The stable boy smiles wildly, holding the hands of his friends as they board Kellin's ship.

Chewbacca objects strongly.

"Is that the war hero Chewbacca?" The boy asks in his native tongue.

Rey looks at Ben proudly. Ben can't help but smile, ever so much. He flashes back to when he was very small, swinging around a stick.

Han picks him up and swings him up in the air.

"What are you doing?" Han laughs.

"When I gwow up, I'm goin' to be just wike Uncwe Wuke."

"Better than Uncle Luke! Ain't that right?"

Luke laughs, "Look at him, he's a natural."

Leia touches Han's shoulder, "Let him be my little boy a little longer please. We have to make sure he has a Galaxy to grow up in first." She kisses little Ben's head. "We need to go or we'll be late."

"Yeah, yeah. Duty calls. Kid, take care of Uncle Luke while we're gone."

Ben recalls later that night Luke tucks him into bed.

Little Ben watches his uncle closely and asks, "Arw dere only two sides to da fowce?"

"I guess so, why?"

"How do you know whits side you'w on?"

"Well, it depends on what you do with it."

"Daddy says sometimes you have to bend da wules to do da wight fing. I hope da Gawaxy gets peace soon, so dey can stay wif me all da time."

"I'll stay with you." Luke smiles.

"Pwomise?"

"Promise."

Everyone laughs at the small explosion in the passenger part of the ship. Chewbacca is annoyed from the cockpit. Rij shakes his head in disappointment and moves back to his place.

"I thought for sure I had it that time."

Chewbacca moantalks angrily.

Ben brushes him off, "We're not going to hurt the ship."

Gib moves over from Rey, "Let Ben try again!"

"I don't know if the old Wookie is going to be okay with this much longer." Rij says eyeing the cockpit.

"Wookies don't get old. They just get grumpy and die."

Rey is shocked and Chewbacca throws an air fist at him as he scolds.

"Hey that's what R-2 told me."

Ben and Rey sit opposite each other and he holds his hand out under hers and concentrates. Rey attempts to pass Ben a ball of energy. This time, instead of flying off it diffuses between them.

"OOOOhhh!" Kellin laughs, "I hope that's not a sign."

"Try again!" the stable boy begs.

Ben and Rey try again. Rey makes the smallest ball and Ben grows it larger and they are all impressed. He takes it and passes it to his other hand, then, crackling, it disappears.

Chewbacca makes an off color comment to him in response.

"Let's see you try!" Ben retorts.

Everyone laughs and the kids are really enjoying the spectacle. CBBO-1 flies in, beeping like never before and all intently listen.

"Chandrila?!" Ben sits forward angrily.

The Wookie gives Ben a worried look. They are all sobered by the news CBBO-1 reports.

"So they're underground and the First Order is on top of them?" The worry in Kellin's voice is strong.

Ben furrows his brow, "I have an idea."

In the new Resistance underground base on Chandrila, C3P0 rattles of the statistics, "5,003 to one and 74 to one."

Poe wasn't listening.

"Say that again?"

"Currently, First Order troops outnumber us 2,003 to one on Chandrila's surface, and 74 to one X-wing fighters. That doesn't take into account the forces placed in other systems."

"Thanks 3PO. Communication is limited, but we do have a few cloaked lines in place. This could be bad, if it wasn't so good. It turns out we might have some help on the inside after all."

Heretia shoves Poe against his X-wing, hard. He chuckles a little in disbelief and she sends him a look that could kill.

"Come on! If this plan works we're going to need your experience."

"What if something goes wrong? I've already given up too many friends for this fight." She is angry and hurt.

"So your possible death doesn't bother you as much?"

"Not really. I won't be left behind to blame if I die."

"Aha, the Sith sister shines through!"

Heretia touches Poe's shoulder, but not hard. His whole body seems to react negatively and he grabs his arm.

"Owww." Gritting his teeth in pain, "I was kidding. You've gotten mean in your old age."

Heretia's smiling face turns to stone. "That's not funny. I'm sorry if I don't want to spend my possible last days in a First Order uniform."

She sits on a box of explosives nearby.

Poe is conciliatory. "Hey, you've done amazing things for us. I just thought since you knew Ben, it might be better. And you don't know how long you have, depending on how much human you are you could easily live another decade or more."

"I used to be a lot younger than you."

Poe touches her chin. "Yeah, but now when I tell you how unbelievably attractive you are it's not creepy."

"Ha. Ha. You say," Heretia shoves him a little as she walks away, "I'll do it for him, not for you."

Poe shakes his fists in excitement.

"Thank you!!!"

"Yeah, yeah. Old humans are ugly!"

As Kellin's ship approaches Chandrila, Ben takes the controls and Rey sits co-pilot. Ben nods for Chewbacca to close the door to the cockpit.

"Are you sure you want to try this?"

"It will be fine. Hux senses something. As much as I'd like to say, he's not stupid."

"You're not afraid-"

"I feel strong. Stronger than I ever have."

They approach Chandrila's surface and pass through the First Order blockade. Ben circles around the planet and descends into a large canyon. He takes a winding route through the canyon, which is a fun ride. He flies behind a waterfall. They fly through the interior of the planet until they reach the passage that leads to the Resistance Base.

