***Author's Note***

Hello, dear readers, and welcome to my second story! I hope you've enjoyed the first chapter. Now, to stress one thing: this is NOT a love story between Finn and Poe, which is cemented in this chapter. I love a good yaoi as much as the next girl, but it just didn't feel right for these two. Well, enjoy!

***End Note***

They had only been discussing strategy for about two hours when Finn and Luke both swayed suddenly, leaning heavily on the table. "Rey's in trouble; she's hurt," whispered Finn. Luke's head snapped up as he stared at Finn, surprised.

"Finn, are you sure? How do you know?" Poe gripped his shoulder tightly, turning his friend to face him. "How do you know?"

Finn looked confused for a moment before he blanched and swayed again, "Kylo-Ren has found her...There's something wrong. Rey's not moving..." Tears sprang to Finn's eyes, "Poe, what if she..."

Poe shook his head, "Don't worry about it, buddy. She'll be fine. Scavengers are tough, and she seems to be tougher than most. How do you know she's in trouble?"

Luke pushed past Poe and took Finn's shoulders, "Don't worry about how you know; just focus on what you know. Where is she?"

Finn shook his head slowly, trying to clear it, "I...I don't know. It...It's gone. All I saw was Rey bleeding on the ground. I think she's in the jungle somewhere. I didn't get anything more. I'm sorry."

Luke straightened and cocked his head as he studied Finn, "How long have you been having these visions?"

Finn stared back, "I don't know...I've never had one before. I get feelings sometimes, but never something that vivid. What's happening to me?"

Luke smiled kindly, "I can understand why you'd think something was wrong, if that was your first vision. Nothing's wrong with you. You're a Force-Sensitive. I knew it from the moment I met you. You need training, Finn; for your safety and the safety of others. As for becoming a proper Jedi, that decision will be up to you."

Poe blinked, "Wait. You're telling me that Finn is...No way."

Finn, however, stayed silent, thinking. He reached out and laid a hand on Poe's arm, "Wait; think about it, Poe. When Kylo-Ren beat me, I should have died, but I didn't. The doctors never could figure out how I could walk again. This is the only explanation that makes any sense. But I don't want anyone to know about this. Not yet."

Through the entire conversation, General Organa had been silently thinking, "That may actually work to our advantage. I can think of many uses for a secret Force-User. I think Finn has a good idea with keeping his new-found abilities quiet. Finn? You are to begin your training with Luke as soon as possible. And you are to tell no one about this. Not even Rey, when we find her; and we will find her. Now, go, both of you, I need to speak with my brother."

Finn and Poe did as they were ordered; Luke turned to follow them, but Leia grabbed his elbow. Wait, she thought at her twin. The doors slid shut behind Finn and Poe as Luke turned, waiting for his sister to speak. At last, Leia sighed and crossed her arms, "We need to not go after Rey just yet. We need to give them time. Yes, them. There was a prophecy told about Rey; she is supposed to redeem one of the darkest Jedi since Vader. Call me crazy, but I think it's talking about Ben. I don't know why, but I have the feeling that we need to leave them alone for a while. I know it's a terrible risk, but I feel that it needs to be done. I don't think he really wants to hurt her. I don't think he knows what he wants from her. Trust me on this one, okay?"

Luke smiled at her, "I agree completely. I've been having the same feeling for a few days now. There's something you need to know; do you remember the dream Ben and...Padme used to have as children?" Leia winced at the mention of her dead daughter, "Rey had that same dream a few days back. Now, what do you think that might mean?"

Leia grinned wolfishly at her brother, "I think it means that I'm right."

Finn and Poe walked through the new base, reveling in the peaceful moment. Poe turned to stare as a rather attractive female pilot walked past, "That's what you need, Finn. A woman."

Finn smirked, "Why is it that you seem to think that a woman is the answer to everything? Maybe some of us don't mind being single. Ever think of that?"

Poe laughed and wrapped an arm around his friend's shoulders. "Finn, stop pretending; you and I both know you're half-gone on Rey. Not that I can blame you; she is hot." Poe ducked and laughed as Finn swung at him, flushing. "I'm sorry; but on a serious note, your girl is pretty brave. And pretty, but mostly brave. You've got a good eye. Don't worry, buddy. We'll find her."

Finn leaned into his friend, "Thanks, Poe. I don't know what I'd do if I were in this alone."

Poe laughed, "Wow. Too much bonding; I'll tell you what you'd do: you'd kick some serious ass! You seem predisposed to the ass kicking gene!"

