A Long Time Ago In A Galaxy Far Far Away...

STAR WARS EP X: The Lost Tribe

Twenty Years after the final defeat of
DARTH SIDIOUS and the death of BEN SOLO.

The Galaxy is in a time of Peace.
The New Galactic Republic led by Chancellor
SOLANA LAW, controls the Core Worlds, the Colonies
And the Inner Rim. What was now the Resistance
Has now become part of the Republic Military
Led by General POE DAMERON and
Jedi Knight FINN SKYWALKER who maintain the peace.

Believing the time for war is at an end
Retired Jedi Master REY SKYWALKER now lives in Tatooine
Where new responsibilities have occupied her time

A number of days ago a team sent to Kesh, a long isolated, made contact
With the Republic sending out a distress signal
However unbeknownst the rest of the galaxy, an old darkness threatens
To awake.

Many things in the galaxy changed. Not Tatooine however, it remained sandy and desolate, yet quiet and peaceful.

The Republic was now in charge and respected by most. There was no tyrannical government threatening the lives, no powerful Dark Side users expecting to kill Jedi. There were only two known Jedi in the galaxy now.

One was known as Rey Skywalker. Almost two decades ago the force had awoken in her when a young defected Stormtrooper ran into her life and sent it spinning from that of a starving Scavenger to that of the last Jedi.

Nowadays, the Last Jedi title was mostly just for honor. There hadn't been any large conflict she had to be involved in in a while. Now, a fully grown woman, one having harnessed her ability in the Force for the most part, enough to be able to call herself a master. Her long, jet black hair was in a ponytail, she dressed in robes similar to those Luke wore on Ahch-To, with a hood over her head.

After finally defeating the Dark Lord Darth Sidious once and for all, that very same defected Stormtrooper, who had become a hero in the Resistance had revealed that he too felt strong in the Force. Together, they had spent years training with each other, growing in their power in their Force.

The thought of starting a new academy for Force users crossed their minds, however other plans had gotten in the way.

Entering the homestead that had once belonged to Luke Skywalker, her former master, and his late uncle and aunt, she began to look around. In the past two decades she had made it her home, it was a place Luke and Leia had told her about. Somewhere she could become part of the family after this war was over.

Not long after, Finn had joined her. Together, they had spent many years together. While she didn't tend to fight wars much nowadays, Finn remained at the forefront of the military, wanting to make sure that the new Republic Military didn't fall into the same mistakes as the last one, and attempt to prevent them becoming another First Order as well.

She respected that.

The homestead was quiet, however, all too quiet. Rey raised an eyebrow, putting down her bag of supplies and groceries that she had just gotten from the nearest outpost. "Hello?" She called out.

Out of different spots in the courtyard of the homestead, three hooded figures stepped out, each wielding a wooden weapon.

A smirk grew on the former scavengers face. "Are you sure this is what you want? It seems pretty unfair…" Her hand reached out, a wooden staff flying into it within seconds. "For the three of you."

One of the figures, slightly taller than Rey, attacked her. Offensive movement and attacking seemed to be the name of the game for this hooded figure. Slashing quickly and strongly, it was clear he had prowess. However between dodging and blocking, Rey managed to jab at his stomach, sending him stumbling back.

Another figure, arguably the smallest of the figures performed a superhuman jump, slashing it at Rey. She made quick work of him, sweeping him off his feet.

Lastly, the third figure was only slightly smaller than Rey, and slightly skinnier than the first hooded figure. This figure was more defensive, she blocked the hits, dodged gracefully until Rey put her hand out and sent her flying back with a force push.

The three figures groaned, seeking to stand up. The hoods became off. Three children were under the robes.

The taller one was an older boy. He had light brown skin and curly black hair that almost resembled a woolish texture. At the top there were smaller twists growing out, similar to Finn's during the final stand against Palpatine. He was only slightly taller than Rey, and physically quite fit. Years having spent on Tatooine, helping Rey work on the homestead, as well as clearly trained. He was around sixteen years of age.

"Kanan, you're quick and strong. I'll give you that." Said Rey with a grin. "But you can't take me on by yourself yet, not without the help of your brother and sister."

She would turn to the smallest figure. A small boy, who looked similar to his older brother. His hair was much longer and much curlier. Almost like a small afro. "Ben." She paused and looked at the boy, who was turning ten that very day. "Your mastery of the Force is happening quicker than expected, birthday boy. Next time, however, don't let your older siblings talk you into something that'll get you hurt."

Lastly she looked at the girl. "And you, little lady," She said. "Need to stop being so scared of your own power." The girl was also light brown, her hair, much the same texture of her brothers, was tied up in two puffs on each side of her head. She had a determined look on her face, much like her mothers, but she had her father's smile. They all did. She couldn't have been more than fifteen.

