--Building a New life --Tech x Reader Bad Batch

Chapter 84 - In your arms at last --

  The flight felt short from the excitement and it wasn't long until you saw the light blue of the ocean planet in view. Rex had filled you in that Pabu was a planet and city for Imperial refugees. It had started as a small island village with reformed criminals making new lives for themselves during the republic and had steadily grown into this thriving self-sufficient city. It was one of many islands on the planet, some larger or smaller but all above the oceans surface. They had little to no external trade so everything they had was either brought with from new arrivals or created there.

It was a good ways out from the other trade routes and given that the planet had no great resources of its own it was not attractive to buyers ... or the Empire. Thus, Pabu and its inhabitants had known peace, quietly and privately from the inner workings of the galaxy. As you flew in you could sense the movement of the force in the oceans surrounding you. The Island was primarily one large reinforced hill with buildings all along its surrounding sides and built out from the base into the ocean. You would be landing in the Remora on the top of this hill where you could just make out the Havoc Marauder.

The landing pad seemed to be made of a large brown tiles surrounding a central tree and as you flew in and touched down you started heading to the back of the ship with Rex, Echo and Crosshair. The men walked with you, Echo and Rex making a few comments about surprising the others but otherwise you led the way, excited to get off the ship.

The day was sunny and warm and as you opened the door you saw everyone present before you on the landing pad including a few unfamiliar faces. They were wearing woven shirts with more island-themed details on them, while still having their belts and weapons on hand. Your face met Tech's eyes immediately and you broke out into a smile as you saw your fiance. The welcoming party included the Bad Batch along with another girl Omega's age, a woman and a large man who was standing near Hunter. These others seemed more like islanders although the woman also sported a holster on her hip and was standing near Tech.

You just made it off the gangplank when Omega and the girl ran up to you. Omega wore a teal and white tunic with a wave pattern on it and her hair had grown longer almost touching her shoulders. She was smiling and quickly wrapped you in a hug.

"I knew they'd get you back!" Omega cheerfully said her eyes welling up with happy tears.

You hold Omega tightly feeling a deep sense of relief come over your soul. "I'm so glad your alright Omega" you say quietly and Omega gives you back a heartfelt squeeze "Veraxsis found me".

"I knew he would" you reply with a smile before Omega steps back and says "I've got so much to show you! This is Lyana"—she gestures to the girl next to her who waves at you. Her dark brown eyes are warm and welcoming. She must be a kindred spirit to Omega-- "She's Mayor Shep's daughter, and she has been showing me around."

"Its nice to meet you Lyana" you smile back and the girl nods "Welcome to Pabu".

You look up from the girls and see the man approaching, whom you now know to be the Mayor but before you can say anything your caught off guard by Wrecker patting you forcefully –as gently as he could-- on the shoulder "Glad your back, Tech would not stop moping about".

You laughed at Wreckers comment and the Mayor extended his hand "I'm Shep Hazard, Mayor of Pabu. I've heard a lot about you Y/N and look forward to seeing you around during your stay".

"Thank you sir" you replied with a nod, returning his handshake "You have a beautiful island, I look forward to my time here".

The Mayor smiled at your response and then turned to Rex and Echo who were just behind you. Crosshair was hanging back still on the Remora. You stepped past them over to Hunter who you gave a short hug and a smile.