Chapter 3

Rey dropped out of hyperspace and looked out towards the planet Kijimi. She took a moment to stare in wonder at the world below her. It never ceased to amaze her at how different and vast the galaxy was, especially since she lived on Jakku for most of her life. As she flew towards Ben's Star Destroyer, she could feel his presence growing stronger. Rey was not able to feel anything emotionally yet through their bond, but she was spurred on by the fact that he was on board. She was able to land without any issues and hopped out of her X-Wing, trying to draw as little attention as she possibly could. It was strange how quiet everything seemed. There were no guards within the hanger she landed in and she took this as a sign to be extra cautious. Reaching through the bond, Rey wound her way through the ship to find Ben. As she grew closer to him, she could start feeling his emotions and was immediately troubled. She sensed his distress and upset through their bond and broke out into a sprint, completely worried about him. While she ran Rey realized why she was so worried about Ben: she was in love with him. She had always been in love with him and now it was staring her right in the face. Fueled by her love of this man she knew she had won back she sprinted faster in order to reach him. Rey entered the hallway that held all of the interrogation rooms and felt him inside the last room. Using the Force, she opened the door with ease and gasped at what she saw inside, trying to keep the tears from streaming down her face.
Inside the room Ben was held against the wall in chains. His head had bolted up to look at who was entering the room and she saw multiple emotions cross his face and felt his joy, fear, worry, and anger through their bond. Rey rushed across the room and wrapped her arms around Ben's neck, pulling him close to her chest. He laid into her embrace and she could feel him shudder in her arms. She pulled back and kissed him deeply. When they broke apart, they stared into each other's eyes. "Rey, you had to leave me here. You need to get out of here. It's a trap," Ben whispered desperately. His face was cupped in her hands and she looked at him with confusion and worry.
"I've come to you and I'm here to take you away from this place. I'm not leaving you, Ben," she replied and kissed him again. He sank into her kiss and let himself fall under her spell for a moment before shaking himself back to the urgency she didn't seem to be picking up on.
"I'm not leaving without you, Ben. I sense the danger but I'm going to get you out of her," she said reassuringly as she waved her arms over the restraints that released Ben into her arms. She held him close for a moment and then made her way out of the room with her arm wrapped around him for support. Ben leaned into her slightly and whispered his thanks to her as they made their way out. She smiled and hugged him tightly as they continued their walk. They were able to walk all the way to the hanger Rey landed in when they were met by a full brigade of Stormtroopers with General Hux at the center of the squad, a wicked smile spreading across his face. All of the Stormtroopers had their blasters drawn and pointed right at Rey and Ben. Rey held Ben tightly as she moved to stand in front of him protectively, not letting her arm leave him. She threw an angry gaze at the general.
"Ah, the scavenger has come for the traitor. How touching," Hux spoke in his slimy voice that made her skin crawl. She didn't loosen her grip on Ben and continued to stare Hux down. Her stare definitely stunned Hux into fear but he hid it as best he could before turning to a pair of Stormtroopers beside him.
"Take them."