The Dark Heir

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THIS STORY, DISNEY AND LUCASFILM OWN ALL CHARACTERS. I ONLY OWN THE PLOT. I DO NOT MAKE MONEY FROM THIS, THIS IS PURELY FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES.

Description: SPOILERS FOR TROS! An AU for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker. Rey is a scavenger from nowhere when she is found by an agent of The Final Order. She is taken to a planet called Exegol. There she will learn the truth of her lineage and ascend to take her grandfather's place. With The Final Order backing her, she will not be stopped. GREATERGOOD!LUKE DARK!REY, REYLO!

Pairing: Rey Palpatine/Kylo Ren

Rating: Rated Mature. Contains Language, Violence, Descriptions of Sexual and Intimate Actions, Mentions of Rape and other content not suited for some of those under the age of eighteen.

Fonts:

Normal dialogue and script(Normal.)

Thoughts(Italics.)

Telepathic speech and abilities/visions(Bold.)

Previous chapter:

Rey Palpatine POV —

Rey smiles at Kayla. "I don't mind helping you and it is understandable you froze. That was the first time you saw your mother in over a decade."

Besides her, Kayla begins to shake as she tries to hold in the tears. "Shush," Rey says calmly. "Let the tears out. Only the Jedi do not believe in emotion."

Kayla breaks into a full out sob and Rey wraps her left arm around Kayla's shoulders, consoling the first friend she has ever had.

Chapter 9(Jedi Training?)

Kylo Ren POV—

Kylo Ren feels his nervousness reaching new heights as he flies his TIE-Silencer into his personal hanger on the Supremacy. He knows that his 'master,' Snoke will demand answers as to where he was and what he was doing.

After landing his ship, Kylo sits in the pilot's chair for a few moments to collect himself. He runs a hand through his long, black curls and slowly places the metal mask back over his features. Sighing, he opens the front hatch. He steps out and is greeted by the red hair of General Hux. The general smirks at him, "The Supreme Leader wishes to see you in the throne room immediately. He is pissed with you, Ren."

Kylo sneers behind his mask but says in his modulated voice, "Know your place, general. I could kill you whenever I want to."

The red-headed general scoffs, "As if the Supreme Leader would all—" Hux gets cut off as Kylo tightens his telekinetic Force grip around the man's throat.

"I said remember your place, general. The next time you disrespect me, the feeling of my power tightening around your throat will be the last thing you ever feel." Kylo snarls.

The red-headed general manages to nod his head through his gagging. Kylo releases his telekinetic grip and with a flurry of his black cloak, makes briskly for the lift to take him to the throne room of the Supremacy, trying desperately to come up with a reason for his absence to tell Snoke. His thoughts are interrupted by the voice of the Sith Empress in his head, "I have an idea as to what you should tell Snoke. Tell him that you went after your captured Knights and that you discovered that Darth Sidious lives. That should appease your master and move him away from his persistent search for me. " She says.

Kylo eyes widen and he nods his head and replies, "Thank you, milady. If I may ask, has your infiltration been successful? Is Kayla alright?"

The Empress laughs coldly, "Of course. We are apparently going to be trained to be Jedi by your uncle and mother. Apparently, your mother was trained to be a Jedi."

At that, Kylo's hatred of his parents is solidified. "Then why did she send me to Luke!" He thinks to himself furiously. To the Empress, he says, "Okay. Thank you for the update, milady. I am meeting Snoke right now so goodbye, milady." He says.

The Empress responds with, "You are welcome. Do not disappoint me, Kylo Ren. I am putting a tremendous amount of trust in you by sending you back to your former master with no mental restrictions on your mind."

In front of Kylo, the doors to the throne room open his former master sits on his throne in his golden pajamas once again. His Praetorian Guard are in their usual places around the throne room. Kylo walks out of the lift briskly and stops before the throne, reluctantly lowering himself into a submissive kneeling position. "The mighty, Kylo Ren." His former master says, sarcasm plain in his voice. "When I found you, I saw raw, untamed power. And beyond that, something truly special. The potential of your bloodline. A new Vader…Now I fear I was mistaken."

