The Light Sentinel (Marvel/Star Wars Crossover)

Chapter 8: S.H.I.E.L.D. Needs Us

"First we take Moxla to the Republic, then we head back to Earth." I ordered. "S.H.I.E.L.D. needs our help."

"We're with you, Master." Anara assured me.

At her words, Alotren, Gida, Tarom, Harrua, and Teckla nodded, agreeing with her words. My smile widened. "All right, so let's do this thing!"

Once we reached our galaxy, I headed for Hosnian Prime. Once we landed, Gida and Tarom grabbed Moxla from the cell and left the ship, making their way to the detention center near the Senate. As we waited, I sat in the pilot's seat, while Teckla sat in the co-pilot seat next to me.

"Storm, you know you'll have to step out into our galaxy, right?" Teckla asked.

"I know...I'm just waiting to set things right before returning. It's the least I can do." I explained.

"You don't have to do anything, sis." Alotren mentioned. "You've already done so much for not just our galaxy, but for others as well."

Harrua let out a growl, agreeing with Alotren. He then reminded me how many throughout the galaxies now know me as The Light Sentinel. Teckla nodded. "That's right, Harrua! Storm, you've helped so many people who were affected by Thanos's snap."

"Master Teckla's right, Master. You need to realize that you've already done a lot." Anara added. "We'll follow you to the ends of the universe, but just remember that none of this is your fault."

I cracked a smile. "Thanks Anara, thanks to all of you. I'm not sure where I'd be without you all."

"You'd be drowning in guilt that isn't even yours." Alotren teased. 

Teckla chuckled. "Your brother's right. You're too hard on yourself. More than you need to be."

At that moment, Gida and Tarom returned to the cockpit. And this time, Riyo was with them. Her face lit up when she saw me. "Storm!"

"Riyo!" I exclaimed, rather shocked.

I rushed over towards her, giving her a hug, which she returned. Once we pulled away from the hug, she spoke up. "It feels like you've been gone for a long while. How's my son?"

"Maro's doing good. He's still trying to get over Stass's death along with the others." I informed her.

Riyo wore a sad smile. "I'm terribly sorry, Storm. I still can't believe it's all happened. And my poor boy spoke wonders of her, he was finally gaining the courage to ask her out."

I wore a grim look. "Stass is just as interested as Maro is."

"And you still believe you can get them back?" Riyo questioned.

"...For a while I lost hope that I'd ever see them again, but my friends and family helped me see the light when all I saw was darkness." I explained, earning smiles from all of them. "I won't return until they're all back."

"I trust you, Storm." Riyo assured me with a warm smile. "And I know you will bring them back. Whenever your mind is set on something, there isn't anyone who can persuade you that it can't be done. Take care."

"You too, Riyo." I replied, returning her smile.

We then gave each other one last hug before she left. Once Riyo was off the ship, I put the coordinates for Earth before flying there.

•••

"Why are we in a cantina?" Teckla asked.

Currently, I was in a bar, not too far from the Lighthouse, with Alotren, Teckla, Ahsoka, Kina, Zira, Rex, Anara, Harrua, Gida, and Tarom. Maro and Allie stayed behind at the facility, offering to tell us what was going on, keeping us informed. I had told Ahsoka, Zira, and Kina that Mack needed our help. We sat at a table in the back.