Rey often thought back to that day. To the attack, the broken man.
To the costs of leading the First Order.
And who could lead it.
She had to. With Ben.
Did that day change her? Was it just a side effect, a step in the path she chose willingly?
Rey didnt know. She didnt need to. Didnt want to.
There werent any attacks after. Ben recovered quickly. And she sensed total fear and control all over their star destroyer.
Snoke´s.
Ben sensed, that his love was different. Why ever.
She had barely visited the throne room. Couldnt shake who used it. What it stand for.
When Ben got out of medical care he found her there.
Sitting on the throne he had some engineers built for her. Beside Snoke´s.
She sat there. Legs over one side. Looking at the celling. Lost in thoughts.
So much, that she didnt sense him coming.
Ben was stunned for a second. His love up there?
It felt off.
But before he could question why and what it could mean Rey jumped up.
"BEN!".
She jumped 2 times and was in his arms, crossing the football field long room.
Ben´s first reaction?
"OWW!"
"Oh no! Sorry! Sorry! Sorry!" Rey backed off.
He smiled. Pulled her back. His arms tighning around her.
"Thanks."
"...No need. Im so happy that you are back on your feet."
Rey snuggled into his black coat.
"Wouldnt be without you saving my life. I wont forget that."
Rey looked up. Smilling.
"That I´m better than you? I take that!"
A giggle.
Ben...smiled back.
"If I recall correctly then I saved your life. In this room."
"As I did yours. Remember? I´m in the lead and you have to live with that."
She had the biggest smile.
He was so in love.
"As long as I can live with you I can endure that."
He leaned down. Kissed her.
She grabbed his neck.
Time stopped.