Sith Redemption
Star Wars 6.5
Return of the Jedi
The stolen Imperial shuttle flew through space in no particular direction. It had evaded Imperial ships due to its designs. "So where are we headed now your worship," Han asked as he monitored the ship's direction.
"I know some people on Bakura, they have an underground resistance. They'll give us shelter," Leia said.
"What about the rebel fleet?" Han suggested.
"Han, when you were away a lot of things happened, you have been frozen for almost a year," Leia said.
"Really? That long…" Han muttered.
"The fleet was lured into a trap by my father and most of it was destroyed. The remaining ships are scattered all over the galaxy," Leia said grimly.
Han stared at Leia as the information sank in. "How?" Han asked stunned.
"The empire built a new operational Death Star, we didn't have a chance," Leia told him.
"That's terrible, what about the ground forces?" Han asked.
"General Madine is dead and so is…Chewie," Leia said softly.
Han stared at the stars through the window of the shuttle in a state of denial and shock. "He's dead?" Han asked refusing to accept the news.
"I'm so sorry Han, when the Endor moon was destroyed there was nothing anyone could do," Leia said sympathetically.
"Well, let's go to Bakura. We'll make them pay, I swear it," Han promised angrily. The Shuttle turned and went into light speed towards Bakura.
Anakin approached Master Yoda's dwelling. He patted a wall on his hut, the one that had been blasted open by Luke. Anakin wore his black robes, Yoda was known for being a quick fighter, and he couldn't have his armor interfere.
"I have been expecting you for some time," Yoda said turning his attention to Anakin.
"Then you know why I am here?" Anakin asked.
"Your daughter's location, reveal it I will not," Yoda said stubbornly.
"I had another request," Anakin said.
"And what would you ask of me after all these years?" Yoda asked.
"Luke saw a vision of my wife, I want to see her as well," Anakin said.
"Want? A Jedi does not want, the Force gives when one is ready," Yoda said.
"I'm not a Jedi," Anakin corrected.
"That you are not," Yoda confirmed. "A user of the dark side you are," Yoda accused.
"All shades of the Force I use to my advantage. I am to bring balance to the Force," Anakin said.
"So the prophecy says," Yoda considered. "Kill me will you?" Yoda asked.
Anakin looked at the frail Yoda. "No," Anakin said finally.
"Good, we go inside," Yoda motioned. Anakin frowned at the small hut. "Food I give," Yoda said going inside.
Anakin hesitated but went inside. "I don't know if you have noticed but I have rebuilt the Jedi order. It's at the same amount that it was twenty years ago," Anakin informed Yoda.
"Sensed I have ripples in the Force," Yoda said.
"My son was here, did you turn him against me?" Anakin asked calmly.
"Your son, corrupted he was by the dark side. Failed I did to give him appreciation for my teachings," Yoda said.
"I have destroyed Kadann, and will soon kill his disciples," Anakin said.
"Use the sword if you must, but die by it you will," Yoda warned.
Anakin took a sip of Yoda's stew. "Suffering brings the best in people, it makes people appreciate what they had," Anakin reasoned.
"And what you learned in Padme's death. Nothing," Yoda said walking toward his bed.
"She's still living, my son found her. Teach me to see her," Anakin pressed.
"She is one with the Force. No, you cannot see her," Yoda said turning away from him.
"It is because I am a Sith Lord that you refuse to help me," Anakin said disappointed.
"The path you have taken, forever separates you from her," Yoda coughed.
"You're dying," Anakin realized.
"Just a passing between one existence to another," Yoda said.
"I can bring balance to the Force, to bring the Jedi and Sith together. To end the conflict between the two sides forever," Anakin told Yoda.
"Perhaps…," Yoda muttered.
"What is your last wish my master," Anakin said finally.
Yoda faced Anakin. "Master, call me now? Sith for thousand of years, fueled by hatred and violence, always two there are, two warriors for eternity in a cycle of violence and ruin," Yoda said.
"What would you have me do, destroy the Sith?" Anakin asked.
"The Sith, destroyed they cannot, your apprentice be selected out of love, not greed," Yoda said.
"My son?' Anakin questioned.
Yoda nodded. "But there is another…"Yoda trailed off as he died. Anakin watched him as he lay still. His body faded into the Force. Anakin felt a powerful tremor in the Force. "With his death I grow stronger," Anakin realized.
Anakin walked outside of the hut. The ghost of Obiwan appeared to him. "Obiwan," Anakin addressed.
"Anakin," Obiwan replied walking toward him.
"Are you here to haunt me?" Anakin asked.
"Oh, no. You can do that yourself," Obiwan smiled.
"You are one with the Force?" Anakin asked. Obiwan nodded. "You can be anywhere at anytime. Tell me where my daughter is," Anakin demanded.
"I can't do that, she must be allowed to make her own decisions," Obiwan said.
"I'm her father, why can't I feel her?" Anakin wanted to know.
"The bond you had with her is broken, she has formed a new bond with someone else," Obiwan said.
"Captain Solo," Anakin guessed.
"Your feelings serve you well," Obiwan said.
"I can give her everything, why does she defy me?" Anakin asked.
"From your point of view, she wants something that is more than material value," Obiwan said.
"Is she safe?" Anakin asked Obiwan.
"She is for now," Obiwan said.
"What is it like to be one with the Force?" Anakin asked.
