STAR WARS Episode VIII: Shroud of the Dark Side

CHAPTER SEVEN: THE NEW DARK LORD

*(Kylo fell flat on his back out of shock and surprise. Did a painting just yell at him? But another question popped in his head, why did he fall on soft grass instead of a hard rock floor? Kylo soon became aware of his surroundings. He was no longer on the harsh lava world of Mustafar, but on the peaceful and beautiful world of Naboo. Kylo took off his helmet to get a clearer view of the lush landscape. Old memories emerged from his subconscious. As a kid his mom would take him to Naboo for vacations from time to time, but dear old dad would never be there to spend time with him and Leia and that would only make him dislike his own father little by little. Kylo soon heard laughing and talking to his right. He wandered over a small hill to see a huge waterfall and a young-looking couple talking to each other as if they were out on a picnic date.)

Padme': You really don't like politicians, do you?

Anakin: I like two or three, but I'm not really sure about one of them. (They chuckle) I don't think the system works.

Padme': How would you have it work?

Anakin: We need a system were the politicians sit down and discuss the problem. Agree what's in the best interest for all the people, and then do it.

Padme': That's exactly what we do. The trouble is that people don't always agree.

Anakin: Well then, they should be made to.

Padme': By whom? Who's gonna make them?

Anakin: I don't know, someone.

Padme': You?

Anakin: Of course not me!

Padme': But someone?

Anakin: Someone wise.

Padme': Sounds awfully like a dictatorship to me.

Anakin: Well, if it works. (Smirks)

(Before he knows it, a white light shine in Kylos eyes. He rubs his eyes and now he was inside the Jedi Council chamber on Coruscant. He sees Anakin surrounded by his fellow Jedi Masters.)

Mace: You're on this council, but we do not grant you the rank of Master.

Anakin: What?! How can you do this? This is outrageous! It's unfair! How can you be on the council and not be a Master?!

Mace: Take a seat, young Skywalker.

Kylo Ren: Grandfather...

(Anakin returns to his seat. Another flash occurs. Now Kylo was inside the Chancellor's chamber in the senate building. Kylo sees Anakin bowing before a scarred old man in a red and black cloak.)

Kylo Ren: Palpatine... (He squints his eyes)

Palpatine: Every single Jedi, including your friend Obi-Wan Kenobi, is now an enemy of the Republic. Do what must be done Lord Vader. Do not hesitate, show no mercy. Then we shall have... peace.

Anakin: Yes, my Master.

(Anakin's eyes turn a Sith yellow. Then another flash happens. Kylo was now just outside the main entry way to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. He listened as loud marching can be heard coming up the stairs. Kylo looks to see the dark hooded figure of his grandfather enter the temple with an entire battalion of clone troopers backing him up. Another flash, now Kylo was inside the temple watching the slaughter. He looked and saw Jedi Masters all surrounding Anakin. He used the force like only Kylo can dream of. Swinging his blue lightsaber with such speed and precision, dropping all the Jedi around him to the floor. Ren watched as children ran away in fear as his grandfather walked further into the temple. Another flash, he was back on Mustafar, but something was different. Vader's castle was gone, and he stood inside a starship with the walkway open, leading to a landing pad. Kylo walked down the ramp and saw his grandfather and grandmother. Padme' screams at Anakin.)