A/N - Welcome back to the story! Hope you enjoy this chapter!

Ben watched from the co-pilot's seat as Rey's hands flitted expertly over the controls, flying the Falcon with a grace that he had to admit that he did not possess. A brief argument emerged when they had both attempted to sit in the pilot's chair, but he had eventually given in.

Ben found it was hard to deny Rey anything.

He watched her as she moved, awed by her skill, surprised by the fact that he hadn't found her beautiful at first. Her features, though sharpened by her thinness, were alluring and innocent, and yet possessed a strength of character that was entirely captivating.

They certainly captivated him, anyway. He couldn't take his eyes away from her face. He took note of the scattered freckles on her cheeks. When she had been in the palace, out of the rays of the sun, those freckles had almost disappeared completely.

She glanced over at him, offering him a small smile. That smile was rare, yet dazzling and devastatingly beautiful. He knew that she had been upset at the way he had treated her friends earlier, but she hadn't held it against him, or blamed him for his dark nature. She hadn't turned away from him or turned him away.

"We're almost there," she told him. "Are you… going to be okay?"

He wished he could tell her that he would be. But seeing his former master, his uncle, after everything that had happened between them, was bound to stir up some unpleasant emotions.

"I don't know," he confessed.

Sadness crept into her eyes.

"We'll stay together, right?" she asked worriedly.

"Yes."

"That's all that matters then."

He looked at her in awe as she turned her attention back to piloting the Falcon. He would give her the galaxy if she asked for it, but she had never asked much from him. She didn't require wealth, didn't like fancy clothes. She simply desired safety, a place to call home, and him.

Unfortunately, he didn't have the ability to give her those things right now. One day he would, he promised himself that.

His attention came back to his surroundings as they began to descend towards the surface of a planet called Ahch-To.

From space, Ahch-To appeared to be a world of nothing but deep blue oceans orbiting twin stars. As they broke through the atmosphere, however, he noted that dotting the oceans were rocky island archipelagos covered with green trees and grass.

Rey's eyes were full of admiration as she guided them towards one of the larger islands, landing them on the edge of the shore. Before he could say a word, she was out of the pilot's seat and darting down the ramp.

Ben followed, amused at her enthusiasm. He reminded himself that she was originally from Jakku, and that this environment was something spectacular and marvelous to her.

"Wow," she breathed as he joined her outside. "What is this place?"

Ben gazed at the stone steps leading up the mountainside.

"Let's find out."

Hand in hand, they ascended, passing ancient structures and huts made of stone. Eventually, a figure came into view, standing solemnly at the edge of a cliff.

Ben stopped suddenly, yanking Rey back behind him. She glared at him in annoyance.

"We should be careful," He said quietly. "I don't know how he'll react to seeing me. Be prepared to fight."

Rey's brow furrowed in irritation, but before she could say anything, Luke's voice rang through the air.

"Is that any way to greet family?" Ben glanced up and found his uncle facing them, his expression unreadable.

Ben hadn't seen Luke in years, but the knife of betrayal that stabbed through him was just as fresh and sharp as it had been back then.

This had been a bad idea.

"Uncle," Ben greeted cautiously, arm still extended to keep Rey behind him. Luke's forehead furrowed as his attention drifted to Rey. His confusion was evident as he turned back to Ben.

"You're not here to kill me," He noted. It was less of a question and more of a statement, but Ben answered anyway.

"No, I'm not."

"Why are you here?" Luke questioned. "And who is she?"

"That's not your concern," Ben said sharply, but Rey was already ducking under his arm and stepping forward.

"My name is Rey," She informed him. "I'm a member of the Resistance under Leia Organa, and I am strong with the Force."

Ben stared at her in awe. She was far more confident than she had been when he'd first encountered her. She had found a cause, a group to identify with, and it clearly made her stronger.

"You neglected to mention one thing."

Rey blinked in surprise.

"What's that?"

"My nephew is in love with you."

Rey's face immediately turned red, and she turned back to Ben for help.

He stepped forward, once more taking her hand in his.

"Yes," Ben replied softly, never taking his eyes off of Rey. "I am."

"Then it seems we have a lot to talk about."

A/N - I know that was short, but hopefully you enjoyed it!

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~ Elizabeth (FanOfDeliciousFlavour)