Vader could hardly believe his ears. A fully stocked and manned squadron falling apart due to a few insurgents? Pathetic. If they could not handle things on their own (with or without the special ops), then he had to settle matters himself.
Vader approached the deck at his usual, long imposing stride. Incompetency such as this would not go unpunished. His thoughts began to trail away as a familiar sensation rose within him.
Anger. Confusion. Sadness. Hatred. Many emotions flew through his head, as he remembered those days long ago.
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"Quite an assignment, don't you agree? It's not everyday you get chosen to lead a rescue operation. For the chancellor, no less?"
"..."
"Anakin, what's bothering you?"
"I... I just don't understand. Why can't a Jedi marry? It makes no sense."
"Anakin, we've gone over this before." His voice grew more solemn. "Jedi need to be able to silence their emotions. Relations with outsiders is... something we can't afford."
"But master-"
"No buts, Anakin.
...
Have you ever heard of Hanshi Laik?"
"No."
"Hanshi was a briliant Jedi. He could perform tricks with the Force that few of us today could only dream of. Mountains quaked under his feet, and Sith trembled in fear at his very presence."
"...Alright, but what does that have to-"
"Wait until I am finished, Anakin. One day, Hanshi fell in love with a girl. Sweet girl, very polite and considerate. Needless to say, it wasn't hard to figure out why Hanshi was so fond of her.
But the Sith were very crafty, and soon discovered Hanshi's feelings for the girl. Maybe it was petty vengence, maybe they had planned things out in the long term, but when Hanshi arrived home one day, she was gone. It didn't take long to discover who was behind her capture, and a great number of Jedi went to save her, having been moved by Hanshi's tale.
When they arrived at her location, it was too late. She had been slaughtered by the Sith.
Hanshi's hatred grew, and he began to actively hunt the Sith, cutting them down at every opportunity. Then something horrible happened."
"...What was it?"
"He became one of them."
"...
That's... so tragic."
"
That is why we cannot marry, Anakin. Remember those words."
"As you wish, my master."
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Vader looked up, and saw the man he had betrayed so long ago.
"It's been awhile, Anakin."
"It hasn't been long enough."
He drew his lightsaber foward, preparing for a fight he would not lose again.
"Anakin, it doesn't need to end this way."
"You still think you can save me, old man?"
The man drew forth his lightsaber.
"I suppose I'm still a fool, then."
"It's time to end this, old man."
The man lowered his weapon.
"Strike me down, and I shall become more powerful than you could ever imagine."
Vader did just that.
"As you wish, my master."
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