#they just each compliment each other well and light or darkside would make a damn good team

[galacticwildfire]

I saw this poll on YouTube and can’t stop thinking about it. In a fight that was Obi-Wan Kenobi and Count Dooku vs Anakin Skywalker and Darth Maul who would win.

[1stunseeliefaelass]

Darksiders Arthurian Tales Revisited

Chapter 12: Dreams and Sin

Death and Merlin looked behind to see a strange portal. It looks like multiple strands entangling on each other and untangling all at once. It also showcased multiple colors of light, with the primary one being white. Almost like an opal burst apart. Then Nergal stepped out of it. It looked as though he was taking form as he stepped into the room. Like he'd been taken apart and was being put back together. Death noted the indeed quite strange tattoos on the man's abdomen, forehead, horns, and forearms. As well as the gold cuffs on each wrist, and a massive golden belt. His strangest feature, was a circle of jeweled skulls around his neck.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Horseman. Although I thought you'd be taller. My name is Gishkim Nergal, but just about everyone calls me Nergal or Wiseman."

Death looks at him a bit annoyed, "I'm an average for Nephilim, you should see my brother War. Secondly you seem a bit full of yourself, going by 'Wiseman'."

"Hmph if anything I should be questioning you about that. Aspen did say once that you were indeed arrogant."

Death just facepalms, "Did she now. Anyway, that's not important. We need you to help with someone."

"Lead me to them."

Death and Merlin do so, finding the bedroom they'd placed her in. Which was actually the bedroom Morgen's parents once shared. Morgen was still asleep on the old bed that somehow managed to remain comfy. She then rolled over just as the trio reentered. Death was by her side quickly and grasped her hand. Nergal actually paused for a moment when seeing Morgen. But quickly regained himself and acted as though nothing had happened. He wouldn't reveal himself as he truly was, not yet. It was too early to do so, too risky a time. Better to wait for a less risky time. For now, he'd just help where he could. And only give information that he felt mattered for the occasion. He came up to Morgen and gently moved her hair aside, upon seeing the growing horns he knew what had to be done.

"Very intriguing. Have she been in the dreams of anyone?"

"Wait what?" Death inquired.

"Some people can dream of people. Rarely do those people actually enter, or are real. Has she been in anyone's dreams?"

"Mine....apparently. Uhm...it was very disorienting. I only heard her, just saw a blinding white light. Then when it turned into dream, that's when I saw her I assumed. Looked different." Death explains.

"Ah, intriguing. How different was she by chance?"

"Moth wings, fully grown sheep horns, it was odd. Beyond that, she looked normal, to me at least. As far as I can remember, still a bit fuzzy. I remember someone else being there, looked like Morgen but wasn't her. She was similar to her but not exactly. Again I'm still a bit fuzzy memory wise." Death tells him.

"Hmm, has she had sex recently?"

"Huh? That's a little inappropriate of question don't ya think?" Death retorts.

Merlin piped up, "See? This is what I was talking about, strange."

"Said the wizard with a high charisma."

"I'll take that as a compliment, and just leave it at THAT." Merlin expressed annoyed as Death released a quick snort.

"Trust me, the question is somewhat important. It'll help me to reach my diagnosis."

Death then reluctantly said, "Yes, but it wasn't consensual. It was against her will, and I had nothing to do with that."

Nergal had meanwhile turned his head towards her, and inside his mind he uttered, "I'm so sorry." Then he sits on the bed as he begins to put together his diagnosis, "She's of the Dream Realm. If we're going to help her, we need dream fruit. But those only come from a tree of dreams. Sadly they don't exist anymore."

"Ugh. Anything else that can help her?" Death implored him.

"I can only alleviate the pain for her. For better treatment you'll have to reach me another time." Nergal states before whispering something under his breath. Runes then appear above Morgen's head and the pain ceases. The growth of her horns is also halted. "I've halted the growth of the horns, that should help some."

"Why is she growing horns in the first place? And why was it so draining to her?" Death questions.

"Like I said, she has some connections to the Dream Realm. And sheep horns tend to be a common trait."

Vortigern meanwhile is patching his face up, and the girls are hugging him in fear. Mina is of course trying to bring them away.

"Come now little lasses come on."

Vortigern finally looks down at them, "Go, I'll be fine."

