Hello everyone!
Our story is going to begin jumping forward in time a bit. I'd say there are only a few chapters left.
I may try to get to 15, but it may be more like 12.
Thank you to everyone reading this story. As always review are appreciated.
Enjoy!
Small smut scene towards the end.
D'Qar - Rebel Base - 7 months later
The sunlight filtered in through the clearing, warming her back as she moved through her forms. Her stomach had swollen and she could feel the movements of her son as he kicked happily. She grinned down at her middle as she moved to the next position. Luke hid his smile as he followed her. She glanced over her shoulder; Hux sat reading a holopad nearby, his anklet beeping steadily. She furrowed her brow as she breathed in and tried to stay focused. Luke led her into the last position as they breathed out in unison. "You are very distracted today, Padawan," Luke teased. Rey placed her hand to her lower back as she attempted to alleviate some of the pressure she was feeling. "I'm sorry Master," she said as she wiped her brow. Luke nodded and touched her elbow to bring her back towards the base. Hux looked up and smiled at them as they neared. He grabbed the canteen next to him and jumped up to meet her halfway. He handed it to her and placed an arm about her waist. "Tired today, sweetheart?" Rey narrowed her eyes at him. "Both of you seem far too concerned with me," she pouted. They both chuckled as Hux placed a kiss on her hair.
They moved into the base at a leisurely pace. Plenty of people stopped to inquire after her health. Rey hated the added attention and soon grew flustered. Hux smiled and thanked them for their kindness. Luke sighed, "To think I traveled to the Outer Rim to escape this attention." He spared a sidelong glance at Rey as he openly smirked. Rey elbowed him good-naturedly. "No one's keeping you here, Master," she joked. "Ah, that's where you're wrong. Two someones." Rey chuckled, and placed a hand on her stomach. Hux led them to the mess hall. Disentangling his arm, he handed her a plate. She smiled up at him as she began piling different foods on to it. Hux laughed openly and shook his head. "I'm eating for two you know," she said as she sniffed a Corellian apple. "No one would accuse you of other wise," Poe teased as he sauntered up to the line. Rey let out a long sigh as she continued along. "Don't you have pilots to train?" She asked casually. "I do, but I never pass up a chance to eat," he said as he gave her a dazzling smile. Luke smiled to himself as he allowed Poe to move in front of him.
They sat together at an open table. Leia had joined them and was talking animatedly with Hux. Something about intelligence, or other. Rey was too hungry to concentrate. Hux watched her after a lull in their conversation. He chuckled and leaned over to her, "Thank goodness we're with the Resistance, I wouldn't be able to take you out in high society." She glared at him as she swallowed. "And why might that be?" She asked in annoyance. "Because you eat like a baby Hutt." She swatted him as the table hollered in laughter. He put his hands up in mock defense, smiling broadly.
As was custom in the afternoon, Hux was asked to sit with the War Council. Leia had taken a liking to him. Finding that they were very like-minded in terms of strategical thinking and unfortunately, war. She had laxed a bit on the perimeters for his tracker after he had asked to be nearer to Rey while she trained. She had found his concern for her admirable. Most of what was discussed was repetitive, and Hux tapped his pen anxiously. Leia looked over at him, and he shot her a strained smile. He was always nervous when Rey had an appointment in Med Bay. Life with her was so perfect; it exceeded anything he could've planned for himself. Some days he felt as though he would awaken and find himself back in the nightmare that was the First Order. He closed his eyes and let out a deep breath. He had to stop panicking. Rey would feel him, and she needed all of the rest she could get. He turned his attention back to the meeting with new resolve, "...a large force amassing." He quirked up at that. "Excuse me?" He said. Everyone turned towards him. "You said a large force? Where exactly?"
Hux looked over the datapad with Leia watching as he pulled up information on the holoscreen. "They've positioned themselves near Genosis, in the Arkanis sector." Hux said. Leia nodded as she watched him gather any intel they had about Arkanis. "As you are aware, Arkanis is used as a training facility for all First Order personnel. If this information is true, they are alarmingly close to us. With the training facilities nearby, they would have nearly unlimited resources." Leia stared hard at the holoscreen. "We'll send a reconnaissance mission to the area. See what is happening. I don't want to make any sudden moves. We don't want to provoke an attack, especially as they would outnumber us greatly. I'll get Finn's detail to head there at once." Hux nodded as they both stared at the data.
"You were very distracted today," Leia remarked nonchalantly. "Rey has an appointment later today." Leia smiled to herself, "You men act as though we haven't been doing this since the dawn of time." He looked over at her. "I'm worried for her," he said, exhausted. Leia moved over to him and patted his arm. "It's none of my business, but when are you planning on asking her to marry you?" Hux stared at her shocked. His mouth opening and closing several times. "Get a hold of yourself, man," Leia laughed. "She's a Jedi," he stammered. "Yes?" Leia answered. "Well," he said rubbing the back of his neck, "Aren't Jedi forbidden and all that?" Leia laughed loudly, "It's a little late for all of that, no?" She said as she wiped tears from her eyes. "It's her dream," Hux bristled. Leia covered her mouth and shook her head. "Hux, Luke is very lax in the rules of the Jedi. Trust me, it'd be no problem." He flashed her a grin, "You think so?" "Come with me," she said as she waved him along.
