The Path of a Jedi Book 2 (The Bad Batch x Reader)

Chapter 40

You turned away from the ship, only to come face to face with Hera, although she looks so much older now.

She smiled at you, before wrapping you in a big hug. You smiled fondly at the gesture before pulling away and looking her up and down, "you have grown so much," you admired, "have you completed your flight training."

She giggled, tapping her goggles on her head, "you are looking at the youngest and greatest pilot in the mid-rim," she said proudly.

You chuckled, "well congratulations, Captain Hera."

You caught up with Hera for a few minutes before Cham and Eleni walked up behind her. "Hera, we are getting ready to leave," Eleni said, "please go help Chopper load up the rest of the supplies."

Hera nodded and ran off towards an orange astromech, struggling with the weight of the cargo. You offered Cham and Eleni your hand, "thank you so much for answering the call, you and your people made a huge difference."

Cham nodded, "we owed you everything, but we must quickly return to Ryloth," he explained, "we were in the middle of political negotiations before we received your signal."

You nodded in understanding, "of course." Cham turned to gather the rest of his people, but Eleni stayed close, placing a comforting hand on your arm, "I am sorry for the loss of your friends, but they loved you very much," she whispered, "I was there when they thought you were dead, I have never seen love quite like that."

She squeezed your arm and turned to join her husband and the others boarding the ship. You smiled at her words, although it was distant and pained, it still felt good to relive the memories.

Hera bounded up to you quickly, glancing over her shoulder to make sure her parents couldn't hear her. "I am leaving Ryloth soon, I have been in contact with a small rebel cell that is looking for spies," she explained, "my parents don't know, but I have to go, I want to be a part of something bigger than the politics of my home right now."

"You were made for more than that," you whispered, "my only advice is to make sure you say goodbye, you never know what might become your last words to them."

Hera nodded sadly, but looked back at you a twinkle in her eye, "I'll be in the Lothol system, the imperial presence there is large, but not as established as some of the bigger systems," she explained, "if you are looking for a new place to be, you can join me."

You smiled and opened your mouth to thank you, but you were interrupted by a shout from Cham, "come on Hera, we are leaving."

You pushed on her shoulders, urging her to go, "don't keep them waiting," you said with a smile. She turned back to you one more time before running off after her father. After the ship was loaded and began to take off, you sighed in relief. Now all that remained was you, Obi-Wan and Ahsoka.

They both walked up to you, the three of you sitting in a circle in the middle of the cavern. "There is much for us to discuss," Obi-Wan said quietly.

"What about, master," Ahsoka responded.

You looked between both of them, "the future."