Star Wars: A dyad in the Force Chapter 31: The first Mission is set, a star wars fanfic

Warning: Major Spoilers of TRoS.

Note: This is a Reylo FanFiction (slow-burn)

「Act 31: The first Mission is set」

Ajan Kloss, 36 ABY

Poe and Finn hurried down into the jungle base, the place seemed denser now, more consoles, more people, even more ships. The Resistance got slowly busy again, as they were a new mission on board. Commander D'Acy walked over "Poe," she said, her voice was heavy "What are our next plans?"

"This can wait," Finn said, "We'll inform you with everyone else."

"We gonna wait for Rey and Ben to return," Poe said, "I need everyone down in the base to be briefed."

D'Acy nodded "I'll gather the rest!" she said and turned away starting gathering everyone from the Resistance.

Poe just stood there, his heart aching, his feet unmoored. He and Finn had already planned the new missions. There were a few important details missing, but Poe hoped that Rey and Ben could add those.

Ben strolled back to the base, after his encounter with Rey. Rey was following him and trying to convince him to aid her with her training. But Ben refused her, and almost stumbled against Poe.

"Hey, buddy easy there!" Poe said and grabbed Ben before he would collide with him. "I was looking for you both," Poe announced as he looked at Ben and Rey "Follow me, we have to talk!"

"What happened?" quizzed Rey as she walked after Poe.

"Nothing, yet!" Poe ensured her "But it's time for our new mission."

Ben followed as well, although he was confused about why Poe would include him in the missions. They surely didn't need any help with the First Order, they already had everything they needed.

Finn stood with Poe and Rose, staring at the console that included the information the managed to decrypt. Finn found himself fidgeting with impatience. A few strides away, C-3PO and R2-D2 were similarly troubled.

"Artoo, have you heard?" C-3PO said suddenly, "There will be new missions and I'm going with Mistress Rey on the new mission. And you will come too." R2-D2 chirruped in clear frustration, telling him that he didn't want to go.

"What do you mean, you don't want to. Of course, you will, like the old good times." C-3PO insisted.

"There!" pointed Poe as information started to flash across the console screen, showing diagrams, maps of the Unknown Regions codes, and more data. Finn exchanged an excited glance with his friend. Then both turned and faced Rey, Ben, and the rest of the Resistance.

"Everything we ever wanted to know about the Sith's Soulstone and the Emperor's clone, we decrypted it. Except what exactly is the use of that stone, and where we can find it." Poe said, frustrated. "You see these atmo readings, we have trouble to make sense. That's why we need any information you two have."

Finn nodded as he looked at Rey and Ben "You must know more, and for us to finalize the missions we need that information."

Rey leaned closer and took a look. She remembered she had once read about the Sith's Soulstone, in Luke's textures but there was not enough information. "I read that the Sith called it the Black Stone. And most of their masters tried to find a way to use it, but they always failed."

"That's not enough," Poe sighed "How can we fight something we don't know where to find it?" He turned and face Ben hoping he would know more about the stone.

Ben was gazing at the screen as long as they were talking. He sure heard about the Sith's Soulstone before from Snoke. He didn't know all the details but one day Snoke had revealed him the truth about the Sith's Soulstone. And although it was only one time Ben had never forgotten about it, because it sounded too sinister.

"It's believed its origin is from the Unknown Region, the north parts. It was crafted there, by unknown creatures." Ben started narrating them through the stories he had once heard. "The stone cannot be will by any anyone from this world. Neither Jedi or Sith. If you try to touch it, it will haunt you and eventually lead to your end."

"How?" asked Rey as she turned and gazed at Ben seriously as everyone else.

"I don't know," Ben explained "How the black stone functions and what energy gives it power. I wasn't told. I am sure Snoke didn't know as well. But it's a Force much ancient and darker than the Sith ever possessed."

"Then what's the point of owning the Sith's Soulstone?" Finn questioned, "If you cannot use it."

Ben gazed at everyone from the Resistance as they were waiting for him to continue. For Ben it was difficult, to remember those old memories as Kylo Ren and speak casually about them, his past would always be an aching wound. "No Sith Lord managed to obtain the power to use the Sith's Soulstone. Though lately there was a rumor that someone from the North of the Unknown Regions had achieved the capability to control it."

"Who? Why didn't we hear about him or that forsaken place?" Poe asked Ben.

"Because no one really can travel to the North parts. It's an imaginary place. Maybe it never existed. Maybe it did. Again, I don't know who he is." Ben pointed out.

"Then what about the Sith's Soulstone? Do you know where it can be found? Why the First Order would have information about it?" Poe went on with his questions. Those new clues that Ben was revealing sounded stranger as no one had heard about them.

"It's said that you can only destroy the Sith's Soulstone into the deep of the mountain, where it was created," Ben responded as his facial expression showed how worried he was revealing information he had himself long forgotten.

