Leia gave her an appreciative smile to her daughter. She did her part, now it was time for Leia to do hers. "I'll go talk to him"

"Mother, wait" Kara said "If you're going to try and convince Ben this is a good idea, you need to be honest with why we're all here" she said giving Leia a knowing look. "Why here on Hosnian and not on Yavin" she lowered her voice "Or D'qar"

Kara could tell Leia's mind was racing. Leia looked away disappointed, "I thought by bringing us together would, you know" she stopped "bring us together"

Kara gave a thin smile "But there's more" she pressed

Her mother let out a tired sigh. "It's for appearances, isn't it" Kara guessed, "You wanted us all here to show the Senate you aren't starting an uprising"

Leia turned back to Kara to try and explain. But Kara nodded understanding, "I get it" she said with a light shrug, "It makes sense, you want them to see we don't need to live on Yavin, that father is for the republic as well"

"I hope Ben can see that what we're doing is for the best, that we're thinking of not ourselves, but for him and his future" Leia said

"He knows that mother" Kara rested her arm on her shoulder "He's just confused, he has all this power that he doesn't know how to control it" she said "He'll figure it out, he'll see that with us being together right now is for the best"

They both gave each other reassuring smiles. But as they walked into the base Kara looked back one last time in search of Poe's jet.

As Kara got into their apartment she was faced with her father. "Dad" she said, "You're here" her tone was full of surprise.

Han rested his hands on his hips and gave a shrug, "Sure, your mother asked" he said, "said it was important"

She looked at him sideways as she put the bags down, "What did she tell you exactly"

Han let out another shrug, "Just that Ben was coming, and that we needed to be together that's all"

Kara still didn't buy it. "Excuse me Miss Kara" She heard C3P0 in the doorway.

She turned to her mother's loyal droid. "There's an R2 unit here with an encrypted message for you" he said apprehensive

Kara glanced at her father before following the droid. "Encrypted message?" Han asked curious

Han followed her and 3P0 into the other room where the droid stood. "This is Admiral Ackbar's" Kara said

The R2 unit beeped saying it relayed his correspondence to Ackbar, but there was one more for her. "For me" she knew it had to come from Poe. "Play it please" she nodded

The unit projected the hologram. It was Poe in the cockpit of his jet. "I don't have a lot of time, but I wanted to tell you I'm alive, there's activity, a lot of it. Hopefully we'll be together soon. I'm not far behind Solo" the message shut off.

Kara leaned against the table staring at the floor. She tried with all her energy to hold back the tears. "I've seen him before" Han recognized Poe from the academy. He looked at his daughter resting his hand on her shoulder.

"That's Poe Dameron, he flies for the Republic under Admiral Ackbar" she let out "He's" she stopped, "He's out in the otter rim"

Han sighed, "So you two a thing?" he asked

Kara didn't answer. C3P0 looked between the droid and Kara, "I'm sure he'll be back soon Miss Solo" 3P0 said "Shall I have the message destroyed"

Kara nodded "Thank you" she said quietly

C3P0 ushered the droid out as Kara stood trying to hold on to the blurry vision of Poe praying that he was safe and would come home.

Ben stood walking through the Senate tower, trying to become familiar with the place again. It had been so long since he was last there. But he felt a calling down these halls. Like he was being pulled.

Chancellor Snoke stood a ways down. "Ben Solo" he said "The young Jedi returns home" he walked towards Ben

He stood curious, "Chancellor Snoke, hello" he recognized the tall man.

Snoke smiled, he could read Ben's mind. The pull, the power in him. "You're mother and sister must be so happy you've come"

Leia walked into the Senate tower and found Ben and Chancellor Snoke talking in the hall. Snoke listened intently as Ben talked. He stopped though as Leia approached, "Ah Princess, you forgot to mention just how powerful of a Jedi you have in a son"

Leia raised her eyebrows "And how is that any of your concern Chancellor"

Snoke smiled "It's encouraging to see the Jedi living on, your bother training a new generation, living in the light, teaching and educating so there isn't a chance of a resurgence of the dark side, of one becoming like your father"

Leia shook her head, "Then you need to brush up on your history Chancellor, my father realized in the end and came back to the light, he saved my brother from the Emperor"

Chancellor ignored the notion and looked at Ben, "Ben you have power in you I haven't seen in decades, since the days of your grandfather, don't let anyone try to harness it, or worse off, try to diminish it"

Ben watched hanging on every word Snoke said. "Remember those words young Solo" he said sauntering off

Leia watched him go with a scowl. She could feel Ben's conflict and she had an awful feeling when it came to Snoke.

