Ch 53

Rey

This conversation was going to be extremely exhausting, emotionally and physically. Although keeping the connection with ben open was as easy as breathing, keeping him somewhat hidden from Finn while trying to talk was rather difficult.

So, I told Ben to try and hide his Force signature within the bounds of someone else seeing us.

Which was definitely new, we hadn't really had to do that before.

"I promise I will listen and try to understand Rey, I don't want to see you imprisoned like this, you're my best friend! Please, I swear I will not say anything until you're done talking"

I sighed and then… I told him everything. Even including the Force-bond we had somehow formed while I was away with Luke.

As he promised, Finn never interrupted, never said a word, never even asked a question.

I sensed his emotions, there were times he was afraid, other times, he was extremely confused, but his face remained still. Mostly.

When I was done telling him my story he took a deep breath and pursed his lips.

"So, you guys are now trying to find more information on anyone who's had something similar to your dyad? But why would you pick Courscant?" he asked.

"The old Jedi temple from the days of the Old Republic still stands, Ben said there might be files down there"

"There couldn't be, the First Order raided that temple when Snoke took over as Supreme Leader" he blurted out.

"Well apparently, the Jedi Temple was built on top of an old Sith temple, if there's anything left from that old temple it could lead us somewhere, plus it's not like we can just access whatever the First Order had, you guys took over, everything they have was probably destroyed"

"Well…." He said "not exactly… we found what looks like Ren and Snoke's old archives, it has a LOT of information on the Knights of Ren, records of Forse users that are currently alive, the entire Skywalker history, Jedi and Sith records going back thousands of years… there's no way anything was left on Coruscant"

"Well I can't exactly access that information, can I? I am your prisoner… as harsh as it sounds Finn I can't do anything from here" I said as I crossed my arms and rubbed my temples.

Ben reached over and put his hand on top of my leg in comfort. I put my hand over his and I felt him try to reassure me through the bond.

"He's here isn't he" said Finn, snapping me out of my small trance.

"Um…well… yes, we have more control over the bond now, we have an easier time actually opening and closing it. He wanted to hear what you had to say"

"So, he heard everything… just now?" he asked somewhat concerned, no doubt the archive information was to be kept under lock and key…

"Well kind of, I can see him, but he can't see you, and he's in my head so he can access my memory, so he's kind of seeing thing a little after it happens? It's kind of difficult to explain…"

He put his hands up in surrender, "Hey, that's your bond, and look, I still don't know if I trust him, but… I want to help you find what you're looking for. I feel… kind of bad for having to chase you guys around all over and shooting your um… husband. So, if you can hear me Re- I mean Ben" he corrected after I shot him a look "I'm sorry, and I'll do what I can to help get you guys out, as far as a trial… I'm not sure what'll happen with that. I'll try to come see you as often as I can Rey" I nodded and got up and walked towards him. I stood in front of him and wrapped my arms around his waist in a hug. He seemed a little shocked, but he returned the embrace.

"You were just trying to do what you believed was right Finn, you didn't know any better, and neither does Poe. I hope he can come around. I'd hate to lose both of my closest friends"

I rubbed my back and pulled away a little, only a half arm's length away, but it felt much more distant.

"I know, and we love you too Rey, we were just worried. Look, I'll try to talk to Poe about what you told me, maybe it'll help sway the new system. Leia leaving him in charge really earned him a LOT of favor in the new Senate. And you're a hero Rey but Ben… you being involved with him… I don't know what will happen."

I nodded, completely understanding where he was coming from. Everything was left to chance, to fate… in hopes the Force had already planned something out for us both.

"Finn, please don't do anything that will get you in trouble, I don't want you to be stuck in a cell with us, I couldn't forgive myself if you went down for something I did"

"Rey, by being here I'm already in trouble, but you're like a sister to me, and I owe that much to you for the things you've for me, and for the whole galaxy, you don't have to apologize. Sure, this situation is weird but… if he makes you happy, then I'm happy. Besides, I'm not so clueless about the Force anymore y'know?" he said with a smile. Suddenly I remembered he had gone with Jannah at one point to find more kids and to help find where she had come from.

I made a mental note to ask him more about that later.

"So, what? Are you gonna try a Jedi mind trick young Finn?" I said laughing. He laughed in return and shook his head.

"I have to go now, I'll be back as soon as I can, I promise. I nodded and smiled at him, a smile which he returned. He walked out of the room and suddenly I felt an immense amount of guilt and sadness. Both because not only had I hurt him and Poe, but because there was a chance this journey would be over for Ben and me before it had even begun.