Chapter 2 - Reputation

Some were born into learning leadership, sad enough, this did not guarantee that they would become a good leader. All of his ancestors on his mothers side had been learning leadership. They were different. They were destined to become leaders. The stories of their selflessness, determination and beauty were like a fairytale. They had a reputation that every child dreamed about. They could attain everything they wanted without asking for it. How easy their life had been. Uncomplicated. They had later become Queens, Generals and Senators. They had been adored and highly respected by people living in all corners of the universe without becoming greedy. This was possible for anyone with their good conditions.

Kylo Ren was not included in these praising. Leadership did however fall natural for him. He knew what to say to get what he wanted. He knew how to play with peoples feelings. Their fear, hate and anger were easy to manipulate. If Ren would be honest, he didn't seek the highest title in the First Order. He wasn't even sure if he wanted to be the new Supreme Leader. He looked down on Rey who still was in his arms. For her, he wanted to be everything.

This situation was nostalgic but the scenery was different. Instead of placing Rey in the interrogation chair had Ren a different plan. He walked through the corridor that lead him towards his quarters. The corridor that lead the way was like any other corridor on the ship. The were black, had every spot cleaned and was almost shimmering. This section was one of the few that many people didn't grant access to. Ren didn't want company when he was tired, so it was maybe for the best and for everyones safety.

The room to Rens quarters opened up. He walked in and directly, carefully, laid her down in his bed. What a sight. Her brown hair looked like gold on the black sheets. Her lips looked delicious. What would she taste like if he just lowered his lips over hers? He could imagine the taste of light. A taste he never could allow himself to even get close to. He sat down on the other side of the bed with his back turned towards Rey.

He knew that Rey would recognize the room when she woke up. He had been sitting there a lot during their force connections. He hoped that it would clam her down. He didn't want to end up in another fight with her just because she didn't know were she was. He knew that it wasn't the give away factor but to make her safe and sure of her role could make her stay longer.

Reys breathing became faster. She were about to wake up. Ren turned around and looked at her carefully. Was he ready for it? Had he done everything right? There were more then just a scenery difference. She wasn't handcuffed. She could do move any way she wanted to. He didn't want her to feel like a prisoner. Her eyes opened up in a flash.

Her hands moved to her belt as soon as she found her control. She almost jumped out of the bed to find her ground. She searched for her lightsaber. Ren sighed. He had almost forgot that they had completely destroyed his former masters lightsaber. It was a waste, they hadn't needed to fight after defeating Supreme Leader Snoke. Everything had went so fast.

"I don't want to fight you." clarified Ren. It had to be the first thing she heard him say.

"I don't believe you." replied Rey. He wasn't surprised by her response. It was so with the typical hero-figure. They were blinded by their expectations of others, of Kylo Rens reputation. She had however no reason to trust him at all. They belonged on different sides of the same coin, they would never see eye to eye. He could feel something acing inside of him. Why did it always go like this for him?

"You should believe me. I have never lied to you and have no interest in starting to." She looked doubtfully at him but relaxed a bit. Their connection to each other saved him. She could feel the honesty and were ready for the worst. He held his breath. He didn't want to be judged by her anymore. Couldn't she understand that he didn't everything for them?

"If you don't want to fight... then what do you want? I won't join your little fantasy, and you, you made it clear that you won't join mine." Her voice was like a firestorm. The were harsh and deadly. She had to open up her mind, but how could that happen?

"I want to ask why you turned my proposition down." said Ren. She looked at him.

"You want to create another First Order and rule over the galaxy. I don't think that is any different from where you are standing now so, excuse me, I need to help my friends." Sassy. Ren felt a ghost of a smile play on his lips. Wow, she had really beaten him. What surprised Ren was that he already knew this. There was another reason why he had taken her with him to his quarters. It wasn't to make her see his side again. They had just fought over it so they had to understand each other perfectly on that point. He had to go to his next plan. The next plan to make her stay with him.

"We never talked about why you came here. My guess is that Luke Skywalker didn't live up to your expectations." Rey opened her lips but nothing came out. He took the silence as an answer. "Do you remember what I said last time in the forest? You know that I can help you." All of her thoughts had vanished.

"You, help me? How?"
"We may not share each others opinion but that doesn't stop me from teaching you the ways of the force."