Always in motion, the future is.

Back at base camp, Rey and Ben contacted Finn and listened to his account of the stormtrooper uprising.

'Practically the entire fleet is under our control now. Most of the captains and commanders are willingly surrendering as we continue to grow in numbers.'

'That's amazing Finn,' Rey replied.

'Not bad for a traitor,' Ben interjected, and Rey slapped his arm.

'Finn, do you think they will help us defeat the Son?'

'Some of them will. Some of them never wanted to be soldiers and now that they have the choice, they want to lay down their arms. I have to respect that, but the ones who are force sensitive know that something bad is coming our way. They can sense it. They want to fight, to prevent yet another dictatorship rising up in the galaxy.'

'Good, because I have a feeling we will need all the help we can get,' Rey responded.

When Son awoke, he quickly realised Daughter was trying to return him to Mortis.

'I will never go back!' He roared.

Daughter froze him in place.

'We have to go back, you're too dangerous.'

Daughter realised then that they had stopped moving, she couldn't hold Son and pilot the ship. She started to panic. Son sensed her anxiety. He started to push against her restraints. Daughter desperately tried to keep him under control but it was no use, he was stronger and eventually the dam broke and Son was free once more.

He came towards her and placed his hand around Daughter's neck.

'Where is the dagger?' he demanded.

'I don't know,' Daughter said in a small, strained voice.

Son squeezed harder and Daughter struggled to breathe. He loosened his grip.

'Where is it?'

'I told you, I don't know.'

Son looked into Daughters mind and though she tried to block him out, he saw everything he needed to know. He dropped Daughter and she fell to the ground clutching her neck and gasping for air.

'You have betrayed me, Sister.'

'It is you who have betrayed us, Brother. You were sworn to protect the balance—'

'I never wanted this life!' He growled.

'We cannot always choose, Brother.'

'Why not? They get to choose, Sister. Why must we be shackled to a life of eternal servitude when they have the Galaxy laid at their very feet?'

'I do not pretend to understand, I merely accept my fate.'

'It doesn't have to be this way, join with me. I see your heart. You care for that mortal. If you join me, I swear he won't be harmed.'

Sister was tempted by his offer, for a brief moment. Son sensed her internal conflict.

'Think about it Sister, the two of you could be together forever, you could procreate, do whatever you wanted.'

Sister stood up and faced her brother.

'No.'

'What?'

'I said no. I could never live a happy life knowing it was at the expense of others. All the mortals want is to be free. Come back to Mortis with me and leave them be.'

'I won't go back, Sister.'

'And I cannot follow you, Brother.'

The two siblings looked at each other. They were on opposing sides of an all consuming war. They both knew that meant death for one or both of them.

'It doesn't have to be this way,' Sister said in a small voice.

'It was always going to be this way,' he answered.

Brother took a deep breath.

'When next we meet Sister, if you stand in my way, I will kill you.'

He disappeared just as she reached out her hand to immobilize him once more.

Sister looked around the ship wondering what her next move should be. She reached out to Father who was still suffering under the effects of the drug. She was relieved to hear his steady breathing, but he could not help her now.

Daughter used the force to power the ship once more. There was only one place she could go now and if she was truthful with herself, it was the only place she wanted to be.

I'm coming Poe…

Son felt weak as he appeared on Mustafar. Teleporting drained him of a large amount of energy. He looked out at the molten plains, volcanic peaks and rivers of lava around him. He waited for his loyal subjects to find him.

'Ahhh, my children,' he said as the Alazmec surrounded him, bowing before him and chanting words of reverence.

He was glad that he had continued to cultivate their worship over the centuries. He would need them now to achieve his goal.

'Join me, it is finally time for us to rise up and take this Galaxy as our own!'

The Alazmec chanted in unison, reaffirming their faith in the powerful deity.

'My enemies are amassing an army, and so must I. Are you ready to fight for your God?' he called out.

His words drew a roar of allegiance from his disciples.

'Prepare your ships, we leave at dawn.'

As the Alazmec organised themselves, Son used the Force to heal his weakened state. He decided he would try one last time to reach out to Rey. He was finding it difficult to cast aside his attachment to the talented lightsider. Maybe the threat of impending death would make his mate more obliging?

See you in your dreams, my sweet….

Daughter arrived at the rebel base and breathed out a sigh of relief. She exited the ship and wasn't surprised to see Poe waiting for her. They embraced.