She led him towards her personal chambers, stopping to knock on a door just before hers. Luke opened it, smiling at the two of them, "What a pleasant surprise." "If you'd come with us Luke, Hux would like to ask you something." Luke looked at Hux quizzically, before shutting his own door and following them to Leia's. As they entered, she gestured for them to sit, "I'll be right back," she said as she eyed Hux. "Right," Hux coughed as he turned towards Luke. Luke placed his hands on his knees and smiled at Hux. "I wanted to ask you. Well I wanted to know if it," Hux stammered. He looked up at Luke helplessly. "Rey?" Luke asked knowingly. "Yes," Hux sighed in relief, "I wanted to ask her to marry me." "I think that's a wonderful idea. She'll be very happy. You both will do well together." "I'm relieved to hear you say that," Hux said thankfully. "What's all this?" Luke asked, bemused. "She wants to be a Jedi. From what I've heard they aren't allowed to have attachments." Luke chuckled. "Yes, yes. I've already been laughed at by Leia thank you," Hux clipped. "I'm sorry, Hux. Yes, she can still be a Jedi. Thank you for asking me." Luke looked genuinely pleased. "I know how she feels about you. I only want her happiness," Hux said earnestly. Luke nodded, as Leia reemerged from her room.
She placed a small box in Hux's hand. She stood next to her brother and placed a hand on his shoulder. Hux gazed up at her and carefully opened the box. He gasped when he took in the ring sitting in velvet. He glanced up at Leia, at a loss for words. "It was my Mother's ring. One of the only possessions I have from Alderaan." "I can't accept this," Hux said as he gaped at the ring. "Well it's a good thing you don't have to and Rey does," Leia laughed. It was perfect for Rey, as priceless as she. He stood shakily, and outstretched his arms to Leia. Leia smiled, tears in her eyes as she hugged Hux back. "Thank you," he said. "You're welcome."
Hux patted the pocket of his vest that held Leia Organa's ring. He jogged to his and Rey's room, quickly pressing the access pad. He came in quietly and found Rey where he had left her. She was still fast asleep on their bed. He came over to her side and knelt down next to her, peppering her face in kisses. She moaned as she rolled closer to him. "Rey, we have to go down to the Med Bay." She groaned as she became more alert. She threaded her fingers into his unruly hair, burrowing her face into his neck. "Can't we stay here?" She asked as she began kissing his neck. He grinned into her hair, "You make a very convincing argument, Poppet, but it's for the baby."
They reentered their rooms after dinner, Rey collapsing on their bed dramatically. Hux chuckled to himself, as he lay down next to her. Grabbing her waist he rolled her over to face him. "I'm not finished with you yet," he growled. He bucked his hips against hers. Rey rolled her eyes at him, "Leave me be," she admonished. "Never," he said as he moved atop her. She giggled as he began kissing her all over. "Hux!" She shouted, happily. He pulled her tunic over her shoulder freeing one of her plump breasts. He groaned as he palmed her. "I love what pregnancy has done to you," he said admiring her form. "How lovely for you," she said muttered. "What was that?" He asked as he grasped her wrists. She yelped in surprise. He held them above her head as he took her nipple into his mouth, licking and nipping at it. She moaned and raised her hips against his. Her pregnancy had made her body unnaturally sensitive.
He smiled against her skin as he released her wrists. She promptly thrust her hands into his hair as he crushed his lips to hers. To his pleasant surprise, she ran her tongue against his lips to deepen the kiss, causing him to moan loudly. She had been so tired and uncomfortable that it had been a challenge to ignite her lust. He began pulling up the bottom of her tunic, eager to remove any barriers between them. She released him as he gently pulled her tunic over her swollen stomach and over her head. She blushed profusely as he gazed worshipfully down at her. "You are incredibly beautiful," he praised her as he kissed her stomach. She felt such a profuse love for this man, causing her eyes to well up. "No," Hux said in alarm, "Shhh, my love." He moved back up to her lips and kissed her chastely. She clung to him, as if he were the very air she needed to breathe. "Make love to me," she pleaded against his lips.
He kissed her again, breaking away to remove her leggings and underthings. He quickly removed his own clothes, carefully placing the vest on the nearby table. She pulled him back to her. "I love you," he whispered as he gazed down at her. He positioned himself at her entrance, rubbing his tip around her opening, eliciting a deep moan from her. He pushed in carefully, giving her time to adjust. After a moment, he pulled her on to his lap and gently held her to him, her stomach creating some space between them. He kissed her and murmured his love for her into her ear. She held him tightly around the neck as he rocked them, slowly making love to her. Soon she began to pant in his ear as she changed the pace, climbing towards her release. He wrapped his arms around her waist moving her up and down along his length. "Hux!" She cried out. "Yes," he hissed as he felt her walls start to clench around him. She let out a long moan as she hit her peak. Hux thrusted a few more times before he joined her, pumping his seed deep within her.
He held her like that for a long while, kissing her and rubbing her back. "Rey?" He asked. "Hmm," she replied sleepily. "Let's get you under the covers," he said as he kissed her shoulder. She regretfully removed herself from him. She climbed under the blankets and motioned for him to follow. He smiled at her as he sunk in next to her. He placed his hand over her stomach waiting to feel his son kick. He was rewarded with a strong movement. He beamed at Rey, kissing her deeply. "Let's get some rest," he said pushing her hair back from her face. "Hux," she said grabbing his hand. He waited, looking at her expectantly. "I love you." His face broke into a face-splitting grin. It was the first time she had told him she loved him. He hugged her to him tightly, kissing her again. "Stars, Rey, I love you. I've loved you since you first landed in my room." She smiled up at him through tears, "I know."
They feel asleep holding each other as if their very existence depended on it.