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Bridge

Rey stood there deep in thought. The silver of the stars around the ship danced on her brown hair tied back in a basic braid. Well, she certainly did not have permission to recklessly dive into the First Order to retrieve someone up until 24 hours ago she would have rather killed. What Leia had said had made sense, of course, what was she thinking? How was she supposed to firstly, infiltrate the First Order and secondly, if she made it that far – even with Kylo's help, how would they get away? And would he even want to come back here? That seemed to be the major issue. Even if there was light within him, she knew deep down there was no way he would join the Resistance. The deep black emptiness that stretched on as far as the eye could see engulfed their ships and they slowly swam forward. Rey stared into the darkness and felt the bond in her chest give a small tug – he was trying to reach her. Her heart beat quickened, glancing around to make sure she wouldn't appear to be talking to no one, Rey concentrated on the feeling. She let the equilibrium of everything wash over her and then when she opened her eyes there he was.

Rey gasped, he looked fierce. His hair was untamed, his eyes were murderous and his hands were twitching by his side. He paced back and forth while she watched him, his coat swishing as he went.

"Where are you?" he demanded and she took a step back.

"What business is that of yours?" she retorted, her hand falling to the lightsaber by her side. She wasn't sure if he could hurt her via the bond, but with his rage the way it was she wasn't going to take any chances.

"You're on that damned ship, aren't you?" he spat and ceased moving, turning completely so his towering figure loomed over her. She stood her ground and looked up into his dark eyes which flickered with hatred and concern.

"What do you want?" she demanded, "what's wrong, why are you so upset?"

He laughed cruelly, his eyes deciding firmly on hatred, "upset? Oh, I am not upset-" His eyes flicked just over her shoulder and his face contorted to one of pure rage once again.

"I asked not to be interrupted" he said fiercely to someone on his side of the connection. Rey watched him and gasped when he drew his lightsaber and side stepped her, slashing whoever must have interrupted him. Her mind seared, she felt the power of taking someone's life ripples through her. It was delicious, it was powerful. The feeling of warmth as she carelessly swept her lightsaber through someone's body…their everything.

Then she was violently sick, she doubled over, her head burning with an excruciating pain. She felt as though she might die. As that other person hit the floor, her heart broke and she could feel the tears prickle in her eyes. A life wasted, for no reason. Someone who had thoughts, feelings and loves gone forever because of this monster infront of her. Kylo's eyes looked shocked as she stepped towards him lightsaber drawn. There was a strange expression on his face as he observed her. She did not care, she had no time to understand him. She would never. He was a murderer. She screamed and corrected her stance ready to advance and fight.

"Leave the ship. Meet me on Kuat," he growled and held his position.

She circled him, her lightsaber flickering in front of her, "And why would I do that? You're nothing but scum to me! You are a monster, and I regret ever thinking you could be anything else" She yelled and he laughed again, his eyes burning. His expression softened to be the one she saw the other night in the hut but she wouldn't fall so easily for those hurt, boyish eyes. Not this time.

"Trust me, Rey. Meet me on Kuat."
And with that he was gone. Rey was left on the bridge alone. She held her position for a moment until she was sure he was gone. Putting her lightsaber away, she turned around and saw Finn standing at the doorway, his eyes wide and his mouth open.

"You…" he stuttered and she raced over to him, "Was that…"

"Yeah, Kylo-Ren was here. We have a force bond now, sometimes he just pops up and we can talk to one another," she muttered and fixed her shirt forcibly. Finn stood there his mouth gaping open and shut.

"That's dangerous! He could have been taking in your surroundings! Learning our coordinates, let alone infiltrating your mind! He is evil Rey, you can't talk to him," he yelled although his voice shook. She felt her head ache and she rubbed her temple.

"One, he can only see me and I can only see him, so unless I have the coordinates written on my forehead I think we're alright. And two, I don't really have a choice with this. We kind of just burst into each others minds sometimes. Besides, I can handle him. And…" she trailed off and Finn looked furious. She swallowed hard, she was still furious and disgusted…what was that she had felt just then? Had she enjoyed murdering someone? No, she hadn't hurt a fly…she had felt Kylo's mind and it had sickened her. "and besides, the last time we had a moment like that…he showed me his mind. There might…" she started, her words bitter and forced, "I don't know, I think somewhere in that monster is light. At least I know he is conflicted," she said firmly but Finn just shook with rage.

"Yeah, I would be goddamn conflicted after doing half the monstrous things he's done. He killed Han, Rey! He murdered his father, he has murdered hundreds of people. You can't tell me that deep down there is light there," he yelled and she stood tall squaring up to him. All his words made sense. She didn't know what she was doing any more, how stupid she must have been to believe she could change him.

And yet, there was this quiet voice that reminded her of his tear filled eyes. She bitterly swallowed hard and decided to put her faith in him one last time.

"Finn.." she said quietly and put her hand on his chest, "You need to trust me."

His face screwed up and he reached up almost throwing her hand off him. But then sighed and resigned to just shake his head. They walked on in silence for a few minutes before Finn finally spoke.

"So what inside information have you managed to sneak out of him?" he asked, attempting a smile. Rey relaxed and matched pace with him down the ship.

"Well, he demanded I leave the ship and meet him on Kuat," she smirked but Finn looked puzzled.

"A trap?" he questioned and she shrugged, "even if it was – there's no chance in hell that I would meet him anywhere, not after…" she shuddered at the thought of the poor person laying on the floor sliced in two. Finn stared forward, "we should tell the commanders about this," he confirmed and Rey nodded.

"Even if it wasn't a trap for me, it is interesting that he wants to meet me somewhere" she mused with a slight smile on her face and Finn stopped walking abruptly.

"Rey. It was a trap, no question about it," he said firmly and she shrugged. A restless energy bounded in her veins. Kylo had already tried to bring her to Snoke, and she'd managed to escape.

Just then the whole ship shook and the alarms sounded. Rey and Finn looked at each other in horror and ran back up to the corridor.

People were everywhere, running to their stations or looking for orders.

"First Order ships approaching! Prepare for impact! Fighter pilots to your stations! Go! Go! Go!" A loud voice called over the speakers. A focused Poe Dameron bustled past them with the reminder of the fighter pilots towards the hanger.

"Good luck, Poe!" called Finn, and Poe turned round and give Finn a quick thumbs up before marching onwards. Rey and Finn followed the crowd to the middle of the ship, everyone manning their stations. Rey would move to the east side to assist with the gunners and Finn the west.

The battle was long and arduous and Rey knew that they were out manned and out gunned, but it seemed the foreboding First Order ship was just posed above them to be intimidating. A fleet of 20 tie fighters emerged and soared towards their ship disappearing through their shield and shooting mercilessly. Rey felt the force flicker in the air, there was something off. Someone somewhere was hurting. Suddenly there was an almighty crash and Rey shook in her seat.

"The bridge has been destroyed" yelled the gunner next to her and Rey felt her heart sink. Leia….

She sought out Kylo in her mind and felt him retreating in his tie fighter back towards the ship. Her rage rippled through her. No! He couldn't have, he wouldn't!

"We're jumping to light speed to get out of their range!" someone called behind her but Rey just sat there silently as furious tears fell down her face. Her senses finally came to her and she broke free of her pod and raced up to the deck.

When she reached the bridge her worst fears were realised. There was no bridge. Only empty space and floating remnants of what had been their most established leaders. She focused her hurt inwards and with her most vicious words spoke clearly in his mind.

"I hate you, Kylo Ren. You will pay for this."