A/N Luke is three in this one
This day had been coming for a while, Vader knew. This was a day that did not sit well with him, despite having three years to let it set in. The Emperor had wanted this, despite his disdain for his child. Perhaps it was to infuriate Vader, Vader hated gatherings as well as other people overwhelming his son, which he was sure was going to happen. Perhaps to upset his son, Luke was shy to strangers, as he should be, but many people will want to meet him. Perhaps it would end the stream of questions of when Vader would introduce his son and heir. But tonight was the night.
Vader was sure many would face their end by Vader's rage based on how tonight went. If some Senator tried to use Luke somehow in their campaign or use Luke to get to Vader or even looked at him funny, Vader would not show them mercy. This event was only being held for the very high up in the Empire, he was sure many of them would be nice to Luke to try and get on Vader's good side. Many would try to speak with Vader on their planet's issues to have Vader tell the Emperor. This event will be filled with incredibly greedy politicians and incompetent wealthy people; he would have to remind himself Luke was far too young to witness a slaughter.
After lingering in the anger of what is to come, he knew it was time to leave. He lowered his mask slowly onto him, once again having the red tint curse his sight. The pod lifted open, releasing the built-up steam from inside and stepped out. Vader was now going to check on his son, who was with his nanny Miss Berik. He had briefed Miss Berik on the importance of this night, he must dress properly and had sent her out to find something suitable.
He walked out of his chambers and walked down the hall towards his son's room, he opened the door and saw his son having a fit with Miss Berik. "I don't wanna!" Luke cried as he attempted to pull off the tunic he was wearing. He could feel the waves of distress pouring off of Luke's nanny as she tried to keep him from ruining his outfit. Her distress only worsened once Vader entered the room, his face contorted into worry.
"Luke.." She grabbed the ends of his tunic and pulled down, "Please just wear-"
"Luke!" Vader boomed, the two stopped wriggling with the shirt and stared wide-eyed at him."Put your tunic on right now!" He pointed at Luke, to say Luke became instantly devastated was an understatement. Miss Berik slowly stood up as Luke pulled his shirt down and started to cry. He turned to Miss Berik, "You are dismissed for the evening." Vader pointed towards the door. She nodded and quickly walked out of the room.
Vader looked down at his crying son, this was not good. He couldn't have Luke visibly upset at the event, Sidious still didn't like Luke and wasn't very patient with children. Sidious would want this evening perfect, he would not tolerate a toddlers wavering emotions.
"Luke, why are you crying." Luke wiped his eyes with his sleeves and sniffled.
"Y-You yelled at me!" He facepalmed and cried some more, Vader internally sighed. They had to be leaving now.
"Luke, you were not wearing your tunic," Vader explained, though attempting to explain something to a distressed child was more of a fool's game. They needed to leave right now, they could not be late, Luke was the whole reason for the event. Hopefully Luke would calm down by the time they got there. "We must go now, Luke."
"I don't wanna!" Luke protested between his sobs, great now Luke didn't want to go. Well, neither did Vader but that's beside the point. They had to go, Vader waited to calm down before he responded, not wanting to add more fuel to the fire.
"Luke, we have to go. I will not repeat myself." Vader said firmly. Luke turned his back towards Vader and crossed his arms over his chest. Frustration rose within him, why was his son being this difficult? He did not have time to ponder that question, they had to leave. He moved towards Luke and picked him up, Luke squirmed in protest.
"No!" Luke yelled, Vader ignored Luke as he made his way to the turbo-lift. Vader put Luke down on the floor of the lift, Luke looked at Vader like he betrayed him.
"You will get on that ship and you shall stop acting this way." He pointed at his son, Luke looked down. Luke's distress in the force only grew once the doors to the lift opened, Luke booked it through the hangar trying to run but Vader stopped him through the force. He was trying to spare Luke of embarrassment by not carrying him through the hangar, but he was out of control.
