I have two theme songs for Poe and Rymer, "Where No One Goes" by Jonsi (from the How to Train Your Dragon 2 soundtrack) and "Geronimo" by the group Sheppard. They seem fitting, and I plan on listening to them on repeat when it comes time to write any X-Wing battle scenes.

I don't own Star Wars. Consider yourselves disclaimed.

YAVIN-4

6 YEARS OLD

"What do you mean, a little brother?"

Rymer sat nestled between both of her mothers on their couch. They had told her at breakfast that they needed to talk to her about something very important before she left to play with Poe for the day. She had been scared she was in trouble - did they find out about the cookies? Or the datapad? Or the time she and Poe played in the A-Wing without permission? Or the...

"Rymer, do you remember the day you came to live with us?" Delu asked gently.

The little girl's brow furrowed. She had dreams, sometimes, of feeling lonely even though there were lots of other kids around, and then suddenly not being lonely any more because her mamas were there. But was that the same thing? "I don't...think so..."

"It was almost your third nameday," Tali said, tweaking her cheek. "We were so excited to bring you home, because you hadn't had a real home in a long time. We wanted a family. We loved you from the moment we saw you, and we knew that you were meant to be our daughter. That's why we brought you home, where you belong."

Delu leaned in, tucking Rymer under her arm. "Your Mama Tali and I have been thinking for a long time about making our family just a little bit bigger. We decided that now, here on Yavin-4 where we're all so happy, it was the right time to do that. And we found a little boy that's supposed to be a part of our family, just like you."

"Where?"

"In a place a lot like where we found you, where little boys and girls go when they need families," Delu said. "He's a lot smaller than you were, still a baby. His name is Davlon, and he'll be coming here to live with us next week."

Both women waited as the small girl chewed over this information.

"Why?"

Tali met her wife's eyes before speaking. "Because he needs a family, and who better than two mamas and a big sister to love him and take care of him?"

"But you're my mamas! I don't want a little brother!"

The women exchanged a pained glance. They had been afraid of this. "I know you're scared, sweetie," Tali started soothingly. "We still love you. We're still your mamas, that will never change. You're just going to have to share us with Davlon from now on. You're such a big, strong girl. You can do that for your mamas, can't you?"

"No! I don't want him!" Before either mother could stop her, she had pushed from the couch and run through the door to their home, little feet pounding as she rounded the corner at the end of their walkway. They followed quickly, knowing precisely where she was going.

Shara, having been made aware of the morning's topic of conversation, was already outside her own house with Poe, who was playing halfheartedly with a toy X-Wing as he waited for his best friend. Seeing the distraught look on the young girl's face as she ran up was heartbreaking, and a glance at the end of the walkway showed two equally distraught mothers. Shara nodded to them once, assuring them that she had Rymer, and would take care of her and do what she could to help with the situation.

"How about I take you two for your first flying lesson today?"

Poe and Rymer were still small enough that she could have one on each knee, little helmets knocking into each other, as she pulled her trusted A-Wing into the air. Heading for a secluded area she knew would be unpopulated, Shara began to quiz them.

"Where is the ignition?" They pointed immediately to the correct button. "Thrusters? Autopilot? Blasters?" She continued to question them randomly, occasionally pretending they got it wrong, making them giggle when she finally 'realized' how smart they were. Rymer's despair began to dissipate, but a certain level of anxiety lingered.

Finally deeming them a safe distance from civilization, Shara began to fly lazily in a circle. "Alright, who's first?"

Shara had fully expected an argument to ensue, and was trying to come up with the best way of convincing Poe to let Rymer steer first when the young boy spoke up himself.

"Ry should do it." Even Rymer looked surprised at his immediate suggestion.

"Are...are you sure? It's your mama's ship..."

Poe nodded enthusiastically, dark curls bouncing. "Yup! Mama always says flying makes her feel better when she's sad, and you're sad now, so maybe it'll help you feel better too!"

Shara felt her eyes begin to well with proud tears even as Rymer grinned brightly. "Thanks Poe!" The little girl looked up at her expectantly now.

"Yes, thank you Poe. Alright, gently now, just like this..."

