#Thank you for writing this medieval fanfic reylo 🌻

[reescrever-as-estrelas]

Five years earlier, Rey became the Queen of a prosperous Kingdom overnight. After it was clear that Ben was going to survive his near fatal wound, she immediately set the wheels in motion to have him crowned as King alongside her, and to claim all the land under their rule for Theed. Any traces of Exegol or the man she never wished to think of as her grandfather were quickly gone. It was the start of a new life.

And not long after, there was quite literally new life.

Some weeks after returning from war, it became clear to Rey that she was with child. The thrill of it was coupled with the fear of growing their family while ruling an entire Kingdom. And then there was Leia to think of, as her health was continually declining. But something unexpected happened when she heard the news of her first grandchild. It was as if she found a new drive to live and held firmly to it. 

They could all hardly believe that Leia was able to be there for the birth of Mira, let alone be able to enjoy the baby’s first few weeks of her life. Only then did Leia fall peacefully asleep in death, as if content that she’d had everything she wished for. It was bittersweet for Rey and Ben, because while they were grateful for the time they didn’t think they’d have, now they weren’t just missing a beloved mother, but also a grandmother for their baby girl. The last remaining piece of the generations that had come before them was gone now, with only memories remaining.

For some time after Mira, Rey began to think they wouldn’t be able to have another. She and Ben made peace with that, perfectly content with their little family. But now, with four year old Mira filling the halls of Theed castle with her laughter, it would soon be time to once again welcome a new little life. Things would be a little different this time. It made her miss Leia all over again, as well as her own mother of course. 

Mira laughed, making them turn their attention to her. She was giggling at the butterfly she’d been chasing, having landed right on her arm. “Look! He likes me!”

“Remember to be gentle, darling!” Rey reminded her. Then she sighed and looked up at Ben. “We’ll have to cut our walk short soon. I have correspondence to attend to.”

“As do I.” He wrapped his arms around her from behind, chin nestled in her hair so that she could feel his words against her scalp. “But I hope you’ll not be so busy after dinner tonight? And after Mira’s songs, of course.”

Rey smiled. That was a nightly ritual which Mira absolutely insisted upon. Ben had to sing her exactly three lullabies before she would agree to settle down and go to sleep. 

“What exactly did you have in mind?”

She felt him inhale. “Oh, a number of things. But most importantly you’ll need a relaxing bath. Perhaps a massage as well, to ease the added strain on your muscles now. And I may have sent away for your favorite fruits. But of course, if the royal responsibilities can’t spare you,” Ben teased.

Laughing, Rey, wrapped her arms around his. “I feel sure I can take some time for myself tonight. I’ll never waste such an offer.” Her voice inadvertently became more serious. “I nearly lost you once, so I’ll not take a moment for granted.”

Ben chuckled, holding her tighter and leaning over to press a kiss to her temple. “I hope you know you were nowhere near losing me, sweetheart. Even if I had died… I’d still have crawled my way back to you.”

As she leaned back against Ben’s chest while they watched their happy little girl play in the field, Rey smiled to herself. Because she believed him.

Nothing could ever separate them again.

The End 🌹

- Look At Me: Chapter 17 (fanfic) by @writingwife-83