Chapter 2: Baby Solo
It is a few weeks later when Morning Meditation (with Master Rey present this time) is interrupted not by the wail of an Arch-Toian anteater, but the rear thrusters of a coming freighter. Ronan grins broadly at the sound.
"It's Mr. Finn!" he calls, and the meditation immediately devolves into a gaggle of children leaping up and calling excitedly, running down to meet the arriving ship at the landing platform. Indeed, Finn - the former stormtrooper FN-2187 - comes clambering out of the pilot's seat, bearing gifts and valuable supplies for the small Grey Jedi community.
"Mr. Finn! Mr. Finn!" the children chorus joyfully, as Ben and Rey stroll hand-in-hand behind.
"Hello! Hello!" Finn catches a running Sebastian and casts the boy over his shoulder, spinning him round. "I've missed you all! Although I didn't miss the noise you all make when you get up in the morning!" The children all burst out laughing as one.
Finn spends part of his time on the island, helping in the Jedi training. Though he does not have the Force, he is nevertheless handy with a lightsaber, and will occasionally engage the children in practice duels.
Finn now notices that only Stella is quiet as the other younglings chatter passionately around him. He approaches her and kneels at eye-level. "Stella? What's the matter?"
But the little girl grins impishly. "Master Ben and Master Rey told me a secret. I promised not to tell." She looks back to the two adults, who simply smirk back at her in amusement. It is all the permission she needs. Finn, noticing the exchange, smiles broadly back.
"Tell me." And he leans forward so that Stella can whisper it in his ear. Upon hearing the words, his eyes widen and he positively glows with happiness. "Is this true, children?" he asks of the others.
"Yes! Yes!" they all chorus, practically dancing. For their masters had sat them down the day before at suppertime to tell them the happy news.
Finn now rises, gesturing to Rey as he asks of Ben. "May I?"
Ben nods.
"Congratulations," Finn beams, kissing his oldest and dearest friend on the cheek. "You'll make an amazing mother."
