I know it's been awhile but I have another chapter to my fic hope you enjoy it.
Chapter XIII: The Birth of Freedom
THE LOG OF DARTH VADER, DARK LORD OF THE SITH
22 YEARS AFTER THE END OF THE CLONE WARS
I have failed to enter the structure, young Skywalker and She-Ra defeated me, they are clever, and even fooled me with their little trick, but I shall have the upper hand.
I retreated to the outskirts of Mysticore, where my forces still retain some control, and an abandoned house serves as our base.
When I arrived there, I was greeted by two Stormtroopers who helped me into a special medical bay, where they were able to repair my damaged life support systems.
While they were working on me, I thought about my encounter with She-Ra and Skywalker, any doubts I had of the power this She-Ra possesses are gone, I know she is the one who can restore the Sith to the natural order and do away with cancer that is Darth Sidious.
However, if she is fails to turn, I feel that Skywalker will do nicely as a replacement for She-Ra, if not better, after all if he is the offspring of the Chosen One, and has all the potential he had, yes, I will need to keep watch on Skywalker.
Once I was repaired, I went to check on the status of the kingdoms, to see how the war was progressing, it was not good.
We had lost control of Brightmoon, the queen had managed to make it into the kingdom had drive us out of the kingdom.
However there was one kingdom that still was under our control completely, the barren regions in the west that houses the bumbler Hordak’s armies known as the Fright Zone, if need be we can retreat to there.
While I was thinking, I heard the Emperor’s voice again, ‘Lord Vader, are you there?’ he called out through the Force.
I went to a darkened corner and knelt down, ‘I am here, my master,’ I replied to his voice.
‘Lord Vader, I sensed you have failed to bring this woman to the Dark Side, and have wasted resources on this planet, why do you continue this useless task,’ he asked, annoyed at my failure.
I explained to him that, I was close to turning her and I need only a little more time to do so and he will see his precious results.
‘I am giving you a final chance, fail me here, and you face the conquences,’ he warned me as he cut off the mystical communiqué.
“Yes, my master,” I said to myself as I stood up and went to monitor the battle, hoping that victory has not eluded as us yet.
QUEEN ANGELLA’S DIARY
FIFTH DAY IN THE FIFTH YEAR OF THE HORDE’S OCCUPATION
Brightmoon has been freed and once word reaches the other kingdoms, we are confident that Etheria will be rid of the Empire.
The castle has been secured and most of the Imperials had surrendered and had been taken into Alliance custody, but this victory did not come without sacrifice.
While I was sending out the signal that Brightmoon has been liberated, Bow came in the throne room with some bad news, Casta was severally injured.
“It appears that she suffered severe electric shock, no doubt due to her trying to use her powers and paying the price,” he explained to us.
“Where is she now?” I asked concerned for her safety, Casta is a good friend and my heart goes out to her.
“I had her taken to the Inspiration to heal; I only hope the Alliance can heal her,” he informed me.
“I am sure they will, they were able to heal me, and I was near death,” I assured him.
“I am sure of that too,” he said as walked out to the balcony to collect his thoughts, I pray to Light Hope that Casta will make it.
CAPTAIN BOW’S LOGBOOK
FIFTH DAY IN THE FIFTH DAY OF THE HORDE’S OCCUPATION OF ETHERIA
The liberation of Brightmoon has been bittersweet, Castaspella lays in bed, aboard the Inspiration and the only thing we can do is wait.
Casta is good friend of mine, we had joined the Rebellion on the same day and she had been the one who encouraged me to peruse my relationship with Glimmer saying, ‘you two are meant to be together.’
Also on my mind is the fact, there has been no word yet from She-Ra, I know she can take care of herself, but usually we receive word whether or not she succeeded, I began to worry that the Empire captured her again, but I will remain optimistic.
While I was thinking, Glimmer came out on the balcony, “Something wrong, my love?” she asked she placed her arms around me.
“I’m just worried about Casta, that’s all Glimmer,” I told her as I looked into her eyes.
“She’ll be fine, I know she will be, mother was dying, but the medical robots aboard the Inspiration were able to save her, trust me honey,” she said as we kissed.
“I do, Glimmer with every ounce of my being,” I told her as we broke the embrace and looked out into land, hoping that Casta and She-Ra will be all right.
THE JOURNAL OF COMMANDER LUKE SKYWALKER
22 YEARS AFTER THE END OF THE CLONE WARS
I stared at the two opened doors of the structure, how did whatever lives in it know my name.