Finn chuckled, "Come on; let's find somewhere quiet. I feel like my head's going to explode after all this." The pair strode off towards the jungle to find a quiet spot so Finn could relax. At last, they found a little clearing that seemed a galaxy away, and the best part was that there were no other people around. Finn sighed, "This is way better. I don't feel so much like my head is buzzing. I don't know why, but every time I'm around a lot of people, it feels like my head is full of bees. Maybe Luke is right; maybe I am a Force-Sensitive. It definitely seem to be the only explanation that makes any sense."

They heard movement behind them as Luke stepped into the clearing, "Ah. There you two are. I thought you might be looking for a little peace and quiet; I'd forgotten what it's like to be around that many people. It must be overwhelming for you, Finn, having your abilities show themselves so suddenly. I'm sorry; I shouldn't have sprung it on you like that. I'd planned to explain better, but circumstances being what they were, I didn't have much choice."

Finn looked down fro a moment, thinking, "When would we start training? I mean, if I went along with this?"

Luke laughed as he leaned against a tree, "You seem to be laboring under the misconception that my sister was giving you a choice! Finn, you don't know my sister very well yet, so I'll fill you in on a little secret; when Leia wants something, she gets it. One way or another, she gets what she wants. So do yourself and everyone around you a favor and just give in. It'll happen one way or another, and believe me; you'd rather it be the easy way. Besides, it'll be better for you to get training quickly. You'll feel better, I promise."

Finn sighed, "Well, I guess I just don't have a choice, do I? Alright, I'll accept your training, but I won't keep any of this secret from Poe."

Luke laughed again, "Oh, no; I don't think you could if you wanted to, with a Force-Bond as strong as yours!"

Finn and Poe blanched, and Poe jumped forward, "Hey, whoa, hold on a sec! I like women! I'm not...I mean, we're not...I don't...We are not gay!"

Luke held his hands up defensively, his right hand glinting in the sunlight, "Easy, now; I never said you were. There are all kinds of Force-Bonds. Not all of them are romantic; I have an incredibly strong Bond with Leia. In fact, I'd have to say that your Bond is more the type that is typically seen between siblings. You're what I'd call Bond Brothers, or Blood Brothers; whichever you'd prefer. No, there is absolutely nothing romantic between you; and yet, you are far closer than most lovers will ever be. Some people will undoubtedly wonder about your sexuality, but that's their problem, not yours. I wonder if your training would not benefit from having Poe here. Let's try it; right now. I'll lead you through your first meditation. I know it seems archaic and strange, but it is incredibly helpful, both when seeking answers, and when seeking peace and serenity."

Luke sat in the middle of the meadow with his legs crossed and directed Finn to do the same. Poe took up residence on a rock, watching with interest. "Now, breathe deeply; in through your nose, out through your mouth. Each breath will be smoother and more relaxing than the last; that's right, very good. Now, slow your breathing so that you feel every cell begin to fill with that breath. Excellent. Now, sit up straight and feel your lower half begin to sink into the ground beneath you, while your head grows light and begins to float into the sky. Feel your neck and spine lengthen and your limbs grow heavy and relax into the ground. Very good. Keep breathing. Seek in yourself your peaceful spot where nothing touches you, where nothing harms you. Hold on to that spot, and don't let it go. Now; slowly bring your head back down to your shoulders and raise your lower half from the ground. Your limbs are growing lighter, and your spine and neck shorter. Very good, Finn. Now; very, very slowly, return your breathing to normal and open your eyes. Excellent."

As Finn opened his eyes, Poe chuckled, "Damn. You look like you just got laid."

Luke flicked a finger and sent a pebble flying past Poe's ear. "No distractions, please. Now; Finn. Lift this rock." Luke held out his right hand to reveal a sizable rock, "I want you to make this rock hover over my hand." Finn stared at Luke like he'd grown a second head. "I want you to stretch out with your feelings. Reach out and feel the rock; feel everything around you. The Force surrounds every living thing. It connects us all and binds us together. It is as infinite in possibility as your imagination. Now, lift the rock with your feelings. Concentrate, that's it. Ignore the brighter spots that are Poe and myself; focus on the lesser spot of Force-Energy that is in the palm of my hand. Narrow your focus and find the rock, Finn. Very good. You have it now."

The rock began to wobble in Luke's hand, and Poe sat bolt upright in surprise. The rock suddenly lifted about an inch above Luke's hand, still wobbling madly. Poe stole a glance at Finn and saw that sweat was pouring down his face. "Very good, Finn! Now, lift the rock higher."

