Prologue

The darkness swept through the air. No words were spoken. Nothing but the sound of rain falling filled the air. The ground was wet with the residue of rain and blood. He stood with his comrades over the bodies of those who had refused to join him. They were his former companions who lay in pools of their own dark red blood. His hand tightly held onto the handle of his unique and unstable lightsaber. Despair and a small hint of grief began to fill him though that did not last long. They had chosen to fight against him. He had done, what he had to do, regardless of the friendships that had been formed. He could not force them to join the Dark Side, to accept true power. Their deaths were their own fault. This wasn't on him.

Not far from that dismal site, heavy footsteps were heard running. She was late, very late for their evening class. They were to meet outside though the rain was pouring hard. It was perfect weather for training, at least that's what Master Skywalker would tell them. A smile formed on her face. Her auburn colored hair was braided practically up on the back of her head. How she loved their lessons in the rain, her mind turned to what their master would have in store for them today.

Enthusiastically she made her way outside only to an abrupt halt. The joy she had felt was gone. She felt her heart begin to shatter into a thousand small pieces. She inhaled deeply and her hands trembled at the sight before her. This couldn't be. How? When? Pain began to emerge through her, while grief and shock began to fill her. She stood staring at that horrid sight a moment more before she sprinted towards the lifeless bodies of her friends. Those who were force sensitive, just as she was. Those she had grown fond of.

She fell to her knees once she reached one of her friends. Her voice spoke his name and she tried to shake him awake. This proved to be useless, he was gone. They were all gone. Tears began to form in her eyes as she cradled her friend for a moment. A sob left her lips as the ache within her only grew stronger. It was then she heard the cackling of his lightsaber. She glanced up to see the glow of a red lightsaber while several dark and hooded figures stood before her. It was then she sensed his presence, she sensed that he was the one that had killed their comrades.

"What have you done?" she choked out, tears streamed from her eyes and she motioned down to her fallen friends. "What have you done?" This time she yelled in anger and pain. How could he do this? Of all people, how could he be the one that brought about all this death?

He could feel her pain, sorrow and confusion. He had wanted to tell her about this for some time. He wanted her to know how strong the power of the Dark Side was. How strong she could become once she learned how to tune into it. However, he found he somewhat feared her answer. She blindly trusted their parents and he was unsure he could turn her. However, this was not a situation he could avoid. Now was the moment of truth. He knelt down and removed his mask. If she was to turn she needed to see his face. She needed to know it really was her brother that spoke to her.

"I did this for us." he whispered softly. He reached his hand out to her. "You have felt the agony of the galaxy, the turmoil and the corruption. Snokes has shown me the answer. With the power of the Dark Side we will be able to solve all the galaxy's problems. We will bring about peace. A peace that the galaxy has never known." Her brown eyes met his. They squinted in confusion.

"Do you hear the words you speak? This doesn't sound like you, Ben." she whispered, much to his dismay. His orders from Snokes were clear and he would kill her if need be. Her eyes turned back to to the corpses on the ground. "They were our friends. They were good and kind souls."

"They were weak." his deep voice hissed. His faith in her began to slightly falter. However, he would not give up on her. Not quite yet. "They did not have the bravery to do what must be done. I know you. You have the strength and the desire to do what must be done."

"And what must be done?" she asked, only growing more disoriented. This pleased him, he could manipulate her confusion to turn towards his cause.

"I know you're in turmoil. I feel your pain and lack of understanding. All will be made right by the grace of the Supreme Leader. I promise if you come with me now, if you join me, I will show you the power I have seen. You will learn things that Luke Skywalker would never dare tell us about." She looked down, her tears began to dry, though the ache within her did not end.

"Join me sister." he encouraged. His gaze pierced into her. "Join me or die." She glanced to her older brother. He meant it. Though it would cause him great pain, she knew he wasn't bluffing or lying. She remained quiet as she looked away from him. Memories of their childhood, their home and their parents filled her. This isn't what their mother and father would want. "Answer me!" he yelled. He stood, preparing himself to execute her. If he was to kill her, he wanted to do it as quickly and painlessly as possible. Still, he had to hear her answer. He had to hear the words from her own lips. After a short moment she looked up to him.