Han shifted not knowing what to say, "Kara" he started, "He's going to come back, if he's flying for Ackbar, he's gotta be one of the best pilots out there, if even that he's going to come home knowing you're here waiting for him" he said

Kara tried to smile appreciating Han's effort. She gave a nod. "Are you ok?" he asked resting his hand on her arm

"Nope, but this is as good as it's going to get right now, at least until he comes back, so let's get going" she said "Let's find Ben and mother"

Han ran his hand through her hair, admiring her strength before following her out.

"Ah both Solo children in the Seante I see" Kara heared the Chancellor as they headed down the hall

Kara turned silent and stared at the Chancellor. Han glared, "And you might be?" he asked

"Forgive me, we've not had the pleasure seeing as the General has taken up governance duties alone" he grinned "But it is an honor to meet the infamous Han Solo"

Han looked on unimpressed at his fake charm, "Again I ask, and you are?"

"Father, this is Chancellor Snoke" Kara interrupted the standoff, "He sits on the council with mother. He oversees much of the outer rim systems and was at the forefront of cleaning up the Empire's fleets when the war ended" Kara listed off his resume as is she were in pain.

"You must be so happy to have you're family all together" Snoke said "To have two extraordinary children is a fine accomplishment yourself General" Snoke smiled

Han looked at his daughter

Snoke stood proud, "But then again it is such an honor to serve the republic we fought so hard to free from the Empire, wouldn't you say General Solo"

Han glared, "I leave the serving of government up to those capable hands like Leia and Ackbar, I was never much of a military man" he nodded looking at Kara,

Snoke looked on curious, "Bound by love rather than duty then" he grinned, "Which calls you back once more" he turned, "I do hope you enjoy your time here on Hosnian General" he said as he walked away

Every inch of Kara's skin crawled, "I don't trust that guy" Han said quietly

Kara turned for Leia's quarters "Tell me about it"

Weeks had gone by and everyday Kara was in that hanger waiting for Poe to return. Their time on Hosnian turned into a political game. Leia had returned to senate meetings leaving Ben on his own, Kara to fix the ship and wait for Poe and Han was out of his element. It was all down to Poe, and then to see what the senate would do, and if there was going to be an attack from the old empire. It was a waiting game.

"I'm not being pathetic" Kara said hearing Chewie's quip "And you haven't waited for Han countless times"

The wookie growled that it was different. That she'd been out in the hanger every day waiting. "I'm not waiting for him" Kara argued

"He's out there with no way of reaching out to let us know if he's safe, I think I have a right to worry" She added, "One message weeks ago, who knows what's going on"

Chew smiled liking he was getting a rise out of her; he did it to Han all the time.

Kara sunk at the reminder "If something happens there wont be anyone to save him, he's technically committing treason by going on an unsanctioned mission and there isn't an army to save him if he finds anything and gets caught"

Chewie tried to comfort her implying he'd be back, he was the best pilot in the republic. And plus he had Kara to come home to. Kara tried to smile at her hairy friend. Chewie let out another sound. Kara glared "I wasn't making googly eyes at him at our graduation"

Chewie begged to differ, "More like he was making them at me" she said

He held up the wrench scolding her that it took her so long to finally be with him "I didn't know how he truly felt about me" she defended herself, "He's a charmer, I didn't know if I was just another girl to him"

She smiled as Chewie shook his head, claiming that she was the most beautiful woman in the galaxy. "You know you're pretty sweet when you're not being a hairy pain in my butt" she grinned

Chewie liked teasing her as much as he did Han.

Suddenly Kara got a strange feeling. As if she were being pulled. She paused while tightening the barring in the auxiliary motor and got up. "I'll be back in a bit" she said as Chewie complained she was quitting early on him.