Everyone except Ben moves to exit the ship. Kellin is the last to exit. As Ben hands him his bag, he notices a military name plate. He touches it slightly to make sure he is reading it correctly. Then reads it out loud slowly to himself.

"Kenobi."

"What?" Kellin can't tell if he's talking to him.

"Where did you get that bag?"

"It was my grandfather's. Apparently he fought in the Clone Wars. Why?"

"No reason."

Ben smiles to himself, realizing the connection.

Outside the ship Rey hugs Poe, Heretia, Rose and finally Finn. Everyone greets the kids enthusiastically, especially Rose. Heretia throws her arms around Rij and Gib and they shake hands with Poe. Ben watches undetected from the cockpit and waits until they disappear before contacting General Hux.

Hux is angry; over their comm feed he snarls, "I haven't heard from you in over a day. Now is not the time for a honeymoon Ren!!!"

Ben is equally irritated with Hux, "How did you manage to choose a planet base that the Resistance leaders also chose? I told you to prepare Naboo!"

"They were underground."

"I'm sure."

"I intend to crush the remaining gathered Resistance troops within the week."

"Do not use my weapon on Chandrila."

"You can't let personal feelings influence you, Ren."

"Everything is personal. I know you tried to kill me."

"I don't know what you're talking about."

"Wait for me to return before doing anything too hasty. I intend to keep the Galaxy underestimating the Order."

"I never like to be underestimated."

"Deal with it."

Ben hangs up and looks a little worried. Luke's Force ghost appears sitting next to him.

[You can do this Ben. Stay focused.]

"Did you know who she was?"

[Not at first. Does it matter? I was the son of Vader but not knowing who I really was didn't hinder my Jedi training. If anything the truth did. Obi-Wan didn't know about his son until after I left Tatooine. Then it was too late to try and find him.]

"Duty to the Jedi."

[You sound resentful. But every action you've taken has come straight from the light. Admit it, Snoke was right to choose you.]

Ben still doesn't feel worthy of the task.

"I need your guidance," he says as he puts on his Kylo Ren mask.

The command room of the Resistance on Chandrila is a central cave with many lights on the walls. Corridors lead off in every direction. Talking sounds a little echoed in the large space. Poe stands with Rey at the head of the leadership that is still left. Gib, Rij and Heretia stand near the back. Poe is explaining something on a halo deck table. Finn comes in and stands next to Chewbacca off to one side.

"The First Order is poised to take a Galaxy wide stand. Their leaders have each been sent to a different system to oversee preparations on the ground or in their respective planet's orbits. The thing is, we can stop it. Stop it all. We know something they don't yet."

Ben enters behind Poe, dressed as Kylo Ren, and everyone is visibly and audibly shocked to see him. Finn immediately draws his weapon and Chewbacca holds his own firearm ready, looking to Rey. Chewbacca motions with his eyes at Finn. Rey shakes her head and the Wookie seems to shrug.

"Ren says he has information, a plan, that could change this whole thing. Let's hear him out."

"I can get rid of the generals of the First Order if you can get a good force on the ground to stand by the Storm Troopers."

Finn moves forward and those near him back out of his way, "What, so just like that you just waltz in here and are a good guy?"

"Do you want my help or not?" Ben speaks to Poe.

"Join the storm troopers? What do you mean?"

Finn answers Poe before Ben, "He means surrender the Galaxy to his army...again."

"Finn, back off, he's trying to help."

Ben takes off his mask then addresses everyone calmly.

"This army was originally intended for the Republic. I was raised in the Republic by two generals: A Senator's daughter, and a man who never followed the rules. I led the First Order to this point. Who is better qualified at a time like this?"

"How about not a mass murderer?"

Finn steps forward pointing his weapon and setting it to kill.

"Which side? Which time? History is gray. You were the traitor once FN-2187."

"You think a new Senate would ever put you in charge? Never gonna happen. I don't care who your parents are."

"Hey! Finn, his parents were good people, his grandparents were once good people. Before they were legends, they were nobodies, just like all of us. It's not about being a hero, it's about being on the right side. If what he says is true, we could set the Galaxy free from the First Order overnight."

Ben puts his helmet back on and reaches for the navigation device from his belt. Finn is hysterical thinking he's going for his weapon.

"It's a trick!" Finn yells, firing two shots.

"Finn, no!!" Heretia shouts.

Ben freezes Finn's shots in the air in front of him. A few present gasp. Gib and Rij grab Finn to detain him. Poe mutters something about déja vu. Ben steps to Rey out of range and lets them fly behind him.

"I told you they would never believe me," Ben's words through the mask are loud.

"At least I got you here," Rey says flatly.

Before Ben can react, Rey thrusts her saber through his chest like he did to his father. Ben drops to the ground. This causes a commotion and Finn can't see what happens as Gib and Rij drag him away, struggling against their grip. Chewbacca scoops up Ben's body and Rey exits through a different corridor. Heretia follows close behind. The droids all beep wildly and C3PO exclaims, "Oh MY!"