They do so, but huddle Mina in their terror. Vortigern then calls up an old friend. In the Unseelie Realm, Queen Titania answers his call.

"Vortigern? Well isn't this a surprise?"

"I need your help, auh...."

She hears his pain and instantly stands, "Where are you? What's happened?"

"Uther....I'm at home. Uther's gone completely mad..."

"I'm on my way." Titania says before hanging up, she then hollers to her husband, "Oberon! Keep an eye on our home and Uther's movements while I'm gone. He's finally well and truly lost it it seems!"

"Thought he would my dear thought he would. Where are you going anyway?"

"To Vortigern's home, he sounded hurt." Titania explains simply.

"Be careful, make sure the daft bastard's alright. At least he now sees the truth."

Titania nods and opens a portal as fast as possible. She passes through it to find Mina and the girls, hugging them tightly.

"Auntie Titania Daddy's hurt!" Anna quickly yelled.

"Mmhmm....Uther even wanted to hurt us too, we heard him say it!" Elaine cries out.

"There now girls you'll be fine. Uther won't harm a damn hair on you. Not as long as I live." Titania swears to them.

"But what about Fuzzball? He tried to protect us when Uther came in. He was all red and whining." Anna tells her.

"Oh? And who is that then?"

The girls then rush Titania to their room. Fuzzball is lying there in a puddle of blood and whimpering badly. Titania gives a look of pity and quickly works to heal the little Limt. "You're a brave one, taking on such massive odds for them. Such a good boy."

She can only heal him so much unfortunately due to being in the Seelie Realm now. She then asks Mina to bandage him up the rest of the way. Mina does so as Titania spends a bit of time comforting the girls.

Once they finally stopped hugging her she told them, "I need to speak to your Father. Stay here and make sure Fuzzball is ok hmm?"

They both nod and Titania goes to finally see Vortigern. She finds him in his room and notices he's tending to his face. She walks in and sits on a chair for a time, watching him work. Course she finally asks him, "Need assistance with that?"

Vortigern didn't look up, "It would be appreciated. Luckily my eye wasn't hurt that bad."

Titania came up to him and began healing his eye, "The girls told me Uther came at them, their new friend was so brave for them hmm?"

"That little Limt actually tried to defend them? Brave one. I'll have to tell Death to....oh crap! I sent Merlin to explain what happened, why aren't they here yet?"

"Calm down old friend. Call up Morgen, ask her where she is." Titania told him calmly.

"Right...nnngh..." Vortigern says before calling Morgen. She doesn't answer which scares him more, so he calls Death. "Where is my Niece and why is she not calling?"

Death calmly informs him, "She's resting and were at this castle. Location that Barrcus recommended, what happened to him anyway. Merlin only said that he was taken. Not much information was given after that, due to current circumstances."

"After a few hours of discussion at the door, Uther left. But he came back with reinforcements, well a few men rather. Forced his way in and he took Barrcus. Said he was going to make an example to Morgen or wait for to come back...I can't recall which. Especially after the...first strike."

"What happened?!" Death shouts.

"Like I said, he forced his way in. Your little Limt is very brave, he went protect the girls when Uther went for them." Vortigern explains.

"Where's Arthur?" Death asks.

"Safe thankfully, Mina kept him hidden. By the way Fuzzball's fine, just a few scratches." Vortigern tells him.

"I healed him some and Mina is tending to him now." Titania adds on.

"Alright, should I return there by chance?"

"No, I'll send you coordinates to our next hideout so to speak." Vortigern states.

"Should I tell Morgen?"

" I'll tell her myself, it's easier to stop her once she's at Titania's." Vortigern insists.

"Stay safe, nobody else needs to be taken. What about War and Fury, Strife?"

"They're alright for the most part, a little banged up. But otherwise they're just fine." Vortigern states.

"Good, keep an eye on Fuzzball until I get there, ok?"

"I will, as long as you keep an eye on my Niece." Vortigern tells him.

"I will."

From there both parties hang up and Death heads back inside, pacing back and forth. "You could've told me that Uther attacked. Where were you anyway?"

Merlin responded simply, "I was getting your friends Puck and Harker out of there. So what exactly happened?"