"But mom-" The girl began to protest.

"Aayla, you have a lot of power, but it's going to work against you if you're scared of it." Rey replied. "Now all of you get ready for the birthday dinner. Your father and the others should be here shortly."

As they all began to rush in, little Ben ran into the arms of his mother. Climbing her so that he could sit on her back. She looked at him lovingly and chuckled.

During their time in Tatooine, Finn and Rey had these three children. All three named after a Jedi that had spoken to her in her hour of need, that had given her the strength to fight back against her grandfather.

It was scary to think of, that while her and Finn had adopted the name Skywalker, the closest thing they'd had to family in their lives except with each other, her and her children were Palpatines, while Finn still knew nothing of his own heritage.

"Mom." Kanan said as he walked next to her into their home. "You know how I was asking you about that thing…"

Rey set little Ben down as she entered the kitchen, Kanan following hot on her trail. "What thing?" She asked.

"You know…" He said, his head motioning over towards the weapon clipped on Rey's side. "That."

Rey looked down and then looked back up at her oldest son, a small grin appearing on her face. "Oh, right, you wanted a lightsaber now, did you? Do you think you're ready for it?"

"I'm sixteen now, Mom. The younglings used to get them a lot earlier."

"But you're not a Jedi, Kanan." She said sternly. "And these are not the days of the Old Republic."

Kanan sighed, visibly disappointed and maybe even frustrated. "You and dad can't be the only Jedi forever."

"And we won't be. But right now, your father is the only one I trust enough to be a Jedi. Maybe in the future, when you're older-"

"And what happens when the galaxy needs people like us?"

"Then your father and I will be there."

"And what happens when the two of you can't fight anymore? Or worse, when you two aren't enough?"

"Then we'll lean on those we trust." A voice said. Rey and Kanan turned to face the doorway. In came an older man, about nearly his mid-forties. The military suit that designated a Republic General, a Glie-44 blaster pistol on one side, and on another side, a lightsaber, constructed with old parts and material from an old First Order riot stick. The man was dark skinned, a confident smile on his face, hair shorter now than it had been back in his younger days.

"Dad!" Ben exclaimed as he ran over to him, giving him a hug. It was clear they hadn't seen each other in a number of days. The life of a General did seem to be difficult, and while there were plenty of issues in the galaxy that needed intervention, there was no large scale conflict, which mean that every few days Finn.

"Where's my favorite niece?" Said another voice appearing behind him. That one was the voice of old Poe Dameron. It was hard to tell whether that man had aged or not. In face, he seemed almost the same, his hair had become a color of slightly gray and black, age was catching up with Poe Dameron, however he still looked as good as can be.

Aayla would stand up, grinning and running to hug the man she knew as her uncle. "And where's the birthday boy?" Behind Poe Dameron, in came Commander Jannah Calrissian, and right behind her General Rose Tico.

Finn would look between his wife and son and raise an eyebrow. "What's going on here?"

"The galaxy is doomed, that's what." Said Kanan as he began to walk out of the kitchen.

"You know sometimes I wish I would've gotten on you about your mouth a lot sooner." Finn raised an eyebrow, watching his son exit, as he walked towards Rey, sharing a kiss with her. As soon as it broke off, he spoke. "Not even a 'Hello, dad' 'It's been a couple of days, dad, how are you?' What's his problem?"

"He really wants a lightsaber." Rey replied.

"Does he not know how incredibly hard it was to find my Kyber Crystal?" Replied the Former Stormtrooper. "He can have mine."

Rey shook her head. "No, Finn. You're a Jedi, just like me. You need your weapon."

"As much a pain in the ass as it's going to be, we can also look into finding a crystal. There has to be one out there somewhere." He replied. "Or we can always unbury a secret or two."

Rey looked at him for a moment, confused as to what he was implying. His head motioned towards the exterior of the house. It was then that she realized what it was her husband had been implying.

Once again, it didn't seem like Rey agreed. "I don't think he's ready."

"I mean… Just because he can't kick your ass, doesn't mean he can't kick anyone's ass." Replied Finn jokingly.

"He's my son, I'm well aware of whose ass he can and can't kick. You should probably start watching out, he's catching up to you, old-timer." She replied with a snarky tone.

"Oh, it's like that?" Replied Finn, challengingly.

"Uh, yeah, I think it is." Replied the former scavenger from Jakku.

A meal was laid out on a large round table in which Finn, Rey, the three children, as well as Jannah, Rose, and Poe all ate and conversed.

