What if Luke Died Instead of Anakin in RoTJ? (Part 1) - Star Wars Elseworlds

[@bignelly9476]

I am baffled by the fact you still only have 25k subs with such well thought out and entertaining stories. I appreciate your work man, your content will make a fine edition to my collection.

[@StarWarsElseworlds]

Thank you so much Nelly❤️

[@bignelly9476]

@@StarWarsElseworlds no problem my man. I am particularly looking forward to the Grevios Jedi story as the general is one of my favourites in the starwars lore.

[@rossomgamming7017]

Part 2

[@gregnulik1975]

If Luke died, Vader probably would've torn the Empire apart. Quite literally.

[@jeronimomcdisneyhero5868]

Any parent would

[@Darth_Vader-z1e]

Fr Vader would still be evil

[@TheHighborn]

@@jeronimomcdisneyhero5868 yeah, but in this case, there's a massive difference between *_would_* and *_could_* in this case

[@Nolongerinusethx]

He would destroy the death star and do a hand to hand combat with sidious.

[@SemISkUIZTheRaccoonSpider1st]

It would be Chaos but Seeking justice.

[@vonkaiser5114]

"We're going to ignore this ever happened, since it contradicted George Lucas' story of the prophecy." That is probably the only healthy way to see the disaster that is Episode IX. Really looking forward to more what-ifs from you, thought. Great stuff all around!

[@Normandy1998]

Vader and leia moment was great, voice actors were brilliant here, can't wait to see what happens next and excited when we get jedi grevious part 3

[@adamplaysbattletech3925]

😁😄😀😃😆

[@ohsoedgy6888]

I can’t believe they got James Earl Jones to voice Vader here!

[@ConcordiaJedi]

@@ohsoedgy6888 lol. I'll take that as a compliment

[@ConcordiaJedi]

Thank you!

[@therealspaceranger]

Yes we need jedi grevious part 3

[@theasolone]

A joy to voice Leia here. Thanks so much for having me. Beautiful job done by all! 🎉😄😄

[@ConcordiaJedi]

You did fantastic!

[@theasolone]

@@ConcordiaJedi EDIT: Silly me! I didn't realize! 😂 Forgive me, and pleased to meet you! Your Luke, Vader, and Obi-Wan were fantastic as well! And thank you so much, you're much too kind! Wonderful work!😄😊😊

[@ConcordiaJedi]

@@theasolone Lol thank you! 😅 a pleasure to meet you.

[@Silverritter]

Great work!

[@jaredallen1950]

Oh my goodness YOU WERE PHENOMENAL!!! It was like watching a movie!😂

[@antblake1030]

The Vader voice here is so perfect. It really hits a few strings in the heart.

[@ConcordiaJedi]

Thank you!

[@user-dg2ub7rn8i]

Luke (to Palps): Soon I will be dead, and you with me. Anakin: WHY DID YOU HAVE TO BE RIGHT ABOUT THIS?!?! I SHOULD HAVE DIED INSTEAD!!! IT'S NOT FAIR!!!

[@Aurelius1239]

Its outrageous Its unfair

[@arzqh]

@@Aurelius1239 take a seat old skywalker.

[@RyanTheDark]

This is actually sad. I imagine Anakin was always like "It should have been me. I committed those crimes. My son was innocent. I failed everyone I cared about."

[@arzqh]

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[@QoQabai658]

Vader surviving would've been the best punishment possible. Most murderers kill themselves because they don't have the courage to face the families of their many victims. They don't have the courage to look themselves in the mirror. Self atonement is the hardest one of all.

[@Langford-Artist]

Someone I wanna see in part two Well technically 2 people I wanna see. 1. Captain Rex, by this time Rex was a soldier in the rebellion and would no doubt speak about Anakin during Vader’s trial and to the rebels themselves 2. Ahsoka, if Ahsoka was aware that Vader was alive and was being set up for trial I think she would try and go see him. But that’s just me 😏

[@mako2king609]

Agreed

[@theholy1191]

Given rex's accelerated aging, I'm not sure if he'd be able to. I'd imagine if he was able to see Vader's trial, Asohka would have to help him as he'd likely be elderly at this stage. This is assuming from how he looked in Rebels, he seemed like he was getting up there in age at that time.

