Star Wars: The Path to Redemption
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Rated M: for mature for future mature and explicit content.
Summary: This is my take on how Ben Solo will be redeemed. A story about great love and bringing balance to the galaxy, that was once prophesized once before. Main pairings Reylo of course and Rose/Finn. Perhaps a secret marriage, who am I kidding of course there will be.
Without further ado let's get this story started.
Chapter Seven: Protecting Our Loved Ones
Last Time
"What is wrong?" he asked her stroking her arm. She rested her saber on the nightstand.
"A dream. Our child talked me." Ben looked at her in awe.
"The child already has bonded with you. She must be strong with the force." He replied to her.
"He. He is strong with the force. He wanted to warn us. He said for us to always be close to one another. "
"What about him? How do we keep him safe?"
"Staying together." She looked at him and then kissed Ben hard on the mouth. His bare chest was also covered in sweat now.
The couple then went back to sleep after this bombshell of information. They managed to sleep through the night. The morning had come and both assumed their morning routines. Leaving there separate rooms meeting with their opposite parties. It was meal time again. But instead of Ben eating with Hux and Phasma he took his seat next to Rey. He got an aggravated huff from Poe and sat opposite from the married couple. Ben hated he had to leave for two months' time to finalize plans for the First Order. Both of them ate in silence next to one another. While the other Four conversed: Finn, Poe, Lieutenant Connix and Rose. Poe seemed to be getting closer to the Lieutenant.
"Hey Rey?" Finn asked Rey, breaking her from her thoughts.
"Hey, Finn." She replied back.
"I am interested in possibly being trained as a Jedi."
"I can show you what I know."
"Perfect thanks."
Now:
It was now time for the Supreme Leader and the other ranked members of the First Order to leave. Ben and Rey both had their private goodbyes. The members of the Resistance assembled to watch their new allies go back to their headquarters for some finalized details before coming back to Naboo. Naboo will become the new home headquarters for the new established Galactic Democracy. But Hux wasn't having it, all of his hard work to get on top. Why is that force users should have all the power? Hux will plan to take Ren and that filthy scavenger, ever since she has gotten some steady meals she has gotten fat. Stupid rebel scum, he thought to himself. Hux has planned to kill Ren before they are due to return the lush planet of Naboo.
Rey has been training Finn in the ways of the force now. She has been training with him for about eight weeks now. She had started to feel the effects of being pregnant with her son. Leia keeps an eye on her frequently. She is also eagerly waiting for her husband's return because Leia has been trying to dress her. Since her normal clothes have become too tight on her figure.
"I refuse to wear that rubbish; I would look like a puffy doily." Rey whined at her mother-in-law as she held up a lose fitting lace dress. She then crossed her arms.
"I am sorry we do not have many maternity clothes that hide a bump. Why don't you try that one on for size, it may be snug. But it will have to do until we can get you some larger clothes." Leia tried to console an emotional Rey on the verge of tears.
"Being… Pregnant… sucks." Rey huffed and sat on her bed.
"Good news you only have four more months to go." Leia heard Rey scoff.
"Thanks for reminding me."
"You can be so difficult, just like my son. You are in for a rude awakening when that little is here." Rey gave Leia a death glare and that is when Leia left the room Rey then put on the combat pants and matching shirt; it was grey and black; it was a little lose around her belly to conceal her bump. But if she moved a wrong way the weird material hoisted up revealing her belly so It would have to do for now. Rey sighed as she studied her changing body in the mirror. She then placed her hand over the bump and rubbed lovingly, only to have a small kick respond back. She held out her other palm and grabbed her saber with the force. It was now time for lessons with Finn. He was becoming a pretty good swordsman with his green blade that she helped him build.
"Okay, focus on your stances." Rey said to Finn as she watched him verse a special droid to mimic force users. She watched Finn try with all his might but then got defeated again. This was now the thirty-third time he has in a row. Rey's patience was growing slim. She showed him at least four times that on how to properly excutacute that stance so he wouldn't get killed in a battle or some sort of life threatening situation. "Stop. Let me show you again." She walked over igniting her lightsaber. She flawlessly then displayed the stance. She looked back at her apprentice, after the droid was defeated. He was looking at her in shock. "What is the matter? I defeated the droid too fast for you?"
"No." was all Finn could mutter. As he still looked at her in shock. "Are you pregnant Rey?" he finally questioned after about a moment of silence.
Rey looked down and noticed her shirt was hoisted up again and revealed her bump. Rey sheathed her saber and then she then quickly adjusted her shirt. Finn then searched his feelings and knew it was true.
"Who is the Father of your child?" he was walking closer to her.