In the past twenty years, Poe, who'd been left in charge of the Resistance after Leia's death had made the Resistance into the military force for the New Republic. Solana Law was the leader of the Republic, and by definition the boss of Finn and Poe. Of course, she seemed to have a good head on her shoulders, a charismatic leader that the galaxy trusted.

He and Zori Bliss had a son shortly after the battle had ended. Kes Dameron II, named after his grandfather, was, much like his father, a talented Pilot. One of the brightest students in the Republic academy.

Jannah Calrissian and Rose Tico had found love in each other, and while they both worked for the Republic military, they had made a home with each other on Coruscant. Jannah, who had been revealed to be Force Sensitive had received training from both Finn and Rey, and while capable enough to call herself a Padawan, she wasn't as dedicated to the art as her friends were.

Rose worked closely with Finn and Poe, as well as became the bridge point between the politics of the Republic as well as the Military force.

"Aalya, kid," Poe said as he took a sip of what was no doubt some form of alcoholic beverage. "I'm telling you, you're a gifted pilot, even better than your brother."

"Hey!" Protested Kanan.

"Oh, calm down, you're good with a blaster everyone's got their thing." Replied Poe, jokingly.

"He's right, son." Said Finn. "When your mom and I met, we stole the Millennium Falcon. I wouldn't have been able to get out of there without her flying."

"Nor I without your father's shooting." She replied.

"I also got to escape on a ship with your dad, he never brings that up, though." Interjected Poe, to which the others laughed.

After a moment of silence, Aayla shrugged. "I don't know, I like it here with Mom and Ben." Kanan was ready to protest, but instead just sighed and let it go.

"Yeah, I understand that too." Finn replied. He wasn't around as much as he wished he could be, but always took any opportunity to see them whenever he could, even if he had to feign sickness.

"As soon as we figure out what the hell happened to Gold Squadron in Kesh we'll have a lot more free time." Said Rose.

"What's happening in Kesh?" Asked Rey, looking over at Finn, whose eyes widened as he realized what he had done.

"You didn't tell her?" Jannah asked, looking over at Finn.

"Give me a break, Jannah, I got here the same time you did."

"Well, now I'm a bit worried, Finn." Said Rey, the tone of irony in her voice cutting harder than any lightsaber ever could. "What's this about?"

There was silence in the room for a moment before Finn sighed and looked at Kanan. "Can you take your brother and sister outside for a moment?"

Kanan raised an eyebrow. "No, I wanna hear about what's happening."

"Excuse me, did you just say no to me?" Finn asked.

Rey began to interject, "Finn-"
"Why do we have to step out? Don't we have a right to know if something dangerous is happening?"

"Kriff, Kanan, you have some serious cheek to complain to your mom about how you're ready for a lightsaber when you can't even do one simple thing without complaining!"

There was a moment of silence, in which everyone at the dinner table had not expected that reaction. Kanan's eyes widened, his mouth slightly agape, the shock and slight frustration at his father not only listening to him, but humiliating him for his dream.

" Finn. " Rey said sternly, looking at him dead in the eyes.

"We'll uh… Go into the lab and check on the droids." Aayla said, standing up. She picked her smaller brother up, letting him climb on her back as she nudged her older brother to follow.

"Kanan- I'm sorry I didn't m-" Their father began to apologize, realizing that he may have actually hurt his feelings.

But without an answer, Kanan walked off with his siblings, out of their little Tatooine home. As soon as they were gone, the silence ended and Rey spoke.

"I know, I know." Finn said before anyone could say anything.

"Go ahead and explain, then." Rey said, her patience wearing thin. As the other four looked at each other, Finn sighed.

"A couple of days ago the Republic got sent a distress call from the planet Kesh."

"Kesh? Hasn't that planet been isolated for… like… ever?"

"Yeah." Poe said. "That's why we were surprised. We sent Gold Squadron to see what was happening."

"And?"

"Gold Squadron lost communication with us shortly after getting there." Finn said. "So Jannah and I took a Star Cruiser and as soon as we dropped out of hyperspace we felt it…"

"Felt what?"

"Cold." Jannah said. "A cold like I've never felt before."

"Like the dark side?" Asked Rey, her eyes now widening with deep thought.

"Exactly like it." Finn replied. "But I've felt the dark side before, there was something different here. Like it was around the entire planet but it was weak."

There was a moment of shock as Rey began to think. Nothing in the Jedi texts and teachings she had said anything about a Force sensitive planet.

"What did you do?" Asked Rey.

"We turned the ship around." Admitted Finn. "As soon as we felt it, I gave the order to return. We're going back soon, but I told them I'm not going to the planet without you."

"When are we going?" The Jedi Master replied without hesitation. If there was even an ounce of darkness, they had to deal with it immediately.

"We can head for Coruscant in the morning and be on our way to Kesh by noon." Replied Finn.