up his inner thoughts…

"It was only a memory, milord. Just a feeling from my past life and these feelings will not turn into actions. I know I was thinking about…my father. It is very hard not to think, milord. I spent all my life learning the ways of the Jedi. I can see that real strength comes from the Dark Side. I always wanted to serve the people of the galaxy and I will do my best to comply with my oath of allegiance to the Empire." Luke's sincerity plain and Lord Vader felt no deception.

"You must beware of such thoughts." Lord Vader replied ignoring the lengthy apology Luke made, but deep inside he sensed the boy's repentance and loyalty.

"You may rest; No more training today."

Incredibly grateful for respite Luke bowed to Lord Vader. Luke felt tired but he had finally became used to the demands of the Sith. Trained to obey without questioning and he already had accepted his dark situation; he slowly stood up, lifted his hands to receive handcuffs as a daily routine, and escorted to his cold cell.

"You will no longer need those." Lord Vader threw the cuffs across the room as they clattered against the black durasteel floor.

The Prince surprised as he raised his eyebrows and replied with a grateful, "T-thank you, milord."

"You will also be assigned to more accommodating sleeping quarters."

Luke gasped. He hadn't slept in a real bed for weeks. Lord Vader felt that the privileges given to Luke had earned the boy's respect. Luke mostly eager to please him to continue his earning more privileges. He followed Lord Vader to his new sleeping arrangements. Lord Vader felt through the Force the young man's gratitude.

The room had black sheets and drapes, red accent pillows… a computer with access of not only to the holonet but also to a few select files in Lord Vader's archive, a black leather nerf-hide chair and a side table made of Wroshyr wood native to Kashyyyk table on the side and a refresher with a shower with real water.

"You may continue your meditations to get rid of rebellious thoughts."

Luke nodded. "Yes, milord."

"From now on this is where you will stay, providing you comply with your orders." Lord Vader said already knowing that the Prince would no longer defy him. He had terrified the young Prince and that fear was keeping him in line.

The young Prince bowed. "Thank you, Lord Vader."

Prince Organa was relieved and Vader felt that the young Prince started to see him as his true master. He had probed his mind and felt the young man's defiance crushed.

It was now time to mold the boy to his own liking.

"Tomorrow morning you will report to Admiral Piett and you will learn from him Imperial protocol."

"Yes, milord."

Luke had a flash in his memory of his old times as the Prince of Alderaan when he enjoyed piloting. Vader picked up those thoughts.

"Eventually you may be allowed to pilot one of our Tie's"

"Allowed to fly? I…" Luke was surprised. "I…" Luke stopped he was overwhelmed.

Vader pondered and decided to seize the opportunity to form a bond with the young Prince. He had felt the great amount of power in the boy.

"Your thoughts are easy to read, young one. Haven't you ever learned how to shield them?"

"No, milord."

"We will see the Emperor soon and we don't want to repeat what happened last time. You must not wander your thoughts when speaking to him or me, nor have those forbidden thoughts."

Luke's eyes were pure terror. "Is he displeased with me? I thought he liked my speech."

"My master likes full attention and so do I. You are not paying attention to what I am saying; it would be wise to listen."

"Forgive me, milord. This room…it reminds me when…" The memory of Alderaan was still vivid within his mind.

"You are a servant of the Empire, young one."

Luke lowered his eyes and nodded.

Vader felt compelled to help the young man to avoid further confrontations with his master. It was the first time in decades, he started to care for anyone and the more he interacted with the Prince the more he felt the need to protect him. He felt disturbed that he had treated Luke as his slave and he abhorred slavery.

"You must learn to concentrate and shield your thoughts."

"I don't know how to shield them, milord."

"Kneel and open your mind to me."

Luke complied and surrendered his thoughts to the Sith…


The Falcon arrived to the Dagobah system.

Leia stopped her training and ran towards the Corellian.

"Han!"

Han embraced and lifted her. "Hello farm girl!"

Chewbacca picked up Master Yoda and started growling happy.

"Miss you, I did." Yoda replied.

Leia held Han's hand. "This is Master Jedi Yoda."

"Hello…" Han replied. He looked at Chewbacca surprised.

"Do you know him?"

Chewbacca growled.

"Save me he did." Yoda replied. "Brave one he is."

"Wow, Chewie. You never told me that."

"Come, eat you must."

"Master Yoda, we will be right there." Leia replied.

Chewbacca followed Yoda and left Han and Leia alone.

"Why have you come?" Leia asked with concern.

"It's the kid Prince."

"What happened to him?"

"He spoke through the holo-channels; he made this speech that I ain't convinced."

"What sort of speech?"

"He is asking the Alliance to surrender to the Imperial forces and promises pardon, but I ain't buying it."

"Something is not right. Luke would never do that."

"He did."

"Lord Vader must have done something to him." Leia replied with concern.

"I came to tell you. I am afraid that some of our people will believe in him."

"It is possible. Prince Organa is one of the most respected persons in the galaxy. We must find a way to take him away from Vader's influence."

"Come, let's discuss after we consult Master Yoda." Leia replied and took Han's hand leading him to Yoda's place.


All eyes on the Executor were on Prince Organa. He walked towards the commanders still walking regally, but dressed as an Imperial. He wore black outfit with Imperial symbols and a dark cloak which resembled Lord Vader's. Prince Organa approached Admiral Firmus Piett.

"I was ordered to report to you, sir." Luke spoke.

"Yes, Prince Organa. Lord Vader had informed that you would be coming. I am sure that you are well trained in piloting and war strategies, but Lord Vader wants me to teach you Imperial protocols that may differ from what you know."

Admiral Piett picked up data disks. "General Veers, stay in command, I will be away for the day."

"Yes, Admiral."


Palpatine was starring at the stars. "So it was the green menace training the Prince."

"He must be very weak by now." Vader replied. "I want to go there and destroy him."

Palpatine had a flashback when he sent Force Lightning against Yoda who deflected….

"Weak? My apprentice, when are you ever going to learn? You wear this suit because you underestimated your opponent! It is not the time to face Master Yoda and I don't want you to face him, my plan is to have another to destroy him."

"Another? Who master?"

"His former apprentice." Palpatine smiled.

tbc...