The next day, Jyn is discharged from the medcenter, and makes her way to Mon Mothma's office. She is dressed in a rebel officer's uniform, with a captain's rank square on her jacket.
Upon reaching the office, Jyn approaches the guard standing at the entrance.
"Captain Erso, to see Senator Mothma." Jyn says.
"Senator, I have a Captain Erso to see you." The guard says into his comlink.
"Let the captain in, please." Mothma says over the comlink.
"Yes, ma'am." The guard says. The guard shuts off the comlink, and looks at Jyn. He says "go ahead, captain."
As if I need your permission, pathetic worm! Jyn thinks.
"Thank you." Jyn says. She approaches the door, and it opens.
Jyn steps into the office, which is a small, simply decorated room, with only a desk, a computer terminal, and a few chairs. Mon Mothma is seated behind the desk, while an older man in a white uniform is standing in front of her desk
"Jyn. I've been expecting you. I believe you've met Doctor Phram, our chief medical officer." Mothma says.
"Yes. I have you to thank for healing me." Jyn says, as she shakes the doctor's hand.
"Just doing my job, captain. I must say, those Imps did quite a number on you." Phram says.
You mean my self inflicted injuries? I did 'quite a number' on myself, doctor! Jyn thinks.
"I'd...rather not talk about it, if that's alright with you." Jyn says.
"Of course, my apologies." Phram says.
"Please, have a seat." Mothma says, pointing toward one of the chairs in front of her desk.
"Thank you." Jyn says, as she approaches the chair, and sits down. Mothma takes a seat in the chair next to her. Doctor Phram sits in a chair on the opposite side of the room.
"I understand that you are on restricted duty for at least a week. I know that you are anxious to get back into the fight, but you have been through a great ordeal, and Doctor Phram is concerned about your mental state." Mothma says.
"My mental state? I feel fine. Yes, I'm sad that my team is gone, but there's nothing I can do about that now. I have to accept it, and move on. I'll fight to honor their memory." Jyn says.
The only thing wrong with me is the fact that I haven't usurped that damned fool Vader yet! I would be one step closer to the throne were it not for my master's desire to keep his 'chosen one' around! Jyn thinks.
"You are strong, Jyn, but even you need rest. If you would like, I can arrange for you to talk to someone about your experiences. It might help you to deal with the past more easily." Mothma says.
Are you fracking kidding me? Jyn thinks.
"Talk to someone? Like a...therapist?" Jyn asks.
"Indeed. Doctor Phram is also our psychologist. I won't order you to do it, but I think you should talk to him at least once." Mothma says.
"Then, I'll talk to him. What does restricted duty mean anyway?" Jyn asks.
"No missions. No combat, and no more than eight hours a day on duty." Phram answers.
"What can I do then? I imagine flying is also off the table?" Jyn asks.
"You can train in simulators, but no flying actual craft yet." Phram answers.
"General Syndulla has a trainee class starting in one hour, in the pilot's briefing room. I'll tell her to expect you." Mothma says.
"Thank you." Jyn says.
"I would like to see you tomorrow at 1600 for a follow up exam, to check on your progress. I'm also free evenings if you want to set up a time to talk about what you've been through." Phram says.
Oh yes! Let's talk about our feelings! Where I come from, we do not give in to such weakness! Jyn thinks.
"I'll think about it for a couple of days, and get back with you." Jyn says.
"Alright. I'll leave you to your duties, captain." Phram says. He stands up, and exits the office.
"I am pleased to see you out of the medcenter. When you were brought here, and I saw the condition you were in, I feared that you might not survive. I'm glad I was wrong." Mothma says.
"The wonders of modern medicine, I guess." Jyn says.
"Indeed. I'll let you get to your duties, now, captain. I'm certain you will want to get to know the pilots you will be training with." Mothma says.
I only care about one pilot! I will find him soon enough! Jyn thinks.
"Of course. Good idea." Jyn says. She stands up, as does Mothma.
"Good luck, Captain Erso." Mothma says, offering her hand, which Jyn shakes.
"Thank you." Jyn says. She exits the office.