"In the North... In the Unknown Region... Where no one can have access?" Rey interrupted him.

"Yes," said Ben "It's the only way to be sure that it will never rise in the hands of someone powerful to use it. The Sith's Soulstone was hidden in the Emperor's temple,"

Rey cut him off once more "But wasn't it destroyed?"

"It was," Ben agreed "The black stone, and anything important to the Emperor, is hidden there. But only Omii knows where the Emperor's hidden Temple really was. "

Everyone gazed at Ben with more questions, Palpatine had too many secrets left behind that made everyone terrified. They thought the war was long over, but today they had the feeling new darkness was rising.

"Ben," Poe said suddenly and won his attention "And what about the Clone, do you know anything about it?"

"No, I'm not familiar with the Emperor's hidden plans. Indeed Snoke had revealed some of his old secrets. But I believe it was only done to win my trust. Because he talked about it at the beginning of my training. Maybe there is a clone. You said the information might be on Exegol under the throne. But know this, the throne was destroyed." Ben disclosed.

"The throne was shattered into pieces," Rey agreed, she remembered as she was escaping from Exegol nothing was standing and everything had collapsed.

Poe paused and thought about the new information that Ben had given them. Truth be told, Poe wasn't force-sensitive, but he had a bad feeling after the battle in Exegol was over, that there was something else out there. Now with all the new clues, he could not ignore them. They had to make sure that the galaxy would not be destroyed and a new era of peace would rise.

"I have arranged a small group that will be lead by Zorii and Rose, with the help of Lando. That small group with the remaining of the Resistance will take down the thee remaining ships of the First Order. They aren't a threat, but better we make sure that no one of the First Order's supporting ships remain around to cause trouble." Poe went on instructing them what they should do and when.

"You will not be with us General?" asked Commander D'Acy.

"No, I'll be leading another group. Me, Finn, Rey, Ben, and the droids will first find Omii, and figure out where the hidden Temple is located. Then we will make a stop in Exegol and see what else we can find there, last we'll try to reach the temple and the Sith's Soulstone and any other information we can gather. After we have gathered enough information, we'll decide what we should do. We cannot ignore the signs. This time we will act on time. Ben, do you know where we can find Omii?" Poe concluded.

Ben was not really sure if he should be part of their mission. Surely he could fight on their side and help them, but still, Poe was way ahead in his decision, "He was spotted last in Yavin 4 in the colony." Ben answered.

"There our mission starts then from Yavin 4 and we are leaving tomorrow!" Poe's final order was out.

The missions were set and the orders were given. The Resistance agreed, Rey and Finn seemed also to be okay with Poe's plans. Ben was the only one who was conflicted. Slowly everyone was going back to their jobs and Poe walked over where Ben was standing.

"What do you know about Omii?" Poe asked him as he stood next to Ben, and noted that he was quite shorter than Ben. He had never noticed that Ben was actually so tall.

Ben rose an eyebrow and gazed at him "Not, much! Omii worked as one of his assassins, like Ochi. I believe he was one of the new recruiters. But his/ her father had a connection with the Emperor around the Clone Wars. Snoke told me that last time he spoke with Omii they met in Yavin 4. That was the last time Snoke mentioned his/her name."

Poe smiled and tapped Ben's shoulder "The information you provided us today, is more than enough. We'll start at Yavin 4, and see what we can find out."

Ben suddenly turned and gazed at Poe serious "Aren't you taking to many risks? Why would you drag me along in this mission?"

Poe paused and gazed at Ben weighing his words and then laughed resting his arm against Ben shoulder "Ben the Resistance always took too many risks. You already know that. As for the mission, I told you, I need you with us. We don't know what we will face. And although we have Rey with us, knowing that I have you with me as well, secures our mission. So stop whining and go get ready. That is a direct order!" Poe said and walked away living a dazzled Ben behind.

「 Upcoming Chapter: Act Thirty - Two 」

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Adelgado28: About the Jedi and them being involved in relationships. Well, in the old Empire it was forbidden. But After Luke Skywalker's interference things changed. Even Luke was married and he allowed the Jedi he trained to have a family. Now about Ben being Rey's teacher. I've read that Lucas is thinking about the possibility if he brings Ben Solo back that he would train Rey. I liked the idea, but I would never have Ben train her as Luke would. Ben isn't a Jedi. Yes, he can use the Force. And yes there is more that connects Ben Solo with the Force, but he would never be Rey's master. Though I want to see him aiding her in her training. Ben had already been trained as a Jedi for years, which means he has better knowledge than Rey. But I don't know how I'll blend that though with the story. But it will happen later in the story. After the missions and after the battles. ^_^

amyunder: As I said to Adelgado, I want to see Ben help Rey in her path of becoming a Jedi. And Rey helping in the path of his redemption. Only this will happen slowly as the story unfolds. It will not be only one scene, but a series of events and encounters. ^_^