A BRIGHT SMILE crept onto Cora's face as the rebel base came into view. Paris shouted down a safety precaution as the siblings prepared the ship for landing. "Welcome home." He smiled at his sister after they both successfully docked the Eagle. "Come on, we have to inform the senator that the mission was a success."
Cora nodded her head before rising from her seat, and following closely behind her brother. She could feel the gazes of other rebels on her as they walked through the base. Almost everyone knew about the mission to rescue the legendary fighter, she concurred. Paris gave her a reassuring smile when noticing her uneasiness from being the center of attention.
Suddenly, a large group of rebels came into view of the siblings. Each person had an aura around them that resembled a higher authority. Cora noticed that Mon Mothma herself was leading the pack.
"The mission was a success, Senator." Paris declared. He sent a small look back at his sister.
Mon Mothma smiled. "I'm glad to hear that." She spoke fondly. "Come with me, Ms. Orion. So many exciting things have happened since you've been gone." She added while ushering the girl towards her. "The rest of you, carry on with your duties."
Cora gave the woman a nod of her head before closely following her, but not before saying a quick goodbye to her brother.
Mon Mothma explained the main structural additions the base received, and even the electrical ones. She showed her all the new ships throughout the landing bay, but one caught Cora's eye the most. "I-Is that my ship?"
"It sure is. Captain Andor has been keeping it in the best shape as possible for your arrival. Go have a quick look inside." The Senator smiled. Cora quickly turned on her heel, and scurried into the machinery.
Once inside, Cora looked all around her, and just took everything in. It looked a million times better than when she left. Her ship was one of the many things she looked forward to seeing again while she was trapped in the Empire. She remembered the day that she had managed to scramble enough credits for it. Back on Tatooine, she took the currency made by her and her brother, and she bought it. Paris wasn't too keen on the idea, but they had managed to finally leave that horrid planet.
Cora continued moving through the ship. A sense of nostalgia filled her with every step she took. Every little scratch and dent that her eyes glossed over, brought up old memories and it made the young woman smile.
A loud beeping noise from behind the girl startled her out of her thoughts. Quickly turning around and raising her blaster, Cora was met with a droid. Not just any droid; her droid. "X2!" She called out as she dropped to her knees before her R2-X2. "It's so good to see you again." Cora smiled.
