Past disclaimer applies: Star Wars is not mine, never will be….

It is just an obsession….I like to have fun though…

Chapter 5

Sullust

Luke had recovered from his torture, at least his body had healed but his mind still had recurrent nightmares of it.

"It must appear that you have escaped, this will convince them." Vader had said as he took the point of the lightsaber and started to cut Luke's back. Luke screamed until he had no more voice. "Father…please!" he cried out.

"As I said before, Luke. It is necessary for our cause."

Luke felt his body burning from the injury. His father was doing this to him!

Vader picked up Luke's chin and made him to stare at his dark helmet. "Don't fail me!"

"I…I w-won't father." Luke had whispered.

Luke was preparing his ship. R2D2 was lifted and he was checking his panel.

"Hey kid!" Solo arrived. "Where are you going?"

"I have to do something…I had promised Ben."

"Ben? Kid, Ben is dead."

"It was an old promise, I'll be back soon."

Luke observed the shuttle tydirium being repaired. "Why are they fixing that ship?" he asked.

"Hey kid, it was good you brought it to us. Admiral Ackbar said that we might need a imperial cruiser to pass through some kind of blockade."

"Are you crazy? You are going to pass for an imp?" Luke cringed to hear the words, he wondered if his father was listening.

"Sure, why not?"

"You know the odds to get through them…"

Solo smiled. "Hey kid, never tell me the odds."

"Ready, R2?"

Beep, beep

"Bye Han." Luke said and closed the cockpit.

"Take care, kid."

Executor

Darth Vader paced on the bridge watching the stars. The crew was nervous. The dark lord presence was terrifying for any of them. Admiral Piett approached.

"Lord Vader, the emperor wishes to speak to you."

"Very well, admiral."

Vader knelt at the holonet.

"What is thy bidding, my master."

"I have a plan, lord Vader to destroy the rebellion once for all."

Vader remained silent. The emperor continued. "The rebellion is aware of our construction of the second death star in Endor. They have a base located there. We are going to set a trap for them. I want you to go and make sure that the death star is operational, I am growing tired of the incompetence of Moff Jerjerood."

"As you wish, my master."

"Lord Vader, how is the training of young Skywalker?"

"He is obedient, master. I have sent him as a spy for us with the rebellion."

"Good, excellent, lord Vader. I sense he is growing stronger."

"Yes, my master."

"Beware of him, lord Vader. I have foreseen, he could destroy us if he doesn't turn to the dark side."

"He has much fear in him, master."

"Keep him that way, lord Vader. Where is he now?"

"He is on Sullust."

"Good, any developments you let me know."

"Yes, my master."

The holo image disappeared.

Dagobah

Luke crashed his X-Wing into the lake.

"Great! How am I gonna get out of this mudhole!"

Luke talks to R2, "I feel that…I am being watched!" He says and turns with a blaster on his hand.

"Put away your weapon. I mean you no harm," said a green alien.

"Who are you?"

"Why are you here?" asked the green alien.

"Ben Kenobi told me I could find answers here."

"Answers you seek? Questions have you?"

"No. I just want to know what Ben meant. He said…well I don't know what I am doing here!"

"The boy has no patience," the green alien.

"He will learn patience," Ben's voice echoed.

"Ben?" Luke was looking around and saw the shimmering form of Obi Wan.

"Luke, this is master Yoda. You can learn from him."

"Ben…I told you, I can't betray my father."

"Your father?" replied Yoda. "Powerful Jedi was him."

"A Jedi? No, my father is a Sith. Jedi were the enemies of the empire."

"Luke, your father was my apprentice." Obi Wan replied.

"But…why did he kill many Jedi? What happened?" Luke was surprised.

"Your father turned to the dark side of the force. When he did that the good man in him was destroyed."

"I have…I have pledged myself to him. I must obey him." Luke felt distraught.

"Be at peace, Luke. Listen to Yoda."

"He is too old," said Yoda.

"He has learned so much, master Yoda. There is still good in him." Obi Wan replied.

"Tell me, Ben. What happened to my father?"

"Yoda will tell you." Obi Wan said and disappeared.

"Eat we must, come." Yoda led Luke towards his home.

"R2, stay here and watch out for the camp."

R2D2 turned around and beeped a few times.

"A prophecy there was…" Yoda began the tale.

Sullust

"I wish Luke was here." Leia said with sadness.

"The kid will be all right. He said he would be back soon."

"He's been gone for two weeks. I hope he can make to the meeting Mon Mothma has set."

"He'll be here, Leia." Solo reassured.

Executor

Darth Vader left his chamber and walked towards the bridge. He suddenly felt dizzy, his short lack of balance made him to stumble and lean against the wall. A young pilot named saw the dark lord stumble and ran to his aid.

"Are you all right, milord?" the young man asked as he held the dark lord's arm and helped him up.

Vader sensed no fear at the young pilot. He sensed was somewhat surprised that the pilot wanted to help him. Vader stood up and looked at the pilot. The hissing sound of the respirator made the young pilot to become uncomfortable.

"I…I thought you were going to fall, milord. Forgive me if I have offended you." the pilot bowed with respect.

"You will never speak of this to anyone."

"No, milord. I would never do this."

Vader searched the young pilot's mind and verified that he was telling the truth.

The pilot bowed and left. Vader was intrigued. He felt a ripple on the force, he sensed that something had happened to his son.

Dagobah

Luke embraced the light side of the force. There was still the guilt about the loyalty to his father.

"Master Yoda, I can't kill my own father."

"Continue your training you must, face him you will."

Luke trained lifting things. He had a vision.

Fierce battle in the moon of Endor, Leia, Han ran in the forest.

"Han, Leia!" Luke screamed.

Han and Leia were captured. Stormtroppers shot Han. Leia cries out.

All items Luke had lifted, including R2D2 fall on the ground.

"I saw the Death Star…Han and Leia, suffering!" Luke said.

"The future you see." Yoda replied

"I must go to them, I have to help them." Luke said with concern.

"You must complete your training. Only a full trained Jedi can conquer Vader."

"I have to go, master. I promise to return."

Obi Wan appears. "Luke, don't give in to hate. It will lead you back to the dark side."

"I came back from the dark side, my father can too." Luke said with conviction.

"Luke, don't underestimate the powers of the emperor," said Yoda.

"I'll come back. It is a promise."

Luke took off.

"Reckless is he, told you I did." Yoda said as the ship took off.

"That boy was our only hope."

"No, there is another," Yoda replied.