One day later, Jyn wakes up in a medcenter, and finds her injuries healed. She looks around the room, and sees a medical droid, along with a few rebels, most of which she recognizes, either from her previous time with the Rebellion, or from Imperial records.
Mon Mothma. Princess Leia. General Syndulla. Captain Rex, the clone traitor! Interesting welcoming committee! Jyn thinks.
"Senator Mothma! The patient is awake." The medical droid says, upon noticing Jyn looking around. Mon Mothma approaches Jyn's bed.
"Welcome back, Jyn. We had thought you lost to us." Mothma says.
If only you knew, traitor! Jyn thinks.
"Thank you, senator. Where am I?" Jyn asks.
"You're in the medcenter, at our new base, on the planet Valdar IV. We were forced to abandon the Yavin base after the Empire found it. " Mothma answers.
A former Separatist world, in the Utapau sector. No strategic value, until now! Jyn thinks.
"Valdar IV? That's in the outer rim, near Utapau, if I remember correctly." Jyn says.
"Indeed. You will be pleased to know that your injuries have been treated. At least the physical ones. I can't imagine the horrors you went through in that prison. I'm sorry that we didn't get to you sooner. We thought that you had perished at Scarif, with the rest of your team." Mothma says.
No, I escaped, and observed the test firing of our battle station from the safety of its bridge! You fools will pay for destroying our glorious Death Star! Once I am done with you, the word Rebellion will be nothing but a dim memory! Jyn thinks.
"The others, they're...dead?" Jyn asks.
"I'm sorry, Jyn. The Death Star fired on the surface of the planet, and everyone on the surface perished. Except for you." Mothma says.
Time to act sad, make them think I actually cared about those kriffing idiots! Jyn thinks.
"No!" Jyn says. She shakes her head, and starts to tear up. She covers her face with her hands, and turns away from Mothma, who puts a hand on Jyn's shoulder.
"I'm so sorry for your losses. I think it would be best if we left you alone for now." Mothma says. She takes her hand from Jyn's shoulder, and walks away from the bed.
Foolish bitch! Of course, you fell for my act! It is so easy to manipulate people! I learned from the best after all! Jyn thinks. She wipes away her tears, and turns to face the departing senator.
"Wait. I'm...sure you have questions. I'll...answer what I can." Jyn says. Mothma stops, and turns around to look at Jyn.
"Are you certain? You have been through a great ordeal. I don't want to put you through anything you aren't ready for." Mothma says.
"I'm sure. I need to...talk about it. It might help." Jyn says.
"I know that you grieve for those lost at Scarif, as we all do. We have not forgotten their sacrifice, nor do we intend to. The alliance owes you a great debt, and will help you in any way it can. I will stay, and talk with you, if you are ready." Mothma says.
"Yes, I would like that. Thank you. By the way, who are these others in the room?" Jyn asks. Leia, Hera, and Rex approach Jyn's bed.
"This is Princess Leia Organa, of Alderaan." Mothma says, pointing at Leia.
"Any relation to Senator Bail Organa?" Jyn asks.
"He's...my father." Leia answers sadly.
"Is something wrong, princess?" Jyn asks.
"Alderaan was destroyed by the Death Star, Jyn. Leia's father was there at the time." Mothma says.
No chit. Jyn thinks.
"Oh, my. I'm so sorry, princess." Jyn says.
"It's not your fault, Miss Erso." Leia says.
"Please, call me Jyn. Titles haven't really ever been my thing." Jyn says.
Unless you count Lady, Darth, or one day, Empress! Jyn thinks.
"Very well, Jyn. Thanks to you, the Death Star is gone, and no other worlds will fall victim to it." Leia says.
Not that Death Star anyway! Jyn thinks.
"The Death Star is gone?" Jyn asks.
"Yes, Jyn. Your mission was a success. We were able to acquire the plans, and one of our pilots destroyed the Death Star." Mothma says.
Because I sent the plans to you, deliberately! Unfortunately, the Emperor did not foresee that you would actually succeed in destroying the station. His overconfidence can sometimes get the better of him! Jyn thinks.
"You...did it? Cassian must have sent the plans, after I told him to leave me behind!" Jyn says.
Actually, the late Captain Andor was busy, falling for me! Jyn thinks.
"You asked Captain Andor to leave you behind?" Leia asks.
