Empire of Gold

by N.L. Nameless

The war is far from over. Anakin has changed for the worst and the galaxy is falling apart. The only way for Obi-Wan to cope, is to write letters to the one he has lost to darkness, and the one who, most likely, will bring him to ruin. Rated T for very light swearing and violence.

7. Letter 7

Chapter 7

18 BBY, Coruscant/Imperial Center

Kenobi,

You're pathetic attempts to bring me back to the Light are futile. If this is some silly past time to keep that old head of yours occupied, I suggest that you do not send more letters to me of that topic. I do not need your mindless, wallowing suffering. Yes, my duties require me to hunt down the remaining Jedi and opposers to the Empire. Anakin Skywalker was a Jedi Knight. I killed him during the Purge. We will not speak of him again.

I will answer none of your questions for now.

Vader

18 BBY, Tatooine

Dear Anakin,

Oh...

You...replied.

I...I was not intending to bring you back to the Light, Anakin. I...Just want to understand. Yes, this is a pastime...of the sorts. It's like a therapeutic thing I do. To release the guilt I have, I assume. I will try not to convince you to the Light, I know you have already fallen completely into darkness...I hope not, though. I do mindlessly wallow in my suffering, heh. Maybe that's why I feel so old all the time. I do hope those Jedi are able to escape your wrath, Anakin, but the people who oppose the Empire just want peace, not war. Maybe, they are tired of being oppressed. Of being cut down. You should listen to their cries, Anakin. You may be able to make your Empire stronger though loyalty than fear.

And Anakin Skywalker, may be dead, but his name will bring hope to those who have none. He will be the guiding light, the beacon, because he stood up to you on the stairs of Jedi Temple that night. His name will haunt you like a curse for the rest of your life in darkness.

Padmé loves him.

I love him.

Ahsoka loves him.

We do not love you.

-Obi-Wan Kenobi

ThatTubaGuy: I got the Vader/Anakin letter in! I know its a tad short, this chapter is short... (Vader is curt like that and also kinda a jerk) which is why I squished in a Obi-Wan letter in too. It's no problem to respond, I think all authors should acknowledge the comments (in my opinion don't get offended pls!) unless they are overflooding. I am glad you like this story, and I try to put new topics every chapter. Thank you for reading this! It means the world to me!