Episode IX : Black Diamond Awakening

Through waves and whirlpools Rey and Ben are caught together in the flow of a galactic war. The shapes of water, like the facets of a black diamond, glimmer throughout the darkness (THEME SUMMARY at the end of Chapter I: Roll the Dice). The truth between Rey & Ben unravels slowly but unexpectedly, the bond between them left unchanged. The lakes and waterfalls, jagged peaks and sweeping deserts come alive through the Force. The mysteries are revealed as Ben Solo/Kylo Ren dives deeper to discover them himself and moves beyond to a profound existential questions. The events take place after The Last Jedi. Of course, I do not own the characters or make any profit from the Star Wars franchise. This piece is my tribute to someone not unlike Ben Solo, conflicted and far away but never truly gone. You are warned to expect some unexpected. The pictures for each chapters should give you clues. Thanks to all the readers and writers, for you are an inspiration. The story is COMPLETE.