Drawn to Darkness Through The Light

by cdknelson

This story takes place after The Last Jedi and the Alliance comic book series but before The Rise of Skywalker. It explores a relationship between Rey and Ben Solo through the dyad (the link through the Force) before the events of TROS. I mostly tried to stay in cannon. Rey has begun her training on the jungle moon of Ajan Kloss when she begins receiving visits from Kylo Ren.

19. Chapter 19

Chapter 19

After that evening, Rey couldn't connect with Ben. He was blocking their link. She wondered what he was doing.

She had talked with Rose to see if any new attacks had occurred on incoming resistance support.

"Nothing unusual in the reports. Typical First Order movement." Rose lowered her voice in the mess hall where they were eating. "However, Kylo Ren's star destroyer has been off the radar. No sightings. Command is worried about what that could mean."

So, Ben was up to something. And he didn't want her to know what he was doing.

Rey decided to keep herself busy. She trained, meditated, absorbed information from the Jedi texts, and tried to finish repairing the Falcon. She had a new sense of determination.

Leia added more tasks for Rey. Rey welcomed it. The tasks challenged her and she could feel her connection to the Force growing.

BB-8 started accompanying her in her runs through the woods. She and Finn worked to translate some of the Jedi texts. They would spend long hours in the mess hall with C-3PO discussing different phrases of wisdom or histories. Other times, Finn, Rose, and Rey would talk about different news coming from the outer rim and other parts of the galaxy.

Poe helped her and Chewie with the Falcon. He made Rey laugh with his stories and jokes as they worked. His warm, inviting smile drew her in and made her time more enjoyable. Leia had checked on them one afternoon, inquiring on the status of the Falcon.

"Can it fly?" Leia had asked.

Rey and Poe chimed in that it was good and mission ready. Chewie grunted in agreement.

"Good," Leia nodded. "Poe, we have a mission coming up. I need you to get a team together that you trust. Small. I want Chewbacca to go with you." Chewie roared in excitement. Leia smiled. "This information from the spy is supposed to be vital."

Rey became excited at the thought of a mission. It had been a while since her last one. Leia looked at her. "I am sorry, Rey. It is important that you continue your training here."

Poe stood up. "General, I could use her help out there. She is resourceful and skilled. Leaving her here is a mistake." The tone of his voice was firm.

"Denied, Poe." Leia looked sharply at Poe. "There will be other missions. Her mission right now is to train." Leia suddenly looked very tired. She said her goodbyes and headed toward to command center.

Poe looked as disappointed and Rey felt. "Thanks for trying, Poe."

He patted her on the shoulder. "Next time. I promise."

They wrapped up what they were working on and said good night to each other. Rey headed to her quarters. She had a feeling it was going to be a lonely night again filled with bad dreams.