NOTES:

There will be only 12 chapters! I want to finish this up quickly to focus on my next fic.

The last chapter will be more time jumps. I'm working out how that will go.

Thank you to everyone who has stuck with my story and for the comments/reviews.

It's so heartwarming to have feedback on my first story like this.

Rey found herself in a beautiful meadow, her hands trailed above the tall grass and wildflowers. She inhaled deeply, breathing in the ocean air once again. She was home. It was so peaceful. She closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around her growing midsection, lovingly. Her son kicked happily, the force moving around them freely. "You are stunning," a voice said. She felt strong arms envelope her from behind. She smiled to herself, "Where were you?" "Right here, as I've always been," the voice replied. Her brows furrowed in confusion. Something was nagging at her. The force was trying to tell her something. She felt warm breath by her ear that was soon replaced with a tender kiss. "Hux," she gasped. "No," the voice replied tightening their grip. Her eyes flew open as she struggled to escape his grasp. She swung her head back, connecting with her assailant's nose. He cried out grasping his face. "Kylo Ren," she hissed, "What are you doing here?" Her chest heaved with anger and adrenaline. Kylo glared at her, still holding his nose. "I came to ask you to accept my offer one last time." His yellow eyes sparkled in the morning light. "You're mad. I would never come to you." "What if I told you an airstrike was about to hit your base? That all of your friends will die if you deny me?" Rey's lips parted in a broken sob. "Why are you doing this?" She asked, already knowing the answer. "You will come to me, and rule the galaxy by my side. I will allow you to keep your bastard and raise him as my own." He shook as he spoke. He extended his hand to her expectantly. Rey bit her lip, her eyes misting over. "No," she said, shaking her head and choking back another sob. His gloves clenched into a fist. "So be it then," he said as the meadow turned dark. Rey fell to her knees, as she watched him go.

Alarms sounded throughout the base. Hux leapt up, to see Rey was already sitting up. "Rey," he said softly reaching out to stroke her face. She moved her head away, as tears silently fell down her face. "It's all my fault," she said weakly. Hux searched her face, "We have to go, love. Come," he ordered as he grasped her hand. He threw on his clothes; racing to their closet he grabbed her jacket and pair of boots. He handed them to her wordlessly. The base shook with the first TIE airstrikes. Hux looked over at Rey who had barely moved. "Rey," he growled holding her shoulders and shaking her roughly, "Whatever it is, is not your fault. We need to move or we will lose our son." Her eyes flicked to his as she swallowed and nodded.

Luke came rushing into their room, using the force to open the door. He looked from Rey to Hux. "Rey we must hurry," he said. Rey started pulling on her leggings and boots. Luke held the coat up for her to put on. Hux quickly grabbed her saberstaff. "Let's go," he said. Luke ushered Rey out, Hux turned and quickly surveyed the room. He spotted his vest laying on the night stand. Her cursed and snatched it up as he ran out of the room.

Rey and Luke attempted to move as quickly as possible. Rey's panic was becoming more palpable by the minute. Luke urged her forward, attempting to get her to the hangar. "Where's Leia," Rey asked worriedly. "She's on the Falcon with Chewie already. We must hurry Padawan." Rey nodded as she tried to pick up the pace. She held her belly as she tried to run, only to have to stop, doubling over in pain. "Luke," she cried out, "I won't make it." Hux came running around the corner, he bent down and swooped her up into his arms. Luke gaped at him before nodding. They hurried along the corridors, the doors to the base coming into their line of sight. Hux grunted as he pushed along with Rey in his arms. The screeching sounds of the second wave of TIEs could be heard echoing off in the distance. "Hurry!" Luke yelled in earnest. They were feet away from the mouth of the base. The Falcon could be seen in the distance.

