They heard a huge messy metallic sound behind them.
They got up nervously.
People were holding weapons up, packing together while shouting orders, names and counter-orders.
Kylo Ren jumped forward and landed, a blink later, in mid-fire. He stopped two blaster beam in mid-air and lifted everyone fews inches in the air.
-It was an accident, I swear! Said a rebel pilot.
-2T-87 may be dead by now because of your accident! Said a helmet-less trooper.
Rey arrived in a sprint.
-Everyone would put their blaster in their holster...and the first to argue, I'd crush him down…
He let them fall on their feet. For most, they slowly and carefully put back their weapons.
-But, my Lord, they… Started the troopers.
Kylo lifted his hand strangling him. He brutally pushed him on his knees and pressed an invasive force around him. His shoulders bent, his arms started to snap and twist, his eyebrows tense of pain, mouth wide opened but no scream could get out.
-Don't! Said Rey.
-I said I would crush him...I'm a man of my word…
His back rolled down, his face was scratched by the ground. When the first drop of blood appeared. Kylo stopped;
-I'd say crush… not dead… He added turning his face to his officers; Quartermaster! Please well inform your units that members of the crew are not allowed to fire without a direct order. Any non-compliance… you would be personally held responsible…
People started to spread out nervously;
-We could never totally stay out of it. He whispered facing Rey. They could respect money,fame, title, glory...but for sure, they will always respect the fear of the Force…
She couldn't find a wise response to this. A modest rebel soldier approached him anxiously and bent a small bow;
-Lord Kylo Ren, I would like to apologize in the name of my brother. He jumped scare by a naughty joke and shoot at random. The trooper was on the others side of the hall. It was a pure accident.
-Why he didn't come by himself? Kylo said.
-I couldn't' find him. He's probably ashamed. He was the first to rejoice of this up-to-coming peace. He could had ruin it because he is such an anxious dude...
The soldiers kept his eye contact straight despite his shaking hands and sweaty forehand.
-That's a reason more why I requested a ''no gun carry'' conditions…
Kylo rolled his eyes. Rey could almost hear him thinking ''I was so right''.
-Apologize accepted. Find your brother and teach him how to use a safety click work on a blaster.
Rey smirked. He felt his officers need him turning his back toward them.
In front of everyone, he bent a small bow to her.
General Organa asked Rey to join her in her temporary quarter for breakfast.
The door shut behind her. She was facing the windows, looking at the soldiers nearby, gathering.
-I have to admit...I've spied on you. We all did. Leia Said while turning to face her with a corner smile.
-Me?
-You both. You were outside, talking with the Supr'… my son. We stopped and waited...I've been asking myself all night what could you…
She turned back to the windows;
-...I worried about the faith I naturally put in you.
Rey saw her tender smile reflecting. She approached and saw a thin black silhouette with a pale face escorted by many officers of the First Order in the mine corridor.
-You still have some faith in him after what he did...Rey said
-I've only been disappointed by Jedis...all my life… My Biological father, my brother leaving me...my only son…
-Soldiers said you used the force to put yourself back in the ship… You flew in outerspace? Rey said.
She sighed and turned to sit down. She left the cover from the plate. A luxurious portion of fruits on an oatcake was placed with exotics fruits and flowers all around.
Rey politely sat and started to eat looking at her for the answer.
-It's late for me. Leia said. But we all want to know what you would do next...Jedis always been allies of the Republics…
-First, Said Rey while taking the knife and the spike. No authority had granted me the title of Jedi…
-I was afraid my son would lead you to…
-I'm not more a sith either. Neither he is... We...we have talked much but didn't decide anything.
Leia smiled while biting a crunchy fruit;
-So, there is a ''we''...
Rey could not hide her little smirk and warm cheeks.
-I've sensed it while watching you from the vents…
An etiquette droid entered;
-General Organa, you programmed me to inform you of your schedule and we are 5 minutes short of our planning…
-Thanks, MR7, I will short my dressing time to allow me a nice breakfast with the Lady Rey.
-Plan updated. MR7 said.
-''Lady?'' She laughed. Don't put it in the database. I would no longer be able to get rid of it.
-Oh! It's a formal title. If you are no Jedi, or mandated politician or ranked soldiers. Lady is appropriate for a famous hero as you. By the way, nice move at the Concile yesterday. Taking place in the middle of parties was unexpected and powerful gestures. So poetic...
-I would help...for peace and greater good but I don't think politics is really...my cup of tea…
-Oh dear, I hoped we could end this settling as soon as possible but I sense patience is the key nowadays… My specialist has stay awake all night with outlands experts to write the best treaty…