I looked back at She-Ra who stood there smiling as she approached the doors, “It’s all right Luke,” she said as she started to enter the building fearlessly as if she had done it before.
“Wait for me,” I shouted as followed her into this place.
The sights that awaited me inside were beyond words, the interior was that of a temple, but there no religious figures inside, just crystals, in fact everything in this temple was made of crystals, but they were not dead crystals, I had the strange feeling that these crystals were alive.
“What is this place,” I asked as we approached a large crystal that served as some sort of altar.
She did not answer, but soon what appeared to be a rainbow appeared from the crystal and streaked throughout the building.
“This is the Crystal Castle and I am its guardian Light Hope,” a voice reverberated through the walls, the rainbow seemed to respond to the voice.
I stared at this being, who was this Light Hope and who did he know me, he seemed to be a being of pure energy without any tangible form.
“I know you are wondering how I know you, Luke, I once traveled the universe and came across your galaxy, I witnessed your father’s demise, but I was sworn to keep silent about it,” he explained to me serenely.
I looked to She-Ra confused, but she turned and smiled as if to say it was okay to trust him.
“I wish I could have known my father,” I told the being.
“Your father was a great man, he would have been happy to see you following in his legacy,” he told me, “but now you must focus on the present, my friends, Etheria will need help to recover from this battle and you will be keys to it,” he informed us as the doors the Crystal Castle opened up again and the rainbow retreated into the crystal.
“He’s right, Luke, there is much to do, we should see if can’t find where Queen Angella is and if ask if she needs help,” She-Ra told me as she got up and made her way to the door.
I followed suit, but my mind was divided, even though he was sworn to secrecy I wish I could have asked Light Hope more about my father and how he died, from what Ben told me he was a great war hero and good person, just to know his name is all I want now.
My mind snapped back to the present, when I heard announcement over the comlink on my belt:
Attention, this Queen Angella of Brightmoon, the Empire has been driven out of Brightmoon and I have returned to my throne.
The Liberation of Etheria has begun; the empire will be rooted out of the other kingdoms as well and dealt with according to our justice system.
I advise any Imperials to surrender now, anyone surrendering will be treated with mercy; this will be only chance to surrender without retaliation.
Any surrenders after this period will be dealt with the Alliance to Restore the Republic and their justice, this period will be the only chance to escape prosecution by the Alliance, so I advise you to take advantage of this offer that is all!
“I doubt that the Empire will take you up on that offer, they’re relentless,” I informed She-Ra as we sped towards Brightmoon.
“A pity, under our laws only Vader would be charged with war crimes, that’s why Angella made that announcement, but you’re right, they’ll probably refuse,” she acknowledged, “But right now, the important thing is that we’ve won a major victory,” she told me, but even though she was happy, she had look of curiosity on her face as if she was wondering about something.
PRINCESS ADORA’S DIARY
FIFTH DAY IN THE FIFTH YEAR OF THE HORDE’S OCCUPATION OF ETHERIA
We had defeated Darth Vader and Angella had liberated Brightmoon, but still I had other things on my mind, like about the connection Luke has with Vader.
During our battle, I could feel that connection, what was once only a faint feeling was now undeniable, but should I tell him that dark secret that I uncovered, no I couldn’t tell him, it would destroy him, it was a secret that should remain hidden in the corners of Darth Vader’s mind and never should see the light of day.
I also continued to think about Hordak and how he’s handling the Fright Zone being invaded, maybe the Empire decimated the Horde and Etheria would be rid of Hordak, but something told it was not to be, but still it would take Hordak awhile to get back to normal there.
LORD HORDAK’S JOURNAL
FIFTH DAY IN THE FIFTH YEAR OF MY OCCUPATION OF ETHERIA
While I was sitting in the cell, plotting my revenge against Vader, I heard an announcement come through the Fright Zone’s communication screen, it was Queen Angella it seems she routed out the Imperials from Brightmoon and beginning to liberate the planet.
“For once, I am actually happy to hear that Brightmoon has been freed,” I said as I stood up and blasted the door from the hinges, “get up Weaver, we have work to do,” I told her I walked out of the cell to reclaim my base.
“What makes you sure, that you can accomplish this feat my liege,” she said as she walked over to where I was standing.
“Because, these bucket brains are going to be too busy trying to recapture Brightmoon to guard us,” I told her as I walked towards the throne room; soon I would reclaim my power and crush these fools.