Return of the Jedi

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The officer and troops withdraw. Vader and Luke are left standing alone in the oddly tranquil beauty of the place. The sounds of the forest filter in upon them.

VADER

The Emperor has been expecting you.

LUKE

I know, father.

VADER

So, you have accepted the truth.

LURE

I've accepted the truth that you were once Anakin Skywalker, my father.

VADER

(turning to face him)

That name no longer has any meaning for me.

LUKE

It is the name of your true self. You've only forgotten. I know there is good in you. The Emperor hasn't driven it from you fully. That is why you couldn't destroy me. That's why you won't bring me to your Emperor now.

Vader looks down from Luke to the lightsaber in his own black-gloved hand. He seems to ponder Luke's words.

VADER

(indicating lightsaber)

I see you have constructed a new lightsaber.

Vader ignites the lightsaber and holds it to examine its humming, brilliant blade.

VADER

Your skills are complete. Indeed, you are powerful, as the Emperor has foreseen.

They stand for a moment, the Vader extinguishes the lightsaber.

LUKE

Come with me.

VADER

Obi-Wan once thought as you do.

Luke steps close to Vader, then stops. Vader is still.

VADER

You don't know the power of the dark side. I must obey my master.

LUKE

I will not turn... and you'll be forced to kill me.

VADER

If that is your destiny.

LUKE

Search your feelings, father. You can't do this. I feel the conflict within you. Let go of your hate.

VADER

It is too late for me, son. The Emperor will show you the true nature of the Force. He is your master now.

Vader signals to some distant stormtroopers. He and Luke stand staring at one another for a long moment.

LUKE

Then my father is truly dead.

EXT. ENDOR – RIDGE OVERLOOKING SHIELD GENERATOR

Han, Leia, Chewbacca, the droids, Wicket, and another Ewok scout, PAPLOO, hide on a ridge overlooking the massive Imperial shield generator. At the base of the generator is an Imperial landing platform. Leia studies the installation.

LEIA

The main entrance to the control bunker's on the far side of that landing platform. This isn't gonna be easy.

HAN

Hey, don't worry. Chewie and me got into a lot of places more heavily guarded than this.

Wicket and Paploo are chattering away in Ewok language. They speak to Threepio.

LEIA

What's he saying?

THREEPIO

He says there's a secret entrance on the other side of the ridge.

EXT. SPACE – REBEL FLEET

The vast fleet hangs in space near a blue planet. A giant Rebel Star Cruiser is up at the front, but now the Millennium Flacon roars up to a spot ahead of it, tiny in comparison.

INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON – COCKPIT

Lando is in the pilot seat. His alien copilot, NIEN NUNB, takes some getting used to in the familiar environs of the Falcon's cockpit. Lando speaks into his comlink.

LANDO

Admiral, we're in position. All fighters accounted for.

ACKBAR (V.O.)

Proceed with the countdown. All groups assume attack coordinates.

Lando turns to his weird copilot.

LANDO

Don't worry, my friends are down there. They'll have that shield down on time...

(to himself)

... or this'll be the shortest offensive of all time.

The copilot flips some switches and grunts an alien comment.

ACKBAR (V.O.)

All craft, prepare to jump to hyperspace on my mark.

LANDO

All right. Stand by.

He pulls a lever, and the stars outside begin to streak.

EXT. SPACE – REBEL FLEET

We are treated to an awesome sight: first the Millennium Falcon, then Ackbar's Star Cruiser, then, in large segments, the huge fleet ROARS INTO HYPERSPACE. And disappears.

EXT. ENDOR – RIDGE OVERLOOKING CONTROL BUNKER

Han, Leia, Chewie, the droids, and their two Ewok guides, Wicket and Paploo, have reunited with the Rebel strike squad. The entire group is spread through the thick undergrowth. Below them is the BUNKER that leads into the generator. Four Imperial scouts, their speeder bikes parked nearby, keep watch over the bunker entrance. Chewie growls an observation, and Paploo chatters away to Han in Ewok language.

HAN

Back door, huh? Good idea.

Wicket and Paploo continue their Ewok conversation.

