Chapter Four
Dark Secrets
Luke slowly fell asleep and found himself on a ship with unknown technology and the ship was unfamiliar to him, he looked up to see a boy not passed 16 standing beside a big brown looks like an ugly bird with a v shape on his forehead and a strong long tail. Luke stood at an on guard stance with his lightsaber ignited, he was about to start walking forward when the alien held up a bolt owner, Luke started laughing, he was a human not a droid, then why can't I move? He looked down and found that his body was some kind of droid, Luke started panicking as the alien pushed the button. Luke bolted up in bed when he felt a strong presence in the force. He looked up to see Obi Wan sitting on his bed. Obi Wan spoke, "Luke you and your father have to go to the Bakura system."
Luke was taken aback, he knew things were bad after he talked to his father about it, but to have Obi Wan tell him they had to go to the planet themselves means that the situation is out of control. "My father can't, you saw what happened, he is in no condition to go, and neither am I. And besides, they will most likely execute Anakin on the spot for treachery." Luke told Obi Wan-he was not really expecting to hear an answer. Obi Wan rarely gave them.
Obi Wan shifted on the bed, but left no mark as he repeated, "You and your father have to go to the Bakura system, tell my padawan that I forgive him. There is someone there that he holds dearly to his heart."
Luke nodded, knowing that he could not win the argument. padawan? Is that another name for apprentice? And what was this other person he mentioned? Luke thought as Obi Wan disappeared. He looked over at Artoo, "Artoo get Admiral Ackbar on the line and ask him to hold a conference for Lord Vader and I. We will hold the conference in here."
Artoo beeped in alarm. "I know its late, apologize for waking him." Artoo took off to wake Admiral Ackbar.
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Artoo slowed down and suddenly went to attention as a hologram of Admiral Ackbar appeared. The image shifted, "Lord Vader. Commander Skywalker has asked for a meeting in his room in half an hour, and has asked for your presence" Anakin shook his head, as he remembered the panic come from Luke.
I'll be there." Anakin reassured the Admiral. Ackbar nodded as he cut the connection and Artoo beeped an enquiry.
"I don't know, but I have a feeling I will be going to the Bakura system as well, I suddenly have a bad feeling about this." Anakin answered as he tried to get a reading off his son, no such luck Luke had his shields up, he sighed as Artoo rolled to his bed lowering the grate and then rolled over to the suit and dragged it back to Anakin.
Anakin bit on his lower lip, really he wanted to stay here and see if they can't do something so he won't have to wear this suit anymore, but somehow he had a feeling that wouldn't happen until after they straightened out the mess at Bakura. He eyed his lightsaber and began to form in his mind to make time to rebuild a new one. -----------------------------------------------------
Half an hour later, everyone was in Lukes room. Anakin had just finished explaining what he told his son earlier in the evening. Everyone was stunned and in silence.
Luke looked over at the Alliance Leaders that were present in the room, "I was visited by Obi Wan tonight and he told me that Lord Vader and I have to go to the planet our selves. I request to take command of the task force."
Ackbar's image looked at Luke from where Artoo was standing at attention, "Commander you and Lord Vader are in no condition to go. If the Imperials receive word of Vader's treachery than most likely they will execute him. We cannot take that chance."
Anakin regarded his son, "is there anything else that Obi Wan told you?" Ignoring Ackbar for a minute.
Luke looked at his father. "Yes, tell my padawan that I forgive him. There is someone there that he holds dearly to his heart." Luke recited the message word for word.
Anakin was glad to hear his former master say that. "Padawan? Now that is something he has not called me in a long time." Anakin thought about the other part about someone that he holds dearly to his heart. Padme? Is she still alive?
Luke asked in curiosity, "What does padawan mean?"
Anakin replied absently minded, "Apprentice." Luke nodded, he suspected as much.
Anakin was glad that his face was hidden behind the mask; he was on the brink of tears, his dear sweet Angel was still alive he was sure of it.
Luke felt strong emotions from his father, about mentioning someone that he holds dear to his heart. He did not want to press his father about it; he would tell when he was ready to.
Everyone looked at Vader and Luke and the way they were talking; something was taking place between the two but what?
Luke spoke to his father, "Ackbar is right, you definitely can't go. It will be too dangerous."
His father stared at Luke through the black mask saying that he knew full well of the dangers, "Obi Wan said it had to be the two of us. You cannot ignore that commander, or ignore what the force is pulling us to do."
Luke's mouth dropped slightly open as his father used his title. He looked at everyone slightly embarrassed; everyone was staring at them as Luke argued with his father. He knew that they should be having this argument in private. Luke glanced over at Mon Mothma, Leia and Han. They were the only ones who did not have a perplexed expression plastered over their faces like Madine Wedge and Ackbar did.
