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I waited on the bridge for news as the pilot was tortured by Kylo Ren, fiddling with the small pendant around my neck in an effort to control my anxiety. I heard about him from Leia. He was a good pilot but impulsive. He seemed strong as he tried his best to resist Kylo. I sighed as Hux walked up to me. I was just under him in the ranks, while also being one of his best friends and his most trusted associate. Even though I was just below him in rank, we wore very similar uniforms.
"What has got you all glum today?"
I had to come up with a cover up for my sympathy for the poor pilot. "I thought that the pilot would put up more of a fight. Now I'm just disappointed in The Resistance." General Hux smiled beside me. "It's a wonder we haven't destroyed them all yet," I added on.
"We will."
We won't. Not with me there. I had to figure out a way to save the pilot without blowing my cover. Kylo left the room and I knew this was my chance. "I'm going to go assess the damage and speak to Kylo." Hux nodded and I took my leave. Officers and lower ranks straightened up and stood to the side as I walked through. If only they knew.
I ran into Kylo in the corridor. We stopped next to each other, but did not fave each other but instead stood side by side in opposite directions. "What happened?"
"The map is still on Jakku."
"I see. I will inform Hux after I assess the damage to the pilot."
"I will inform Hux Why do you need to assess the damage?" I laughed a little under my breath, bowing my head before looking up again.
"Kylo, you are not one to be gentle and we need him to last for more information."
Kylo nodded and started off. He suspected nothing. I stepped forward a few seconds after him and headed to the room. I adjusted my tight bun on the top of my head as I noticed strands of silver hair fall out. The neatness adds to my power. It shows that I should be respected.
The stormtrooper at the door opened the door and I strode in with my hands behind my back.
"Oh great. What do you want?"
"I am Lieutenant Gen-"
He rolled his head back and stared at the ceiling. "I know who you are, miss."
"You do?" Did Leia tell him? Was he here to gather information from me.
"Yeah, you heartless bitch."
"Oh, so you don't know who I am."
"Yeah yeah, lady. What do you want? Did the other guy not get enough from me?"
I came closer and put a hand on his shoulder. He turned his head to me in shock. "Do you have any wounds you need tending to?"
"Nothing I can't handle."
"I see."
He shrugged his shoulder away from me.
"Have you heard of Dúbailte?"
"So this is an interrogation? Of course, I have heard of that guy. He's a legend. Do I know who he is? Nah."
"Wow, Dameron if you would just shut up and answer my question. I'm-" I was about to reveal who I was but the door opened. I turned to the door to see a stormtrooper.
I stepped away from the pilot. "What do you need?" I regained my military composure and stood up straight to demonstrate my power over him.
"Uhh. Kylo Ren needs the pilot."
"Close the door."
The other stormtrooper did as told.
"Take off your helmet" He did as told and I walked towards him.
He was nervous and I could tell.
"Why did you really come here? Do not lie to me either. The pilot here has already been testing my patience."
"Hey lady-" I help up a hand to shush him.
"Are you defecting soldier?"
"No no, no. I- uh. Yes. Please don't turn me in Lieutenant General Cyra. I will go back to my post."
"No. I need you to. Grab the pilot. Take a Tie fighter and get the plans."
I turned towards the pilot. "You know how to fly one, yes?"
"I won't bring those plans back for you."
"No, you are taking them to Leia. Tell her Dúbailte says hello. Tell her that something big is going to happen and I will try to send word soon." I walked forward and release him from his bonds. "This is all I can do without being caught. Act like I beat the crap out of you."
I turned towards the stormtrooper. "If you ever leak out who I am to anyone other than Leia, I will kill you."
"You have some twisted morals lady." Poe rasped out as he tried to get out of the chair.
"I know."
I left the room and told the one at the door that they were to see Kylo Ren. She headed back up to the control rooms pretending that I had no idea that there were a Resistance Pilot and a rogue stormtrooper working together.
An officer ran up to me. "Ma'am. General Hux needs you!" He immediately began to run back and I jogged after him, feigning panic.
"What happened?" I called as I ran forward to Hux.
"The pilot has escaped."
"They have taken out our turbolasers." Lieutenant Mitaka informed us.
Kylo stormed in and Hux informed him that a stormtrooper had helped.
"Cyra you were the last one to see the pilot. He had not escaped?" Hux asked. Kylo Ren stared and studied me, looking for any sign of a lie.
"No, FN-2187 came and said the pilot was to be taken to Kylo Ren. I left and came here to assist General Hux with his plans to get the map." I kept as straight of a face as I could. I could not see Kylo through his mask and could only hope that he bought my explanation.
Hux sighed.
"I'll be awaiting orders, sir."
Kylo walked towards me. "General Hux, are we aware of how the Resistance knew of the map?"
"No Kylo Ren." Kylo did not turn to Hux and Hux looked on with worry as Kylo walked forward.
"And you, lieutenant general?"
"No, sir. I was not made aware of the map until you demanded my squadrons to go with you." That was a lie as I had overheard the plan and had sent a coded transmission sent out to a secret Resistance hideout that Leia had me aware of.
"Why do you sound defensive?"
Hux stepped forward to defend me. "She is telling the truth. I was the one to inform her."
"I was not asking you General." Officers and troopers watched in silence as Kylo Ren leaned down to me.
"I am defensive because I know when I am being accused. I wasn't born yesterday. Now, if you will excuse me I have to speak to Captain Phasma about the stormtrooper that seems to have defected." I stepped to the side before turning and leaving.
He knows.