A/N: I am not a Star Wars superfan who understands the universe across multiple platforms- movies, books, games, etc. Sometimes, I'm just making stuff up. I apologize to the purists 'cause I just don't have time to do that kind of research but I wanted to write this story anyway. Enjoy!

Rey.

In her sleep, the young woman tossed restlessly, clutching at her thin blanket then shoving it aside.

Rey.

The voice came again, soft and insistent, this time accompanied by a pulse of emotions- longing, loneliness . . . and then triumph.

Rey!

She sat up in bed, panting and sweat drenched. Shaking fingers gripped her face, tugged at her loose hair, "Ben," She whispered into her hands, "What have you done?"

The bond surged in response. For a moment, she saw a pale face, staring at her across parsecs. Rey recoiled, shoving his voice away, slamming the doors closed on their bond.

"No," She ground out, "I will not say that name. I will not listen to you!"

Pushing out of her bunk, she grabbed up her cowl and made for the door. It was early morning still, too dark to be safe outside. But she could run the base corridors until dawn. That was the key- keep moving. Run, and work, and sweat, and train. Push, push, push until sleep was the black abyss of unconsciousness and he couldn't reach her anymore.

When the sun came up, she would go outside and meditate. She would practice with her lightsaber until the sweat poured off her and her vision blurred and her legs shook. I will become stronger, she promised herself. I will find a way to close him out for good.