The TIE fighters fired at the base's opening as they neared. "Luke!" Hux cried out. He tossed Rey with all of his might as the base's opening began to crumble. Luke caught Rey with the Force and slid out as the opening caved in. "HUX!" Rey cried. Luke helped her to her feet and began pulling her towards the Falcon. "He's still in there, I can feel him!" She cried. "Help me!" She ordered Luke, glaring at him. Luke watched as the TIEs circled around. They only had minutes before the next strike. "Hurry," he said. They stood together hands outstretched towards the destroyed base. Beads of sweat started to pool around Rey's hairline, she clenched her teeth, grunting in concentration. The first of the rubble began to lift and shift off to the side. She spared a glance at Luke, who nodded at her, his eyes widened in awe. They continued moving the remnants of the base, until an opening formed. Rey ran to it, coughing as dust blew out into her face. "Hux?" She called out, her heart hammering in her chest.

Hux emerged holding his side coughing as he limped towards her. A few other Resistance members ran past them yelling their thanks. Rey wrapped her arms around him as she cried against his shoulder. He rubbed her back, murmuring, "I'm ok." "Let's go," Luke said pulling on Rey's arm. They started towards that Falcon. Leia stood on the ramp waving to them to hurry them along. Chewbacca ran towards them and picked Rey up. He turned and headed back to the Falcon. Luke put Hux's arm over his shoulder and ran with him.

The TIEs screeched overhead leveling the remains of the base. Leia's hand flew to her mouth as she watched it crumble into a heap of dust and rocks. Tears flooded her eyes as Chewie passed her with Rey. Luke touched her arm as he hobbled into the ship with Hux. She looked back one last time as she boarded.

Chewbacca and Luke sat in the cockpit taking off right away. Rey had been placed in the captain's quarter. She cried out as more pains rocked her body. Leia entered to find Hux holding Rey's hand. "Leia," he said eyes wide with worry. Leia stood over Rey, her hand hovering over her belly as she closed her eyes. She felt the child's distress. "The baby's coming," she said, her eyes snapping open. Hux blanched as Rey gripped his hand. Contractions wracked her body as she tried to breath. "Hux please go fetch a med kick, find a towel or blanket, and get hot water." Hux jumped up to find the items.

Luke called out to him as he ran about the ship, "Is everything alright?" Hux poked his head into the cockpit, "Rey's in labor." Luke paled and nodded looking ahead. He started setting the coordinates to the classified planet called Sanctuary in the Outer Rim. He had been planning on taking Hux and Rey here after the baby was born. They would be safe there. "Chewie, I'll be back," Luke said as he stood to make his way back to Rey. Chewie roared softly back to him.

Hux nearly ran into Luke as he rounded the corner. They continued into the room with Rey. Leia looked up at the two men and gave a tight lipped smile. Her hair was falling out of her braids and bun. She had pushed her sleeves up and was speaking calmly to Rey. Rey was sweating and pale. "Somethings wrong," she whispered as she gripped the sheets in pain. Luke came over to her, while Hux and Leia went through the supplies. "Nothing's wrong Rey, but you must calm yourself for the baby." Rey looked up at him with misty eyes. "Help me, Luke," she choked out. "Remember when we were on Ach-too? You hated meditation, you still do, but it will help you here. Feel the force. Let it guide you. Breath, Rey." Luke breathed deeply and nodded at her encouragingly. Rey breathed through her nose and out through her mouth nodding back to him. They did this for a few minutes. "Good girl, now close your eyes and feel the force." Rey did as she was told, repeating the Jedi mantra in her head, "There is no emotion, only peace..." Rey felt a calming presence envelope her. Breathing became easier and the pain started to recede. She heard Luke's voice float to her, "Stay there, Padawan. You are doing so well. Only a little while longer." She smiled to herself and continued breathing.