Commotion ensues among the leaders and Rose runs after Rey. "Where did Rey go?" someone asks. "What now?" "Was that Ben Solo?"

"Everyone calm down," Poe orders. "Let's regroup and sort this out once we figure out what's going on!

Chewbacca, Rey and Heretia appear from a corridor. Rose is close behind. They enter the ship behind Rey. Ben is laying on his back on the bench helmet on. She is eager to see how he is doing.

"I think everyone bought it. That was a great performance."

Ben does not move and Rey runs to his side. Chewbacca moans. Rey takes off Ben's mask. As she does he startles awake grabbing the place where she stabbed his projected self, gasping. He looks at her wide-eyed and slows his breathing. He doesn't seem to be able to move his legs and lays stiffly. Chewbacca observes he might not be okay. Ben closes his eyes as if in pain. Rey smoothes his hair back as if to assure him he's well.

"Now they're really scared of you," Ben smiles. "Two Lords of Darkness in a year."

"I'd like to think we took them both down together."

Ben opens his eyes, "We did."

He makes great efforts to sit up slightly. He looks very drained and dark around the eyes.

"Are you okay?"

He sits up very slowly, "I'll be fine. It's not the same as with you. It's draining. I can't imagine doing it from far away."

Rose and Heretia still look worried. Poe comes in quickly and excitedly, limping fast.

"I think it worked. You did a great job dying."

Ben reels when he tries to move.

"Is there anything I can do?" Poe offers.

Ben closes his eyes again, "Please, you're only playing nice so I'll give you the rest of what you need. I respect that." He opens his eyes and smiles up at Poe, "You've come a long way from the trigger-happy radical I once tortured."

Poe smiles too, "Thanks, and you seem to have come around from the evil, unstable, apprentice prince of darkness you once were."

"Commander."

"Ben." Poe nods to him and turns to leave, "I'm gonna go put out some fires. Get some rest. We'll know if our plan worked in a few hours."

Ben is recovering by the moment and seems to gain strength. He looks at Heretia.

"You've grown-up."

"I survived, no thanks to you."

"I wasn't surprised when you volunteered to be the one to shoot me."

"Were you surprised to hear I was alive? I had no idea Finn would step in like that."

"I did," Rose volunteers, "Not that I had anything to do with it."

Chewbacca yells at Finn outside the ship and Heretia jumps up in anticipation. Their footsteps clank loudly up the ramp until they appear.

Finn struggles against Gib and Rij, who now hold him at saber-point. Seeing Ben alive seems to rile Finn up again.

"I knew it!"

Ben seems mildly irritated by Finn's over-exuberance, "Oh, look, FN-2187."

"Don't you call me that!" Finn snaps. "You were in on this?" He says to Rose.

"I was the one who was supposed to shoot him," Heretia shakes her head.

Rose tries to explain, "Think about it, it's the perfect test. Who steps up when Kylo Ren is gone?"

"Are you all crazy?! You expect me to believe he's somehow decided to change his mind?"

Ben regards him, for perhaps the first time, "You're not the only one who's been prisoner on that ship."

Heretia sees Ben fighting the urge to rest, "Come on, let's go."

Finn strains to see behind him as they usher him off the ship. Rij and Gib, remain behind and wave to Finn mockingly from the windows. Chewbacca stands guard at the door of the ship. Finn crosses his arms, one eye glaring at the big hairy sentinel.

"She's not under his control, Finn." Heretia points out. Rose tries to hide her amusement at what they could both feel between them on Kellin's ship.

"If anything, I'd say it's the other way around."

Finn does not appreciate this comment from Rose and spends the next two hours sitting at the opening of the corridor. Rey leaves the ship to get some food and Finn follows her.

"Go away Finn."

"Rey please..."

"I can't even begin to describe how upset I am with you right now!"

Small lightening bolts flare around her hands and disappear as quickly as they are seen.

"He teach you that too?"

"He's trying to bring peace to the entire galaxy and all you can do is dwell in the past."

"I can't believe he got to you."

Rey wishes she could make him understand, "He enlightened me."

"He's a monster!"

"As much as you're a coward."

"Oh yeah, well you used to look at me differently. And I realize it's mostly my fault, but it still stings."

"You were the only family I knew. I need you to trust me. Be that Finn. That's the Finn I love."

Across the hanger-like cave in Snoke's ship, Rij and Gib are sitting and talking, having Droid take notes. Ben stands in the cockpit watching Rey and Finn from a distance.

Rij counts on his fingers, "And Big Rik. I've never seen anyone use a saber like him.."

"And Holbroo, that guy from Dantooine?

"Who was that guy who met us on Canto and that girl turned us all in to the police?"

They both exclaim together, "Aqui!"

"What do you think Ben?" Gib asks.

Ben watches as Rey kisses Finn's cheek and continues through a cave opening disappearing from view. His voice is quiet.

"Fine. Get Vik now, send for the others. Whatever you do, it has to be done today. I'll return to the Command Ship, then you can take this. Let's go."

"But, what about Rey?" Gib wants to know.

"She's staying behind." Ben insists.

Rij and Gib look at each other uncertainly.