Ch 17

Rey

Three more months had passed since I felt him. Every time I did I would cling to the feeling like a child to its mother. It wasn't all feelings of love, the reason I became so attached to him was because I had finally felt like I belonged somewhere. He had accepted me for who I was, he knew everything about me and still valued who I was.

I had decided to stay longer than needed, for one I wanted to keep some extra money just in case of emergencies. On the other hand, I felt bad for leaving Nat behind.

I had extended my offer to Nat for us to leave, which she refused saying it wasn't her trip to make.

I wished she would still come, it was nice to have at least one friend on this journey.

I set course for Naboo after 3 days of packing provisions. I would get fuel on the way out ofTatooine.

"BB8 set course for Naboo, I'm not sure where we'll be landing just yet but get us to their orbit for now"

Bb beeped happy to oblige my crazy command, and as he set the coordinates I decided to put some of the provision away.

I wasn't sure if I would return to the Skywalker homestead, or well the Lars'. I learned quite a lot in the short time I was here that the Lars' were Luke's aunt and uncle, Owen and Beru. They were his family by marriage, their father had married Shmi Skywalker, Anakin's mother and they took Luke in after Padmé died and Anakin fell to the dark side.

There wasn't much about Shmi that I could find out, she had been a slave and became pregnant with Anakin without having a husband. He was born from the Force, deemed the Chosen One by the Jedi.

"You should go to Varykino, it's where Anakin and I were married. You'd be surprised at what you'll find there with the Skywalker name attached to you" said the voice behind me.

I turned around as soon as she began speaking, happy to have a familiar being around

"I remember the vision from the dress... the beautiful lake right?"

She nodded and sat on a box that laid on the ground. Even sitting she held the poise and refinement of a Queen.

"My family owned the Lake Retreat. Since you're the last Skywalker... it belongs to you Rey. That's where your next step begins"

I was shocked and went completely silent. I had never owned anything, much less a massive estate like what I saw in Padme's wedding. The farm on Tatooine wasn't big either, how was I supposed to handle a mansion?

"Padme I can't accept it... I- How do I even claim that?"

"Tell them you're a Skywalker, no one will doubt it, it won't be long before well... you'll see. Everything will work out" She smiled at me then got up and walked away. I was still in shock about the few words she spoke but decided that that was a problem for later.

Naboo wasn't too far, maybe a days travel at most.

The nerves inside me were like a live wire, I wasn't sure what I should expect.

What would happen once I arrived to Varykino?

Upon arriving I was stunned. The planet was green and blue everywhere, it was so beautiful.

We arrived in Theed the following afternoon. Upon arrival I asked for directions on how to get to Varykino and soon after, Bb and I made our way over. The city was stunning, with marble buildings everywhere and the green forests and blue lakes surrounding every part of it.

It was near dinner time when we arrived, and the sight of the estate was overwhelming to say the least.

It lay on the edge of a hill with its domed ceilings matching the color of the sky.

It overlooked the beautiful blue lake and was made of white marble, it seemed like a castle from a fairy tale, a place fit for a princess.

What was an orphan from Jakku supposed to do here?

I had to land in the private hangar across the lake, the only way to get there was by a small speeder boat from what I could tell.

BB and I got off the ship and made our way to the small dock where a young man greeted us.

"Good morning miss, how may I be of service to you?" He was wearing a simple hat to cover his head from the sun, but his clothes hinted at being expensive, even if the style the portrayed was more on the relaxed and casual side.

"My name is... Rey Skywalker, um... I was told to come Naboo, should anything happen to him. I was adopted by Luke Skywalker a couple of years back."

The man stared at me, I think he was trying to determine whether I was lying or not but who would contradict him? Luke was dead.

"I know it sounds crazy, but here I also have this... I retrieved it from his old home on Tatooine..."

I reached into my satchel and pulled out Padmé's wedding veil, he was far too young to have ever met her, but upon laying his eyes on it he nodded and let me get on the boat"

I had learned through meditation, as well as visits from Padmé of course, that some of her clothes had been sent to Luke and some to Leia as a heritage. Some of her outfits had of course stayed on Naboo, but her family thought it would be appropriate for them to have. The children never received the items for fear someone would recognize them, especially in Leia's world where her mother had once been popular.

Once we crossed the lake, the estate was far more intimidating up close. The dock had a set of marble stairs that led to a balcony where a young woman stood.

"Good Afternoon Miss... how can we help you?"

I was about to answer but the man next to me spoke up.

"She is a Skywalker, Luke adopted her. I assume she also fought for the Resistance, this is her home. Welcome, Miss Skywalker"

"Oh no... please just call me Rey."

The young woman just looked at me and nodded her head.

"My name is Saige Tien, my grandfather was Paddy Accu, he used to be the caretaker of the estate when Queen Amidala resided here... I'm sure you've heard of her no doubt?"

They seemed apprehensive and wary of me, but this was just as unexpected to me, I couldn't really blame them.

"Yes I have heard of her, she was very wise and just as beautiful. I showed him the veil she wore on her wedding, it was a family heirloom from Luke."

She simply nodded and continued "Whatever happened to Master Luke? And Mistress Leia? They both came to visit the estate a few times, Leia most of all"

"They've both passed on unfortunately. Leia died soon after her son... and Luke died a few months before that. They were amazing people and I was very grateful they took me in as part of their family"

It was difficult to try and rein in those emotions I felt over the loss of Luke and Leia. It was like watching my parents leave all over again.

"Well please come in, dinner shall be ready for you in a few moments Miss Rey. We'll also give you a tour of the estate as soon as you're done. Rami, will you get her things please?" She said to the man behind me. I followed her up the stairs, BB8 rolling next to me, and my heart left behind on Tatooine.