Author's Note: This story explores what could have happened in a Star Wars Universe where Luke, Leia, and Han acted more in line with the character development that (to this author at least) seemed set up at the end of Return of the Jedi.
For the purposes of this story, only episodes 1-6 and Rogue One will be referenced. Other outside material will be largely ignored with occasional searches to find planet or alien species descriptors.
The first draft of this alternative universe Episode VII is complete, and a cohesive plan for alternative Eps. VII and IX are outlined and will, hopefully, be started again as soon as editing on this story is finished.
I have tried to link these stories to archetypical symbolism that I hope will give this version a logical connection to the previous two trilogies. Those who read this to the end with me will have to let me know how close you think I got to that goal.
Disclaimer: Disney and Lucasfilm own Star Wars and I make no profit from this story. I am merely playing in their sandbox and grateful for the chance to do so.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…
Star Wars
Episode VII AU
Rise of the Jedi
Victory! The Emperor is dead! Darth Vader and the second Death Star are both destroyed. Across the galaxy, many systems celebrate as the dark shadow of the Empire falls back.
While many Alliance soldiers rest from battle, the leadership of the Rebellion works though the night to press their advantage to remove all vestiges of tyranny, and replace it with democratic rule once more.
As the sun rises over Endor, the only remaining Jedi, having saved his father and witnessed the destruction of the Sith, wakes to a new day and a new destiny.