//So shall we drop the bomb and get this over with? Luke shot at his father.
//If you want them to know--that the son of Vader has asked permission to take over an alliance task force? Anakin shot back.
//ok, shall you let it slip, or do you want me to do it? Luke prompted.
//If you are willing to endure your sisters wraith? Are you willing to take that chance? Anakin asked through the force.
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Luke glanced over at Leia. She shook her head no. She could tell that they were having an argument through the force. Then she felt shock wash over her as she caught on to what it was about. "Don't you dare Luke?" She said in a scornful voice.
Han looked over in surprise, "You're not thinking about?" He stopped himself as everyone threw Han a curious glance.
Han knows what's going on Madine thought to himself. What he could not figure out is why Commander Skywalker even cared about Lord Vader was beyond him. It was almost like they were having a family argument or something. He looked at Mon Mothma, she is not surprised by this behavior either, Madine observed.
Madine voiced the question that was surely on everyone's mind, "What's going on?" Mon Mothma, Han, Leia Luke and Vader regarded Madine. That's what I thought; all five know something the rest of us don't.
Luke motioned Leia over; the three of them got into a circle and began to whisper amongst themselves. This took everyone off guard except for two other people in the room. Then Luke motioned Han and Mon Mothma over to join the circle. Madine, Ackbar and Wedge regarded each other; what ever this was it was big.
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Leia glared at Luke for even suggesting about letting the relations part slip. "Are you sure you want to do this?"
Luke nodded, "Yes, we might as well get this over with." Leia looked at Han and Mon Mothma.
Han spoke, "Look sweetheart, its between you Luke and Vader. We have no say in this." Mon Mothma nodded in agreement with Han.
Leia glanced at Mon Mothma, "Will we be arrested?" Mon Mothma shook her head. "No, you and Luke are too important to the alliance for that to happen."
Leia breathed easier, "Ok, but let me drop the bomb then." All four regarded her in stunned silence.
Han asked, "Are you sure sweetheart? Maybe you should let Luke or Vader say it."
Leia replied, "I'm sure, let me do it." Her voice left no room for argument. They all nodded as the circle broke up.
Leia regarded her father and brother. She braced herself; she could tell that they were bracing themselves as well for what she was about to say. Leia glanced over at Han and Mon Mothma; they gave her a look of encouragement. What ever is going on we are about to find out, Wedge thought as he noted their behavior.
Leia turned her gaze back on her father and Luke; she said it fast without thinking twice about it. "Father, brother, you two are in no condition to go." Sharp intakes of breath could be heard from the three other males. Silence hung in the room. Wedge stood there trying to work moisture back into his mouth. This was very disturbing. Leia left the room at a run, and Han went after her.
Luke watched the two leave, then he looked at his father and then placed his head in between his hands as he mumbled; "Did I just make a mistake on letting this piece of information out?"
Anakin regarded his son, he wanted to go after Leia, but he could not leave Luke like this. He put his hand on his sons shoulder as he stated, "Look at me son." Luke glanced over into his fathers black mask. "I am already torn about this, I do not want to cost you or Leia anymore grief." Everyone watched the scene in silence; they were all stunned, not knowing what to say. Anakin continued, "I hope that someday you and Leia can forgive me."
Luke nodded, he knew that he could forgive their father, but Leia might have a harder time with it. Luke glanced at everyone then turned his gaze back on his father's mask as he told him, "I forgive you father." No one could see it but tears were welling up in Anakin's eyes again. Anakin and Luke enfolded in a hug. "Your still not going."
Anakin broke away and stared at Luke. "Are you turning the tables on me?"
Luke nodded as his eyes narrowed, "Yes I am. Your not going, your in no condition to go."
"And you're in better condition than I am? You can barley walk." Anakin retorted.
"Well since you put it that way." Anakin raised his hand to cut Luke off as he stated, "I don't want to loose you."
"You won't, you can't get rid of me that easily." Luke answered straight out.
"Nor do I wish too." Anakin replied with sincerity.
Luke nodded as he reached for his father's hand. "I don't want to lose you either, you and Leia are the only family I have left. You don't realize how long I have waited for this day to come."
Anakin nodded in understanding. "Not quite what you were expecting was it?" He questioned with certainty.
Luke nodded in agreement; he was expecting something else, not this. Another thought caught up to, cannot ignore what the force is pulling us to do. "It's the will of the force for the both of us to go isn't it?"
Anakin nodded as he eyed the alliance leaders. "Yes it is. I have always followed, which has gotten me into more trouble then I care to remember."
Luke shook his head, "I don't like this one bit but Obi Wan did say we both have to go. So I guess it's a you go I go situation."
"Yes it is." Anakin agreed. "We don't have a choice in the matter, no matter what our condition is. We have to follow the will of the force." Anakin concluded.
