"I-I..." Luke slowly backed away from Snoke, his skin crawling from the amount of darkness surrounding the being. "I don't know you," he eventually managed. Snoke gave a soft chuckle, leaning back on his throne. His smirk sent chills down Luke's spine.

"I am well aware of that," he confirmed, staring the blond down with a powerful interest, "You will, however, know me well quite soon." Snoke moved his hand as he spoke as if gesturing would clarify his statements. Luke stared up at him, squinting as he did so. He glanced around once again, studying the black abyss he stood in. His curiosity was peaked.

"Where am I?" he whispered, turning back to Snoke, "I feel as if I know this place." The creature continued to smile wickedly, looking around the abyss just as Luke had.

"Very perceptive, Skywalker," he complimented, "but it is quite obvious why you should know this place. We are in your own mind, after all." Luke's eyes widened. He looked around, wondering how any of this was even possible. "Of course," Snoke went on, "You are not in control of your body anymore. That," He grinned, and his voice was laced with malice as he spoke. "Is the Dark Side's vessel, now. Your friends will soon be dead."

Luke scowled, turning back to the so-called "Supreme Leader". "No..." he mumbled, staring up at Snoke. "That's not true!" Snoke laughed, waving his hand dismissively. Luke's mouth hung open, shocked as the realization struck him. "You mean..." He looked down. "I've been consumed by the darkness?"

"I am delighted to say so. As you can see..." A light shined on Snoke's face, and Luke turned around to see what appeared to be a screen.

A screen... Playing through the eyes of Luke's body.


"Luke..?" Leia asked softly, slowly approaching her brother's trembling form. The blond was on his hands and knees, breathing heavily as his head hung towards the ground. His expression was concealed by sweaty locks of hair, and his hands gripped the dirt beneath him. Leia raised her eyebrows, standing over Luke. "Luke..." She bent down, reaching out her hand to touch his shoulder. "Hey, are you all-"

Luke's hand flew up, gripping Leia's own hand with an unusual strength. The princess yelped, attempting to jump away from the man, but his grip was far too tight. Rougher than Luke would ever touch anyone. He laughed. Not a happy laugh, but rather a wicked, malice-soaked laugh. "L-Luke." Leia spoke firmly, attempting to pull from his grip. "St-Stop it. You're hurting me!" she pleaded, but Luke only continued to chuckle.

He looked up at his sister, a sinister grin on his face. Leia gasped at his expression. Luke's eyes were that sickly Sith red and yellow, but they also flashed with a sadistic joy. He released his hold on Leia's hand, and she stumbled away. She backed up a few feet, watching him with a frightened expression. "Luke?" she whispered.

Luke continued to smile, holding his hands out to both sides. "What's the matter, Leia?" he asked, shutting his eyes with pleasure, "You look as if you've seen a Sith." Leia scowled. This was not her brother addressing her. She crossed her arms, watching what used to be Luke intently.

"Perhaps that's because I have." she retorted, tapping her fingers against her sleeves. Luke chuckled, running a hand through his hair and glancing to the side.

"I don't know what you're talking about. It's me, Leia! Your dear twin brother. The one who saved you from the Death Star just a few years ago. Surely you must recognize me, or has pregnancy perhaps affected your senses?" Leia gritted her teeth, pulling her arms closer to her chest. Luke was gone, but she knew there must be some way to bring him back. The Jedi had done the same for their father, after all.

"No," she confirmed, frustration clear in her voice, "however, I can see something far more disastrous has affected my brother. You are not Luke Skywalker. Not the one I know, anyway." Luke sighed, picking at a speck of dirt stuck to his sleeve boredly. He frowned for a moment, almost as if he were trying to pout, but it eventually turned back into that hideous grin. He glanced up at Leia, eyes flashing darkly.

"You catch on rather quickly, princess. How unfortunate you cannot be tempted as your brother was due to your lack of knowledge of the Force. What a shame... You would have made such a powerful ally." Luke paced in a circle slowly, watching Leia with his grin still in tact. Leia glared at him, being oddly unafraid. Matter of fact, she couldn't help but smile.

"Oh, please." Luke raised his eyebrows at her, smile wavering. "Do you honestly expect me to belive that Luke willfully joined the Dark Side? I know something has been troubling him the past few weeks, and this is it. Nothing is his fault, but rather yours. The darkness in all of us. You and whoever inflicted this on my brother used Luke's emotions against him, just as the Emperor did my father. Maybe not in the same technique, but still. Luke Skywalker is not gone, simply lost at the moment, and I am going to bring him back. Whether you like it or not." Both stared at each other, silence ringing between them.

