Chapter 5:
Surrender
On board the Millennium Falcon, with Han and Chewie at the helm, the rest of the party sit in the lobby, sans Lando. Lando had gone back to Bespin (Cloud City) to further his business. The crew was making a trip to Coruscant, the galaxy's city-planet. Luke and Leia were sitting with Vader and the droids.
Han walked in and said, "Hey guys, looks like we'll be reaching Coruscant in a matter of hours, so just sit tight and enjoy the ride." He slumped into his executive chair with Chewie sitting adjacent him. "So, why are you with us and not the with Empire, Vader?"
"Let me tell you all the truth about me. I'm not originally a Sith Lord. I was once a Jedi Knight since the time I was brought in by Master Quin-Gonn Jinn. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Master Yoda trained me. By now, Master Yoda, who still lives, is making his way to Coruscant as we arrive to meet them to discuss my surrender. My name is Anakin Skywalker. I am the father of Luke and Leia. The Dark Side of the Force and the Emperor seduced me into this mask and uniform. I no longer wish to be Darth Vader, I want my old self back and I'm willing to accept the consequences for the actions I took during the Clone Wars."
Han sits there as Luke and Leia are learning this new revelation of their father. "So why Coruscant?" Han asked. "Because that is the seat of power, Captain. Your superiors should be notified of my surrender at once. But also, the Emperor is expecting me to meet him there soon. We must be ready."
"Hey 3-PO, is there a way to contact Coruscant from this distance?" asked Luke. "Oh, yes, Master Luke. I'll get R2 on it right away." The golden droid and the astro-mech did what they could.
"Oh my, Master Luke, Captain Solo. Mon Mothma is asking to speak to Princess Leia Organa. Most likely about the surrender of Darth Vader, I believe."
As Leia activated the comm., a holo-image of Mon Mothma appeared. "Princess Leia, it is an honor to speak with you. How can we help you?" Leia answered, "Madame Mothma, as a representative of the Republic, I seek an audience with the Senate members. With us, on the Falcon is imperial warlord Darth Vader. He asks that the Council has clemency on him, as he wishes to surrender to the Republic and help the Rebellion in its fight against the Empire."
"Let Lord Vader come to Coruscant. If he is to surrender, he'll give us information on whereabouts of the hiding places of all the Imperial soldiers and the location of the Emperor. We expect all of you here as soon as possible. Master Yoda has arrived from Dagobah and is ready to hear Lord Vader's proposal."
"We'll be there in a hour, Milady," Han assured her. "We'll be waiting."