Chapter 4

Rey walked through the small crevice that lead to the Sith throne room. Spurred by the confidence of Ben behind her, they found themselves in the room they had both seen from their visions. The throne of the Sith sat in the middle of the dark room and appeared to be empty. Ben stood at Rey's side and brushed his fingers against Rey's. She clasped his hand in hers and they continued walking towards the throne, their footsteps echoing across the room.
"So much strength flows through you," a voice called out, making Ben and Rey stop cold. They looked around and stood closer together. Finally their eyes settled on where the voice was coming from. Emperor Palpatine was hooked up to a machine that slowly carried him towards them. Rey and Ben stood their ground as Palpatine came to a stop just a few feet away from them. The evil Emperor looked from Ben to Rey, letting his gaze linger on Rey longer than she wanted it to. A wicked smile crept across the Emperor's face as he continued addressing them.
"Together you will be an unstoppable force in the galaxy. As my granddaughter, you will become Empress Palpatine with Kylo Ren at your side. The Dark Side will reign over the galaxy once again!" he shouted, sending shivers down Rey's spine. Ben squeezed Rey's hand and protectively shielded her behind him as he stepped forward to address the Emperor.
"Your rule ends tonight and the Sith will be no more. You have lost," Ben spoke with a rich confidence that Rey couldn't help but smile at. She stepped forward to stand by his side.
"The Light Side of the Force is stronger than you realize. It will be your downfall," Rey added, squeezing Ben's hand in hers. She noticed a small smile across his face and knew it was about her. Their strength together was something to certainly marvel at.
"Stand together, DIE TOGETHER!" the Emperor screamed as lightning stretched out of his fingertips. In unison, Ben and Rey pulled out their lightsabers and deflected the incoming attack. They brought their lightsabers together and pushed the lightning back against the Emperor. It stunned him for a moment and he stared in disbelief back at them.
"The life force of your bond...a dyad in the Force. A power of life itself...unseen for generations…" he spoke in a wondrous tone that made him sound amazed at the power Rey and Ben shared. Ben and Rey stood at the ready, lightsabers poised for the next attack. Expecting another lightning strike, the two were surprised when they were suddenly flung into the air and then brought down to their knees side by side in front of the Emperor. He moved closer to them, hands outstretched.
"Now the power of two will restore the one true Emperor!" he declared and began taking their life force. Rey and Ben fought hard to prevent the Emperor from winning but unfortunately were overwhelmed by the weakened state they were in. They collapsed to the floor, hands on top of one another as dark laughter filled the throne room. Emperor Palpatine had returned once again.