A hoarse cry jolt Rey awake, along with the sound of staggering steps on the metal floor. In a brisk movement, she pushed a porg away, got up and reached the cockpit access corridor where some voices were raising. As she turned in the corner, she caught on to what seemed to be an important talk between General Organa and Poe Dameron.

"Regarding our stocks, we have to land somewhere, and I'd rather that somewhere be a familiar place."

"I get it, but for how long ?"

"For as long as we need."

Before the pilot could add anything, her head turned to Rey. A kind smile appeared on her face as she beckoned her to join them.

"How much did I sleep ?"

"A few hours", informed Poe. "I tried to as well", he added, "but couldn't help hear those creatures squeaking around."

Chewbacca growled from the cockpit as a support, forcing a smile out of the Captain. Despite being a complete stranger to her, he seemed to be the kind of person you could easily feel familiar with, making Finn's trust in him fully understandable.

"Where are we headed ?"

"To Endor", he announced with an obedient glance at his General. With a grateful nod, she spoke again:

"We'll be landing soon. I'll meet you all in the Main Hold in a few minutes. Make sure everybody comes."

They both acquiesced then separated at the end of the corridor; looking for the few Resistance members wandering around the ship. Favoured by her previous trips aboard the Falcon, Rey easily gathered half of the crew, soon followed by Poe escorting a tired-looking Finn. According to his concerned expression, Rose hadn't woke up yet. Daring a look at the window she was standing next to, Rey caught sight of what seemed to be a vast forest bordered by a lake. A sudden silence dragged her from the contemplation; alongside her comrades, she gave all her attention to the General who had just entered the room.

"We are currently landing on Endor. In spite of my faith in the Resistance, it appears we can't keep fighting in these conditions."

Despite being full of excuses, her look still remained strong and hopeful as she spoke.

"I believe we still have allies among the galaxy, and will keep on trying to contact them. For now on, what I expect from you is to have some rest while we figure it out."

As she ended her speech, a small shock announced the ship had landed. Calmly, the group headed towards the Boarding Ramp.

"Rey ?"

The young woman stopped to turn, curious as to how she could be of any help.

"I'd like to have a word with you."

The tension in the room had never been so obvious : side by side, not even casting a glance at the other, General Hux and the Supreme Leader delivered the last known information about the Resistance forces to a small group of First Order Captains.

"They escaped aboard a ship known as the Millenium Falcon. Regarding their limited number, a simple observation will suffice. As soon as we'll be aware of their next move, crushing them won't be a difficulty."

A poorly controlled sigh escaped from the Supreme Leader's mouth as he fought the impulse to get rid of the General. A simple gesture would be enough.

"What do you suggest we do, Supreme Leader ?" hypocritically asked Hux as he turned to his superior.

Everything in his eyes betrayed his loathing of Ren. A slight devious smile achieved, giving him a dehumanizing face. Unimpressed, the young man kept his head turned to the Captains as he gave his orders.

"Our fleet is large enough to keep an eye on every possible shelter they may have found. They can't have gone far away from Crait."

No one dared discuss the statement. Still staring at him, the General's voice rose again.

"Now, may we discuss the budget ?"

For the first time since the beginning of the meeting, Ren's eyes landed on him. Knowing the man and their respective skills, his intention was irrefutably to make a fool of him in front of those men he barely knew, yet had to supervise. Surprisingly calm, the answer came naturally :

"Sure, keep me informed."

Before anyone could protest, the new leader left the room.

On the way back to his quarters, he could feel something prickly wandering inside him. Emotions about to overflow, emotions he had managed to conceal for years until now, asking to escape the cage. When the door shut behind him, he dropped on the floor, exhausted.

"You saw him."

This wasn't really a question, yet Rey could hear a longing in her voice, the one of a worried mother. She agreed and started examining the room they were in, fearing her gaze would rush the woman. She seemed so exposed; not an ounce of a military figure left in her. Only a woman who, at this very moment, had lost everyone, everything but hope.

"Do you think… Is there any chance… ?"

As she heard the unexpressed question, Rey bit her upper lip. A sense of guilt hit her. She had no idea what to think, even less about how to respond.

"I don't know", she started. Seeing Organa looking away, she added, "But he could've killed me several times, yet he didn't."

It seemed to her that the old woman's eyes lightened a bit at these words. With a broken smile, she let her go and followed her outside, where about fifteen people were waiting for her.

Unfortunately, they had landed in what seemed to be the late afternoon. The natural light quickly faded away, only allowing them to collect enough wood to start a flimsy fire, enabling cooking what they found left in the stocks. When the sun disappeared, they had come to a point where everybody had fell asleep in various, surprising places. While General Organa and Lieutenant Connix had settled in the crew quarters along with others, Finn and Poe had invaded the semi-circled bench Rey had slept on a few hours ago. The pilot's droid was gently watching after the still unconscious Rose.

Unable to set her sleeping schedule on theirs, Rey had made her way on the Falcon's roof. From her spot, only the sounds of unknown insects was to be heard. Their song didn't sooth her much, but remained appreciated. She could have stayed here watching for the stars above her, if she hadn't felt a presence behind her. Refraining herself from turning around would have been wise, but she obviously wasn't. Cross-legged, she eventually let her eyes linger on the former jedi. He looked like he'd been sitting for a while, but his whole body was strained. When his eyes met hers, she opened her mouth but stopped halfway; succumbing to a fit of anger wouldn't lead anywhere.

They stared at each other for a few minutes; filled with something indescribable, invisible surrounding them. She was the first to break the deafening silence.

"Your mother asked about you."

The information seemed to hit him. His eyes lightened slightly, as his mother's.

"No insult this time," he added with a surprised tone. His voice was forced, as if about to break.

"You've had enough for today."

None of them added anything. After one more gaze, Rey turned back. She tried focusing on the stars, so much that she was unable to say when the bond had closed.