"Thank you, Luke," Leia whispered. "I'll be with Chewie if you need anything," Luke said as he patted Hux's arm. Hux moved next to Rey. He smoothed her hair away from her face and watched as her lips parted. "There you are," she mumbled. "I'm here, my love. Always." He said as tears clouded his vision. He looked up at Leia. "We're ready," Leia said. Hux helped her to pull off Rey's leggings and boots. The placed a sheet under her hips, and put the bowl on warm water on a small table Hux had moved to the bedside. Leia moved Rey's legs apart and began to check her. Hux moved back over to Rey's head. She had begun to glow slightly. He watched her amazed. "The Force," he murmured. It was beautiful.

Leia broke the spell as she said, "She's nearly there." "How much longer," Hux asked not looking away from Rey. Her lips slightly moved as she lay there. "Hopefully soon, but these things can take time. The baby is calm now." Hux breathed a sigh of relief. Wherever Rey had gone in her mind, it was working. He kneeled next to her bed and caressed her hand as Leia continued to set up for the baby.

Rey was again in her meadow. She smiled as her hands brushed the tops of the grass and wildflowers. She breathed in deeply, sighing as she smelled the salty sea air on the breeze. Her brows furrowed as she began to recall what had happened the last time she was here. She wrapped her arms around her stomach. She glanced down in panic when she realized her stomach was no longer swollen with child. "No," she cried. She looked around trying to leave the vision. She was startled when she heard giggling. Her head whipped around towards the sound. A little boy with red hair rain through the grass. She could barely see the top of his head. "You'll never find me," he yelled out gleefully. Rey began to move towards him. "Mama," he called out. "I'm here," she whispered. "Mama," he yelled again. "I'm here!" She called out to him.

She moved quickly to where she had last seen him, confused when he was no longer there. The little boy giggled again, carefully peeking over the tops of the grass. She chuckled to herself as she asked aloud, "I wonder where he has gone?" He popped out and growled, "I'm here Mama!" "So you are!" She laughed picking him up. She looked him over with wonder as he smiled up at her. "What's wrong, Mama?" He asked her as he touched her face. "Nothing, my love," Rey answered with tears in her eyes. "The man is here again," he said, pointing over her shoulder. Rey spun with him still in her arms, her free hand searching for her saber.

He wriggled in her grasp and broke free. "No, stop!" She shouted. She ran after him, abruptly stopping as she neared him. "Hello, Han," the man said as he ruffled his hair. "Who are you?" Rey asked. The older man's eye's crinkled as he smiled at her. Her stomach clenched in anticipation. "Hello, Rey Kenobi."

Rey woke with a gasp. Leia was grasping her knees, "push, Rey!" She yelled encouragingly. Rey clenched her teeth, and grunted as she pushed as hard as she could. "Good girl," Hux said as he placed a cold cloth on her forehead. She grasped his hand tightly as another contraction started. "Just a few more," Leia said determinedly. She bore down again, stifling a yell. "Leia," she gasped as she took a breath, "Leia, would you do me the honor of allowing me to call our son Han?" Leia stilled, tears shimmering in her eyes as she bit her lip and nodded yes. Rey turned and smiled at Hux, "Is that ok," she asked. "Anything, my darling," Hux replied kissing her hair.

Leia turned her attention back to the task at hand. "Rey, he's crowning," she said as Rey arched her back off of the bed. The yells she had been trying to bite back coming freely now. She pushed again, tears streaming down her face. "One more push," Leia yelled excitedly. Rey grasped Hux's hand tightly and pushed as hard as she could. Hux gasped as Leia pulled their son into the waiting blanket in her arms. Leia cried as she cleaned him up, "You have a son, little Han." She handed him to Rey who sobbed happily as she cradled her newborn. Hux choked back tears as he caressed Han's head. "You did it, Rey." He said in awe, beaming at her as he kissed her soundly on the lips.

