Leaving the complex was easy, considering Vader had killed almost every white fang member at the base. As Vader continued to heal the girl, She was eventually able to walk herself. Rounding a corner, a white fang member jumped from behind a wall pointing a gun at Vader.

WF member: Freeze!

Before the white fang member could react, Vader concentrated with the force and sent him flying down the same hallway he appeared from. Surprised by the display of power, the girl kept quiet as they moved forward.

As they walked out of the base, the girl noticed the carnage around her, the walls had bullet holes, and corpses were strewn everywhere, whoever this man was, was surely not to be messed with.

The girl noticed her sister, she was sitting right outside the metal wall. As they warmly embraced each other, Vader could only imagine that his own children would interact the same way, Vader knew that Luke would hopefully take care of his twin, as the two siblings would.

Older girl: I-I can't thank you enough, Mr. Vader. Please, If there-

The girl was cut short by Vader activating his lightsaber. She stared in fear, cowering and holding her sister. Vader moved his lightsaber so he was holding it underhand, aiming, Vader threw it. Hearing a roar in the forest, knowing the blade found its target.

Vader: Come, It is dangerous in the dark.

The girl relaxed and let go of her sister, the younger sibling running to catch up with Vader. He focused the force and called his lightsaber back to him, shutting it off and clipping it to his belt.

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The woman sat on the porch of her neighbor's house, hoping and praying that the armored man came back with her daughters. After the death of her husband, and her house being burnt down, She hoped and prayed for that armored man. They were the only thing she had left.

She closed her eyes, feeling the tears come back. When she heard a familiar voice.

???: Mom?

Her eyes shot open, turning, she saw her daughters emerge from the woods.

Running forward she grabbed the two of them in a hug. The daughters returning the hug with tears in their eyes. She didn't care about the future now, She knew they could get through it together.

Vader stood nearby, feeling the happiness emulate off the family. He smiled warmly, his conscience resting knowing that the family would be happy together.

Vader's mind flashed to the past, Images of Padme swirled in his mind. How happy he was learning she was pregnant. But the darkness returned when he thought about Mustafar, how he had injured her, resulting in her eventual death.

Knowing his job was done, Vader began to walk away. Only to be stopped by the arm of the mother. She reached into her back pocket, taking some lien, and handed it to Vader.

Vader stared at the money, and back at the mother. Vader grabbed her hand, and slowly closed it, refusing the money offered to him.

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Ozpin sat at his desk, he was currently watching the video Glynda had brought to his attention.

She was right, Ozpin thought, this was incredibly interesting. The man in black armor displayed incredible feats of strength and skill that even a fully trained huntsman would have difficulty accomplishing.

The man wasn't registered as a huntsman in any of the kingdoms, the power this man possessed was immasur-hmm?

A message appeared on his desk, the elevator was rising to his office. He paused the video to address the visitor. The door slid open to reveal Glynda Goodwitch. She walked right into the room, and straight towards Ozpin's desk.

Glynda: I see you've watched the video of our mysterious armored man.

Ozpin: That I have. But I have failed to identify him, or his semblance. He seems to have telekinetic powers, but also able to summon lightning, While those two semblences, not fairly common, have been seen before. but the two of them together? Now that is intriguing. Have you had any luck on your end?

Glynda: (shaking her head) No. Apparently, he appeared out of nowhere and started killing Grimm. Other than that, nothing else has been seen or heard of the man.

Ozpin: I've already contacted Qrow, and sent him to track this mysterious figure. But until then, we cannot determine if this man is a friend or foe.

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As Vader rested on his bed, his armor taken off and laid down next to him. He had taken residence in a nearby inn before continuing on his journey.

As Vader ate his food, simple - what was it called again? - scrambled eggs, with some sort of meat. He had to admit, it was amazing to eat like a normal human again. He took a sip of his drink, the fruity contents washing down his throat and appealing to his taste buds. He smiled and gulped the rest of the drink down.

As Vader ate, he felt a disturbance, he was being watched.

Immediately turning towards the window he spotted a bird on a window. The energy felt, familiar, it was similar to Raven's but weaker.

Noticing that it had been spotted, the bird attempted to fly away, only to be caught in the force. Vader clenched his hand and brought the bird closer to the window. The bird began squawking feverishly, smiling, Vader released the bird as it flew away quickly.

Vader: Qrow Branwen.

Vader knew that he and his sister shared a similar ability to change into birds. After infiltrating Raven's mind, he received enough information to make that assessment. Immediately, Vader sat down in a meditative position. Expanding his mind he searched for the same bird, if it wasn't the person he suspected it to be, they had to have a master nearby.

Vader frowned, he had lost the bird. It flew surprisingly fast for its size. But a disturbance cleared his thoughts, Vader returned to outside the inn, where three figures stood outside.

One wore a short red dress, with long black hair, the other had green hair and revealing clothes with two guns, the third was a boy with grey hair, his weapons were part of his legs. Focusing on their legs, Vader could tell they were cybernetic.

