Rey

Whoever said you don't remember the pain you went through during birth had lied. Rey remembered plenty. She remembered every single excruciating moment during the process as the worst pain she had ever been in. But the worst part of it all was not being able to hold her own daughter after enduring such pain...The nurse had taken her away in a split second without giving Rey much news to why. All they said was she was weak, and had very little chance of surviving if they didn't give her immediate care. Of course, nothing the doctor said was reassuring, or eased Rey's constant worries. While she trusted the doctors words, well as much as she could for a former First Order medical official, there was one thing Rey knew she could rely on. The Force.

Tapping into the already strong connection she had built with her daughter during her pregnancy, Rey could sense the faint heartbeat. Indeed it was faint, but it seemed to be getting stronger as the days passed, just as Rey had been. The toll on her body after delivery had been uneasy, taking away most of her energy, especially after waking up from nearly two months of being in a coma. She slept nearly every single moment trying to preserve, and when she was awake she would walk around the Finalizer's corridors with Ben's help to regain the strength in her muscles after not using them in so long. She could not thank Ben enough. He had stayed by her side throughout everything. He would bring food to her in bed, made sure she was comfortable, and not in any pain, helped regain her strength by walking through the corridors, and so much more. Rey didn't think it was possible, but she was falling more in love with Ben every single day. Yes he had done horrible deeds. He had destroyed countless villages, tortured people, tore families apart, killed hundreds of innocent lives without hesitation and more...But to the people he truly, deeply cared for he was caring, gentle, warm and driven. Slowly, Rey was beginning to notice that Ben was trying to free himself from the prison he locked himself behind. She knew how difficult it was for him to allow so many people into his cold, isolated world of darkness, rage, and suffering. Rey was so proud of how far Ben had come. He was no longer the monster she once believed him to be...he was so much more.

Nearly two weeks had passed since Rey had woken from her deep coma, and the day had finally came. The happiest moment of their lives...it was the day Rey and Ben got their daughter back for good. They had not even gotten a chance to see their daughter since the birth due to their daughters critical condition she was in. Only certain doctors donned in the most sterile uniforms, masks, and gloves were allowed to care for her. No speck of bacteria, or virus could touch the surface of her skin. Her body could not fight against any illness yet, otherwise she would succumb to the illness itself. Nobody wanted to risk it, not even former First Order medical staff who didn't care about the lives of others. However, they did care about money and their own wellbeing…"Accidentally" or neglecting to give the utmost care for the former Supreme Leader and the last living Jedi's daughter was just a death waiting to happen. But even with the doctors dressed from head to toe in specialized equipment, their daughter was still placed in a small, rounded incubator that filtered the oxygen, kept her body temperature normal, and helped grow her underdeveloped organs. Of course, they were allowed to see their daughter behind a glass window, but Rey was still in recovery and struggled to stand for too long, and still in pain from the delivery, so she stayed behind. Ben could have gone to see their daughter, but he refused stubbornly to leave Rey's side, not wanting to be away from her while she was still recovering. They decided that they would see their daughter together when both Rey and the baby were healthy enough to be dismissed from the medical ward. And now that day had come.

Both Rey and Ben were waiting anxiously on one of the abandoned control bridges onboard The Supremacy that had been used for firing their weapons but was no longer needed now the First Order had been demolished. Looking out through the glass windows into the galaxy around them, there was something about the thousands of twinkling stars that seemed to calm there their worries. Well, to Rey at least. It wasn't long before the sound of soft footsteps approaching from behind disturbed their peaceful silence. They didn't need to look back to know who it was, or what they were carrying in their arms...Rey's heart began to pound loudly in her chest, but as soon as she turned around and saw her daughter's small figure cuddled in a fuzzy blanket in the nurse's arms, her anxiety washed away in an instant.

"Her health is perfectly normal, so that means she's all yours now." The nurse said, before carefully handing her over to Rey where she belonged. Rey took hold of her daughter with shaky hands, watching the nurse dissapear to continue her duties. No longer was she blue, covered in blood and other fluids as the last time Rey saw her daughter. Her skin was clean, a healthy pale tone, and soft to the touch. She was much bigger than when she was born, but still smaller then what Rey thought was normal. If there was one thing that Rey noticed right away, it was how identical she looked to her father. Their daughter had the same soft velvet-like black hair, and big lips as Ben, and other then the dust of freckles scattered across her rounded pale face, she looked almost exactly like him, except from one other thing..Not tearing her gaze away from the tiny baby cradled in her trembling arms, Rey looked into the same warm hazel eyes as her own, noticing a faint of recognition come across her face. A soft gurgle escaped from her tiny lips as if to confirm she knew who was holding her despite the weeks being seperated. Of course she recognized her mother though. She recognized her voice instantly, and the warmth from her body. Not to mention the fact that just like her mother, father, grandmother, and her great grandfather, she was strong in the force.

