Chapter 3: Revan
Time was nonexistent to Allucina. Kylo Ren visited her often, hoping for some secrets that she did not dare tell. One day, he seemed more tired than usual. He sat on a bench he recently had placed opposite her. His face was in his hands as he took deep breaths.
She sighed, "Would you like to hear a story? It is an old tale, but one with moral and wisdom." He looked up, but did not move nor speak. She was unsure how to take his unusual silence and calm, so she continued. Clearing her sore throat, "A long time ago and in a galaxy far from where you are hiding me, there was a righteous, pretentious, and exclusive order. The policed the allied planets, targeted enemy planets, and, in their desperate need to remain just and mighty, they took neither light nor dark action. The people they swore to protect were on the losing side of a war, but they ignored the plight of the people and instead dined with nobles. One of that order took it upon herself to leave and do the right thing. Others followed until the order was in shambles. The force, previously imbalanced, finally switched back to the dark side as many of the order did not choose to return. The destruction of the entire order was not the intent the first rebel."
He interrupted her story, "You speak of the Jedi?"
"Yes."
He interrupted again, "Is the rebel my grandfather?"
She sighed, "No, the rebel was my mother. You may know her as Darth Revan. You see, it was not her intent to destroy the order. She just wanted to do what was right, even if it was not what they considered right. From that moment, she walked the line between light and dark, doing her best to set the balance even. She made new friends along the way, but they made their decisions and soon she was left with only her lover. The journey for knowledge made her grow stronger and, at the peak of her power, she gave birth. Revan left her children with her lover and returned to the new order she was starting to form. Even after all her hard work, the greed of man cannot leave anything untainted. Eventually they tried to kill her, keeping her alive as nothing more than force fuel. Much like what you are doing to me. I inherited my mother's power and more. I grew up with endless knowledge around me on a beautiful and abandoned planet. I had the capability to do as my mother had done, but I have learned from her mistakes. No matter how much power you have, how much force you augment, you will never create something for more than a moment."
He stood, "Was that sob story supposed to make me want to free you?"
She gave a singular laugh, "Not at all. That was supposed to be a warning. Continuing a family's legacy? Impossible because no such legacy exists for more than a heartbeat. I tried my best not to interfere with the order of things, but destiny has put me in the same situation as my mother. I have lived for so long; I am ready to die. Time seems distorted when you watch the stars die. Do not waste your potential doing something you have no true desire to do. There is no hope, but only pain. Trust me over that dark master of yours; love can bring more power than pain. Love contains so many emotions and each has its own unique abilities. Do not limit yourself to pain or anguish." They were silent in the room and her own patience began to wean, "Also, get rid of that old helm. It is full of regrets and dust."
He got closer until she needed to cringe away from his hot breath, "You speak of family legacy, but you did nothing to progress it. Your story is nothing like mine. I will actively ensure that I continue his legacy."
She sighed, "You are nothing more than an annoying child that your grandfather would have murdered by now. You do not understand the dark side of the force nor can you even harness it."
He growled, "Do you want to know what I can do?" He began to force choke her. She smiled and he stopped immediately. He extended his lightsaber and thrashed about again. This time she was prepared for it. The blade hit one of the cables entering her spine. She cringed from the pain, but did her best to hide it from Kylo. He got close to her face once again, "You will regret what you said." He then left the room in a huff.
She laughed hoarsely, "Yeah, sure I will." Slowly she felt her power begin to stabilize, but it was not a lot.
She meditated for a while before she pushed out a force pulse towards her mate. Their connection could cross universes. She felt him and the essence of the droid beside him. She spoke to them both, "You lazy fuckers better be there recruiting more for the rescue mission."