I was thrilled when new words were posted on SSB and they fitted with what I wanted to happen with the Dark Luke thread.

All previous disclaimers apply.

Target

Han knew this would not be easy. It sounded easy in the planning stages; lure Luke to Yavin IV, lull him into a false sense of security by making Solo a target and then reveal the hidden card.

Except Han didn't know if his "ace" could follow through.

He glanced at her as she nervously watched the sky, unsure if she really had the strength to do what he asked of her. She had gone this far, had done things she was not proud of to make it to this moment.

This one last act could only be hers alone.

Hostage

"He might use her as a hostage," She warned as the dark ship descended toward the moon.

"Leia knew the risks, thought it was worth it to get him here," Solo sounded worried as he watched the craft settle outside of the Massassi temple – the old Alliance base where it all started for Luke, the site of his victory and, if the Galaxy was ever to know peace, it had to be site of his final defeat.

"What about you?"

He was surprised to feel grief for the young man he was here to kill. "It has to be done."

Hero

Luke stared out at the temple beyond, a smile curling his lips. This place had so many memories for him. Long ago he had been a hero. He had been young, idealist, full of light and life with no idea of what lay ahead.

"Regrets?"

He nearly laughed at the hope in her voice. "None," he assured her. "I am no longer that boy."

"I am still that girl."

"Then you are a fool, sister." He nearly faltered as Obi-Wan's admonishment to Solo whispered across his mind.

"Who is the more foolish..."

The Dark Side thickened around him in anticipation.