Astral | Rey Skywalker

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In the heart of the galaxy, amid the remnants of the old and the dawn of the new, there exists a family that defies the stars themselves. Han Solo and Leia Organa, heroes of the Rebel Alliance, now find themselves embarking on a different adventure, parenthood. In their arms, they hold two newborns, a boy and a girl. Twins. Born in 5 ABY, Ben and Avalon Solo, they would come to represent both the legacy of the past and the promise of the future.

From the very beginning, it's clear that the twins share a bond that transcends the ordinary. Ben, with his mop of brown hair and curious eyes, and Avalon, whose hair shines like the gold of Alderaan, a planet long gone but never forgotten. It is Avalon who captures hearts with her beauty and innocence, while her brother Ben is as charming as his father but carries a brooding intensity that seems to weigh on his young shoulders.

Han Solo, the rogue turned hero, can't help but notice the stars in Avalon's eyes. It's a phrase he often uses to describe his daughter. From the day she opened her eyes to the galaxy, they were filled with wonder and curiosity. It's as if she's forever gazing at something far beyond the reaches of the stars, something that only she can see. Leia often jokes that Avalon has inherited her father's adventurous spirit and her mother's sense of duty to the galaxy.

The Solo family home is the Millennium Falcon, and its corridors echo with the laughter of the children. Han and Leia, still deeply involved in the affairs of the New Republic, take turns nurturing their young ones. Leia's stern but loving guidance instills a sense of responsibility in Ben, while Han's playful antics provide the twins with endless adventures.

Avalon's days are marked by a sense of wonder and imagination. She finds beauty in the smallest of things, like the play of light on the ship's durasteel walls or the hum of the hyperdrive. She often wanders off during family meals, her attention captured by the stars beyond the viewport.

Her mother gently chides her, "Avalon, sweetheart, the stars will still be there after dinner."

One evening, as the family gathers around the holotable for a meal, Ben and Avalon's little hands reach for the flickering holographic images. It's a rare moment of calm in their bustling lives. Han gazes at his children, feeling a surge of pride and love. He tousles Avalon's golden locks and winks at Leia.

"You know, I swear princess here has more stars in her eyes than the entire galaxy."

Leia chuckles, her heart warmed by the sight of her family together.

"Well, she did inherit your sense of adventure, Han."

As the twins grow, their differences become more pronounced. Ben is drawn to the world of mechanics and starship engines, spending hours with his father in the Falcon's engine room. Avalon, on the other hand, shows an early affinity for the mysteries of the Force. She often mimics the graceful movements of a lightsaber, a weapon of a bygone era.

One day, as Leia watches Avalon practicing her makeshift lightsaber techniques, she wonders aloud, "Do you think they'll be Jedi?"

Han ponders the question for a moment, then wraps his arm around his wife.

"If that's what they choose."

Avalon's fascination with the Force doesn't go unnoticed by her uncle, Luke Skywalker. When he visits the Falcon, he often spends time with her, sharing stories of the Jedi and teaching her simple meditation techniques. He recognizes the potential within her, the same potential that once resided in him.

As Avalon and Ben journey through adolescence, their sibling bond takes on a profound and mysterious dimension. The Force, that omnipresent and enigmatic energy, binds them together in a way that defies explanation.