"Vortigern got hurt, and obviously Uther took Barrcus. Even my Limt was injured when he tried to Vortigern's daughters. I'm told my siblings are for the most part ok. And as far as everyone else is concerned, they're traumatized. It's probably the best case scenario."

"Those poors girls are gonna have nightmares for months." Merlin sighed.

"Try years, they're still young."

Merlin then asked, "Will you tell Morgen about this?"

"No, Vortigern wanted to once we reach Titania's castle. He said he'd contact me once they were there."

"What's this about Uther?" Nergal inquires coming forward.

"Nothing that concerns you." Death expresses.

"I live in these lands, I believe it will. Besides I'm not one for Uther, not one of his loyalists."

After some explanation of events, Nergal looked concerned and yet also harshly apathetic. A strange paradox of emotions.

"The truth would hurt her. But it needs to be told, soon. I'm going over to Aspen, to keep her safe. I don't need her forest to be burned down by Uther just for you." Nergal states before leaving through another portal.

Death sighs, but decides to leave it to Vortigern to tell Morgen as he wanted. Course then he remembers, he forgot to ask about C, Gregory, Ale, and Wren.

"OH SHIT!" He shouts before calling Ale, "Ceise please tell me you're alright."

"Don't worry Atan I'm fine. Merlin managed to warn me ahead of time. Currently back at home." Ale told him calmly.

Death sighs with relief, "Oh thank goodness you're alright. How's Wren, C, Gregory? Is everybody ok?"

"Merlin asked I bring them with me. We're all safe." Ale says.

"Bout time you called by the way." Wren hollers from nearby.

"Sorry I was checking on Vortigern after he got screwed up somehow. How's C and Wren. Did you all get out before....wait nevermind...Ah I'm so panicked right now."

"I promise you Atan we're all fine. Although how are you and Morgen? Do you need anything? Have you eaten?" Ale inquires with concern.

"Have eaten anything yet. And Morgen's been doing well. Haven't told her about Barrcus and...aaaaoooooooh...shi-itaki." Death said as he tried to save himself.

"Atan!" Ale yelled.

"I said shiitaki, you know the mushroom."

"First off bullshit." Puck states before Ale smacks him upside the head, "Damn woman! *smack* Fucking hell! *smack* You bitch! *smack*"

Death then chimes in, "First off, that's my Mother, she's far more respectable than you. Second off she's a prude and very uptight."

"Obviously!" Puck yells out before sarcastically asking, "How is it that you're worse than your sister with that mouth?"

"I'm a soldier, you know how our mouth can get." Death retorts.

"Yeah just as foul as Uther's buttcrack." Puck remarks.

"Do not compare me to Uther. Especially his asscrack. Aw damn it." Death says before seeing Puck get smacked in his stead. Puck's scowl is the sort that can burn the soul with a single look. He can only giggle, tempted to say more. But doesn't want to see just how worse the scowl can get.

"Well Atan, would you like me to bring food over? Or just some supplies to make some meals?" Ale questions him.

"We're heading over to Titania's castle so, if you're going to bring food bring it there."

"Why don't I just bring you a snack at least then? Just in case?" Ale inquires using her Motherly tone on him.

"Maybe I'll require some first aid supplies." Death says relenting slightly.

"Alright Atan, I'll send some over." Ale tells him kindly.

"And please, just teleport. Don't even bother trying to walk, just teleport." Death insists.

"Very well Atan, I'll see you in a moment." Ale states sweetly.

Ale then gets a small gift basket together. On the bottom is the medical supplies Death asked for. Above that is a box of pastries. Finally she places wrapped sandwiches on the final layer with a sweet letter to top it off. Puck can't help but question her on that.

"Uh why you bringing him all the food?"

"Because I know my Atan well, enough to the point that I'm aware when he's hiding something. Besides, he needs to eat SOMETHING before the day's end preferably." Ale explains.

"Alrighty then. As long as you're not smothering him."

"Said the drug addict who's Mama clearly had her own problems." Ale remarks simply.

"I don't even what my Mother is so there." Puck retorts.

Ale actually looks like she feels awful for saying that to him. Her ears even droop in her remorse. Puck has to tell her, "She was probably a bitch anyway. At least I had a proper Dad for the most part, until he went fucking insane. I've probably heard worse anyway."

Ale perks up a little at that whilst Harker looks at Puck curiously, "You too?"

