The Call To The Dark Side

The Meeting

He stood there waiting for an answer....

"I didn't ask for much... I did all of this for US. You lied to me. You lied about everything- why?"

"It's complicated."  You said softly as tears ran down your face.

_________________Three Weeks Earlier_______________

You are awoken by the sound of your alarm. Shit. It was 6:30 already?

As you stumbled out of bed groggy, you forced yourself to get ready... though you were not ready for the days events. You emerged out of your room and walked towards your destination. You were one of the closest people to the general of the Resistance. You studied your look- your tired eyes, messy yet somehow manageable hair... you looked at your pants; How plain and crisp they were, you put on a blue shirt, and a black blazer. The outfit seemed fitting. You wanted to look your best even though you felt the weight of the world on your shoulders... you knew that today was the day of the meeting. You inhale, hoping that you'll find calm in the wake of nervousness that began to cast it's shadow.

You joined the Resistance years ago when you saw the devastation that was called the first order. At the time you were just a young teen in a thriving city. Then your wold turned upside down... When the first of the invasions occurred, your town was the first to be taken over. It burned to the ground to pave the way for it's ashes to witness a new reign. Emperor Snoke's reign. You and just a handful of people survived and got away from the Knights of Ren and their leader, Kylo Ren; Who was like a demon; sent to do the devils bidding. 

The Republic's nation was divided. The resistance- who was to the west; they kept their ground yet, The main base was always on the move, deceiving Snoke and the first order every time. The first order then, concurring from the east, inching closer to what seemed a never ending streak of victories.

You had only hoped that what was to come would change that.

You found yourself zoned out most of the day. It was hard to concentrate; knowing what you knew. The meeting that you were dreading was the last ditch effort to safe what you and so many resistance fighters once knew. It was the spark to light the flame to destroy the the first order, Snoke, and his knights. You had only hoped.

The meeting was promptly at 3:00pm. You made your way to the bunker that it was being held in. Like many of the resistance fighters you were at one of the last bases that they had. Republica base 324. 

Now that you were in the room, you noticed so many eyes glued to the projection screen. It's layout consisted of a map and color coded missions. You studied each color intently hoping that your name would be up there, knowing that what your mission required was more than just a map and a color coded path. You approached the front of the room. It was there that you spotted familiar faces.

"Hey there!" You tried to whisper.

"Hey, how are you holing up?" a deep voice answered. His attempt at whispering back was sincere yet awkward.

"I am alright Poe, I think that I am just nervous."

Another voice interjects.

"Hey! If it isn't (Y/n) the Master Jedi here too strut their stuff." Finn was awkward but knew how to make you laugh, even in these uncertain times.

"Hey there, it will be okay. You won't be alone." Rey was always the voice of reason.

You sensed their uneasiness too, yet like the rest of the room, and just like you, they were dedicated to the cause. Balance and peace.

"Yeah, we have each other no matter what." You said as you sat down in the chair closest to where the general normally sits.

An older women walked in. She was wearing a resistance military uniform. She exuded grace, calmness, yet, she wouldn't be afraid to speak her mind, or fight you if she deemed it was necessary. Her hair was a brownish grey, her eyes were tired and determined. She was the definition of a true leader. A brief moment sent you to the first time you saw her.