Disclaimer: I am not a huge Star Wars fangirl. I don't know all of the names of all of the planets or every single secondary character (for example I have commited the unholiest of sins by once calling an AT-AT an at at). I have also never read any of the stories or seen any of the show spin offs. This text exists only in the realm of the films which I do love dearly. That being said, I'm writing this as an outlet because I can't wait for 2019 to get answers to what will happen in the story. I will do my best to maintain the integrity of the characters, places, and events from the films but I'm not promising you perfection. I am also not an established writer so if you want to take a chance on a scavenger from Jakku level writer, then by all means continue. I can only convey the thoughts that are filtered through to my fingers as I type. Anyways, if you don't mind imperfections and this humble writers take on where the story may go then maybe give this a read.
Episode XIII Continues
General Leia Organa and the remaining members of the resistance seek refuge and refocus their efforts on finding allies throughout the galaxy while Rey, the last Jedi, searches for answers in hopes of defeating the First Order once and for all.
Meanwhile, the First Order regroups to seek out what is left of the rebellion as their power grows stronger. Kylo Ren has reunited with his powerful allies, the Knights of Ren, establishing a higeracie of power under him as supreme leader.
Red clouds bled through the evening sky and the smell of smoldering ash burned her nose as shrieks of terror rung out in the distance. Her short legs tensed as she ran, trying to escape. Once she found herself in a safe place, she dared to look over her shoulder at her mining village. She choked back a scream as she saw the people she knew and loved being slaughtered and enslaved by the First Order. Gasping for air, the girl looked to her left to see two of them there, the hideous demons known as the Knights of Ren. Ominous creatures standing in the shadows, their masks were illuminated only by the red glow emitted from their lightsabers. She had never seen the likes of them before but had heard enough stories about them reigning down terror on the galaxy, that she was sure it was them. They carried out the evils of Snoke for years while the rest of the First Order worked to crush the Rebellion.
The girl had always sympathized with the Rebellion but felt no immediate obligation to them. Now, in this moment, she knew her place in all of this.
"Monsters," she whispered. Just then, one of them turned their head sharply in her direction. Before she could get another gasp out, a hand grabbed her from behind.
"Rose…we have to get out of here…NOW!"
Her sister Page's face glowed from the reflection of the flames coming from the village. Without hesitation, Rose grabbed hold of her sister and ran down the backside of the hill where she had been hiding.
"Hurry!" Page yelled.
An explosion burst through one of the buildings, causing Rose and her sister to go flying through the air. The ground came rushing towards Rose. Her body cringed, preparing for impact...
"Rose…Rose" a familiar, calm voice grew louder, repeating her name and broke through her thoughts.
Rose blinked back the memory, her emotions still lingered as if the tragic events of the past had happened only moments before. She breathed a sad sigh finding herself in the present with Leia's hand resting on her shoulder.
"You look like you were somewhere else," Leia said in her all knowing way.
"I...I was just remembering what we are fighting for," Rose replied with determination in her voice.
"Did you send them the coordinates?" ask Leia.
"Yes, they should be closing in on the outer rim soon," replied Rose.
"Good, and Rey?"
"She knows what she needs to do…"
Bright, hot balls of gas poured out from the x-wing fighter as Poe Dameron and former stormtrooper, turned resistance hero, Finn blazed across the dark skies of the outer rim. They traveled to the last place in the galaxy hoping to find the allies the rebellion so desperately needed.
"This is it brother, the outer rim, the least traveled and most unruly place in all the galaxy," Poe grinned. "Now, let's go make some friends!"
"Haha! Roger that good buddy!" Finn replied, holding onto what enthusiasm he could for what he ultimately felt was a doomed mission. "I just want to check in one last time before we lose the connection," he said, reaching out to the telecom. "Rey...are you out there?"
Static filled the line, then, the momentary silence was broken…
"Finn, yes I copy!" Rey replied, as she maneuvered the Millennium Falcon out of lightspeed.
"We are approaching the outer rim…" more static broke the communication momentarily but Rey was able to respond.
