Author's note: This is where it gets heated. There are going to be tense moments esp. with the fact that Leia is captured by the Knights of Ren and she is going to have a personal meeting with Lady Ren herself. This meeting between the Mother of Rey and the Mother of Ben is like that of a Parents Teachers Association meeting gone wrong.
Leia woke up, finding herself inside a prison cell. A light lit in the middle of the room, revealing a familiar aesthetic that she remembered when she was younger.
"This looks mighty familiar," Leia said to herself, remembering a time when she was imprisoned on the Empire's first Death Star. Then, the blast doors opened and two stormtroopers entered.
One of the stormtroopers ordered Leia to come with them as she's been requested to meet with Lady Ren. Leia with her hands cuffed was escorted across the hall and entered the interrogation room.
Leia sat down as her stormtrooper escort strapped her legs and arms to the chair. The stormtroopers left the room and opened the door for Lady Ren and her daughter, Reina Ren to come inside and begin their interrogation.
"Well, at last, I finally met the daughter of Darth Vader. A man I so despised," said Lady Ren as she brought down her red, black hood, revealing that scar on her cheek.
Leia glanced at Lady Ren's face and began to see the resemblance of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Sabe, Leia's former tutor during her younger days on Alderaan.
"You look like your parents, Lady Ren or is it Inanna or Ianna?" Leia said.
"Lady Ren, would do…Princess Leia," Lady Ren said to spite Leia.
"I'm no longer a princess. I'm a General for the Resistance."
"A resistance so small that it will be squashed by the might of the First Order and the Knights of Ren."
"Fine. Where I am now? Am I the only one captured? "
"You are and this place is called the Foundry. A massive factory orbiting around a star where we build our massive fleets and soon we will crush both the Republic and your foolish resistance."
The Foundry, Leia remembered to herself from what Ben said earlier at the resistance base: During my training with the Knights of Ren, they told me that a Force user can receive ten times more power if they are close to the Sun. I had a feeling that Snoke might be there to enhance her dark side powers.
"You seem kind of shock?" Lady Ren asked.
"No…it's just that what you said sounds a bit…more like a place of hell."
"Yes. But, it is the one we are living in now."
Leia calmed herself and looked straight at Lady Ren to question her, "What do you want from me? If this is an interrogation, you'll never get anything from me. For I am strong willed; I take nothing from anyone. Where is Rey? Is she with you now? Or, is she easily disposed one since she's an engineered weapon for your own aims. She's not really your own daughter, isn't she?"
Reina, upon hearing this, made her shook in wonder as she gazed out through her helmet looking at both her mother and General Leia.
"Her name is Reina Ren and she is my real daughter! How dare you say she's engineered? Who told that you? Was it your spoiled Jedi Prince, Ben Solo also known as Kylo Ren? That emotionally unstable boy who has harmed my daughter so many times that in case you haven't realized your son…is already dead," shouted Lady Ren, infuriated by Leia's remarks.
"No!" then Leia remembered that sharp pain in her chest during her fight with Lady Ren, "How dare you!? How can the daughter of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Sabé do such a thing, you monster?"
"Silence," Lady Ren screamed as she stood with bolts of purplish electricity flying out of her body.
Reina Ren, inside her helmet, turned her attention slightly to Lady Ren, full knowing that Ben Solo is not actually dead. She must not reveal this to anyone as there's a part of her wanted Ben Solo alive, so he can return as Kylo Ren. She believed that Kylo Ren still has much to offer for the Knights of Ren and killing him would be…unwise. Reina really loved her mother much and appreciated her teachings. But, Reina wanted more of her own.
Lady Ren continued, "My daughter has murdered your son as a way to continue my revenge on what your father, Darth Vader did to my mother and everyone I knew, growing up. In case you haven't realized your father killed my mother. I hated my father. He was such a fool in not killing the very dark lord who brought so much pain and agony in my life. I would never forget what my father did, leaving my mother and I behind. I also hated your father who brought me a life of misery. How dare you say my daughter is a monster? When the true monster is you standing here as a living reminder on what your family has done to an entire galaxy."