"What do you mean by that?"

"I....had to kill my Father....when he lost his mind." Harker says slowly.

"Mm, when my Father lost his mind, I threw him in a hole. Didn't climb back out. So what your Dad go nuts?"

"When my Father lost my Mother, it...messed him up. He stopped feeding, and you can probably think of what happens when a Leanan Sidhe stops feeding."

"I have an idea."

"It's one of the reasons me and my brother don't talk anymore. We had to take him out together. Still have a few old scars from...that exchange." Harker explains.

"Let me guess, you sail to be free from all of it? Problem with that, is that the sea is often deep enough to bring some old things back up." Puck states.

"I have good support, thanks to the crew. And the company I keep. So you have kids?"

"Had and have, hopefully." Puck replies a bit solemnly.

"I'm always worried about my family. Given how much danger they're often in." Ale tells him.

"I mean, you chose the Horsemen for your family. No wonder you're worried all the time." Puck replies.

"True, but I lost my eyes for my Atan. It's a small price in my opinion." Ale informs him.

"Whatever you say Cinnabun."

Ale looks at him weird but sighs, "I've heard worse admittedly."

"Anyway, let's get ourselves over to Titania's. Before Uther comes peeking into these woods."

"Do you think everything will be ok here with me gone? I'm the Elder." Ale explains nervously.

"As long as you let everybody know about Uther, and just to keep clear, they'll be alright."

Ale nods before finally getting the village together in a meeting to discuss what's going on. They're all worried naturally but understand why she's heading off. Once done she uses a portal to deliver the package. Death of course, gives her a big hug.

"Good, you're safe."

"I told you so. Now here's a care package for you. Stay safe Atan." Ale informs him.

He grunts and asks her, "How's Puck been treating you?"

"Surprisingly he's actually been on decent behavior." Ale states.

"Not decent enough from what I've heard."

"Which reminds me, *smack* enough with the swearing." Ale tells him sternly.

"Sorry yeesh. I'm a grown man but yeesh." Death says before thinking to himself, "Who would've thought such a small woman could hit like that."

"Mmhmm, perhaps you should act like it more then. Anyway, if you need anything, please call Atan."

Death nods, "I'd rather you stay nearby, in case something happens. But I know you're the Elder, with responsibilities and all."

"I'm still involving myself, I'm going off to Titania's with the others. The village also knows to avoid Uther and his city until I say otherwise. Had to ensure they'd at least be mostly safe."

"Prefer you weren't involved at all, but I understand for some parts of it. You're worried about protecting us, we're also worried about protecting you. But I am thankful that you're here." Death expresses calmly.

"Awwwww, thank you Atan. I can send a crystal to you when I get there in case you need a quick getaway. In case Uther tracks you down whilst traveling." Ale says.

"Right. Well if Merlin is as great as he says he is, we'll do just fine. Thanks anyway."

Ale smiles and hugs him again, using the vines to put herself up to his height before going off to join the others. She hopes for the best as she teleports away. Death meanwhile looked inside the basket and sighed upon seeing the food and letter.

"Typical." He says in a loving manner, then he reads the letter.

"Dear Atan,

I'm sending some food with the medical supplies so that you might not travel on an empty stomach. I just want to be sure as I know well that you can hide things like hunger easily. Please eat some, for me. It worries me when you don't eat.

-Your Ceise."

Death smiled when finishing the letter, "Yeesh, anyway....how's everybody doing right now?"

"We're fine." Nergal says to him.

Meanwhile Morgen finally wakes up and makes her way out of the room a bit groggy, "Mmm.....how long have I been out? What happened?"

"You've been out for a few hours, I can only assume a friend of the family is giving us asylum and uh...wants to see you. Titania."

"Titania? Wait....why her? What's happened that we need her help for?" Morgen inquires a bit concerned.

"Vortigern will explain, but we need to get moving. Just in case you know?" Death told her.

"I hope you know what you're doing, and that everything's ok. Have you heard anything from Barrcus?" Morgen implored as they all walked outside.

"Uhmmm...not much lately."

"There a reason for the pause?"

"No no, no reason at all. We really need to reach Titania though." Death insists as he helps Morgen onto Despair. He of course gets behind her and looks behind him, "Merlin?"

