I should really try and do a different Disney Au, other than Cinderella or Hunchback of Notre Dame, but meh…. This is a Stormpilot HBOND AU :)
I hope you like it and please read and review :)
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"People of Hosnian Prime…." Began a loud, amplified voice from outside, "… this is an important announcement. This is an important announcement."
The four all tensed when they heard the speaker voice pass by their safe-house, with Master Skywalker's hand edging towards his own lightsabre.
"A terrible crime has been committed against the First Order…." Continued the announcement, "…. Trooper FN-2187 has helped fugitive Rebel Pilot Poe Dameron escape custody. This is considered treason and both have been sentenced to death."
Poe and Finn both glanced at each other in alarm.
"Anyone found harbouring these fugitives shall be found guilty of treason, and their sentence shall be the same."
As the speaker moved away, Master Skywalker sighed. "It's become too dangerous… Poe, you can't stay here."
Before Poe could say anything, Finn practically leapt out of his seat. "You're sending him out there, you- "
Holding up a hand to stop Finn in his tracks, Master Skywalker shook his head in amusement. "You misunderstand me…" he began, "… I merely meant that Poe should come with me to the Rebel Hideout until the negotiations are finished, or until the First Order have bigger things to worry about."
"But what about Rey and Finn?" questioned Poe, "Shouldn't they come with us as well? The First Order are looking for them as well."
"We can't risk it… four of us travelling, with one clearly injured, we'll been spotted and arrested. We'll travel in groups of two. You and I will go tonight, and when she's healed, Rey can lead Finn to the hideout."
There was silence for a few moments, before Poe placed a gentle hand on Finn's shoulder. "He's right…." He sighed, "…. We can't risk it. I promise I'll be safe in the hideout, and you'll be safe here with Rey."
"…. Okay." Finn nodded, "Okay…"
Satisfied that everyone agreed, Master Skywalker glanced out of the window. "We'll have to go tonight…. The sooner, the better."
….
Hours after Master Skywalker and Poe snuck out to the Hideout, Finn found himself tinkering with a radio in the room.
"Orders… Hux…. Rebel Hideout."
At the mention of the hideout, Finn's eyes widened, immediately turning back to the channel. "Rey… what kind of radio is this?"
Wincing slightly, Rey pushed herself into a seated position and glanced over. "We use to it intercept First Order transmissions. It's tuned into specific frequencies."
"Listen to this."
Carefully, the pair listened to the message.
"We repeat. Orders from General Hux state that every Trooper must gather in the main compound at dawn tomorrow morning, ready to attack the Rebel Hideout."
Unable to hear anymore, Finn switched the radio off and buried his face in his hands.
"We can't stay here…" groaned Rey, as she swung her legs over the side, "… we need to get to the hideout before dawn and warn the Rebels. If Hux gets there first- I can't think about that."
Ignoring how her arm and shoulder were immobilised in a sling, Rey grabbed her lightsabre and attached it to her belt. When Finn showed no sign of getting up, she scowled at him.
"Well? Aren't you coming?"
"… Maybe I shouldn't."
"What?!"
Finn shrugged, "I'm an ex-Trooper…. Surely the majority of the Rebel force won't want me to be in their hideout?"
Sighing, Rey slowly got to her knees and forced Finn to look her in the eyes. "You saved Poe… you're a hero in your own right. And if anyone says otherwise, then they'll have me, Master Skywalker and Poe to deal with, okay?"
"…. Thank you."
"Good…" Grudgingly allowing Finn to help her to her feet, Rey straightened out her clothing and headed towards the back door, "… now, let's go and stop Hux from murdering innocent people."
Before she reached the door, she twisted around and smirked at the young man, "Besides…. Think how grateful Poe will be when he realises that you helped to save the Rebels? His own knight in shining armour."
As he followed on behind, Finn (whilst flushing slightly at the thought) shook his head. "I must be out of my mind."
….
