Pain.

That was all he could feel at this moment as the medical doctors scraped at his burnt dead skin and poked and prodded. But he would take this pain anyway over the hellish treatment he faced with Sideous. After speaking with Lama Sue about his operation he was explained what he was to be expecting. Lama Sue told him that "First we will have to look at your body to see what were dealing with. Then we'll take a sample of your DNA so we can match it up to begin the cloning process.

After that we will put you in the cloning chamber where we will attach all the missing limbs and destroyed lungs." Vader nodded in understanding then said"How long will this process take?" He asked wondering how long he would have to wait to be whole again. Lama Sue replied saying"We'll Lord Vader to be honest with you it's completely up to how fast your DNA heals itself on it's own. As you know your midi-chlordans act as not only as your connection to the force but also as your healing process.

Once it starts to heal your body it will be easier and quicker to clone your limbs back." That was how he found himself now on a lab table naked and exposed to the world with nothing but a patient gown on. His body where his legs and left arm should be were nothing but stumps remained. His once handsome face scared with burnt red and grey flesh. His head where his once blonde hair hair resided nothing but baldness. As he was picked at and prodded he delved himself into the force to take him away from the scene he was right now. Instead he found himself faced with the one memory he wish he didn't have to see but he knew if he were to move on he had to face this.

Flashback

He had done it. The Seperatist and their battle droids laid dead at his feet.

He could feel their life forces diminish as he slayed them.

This was it, he could not turn back now. It happened on this very day.

Anakin Skywalker died and Darth Vader was born.

A Jedi became a Sith.

A Man became a Monster.

The Chosen One betrayed everybody.

But he would walk away from this knowing what he did was for the survival of his family. That his children would grow up in a peaceful galaxy where there was no war or fighting. He could walk around with no secrets holding him down. His wife could continue her career without worrying if he would come back home. They would rule the galaxy together.! It would be perfect. But he was fooling himself with these ideas. He knew that his wife would never travel down this path with him.

Democracy was what she fought for. While he fought for peace she fought for harmony. It was what made their marriage so perfect. But he knew his actions would only destroy her. He would guess Obi-Wan would have found out the security holos in the Jedi Temple and had seen what his former Padawan had done. He knew he would tell Padme. He only hoped Padme could forgive him after this. His answer was a Nubian space freighter entering the planets atmosphere towards his location. He raced out the control center and met her halfway and scooped her into his arms. He could tell by her emotions in the force she was distraught.

"I saw your ship,what are you doing here Padme"? Anakin asked although he already knew the answer.

"Obi-Wan, told me terrible things" Padme answered back with a look of pain on her face.

"What things" Anakin dreading the answer.

"He-He said you turned to the Darkside, that you killed younglings" Padme confessed despair written over her face.

Anakin backed away from her and turned towards the lava unable to face her anymore.

"Anakin please tell me that isn't true." Padme cried to her husband.

"If I did that I would be doing the one thing I swore never to do to you, thats lie to you" Anakin replied still looking towards the fire. There it is, the truth now it was Padme's choice whether she would be by his side or walk away from everything they had. If she would walk away from him.

"No No No! Anakin please don't do this! Don't take this path!"

"I had no choice Padme, It was either this or watch my family die when there was something I could do about it." Anakin cried out finally turning around to face her.'

"But at what cost, the lives of innocents, the galaxy? Padme questioned her whole demeanor full of anger and hurt.

"Whatever It takes to keep the ones I love safe." Anakin said his blue eyes tinged with yellow and red.

"Then I want no part of it. I love you Anakin, But you are going down a path I can't follow"

Anakin sighed knowing that would be her answer but it didn't hurt any less hearing it. He turned back towards the lava and said,

"Is that your final decision Padme?"

Padme looked at him eyes full of tears and replied saying

I love you and I always will but I can not follow you into this demented future you've created with Sideous" she replied with disgust at the former Chancellor's name.

It was at that moment Obi-Wan decided to make his appearance known,having stowed away on Padme's ship.

"Anakin" Obi-Wan said as he looked at his former apprentice and brother in all but blood.

"Sneaking aboard ships now Master, Never thought that stealth was your style" Anakin answered devoid of emotion as he turned to face the man that trained him and was a father to him.

"Anakin please come to your senses the dark side is not the way". Obi-Wan cried trying to get through his friend.

"Neither is the Lightside my old friend, I've come to learn that neither side of the force is truly right, But if it helps me save my family then the dark side I will learn". Anakin responded as he activated his lightsaber the blade humming through the silence.

" Anakin, no you can't fight Obi-Wan he's your friend! Padme cried in horror when she heard Obi-Wan activate his own lightsaber in challenge.

"Padme leave this planet right now it's about to get dangerous and I don't want our child or you in danger" Anakin said his gaze still on Ob-Wan

"I'm not going anywhere Anakin Skywalker and I will not let you fight Obi-Wan and destroy what you two fought to protect." Padme cried in defiance and stubbornness.

Anakin's patience wore out and he screamed "PADME LEAVE THIS PLANET NOW! Unknowingly Anakin released a Force push against his wife causing her to hit the underbelly of her ship knocking her out.

Anakin in horror at what he done could only watch as his wife stopped moving, "Padme, PADME!

End Flashback

"Lord Vader, Lord Vader! He was awaken by the screams of his medic who had noticed his blood pressure rising to high levels and had to wake him before he hurt himself.

He opened his eyes and was assaulted with the bright light coming from the examination room.

"Lord Vader are you alright? Your blood pressure was becoming erratic and unstable for a moment. It's a miracle you woke up"! The medic said looking curiously and concerned at the Sith Lord.

Vader-no-Anakin looked at the medic and thought back to the dream. That dream would forever live with him. But he would not be held down by it. All his life he was a pawn to somebody. A weapon for personal use. The Jedi only took him in cause of fear the Sith would reach him if they didn't. Obi-Wan only trained him from out of resect for his fallen Master Qui-Gon Jinn.

"Qui-Gon" he thought feeling a wave of emotions go through him. Even though it had been 13 yrs since his death he was still a sore spot in Anakin's life. He was the only one who truly cared for him. Obi-Wan did his best and was like a father to him, but Qui-Gon understood Anakin. When he freed him and planned to train him it was because he saw potential for Anakin to become something great. He believed Anakin to be The Chosen One Of The Force. The one to bring balance to the Force. He laughed at this title now. Chosen One? More like The Broken One to him. He was a walking coffin. Or at least he was at the time being. But he chose that this moment things would change. He would no longer let other people tell him what to do, how he should act. He was Anakin Skywalker as well as Darth Vader. No longer could he be one personality anymore. He was a Jedi as well as a Sith and he would find a way to merge his powers and bring balance to himself. Only then would he achieve everything he set out to do. Sidious would die someday but he would have to wait for the time being till his power was greater than it ever was.

Lord Vader? Lord Vader! the medic asked slightly annoyed at have been calling the Sith Lord for more than 20 mins.

Anakin looked at the medic and asked "Yes what is it?"

The medic answer saying"I was asking how you are feeling Lord Vader? The medic asked in relief at finally getting the mans attention.

With a small smirk Anakin answered"I feel terrific doc and it's Skywalker now. Lord Skywalker!

Whew! Finally I got this chapter done. Tell me what you think and give me some ideas. Till Next Time Peace!