Star Wars VIII: A Galaxy Torn Apart THIRD DRAFT

Episode VIII: A GALAXY TORN APART THIRD DRAFT

Since the destruction of THE NEW REPUBLIC, chaos has engulfed the galaxy, and many factions are fighting for dominance of the galaxy.

Rey of THE RESISTANCE traveled to Ahch-To in search of Luke Skywalker and discovered him. The Jedi can now be restored.

Little does she know, THE FIRST ORDER, vengeful from the destruction of Starkiller Base, has tracked down her ship and is preparing to kill the last Jedi...

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EXT. GALAXY - FIRST ORDER MOBILE BASE

Surrounded by Star Destroyers, a dark giant mobile base hovers ominously in space.

INT. FIRST ORDER MOBILE BASE

KYLO REN, facially scarred from his battle with REY, is dragged by stormtroopers through sinister halls, too devoid of will or hope to walk. Escorting him is GENERAL HUX, who shows restrained pity for him.

GENERAL HUX
(insincere)
Tch! Stop looking so pathetic, Ren. It's annoying.
(genuine)
The Supreme Leader might increase the punishment if you keep this up.

He doesn't answer, too lost in thought to pay attention.

INT. FIRST ORDER MOBILE BASE - SNOKE'S LAIR

Ren is dropped to the floor by tired stormtroopers who exchange a look that says "Screw that guy." then leave the room. The room is only not shrouded in darkness where Hux stands and Kylo kneels. Both men try but fail to conceal their terror. Hux considers speaking, but an unnervingly long and bony clothed arm slowly lifts down from the shadows towards Kylo Ren and near his face.

SNOKE
(sadistic mocking)
What is this? A scar? Tears?

Kylo tightens in sadness and fear, but has a flash of hope on his face when he realizes what he should say.

KYLO REN
(stammering)
I did it. Han Solo is dead.

The strange bony hand retracts back into the shadows. Kylo sighs in relief, but SNOKE limps forward and hunches into the light, revealing his disgustingly scarred and decrepit face, which towers above them.

SNOKE
(uncaring)
Congratulations. It was an easy task. Han Solo was, of course, irredeemable filth that deserved to die.

Hux shows shock, but, once again, it is restrained and almost rejected. Kylo Ren stands up, boiling with rage.

GENERAL HUX
He needs medical attention.

SNOKE
So do I.

GENERAL HUX
Starkiller Base was destroyed. I take full responsibility, and I will tolerate any punishment you deem neccessary.

SNOKE
(in disbelief)
You want punishment? Are you stupid?

General Hux clenches his fist in anger, but keeps his mouth shut.

SNOKE
(tired and annoyed)
Very well. Fail again, and I will alienate you from everybody you ever knew, dismissed.

In even more shock and disbelief, Hux gives Kylo Ren a genuine look of pity then storms out of the room. Snoke steps toward Kylo Ren, no longer hunching, and more clearly visible. A towering giant that dwarfs his holographic appearance.

SNOKE
How is it possible for somebody to be as worthless as you?

KYLO REN
(bitter)
I don't know.

SNOKE
WATCH your tongue, or I will RIP it out and FEED IT TO YOU!

Kylo flinches and kneels down in fear. Tears well up.

SNOKE
Defeated by an UNTRAINED child! You lose the map to Skywalker, and, worst of all,
(sadistic singsong)
you let the weapon get destroyed!

KYLO REN
(crying)
I'm sorry! Please, you have to forgive me!

SNOKE
STOP wetting my floor with your tears! It seems no amount of genetic talent can make up for your stupidity, but even if don't want to, you will become a Sith, boy!

Kylo Ren sobs in silence.

SNOKE
Luckily, the Millenium Falcon has been tracked down to Ahch-To, one of the farthest planets in the Unknown Regions. A place I've recently sensed to be the hiding place of Luke Skywalker. If that bastard wants us to find him, he will have a plan, but let him live, and you will die. Now...

Kylo Ren looks up in despair.

SNOKE
Let us begin with your training.