SPOILERS FOR STAR WARS THE FORCE AWAKENS
Hey guys! This is my first story it just popped into my head after seeing the new Star Wars film!
SPOILERS FOR STAR WARS THE FORCE AWAKENS
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I walk off the ship, my heart aching and eyes burning from holding back tears. Everything seems to be in slow motion, Chewie runs past me with a limp Finn in his arms. I should be concerned about Finn, the mysterious man who has stolen my heart somewhere along this long and painful journey. But all I can think of is finding Leia. I don't have to look very hard though, because she seems to have found me. I turn to my right as she emerges from the crowd. She stops and we make eye contact, oh god the pain in her eyes almost crushes me. I can feel her grief, her pain, and her sorrow. She takes a few steps forward, we are inches apart and she pulls me into her arms. I don't know who needed the hug more, her or me. She holds me as I cry and I get lost in thought, he was the closest thing to a father figure I have ever had, the closest thing I will ever have. I am pulled out of my thoughts by a trembling feeling that vibrates through my whole body. It takes me a second to realize that it's Leia; the ever-strong General is falling apart in my arms her body shaking with silent sobs. I tighten my hold on her and she reciprocates, burying her face in my neck to hide the tears from the bystanders. After what feels like hours she takes a deep breath to calm herself, gives me one big squeeze then lets go. She smiles and squeezes my hands. An officer approaches. "General" he says. She closes her eyes one last time, takes a deep breath and squares her shoulders. When her eyes open there is no indication of a woman who has lost everything and everyone she loves, her son to the dark side, a woman who has lost the love of her life, her soul mate, her husband; only the strong General who is ready to lead her people to the final victory we have all been waiting for. She turns to the young officer and begins walking back to the base, giving her orders, people part making a path as the ever-strong General strides by. I watch her leave and think to myself, as long as I am here, and Finn and Chewie she will never be truly alone, I'll make sure of that.