I apologize for the grammatical errors when I first posted the story,
I am still looking for an editor to help me…
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Here is the revised story.
Special thanks to my beta reader Nade-Naberrie
L/V Challenge – Vader is MIA
Disclaimer: This is a work of fan fiction – no money ever made
All characters belong to George Lucas.
THE SEARCH FOR VADER
CORUSCANT…
CHAPTER 1Darth Vader knelt in front of his master.
"What is thy bidding, my master?"
"Lord Vader, I am sending you on a mission. One of our commanders has reported seeing a man and a boy practicing with light sabers on Tatooine. They have been spotted and reported to us. It is your duty to find any potential Jedi and destroy them."
"As you wish, my master."
The Executor set course to Tatooine….
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TATOOINE… 2 DAYS LATER
Luke Skywalker and Biggs Darklighter sat on the Cantina eating bantha burgers.
"Hey Luke, the next race we should raise the bet, what do you think?"
"I am saving some money to get off of this dust ball. My uncle keeps postponing letting me go to the Academy, but I am sure that if we keep this winning spree we will get enough credits to buy a ship and get out of here."
Luke talked as he bit his burger and looked around the Cantina observing the crowd. The Cantina was full of young humans and aliens, mostly watching the holo games.
Luke picked up his glass of Juri Juice, drank it, and glanced at the holo news.
"We interrupt this program to report an important Imperial message. Lord Vader has been reported missing en route to the Outer Rim Territories. It is important that any citizen who has any information on his whereabouts report immediately to the nearest Imperial command. Once again: Lord Vader is missing."
Luke's eyes widened. He stood up and walked closer to the holonet.
"What is it, Luke?" Biggs asked as he sees Luke's concerned face.
"I can't tell you now, but I have to go!" Luke left in a hurry leaving his friend puzzled.
Luke took his speeder and drove towards the Jundland Wastes…
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TIE CRASH SITE
Darth Vader woke up after being unconscious. He surveyed the damage of the TIE fighter and cursed, for he had fallen inside a deep well. His first thought is that he was inside the Sarlacc Pit. The TIE had crashed behind the mountains; therefore it would difficult to be found. He tried to move his leg but it was pinned down under other objects.
He removed them with the Force and closed his eyes, entering a healing trance.
OBI-WAN'S HOME
Obi-Wan senses Luke's bright presence before the boy parked his speeder in front of his house.
"What brings you here, Luke? Our training is tomorrow."
"Ben, something happened!"
"Come, young one, let's go inside."
Luke enters Obi-Wan's home.
"Luke, remember what I told you. Fear leads to the Dark Side. I sense too much fear in you. Please tell me what is happening." Obi-Wan placed his arms around Luke.
"I heard in the holo news that Darth Vader is missing."
"Missing?" Obi-Wan asked in disbelief.
"He was en route to here, the Outer Rim territories. Ben, do you think he knows about us?"
"What made you think of that, Luke?" Obi-Wan spoke trying to hide his nervousness.
"You told me he hunted and killed the Jedi. What if he learned about us?"
"No, Luke. Be at peace, he doesn't know."
"Ben, I am really thinking you should get off of Tatooine, at least until we can find out what happened to him."
Obi-Wan pondered. It seemed like a good idea to leave, but it had been eighteen years since he had last left Tatooine. He watched Luke grow and in secrecy had been training Luke since he was only nine. He wouldn't leave Luke there. He had to protect the boy.
"Luke, you must go home. I will make some arrangements and we could go to… Alderaan."
"Alderaan?"
"Go home, Luke. Be at peace."
"No, Master…I have to find him!"
"Find him? No, Luke your training is not yet complete. You can't just go out looking for Darth Vader, it is far too dangerous."
"Ben, he is more dangerous now because we don't know where he is. I'm sorry, but I have to find him."
Luke ran towards his speeder.
"Luke, No!" Obi-Wan's cries were not heard. Luke took the speeder and decided to find the man who had betrayed and murdered his father.
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TIE CRASH SITE
Darth Vader remained inside the damaged TIE. He sensed the presence of the sand people nearby. The anger grew from the memories of what they had done to his mother. He was meditating when he felt a disturbance in the Force….
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IN ANOTHER SIDE OF TATOOINE…
Luke drove the speeder towards Beggar's Canyon. He wants to concentrate and remain calm. Racing was his favorite form of meditation. But, suddenly, he felt a presence, very different the way he felt when he was with Obi-Wan, this presence was dark.
He stopped the speeder and turned around towards the mountains. He then continued and carefully parked near an enormous ditch.
He picked up is light saber and walked carefully inside… the presence was becoming stronger by the minute…
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TIE CRASH SITE
Vader was aware of a Light presence nearby…
A Jedi is near…
Outside, Luke spotted the TIE and carefully inspected for an entrance, but he became surprised when the door opened by itself.
Luke sensed the presence stronger.
He made his way inside the craft.
All went black.