Not caring about the other two, Vader focused on the girl. She had power, not enough to be a threat to Vader. But he recognized the power, it was similar to Raven's but weaker in some way. As if she couldn't completely grasp it, or did not have full access to it.

The girl suddenly became very agitated, Vader knew she could sense him. The girl began quickly looking around the area, trying to pinpoint where Vader was, His emotions revealing his location.

Vader smiled, like moth's to a flame.

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Cinder stared at the inn, She had felt great power emulating from inside. Her Grimm arm helped her sense him. He radiated the emotions that drew Grimm in, Sadness, loneliness, and hatred. The man practically exploded with hatred.

Emerald: Cinder? Are you all right?

Cinder looked to her follower, she had been loyal since the very beginning when Cinder had found her in that alleyway.

Cinder thought back to the conversation with her queen. She had been contacted via jellyfish, it appearing to them after Cinder had absorbed part of the fall maiden.

Salem: I am sending you to observe a man, I cannot determine if he would be a threat to our goals or a tool that will be useful. The man you will encounter has incredible power, do not, I repeat do not engage in combat. He will kill you, and seal his fate as our enemy. You will know when you find him.

Was this the man Salem was talking about? He seemed incredibly powerful, and if so, maybe she could absorb the power for herself.

Cinder: He knows we're here.

Mercury: So? Let's kill him.

Cinder: Patience, Mercury.

The door opened to reveal a man in black armor, he towered over the normal people. A good 6 foot 2. The armored man had something on his chest that resembled technology. His helmet was shaped like a skull with some sort of armor plating around it.

The man stepped out of the inn, facing the trio. They prepared for battle, each getting into a defensive stance. Then, he turned and began to walk towards the edge of town. The trio stared in shock as the man continued to walk, completely ignoring them.

Emerald: Was-was that him?

Cinder didn't respond, she only clenched her fist and followed after.

The nerve of him.

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Vader continued to walk to the edge of town, smiling. They took the bait. He knew that they wanted to fight, but Vader didn't want to be responsible for the destruction of the town in the process.

Feeling the girl follow him through the force, he stopped at the edge of town. Regaining his composure, he turned to face them.

Vader: Hello there.

His master would have been proud.

The trio stopped when they realized he was addressing them. Vader observed the three of them, each had a semi-strong aura, he could sense that. And as he had previously seen, the one in the middle had powers similar to Raven's.

Girl in the red dress: Hello.

She carried herself highly as if she believed that she was better than, and more powerful than everyone else. Her stance proved that along with her emotions, she radiated Pride.

Girl: We, have come with a proposition... Our queen recognized that you have great power, she would like you to join us. If you do, she will give you, anything you want.

Vader stood quiet, he knew she was lying. Salem saw him more as a threat than anything else, to think she would invite him to join after sending the two Grimm after him was preposterous.

His mind flashed to the past, him being with Padme, he was always happiest while he was with her. Then it flashed to his time with the 501st during the clone wars, fighting alongside the valiant clone's making good friends with Rex, and bonding with Ahsoka, all Vader wanted was to be back with them. Salem could never replace that.

Vader: She could never give me what I want.

He turned to leave feeling sorrow. He knew that it wouldn't end that simply, but decided to give the illusion of weakness.

Vader sensed the rage within the girl. He smirked, predictable.

Vader heard a weapon being drawn, unclipping the lightsaber from his belt, he deflected the dust bullet that was shot at him.

Vader turned to face his attackers, the rage inside him building. Vader stared down the trio, he didn't have time for this fight.

Vader took the stance of Djem-so, as the boy with Grey hair began walking in a circle around him.

Grey-haired: Well, now that you know too much, we'll have to kill you.

The boy exploded into motion. He launched a kick at Vader, aiming for his head. Vader foresaw this and raised his hand to retaliate. The boy froze mid-air, struggling to move.

Vader: Fool.

With a twist of his wrist, he heard metal snapping, The boy watched in horror as his robotic shin bent at a 90% angle. Vader then yanked with the force severing the leg from the body.

Vader dropped the boy, who screamed in pain as he landed. He sat up to look at his broken prosthetic leg. Vader extended his arm and probed the mind of the boy, he had felt great pain.

Vader felt a small ounce of pity, knowing that the boy had prosthetic limbs like himself, As Vader looked inside his mind he saw the boy being abused by his father, his father was an assassin and was good at it, Mercury had killed him eventually out of anger, that Vader respected. But the pity and the respect soon disappeared.

As Vader probed, the broken mind of the boy, he learned his master's name. Vader ceased his probing, and the boy fell over, unconscious. He turned to face the two standing girls.

Vader: Cinder, most Interesting.

Vader stood in the Djem so form. His Black cape slightly rustling in the wind. He observed the green-haired girl, Emerald who had begun showing signs of power. As Vader prepared to attack, he heard a growl behind him.

Turning, Vader saw an Ursa, incredibly close range. Swinging his blade, he expected the head of the beast to be cleaved in half. But was surprised when his blade passed straight through it.

Vader: What sorcery is this?!

