Star Wars: Second Chance

12: Why Do So Many People Need To See This Memory?

Luke conjured up the same memory that Anakin had seen. It was time for Obi-Wan to know that Luke's last name wasn't "Starstrider." His name was Luke Skywalker.
The darkness of the void shifted into the second Death Star.
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Obi-Wan was wrenched into a memory.
A dark-armored figure walks down the ramp of the shuttle onto the platform, into an elevator, and appears on a ramp on a lower level. He walks toward another ramp exit and is met by two troopers and a commander with a younger Luke, in binders, at their center.

The young Jedi gazes at the figure with complete calm. The officer reports to the figure. "This is a Rebel that surrendered to us. Although he denies it, I believe there may be more of them, and I request permission to conduct a further search of the area. "The commander extends his hand, revealing Luke's lightsaber.

"He was armed only with this." Vader looks at Luke, turns away and faces the commander, taking the lightsaber from the commander's hand. "Good work, Commander. Leave us. Conduct your search and bring his companions to me." says the figure.

By the expert way the man looked at the lightsaber the man must be the Sith or fallen Jedi.
"Yes, my Lord." the commander says. The officer and troops withdraw. The Sith and Luke are left standing alone in the oddly tranquil beauty of the place. The sounds of the forest filter in upon them."The Emperor has been expecting you." the Sith says."I know, father." Luke said.

This was Luke's father?! Luke had told Obi-Wan very little about his personal life.

"So, you have accepted the truth." Luke's father says.

"I've accepted the truth that you were once Anakin Skywalker, my father." Luke stated. Obi-Wan reeled. That was impossible! Anakin was a Jedi! He would never fall to the Dark Side. He wouldn't!Right? But... There was a strange darkness in Anakin. Anger. Also, Luke looked like Anakin. He was powerful in the Force. Luke had reacted strangely when he first saw Anakin... Was it possible? Would Anakin break the Jedi Code?

"That name no longer has any meaning for me." Says Vader. Okay, that confirms it. Thought Obi-Wan.

"It is the name of your true self. You've only forgotten. I know there is good in you. The Emperor hasn't driven it from you fully. That is why you couldn't destroy me. That's why you won't bring me to your Emperor now." Luke says.

Vader looks down from Luke to the lightsaber in his own black-gloved hand. He seems to ponder Luke's words.

"I see you have constructed a new lightsaber." Vader ignites the lightsaber and holds it to examine its humming, brilliant green blade. "Your skills are complete. Indeed, you are powerful, as the Emperor has foreseen." They stand for a moment, then Vader extinguishes the lightsaber.

"Come with me." Luke begs. "Obi-Wan once thought as you do." Vader replied. I "thought?" Am I dead? Obi-Wan wondered.

Luke steps close to Vader, then stops. Vader is still. "You don't know the power of the Dark Side. I must obey my master." Vader said. "I will not turn...and you'll be forced to kill me." Luke insisted. "If that is your destiny." What is going to happen? I know Luke lives... Obi-Wan wondered.

"Search your feelings, father. You can't do this. I feel the conflict within you. Let go of your hate." Luke says. "It is too late for me, son. The Emperor will show you the true nature of the Force. He is your master now." Vader announced.