"I'm going to kill him." Pandora mutters as she storms down the hallway. Rhys rolls his eyes, quickening his pace so he'll reach the med bay faster. He knows she's usually great at controlling her temper, so she must be really worried.
"We both know you won't." He replies. She glares at him as they walk, pushing past him to walk ahead. They continue pushing each other as they near the med bay, trying to get there first. Rhys shoves his sister out of the way, entering the room. Pandora follows him, smacking his arm.
"Hey, Pan. Make it back okay?" Poe asks from his spot on the examination bed. She turns her glare on him, ready to yell at him for making her worry.
Her anger disappears when she spots the cuts on his cheek and lip, and the gash at his temple. She takes a calming breath before she moves towards him, wrapping her arms around him and resting her head on his chest, listening to his heartbeat.
"Don't you ever make me leave you like that again." She tells him, pulling away to glare at him. He opens his mouth to respond and Rhys sighs quietly.
"Before you two start your usual bickering, let me examine my patient." Rhys says. Pandora eyes the gash on Poe's temple and nods.
"Fine. I'll go let Mom and Dad know he's back." She replies, walking out of the room.
"How mad was she?" Poe asks as Rhys starts tending to the cuts on his face.
"Come on, Poe. You know her. She's hiding her fear and anxiety with anger, just like she always does. She's done that since..." He trails off, clearing his throat. "You stepped up for her after Ben, and I'm grateful, but you had better not pull anything like that again. I know I'm more of a lover than a fighter, but I will not hesitate to kick your ass if you hurt her."
Pandora, Cordelia, and Din enter the room a few moments later and he steps back, moving to write up the necessary paperwork. Din pats Poe on the back.
"How are you feeling?" He asks, asks Cordelia hugs him. Poe shrugs, glancing at Pandora before returning his attention to her father.
"Better now." He tells him. Din chuckles.
"Good. Dora returned your ship, and it should be fixed soon. Ready to get back out there, or do you need a little practice?" He aks. Cordelia chuckles, wrapping her arm around her husband, patting his chest.
"What Din is trying to ask, is if you'd want to go out flying with him." She says. Poe smiles and nods.
"Yeah. It's been too long since the last time." He replies. Pandora moves and leans against the table next to Rhys.
"Is it wrong that I'm jealous?" She asks. He smirks.
"Of Dad, or of Poe?" He teases. She glares and smacks his arm.
"Not funny." She tells him.
"I don't know. I thought it was funny." Rhys replies.
"Well, you're an idiot." She says. He rolls his eyes.
"She tells the doctor." He mutters sarcastically, returning his focus to the paperwork in front of him. She scoffs and moves to stand next to Cordelia, who wraps her arm around her daughter's shoulders.
"Can we go have lunch?" Pandora asks. "Without all the testosterone." She adds when Rhys opens his mouth to invite himself along. He sticks his tongue out at her and stands.
"Fine. I'll have lunch with Dad." He tells her.
"Fine." She replies, turning towards the door. Cordelia and Din both chuckle, and he kisses her cheek before they leave, heading in different directions once they reach the cafeteria.
Cordelia squeezes Rhys' shoulders as they wait in line. He looks at her questioningly and she smiles, turning him to face her.
"I heard what you said to Poe. Although I don't love the threat, I love that you stood up for your sister and protected her. I'm proud of you, Rhys." She tells him. He smiles, pulling her into a hug.
"Love you, Mom." He says. She pulls away and pats his cheek.
"I love you too Rhys." Cordelia replies.
***
"Go straight at them! Don't let these dogs scare you!" Poe tells his squadron as they fly towards Maz's castle. Pandora takes a deep breath as the TIEs fly out to meet them, joining the battle. A few moments in, she spots her uncles and quickly finds a spot to land.
"Uncle Chewie! Uncle Han!" She calls, running towards them and shooting any stormtroopers who get in her way.
"Why'd she call your name first?" Han grumbles as she reaches them. She quickly hugs each of them before they turn their attention to the stormtroopers around them. Chewie growls.
"Rhys? He'll be here soon with the rest of his team." She tells him.
Soon, the First Order retreats, allowing the Resistance ship to land nearby.
"He took her. Did you see that?" A man asks, running towards them. "He took her. She's gone." Han waves dismissively as he passes him.
"Yeah, I know." He replies, distracted as he continues on.
"Took who?" Pandora asks, stopping next to him.
"My friend, Rey." He answers. "Wait, who are you?" He asks.
"Pandora Djarin." She tells him, holding her hand out.
"Finn." He says. They watch as the ramp to the ship opens, and Resistance members exit.
"Are you okay?" Rhys asks, completely ignoring his uncles as he moves to check on his sister.
"Would I be so casual if I weren't?" She replies. He sighs, checking her for injuries anyway.
"Do you have to be such a pain in my ass?" He asks. She laughs.
"It's my duty as your sister to annoy you as much as possible." She tells him. He rolls his eyes and turns his attention to Finn.
"Are you hurt?" He asks.
"I-uh-I don't think so." He stammers, staring at Rhys. Pandora grins, stealthily nudging her brother towards her new friend. Rhys nods and rests his hand on Finn's shoulder, steering him towards the ship.
"Let's get you checked out." He tells him. Finn's eyes widen.
"Who said anything about checking anyone out!" He panics, thinking Rhys was talking about his staring. Rhys laughs, patting his shoulder.
"I'm a doctor. I'd like to do a quick examination to make sure you're not injured." He says. Finn relaxes.
"Oh." He says. Pandora claps a hand over her mouth to muffle the laughter trying to escape. She hopes her brother keeps his cool long enough to ask Finn out because they're adorable.
She gives them another moment before following them into the ship, smiling when she spots Chewie. He growls and lifts his arm, gesturing to the open seat next to him. She rushes to sit, curling into his side and hugging him.
"I've missed you, Uncle Chewie." She says. He pats her head, growling and telling her he feels the same way. She squeezes him before pulling away, and they spend the time on the flight home catching up and telling stories.
To make up for not updating on Wednesday, I'll be posting tomorrow :)
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Pandora's Box
FanfictionDin and Cordelia Djarin have already had their adventures throughout the galaxy, and now it's time for their children to have their own. Following Pandora and Rhys Djarin as they fight with the Resistance against the First Order.
