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#reyloart #10YearsOfReylo

I'm so happy we figured this out in the end! Kudos to everyone for making all of the frames so prettyyyy >~< here are mine for you to admire

Coming on Valentine's day:

"Aeonian: something eternal, timeless— lasting through the ages."

#Reylo10years #10YearsOfReylo #ReyloArt 💕

♦️Unraveled♦️
Chapter 3- NOW COMPLETE

There's a wild look in his eyes that speaks of revelation, of breaking free from one's chains. Still, she knows better than to fear him.

archiveofourown.org/works/655366...

#UnraveledFic #Reylo #10yearsofreylo #Reylofic

I'm barely hanging on by a thread because real life is A Lot, but when I've been able to stay up past 9—

got my first taste of Afterglow by @hissterically.bsky.social through #10yearsofreylo & now savoring it in its entirety! canon, injury, forced proxmity, it's a triple threat for my fav themes!

a little late, but I wanted to echo all that @emsdispatch.bsky.social said!! the talent in our fandom is truly remarkable, & this collection is a perfect example of that. reading through so many gorgeous, creative takes on canon was such a treat!! 🥰

& keep watching #10yearsofreylo #canonreylo... 👀

@rainydaychai.bsky.social & @driverfever.bsky.social & i are having all the feels about the close of this #canonreylo #10yearsofreylo collection, which assembled a mind-boggling 37 fics by 18 authors, each uniquely vivid & creative! and we've been so thrilled to spotlight everyone along the way 🤩

(I'll Go) Wherever You Will Go A Gritty and Emotional TROS Fix-It By Hissterically

Notable Tags: Injured Ben Solo Angst / Fluff / Smut Rey and Rose Tico Friendship Sex in the Falcon

An Excerpt: Lando narrows his gaze, leaning in just a bit closer as if assessing him. “If you don't realize that each of them chose to give their lives for you, then you’re dumber than you used to be, Starfighter.” Ben squeezes his eyes shut as if he’s in pain, which in a way, he is. “Ple—Please stop calling me that,” he chokes out. “Why? Because you don’t deserve it?” His eyes shoot back open. “Because you’re not the Ben Solo you used to be?” Lando shakes his head slowly. “Let me tell ya, kid… I’ve been wrestling with myself since you got here and I gotta say, I think whatever lies you’re telling yourself are wrong. ‘Cause from what I’ve gathered, Ben Solo broke free of the darkness. Ben Solo ran into the pits of hell for that girl and helped defeat Palpatine because it was the right thing to do… Kylo Ren wouldn't have done any of that. So by that theory, I would say the man in front of me is Ben Solo. And Ben Solo, aka Little Starfighter, will always be my nephew whether he likes it or not.”

Read if you like: A TROS fix-it that is not afraid to dive deeply into the question of whether the Resistance would truly accept a redeemed Ben Solo into their midst, and to shift through the emotional fallout of the wedges his return may drive into the bonds between our favorite “good guys.” I adore stories that grapple with these tensions and Hissterically hit all these notes and more with their usual tight prose, realistic dialogue, and canonverse fluency! Characterizations are utterly nailed, with a special mention for Lando--I’m still sniffling from his scenes with Ben! It feels poetic to end our month with a realistic yet uplifting fix-it. #CanonReylo is alive and well, thanks to beloved stories like this!

and our very LAST #10yearsofreylo feature goes to @hissterically.bsky.social and the poignant (I'll Go) Wherever You Will Go!

it seemed so fitting to end with a TROS fix-it and this one asks all the hard questions about redemption, packaged deftly into 10 chapters. grab your tissues!