As suddenly as the rock had lifted, it fell. Finn let out his breath in a huff. "I can't do it. It's too hard, I just can't do it." Much to Finn's surprise and aggravation, Luke began to laugh. "And what, exactly, is so damn funny?"

Luke chuckled again, "I'm sorry, Finn; it's just that you remind me so much of myself when I had first begun my training. I often uttered those very words to Master Yoda. 'I can't.' It was always, 'I can't' or It's too hard' or 'It's too big' and then there was always, 'I'm not strong enough.'" Luke stood, walked over to Finn, and knelt in front of him, looking him directly in the eye, "Now, I will tell you what Master Yoda told me: That is why you fail. Finn, you can do so much more than you realize. The Force is only limited by your belief in yourself. I once believed that my X-Wing was too big for me to lift through the Force. And then, to my very great admonishment, my 400-year-old Master, who was maybe one-third my size lifted my X-Wing with little to no effort whatsoever. Now, let me ask you this: Do you still think a palm-sized rock is too large to lift?"

Finn looked down at the ground, properly admonished and slightly ashamed of himself, "No, Master. Please, may I try again?"

Luke smiled, satisfied. "There is no try. Do, or do not. But of course, go again." Finn nodded, a look of sheer, stubborn determination on his face. He closed his eyes and reached. To Luke's satisfaction and everyone else's very great surprise, the rock shot rapidly into the air, until it vanished from sight. "Excellent, Finn! Very good. I'm proud of you. Now. Do it again, but this time with two rocks, and you choose the rocks, this time." The exercise continued all afternoon and into the early evening. Luke had Finn lift as many as ten rocks into the air at once, all different sizes and shapes. When he had succeeded to Luke's specifications, they moved on to boulders of ever-increasing size and weight. By the time Luke called a halt to the evening's lesson, Finn was exhausted. However, he also was lifting nearly every rock in the meadow with more and more ease. As the last massive boulder gently settled on the ground, Luke stood and stretched. "All right, Finn. I think that'll do for today. Go eat something. I'm sure you're famished. I'm very proud of you, Padawan."

Finn looked up in surprise at the term, then stood carefully, also stretching. He considered Luke for a moment before bowing, "Thank you, Master. I am thankful that you are teaching me."

Luke smiled as he laid a hand on Finn's shoulder, "Think nothing of it. Tomorrow, I expect you to give me even more effort. And I never want to hear the words 'I can't' come out of your mouth again. Am I understood?"

Finn nodded, "Yes, Master."

"Alright, then; go on. Get out of here. I think I'll stay here and meditate a bit. Meet me here tomorrow morning. Sadly, I don't think your...brother... will be able to join us. My sister has other plans for him. Guard duty, I think."

Poe groaned, "Ugh. I hate being grounded. I never have anything to do except fucking guard duty. Damn it."

Finn chuckled as they headed towards base, "Hey, relax. You've got it easy. I have training tomorrow." Suddenly, Finn's head spun, causing him to stumble. Poe lunged for him just in time, "I'm okay, Poe. I think I just didn't realize exactly how much energy that took. I still can't quite believe this is all happening to me. I mean, it's all been so fast. Just yesterday, I was just some poor kid that General Organa took pity on when she recruited me to be her personal bodyguard. Now, I'm being trained by Luke Skywalker, only the greatest legendary figure of our time! Come to find out, I can use the Force! I feel like I'm dreaming. If it weren't for this completely right feeling that I have in my gut, I'd think I was going crazy."

Poe smiled, "Yeah, it was pretty damn cool watching you lift all those rocks. Kinda puts things into perspective. You're a pretty ordinary-looking guy, but under the surface, you have this incredible power that most people only dream of having; you have the power to really change things, you know? If I were you, I'd be ecstatic. You're pretty lucky, Finn. For some reason, destiny, or the Force, or whatever you want to call it, chose you to hold this incredible responsibility, this massive power. You could probably level this forest with a thought and a flick of your wrist, if you wanted. You could make someone do whatever you wanted them to. But I know you won't, because you may just be the best man I've ever known. I trust you, Finn. You're gonna make a hell of a Jedi, or whatever."

Finn laughed, "Thanks, Poe. Especially for the 'or whatever' part. You've got a point, though. I am lucky. Now, I don't know about you, but I am starving. I want to bury my face in a plate full of food, and then collapse into my pillow. Come on, let's go eat." With that, the friends broke through the trees and headed for the mess hall.

***Author's Note***

Ahhhh. Poor Finn; everything is just happening so quickly around him; it seems like it's all he can do to hold on. Let me know what you thought in the reviews! As ever, thank you so much for reading, and I hope you enjoyed!