After around half an hour of sneaking through the various streets and alleyways of Hosnian Prime, Finn was beginning to doubt that Rey knew where they were meant to go.
"So…. This hideout seems very secret." He muttered, holding his hands up in surrender as Rey span around to glare at him.
"If that's a subtle remark about how long we've been walking, then I don't want to hear any more!"
"… so where are we?"
"We're close…. I think."
Minutes later, they ducked down another alleyway, only to run into a dead end.
"Here we are…" Rey quietly exclaimed, "… and you didn't have any faith in me!"
Finn simply glanced at the wall and rose an eyebrow, prompting Rey to roll her eyes.
"Watch."
Brushing aside some moss, a familiar symbol was revealed carved onto a loose brick. Smirking at Finn, Rey pushed the loose brick into the wall… and the wall opened like a door.
"Come on…" Rey gestured for Finn to follow her as she strode down some steps to the sewer system underneath the city, "… and be careful. They sometimes have a habit of jumping out and- "
"- And what?" came a voice from the side of them, causing Finn to flinch.
There was a tapping sound as an elderly man stepped out of the shadows, a small smirk on his face as Rey rolled her eyes.
"And they enjoy making people jump…. And when I say they, I mean you Master Imwe."
The man (who, now that he was in the light, Finn could tell was blind) shrugged, "They can't hit a blind man. It keeps them on their toes."
"Baze doesn't mind hitting you."
Master Imwe simply waved his hand, "We're married. And he knows I can beat him any day of the week."
As he headed further into the sewer systems, Master Imwe gestured for them to follow him. "I must say…" he began, "… I'm surprised that you brought the ex-Trooper with you."
Finn frowned, "How could you- "
"- tell you were an ex-Trooper? Your footsteps are very…. March-like. Years of being trained as a soldier has made your way of walking very distinctive."
After another five minutes of walking, the three entered a large room that had been built underground.
"Look what I've found!" Called out Master Imwe, "A couple of spies."
Rey rolled her eyes as the rebels in the hideout chuckled, "Very funny…" she scolded, "…. We need- "
"Rey!"
Suddenly, Master Skywalker shot up from his seat and hurried over, scanning his student from head to toe (and frowning at the stiff way Rey was holding her shoulder). "You weren't meant to come here until you were properly healed up! What are you doing?"
Before Rey could answer, another person shouted out from the crowd and came forwards.
"Finn!"
Poe came racing up to him, ignoring how the rebels muttered amongst themselves at the familiar way the famous pilot greeted the ex-Trooper.
Even an ex-Trooper could pose a threat.
As though sensing the distrust and general hatred towards Troopers in general, Poe spun around and glared at the crowd. "You can trust Finn! He's the one who saved me from the First Order compound, risking everything to get me out of there and now he's made himself a wanted man because of that!"
As Finn gave Poe a grateful smile, Rey took the opportunity to step forwards. "We came to warn you!" she announced, "The First Order are coming! Hux knows where the hideout is and he's attacking at dawn with a thousand men!"
The rebels all erupted into noise at this announcement, everyone turning to each other and clearly panicking at the thought of being found, arrested and persecuted. In an attempt to give the calm, Poe stepped forwards, plastering a reassuring smile on his face.
"Everyone remain calm! We can't waste any more time here. Gather all your things and move to the secondary location!"
As all the rebels scurried around, almost bumping into each in their hurry to grab bags and pack. As everyone else panicked, Poe turned to Rey and Finn, "You two took a big risk coming here with everything that's been happening…" he grinned sheepishly at Finn, "…. And I'm sorry about them. It may not show it, but we are grateful."
At the pleased flush on Finn's face, Rey couldn't help but smirk. "Why don't you show Finn how grateful you are?"
"Rey!" Poe laughed, shaking his head in exasperation before sighing, "Thank you…. Both of you. Without you, a lot of these people would have been killed."
"You took the words right out of my mouth!"