#canonreylo

moral ascendancy: a canon-divergent galactic epic by rainydaychai

notable tags: took tros and stripped it for the good parts, first order politics, moral ambiguity / moral dilemmas, 404 error ben solo not found

an excerpt: Rey has never imagined a kiss. If she had, she would have envisioned the experience to be soft and gentle—safe. Kylo kisses her like he goes to war. There is nothing safe about the punishing press of his mouth, or the answering rush of fire through her veins. Nothing kind about the harsh graze of his teeth, nor the dig of his fingers in her back. Just as in battle, her focus, all sensations—time itself—narrow to his skin, the scrape of fine stubble, the hard musculature of his chest against hers, the steel of his arm banded around her back. A leather-clad palm rises to envelope the side of her face, tilting her closer and allowing him more leverage to deepen his assailment of her mouth. And as always, Rey cannot keep herself from answering his challenge. She matches his movements with the same ferocity, capturing his lower lip and biting down hard until his flesh gives way. A guttural noise is pulled from deep in his throat. The iron tang of his blood feels shockingly intimate, his life’s essence coating her tongue.

read if you like: Expertly-crafted emotional narratives and whipsmart political machinations that simmer with complexity in a deft hand! It’s tightly plotted and so technically impressive; it’s one of the most vast currently-ongoing WIPs, and there is no doubt in my mind that it will go down as one of the greatest Reylo fics of this era, because I believe this author is truly only testing the heights of her power. Canon is like clay in Rainy’s hands, molded and shaped with such dexterity and care. This fic hits every note it reaches for, balancing tension and innocence and suspense and ensemble dynamics at every turn. Moral Ascendancy isn’t afraid to put characters in peril or to let them hurt each other, or reckon with the consequences of their actions. Quite simply it’s a love letter to canon, penned by an incredible talent.

our penultimate #10yearsofreylo #canonreylo can only be @rainydaychai.bsky.social with Moral Ascendancy, and...i have to say this fic leaves me speechless. it's breathtaking. it's lovingly crafted. it's potent with meaning & complexity. read it & fall in love.

archiveofourown.org/works/60289864/

Jedi's Sacrifice A Post-TFA Canon-Divergent Epic By Aviendha69

Notable Tags: Enemies to Lovers Kylux - Freeform Canon is Perfect So This Will Be Horny Make Love Like War

An Excerpt: "One of those transports was… Was General Organa’s. Poe recognized the insignia painted on its flank. Only a few transports had them, the high command transports, three in all. Dammit, he thought. Of course she waited until the last minute to evacuate. He looked around at the space around them, Red Squadron was there, guarding and accompanying the stragglers to the Resistance Capital ship. He exhaled a tight sigh. They were not safe yet. Then he saw a TIE-fighter unlike any he’d ever seen before. It flew in tandem with a re-furbished ex-imperial prison transport, heavily armed and shielded. He’d seen it a few times, where their missions to find Luke Skywalker conflicted: the Night Buzzard. He looked again at the specialized TIE, headed for the last command transports. “Red Leader!” he hollered into his commlink, “The Knights of Ren are targeting Command!”

Read if you like: "The butterfly effect, or applied to this story, questions like... “what if Rey’s meeting with Luke had gone slightly different?” “what if Kylo and the Knights of Ren had been piloting during the Resistance’s evacuation of D’Qar?” And... “what if Kylo and Hux showed their rivalry a little more physically prior to the former meeting Rey?” We know Aviendha69 is a canon master, and it’s delightful to read how she gives us an alternate telling of our beloved TLJ--with some critical differences. The multiple POVs it plays out through add further insight into the storyline’s crisp layers, as do the rich character details sprinkled throughout!

the final week of #10yearsofreylo wouldn't be complete without an @aviendha69.bsky.social feature!

Jedi's Sacrifice is a unique post-TFA, TLJ rewrite spanning multiple POVs. will she bring us to the throne room or somewhere completely different??

#canonreylo

a sea full of stars: a creatures and monsters canon au by xariseirene

notable tags: merman ben solo, dreams and nightmares, near drowning, angst with a happy ending

an excerpt: The island. Its green inclines and ragged coastline started appearing in her dreams, seven years ago by her tally. The wild, foreign beauty kept her company through many a lonely night. When R2-D2 navigated them through atmo to the coordinates on the secret map, Rey recognized the landmass. The droid warbled an entire lexicon of expletives in excitement to reunite with its master. Something was calling to Rey—had been calling to her for a long time. Now that she was here, she wasn’t about to leave.

