Chapter 9 – A Son's revenge…
All previous disclaimers apply…
Leia was still saddened by Han's capture. Luke had vowed to help her but she knew that the young man was disturbed by the events on Bespin. He had nightmares constantly. Leia would try to calm him down.
They gathered in Sulust. They were trying to regroup. The alliance was facing a great crisis. The bounty on Luke Kenobi was staggering. Luke felt pride that he was known as Kenobi's son but deep inside he wanted to reveal that his father was Anakin Skywalker, the hero with no fear he heard from Obi Wan.
He would set the record straight one day but now they had to maintain the alliance moving because the Empire was out with full force to avenge his deed: The destruction of the Death Star.
Luke was meditating, he was aware of noises. He sensed a presence.
"Who's there?" He said as he lit his light saber.
"It is just me, Luke." Leia spoke softly. "What are you thinking?"
"Did Lando leave already?" Luke asked.
"Yes, he says he will contact us from Tatooine." Leia sighs. "I hope Han will be still.." she broke up in tears. Luke hugs her.
"We will get him, Leia. He will be all right."
Not too far from them a pair of eyes observed.
Bobba Fett
The bounty hunter contacted Darth Vader with the news.
Immediately, Vader left his chamber and walked towards the command crew.
"Admiral Piett, set the course for Sulust."
"Yes, my lord." Piett replied promptly. No questions asked. Whatever the dark lord wanted he would get it.
Vader was pondering. What to do: Kill him on spot or make him suffer? The third option was: Make the spawn of Kenobi a Sith Lord. His apprentice…this was the most appealing option. Vader had decided: He would take Luke as his slave, but he would make him suffer for the sins of his father.
The alliance was on high alert.
"Princess, we are being approached by a Star Destroyer," the alliance soldier informed as he looked on the screen.
"Oh dear!" C 3 PO shouted.
"We better evacuate." Leia replied.
Luke approached. "What is it?"
"The empire knows we are here."
Luke felt chills. He couldn't face Vader yet. He wasn't ready. He was very afraid and he feared that he wouldn't be able to hold the dark lord.
/You will wish for death…/
The memory of the threat was mind-boggling.
"How much time do we have?"
The soldier looked on the screen.
"They are about 20 parsecs away."
"We don't get much time."
The evacuation started, Luke, Leia, C3PO and Wedge took the Millennium Falcon. When they reached hyperspace Luke felt a cold presence… A force user was nearby….
A dark force user…
Vader!
They evaded Tie Fighters but a modified Tie was maneuvering too fast for their gunners. A force user was piloting… Luke knew that Vader was following them.
The dark voice boomed in his head.
If you surrender I will spare your friends
Luke startled with the voice
"What is it?" Leia asked as she noticed Luke uneasiness.
"It's Vader."
"How do you know?"
"I can sense him. He is coming for me. I have to go."
"Go where?" Leia asked.
"I must surrender. He won't harm you or Wedge." Luke replied.
"No way! You are not going anywhere!"
Wedge was piloting as a pro but he was not able to avoid the approaching Star Destroyer.
The ship suddenly shook.
"Luke!" Wedge cried out. "We are in trouble, I think the tractor beam has just got us."
Wedge and Luke tried to override the controls but the ship was slowly being sucked towards the Star Destroyer.
Luke sat on the chair and stared at Leia and Wedge. They were in some kind of shock.
You are mine, now!Vader's voice echoed within his mind.
Please…Lord Vader…don't hurt them…please. Luke sent through the Force.
I shall deal with them as I please, young one Vader answer coldly.
The Millennium Falcon was docked inside the Executor. The stormtroppers entered and took Leia, Wedge, C3 PO and Luke were taken.
Vader had ordered them to be placed into custody until he got there. e arrived shortly after their capture and entered the cell.
C3PO was deactivated placed by Wedge. Luke hugged Leia.
The door opened.
Vader walked in and eyed Luke. He felt hatred from the dark one.
"You should know that you couldn't escape me."
They remained silent.
"Come with me." Vader ordered Luke. He kissed Leia in the forehead and walked by the dark lord.
"Be strong, Leia," he whispered to her and he nodded to Wedge with a bitter smile.