Kylo nearly draws his blade then and there and attacks his master and it is only through his newfound purpose to serve his Empress that he holds back his attack. "I've given everything I have to you. To the Dark Side." He says, his voice nearly not understandable because of the altering his mask does to it.

His former master looks at him in disgust, "Take that ridiculous thing off."

Kylo hesitates, looking up at Snoke before reaching up and releasing the catch holding it tight against his face. He quickly removes the helmet and places it on the ground at his side. He shakes his head, causing his black curls to return to their usual places. He remains looking at the ground as his master says, "Yes…There it is. You have too much of your father's heart in you, young Solo."

Kylo's eyes widen and anger causes his hand to drift towards the hilt of his saber. Kylo responds with, "He means nothing to me. He and my mother. If I could find them I would kill them without hesitation." He says angrily.

Snoke snarls at him, "And that deed would have unbalanced you. Split your spirit to the bone. You failed in what I tasked you with, Ren!"

At that, Kylo shoots up onto two feet but before he can do anything to his former master, Snoke shoots blue Force Lightning at the floor which bounces and knocks Kylo off his feet, sending a flare of minor pain through his body. "His lightning is nothing compared to hers." He thinks.

From his spot on the ground, he manages to look up at his master as the Praetorian Guards around the throne room prepare their weapons. "Skywalker lives! The seed of the Jedi Order lives!" Snoke yells as he walks towards his throne and sits down once more, "And as long as it does, hope lives in the galaxy. I thought you'd be the one…to snuff it out. Alas, you're no Vader. You're just a child…in a mask."

Once again Kylo rises, holding his mask in his right hand, and thinks about attacking Snoke. Instead, he slowly lowers himself back on to one knee, "I made a very important discovery while I was searching for my Knights." Kylo says, feeling very surprised that his former master never asked where he was or where the other Knights were.

Snoke looks at him from his spot on the black throne. "What have you discovered, young Solo?" Snoke asks.

Kylo clinches his fists to try and control his anger before saying, "Darth Sidious lives. He is who has the massive Navy and my Knights are his prisoners. He executed Kier."

Snoke's eyes widen in horror, "No. No, that can't be. Sidious is dead. Darth Vader threw him down a reactor shaft and then the Death Star exploded. There is no possible way he could have survived."

Kylo's eyes widen, having noticed what Snoke said about Vader. "Wait, Vader is the one who tried to kill Sidious? Why would he do that? Why would he kill his Sith master? He couldn't have returned to the light and done it to save his son, could he?" Kylo asks himself.

Kylo is drawn out of his thoughts by his master asking, "My apprentice, how did you come across this information?"

Kylo sighs, "My Knights have trackers implanted in their spines. I followed that tracking signal to a world in the Unknown Regions. Thousands of Star Destroyers were waiting for me and I was captured by a tractor beam. From there, I was escorted to a throne room where Sidious was waiting for me."

Snoke eyes Kylo, as if determining if he is being truthful. "If that is true, how did you escape?"

Kylo looks into his master's eyes, "I had to kill many of the red-armored soldiers as I fought my way to my ship. When I reached it, for some reason, no ships pursued me. It was as if they were letting me go."

Snoke acts as if he doesn't hear Kylo, lost in thoughts. Kylo slowly places his mask back on his head and turns to make his way out of the throne room but before he can, he hears his master say, "I have another assignment for you, Kylo Ren. Our spies have picked up word that the Resistance has found two girls that are extremely powerful with the Force. If the girls are trained to be Jedi, our chances of building a true empire will crumble. I am sending you to Takodana. You are to capture Maz Kanata and interrogate her. She is a long-time supporter of the Resistance and will know where the Resistance base is. From there, take as many ships from the fleet as you need. Make sure you capture the new apprentices of the Skywalker twins and bring them to me."

Kylo sneers behind his mask but nods his head, "Yes, master. Your will is mine to keep." He says emotionlessly. Internally he thinks, "I can't wait until the Empress is ready to kill my former master. Then I will finally be rid of him."

Kylo turns and walks briskly out of the throne room and into the lift, his black cloak billowing behind him. He turns on his comm and orders, "Ready my command shuttle. I have a mission to complete."

