***Author's Note***

Okay, so; I had a bit more time this evening, so hopefully there's more to this chapter. I felt that Ben and Rey hadn't really had any alone time in a while, so there's a good bit of lemon-y goodness at the end of this chapter.

"But Endor?" Leia asked in surprise. "I can't imagine the Ewoks would allow that."

Ben shook his head, "They didn't. They started a war over it; their population was decimated. Master Ren had Snoke order the Knights to definitively end the war...Which they did. Withing three days of their arrival, they had destroyed three-quarters of the Ewok population."

"Ben, were you...I mean, you didn't," Leia was unable to finish.

Ben wrapped his arm around his mother's shoulders. "No, I had no part in it. I was on Jakku at the time. It was deemed 'unimportant.' And still, I felt it, even from so great a distance. It caused a great disturbance in the Force," his audience wondered at the heavy sorrow in Ben's voice. "I know you were always fond of the Ewoks. I'm sorry, Mother. However, if we can rid the planet of the First Order, perhaps their population can recover." At this, he gave his mother's shoulders a gentle squeeze.

"Now. There are two separate bases on Endor. One holds all the Force-Sensitives above the age of fifteen, the other holds the rest. The younglings will be guarded far more heavily. The First Order will believe that the older 'Apprentices' will be able to defend themselves, and they are correct. In fact, it is a crucial part of my plan. My theory is that the majority of the older Force-Sensitives are old enough to be resistant to the training. In fact, many of these were taken from their families and will wish to return. I know for a fact that many of the adults were separated from their children." Leia began to smile.

"So, you think that's how we can gain their assistance? Ben, that's actually somewhat brilliant How large of an attack force will you need?"
Ben thought for a moment, "Definitely myself, Rey, and Uncle Luke. We'll need every Force user we've got. I'll accept any volunteers, but I should think, worst case scenario, a small force of one hundred should do it. Now, if this works, we may well gain an entire army of Force Users. If that happens, we will need a way to train them. Luke can't do it alone; he'll need mine and Rey's help."

At this, there was a riotous outbreak in the briefing room with everyone shouting objections at the tops of their lungs. Cries of "We can't trust him," and "So you fan turn them to the Dark Side" rang through the chamber. But one man, who climbed on top of the briefing table, managed to make himself heard above the din. "You want us to let you near those people? Why? So you can drive them to early graves, just like your sister?"

Ben's face went bone white, and with a choked cry of rage and pain, flung his arm out, and the man was lifted off his feet and slammed into the opposite wall. Leia looked stricken; Rey was doubled over, reacting to Ben's pain as it rebounded across their Force Bond.

"What do you know about it?" Ben screamed as his eyes filled with rears, and he lifted the man again, taking a step closet. "What do you know about Padme? How dare you talk about her like you knew her? Did you feel her die? Did you feel the light-saber tear through her heart? You know nothing! You have no right!" Rey placed her hands on his shoulders as his hand fell, and tears streaked his face, his voice catching in his throat.

Trembling, the man stood. "I know what I've heard. You drove her mad. Snoke did your sister a kindness when he took her away from your influence! You probably don't even care that she's dead!"

Ben lurched forward again. "I DIED THAT DAY!" Ben bellowed. "I did all that I could to follow her into death, but I just wasn't strong enough! Why do you think I was in a coma for a week? Her death was so painful that I thought it would kill me. I wanted it to kill me. I hae missed her every moment of every day since then," At this point, words utterly failed Ben, and he fell slowly to his knees, tears soaking the neck of his tunic. Rey knelt beside him, and put his head on her shoulder, feeling Ben's pain tear through her.

Leia stepped forward, her eyes wet, and glanced at her own twin, whose face was obscured by his right hand. "Are you quite proud of yourself? How dare you? That is the event that tore my family apart, Captain. I don't care what your feelings are for my son. He. Is. Still. My. Son. And that is my daughter you are talking about. Did you ever consider the pain it caused me? Or Luke? And one more thing; just look at what you did to Rey! She feels everything Ben does because of their Force Bond. His heart isn't the only one you've damaged." Poe and Finn stepped forward defensively as the Captain took an abashed step forward. Finn's hands balled into fists as he prepared to defend his friend.

"I'm sorry, General. It's just...my son..."

"Get. Out." Snapped the General. "Until you realize that your family is not the only one that was destroyed, I don't need or want your council." She dried her eyes on her sleeve and straightened her tunic. "Furthermore, you will trust my son because I tell you to. My brother says that Ben has truly turned from the Dark Side and the First Order. If nothing else, I trust his judgment. This meeting is adjourned." At this, the crowd slowly dissipated; all that could be heard was the sound of Ben's anguished moans of despair as the sobbing abated. Leia knelt beside her son. "I miss Padme, too, Ben."