[@generaljimmies3429]

@@theholy1191 Rex has been written in canon now to have fought in the Battle of Endor(he was part of the Strike Force on the ground) so he's not so old he cant move around, but his fighting days are definitely over.

[@NhBleker]

I wanna know where these two were when all of this in the video was going down, they no doubt would've met Leia by now and they would most definitely in teaching Leia about the man Anakin Skywalker was.

[@joshuawells835]

Having researched Anakin's youth as a slave before becoming a Jedi, I think next Leia would look into his relationship with Padme and come to learn why Anakin became Vader - to save Padme and herself and Luke from dying in childbirth.

[@StarWarsElseworlds]

no one knew that except Anakin, so he'd have to tell her, regarding saving Padme which led him to being Vader.

[@_fulcrum]

@Silent-Pro I agree with you those were some of his best fanfics as well as the time travel one

[@TheBoss_-qs2vt]

@@StarWarsElseworlds (later we find out Anakin had a stalker droid following him around everywhere so even the best force sensitives could not sense it.)

[@BanesBasement]

@@StarWarsElseworlds Didn't Anakin tell Padme his visions were about her dying in childbirth? He also told her he wouldn't let it happen. It's pretty easy for her to infer why he did what he did from that. But let's all be real, by the time he became Vader in ROTS, he was seeking power more than he was valuing her life, even if he didn't want to admit it. The Revenge of the Sith novelization, which George Lucas line-edited himself in great detail: ["Padme? Are you here? Are you all right?" I'm very sorry, Lord Vader. I'm afraid she died. It seems in your anger, you killed her. This burns hotter than the lava had. "No... no, it is not possible!" You loved her. You will always love her. You could never will her death. Never. But you remember... You remember all of it. You remember the dragon that you brought Vader forth from your heart to slay. You remember the cold venom in Vader's blood. You remember the furnace of Vader's fury, and the black hatred of seizing her throat to silence her lying mouth- And there is one blazing moment in which you finally understand that there was no dragon. That there was no Vader. That there was only you. Only Anakin Skywalker. That it was all you. Is you. Only you. You did it. You killed her. You killed her because, finally, when you could have saved her, when you could have gone away with her, when you could have been thinking about her, you were thinking about yourself... It is in this blazing moment that you finally understand the trap of the dark side, the final cruelty of the Sith- Because now your self is all you will ever have."]

[@kailimyee7253]

@@StarWarsElseworlds: Not even R2? His memory banks were never wiped, last time I checked

[@IceAlvaro13]

I loved this first chapter, especially the conversations between Leia and Vader (all of them) and also the conversation between Leia and Ghost Luke near the end, where Luke gave her the guidance she needed about Vader...and the arc of Leia about his conflict.

[@SadisticFusion]

Omg seriously man we need part 2, this was fantastic!

[@ojdajuicestedford7033]

this story is fucking fire Holy shit this gave me chills and i had true great emotion for a few scenes You are Talented asf my dude thank you for this my friend and may the force be with you always

[@AirbenderHawk]

LETS GO!!!!!!! I've been waiting for this for a very long time, and Leia being mentored by Anakin is a great change pace from the original timeline. Happy May 4th to all, even to you too, Star Wars Elseworlds.

[@jeronimomcdisneyhero5868]

I don't blame Leia for not forgiving Anakin at first but knowing it's what Luke would want it's moving she couldn't let her hate for Vader consume her even good that Obi-Wan forgave him Can't wait to see some father and daughter bonding with Anakin and Leia as they train and hunt down the Emperor Maybe have Anakin tell Liea about Padme?

[@darknessoftruth9314]

A wonderful scenario as always Elseworlds, May the Force be with us in these troubled times.

[@CRYSTAL_CUSTOMS]

This is amazing, when leia confronted anakin and forgave him I cried, you wrote it so well 10/10, I can't wait for you next video their always fantastic

[@courtiusmaximus5150]

I love this, great writing man. Thea Solone did an amazing job voicing Leia, I shed some tears when she said she forgave Anakin. Concordia Jedi also did an amazing job voicing the male Skywalker's. I can't wait for part two to this timeline.