"Yes. I...was wounded, and stayed behind with K2 to cover Cassian while he took the plans to the transmission dish. K2 was blown to bits, then, I was shot, and I passed out. I woke up in a medcenter, on Wobani. The Imperials healed me, then, they beat me, and interrogated me. The cycle repeated several times, I think. I...don't remember what I told them. Hopefully it comes back to me." Jyn answers.
"According to records, you led a prisoner rebellion about a month ago, and ended up in solitary confinement?" Hera asks.
"Jyn, this is General Hera Syndulla. She lead the team that rescued you." Mothma says.
"Thank you, general. I owe you one. To answer your question, yes I lead a prisoner rebellion. I hoped to take control of the camp, and steal the warden's shuttle." Jyn says.
"You could have easily given up, but you didn't. You kept fighting." Hera says.
"I will never stop fighting. Not until the fight is over." Jyn says.
Not until all of my enemies are crushed, and I rule this galaxy! Jyn thinks.
"Yes, Thana! That is your destiny!" Abeloth's disembodied voice says.
Abeloth. I am among enemies, and I can't commune with you in our usual way. Jyn thinks.
"I know where you are. I hear your thoughts. I come to you now, because I must speak with you. Summon me when you are alone." Abeloth says.
I will. Jyn thinks.
"Jyn, are you alright?" Mothma asks.
"Yes, I was thinking, about getting out of here." Jyn answers.
"You want to leave the rebellion?" Leia asks. Jyn laughs.
If only! Your weakness and foolishness sickens me! Jyn thinks.
"No. I mean, out of the medcenter. I'd like to stay with the alliance, if you'll have me." Jyn answers.
"Of course we'll have you, Jyn. In fact, for your efforts on Scarif, I offer you a commission of captain, if you are interested." Mothma says.
"Me? A captain? What would I be doing?" Jyn asks.
"Can you fly a starfighter? We need pilots more than anything." Hera answers.
"Yes, I can. It's been a while, but I used to fly an ARC-170 when I was with Saw Gerrera." Jyn answers.
"ARC-170? I didn't know any of those still existed." Rex says.
"This is Commander Rex, my XO." Hera says.
Commander? Must have been promoted due to Bridger's absence. Should I tell Syndulla what happened to her Jedi whelp? Jyn thinks.
"Commander, are you a...clone trooper?" Jyn asks.
"Yes, ma'am. I served in the 501st, under General Skywalker, and Commander Tano." Rex answers.
Oh, if you could see your precious general now, clone! Would you follow him, or would you curse his name? He is nothing but a pathetic, broken shell of a man! As for Ahsoka Tano, Vader claims to have killed her, but I wonder if he was really strong enough to kill his former apprentice. I will know the truth, in time. Jyn thinks.
"So, general, what do you and Commander Rex do around here? I never heard of either of you when I was at the Yavin base." Jyn says.
"I'm in charge of training pilots, and Rex assists me. He also trains ground troops, and co-pilots my ship, the Ghost, when we go on missions. We were on a mission when you were on base, and didn't get back until right before you left for Scarif." Hera says.
"You seem to be very busy, general." Jyn says.
"Yeah, tell me about it. Once your out of here, and cleared for duty, I can start your training. Since you've already flown fighters, it shouldn't take too long." Hera says.
You? Train me? I should be the one training you! Jyn thinks.
"I'd like that, general." Jyn says.
"Then, welcome back to the rebellion, Captain Erso. We'll leave you to rest now." Mothma says.
"Thank you, senator. Hopefully, I'm out of here soon, so I can get back to the fight." Jyn says.
"You will remain here for at least one day. If I am satisfied with your recovery, then, you will be released, to restricted duty for at least a week." The medical droid says, as he approaches Jyn's bed.
"Okay." Jyn says.
"Enjoy the rest, Jyn. There is rarely time for such things these days." Mothma says.
"Alright, senator. Thank you, for everything." Jyn says.
"Thank you, for coming back to us, Jyn Erso." Mothma says. She exits the medcenter, followed by Leia, Hera, and Rex.
No, thank you, senator, for being so trusting, and telling me exactly where your base is. I could easily contact the Empire and have them here in less than a day, but I will play the long game, for now. Jyn thinks, as she pretends to go to sleep, but in fact, enters into meditation.
Jyn seems like a nice girl. I think she'll fit right in with the rebel pilots...
This story will update about every two weeks. The next update should be posted by August 20.