HEY THERE, PEOPLE! No, I haven't disappeared... sorry to disappoint you, all the people who hate my guts! Which I seriously hope is none of you wonderful reviewers! Here is the next chapter!
Oh, and by the way, if you didn't read the Important Author's Note in the last chapter, please, go back right now and do so, it's very important. I finally think I figured out what the title for the sequel is going to be. But I'm not telling you. HAH!
Dark Lord Dashi: She probably will, but I don't know right about now... she's kinda injured! Thanks for reviewing!
korrd: Too true! This episode of Torturing is not going to be that long or weird! Thank you!
ILUVZIM: Denada! Hope your pondering was good, but I'll give you the answer if you want to know. The firing squad was the original plan to kill her, but the bomb was backup. Capiche? YAY! I get the Most Amazing Story of the Year Award! I feel so honored! Awesome trophy, btw! Thanks! I love getting your reviews!
Jessica-Angel-Skywalker: Thanks! But if you're mad at Palps now, wait until the sequel! More drama, action... and... romance!
Jinn Twins: Elena was attacked because Gunray had a grudge on Vader for killing his relative, Nute. Thanks for reviewing!
Mrs. Pippin Baggins: Hey there! Don't worry, I've thought it over, and the X-Men are not going to be in here. Sticking with original plan. What that plan is? AIN'T TELLIN!
RavenRulzRF: Eh, don't worry, she'll pull through. Thanks!
Adonica: Who will rescue Elena? Han Solo will not be, but he will be in the sequel, I promise! He's like, one of the main characters! Updating now so you don't hyperventilate!
phylitr: Yeah, that's it. Sorta, it's kinda hard to explain. Here, read this chapter and you'll understand. Thanks!
Chiara Sholuk: Thank you!
anonymous: Yeah, another reviewer told me that's Vader's unVaderish. But hey, I have to cut him some slack. I don't want him to be as evil as he was in the movies, since he's kinda beginning to turn. Thanks!
Typewritter 15: Yeah, I know! Don't worry, good ol' Dad will come and save her! Thanks so much!
Remus Lupin's Angel: Why hi there! Don't worry, X-Men won't be in here. Nope! Thanks for reviewing!
Adame shmi Skywalker Vader: Happy Valentine's Day to you, too! Great ideas! No, I don't read Harry Potter. DON'T KILL ME! Sorry, I'm only a major Star Wars freak and a Lord of the Rings fan. Thanks for reviewing!
OK, after replying to those FOURTEEN( WOO HOO!) reviews, I shall now start another episode of... REVIEWERS TORTURING SITH LORDS!
This part's gonna be a bit shorter, but we're gonna intro some new people! Like... Prince Xizor, Leia, and Prince Isolder! This is gonna mostly be about them, but don't worry, we haven't forgotten about you wonderful reviewers! Leia, take it from here!
Leia: Welcome! I'd like to thank everyone who made this story possible, such as all the faithful reviewers who have stuck with us through it all, my brother, MJ, Han, and of course, the author!
(Everyone except the Sith clap)
Angel: Hear, hear! (nods at what Han says) I agree. (Brandishes violet-aquamarine lightsaber at Palps) You will NEVER be Emperor, Palps!
Palps: ACK! What kind of lightsaber is THAT!
Yavie: AN AWESOME ONE! (Sets flock of butterflies at the Sith and princes)
Adonica: Hey, I'm new here! You Sith and princes, you have to watch EVERY chick flick and childeren's animated film that was ever made! (High fives everyone while Sith are in tears)
Tela: Go paint something! Make yourselves useful, for crying out loud.
Dooku:What'll we paint?
Xizor: I'm too powerful to paint! (sulks) Leia, darling, save me!
Isolder: No, save ME! I'm handsomer than he is! He's a reptile!
Leia: (looks at both of them, disgusted) You both are! Go paint while I chat with my friends, here!
Raven: The senate chambers. All of them.
Maul: I'm scared.
We will return, folks, but now, let's find out what happens to our friend, Elena!
Chapter 29 (one of the last ones, people! Then on to the sequel!)
Disclaimer: See chapter one. I own Elena.
The next thing Elena knew, she was on the patio, the same one in her visions. She was startled, and turned around quickly, not expecting to be there. She glanced around, observing the lake country around her, and suddenly saw a tall figure standing by the water, cloaked in dark brown. She eyed the figure, but couldn't see who it was.
Elena slowly walked down the steps, knowing it wasn't Luke, for he was much shorter than the person there. She was very confused, and a bit worried.
The figure hadn't seen her yet, and was slowly making his or her way towards the house, saying nothing.
It was time to make her move. Elena boldly trotted down the rest of the stairs and sauntered up behind the figure, who still hadn't seen her. By now she could tell that the figure had shoulder-length wavy dark blonde hair and was wearing a Jedish robe.
Before she could say anything, the figure abruptly whisked around and ignited his lightsaber, bringing up quickly in front of him. He stopped dead when he saw who she was.
She stared at him, jaw dropped.
He stared back, deep blue eyes gazing at her, shocked.
Elena's eyes were wide open, not believing what she was seeing. She couldn't say anything, she was too astonished. Finally, after a minute, she managed to croak out, "DAD?!"
"Uh..." was all he could say. Certainly not how Vader usually responded. "How did you end up here?" He put his lightsaber back into his belt.
