Anakin's/Vader's POV
I hugged my wife one last time before I had to go off on my insane quest for freedom. But this has to be done, I have to do this; for me and for her, "I love you (y/n), I promise I'll be back soon." I sighed sadly as I laid my cheek against the top of her head as my mechanical hand stroked her hair gently. I need to give her the life she deserves, the life that we both deserve. I can already imagine a little child running around the cabin with an infectious laugh like (y/n)'s as I playfully chase them. I need to have that future with her, I crave it.

She removed herself from my hold and met my eyes; her cheeks were stained with tears. She was afraid, I could feel it and I wish there was a way I could ease her fear, but in all honesty, I was afraid too.

She reluctantly nodded, "I love you too, I'll be here waiting for you." She put on the best smile she could and I appreciated her efforts. In case something does happen to me, the last image I would want of her; is her beautiful smile.

"Alright boss, I'm ready when you are." Piett came up from behind (y/n) and I let out a deep sigh, this isn't gonna go over well with him.

I gently moved (y/n) to the side; my hand still resting on her lower back "Piett you're not coming."

He chuckled humorlessly, "The hell I'm not. No way am I leaving you to do this alone." I cherished his loyalty and I did wish he could come with me, but my decision was final; I refuse to risk his life.

I shook my head as I kept my gaze on his, I could see that he was going to put up a fight, "I'm sorry, but you can't come." I spoke to him more sternly; back to the voice I used to use on him before we became brothers. I hoped he would still fear me and listen just a little bit.

Of course I was wrong, "You're not going off on a suicide mission without me!" He was almost shouting at me at this point, "Someone has to be there to have your back, I need to be there with you, please Anakin." His voice cracked at the end and I saw his eyes begin to water.

I let go of (y/n) and stepped forward; pulling him into a hug, "It's going to be okay," I whispered into his ear while we remained in a friendly embrace, his hold on me tightened, "I wish I could bring you, but I need you to keep our girls safe and it brings me comfort, knowing that you'll be here."

His shoulders shook as he cried into mine, "But, what if you die? I don't want to lose my best friend."

How is he really making me this emotional right now? I took a deep breath so I didn't start crying as well, "You won't, I'll come back for all of you, I swear on it." I finally broke away from the hug and he wiped his eyes. And I quickly wiped a few tears that escaped my own eyes as well before they noticed.

"You better, or I'll make sure (y/n) remarries." He playfully threatened me to lighten his own mood.

I chuckled as I shook my head, "I'll haunt all of your asses." I joked back before looking down to my wife one more time, there was no hint of humor in her eyes, "Don't be afraid my love, I'll see you very soon." I pressed my hand to her cheek and caressed her softly, "Please let me see that beautiful smile one more time." I begged her and almost instantly; her lips spread into that same notable smile that melted the ice around my heart all those months ago.

I smiled back, until a felt a metal object gently nudge against my leg. I glanced down and Artoo beeped at me sadly, he was asking to come as well.

I sighed as I bent down and placed my hand on him, "No buddy, you can't come either." I caressed his metal head as he spoke me to me in his robotic voice, I smiled once more, "I love you too."

༻✦༺

"Lord Vader, welcome back from you-"

"Get away from me." I growled as I used the force to shove one of the Captain's a further distance away. I didn't do it enough to bring him any harm, but I didn't need anyone hovering over me right now.

No one else approached me; instead I got respectful nods as people avoided eye contact with me at all costs. Almost like they were afraid my look alone would be the end of their days, which wasn't exactly untrue, I've been known to do things like that.

I stepped into my office and instantly walked over to the holotable. I swiftly went the rough my data tapes in search of one specific tape. Finally, the Death Star blueprints came into view and I grinned with satisfaction. I've seen them before, but I never actually paid attention to them, now I needed to find the weakness.

An hour had gone by as I studied these plans, I was starting to believe that there was no weakness. That is, until I located the thermal exhaust port. It conveniently leads directly into the reactor core, if I can get a clean shot in, this place will turn to ash. I chuckled to myself, "Galen Erso, you sneaky genius." Erso is the man that helped design this place, I have to say, I'm not exactly surprised that he left such a critical vulnerability.

Nothing should be indestructible.

I turned the table off; already knowing exactly where on the station I will find this pregnable port.