Soon, Rey's trembling hands began to calm with the comfort knowing her daughter was perfectly healthy and safe, and she didn't hesitate to start smothering her tiny face in wet kisses.

"Oh Ben, she's wonderful!" Rey exclaimed happier then she had ever felt before, as she listened to the quiet giggles her daughter started to make when she was being kissed all over. Looking up, Rey caught a rare, widened smile plastered on Ben's face as he looked at the two.

"I know...it's hard to believe we actually have a daughter." Ben replied, running his slender fingers across her soft, squishy cheeks causing her to giggle in excitement, making Ben smile wider. Rey didn't think she had ever seen him smile this much ever. In fact, she didn't think she ever saw him smile at all! But, she decided not to say anything and enjoyed the rare peaceful moment.

"Should we go show her off to everyone? I know they all are dying to meet her, especially her godfather." Rey spoke with a smile. Despite Ben's reluctansy, and distain for the former StormTrooper, Rey had decided Finn would become their daughter's godfather. If anything ever happened to Rey, Ben, or even Leia, then the only person Rey could trust to raise their daughter would be Finn. He had been through everything with her and proved just how much of a wonderful friend someone could have and so much more. Rey didn't know how she could ever picture her future without having Finn as her closest friend, nor Ben not being by her side.

Exhaling a heavy sigh, Ben nodded reluctantly. "I guess if we have to." He grumbled to himself, obviously not as thrilled as Rey was but she didn't mind. She knew it was still going to be a while before Ben adjusted to this new lifestyle of his without the darkness clouding over everywhere he went, and stepped back into the light and warmth. It was going to take more time for him to open himself up to others and friendship, but Rey knew he would be able to do it, and she was so proud of how far he had come.

Pulling away from gazing out into the vast galaxy before them, together Rey, and Ben made their way out of the abandoned weaponry bridge and into a large confrence room where their friends, and family were anxiously waiting to meet the baby that had brought balance back into the universe. When they entered the room, Rey was immediately swarmed by a large group of people trying to look at the tiny bundle craddled in her arms.

"Oh my gosh! She's adorable!" Rose squeeled happily as she looked at the baby in Rey's arms.

"Yeah BB-8, she does look exactly like a minature Kylo Ren." Poe Dameron let out a faint chuckle at his droid's comment, while the droid continued beeping cheerfully beside him. One by one, Rey showed the most precious treasure of hers to her closest friends and family, letting each of them hold her. It was still difficult for Rey to get use to the fact that she had another living person to provicde for. All her life it had been her, and her alone. After her parents abandoned her in the deserts of Jakku, she had been forced to teach herself how to find food, scavenge for parts to trade, how to survive, and how to manage being alone...but she wasn't alone anymore. Now...Now she had a family. Finn was her family. Poe, Rose, Chewbacca, Leia, and so many others were her family. She had a daughter to take care of, and most importantly, she had the most amazing, loving, and supportive person right by her side...She had Ben.

"Have you two decided on a name for this beautiful girl yet?" Leia asked, holding her tiny granddaughter in her arms as she rocked her gently to sleep. Both Rey and Ben exchanged silent glances. Neither one of them had even started discussing possible names due to mainly worrying about the actual health of their daughter. But there was only one name that kept coming to Rey's mind.

"Well...I was thinking about Hana?"Rey suggested looking around the room. The name immediaely clicked to everyone, especially to Leia and Ben. A faint smile fell over Leia's face as she reflected over the fond memories of a lost loved one with a similar name.

"I love it...he would too." Leia's smile widened as she looked back to her granddaughter. Rey wondered if Ben would think the same thing, or had different matters on the touchy subject.

"What do you think?" Rey asked looking over to Ben's blank face, trying to understand the emotions he so well concealed underneath. "I know you and your father never got along well and things between you have been strained especially after...but you've changed so much since then, Ben! And I don't know, I thought it would be...memorable?" Rey trailed off, unsure what his thoughts were until he shook her doubts away.

"No, it's wonderful...I let the past die, remember?" Ben reassured, as he laced his fingers with Rey's. "Hana Solo...It's nice." He spoke truthfully, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his lips as he looked towards his and Rey's daughter...Towards their future. No longer would her days be filled with loneliness, and suffering. No more would she have to tally each single day that had passed in wait for her parents to never return. Her new family was right here in front of her eyes.

((Author Note: Sorry I'm getting these last few chapters out so damn slow! XD I have about 2 chapters left but I plan on finishing this!...It just might be a while))