"Ben. Ben Solo is the Father and he is my husband."
"The Supreme Leader is your husband. I need to sit down for this. You never told me. I had a feeling how I watched the stolen glances between you two. How did this happen?"
"I feel in love with him. It's pretty simple after that."
"You have a force bond don't you?" Finn questioned.
"How do you know that?"
"Your child told me just now. He said you need some allies to protect you while his father isn't around. He also told me the warning for that bastard Hux and the others. I really thought your husband would play us somehow. But he is truly genuine. I must say I like the guy a little more."
"You also cannot tell anyone since the danger it will put Ben and I both in. At least until the time is right."
"I agree to your terms Rey. I will protect your life and Anakin's life with my own."
"Anakin?" Rey said shocked.
"Sorry."
"No, I like it."
"He told me he would be named after his great-grandfather that was the fallen Jedi Anakin Skywalker who turned into Darth Vader."
"Wow." Rey then felt something weird. She then had a vision of Ben being in trouble just as her son as warned her. "I have to go Finn."
"What are you talking about?"
"I sense Ben is in trouble, I am going to go to him. I think it is General Hux." She said almost pleading.
"I am going with you." Finn replied.
"I think I should go alone." Finn gave her a concerned look.
"No, I am going with you. One you are pregnant. Two your force sensitive son that is still in the womb warned us about not sticking together. And three I would like a chance to get my chance at Hux."
"Get Chewie to prepare the Falcon." Rey grabbed a black robe and covered herself.
"You got it Rey."
Before Rey and Finn boarded the Falcon, Chewie had embraced Rey in a hug. The Wookiee had told her she is glowing. She told him that the baby is a boy.
"This catching up is nice you two, but we have a Supreme Leader to save."
"Right you are Finn."
The Falcon went through light speed. The Falcon was within a few feet of the First Order cruiser. She could feel Ben was on the ship. "Chewie, Finn. Stay aboard the Falcon. I am going to go to Ben alone. I have the homing beacon on me and I will send you an alarm if I need you."
"I am giving you fifteen minutes to find Solo and do what needs to be done. Otherwise Chewie and I will come in to assist you."
Chewie landed the Falcon in the ships hanger. She got off the ship and went to Ben's quarters. She snuck into his room.
"What are you doing here?" Ben embraced his wife. He kissed her.
"I came to make sure you are okay, I had a vision about you being in danger." She put her hand on his face.
"I am alright my love. You should rest you have to worry about the baby."
"She was right to fear you being in danger Supreme Leader." Hux said with amusement.
"Why are you doing this Hux?" Ben said with a low growl.
"You killed our Supreme Leader; I cannot except that it was the filthy scavenger who did it. You performed treason. Now you must die."
"Do not talk to my Wife that way. Also you are mistaken. It will be you who dies today." Ben spat back at Hux.
"You married the scavenger, the one who caused weakness in you. You are pathetic."
"You are an asshole." Rey spat at him.
"Says Ren's pregnant scavenger Wife; your child will be corrupted by Snoke, he has foreseen it."
Ben positioned himself in front of Rey to protect her. He then ignited his saber. "General Hux you are arrested for treason, for a plot to kill me."
Hux took his blaster from his belt. "Come get me then, Solo." He then shot his blaster at Ben.
Ben deflected the blast with his saber. Rey was still behind Ben and she ignited her duel blades; to defend her Husband. She roared a battle cry.
"Let's dance." Hux spoke with delight.
"Watch your left mother. As much Father you don't want him to get shot, you have to protect us." Anakin told her.
Like her son had warned her Hux did the play that Anakin warned her about. But she didn't care she had to protect her husband. Rey got clipped by the blast on her arm. She dropped her blade. "Ah."
"Rey?"
Before she knew it bolts of blue lightning were radiating out of her palms and were aimed at Hux. It temporarily knocked him out. Ben starred at her with awe and then got the cuffs and put them on Hux.
"Are you okay?" Ben asked his Wife. He examined her small gash. "Who used the force lightning was it you or him?"
"I believe it was Anakin."
"Anakin?"
"He told me his name was or will be Anakin." Ben placed his hand on Rey's stomach and rubbed. He then kissed her passionately.
They organized on where Hux will be held in prison. They decided it would be best if he was sent back to Naboo when the rest of the First Order comes back to Naboo as well. Ben has a plan now to dissolve the First Orders Army.
Ben also cannot believe they have a chosen a name for their name for Anakin. After his grandfather who turned the dark side. It just seems super fitting. He just worries his son will follow the same path as him. He worries because Snoke may still have some poll even though he is gone.