"No! My father was a good man. I may not know much about him. But, I do know it was the Emperor Palpatine who seduced my father to the dark side and all his actions were the result of Palpatine's influence. And look at you now…serving Snoke, a man like the Emperor himself, who seduced you and helped create your daughter."
"NO!" Lady Ren screamed, shooting a bolt of lightning at a wall behind Leia's back, "My daughter is of my own flesh and blood," Lady Ren said, "A daughter of myself and my late husband, Jacob Kryze, nephew of Duchess of Satine Kryze of Mandalore. My daughter was conceived days before I met with Snoke who showed me a refined path to the dark side of the force. A path of true power, stronger than the light itself. A path, which neither your father nor the Emperor ever knew!"
"And what path is that? A path that would end in more pain and agony? The dark side treats everyone as expendable. It promises nothing to anyone."
"Silence!" Lady Ren shouted and force pushed Leia's chair to the wall, hitting Leia's head to the wall.
The word expendable triggered a memory in Reina's mind as she remembered that before her battle with Kylo Ren at the Mandalorian Base on Heinlein Prime. Reina instructed and ordered Asula Jeina Ren that she wanted Kylo Ren to return alive since Kylo Ren still has some refine knowledge of the Force to aid the Knights of Ren. His knowledge is still valuable to ensure the First Order's success in conquering the galaxy and taking out any future force user like that of Luke Skywalker. But, instead of following orders, Jeina instead killed Kylo Ren rather than stunning him for capture.
Reina right away regain her focus on the verbal jousting match between her biologically mother, Lady Ren, and her former surrogate mother, Leia.
Lady Ren pulled Leia back to the table and waited for Leia to return her attention to Lady Ren. "You know nothing of the dark side, General Organa. You know nothing about what Snoke has offered to me and to my daughter. Oh…by the ways, my daughter is standing right here."
Leia was shocked that the young female in red/black armor, covered by the red capes like those of the Imperial Knights is indeed in fact her former friend, Rey. When Leia came into the interrogation, she thought that the Lady in red and black armor was just another Knight of Ren.
"Rey, if there's any good in you, listen to me. Everyone at the resistance misses you. Your place is not with the…" Leia has her mouth shut and her face slammed on the table in front of her.
"Enough!" Lady Ren shouted before she continued.
"Since you're so eager to know of our plans, then I'll let you know. What Snoke showed me is a different approach in using the dark side of the Force. You see the dark and the light need each other. One cannot live without the other. The issue with either side of the Force is that if one used one side completely without the other it may result in the trepidation of the practitioner in lacking certain the benefits the other side has. You see each practitioner in the Knights of Ren do not completely uses one-hundred percent dark side power. We allow at last one to two percent of the light in ourselves when using the force. It's a modified approach to the dark side that in order to defeat the light, one must have some control over it in order to understand its strength and weaknesses."
Lady Ren continued, "Not only that, this station has a Sith meditation sphere. A meditation sphere for my child Reina to use for her battle mediation and to absorb much of the dark side energies to boost our morale and tactical capabilities in defeating the Republic and the Resistance. After we win this war, Snoke will show us the way to achieve true immortality."
"True immortality?" Leia wondered out loud.
Reina thought for a moment for what her mother meant as she continued to listen to her mother's explanation of their plans.
"Yes, not the one which a person can live forever, but a state of existence to live not only forever, but to be forever immune to pain and suffering. A state where one can even have the power to conquer death in others and relinquish it on command."
Leia astounded and questioned, "And how Snoke's going to do that?"
"Quite simple, really. A large blood sacrifice is required and that's what this facility is for. To absorb the energies of every living being in the galaxy, including the Republic and the First Order."
"You're mad! Why? If there is no life in the galaxy, then what's the point?"