Vader picked Luke up again and put him in the ship, the crew tried their best not to stare but Vader could feel their interest peak. Vader set Luke back down, "This behavior needs to be stopped, Luke."
"I don't wanna go!" Luke retorted and stomped his foot.
"Why, why do you not want to go?" Vader finally asked. He folded his arms over his chest and looked down at Luke. Luke, who was once furious at the idea of going now slumped slightly and furrowed his brows in worry.
"I'm scared." He whispered, Luke sniffled and wiped his eyes with his sleeves again. Scared? Maybe of the crowd that would be there, he was shy after all.
"Scared of what, my son?" Luke shifted slightly and sniffled again.
"The Emper'r" Luke said softly, Vader just looked at his son. Of course, he was afraid of him, the Emperor has never been kind to Luke. Unfortunately, the Emperor wished to speak with Luke when it was possible. He would want to speak with Luke tonight.
"Has the Emperor done something to you?" Luke shook his head.
"He just looks scary.." Luke said, Vader was relieved that was the only reason as to why he didn't like the Emperor. There were plenty of other reasons.
"All you have to do is say hello to him, then he will leave you alone. I promise." He assured Luke, the Emperor did not really enjoy speaking with Luke anyways. The Emperor would view it as a waste of time. "I will be right beside you." He could sense Luke ease in the force, he nodded at Vader, fully trusting him.
"Sit up there?" Luke pointed to the cockpit.
"Yes, follow me." He walked in the cock-pit, Luke followed close behind. He put Luke in the co-pilot's seat and Vader sat in the pilot's seat. He lifted the shuttle out of the hangar and headed towards the Imperial Palace. Luke had seemed to get over what upset him quickly, he watched out of the transparisteel viewport excitedly.
Vader was sure Lukes's excitement wouldn't last, he would hide behind Vader's cape and only peek out every so often. Soon enough, the shuttle landed on a landing pad and Luke slid out of his seat. Vader strode out of the cockpit and pressed on the control panel, the exit ramp began to lower. Luke stood behind Vader and peaked around as the ramp fully lowered.
There was a commotion outside, crowds of people were here. Just like Vader had predicted, Luke wrapped himself in Vader's cape so no one would see him. He walked down the exit ramp and walked into the palace, Luke stayed close behind. Inside the Palace was quieter, but in the distance, there was laughter and music. Luke let go of the cape and looked around the hallway curiously.
"Music!" Luke smiled. He could feel Lukes excitement radiate through the force.
"Follow me." He told his son, Luke nodded and followed Vader into a large room. The room was round with a large chandelier in the center, there was a small set of steps that let do the center of the room. The room was rather busy, filled with Senators, Grand Moffs, Generals.
Once Vader had entered the room, Luke took one glance then quickly hid himself. Everyone's gaze seemed to look at them. Vader strode to the Emperor, Sidious liked to be greeted right away. Sidious turned from the Senator of Vandor and smiled at Vader.
"Lord Vader, where is your offspring?" His head moved to either side of Vader looking for Luke, Vader lifted his cape to reveal his son. He nudged Luke forward slightly, just then he could tell Luke was about to cry. He placed his hand on Luke's shoulder. "How is young Skywalker this evening?"
Luke sniffled, for a moment he worried Luke would just burst out crying in front of Sidious. If that had happened, Sidious would either be very upset. He had little patience for children and a very strong dislike for Luke. Or Sidious would have laughed in Lukes face, making Luke feel small and embarrassed. Vader sent ease through their bond, Luke took a deep shaky breath. "I am good," Luke said in a small voice.
Sidious narrowed his eyes on Luke, he could feel Luke tense slightly, Sidious's eyes then looked at Vader. "Make sure he addresses me properly, Lord Vader." His glare grew more intense.
"My apologies, my master, he is only a child," Vader said as Luke inched back behind his cape, Sidious scoffed.