Rey Palpatine POV—

Rey rolls over, blinking her eyes to clear the sleep from them. She feels a body pressed against her own and is surprised to see Kayla Ren. The Knight of Ren begins to move next to her and Rey remains still. A few minutes later, Kayla opens her eyes. Her eyes widen when she sees she is pressed up against Rey's body. Her eyes travel to Rey's face and she says, "I am so sorry milady. I don't know how this happened but—."

Rey cuts her off, "It is okay, Kayla. It is as much my fault as it is yours. I must have fallen asleep after comforting you last night."

Rey untangles her legs from Kayla's and lifts her body off of the cot. She then walks over to the closet. She opens it and inside she finds a new pair of leggings and a white training outfit for both her and Kayla. Rey grabs her clothes and walks over to the bathroom in the corner of the room. She turns to face Kayla saying, "I suggest you change, Kayla. We begin our Jedi training today."

Kayla nods her head, rising from her position on the cot to grab her clothes from the closet. Rey walks into the bathroom, closing the door behind her. She walks towards the mirror in the room and removes her clothes from the day before. She neatly folds them and places them in a pile for her to get cleaned. As Rey inspects her reflection in the mirror closely, she notices that her eyes are slowly returning to their original red color. "I guess that is basically a timer." Rey thinks. "As soon as my eyes return to their normal color, I will no longer be able to hide amongst the Resistance. From looking at my eyes, I would say that I probably have around a week before the illusions hiding my true appearance wear off."

After that, she carefully pulls on the new training outfit and glances into the mirror one last time. She likes the look of the white outfit but would still prefer her black and red Sith outfit any time.

Rey decides to check in on Kylo and says through her mental abilities, "Kylo. How is the plan coming?"

A few moments later, his deep voice responds, "All is well, milady. Snoke is sending me on a mission to Takodana to capture someone who knows the Resistance's location. He then wants me to attack the Resistance and capture you and Kayla."

Rey sighs, "So Snoke knows Luke and Leia are training me and Kayla. I guess I should have expected that."

Kylo asks, "What should I do, milady? Should I attack you after I know where you are?"

Rey responds, "Yes. My time with the Resistance will be short. I want you to attack in a week's time. I am just going to tell you that we are on Endor. After you 'interrogate' Maz Kanata, delay until this time a week from now. Then launch a full-out assault of this planet. Pretend to capture me and Kayla and take us to your master on the Supremacy. We will kill Snoke and you will take control over the First Order. I hope to have built some ties to members of the Resistance so I can manipulate them into rebuilding the Republic. Except at the last second, using the combined power of the First and Final Orders, I will seize control over Coruscant and rule the galaxy as is my destiny."

Rey can feel Kylo smiling through the bond, "I look forward to it, milady. Though I have a question. What will be the role I have after you ascend to the role of Empress of the Galaxy? Also, where will your capital be? Exegol or Coruscant?"

Rey smiles, "All good questions. I believe that my capital will be on Exegol where the throne of the Sith is. As for your role, I am not yet sure. We shall see how our ascension goes and then go from there. I must go now, Kylo. Good luck and remember what I ordered. Attack the planet of Endor in exactly one week."

With that, Rey cuts off the mental links and walks out of the bathroom, grabbing her old clothes on the way. Kayla is sitting on the cot meditating, dressed in her new outfit. When Rey walks out, Kayla's eyes open and she says, "Are you ready, milady? I must admit I am slightly worried I will lose control over my power and emotions and my Sith identity will be revealed."

Rey sighs, "I must admit that that possibility worries me too. Especially with me being the Sith Empress. My power is more likely to consume me due to my emotions. But alas, there is nothing we can do about that."

Rey walks to the door of their quarters. She turns to face Kayla, looking her in her purple eyes, "Kayla. This is Rey. I talked to Kylo. He is going to attack this planet in a week. He will 'capture' us and take us to Snoke. We will kill Snoke and Kylo will become the Supreme Leader of the First Order. I will explain the rest of the plan as we get closer to its fruition. For now, it is time for us to go get Jedi training. Remember, I will be by your side. If seeing your mother and father proves too much for you, we will come up with some excuse to return to our quarters."