read if you like: One-liners that expand into universes of their own, and the call of the deep. I gasped out loud when I realized what this fic was up to - taking the familiar line from TFA, “You imagine an ocean. I see it, I see the island,” and building out an entirely new mythology with it. In this piece Ben Solo is believed to be dead, allowing Rey the space and secret opportunity to explore her budding relationship with the merman who lives beneath the waters that surround Ahch-To. The waters become symbolic: this is a story of temptation and secrets, of long-forgotten magic and purportedly-forgotten nephews. XarisEirene unfolds it capably and beautifully, their calibre inventive and impressive as always.

today for the first of our final four days of #10yearsofreylo #canonreylo we have ‘A Sea Full of Stars’ by xariseirene (xariseirenee on twt), a canon au featuring a decidedly slippery twist - so try not to splash your neighbor as you read! 🧜‍♂️

archiveofourown.org/works/63511420

cut with our own dust a post-TLJ path-to-redemption short by EchoFarandFaint with art by GizSkyriser

notable tags: knife play so much yearning near death experiences the Kylo Ren to Ben Solo pipeline

an excerpt: "Sometimes Rey ignores him, rolls over in her bed and faces the wall, leaving him standing awkwardly, too big for her tiny room. Other times it’s her breath on his neck, and the knife blade on his body and he knows what she wants. Or he thinks he does. Sometimes he cuts him. Sometimes he cuts her. Always, they heal each other, writhing under the ecstasy of it. Lost in the strange combination of rupture and bliss. Kylo wants to stop. He tries to say no, that he doesn’t want to do it anymore. That it’s too much. That it’s not enough. But he’s not even strong enough to do that. It only took four words from her. The one time he shook his head and tried to push away her knife-tight hand. “Ben,” she’d whispered. “I need this.”"

read if you like: "Complex and heart-wrenching relationship dynamics between a post-TLJ Rey and a yet-unredeemed Kylo Ren--with poignant parallels drawn between the emotional pain they’ve caused each other and physical pain being the only exchange they allow themselves now. Every line of Kylo’s POV is weighted heavily with yearning, and we are treated to snippets of his past that feel so canon-authentic. All this is underpinned by Rey’s own struggles with a broken lightsaber, which culmulates in a satisfying conclusion upon a mystique-laden planet. EchoFarandFaint’s poetic prose and GizSkyriser’s beautiful art is a heady combination that draws the reader to a darker, rawer version of a redemption arc for our dyad.

second we have cut with our own dust, in which @echofarandfaint.bsky.social and @gizskyriser.bsky.social treat us to equally devastating Kylo POV yearning and sexual tension-imbued knife play—a cutting metaphor for their fractured relationship.

#10yearsofreylo #canonreylo

serpents in my mind a post-TLJ force bond short by EchoFarandFaint

notable tags: force bond sexual situations Rey just wants an orgasm mutual pining voyeurism

an excerpt: "He’s taken everything from her already, hasn’t he? Well, he can’t have this. This time she is not going to tell Snap to stop. Why should she sacrifice herself for him? Out of what, embarrassment? Shame? Instead she shifts her hips again, and tips her neck back, letting out an exaggerated groan. When Rey opens her eyes again, she sees him. Kylo Ren stands half in shadow in the corner of the cramped tent. She wonders exactly how long he’s been there, hidden in the gloom. How long he’s been watching. He’s not wearing his full costume this time, just a black tunic, trousers and boots. His hair is disheveled, and even in the semi-darkness she can see his cheeks are flushed. Perhaps the Force whisked him out of a training session. He doesn’t move, just gazes at her, his chest rising and falling. Rey moans again, just to see what he will do. He frowns. “There’s no need to fake it on my account,” Kylo says, voice low, letting his gaze wander down her body to where Snap is still furiously working at her. “Your boy doesn’t know what he’s doing.”"

read if you like: "Rian Johnson’s gift that keeps on giving--our dyad’s Force bond (and the incredibly creative, oft-steamy situations writers can make it open in!). EchoFarandFaint makes the very most of this with an expertly characterized Rey, still reeling from the violence and loss of TLJ and adjusting to her new life... and wanting to forget her self-perceived inadequacies through some tried-and-true physical means. Too bad that pesky bond keeps opening whenever she tries... Rey’s desires are expertly contextualized against the backdrop of her growing pains, bringing a delectable richness to the beloved Force bond spice trope. And a scene brings a whole new meaning to you need a teacher...

get ready for some spice-ridden angst, because today is an @echofarandfaint.bsky.social double feature for #10yearsofreylo!

first we have serpents in my mind, a post-TLJ WIP in which the Force connects our dyad when Rey is in... compromising positions (& not the usual kind!)

