Nalani's Pov

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She had lived for almost a century. She brought up one child and loved one man. She had only two grandchildren here on the Resistance, and given instructions to thousands of Resistance fighters. She had known midnights when she could scarcely think twice about sleeping because she was too busy protecting her people and she had known pain.

There were many conclusions welling up at my head. The med droids confirmed Leia suffered from a heart attack and her body shut down. She's hooked up to so many machines that the sight is enough to cause my stomach to flip. I closed my eyes and shook my head, trying to stop myself from thinking about that.

I gazed in her direction while she was asleep, the silver strands of her hair drawing my eyes. I kept on staring, feeling a light pain in my chest. No medicine could fix her, only hope and prayer.

I stand from my position at her bedside, keeping myself together as I flatten out the wrinkles of my pantsuit. I pull my hair over my shoulder and bid Leia goodbye, silently promising her I'll do my best.

Without another word, I leave her position at the sick bay and head straight towards the incoming group of senators and the high chancellor himself.

I feel Poe brush up beside me and I immediately feel the pressure on my shoulders. He gives me a comforting smile, reminding me of my new duty. "Ready General Trelawney?"

"I've been away from Naboo for three months and suddenly I'm now General of the Galactic Resistance," I pause. "It can't be any more difficult than being queen."

"Actually," Poe nodded towards the group of senators. "It can be a lot more difficult."

"Thanks Mr. Dameron, I appreciate the support." I tease, prepping myself to speak on Leia's behalf.

"You already know all of them," Poe attempts to make me feel better. "But if you say one thing wrong, Jude, Rey and Luke could be killed."

"Just, stop talking," I plead, placing my hand on his shoulder. "Go back to that gorgeous son of yours and let the grown-ups take care of everything."

"Nalani I'm like eleven years older than you."

"Like I said, let the grown-ups take care of everything," I pat his shoulder. "You're an elder."

Gingerly, his lips tug into a smile and we part way. Everything seemed to be in shambles. The Queen of Naboo is in charge of the Resistance and I am about to plead my case to the supreme senate in an attempt to bring justice to the Galaxy and to the Jedi.

I greet supreme chancellor Eros Drhivi with a firm handshake, meeting his intimidating blue eyes. The Galaxy chose wisely when they picked him as chancellor. He was for the people, for every planet even if they weren't apart of the Newest Republic. He was picked out of millions and he was a dear friend to Leia, apparently they fought together during the Battle of Endor.

"Your majesty, it's so good to see you safe."

"Thank you Chancellor, I hope all is well on Chandrila."

"So far it is," He tells me, walking towards the group of senators sitting amongst a few Resistance fighters such as Admiral Ackbar and Finn. "I was told you'd be speaking on General Organa's behalf, how did you ever get caught up in this mess?"

"I'm afraid that it has to do with the very reason we are all here, the First Order."

"I see," He nods his head, turning to the group of people in front of him. "Senators, please join me and take a seat so we can start this meeting."

I stand before the senators of almost half of the planets located in the Galaxy. I know almost all of them by name and have been treated with respect by others but have been treated lowly by others since I am so young. My eyes gaze over the close-to-a-hundred people squished together in the tiny conference room painted with vines.

"My name is Nalani Madev Trelawney, daughter of Madev Trelawney and Kabel Trelawney the seventh. I am Queen of Naboo and now, General of the Resistance. Little over three months ago, the First Order attacked Naboo, looking for something that could lead them to a man named Amar Gemini. I was held hostage and almost killed. The senate fought my case to stay with my people and I was put under the protection of the Resistance," I felt so strong, so capable of anything and everything.

"The First Order has become too dangerous for this Galaxy and I plead that the Republic joins our fight against the sinister First Order. We must not coward back like how we did with the Imperial Empire, we can stop them and we can bring peace and justice to the Galaxy instead of living in fear." I take a breath, determined to get my point across. "As we speak, the First Order is hunting down the last three Jedi. After they kill the Jedi, they plan to attack D'Qar and wear Resistance Fighter blood like a medal. We have been waiting for the right time to start a war with the First Order, and now is the time."

Chancellor Eros stood from his chair. "The Jedi you speak of have just landed on Chandrila and they are being protected by Chandrila's army. Now that they are safe, what do you purpose?"

"We declare war," I basically demand. "The Republic has the fleet and the Resistance has the fighters and Jedi. Together, we can defeat the First Order, together we can bring Light!"

"All in favour of starting a war throughout the Galaxy-"

"Let me stop you Chancellor. This will always be known as a war but it won't be throughout the Galaxy. The amount of people within the First Order fill merely an entire planet. First Order sympathizers will only add a few extra people to their numbers."

Chancellor Eros pressed his lips together before speaking once more. "All in favour of ending the First Order once and for all, raise your hand."

I watch as almost everyone slowly but surely raise their hands. A few people keep quiet and I am able to confirm that they are First Order sympathizers or the senators who don't like me. The senator sent from Naboo, Kathleen Aphelion, also raises her hand and sends me a comforting smile.

"That settles everything then," Chancellor Eros tells the senators. "We are officially at war with the First Order. Let word get out to the planets, more instructions will come their way."