"You misunderstand, General Organa. You see, there are other worlds out there beyond this galaxy. Other stars, other planets, other galaxies. With this new state of existence, anyone with this new power can have a chance to become a farmer, a painter, an artist, a simple being. Then, the cycle would repeat itself to maintain such existence. This is something I want my daughter to have, so she can live her own life without having to live in fear of being bounded to anyone or any fate that's given to her. Am I right, daughter?"
"Yes, mother," Reina said right away as she continued to breathe deeply with the thought of that immense power. The power not only to live forever, but even prevent others from dying and take it away at will. Then confusion came into her mind where one part in wished to not have this power since it's repulsive in its excess where it can be abused by others. If other members of Knights of Ren has this power, they can use this against her if they so desire. But, the other part inside wanted this power. She hoped that if so, then she can use this power to have Kylo Ren all to herself not only as her equal, but as someone she can have for the rest of eternity, side by side.
"I don't believe this. I don't believe this. You're out of your mind. Even if you achieve such great power, Snoke will deceive you and make you and your daughter his immortal slaves." Leia rebuked.
"We shall see, Leia. Maybe you should be his slave until the end of time," Lady Ren said.
Then, Leia felt something around her right arm as the strap was released. Leia then watched her arm rise up and felt her right hand opened. Leia was not able to control what her right hand was doing as she looked back at Lady Ren and see her concentration with the force. Lady Ren stared at her Leia's hand and within mere moments she fired shot of lightning hit Leia's right hand, bursting it in flames.
Leia screamed. Lady Ren smiled as she continued to see the agony on Leia's face. Then, Lady Ren extinguished the flames allowing Leia to witness her punishment for insulting Lady Ren.
"Fitting isn't it. You, Skywalkers, always have a thing for wounded limbs. Reina, treat her wounds and escort her back to her cell. Once you're done, meet me at your quarters."
"Yes, mother," Reina obliged.
Lady Ren left the interrogation room as Reina walked over to examine Leia's right hand. Reina used Force Healing to heal Leia's wounded hand.
"Rey, I know there's good in you. You don't have to do this. This is not life. You know what…" Leia said before being cut off by Reina's rash reaction.
"I know. You don't have to lecture me like a real mother. Besides, you're not my real mother. Lady Ren is…and this is where…" Reina hesitated a moment before finishing her last few words, "I belong."
Reina unstrapped Leia and escorted her back to her prison cell. It was that moment of hesitation that Leia knew that the Rey is still in there. The only thing Leia had now is hope that her brother Luke, Caterous of the Knights of Mandalore, and the Resistance will rescue her.
Meanwhile…at Reina's personal quarters…Reina entered her quarters, expecting to see her mother. But, instead her mother is at the other room separate from hers. Reina took her cape and armor off first and changed clothes. She went into her black sleeveless, traditional Ren Knight training garment, similar to that of Kylo Ren's outfit, but without the cape. Reina peaked through to see her mother carrying a Sith Holocron…her holocron. The holocron showed a holovid of a woman and young girl.
Reina figured out the facial features and saw that it was a holovid Lady Ren's mother, Sabé and her younger self. Reina sensed a mixture of sadness, grief, anger, and a penitence for revenge inside Lady Ren. Then, Reina heard a whisper of Lady Ren, talking to her holocron.
"Mother…I've seen the daughter of Darth Vader. Ironic, isn't it. You took care of Darth Vader's child on Alderaan only to be murdered by the father himself. I will avenge your death by killing every last of the Skywalkers. I will carry out the legacy of the Mandalorians who served the dark side. Once I have my revenge, I'll be at peace and so will my daughter. I wished you're her to see your own grandchild. You'll be very proud of her."
Lady Ren sensed her daughter's presence and shut off the holocron. "Hello, my daughter. It's good that you've arrived."
"You wished to see me, Mother?" Reina asked.
"Yes, I do. How's your battle meditation training going?" Lady Ren asked.
"It's gotten better before and after the attack at the Mandalorian base. With Asula's help, I will be more powerful to defeat the Republic and bring order to the galaxy."