#canonreylo

feeling bad about not being online as much, but with #10yearsofreylo mod-ing and irl practicum/work/dissertation obligations and Very Big irl personal news it's been a lot! silently here and cheering all your art on and hoping to reengage more soon! 💕

that soft infinite darkness: a medieval canon-compliant au by xariseirene

notable tags: the force ships it, dubcon cuddling, parallel worlds colliding, prince ben solo x jedi rey

an excerpt: Prince Benjamin Skywalker Organa Solo, heir to the throne of the fair isles, expected no more than strategic alliance from arranged marriage to the granddaughter of the continent’s ruthless emperor. Lady Rey surprised him with her resilience, compassion, and easy smiles. Love bloomed, but he could not shield her from the pestilence that swept their land and forever silenced her laughter. Grief drives His Royal Highness deep into the Kingswood month after month. Someday he must remarry for the stability of the kingdom. But not this day. ------------------ After Ben faded into the Force on Exegol, Rey threw herself into restoring the galaxy, yet how can she peddle hope when she has none? Grief has driven her to desperate extremes. She exhumed the Skywalker lightsaber on Tatooine and reset the Jedi training course on Ajan Kloss. She meditates and runs the course each day, again and again, until her muscles quiver from exhaustion. The Force granted her visions in these woods once before. If she recreates the circumstances, perhaps the Force will have mercy and do so again.

read if you like: When seemingly-unrelated puzzle pieces assemble themselves in your hands and unfurl like ribbon on a wrapped present! If you love watching authors craft masterpieces, this is a WIP you’ll want to keep a pulse on - particularly when this author has cut their teeth on not letting things go the way you think they will. And friends, let’s talk about competency and originality: XarisEirene is not afraid to put Jedi!Rey on Ajan Kloss up against a Ben who tripped and fell out of The Last Duel, quoting the Vulgate at her along the way. It’s a delight and a privilege to watch these two minds go head-to-head, unmatched in every sense - and I’ll be biting my nails to find out what happens next.

this fic by @xariseriene (xariseirenee on twt) is a treat, & if EYE ever get my hands on this author...! #10yearsofreylo #canonreylo

it's a last duel crossover, and let me tell you: you have not lived until you have read ben quoting the vulgate at rey.
archiveofourown.org/works/58672705

neighborhood reminder that the collection is open for 5.5 more days! how many fics can em and rainy feature in a month...only time will tell!

and for my shameless hashtag plugging:
#10yearsofreylo #canonreylo #reylofic #reylo

Afterglow A Post-TLJ Forced Proximity Surival Fic By Hissterically With Art by Tiesilencer

Notable Tags: Stranded / Crash Landing Angst and Hurt / Comfort Protective Kylo Ren Fireside Handjobs

An Excerpt: He dramatically picks up his pace, the journey easier in the flat wake her ship created along the ground. No longer having to wade through three feet of snow, he reaches the ship in no time. He can see a faint figure through the disfigured canopy, so he rips it off using the Force and claws his way up onto the nose of the ship. She’s inside, her cracked helmet lying in her lap. There’s a large welt along her forehead that appears to be bleeding—her cheek, neck, and shirt all covered in blood—but it seems to have slowed and is starting to cake onto her skin. From the look of her wound, he’s honestly not sure how long either of them has been out. It could’ve been minutes or hours, though he doubts days. With the weather this cold, they surely would have perished from hypothermia by now. Panic rips through him at the sight of her. She’s too still, too pale for his liking. “Rey? Rey, can you hear me?” he pleads, reaching into the cockpit and unhooking her from her seat. As if roused slightly from the movement, she makes a few unintelligible murmurs before her head drops to the side, unconscious once again. His panic heightens, his hands coming up to grab her cheeks. “No no no. Come on… Stay with me, Sweetheart.” But there’s nothing. No response.