Elena was still in denial. "Never mind how I got here, how in the heck did you get here? I thought this vision was only available to me!" she carefully didn't mention Luke, and hoped dearly that her brother didn't show up.
"I have this vision sometimes, too," Vader, or Anakin, replied, clearly startled. He looked just as he had right before the duel on Mustafar. "But never before has there been any other person in it, and I've never seen you in here before!"
Elena looked around at the Naboo scenery, and glanced back at him. "Wow," she whistled, "You weren't kidding when you said that you're weren't that bad."
Anakin (let's call him that while he looks like for now, shall we?) cracked a grin, something very rare for a Sith lord. Elena drank it all in, for she had never seen her father smile before. She had never even seen his face the way it was. "Told you I wasn't," he replied.
She shrugged. "So... uh... how's it goin' back the ol' ranch?" she questioned. It was much easier to talk to him this way.
He snorted and answered, "I'm not at the palace, I'm on the Executor. Same old boring work, looking for Rebels, trying not to choke my officers... what about you, how are the negotiations going so far?"
Elena fell into step right next to him as they casually strolled the beach. "Well, not so good," she admitted, "I'm never going to be cut out for the politician stuff, just give a lightsaber and I'm good to go."
"I have always preferred aggressive negotiations myself," Anakin smirked.
Elena glanced up at him. "What are aggressive negotiations?" she questioned.
"Negotiations with a lightsaber," her father replied.
Elena laughed. "Yeah, now that's what I'm talkin' about," she agreed. "But something went wrong," she continued, putting on a serious face. "The Viceroy sent a gang of assassins to kill me, and even though – wait, hold it, I got out all right!" she exclaimed, noting the face Anakin had on. "I managed to kill them all, without getting injured, but just when I thought it was safe... I... uh...er...um..." she reddened.
Anakin raised an eyebrow. "What is it?" he questioned, "What happened, Elena?"
She looked down at her boots. "Well... you see... erm..."
"Elena Saché Skywalker, answer me this minute!" Anakin demanded sternly. "What happened to you after that?"
Elena sighed. "I went back to the speeder I rented, was about to climb into it, and it blew up."
Anakin looked at her, stunned and enraged. "What?"
"Yeah, I know," Elena went on hurriedly, "I didn't know what hit me. I was thrown a ways and then went black. Then I ended up here."
"You could be hurt or possibly taken hostage!" Anakin fumed, "I need for you to wake up and see where you are!"
Elena sighed. "I wish I could, but... wait... hang on, maybe I'm waking up... I have to go." She closed her eyes, wincing.
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The next thing she knew, she heard voices faintly. She slowly opened her eyes and realized that she was in a medical room, and there were different droids and doctors in there. She groaned and hissed, "Where am I? What happened?"
A doctor quickly hurried to her side. "You're awake!" he said, sighing in relief, "finally! You're on the Executor."
"How long have I been out, doc?" she questioned, eyes hurting from the bright light.
He checked the screen. "For about three days, as a matter of fact," he replied, "Your father was very worried about you, he was afraid you weren't going to make it. You had an excessive amount of damage done to you, but you were lucky that one of your limbs wasn't blown off."
"Where is my father?" Elena asked eagerly.
"Outside, at the moment," the doctor answered, "he's been pacing furiously back and forth, practically livid. He's sent a detachment down to Cato Neimoidia, and is placing the Viceroy under arrest for trying to murder you."
Elena nodded. "Good," she replied stiffly, "They deserve whatever they get for trying to kill me." Well, sort of.
The doctor looked at her. "You healed rather quickly," he noted, curious. "Is that something you get from your father?"
Elena was quick to reply, "Uh, yeah, I do." Not really...
"Very well," the doctor said, "I think your father will want to see you now."
Elena hopped out of bed, feeling much better, and darted through the door to meet her father. The doctor sighed as he watched her leave. "Young people..."
Well, that was interesting! Next chapter, which will be one of the last ones, we meet a new person! (looks at stuff going on. Han, Luke, and a few reviewers are discussing the best way to play sabbacc, while Tela, Raven, Leia, and Celt are telling the Sith and princes what to paint.)
Palpatine: Sith don't admit to being afraid!
Maul: But I am! (squeaks)
Celt: You will be. You will be. Mwa ha ha ha! (Maul and Isolder shriek, ducking for cover that..doesn't exist!)
Xizor: I am not afraid of anyone or anything! (suddenly sees Leia and Tela charging at him full force, lightsabers brandished) AAAAAAHHHHHHHH! (Runs for his life)
(Isolder heads over to where Adame, Han, Luke, I, and Zim are playing Sabbacc.) Isolder: And what may you INFERIOR people be doing over here? Playing some worthless gambling game?
Han: (Eyes him evilly) Actually, we were discussing how to make your life as miserable as humany possible.
Zim: Couldn't have said it better myself!
(Isolder pales and slowly creeps out of the room)
Hey, we're not finished with you, ya big wuss! (Isolder gulps, while we all laugh hysterically)
Adame: You're gonna dress up as Cupid and give random people Valentine's Day serenades. Excepting Leia, of course.
Isolder: BLAST IT ALL! (fumes while Han smirks confidantly)
Well, hope you enjoyed that chapter! More to come, especially with more reviews!