Star Wars Episode IX: The Force Fractures

by EvertenP

This work of fan fiction is a direct continuation of the sequel trilogy. It is written in the way I would write it if given directorial command of the production of Episode Nine, and features a few new characters, interesting plot threads (which I hope you find as interesting as I do), and the advancement of star wars technology to include more complex battles

3. Chapter 2

CUT INT. BOOTH MILLENIUM FALCON

Leia Organa, Poe Dameron, Finn, And Rose Tico sit at the table. Rey is piloting the ship, the four last key members of the resistance crowded around the holochess table. A few random officers of the resistance are with them, but there are only a handful left.

The camera slowly moves through the interior, moving all the way around the ship until it moves into the cockpit. Slowly, the camera shifts over the rear of the seat, with the Rey's silhouette defined in the bright coursing light of hyperspace.

Rey slowly moves back, and exits the cockpit, smiling and patting CHEWY's shoulder as she exits out. The air is somber, silent, and the rapid activity and excitement has been exhausted.

Rey moves to the chess board, leaning over and planting her hands down to pre-empt her questioning

REY

(She sighs, speaking somberly)

So… is this it? Is this the last remainder of our resistance?

POE

The last of it? Rey, at this rate we are just a crew. This resistance has got only the last of Leia's Treasury and these souls to our name.

REY

(Angrily, in denial)

But this can't be the end! The First Order can't just be allowed to win and plunge millions of humans and aliens alike into darkness!

(Panicked now, her tone going from anger to despair as she spoke)

POE

(Callously, continuing on as though he'd never stopped talking)

The First Order has got us pinned wherever we turn. Hell! I cant even think of a single area in known space where we might be safe!

(The camera comes to rose, closely inspecting her face as she lifts her head to respond. She is injured, her face scratched and dusted with soot and some blood)

ROSE

(Eyes wide, looking to the other characters for confirmation. A shot of Leia reminds of her Eerie silence)

Known space? Well… if nowhere in known space can give us sanctuary, then wouldn't we have to go into the UN-known space?

POE

(Continuing on his angry argumentation)

That's not only Ridiculous, but suicidal Rose! Some of the best pilots in the galaxy fly into unknown space and never get out, there is a reason you cant go there! But regardless we need somewhere to go! There is nowhere around that can offer us safe harbor, and-

(Leia interjects, suddenly lifting her head and looking to the group of young resistance members)

LEIA

There is a place we can go to avoid detection. Chewie! (Calling)

CHEWBAKA

BRRAAAGUGGHH!?

LEIA

(Shouting)Redirect us to Kessel! We're going into Hutt Space!