Read if you like: Deftly executed First Order coups that dethrone our Supreme Leader, a plan to capture Rey gone wrong that ends with them both stranded in the unforgiving snowfields of a foreign planet, walls coming down as one half of our dyad must care for the other’s resultant injuries... was this fic made for me? Come for the action and forced proximity deliciousness that Hissterically so competently delivers and stay for Kylo’s heart-wrenching internal monologue while he cares for his scavenger and rethinks his life choices. Accidental uses of “sweetheart” and survival advice in Han’s voice are the perfect cherries on top!

we already know @hissterically.bsky.social is a gift to #canonreylo with incredible range—Afterglow is further proof!

our dyad crash-lands on an icy planet and the perfect cocktail of forced proximity, angst, and spice ensues. with incredible art by @tiesilencer170221.bsky.social!

#10yearsofreylo

♦️Unraveled♦️
Chapter 2/3

“Please,” he groans, cheeks flushing bright red. “I need-”

Rey peers up at him, amused.

“Go on, pet. You look so pretty when you beg.”

archiveofourown.org/works/655366...

#Reylo #Reylofic #UnraveledFic #10yearsofreylo #Reylofic

/Dubcon, biting

Chapter 2 of Unraveled is coming TOMORROW! Until then, here's one last preview 🖤

Unraveled: archiveofourown.org/works/65536621/

#ReyloWW #UnraveledFic #10yearsofreylo #Reylo #Reylofic

Knot My Mate An Omegaverse Dramione / Reylo Crossover Fic By Greenumbrella03

Notable Tags: Trading Places Brain versus Biology Established Relationships Inappropriate Use of Kylo Ren's Helmet

An Excerpt: “Who the kriff are you? And why do you smell like Rey? If you have so much as hurt a hair on her head, you will wish you were never born. ” Kylo Ren was shaking, partly from fear, and partly due to how hard it was trying to control his instincts. This woman smelled exactly like his mate, and the Alpha inside of him was reacting to what was clearly the start of her heat. The woman’s eyes opened wider, and in one swift motion, scrambled to the other side of the bed and whipped out a weapon. Kylo immediately summoned the thing and then frowned in confusion as he looked at it. It was a stick? But…not just any stick. It felt…unusual. “Who are you? I’ve never seen wandless magic like that before.” The woman seemed half impressed, half terrified. “Oh, I have a wand. Not that you’ll see it.” Kylo growled, pocketing the unusual stick for later inspection, before turning his focus back on the woman. “Now you will answer me about Rey.” “Who’s Rey?”

Read if you like: Crossing a galaxy far, far away with the wizarding world--and in particular, the beloved Dramione Harry Potter ship! It’s my other fav, and I was buzzing with excitement to see how Greenumbrella03 crossed the two pairs’ very different dynamics in an omegaverse setting. Have you ever wondered what would happen if Alpha Kylo met Omega Hermione? Or if the Force would win against wand magic and Occlumency? Wonder no more... The incorporation of the two fantasy/sci-fi worlds is deft and fascinating, as is the problems biology creates when your mate is nowhere to be found (but they smell just like them!!). And note that no infidelity is promised, if that’s a no-go for you!

for those who also frequent the wizarding world, @greenumbrella03.bsky.social has answered our prayers with Knot My Mate, a reylo/dramione crossover!

the universe works in mysterious ways, and sometimes that is exchanging mates! will they make it back to their alphas?
#10yearsofreylo #canonreylo

i'll be the light and lead you home: a reincarnation/rebirth tros fix-it fic by vedavan

notable tags: inspired by buddhist principles, dreams and visions, karma and nirvana, past lives / soulmates

an excerpt: "You know, some cultures believe a birthmark is from a past life, showing how that person was killed." Rey hears the words coming out of her mouth, but it's too late to stop them. She cringes. Dammit. What a batshit crazy thing to say. She must have read it somewhere once, but still. A cold shiver runs down her spine, leaving a trail of goosebumps in its wake. It’s a horrible thought, one she doesn't even wish to linger over, the thought of someone killing Ben… and besides, she doesn’t even believe in the idea of past lives. It’s complete nonsense. And yet… A strange, heavy sense of foreboding falls over her. A streak of lightning flashes across the sky, followed by another deep roll of thunder. The sky’s turned black now, but oddly enough the wind has died down, suspending the world in stillness, in a duplicitous sense of calm. Because somehow, Rey knows the storm is on its way.