[@ConcordiaJedi]

Thank you!

[@courtiusmaximus5150]

@@ConcordiaJedi your welcome

[@toddkurzbard]

An excellent tale. The moment of Leia confronting Anakin and finally forgiving him brought tears to my eyes, as it brought to me memories of a very similar tragedy in my life (with the difference that mine never has been resolved), so it really hit home for me.

[@theCantinafan]

This deserves more than just 1k likes in a day, it's sheer perfection. Like this guy right now!

[@ConcordiaJedi]

This is where the fun begins

[@Smith10]

Dam really cool to see a mix of legends and cannon in this story. Really like the portrayal of Leia as I've always believed she would at first definitely hate/not instantly forgive Vader/Anakin after what he did to her, Luke, Han and many others throughout the galaxy, especially since Luke died in return of the Jedi and she wouldn't accept him as her father especially because she had Bail and Breha as her parents. Also really enjoyed Obi-wan forgiving Anakin and encouraging him to train Leia and that she would forgive him much like in legends.

[@raycavazos8927]

Your writing is really good and your story telling and delivery is rock solid. Keep it up my friend.

[@StarWarsElseworlds]

🤗

[@trickstab7903]

Can't wait for part 2, shaping up to be possible one of my favorite elseworld stories

[@epyon8708]

Oh boy this is pure genius story writting, I can't wait for more, this had me stuck to my screen the whole time, fantastic job !

[@StarWarsElseworlds]

❤️

[@snyper5150]

It amazes me how every Fan Fic I’ve heard that takes place after Return of the Jedi is always WAY better that what we got from Disney. This great story is no exception. As a matter of fact, it’s one of the Best by far! If you don’t feel this than you are not a Real Star Wars fan! This Fan Fic has its own unique twist, relates to cannon, keeps the characters in tune with their personalities, like, it’s Perfect! It leaves you wanting more. And to top it off, anyone who has hated another person close to them, for a ballad reason, can relate to Leia. I not only subscribed, but eagerly look forward to/for the next part of f this tale.

[@necrom002]

Gotta say this was pretty good the voice acting the emotion between Leia and Vader was spot on looking to see part 2

[@elijahkinsale]

I have no idea why I’m watching this now, but WOW. Your storytelling skills are outstanding my good sir. I hope you continue this story and the others that need to be continued!

[@jaredallen1950]

That was voice acting was…just perfect. The story telling was phenomenal…I have to admit I teared up when Leia saw how inhumane his suit was!🥲 The best video/story I have ever seen in the world in my whole life.

[@arthurmartine6410]

Me too o LOVED IT!!

[@TheStrategyGamerPro]

Wow I love it! I've always wanted more Anakin + Leia interactions. I'll see you in 2 years when part two comes out lmao

[@StarWarsElseworlds]

"Oh I don't think so"

[@TheStrategyGamerPro]

@@StarWarsElseworlds OMG 18 months?

[@Itsnoahscott]

Wow, that was awesome. I could imagine everything in my head. Great video I hope to listen to part 2 soon.

[@jasonmarsalis2956]

this was mind blowing, i cant wait for part 2...... legendary work

[@sydney3339]

Wow, this was actually really REALLY GOOD! I felt myself getting emotional at times, especially the flashbacks to his younger self and Leia contemplating the pain he went through in the suit and the parallel to him being a slave all of his life. Whoever wrote these series clearly understands the lore of Star Wars, this is what Disney should have hired 6years ago, when Carrie fisher was still alive and when the sequels just began

[@StarWarsElseworlds]

That means a lot to me, thank you❤

[@snyper5150]

26:01 - “…a dead guy…” I chuckled and had to hear this at least 3 times! 😆

[@lummh4861]

Damn, it got me tears. Great work, sir! Bravo!

[@jordancox8289]

This was an incredible what if story! I could feel the emotion that Anakin and Leia showed. I'm really excited to see what happens in the future episodes! Make sure you take a break, so you don't burn yourself out. I hope you have a great week!