Ben rose slowly, drying his face. "I'm sorry, Mother. I should never have interrupted."

"No! I'm glad you fif. From what you've said, it seems like your idea is the better one. And, don't be angry with me, but it might have been a good thing to show my Commanders that you do have emotions, other than anger and hate. You've lost people you loved, too. Now; why don't you finish going over this plan of yours with me?"

Ben smiled and pulled his mother close, "Thank you, Mother. I don't deserve your forgiveness; I am, however, grateful for it."

Leia scoffed at her son, "You deserve what I say you deserve. Mother's privilege." For the next two hours, Leia, her son, Rey, Finn, Poe, and Luke remained cloistered in the briefing room, deciding the particulars of their plan.

By the end, they had all agreed on the best course of action. "All right. I think we've done all the damage to this thing that we can manage. Go and get some rest, all of you."

"Mother? Can you have some food sent to mine and Rey's room?" Leia shot her son an understanding smile and nodded. With that, Ben and Rey left Leia and the others to see to the rest of their plans. Rey led them quickly to their quarters; as the door shut behind them, Ben turned Rey in a quick spin. "Alone, at last," Ben said as he crushed his mouth eagerly to Rey's. He deftly slid his right hand under her tunic, and she shivered in pleasure. He removed first her outer robe, then her tunic. Ben trailed his cybernetic hand slowly up her rib cage, across her belly, and up to her breast, marveling that he could actually feel with this hand. Rey hastily undid Ben's belt and slid his tunic over his head, panting in excitement. She hurriedly trailed kisses down his jawline, neck, and collarbone, stopping only when she reached his chest. She licked his nipple and made him groan, seeing with satisfaction that he was hardening for her.

Suddenly, there was a beep at the door. Ben groaned in irritation, and stalked to the door. C3PO stood there, holding a tray of food. "Ah, Master Solo! It is so good to see you. The prin...uh, General has asked me to bring this for you."

Ben took the tray from the ever-over-helpful droid. "Thanks, 3PO. That's really...helpful. Now go find something useful to do." Ben slid the door shut on the droid's scandalized "Oh, I never!" and hurriedly set the tray on a desk in the corner of the room. Rey collapsed on their bed, laughing hysterically. Ben was across the room in three long strides, stripping off Rey's trousers. He lowered himself between her thighs, and her laughter turned to shuddering gasps as he plunged his tongue into her warmth, relishing in the taste of her. She moaned as his tongue forced its way deeper into her.

"Please, Ben, please," Ben stood quickly and removed his own trousers, hands shaking. He climbed onto the bed, hovering over Rey as his cybernetic hand traced her curves; Rey shuddered with pleasure under his touch. He lowered his hand slowly to cover her entrance, and slowly pumped his fingers into her. Faster and faster he pumped them, until he felt Rey clench around his fingers. He pulled his fingers from between her thighs and licked them sensuously. He lifted himself over Rey again, guiding himself gently into her welcoming center. She cried out in ecstasy as he began to pump his hips as he moaned in pleasure. Rey cried out his name, not caring if anyone heard them. Faster and faster Ben pumped, beating out a frantic rhythm as he pounded his length into her. At last, he felt both of their climaxes approaching, and they flew over the edge together. As he finished, Ben collapsed against Rey, his chest heaving. As they lay, tangled in each others' limbs, their stomachs growled in tandem. Laughing, they scrambled out of bed to see what Leia had provided them.

There was a carafe of wine, and a luxurious spread of various meats and cheeses. They helped themselves to liberal portions of each, and poured goblets full of the wine. They devoured every morsel of food that had been on the plate in short order, and sat in satisfaction as they drank their wine, still completely naked, and not caring in the least. They drank in silence until, without a word spoken, they reached for each other again. Rey's hand clasped around Ben's manhood, which promptly began to rise to the occasion, and Ben lowered himself to tease Rey's nipple with his tongue. They both stood and quickly cleared the remains of their meal, taking special care not to spill the remaining wine.

Rey threw her legs around Ben's waist, and he clasped her buttocks in response. She crushed her mouth to his eagerly, as she ground her hips against his in anticipation. Ben lowered her carefully to the bed and slowly, gently pumped his hips against hers. Rey sighed and raised her own hips to grant him better access. Deeper and deeper Ben plunged, keeping the same slow, torturous rhythm. Finally, they brought each other to a slow, but powerful climax, and fell into sleep as they finished.

***Author's Note***

Awwwww. I had so much fun writing the last bit; hope you enjoyed it, too. Also, I hope you don't think Ben's meltdown was too much. I wanted to show a different side of Ben that most of these fanfics don't show. Thanks for reading, all!