read if you like: TROS-fix-its which take the kind of hard right turn that lets you know you’re in the hands of a very competent driver! This fic is lyrical and vivid, lulling you into a modern world where Rey and Ben gradually become aware that their attraction to each other is far from the only thing that binds them together. Part of what is so interesting about this fic is that Vedavan allows Rey to watch herself from outside herself, to consider what she might have done differently on Kef Bir (had modern Rey been there) because the Ben she knows is the one from another universe. This lens truly unlocks a new way of thinking about what we mean when we call a piece ‘transformative work.’

there are many different ways to memorialize, to remember a person, and @vedavanwrites.bsky.social knows this well in her fic 'i'll be the light and lead you home'
#10yearsofreylo #canonreylo

archiveofourown.org/works/49798696/

and 👀 aside from being utterly enchanting, it's also sensual and hot!

Up and Over We Go A relationship-centric TROS Fix-It Multichapter Fic By HopeRomance

Notable Tags: Ben Solo Lives Angst / Fluff Rey Needs Therapy Drunken Shenanigans

An Excerpt: Ben is using one hand to steady himself against the side of the jet. With the other hand, he carefully, slowly reaches out until he’s finally just barely touching Chewie’s arm. She watches as the two of them lock eyes. She doesn’t breathe. She doesn’t think she could breathe even if she wanted to right now. “It’s me,” he whispers, his eyes deep and dark and sad, young and weathered, hopeful and broken. “It’s Ben.” Even the air feels still. There’s no longer the slightest hint of a breeze. If she’d thought time was moving slowly before, it was nothing compared to this. Time practically stops. Then Chewie makes a quiet, indecipherable noise. And then a small sad smile plays on the corners of Ben’s mouth. Everything moves very slowly until it suddenly moves very fast. Chewbacca pulls Ben into a hug. If she couldn’t see the way Ben’s hands were clutching onto Chewie and the slight shuddering of his shoulders, she might think he was being smothered to death.

Read if You Like: TROS fix-its where Ben lives and returns to the Resistance with Rey--and all the complicated interpersonal dynamics and nuanced emotional responses that this elicits. As you can expect, Ben isn’t accepted with open arms, and HopeRomance takes us on a Bendemptionist journey where our ex-First Order dictator has to navigate making amends for what he’s done. Luckily, he has Rey to walk this path beside him! The entire Resistance makes up the ensemble cast, and both our dyad take on new roles as they adjust to post-war life--and each other. If your heart is still aching from TROS, this is for you!

need a tros fix-it for a slow sunday/start of your week? HopeRomance has you covered with Up and Over We Go for #10yearsofreylo!

Ben returns to the Resistance & we get a first-row seat to the complexities of our dyad navigating that. the supportive ensemble cast is the cherry on top!

#canonreylo

aching teeth and bleeding hearts: a force bond-era canon crack fic by hissterically

notable tags: rey gets a cavity, ben ends up feeing the pain, rey gets high off spice, crack treated seriously

an excerpt: “Rey…” he starts, reaching out but she rolls away from his touch. “Go away. I’m not talking to you,” she grumbles through clenched teeth. He simply lowers to one knee next to her cot. The light wherever she is is dim but he can see the slight shimmer of sweat on her neck. “It’s your tooth, isn’t it?” he prompts, hoping to get an actual answer out of her other than grunts and vitriol. Instead, all he gets is a tiny whimper.

read if you like: Having fun! If you’re a person who hates going to the dentist, this fic is for you. Which means it’s effectively for all of us! One lovely piece this fic highlights is the vastly-different upbringings (of socioeconomics and class) between Rey and Ben. Rey doesn’t know what cavities are; she doesn’t know that some of her teeth won’t grow back if she loses them. What she does know is that the Force Bond will make the Supreme Leader start giggling during his briefings - and that he’ll tuck her into bed when the effects of the spice are still wearing off. We should all be so lucky!

do you have a sweet tooth on this sweet saturday? well i hope so, because this crack fic by @hissterically.bsky.social is here to salvage your dental health 🦷

i vote that, going forward, we always have kylo ren take us to the dentist!

