The fundraiser Finn and Rose threw for Ben and Rey's Force Academy ended up being more successful than they had first anticipated. They raised awareness for the event a whole month ahead of time, attracting big companies and individual people alike to attend. Many members of the Galactic Senate came to the party, including the Supreme Chancellor who personally commended Ben and Rey for their work, which was an incredible honor. In fact, the entire senate was so inspired that they later voted for the academy to become a public institution. This meant that the academy and its employees were financially supported by the Republic and if things turned out well, they planned on building more schools across the galaxy. Ben and Rey were thrilled. It was amazing what could be achieved when people worked together to reach a common goal.

Six months after the big fundraiser, it was finally time for Rey and Ben to meet their children. Three months into her pregnancy, they had discovered Rey was carrying twins – a boy and a girl. Both of them had dark, soft locks of hair, like their father, and their eyes were a mix of golden brown and forest green. And while their hands were tiny, they had a very strong grip. The girl was named Hanna, after her grandfather Han, and it also happened to be the name of the city where Ben was born. They named the boy Heathcliff, but called him Heath for short. He was constantly seeking attention, especially from his mother whom he particularly liked to be held by. Likewise, little Hanna seemed to prefer being held by her father.

If there was one person they both liked to be held by, however, it was old uncle Chewie. Probably because his fur was so soft and cuddly. It was so easy for him to rock the twins to sleep in his arms. Lando was the one whom they enjoyed playing with. They would always get so excited whenever he and Chewie came over for a visit. The Naberries also stopped by from time to time and they offered some valuable parenting advice, but for the most part, Ben and Rey were able to figure things out on their own. They quickly stepped into a routine, learning to distinguish between the different cries and sounds the babies would make; what noise they made when they were hungry, when they were tired or simply wanted to be held.

The twins were four months old when they had their first playdate with Finn and Rose's daughter, Paige, who was four months older than them. It was rather interesting – not to mention entertaining – watching them interact with one another and, to their parents' joy, it seemed like they were going to be good friends.

At the age of nine months, the twins really started showing how strong they were with the Force. It wasn't uncommon for Rey and Ben to find some small object, like a pencil or a toy, floating through the air. And most of the time, it appeared as if the twins weren't even trying to make things float. They just did. It was only a matter of time before their power would develop fully. With the help of their parents, hopefully they would be able to control that power and learn how to use it properly.

On the twins' first birthday, there was much cause for celebration, for the construction of the academy was finally complete and they declared it opened on the very same day. A huge party was thrown, lasting the entire day and, by the end of it, Ben and Rey were holding one sleeping baby each in their arms as they returned to their house. Little Hanna was wrapped up in a warm blanket in Ben's arms and Rey was gently rocking Heathcliff in hers. The moon was full and bright as it shone upon the lake with silver and serenity and the stars gleamed like never before, as if they too were happy for the little family gazing up at them.

Rey rested her head on Ben's shoulder and sighed of contentment. They had come so far. They had defied everything that ever stood in their way. Even death itself had been unable to separate them. Their love was stronger than that. It was an ever-burning flame, shining as brightly the stars above. For just like the stars were constant… so was their love.

THE END


A/N: And they all lived happily ever after! Guys, I know this epilogue is rather short compared to the other chapters, but I hope you like it anyway! I always imagined Ben and Rey having twins like Anakin and Padmé, so that's what I gave them. When it came to naming them, I knew I wanted the girl to be named Hanna after Han (it also happens to be my very own name), but it was harder for the boy. At first I thought of Ani after Anakin, but I wasn't particulalry fond of it, so I consulted my parents and my dad proposed Keith, which I liked a lot, but then my mother said Heath (because she knows I love Heath Ledger) and I decided that I would name the boy Heathcliff, so there you go. This is my canon now, but I would love to hear what names you would give the Reylo children! For the last time now, I want to say thank you a hundred times over to anyone who's reviewed, followed, favorited or even read this story! It makes me so happy to know that my writing makes you guys happy, too! I will say that I am working on another Reylo fic which will be a canon sequel to TROS in which Ben is stuck in the World Between Worlds, which is a popular fan theory at the moment and I honestly believe that Disney/Lucasfilm are going to continue the story that way, but since we don't know when that will be, I am too impatient not to go ahead and write the story myself, but I am putting it on hold until I have read the TROS novelization as that might offer us some more clues and plot-points which I can interweave into my fic. Okay, I've said too much now. Love you all!

- Sincerely, QuinnOfConeyIsland