A/N Luke is 13

Luke rapidly tapped his finger on the desk in his study hall as he thought on how to finish his Imperial Foundations essay. Empire Week was coming up soon and his school was already decked with Imperial decorations. The school was funded by the oh so great and glorious Emperor himself, it wouldn't shock Luke at all if the Emperor had requested they spend two dedicated weeks focused on his Imperial Highness leading up to Empire Day.

His Imperial Histories teacher had requested they write an essay on the founding of the Empire, which every student basically learned by heart. He needed something to wrap up his essay but didn't know how to finish it. He shrugged and quickly typed in a last sentence. And that's why the founding of the Empire was so important. Yeah, wasn't the best last sentence to an essay but it was quick and to the point. He pulled out the data chip from his datapad and shoved it in his bag, the bell in his school rang.

Students in the class sat up collecting their things, Luke walked out into the hall towards his History class. His friend Aaron ran up from behind him, "Hey, did you finish your essay in study hall?" Aaron asked.

"Yeah, thank the force, its kinda rushed in the end though." Luke sighed as he looked down to the ground

"I never know how to finish essays," Aaron shrugged.

"I hate how they make us write about the founding of the Empire every year, like oh did you forget? The Jedi tried to take over!" Luke and Aaron were walking the halls and saw every student they passed had something pinned to their jacket. Luke suddenly remembered they were missing something

"Oh- Aaron put on your Imperial Spirit pin," Luke said quickly, he shoved his hand in his pocket. He had put his badge in there so he didn't lose it but had forgotten to put it on, he pulled the badge out of the pocket and pinned it to his uniform's dark blue jacket. "I can't believe how strict they are about wearing this thing," Luke mumbled as he shoved his hands in his pockets.

"I know, four people from my homeroom got detention for leaving it at home." Aaron sighed, "But it's nearing Empire Week so." Aaron shrugged. Luke was lost as to how a pin was an accurate representation of your loyalty to the Empire. It was just a pin, after all, but Luke wore it anyway because whether he liked it or not, forgetting to wear it was worthy of detention.

Empire Day was taken incredibly seriously, as well as celebrated for weeks on end. The city was decorated from head to toe, public parks played the Imperial National Anthem softly through speakers, and the school had Imperial Spirit week the week leading up to Empire Day. All of Coruscant was gearing up for the holiday, no holiday was more loved on this planet then Empire Day. It was the center of the Empire, where the throne of the Emperor resided. Huge festivities celebrated through the streets and parks.

Empire Day was stressful, fun, and boring all at the same time. Luke would have to get dressed in possibly the fanciest outfit he had, it was practically a uniform. It was the day most of the high Imperials referred to him as a "prince" of the Empire, which he supposed he was, though that did stress him out. Luke was just thankful it was the end of the week and school would be over soon.

Leaving a special meeting about Project Stardust, Vader was walking the halls of the Imperial Palace towards Sidious's private audience chamber. He supposed the Emperor had wanted to speak with him on the updates on the project, though he was not in charge of it. He officially placed Grand Moff Tarkin in charge not too long ago. Perhaps it wasn't about the project, Sidious always grew concerned as Empire Day grew. Assassination attempts were at an all-time high around this time of the year.

Vader neared the throne room, the large doors swung open and Vader strode down the long red carpet leading to the dias with a large jewel-encrusted throne. Despite the pain it brought, Vader kneeled in front of the Emperor. Sidious was silent for a long while, observing the dark lord in front of him, knowing the act of kneeling brought him pain.

"Rise, my friend," Sidious said slowly, Vader rose, facing Sidious.

"How may I be of service, my master," Vader asked, Sidious was quiet yet again.

"Lord Vader, do you know where the largest Empire Day celebration in the Galaxy is held?" Sidious asked, a small smile crept on his face. Vader kept his shields locked tight in the presence of Sidious, but such an unexpected question almost made him falter. His shields almost dropped, revealing the immense confusion that Vader was feeling. Why was the Emperor quizzing him on something like this?

"I believe it is Imperial City, my master," Vader answered, Sidious laughed softly.

"Wrong," Sidious paused, "It is Theed, on my home planet, Naboo." Vader tightened his shields as much as he could, but felt a large roiling fire burning in his chest. The thought of the planet left him with terrible memories, they flashed in his head of his old life. Sidious was doing this on purpose. "When was the last time you have been to my home planet, Lord Vader?"

"Thirteen years ago, my master." Sidious narrowed his eyes on him and smiled further.

"I would like to celebrate Empire Day on my home planet this year, I have not been to Naboo in a long while as well." Sidious folded his hands over each other. "They throw such a large celebration in honor of me, I must show my appreciation for my own home planet."

"I hope your celebration on Naboo fairs well, my master." Vader knew what was possibly coming, but hoped it wasn't true. Sidious sat up in his seat, leaning forwards towards Vader.

"Make no mistake, you are joining me on Naboo, Lord Vader." Sidious hissed, "You may bring your offspring as well, it might like to visit the planet, it was where its mother was from, after all." Sidious laughed, Vader was furious. His burning anger blasted against his shields, threatening to break them down at any moment. Sidious enjoyed this, enjoyed putting Vader through constant turmoil.

