Star Wars: A Resistance Story. Book 3

Chapter 4: Utapau.

The day was slowly rising when the Millenium Falcon was arriving in sight of Utapau. Rey was still piloting the ship and her eyes found Chewbacca's. A soft growl escaped the Wookie and the girl nodded slowly with a smile. Indeed, she thought that Takodana was the greeniest planet of the galaxy, but this one was probably even more. She slowed the ship before turning towards BB8 who was waiting on the passenger seat:

"Can you warn the others that we're arriving?"

With an enthusiastic beep, the little droid jumped down the seat and quickly rolled towards the back of the Falcon. He found Poe in an agitated talk with Finn and Leïa:

"With all my respect General, it is still a dangerous plan!"

"But as far as I know Dameron, the dangerous plans are the one you're taking into account!"

The pilot let out a groan before hearing his small friend arriving.

"Hey buddy!"

BB8 quickly announced their approach on Utapau and left as quickly as he arrived. The three friends shared a look, followed by a move started by the two men, Poe then offered his arm to Leïa and they all headed to the cockpit. As they were stepping inside, the Falcon was flying over Utapau. They thus discovered huge and vaste plains without any leaving souls and on the horizon, only three of the nine moons, gravitating around the capital.

"Since when it's a desertic planet?"

Poe was sharing the same thought. Except the plains, there was nothing to see on miles. Only huge holes in the ground. But as he was watching closer, he realised that these holes were not natural and had been digged. A slight smile then appeared on his face, just when Rey, who noticed the same thing, headed the Falcon towards one of them.

"It's not desertic at all. Look!"

The former Stormtrooper frowned and stepped a bit closer to the window. At this moment, the Falcon was slowly diving in what looked like a Sarlacc's mouth. In less dangerous. Indeed, this hole had been built to welcome all kind of ships. Some of these docks were protected by a animal's carcass, a sort of protection against the aridity of the planet. Rey landed the Falcon softly before stepping out of the cockpit, followed by Chewie, Finn and Leïa. Poe stayed back few seconds, studying the planet with a huge curiosity. He couldn't help but wondering if Ly'ra had came here before. With a slight fown, he started following the other Resistants in the back of the ship. Bango was already up, adjusting his jacket. Taking the lead, the pilot announced:

"Just few of us will go until we're sure that this planet is secure. We need more informations so Bango and I will go and... What?"

He was surprised by the amused look on Leïa's face, who was watching him from the corner of the room.

"Nothing Commandant... You're doing your job and I'm listening."

Poe could feel the slight irony in her voice, but he didn't say anything, offering a simple smirk. Nodin then announced:

"I'd like to go with you too."

Dameron arched a brow, intrigued, but Bango answered for him:

"Nope! It's useless, everything will be fine. I know them well, they would have let me know if there was any problem at all."

"I'm not taking any risk. The three of us will go. Finn, you're staying and you take care of Rose, I know you won't be focused until she'll be better. As soon as we find a doctor, I'll send them to you. Rey and Leïa, you both are too important and we cannot lose you so you'll stay here too."

The women shared an amused look but didn't say otherwise, knowing that he was right. Seeing that everyone agreed with him, Poe grabbed his blaster, quickly imitated by Nodin and Bango, which brought an intrigued look on his boyfriend's face.