She walked through the tower to her and Ben's quarters and stood at the door. Ben was inside with someone, talking.

"This power, I feel like it's ripping me from the inside out, and uncle Luke keeps telling me to bury it, to keep it hidden" he said "But I think the reason why I'm in so much pain is because this power shouldn't be contained" he said

"It shouldn't Ben, no, you're right. This power inside you, the very same power your grandfather had is meant to be unleashed, unbound, and free" the voice told him.

Kara focused trying to recognize the voice, but she couldn't put her finger on it, it was too faint, as if the other person wasn't even in the room with Ben.

"What do I do" Ben asked, "Help me"

"Unleash the power that's inside you, explore every part it wants to show you" he said "You are meant for great things Ben, to lead, to rule and with this power, you will be worshipped"

Kara felt a hand on her shoulder and she gasped catching her mouth shut. She turned to find C3P0 "I'm sorry Miss Kara"

Kara jumped again to the door opening and Ben on the other side. Kara looked at the droid, "News from Admiral Ackbar, Captain Dameron is on his way back"

Kara wanted to ask Ben whom he was talking about but the news had her at a crossroads. She looked at 3P0 "Thank you, I have to go into the market to find a few parts for my mothers ship, but if you see his jet arrive, let him know that I'm here"

3P0 nodded "Certainly" he said walking back to the communications room.

Kara followed Ben into the apartment "What were you doing?" she asked

"What were you doing? Spying on me?" he accused

She raised her eyebrows, "This is my room, remember, you're just staying here" she said with a tone.

"I can't stay here anymore, just sitting around while mother attends meetings, it's just like when we were kids" he shook his head, "We're just pawns in her political game"

Kara shook her head "How can you say that, when she's been trying to spend time with you Ben, trying to include you in her life"

Ben was about to interject when Chewie stood at the door and growled that they were running late. "I know, I know" she said, "The market Chew, I didn't forget"

Ben turned relieved "Better get going then" he said. He turned to look at the Chewie as he growled out an invitation to join them.

Kara walked out frustrated but worried whom this new influence over Ben was.

Kara found Han out in the market negotiating with a Rodian smuggler "You are serious" Kara walked in with Chewie behind her

"Just a minute" Han said to the smuggler "Kara, common he's offering a good deal, couple days tops" Chewie barked at Han insulted that he was taking a job without him

"He's retired" Kara waved the Rodian away and sat down "You can't leave, even for a couple days" Kara begged

Han looked away knowing she was right "I don't do well just sitting here"

Kara took a drink of the ale that the bartender handed her, "Why because you're afraid someone you've scammed will finally catch up with you"

"Watch it kid" Han pointed. But he knew it was true enough, "I just don't know how much of a help I can be"

Kara sunk, "Just be here" She said "Commit to sticking around, show an interest in Ben, take him flying, show him the new freighter" she suggested now needing it more than ever. Her fear for Ben was growing "Mother needs us here as a family, you don't know what it was like last time we were here"

Han looked at her guilty. He had heard from Leia but it was only the watered down version. "The Senate is this close to kicking mother off the senate, or worse arresting her for treason" she said "She brought a Yavin villager here because her child had been taken and she and I were both held" she admitted, "They went through the ship, everything and they told me they were on to us, that they had reason to believe we were stockpiling on Yavin"

Han sat back "Geez"

Kara nodded, "So please, just be here, she'll do the rest of the work. She just needs you here" she said, "We both do"

Han sighed "I'm sorry" he looked at his hands "Being a father wasn't something I was ever good at" he admitted "But that doesn't mean I don't love you or Ben any less" he said "I just didn't know what I cold bring to the table"

Kara knew her father tried. She tried to give him a reassuring smile. "I know" she sighed

"You know you're really something for helping out your mother like this. You've taken on a huge burden Kara" he said "I'm proud of you, you could have put up a fight and gone back to fly for the republic, but you stuck by your mother"

Kara tried to smile as she tiredly wiped her eyes "I'm trying"

"You're doing a lot more than trying" he smiled.