This piece talks about grief, religion, health complications for a loved one, and death. As I grow older, I gain new experiences, new loves, new dislikes, and opinions, and I’ve lived a thousand lives since the last time I had been back home in upper Appalachia. My hair was still a crimson, fiery and reflective in the bright autumnal sun as I visited my first set of paternal grandparents. I have two due to a divorce. There was a silent understanding as the family gathered around the table for a hot meal as the sun settled down over the rolling hills in the west. The golden lab, Max, was checking out the table, lingering near me as I overheard my grandmother as she held onto my mom while coming in from the porch balcony. “I’m ready to die. I’ve had a good life.” The understanding grew heavier, somber, and I could only remember thinking, “I wish you have the mercy of going on your own terms.” Unfortunately, Life has a sick sense of humor, and the family must wa...
Summary: During ROTJ on the Death Star, Vader confronts the conflicted feelings finally upon seeing Luke tortured by the Emperor. Stepping in, he lays down his own life in order to save his son - and the Galaxy. Notes: So, one night I was listening to Lazarus Drug by Meg Washington, and then was possessed by visions from Anakin. Hopefully, I captured it well enough. Also, pulled from the novelization a little, but did try to do my own, because I don't like some things from it! Everything hurts!!! Posted on AO3 & Tumblr . Disclaimer: I do not own any characters, locations, or anything within the Star Wars universe. All rights go to the correct owners and creators at Lucasfilm, Disney, and partners. Blue lightning crackled around the catwalk that lead to the elevator, lights flashing and illuminating the two Sith Lords as Luke crumpled to the ground between freedom and being a tool for the Em...
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