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The First Order is on the brink of defeat. Following the destruction of Starkiller Base one year ago, there have been multiple uprisings and skirmishes against the First Order. Each battle has since resulted in the accelerated growth of the Resistance. Since then, the First Order has suffered multiple losses, including the bombing of their last stronghold, and the eradication of the Knights of Ren..
The First Order's largest and most powerful star destroyer, the Finalizer, now houses the remainder of the First Order, and Supreme Leader Snoke.
Snoke, now weakened and dying from the fading power of the Dark Side, has devised the ultimate plan. A plan, that if executed perfectly, will secure the victory of the First Order, as well as the Dark Side....
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"What should we name her?"
"..Hope"
Finn gazed out the window of the Finalizer as the tormenting memories replayed in his head over and over. All he could feel was frustration and sadness. He knew what choice he made. He knew what he had to do to ensure their safety.
But he wanted to be with her..with the baby. He could feel it, the regret building inside of him..he knew this wasn't what he had hoped for them, for any of them.
He was so close to finally having a real family..and they took him away from them..Would she even remember him?
--2 Months Ago
"Enough, traitor! You will surrender yourself, or watch them die..."
The horrible flashback of that day brought an even greater sense of despair upon the former Jedi.
"Finn..don't do this..don't let them separate us again.."
Rey's cries echoed in his mind.
"Rey, look at me..it's gonna be okay...no matter what happens..take care of our baby..please"
He remembered how Rey tried to break free of the many stormtroopers holding them captive, but Kylo Ren used the force to put her to sleep. Kylo Ren had him carry Rey back into the Falcon, but only with stormtroopers holding him and Chewie at gunpoint the entire time.
He gently layed Rey's sleeping body onto a soft cushion in the Falcon.. "Goodbye Rey..." he said as he gently ran his hand down her cheek. He took off his leather jacket and placed it on top of Rey to keep her warm.
He and Chewie shared a brief glance as he was escorted off of the ship. Chewie let out a sad groan.
Funny, last time Rey was being carried away unconscious onto a ship, he ran after her. But this time, all he could do was watch as Chewie was forced to pilot the Millennium Falcon away without him...
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Present Time
He could feel his gut wrench, and his heart ache at the memory of that horrible day..
The day he was reconditioned..
Suddenly the door to his room opened behind him. It was Kylo Ren.
"Trooper, what are you doing?" He asked with a skeptical tone.
Finn knew he had to suppress his emotions or else Kylo Ren would sense his feelings, and therefore, his weakness.
"Going over some strategies, Lord Ren."
"Excellent" Kylo Ren sounded very pleased to hear this, "Supreme Leader wishes to see us both immediately"
"Yes, sir."
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Meanwhile, on D'Qar..
Back at the Resistance Base, Rey stood outside, staring up at the sky. After the baby had been born, she had to renovate what used to be her and Finn's shared living space to fit the new addition to the family. She feared for the future of her family. She feared for her husband especially, having been reconditioned. She often wondered if he remembered her at all...
"What if he turned against his family?" "Against her?" "Against the baby?" The thoughts often entered her mind.
Rey could feel herself becoming anxious, but she remembered her father Luke's training. She was a Jedi, and as a Jedi she still had her duties. Her duty was to protect those she cared about. Right now she had to focus on taking care of her daughter, and making sure that nothing happens to her.
Rey's thoughts continued to wander until she heard a familiar voice behind her.
"Rey."
It was General Leia, holding her niece's baby daughter.
"I think she wants to be with you" She said.
Rey soon remembered her priority for that day, keeping an eye on her daughter.
"Right, thank you, General" She said, trying to sound happy.
She held her baby in her arms. In that moment, she looked into the baby's hazel eyes, and suddenly she felt calmer. She felt the fear slowly dissipate from her body. She actually felt peaceful for a moment.
The baby had been born only a month ago, and Rey had only been on one mission by herself since then, which was already risky enough. General Leia had to keep an eye on her while Rey was gone.
She knew that the baby was powerful, what with she and Finn both being Force-sensitive of course. But this also meant that the First Order would most likely come after her. She made sure to do everything in her power to keep her safe from harm.
Her last mission was a simple one, find a smuggler back on Jakku, and bring him to the Resistance for questioning. Even so, the mission felt so..different without Finn. Back when she was just a scavenger on Jakku, she knew how to take care of herself. She didn't need anyone else there for herself. But afterwards..she was so used to Finn being by her side..but now things were different.
Rey was once again deep in thought when the General broke the silence and said
"Don't worry, he'll come back. He always does." ,trying to comfort her as the two shared a quick embrace.
Rey wasn't sure if those words were bringing a sense of comfort or fear..
After sometime, she heard another voice as she held her baby.
"Hey there Rey!" It was Poe Dameron, Finn's best (or former) friend, sounding chipper as usual. "Master Luke wa-," he suddenly stopped in awe. "Is that the new baby?" He asked sounding amazed. He had missed the birth due to being out running a few missions with his squadron for so long. He had just recently gotten back.
"Yes." She answered
"Nice, nice. Girl or boy?" he asked
"..She's a girl." she replied, her tone unwelcoming.
"Wow..She looks just like you guys.." His tone changed. He sounded depressed, remembering his friend who helped him escape from the First Order.
Rey's lip began to quiver, the harsh memories beginning enter her mind.
"I know.." she said, sniffing once and holding back a tear "She reminds me of him...I miss him" a tear streams down her cheek.
"Hey, hey, cheer up." he smiled slightly, trying to lighten the mood. "I know you miss him. But don't worry. He hasn't forgotten about you. No way. He'll come back. I know he will." Poe said as he patted her on the shoulder.
She sniffed again, wiping the tears from her face and trying to compose herself. "I know he will.." She said sniffing once more and clearing her throat.
"What were you gonna tell me again?" she asked, wanting to change the subject
"Oh yeah" he started "Master Luke wanted to see you. He said it's time for another training session."
"Okay. I'll be there in a few minutes." she said, handing him the baby. "Take her back to my room for me?"
"You got it" Poe said
After Poe walked away, Rey looked back up at the sky for a moment, still thinking about her husband...
"..and what if it's a girl? What should we name her?"
"..Hope"
The echoing words broke her heart..