"It's a feeling of bliss and joy. Everything is balanced as it should be. All living things return to the Force, it is our destiny. The dark side is the destruction of the soul, it creates a hole in the heart," Obiwan warned.
"Have you seen my wife?" Anakin asked Obiwan.
"She suffers much, for herself, you, and her children. She is forced to let go of all attachments, she cannot bear to be separated from you. I myself also suffered when I brought your son to be taught by Yoda, the attachment for your son and fear for his future has kept me tied to this plane," Obiwan said.
"Why must she be forced to abandon her family?" Anakin asked angrily.
"All things in the Force are pure; you are rooted in the dark side. Forever will you be separated from her," Obiwan said.
"I do not accept that, I will bring her back to me," Anakin said determined.
"You cannot control the Force, as you can no longer strike at me," Obiwan said.
"I will control it, I will not only give it balance, but I will stop death for all those I love," Anakin said his eyes turning yellow.
"Don't give into hate Anakin," Obiwan said.
"I hate those who get in the way of my love," Anakin said blasting Obiwan's image with electricity. Obiwan's image faded away, Anakin was alone.
Mara exited the shower feeling much better now that she was out of the dessert heat and sand. She quickly put her hair into a bun and put on a black Imperial uniform. Taking her light saber she placed it on her belt and exited the room.
Luke was already on the bridge in his own Imperial styled uniform. "Where do you think they went?" Luke asked the captain.
"Hard to say, an Imperial shuttle could go anywhere undetected. We will send our scouts to the nearby stations and systems," the captain replied.
"Skywalker, your father requests an update on the search," a lieutenant informed Luke. Luke frowned not wanting to face his father. "Luke to Mara," Luke said through his wrist com.
"Yes," Mara answered annoyed.
"My father wants an update on the situation, you were on Tatooine longer. I thought it best for you to give the report," Luke said.
"Will do," Mara said without enthusiasm. "Coward," Mara grumbled as she walked toward the hologram room.
Mara went inside the room and knelt down on a circular plate activating the hologram. "What is thy bidding emperor," Mara said her head bowed.
"Is Captain Solo secured? Is my daughter safe?" Anakin asked.
Mara bit her lip wondering what to say. "Captain Solo and Leia have escaped, Jabba the Hutt betrayed us, he is dead now my Lord," Mara said.
Anakin gave her a tired look. "Very well, you have done well in killing the Hutt, the galaxy is better for it," he told her.
"What of Captain Solo and Leia?" Mara asked.
"By obsessing over one who does not appreciate my generosity I have failed to realize your dreams and desires. These years you have stayed loyal while other Jedi have abandoned me," Anakin said.
"What would you have me do?" Mara asked.
"Return to the Death Star, your father will meet you there," Anakin ordered
"And Luke?' Mara asked.
"He will continue his search for Solo and Leia," Anakin said.
Once signed off Anakin turned to the other masters of his Jedi council. Sa, Lumiya, Roganda Ismarem, her husband Sarcev Quest, and Quinlan Vos were in a circle on a lookout tower on the Death Star.
"The treachery of the prophets will not be tolerated; Star Destroyers are on the way to Scardia to destroy the prophet's space station. However, I am certain that not all are on the station. I want them killed, all of them," Anakin said.
"Master Vos, I have a special assignment for you. You are to join the Imperial forces defending Bakura against the Ssi Ruuk. Show no mercy, they're but animals. It is suspected that there are rebels on the surface, root them out," Anakin ordered.
"It shall be done," Vos said.
Anakin gave Vos a sad look. "Your daughter will be here shortly to greet you," Anakin said.
"Thank you, it has been a long time," Vos said happily.
Anakin couldn't bear to look at Vos. "So, you have your orders," Anakin told the group.
Scardia Space Station
A ship arrived on the station. Prophet Jedgar with other dark Jedi approached the ship cautiously. The doors opened, a figure stepped out. He was short, in dark robes, a white bear on his face. "Master Kadann," Jedgar bowed before the dwarf. The dark Jedi stared at him in amazement.
"We thought you were dead, we felt it,' Jedgar said.
"Exaggerations to be sure," Kadann smiled. "Now it is time to leave this station and find an emperor who will follow the true teachings of the Sith," Kadann announced.
"Who could we appoint to challenge the emperor?" Jedgar asked.
"Isn't it obvious, the son of Palpatine, the true heir to the throne," Kadann said.
"The son of Palpatine?" Jerec questioned. "We have never felt him," he said.
"The son of Palpatine has three eyes and can use the dark side of the Force. Jerec, you will find Palpatine's grandson at the Valley of the Jedi on Ruusan. The location on Ruusan is secrete, seek out a Jedi exile named Rahn, he will lead you to its hidden location. Then bring the boy to me," Kadann ordered.
"The rest of you, use whatever means necessary to find this three eyed warrior and then bring him before me so that we, the Church of the Dark Side may ordain him as the rightful emperor," Kadann said.
Author's Note: Assume that all events occur within a few days of each other. Kadann's reappearance will be explained in more detail but it is not yet time. Lumiya has no cybernetic implants because in this timeline she was not chasing Luke, although she can be credited for providing necessary intelligence for the battle of Hoth and Endor. I just may give her a bigger role in the coming chapters.
Unfortuantly I am taking a trip to Mexico next week and will not be posting during that week, however when I get back I will continue my goal of making this an at least 100,000 word story.Merry Christmas, HappyHanakuh, and a Happy New Year.