Reylo Soulmate AU - LOVE ALWAYS PREVAILS

Chapter 6 - Date Night Lights

Rey wasn't sure what to do with herself Saturday. She had her date with Ben at 10 o'clock, but she had woken up at 8. It wasn't like her to wake up early. She normally slept until almost noon. Or later.

She quickly got changed into some ripped jeans and a New York t-shirt. She unplugged her phone and walked downstairs to where Maz was waiting. She was eating cereal while watching the news. She was chewing while her expression changed. Her eyes widened, and her slight smile turned into a frown.

"That's impossible...." she mumbled.

"Auntie?" Rey asked, "What is it?"

But by the time Maz could answer, Rey already knew. She had seen the TV.

And the picture of the wrinkly, disfigured, old man.

Her grandfather. Sheev Palpatine, was alive.

Rey stepped back quickly, falling into a chair.

The two shared a glance of equal horror, before the sound of a car driving over gravel filled their ears.

"Ben." Rey said, standing up. She was glad to break the tension.

"Go have fun, Rey." Maz said, placing her bowl down. She had lost her appetite.

Rey smiled halfheartedly to her aunt before leaving.

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When Ben stepped out of the car, he didn't expect to be tackled by Rey.

"Woah!" He laughed, thinking she was just being goofy. He didn't expect to see tears in her eyes.
"Rey? Rey what's wrong?" He hugged her tight.

"Did you see the news?" She asked him.

"No, I didn't. What was it?"

"My grandfather is alive."

"Wait, how?" Ben stammered.

"No one knows."

They stood there for a little while, just wrapped in each others arms. It occured to Ben that this was probably Rey's first time being frightened. She most likely had no idea what was going on. She'd be confused and anxious.

"C'mon," Ben said, walking her around to the passenger side of his car, "Let's go get your mind off this."

He opened the door for her and she stepped inside. He walked around and sat in the driver's (heh) seat.

Once they had been on the road for a moment, Rey had calmed down. Her eyes flicked and a smile cracked from her lips as she watched the country side.

"Where are we going?" Rey asked.

"To Luke's farm."

"Mr. Skywalker?"

"Yup," Ben said, "He loves animals."

Rey giggled a little. Apparently her theatre teacher had multiple secrets.

They pulled under an arch that read "Skywalker Farm" and onto a gravelly dirt path.

Once they reached the house, Luke was waiting for them, holding two horses on straight bit bridles with the reins pulled over their heads. One was a beautiful, huge Friesian stallion. The other, a mare, was an elegant Cleveland Bay.

Ben parked and Rey eagerly hopped out of the car.

Ben immediately walked up to the Friesian.
"How are you Vilcrul?" He patted the horses neck gently.

Luke smiled at his nephew.
"Do you like the new mare I found? A local. She's already Broke though."

Rey was gazing into the Bay's eyes and it was looking back. The best that a horse can look forward anyway.