Lando Calrissian came to the suite to find it a complete mess.
"Where is my servant, Calrissian?" Lord Vader stormed the administrator putting his gauntleted hand up to the man's throat and started to gently squeeze, not to necessarily hurt him, but to make him understand the urgency of the situation.
"I do not know, milord. I had to deal with a minor crisis in the lower levels; someone is stirring up the Ugnaughts."
"This is not my problem Calrissian. You will help me find my servant or else you and your precious Ugnaughts will dearly pay." Lord Vader released the administrator's throat and stormed out of the suite.
Nute Gunray was served a small meal of water, soup and bread. It was actually pretty good for prison food. He rather enjoyed the spicy soup. After eating, he sat on his cot and pulled up a data pad, completing his last will and testament.
Anakin removed his contact lenses and lowered his hood as he entered the prison cell. Nute Gunray looked up to see Anakin Skywalker, Hero with No Fear, standing there with his arms crossed. He was dressed just like Darth Vader, but his eyes were a bright blue and his hood was off his head, this was most confusing.
"Skywalker?" Nute tentatively asked, his fear overwhelming him, what was this man plotting?
"Viceroy Gunray, so nice to see you again; I see you remember me."
"Yes, but I thought Lord Vader was going to be interrogating me. I don't presume you are to rescue me from his vile clutches."
"Mm." Anakin knew he shouldn't be toying with this Neimoidian, but after all this Gunray had done to him and his family he was so tempted. He released his need for revenge into the Force. "So what does Lord Vader want with you Viceroy?"
"He's very angry that I backed out of a deal we were about to make with him and the Black Sun Syndicate."
"You know it's not wise to double cross a Sith right?"
"Yes, I do. Please I know we have had our differences, but if you release me from his clutches I will tell you of our plot and help you defeat the Black Sun."
"The Black Sun is a very powerful crime syndicate, how could one such as you do so much?"
Nute Gunray handed Anakin the data pad and had full details of the Black Sun Syndicate, including drug and slave running, communications with the Hutts, Black Sun had their fingers into everything, even in the Corellian plot to overcharge the Republic and Jedi for their ships.
"Okay, Viceroy Gunray, it seems we have enough here to send the Prince and his Vigos to breaking rocks for a very long time."
"So you will save me from Lord Vader he even threatens my family." Nute Gunray allowed a small tear to escape his eye.
"You don't need any rescuing from him." Anakin watched as the cowardly Nute Gunray knelt and held onto his cloak.
"Please, I'm begging you. Not so much for myself, but for my family."
Anakin rolled his eyes and helped Nute Gunray to his feet, obviously the Neimoidian didn't understand so he would have to tell him. Anakin opened up his contact lens case and showed Nute the red and yellow tinged contacts.
"You are Darth Vader?" Nute was astonished and nearly passed out at the revelation.
"Yes."
"But you're the Jedi's Chosen One! I thought you defeated the Sith!"
"I did, but I needed to play this ruse in order to get to you and more importantly the Black Sun Syndicate. Tomorrow morning the tables will be turned as the Black Sun will be dealt with; I must ask that you stay here. You will be treated well."
"Who's that servant that was with you?"
"Don't worry about her; she's with my former master and my son."
A' Marie was staying with Luke and Obi-Wan; they removed her prostheses and gently healed all her superficial wounds by meditating. She felt the gentle presence of her father and even felt his sorrow for having to treat her so cruelly. She granted him instant forgiveness; she wasn't the kind to hold grudges. Besides she knew that he would more than make up for it.
"Luke, meet me in the carbon freezing chamber, we have much to discuss." Anakin sent to Luke via telepathy.
"Are you going to be my father or the Sith Lord, Darth Vader?"
"You'll have to wait and see, young one."
"I've just been summoned by Lord Vader, Master Kenobi."
"Go, I'll keep a look out for A' Marie."
"May the Force Be With You."
"May the Force Be With You, Luke."
Luke Skywalker met up with a frightened Administrator who was giving his men orders to find the servant.
"Lando Calrissian?" the young Jedi Knight inquired.
"Yes?"
"I'm Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight, what's going on?"
"There is a Sith Lord in the lower levels, he's seeming confronting the Black Sun Syndicate and is stirring up the Ugnaughts. He's trying to find his servant and his tearing everything up to find her."
"I'll take care of it, Mr. Calrissian. You may want to clear the carbon freezing chambers."
"Thank you for your help, Luke. Good luck."
Darth Vader stood on the platform silently awaiting his son's arrival, the Ugnaughts cleared out and the only presence he could feel was Luke and the Vigos of the Black Sun Syndicate.
"I've waited a long time to meet you, young one." The Dark Lord threatened.
"Personally, I'd wish the honor had been personally postponed, Lord Vader." Luke removed his cloak as his father did the same.
"So where's your servant or should I say slave?"
"You will tell me in time, young one."
"Mm, maybe."
The Black Sun Vigos watched with great intensity of the lightsaber duel, as it became more intense, they were really surprised how well the young boy was fighting.
"Son, let's take this to the Vigos, let's show them what it's really all about."
"You have learned much young one."
"You'll find I'm full of surprises."
Luke flipped over the carbon freezing chamber and landed on the opposite side. The Vigos noticed that the Dark Lord merely jumped and knocked Luke to the ground.