Ducking to dodge Ursa's attack Vader looked at the two girls. He saw the green-haired girl had her hand raised, questioning this, Vader tapped into his anger. Summoning red lighting, it swirling around his arm, he extended his arm towards Emerald, He pulled her forward with the force, making the Ursa disappear him.

Knowing his theory was correct. Vader unleashed a devastating force lighting attack making her scream in pain.

Cinder watched as her supporter was surrounded by red volts of lightning. Emerald screamed in pain again, before being launched into a building. Cinder turned and summoned her fall maiden power.

Vader watched as flame encompassed Cinder's eye, as did Raven's. She launched a simple fireball at him, He simply raised his lightsaber making the fireball dissipate. Cinder summoned a bow taking aim at the force user.

But quickly changed it to a sword as he charged her. Swinging his laser sword with power and force, Cinder was barely able to raise her sword in a defensive position.

Vader: You rely too much on your power, Girl. I wonder... What happens when someone more powerful... challenges you?

To prove his point, Vader attacked with his blade, Cinder was barely able to defend herself before locking blades with the armored warrior.

Cinder: (struggling) Y-You dare attack the fall maiden?!

Vader: I fought the spring maiden, girl. You are nothing compared to her. You don't even have the entirety of the fall maiden's power.

Vader began to apply pressure with his blade, making it come closer, and closer towards Cinder. She began to scream as the crimson blade began searing her flesh. She struggled to hold her blade, Vader's force bringing her down to one knee. Cinder felt rage build inside her as she saw the crimson blade reflect off his helmet, making him seem even more intimidating.

Calling upon the fall maiden's power, she let forward a blast of energy knocking Vader back a few feet. Wings made of fire formed behind her back as she rose upwards, both eyes lit on fire now.

Cinder: How dare you mock me?! I have the fall maiden's power! You are nothing but a insig-

Vader: Silence

Vader clenched his hand into a fist, Cinder felt her power leave her as she fell to the dirt, gasping for air. Vader walked towards her keeping his fist clenched.

Only now did cinder truly fear him, as this man - no demon - stepped forward, she could hear the mechanical breathing, each one more terrifying than the last.

Vader walked towards a trembling Cinder, watching as Cinder slowly tried to stand. With one swift motion, he sliced Cinder's back with his lightsaber. Cinder screamed in pain as her aura broke, the lightsaber singeing her back.

Vader: A wound to remember your place.

Vader turned to leave the town, their fight had gained attention as townsfolk gathered to watch. Vader spoke to a barely conscious Cinder.

Vader: Tell your master to come herself next time.

With that Vader deactivated his lightsaber, and turned to leave, beginning the long walk to Vale.

A few hours later, Vader walked next to rail tracks, deciding to spare the children. They served no threat to him, and he did not see the purpose of killing them.

As he continued his walk, he felt another mental penetration, this one similar to what he felt while on the ship.

Vader (in mind): You underestimate me Salem, sending children to fight me when your Grimm failed.

Salem: So Cinder attacked you, even after she gave you her offer.

Vader: I will repeat to you what I said to them, you could never give me what I want.

This time Vader cut the psychic link. Leaving Salem stunned at his response. She had tried to infiltrate his mind again only to receive even more protective barriers, making it more difficult for her, but not impossible.

Vader continued walking in annoyance, Salem would not let up her pestering, getting fed up with this, Vader allowed Salem to speak with him again.

Vader: your pestering annoys me Salem, say your piece and leave.

Salem: You were rude and cut communication without letting me finish, that alone would be punishable by death. But I'm willing to make an exception, this is your last chance. Join me, or perish like the rest of the human scum.

Salem continued to focus her mind on Vader trying to pinpoint where he was, unbeknownst to her, while she opened her mind to find Vader, Vader was able to find her.

Salem felt a disturbance, this man was much more gifted than originally thought. Vader smiled to himself and clenched his fist. Salem shot up from her seat grasping her throat, The air from her lungs disappearing, and her throat closing. She fell to her knee's seeing black at the corner of her eyes.

Vader began tightening his grip choking her even more, making Salem fall to all fours. As Vader continued tightening his grip, he felt Salem's life force slowly slipping away, then the communication was cut from Salem's side, making him lose sight of her.

Smiling, Vader continued on his walk, thinking about how much Salem was similar to his Old master. A powerful being surrounded by weaker, but still powerful subordinates would eventually be her downfall.

Vader looked up towards the setting sun, casting a beautiful pink hue. Vader stopped to examine its beauty, Removing his helmet so he was able to see it with his own eyes. He smiled, the sunset reminding him about his time on Naboo with Padme.

As the sun disappeared down the horizon, Vader dawned his helmet once again, this time turning on the night vision option. With a gust of wind catching his cape, Vader continued on his walk.

Vader only stopped when he heard a bird cawed above him, stopping his trek, Vader looked above him and switched his vision to thermal, spying the bird circling above him. This cannot be a coincidence. Vader thought to himself, The same bird he saw outside the inn?

This time he wouldn't allow the bird, or man, to escape. Calling upon the force, Vader froze the bird's wings making him plummet, the bird began squawking wildly, knowing that it was in trouble. It tried to flap its wings to fly, only to find it couldn't.