Kayla nods her head and Rey spins around walking out of the room. Kayla follows closely behind as Rey navigates her way through the wreckage of the fallen Death Star. Rey latches her Force perception on the Force signatures of Luke and Leia and follows the signatures to its source, Kayla close behind.

When she reaches the source of the signal, she is surprised to see Luke and Leia, along with the men who introduced themselves as Poe and Finn standing before a Hologram of a short, wrinkled creature with metal rings for glasses around her eyes.

Luke and Leia turn to the door as Rey and Kayla walk in. "Ah, welcome Kira, Violet. We have received some bad news and wanted to inform you as we are going to have to speed up your training." Luke says.

Rey puts on a confused face before saying, "What is the bad news and who is that?" Pointing at the Hologram.

This time, Leia responds, "Her name is Maz Kanata. She runs a watering hole on the planet Takodana. The bad news is that the First Order has blockaded Takodana with no explanation as to why. Maz has just received word that the First Order is demanding that Maz turn herself in and then the blockade will leave."

Next, Maz speaks, "Dear children, I am sorry you are being dragged into this conflict. When I turn myself over to Snoke and Ben Solo, the fight you are destined for will be getting closer." With that, Maz shuts off her end of the transmission.

Both Luke and Leia flinch at that name while the eyes of Poe and Finn widen. Poe asks, "Wait…what about the General's son? Does he work for the First Order?"

Rey internally smirks before saying, "General, are you wanting me to believe that you haven't revealed your son's whereabouts to your commanders? They deserve to know."

Both Luke and Leia look at Rey in shock, "Kira, how have you come to know who my son is?" Leia asks.

Rey smiles sadly, "Jocusta Nu told us. She saw it during one of her Force Meditation sequences."

"I am lost here. The General's son is where? Told you what?" Finn asks.

Leia turns slowly towards the confused faces of Poe and Finn. "There is something I must tell you." Leia turns to face Finn. "I am sorry Finn. I know how much you hate my son."

Finn looks confused before his eyes widen in horror, "Your son…is…" Finn stutters, unable to finish his thought.

Poe meanwhile still looks confused. "Okay, what is going on here? Who is your son, General?" He asks.

Leia sighs, "My son. His name was Ben Solo. But his mind was warped and he now answers to a different name. My son is…" Leia hesitates, as though the truth is hard to say. "My son is Kylo Ren." She announces.

Poe's eyes widen in shock and horror. "Your son…is Kylo Ren? How is that possible?"

Leia sighs, "When Ben was a young boy, he had a great deal of his grandfather's personality and passion. But with that personality came the negative sides of my father."

Leia is cut off by Finn asking, "Sorry to interrupt, General, but who was your father?"

Luke sighs and answers for his sister, "Leia and I are the twins of Anakin Skywalker. But unfortunately, our father was also better known under another name."

Poe sighs, "Who? What name did your father possess?"

Luke lowers his eyes to the ground, "Our father was known to the rest of the galaxy as Darth Vader."

Both Poe and Finn gasp once more while both Rey and Kayla remain silent and stoic. Leia turns to face the two Mirtis sisters and asks, "You two don't seem surprised by that either. I assume Jocusta told you?"

Both Rey and Kayla nod their heads. Leia sighs, "I am sorry we didn't tell you sooner, Poe, Finn. We just didn't know where to begin telling you that our father and my son are/were both Sith."

Poe and Finn both nod in understanding. Leia gestures with her right, saying, "Poe, Finn, you are dismissed. My brother and I need to begin training these young girls in matters of the Force."

Poe walks out but Finn remains behind, "General, I have been trying to tell you for a long time. I'm…" He hesitates. "I'm Force Sensitive. I know because whenever someone near me dies, I can sense their souls leaving their bodies. I even have slight premonition. In fights, I can sometimes see where my opponent will attack next."

Finn's statement leaves Rey in shock. She slowly turns to face Kayla and sees her surprise mirrored on her face. Both Skywalker twins are looking at Finn in surprise as well. Finally, Luke says, "Well, we now have hope. Three Jedi apprentices are more than we ever dared hope. Now we will have five Jedi against four Sith."

Rey and Kayla share a quick smirk, knowing that the odds are far worse than that for the Resistance.

