Unnatural Love

Author's Note: Hey! I'm still kind of new at this, so please forgive little mistakes. I realized only after I had posted the prologue that maybe the warnings should pertain to each individual chapter. I'm not sure. Just know that the warnings show what I hope to include somewhere in this story.
Please read and review. I've never written a fanfic before, so I'm not sure if this story is good or not.
Thanks for reading!

Chapter One-
One week later.....

Luke and Leia left the Rebel Alliance base, and sat in nervous silence on the short trip to the Death Star, which sat above the planet Endor.
Once in the hangar, they were taken through security and then escorted to the Emperor.
“The Emperor is visiting,” the captain said. “Please try to behave yourselves. If Rebels can.”
“Thank you.” Leia said.
The captain gave a curt nod and left.
Luke and Leia stood waiting outside the room, waiting for the Emperor to call them in. Luke reached over and squeezed Leia's hand comfortingly. “It'll be okay Leia.”
Leia looked at Luke nervously and gave a small smile. “Thank you,” she softly said, squeezing his hand.
All of a sudden, the two heard a crash, and raised voices coming from within the room.
“NO! I will not! I don't care what you say or don't say! I refuse to marry her!”
“You will. Whether I have to drag you, drug you or tie you down, you will marry her!”
“No. It is NOT happening. I have done everything you wanted over the past 18 years. I will not be forced into a marriage I don't want!”
“Vader,” the Emperor sighed, “this marriage is important.”
“ I DON'T CARE!!” Vader yelled. “There is no way in hell that I am marrying that woman!!”
“ Oh, but I think there is,” the Emperor deviously said. “Need I remind you of the death warrant that I only have to sign, and your illegitimate son is dead?”
“He is not illegitimate.” Vader vehemently stated. “He was born of a legal and valid marriage.”
“Hmph.” Palpatine callously said. “His mother was a whore.”
Vader raised a perfectly shaped eyebrow and glared at Palpatine. “You are sadly mistaken.” Vader said. With that, Vader turned sharply on his heel and made to leave.
“We are not done!” the Emperor cried.
Vader stopped, turned and gazed at Palpatine for a long moment. “Yes we are.” The door opened with the Force, and Vader swept out, his cloak billowing behind him.
Palpatine sighed and rubbed his forehead. After a moment of collection, he called Luke and Leia in.
“Welcome.” Palpatine said. “I hope you did not wait long.”
“Not at all,” Leia diplomatically said.
“Good.” Palpatine looked to Leia's left and saw Luke. “Who is this that you have brought with you?” he asked.
“My good friend, Luke.” Leia answered.
“Skywalker?” Leia nodded. The Emperor looked Luke over. “Well then, welcome.”
“May I ask what I am here for?” Leia asked, drawing attention back to their purpose in coming.
“Ah yes.” Palpatine said as he sat back down. “I have decided that you are going to marry the crown prince, Lord Vader. He is an incredibly intelligent man, very rich, and handsome. Everything a young lady like you could want.” Palpatine smiled at Leia, who repressed a shudder.
“But why am I marrying him?” Leia asked.
“Because,” Palpatine said “Lord Vader is the heir to the throne of the galaxy. He is the most powerful Force user ever to walk the galaxy. He needs children to rule after him and to carry on that incredible power. And it would be nice to have a crown princess.”
“Oh.” Leia said. “May I ask how you chose me?”
“Your father, Senator Organa, and I had an agreement. When you came of age, you and Lord Vader would be married. Vader has been trying to get out of it for years, but with no success.”
“My father made an agreement with you?” Leia asked.
“Yes. When you were very young.” Palpatine looked at Leia. “Is there anything else?”
“No, Your Highness.” Leia said. “Thank you for answering my questions.”
“You're quite welcome.” Palpatine said. “Oh, and Princess Leia. One more thing. Here in the Empire, it is not illegal for a man to beat his wife. And a husband can go elsewhere for more...personal needs. However, a woman cannot. If you try to have a lover, the man will be put to death immediately. Are we clear?”
“Yes. Thank you once again.” Leia said.
Palpatine evilly smiled and watched as Luke and Leia left.


Luke's Apartment-
“ I cannot believe this!” Leia cried. “Of all the men in the galaxy it had to be him!!”
Luke watched as Leia gracefully paced back and forth in his living room.
“Leia,” Luke softly said.
“What?!” Leia cried, whirling to look at Luke.
Luke gazed at her with Jedi calm. “There is a reason this is happening. Maybe, with the position you will be in, you could help bring back what the Alliance is fighting for.”
“Yeah, but, Vader!!” Leia said. “By all the gods of Alderaan, why him?”
“I don't know. But you will get through this. And I'll be there every step of the way.”
Leia stood and looked at Luke. “Really?” she softly asked.
Luke held out his hand, and Leia went over to him, took his hand, and sat beside him.
“Really.” Luke answered.
Leia smiled up at him. “What about us?” she asked.
“No one lives forever, Leia. And when he is gone, I will marry you.”
Leia looked at Luke. “What if I'm old and wrinkly?" she asked.
“It doesn't matter to me what you look like, Leia. I love you. I love whats on the inside. I love the outside too, but its what is on the inside that makes you truly beautiful. That is what I fell in love with.” Luke said.
"Oh Luke." Leia smiled and said. "I love you."
Luke placed a kiss on Leia's forehead. "I love you too."


*Just to clear things up, this story takes place in between episodes 5 and 6. Luke and Leia's ages were changed as well. I made them 18, just because it worked better for the purpose of the story. The time between Cloud City and when the second Death Star were blown up has been extended. So, when I say “Death Star” I am referring to the second one that we see in episode 6. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.