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To The Stars and Back
Chapter 17; The Resistance
A Fanfiction written by TheObsessory
Whatever doubts I had about joining the Resistance had vanished within the first week. Both Poe and I remained Commanders, in charge of our own fighter wing, with Iolo and Karé (of course they joined us) promoted to captains underneath of us, responsible for their own squadrons of Dagger and Stiletto, respectively.
Our jobs were numerous, as the Resistance was still small. We often went out on recruiting efforts to rope in new pilots, as well as scouting missions, long-range reconnaissance, and searching for signs of the First Order movement and positions.
Countless meetings, briefings and debriefings were had between missions with General Organa, Major Ematt and even, to my excitement, Admiral Ackbar.
We were much more useful to the Resistance, and were out more often than not, keeping Iolo and Karé well entertained.
While new recruits were found every day, there were still many veterans with experience dating back to the Galactic Civil War. And what was most wonderful of all? Many of them had known Kes and Shara. The stories they told nearly brought me to tears, listening to them describe Shara as the woman I had known all those years ago, and I could see how happy Poe was. One night Poe admitted to me it felt like he had come home, and I couldn't help but agree.
But of course, this home away from home didn't make me miss my family any less.
"You WHAT?" It had been a couple of weeks since Leia had recruited Rapier Squadron for the Resistance when I received a holocall from Cerys and father one night.
"Poe and I have joined the Resistance." I repeated with a grin, inwardly cringing at the face my father made.
"So you just up and left the Republic Navy? Just like that?" Cerys, now sixteen, seemed in disbelief.
"Actually, General Leia Organa asked us to join personally."
Cerys's jaw dropped, and even my father seemed a little impressed.
"The Leia Organa? As in Princess Leia? Daughter to Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala Leia Organa? Sister to Luke Skywalker Leia Or-"
"Yes!" I exclaimed to stop Cerys, laughing at the shock on her face, "The only Leia Organa in the galaxy, Cerys."
"You guys must be good…" Cerys mumbled, shaking her head.
I had failed to mention the near death mission that had led up to this 'promotion', but they didn't need the gorey details.
"You should see how happy Poe is." I smiled lightly at the thought of him sitting enthralled as he listened to the stories of his parents, "He really belongs here."
"And do you?" My father asked, a single brow raised.
I almost said something along the lines of 'I belong where Poe is', but stopped myself and decided against it.
"Of course I do. You'd never believe half the people I meet or the adventures I go on."
"Why isn't primary school over?" Cerys whined, covering her face with her hands, "Just wait, one day I'll be there with you too."
My head tilted in surprise.
"You want to join the Resistance?" I asked. This was the first time I had heard Cerys tell me what she wanted to be when she 'grew up'.
"If the galaxy needs saving, then I'm helping. Besides, it's been years since I've seen you and Poe every day. It's just not the same without you guys."
"Well don't rush it!" I laughed, "Dad and Kes aren't ready to let go of you just yet.
"Will they ever?" She rolled her eyes sarcastically, but hugged father from the side with a laugh.
"Stay safe, Sidra." My father said, his eyes sad.
"Of course. Tell Kes I said hello. Love you both."
Once the holocall had ended, I went straight for Poe's room, a spring in my step. I was pleasantly surprised at Cerys's interest in the Resistance and would have to start talking to General Organa about it right away.
"Poe, you'll never believe-"
I stopped myself as I opened Poe's door, finding him in the middle of a holocall himself, only it wasn't with Kes.
"Oh, hello Sidra." Nusa's face appeared floating in the green hologram, her mouth instantly became a thin line, "Still attached at the hip I see."
"Nusa." My blood ran cold, remember the last time I had seen her- had it really been three years? -only this time it was me listening from the door.
The three of us stood in an awkward silence for a moment before I finally willed my voice to work, "I just wanted to apologize-"
"I don't need to hear anything from you." She interupted sourly. I could tell I wasn't wanted.
"Uh, okay." I flinched back, ready to leave with a final glance at Poe, "I'll be back later."
"No, Sid, wait." Just as I was about to close the door, a flash of anger wrinkled his brow, "I'll call you back later, Nusa."
Nusa's, and my, eyebrows flew up in surprise.
"No, Poe, trust me. I'll do the calling." Nusa threw him a bitter smile before ending the holocall.
"I could have just come back later…" I stated weakly, coming in and closing the door behind me, leaning against it uncomfortably.
"No, no, I'm sorry for her behavior." Poe shook his hand at me as he stood up and flopped on his bed, running his hands over his eyes and through his hair. He looked exhausted, and I had a feeling I was part of the reason why, "What will I never believe?"
"Oh, right." I walked over to the seat he had just vacated and sat in it backwards, pushing the situation that had just happened to the back of my mind to ponder later, "Cerys is thinking about joining the Resistance."
"Really?" Poe glanced at me in surprise, a smile forming, "That's great! I'm sure Leia'll appreciate it as well. She's not thinking of piloting is she?"
"Uh, not sure, she didn't really say. Probably not, though. As far as I know, she's never flown before. I'll have to ask her…" I had forgotten about that one small detail. I tinkered with the chain around my neck before I recalled a question I had.
"So is it time?" I dropped my hands in excitement, resting my arms on the backrest of the chair.
"Time?" Poe question, his eyebrows meeting on his forehead.
I slid my index finger under silver chain, pulling it up so it was visible.
"Oh," Poe chuckled, "Most definitely not."
"'Most definitely not'?" I echoed with a huff, "It's almost been three years!"
"Yeah, well, it all depends on you." He said with a grin.
I frowned and narrowed my eyes at Poe.
"You're more cryptic than Yoda, and trust me, I've done a good couple of readings on his quotes." I grumbled, resting my chin on my arms.
"MmmmmmMMMMMMMmmmm, funny joke." Poe sat up, making this silly little voice parents would make when telling Yoda stories to their children.
"Excuse me?" I asked as he stared at me, a wide grin on his face.
"What, you never heard about joke Yoda?" He asked in his normal voice, the grin not faltering a bit.
"...Joke Yoda?" I asked incredulously.
"Yeah, after Yoda retired from the Force, he became a comedian." He laughed.
I closed my eyes and shook my head, "Poe no."
"Here's a good one from Tatooine." He started in that obnoxious voice again, "What did Luke say to the guy who was bullying his sister?"
He paused and looked expectedly at me, but I just stared at him and shook my head in disbelief, trying to suppress the smile that was forming.
"You better not 'Leia' finger on her! MmmmmmmmMMMMMMMmmmm, funny joke!"
There was a single knock at the door before it opened and General Leia stood before us, her hands behind her back.
"Commanders." She did a quick nod to the both of us, "I expect the both of you to be flying out tomorrow morning at 0800 to do some training with the rookies."
"Yes, General Organa." We answered together. I was barely able to contain the laughter bubbling in my throat.
"Goodnight, Commanders." She turned, ready to walk out of the room, but paused, looking back over her shoulder at Poe, "And that was not a funny joke."
With the door shut, Poe and I began to laugh, tears coming to my eyes as we tried to regain our breath.
Just something sweet.
Also, ten points to whomever gets the Joke Yoda references.
And we STILL don't know what the necklace is about, eh? Bwahahaha.
Coming Up in Chapter 18: Four year time jump! A family reunited. Lot's of action and a rediculously long chapter.
~TheObsessory
