Chapter 19

Leia's POV

The figure collapses on the ground inside the ship.

"Mother." He sobs. I run frantically to him as people stare at us. I stumble inside of the ship and sit down next to him. I take him into my embrace as he sobs into my arms.

It's my son, whom I haven't seen in years. He's actually here in my arms and it isn't a dream this time.

"Please forgive me mother. I'm so sorry." He sobs so loudly that it's difficult to understand his words. He lays his head on my chest. The robe still partly covers his face.

"Ben," I sigh, unable to say anything else.

Since Han died I've been thinking about wether or not I'd be able to forgive Ben. But now I know I can. He's my son and he always was. Even when he called himself Kylo Ren, I knew my love for him would never fade. I just wanted him

"I love you." I cry. Ben begins to cry harder. I lay my head on his, sobbing. I never thought this moment would come.

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Rey's POV

Finn and I walk throughout the base, laughing and joking. The thought of Ben seems to disappear when I'm talking to Finn. I feel happy, like nothing could drag me down.

"I'm so glad we are reunited. There were times I didn't know if I'd ever see you again." I say lightly.

Finn stops walking and smiles.

"And when you arrived at the base? I was the one who came to you. That had to have been fate. I mean, what are the chances?" His face beams happily even though the subject isn't necessarily joyful.

"Rey! Rey!" An unknown voice shouts. I turn quickly to see a man running towards us.

"What is it?" I ask nervously.

"General Organa needs to see you right away." He breathes heavily most likely from all the running he had to do to find me. My heart starts beating so fast I feel like I can't breathe.

"What about?"

"She didn't say. She did say that it was incredibly urgent, though." He says.

"Where is she?" I ask frantically. I feel Finn step up behind and lay his hand on my shoulder. He knows what I'm thinking.

"She's in an interrogation room." He pants. My eyes open wide.

"Finn! I have to go." I yell ripping away from him and sprinting towards the base entrance.

"Rey, please be careful!" He yells after me. I pay no mind to his words and continuing running. It could be Ben.

My legs seem to move so quickly beneath me it feels like I'm floating. I pant loudly as I run through, people staring at me.

I whip around a corner and almost knock a woman over.

Normally, I would stop and say I was sorry but I can't right now. Nothing is as important to me right now than finding out if Ben has come back.

I run down the halls of the interrogation rooms, looking through every small window. Every one is empty. Then I approach the last one and I practically throw myself on the door to look through the glass. I see Leia sitting next to a figure in a long black cape. My fingers shake as I rip the door open. Leia turns to look at me quickly. I breathe heavily and stare at her.

The figure in black turns his head slowly, revealing his face. My heart absolutely stops beating. My body freezes.

"Ben," I cry out. It comes out more like a sorrow filled scream. He stands up quickly, his chair shooting behind him. I fall to my knees, much like when he left me here. How ironic.

He runs over to me and holds me in his arms. I sob. Mostly because I didn't think I'd ever be cradled in his arms again.

I stare up at him. His face looks completely white as if he has been sick. His eyes are dark and not as full of life as they used to be.

"I'm so sorry." He cries as he lays his head on mine. I sob uncontrollably. I've dreamt about this for so long that it doesn't even feel real.

Ben moves his hand down to my stomach and begins crying harder. His fingers caress it gently.

"I love you so much. I heard you call out to me." He whispers through his sobs. I'm speechless. I want to tell him I love him too but I physically can't. I hug him tighter and move my head onto his chest. Leia looks at us in such a peaceful yet saddened way. Tears stream down her face.

I put my hand on Ben's, which is still laying on my stomach. I look up at him and smile not minding my tears.

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