"Good. Then, you should do more of it. We, Knights of Ren must be prepared for anything. Now, when you meditate this time, I want you to expand your reach. Expand as much as possible. We'll need it if we need to inform other Star Destroyer commanders to come to our aid."
"You thinking there's an attack coming to this facility, Mother?"
"It's war, Reina. Every installation always gets attacked one way or the other. It's only a matter of time. I have received from Snoke that with Leia here, the Resistance will surely come to rescue her. But, Snoke is wise that with you in the meditation sphere, it'll be part of a trap to overwhelm the Resistance and their allies."
"Mother, do you think the Knights of Mandalore, being as strong as they are, will find a way to breach our defenses and sabotage our efforts?"
"What makes you think of that? The Knights of Mandalore grew weak after the Battle of Jakku. I already told you before that the Knights of Mandalore are not that powerful as what people make them out to be. Besides, the Knights always follow the path to the light side. For the light is blinding and full of lies, only the darkness shows the way."
Reina looked down at herself, feeling some doubt about this. Reina wanted to tell her mother her idea to recruit Kylo Ren back on Heinlein Prime. However, because of Lady Ren's adamancy in killing every Skywalker…Reina grew afraid of Lady Ren's possible rage against her.
"Mother?" Reina asked.
"Yes, my daughter," Lady Ren replied.
"Is it true that our award for defeating the Republic is to obtain 'true' immortality?"
"Sure, it is my daughter. I've been working close with Snoke for many years on how to achieve it. It was an ancient technique that former Sith Emperor had thousands of years ago, but only ended in disaster when the Sith Emperor was assassinated by some Jedi Outcast."
"Do you think Snoke…sorry…I mean…knowing that those of the Sith and those within our ranks would sacrifice those to achieve absolute power…do you think Snoke is just using us to only help him to achieve immortality for himself?"
"What makes you think of that, Reina?!" Lady Ren yelled as she stood up and walked close to her daughter, "Did more of Leia's hearsay corrupt your thoughts?"
"No, mother. It's like you said about preparing for anything that what if members within our Knights of Ren could betray us? I mean…during my fight with Kylo Ren, Asula disobeyed my orders in attacking recklessly against Kylo Ren."
"You sense disobedience within the Seven, do you?"
"Yes, Mother."
"Then, you should discipline them. They're your Seven now," Lady Ren gazed into Reina's eyes, proving a point to her, "The thing about the Seven is that your old…boyfriend…Kylo Ren never done much to trained them to be disciplined soldiers. Thus, explained why Kovu, Kozu, and Niles died by Kylo's hands. That's why we need to have Kylo Ren eliminated. He's the true saboteur. If you think Asula Ren, is going to backstab you one day, then be prepared to take her out, absorb her power, and replace her with someone more obedient. As of right now, I am looking through potential replacements for Kovu, Kozu, and Niles, but with the Meditation Sphere becoming operational, I don't think there is a need for it. With the meditation sphere, we guarantee our victory over the Light."
Reina breathed heavily, shivering herself inside.
"Now, get back to training on your battle meditation. Better yet, how about you meet up with Asula Ren and discuss your personal issue with her and work it out. You are her commander after all. I don't see why a member of the Seven would disobey your commands," Lady Ren ordered.
Reina walked out of her quarters and went to the training chamber. Asula was there training alone with her vibroblades. Reina walked over to Asula. Asula felt Reina coming over and turned around to greet Reina.
"Well, hello sister, Reina. How can I be of assistance?"
Reina force pushed Asula to the wall and landed a force punch to the face. Reina threw another one and another one just before Asula force pushed her away.
"What's wrong with you?" Asula cried.
"You disobeyed me, Jeina Ren!" Reina screamed.
"I did as you told me. You jump away and I'll take care of him. Those were exact same words."
"It does not mean having to kill him. I wanted him alive and with us now."
"Why, Reina? Is it because you have some sentiment to Kylo Ren? That man is a traitor. Traitors cannot be trusted."