#10yearsofreylo #canonreylo

archiveofourown.org/works/63160177

We continue to showcase fics from the #10yearsOfReylo collection. These are just from the past 12 months, and just the ones submitted.
#Reylo is a vibrant, diverse fandom, very much alive and free, and full of hope!

terms of endearment for starship captains a soft and deeply tender smugglers' AU by EmsDispatch

Notable Tags: Ben is soft for Rey but also literally so soft Prickly cactuses to business partners to lovers Would you like some class commentary with your smut Knotting

An Excerpt: "You could be at the holographic table in the main hold," she says, some strange coarseness in her voice that she doesn't recognize. "That's your space," he says, doubtful look in his eyes as he glances that way. "I don't want to be in your way, if I can help it—" "You're already in my way," she snaps, cringing when he winces. "I'm trying not to be," he says softly. "I mean," she closes her eyes, "I mean I put you in my way on purpose, didn't I, when I took you on board?" His eyes are guarded. "If I hadn't wanted you in my way, I wouldn't have taken you with me. Why aren't you taking up more space?" she asks. "Why aren't you in the main hold?"

A deftly executed, utterly soft (literally and figuratively), and uniquely creative take on canon penned by our one and only EmsDispatch--my beloved co-mod of the event! This scrappy and painfully self-sufficient Rey is heartbreaking in her inability to accept the help or companionship of another, and her journey to lower her walls--emotionally and physically--for the rogue Senator who’s running from his own chains feels so earned in only six chapters. Only Em can weave class commentary, achingly poignant dialogue, and hyperdrive-hot mating rituals together so seamlessly. Give our mod some love!

everyone stop, because up today is my dear co-mod @emsdispatch.bsky.social & her equally incredible fic terms of endearment for starship captains for #10yearsofreylo!!

it's insightful. it's heartfelt. there's *knotting.* em's talent precedes her, but it's truly a delight to see her play in canon!

today there was a #10yearsofreylo #canonreylo post; now there is not.

4 things:
- we dreamed this event up in order to support writers
- we assume people who submit their work act in good faith
- when new information comes to light, we adapt
- we act in a way that supports human creatives. period.

two perfect meals to go with your legacy of vader reading today! 😋

#canonreylo #10yearsofreylo

Better Off Without You (Return to Me) A Legacy of Vader Inspired Character Study By DarkKnightDarkSide

Notable Tags: Kylo is in his feels big time No he's not, he doesn't even care a little Angst / Pining Inner dialogue

An Excerpt: The idea of her peering into his thoughts once terrified him. Now, with Snoke dead, the portals shut, he felt the absence of shared perception. It was only him now, wading through the cacophonic sludge which too often mired him. If a portal ever again opened, he would voice exactly what he’s been thinking: You should have said yes. You made the wrong choice. Come back to me. The last, one of those visceral sort of thoughts that emerged on the transport to Naboo.

Read if you like: Another Legacy of Vader-inspired look into Kylo’s thoughts and emotions as he wrestles with his ever-present competing desires--the power of his grandfather, or the love of a certain scavenger? Once again, DarkKnightDarkSide captures Kylo’s complexity with an enviable ease, and his hurt-turned-anger over Rey’s rejection (and the actions he’s taking to make her regret her choice!) seem so authentic to where he is at this point in the post-TLJ timeline. Hey, Mr. Soules, if you need another writer in the room for the remaining LoV issues...!

...because @reylohalo.bsky.social has penned another introspective LoV-inspired character piece, Better Off Without You (Return to Me)! #10yearsofreylo

this time, Kylo's inner experience prior to visiting his grandmother's birth planet is explored, & I can just *hear* it in his voice!

#canonreylo

The Lies we Tell (Are Getting Loud) A Legacy of Vader Force Bond Onshot By DarkKnightDarkSide

Notable Tags: Angst and Pining Force Bond Snark and Insults

An Excerpt: “MAKER!” Her shout felt unbalanced. Too much concern, where no concern should be. He grit his teeth - even that hurt to do. But his pride had to muster some resistance. Clearly the Force’s sense of humor was sicker than he had estimated, and he hadn’t given it much credit to start. A choked straining grunt pried his bloodshot eyes open. She was pushing herself. Too hard. For him..? “Rey,” he mumbled hoarsely. “Stop it. STOP!” The shout cost him. The dry air was a razor in his parched throat; his too taut muscles all cramped knots that burned with every movement. “I’m trying to help you, you miserable rancor,” Rey hissed.