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Dark Secrets
Luke slowly fell asleep and found himself on a ship with unknown technology and the ship was unfamiliar to him, he looked up to see a boy not passed 16 standing beside a big brown looks like an ugly bird with a v shape on his forehead and a strong long tail. Luke stood at an on guard stance with his lightsaber ignited, he was about to start walking forward when the alien held up a bolt owner, Luke started laughing, he was a human not a droid, then why can't I move? He looked down and found that his body was some kind of droid, Luke started panicking as the alien pushed the button. Luke bolted up in bed when he felt a strong presence in the force. He looked up to see Obi Wan sitting on his bed. Obi Wan spoke, "Luke you and your father have to go to the Bakura system."
Luke was taken aback, he knew things were bad after he talked to his father about it, but to have Obi Wan tell him they had to go to the planet themselves means that the situation is out of control. "My father can't, you saw what happened, he is in no condition to go, and neither am I. And besides, they will most likely execute Anakin on the spot for treachery." Luke told Obi Wan-he was not really expecting to hear an answer. Obi Wan rarely gave them.
Obi Wan shifted on the bed, but left no mark as he repeated, "You and your father have to go to the Bakura system, tell my padawan that I forgive him. There is someone there that he holds dearly to his heart."
Luke nodded, knowing that he could not win the argument. padawan? Is that another name for apprentice? And what was this other person he mentioned? Luke thought as Obi Wan disappeared. He looked over at Artoo, "Artoo get Admiral Ackbar on the line and ask him to hold a conference for Lord Vader and I. We will hold the conference in here."
Artoo beeped in alarm. "I know its late, apologize for waking him." Artoo took off to wake Admiral Ackbar.
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Artoo slowed down and suddenly went to attention as a hologram of Admiral Ackbar appeared. The image shifted, "Lord Vader. Commander Skywalker has asked for a meeting in his room in half an hour, and has asked for your presence" Anakin shook his head, as he remembered the panic come from Luke.
I'll be there." Anakin reassured the Admiral. Ackbar nodded as he cut the connection and Artoo beeped an enquiry.
"I don't know, but I have a feeling I will be going to the Bakura system as well, I suddenly have a bad feeling about this." Anakin answered as he tried to get a reading off his son, no such luck Luke had his shields up, he sighed as Artoo rolled to his bed lowering the grate and then rolled over to the suit and dragged it back to Anakin.
Anakin bit on his lower lip, really he wanted to stay here and see if they can't do something so he won't have to wear this suit anymore, but somehow he had a feeling that wouldn't happen until after they straightened out the mess at Bakura. He eyed his lightsaber and began to form in his mind to make time to rebuild a new one. -----------------------------------------------------
Half an hour later, everyone was in Lukes room. Anakin had just finished explaining what he told his son earlier in the evening. Everyone was stunned and in silence.
Luke looked over at the Alliance Leaders that were present in the room, "I was visited by Obi Wan tonight and he told me that Lord Vader and I have to go to the planet our selves. I request to take command of the task force."
Ackbar's image looked at Luke from where Artoo was standing at attention, "Commander you and Lord Vader are in no condition to go. If the Imperials receive word of Vader's treachery than most likely they will execute him. We cannot take that chance."
Anakin regarded his son, "is there anything else that Obi Wan told you?" Ignoring Ackbar for a minute.
Luke looked at his father. "Yes, tell my padawan that I forgive him. There is someone there that he holds dearly to his heart." Luke recited the message word for word.
Anakin was glad to hear his former master say that. "Padawan? Now that is something he has not called me in a long time." Anakin thought about the other part about someone that he holds dearly to his heart. Padme? Is she still alive?
Luke asked in curiosity, "What does padawan mean?"
Anakin replied absently minded, "Apprentice." Luke nodded, he suspected as much.
Anakin was glad that his face was hidden behind the mask; he was on the brink of tears, his dear sweet Angel was still alive he was sure of it.
Luke felt strong emotions from his father, about mentioning someone that he holds dear to his heart. He did not want to press his father about it; he would tell when he was ready to.
Everyone looked at Vader and Luke and the way they were talking; something was taking place between the two but what?
Luke spoke to his father, "Ackbar is right, you definitely can't go. It will be too dangerous."
His father stared at Luke through the black mask saying that he knew full well of the dangers, "Obi Wan said it had to be the two of us. You cannot ignore that commander, or ignore what the force is pulling us to do."
Luke's mouth dropped slightly open as his father used his title. He looked at everyone slightly embarrassed; everyone was staring at them as Luke argued with his father. He knew that they should be having this argument in private. Luke glanced over at Mon Mothma, Leia and Han. They were the only ones who did not have a perplexed expression plastered over their faces like Madine Wedge and Ackbar did.
