Fanfiction: In 'Star Wars', What if Luke Joins the Dark Side?

Luke's character would become much more complex. He would likely start to show more aggression and a lack of mercy. His once - bright eyes might become clouded with darkness. For example, he could start using the Force in cruel ways, like choking his enemies without hesitation as Vader did.

This would be a huge twist. It might mean Luke is seduced by the dark side's power or has some ulterior motive for joining Vader. It could change the course of the entire story.

In the fanfiction, Luke could be influenced by his family ties to the dark side. If he discovers some hidden connection to Vader or Palpatine that he didn't know before, it might make him question his place on the light side. He could think that joining the dark side is a way to understand his true heritage better and gain more power to protect those he loves in a different way than the Jedi would allow.

A plot twist could be that Rey has a dark heritage she was unaware of. When she discovers this, she feels a pull towards the Dark Side. She may struggle with this newfound knowledge at first, but eventually give in. In the story, her transition to the Dark Side could cause chaos in the Star Wars universe. The Resistance would be shocked and some might try to bring her back. However, the Dark Side could give her new powers and a different perspective on the Force. She could then start to reshape the Sith ideology, creating a new form of the Dark Side that is more in line with her own beliefs, leading to a whole new conflict in the galaxy.

Another plot could involve a powerful Sith Lord who manipulates Luke. The Sith Lord could use Luke's insecurities, like his fear of not being strong enough to protect his friends. He could be tricked into believing that the Dark Side would give him the power he needs, and slowly turn to the dark side as a result.

It could be the remaining Jedi. Since Luke is turning to the dark side, the Jedi who still uphold the light side values would be against him. They would see him as a threat to the balance they are trying to maintain and would try to stop him from fully embracing the dark side.

The power balance would be severely disrupted. The Rebellion would lose one of its most important leaders, and the Empire or any other dark side - aligned forces would gain a significant advantage. Her knowledge of the Rebellion's strategies and bases could be used against them.

One possible plot could be that Luke is lured by the power the dark side offers. Maybe he gets frustrated with the slow progress of the light side in bringing order to the galaxy. He might see the Sith as more efficient in getting things done. For example, if the Republic is still facing numerous threats and the Jedi are tied by their code not to take extreme measures, Luke could be tempted to cross over.

It could be a new Sith Lord created specifically for the fanfiction. This new character could be more powerful and devious than any before. He could be the one who lures Luke to the Dark Side and then becomes his enemy as they compete for power within the Dark Side hierarchy.

In many Star Wars fanfictions, a 'Dark Luke Skywalker' is a fascinating concept. It often shows a different path Luke could have taken. Maybe if he had given in to the dark side during his training or due to some great loss. This version of Luke can be extremely powerful and menacing, with a different set of abilities compared to his canonical self.