A Post TLJ Reylo Fanfiction

CH 20 Another Plan

(Rey's Point of View)

What in the world was that? Was it a dream, or a memory? Is there any way to know? I want to think about it more but I exit hyperspace right in front of a First Order ship. I hold my breath and force my former thoughts from my mind. I need to focus on the task at hand, so many things can go wrong. If I do get caught then it just proves Ben right, I couldn't do it. But he's wrong, I can.

I'm heading straight into the ship and I realize this is the second time I've shipped myself to a First Order ship with Ben inside. This time he won't be able to protect me though, I'll have to do that myself.

“Which I'm perfectly capable of.” I whisper to myself.

“Come in Tie Defender, identify yourself.” A man says over the radio of my ship.

“This vessel was under repair and I'm returning it to its main port.” I say as professional as possible.

“Repaired vessels are to be returned in groups and under permission. Give me your Tie’s identification number and I'll register you in.”

“Uh..” I say without ringing in and I look around frantically.

I've been in enough Empire and First Order ships to know that they usually have an inscribed number on the dash under all the controls. I'm looking but I don't see anything. I broaden my search since it's clearly not below the controls.

Phew I exhale deeply and radio in the code I've found.

“5E79N00S”

I found it above the controls. The newer models must have changed it. A minute goes by with silence and I wait nervously.

“I've registered you. You may dock at Bay 4.”

“Roger that.” I reply with a wince. That sounded stupid.

I hope he doesn't notice and I pull gently into Bay 4 as instructed.

There are a few troopers waiting to inspect and greet me. I land and shut off the engine, but not all of the ship. I gather my things around me, ready to hop out. I've only brought a gun for a weapon which will be hard to work with but I have the force. Hopefully that's enough. The troopers start staring even harder in bewilderment. I'm pretty sure they can see me in the cockpit and I don't look anything First Order material. They look around at each other and then point their guns at me.

“Step out of the vessel now!” A muffled shout aimed at me.

I flip a switch and grab a joystick.  In one motion I aim the guns at the troopers and pull the trigger. I shoot them all down before any of them can take cover and I quickly get out because the noise may have alerted others. I'm holding my blaster in my hands and I throw my backpack over my shoulders. I may not be coming back to this ship and I can't bring myself to leave the Sacred Jedi Texts in it. I walk over to an elevator and get in. I look at all the options and thank goodness they are labeled by name and not by number. I hit Prison Level and the doors shut. The elevator ascends with my fear. I have the force, I've escaped the hands of the First Order before, I can do this. I encourage myself once more. I watch the lights of the floors change slowly and in silence. Eventually I reach my desired level and hide on a side of the elevator. A noise rings, the doors open and I peek out. It's clear so I walk out cautiously. I stay close to the wall and my eyes dart in front, behind, and to my sides. I'm just waiting for an unexpected encounter with a Stormtrooper.

It's all clear so i take a second to tap into the force. I'll have to rely on it to find Ben. I feel him through the force and follow it. It's getting stronger so I pick up my pace. I reach a long corridor filled with doors on each side. Cells I assume. It's empty except at the end. There are two Stormtroopers guarding the last door. That must be Ben's cell. I turn back around and put my back against the wall. I have to think about how I'm going to get down there without them noticing me. There's no way. They'd certainly see me. Maybe I should let them see me. It might be a stupid plan but it's my only one. I have faith in myself and the force. At this moment I can't help but think what Luke would think of me. Running recklessly into a First Order ship to save a friend. I don't know if we're even friends but I do know I don't want him to die. He said I'm not alone. I can't let him be alone either. That's why I have to do this.

I tuck my gun into my belt and turn down the hallway. I walk slowly and with purpose. Like I was meant to be here, like I belong. I clearly don't. The troopers notice me and immediately take action.They raise their guns to me and I raise my hands.

“Stop where you are!” They shout but I keep walking towards the threat.

I don't say anything and they warn me again. “We will shoot! Stop where you are!”

I don't stop and they start approaching me, leaving their station. I'm about ten feet from them and I lower my hands slowly. They obviously don't like that and fire a shot each. I shut my eyes and  stretch my arms out towards the shots swiftly. I hold them there and open my eyes slowly. I'm still alive! I see the shots frozen in the air before me and two confused troopers behind them. I smile wide in accomplishment. Clearly they didn't know I was a force user and before they could react I shoved my hands forward directing the shots. I reverse them and they fly back towards the troopers. I hit both of them and they fall down.

I run as fast as I can to the door. I don't have time to search them for a key to unlock the door so I grab my gun and shoot the lock.

I throw the door open and walk inside.

Ben's head snaps up and he whispers with a smile “Rey.”

I smile back “Ben.”

Here ya are guys. Sorry for the wait I'm such a slacker. I promise to start writing frequently again, we'll just call that an unexpected break. But We Shall Break No More! Thanks for reading and the amazing support! ❤