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Chapter 10
Rey did not say anything back. Ben undid the cape and helped his dad with the Falcon. Uncle Chewie went to sleep, something about getting ready for the mission.
"Of course he'll stay back. He's too recognizable." His father said as they flew through space.
"And I am not." Ben pointed to his garments.
Han nodded, "which is why I have your clothes for you in your room. Leave the braids though. You will be changing back into Alderaan clothes when you are done retrieving the data." Ben nodded and went to his quarters.
Ben smiled, those were more like it; black pants, beige shirt and a black vest. Ben decided to keep the black cape. He came back and his father smiled. "You do look like me." He said and laughed.
The younger man smirked a bit. They had an uneventful five-day trip. Ben meditated and it seemed her abilities to sense Rey diminished as he entered other systems. He played music and read. Ben also played cards with his dad and uncle Chewie. The wookie roared when Ben won for a third time in a row.
"I am not cheating uncle Chewie! You're easy to read." He said when Chewie accused him.
Han laughed, "my kid is right Chewie."
Ben was cheating though and Han knew it. His father went over the plan. The old senate building was guarded by fifteen Stormtroopers. Ben remembered, this building had been one of the firsts to fall to the First Order. Ben remembered the few conversations when Hux bragged about it. Kylo Ren was not in charge of politics. Him and his knights were in charge of interrogating rebels and leading attacks on resistance groups.
"According to your mother she safeguarded a list of groups, places and other allies that could help the resistance." Han said.
Ben frowned, "she could not have known that early on." Ben remembered that the First Order had worked swiftly and effectively to overthrow the Republic.
Han shook his head, "she knew. She's always felt you Ben. Never underestimate your mother. It's something I learned the hard way."
Ben did not want to talk about that anymore, "How are we going get into the senate?"
Han refocused, "I know a guy. What's important is that I get you inside."
The younger man nodded, "and then what?"
"Then we go into the market place and let them see you. It is a quick visit Ben." Han said softly.
Ben did not remember the last time that he was in Chandrila. They were in orbit and landed quickly. It was early morning and the city looked ravaged. Ben remembered beautiful gardens, flowers and lots of green and blue. Chandrila was not the same. The people did not smile, there was no noise only Stormtroopers and scared people rushing from place to place. He followed his father into the Senate. A Stormtrooper let them in, "one of ours." His father finished.
"You go into the chamber and I will wait for you outside." His father pointed a blaster to the left. Ben made his way into her mother's old office and chipped the inside of the wall; inside was the chip with all the information he needed.
Ben moved and found his father quickly. It was a seamless mission. They traveled to the market and it all went wrong. A Stormtrooper recognized Ben and fired. He ignited his lightsaber and fought him and the rest of them. His father blasted some of them but was not as quick as Ben. The older man received a blast to his lower leg. Ben used his lightsaber to decapitate the Stormtrooper. He finished the other three as Han took cover under a once fruit stand.
"Dad, can you walk?" Ben said hurriedly and looked at the leg injury.
"I can take care of it in the Falcon." Ben said as he lifted his father,
Han limped with him. They were surrounded by officials and stormtroopers.
Ben grabbed his lightsaber. "Put it away." His dad hissed.
There was a girl, maybe twelve years old. She motioned for him to follow her, his dad nodded and they went along.
The girl lived with two older people who put shushed them.
"You'll be safe here." The older man said. The woman nodded and held the girl.
Ben peeked through a window. "They're close." Ben knew the old couple had good intentions but the Stormtroopers would come into the little shack and ransack it any moment now.
He concentrated and remembered an old Jedi trick. "We're invisible. There is no one here." He said the Stormtroopers looked without seeing. They pointed their blasters at them and then left.
Ben sighed in relief and looked at his father, "We need to get you into the Falcon now."
The old man shook his head, "you must wait my prince; at least for tonight."
Ben shook his head, "We have to go now. I don't like the looks of that." He pointed to his father's wound.
Han shook him off, "Ben, they're right we have to wait, at least until nightfall."
They waited until it was dark. Ben tried to tick his father into feeling less pain but the leg could be fractured which could complicate their trip back.
The old couple and the girl helped them out of the market. "Come with us." Ben said. "It is too dangerous here."
The old woman smiled softly, "this is our home. We will wait until you defeat the First Order. We will have feasts and toasts in your honor my prince."
