(No ordinary Geek Con.) (No Ordinary Geek Con.) December 17 2021.

December 17 2021.

Chapter one:

The Javitz Center is bursting with energy. The line in the morning went up and down 34th street. It's the last day of this year's Hollywood's Geek Con. People dressed as their favorite characters from every conceivable fandom parade around to get Star War's comic's signed, pictures taken, attend artist, writer's panels, compare costumes, purchase merchandise and collectibles, as well as hang out and connect with fellow fan's of the same work. It's a magical time.

However, this Hollywood is a bit different than usual. People dressed as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, and many other beloved Star War's characters can be seen with mixed emotions on their faces, excited, yet also despondent. Looking at them you'd think that someone just told them that their favorite grandfather was about to die but was leaving them with his entire fortune after he passed away. If asked about it, many would agree with that sentiment, especially those who live in this city that never sleeps.

The reason for this occured two days ago. It was announced online that this would be a beloved icon's last convention in his birth city of Hollywood. The man who has given all Star War's fan's so much of his time and energy, as well as being a co-creator of so many of the more well known characters in the Star War's universe. George Lucas is having his last panel at this location today, this afternoon in fact. Right now though, the man every Star War's fan adores can be seen chatting and signing autographs from behind a white plastic table with the upcoming Star War's tv show Mandalorian season 3 blown up behind him.

One Californian can be seen in line to get the man's signature, shuffling in place nervously but gingerly holding a limited edition copy of Star War's the Rise of Skywalker. His deep brown eyes looking ahead of him in order to see how long it'll be until it's his turn. A cough from behind startles him. He turns around to see who wants his attention.

Hey tall guy, what's got you so impatient? Its not like you can make this line move any faster. Said Rey.

Embarrassed, the man scratches the back of his dark brown head of air as he looks down to acknowledge the older woman. She must be around five six? Five seven? Maybe 28 or 29 years old. And dressed as Rey, The Scavenger, of all people, completed with a replica of her custom and three bun's that went in her hair. It's kind of a odd choice of character for an elderly person to dress as. While keeping up with the rest of the line, the brown haired man responds.

Sorry, it's just, I've always wanted to meet again since the first Hollywood Geek Con I went to and I don't want to miss him. I mean it's his last one, y'know? Said the brown haired man.

Rey shows a knowing smile.

I get it, believe me, but doin what your doin ain't gonna help at all. By the way been meaning to ask you... who are you cosplaying as? Rey asked, gesturing to the man's attire. You can't be dressed as Luke Skywalker, you're a bit too bulky for it... Ben Solo? That'd fit, but you don't have his helmet on... Replied Rey.

Huh? The man looks down at his black robe, and black jeans. Oh! No, sorry, I actually couldn't really afford to make a custom this year. So, I'm just me unfortunately. Said the brown haired man.

Ah, Rey nod's. No worries young man, we've all been there. By the way, name's Daisy. And you are? Daisy Ridley extends her hand out for a handshake.

Taking Daisy's hand with the one not holding his most prized possession, the man replies, Travis LaRowe, but you can call me Travis, nice to meet you. Nice Rey custom, by the way. Said Travis.

Daisy grin's. Thanks, made it myself. Took a while to get it though, though people keep telling me I'm too old for this stuff. If I had a build like you and maybe eight or so years younger I'd probably be able to pull it off better. Replied Daisy Ridley.

Now it was Travis's turn to smile. Nonsense, just say you're a Rey where Emperor Palpatine used the Death Star to accelerate your age and you're good to go! Said Travis.

Daisy showed a bemused expression and chuckled as the both of them kept waking forward in line. Yeah, that'd work, if the Death Star wasn't destroyed already that is. Replied Daisy.

Ah, I guess you're right. Then how about a Rey that's an extra few years younger? Said Travis.

Again, that would be a huge problem. With the Star War's universe Rey wouldn't need to age like she normally would. Plus, her longevity doesn't work like most others, she'd look the same clear up until the day she died. Replied Daisy.

Hmm, then say you're a Jedi who is a fan of the Scavenger? Said Travis.

Nope, if there were a Jedi that was a fan of Rey he'd have his title revoked. Though they're supposed to be neutral, they favor good over evil. The only outlier in the Jedis is that simpleton that watches Darth Vader exclusively. And the other Jedis barely tolerate him because Anakin Skywalker is usually doing good. Replied Daisy Ridley.

Travis and Daisy Ridley both continued chatting about Star War's, how to resolve Daisy's cosplay identity, and their favorite characters for a while. All of a sudden a trio of cosplayers dressed as Asoka Tano, Padme Amidala, and Princess Leia walk by, distracting Travis for a few seconds while Daisy gives the young man a smirk. Though, after a bit it becomes more annoying than funny. So Daisy Ridley snaps him back to reality.

Hey now, they're beautiful alright, but there's no need to stare that much. What would your girlfriend think? Said Daisy Ridley.

Startled, Travis hastily waves his hand in front of her face. Eh? No, no, no. I don't have a girlfriend. At least, not anymore. Replied Travis.

Daisy Ridley's eyes widen slightly in surprise. Really? Big guy like you doesn't have a girlfriend? Well, I'm sorry to hear that, what happened? Said Daisy Ridley.

Ah well, after I got out after my last tour I found out she left me, so I moved back home to Hollywood for a while. Travis show's a self deprecating smile. She said she couldn't stand me being away all the time and that I wasn't able to give her what she needs. She's married now with a kid on the way... Replied Travis.

Ah jeez, I'm sorry, shouldn't have brought it up. Wait a minute. Got out? Last tour? Your a veteran? Daisy Ridley asked him.

Hmm, I wouldn't really classify myself as a veteran. It's not like I was in the full 20. But I did a few tours with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion in Afghanistan. Some of my friends that served with me would say that anyone who deployed and saw the desert is a real veteran, but personally, I think the guys who stayed in and continued their service after being in hell are the real veteran's. But anyway, after that, well, like I said I got out and came back home. Replied Travis.

So, what are you doing now? Daisy Ridley asked him.

Not a whole lot. Living by myself and going to school again to get a degree. The bill's won't pay themselves, you know? But mostly I'm reading comic's and watching TV and movies. Said Travis.

Hey, no shame in that. And thank you for your service. Replied Daisy Ridley.