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Introduction
Rey and Kylo Ren are two of the most intriguing characters in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. They have a mysterious connection that allows them to communicate telepathically, sense each other’s emotions, and even heal each other’s wounds. But are they related by blood, or is their bond something else entirely?
The Mystery of Rey’s Parents
One of the biggest questions that fans had after watching The Force Awakens was: who are Rey’s parents? Rey was abandoned on the desert planet Jakku as a child, and she had no memory of her family or her origins. She only had a vague vision of a ship leaving her behind, and a hope that they would someday return for her.
Kylo Ren, the leader of the First Order and a Sith in training, claimed to know the truth about Rey’s parents. In The Last Jedi, he told her that they were “nobodies” who sold her for drinking money and died in a pauper’s grave. He said that she had no place in this story, and that she should join him instead.
However, in The Rise of Skywalker, it was revealed that Kylo Ren lied to Rey. Her parents were actually the descendants of Emperor Palpatine, the evil Sith Lord who ruled the galaxy with an iron fist. They chose to hide Rey from Palpatine, who wanted to use her as a vessel for his dark power. They sacrificed themselves to protect her from his agents, and left her on Jakku with a trusted friend.
The Legacy of Ben Solo
Kylo Ren was not always a servant of the dark side. He was born as Ben Solo, the son of Han Solo and Leia Organa, and the grandson of Anakin Skywalker, also known as Darth Vader. He was trained as a Jedi by his uncle Luke Skywalker, but he was seduced by the Supreme Leader Snoke, who manipulated him with visions of his grandfather’s glory.
Ben Solo turned against his family and his friends, and became Kylo Ren, the master of the Knights of Ren. He killed his father Han Solo in cold blood, and tried to kill his mother Leia Organa as well. He also hunted down Luke Skywalker, who had gone into exile after failing to stop Ben’s fall to the dark side.
However, Kylo Ren was not completely lost. He felt a conflict within him, a pull to the light that he tried to resist. He also felt a connection to Rey, who challenged him with her courage and compassion. He saw in her a potential ally, someone who could understand his pain and loneliness.
The Power of the Force Dyad
Rey and Kylo Ren’s connection was more than just a coincidence. It was a prophecy fulfilled, a rare phenomenon known as a Force dyad. A Force dyad is a pair of Force-sensitive beings who are united in the Force and capable of extraordinary feats. They can communicate across vast distances, share their lifeforce, and even resurrect each other from death.
The existence of a Force dyad was foretold by ancient Sith runes, but it had not been seen for generations until Rey and Ben Solo met. Their bond was so powerful that it attracted the attention of Emperor Palpatine, who had survived his apparent death in Return of the Jedi and returned to seek revenge on the galaxy.
Palpatine wanted to drain Rey and Ben’s lifeforce to restore his own power and create a new Sith order. He lured them to his hidden base on Exegol, where he revealed his true identity as Rey’s grandfather and offered her a choice: join him or die.
Rey refused to give in to Palpatine’s temptation, but she was overpowered by his dark energy. Ben Solo came to her rescue, having renounced his identity as Kylo Ren after being redeemed by his mother Leia’s sacrifice and his father Han’s memory. Together, they faced Palpatine as a Force dyad, channeling the power of all the Jedi who came before them.
They managed to defeat Palpatine once and for all, but at a great cost. Ben Solo gave up his life to revive Rey from death, sharing one final kiss with her before becoming one with the Force. Rey mourned his loss, but also celebrated his redemption. She took on the name Skywalker as a tribute to her mentors Luke and Leia, and embraced her destiny as a Jedi.
Conclusion
Rey and Kylo Ren are not related by blood, but they are connected by something deeper: the Force. They are a Force dyad, a rare and powerful union that transcends space and time. Their relationship is complex and controversial, but also compelling and inspiring. They represent the balance between light and dark, and the hope for a better future.
