#shame we never got a chance to see vader develop a relationship with leia outside anakin saying 'my b' in legends | Explore Tumblr Posts and Blogs

jedie · 2 years

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i find it so funny that whenever vader has any interaction with luke it’s always met with joy, affection, and love. but whenever vader interacts with leia it is always kill kill bite bite dont feed after midnight.

Vader used the force to telepathically call out to his son from the executor,  “Luke” Father, Luke called back. “Son” Vader and felt a thrill as he realized Luke had accepted the truth.

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For a moment, Vader allowed himself to imagine a future with his son. He imagined Luke as his apprentice - I would teach him everything - and as his partner - he would keep me strong! There would be no rivalry or secrets between them. With their bond of blood and shared power, they would be the greatest of Sith Lords.

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Soon, Vader was breathing hard through his respirator. I can't let Luke defeat me, Vader thought. I won't let the Emperor have him!

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Vader had no doubt that Luke was about to die. His son screamed. Not just my son . . . The Emperor unleashed another round of lightning. . . . or Padme's son . . . Luke screamed louder. . . . but my son . . . who loves me.

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there was an electric hum from behind Vader, then a spherical black interrogator droid hovered slowly into the cell...Leia's eyes went wide at the sight of the droid. Vader could practically taste her terror. She said, "Keep it away from me!”

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Growing impatient, Vader used his own psychic powers to make Leia believe she was in excruciating pain, but after several minutes, he ended the interrogation. He sensed that her inborn willpower was not only formidable but must have been augmented with certain physical and mental disciplines. She would not be broken easily.

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Tarkin scowled at Vader. "Terminate her ... immediately!" Vader moved across the conference room to a communications console. With his helmet facing the comlink, he said, "Detention Area Security. Schedule the prisoner in cell 3187 for execution in one standard hour.“

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Turning his attention to the Princess, Vader said, "I expect no such difficulty in restraining myself (in killing her) where you are concerned, Leia Organa. In several ways, you are responsible for my setbacks much more than this simple boy."

#「 REFLECT. 」 i have felt it.#「 LUKE. 」 the sun.#「 LEIA. 」 the moon.#he would die 4 luke and die b4 breathing in leia's direction #shame we never got a chance to see vader develop a relationship with leia outside anakin saying 'my b' in legends #luke was so important in his return to anakin (i have that written already on carrd but ill say it 500 more times bc its about FAMILY)#i find it odd vader never had any connection to leia despite her force powered super will and stubbornness #which he attributed to augmentation and training lmao like what senator would undergo torture training #and go so far as to alter their mental and physical state in such an unlikely event #especially when they were never even a high level target?#vader really thought leia (knowing next to nothing about her except that she came from aristocracy of all origins)#would be that hardcore at 19 years of age like she was training with the space see ai ay #though i will say his relationship with her wouldve been really important to see #bloodline did a good job in comparing them in their anger and drive for justice #anyway i dont think anakin expected forgiveness nor would he believe it would come or even come easy #but it mattered that he'd offer his regret and apology he had to put it out there and try #its not like he could say 'hey dont hold on to ur anger for me bc im sorry :( suffering leads to hate leads to fart w/e #he had no business telling her she should forgive or understand him but he did need to ask for it knowing it wouldnt come #he better than anyone would understand her feeling towards him 100%#its a guilt that couldnt let go bc he did all that to his daughter #anakin is at peace in and with the force but certainly not with all his actions as vader #his fulfilling the prophecy was what saved him bc thats why he was born lol #so the 'not being able to let go doesnt preserve your spirit in the force' does not apply #going off legends if just for this: when anakin came to leia it was out of making amends but motivated by guilt #guilt for what he did and guilt that if he didnt he wouldnt do right by his children

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