HAN

(continuing)

It's only a few guards. This shouldn't be too much trouble.

LEIA

Well, it only takes one to sound the alarm.

HAN

(with self-confident grin)

Then we'll do it real quiet-like.

Threepio explains what is going on to Wicket and Paploo. The Ewoks chatter a moment between themselves. Then Paploo jumps up and scampers into the underbrush.

Threepio asks Wicket where Paploo went and is given a short reply.

THREEPIO

Oh! Oh, my. Uh, Princess Leia!

LEIA

Quiet.

THREEPIO

I'm afraid our furry companion has gone and done something rather rash.

LEIA

Oh, no.

EXT. BUNKER – ENTRANCE

Paploo has slipped out of the undergrowth near where the Imperial scouts are lounging. He silently swings his furry ball of a body onto one of the scout's speeder bikes and begins flipping switches at random. Suddenly, the bike's engine fires up with a tremendous ROAR. Paploo grins and continues flipping switches. The scouts leap up in surprise.

EXT. RIDGE

Han, Leia and company watch in distress. Chewie barks.

HAN

(sighs)

There goes our surprise attack.

EXT. BUNKER

The Imperial scouts race toward Paploo just as his speeder zooms into motion. Paploo hangs on by his paws and shoots away into the forest.

SCOUT

Look! Over there! Stop him!

Three of the Imperial scouts jump on their rocket bikes and speed away in pursuit. The fourth watches them go from his post at the door.

EXT. RIDGE

Han, Leia, and Chewie exchange delighted looks.

HAN

Not bad for a little furball. There's only one left. You stay here. We'll take care of this.

Han and the Wookiee nod at each other and slip down toward the bunker. Threepio moves to stand next. to Wicket and Artoo.

THREEPIO

I have decided that we shall stay here.

EXT. FOREST

Paploo sails through the trees, more lucky than in control. It's scary, but he loves it. When the Imperial scouts pull within sight behind him and begin firing laser bolts, he decides he's had enough. As he rounds a tree, out of their sight, Paploo grabs a vine and swings up into the trees. A moment later, the scouts tear under him in pursuit of the still-flying, unoccupied bike.

EXT. BUNKER

Han sneaks up behind the remaining Imperial scout, taps him on the shoulder and lets the scout chase him behind the bunker into the arms of the waiting Rebel strike team. Han returns to the front, and taps out a pattern on the bunker door's control panel. Everyone stands out of sight, police-style, as the door opens. Han and Leia peek inside. No sign of life. The group enters the bunker silently, leaving one lookout behind.

INT. DEATH STAR – EMPEROR'S THRONE ROOM

The elevator opens. Vader and Luke enter the room alone. They walk across the dark space to stand before the throne, father and son side by side beneath the gaze of the Emperor. Vader bows to his Master.

EMPEROR

Welcome, young Skywalker. I have been expecting you.

Luke peers at the hooded figure defiantly. The Emperor then looks down at Luke's binders.

EMPEROR

You no longer need those.

The Emperor motions ever so slightly with his finger and Luke's binders fall away, clattering to the floor. Luke looks down at his own hands, free now to reach out and grab the Emperor's neck. He does nothing.

EMPEROR

Guards, leave us.

The red-cloaked guards turn and disappear behind the elevator.

EMPEROR

(to Luke)

I'm looking forward to completing your training. In time you will call me Master.

LUKE

You're gravely mistaken. You won't convert me as you did my father.

The Emperor gets down from his throne and walks up very close to Luke. The Emperor looks into his eyes and, for the first time, Luke can perceive the evil visage within the hood.

EMPEROR

Oh, no, my young Jedi. You will find that it is you who are mistaken... about a great many things.

VADER

His lightsaber.

Vader extends a gloved hand toward the Emperor, revealing Luke's lightsaber. The Emperor takes it.

EMPEROR

Ah, yes, a Jedi's weapon. Much like your father's. By now you must know your father can never be turned from the dark side. So will it be with you.

LUKE

You're wrong. Soon I'll be dead... and you with me.

The Emperor laughs.

EMPEROR

Perhaps you refer to the imminent attack of your Rebel fleet.