Vader's second chance

A Star wars story

Disclaimer: Disney owns everything except my plot

Hello there everyone! Before we get into chapter 1 I'd like to quickly explain what this story is about. This story follows Darth Vader and Ahsoka Tano as they try to prevent the Empire from happening. Basically, their duel on Malachor goes a little differently and they end up back in time, three months before the Clone Wars started, with the opportunity to save the galaxy from Palpatine's grasp. But can they outsmart the Sith that ruined their lives?

Note: In this story Anakin and Ahsoka had feelings for each other during the Clone Wars but never got to express them, fearing the other's reaction. So, naturally, this story has an "Anisoka" pairing. You have been warned. Also, because of "reasons" they de-age a couple of years each after they time travel. After the time travelling Anakin is 36 and Ahsoka 32. Now, without further ado, let's jump into it.

Malachor, Sith Temple, Vader's point of view:

Me and Ahsoka were dueling in the Temple. The boy and his master managed to escape, but I'll find them after I deal with her. I was too distracted by my thoughts and eventually Ahsoka managed to hit me with a Force Push, which made me lose my balance. Seeing this, Ahsoka spoke.

Ahsoka-Master, I can't do this. I won't fight you.

Vader-I told you already, Anakin Skywalker is no more.

Ahsoka-Even if my master is truly dead I want you to know this.

Ahsoka knelt down and deactivated her sabers, then placed them back on her belt.

Ahsoka-I love you Anakin. I was too afraid to say it before we split, so I'm saying it now.

She what? She loves me? And she loved me back then? Suddenly a feeling of embarrassment overtook me. She loved me then and she still loves me after all I've done. I tried to focus on my hate, my anger but it didn't work. It was as if Darth Vader had suddenly disappeared, leaving Anakin Skywalker in his place.

Vader-I…I love you too 'Soka. I've loved you since then, but I was just too blind to realize it. And, even if it means nothing anymore, I'm honestly sorry for what I did.

Ahsoka-Ani, it means the world to me.

As if on que, a presence I hadn't felt in a long time appeared. I recognized it immediately but I just couldn't believe it. Then he actually appeared in front of me.

Qui-Gon-Anakin. I knew you weren't lost! I knew it!

Vader-Master Jin? But it can't be, Maul killed you.

Qui-Gon-Ironically enough Anakin, to learn the way to immortality, you must die first.

Ahsoka-Master Qui-Gon? Anakin has told me so much about you.

Qui-Gon-We are wasting precious time. Anakin, I only have one question for you. If you could go back and stop the Emperor, would you?

Vader-Go back? If I could do that I'd tear him apart with my own hands. He destroyed countless families, corrupted me and made me kill my own wife! Of course I'd stop him!

Qui-Gon-Then get ready for a trip.

The last thing I saw before being consumed by darkness was the environment around us shifting.

Tatooine, 3 months before the Clone Wars, Vader's point of view:

I woke up felt the dry sand…hold up. Sand? I can…feel things? I looked down and, to my own surprise, I had legs. I had arms! I was human again! My excitement was reaching astronomical levels. I felt like I'd explode from happiness. It felt good, being able to just breathe without that dreadful suit.

Qui-Gon-Anakin?

Vader-Master Jin look! I have limbs! I can breathe! How…how is this possible?

Ahsoka-Ugh, why is all this sand here?

Qui-Gon-We are on Tatooine Anakin. Three months before the battle of Geonosis.

Vader-What…we time travelled?

Ahsoka-That's impossible!

Qui-Gon-You just did. I remain a spirit, my friends.

Vader-But why are we here?

Ahsoka-Again, why are we in the middle of a desert?

Vader-Ugh don't remind me. I don't like sand, it's course and rough and irritating, and it gets everywhere!

Qui-Gon-You are here because the Force wills it. You have a chance to fix your mistakes, but will you?

Ahsoka-Hold up. So we have to make sure we stop Anakin from falling to the dark side and defeat Palpatine as well?

Qui-Gon-There is more. Anakin, as the Chosen One you must bring balance to the Force. And how can you do that if you aren't balanced yourself?

Vader-So, I have to stop a crazy space wizard, a literal army of millions and at the same time learn to balance myself with both Light and Dark, so I can unlock the full extent of my powers?

Qui-Gon-Precisely.

Ahsoka-And I'm here to help?

Qui-Gon-You are once again correct.

Vader-Oh this is going to be easy!

Ahsoka-we still have time, right?

Qui-Gon-Yes. Both of you must learn to control the Force in all ways, before you procced with the plan.

Vader-Well, this is where the fun begins!

Qui-Gon-I must leave you now. May the force be with you. Always.

Ahsoka-Don't worry, we'll manage.

For the next two months me and Ahsoka learned to harness the power of both the Light and the Dark and spent time together to improve our relationship. Unfortunately, time ran out and Ahsoka started making her towards Kamino to alter the protocol of Order 66, while I ventured out into the desert, to save my mother from her terrible fate.

If you guys liked this so far then leave a review and let me know what you think. In any case, I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I'll see you in the next one!