The Force Reborn:Harry’s Galactic Harem

The air inside Outpost Zero's high-security wing was thick with power.

Dark. Suffocating.

The presence of the Emperor's assassin—a Dark Hand—loomed like a storm, pressing down on the Force, twisting it into something unnatural.

Harry gripped his lightsaber tightly, his crimson blade casting flickering shadows across the cold durasteel walls.

Opposite him, the Dark Hand stood motionless, their own red saber humming softly in the dim light.

They wore a mask of black and red, their features hidden beneath the Sith's chosen veil of secrecy. Their voice was smooth, almost amused.

"I had expected more fear."

Harry smirked, rolling his shoulders. "You'll be disappointed, then."

The Dark Hand's blade twitched.

"Arrogance. A Jedi's weakness."

Harry's eyes darkened. "I'm not a Jedi."

And then—

They struck.

[BOSS ENCOUNTER: DARK HAND OF THE EMPEROR]

• Level: Unknown.

• Abilities: Dark Side Assassin, Shadow Manipulation, Force Augmentation.

• Combat Style: Precise, lightning-fast, and brutal.

• Objective: Survive the first phase of the duel.

The First Clash

The Dark Hand moved like a shadow, their blade a blur of red light.

Harry barely reacted in time, twisting his saber to deflect the first strike.

Too fast.

The assassin pressed forward, their attacks relentless—sharp, precise cuts meant to disable and break.

Harry dodged, side-stepping one deadly thrust, then ducking under a horizontal slash.

A whisper in the Force.

A knee slammed into his ribs.

Harry staggered back, coughing.

[WARNING: HP CRITICAL – 198/300]

The Dark Hand tilted their head. "Still standing?"

Harry exhaled. "Yeah, I do that sometimes."

Zara and Kieran stood several meters away, keeping their weapons trained on the corridors behind them.

More Imperial forces would arrive soon.

Renza Vail, still calm as ever, watched the fight with quiet amusement.

Harry wiped his mouth. "Alright. My turn."

He lunged.

[Skill Activated: Force Synthesis – Unpredictable Strikes]

• Effect: Combines Jedi agility with Sith aggression, creating an unpredictable combat style.

• Bonus Effect: Reduces opponent's reaction time.

The Dark Hand stepped back, caught off guard by Harry's shift in style.

A feint to the left—then a real strike to the right.

Their saber barely met his in time.

Sparks flew.

Harry twisted, his free hand lashing out—

A sudden burst of the Force slammed into the Dark Hand's chest.

For the first time, the assassin staggered.

Harry grinned. "Surprised?"

The Dark Hand growled.

And then, the air turned to ice.

Phase Two: The Shadows Stir

The lights flickered.

The Dark Hand's body shimmered, dissolving into pure darkness.

Harry's breath hitched.

What—?

Then—

A voice whispered.

"You cannot win."

The shadows around him moved.

Two more figures emerged.

Identical.

Three Dark Hands.

Harry clenched his jaw. "Oh, that's just cheating."

[NEW OBJECTIVE: SURVIVE THE DARK HAND'S ILLUSIONS]

• Threat Level: Extreme.

• Countermeasure Required: Dispel the shadow technique.

• Time Limit: Imperial reinforcements inbound.

Zara fired at one of the figures.

The blaster bolt passed straight through.

She cursed. "They're not real!"

Kieran growled. "Then which one is?!"

Harry closed his eyes.

The Force twisted.

The Dark Side's influence was strongest around one of them.

There.

His eyes snapped open—

And he moved.

[Skill Activated: Force Instinct – Single Target Precision]

• Effect: Locates the real enemy among illusions.

• Bonus Effect: Critical damage on the first strike.

Harry ignored the fakes.

His blade slashed through the real Dark Hand's chest.

The assassin reeled back, gasping.

The illusions vanished.

Harry spun his saber. "Got you."

The Dark Hand stumbled, their cloak torn, their breathing labored.

For the first time—they looked uncertain.

They stepped backward.

And Harry saw it.

Fear.

The assassin was afraid.

The Escape Begins

Renza finally stood. "We should leave."

Zara groaned. "Now you're in a hurry?"

Kieran checked his wrist display. "Stormtrooper reinforcements, two minutes out."

Harry exhaled. "Time to move."

But the Dark Hand straightened.

And in a voice laced with venom, they spoke:

"This is not over."

They raised their commlink.

And whispered one word.

"Execute."

The prison shook violently.

Renza's golden eyes flickered with amusement. "Ah. Self-destruct. Classic."

Harry clenched his jaw. "We need a way out. Now."

Cipher's voice crackled through the comms. "Got you covered. Follow my signal."

They ran.

[MISSION UPDATE: OUTPOST ZERO SELF-DESTRUCT ACTIVATED]

• Time Until Destruction: 5 Minutes.

• Escape Route: Through the emergency shuttle bay.

• Threat: Stormtroopers, automated defenses, collapsing structure.

They sprinted through the halls, dodging falling debris, blaster fire, and Imperial droids activating to defend the base.

Harry cut through two troopers, deflecting a shot that barely missed Zara.

Renza moved with eerie grace, effortlessly weaving between enemies.

They reached the shuttle bay.

Kieran slammed the panel. "Locked. Of course it's locked."

Harry turned. "How long to override it?"

Cipher's voice crackled in. "Too long."

Zara cursed. "So we're trapped."

Renza smirked.

And then—she lifted her hands.

A wave of Force energy exploded outward, shattering the door apart.

She stepped forward, dusting off her hands. "There. Solved."

Zara blinked. "…I like her."

Harry grinned. "Let's go."

They boarded the shuttle, engines roaring to life.

The prison began to collapse behind them.

The Dark Hand, still standing in the rubble, watched them go.

And as they vanished into hyperspace—

A single message was transmitted to Coruscant.

Meanwhile… Aboard the Executor

Vader stood before the holoprojector.

The Dark Hand kneeled before him, injured but alive.

Vader's mechanical breathing was calm.

Cold.

"You failed."

The assassin lowered their head. "He is stronger than expected."

Vader was silent for a long moment.

Then—he chuckled.

"Good."

He turned.

"Let him believe he has won."

"The true test is yet to come."

Give or give yourself a subscription that will make your heart beat. Don't miss this opportunity! Sign up now and share love with us. 💖

Advance 10 chapters only for 1.99

Offer valid for a limited time only. Happy Valentine's Day!

http://ko-fi.com/abrahansmith1b