You made it to the end and you're amazing because this was at times a tough fic to read (and write - but let's face it I clearly love the pain).
As promised. Here is the artwork that the amazing Boomdafunk did for the final chapter of this story. It's so special to me, especially seeing Rey and Ben looking so loved up and happy after all the hell I've put them through. The artist is so talented, so please check out her work here.
(ARGH! turns out FF won't let me post it if you'd like to see it, leave a review or send me a private message and I'll get back to you with it)
I'll also be posting this image and link to the completed story on Monday to my Tumblr ( blog/wayofthepathfinder) and Twitter ( /WayPathfinder) if you're inclined to share at all.
Next up ...
I have a few projects I'm working on and it's taken me every bit of self-control not to jump right into them because I was determined to finish this wee beasty first.
Untitled (1) Reylo AU
Tags: Reylo AU, ice hockey, travelling, gap-year, South Island of New Zealand, enemies to lovers, complicated relationships, angst and fluff, skating, hiking, nature, stranded in the wilderness, bed-sharing, holding out.
Having vowed never to stay in one place any more than six months, Rey travels to the idyllic South Island of New Zealand for the winter. But when she joins the local ice hockey team she finds herself longing to break her own rules. Which has nothing to do with her teammate the infuriating and arrogant Kylo Ren - does it?
(thanks to LittleMistakes who wrote this because I'm crap at summaries)
Untitled (1) Reylo AU
Tags: Reylo AU, massage clinic, Kylo Ren is tense, Rey has magic hands, angst, fluff, Rey needs a friend, Kylo needs a friend too, indecent proposal
Rey and Rose work in an up-market massage therapy clinic in the city, but when Rose calls in sick, Rey is forced to take her most difficult client, Kylo Ren. He's rude, intimidating and refuses to see anyone other than Rose. That is until he meets Rey...
Untitled (2) Reylo AU
Tags: Reylo AU, spy drama, heavy angst, first love, first times, betrayal, retelling of the fall of Ben Solo to the dark, redemption
Rey never expected to find a family. At eight-years-old, she was fierce and feral, working with an underground gang of kids who steals from unsuspecting travellers. But when she picks the pocket of a wealthy American named Han Solo, her whole world changes.
Rey never expected to find love. Especially with Ben Solo, the friend who was always there for her as a child, had her back as a teenager, and challenged her as an adult. The man who would teach her how to fight, to thrive and to face her demons.
And Rey never expected to lose it all, when the man she loves and her enemy turns out to be the same person.
(thanks to Pikelet184 for helping me with this one)
Guardian of the Night, Canon
Tags: Post TLJ, Force Bond, Rey Nobody, Slow burn, angst, feels, fluff, Enemies to Lovers
It's been six months since the events of Snoke's Throne Room and Kylo Ren is haunted by a nightmare that Rey will die at his hands. Torn by his desire to save her and the urging of his heart to follow his destiny as Supreme Leader of the First Order, he wrestles with trying to do both.
On the other side of the galaxy, Rey has managed to keep the force bond closed. She is focussed on making a real difference to the Resistance and helping them win the war while avoiding the Kylo Ren who she knows will never stop hunting her.
There's one big problem, the Force has given her another role — to save Ben Solo from himself. Can she save their enemy and protect the Resistance at the same time?
Love to hear if any of these stories strike your interest because it will decide which one I focus on next.
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So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
Finally, I wanted to reach out and say a few thank yous.
First of all to anyone who has picked up this story and given it a chance. To the kind souls who have left kudos, bookmarks or subscriptions I am eternally grateful. You've had to wait (months sometimes), deal with countless cliffhangers and angst, oh, the angst!
And then to all the beautiful comments people have left. I know it can be hard to think of something to write and personally I am crap at coming up with intelligent comments. The fact that you, my dear reader, have taken time out to show some love for this fic does so much to motivate us writers. We can be on a buzz for days from one kind comment so you're all amazing.
But in saying that, I just wanted to give a special shout out to a couple of people who have really supported me, whether it was by leaving an amazing comment that helped me grow or really encouraged me as a writer or just left a lot of them. So big hugs to Wildpinkflower, ToughSpirit, kcj041, Music96.
And to all the Guests, it breaks my heart that I can't respond to you, but feel free to say hi one day on Twitter or Tumblr.
To the friends I have made who have encouraged me in my writing: the Graveyard Shift in the Pink Ladies, the ladies from the Reylo Fic Rec group chats and all the beautiful writers I have met and sprinted with.
And most importantly, to my Beta Readers: Kath Knight and Ash who have devoted countless hours to help me with this fic.
And to anyone who just made it to the end. It was a marathon.
Until next time, May the Force Be With You
BEN SOLO DESERVED BETTER!