Chapter Five

Commissions reactivated

Ackbar watched in dreaded silence, Vader is Luke and Leia's father? That explains why Luke was so insistent to save him the other night. He remembered about Sith Lords and how they changed their names when they became one.

Ackbar found his voice as he voiced his thoughts, "What is your real name. I heard that sith lords change their names. Anakin nodded, he knew the admiral was right.

Anakin looked at Luke, "If you want too?" Luke told him with a neutral face.

Vader seem to be a little unsteady as he answered Ackbars question. "Anakin Skywalker."

Ackbar drew in a breath, he remembered hearing the stories of Obi Wan Kenobi and his apprentice Anakin Skywalker. "General Kenobi told everyone you died."

Luke nodded in agreement, "Obi Wan told me the same thing."

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Ackbar's eyes circled to gaze at Luke. "When did you find out?"

Luke answered, "In the bowels of Cloud City. He told me, that he was my father. I didn't want to believe at first, I thought it was just a lie, but Master Yoda confirmed it before he died. Then he said there was another Skywalker. Then I talked with Obi Wans spirit and he told me what happened, how it happened, and that I had a twin sister. I figured it out that it was Leia. I told Leia before I let myself be captured on Endor." When Luke was done that part of the story. Everyone was memorized yet horrified at the same time.

Ackbar nodded seeing the no win situation in this, "So Obi Wan has given you and you father commands to go to the Bakura system. Commander you are important to the alliance, but I cannot argue with General Kenobi, his ways were one of a kind. Your records are unmatched. With Mon Mothmas and Madines permissions I hand the task force over to you and your father. All in favor?"

Madine seconded the notion and Mon Mothma third it. "Notion passes, Commander, General you have command. You will leave later today. Any questions?" They both shook their heads, they new what their assignments were.

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Wedge watched; he didn't want the assignment in the first place. But to be under Vader's command, was a little unnerving, it will take some time getting used to hearing his voice direct the alliance forces, but then again this was kind off amusing. Vader defected, and now he is in charge of an Alliance task force. Never thought I would see the day that would happen. He would rather stay in his x-wing, and give commands to Rogue Squadron.

Luke looked over at Wedge with an apologetic expression, Wedge said, "Don't worry about it, I never wanted the assignment anyways. I would rather stay with Rogue Squadron."

Luke nodded in understanding. "Thank you Admiral. For giving him a second chance."

Ackbar shook his head, "Just keep him in check."

Luke nodded; he hoped his father would not resort to that. He turned his glance back on his father.

"I will keep my anger in check." Anakin promised with complete sincerity. Luke nodded, that was good enough for him.

Anakin turned to his son, "You and I need to spend the hyperspace jump in healing trances, and we will take turns checking up on things." Luke agreed with a smile.

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Anakin stood up and walked out the door, he was determined to find Leia to reassure her. His thoughts turned to his wife. After all these years, he thought that she was dead, but now after what Obi Wan said, she is still alive he could feel it. He was going on a track mission while on Bakura; he was determined to find his wife. Leia looked so much like her mother at that age, and she has a passion for politics that definitely came from Padme.

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Anakin found Leia in her room sitting on the bed with Han sitting beside her holding her hands; Anakin could see the love that was transpiring between the two and would not be surprised if they would wed one day. He walked in when Leia looked up and glared. "Why? Why did we have to tell them?"

Anakin shook his head, "I wouldn't worry too much. They handed the task force to Luke and I."

Leia was taken back with surprise. "How did you convince them to trust you?"

Anakin answered," Ackbar could not ignore the fact that Obi Wan gave Luke and I instructions to go to the Bakura System. I am gambling on something."

Han and Leia regarded each other with shock, "What? You must be crazy or something. You will be executed on sight if they receive word."

Anakin shrugged as he walked over to the bed, he motioned for Han to stand up. "I have to take that chance."

Leia glanced in his black mask, "Does it have to do with the fact that Obi Wan said there was someone there?" Anakin glanced away; he did not want to give Luke and Leia false hope that their mother might still be alive.

Leia was watching his reaction. "It does, doesn't it?" Leia prompted him. She was determined to find out why he was so insistent on going.

Anakin put his hand on his daughter's shoulder; she winced under his touch. "Leia, I am taking a risk, that is what keeps life interesting. I have to do this."

She nodded in understanding; she knew that he was not telling her everything, but she also knew that she was not going to get much more out of him.

Anakin stood up, wished Han and Leia a goodnight and walked out back to his room in the med center.

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