Naboo:

Luke and Mara awoke side by side in horror. It was the middle of the night but both knew that Obi-Wan was gone.

Mara looked at Luke in tears, "Did you feel that Luke?"

Luke nodded as tears came out of his eyes, "He's gone. Ben is gone. I hope he knows how much he meant to me. He was like a father to me."

Mara nodded as she heard a light knock on the door.

Luke quickly retrieved his shorts and his tunic from the floor along with Mara's nightgown.

After quickly dressing, Luke opened the door to see Vima and Leia in tears.

He motioned for them to enter and, the four of them sat down together on the bed.

Vima spoke, "Luke do you think that Dad killed him?"

Luke frowned, "I don't know. I hope not. When they were together last he almost did.

He knew that he was dying though Vima. I think the cancer got him."

Leia then spoke, "I received word from Lando that the base was evacuated. Obi-Wan sent the men that were sent to retrieve him to their transport. He stayed to die Luke."

Luke nodded, "He must have wanted to face Father one last time."

"Do you think that they fought?" asked Mara.

Leia shook her head, "He was to weak to get up according to Lando. Yesterday morning he went to his room right after they discovered an Imperial Probe Droid in the System."

Mara nodded in silence as Luke spoke, "Go back to sleep the stress isn't good for the baby."

Mara looked at Luke and spoke, "I feel just fine Luke. I can handle this."

"The attack that our Grandmother made on you was pretty bad though, I think that Luke has a point" stated Vima.

"Luke's attack was even worse and what you did was just priceless Vima," stated Mara with a smile.

Vima smiled, "Mom didn't approve."

"I as your Jedi Master do approve," stated Luke with a smile.

Leia then spoke, "With Obi-Wan gone, That means that you're in charge of all of us now."

Luke nodded in silence.

At that moment, The ghostly image of Obi-Wan appeared before them.

Obi-Wan then spoke, "I will always be with you."

"Ben, Ben what happened?" asked Luke

Obi-Wan smiled at Luke, "It was my time Luke. The Cancer got to me. I died with Anakin at my side. He knows he has been wrong Luke. He just thinks that it is to late."

Luke nodded in silence.

Obi-Wan then spoke, "Continue to train your sisters and Mara. I will visit you from time to time. Remember, The Force will be with you, Always."

With that, Obi-Wan vanished into thin air leaving Luke and his wife and sisters alone.


After a few hours of sleeping after his talk with Ben's spirit, Luke awoke, and left Mara in bed. He wanted her to get as much sleep as possible.

As he left his room he noticed Leia and Vima waiting for him.

He smiled and spoke, "Shall we train?"

The two girls nodded as they followed their brother.

Together, the three of them did a run around the lake followed by an hour of sparring.

After they sparred, Luke, Leia and Vima turned and, headed off to find breakfast.


Upon arriving on the Porch, They saw Ruwee who was reading a Holonet report.

Ruwee smiled, "You are certainly up early."

Luke nodded as Ruwee spoke, "I watched all of the stuff that you did, It is quite impressive seeing what you are capable of. Remind me to never piss you off," stated Ruwee with a smile."

Luke nodded as he noticed the empty chair at his Grandfather's side.

"Grandma wasn't watching?"

Ruwee shook his head, "She left, I don't think that she liked watching you train. Padme took her seat."

Luke nodded as he saw his Mother walk onto the Patio with a cup of tea.

Padme looked at her son with a smile, "I see that you are up and about early as usual."

Luke nodded as he spoke, "Ben is gone Mom."

Padme frowned, "What do you mean gone?"

Vima then spoke, "We felt him die last night."

"Do you think that your father killed him?" asked Padme in horror.

Luke shook his head, "He says that his cancer killed him. His spirit visited us."

"That can happen?" asked Ruwee in disbelief.

Luke nodded, "Some Jedi are able to gain Immortality through the Force. Ben is one such Jedi. I also have learned the path to Immortality. My Master's Master taught him and he has taught me and in good time I will be teaching Leia, Vima and, Mara."

Ruwee nodded in silence, "I just find it interesting as a Professor. Of course, The Jedi and the Sith with their history was always something that caught my interest in my younger years."

Luke nodded in silence.

Padme at the same time looked at Luke in tears, "If only we hadn't pulled him into our family and our problems."

"It isn't your fault Mom. Don't ever think that it is."

Padme was silent as she got up and walked away.

Luke looked at his Mother and then back at Ruwee.

Ruwee frowned, "I still remember back when she first befriended Master Kenobi after the Trade Federation Crisis. Of course it is going to hit her hard. He was a good man."

Luke nodded, He cared about us. I remember, How he protected me from some of the worst secrets."

"Worst secrets?" asked Ruwee.

Luke nodded, "He believed my Mother to be dead until the day that I returned to Hoth with her. He thought that my Father had killed her after she had surrendered to him."

"So what did he tell you?" asked Ruwee.

"That she died giving birth to me. He wanted to protect me so that I wouldn't be filled with hatred towards My Father."

