The following months moved in a slow blur. The Padawans were acquitted of any wrongdoings, while Rey was, for the time being, restricted to a Rebellion base under constant supervision. Whether this verdict as due to the Rebels' fear of Force-centric retaliation or sympathy for her unborn child, Rey didn't know. What she did know was that Ben was tried and found guilty in court hearings she was not allowed to attend.

"The Resistance decreed a lifelong sentence for him," Luke said. The Jedi Master's voice was rigid, as if he were trying to hold his emotions back. "Ben will be transported to a maximum security starship next week,"

Rey sat in stunned silence. These types of prisons were known to float through space in a seemingly aimless wander. Stops were few and far between, and usually they were only to refuel at spaceports.

"He doesn't belong there," Rey finally said, thinking about the violent criminals that were usually aboard such ships.

"I know,"

Rey's eyes filled with tears. She wasn't sure if it was her hormones, but she'd found herself crying more frequently these days.

"How did it come to this?" Rey asked as she looked out the window. "Where did it all go wrong?" She pressed her hand against the cool glass. The whole of the universe was just beyond this windowpane, and yet everything beyond it was just out of reach. It was almost like being isolated on Jakku again, but at least there she had free reign.

"Rey," Luke said cautiously, "There's something I must tell you,"

Rey looked over, only half interested until she saw the serious expression on Luke's face. "You and Ben were not discovered by a routine fly-over. The Resistance received a direct transmission from Endor,"

Rey dug her fingertips into the cushion she sat on, which threatened to tear the seams in two. "From who?"

"I don't think-"

"Who sent it?" her voice was wavering with anger now. If the hut she was in weren't rigged with Force-dampening electricity, the furniture would have been rumbling.

Luke placed a hand, his real hand, on her shoulder. "Calm yourself," he said steadily. "Anger will gain you nothing,"

For a moment Rey was tempted to tell Luke to get out and leave her alone. How could he possibly begin to understand her situation? He would never have a child who'd spend it's entire life not knowing one of it's parents.

Still, Luke was right. No matter who gave them up on Endor, Rey's anger would get her nowhere.

Rey closed her eyes and took a deep breath. At least when she opened her eyes again, she was no longer seeing red. "Who was it?"

"One of the Padawans,"

Rey needn't read minds to guess who called them out. "Gen," she said.

Luke gave a slight nod. "He feared for your safety and the child's,"

"But that's ludicrous," Rey insisted. "I've told him hundreds of times about the difference between Ben and Kylo Ren,"

"As have I," Luke said. "But I am not sure Gen will ever be able to distinguish between the two,"

Rey's emotions were divided. A part of her was still furious, while the other knew what it was like to stand by and feel helpless as your family slipped through your grasp. If anything, Gen probably felt like he was righting some wrong by trying to "protect" her.

"Gen had this notion," Rey said, "That Ben would bring danger to Endor,"

Luke gave another nod. "Gen told me about what he saw when he looked into Ben's future,"

"I told him to pay no heed to it," Rey said. Then, suddenly curious, she asked, "Did you try it? Looking into Ben's future?"

A sad expression overtook Luke's face. "Yes,"

"And?" Rey asked. When the Master hesitated, Rey said, "I need to know. I…" She rested a hand on top of her stomach. "I have to start planning for the future,"

Luke stared at his former Padawan, weighing the pros and cons. Then, with some resignation, he said "I saw what Gen saw,"

Rey clutched the cushion again. So she was back to square one with an uncertain path before her. "Did you feel anything?" she tried. "Gen said he felt pain,"

Luke shook his head. "My experience was a numbed one. I felt nothing,"

Rey looked out the window again. This time, she noticed a soft breeze blowing through the grass. What she wouldn't have given to be out there among the greenery with Ben.

"I need you to be my eyes and ears," Rey said. "I know the Force surrounds us all, but as you are aware I cannot call upon it here. If you notice any shift in the balance, or suspect something has happened to Ben, please let me know,"

"Of course," Using his cane for support, Luke stood up. "Before I depart, there is one more thing you should know,"

"And what is that?"

"The Resistance has chosen the vessel that will…retain Ben," Luke said. "As I said earlier, it will take about a week before the cruiser arrives. In the meantime, I've made an arrangement with our security personnel. They've granted permission for you to visit Ben before he departs,"

Rey was on her feet within seconds. "When can I visit him?"

"In four days time," Luke said. "A shuttle will take you there. They've assigned you a guard for the journey,"

In that moment, guards were the least of Rey's worries. All that mattered was that she would see Ben again. Everything else, clouded futures included, would eventually fall into place.