His father looked faint, "Thank you Karima." Ben said to the little girl who smiled at him.
He hurried and boarded the Falcon, uncle Chewie whined low and helped him with an injured Han. "I'll be fine; jut fly us out of here."
Ben did so in no time. He flew the Falcon as fast as he could. He made it to base faster than he thought he could. Ben was surprised to feel Rey closer and closer. It seemed their connection was definitely affected by distance.
The man was focused on getting Han to the medical bay. He landed the ship and rushed out.
Chewie carried Han, "medical bay. I think his leg is fractured." Ben said as they walked to the doctor.
His mother joined them quickly. She fussed over them. The doctor gave his father some painkillers and said she needed to cast and set the leg properly.
"You are not a young man Mr. Solo. Keep your leg up and it should heal properly soon." The doctor finished.
His mother kissed his father. "You worried me." She said and hugged him.
"It's fine sweetheart." Han said and kissed her hand.
"The mission was a success, Ben has your chip and he was seen by the people. A family saved us from the Stormtroopers." His father sat up and reached out to him.
"Help me." Ben stood up and held his arm as they walked to their rooms.
"Ben needs to sleep. He's barely had any time to do so." Han continued.
"Dear, help me put your father in bed." His mother said. Ben followed her and helped her put Han to bed.
The young man gave her the chip, "I almost forgot." He said and gave her the black piece,
"Thank you son. Now go to bed and rest." She kissed his cheek and hugged him tightly.
"I'll come tomorrow morning to debrief and see how dad is doing." Ben finished
"I am sure your father will tell me everything once he wakes up." She kissed his cheek and hugged him.
Ben went to his room. He unlocked it and went to the fresher. It was a quick shower, his head pounded. Snoke knew that he'd been in Chandrila. He was furious and inflicted pain on his ex-apprentice.
He changed into a black sleeping shirt and grey bottoms. His mother called it his "lazy clothes." He rested on the bed and thought of her. Ben felt pink and warmth; "I want to see you." He heard and then she was by his bed. Rey jumped to be by his side.
She smiled openly and hugged him. Ben took the comfort and smelled her hair. "This is not enough." She said and nuzzled into his chest.
"What do you propose?" He asked her gently.
"I want to see you." She looked embarrassed. Ben's eyes widened a little. "I want to see you too."
Rey sat up and disappeared. Ben knew what she was up to. He was scared, and anxious to see her. There was a knock, Ben opened the door and there she was, in her sleeping clothes. She always wore light colors, sleeping was no exception. Rey wore a beige "girl shirt" and pants that were also beige.
She smiled at him and then hugged him. Ben felt everything. She was everywhere. Rey gasped; there was no need for words. They fit; Ben held her tight. It was the first time they properly touched. He breathed her in; the man felt lightheaded. She made him lightheaded.
Rey nuzzled into his chest; "I can't sleep. I felt it, your fear when you were away." She said lightly.
Ben took her hand and went to bed. She went with him. They looked at each other for the longest. "I could not feel you." Her face became sad. "I did for a few days and then I could not feel you as much." He amended.
Rey nodded, "how is Han?"
Ben explained what happened to the smallest details. She listened and followed his words very attentively. "I am happy your father is fine." Rey closed her eyes.
He sighed and turned to embrace her. A thought occurred to him. "You used to be closer to my father."
Rey opened her eyes, "well, we knew each other for three days. He offered me a job once and then he got you back. I have not really talked to him since then."
"I'm sorry." Ben apologized. She sighed and looked at him. "I was hurt with you. That was before I saw. I thought you did not deserve Han or Leia until I trained with you."
Ben was confused. He was about to ask her something when Rey shook his head. "You had all I ever wanted, a home, two parents and a place to belong. I thought you were stupid for throwing it away. I am sorry Ben. I only saw a fraction and felt a little bit of what you felt and it was horrible."
Ben laughed bitterly, "I am not blameless Rey. I have done so much wrong. I almost killed my dad."
Rey circled his arms around him, "you did not. Could we not talk about this anymore? I am not close to Han or Leia because it's weird. I have you. They gave me to you for training. Let's be happy about that."
Ben had all sorts of thoughts in his head, "you're thinking too loud." She yawned and nuzzled closer. The man tried to focus on his breathing and the steady rise of her breathing. He dreamed of green fields and blue skies. He also dreamed of an apartment building; his old home in Chandrila.