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Chapter 9

"He is a fast learner, milord." Piett was giving the report on how Luke's progress.

"How does he behave and what is his reaction with the Imperial Protocols?" Lord Vader asked.

"He respects me and he listens to me. I am rather surprised that he was a rebel sympathizer, he is doing well in all his tests."

"Good. You are dismissed."

Piett bowed and left.

Luke was watching the Holo-news. The imperial forces had made progress in capturing a rebel base in Dantooine. Luke tried not to think but he couldn't.! Was Leia amongst the prisoners? He tapped into the Force…he was somewhat relieved that he couldn't feel her presence. However, if his Leia died; he wouldn't be able to feel her force signature. He knew that there was no way to deceive his master. He gathered enough courage in order to ask Vader about Leia's fate.

The storm trooper entered the chamber.

"Follow me,"

Luke immediately walked by his side towards the Detention center. He pondered if he was going there again. He thought about any wrongdoing that would warrant him to return to that horrifying place. He tried to relax but it was difficult, he walked in front of the storm trooper and entered the room. His heart started pounding fast when he saw Lord Vader and several storm troopers with six members of the rebel alliance placed on their knees.

"Come, Organa." Vader ordered.

Luke could feel the fear of the young rebels.

"Leave us." Vader ordered the stormtroopers. The cell was soon only holding the six rebels, Darth Vader and Luke.

"I want you to practice the ability of mind probe. Let me demonstrate you how it is done."

Vader paced around and suddenly lifted one of the rebels with the Force.

The young man was not more than twenty, Luke's mind linked with Lord Vader…while he lashed inside the rebels mind and took all the information he needed…the alliance gathering and their move to…Sullust…

The rebel was in horrible pain…he was crying, shaking, but Vader totally ignored the confused plea to stop the mind probe and he continued until he was satisfied with the amount of information he was able to gather.

He released the captive from mind probe and left him fall on the ground, he was placing his hands over his head, writhing in agony.

Vader turned to Luke. "Kill him."

Luke startled with the command. He had to comply; he approached the tortured prisoner and lifted his hand. The prisoner started to choke. Luke closed his eyes and opened when he sensed the life leaving the prisoner's body.

He killed using the dark side…

The other remaining five rebels were sobbing, shaking.

"The amnesty period ended, you should have joined us during that time. Now you will be made an example to those who dare to defy the might of the Empire." Lord Vader spoke to all rebels as he removed the lightsaber from his belt and a red beam extended and passed through all five rebels quickly and efficiently

Luke remained passive during the ordeal. He observed and silently reciting the Sith Code….

"Peace is a lie…"

"Come, we are going to Coruscant. My master wants to see you"

Luke's heart sank…

The trip to Coruscant was shorter than he expected. Luke couldn't get off his mind the power he felt when he killed the young rebel.

It was a strong surge of power. In his mind, he tried to justify his actions. He had to kill the rebel because Lord Vader ordered and that was a valid reason. He wasn't convinced. He didn't hesitate to kill, he immediately complied with the dark lord's order…he felt power and he started to get used to the dark side.

"My master will take this as a weakness." Vader spoke as he picked up Luke's thoughts.

"Forgive my weakness, master." Luke replied. It was useless to lie. Luke had learned that it was easier to gain some mercy, if any, from Lord Vader if he spoke the truth. "I am still learning and it is not my place to question your orders."

"Use the technique I showed you and shield your thoughts. A true Sith cannot question the master's orders."

"Yes, master."

When Darth Vader and Luke arrived on Coruscant, Lord Vader received a message that the Emperor was still dealing with the Governors and wouldn't be available. Lord Vader decided to take Luke to show him the weakness of the Jedi. He took him to the ruins of the Jedi Temple as a start.

"It all began here." Vader spoke as his memories came back to play how he killed the Jedi.

Luke felt eerie. It was as if he could feel the Force vanishing several times…the deaths of the Jedi was still a haunting matter.

"They would not be dead if they had served the Dark Side." Lord Vader spoke with pride.

Luke wondered if Vader's blade had killed his biological father in that place. Although he still held the late Bail Organa as his father, he still had curiosity about his biological father.

"You were wondering about your real father." Vader spoke in response to Luke's thoughts.

Luke startled. "Yes."

"We may be able to retrieve this information from the archives. Follow me."

Vader took Luke the Med Center. He drew his blood and placed a sample inside the data chip.

"I am going to run an analysis of your blood and match with the galactic records of the Jedi we still kept. You will learn who your biological father was."

Luke was thankful. He would know his true heritage. Vader had a hidden agenda. In learning the identity of Luke's father, he was going to be able to learn the boy's weakness and strengths. The son of the Jedi had inherited his father's abilities and considering the midi-chlorians count and Luke's strength his father was probably strong with the Force.

He held the data disk containing Luke's blood sample when one of the imperial commanders approached him.

"Lord Vader, Admiral Piett is requesting to speak to you in a matter of importance."

Vader placed the disk on top of the panel and started to walk away towards the message chambers.

"Stay here." He ordered Luke. "You may observe the operations but do not interfere."

"Yes, master." Luke replied.

Vader left and Luke could not ignore the data disk lying on top of the panel. At last, he would learn the identity of his father. His curiosity was higher than his loyalty towards the Dark Lord and he couldn't resist. He picked up the data chip and walked towards the Med Center.

The rain was pouring in Dagobah. Yoda arranged to have his guests as comfortable as he could despite the size of his home. They ate vegetable soup and headed to the Falcon.

"Master Yoda, I promise I will return!"

"You must complete your training!" Yoda replied.

"I must go, master Yoda. Luke needs me; he is suffering. He was your apprentice before."

Obi-Wan's specter appeared.

"Beware of the dark side, young Skywalker. Don't give in to hate." Obi-Wan said.

"Stop her we must." Yoda replied. "To Obi-Wan you listen."

"Obi-Wan, I will return. I have to go."

Leia headed to the Falcon. She left her X-Wing by the swamp.

When Leia left, Yoda shook his head.

"Reckless is she."

"She is our only hope." Obi-Wan replied.

The Falcon took off, Yoda and Obi-Wan's specter observed.

"May the Force be with you young Leia." Obi-Wan said aloud a prayer.

Prince Organa boldly entered the Med Center and disguised his presence by using the Force. He wasn't worried about the consequences. He wanted to learn who his father is…

He placed the data-disk into the computer to get the analysis…

He waited…

The monitor was running the DNA records….

Match….

Luke didn't take the eyes of the monitor…

DNA MATCH I Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker… (disappeared, presumed dead)

DNA MATCH II – Padmé Amidala Naberrie (deceased– Polis Massa Medical Center)

DNA MATCH III – Unknown name – (twin sibling)

"Leia is my sister!"

Luke took the data disk from the computer and headed towards the hangar bay and thanks to the Force and a few weak minds; the Prince once more did what he thought he would never do again…

He defied the might Empire and took off into outer space…