Rescue for a Sith Princess

Chapter 1

Leia's eyes open and closed for a few minutes as she attempted to awaken from her drug-induced stupor. Her head felt foggy, as if her mind was unfamiliar to her. Once Leia was able to focus on her surroundings, she realized that she was no longer in her cell. She was in a bedroom, with a bed, wardrobe, and even a private bathroom.

"Certainly nicer accommodations than before," she told herself. Leia wandered around the room, assessing her new sleeping arrangements. On the dresser, she noticed a black garment laid out on top.

"It is kind of Lord Vader to give me new clothing," Leia said. She took the material in her hands and realized that it was a robe. A robe for a Jedi...or a Sith.

"You may put them on," a mechanical voice spoke behind her. Leia whipped around to see Darth Vader standing at the doorway. "They are a gift from the Emperor and me."

Leia rubbed the cloth between her fingers. "Of course, my Lord, thank you."

Underneath his mask, Vader's small, singed eyebrows shot up. The brainwashing serum worked!

Princess Leia retreated into the bathroom and emerged a couple minutes later draped in the charcoal-colored outfit. Black pants and shirt, and a black robe with a hood. She was also given black military boots. Leia brought the hood up over her head and stood before Vader.

"This clothing suits you. Wear it always from now on. I will have your white garments disposed of," Vader said.

"I agree, Lord Vader. May I ask...what do you want to do with me? Am I subject to any more interrogation?"

Vader could almost hear a twinge of fear in her voice, as if a small piece of the old Princess Leia was still there, still hurt from the memories.

"No. We will meet the Emperor in his throne room in ten minutes. Do not be late." With that, Darth Vader swept out of the room.

Her transformation would soon be complete.

~~~

Leia had never met the Emperor before, but imagined him to be a tall, strong, formidable man, similar to Darth Vader. When Leia entered his throne room, she was shocked to find a small, weak, old man. She was certain he was more powerful than he appeared, but the image stunned her nonetheless.

"Are you surprised by me, my apprentice?"

At this moment, Leia noticed her mouth was hanging open slightly.

"Of course not, my Master. You are as I pictured you in my mind," Leia responded.

A huge, toothy grin spread across the Emperor's face. "Ahhh...my Master...good, good...Lord Vader, it was successful."

"Yes, I am rather pleased with the results myself."

Leia was slightly confused by what they were talking about, but brushed it aside. She trusted these two men, they were the most powerful men in the galaxy.

"Princess Leia, you are incredibly strong with the Force," Palpatine drawled.

Surprised, Leia exclaimed, "I am? I've never thought so."

"Why yes, your resistance to the interrogation droid was impressive. Only someone with superior strength in the Force could accomplish such a feat. You are now being rewarded for your strength."

For a split second, a thought of the Rebellion flashed through her mind. A reward? Would the Emperor let the Rebels have a say? Confused by why she was thinking these things, Leia pushed the thoughts out of her mind. Why do I care about the Rebellion? I am being rewarded, not them.

"I wish to train you in the Dark Side of the Force. In time, you will become as powerful a Sith as Darth Vader and I. Together, we will bring order and rule the galaxy."

All of this sounded amazing to Leia. Finally, she could be more than a tiny princess. She would be powerful, a true leader, not pushed aside by most because she was a woman. She would be more than a woman; she would be a Sith. A small warning bell went off in the far reaches of Leia's mind. Why? What could be wrong with this?

Emperor Palpatine saw Leia's conflict and added, "You will be revered by many and feared by all. Your power will be insurmountable."

Revered by many, feared by all. Wasn't she anyways? Didn't the men on base give her the utmost respect in the conference room, but scurried away from her in the hallways? Becoming a Sith wouldn't change a thing. Leia bit her bottom lip and raised her head so that her eyes met Palpatine's.

"I would be honored to become your apprentice, my Master." And with that, Leia bowed before Emperor Palpatine.

The Emperor took great pleasure in seeing the same fire in her eyes as in Darth Vader's upon his turn to the Dark Side. He stood up and approached his bowing apprentice.

"Rise then, my apprentice. Henceforth, you will be known as Darth Tochter."

Leia arose and faced her new master, the passion of a Sith settling into her features.

"Vader will begin your training tomorrow. You may retire to your quarters."

"Yes, my Master." Leia spun on her heels and left the presence of the Sith Lords.

Vader turned to Palpatine. "She will do well, my Master. Did you play upon her weaknesses to help her turn?"

"It was difficult, Lord Vader. She is strong-willed, so any weaknesses were deep in the subconscious of her mind. But I found them, and now her mind is completely my servant."

~~~

Standing in the Millennium Falcon, Obi-Wan Kenobi watched Luke Skywalker practice his skills in the Force. They would soon arrive on Alderaan, he would give the Death Star plans to Bail Organa, and they would discuss how to proceed in destroying the Empire's massive base.

Suddenly, a great wave of the Force washed over Obi-Wan. He stumbled over onto a seat beside him and held his head in his hands.

"Ben, are you all right?" Luke came over and placed a hand on Obi-Wan's shoulder, his face full of concern.

A grave expression crossed the Jedi Master's face. "I have felt a great disturbance in the Force. A large shift from the Light to the Dark Side, as if a huge figure in the Light has fallen into the grasp of darkness. Something terrible has happened."

A.N. Anyone who knows German will see what I did with Leia's Sith name! In narration, I will still refer to Leia as "Leia", but Darth Vader and Palpatine will address her by her Sith Name. Anyways, thanks for reading! Let me know what you think!