"But, I'm stronger than him. My powers have been growing stronger day by day. I am powerfully enough to convert him back to the dark side and control him."
"Oh, really Kira…is that because you missed him so much? You really want him close by…esp. in private?"
"Don't push it, Jeina!"
"Why should I, Reina? Kylo Ren had feelings for you when you were once called Rey. Now, as Reina, why are you showing feelings for Kylo Ren? Is that the Ben's traitorous influence on you? You wanted Ben Solo to finish what he's started in destroying the Knights of Ren and the First Order? Is that why you wanted us to split up at Heinlein Prime in fighting the Mandalorians that led to the deaths of my brothers, Niles, Kovu, and Kozu? Are your personal interests getting in the way of our victory over the Republic and the Resistance?"
"I won't let you question my intentions. I am your Commander and Master of the Knights of Ren. Besides by having Kylo Ren return to the dark side, he would provide more tactical information about the current strength of the Resistance. Kylo Ren wants me. He needs me…and I was trying to capitalize on that as a way to seduce him."
"But, do you need him? If you are so powerful than Kylo, why do you need him at all?"
"We, the Knights of Ren, need all allies it can get. The more powerful allies we have under our control, the more likely we'll have victory. Also, Malliek Ren wanted me to compile all the knowledge that Kylo Ren taught me, but I needed more. So, that's why I ordered you that I want Kylo Ren alive."
"Suit yourself, then. Reina Ren. Like I said, traitors can never be trusted unless you're a traitor yourself."
Reina in great anger fired a strong stream of force lightning at Asula. Asula was pushed back to ground and felt more of the agony driven by Reina's anger. Reina continued to walk closer, intensify the voltage and the current of her lightning. Jeina screamed in agony and at the moment that Jeina was about to fall unconscious, Reina stopped.
Jeina woke up only to find her vibroblade facing directly at her face.
"You are called the Rogue. You better not go Rogue on me. You disobey me one more time, Asula Jeina Ren, I will end you," Reina said.
Jeina obeyed and got herself and was ordered to leave. Reina sat down at a nearby meditation mat and focused on her meditation. Jeina met up with Smud and Malliek at the mess hall and inform them to not double cross Reina Ren for she is definitely their Commander and Master of the Knights of Ren.
Smud giggled to himself at the thought of Reina beating her up. Ha ha…she deserved it, Smud thought.
"I heard that, Smud," said Jeina before force pushing Smud to a nearby vending machine the same way Kylo did to a stormtrooper mocking him one time.
Meanwhile…
Out in the vastness of space, a return vehicle is rendezvousing with a Firespray-31-class patrol and attack craft. The vehicle docked as the pilot of the return vehicle went on board.
"What did you get?" asked a middle-aged green armored man.
"I may have found the location of the First Order's secret facility. Not only that I think know where Leia and the girl is," replied the female pilot.
"Good, my daughter. I'll inform our brothers about this. Let's hope they give us that cure that we're infected with."
Back at Resistance Base…
After the Battle of Heinlein Prime, the secret base of the Knights of Mandalorian was decimated. The Knights of Mandalore and their fellow Resistance allies salvage as much equipment as they could. All survivors and the wounded were transported back to the main Resistance Base to recover and lick their wounds.
Those critically wounded were placed into Bacta tanks for healing esp. for Ben Solo since he received a stab wound in the heart. Ben was placed into Bacta tank for hours as medical droids monitor his vital signs. Once Ben's wounds healed, Ben's body was extracted from the Bacta tank and returned back to the infirmary for rest. Ben was unconscious the whole time as if he was sleeping in peace. But, it's his mind that's undergoing a transcendental moment.
Inside Ben's mind…Flashes of images, memories that Ben had went across view of vision. Ben zoomed pass images of his childhood onboard the Falcon, to his days as a troubled student at Luke's Jedi Academy, then finally he see himself floating as a energy being going through space. Then, he saw himself landing softly on a beach. The same beach of an island he always go to during his meditations, a peaceful spot that Ben once shared with Rey back at Malcord V. But, now it's just an isolated spot for only him alone. Then, Ben realized that all this time his mission to stop Snoke had turned has turned into a mission to save Rey…the one he loved.
