Sorry this has take so long, but I've been really busy lately. Nice long chappie. Hope u like!

Chapter 5: No More Waiting

Dark Before Dawn

By JumpingArabLuvr33

Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader, was frustrated and annoyed. It had been almost a week, and still his son had no information on the stolen plans. He himself could get nothing out of the Princess. He had left the young Jedi to Luke, but maybe it was time to take matters into his own hands.

He made his way quickly down to the Jedi's cell. It was heavily guarded, but the storm troopers allowed him in without question. Luke's commands didn't apply to him. And they knew better than to disobey Vader.
The last of the Jedi was huddled in a corner, with a black cloak wrapped around her. One of Luke's cloaks.

"Where did you get that?" he asked, suspiciously.

She looked up at him for the first time. He expected to see fear, but instead he saw a strong defiance.

"I stole it from your lousy excuse from a son," she snapped. "Got a problem with that?"

So, she was feisty. Two could play at this game.

"Where are the plans?" Vader demanded.

"I don't know!" she retorted.
Vader scowled behind his helmet. Stupid Jedi.

"Then perhaps this will change your mind." Vader said coldly.

The door to her cell opened, and an interrogator droid entered. Kelcie froze. No one could help her now. No one but . . .

Oh. Force, please! Luke I need help! She mentally screamed. She had to hope that somehow he miraculously heard her. She had no other choice.

Luke was deep in meditation when a scream entered his mind. It sounded like . . . Kelcie? But that was impossible. What would he be doing hearing her thoughts? He must be losing it. Still . . .

He walked over to the comlink in his room and called down to the detention level.

"Yes, sir." a storm trooper replied.

"I wish to check on the Jedi," he said.

"One moment please, sir." the trooper paused. "Lord Vader is interrogating her."

Luke hissed. So, he father didn't trust him! Either that or he got tired of waiting. Either way, there was a chance that Kelcie really was in danger. Maybe he should-

What was he doing! She was a Jedi, so what if she was hurting!

However, she was . . . Sort of kind the last time he'd seen her. No one had ever been kind to him before!

He should hate her! She was a killer, a threat to the Empire.

Luke shook his head. His heart wanted him to help her, and his mind wanted him to leave her be. Maybe just once . . . Maybe he would do what his heart wanted. Just this once.

When Luke reached the detention area, no one dared questioned him as he raced to Kelcie's cell. Vader was torturing her mercilessly.

"Where are the plans!" Vader yelled. "If you value your life Jedi, tell me!"

"I- I . . . don't know." he heard her gasp. "Please, I don't know!"

Luke couldn't stand it anymore.

"Father!" Luke said, barging in.

"Yes?" Vader answered, annoyed at his son for interrupting his work.'

"What are you doing?" Luke yelled. "You entrusted her to me!"

"And you haven't done your job!" Vader retorted. "I expect information, not excuses!"

Suddenly, Kelcie began to gasp, as if an invisible hand where chocking her.

"Let her go!" Luke growled.

"Why?" Vader sneered. "Do you dare defy me?"

"I know where the plans are!" Luke blurted out.

Vader released his Force grip on Kelcie and she fell limply to the floor.

"Tell me where the plans are." Vader demanded.

Luke racked his brain and said the first thing that came to mind.

"They're on Tatooine," he blurted out.

"Tatooine, are you sure?"

"I'm positive!"

Vader looked at Kelcie. She lay, limp on the floor, beaten.

"I shall see what the Emperor wants me to do with the Jedi." Vader said, as he left the cell.

Luke just stood there, not quite believing what he ad just done. He had lied to his father, he had . . . Defied him. All for this slip of a girl, that was no deserving of his protection.

She groaned, and rolled onto her side. Luke looked at her pitiful form. He should be no compassion for her. He really shouldn't. But for some odd reason . . .

He bent down beside her.

"Are you all right?" he asked.

"N-no." she gulped. "It hurts."

"What hurts?" he prodded.

"Everything." she groaned. "Where's Vader?"

"He left."

"For good?"
Luke didn't answer.

"Come on," he said, helping her to her feet. "Just lie down and rest."

She nodded, and lay down on the cold bed.

"Thank you," she murmured.

Luke didn't reply. He couldn't He was hating himself for doing this, yet at the same time, not caring about his father at all.

He couldn't stand it anymore. Without a word, he stormed out of her cell, back to his chambers.

Vader was furious at his son. He had defied him for the wretched Jedi! Sensing his son sulking in his quarters, he stormed to them, knocking loudly at the door.

Luke was sitting on his bed and knowing it was his father called, "Come in."

He knew he was in for it.

Vader entered the room, and Luke could sense his displeasure. He had done it this time.

"Why," Vader asked angrily. "Why, did you defy me in the Jedi's cell?"

"I- I don't know!" Luke replied, equally as angry.

"You must have a reason!" Vader retorted.

"Well I don't!" Luke yelled, standing up. "I don't know why I did it! I don't know why I'm so . . . kind to her! I just- I don't know."
Vader watched his son's rampage in silence.

"You must rid yourself of these feelings." Vader said quietly, and left the room.

Luke sat down on the bed, willing himself not to cry. He knew he had to rid himself of these feelings. Nevertheless, he just couldn't, no matter how hard he tried.

The Emperor was most pleased that Vader and his son had gotten the information out of the Jedi. Vader waited as his Master decided what to do with Luke's charge.

"And you say young Lord Skywalker came to her defense?" the Emperor asked.

"Yes, my Lord." Vader replied gravely. "I was most displeased with him."

"He has . . . feelings for her then?" the Emperor prodded.

"Yes, my master." Vader affirmed.

The Emperor did not reply for a few moments, his mind churning with thoughts and ideas. If young Skywalker did indeed have feelings for the Jedi, it could be in his advantage. A Force strong child be would much easier to manipulate then an adult. He would have the abilities Lord Vader was lacking, and the loyalty young Lord Skywalker was lacking.

"Give young Lord Skywalker the Jedi as a pleasure slave," the Emperor instructed.

"You- you wish to keep her alive?" Vader stammered.

"Yes, now go, do my bidding!" the Emperor instructed harshly.

"It shall be as you wish, my Master." Vader said, bowing.

Ooh! How will Kelcie take all this? lol. Stay tuned. More soon! ttyl!