"I do not care if he is just a child," Sidious spit, "Make sure it doesn't happen again." He still kept a poisonous gaze on Vader. Vader knew Luke may slip up with calling Sidious 'your highness', after all Luke was three.
"Of course, my master." Vader bowed slightly, Sidious lingered in that spot for a moment.
"I must leave the party prematurely, I have matters to attend to, Lord Vader. Enjoy the party, introduce your spawn to the people here. Make sure he behaves." Sidious turned around and walked off, Vader clenched his fists tightly. That interaction was a pain to get through, he wanted to rid the galaxy of Sidious right then and there. But he could not, he would have to wait until it was the right moment. Besides, Luke was too young to witness something like that.
Vader lifted his cape slightly and felt a slight tug, he saw Luke digging his face in his cape. Vader sighed, wondering how he could introduce his son while he cried silently into Vader's cape. He decided to move out to the hall for a moment so Luke could collect himself. Once they were in the hall, Luke hiccuped for breath and wiped his face with Vader's cape. Usually, he would reprimand Luke for using his cape as a tissue, but he wouldn't right now.
Vader watched as his son composed himself, he felt terrible for Luke having to do this. He wouldn't make Luke do it unless it was necessary, living under Sidious's watch was overwhelming and affecting Luke. He would need to remove Sidious sooner then he planned, Luke looked up at Vader and sniffled.
"Luke, are you feeling alright?" He asked Luke, Luke nodded. "Do you think you can go back into the party?" Luke looked at the party hesitantly.
"He is gone?" Luke asked hopefully, he was sure Luke spotted the table with a large cake in the center.
"Yes, he is gone, little one," Vader assured, Luke smiled.
"Okay.." Luke moved slowly towards the door and looked left and right, making sure he really wasn't there. He felt Luke brighten up through their bond, Luke turned around "Can I have cake?"
"Yes, you may when we leave. Follow me, young one." Vader strode back into the party and Luke followed close behind. Vader walked back into the large party room, Luke held onto his cape.
Soon, he saw Director Krennic coming towards him, making Vader instantly want to turn around and leave. Krennic was focused on one thing, his own personal glory. He did not have time to waste on this man. "Lord Vader." He bowed, though he could feel stress from the man.
"Director Krennic, I would like to introduce my son." Vader gestured to Luke, Luke ducked slightly behind his cape.
"Oh, this is your son?" Krennic asked, looking down at Luke. "I am sure he will become a great asset to the Empire." Krennic smiled looking at Luke, Luke came around from the cape and waved.
"Hello," Luke said shyly, before Krennic could respond he saw a small ground of Senators come near.
"Lord Vader!" Senator Beren smiled and looked down at Luke. "Is this your son?!" The other Senators cooed when they saw Luke. Just like he expected, Senators being idiots, what else could you expect from politicians?
"It's an honor to meet your son!" Senator Cyone bent their knees slightly to look at Luke closer, "Whats your name, little guy?" Senator Cyone smiled, Luke backed up slightly.
"L-Luke." He said in a small voice, the Senators cooed again. Vader clenched his fists tightly, these idiots were wearing on his patience.
"I have been wanting to meet mini Vader for some time!" Senator Cardas smiled, Vader was once again blown away by the idiocy of the Senators. Senator Cardas was sure to meet a quick end after this.
"Here Luke." Senator Beren dug through their pockets and pulled out a pin, "Want one of my pins?" Vader lifted his hand and the pin flew into his hand. It was a political campaign pin, clever. Vader was sure having the son of Lord Vader wearing Senator Berens pin would look good for his political campaign.
"Are you attempting to give my son one of your pins for your political campaign?" Vader asked the Senator. Senator Beren looked from Luke to Vader, Vader could now feel the Senators nerves spike.
"Oh well, yes, but you know how much children love pins!" Senator Beren laughed awkwardly.
"Political pins?" Vader said slowly, "I would advise you to not use my son for your political gain, senator." Vader said threateningly, this Senator had no idea he would pay for such insolence. Not here though, Luke was right next to him. The list of Senators he was going to deal with began to grow.
