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Star Wars/Spider-Man –Vader A Different Suit: Prologue

By

Celgress

19 BBY

One of many Star Wars Universes - Mustafar

The former Anakin Skywalker now known as dark lord of the Sith Darth Vader gurgled helplessly on the burning shore of a molten sea. Torturously rolling onto his inflamed back Vader stared up his damaged eyes unable to fully focus on the turbulent clouds which flew by overhead. Silently Vader cursed Obi-wan Kenobi who had destroyed him before his career as a Sith could truly begin. Impotently he raged at the unfairness of it all, at an uncaring universe and at the Force itself. If this be the Force's will then he coursed the Force. He was about to give up, to give in, to curl up and die when something miraculous occurred. He was saved by an entity, in truth a super organism made up of four similar entities, from another dimension.

One of many Marvel Universes – Earth

The four Life Foundation symbiotes; Lasher, Phage, Agony and Riot slithered through the sewers beneath the security facility where they had been held captive. Their simple minds had no idea why the Guardsmen Scott Washington had released them from their unjust imprisonment. All they knew was they needed to locate new hosts soon or they would surely perish. Unlike their brother Carnage and their parent Venom they were rather young and relatively weak they could not survivor on their own for long. Their thoughts were interrupted by a bright flash of light followed by an intense whirling sensation. What had happened? Where were they?

One of many Star Wars Universes - Mustafar

Wherever they were it was hot, uncomfortably so. Their species had a natural dislike of heat. Along with high band sonic emissions intense heat was one of the few things that could damage or even with prolonged exposure kill symbiotes. What was that? They felt something another presence in this hellish place, yes nearby a human. Ignoring the heat they inched their way closer investigating what it was they'd sensed. Reaching Vader they could tell he likely wouldn't live long unless they intervened. The damaged he'd suffered was extensive. In fact they feared none of them individually would be strong enough to heal such an impaired host. Making a snap decision the four symbiotes used a technique unique to their kind coalescing together they sacrificed their separate existences creating a single much stronger entity which soon began engulfing their chosen host.

Vader at first thought it was a dream. A strange burgundy slime oozed all over his body including his heavily blistered face within the slime Vader convulsed in pain. A soothing voice entered Vader's mind telling him not to resist that the creature only wish to heal him. Letting down his mental shields Vader's mind and body accepted the symbiote's aid. Over an agonizing twenty minutes they bonded.

Vader stood once more upon the ash shores of Mustafar his form totally unrecognizable as Anakin Skywalker. Covered head to toe in a living suit made of burgundy slime complete with matching ankle length cape, and long horns above his head Vader surveyed his surroundings via elongated, triangular white eyes. Vader stretched his new body experimentally. His missing legs and left arm had been replaced by extensions of the creature he now wore fingers ending in sharp claws on both hands. He felt renewed, powerful, stronger than he ever had been up until now. He glanced overheard having heard an approaching space craft. Eyeing the shuttle warily he watched it landed a short distance away.

"Lord Vader, is that you?" Darth Sidious asked uncertainly as he stopped mere inches from the strange alien creature.

"It is I Lord Vader master." Vader said his new voice much deeper and more intimidating that his old one.

"Extraordinary," Sidious said circling Vader. "How did this happen?"

"Where is Padme?" Vader said unconcerned at present with satisfying his master's curiosity. He needed answers and he wanted them now.

"Dead I'm afraid." Sidious said stopping his pacing in front of Vader. Sidious reared back suddenly he sensed a massive buildup of force energy beyond anything he'd felt before. "Lord Vader please…."

It was too late a tidal wave of raw force power tore through the surrounding area radiating outward in pulses from the screeching Vader. The clone troopers who had accompanied Sidious were literally torn to bits. Sidious was thrown over a hundred feet away his black robe ripped to shreds. Sidious cringed in fear as Vader calmly strolled over to his position.

"You promised me she'd live old man." Vader said accusingly not showing the least amount of respect for his supposed master.

"I,I,I…" Sidious stammered.

"Liar," Vader hissed.

Seeing no alternative Sidious unleashed a torrent of force lightning against his out of control apprentice. Only stunned temporarily Vader staggered back half a step then laughed heartily. Sidious' eyes grew wide with horrible realization. Sidious' most beloved force attack was having no affect whatsoever on Vader!

"Foolish teacher, my new suit protects me from such feeble powers." Vader said before choking Sidious with the Force causing Sidious to discontinue his useless lightning. Dangling Sidious high in the air Vader clenched his right hand into a tight fist savouring the sharp snap-crack which ended the elder Sith's life. Telekinetically tossing Sidious limp body into the lava sea where it sizzled sinking out of sight. Vader took possession of what was now for all intents and purposes his royal shuttle and left Mustafar far behind him forever. There was much that had to be done.

To Be Continued