Luke saves people from an explosion and get hurt. Vader is not happy.

The ship is now orbiting in the Bestine system. Father has gone down to the planet to talk to the governor whereas Luke is in the mechanic workshop, helping the engineering corps to fix some ships.

Luke and the Head Engineer are discussing modifying the thruster and boosting it to a higher speed. While most of the discussion is settled, it is now left with only modifying it and test it out.

Luke passes the blueprint to the engineer next to him for him to gather his member and carry out the plan. Luke takes out another blueprint and starts to make another long discussion with the Head Engineer.

They are going to discuss modifying the elite trooper's Tie fighter. Adding a hyperspace drive.

This might take even longer.

Before Luke can make his first word, he stops abruptly. The force has shifted suddenly, and it is screaming danger.

He stands up, scanning his whole surroundings, trying to locate the danger.

"Commander?" Head Engineer asks, confusing.

Luke runs towards a group of mechanics who are testing the power of a Tie fighter.

"Shut it down!" Luke yells at them, reaching the force to yank aside those crew who are working the power.

Danger.

Luke pushes a crew who is controlling the power. Just as he tackles him down, the ship behind him explodes.

Luke groans, he feels like someone shoved him underwater without oxygen. He shakes his head to clear the dark spots. All he can hear is ringing and the muffling sound in the background.

Luke?!

Commander?

Some voices call him out but he is too tired to answer. Hands are wrapping around him and touching him. Before the darkness can claim him, he hears a panic voice in his head, Luke!

Darth Vader is not panicking.

Something happened in the Executor and Luke is hurt. Terribly.

He reaches out the force, calling out to Luke but he is starting to fell unconscious. He has no time to waste. He needs to go back to Executor. As fast as possible.

He had no time to listen to the governor excuses for his incompetence. He ignites his lightsaber and kills the governor in a swift. The rest of the individual in the room froze at his action.

He turns and leaves the room in a hurry.

"Lieutenant, prepare my shuttle immediately." He should have taken his Tie Fighter with him, now it takes some time to reach the Executor.

Vader comms the Admiral. It only takes Admiral one ring for him to pick up. "Admiral, report."

"My lord, the hanger has an explosion and the Commander is caught in the explosion. The Medics are treating Commander now. I will have the Medics send you a report on the Commander's condition."

Vader nods, Luke is in the medic's care. He will be safe. "What causes the explosion?"

"According to the Head Engineer, Commander asked one engineer who was testing the power of the Tie Fighter to shut it down. He assumes it is the power supply malfunction. He will do a full investigation." Admiral reports, he adds, "Commander seems to know there is something wrong with the power but he is too late to stop it."

Vader allows himself to think and collect his thoughts, "Clear a space for docking." He shuts off his comm.

Vader storms into the medic room, scanning the room. His eyes land on the small figure, lying peacefully on the bed.

Luke does not seem to be hurt badly, the only noticeable injury is the bruise on his left cheek. Vader brushes Luke's messy blonde hair gently.

This is the first time he looks closely at Luke in the Executor. He usually does not have the luxury to spend some time with him. Even he hates to admit, they have gone distant. Their relationship has not been good, and it does not seem to improve as time goes by.

It's been a while since we talk, little sun. Please wake up.

Maybe. Maybe things will get better after Luke wakes up. Vader…. hopes.