Silver Star

Chapter 15

Chapter 15

Ben forced himself to stay in his training room for a couple of hours before making his way back to his room. He had no idea what to say to Saya. Thousands of thoughts raced across his mind. He had to think of something. Anything.

In that moment, Ben would give anything, even his life, to make her happy again.

As Ben got closer to his room, he felt her presence was gone. Entering the room only confirmed what he already knew. Saya wasn't in the room. He did promise her no more locked doors. Perhaps she went for a walk.

Before he could exit the room, a knock was heard at his door.

"Commander, troops have spotted a ship in our field of sight. An escape pod is heading for our loading bay"

Ben instantly knew who it was. The scavenger Rey. He would have to wait to speak to Saya. Hopefully by then, Saya would be back in the room. Maybe even the resistance will finally have been destroyed and the war will be over. Their ships were running out of fuel at an alarming rate. Yes, it would all be over soon.

Ben swiftly made his way to the loading bay and made it in time to watch the escape pod land. Stormtroopers surrounded the pod, weapons drawn.

Ben ignored them all and made his way forward. Once the pod was opened, the girl was lifted out by two of the soldiers and quickly handcuffed. Ben took the lightsaber from her and began to lead her to the lift that led to the Supreme Leader.

"Leave. I will escort her from here" He told the Stormtroopers following them. They quickly backed off and Ben led her into the lift.

As they made their way up to the throne room, the girl finally spoke.

"You don't have to do this. I feel the conflict in you. It's tearing you apart."

He tried to look forward and ignore her, but he couldn't help but listen to her words.

"Ben..."

His head snapped over to her. She was the first person besides Saya in years to use his real name.

"When we touched hands, I saw your future. A future for you and Saya. You will not bow to Snoke. I can help you have a future with her outside of the First Order. Please..."

To him, it sounded too good to be true. How he wished that was possible

"I saw something too. You will turn and stand with the First Order."

He watched the look of confusion dance across her face. In that moment, he knew he had some respect for her. Perhaps enough to help her see the truth.

"Rey. I know who your parents are."

The conversation couldn't go any further. The doors opened and Ben was forced to lead her forward, in front of the Supreme Leader.

Upon their approach, the Supreme Leader smiled. Ray took several more steps forward and Ben kneeled in respect.

Supreme Leader Snoke smiled at the sight.

"Well done, my good and faithful apprentice. My faith in you is restored. Young Rey... welcome"

Rey glared at him and Ben couldn't help but admire her strength while facing such danger head on.

"Come close child"

She didn't move an inch.

"So much strength. Darkness rises, and the light to meet it. I warned my young apprentice that as he grew stronger, his equal in the light would rise."