Leia says, "Okay. Well now that there are three of you, we need to know what Jocusta Nu taught you. Luke, take Finn to the other corner of the room and explain to him the basics of the Force."

Luke nods and makes his way across the room, gesturing for Finn to follow him. The dark-skinned man follows the famous Jedi across the room, leaving Leia, Kayla, and Rey standing together. Leia goes to speak but before she can, a woman walks into the room with her flaming red hair blazing in the sunlight. Han Solo walks in right behind her.

Rey does her best to subtly grab Kayla's hand in an effort to support her. Kayla squeezes Rey's hand and Rey has to use her powers to hide the wave of hatred and dark energy that rolls off of Kayla.

Leia turns to Rey and Kayla and says, "Kira, Violet, this is Mara Jade. My brother's wife. And of course, this is my husband, Han Solo."

Kayla squeezes her eyes shut, clenching her hands into fists at her side. Rey's hand begins to spasm from a lack of blood flow due to the tight grip Kayla has on her hand.

Leia adds, "Please join me, Kira, Violet. It's time we see how much Jocusta Nu was able to teach you."

Rey keeps her hand in Kayla's and guides her over to where Leia is waiting. "Okay, you two. First I am going to ask you to recount all you learned with Jocusta Nu so I know where to begin training you."

Rey steps forward, "Mrs. Leia…" Rey is cut off by Leia.

"Master," Leia says. "While I am training you, you will address me as master."

Rey has to fight her urge to sneer but is able to say, "Master…Jocusta Nu taught us to a level where we have completed all the training we would be required to complete if we were to attain the status of Jedi Knight. We passed the induction trials."

Leia's eyes widen. "Really? You are both equal in training to a Jedi Knight? Well, then we must test your skills. What kind of weapon were the two of you trained to use?"

Rey telepathically tells Kayla, "Tell her your true weapon. A single-bladed saber. I will tell her mine. The war is already won so I might as well have some fun with my soon-to-be victims."

Kayla says, "The weapon I used to possess was a single-bladed saber."

"I wielded a double-bladed saber." Rey states.

Leia's eyes widen even further. "Wow. A double-bladed saber? I was going to say that we could have the two of you spar but I do not believe we have a double-bladed saber."

"I could just use a single-bladed saber. Jocusta Nu wanted us versed in all forms of combat so we could defend ourselves if ever the need arises." Rey responds.

Leia smiles. "Good. I will be right back with two sparring sabers. Let's see what the two of you have to show." Leia walks away.

"How are we going to do this spar, milady? Should we go all out?" Kayla asks Rey.

Rey shakes her head, a smirk forming on her face. "No. We must appear to still need some work on our combat. Also, if we were to fight our hardest, I would win. You are good, Kayla, but not that good."

Kayla smiles, "I understand, milady. So more sloppy form then we would usually have? Which fighting form do you use?"

Rey smirks again. "I use them all."
Kayla's eyes widen. "All of them? How is that possible? Only a few Force users have ever found a way to combine all seven forms into a successful fighting style."

Rey goes to respond but is cut off by Leia returning with two sabers. She places them on the ground and says, "Well, go ahead. If you are truly Force Sensitive, call the sabers to you."

Rey rolls her eyes and reaches out with her telekinetic grip, pulling the saber into her hand with Kayla doing the same. Leia's raises her eyes at the apparent ease to which Rey and Kayla had used the Force. "I am impressed. You may begin your spar."

Rey ignites the blade, sighing at the sight of a blue blade. Kayla's ignites to reveal a green blade.

Rey lowers herself into ready position, adjusting her hands on the grip of the saber. Rey watches Kayla's stance with the intent to discover which form Kayla uses. Rey is impressed to see Kayla squaring her shoulders into the typical Ataru stance but holding her saber in the grip of Shii-Cho. Rey carefully begins to walk towards Kayla, saber at the ready.

When Rey comes within reach of her saber, Kayla strikes with amazing speed and agility. She swings her saber in an arc before quickly spinning in a full circle and swinging from the other side. Rey parries both strikes and launches a flurry of blows with her saber. A downwards strike, left strike, downwards again…

Leia watches with her mouth open as the two girls duel with grace and skill beyond that of her and her brother. She hears footsteps to her side and watches as Luke and Finn stand at her side, both gaping at the sight they are witnessing. Soon, Mara and Han join them.