Merlin only snaps his fingers and summons a black horse with a purple lightning mane, "I'll be right behind ya."

After Merlin's teleportation of the group with his magic, he and Death rode on to Titania's home. Morgen wondered about what could've possibly happened in the meantime to require this new plan. She shakes her head as she thinks on it more though, and just hopes Barrcus can explain the reason. Upon seeing both steeds approaching, Titania's guardsmen quickly raise their defenses. The two at the gate preparing for a possible engagement.

"Hold it right there! State your business and why are you here?!"

The other guard facepalms, "That's what state your business means you twit."

"Oh.....anyway, state your..." The man begins to say.

Death stops him, "We're here to bring Morgen, well Morgana, to the Queen."

"Wait a second...you must be the Horseman roight?" The man inquires.

Morgen tilts her body off to the side, "Yes he is. And this man here is Merlin if you couldn't tell. I'm told the Queen has requested we come."

The other guard shook his head, "Sorry about him, open the gates.", then as everyone went passed him he muttered, "Damn new recruits."

Morgen wraps her arm around Death's absent-mindedly and Death pulls away on instinct, having not expected that.

Course noting Morgen's expression he at least asks, "Are you alright?"

"Fine, just....nevermind...forgive me for that." Morgen replies quickly.

"Anyway, let's get inside." Death says leading her towards the castle. Merlin follows behind them facepalming.

Merlin can only mutter, "Stupid git.", under his breath.

Upon getting inside Morgen stops Death, having thought back a moment, "Why say my real name?"

"Thought it would be appropriate, given the certain circumstances we find ourselves in. Plus it's more formal...I think."

"Ah I see. Well so you know, while I do prefer Morgen....I'll allow you to use my true name. Just don't overuse it." Morgen states a bit sullen before walking off to find Barrcus.

Death gets the impression he messed up somehow, but isn't sure how. He then feels a smack upside his head. Death then turns to kill whoever did it, only to find Strife behind him. "This close, this close Strife."

"Yeah yeah yeah, you mess up again?" Strife inquires in a cheeky tone.

"Apparently, but I don't know why."

"Dude, she was probably expecting behind you saying her real name you know." Strife informs him.

"And what might that be?"

Strife shrugged, "I dunno, I genuinely do not know. But you know who would know?"

"Who?"

"Morgen you dumbass son of a bitch."

"Well I mean our birth Mother is Lilith, the biggest whore of demondom so....." Death remarks.

"Well put, well put. But my point still stands, go talk to her."

Death groans, "Alright alright, I'll go do that."

Strife then hears Merlin behind him, "Damn, you're almost as stealthy as me."

"Oh believe me if you thought your brother was bad now, a little earlier ago Morgen her arm around his. His response? Quickly pulling away."

Strife facepalms and shouts towards Death, "Dude, wow! I thought War was dense but YOU are taking the cake!"

"I heard that!" War shouts from nearby.

Morgen looks around for Barrcus and sees Mina all alone. Already worried at seeing Mina so despondent, she rushed over.

"Mina, what's wrong? You're never this down."

"Oh lassie.....it was awful......it's all just awful...." Mina responds before hugging her.

"Mina.....what are you? What's happened?"

"Morgen......Barrcus got found by Uther. Uther's taken him lass!" Mina declares before breaking down, unable to hold it together much longer.

Morgen can only sob alongside her, scared shitless that Barrcus may already be dead. Death is about to turn the corner but stops upon hearing them.

"Oh no."

"How bad is it?" Vortigern asks from behind him.

Death then turns around, "Not good and OH MY...maybe you should be healed before she sees you. You know just in case?"

"Maybe, but for now I need to see her." Vortigern explains before walking into the room.

Morgen looks up at him, hearing the sound of his boots, her scream is heartwrenching for both Vortigern and Death. She barrels into her Uncle, feeling at fault for what's happened. Meanwhile, all Vortigern cares about is that she's calm and alright.

"Do I truly look that ugly?"

"This is all my fault! He wouldn't have come there if I hadn't gone with you!" Morgen shouts in anger at herself.

"Morgen, Morgen! He already came looking for a fight, he just expecting it from me. Or Barrcus. This was not fault in any way. I'm pretty sure Death and Mina would agree with me."