Ben sat down in a lotus position and looked ahead at the waves of ocean hitting the beach. Ben sighed and looked up in the night sky at the stars, wondering if he could see her again…not as Reina…but as the Rey he knew. His Rey of Light that is now simmered into darkness. Ben, then felt a soft touch on his shoulders as he quickly turned around and couldn't believe his eyes.
"Rey?" Ben asked, not believing his eyes. How is this possible? Is this from the bond? Ben thought.
"Hello Ben," said a lonely Rey, wearing a dark robe with a hood over her head. She pulled the hood back, revealing her gentle and kind face that Ben remembered.
Ben slowly got on his feet and with for a hug with Rey.
"Ben…" Rey sobbed.
"It is you? But, how's this possible?" Ben asked.
Rey explained, "When you were laying there on the ground, I've transferred a portion of my force power into you, so you can live."
"I see."
"Oh Ben, I missed you so much. I'm so sorry what happened."
"It's okay. I'm just glad there's still part of you that is still Rey."
"I know, Ben. I know."
Rey looked up to Ben's eyes and said, "Ben, there isn't much time. I only created a memory phantom so I can exist. I can't stay here much longer."
"Rey, what's going on? Tell me…where are the Ren Knights taking you?" Ben asked.
"They're taking me to the Foundry. It's a massive, circular, orbital, manufacturing, platform and shipyard with a bright orange star right in the middle of it. It's where the First Order amassed their fleets. That's where they are taking me. I've been told it's a place where my Force abilities will be heightened to new levels."
Ben felt right all this time. He was right. His suspicions were true.
"I'm so scared Ben. I'm so scared," Rey said hugging close to Ben.
Ben placed her hand on Rey's loose brown hair to comfort her. Then, he said, "It's okay, Rey. Just tell me where the Foundry is located."
Rey separate herself from Ben and pointed her hand to the night sky and a big ball of orange flame floated above the horizon, revealing the circular platform rotating around the planet.
Ben looked at it and saw the complexity of such a structure. It exactly matches the description that Caterous talked about.
Then, Rey felt a sharp pain in her chest. She collapsed on the sandy beach with her knees and her hands supporting herself. Ben ran over and shouted, "Rey! Rey!"
"Ben, I think it's time for me to go now," Rey responded.
"Rey, what are the coordinates of the Foundry. I need to know. Rey…Rey…"
Soon, the dream faded away by a bright shining light coming through. Ben shouted Rey a few more times before finally waking up…to see it was all a dream.
Luke who was just stopping by, finally caught the waking Ben. "Ben, you're awake!"
"Yes, Uncle Luke. I'm awake. I saw Rey in uh…a dream…I mean…uh…a vision," Ben said.
"You did. Tell me what happened," Luke said.
"Uncle Luke, I saw it. I saw where Rey is taking her. The Foundry…the place Caterous told you about. It's real. Rey showed it to me."
"If that's where Rey is heading, then your mother might be there as well."
Then, Poe entered the infirmary and informed them of the news. "Luke, Ben…we got something you might want to see."
Ten minutes passed, as Luke and Ben walked together to the command center where Poe, Finn, Caterous Endo and the rest of the Resistance and Mandalorian Knights stood.
"We are getting an instant transmission from someone," an intelligence officer said.
"Who's it from?" Luke asked.
"An old friend, perhaps," Caterous interjected.
"Greetings, my fellow Mandalorian half-brothers, I've brought news for you as part of our deal. I get the cure for my ill existence, you get the information on where that special Girl is located along General Organa," Boba Fett said as a holographic project appeared showing him in his usual green armor.
"Boba Fett? Deal? What's going on here?" Luke asked, suspicious that this is something withheld from him.
"I know you two have some bad blood in the past. But, we manage to get Boba Fett to help us in tracking down not only the Foundry, but also Rey and your sister, Leia," Caterous explained.
