Silver Star

Chapter 16

Chapter 16

Saya groaned and forced her eyes open. Her head was pounding and she sat up. The throne room seemed to almost fall apart. The ship had clearly taken a lot of damage, although Saya had no idea how.

She looked around frantically to see Ben on the opposite side of the room, unconscious. She quickly stood and began to rush over to him.

However, half way over to him, Saya froze. She glanced at the other woman on the opposite side of the room, also unconscious.

What would Ben do to her if he woke up first? She knew that if she helped Ben first, he could take her prisoner or even end her life. She forced herself to change direction and knelt down next to her, placing her hand on the girl's chest.

No major injuries. An easy heal. Saya concentrated her power and within moments, she was fully healed.

The girl gasped and immediately sat up. Saya quickly stood and backed away, not sure what the girl would do. The girl jumped to her feet and immediately locked eyes with Saya.

Saya took a breath. Can you hear me? You must have the power of the force if you can battle all those guards. Please tell me you can hear me.

The girl looked taken aback for a moment, obviously started at how Saya was communicating to her.

"Yes... Yes I can"

You need to leave, now! I don't know what Ben will do when he wakes up! Please run while you still can!

They both glanced over at Ben, who was still unmoving on the ground.

The girl took a step towards Saya

"You... You're Saya, right? The healer?"

Saya was taken aback. How do you know me?

"Luke Skywalker told me about you! He said you were the healer that loved Ben."

Saya looked confused and the girl continued

"He said he knew about you meeting with him during his training. Before he turned to the Dark Side"

Saya suddenly couldn't stop the tears in her eyes. She bowed her head and cried.

I-I'm sorry... I'm so sorry! I tried so hard to keep him from this path. To leave the First Order with me. But it wasn't enough... I wasn't good enough...

With no warning, Saya felt the girl's arms around her.

"I know... it's alright. I had faith in him too. I hoped he would turn..."

Saya found some small comfort with her hug but took a step back.

Who exactly are you? And how do you know Ben?

She gave Saya a small smile. "My name is Rey and... well, I don't know him on any personal level. I was there, on the base when you were shot. Snoke connected our minds and, well, that's how I really learned anything about him"

Saya nodded in understanding. Of course Snoke would be involved. He manipulated everything and everyone around him.

Please don't wait any longer. You have to leave, now! Please go and help the resistance escape!

Rey grabbed her hand. "Come with me! You can help us! The Resistance needs all the help it can get right now!"

Saya was taken aback.

How can I possibly help? I'm practically useless besides healing! And you can always go to the Healers-

"Saya, you can do so much more! Please, I'll tell you everything I learned from Skywalker. He knew so much about you and your power. Please, come with me and I'll tell you everything once we help the resistance!"