Empire Day was terrible for Vader, a day of the year where he is reminded of everything he had lost. The love and trust of his wife died when Kenobi tricked her and turned her against him, what was worse, Empire Day was the last day he ever saw her. If he was with her he could have saved her, he could have been there for the birth of his child. Kenobi ripped those opportunities from him. Empire Day was living hell, being on Naboo would only increase the pain.

"As you wish, my master," Vader finally replied after being silent while trying to hold back his emotions. "When shall we depart?"

"0700 tomorrow, we will arrive just before Empire Day." Sidious informed, "You are dismissed, Lord Vader." Sidious waved Vader away with the flick of his wrist. Vader turned to leave and walked down the throne room, exiting through the large chamber doors and down the hall of the palace. He walked with swift determination, ready to stomp over anyone that had gotten in his way.

Naboo, why now did Sidious want to celebrate Empire Day on Naboo? Vader's last visit was soon after he had obtained Luke, after he got his son he felt just a nagging sense to visit her final resting place. Luke was the living reminder, living proof, that she was here, she once was alive. Everytime he looked at him he thought of her, so to put the intrusive thoughts of her out of his mind he went to her memorial. He wasn't there for long, the whole time he was at her memorial he felt overwhelming feelings surge his body. Seeing her memorial made it all too real, "I wish you could see him." Is all Vader could say to the stone where her body lay before quickly leaving and vowing to never return.

That vow was now on its way to being broken, unfortunately, he walked out to the landing pads and towards his ship. He had much to prepare, last-minute departures were incredibly stressful. He had several meetings to push, projects to approve, and a ship to prepare for a trip to Naboo. He entered his ship as he mentally prepared a list of things he must do before their departure.

Lekauf landed the speeder in the hangar, Luke jumped out, "Call me if you need me Luke, I'll be in my office." Lekauf said as he walked out of the speeder. Luke walked towards the lift and turned his head to Lekauf.

"Okay!" Luke smiled and walked into the lift, the lift began to ascend when he looked down and saw his pin was still on. He took the pin off and shoved it in his pocket, grumbling under his breath about the absurdity of the pin. The lift doors opened and Luke walked down the hall, he then felt his father's force presence brush up against him.

"Luke, come to the conference room." He heard his father's voice say.

"Uh- okay" Luke replied, then the connection was cut.

Luke's bedroom door swooshed open and he threw his bag onto the floor, he turned down the hall towards the conference room. He walked in, his father looked out over the city and turned to face Luke. "Out of request from the Emperor, we must leave to Naboo for this coming Empire Day." Lukes's eyes widened.

"Naboo?" Luke asked as he crossed his arms over his chest, "Why Naboo?"

"It is the Emperor's home planet, the largest Imperial festivities take place there." His father replied, "You should pack as soon as possible, we leave in the morning."

"We are leaving so soon?" Luke asked, "How long does it take to get there?"

"Approximately a week." Luke nodded slowly and furrowed his brows.

"Wow- this trip is so sudden," Luke remarked.

"I know." His father said, his voice full of annoyance. Luke thought about the trip, he didn't know what to think. He didn't mind the idea of going to Naboo, the more he thought of it a slow smile crept on his face. He realized he was gonna have a week off of school, yeah it was going to be on a Star Destroyer but still, a week off was worth smiling about.

"Okay, I'll go pack right now." Luke turned to leave but his father spoke up.

"Oh, do not worry about missing a week of school. I have already contacted your teachers, they have sent me work for you to do while we are away." Luke rounded quickly, his eyes wide and mouth agape.

"What!?" Luke asked, "You're gonna make me do school work outside of school!?"

"Yes, being behind on schoolwork is unacceptable." His father folded his arms, "You will finish the work you miss." Luke huffed.

"Are you trying to make my life as boring as possible!?"

"No."

"Well, you're doing a pretty good job at making it boring!"

"How unfortunate," His father said, "Go and pack your things, young one." Luke huffed again and turned to leave, he guessed having to do his work on time was better than doing it all when he got back was a good idea, but never admit it. Luke walked into his room and into his closet, he pulled down two large boxes and began to fill them up with random clothing.

Then, in a tightly concealed plastic bag was his Empire Day outfit. He placed it gently down in one of the boxes he was packing, nothing bad could happen to that outfit, it was probably the fanciest outfit he owned. He walked into his refresher and grabbed the photo of his parents he was given in the box left by the Emperor. He looked down at his mother and smiled, then his eyes lit up.

He quickly but gently set down the picture and ran out of his room into the conference room, "Wait! Isn't Naboo where-" Luke was quickly cut off.

"Yes, it is." His father said with a cold chill in his voice, Luke stood there for a moment in shock they were going to Naboo. His mother's homeworld, he was really going to see it. Maybe he would walk the halls she walked so that both of them were there at some point. "Go finish packing." His father instructed, Luke nodded and turned back to his room.

Luke was now excited to go to Naboo, at first, he had felt pretty neutral on the trip. But knowing he was going to his mother's homeworld only made him more excited to go. He packed both pictures of his mother and his mother's comb, making sure it was packed safely. He packed a few other things and eventually found himself on his bed watching his holo. He couldn't stop thinking about his mother, if his mother maybe had family on Naboo. If maybe his mother's grave was on the planet, he would like to go to it one day, be closer to her then he had ever been.

A/N I really hope you guys liked this! Please let me know what you guys thought! I love to hear from you!

Also, I am going to add characters as this goes