Padme continued to fight and struggle, but she still couldn't get free. One of these troopers had an especially tight grip on her. Pretty soon, she couldn't fight anymore, and she thought about what evil soul possessed her husband. What was he going to do with Luke? He was probably going turn him into his sith apprentice. What about Leia? Did he even know about her? He never mentioned her, so he probably didn't know, thank goodness. She had tried to bring him back from the dark side, but she failed. However, she did notice calmness in his breath whenever he looked at Luke. If someone could only get her son back so he never learns evil and greed, he might be able to stop Vader one day, and bring back Anakin. But who? Unless someone could get her free, it wouldn't be her, but someone like…
All of a sudden, one storm trooper hit the other in the back of his head with his blaster, knocking him out. Padme was confused now, was this storm trooper actually going to let her free? Her confusion went away when he took off his helmet. She hugged Obi-Wan for he had saved her life.
"Obi-Wan! I'm so glad you're here!" Padme exclaimed.
"Sssshhhhh!" Obi-Wan hushed. No one else could know that he was aboard until the time was right.
"We have to get you out of here. Where's Luke?" Obi-Wan said seriously.
"Where's Leia?" Padme wanted to know first.
"She's safe with Bail, now where's Luke?" Obi-Wan said.
"He's with Vader in his office. He keeps him in the corner where he can watch him. What do we do?" Padme answered.
"Don't panic. I have a plan. First take this," Obi-Wan handed her his blaster as he took out his own lightsaber, "Now, follow me." He instructed her. They avoided every trooper necessary as they snuck up to the Security Holovideo Operating room. They found the security trooper watching each security camera. They snuck up behind him, and Padme jammed the blaster into his back threateningly while Obi-Wan held his lightsaber to the trooper's throat.
"Now, listen, and listen well," Obi-Wan started to the startled trooper, "You're going to do exactly what I tell you, or else I'll have my friend here start some aggressive negotiations with you." Obi-Wan threatened. Padme poked her blaster in his back again.
Vader stared into space in his office. He debated in his head whether his decision was right or not. A part of him still loved her, but that part was silenced by black heart that overpowered it. He gave her a choice, and she refused to cooperate. Therefore, she did this to herself, case closed. All of a sudden, his comlink beeped.
"Lord Vader, you are needed in the security room immediately."
"What for?"
"It's an emergency, sir."
"What is the emergency?"
"Just come see it for yourself, sir."
"I will not come unless you tell me what it is." Vader demanded. On the other line, Padme and Obi-Wan didn't know what to tell him. Then, Obi-Wan got an idea. He whispered to the hostage trooper, "Tell him Obi-Wan Kenobi is aboard."
"An Obi-Wan Kenobi has snuck aboard this ship." The hostage continued. Vader threw down his comlink, and stomped towards the security room.
"Why did you do that?" Padme, who was in complete shock, asked Obi-Wan.
"I know what I'm doing. Now, I want you to run back to his office and hide near Luke. I'll be there in a while, and when I brush my moustache like this, you grab Luke and run to the escape pods. If I'm not there by the time Vader is in your sight, go on and escape without me. Now go! Hurry, and don't cross paths with Vader on your way! May the Force be with you." Obi-Wan instructed.
"And you, too." Padme said as she rushed out of the area. Vader would take the shortest way possible to get to the security room, so she would take the long way and go around. She held on to her blaster tightly, in case she had to dispose of any storm troopers. She quickly hid behind on the other side of the wall as she heard foot steps coming her way. She watched as Vader headed toward Obi-Wan. She wondered how long Obi-Wan would be able to distract him. She couldn't press her luck, so she had to get back to the office as soon as possible. She ran through the hallways and shot every trooper that got in her way. Even after a year or two, she still had it. She ran into the office, and found Luke in the corner. She lightly patted his head and then hid behind some kind of machine a few feet away from his bassinet.
Obi-Wan waited at the security room. The storm trooper had fled in fear, so he was alone. He kept his lightsaber in his hand, because he knew Vader would want another duel. Suddenly, Vader walked through the door.
"Hello, there." Obi-Wan said calmly. Vader ignited his lightsaber, to which Obi-Wan pretended to be intimidated.
"You are going to pay for the injuries you've caused me!" Vader boomed.
"Do we really have to get into a duel so quickly?" Obi-Wan chuckled slightly.
With that last word being said, Vader lunged for the first attack. Obi-Wan ignited his lightsaber, and blocked his attack. They spent a few minutes fighting in the room before moving to the hallway. Vader's offense was growing stronger, but his defense was not as strong. Obi-Wan fighting style balanced his offense and defense. However, Obi-Wan did have to admit that this mechanical body had a stronger advantage than his flesh body. Obi-Wan had barely defeated General Grievous, but the cyborg was not force sensitive. This was a fighting machine that was also strong in the force. Their duel continued through the halls and close to the office. Obi-Wan hoped that Padme had found a good hiding spot. He could feel Vader's anger, and he knew that the Emperor had been teaching him to use this to his advantage. It made them more powerful and increased their pride. However, a wise man once said: Twice the pride; double the fall. His goal wasn't to defeat Darth Vader here and now. That job was to be reserved for someone else. Right now, he needed a distraction to get Luke and Padme to safety, and then safely get away himself. As they entered the office, Obi-Wan caught a glimpse of Padme hiding behind a machine. That would be good for now. Obi-Wan jumped high into the air and landed behind Vader making him turn around. Now Vader wouldn't be able to see Padme head out the door. At one moment when Vader took his eyes off of Obi-Wan, he gave Padme the signal. She caught this signal, grabbed Luke, and ran out of the room. Obi-Wan smiled shortly, and continued the duel. He had to give her some time to make it to the escape pods before escaping himself. He gave her about two minutes then found himself in a clench with Vader.
"You've changed much in these few months, my apprentice." Obi-Wan said.
"I am no longer your apprentice, Obi-Wan! You never treated me with the respect the Emperor has. He appreciates me more than you ever did." Vader shot back.
"Anakin, he's only using you. Once you are of no more use to him, he'll throw you aside like he did with his other apprentices." Obi-Wan responded.
"You are to refer to me as Lord Vader now. And I have accomplished what every other apprenticed failed to do. I have brought peace to this galaxy." Vader said with pride.
"Vader, your mind has been twisted by the Emperor. You have only taken away justice and turned this government into a dictatorship." Obi-Wan said.
"This is not about politics, Obi-Wan. I have finally achieved the power I've always wanted. I finally feel complete, and people recognize my power." Vader responded.
Obi-Wan chuckled, "That's completely you, Vader. Always thinking of yourself and never of others. Why, look! It looks like you've completely forgotten about your son!" He pointed to the now empty bassinet.
Vader spun around to see what his old master was talking about He ran to the bassinet to find it empty! His son was gone without a trace. And Vader's emotions distracted him from watching Obi-Wan run away. Vader spun around again to find the room completely empty. He rushed out of the room to try and capture Obi-Wan and his son's abductor.
Meanwhile, Padme waited at the escape pods for Obi-Wan. She placed Luke inside one, and kept herself alert with her blaster on hand. She heard footsteps and aimed her blaster carefully. She filled with relief when she saw Obi-Wan come across from the corner. Padme jumped into the escape pod she put Luke in with Obi-Wan behind her, she set the destination for Naboo.
"Naboo? We have to go back to Alderaan!" Obi-Wan exclaimed
"Don't panic. I know what I'm doing." Padme said confidently. She cradled Luke in her arms as the escape pod launched from the station.