Mina stands, "Of course it wasn't yer fault lassie. Barrcus was the fool who went and got himself captured by trying to fight in his state. He knew what he was risking."

Death then came into the room, "I unfortunately must agree on Barrcus being an idiot in that situation. And I agree with your Uncle and Mina about this not being your fault. You can't blame yourself for what Stepfather has done and will do. You just need to calm down, and we'll figure out how to help Barrcus from there. Got it?"

Morgen nods and hugs him next. Death reciprocates it, wanting to make up for the earlier blunder. Course in comes a little bandaged up ball of fluff from a tiny kennel.

Mina spots him and quickly says, "Hey now, ye get back in there and rest ye stubborn fluff bucket."

Fuzzball gives a tired merph before wandering slowly around and bumping into Death, "What happened to you? I was told you got hurt, I was not expecting a mummy with fur sticking out."

"Ye'd have likely had at Uther with tooth and nail had ye seen Fuzzball after he got hurt. Puddle of blood was under the poor thing." Mina explains.

"And who was the one that his furry butt from bloodloss?"

"Titania." Mina says simply.

"Going to have to thank her for this. Fuzzball's been with me far too long for me to lose him." Death expresses whilst trying to pet Fuzzball, who whines, "Sorry am I hurting you?"

Fuzzball gives him a snuggle and places his head on Death's hand, indicating he wasn't in pain because of that. If anything, he just really wants pets now.

"Let me take a look, just to see how bad it is." Death tells him whilst carefully removing the bandages all over him. After unwrapping the fur mummy child, Death looks him over. He sees multiple red lines and dots. Sighing he grabs some surgical thread and a needle, only for Fuzzball to squirm and whine.

"I'm sorry but we got to get them closed before they begin to fester." Death tells him sympathetically.

Fuzzball shakes in fear but Morgen taps Death's shoulder, "The poor little thing is in enough pain. I know a method that's painless. But we'll need a healing potion of some sort."

"Hmmm.....", Death begins whilst searching in his belt pouches for one. He finds a small green one and looks back to Morgen, ".....ok so now what?"

"First, I need to close his wounds. Let me see him." Morgen explains.

"Alright, here you go." Death replies a slight bit nervously.

Morgen then asks Mina to put down a cloth on the table, which she does. From there Morgen sets Fuzzball down and starts with the dots on his little body. "You poor baby, did he bite down on you?"

She gets a small whimper in confirmation, and hears Death growl behind her. "So uncivilized. Well we can fix this for sure. Would having Death petting you keep you calm?"

Fuzzball gives a quiet bark and Death sits beside Morgen to give him to occasional stroke with his finger, "Be nice for her or else no pets, and no treat."

This gets Fuzzball to be still despite his fear. Luckily Morgen isn't using a scary needle. Instead she summons a very pretty light, sliver blue thread. Fuzzball stares at it in amazement as Morgen explains it to him, "Now Fuzzball, this is lunar thread. It will heal the outside wounds, while the potion is for your insides once I'm done. Understand?"

When he nods, Morgen sets about healing the little guy. The threads going through Fuzzball's skin seamlessly and more importantly, painlessly. Eventually Morgen finishes sewing the dots closed, and flicks the thread. From there it disappears, starting from where her hand was and healing Fuzzball as it goes. Eventually all dots and scars are healed in this manner, leaving Fuzzball happy. Course Death ensures he drinks the potion. It takes a few swigs but he soon downs it all. He then begins panting again as he normally does, a huge relief for Death.

"There's the little ball of fur I know, good boy." Death tells him before giving him a little treat and plenty of attention too.

Strife comes in curiously, having heard the commotion. Of course upon seeing Fuzzball on a tablecloth with bloodied bandages around him, he's instantly worried.

"Ok, who hurt our furry bean?"

"Uther did I assume." Morgen says looking to Vortigern.

"I did not see, but I do suspect it was Uther." Vortigern explains whilst tapping at his new facial scars.

Strife gets a shocked look, "Damn, glad I got out of there. Where's Barrcus?"

Mina begins looking depressed again, and Vortigern tells her, "Don't worry, if you need a day to yourself that's fine. Just go relax, we'll figure this out, we'll get him back."

Mina nods and bows before vacating the room. Strife overhears her sobbing down the hall, and gets confused, "Something wrong?"

