Author's Notes: Most of this is in Vader's POV. The end is in Leia's. This chapter's a little longer. Aren't you impressed. :)
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Note: Thoughts are in italics. You only see the thoughts of whoever's POV it's in. Force speaking is in italics and quotes.
Chapter 3
"What is thy bidding, my master?" Darth Vader questioned as he knelt in the central communications room at the Emperor's feet.
"Is young Skywalker in your care Lord Vader?" the Emperor's image asked.
"Yes, my master," Vader evenly replied.
"Good. You will bring him before me," the Emperor commanded. Vader then hesitated for a moment.
"Master, I have told him the truth of his parentage. He now feels strongly attached to me. I can use this to our advantage, to manipulate him."
"You wish to begin his training yourself," the Emperor stated.
"Yes, my master," Vader calmly replied. The room then seemed to chill and the tension was clearly visible to both force users.
"I wonder if your feelings on this matter are clear Lord Vader?" the Emperor questioned as he intensely scrutinized his apprentice.
"They are clear, my master," Vader quickly replied bowing his head. There was another pause.
"His compassion for you will be his undoing. Be mindful of your feelings Lord Vader," the Emperor warned.
"Yes, my master."
"I will be personally overseeing the completion of the second Death Star. Send the main fleet there. Your main focus now will be on Skywalker. Keep me informed of his progress," the Emperor commanded.
"As you wish," the Dark Lord declared as the image of the Emperor disappeared. He rose and strode out of the room. Things are going according to my plan. I must be careful with the Emperor. He is getting suspicious.
Darth Vader crossed the corridor and made his way back to his chambers. Last night's conversation with Luke went well. I will have to continue to exploit our bond. The boy desperately wants a family and a father. I will use that to my advantage. Yes, I must gain his trust first. He has his father's strong will. I cannot ask him to join the dark side directly. There are more subtle ways of turning someone. I will be patient with him.
Vader found himself outside of hisdoor before he realized it. He felt Luke's presence inside the room. Calming his mind and focusing his thoughts, he entered the room. Luke was pacing in front of the couch. As soon as he noticed Darth Vader he stopped. Luke hesitated for a moment then walked over and planted himself in front of Vader. Well, my son seems to be recovering nicely.
"What are you going to do with me?" Luke demanded with his fists clenched. He then took a deep breath and tried to calm himself, while looking at his father expectantly.
"I am going to train you. Even Master Yoda would say that you are not a Jedi yet. Before you ask," Vader said noticing Luke's widening eyes, "yes, I know about your training under Yoda. The fool is dead now."
"You found out where he was! You killed him!" Luke shouted taking a step closer to his father. It seems he will not be hard to anger. He has his father's passion in him. I am almost tempted to let him believe I killed Yoda. No, this will work better.
"I had nothing to do with his death Luke. I am not responsible for every death in this galaxy. Yoda died of old age. Now as I was saying, I am going to train you. If you want to complete your training, I am the only one left to teach you," Vader answered. Luke looked unsure of whether to believe his father or not.
"And what of the Emperor?" Luke questioned.
"He has agreed to allow me to train you, for now," Vader answered.
"And if the Emperor changes him mind? Will you hand me over to him?" Luke asked as he tried to search his father's masked face for emotion.
"I told you my son that I would not let you out of my grasp," Vader answered cryptically. "Are you up to taking a walk?" Vader questioned his son. He looks less pale and more alert.
"Yes! I'm bored to death in here," Luke responded without thinking. He then quickly looked at Vader.
"Other accommodations can be arranged my son." Vader commented. Luke paled considerably.
"No these are fine! I am just used to moving around more," Luke hastily assured him.
"I will see that you get some exercise later. Come with me," Vader commanded. Luke followed a few steps behind his father. This should be interesting.
Leia leaned back on a bunk in the Millennium Falcon. I cannot believe that we have to infiltrate Jabba's lair. Leia, Lando, and Chewie had been making there way towards Tatooine as soon as they learned where Han had been taken. Thankfully the alliance was able to spare a few agents that are going to meet us there. Han, hold on you scoundrel. And where is Luke? Who knows what could have happened to him by now. I just left him! Leia could not help the feelings of guilt that assaulted her whenever she thought about Luke. But Han will help us find Luke.
"Princess, we are getting close. You should change now," Lando said peering around the corner at her. Chewie growled something angrily and Lando went back to the cockpit.
"Han and Luke will be fine," Leia told herself as she got up to change.
Please Review! Next chapter in Luke's POV. He isn't as calm as he appears to be in this chapter. Also, let me know if you want to know more about what's going on with Leia and friends.
