Settled

Message

"...we are ready, sir, ma'am..."

Rey deeply sighed as she tried to look presentable in her aqua-colored tunic, tight white leggings, and brown boots. The empress had her hair down, making her look young and vibrant, her pregnancy very much visible. Rey looked small and innocent as she stood next to her tall husband, who was in his signature black outfit and helmet. Ben opted for his cape and wore his black cowl instead, knowing it gave him a much more superior look.

"You may start in..3...2...1..."

"Good evening to you all." Rey started. "I hope this message comes clear to all of you wherever you may be." She cleared her throat. "Lately my husband, the emperor, and I have been made aware of a certain situation dominating the galaxy. For those not informed, force sensitive children have been snatched from their homes. Children as young as two years of age, before they show signs of any force sensitivity."

Rey placed her hand, unconsciously, on her small swell. "We are working diligently to stop this terror before it gets too out of hand. We have rescued forty-seven children so far and all, along with their families, have been moved to a safe location. We understand the Jedi order is new to this generation however, we, as your rulers, are asking you to be patient with us while we handle this situation. As parents ourselves, we cannot say not to worry, because we know you will however..."

"We will locate the threat and eliminate it as soon as possible." Ben continued under his mask. "In the meantime, Master Jedi, along with Eclipse troops, have been placed on planets and given the circumstances, will begin a full search in the areas, both in cities and rural areas. We ask for you to give them permission into your homes. We do not care if you have anything illegal, we are not looking for anything of that sort."

Ben was silent for a brief second while his thoughts were of his children. "The Jedi academy contacts families with force sensitive children around the age of four. A Jedi master proves he or she is a representative of the order by a certain badge they carry, if they do not carry this, do not part with your children. We have always encouraged families to visit the academy while their children train. Under no circumstances have we withheld the location of the academy to the parents. If someone refuses to relay this information, they are not from the Jedi Order."

"As Empress Rey said, we are working to stop this before it's too late. Now as for the individual who is causing this." Ben's voice changed to a darker tone. "We will find you and will kill you."

"Ben!"

"We are clear. Thank you." With that said from the tech, Ben walked away, Rey on his heels. The rulers had decided to address their subjects after another batch of children were rescued a week before. They had placed more Eclipse troops on the academy's surrounding as Rey and Ben, along with the twins and Leia, left on The Supremacy.

"We do not threaten people on air." Rey said as they reached their office near the ship's main deck. "I know this is a matter of importance, but we must remain professional."

Ben sat on the black leather sofa by the wall of the office. "Sweetheart," he stopped as he noticed Rey's hand gesture to remove his helmet, which he did without protest, "it seems this man is not going to stop until he finishes whatever it is he is doing. That was me sending him a message not to mess with our children."

Rey sat on his lap and sighed. "I know but what if it gives him fuel. Who knows what else he is capable of?" She nuzzled her head into the crook of his neck. "With all the children being rescued, I can't help but think what the parents must've felt like during the months they were missing. The terrified feeling the children would feel everyday of not knowing when they will see their parents again. Hoping they hadn't forgotten about them and will one day return."