"That is right, Caterous. Despite any past grievances I have towards the Jedi and their friends, I'm still willing to lend a hand to my fellow Mandalorian Knights since several of those closest to me happened to be Force sensitive and I needed someone to guide them."
"Where is Rey then, Boba Fett?" Luke asked.
"From the radio transmissions I've been picking up, your special girl is heading towards a massive manufacturing base orbiting a bright star. It's located right here," said Boba Fett.
The coordinates appeared on the holographic map, revealing the structure of the First Order. The resistance sighed with relief that their general is alive.
"The Foundry!" Ben yelled.
"Well, ain't it the son of Han Solo? I'm saddened that you killed such a great man. Even though he and I were enemies, I still respect him as a fine warrior. How dare you murder him in cold blood?" Boba said.
Ben yelled, "Shut up, you frikking Mandalorian! What happened then was something you never understand? I was on a secret mission to help stop Snoke and his death was uncalled for. You insult me again I will choke you and throw you to that the same Sarlacc pit you were in years ago."
"Okay, okay…relax kid! Look…I did not know about your whereabouts as far as what you were doing. Besides I'm getting too old for this excitement and intense arguments with anyone. Okay? Besides I have a daughter that I care for along since she too is suffering from the same illness as I am," Boba Fett calming Ben down for his outbursts.
"Illness?" Ben asked, not sure what Boba Fett was talking about.
"Wow…Ben. You really don't know your history. Like the Clone Wars. I'm a clone. I suffered a genetic defect and so is my daughter. Now, when are we going to get the cure?"
"Where are you located, Boba?" Caterous inquired.
"I'm orbiting around a planet where this Foundry is located. That's how we were able to pinpoint the whereabouts of the girl and General Organa," Boba answered.
"Okay, good. One of our Mandalorian Knights will meet you at this location and will hand over the cure for you and your daughter," Caterous said.
"Thank you, Caterous. Despite my disagreements with your secret group, I appreciate your efforts in aiding me and my daughter," Boba Fett said.
"No worries, Boba Fett. We're Mandalorians. We're still brothers. We may have different beliefs, but we're still brothers none of the less. Vode an! Brothers all! I wish you can come with us in an upcoming strike against this facility. But, I presume you have better things to do," Caterous said.
"That is correct, Caterous. I would love to stay and fight, but I have more important mattes to attend to. In any case, I owe you back somehow. I'll be at the rendezvous point, Boba Fett out."
The holographic image of Boba Fett faded as Caterous Endo ordered his assistant, Kal Dronus to get several of his Mandalorian Knights to bring the cure to Boba Fett and his daughter.
For the next few hours, Poe, Luke, Finn, Ben, Caterous, and Luke went over preparations for their next attack on The Foundry.
Author's Note: Do not worry. Boba Fett does not get backstabbed by the Knights of Mandalore nor does he do anything stupid. The inclusion of Boba Fett is based from a novel where Boba Fett trained Jaina Solo to fight off Darth Caedus a.k.a. Jacen Solo. In this fic, we have Boba Fett helping out the Resistance (including Ben Solo) to locate Dark!Rey and of course, Ben's mom. Now, you're wondering…would this be the last time we see of middle-aged Boba Fett?
On a different note, for creating Lady Ren a.k.a. Dark!Rey's mom, we do have particular character/actress in mind as far as appearance and behavior goes. Who it is? Well, we're not going to give it away since we already put hints in this fic on who could play Lady Ren. If you still can't figure it out, here are some clues. First clue, Lady Ren's use of words, such as her insults at former friends and her religious-like mantra about the force. Last clue, Lady Ren working with Captain Phasma – Look for Gwendoline Christie's photo of only herself and another actress from Game of Thrones (it is not a photo them in the show itself, but a red carpet event since these two characters have not met yet.) Note: This only is our take on Dark!Rey's mother and we're not advocating that should be this particular character to portray Rey's dark side mother.