Kenobi Chapter 2: A Relic of the Past

Vader who was attached to the bacta tank was dwelling and constantly searching within the Force. His singular hatred for Obi-Wan Kenobi since that fateful day ten years ago that took away the ability to be anything like he was with his fierce determination the speed, velocity, and strength that was shown along with his power of the dark side of the Force that had it been anyone else who was not such a master of defense was able as Obi-Wan Kenobi had been then he would have been unstoppable to most anyone else. This thought of the humiliation and pain that was brought to him at the hands of his former master allowed the dark side to flow through his veins. While the loss of his legs gives him more pain which compels him to reach further into the Dark Side of the Force.

As he finished his last session in the bacta tank, Vader through the Force allowed himself to be reassembled in order that he could once again be put back together into his suit. He could feel as if he was going to be called upon by his Master Darth Sidious the current Emperor of this Galactic Empire that is taking over the former Republic and many Separatists planets to form this new Empire. The Senate which has remained in tact due to the vastness of the territories of the Empire was not able to fully control every system across the galaxy. Vader allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the past where a flood of memories of his time as Anakin Skywalker in relation to Padme Amidala. The only light that could reach through to him and calm him in the midst of the Galactic civil war. In this remembrance of the past there was a sliver of a moment in which Anakin Skywalker pulled through in the deep and dark call of the dark side. Then realizing his conflicted call from the light Vader once again came and took control once again. Vader mentally reprimanded himself for the fact that he allowed Anakin Skywalker to become a part of him once again. While ever since he has accepted the life of a Sith Lord with the fall of the Jedi, Clone army, and the Republic being replaced by the Empire where her past happy life as Anakin Skywalker is now replaced by this dark monstrous Darth Vader that knows nothing but pain and suffering.

Once assembled he approached the place to which the hologram was located within his castle oh Mustafar. Kneeling right before the hologram appeared before him as the emperor himself appeared to further instruct Vader.

"Lord Vader, a Jedi has been captured at the hands of Inquisitors I am tasking you to go to the fortress inquisitorius where this Jedi is. Interrogate him to try to find any location of other Jedi and eliminate them. Ever since the loss of the other Holocron that was in our grasp I need you to make sure there are no issues that arise from this Jedi at the fortress."

"It will be done my Master."

"Lord Vader, do not think that I have not noticed your temptation by Anakin Skywalker. I will not be so forgiving if this temptation continues to persist."

"I understand Master. I will not let Anakin Skywalker persist."

"Good, now interrogate the young Jedi and perhaps you will find the key to finding Kenobi."

"Yes, my Master."

On the hot sands of Tatooine, in his cave Obi-Wan Kenobi has taken in his Eopi to which was being kept in the shade next to the cave to avoid the heat from the twin suns unforgiving heat. Inside the cave Obi-Wan tried to meditate and continue to pursue the possibility to commune with his former master Qui-Gon Jinn. Who as far as Obi-Wan could tell was not responding to him through the Force.

"Master, can you hear me? Master?"

The silence of no reply as he called out made it clear that master Qui-Gon was not going to be able to respond due to the disconnect from the Force. The truth being Obi-Wan's thoughts dwelled more upon the thoughts of the past. In particular the losses he has suffered involving Anakin and his turn to the Dark Side of the Force and the massacre of the Jedi order. Kenobi one of only a few Jedi left in the Galaxy. The Jedi are now just an empty relic of the bygone era of the Republic. Abandoning the calling out to commune with Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan had to prepare for the day of work ahead in which he had to remain hidden in the loneliness and desolation of the Tatooine suns. Packing and preparing himself he took one last look inside of the cave before walking out to his Eopi Roux who waited patiently for Obi-Wan as he prepared for his new way of life not as Jedi General, but as someone trying to blend into the blandness of a regular life in the galaxy trying to forget the past and move on though it would be easier said then done.

As the imperial shuttle descended into the Fortress Inquisitorius Vader prepared to interrogate the captured Jedi to potentially reveal the key to finding Kenobi and snuff out the last of the Jedi and exact his revenge on his former master brought about on that fatal night. This obsession with Kenobi seemed to get out of hand sometimes as Darth Sidious had to intervene do order him to focus on the many rebel cells that were popping up across the galaxy. Disturbed from his thoughts as Vader felt the ship come to a complete stop upon landing in the hangar bay and the platform hissed as it descended to the platform of this formidable base. Walking down the platform he was greeted by none other than the Grand Inquisitor himself.

