Old Friends Reunited

by Hacker-Attacker6111993

What if when Kylo Ren and Rey saw each other on Takodana, it wasn't a meeting, but a reunion? Kylo Ren holds the key to Rey's past. Rey is the key to saving him from Snoke. Can she accept the ties she has to the man who she only knows as a monster? Will Ren turn from the Dark Side to be with his former friend and rejoin his family?

7. Chapter 7

Guys, to be honest, I was very surprised when I saw how many people like Whispers in the Black. I mean, when I began writing this chapter, it has only been a week since it came out and so far, one chapter is more popular than one complete story and one 3/4 complete. I'm very glad you liked it. I still haven't decided on the pairing, so cast your votes now. Anyway, I hope you like this update and I'll see you soon.

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Old Friends Reunited Ch.7

Rey's POV:

Ben had left her strapped to the interrogation chair when "Hux", as Ben had called him, made Ben go with him. She needed to get out of here. Suddenly, she saw a memory.

The same man from her vision was standing in front of her and other kids. He said "Remember, this exercise will only work on the weak-willed. Using this trick on, say a stormtrooper from the old days of the Empire, will allow to tell said trooper what to do and he'll do it. With this, you can get out of tight situations or sneak into the most guarded places."

Rey dropped out of the memory and looked around. A stormtrooper stood watch outside the door. Concentrating, she said with a shaky voice "You will loosen these restraints and leave this cell with the door open."

As he looked in her direction, he asked "What?"

When she repeated what she said, he walked up to her and said in anger "I will tighten these restraints, scavenger scum."

After moments of silence, Rey said with confidence "You will loosen these restraints and leave this cell with the door open."

As she watched, he nodded and said "I will loosen these restraints and leave this cell with the door open."

Now free from the chair, Rey watched as the stormtrooper left, but then she remembered "And you'll drop your weapon!"

He repeated "And I'll drop my weapon." Followed by the sound of his blaster hitting the ground.

She sprang from the chair, grabbed the blaster, and murmured "What am I going to do?"

As her instincts kicked in, she started towards the hanger.

Ren's POV:

Kylo Ren marched back to the interrogation room and thought quickly. Snoke had revealed he was sending an agent to bring the Rey to him. He had to act fast. As he turned down the corridor, he noticed there was no stormtrooper. Increasing his pace, he entered the cell to find the chair... empty.

Anger flooding his veins, he instantly blamed FN-2187. Circling the chair, he ignited his lightsaber and cried out "Guards!"

3rd person POV:

The guards came from around the corner, met with the sound of Ren's roar and the sound of the room being torn apart. One of the stormtroopers stopped his companion, motioned to another direction, and together they moved away from Kylo Ren's anger.

Han's POV:

Han warned "Hey Finn, careful with those. They're explosive."

Finn asked "Now you tell me?"

As Han looked at the ship, Leia came out of nowhere and said "You know, no matter how many times we fought, I always hated seeing you go."

Han smiled and said "That's why I did it. So you'd miss me."

As he embraced her, Leia whispered against him "Bring our son home. There's still good in him. I can feel it."

Han said "I'll do my best."

Time Skip:

Han held his hand up and said "Now, Chewie!"

Chewbacca pulled them out of light speed and suddenly, the view was an icy cliff coming right at them!

Chewbacca roared "Pull up!"

Han replied "I am pulling up!"

Soon they were crashing through trees and trying to avoid giant rocks.

Chewbacca roared again "Pull up harder!"

Han replied "I get any higher, they'll see us!"

Then the cockpit view was filled by snow as the Falcon came to a stop near a steep drop. Han chuckled and said "This is the worst plan ever."

Minutes later, the trio were standing outside of the base entrance as Han asked "Where's the shield controls?"

Finn replied "They should be in the main engineering room."

Curious, Han asked "What job were you doing when you were stationed here?"

Finn answered "Sanitation."

Han turned him around violently and asked "Sanitation? Then how do you know how to disable the shields?"

Finn replied honestly "I don't. I'm just here to get Rey."

Han tried to reason "People are counting on us. The galaxy is counting on us."

Finn reassured "Solo, we'll figure it out. We'll use the Force."

Han replied "That's not how the Force works."

Chewie grumbled something and Han replied "Oh, really? You're cold?"

Finn suddenly had a look in his eye as he said "I think I have an idea on how to take out those shields."

Time Skip:

Captain Plasma was doing her patrol when suddenly a giant Wookie came out of nowhere and pulled her into a room.

Finn walked up to her and asked "Remember me?"

She answered "FN-2187."

Finn replied "Not anymore. My name's Finn and guess what? I'm in charge Phasma. I'm in charge."

When Han saw him getting overexcited, he stepped up and said "Calm down, Big Deal. Stay focused."

Immediately mellowing, he turned back to Phasma and ordered "Follow me."

