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DISCLAIMER: I do not own Star Wars. All rights go to their respective owners.
Because I wanted to write a Star Wars fanfic that isn't Clone Wars related.
Darth Vader's epic theme song played as he walked down the hall, breathing heavily as he always did, of course. Bowing before Palpatine's throne, he asked: "you summoned me, Master?"
"Yes, Lord Vader, I have." Standing, he continued: "I have figured out the key to ruling the galaxy. One that goes beyond even the powers of the Force. Lord Vader...we...are going to use..."
Darth Vader took one of his deep breaths in anticipation.
"...Pancakes."
Lightning crashed in the window behind them...in space...somehow.
"...Pancakes?" Darth Vader asked, confused. "Er, forgive me for questioning you, my lord, but how exactly are pancakes going to rule the galaxy?"
"In good time, Lord Vader. First, I need to know if I can trust you before I tell you the secret about pancakes."
"O-of course," he said, still trying to process the plan.
"Order the guards to prepare our ship. We leave for Tatooine immediately."
"...Yes, Master."
Though a number of years had passed since his last visit, his hate for the desert planet never died. Still, if this really were the key for complete control over the galaxy, then Vader supposed he had no choice but to believe him.