Luke entered the room a few hours later. Rey sat watching Hux as he held Han, whispering stories to him. Leia hummed to herself as she finished cleaning up the room. Rey smiled up at Luke as he neared her side. "You did wonderfully," he said as he kissed her head. Rey held onto his hand, giving it a squeeze. "Luke, I know who my family is," she said watching him. He smiled as he nodded down at her. "Why didn't you ever tell me?" She asked trying not to sound hurt. "With Ben so interested in you, I thought it'd be dangerous for you to know." She nodded to herself. "May I hold your son?" He asked Hux. "Of course," he said as he gingerly handed Han to Luke. "What's his name?" Luke asked as he smiled down at the sleeping boy. "Han," Leia answered smiling at Rey.

Sanctuary

"I'll be needing to try to contact Poe or Finn," Leia said as she leaned over Luke's shoulder. They were entering the planet's atmosphere. "That should be no issue here," Luke answered as he pointed the falcon to the small town at the northern point. "Where will you make your home?" Leia asked. "There are many islands here. Not unlike Ach-to. I think Rey was actually seeing a place when she was having those visions. She will guide us there." Leia looked at Luke skeptically. "Trust in the Force, sister," Luke said as he grinned.

Hux sat next to Rey as she nursed Han. Leia came into the room smiling at them both. "We'll be landing shortly. You will need supplies, and I will be needing to leave and contact what remains of the Resistance." Rey looked up at her in surprise, "You can't leave. We're a family." Leia's eyes brimmed with tears. She came and sat on Rey's other side. "I'll be visiting you all soon. Especially this little one. But the Resistance needs me, and it wouldn't be safe for me to stay with you right now. It might draw unwanted attention." Rey looked at her sadly. "I will miss you," she said. "It's not forever, dear. You'll take care of my brother, won't you?" "Of course," Rey answered, tears falling freely. "May the Force be with you," Leia offered as she hugged Rey and Han. She stood and hugged Hux goodbye as well. "Take care of them," she ordered smiling. "I will," he promised. She waved and blew Rey a kiss as she exited the room. Chewbacca poked his head in and growled sadly. "Goodbye Chewie," Rey said. He stepped into the room, and whined as he looked over baby Han. "I'll tell him all about his Uncle Chewie so he knows you when you visit. Chewbacca grunted happily. Rey patted his arm, as he moved to leave.

Luke grasped Chewbacca's arm as the finished loading the supplies. "Farewell, friend," Luke said to him. Chewbacca roared sadly. "Take care of Leia." Chewbacca nodded as he looked over to where the small woman was conversing with the locals. Luke waved at them both and re-entered the ship. Hux was rearranging everything and going through his mental checklist. "I think we are all set," he said glancing up at Luke. Luke sighed, "What a day." Hux chuckled in agreement. "Let's go see if Rey is up to finding her Island."

Rey sat up at the edge of the bed. "Are you ready, Padawan?" Rey winced as she moved to stand. "Maybe this isn't a good idea," Hux said looking to Luke, and holding her arm to steady her. "No," Rey said, "We have to go there. The Force is calling to me." Luke held Han as Rey slowly made her way to the cockpit. She sat in the pilots chair as Luke handed Han back to Hux. Hux gently bounced the baby as he watched the two of them. Luke sat next to Rey in the copilot's chair. "Use the force, it'll guide you," he said. Rey closed her eyes and breathed in. She could smell the sea and hear the rustling of the grass in her meadow. "There," she said as her eyes opened. She eased the Falcon up into the air and directed it to the southern islands.

In no time they saw the island begin to form. She gasped as she saw the same scene from her visions. She lowered the Falcon near the outskirts of tree-lined meadow. She stood shakily. Luke jumped up and grabbed her arm to help her, Hux following them out. She pressed the panel to lower the ramp. The breeze kissed her skin as it opened. Off in the distance the ocean roared against the cliff. The made their way slowly through the meadow, and were surprised when they saw a cottage with a smaller building across the way. Rey and Luke exchanged glances. The came to the front door and slowly pushed it open. It had a small kitchen, living area, and a loft for sleeping quarters. "What is this?" Hux asked, holding Han a little closer to him. Rey skimmed her hand over the counter, a dried flower hanging over a small pot sat near the window. "It's my home," she breathed.