Ruwee nodded in silence.

At that moment, Sola walked onto the Patio and spoke, "Breakfast is ready."

Luke nodded, "I will go and wake up Mara."

Sola shook her head, "She just got up not long ago. She was tired. I have a special breakfast made for her."

Luke nodded as Sola spoke, "Where is Padme?"

"Grieving," stated Ruwee.

Sola frowned, "What do you mean?"

"Obi-Wan died last night," stated Luke.

Sola gasped in shock, "Did Vader kill him?"

Luke shook his head, "No, his cancer got to him."

Sola nodded in silence as she motioned for everyone to follow her inside.


Luke entered the Dining room to see Mara already seated. He eagerly kissed her before sitting down at her side.

At the same time, He saw his Mother come in and sit down in silent tears.

He noticed his Grandmother enter the room in silence as his Uncle and two Cousins entered.

He noticed Han enter with Chewie.

Han then spoke, "What is wrong with everyone today?"

Luke frowned, "Ben Died last night."

Han looked at Luke in shock, "The Old Man is dead?"

Luke nodded as Han frowned, Han had considered old Obi-Wan to be some what of a crazy wizard until after the Death Star.

In fact it was safe to say that he had come to see the Old Man as a Father Figure in the past Month. He hated to think of what things would be like without the Old Man around.

Chewie at the same time hung his head, He too had grown to be fairly fond of the wise Old Jedi Master.

Luke then heard Pooja speak, "He as the last of the Jedi besides you right?"

Luke shook his head, "Yoda is still alive. There may be others but most have been killed over the years."

Pooja nodded as Padme spoke, "I can't tell you just how many have been killed by your Father."

Luke nodded, "There is still good in him."

"I agree, I just hope that he will let go of the Darkness. I do still love him."

Luke nodded as he ate.

After eating, Luke noticed his Aunt look at him and speak, "I was wondering if I can start making plans for our baby outing."

Luke nodded, "I want to find out what we are having before we buy to much of one thing."

Sola nodded, "I know what you mean. I know all of the good shops in the city though and, There are some wonderful ones."

"Good, because we are going to spend whatever I have on my Child."

Sola smiled, "Spoken like a true new Father."

Luke in response put his arm around Mara as he gave her a kiss.

Luke noticed his Grandmother in anger get up and leave the room without saying a word.

He merely smiled, "Good. I was having a good day. I want it to stay that way too."

Padme then spoke, "How about we go swimming in the Lake. I have missed that Lake so much."

"That sounds great," stated Luke.

"I'm even in," stated Han as Chewie roared in agreement.

Leia and Vima both nodded while Mara smiled at her Mother in Law.

Padme then spoke, "Swimming is very good for a pregnant woman. Go and get dressed. We will start swimming immediately."

Luke nodded in eager agreement.


Executor:

Vader walked away from the Interrogation chamber in anger.

During an interrogation, He had learned that his Son was now married. What angered him the most is who the lucky woman was.

Mara Jade! Mara Jade was now his son's wife. He had never approved of her when the Emperor had trained her.

He had been right and, the Emperor had lost her on one mission. A mission that he had had to clean up. Through it all, She had developed Amnesia. Now, Thanks to her survival she was wrapped up with his Son.

What was Padme thinking? How could she have allowed that?

Vader shook his head, He had no room to think or complain. He had no authority over Luke and, It was doubtful that he would gain Luke's respect by telling him that he didn't like his wife. He would have to give Mara a Chance if he wanted a chance to talk to Luke.

Vader sighed as he headed for the Elevator and towards the Hanger bay.

Vader walked into his Personal Hanger where his Tie Fighter that he had recovered from Hoth sat.

Alongside it, Sat Luke's X-Wing.

He had spent the last couple of months off and on repairing it and, adding a few extra modifications. Currently, He was in the progress of modifying the engines.

He smiled as he took out a wrench and a Hydrospanner.

He quickly removed his robe and got to work on the engine.

Vader smiled, Piett had given him the advice and, he now hoped that gifting his son with new modifications on his X-Wing would be the start of making things between them better.

Working also put the sight of Obi-Wan's dying body out of his mind. He hated the fact that the Old Man had died on him just when they had made peace.

He was glad that he had received his former Master's forgiveness but, he was still disappointed that it had to be under such horrible circumstances.


Admiral Firmus Piett watched as General Veers entered his Office.

He smiled, This was going to be a very important moment. He was going to see who's side Veers was truly on.

Veers immediately spoke, "You wanted to see me Admiral?"

"Yes General, I wanted to ask you a somewhat personal question."

Veers frowned, "Personal you say?"

Piett nodded, "You look at Lord Vader and then you go and look at the Emperor and there is one thing that you will always notice."

"What is that?" asked Veers.

"They are both the two Most powerful Men in the Galaxy."

"That is for certain," replied Veers.

"Now imagine that the two of them were to go to war. Who's side would you be on?"

Veers glared at Piett and spoke, "Don't you dare to betray me if I tell you."

"I won't," replied Piett.