Luke took a swipe at Lord Vader's leg who immediately Force-jumped into the lower chamber. The Vigos opened fire on Luke who managed to return a few of the blaster shots, but as one got past him; it hit him in the chest stunning him. He passed out. "Luke?"
There was no response to Anakin's call, he quickly ran to the chamber and found Savan standing over Luke seemingly proud that she caught a Jedi.
"Did I ask for your assistance? Did you think me incapable of defending myself against a Jedi youngling?"
"He's one of Skywalker kids."
"Do you think I do not know this? It has been a long time since I fought against a Jedi and you mean to take that pleasure away from me? DO YOU!"
Savan backed up against the bulkhead with the red blade towards her throat. "I'm sorry, milord."
"Not nearly as sorry as you are going to be." Anakin raised his lightsaber and instead of running her through, he thumped her on the skull with the lightsaber hilt, knocking her out cold. "I'll deal with your treachery later, Savan."
Lando Calrissian approached the Dark Lord with his armed guard.
"Take Savan to the prison cells. I'll take care of this Jedi whelp myself."
"Yes, Lord Vader."
Luke was picked up and carried over his father's shoulders he would take him to the apartments. Stun cuffs were placed around Luke's hands and he was laid on the bed.
"Calrissian take this message to my servants kidnappers, I'm sure they are willing to do an even trade."
"Yes of course."
Dear Jedi Brothers,
I have one of your own; he is unharmed at the moment. But unless my servant is returned to me, I will send your Jedi back to you in pieces; starting with his sword hand. Your friend of the Dark Side, Lord Vader.
Lando Calrissian found Han Solo in a cantina, "Good to see you my friend." Lando greeted.
"Hey old buddy." Han briefly hugged his old friend.
"Can you see that this gets to Master Kenobi? Lord Vader has Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker."
"What does he want with the kid?"
"He wants his servant returned to him."
Lando Calrissian's communicator started beeping, "Excuse me."
"We have much to discuss Calrissian get up here now."
"Yes, Lord Vader."
"Han I'll see you later."
"Bye."
Han left the cantina tossed the bar keep a coin and walked to the secret hideout at what he dubbed Grandma's house.
Master Kenobi received the note from Solo and laughed at the bottom reference, Friend of the Dark Side? "With friends like that I don't need any enemies."
Obi-Wan pulled out a magnifier and read literally between the lines about the real plan to capture the leaders of the Black Sun simultaneously. "My old padawan is a proverbial genius, but don't tell him that, it'll go straight to his head."
Luke awoke to find his hands bound and a cool cloth on his head, he was still feeling dizzy and his head felt like a hundred banthas were stomping on it to their own rhythmic tune.
"I see that the Jedi Brother is actually awake now. It's about time." Lord Vader crossed his arms glaring at the young Jedi.
"What's the matter Dark Lord couldn't fight your own battle? Had to let some Vigo hit me with a stun blast?" Lando never saw anyone move so quickly and backhand a person so hard. Luke's mouth burst open with blood.
"Girls hit harder than you milord." Luke taunted.
Luke found himself being choked, not hard to do any lasting damage but enough to where he could hardly breathe.
"Harm me and you will never get your servant back." Luke gasped.
"Maybe I rather break you instead, arrogant little Jedi."
"Oh, the fun we could have." Luke sarcastically replied.
"Son, you are really pushing it you know." Anakin responded telepathically.
"Yes, but when was the last time I was able to talk back to my father? Mm let me think, like never."
"I will deal with you later and you will be very sorry, little Jedi."
"Is that a promise or a threat?"
"BOTH!" Lord Vader stormed out nearly knocking Lando out of the way.
Luke smiled, damn his old man could hit hard when he wanted, thank the Force he didn't use his right hand, Luke noted wryly.
"Watch who you are calling old, Luke Skywalker." Anakin responded when he picked up on Luke's thought.
"Yes, father." Luke smiled.
Once the plan was setup, Lando Calrissian sent Lobot to Prince Xizor to deliver the message to finalize the deal. The meeting room was wire-tapped and was set up with knock out gas if it was necessary. Once Prince Xizor realized it was trap it would be too late.
Luke removed the stun cuffs and ate the small meal that his father had provided him,
"Luke, where's your lightsaber?"
"I probably lost it when I was attacked by Savan."
"This weapon is your life! A Jedi must have it with him at all times, except of course if he's being held captive by his father, Darth Vader."
"You know Dad; you really have a sick sense of humor."
"I'd say it ran in the family."
"Mm, I bet you have enjoyed playing this dark Lord haven't you?"
"It's been interesting, I love watching Lando jump around. He's so scared of me, its funny he doesn't recognize me. But he will tomorrow morning."
"With those eyeballs, I don't imagine anyone wants to recognize you. It could be worse, I guess."
"Yes, this could all be for real." Anakin noted with a bit of sadness, merely thanking Qui-Gon for the umpteenth time to sending him twenty years into the future; saving him from his fate and that of his family.
Author's Note:I've notice that my reviews have being going down lately, if you don't like the story, that's fine, but I really enjoy reading your opinions whether be constructive criticism or otherwise. Thank you dear constant readers—Darth Gladiator45.