The following is are two scenes that could have been added to Return of the Jedi Special Edition. They would tie up loose ends and repair some major plot holes in all three trilogies. Yes one scene includes Young Anakin from Revenge of the Sith but I think it could have worked if it was done right.
Artoo's Secret I
Tatooine - Old Ben's Hut - day
Luke sits in Obi-Wan's house assembling his new lightsaber. Artoo and Threepio watch. A comlink in old goldenrod's hand. Luke follows instructions from a hand drawn diagram found in Obi-Wan's trunk. Luke raises his hands. All the components hover in the air.
He brings them all together in a specific order. The lightsaber resembles Obi-Wan's master saber. He thumbs the ignition button and a bright green blade blazes to life. He extinguishes it.
Luke: Now to conceal it. Artoo?
Artoo beeps and a blue square in his dome opens. Luke looks in and frowns.
Luke: Artoo is that- but how?
There is a puff of air. A lightsaber flies up into the air, Luke calls it to his hand.
He blinks, examines the grip and silver hilt. Thumbs the on switch. The blue blade shimmers to life. He swings it as he did the day he met Obi Wan.
Luke: I thought I lost this on Bespin. I saw it fall.
Artoo beeps and whistles.
Threepio: He says we don't have time for that story.
Luke frowns.
Shakes his head
Threepio: astro-droids.
Threepio's commlink buzzes.
A gravely voice, Leia in disguise comes over the communicator. Luke shuts off the blade.
Leia: It's me.
Chewbacca growls.
Leia: We're ready. Our inside man has already infiltrated Jabba's guard. It's now or never, we are needed at the rendezvous.
Luke: Okay. Initiating Phase One.
He drops his new saber into Artoo's dome and the other one into Obi-Wan's trunk
Luke: remind me to come back for that and to tell me your secret later. Let's get Han.
Leia: May the Force be with you.
Artoo's Secret II:
Anakin's Last Words
Ewok Village - Endor - night
The Ewok tribe has just joined forces with the small band of Rebels. Luke walks off to confront Darth Vader after revealing his family secrets to Princess Leia.
As he walks to the ropes that will allow him to descend into the mist, his loyal Artoo unit rolls up behind him.
Artoo: Beep Bo doweep?
Luke: Artoo? No, you stay here, they're going to need you to open the bunker.
Artoo: Beep Bo Beep ber blat?
Luke: I have to leave.
See-Threepio scuttles up behind Artoo.
Threepio: Artoo Detoo how could you leave me with those furry savages? They were trying to paint me! Oh, Master Luke.
Luke: Hi Threepio. Well boys I guess this is it. You've both been brave and I thank you for your service.
Threepio: You're leaving, sir? But surely we need you here.
Luke: They'll be alright. I have a secret mission.
Artoo: Bo doweep?
Luke: I have to confront Darth Vader
Threepio: oh no! Why? This is no time for surrender.
Luke: I'm not surrendering. I have to save him.
Threepio: Save?
Luke: He's my father. His real name is Anakin. Anakin Skywalker.
Artoo beeps excitedly and rocks back and forth.
Luke: What? You knew that?
Threepio: He says he's known it all along
Luke: Why didn't you tell me?
Artoo: boo Beep Beep boo
Threepio: Didn't ask? Artoo Detoo, Master Luke shouldn't have to ask. Your fortunate he doesn't-
Luke: It's okay. I don't have much time. Artoo, can you tell me anything about him?
Artoo beeps and his projector shoots out a blue white beam.
Luke steps back as the image of Young Anakin Skywalker materializes in a ghostly haze and enlarges to full size.
Luke sees that he is a scarred young Jedi with long hair. His face is twisted with emotion. Sadness, fear, but tears roll down his boyish cheeks.
Anakin speaks.
Anakin: Artoo deliver the following message to Obi Wan Kenobi. You are to show it only to him.
Anakin takes a breathe and speaks with strength and serenity.
Obi Wan, if you've found this image, it may be too late but you must do as I wish. I have discovered the identity of the Sith Lord we've been searching for. I am on my way to confront him. I may not survive. But I... I feel the pull to the Dark Side. I'm not the Jedi I should be. He is offering me power to save...
I feel... his anger. Masters Windu and Gusto have gone to confront them but...
*Anakin looks up*
Transmission gets fuzzy
I fear this is the end my master. You've been like the father I never knew. My best friend and my brother.
They're dead. I can feel them dying one by one. I fear that my ... He wants to Purge the Jedi Order. No Jedi will be safe. You need to go into hiding. Find Padme and take her to Tatooine, my step-brother will take care of them. If I should die, and you find it, I want my son to have my lightsaber.
The transmission goes fuzzy and then continues. Anakin looks disheveled and his eyes are bloodshot and ringed with fire.
Anakin/Vader: This is the end. Master Windu is dead. You cannot interfere. The Jedi are weak minded fools. Any that stand in my way will be destroyed! Do not come after me or I'll be forced to kill you. I have a new master now. Together we will save Padme and bring order to the Galaxy.
If anyone asks, Anakin Skywalker is dead to you. I am Vader, Darth Vader. If you try stop me, you will die.
*Recording ends*
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