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This is my first Star Wars piece, let me know what you guys think when you're done. This is what would have happened if (1) Darth Vader didn't kill Obi Wan right in front of Luke and (2) Luke and co. did not escape when they tried to rescue Leia.

So without further ado…

Ch. 1

Darth Vader was having a very pleasant day. So far he had not only managed to stop what would have been a rescue of Princess Organa, but he also captured the droids containing the data on the Death Star. And then there was the fact that he had finally killed Obi-Wan.

Darth Vader's normal rhythmic beating faltered at the thought of his old teacher. If the Sith Lord's suit didn't stop him from feeling, the man was sure he would feel the heat from Mustafar still burning him a little.

I want to go home. The thought pushed itself into Vader's self conscious, leaving the Sith Lord to turn around, expecting one of his crew to have said the phrase. Yet none of them appeared as though they had said anything. All of them were either at their stations or waiting for more orders. *Where did that come from?* Vader wondered.

"General Tarkin," a private hurried onto the bridge, then also greeted Vader, "Lord Vader. The interrogations of the new prisoners have begun. Would you care to take part?" Normally Tarkin and Lord Vader didn't bother with any prisoners, but it was proper to ask.

"No thank you," Tarkin said curtly.

Darth Vader pondered for a moment. He knew the interrogations weren't usually that interesting, but something about that silent plea that had just surfaced its way into his head was telling him to go. Darth Vader realized it was the Force, and not being one to turn away from what the Force had to offer, he turned to the private.

"I think I shall attend this interrogation," Darth Vader replied, receiving a questioning, but not challenging, look from Tarkin.

"Very well sir," the private spoke, his usual monotonous voice laced with a hint of fear. "Follow me, please."

Luke Skywalker was having a rotten day. Not only did he get captured during his one chance to be something other than a moisture farmer, but now interrogations were starting and Leia and Han couldn't stop arguing! And on top of all of that, Ben couldn't be found anywhere. Luke suspected what had happened to the man, but he didn't want to think about it…not right now anyway.

"Some rescue mission!" Leia shrieked.

"Some princess!" Han shouted.

"Both of you please," Luke begged. "You're making a scene." All around them, Imperial officers were waiting, watching the two fight with each other. They probably thought it was amusing. It infuriated Luke to have them watch him and his friends struggle, but he also was curious. Why hadn't they started the interrogations yet? Were they waiting for someone?

As if his unspoken question was heard, the door to the interrogation room opened and an officer walked in, followed by

"Oh great," Han mumbled as Darth Vader walked into their interrogation room. Luke gulped, his eyes widening as the intimidating figure made his way in front of the three of them.

"Officers," Darth Vader ordered, "take the princess back to her cell. I would like to have a word with these two," Vader gestured to Han and Luke. "Alone."

Almost immediately, Vader's order was followed through. Whenever Darth Vader used a tone like that, well, it was just best to stay out of his way. Luke watched worriedly as the Imperials grabbed onto Leia and escorted her out.

"She'll be okay kid," Han muttered into his ear. "I'd worry a little more about yourself right now."

"There's nothing to worry about," the low statement startled both of them. Luke and Han turned to face Vader. "All you have to do is give me the location of the rebel base, and I will let you leave."

"Well, that sir is a piece of knowledge that we don't actually have at the moment," Han grinned sheepishly.

"I see," the Dark Lord spoke, anger rising in his voice. "So, you expected to come onto my battle station, take my prisoner, and then ride off with my droids without having a little bit of knowledge to bargain with?"

Now Han turned to face Luke. "Don't suppose you know where the Rebel Base is, kid?" Han asked, his voice remaining smooth. Luke began to respond, but then shut his mouth as a memory popped into his mind.

*Oh no, it couldn't be there,* Luke thought to himself. *Biggs didn't actually tell me the real location of the Rebel Base when he was talking to me about the rebellion before I left, did he?*

"If you have any information about the rebel base it would be wise for you to share it," Darth Vader advanced towards Luke, startling him and causing the boy to trip over his own feet. Han, letting his temper get the best of him, spoke.

"Hey, there's no need to scare the kid like that, he'll tell you when he's good and rea-

Han's remark was cut off as Darth Vader raised his hand, beginning to force choke him. Luke, getting off the floor, ran to his friend. Darth Vader began to tighten his grip, causing a strained gasp to come out of Han's throat. Luke turned to Darth Vader, fear in his eyes.

"Stop, please stop!" Luke pleaded, but Vader only continued to strangle Han.

"Tell me the location of the rebel base," Darth Vader pressed.

"I can't!" Luke argued, wincing as Han made another gasping sound.

"Then he will die," Darth Vader responded. Again, the Sith Lord tightened his grip, forcing a strangled cry from Han. Luke watched in horror as his friend's face began to turn blue from lack of oxygen.

"Say goodbye to your friend," Darth Vader hoped the boy would tell soon, he didn't like torturing people like this…usually.

"No!" Luke shouted. Suddenly a wave of the Force struck Vader, throwing him backwards and forcing him to let go of Han. Quickly hurrying to Han's aid, Luke tried not to pay attention to the large amount of rage building up in the corner where Vader was struggling to get up.

"Are you okay Han?" Luke asked, helping Han to sit up.

"Luke," Han whispered. "What did you do?"

"I don't know," Luke muttered worriedly. "Han…I'm scared."

"I know kid, I know," Han looked over to the corner of the room, where Darth Vader had finally stood up and was making his way over to them. "Don't let Vader know that was you, kid," Han mumbled. "Just keep quiet."

Luke nodded and turned to watch as Darth Vader made his way over to the two of them.

"Which one of you did that?" Vader growled. Normally he would be able to tell, but that blow had confused him and mixed up his connection with the Force, leaving him dazed for a moment.

Han set his jaw. Luke bit his lip. Darth Vader waited, his anger growing by the second, but they did not say anything.

"Fine," Darth Vader hissed after what seemed like an eternity of silence. "Have it your way," he made his way over toward the door and pressed a button. "Admiral, please have these two escorted to the chambers."

"The chambers? Do you mean on the second floor, my lord?" the surprised voice rang out into the room.

"Don't keep me waiting, Admiral," Vader ordered. Giving one more glare to Han and Luke, the man stalked out of the room. As he soon as he left, Han turned to Luke and grabbed the boy's arms.

"Listen kid," Han hissed. "We don't have much time. I don't know what Vader's planning, but it's not something good."

"What do you mean?" Luke asked.

"Just listen," Han ordered. "You know that energy field... oh what did that old man call it?"

"The Force," Luke raised an eyebrow.

"Yeah, that," Han continued. "Vader's got it."

"Han, you can't get the Force," Luke rolled his eyes. "The Force-

"Whatever," Han hissed. "The point being, you are…strong in the Force? Yeah that' it. Now the only reason I can think Vader wouldn't give us cells is because he wants to find out which one of us is strong in the Force, which is you."

"But what does he want with me?" Luke asked nervously.

"I don't know kid," Han turned as officers headed into the room. "But like I said before, don't let on about your…talents, okay?"

"Alright," Luke nodded. Suddenly the two friends were separated as the officers took each of them. As Han's officers escorted the smuggler out the door, Luke looked around nervously.

*What did I get myself into?*

Let me know what you guys think, if you think I'm portraying the characters okay! Thanks!