Ever since the red headed officer had left her cell, Tera had been praying. Well if you could call it praying. She was talking to whatever was out there in the universe, asking that they just take her quickly. She couldn't take the waiting. Tera talked to her mother, her father, Poe, even General Organa. She just wanted to end the quiet longing. The wait for death.
Tera noticed she started tapping her index finger and thumb together. It was a nervous tick she had developed during childhood, mostly because she didn't like being still for too long. Once she began training as a Resistance pilot, the tick seemed to go away. But apparently her body was now responding to her nerves; it was going back to her childish ways. It made sense though. She felt like a scared child.
Before she could switch to another bad habit, her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of blasts coming from somewhere in the First Order base. She couldn't help but wonder if the Resistance had found them and were there to rescue them. But her hopes were dashed, when after maybe an hour of silence, the cell door opened and the elf reappeared with a few Stormtroopers.
"Looks like your friend wasn't really your friend." He told her as the Troopers walked over and proceeded to unlock her restraints.
"What are you talking about?"
"The pilot escaped with the help of a Stormtrooper." Tera's eyes went wide. "But it seems he had no problem leaving you behind."
Tera would have collapsed to the ground if it hadn't been for two Troopers beside her. Poe wouldn't have just left her unless it was absolutely necessary. He needed to get back to Jakku, get BB-8, and return to the Resistance with the map. They couldn't let the First Order know where Luke Skywalker was. It was their mission and she could forgive him for following through with it.
"So where are you taking me now? Tera asked, being almost dragged by the Troopers. "Are you taking me to die?"
The general scoffed, and stayed facing forward as he escorted her down the halls. "As much as I would love that, Ren has other plans for you." Tera looked up, her eyes wide. "It seems someone wants to meet you." Tera's eyebrows furrowed, confused at who would want to meet her. The Troopers dragged her back into the hanger of the base and onto a ship. She was placed in a seat, similar to the one she was in on the way here. The last thing she saw, was a tall dark figure, Kylo Ren, boarding the ship, as a bag was put over her head and all she found was darkness.
Kylo Ren stared down at the girl before him; the girl who evaded his abilities. She had to be a Force user, having been able to put up such a strong barrier in her mind. Something about triggered a memory inside him, but he couldn't let his mind linger on this. It made him weak. The only reason she was still alive, was because Snoke wanted to see her. He thought they had destroyed the last Force user. If this girl was strong with it, they were wrong, and had problems other than his uncle to worry about.
The tie fight arrived at Star Killer Base in no time and as soon as they landed, the girl, who had most likely passed out from all she had endured during the day, was picked up and carried behind Ren and General Hux as they went to visit Supreme Leader Snoke. As they came up to the door, Ren stopped the Trooper behind them, and took the girl in his own arms.
The bag had fallen from her head, and something deep inside Ren admired her beauty. She has long brown hair, matted with a little blood and her dark lashes danced atop her cheeks. Hux must have noticed Ren's to long of a gaze and cleared his throat. Ren shook it his thoughts, wanting his mind clear for the Supreme Leader.
The Knight of Ren and the General entered the dark empty room, taking the walkway bridge to the large pedestal at the center. Ren laid the girl on the bridge, carefully putting her down, and as he stood us, the large form of Supreme Leader Snoke appeared before him.
"The droid will soon be delivered to the Resistance, leading them to the last Jedi." Snoke began. "If Skywalker returns, the new Jedi will rise.
"Supreme Leader," Hux began. "I take full responsibility for th—"
"General!" Snoke yelled. "Our strategy must now change."
"The weapon. It is ready. I believe the time has come to use it. We shall destroy the government that supports the Resistance, the Republic. Without their friends to protect them, the Resistance will be vulnerable, and we will stop them before they reach Skywalker."
Ren watched as Snoke consider this and he felt the girl move in her sleep. "Go. Oversee preparations."
"Yes, Supreme Leader." And with the order, Hux left them alone. Ren watched as he left the room, before turning back to Snoke.
"Bring me the girl." Ren nodded and turned, picking the girl up and placed her before Snoke. "Tera Ordona. She comes from a family full of Rebels. But they have never shown signs of being Force users."
"I know she is one. And strong too. Somehow, she evaded my abilities."
"She is strong then." Snoke paused, looking from the girl to Ren. "There's been an awakening. Have you felt it?"
"Yes."
"There's something more. The droid we seek is aboard the Millennium Falcon. In the hands of your father, Han Solo."
Ren was surprised, but tried to keep it as subtle as possible. "He means nothing to me."
"Even you, master of the Knights of Ren, have never faced such a test."
"By the grace of your training, I will not be seduced."
"We shall see. We shall see." Snoke paused again, thinking. "If you are not so easily tested, I know of a way to strengthen your own power and take care of the girl."
"Anything Supreme Leader."
"It will be one of your greatest tests. You will be married to this girl. Use her to strengthen yourself, and if she does possess the Force, you will turn her to the Dark Side. In time, you will have children, some of the most powerful in the galaxy."
Ren himself was shocked at this request. As a young Jedi, he had learned that they could not form attachments, that they could not be married. It was one of the downfalls of his grandfather; the children that came from his marriage to Padme Amidala. Why would Snoke want such a thing?
"I don't understand your plan. But I will fulfil it as you wish."
"Good. It shall be done as soon as possible, before the weapon charges. Take her."
"Yes Supreme Leader." And with that, Snoke disappeared. Ren turned and picked up the girl, taking her to be ready. The would be married in all the splendor of a normal, diplomatic wedding, but this time, both the bride and groom were not okay with this match.