//So shall we drop the bomb and get this over with? Luke shot at his father.
//If you want them to know--that the son of Vader has asked permission to take over an alliance task force? Anakin shot back.
//ok, shall you let it slip, or do you want me to do it? Luke prompted.
//If you are willing to endure your sisters wraith? Are you willing to take that chance? Anakin asked through the force.
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Luke glanced over at Leia. She shook her head no. She could tell that they were having an argument through the force. Then she felt shock wash over her as she caught on to what it was about. "Don't you dare Luke?" She said in a scornful voice.
Han looked over in surprise, "You're not thinking about?" He stopped himself as everyone threw Han a curious glance.
Han knows what's going on Madine thought to himself. What he could not figure out is why Commander Skywalker even cared about Lord Vader was beyond him. It was almost like they were having a family argument or something. He looked at Mon Mothma, she is not surprised by this behavior either, Madine observed.
Madine voiced the question that was surely on everyone's mind, "What's going on?" Mon Mothma, Han, Leia Luke and Vader regarded Madine. That's what I thought; all five know something the rest of us don't.
Luke motioned Leia over; the three of them got into a circle and began to whisper amongst themselves. This took everyone off guard except for two other people in the room. Then Luke motioned Han and Mon Mothma over to join the circle. Madine, Ackbar and Wedge regarded each other; what ever this was it was big.
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Leia glared at Luke for even suggesting about letting the relations part slip. "Are you sure you want to do this?"
Luke nodded, "Yes, we might as well get this over with." Leia looked at Han and Mon Mothma.
Han spoke, "Look sweetheart, its between you Luke and Vader. We have no say in this." Mon Mothma nodded in agreement with Han.
Leia glanced at Mon Mothma, "Will we be arrested?" Mon Mothma shook her head. "No, you and Luke are too important to the alliance for that to happen."
Leia breathed easier, "Ok, but let me drop the bomb then." All four regarded her in stunned silence.
Han asked, "Are you sure sweetheart? Maybe you should let Luke or Vader say it."
Leia replied, "I'm sure, let me do it." Her voice left no room for argument. They all nodded as the circle broke up.
Leia regarded her father and brother. She braced herself; she could tell that they were bracing themselves as well for what she was about to say. Leia glanced over at Han and Mon Mothma; they gave her a look of encouragement. What ever is going on we are about to find out, Wedge thought as he noted their behavior.
Leia turned her gaze back on her father and Luke; she said it fast without thinking twice about it. "Father, brother, you two are in no condition to go." Sharp intakes of breath could be heard from the three other males. Silence hung in the room. Wedge stood there trying to work moisture back into his mouth. This was very disturbing. Leia left the room at a run, and Han went after her.
Luke watched the two leave, then he looked at his father and then placed his head in between his hands as he mumbled; "Did I just make a mistake on letting this piece of information out?"
Anakin regarded his son, he wanted to go after Leia, but he could not leave Luke like this. He put his hand on his sons shoulder as he stated, "Look at me son." Luke glanced over into his fathers black mask. "I am already torn about this, I do not want to cost you or Leia anymore grief." Everyone watched the scene in silence; they were all stunned, not knowing what to say. Anakin continued, "I hope that someday you and Leia can forgive me."
Luke nodded, he knew that he could forgive their father, but Leia might have a harder time with it. Luke glanced at everyone then turned his gaze back on his father's mask as he told him, "I forgive you father." No one could see it but tears were welling up in Anakin's eyes again. Anakin and Luke enfolded in a hug. "Your still not going."
Anakin broke away and stared at Luke. "Are you turning the tables on me?"
Luke nodded as his eyes narrowed, "Yes I am. Your not going, your in no condition to go."
"And you're in better condition than I am? You can barley walk." Anakin retorted.
"Well since you put it that way." Anakin raised his hand to cut Luke off as he stated, "I don't want to loose you."
"You won't, you can't get rid of me that easily." Luke answered straight out.
"Nor do I wish too." Anakin replied with sincerity.
Luke nodded as he reached for his father's hand. "I don't want to lose you either, you and Leia are the only family I have left. You don't realize how long I have waited for this day to come."
Anakin nodded in understanding. "Not quite what you were expecting was it?" He questioned with certainty.
Luke nodded in agreement; he was expecting something else, not this. Another thought caught up to, cannot ignore what the force is pulling us to do. "It's the will of the force for the both of us to go isn't it?"
Anakin nodded as he eyed the alliance leaders. "Yes it is. I have always followed, which has gotten me into more trouble then I care to remember."
Luke shook his head, "I don't like this one bit but Obi Wan did say we both have to go. So I guess it's a you go I go situation."
"Yes it is." Anakin agreed. "We don't have a choice in the matter, no matter what our condition is. We have to follow the will of the force." Anakin concluded.
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