Veers nodded and spoke, "I have been a soldier for my entire life Admiral.

It is all that I have ever known. However, I have no respect for a Man who doesn't fight to keep his power but sits on some throne while other men die for him.

I do however respect a man like Vader who fights for his Men on the front lines."

Veers paused before continuing, "Therefore, I will have to say that I in all honesty will choose Lord Vader over the Emperor."

Piett nodded, "Then in that case we are allies. Vader is planning to overthrow him. He just needs to know who his allies are."

"I certainly am one of them."

"In that case, you can expect Vader to summon you to his Office Later today."

Veers nodded in silence as he left he room.


A few hours later, Vader was completely lost in his work as he placed the engine inside of Luke's ship. As he reinstalled it, He heard the Hanger Doors open. The Only Man that ever entered the Hanger was Piett. He was the only Man allowed in Vader's personal Hanger.

Vader wordlessly finished reinstalling the engine before turning and leaving his work.

He looked at Piett and spoke, "What is it Admiral?"

"I wanted to ask you if you found anything out My Lord? I mean I could tell that you were somewhat angry when you left the Interrogation room."

Vader nodded, "Luke is Married now."

"At this age?"

Vader nodded, "I was his age when I married too. What is worse is that his wife is Jade."

"Y-You mean the former agent of the Emperor's?" asked Piett in shock.

Vader nodded in anger.

"Yes, She is the one, I can't really tell him that I don't approve though. After all, I haven't really been there and he hates my guts."

Piett nodded in silence as Vader continued, "I pretty much am going to give her a chance when we meet."

"With all do respect my Lord, You don't exactly have a choice in the matter do you?"

Vader shook his head, "No I don't Admiral."

Piett then spoke, "I wanted to inform you that we have our casualty report from Hoth. All Troops are accounted for."

Vader nodded in silence as he washed the grease off of his hands before slipping his tunic and robes back on.

Piett then continued, "It was our victory though My Lord."

"Not mine, I don't have my Son. Unless I have him, It isn't my Victory."

Piett nodded in silence.

Vader then spoke, "I can't believe it, We spent so much time working on those probes and yes we found the base but we still didn't find my Son."

"I am sure that we will find him Sir. He can't hide forever now Can he?"

Vader shook his head in anger.

"No he can't."

Piett smiled, "Don't worry, I am sure that he will be found."

Vader nodded, "I have Jix working on it, he won't let me down. He never has."

Piett nodded in agreement as he spoke, "I just talked with General Veers today."

"Is he up for joining us?" asked Vader

"I think that he will join us Sir."

Vader nodded, "Have him meet us in my Office. It is about time that we have a meeting."

Piett nodded in silence.

Vader then spoke, "Let's head for the office.


A short time later, Vader stood inside of his office as General Veers entered the room.

Veers smiled, "So Admiral Piett wasn't lying to me after all."

Vader shook his head, "Currently you both are the only two men that know about this plot. In all honesty, I want it to stay that way."

Veers nodded, "That sounds reasonable Sir."

Vader then spoke, "Do you have family General?"

"I have a few kids. One of my Son's joined the Alliance. Why do you ask?"

"Luke Skywalker is my Son."

Veers looked at Vader in shock, "Skywalker is your Son?"

Vader nodded, "He was taken from me when he was young. He Hates me even now. What I want to do is make peace with him. In order to do that, I have to reconcile with him. I am hoping that he will partner with me in order to overthrow The Emperor."

"Overthrow him?" asked Veers.

Vader nodded, "I will need men like you and Firmus at my side in order for that to happen. Are you up for joining us?"

Veers nodded as Vader continued, "Our main priority will be to prepare the men for battle. We will also be searching the Galaxy for the boy. Once he is found, I will contact him and then we will make our plans."

Veers nodded in silence.

Vader at the same time probed the General's mind and, found himself smiling when he sensed his sincerity.

Vader then spoke, "For now, We will work together and meet each month together. Otherwise, we won't be seen alone together as a trio in an effort to avoid suspicion. Is that understood?"

Veers nodded, "It seems reasonable to me. I will certainly listen to the men and their political rants to see who we can trust."

Vader nodded as Veers turned to leave.

Piett then looked at Vader and spoke, "Was I right?"

"Yes you were very right. I am glad that you talked me into giving him a chance. If I hadn't we would have lost a very good ally in this situation.

He is certainly one of us."

Piett smiled at Vader in response.

Vader then spoke, "I am hoping that Jix will find the boy. If all goes well, We will find him in another month or two."

Piett nodded in silence.

Vader then spoke, "I am hoping that Kenobi was right. I really do hope in all honesty that Padme still loves me. I know that it is selfish."

Piett shook his head, "There is nothing wrong with hoping that she still loves you Lord Vader. If she does, You will hopefully be able to reconcile with her. Keep that hope and, everything will work out for the better once you meet her."

Vader nodded in silence as Piett left him alone.


Alright that is it For now. More will be up sometime soon. Thank you For reading and reviewing.

-Fallen Jedi 79