Star Wars: The Force Awakens had no shortage of epic moments. From Poe’s tie fighter stunts to TR-8R’s badassery, there was plenty of action to go along with the classic lore of the galaxy far, far away.
But fan-film maker Blind Wave thought we could use just a little bit more, and who are we to argue? To that end, they’ve created an amazing 6-minute movie showing off Kylo Ren’s lightsaber skills, as well as further utilizing the unique handguards on the red saber of the Dark Side.
In the film, Kylo is walking with a purpose through the thick forests of Endor. Sensing the power of the Light, he draws his saber. A man emerges from the trees, and draws his own. This is where things get interesting.
Not only does an epic lightsaber battle ensue, but we are presented with some fascinating possibilities. Who is Kylo’s mysterious opponent? His robes, his green saber, and his mastery of the Force all point to one conclusion: the man is almost certainly a Jedi.
But wait, weren’t they all killed when young Ben Solo flipped his shit and joined the Dark Side? That’s certainly what we were led to believe in TFA. But what if one managed to escape? What if he’s been hunting the traitor all along, hoping to avenge his brothers and sisters in the Light? What if a student of Skywalker survived?
Then there’s the audio at the end. Turn your speakers up to 11, and hear the voices of the past, including Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, and grandpappy himself, Darth Vader. This mixture is representative of Kylo’s struggle to remain Dark, although he feels the call to the Light. It’s also an interesting throwback to the same conflict once felt by the chosen one, Anakin Skywalker.
Of course, we all know how *that* turned out. But will his grandson’s fate be the same? Watch the video, and let us know what you think!