Read if you like: The Legacy of Vader comic series--I for one am obsessed with learning more about our favorite troubled and lovelorn Supreme Leader between TLJ and TROS, and I was ecstatic to see that DarkKnightDarkSide had delved deeper into Kylo’s emotions in that scene on Tattooine... you know the one! I know we all wanted a Force bond to open between Kylo and Rey, and DarkKnightDarkSide fulfills our wishes. So much feeling and character work is packed into a bite-sized piece, and the pain and regret they share is palpable. Of course, Kylo has to get the last word...

with the release of legacy of vader 4, today is perfect to feature @reylohalo.bsky.social's The Lies we Tell (Are Getting Loud) for #10yearsofreylo!

I've been chomping at the bit to read a story set during Kylo's time on tattooine and this angsty oneshot was perfect! & stay tuned...

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the ends of being: a world-between-worlds canon-divergent drama by xariseirene

notable tags: timeline shenanigans, the force ships it, ensemble cast, future fic/married reylo

an excerpt: Ben slapped his palm to the rim of yet another portal; he’d lost count how many. A scene appeared, but before he could establish when it occurred on the timeline, a voice hailed from behind. “How are you getting on?” The syllables rolled together in a soft burr. “Any luck?” He turned from the portal to meet the disarming smile and twinkling eyes of his namesake. Obi-Wan Kenobi had been kind from the start. When Ben refused to learn from either his uncle or grandfather, it was Uncle Ben who showed him how to manifest as a spirit in the Living Force. Still, he squared his shoulders and raised his chin. He had faced down too much opposition in the World Between Worlds not to be suspicious. “Have you come to stop me too?”

read if you like: Ben has done the calculations; he’s run the numbers - after the events on Exegol, the odds of reuniting with Rey are a million to one - but they aren’t zero, and that’s what matters. With the help of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn, and countless other teachers in the World Between Worlds, Ben’s determination to come back to Rey is palpable. This author blends dizzying glimpses of alternative lives, letting tantalizing possibility hang in the balance - and we can’t wait to find out how Ben soldiers through with a saunter reminiscent of his father’s trademark “Never tell me the odds” attitude.

for today's #10yearsofreylo #canonreylo spotlight we're teasing you with futures that sparkle like so many diamonds in the crown of XarisEirene's fic (xariseirenee on twt) "The Ends of Being"

and don't think we don't have our eye on those reylo grandchildren 👀

archiveofourown.org/works/62740894

Control a marriage of convenience canon-div epic By ChibiReylo

Notable Tags: Abandonment Reylo Wedding Sex in a TIE Fighter Assassination Attempts

“The Emperor has taken over my training to help me control my powers. And to train me as his successor. I mentioned I am on a more diplomatic mission than the First Order-” “They only know of aggressive negotiations.” Rey once again interrupted what felt like a well-rehearsed speech. “I guess you can say that. Although, aside from this evening, how much hands-on experience have you had with the First Order?” Kylo waited for the answer he already knew: she had none. “The Emperor trusts my decision to approach things differently and has suggested I find a wife. I’m already in charge of several systems, this planet will be under my control as well, and should you accept, yours. You could help ensure fair treatment to the people of this planet and more.” “I’m sorry, what?” Rey stifled a laugh and winced in pain. “I must have hit my head. Did you just propose marriage?”

A beautiful set-up to a canon-divergent plot-driven epic that includes raw, parallel windows into younger Ben’s turbulent emotions and the abandonment that pushed him to the Dark, as well as Rey’s heart-achingly similar experiences on Jakku. After a meet-cute (term used loosely) on Rey’s homeworld with sharp and satisfying references to canon, Kylo hits her with a startling proposition... he wants to end slavery and... he doesn’t want to do it alone!!

new #10yearsofreylo spotlight! we know @chibireylo.bsky.social is a canon master, & she doesn't disappoint with Control!

there's something so intriguing about a marriage of convenience fic - esp. one that's not afraid to explore characters' psyches & traumas. this does that & more! #canonreylo