Jyn walks away from Mon Mothma's office, and heads down a wide corridor.
Abeloth? I am free to speak now. Jyn thinks.
"Good. What I have to tell you is of great importance." The voice of Abeloth says.
What do you wish to tell me? Jyn thinks.
"There is an artifact of great power on the very planet which you now walk upon. You recall the texts you found on Ahch-to, do you not?" Abeloth asks.
Yes, I do. You mentioned an artifact of great power. Jyn thinks.
"Indeed. Do you recall the tale of the crystals of power?" Abeloth asks.
Yes. Five ancient kyber crystals, which grant abilities to whoever possesses them. When they are all combined, they grant unlimited power and immortality. The power was only used once, then, the crystals were separated, and scattered throughout the galaxy, never to be seen again, but, this is only a legend! Surely these crystals don't actually exist? Jyn thinks.
"It is no legend! The crystals do exist, and one of them is on the same world you are! Undisturbed for the past thirty thousand years!" Abeloth says.
What? How do I find this crystal? Jyn thinks.
"You must enter deep meditation, and search with the force. The crystal will sing a faint song, which can only be heard by those strong enough, as I believe you to be." Abeloth says.
If these crystals do exist, then, I will find them all, and their power will be mine! Jyn thinks.
"Yes, Thana! I believe that to be your destiny! I must warn you. Your master possesses one crystal already, even though he does not know what it is. He is unintentionally using its ability to make himself stronger with the force. He believes this power comes to him naturally. In time, you will have to eliminate him if you hope to obtain the crystal within his lightsaber." Abeloth says.
His lightsaber crystal? Jyn asks.
"Indeed. It is likely the most difficult crystal for you to obtain. You should wait until you have the power of all of the other crystals before confronting your master." Abeloth answers.
I will find the crystal on this world as soon as I am able. Jyn thinks.
"Very well. Then, I will leave you for now." Abeloth says.
Now, to make my way to the briefing room. Jyn thinks.
Several minutes later, Jyn enters the pilot's briefing room, where there is a group of ten pilot trainees, some of whom are attired in flight suits of various colors and styles, while the rest wear the standard orange flight suit common among x-wing and y-wing pilots. Hera is in the room as well, standing behind a podium.
Hera steps away from her podium, and approaches Jyn.
"General Syndulla." Jyn says.
"Captain Erso. It's good to see you. Mon Mothma told me to expect you. She suggested putting you in this class, which is for advanced pilot training, since you've already flown fighters. You'll just need training on a-wings, x-wings, and y-wings, then, you'll be good to go." Hera says.
"I'm on restricted duty for at least a week, so I'm not allowed to do any flying." Jyn says.
"That won't be a problem. This class is a week away from actual flying anyway. You'll be in simulators, and studying starfighter systems." Hera says.
"Alright." Jyn says.
"Come, I'll introduce you to the class." Hera says.
"Sounds good, general." Jyn says. She follows Hera to the front of the room.
"Alright, everyone. Today we're being joined by a new team member. She'll be training with your group instead of the recruit class since she's already flown fighters. This is Captain...Jyn Erso." Hera says.
"Erso? The one who led the Scarif mission?" A young man in an orange flight suit asks.
"That's right, Lieutenant Celchu. She was captured, and imprisoned until we rescued her two days ago." Hera answers.
"So, what are you doing in a training class, captain?" Celchu asks.
"I haven't flown a fighter in almost five years, and I've never flown the classes of fighters used by the alliance." Jyn answers.
"Well, I think I speak for everyone here, when I say it's an honor to have you with us, captain. If it weren't for you and your team, the Death Star wouldn't have been destroyed, and there probably wouldn't be a rebellion anymore." Celchu says.
"Hear, hear!" A young woman in a red flight suit says. The pilots start clapping.
Applause? You should all be kneeling to your future empress! Of course, none of you will be alive long enough to do so once my reign begins! Jyn thinks.
"Alright, everyone. Settle down. It's about time to get started. Why don't you go ahead and take a seat, captain." Hera says.
"Of course, general." Jyn says. She finds and empty seat, and sits down.