Force Bonds

The Force is a unique and powerful gift that few possess. Those who have this gift are bonded in many ways. But a thirst for power creates isolation within the Force ruining its natural balance. Finn and Rey go on a journey to recreate balance in the Force and restore peace in the Galaxy. Picks up after the events of Episode 7.

1. Path of the Light

**Author's Note:**

> Disclaimer: All Star Wars characters are property of Walt Disney

**Notes for the Chapter:**

> This story takes place 3 weeks after TFA

**Path of the Light**

Finn woke up in fright.

Drenched in a cold sweat he looked around the slightly visible dark room in an attempt to recognize his surroundings. As he scanned the room he noticed his brown jacket, an item given to him by a friend in the Resistance, until he remembered that's where he was and that's who he was now.

After calming down from his nightmare, he looked at the clock on his nightstand. _5 am_ , Finn thought, _never fails_. With that, he dropped to the floor and began his workout.

For as long as he could remember, this was the routine he was accustomed to every morning due to the First Order. This is the worst part of his day, because it was the one part of his life that the Dark Side still controlled. Since he came out of his coma, he always woke up with nightmares. All tell a different story, all have the same ending. He dreamt of his first mission with the First Order, only he pulled the trigger.

The sun was still down as he went outside and began his jog. He looked around the streets taking in the silent scenery allowing his mind to find peace. Even in the dark it was easy for him to admire the architecture of the buildings. In the First Order, everything was the same. The buildings there were built for shelter not comfort but here, on D'Qar, every home held a personal touch, originality.

_Rey would like this_ , Finn thought, _Wasn't much to see on Jakku either._

He ended his jog at the training center, always the first one to enter the building for the day along with his trainer.

"You know." His trainer said with a yawn. "You're my toughest person to work with just because of your hour preference."

"Can't help it" Finn said with a shrug and a smile. "Guess I'm just eager."

"Alright let's see what you got." He replied tossing Finn a sword.

* * *

The hour was almost over as they were wrapping up their lesson. This session had been relentless but necessary.

_Focus_ Finn thought. He controlled his breaths and eased his grip, remembering his lesson from yesterday. _Don't look, just sense_. His trainer swung and Finn reacted quickly blocking each attempt.

"Alright we're done for the day, good work." The trainer gave Finn a fist pound before heading to the locker room.

Finn could finally relax. It was difficult but he could tell he had improved since he started saber training last week.

"You're getting better" Leia said as she entered the room.

Finn was always delighted to see her; Leia was the first leader he had to ever show care and appreciation.

"Thanks General. I did just like you taught me and it all became so clear." He slowed down his talking and straightened his posture as he remembers this was a superior. "Your lessons have been effective and I look forward to learning more."

"Remember Finn," Leia began, "I'm force sensitive but I'm not strong with it, perhaps because I never trained when I was younger. I can sense other users and usually have a better overall awareness of my environment than the common person but I am not able to use the Force as a weapon in battle."