Meanwhile, Rey begins to gain the upper hand from her perfect precision and pinpoint strikes. Kayla has sweat rolling down her cheeks as she does her best to block the flurry of blows Rey rains down on her. Finally, Rey is able to catch Kayla's legs with a strike, knocking her to the ground. Rey then hits Kayla's blade out of her hand and flips the tip of her blade up to Kayla's neck, smiling.

Kayla smiles back as Rey pulls her to her feet. "Good fight, milady," Kayla whispers.

Rey smiles, "You too, Kayla. You have some serious talent. Also, I think we may have overdone it. I have a feeling our audience is going to have many questions."

Turning to look at the group of people watching them, Rey sighs. After the conversation about not going at their full strength, Rey had gotten lost in the heat of the spar and had begun to show some of her true skill. What surprised Rey the most was the fact that even for the spar, she had barely tried. It was as though she had fought the entire battle with one hand behind her back.

She is drawn out of her thoughts by Luke, Leia, Mara, Han, and Finn walking towards them. Luke speaks first, "That was incredible! Where did you learn to fight like that? There is no way the Jedi librarian taught you that. That was the most skilled fighting I have ever seen."

His comment is soon joined by Finn saying happily, "We definitely stand a chance against the First Order now!"

Then Mara speaks, causing Kayla to tense at Rey's side. "That was some impressive fighting, you two. In all my years of war, I never saw anyone fight as gracefully as that."

Rey forces a smile and says, "Thank you. All of you. And as for who trained us, the answer would be that we trained ourselves. Nearly ten years with nothing to do but train lead to us becoming better fighters than most could ever hope to be."

Luke nods, "I understand. You two are dismissed for the day now. Do whatever you like. That training exercise was something I didn't anticipate seeing for years. You have earned your break. I am sorry to tell you that we don't have running water in this wreckage. The only way for you to clean yourselves is down in the river."

Kayla and Rey both thank Luke and Leia and make their way towards the exit of the room, nodding to Han, Mara, and Finn. Rey moves into the lead and walks back through the Death Star wreckage until they reach their quarters.

Rey gestures with her right hand and opens the door. Rey and Kayla walk inside and both move to grab a change of clothes to change out of their dirty training clothes.

Rey sighs, remembering what Luke said about how they have to clean themselves. Rey says, "I can't believe we are going to have to bathe in a river where anyone could see us. I hate the idea of men seeing my body without my permission."

Kayla nods her head, "I agree, milady. I guess we could try and find a secluded spot to clean ourselves."

Rey sighs, nodding her head in agreement. The pair walk out of their quarters and back through the wreckage. After exiting the wreckage, Rey and Kayla hear the distinct sound of rushing water nearby. The two walk towards the sound.

As they walk, short bear-looking creatures rush up trees to where Rey can make out treehouses.

Soon, the water comes into view and the two make their way towards the riverside. They walk along the riverside until they come to a spot surrounded by trees and brush. The two walk through the brush and carefully place their change of clothes on the ground. Rey removes her clothes quickly, causing Kayla to blush. Not seeing another option, Kayla removes her's as well. The pale skin of the two women stands out against the blue water and green background.

Rey carefully lowers herself into the water after using the Force to make sure that there was nothing in the water that could hurt her or Kayla. The water is slightly cold but as Rey lowers the rest of her body into the water, she feels warmer water at the bottom of the pool. "There must be some sort of hot spring." She thinks to herself.

Rey begins to rub off the dirt and dust coating her skin as across from her, Kayla does the same. Once she is clean, Rey leans back, resting her head on the edge of the pool and closing her eyes.

Once Kayla finishes cleaning herself, she does the same. The two sit in silence for a few minutes before Kayla asks, "Milady, I hope this question isn't too personal. I noticed that you seemed to have an abnormal level of hatred towards the idea of a man seeing your body, yet you are completely fine with me seeing it. Why?"

Rey opens her eyes and looks at Kayla across the pool. Rey has an internal debate as she decides whether or not to answer Kayla's question.