As excited as the impromptu lesson had made her, Rymer was still quieter than usual as Shara deposited the children in the sitting room to play while she made lunch. Poe chattered away for the both of them, and Rymer seemed grateful for it, letting him lead their playtime as she paid only partial attention.

Kes arrived home shortly for lunch, as he did every day, greeting his wife with a smile and a kiss as he glanced in on the children. He noticed Rymer's mood immediately.

"That bad, huh?"

Shara sighed. "That bad. I gave them their first real lesson in the A-Wing today, and that-" she indicated the sitting room at large "-is the best I could do. I think you should talk to her."

Kes was already nodding as he kissed her cheek. "I'm on it." He moved through to the sitting room, greeting both children by ruffling their hair.

"Hi Papa!"

"Hi Kes."

Kes eyed the dejected girl. "Hi kids. Poe, your mom needs your help in the kitchen. I'll help Ry clean this up." Poe bounced up and into the kitchen immediately, and Kes took his place on the floor. Rymer didn't meet his eyes, methodically putting the small toy ships back in their case.

"So your mamas told you the news this morning, did they?"

Rymer froze, then hunched in on herself. "What news?" She was putting the toys away more forcefully now.

"About your little brother."

"I don't want a little brother!" she snapped angrily. "They're my mamas! They already brought me home and they don't need another baby!"

Kes only nodded, seating himself a little more comfortable on the floor, leaning his back against the couch. He patted the carpet next to him, and the little girl crawled over, nestling into his side.

"You know, my Mama and Papa brought me home from the same kind of place you came from."

Rymer's head shot up, eyes wide and damp. "R-really?"

"Mm-hmm. Remember Poe's Aunt Jennasia, my big sister that visited for his nameday last year? They brought her home a few years before me, she was about your age. She's the best big sister I could have ever asked for."

Rymer fidgeted a little bit. "How come?"

"She took care of me. She looked out for me, played with me, taught me all kinds of things. I always looked up to her - I still do. She's one my best friends in the whole galaxy." He continued when Rymer didn't say anything. "Even now that we're grown up and have kids of our own, I know I can always count on Jenn, and she knows she can always count on me. She told me once that it was hard to get used to being a big sister after having our parents all to herself for so long. She was angry at them because she thought it meant she wasn't enough, and that they wouldn't love her anymore. But it wasn't true, Ry. They had enough love for both of us, just like your mamas have enough love for both you and Davlon. I know if you let yourself, he'll have as great a big sister as I do."

Rymer was quiet for a long time, then she shrugged a little. "Aunt Jenn's pretty cool, I guess."

Kes chuckled a little, squeezing the girl in a side hug. "Just do me a favor and think about it, okay?"

Rymer breathed a deep sigh. "Okay."

The following week found Kes and Shara watching both children in the Keen home, waiting for Tali and Delu to come back from planetside with Davlon. Rymer hadn't had any more angry outbursts, but rather had been quieter than usual when not playing with Poe. He had been a champion, all four parents thought, coming up with game after game to keep her occupied and laughing. Her mothers truly weren't sure how she'd react to Davlon's arrival, and had asked their friends to be there to make it as comfortable as possible for her.

Rymer froze when the front door opened.

Tali entered first, a small, clothed bundle nestled in her arms, and Delu followed, closing the door. Tali came forward into the sitting room, kneeling slowly at the edge of the carpet.

"Rymer? Would you like to come meet him?"

The young girl stood slowly, walking forward until she stood directly in front of her mothers. As she approached, a small fist broke free of its confines, waving and flexing in the air. Rymer eyed the hand, peering down at him cautiously.

"How old is he?"

"He's only six months," Tali answered quietly.

Rymer continued to stare down at him. "He's so little."

"You were this little once, before we met you," Delu said.

Rymer nodded, almost in a trance. She slowly reached one hand out and brushed a single finger along the tiny fist waving about. The hand opened, wrapping around her finger and holding fast. Rymer peered deeper into the bundle and saw two small brown eyes staring back up at her.

After a moment, she smiled.

"Hi Dav. I'm your big sister."