"Not now, please....." Mina begs him before leaving to go to her room.

Strife looks back and inquires of everyone, "Uhm......I need a little bit of an explanation here."

"Mina and Barrcus have always been close, so close that love blossomed between them. It was only recently that Mina and Barrcus were able to truly express it without any worry that they'd be caught." Morgen tells him.

Strife sighs, "Eh that reminds of a few love novels.....wait a second.....MIRIAM!"

[dealingdreams]

Okay TROS thoughts...here we go. I’m putting them all below the cut in case somehow you’ve avoided spoilers

so general thoughts...i didnt hate it nearly as much as i thought i would so thats pleasant but im gonna break it down more

things i liked:

Adam Driver.  just Adam. Fucking. Driver my dudes. This is like a backhanded compliment because JJ is so fucking lucky Adam was cast because the emotional depth of the film rested literally all on his shoulders for me. I only felt the weight if he was acting in a scene. 

I’ll admit im biased but I did adore the interaction between Finn and Poe. Their bickering amused me and the tenderness between them was wonderful...I think Oscar played Poe a bit jealous as well which i liked.

the Reylo scenes to me where beautiful. Ben never lied to her, she tried to deny it but she knew he never did. I loved that he was kinda guiding her, protecting her, loving her, and antagonizing her all at once. I loved how soft their kiss was, their smiles are literally the light of my life. Rey’s face when she healed him. Ben just staring at her as she tells him she did want to take his hand...just chef’s kiss

I loved the saber fights. Ben’s fight at the beginning was hot as fuck...and his fight as newly redeemed Ben Solo was even hotter somehow.

 I enjoyed the fight scenes between ben and rey! how often ben just let her walk away, and despite that one scene which i will mention below...i like i even tho rey was rather aggressive idk...it didnt really feel like she was trying to hurt him much either? i just think they had a lot of chances to kill each other and didnt take it...so i like that

i knew she was looking at ben in that clip i knew it...she only makes that soft face at him

I always enjoy stupid ass C3PO jokes for some dumbass reason

Han and Ben’s scene was heartbreaking and beautiful. Again tho JJ is fucking lucky to cast Adam cause recycling dialogue from TFA wouldnt have worked at all had Adam not been so fucking amazing

the save chewie hall blaster scene was fun 

i liked how fucking dramatic children ben and rey were with that damn ship lol...no im gonna force pull it...no im gonna...what dorks

while i didnt like the entire way the force bond was used i did enjoy seeing it still strong and growing

confirming canon soulmate reylo was a highlight

ben’s hair looked bomb

finn’s outfit was cool

Jannah was beautiful (please correct me if i misspell her name)

dark rey was glorious tho 

that new little droid is literally me so i adore it

that sith cave thing was really fucking cool looking 

the visuals of the film were most of the time stunning 

sooooo...now to what i didn’t like:

I think this first one is the most obvious for those who know me but...Ben’s death just feels so utterly useless to me. especially when they gave him a metaphorical death earlier in the film. i feel extremely hurt and betrayed. Disney has gone out of their way to make us sympathize with Ben Solo. They’ve revealed more and more of his past...how alone he was, the abuse he suffered from snoke and palpatine. just fuck...they just kill him...the moment he realizes he’s free and loved they end his life....literally WHAT THE FUCK. it’s a chicken shit way out of a redemption arc honestly. Not letting u just breath after his death was also so horrible. We barely got to see Rey mourn, we got a split second of it then it jumped to another scene...another second of her looking sadly at her sabor to have the moment interrupted 

tag on to above but...they didnt have him as a force ghost cause Disney is intentionally keeping where he is ambiguous so they can sell more shit which pisses me off so much

thats not how the force works

there couldnt have been that many sith could there??? cause like there can only be 2 at one time....fucking rule of 2 so how the hell were there that many

palps being like...see i actually want you to kill me...is ridiculous

rey palpatine is the most idiotic thing i have ever heard. Rey being a no one from no where was such an amazing thing. Just anyone can be strong in the force...you dont need royal blood to make you worth something....then they just retcon that??? the fuck I MEAN THE FUCK. 