After coming to a conclusion, Rey sighs. "Kayla, what I'm about to tell you I have never told anyone. I am telling you with the confidence that you won't tell anyone what I say."

Kayla nods her head, "Of course, milady."

Rey shakes her head, "Kayla, I call you by your name. It's only fair you call me by mine. Its Rey." She says.

Across from her, Kayla smiles. "Thank you, Rey."

Rey adjusts herself, getting into a position where she can pull her knees to her chest. She does and her knees rest right beneath her breasts, somewhat allowing her breasts to be seen from out of the water.

Across from her, Kayla blushes. Rey smirks at her before her expression turns serious. "Okay, so I will start from the beginning. I spent the first nineteen years of my life alone on a planet called Jakku. My parents abandoned me under the misguided hope of protecting me from my grandfather. I was forced to scavenge for parts to get myself food. I never hand a good meal or a good night's sleep until my grandfather found me and had me brought to him."

Rey takes a deep breath before continuing, "As you can probably guess, a teenaged girl by herself draws the attention of rapists. I was nearly raped multiple times and after every time, I killed the man who dared lay a hand on me. That is why I have such a strong dislike of the idea of a man seeing my body. As for why I let you, I am not sure. For some reason, I feel drawn to you. I feel as though I can trust you with anything. And for that, I thank you, Kayla. You are the first friend I have ever had and the only person I have ever felt completely comfortable around."

After Rey finishes her story, Kayla swims across the pool and wraps one arm around Rey's shoulders, pulling her against her body.

Rey feels her face pressed against one of Kayla's breasts but barely notices it as for the first time in her life, Rey begins to sob. She lets out all the tears she has been holding in for years.

Kayla whispers soft words of encouragement and support as she runs her fingers through Rey's black hair. "Shh. It's going to be okay, Rey. Let it out. You are the strongest being I have ever met but you are still human. All humans experience emotion and you are no exception."

After a few minutes, Rey collects herself and sits up. She looks into Kayla's eyes and says, "Thank you a lot, Kayla. I really needed that."

Kayla smiles. "Of course, Rey. And you don't need to thank me. I will be there for you for as long as you allow me to be."

Rey smiles and slowly stands up and walks out of the pool. Water rushes down her body and cascades down her breasts. The water rushes down her legs and then rushes back into the pool. Kayla rises behind her and the two both put on their change of clothes. Rey runs her fingers through her hair, trying to make herself presentable.

"Rey. Can you help me fix my hair? I will do yours for you too." Kayla asks.

Rey smiles and nods. She walks over to stand behind Kayla and pulls her hair back into one bundle. Then she braids it. When she finishes, Kayla does the same for her.

The two grab their dirty clothes and walk back to the Death Star wreckage, passing many Resistance fighters who give them curious looks. They return to their quarters. Kayla opens the door and the two walk inside. Rey places her dirty clothes in a pile on the ground and Kayla places her's in a pile next to Rey's.

Rey walks over to her cot and lowers her body onto the ruff material. She puts her hands behind her head and stares at the ceiling. Rey hears a rustling sound as Kayla gets comfortable in her cot. For the first time in her life, Rey goes to sleep feeling happy and unburdened, confident in her future and the decisions leading up to it.

A/N.

Another chapter is done. This chapter took a while to write, mainly because I wanted to get the dynamic between Kayla and Rey right. I want the two to be very comfortable around one another for future storyline ideas I have.

Character appearances go as follows(With some additions):

Daisy Ridley as Rey Palpatine.

Adam Driver as Kylo Ren.

Emilia Clarke as Kayla Ren.

Ian Mcdiarmid as Sheev Palpatine.

Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker.

Carrie Fisher(RIP) as Leia Organa.

Harrison Ford as Han Solo.

Sophie Turner as Mara Jade.

Oscar Issac as Poe Dameron.

John Boyega as FN-2187(Finn).

Domhnall Gleeson as General Armitage Hux.

Anthony Daniels as C-3PO.

Richard E. Grant as Allegiant General Pryde.

Pilou Asbæk as Kier Ren.

Andy Serkis as the voice of Supreme Leader Snoke.

(More additions will be added as more characters appear.)

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