"You don't want to kill me." she told him. "I can sense it in you." He responded by placing his lightsaber to the side of her neck.

"I will do what I must." he informed her. A gasp of fear left her lips. Her eyes closed as another tear escaped her eye. Her mind raced feverishly through her options. She wasn't ready to die however she had grown up hearing the treachery of the Dark Side. Could she really join something she had always viewed as evil? Could she join those who had destroyed and killed so many? Her mind then turned to her brother. He spoke of the Dark Side in a way she hadn't heard before. He had rarely led her astray in the past. After a moment, her eyes opened and she looked back to him.

"You have power that will end the pains and sorrows of the galaxy?" she questioned. She had to be sure. A touch of hope filled him by her question. He nodded, though he kept his lightsaber pointed at her neck. "You will bring about peace?"

"Yes. I will show you the greatest power you will ever know." he told her. "Together, we can fix the wrong doings of the galaxy." He hoped it would persuade her. She remained in her thoughts. Another moment passed before she stood and looked her brother in the eye.

"I trust you." she whispered though she could not believe the words were leaving her lips. "I will join you." Relief flooded over Kylo, though his face remained neutral and solemn. With her answer, he set his lightsaber away and placed his mask over his head.

"Welcome my sister." Her brother's deep distorted voice said. "Welcome to the Knights of Ren." With that he turned back to the Knights of Ren, those who had followed his lead and had joined the Dark Side. He was their Master and leader now. Aside from Supreme Leader Snokes, that is.

She stood, unsure of what to do or say. Though a mask covered his face and she dared not read his thoughts she could feel what he felt. The guilt, the ache, the conviction that what was done had been done for the greater good. The galaxy was in chaos and he seemed sure this was the way to end the misery and misfortunes of those around them. They had always been taught to put the needs of others before their own desires. The sacrifice of their former comrades would not be in vain. They were weak and weakness was not tolerated in the Knights of Ren.

The dark figures that had surrounded her and her brother all turned and made their way back to a ship that awaited them in the distance. It was time to return to their Master. To receive further training and assignments. She followed them, silence filled the air. She found it hard to gather her thoughts, a side of her was unsure if this was really happening. She went to join the rest of the Knights of Ren when she felt a hand placed firmly on her shoulder. She turned knowing who it was that stopped her. She turned only to feel familiar arms wrap around her. She returned the embrace.

"Thank you." she heard him whisper as he held onto her tightly.

"For what?" she questioned.

"For joining me. For choosing life." her brother's deep voice answered. "I didn't want to have to kill you."

"I trust you Ben. I can feel what you're feeling. I think you know what you're doing." she whispered to him as leaned her head against his chest.

"Kylo." he told her as he ended their hug.

"What?" she questioned and looked up to the fierce mask he wore.

"Ben Solo is dead as is his sister." he informed her. "My name is Kylo Ren."

~Author's Note~

Hi everyone! Welcome to my new story. I hope you all have enjoyed the prologue. This story is a little different than anything I've written before. It's quite a bit darker but it seemed like a decent enough idea, so hopefully you all like it. Plus there aren't many Hux/OC stories out there so I'm excited for the challenge.

Please note that I am an amateur writer. I will make mistakes in my writing. I will fix things as I see them, though if you notice something before I do, you are more than welcome to point it out. I will do my best to give the story quality and keep all canon characters in character. I am not a Star Wars expert, I'm just a girl who loves watching the movies. Also note, that I will update this story at least once a month. If school and real life permit it, I will update a lot sooner. This story will take place before, during and after the 7th Star Wars movie.

I'm always looking for ways to improve my writing, so please feel free to leave constructive criticism. Thanks again for reading! Feel free to leave a review if you have a moment and are so inclined. Thanks! ~Lin

Disclaimer: I do not own Kylo Ren, General Hux, Captain Phasma or any other Star Wars character that may appear in this story. Also, I don't make any money by writing this. It's simply for fun and entertainment.