Finn does nothing but worry about Rey the whole film. I know folks dont like his storyline in TLJ and while i understand that and do think it could have been written better i still adore it because Finn grew. He grew from just caring about a small group of people to caring about an idea to caring about something bigger than him. I didnt see any growth in his character in this film. His heroics were beautiful to see and I enjoyed seeing his heart but that was John’s acting more than the writing it think. 

sidelining rose was fucking disgusting 

the trio felt forced to me

the leia scenes didnt work for me honestly and they mostly just made me sad

bringing in lando now felt weird 

ive wanted force sensitive finn for a while but didnt feel right

why the fuck have finn want to tell rey something but never do...ugh i hate storytelling like that

they never explained how palps is back...he just is

rey stabbing ben felt odd to me. i loved the moment when she healed him, and i know technically her anger and darkside was coming out and she acted on instinct...nevermind that even before leia called out to him ben coudnt follow thru with the killing blow. 

....i’m sure i’ll think of more as i get angrier 

anyways over all...id be lying if moments didnt make me laugh or smile...if i didn’t feel a sense of nostalgia and enjoyment for 80% of this movie. The thing is that even with so much of it being enjoyable to me it still felt void. An action movie, with new characters, a confusing plot and very minimal emotional depth.

The emotion hinged soooo much on Adam or me. The biggest reason for that aside from that fact that Ben Solo is one of my all time favorite characters, is that the things Rey is dealing with in the film are directly related to her being a palpatine...and i HATE THAT. Like straight up wanna fling it into the sun. 

Rey never needed to be related to a force royal bloodline. She should have been allowed to remain strong because she was just strong. Kylo’s equal in every way, not because she was the granddaughter of a sith which btw you can’t inherit force powers. Retconing something so touching and unique from TLJ was just...fucking idiotic. All to please the loud but small misogynistic fandom that thought a woman couldnt be that strong on her own so she must be related to someone

The biggest thing....tho is killing Ben. it felt so unnecessary and just...i feel so betrayed. The interviews leading up to the film got my hopes up that i was worried for nothing. I always thought they’d kill him, because cinema seems to not know what to do with characters has tragic as him without just killing him in the end. we already got a redemption = death plotline in this franchise...why couldnt we get a redemption = life instead??? My friend who doesnt even like sw that much...tros was actually the 2nd sw fim she’s ever seen...thought it was unnecessary as well and agrees with me a lot about my feelings despite not having the same intense emotional attachment to him as me. She for a moment thought they’d be together at the end but nope. Its just...pointless to me now, the sacrifices han, luke, and leia made to reach Ben are for nothing. Their deaths...pointless...Ben means so fucking much to me. I’ve never felt such an intense emotional bond with a character before so im just hurting so fucking much right now.

Rey taking the name Skywalker isnt hopeful or cute its a slap in the face honestly...and it’s just weird! 

The last Skywalker died loved and held by the woman he loved and that is beautiful to me. He died happy and a hero thats a balm at least...but to not let him be the one to kill palpatine...after everything EVERYTHING he put him and his family thru was another just fuck...i wanted justice for him and he just got thrown away

Ultimately...Ben and Rey are soulmates and their force bond was severed. Palpatine didnt take that from them because he couldnt have...again not how the force works....but JJ used that bond to be a battery???? the fuck...but ultimately hes forcing Rey to live the rest of her days with a gaping wound in her soul. a wound unable to be filled and will be with her for the rest of her life...thats so fucking tragic to me. you give rey someone who is her equal, who understands her, and you take him from her and force her to be alone for the rest of her life?? and we are supposed to not see that as a tragedy? Her being fineishness at the end of the film seemed like direction from either the writing or in the moment, but just further proves he didnt bother to even understand the lore he was using. Force bonds were considered i quess legends in the current SW canon but Rian brought it back...so it’s back. and well

  "A bond between two living beings is not something easily broken. It is not a choice… it is like breaking a feeling. Like turning away from the Force. To break a bond, your feelings would have to change, or one of you would have to die—but even then, the bond wouldn't go away, it would simply… it would simply be empty, a wound."―Master Zez-Kai Ell[src]

and .... the only way to break it was to turn away from the Force, as Surik did on Malachor V. So basically it all came down to creating a wound in the Force”

sooo yeah...im pissed i’d give this movie a 1 1/2 out of 5 

thank you for those who have read my rantings! I hope at least some of this made sense