After a moment, that large smile began to spread across Luke's lips, and he was laughing that chilling laugh. He put a hand over his mouth as he cackled, watching Leia through his eyes that were squinted from laughter. Leia held her ground, continuing to glare as his hand muffled his laugh. After a few seconds, Luke pretended to wipe a tear caused by laughter.

"So bold." He grinned, crossing his arms as well. "As I said, you'd make a marvelous ally. However, I hate to discourage you, but soon your brother will be quite gone. As soon as my master has finished Skywalker's final trial, I will be the new Luke, and the galaxy will belong to him." Leia rolled her eyes.

"I'm sure." she replied sarcastically. "However, I'm quite certain that whatever your so-called Master has in store will not overtake Luke. He saved our father, and now I will save him." Luke snorted, his eyes shining with sadistic pleasure.

"You really are a fun one to talk to, your majesty, but I find myself growing tired of your rambling. You may try to save Luke, but there's just one tiny problem with your theory." Leia raised her eyebrows. "When Luke saved your father, he had the ability to use the Force. Besides, his tempter was far too careless. My master, on the other hand, is not so foolish. And this time... There are no other Force users to stop the darkness!" Luke threw out his hand, and a droning sound filled Leia's ears.

It suddenly felt as if strong hands were wrapped around her neck, cutting off the flow of air she needed to live. The princess threw her hands up, trying in vain to stop the Force choking. She gasped and wheezed, trying to get words out. "L-Luke. Stop. This-s isn't.. Y-You." Luke laughed, tightening his grip through the Force. Leia's eyes slowly rolled up, disappearing behind her eyelids.


"LEIA!" Luke screamed, desperately pounding the image before him in hopes he may jump out and save her, "N-No... L-Leia, PLEASE!" Snoke laughed to himself as the young Jedi before him slowly fell to his knees. Luke's eyes were wide, tears pouring from them as he watched his sister suffer by his own hands. First, he had hurt Han, now Leia, too? No!

Luke felt his lip trembling and his entire body shaking. "No, no, no, no, no... Leia, Han, Chewie... I'm so sorry... I'm so, so sorry..." he mumbled, gripping his head with his hands. "What have I done..?" What had he done? Snoke smiled with delight at young Skywalker's suffering, leaning back on his throne in a relaxed manner.

"So you see, Skywalker," he waved a hand, "it is far too late for you and your friends. This will be far easier if you surrender, now." Luke stared at the blackness beneath him, hands shaking and tears dripping onto his gloved hands. Snoke's voice echoed in the emptiness around him, filling Luke with rage.

The blond slowly stood to his feet, not removing his gaze from Leia for a single moment. For some reason, even though he did not in his physical form, Luke was wearing his gloves and had his lightsaber in this realm. He also was free from any injuries, and his rage didn't seem to corrupt his thinking anymore. However, his anger was dangerously strong.

Suddenly, Luke drew his lightsaber, spinning around as he activated it and pointing the shimmering green weapon at Snoke. He clenched his teeth, eyes flashing in the light of the blade as he glared at his tempter. "You told me I have one last trial, correct?" he spoke softly, then shouted, "Well, if it's to fight you, then I will gladly destroy you and restore peace!" Snoke laughed again, not phased by the dark glare Luke cast him.

"You are very bold. Just like your sister. This is good. I made the right decision in choosing you as my new Padawan." Luke growled, stepping closer to the throne.

"I'll never join you!" he yelled, hand trembling as it gripped the lightsaber. Snoke smirked.

"Besides..." he stated, leaning forward in his seat. "It is not me that you hate, is it?"

"H-Huh?" Luke's arm lowered, the saber resting at his side. He squinted in confusion, searching Snoke's smug expression for a sign of what he meant.

"You will not be battling me, Skywalker. But rather-" Snoke waved his arm, gesturing behind Luke-"him." Luke raised his eyebrows, turning to face the direction Snoke had directed. However, the young Jedi almost dropped his lightsaber when he saw the figure standing behind him. His eyes widened in horror and shock.

There, standing in the distance of the abyss, was Luke himself. At least, the being looked exactly like Luke. The same blond hair, the same pale skin, and the same black outfit. Luke stumbled back, stunned by what he was seeing. The apparent clone chuckled darkly from his side of the abyss, his tone the same as the one that Luke's physical being had been speaking to Leia with on Endor just then.

Luke watched as his clone slowly turned around, activating a bright red lightsaber as he did so. This "Dark Luke" had those horrifying red and yellow Sith eyes that Luke despised so strongly. He smirked, staring at Luke with a bored expression. "Shall we begin, Luke?"


A/N: Another chapter?! Look who's on a roll! Honestly, the only reason I'm able to update so much is because I am sick and have been home from school the past few days. :( Therefore, I have plenty of time to write! I hope you enjoy, and also... PLOT TWIST! Kinda? Sorta? Eh, whatever... Idk what to call it. XD