Star Wars the Rise of Skywalker. Rey's apprentice.

(No break's.)

Chapter twelve:

Cale was suddenly interrupted from his thoughts by a slow clap. Swiftly he turned to see Luke standing and clapping. Leia then stood next to brother clapping as well giving Cale a warm smile. Poe Dameron eagerly stood shortly after. It wasn't because Leia did it. It was because he grateful and really wanted to clap. He just didn't want to be put in a awkward situation. One by one people stood clapping for their savior. Not getting the memo Cale turned to Rey and clapped. This caused a few snickers which confused Cale to the brim.

What? Cale asked them.

They aren't clapping for her they are clapping for you dipshit, Croc snickered.

Surprised, Cale turned and gave an awkward wave. While the clapping went on Rey slowly stopped and looked down. Deep down this is what she wanted. People in peace while having praise. It was everyone's guilty pleasure. Being loved and praised for doing what was right. Rey knew that her heroism was already forgotten. She didn't even blame anyone. Cale stopped the First Order. He defeated Kylo Ren and not her. He successfully them... and she failed.

Despite all the claps and cheers, Cale noticed the somber aura off of Rey. The feeling of being forgotten and unloved. Cale looked at her chocolate brown eyes and gave her a soft smile. Cale grabbed Rey's hand and lifted it into the air.

Let's give a round of applause for Rey... my Jedi Master!!! Said Cale.

The clapping became louder and cheers were apparent. Rey gave a shy smile and looked down. Studying the floor. However, Rey looked up and gave each and every one of them a warm smile of gratitude and content. She looked up at her hand interwined with Cale's. It made her heart flutter from how soft and warm his fingers were around hers. It was a nice feeling.

Your thoughts are loud, a voice said in Rey's head.

Rey looked at Cale to see him smiling with a blush tinting his cheeks. Rey, embarrassed by holding her apprentice's hand, pulled her hand out of his grasp smiled at the crowd and stormed out the lunch room. Leaving everyone shocked, however not thinking much about it.

Everyone was worried except Cale, Finn and BB-8. Luke and Leia gave each other a knowing smile while Asoka Tano gave each of the Skywalker's a glare. Warning them not to say a word to the future love birds.

Leia laughed at Asoka Tano. While Cale was unconscious and Rey was doing her Jedi training, Luke and Leia had gotten to know Asoka Tano. Once she had been the apprentice of Anakin Skywalker aka Darth Vader, they were shocked. From there she told them what he was like. What Queen Padme was like. It was a true blessing to find out information about their biological mother. Luke of course asked things about the Jedi, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Grand Master Yoda. Asoka Tano gave them a wisdom to that as well. So now they have scheduled sessions, as if they were in school, to find out more about their family and friends.

Just then a Resistance member pulled Princess Leia to the side. And whispered something in her nervously. Then, scurried off to her table. Leia had a shocked look plastered on her face. Luke noticed this about his sister and turned to her in worry.

Leia are you alright? Luke asked.

Leia weirdly ignored him and instead turned to the crowd of hopeful members of the Resistance.

I have an announcement. Said Princess Leia.

All chatter ceased in an instant and then Leia began to speak.

We have received... about three transmission calls from the First Order. However, all were missed... and what I'm getting from it is that they are calling right now. Said Princess Leia.

Answer it, Cale said. I have a feeling I know what they want. Replied Cale.

Leia gave a nod to the woman by the transmitters and she flipped the switch. Instantly a hologram popped up. The familar blueish tint caught their eyes. However, what also captured everyone's attention were six figures clad in black and helmets covering their faces. One of them turned to the Skywalker twins and turned right to Cale giving him a unwavering stare. Almost calculating and vengeful.

Listen to these words carefully... bring us Rey Skywalker and Cale Lestin. Dead or alive... and we will end this war... if you fail to do this... we will slaughter your already weakened forces to the very last soul. Understood? You have until three weeks. We are in a generous mood. Said the dark figure behind the transmission.