[@dianesinger9729]

I loved part 1 it was an amazing tale of forgiveness that had to truly be earned by Anakin. I look forward to part 2 and hope that Luke's spirit will visit his father. Just a thought.

[@DarkAngelLegion]

Happy Star Wars day everyone! I think it would’ve been heartbreaking to Leia if her brother died. She would’ve been hit hard after she felt her Luke die through the force. I was expecting to see what if Ahsoka raised Luke and Leia part 4

[@repoedokami941]

Patience my young Padawan

[@adamplaysbattletech3925]

I wish it was😃😀😁😄😆

[@nathanpetancio1177]

Ur bad

[@nathanpetancio1177]

Lol

[@nathanpetancio1177]

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[@Nkosinati]

Brilliant. Thank you for this. I didn't mean to listen to the whole thing now, but i couldn't stop once i started. Well written, well narrated....and a very nice elseworld story. I'm subscribing, looking forward to the second part....especially the trial of Vader, and the potential training of Leia as a Jedi by Anakin. Thanks again.👍🏾👍🏾

[@StarWarsElseworlds]

That means a lot. Thank you!

[@clankercrusher2008]

This was amazing! I really hope in part 2 rex shows up and tells leai of anakin in the clone wars and maybe leai would remind him of ahsoka

[@deadmonkey6835]

Happy may the fourth be with you all and can't wait for more what if stories after this

[@dewforpolitics]

I love this what if as much as Concordia Jedi “What if Vader lived after ROJ”. I’m looking forward to part two of both. Honestly both scenarios would be realistic in an alternative scenario.

[@ConcordiaJedi]

Eeey!

[@AJFromBatuu]

I can’t wait to see part 2 of this, it’s such a fascinating concept and I really wanna see where it goes!

[@Wolfbane8]

Jesus, as someone who enjoys stories of alternate events, this alternate timeline theory is deep AF. This story is heavy and I love it! I look forward to part 2.

[@ambersavage7176]

I wonder if ahsoka is going to come into it I'd love a moment with anakin and ahsoka I mean she dose play a big part in the rebel alliance so it's not that far fetched to say that she could find out he's still alive even more so with there bond

[@RyanTheDark]

I do love Ahsoka and Anakin and all, but I don't want her to hog the big screen from Anakin and Leia especially since this seems to be their centered story.

[@professorX8218]

I was just about to comment that! I love that idea!! I wonder what leai would think of her

[@BWX4]

I'm sure Ahsoka finding out her old "Skyguy" is back in the Light would make her very happy. But that said, such a reunion would still be pretty painful. After all, she tried to redeem him, too, and failed. And I'm sure, much like with Luke's endeavor in the main timeline, she'd likely have mixed feelings about establishing a new Jedi Order. But then again, two people who suffered the most from the Old Order's ways may be the ones best suited to help Leia realize a new, and better way.

[@odd_reefer7153]

God this story is so good, I can't wait for part 2 of this! Amazing voice acting!

[@AListProductions]

Straight fire concept!

[@RyanTheDark]

The amount of acting and pain of both Vader and Leia. I imagine that the Rebellion would wish to execute Vader, and I hope the latter do help him escape with Han, Chewie, and maybe even Lando.

[@abrahamthompson2968]

This was so beautiful😭. I swear, you always make the best whatifs

[@SUIIIII__]

This is the best fan fiction I've seen yet! Can't wait for part 2

[@sebastianhanna8161]

A truly amazing story you've made I'm just as invested in this Elseworlds story as I am with both Jedi Grievous and mom Ahsoka. Honestly can't wait to see more from you.

[@unspecification]

YES! THE WAIT HAS PAID OFF

[@jessemast5319]

Well done! This was a well-crafted (and voice-acted) "What If." Great job!

[@cobberhambone9484]

Well damn. I love this. In fact, I think it would have been a stronger conclusion to the OT, it would have allowed Anakin’s story to continue and be the father he was supposed to be. It would give Leia a new arc, and allow the skywalker line to continue. It would have also made Luke a Christlike figure. As if he isn’t already lol. In addition, handing Anakin another brutal personal loss - a son he only just knew he had - gives him an opportunity to respond to loss in a manner that doesn’t require the dark side, thus bringing his character full circle. His story started with a personal loss taking him down a dark path, this story brings him back to the light with another loss. It would have certainly made for a better sequel trilogy… that’s for damn sure.

