Despite the losses, the First Order has lost its major base and super weapon, Starkiller. The fallen pilots would be remembered in the history of the New Republic with honor. In the headquarters of the Resistance based in D'Qar there was one more reason to celebrate. The droid R2-D2 has come back from his hibernation and, helped by BB-8, set up the map that General Leia Organa has been looking for in the imperial archives: the location of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Master, her brother and last chance of victory. Cheers and hugs filled the hall with hope for a better future. People of all races and assembly lines interact sharing happiness. Rey has never felt so positive energy as at that moment. Her heart was beating hard at the thought that she would know a Jedi, the legendary Skywalker. She has become part of the legend, and could feel the Force surrounding her. She received a long embrace from a weeping Leia, in tears of bliss and sorrow at the same time.

"I knew I would find him. I can feel, he is alive. Bring him to me, my girl."

The chain of hugs kept on with C-3PO and R2-D2. When Rey would hug BB-8, she received another hug from some human. A pilot taller than her, and strong. He smelled softly like machine and smoke, but far from unpleasant. It reminded her of the comfort of home, she has never been hugged like that. The eyes were watering, then she was released. She remained quiet with a half smile and a lost gaze downwards.

"Hi! We haven't been introduced yet. I'm Poe." the voice came from that one who was still there.

Rey raised her head to find his face and liked what she saw. The brunette pilot smiled friendly. She delayed a second to answer him.

"Poe, Poe Dameron? I recognize the name, BB-8 talked about you. My name is Rey."

"I know. Our little friend here told me about you. How you saved him more than once, faced many things, decided to come with Finn bringing him to us in safety. I have to thank you. Count on me for anything. Nice to meet you."

Rey, blushing, thanked him with a large smile. With it she remained until Poe vanished among the crowd.

Poe woke up early with the sunlight reflecting on a ship figurine that rested on a shelf. Strategically positioned with the window, it served as an alarm. He felt better from the hangover last night. He didn't want to overdo, but a successfully accomplished mission required some fun. He stretched his legs yet lying down and put his hands under the head. He wondered about past missions and what would come, the victories and pursuits. He thought about his title of best pilot in the galaxy which he didn't let come before his true self. About his mother, who has gone without seeing him become a pilot like her. The companions who have passed and those who were beside him. About Han Solo, the legendary war hero who didn't come back to General Organa's arms. His new friend Finn, a stormtrooper who helped him to escape from the First Order and kept BB-8 safe, and then was being treated after fight against that one Kylo Ren. And about Rey. He spoke the scavenger's name slowly. He liked its monosyllabic sound and the image bound to it. The young woman dressed in simple dirty clothes, coming from a planet marked as a lair of hostility, was beautiful and tough. He was impressed by her courage, by her destiny as a Jedi. And by that huge smile tightening those hazel eyes. BB-8 entered the room beeping. Poe remembered that she would leave immediately at morning on the search for Luke.

The outside courtyard was busy as always. Poe running quickly saw from afar General Organa bidding Rey farewell. Faster, followed by his astromech, then he shouted for her who was waiting on the entrance of the Millennium Falcon.

"I just wanted to say" said him breathless. "have a nice trip. Also" coming closer to her. "I'll take care of Finn on his recovery, don't worry."

"Thank you, Poe. Tell him I am coming back soon… and that Kylo Ren had what he deserved. When I come back, I'll tell him about this connection with the Force I have, when I even understand it better."

"My mother knew Luke right after the battle on Endor and fought by his side. I hope to have the same chance to fight beside a Jedi. Safe travel."

She thanked again with the same smile and Poe shouted to Chewbacca who was already in the cockpit and the wookiee answered with a respectable salutation. While the Millennium Falcon was leaving, the people reunited on the courtyard happily cheered. Poe was just wondering when he would see that smile again.