"Lord Vader I am pleased by your arrival. We have waited for you to personally interrogate him yourself."

"Do not flatter me Inquisitor. I am only here to see that Kenobi be found."

"Yes Lord Vader, he is right this way." Responded the Inquisitor in a quiet tone after being reprimanded by the Sith Lord. As they walked into the dentation area of the facility where the Jedi was prepped for interrogation. Nari in his cell could feel the presence of Vader as the cold of the evil of the Dark Side of the Force just radiated off of Vader as he approached.

"Welcome to your doom young Jedi. Why were you on Tatooine?" Vader spoke as he used the Force to enter into the mind of the young and inexperienced Jedi tried to resist.

"I won't tell you anything!" replied Nari who was quickly breaking down from the mind probe that Vader was using to search his mind in hopes of finding anything related to Kenobi. While nothing to Kenobi was found a different name was revealed.

"Ahh, your thoughts betray you. The infamous Saw Gerrera, you were seeking to join his band of treasonous scum." Vader revealed to Nari who was stunned that this monster who clearly possessed the Dark Side of the Force. Vader then left the interrogation room leaving a broken Nari in shame of the surrendering of the crucial information that would have secured his safety.

As the door closed Nari knew that he had to try and stop the technological terror of the towering monster who cracked into his mind. Using the Force, he released himself from his restraints and onto the floor. Then quietly going to the door he put his hand on the door sensing if there were any guards outside the door he could sense only two troopers outside his door.

"Only two guards now I just need to get a weapon." Searching around he found his lightsaber stored in a box on the other side of the room. Looking he found his lightsaber that was taken from him here for the taking.

"I know this is a trap, but this is the only way to get to Saw and warn him of the incoming threat." Then as he reached into his mind to use the Force and with a wave of his hand and igniting the lightsaber, he had not used in ten years he struck down the two troopers standing outside of his cell. Now free and walking down the hall he knew he had to go and find a ship. Though he knew he had to get off the Fortress Inquisitorius but seeing the Grand Inquisitor and the one who interrogated Nari clearly discussing the future attack. Trailing close behind so that he can hear the conversation that the Grand Inquisitor was discussing.

"I want you to send a squad to the planet of Tatooine where you will need to find a man by the name of Saw Gerrera. He has a band of troops that are trying to take out Imperial outposts around the Outer Rim territories."

"Lord Vader, I currently have the fifth brother and the seventh sister patrolling the planet for any Jedi at this time. I will notify him at once of the new orders that you given to me." Vader then went and boarded his transport that then took off.

Stunned at the hearing the revelation of the interrogator being a Sith Lord. Who was most definitely involved in the downfall of the Jedi order, Nari was determined to stop this Vader in anyway possible. Then with more determination to get off the Fortress Inquisitorius to warn Saw Gerrera of the impending doom. Reaching within the Force he called to have the guards that were near a tie defender that was just finished being refueled for takeoff. Taking advantage that the Force was able to provide for him, he snuck up and into the cockpit and began to launch for takeoff. Which in turn caused commotion among the troopers stationed at the fortress as troopers began shooting at the ship which failed to work as the ship began to lift and pull out of the hangar on the way to open space. Nari thinking, he was in the clear, thought that there were no worries rested easy on his mission to warn his friend in Saw Gerrera that danger was coming did not notice upon takeoff that a homing tracker was thrown on the wing of the ship by none other than the Grand Inquisitor.

Seeing the ship leave the Grand Inquisitor left telling the fearful troopers of the next step of the plan to the troopers. "I have placed a tracker on the tie defender, I want the ship tracked and when it lands on Tatooine to lock down and interrogate every house in the surrounding area in search of these Rebels. Is that understood?"

"Yes, Grand Inquisitor. We will have a light cruiser sent off within the hour to track their location."

"Remember this is a Jedi. Even though they are a relic of the past, they are still quite dangerous. Do not underestimate him."