[@TheAnonymousShade]

This one is too good! You’ve earned a subscriber, and I can’t wait for the next part. Your writing and storytelling is so moving

[@sleepysteev2735]

Awesome fanfiction! I love how you reference EU material to justify your story decisions! Also the voice for Leia is excellent!

[@devonkd5976]

Best what if KZbinr but your videos take a whole year to come out lol. Can’t wait for part 2

[@StarWarsElseworlds]

You can't rush greatness haha

[@devonkd5976]

True. Looking forward to it.

[@sideshowparker]

I literally got chills from this, the leia and Vader interactions are insanely good

[@elderliddle2733]

One thing I would do to make Anakin being spared actually work: Have Anakin reveal Exogol and have Leia and the NR retrieve the Wayfinder from his castle on Mustafar. With this, they not only destroy the cloning projects, but take over the under construction Star destroyers, taking any that are complete. With the Sith Cult gone and the NR with a powerful navy, that I believe would allow Anakin to be spared. I could see Leia, Ackbar, and (if you want) Borsk Fe’yela voting to spare, causing a tie. As for what to do with him, Leia offers to take guardianship of Anakin. This however, would ruin her career. Mon Mothma warns that they will not allow Vader to go free, and if Leia wants her vote to spare, Leia will have to retire from politics and will not be allowed to run for office ever. They will announce that Vader has been dealt with and show a doctored holo of his execution. Leia would be given a pension of several million credits per year which will allow her to own a home and care for Anakin. This would allow Anakin to train Leia and have a permanent settlement for the Jedi to call home.

[@holyme4tball]

I’ve always been fascinated with the fact that perhaps Vader could have survived ROTJ. I really can’t wait for what’s to come next!

[@bizmasterTheSlav]

Please, make a part two! This is just amazing! I absolutely love your storytelling!

[@highgroundmedia6749]

Great video! I recently finished your grievous and maul series and I hope we get a part two to this story! Also I love the voice acting for Vader and Leia! I love that you make high quality videos while having a decent upload schedule! 😁

[@haleychambers2]

I love this story I'm glad that Leia had finally forgiven her father!!! I can't wait for part 2

[@prometheusmodelow8322]

This is the first time i see a video from you, and i have to say that i'm impressed with the storytelling found here, i eagerly await the second part!

[@YCKEDITS]

This was absolutely amazing great job can’t wait for part two you are truly the best what if creator

[@stacyjohnson3683]

Wow this is great. Fantastic absolutely Fantastic writing and story. This way more compelling and entertaining than the ST.

[@twrecks4598]

This is a compelling, and acceptable, alternative timeline. Well done!

[@theCantinafan]

This is so professional! Well done It took a lot of courage to post AND voice this. Love the video. Better see part 2 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 I can't believe they never made a comic of this scenario.

[@carsonrichards9902]

Ayyy this is probably the best what if I’ve seen I love your what if videos

[@willratcliffe6124]

Heartfelt and thought provoking if the arc was a little obvious. The voice actors did a very good job of impersonating Hamil and Fisher, even Vader sounded fantastic. In all an excellent piece of fan fiction.

[@SN0BALL_]

I really like these types of videos, thanks for making these, theres so fun to watch

[@DiamondLotus210]

Definitely gonna need a part 2 of this soon!

[@Blazzee]

15:21 Anakin should have said that he was unable to sleep because of the armor

[@StarWarsElseworlds]

Why? That’s a very out of place thing for him to say in that moment.

[@charleslee8313]

First things first: the voice acting was great! Well done. Second, why couldn't the sequel trilogy be written by you? This was a great story. I can't wait to see how it plays out in part 2.

[@ZonnexNecton]

Since Disney retcon the series, I'm going to say that this fan fiction story is a lot more intriguing than the Sequel trilogy. Great insight of the What if? universe.

[@oliversherman2414]

I love your channel keep up the great stuff!!!

[@Kimscrazylife]

That was good can’t wait to see the continuation.

