Ben woke the next morning and found he hadn't moved from where he slumped on the bed, he found himself starfished over the bed, his shoes still on. He doesn't move for a moment, thinking over the things that have gone on so far. He has returned from the dead, which has been hard in itself. He's had to face lots of uncertainty from member of the Resistance, which is understandable, and he's yet to find out why he's needed alive so badly. Why did the Force will Ben Solo to live? Ben also began to wonder why he didn't remember much of his time dead, only just before he was sent back. Was something being hidden from Ben? Why was everyone so adamant Ben needed to return. These were questions Ben needed answers to. He didn't know how to get them, but one day he would. The thought of not having the answers bothered him, but Ben knew he had to be rational about things.

If he could, he'd ask Luke if he had the chance. At least that's what he tells himself. But right now, Ben has to train, and be ready for whatever comes next.

Ben spends time training with his new lightsaber. The hilt was long and the silver shone in the light. His lightsaber was Dual-Weild, which when ignited, 2 blue blades emerge from each end. He continues to hone his skills and get stronger every day.

It's clear many Resistance members disagree with the choice of Ben joining. People are sceptical and it's understood.

Over the next 2 weeks, Ben spends this time adjusting to life once again, training and proving himself to the Resistance that he won't betray them. It's not been an easy task, that's for sure, but Ben has been trying very hard and doing whatever he can to prove it.

Rey was always promising everyone how Ben was with them, and wouldn't betray them. She was so adamant that Ben Solo had turned for good. Realised the mistakes he made and wanted to do better, that he knew it wouldn't make the bad things go away, but to prove he can change.

Some Resistance members eventually begin to trust him, and even build a relationship with him. Finn was always going to be the hardest to prove himself to, but it was clear Finn was coming around. He began to talk to Ben more, even when he didn't have to.

Ben felt happier in the fact that he was gaining people's trust, that some believe he has changed.

One morning, Ben awoke to the morning sun shining through the window. Ben hides his head under the blanket and groans loudly. After a few minutes, Ben pulls himself from bed to take a shower and get dressed. He dries his hair and rakes his hand through his hair, pushing it from his face.

Ben heads to the canteen to have breakfast. He sees Rey on the way and catches up to her and walks beside her

"Late morning too huh?" Ben smiles

"I slept in by mistake" Rey laughs

"Well, mine was somewhat intentional" Ben chuckles

"That's true, it's not often I see you up in time for breakfast!" Rey giggles

Rey and Ben enter the canteen, get their breakfast and join the table witch seated Finn, Poe, Rose, along with a few pilots.

"Shit" Finn laughs "Do my eyes deceive me, or has Ben Solo actually made it to the first meal of the day?"

"Yes," Ben laughs "it's crazy, I can rise before noon...as long as I have my coffee"

Ben sighs happily as he sips his coffee. Once breakfast is over, it's time to get some work done.

Finn goes off on training with some of the other ground based fighters. Poe heads off to the hangar bay. Rey and Ben go outside of the base, in the open area, to train.

Rey and Ben have started to master many of the abilities of the Force. They grew in strength each day, and continued to do so. Both learned new fighting techniques. Ben didn't exactly follow a form, he knew of them, but decided to fight how he felt best worked for him. Rey just fought as she always had.

They found that together, they could use the Force to more powerful lengths. The pair begin to feel ready to Face the Final Order, when/if they return.

The Final Order, were tearing through planets, destroying homes, killing innocent people. No one understood what they were looking for, all anyone knew is that they had to be stopped.

In the canteen, Ben, Rey, Finn, Poe, And Rose all day around a table talking about the new information.

"So, fill me in, what has gone on since I've been...gone" Ben asks

"Well since palpatine died there was no one left to lead the Final Order, or we think." Rey replies "So they're looking for a way to crawl back. Destroying planets, taking children and making them become troopers. They're decimating planets here, there and everywhere. It's like everything is going back to the way it was before palpatine died. The Final Order will take over the galaxy if we don't stop them!"

"So what do we do about the Final Order?" Ben asks "we need to do something, they're tearing through planets like there's no tomorrow. People are dying!"

"Why are they doing this?" Rey exclaims

"Are they looking for something?" Finn asks

"Is it possible they're looking for a new leader?" Rose pipes up

Ben sighs heavily and slumps a little "It is more than possible that they're looking for a new leader. Chances are they're looking for a Force user to lead them. Most look up to Force users due to their abilities and power. The Final Order are looking for someone to become a Sith Lord. And rule just the Final Order."

"So they'll only stop once they find a leader?" Finn sighs

"Unless we stop them first." Ben replies

"They need to be stopped. Now" Poe says

"We will figure it out" Ben replies

"What was it like?" Rey asks "The afterlife, or whatever it's called"

"I don't remember." Ben shrugs

"You don't remember any of it?" Rey asks

"Not a single thing." Ben sighs "2 months that I can never remember. But why can't I remember? I remember the day I came back. I remember seeing Luke. I remember saying goodbye before I left."

"Maybe there's something we can find out?" Finn asks "Rey, don't you have the Jedi texts? Won't they give any answers for things like that?"

"Finn, that's a great idea!" Rey exclaims "I never thought of looking there, if it's related to the Force, it should be in there."

"What if it's not?" Ben asks "What if something else is going on?"

"Then we will figure it out!" Poe says "If we try, I don't see why we can't do it!"

"I don't remember him being so preppy" Ben laughs a little

"Myself and Finn are Acting General of this base. It's part of our job to make sure everyone here is motivated happy and receives help where possible." Poe says with a smile

"Wow!" Ben exclaims "congratulations guys! I'm sure you're doing just fine. I know my mother would have chosen you for good reason."

"I appreciate the kind words." Poe smiles and Finn nods in agreement.

They all finish up food and go about their daily duties, except Rey, who's gone off on her own.

Rey knew what the Final Order were looking for. They were looking for her. She felt the pull to the Dark Side, and the Final Order got closer by the day. She wondered if she could stop them, lead them away from here,from Ajan Kloss, from their hidden base which looks as though it's having a battle with nature. Hidden amongst the forest trees. Rey didn't know what to do, she didn't want to give in to the Dark Side, but it called her, and became stronger with each day. Each day rage grew in her, hatred, fear. It sat in the pit of her stomach, knowing at her. Rey was in pain. She did her best to ignore it.

She refused to believe her destiny lay within the Dark Side. It wasn't possible, was it? No, no it's not possible. That's what she told herself anyway.