I stepped out of my office, for the last time, and made my way to the hangar, "Sound the alarm." I instructed one of the workers who was walking the opposite direction of me.

"Are we under attack sir?" He asked with wide, concerned eyes.

I smirked, "You're about to be. So I'd get off this station if I were you." I pushed past him and continued to the hangar where a certain TIE-fighter was waiting for me.

Song: Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Lorde. 🎶

I went to the far corner where the very first one (y/n) worked on sat, completely unused and in pristine condition. I never wanted anyone to take it out, it held value to me, and now it's going to assist me in the destruction of the atrocious ghosts of my past.

The moment I got inside of it, the sound of the alarm filled the Death Star. I gave them their warning, now all they have to do is get out before I blow this place into oblivion. If they don't make it, it's a shame, but I can't allow myself to care about their lives right now. This is something that has to be done, I turned on the Fighter to get ready.

I reached in my pocket and pulled out my wedding ring, I placed it on with a heavy sigh, "This is for you (y/n)." I kissed the ring and gripped the handles to the Fighter to begin my act of treason.

I flew out into the surrounding space, Can you hear me, Sidious. I connected to him, I wanted him to know what I was about to do.

S: Yes Lord Vader, what is it?

I smiled as I turned the fighter around and stayed in one spot as I eyed the Death Star with loathing, You've manipulated me for the last time Master. I spat the last word to him.

Silence.

A: I know you killed Ahsoka.

There was still silence, I flew the fighter towards the Death Star and began to fire warning shots all across the exterior. I'm trying to give people time to leave, I watched as a few ships left.

A: I know it was your idea to lock me up.

I could feel the anger building up inside of me as I flew closer, only to see more fighters come out of the Hangar, "Clones." I mumbled to myself as I turned the ship to the side and avoided shots that were firing in my direction.

S: You've been misinformed my boy.

I laughed out loud as I avoided another shot headed straight for me; I immediately fired back, hitting a weak spot that caused their engine to explode. One down, five to go.

A: Don't fucking insult me. I growled as I shot another one down, that's two; four more.

He once again went silent, much to my irritation. I pulled the fighter up to avoid being hit and immediately aimed down; so I could fire at number three, "This is too easy." I chuckled to myself as they exploded, their debris smashed into the fighter next to theirs and caused a crack which sucked the oxygen out of it, killing the clone inside.

That's two birds with one stone.

A: I'm going to make you pay for everything that you've done to me, and to the people I love.

I headed straight back to the Death Star with the last two clones on my tail. I maneuvered left to right to avoid their blasts as I located the the exhaust port. I fired a shot, which I missed when I pulled to the right quickly to avoid being shot in the back.

I groaned in annoyance as I flew up in a loop so I would end up right behind them instead. I locked onto their ships and fired multiple shots at their ends. Their ships were replaced by a black cloud of destruction; I pushed down to get closer to the exterior of the Death Star, and to avoid the fiery blaze.

All six down.

S: Don't be stupid Lord Vader, I'll tear you apart if you even think about betraying this Empire.

A: Fuck the Empire. I smiled to myself as I reached the exhaust port once again.

A:This is for Ahsoka.

I held my thumbs to the trigger.

A: And this is for Obi-Wan.

I fired; using the force as well to help me guide the blasts inside. I immediately pulled up when the lights from my shots disappeared into the the crater.

A: Say goodbye to your Death Star.

I flew away as far as I could, before the power from the blast shook the surrounding space. Debris hit against my TIE-fighter and I did my best to steady it, but I spun out of control while a warning alarm blared into my eardrums as well as a red light flashed inside, "Fuck." I mumbled, my ship was going down. I quickly pointed it to the nearest planet, this is going to be one rough landing. Or as Obi-Wan would say, "Another happy landing." I whispered to myself as I inched closer to the familiar planet of Hoth. My ship was shaking violently, but I knew it would make it.

A: Why so silent?

He still remained quiet as I broke through the atmosphere of Hoth, the snowy floor was coming into view and I prepared for ejection.

But before I could, he spoke.. and his words sent a deathly chill throughout my entire body. They clouded any other thought that I had in my mind, making me completely forget to eject myself before the ship crashed against the snowy floor. My whole world went black as I heard those words echo in my mind, creating a vast feeling of horror to consume my body.

His words..

S: Then say goodbye to your wife.

༻✦༺
Please let me know your thoughts on this chapter ♥️