"M-My apologies, Lord Vader." Senator Beren stammered, the Senator then bowed and walked away. Just then Vader felt a tug on his cape and looked down at his small son, Luke had his hand reached up.
"I want the pin!" Luke said as he desperately reached for it on his tippy toes, Vader looked at his son perplexed then handed him the pin.
"Do not wear it," Vader instructed, Luke looked at it fascinated. He didn't want his son wearing political ads for such a stupid Senator. They spent the rest of the evening doing the same thing, introducing Luke. As time passed, Luke grew less shy and showed off his pin a couple times which led Vader to taking it from him. A couple other Senators attempted giving Luke stupid things like pins, Vader had stopped them quickly. He knew he couldn't very well kill off the entire Senate, even if they were all infuriating him tonight. Grand Moff's were less infuriating, though he still didn't like many of them. They were still power-hungry and constantly seeking approval from the Emperor, Grand Moff Randd seemed to be the only one that didn't infuriate him to no end.
It was getting late and he could feel Luke grow more tired the more people he met, he looked down at his son. "Would you like to go home, little one?" Luke nodded slowly. "Follow me." He told his son, he was sure the attendants at the party would stay long after Vader and Luke left. As they were leaving Luke spotted Senator Beren and waved.
"Goodbye! Thank you for the pin!" Luke smiled, the Senator gave Luke a warm smile. Vader walked out into the hallway and Luke followed close behind. Just then he felt a presence come rushing from the party room, Vader turned around to see it was Senator Organa. He looked tired and felt slightly stressed. Senator Organa's eyes landed on Luke and let out a shaky breath.
"Lord Vader." Senator Organa breathed, "I just, I wanted to meet your son but never got the chance." Vader eyed Organa and Luke stepped forward.
"Hello." Luke smiled, Organa looked at Luke slightly amazed.
"Hello Luke." Organa smiled softly at Luke, "Did you have fun at the party?" Luke nodded.
"I got a pin!" Luke smiled, Organa laughed softly.
"We will be leaving now, Senator." Vader said as he inspected the man, Organa nodded.
"Of course, my Lord." Organa said in a whisper, Luke skipped back to Vader. Organa stood still in his spot for a moment, watching them then he walked back into the party. Vader and Luke walked out into the landing pads, it was dark outside and void of any lifeforms. They walked onto the shuttle, Luke walked into the cockpit as Vader closed the exit ramp. Vader walked into the cockpit and saw Luke curled on the seat and was falling asleep.
Vader sat in the pilot's seat and started the ignition sequence, he then began to think over Lukes meeting with the senators. As he expected, a good handful of them had acted like idiots. Some were fearful of Vader as they should, while others had misplaced confidence, believing that since they were a Senator they were powerful enough to speak with him. They were too powerful to be expendable.
He lifted the shuttle and began to fly back to their home, one Senators meeting spun around in his mind. The meeting with Organa, his demeanor with Luke was vastly different then all the others. He wasn't sure if Organa knew Vader could sense emotions, but Organas were screamed into the force. Organa was astonished and heartbroken, as to why he was heartbroken remained a mystery. No other Senator had reacted in such a way, but that was not the only thing that bothered Vader. Organa seemed to know Lukes name with no prior introduction, perhaps another Senator had informed him of Lukes name during the party. Organa wasa curious case, no matter, he would find out why he acted as he did.
A/N I hope you guys liked this update! I struggled on this one for a bit, I know Luke goes to a lot of Imperial events lol despite this I hope you like it! Little Luke and Vader will go on and do more shenanigans outside of Imperial Events I promise lol. Ever since I wrote Vader finding Luke I thought about Lukes first Imperial event and wanted to write it down.
I also wanted to add some mystery to Organa, plant a seed of curiosity in Vader. Wondering why Organa acts the way he does. Anyways, again, I hope you liked it! Let me know what you thought!