Rey's POV:

As Rey advanced towards the hanger, she heard "You hear about the the new T-17's?"

Ducking behind a corner, she watched a pair of stormtrooper's walk by her talking. The other one replied "Those will never hold up. They're better as scouts than fighters. The speed is okay, but the armor will never hold off one of the Resistance's X-Wings."

As they wandered off, she slipped out and continued on her way. As she turned a corner, she finally found the hanger!

Suddenly, she heard Ren's voice "Find her! Lock down the hanger. No ship gets off of this base until we have her!"

She climbed down the side of the hanger wall and slipped into a compartment just before Ren's masked figure looked over the edge.

Ren's POV:

As Ren looked over the edge, he felt himself get dragged into another memory.

Ben Solo was celebrating his birthday by himself, again. His father was in trouble again and his mom had to discuss things with the Senate.

Suddenly, something dropped on his head, interrupting his thoughts. When he looked, he found a present. Looking up, he saw Rey drop from the vent in his room and shout "Happy birthday, Ben!"

Turning to the troopers behind him, he ordered "Check the vents and compartments. She cannot escape. She's our only lead to Skywalker."

Suddenly, he felt a connection in the Force he had felt in a long time. "Han Solo."

Finn's POV:

Finn raised his blaster and threatened "Do you want me to shoot that silver can you call a head? Lower the shields."

They had infiltrated into the engineering room and without tripping the alarm.

Phasma replied "You're making a mistake."

Holding his blaster point blank to her face, he ordered "Do it."

As she was typing away, Finn said to Han "We're not going to have a lot of time once the shield's go down. We'll have to get to the Command Center before they can trip the alarm. Then we can focus on finding Rey."

Han replied "Calm down, kid. We'll find her. Just relax. I've done this a dozen times."

When they heard a whirring sound, they turned to Phasma and saw the shield going down around the planet.

She turned to them and said "You can't really be so stupid. My squadron will storm this block and kill you all."

Finn walked up to her, held the blaster under her chin, and said "I disagree. What should we do with her?"

Han smiled and said "Is there a garbage chute? Trash compactor?"

Phasma looked at him in outrage while Finn, catching on, answered "Yeah, there is."

Time Skip:

After they had ditched Phasma, the three rebels stood outside the command center. Finn started explaining his plan "Okay, there will be at least 4 stormtrooper's in there. Chewbacca and I will take care of them. Han, there will be an armed officer near the station alert switch and I'm assuming you're the best shot, so you'll have to take him out. You'll also have to-"

He was interrupted when Han kept on jerking his head at Finn. Finn, annoyed, asked "What is that? Why are you doing that? Why are you doing this?" mimicking Han.

He continued "I'm trying to make a plan here."

Han pointed his blaster to something behind him and when Finn turned around, he saw Rey climbing up to a ledge! Laughing quietly, Finn, Han, and Chewie went to join the girl.

Rey's POV:

When Rey turned down a corridor, she was surprised to find Han, Rey, and Chewbacca waiting for her! She asked "How'd you get here?"

Finn stepped up and said "I'll explain later. Did he hurt you?"

Rey shook her head, but asked "Why are you all here?"

Chewbacca rumbled something. Finn asked "What'd he say?"

Rey answered "He said it was your idea."

She puts led him in close and and wrapped her arms around him as he did the same "Thank you."

She felt Finn smile before asking "How'd you get away?"

She replied "I don't know how to explain it. Or how you would believe me."

Han interrupted "Escape now, hug later."

When Finn and Chewie went ahead of them, Rey said "Han, I need to ask you something."

He turned to her and she asked "Are you really Ben's father?"

He asked "You remember his name?"

She explained "Ben did something. He helped me remember. Is it true?"

He nodded and said "We'll talk when we're out of this mess."

Rey replied "Just as long you know we're bringing Ben with us."

Han nodded and said "I hope."

Ren's POV:

Ren felt the leather beneath his hands as he looked out to the snow beyond the cockpit. As he rubbed it affectionately, he said "I've missed you girl."

Out of all the ships in the galaxy, Ren had never suspected for it to be his father's that Rey would fly. As he wandered the ship, he heard phantom laughter, his father laughing and shouting "I'm going to get you!"

Then he heard the arguing, the crying, and then it was silent. As he returned to the cockpit, he suddenly heard over his commlink "Resistance fighters have just dropped out of hyperspace, send out all squadrons!"

Ren turned his head in rage at the interruption, but realized what was happening and made his way back through the cold to the base. He got on his speeder and soon he was approaching the hanger. He announced to the squadron waiting "They're attacking the oscillator."

As he led the squadron through the base, he saw figures making their way through the snow to the oscillator. Smirking as he realized his hunch was right, he steered himself for what came first.

I know that's not my best stuff, but I swear this will get better. I hope you at least tolerate this chapter and hope to see you guys soon.