Disclaimer: I don't own Star Wars, this is purely for entertainment purposes.
So, I went and saw The Last Jedi like two more time and each time the good parts got better, and the bad parts got worst. After writing that one shot Reylo piece something in me just screamed that I needed to write more. So here are my predictions and wishes on how episode IX is going to play out. My visual story telling isn't the best, so be warn this story is supposed to read semi-screenplay like. I am doing my best to keep this story short but precise and meaningful. This way it gives me the motivation to continue writing and not drop this because of losing interest and other things in life. Please leave a comment, a favorite, or fallow, it really fuels my desire to continue and I am just overall very interested in other fan opinions.
This story will be centered around the dynamics of Rey and Kylo Ren because I really think Disney is going that route after seeing TLJ. However, I will do my best to not leave other characters behind.
Thanks a lot, and enjoy.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…
Star Wars IX: Duel of the Fates
The First Order has been pulling together their forces across the stars eager to end The Resistance. Kylo Ren's struggles over his connections to the light and dark side of the force, his leadership constantly under attack is causing a vacuum within his new empire, ripe for a new command.
The Resistance is steadily rebuilding their numbers, the growing alliances that they have made gives them a small slimmer of hope as they prepare for a final assault.
Embracing her role as the last Jedi, Rey hurries to finish her training, the fate of the galaxy rests on her hands…
On a remote planet
Exotic chirping of birds can be heard in the distance in a deeply vegetacious rain forest. The Millennium Falcon sat relative to a more densely packed, green area.
A little deeper into the forest a small pyramid shape structure can be seen protruding out of the ground. Within the unconditioned structure wrapped in moss was a dim lit room. Only the sound of flickering fire and small inhales of air can be heard as Rey sat on the ground mediating. The young Jedi hasn't changed much; her hair now extends a few inches past her shoulders, but she is still wearing her same attire she obtained from Luke during her time on Ahch-To.
Chewbacca on top of a fallen pillar, moving his head back and forth while patiently looking at the hazel haired girl. His hands softly wrapped around the annoying Porg that has followed them aboard for the past eight months trying to prevent the flightless creature from interrupting Rey's concentration.
After a few more relaxed seconds of quietness, she turns and faces her Wookie friend. "I think I got it." She tells him.
Chewie gives her a little growl, spins around and ducks behind the pillar he was sitting on.
Rey looks at him unamused. "That's insulting."
She stands up and places the materials she had sitting next to her on a stone table a few feet away.
"I am sure it won't explode… this time." She says out loud.
Chewie's head pops out of cover only enough for him to see what was happening. The Wookie growls a small phrase to her. Then retreats back to cover, Porg in hand.
Rey rolls her eyes, "Yes, I should get the order right this time."
Chewie give her a slight roar, basically telling her sarcastically "okay…"
"Reach within and breath" She mutters the words her former mentor told her. With one more loosen inhale she reaches out her right hand and concentrates.
Mystically, the material that laid on the table started to move. The outer cast that she made using her staff floated in the air first before the inner panels slid open. Power conductors where next as they slid into the insides of the frame. Then the insulator, the small buttons, and cylinder rings to hold everything in place.
Steadily, she focuses on the blue kyber crystal from Luke's lightsaber and gently rests it in the middle of a chamber within the handle before the panels slid back down and locked in place. The lightsaber then gravitates into her hand.
Rey, holds the lightsaber in her palms. She turns it several times and inspects every little engravements and components before extending her arms out and tightly gripping the saber. She tried her best to replicate the old design but with some modified mechanisms like a lengthier body to better fit her fighting style. Chewie dying with anticipation instinctively comes out of cover to take a better look.
Rey's twitching thumb presses the initiation button.
A steady beam of pure blue energy springs forth, no sign of overheating, not even a small untamed crackle. A bright smile runs across Rey's face as she spins around to look at Chewie who roars in approval.
Rey turns the blade off, "I did it Chewie, I can't believe I…"
A pang of sadness washes over her as she stops mid-sentence, ripples of sorrow builds with in her core as her eyes began to water.
Worried the wookiee goes over to Rey and puts his hands around her shoulders trying to comfort her.
The distress Rey looks at Chewbacca, unable to hold her tears. "Chewie we need to go now, Leia, something has happened."
The tapping of black boots can be heard against the metallic, narrow condors. General Hux tries his best to remain calm and collected as he takes in small breaths reminding himself not to fear his new leader. The red head reaches a massive door, tugging on his collar which feels like it they have already begun tightening around his neck. With a few swift strokes to the panel the doors slide open to a dead silence.
A few yards from him, facing out the window wall stood Kylo Ren dressed in his signature black clothing. Kylo's calm aura as he stood motionless into the vast space of stars gives Hux a slight hint of relief, maybe this time he would not be thrown across the floor.
"Supreme Leader." Hux utter these words with disgust.
Kylo Ren stays quiet, his back faced to the pale man behind him.
"We have news that I think you would be happy to hear." Small beads of sweat beings to form on his forehead.
"The stealth attack I planned was a success, we have eliminated the resistance cruiser. It appears we were in luck; their leader seems to have perished as…."
Hux can feel his throat slowly squeezing under itself, unconsciously he grabs at his neck trying to peel off the invisible force that is preventing him from being able to breath. Within seconds his legs became wobblily, he fought trying to stand. After what felt like a lifetime, Hux gaps and sucks in the sweet oxygen that began to flood his system.
"Leave." The dark lord says, he doesn't even bother to turn around.
"I… yes sir." Surprised, the angry general spins swiftly on his heels, scrunches his nose, and with thunderous steps marches out of the room.
Kylo Ren stood motionless before hearing a subtle slam of the doors. Letting out a huge breath, his facial muscles tense up as he tries to confide his emotions. With a heavy heart, he allows himself to shed a small tear.
Hux with his same stern look walks quickly to his command center. Stepping into to his little sanctuary he sits in his comfortable chair before cracking a devious smile that becomes a hysterical laugh, oblivious to the storm trooper that was standing outside his door.
"Ummm." The trooper said trying to get his superior's attention.
Finally realizing that he was not alone, Hux, feeling like a five-year-old that was just caught stealing, he jolts to his feet; finger pointed at the soldier.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!" he screams at the top of his lungs, face turning red in anger.
The stormtrooper gives off a small sigh in his helmet, "The Knights of Ren are here to see you sir."
"Oh."
The red head straightens up his uniform and composes his stance. "Well…, send them in."
You can nearly feel the trooper role his eyes as he walks away. Moments later, four figures all dressed in black, radiating with malice comes walking into Hux's room. A shiver runs down Hux's back as he sits back in his chair, almost as if he was trying to hide behind his desk.
"Well?" The tallest of the knights said in his electronically synthesized voice.
Hux gives him a small smile before leaning back into a comfortable position.
"Everything is going as planned."