"I knew you would make it! I am almost to my destination as well. "
"Stay safe Rey…"
"Don't worry about me… I'm going to see an old friend…" said Rey, with a hint of excitement and some uncertainty in her voice.
"I hope you find the answers you are looking for," said Finn.
"Finn…" Rey paused unsure of what to say next, 'Good-by' did not seem quite right. "I know you will find allies for the resistance. I can feel it and I believe in you."
"Thanks Rey...May the Force be with you."
"May the Force be with you both."
"Catch you on the flip side!" Poe chimed in just as the communication went dead.
Rey looked over to Chewbacca and a glimmer of hope flashed across her face.
"We're here. Let's land this beautiful hunk of junk."
Rey paused briefly before engaging the landing gear...she closed her eyes, the back of her mind fluttered, she could feel something pulling at her thoughts, something was trying to get through.
She gritted her teeth and closed her eyes, willing it away. She poured all of her concentration on her task at hand. When she was certain she had regained control, she looked below to see a bright orange glowing planet that waiting for them.
After landing, Rey found herself in a bustling metropolis. Tall structures used to manufacture weapons formed a blockade on either side of the city center. She made her way to a small, rounded building on the far side of the city. Entering the building, she moved slowly, deliberately, so as to not raise alarm with any of the locals. She came to get answers and she knew she had to get in and get out without trouble erupting as it often did wherever she went. Shield by no other than her Jedi cloak, she tugged on the top of her hood to cover her face and cautiously moved forward.
The interior of the building was filled with workers, thieves, and the usual galactic scum.
"Um excuse me there and just WHERE do you think you are going?" a grey, long snouted creature demanded.
Rey was prepared for this sort of thing to happen. Her eye glazed over. She stopped and turned around slowly. Her voice came out monotone and strong. She reached out with her mind and began to speak.
"You will take me to see Maz Kanata. You will take me to her quickly and not let anyone speak to me."
The creature paused, his body stiffened and he repeated Rey's words.
"I will take you to see Maz Kanata. I will take you to her quickly and I will not let anyone speak to you."
Rey nodded and followed behind as the creature moved through the interior of the building to a back stairwell.
The glow from the main hub of the building faded behind them while the creature lead her further down the dark stairwell. As they made their way to the end of the stairs, loud crashing noises came from the distance. A long, dimly lit hallway gave way to an illuminated room. More crashing sounds came from the back of the room. The creature stopped and gestured toward the doorway, leaving Rey to peer into the room.
Stacks of documents and pieces of mechanical parts cluttered the space. A small mound of paperwork in the back began to move suddenly. Rey took a step closer to inspect it and out popped Maz Kanata.
"Haha! Here it is!" she said with excitement. Suddenly aware she was not alone, she adjusted the rims of her eye mechanisms to focus in on Rey.
"Well, well, well, if it isn't Rey! The rumored last Jedi of the galaxy. So good to see you child!"
Rey gave a half smile and lowered her cloak hood.
"My, my, my, taking your role as a Jedi quiet seriously these days I see…" Maz said, touching the side of Rey's cloak.
"Thank you Maz but I have not come here to engage in pleasantries."
"I can sense that. I heard what happened on Crait I have been laying low myself. So after all of that, of all creatures, why do you, the most powerful Jedi in the galaxy seek me out?"
Stone faced, Rey pulled out a densely wrapped cloth from under her cloak.
"I was hoping you could help me….with this."
Rey opened the package to reveal the broken Skywalker lightsaber. Maz immediately recognized the weapon that she had had in her possession for so many years.
"My goodness, how in the world did it get like this?" Maz asked.
"It's a long story, one that I think starts with an even longer story…" Rey paused, staring intently at Maz.
Breathing deeply, Maz took the torn saber from Rey. Blinking several times, lost in thought, she finally spoke, "Come with me."
Rey followed Maz out to the back alley of the building. Maz approached a pile of trash that sat rotting and flung a tarp off the pile. The tarp landed on the ground to reveal a rickety old landspeeder.
"There are very few people I trust, but I know someone who can fix the saber. Now get on!"
Rey hesitated and finally swung her leg over the side of the landspeeder. Maz hit the ignition and with a loud sputter and a jolt, they took off.
