Trooper

Dream Amongst the Stars

Yavin 4: 12 BBY
Maintenance Center
Jess

    Jess leaned against the wall and crossed his arms. Across the room, Cassian was bent over the Imperial droid. Azie was helping him, as well as two of the maintenance officers. At last, Cassian stepped back and switched the droid on. It sat up and seemed vaguely confused.

    "Where am I?" He asked.

    "With the Rebellion," Cassian replied. "What's your name?"

    "K-2SO." The droid stood and glanced around. "Why am I here?"

    "You've been very helpful," one of the maintenance officers told him. "This young man kept you from dismantled."

    K turned to Cassian and inclined his head. "Then I must repay you. How can I help?"

    "You can be my co-pilot," Cassian said with a grin. Jess smirked a bit.

    The door hissed open and an officer rushed in. "Commander, the Broken Remnant is back," she said. Jess straightened and hurried out of the maintenance center.

    He heard Azie wheel after him and later, Cassian and K2 followed. Across the courtyard, deck hands were unloading fuel from the Remnant. Ryn and Feylin were standing nearby. Ryn turned as he approached.

    "You missed your check-ins," he said. "What happened?"

    Ryn held up her wrist. Her comm was gone. "We ran into Saw Gerrera's team on Kashyyyk. They thought we were with the Empire and captured us."

    "We managed to convince them we were with the Rebels, though, and they helped us steal the fuel," Feylin added.

    "One of them took my comm and never gave it back so we couldn't check in," Ryn said. "I contacted General Draven with the Remnant as soon as we were in hyperspace."

    Jess ran a hand through his hair and sighed. "At least you're all right. Have you given your report yet?"

    "To General Draven, yes."

    Feylin's eyes widened in surprise. "Where did you get that droid?"

    Jess turned, spying Cassian and K-2SO behind him. Cassian grinned as he replied. "He was on the asteroid where we picked up our fuel." Jess narrowed his eyes, thinking. Ryn glanced at him curiously.

    "Profundity wings, please prepare for departure," a call came across the courtyard.

    "I guess we're leaving now," Jess said. "Come on."

    "Cassian!"

    They all paused as General Draven scurried across the courtyard. "Yes?" Cassian asked, confused.

    "There's been a change of plans. You'll remain here, along with the Imperial droid. I have an assignment for you," Draven explained.

    Cassian's gaze lit up, then fell. Ryn ushered Feylin and Azie on board the ship after a hurried goodbye. Jess watched them go, then turned back to Cassian. "You'll do great," he said.

    "I'll tell you about it," Cassian promised. He hesitated a minute, then threw his arms around Jess. Jess hugged him back for a minute, then stepped away.

    "I'll see you soon," Jess called. He turned back onto the ship and sealed the boarding ramp behind him. Jess fell into his seat in the cockpit and began preparing to take off.

    "Isn't he a bit young for his own mission?" Ryn asked.

    "Maybe, maybe not. As long as he's smart, he'll be fine." He stifled a yawn and leaned back in his seat.