I thought you were taking your brother back to Mortis?'

'He escaped… I didn't know where else to go…'

'Hey, this is the place,' Poe said softly.

He reached for her and they kissed tenderly. Daughter had tears in her eyes when they parted.

'My Father grows weaker everyday. I'm not sure how much longer he can last and I am not there for him in his time of need.'

Poe put a hand on her cheek.

'Your Father knows how much you care for him, D.'

'I hope you are right.'

'I know I'm right.'

Poe took her hand in his.

'Come on, you need some sleep. You can take my bed, I'll sleep on the floor.'

He tried to lead her to his tent but Daughter stilled.

'Poe, my family is falling apart around me, I have no home to speak of and my very purpose within this Galaxy is slipping through my fingers like sand. I think I need someone...to hold me tonight.'

Poe embraced her once more and stroked her hair gently. When he pulled away, his hands went to the back of his neck.

'This was my mother's,' he explained, slipping the brushed steel washer from the chain he had worn since her death.

'I want you to have it.'

He pushed the metal circle onto her ring finger before she could object.

'Whatever happens, I want you to know that you always have a family and a home, with me.'

Daughter let her tears fall down her cheeks.

'I shall like to have something of your mother's with me. I shall treasure it always.'

They both knew the nature of their very different worlds might pull them apart at any moment but the attraction between them was too strong to ignore.

All Poe did was hold Daughter that night but he would go on to recall it as one of the greatest experiences of his life.

It was arranged that Rose and Finn would arrive in the morning along with the troopers who had agreed to fight with them. Everyone began to retire for the evening, except for Rey and Ben. They stayed awake for hours and talked. They talked about their childhoods and their shared sadness at how much time they had lost together as well as their hopes and desires for the future.

Eventually, Rey led Ben to her tent. She looked at the two beds and frowned. Suddenly the cots flew across the floor and met in the middle to form one larger bed.

She turned around and looked at Ben. Who smirked at her.

'That's not what the Force is for,' she reprimanded him lightly.

'Maybe I still need a teacher,' he murmured in a low voice.

They stood in the centre of the room, inches apart and looked at each other, their hearts beating in rapid unison.

Ben reached his hands towards her, they skimmed her neck and reached up for her hair. He loosened her ties and allowed her hair to fall down rubbing the gentle curls between his fingers.

'I like your hair down,' he murmured.

Rey reached for the hem of Ben's coverings. He put his arms up and allowed her to pull the torn clothing over his head.

Rey looked at his chest, when she reached her hands forward to touch him he hissed in a sharp breath.

'Are you in pain?' she asked.

'No.'

It's just been so long…

The words slipped through their bond. Rey understood.

She took a step back and looked at him with vulnerable eyes. She slowly removed her belt and holster dropping them to the floor. Next came her delicate shrouds. She let them float gently to the ground. She slipped her feet out of her boots and padded towards him, reaching up on her toes to kiss him. Ben wrapped his arms around her, lifting her up off the floor.

Her fingers laced through his hair, as her lips took more and more of him.

They shed the rest of their clothes and Ben lowered her gently down onto the makeshift bed as he settled himself above her.

His lips were on hers once more, then they pressed a trail down her neck and across her collarbone. She sighed at the tender contact.

I've never felt loved…

You are loved…

Her skin was as soft as he had imagined it to be, he almost wanted to withdraw his rough, calloused hands from her body.

Ben, I want you to touch me, please...

His Adam's apple bobbed violently as he searched her eyes, looking for the permission he desperately hoped she would give him.

Take what you want from me...

Ben entered her slowly, the feeling of her so warm and open to him drew a jagged breath from his lips. Rey arched her back and clung to his shoulders.

Ben started to move within her, gently at first, then faster and with less control behind his movements. He was fuelled entirely by desire and need. Force energy swirled around them, heightening every tingling sensation.

The bed shook and lifted a few inches off the floor as they came, their breathing perfectly in sync as their bodies broke together.

After they coasted back down and the bed thumped back onto the ground, he looked down at her and smiled a wide, unguarded smile. She mirrored him and they laughed together. She put a hand to his cheek and looked at him lovingly.

Ben lay behind her and held her close to his chest. He buried his face in her hair and let out a contented sigh.

Rey, my sweet Rey, all I need is you...

Ben, I've found my home, it's here, with you...

They fell into a deep sleep, tangled together and in the night sky above their heads, two stars shone brighter than they ever had before.