The Guardian of the Chosen One (English Version of "La Gardienne de l'Elu")

Chapter 39: Secret revealed

Hi! Here is the continuation with the famous end of episode 5. Feel free to vote (if you like it) or to comment.

Luke's point of view

I expected a great difficulty against Vader. I didn't think the level gap was that big! The dark lord was playing me, parrying my moves without any difficulty. All I managed to do was to parry his blows. I almost succumbed to my anger against him. Nevertheless, I managed to control myself until then. I knew that I could not win by experience or force. I had to find a solution. Think Luke...

Carried away by my reflection, I didn't pay attention to where I was going until I suddenly heard the door close behind me. I looked carefully. In front of me, there was a circular window, surrounded by different machines, probably managing the electrical management of the station. We must have been in the heart of it, judging by the wind outside. I closed my eyes, concentrating on the Force to locate Vader. Following Kyria's advice, I used my anger to give me energy, while not crossing the line into darkness. How could I win my fight against the cyborg who seemed to be out of reach?

Suddenly, I heard breathing to my right, making me turn around. I saw the black shadow going towards me, his red blade lit. His imposing silhouette seemed to crush me, size-wise. He glared at me, silently, before moving into a guard position. This time I wasn't going to throw myself in without thinking. I found it strange that he didn't move. Suddenly my instincts told me there was danger behind me. As I turned around, I saw an energetic pillar coming toward me, which I sliced through with a clean stroke. The Sith Lord took the opportunity to attack me. Afterwards, I didn't let him land the first blow, so that I could take advantage of his advantage. We exchanged blades a few times before I felt something hit my head, throwing me off my game and making me feel a little woozy. He stepped back and threw several objects at me. This time I used the Force to push them back against the wall. Suddenly I sensed danger and had just enough time to see another pillar coming towards me. I managed to move to the side, just in time to avoid the projectile that shattered the glass. I tried in vain to resist the blast, trying to draw me towards the void. Unfortunately, the force of the wind was too strong and I could not resist any more.

I fell into the void and managed to hold on to the railing just in time, so as not to fall further. With effort, I managed to stand up, catching my breath as I saw the fate I had just escaped. I didn't know where it would lead and if even this abyss had an end. However, I didn't want to know. How was I going to get out of this? I closed my eyes, trying to calm my overwhelming fear.

A familiar flame came to take me in its embrace, calming my terror little by little. That of mother's presence. As soon as I calmed down, I got up and set off again, to face the man who had destroyed my life and so many others. I continued on my way, sinking into the bowels of the station, the feeling of unease running through my being, making me pull out my weapon. I sank into it, my senses on the alert.

Suddenly, he came out of nowhere, forcing me to step back to avoid being decapitated. He faced me, his jerky breaths distressed me, while his blows became faster and more brutal, showing a perfect mastery of the fifth form. I could only step back to dodge or parry the heavy and devastating attacks, unable to do anything else. Nothing seemed to stop him, and I couldn't find any loopholes. I had to find a solution or I would soon find myself at his mercy. Unfortunately, my opponent didn't give me any respite, not giving me time to think about it. He kept gaining ground, while I was retreating to a place, narrower and narrower. I tried to regain control of the fight, but to no avail. Soon I was on the ground, the red blade threatening me.

Vader: You are defeated! It is useless to resist! Do not let yourself be destroyed, as Obi-Wan did.

Surrender? Never! That would be an insult to all the victims of this man, including my parents. So, I shifted the blade with a strong blow, before turning to the left. Thus, I could dodge his powerful blow and allowed me to stand up.