[@alexander.tahtadjian]

This was beautiful. The voice actors were phenomenal and the overall story for part 1 was amazing. I especially loved the ending scene with Leia and Vader where Leia forgave him...the motions were just perfect. Great job as always and I cant wait for part 2. P.s. do you think its possible in this what if for Ahsoka to make a small cameo appearance and/reference since it would be nice how Leia would interact with her fathers former padawan.

[@Elemento0420]

This is very emotional and well done. I think at some point in this story, Anakin should get a new suit that doesn't scream 'evil'. Maybe something less black and a new mask that shows his eyes but still keeps him alive.

[@michaelgarcia8602]

Wow what a story. Sad in 1 way]. I love it I love how story can be put together.

[@onilnetombine2589]

Great video, I absalutly loved it, I'm looking forward for part 2

[@aaronmccullagh6421]

This is amazing, I eagerly await the next part, as well as the next grievous part

[@Khalif-AllahEntertainment]

This is so beautiful. I love this story!

[@timmywoo3572]

We need a part 2 rn literally

[@williamflagle2018]

Just like with momma ‘soka I’m hooked on the story. I really hope Vader and Leia will get to see ahsoka in pt2 or somewhere along this story line

[@tianoc-g4811]

This is a definite turn of events that would change the legend story and I do like the redemptioner for Vader as well as a deeper character development for Leia who truly is the embodiment of the original Sith code: Peace is a lie there's only passion through Passion I gain strength through strength a gain power through power I gain Victory through Victory my chains are broken the force shall free me

[@Евгений-ч8ю8ф]

That's just awesome! It would be great to see the reunion of R2 and Anakin

[@thescientificatheist584]

I want to see a part 2!! This was a great video!

[@professorX8218]

Can you have anakin bring up padme'? I think leia would be proud to find out that her mother was one of the best queens naboo has had and one of the best senators in the republic. Then I also think she wouldunderstand how in "Leia. Princess of Aldreaan" why her parents were so mad when she went to the naboo system and were so worried when she told them how Panaka had said Leia reminded him of someone. I think that might bring the two closer. Espically if they went to naboo to visit her grave and mabye even the Naberrie family (padme's faimly) because most likely her aunts, uncles cusinezs and grandparents where all alive. I would also be cool if she meet some of padme's handmaidens. Just a thought though. I think it would be cool for leia to learn who her mother was. Because I am guessing she was corius after she found out who vader was, I think she would want to know who her mother was as well. And I think she would be more accepting of padme' as her mother than vader as her father. I also think that Leia would remind Anakin of padme'.

[@StarWarsElseworlds]

You'll have to wait and see.

[@Massimiliano13182]

Can't wait for part 2. Amazing work

[@markhall4052]

this was so good we gotta have part 2

[@wambutu7679]

I eagerly await the next part. Thank you for posting.

[@aggrobob1972]

That was great, well done. Looking forward to the next part!🤘

[@megasoniczx6960]

I definitely need to see Ahsoka and Vader meet again. God damnit, I can't help but feel the desire to see all the different ways they could reconcile in all the different "What if Vader survived Episode 6" videos.

[@perrytheplatypus4937]

Dam that was good, really excited for part 2

[@sintzu8936]

Danm even Vader trying to save luke he still being a slave of his own suffering and it hurts to see anakin more in pain than ever He can never catch a break

[@EmperorFist323]

Great story. Idk why I was expecting Vader to suddenly snap at any moment

[@PlayersPurity]

This was such a rollercoaster and I loved every second of it! If this was one part story I would have ended it with Vader asking Leia to take off his mask to see his real face beneath the dark lord's helmet which of course might have ended his life at this point, but would have been in my opinion a satisfying death. Ps. Please make Leia see the scenes of Padmé and Anakin R2 holds within which the last one would cause again a conflict in Leia, but at the end she would again forgive him. I highly recommend you include this as it was what Luke saw in Legends. Nevertheless I freaking love this

[@CastellanosMDavid]

I have a a question, when are you going to post part 2, 3, etc.? I should be so glad you to do it... :)

[@spencersholden]

I just like the idea of an Imperial task force bust Vader out only for him to defeat them all after releasing him.