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This is a re-imagining of some of the events of The Rise of Skywalker because I just cannot live with that ending.
It has been a year since the death of Luke Skywalker, and the galaxy has moved on. Jedi training complete, Rey now sits at the heart of a resurgent Resistance while Kylo Ren’s empire cements its grasp over the territories which have fallen under First Order control. But a new power behind the throne is rising, and it triggers a change of heart which seems far too good to be true…
He made to move around her and she blinked in surprise. ‘Wait – that’s it? You’re going to let me go just like that?’
He didn’t hesitate, stepping across the threshold and starting across the apartment in the direction of the door. ‘Of course. I can’t make you love me if you don’t want to.’
‘But...’ she stammered. ‘Aren’t you even going to try?’
Thumbing the door panel he turned back, just for a moment. ‘I’ve been trying all day,’ he said.