Luke Skywalker, the Last Jedi, faces his toughest challenge yet. To rebuild the Jedi Order, he must give up his personal hopes and dreams. Every move is critiqued by not only the New Republic Senate but also the Force-ghost Jedi Council of the past...
❶ "I'm Not Supposed to Love You Anymore"—Bryan White
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❷ "Your Father Would Be Proud"—Rogue One OST
⊘ Silence
❸ "Across the Stars"—Attack of the Clones OST
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❶ The two clicks from the landing bay to Han and Leia's suite were the most miserable Luke had ever walked. He turned around but caught himself before he ran back to her and threw it all away. The Jedi Order is bigger than any person.
Half-way to the apartment complex, he stopped at a reflection garden. Abstract sculptures rested in niches nestled between manicured hedges and alien flora. Purple vines wreathed up a trellis. Bright orange blooms poked their stamens at him.
He sat on a marble bench and stared away. Even the flowers are laughing at me. But I know we're going to have more Padawan soon. The pressure is there every time I meditate. I see their faces. So young. We need to be a solid team for them.
He held his head in his hands and allowed the first tear to fall. If we were anyone else, we'd be that team and more. But I'd turn in an instant for her. Right now. I know it. Palpatine wouldn't have to ask twice. I can't let her become a liability.
"Think about your vows." His father's voice assaulted him as the ghost circled him.
"What do you think I'm thinking about, Father? 'Eschewing all attachments ...'"
"'Outside the Jedi Order.'"
Luke shook his head. "I never meant this, and my vows were as much of spirit as words, Father. You know that."
When Anakin "sat" beside him and wrapped an arm around his son's shoulder, Luke shrugged him off.
Why her? Why now?
Why not? The bass voice that echoed in his mind held no familiarity. Not his father. Not Vader. Not Naluma. Not Leia. And definitely not Yoda or Obi-Wan.
He hefted his bag and left the haunted garden, hoping to leave his emotional baggage behind.
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