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There was something so freeing about having absolutely no idea what you were supposed to do next.
The problem was- it was also the most terrifying thing that had happened in her entire life.
The past few years had been a whirlwind. One hit after another- the Force, the Jedi, Ben Solo, her true parentage, the death of the Empire and the final triumph of the Rebellion. It seemed like one insane task after the other had always needed her attention and now- now she just floated in limbo unsure of what to do.
Unsure of who she was supposed to be.
As much as it had scared her to be needed by so many people; for so many things she found that this scared her just as much if not more. She had hours upon hours of free time- days where nobody would call her name out- weeks without being asked to report for a mission; which now seemed to include- go to this planet and tell them we mean peace and they accept and you go back home.
Home.
Home was another thing she hadn't known how to deal with.
Most of the rebellion had scattered across the galaxy- returning to their home planets apart from those who lacked one- they stayed- where it all had ended.
Building a town out of nothing. A command center from which they would reform the galaxy. Something she was often invited to partake in despite her lack of official title.
After this war Rey was nothing.
She wasn’t the last Jedi- she wasn’t Palpatine’s granddaughter- she was just- Rey.
Rey who often popped up to tell Finn he was wrong or Poe he was too hot headed.
Which seemed to be what her job was going to be today if Poe had anything to say about it.
“I’m just saying- there isn’t any reason that I should have to travel all the way to Tatooine; not when my co general is already flying out that direction and will be so close!” Poe argued- gesturing wildly at Finn who was shaking his head in reply.
“As I have said- many times- I am traveling; Past, Tatooine. For pleasure- not business. On my honeymoon that I will not pause to go to a meeting you don't want to attend because it's ‘boring’.” Finn countered.
Rey contained a full laugh- passing it off as a small giggle that could have easily been a cough.
“It would take- an hour. Maybe two and save me days of travel.” Poe whined.
“I’m getting married Poe!” Finn yelled back- “I am not going to Tatooine- that’s final.”
“You are the worst Co- General I have ever had.” Poe countered
“I am the only Co-General you’ve ever had.” Finn replied.
“Lighten up boys” Rey joined in- placing her hand on either man’s shoulder- “ look at it this way- in a matter of days- you will be Mr. Rose Tico- and you- well you’ll be attending the most boring meeting of all time but I hear Tatooine is pretty this time of year.”
Both of them sputtered with indignant response.
“Mr. Rose--- where do you get these ideas from- “ Finn started while Poe fumed at his side.
“ Dust and sand - care to tell me what’s so pretty about miles and miles of dust and sand? Who picks these meeting planets anyway?”
Rey laughed at both of them; sliding up onto a counter that was easily accessible to her.
“Well bring someone with you- to make it less awful.” she suggested.
She always found these awful trips more bearable when she had enjoyable people around- goodness knows these two had gotten her out of her fair share of scrapes and god knows how boring her life would be if they hadn’t both made it through this war.
Chewy was always a good companion- or any of the numerous attractive women that had thrown themselves at Poe over the past months. There was something about being a general that just attracted pretty young women to you.
Not that she could blame them. Poe was a lovely guy and nobody could deny he wasn’t exactly hard on the eyes.
The boys gave one another a look- and Finn raised an eyebrow at Poe. something she was about to question when Finn spoke.
“What a great idea,Rey!” he said clapping Poe on the back. “The wedding is tomorrow; as you well know since you’re officiating and Poe should be leaving shortly after if he is going to get to Tatooine on time.”
Rey nodded- feeling like there was something they weren’t saying that she was meant to understand.
“Okay-” she said- hoping they would choose to fill her in any moment now.
“ well- Master Jedi. better pack your bags if you’re going to be ready in time. “ Finn added
When she looked over at Poe he said nothing. Just rubbed the back of his neck looking as nervous as she had ever seen him before turning and exiting the room; mumbling something about someone calling his name that she was sure nobody but him had heard.
She hopped off the counter- staring at him as he disappeared through the doorway.
“What’s got him all weird?” she asked, gesturing after their friend.
“Poe?” Finn replied- attempting to seem nonchalant. “He’s always like that.”
Rey shook her head- honestly with the Empire handled; it seemed like these boys really were going to be the death of her.