(A/N: Holy crap you guys! You really enjoy this fanfic. So here's chapter 9 and this one is gonna have some humor in it. The song in the later half of the chapter is "And Forever", the ending theme to "The Big O" anime. I highly recommend it if you like Noirs)
Chapter 9: Date
How did Kylo get here? He sitting in a room with Hux and Phasma talking to them about dating. He did admit that he wanted to make it work and see where it would go. Maybe Snoke would think it was a good idea, it would give him more power.
"Have you even asked her out on a date?" Hux asked Kylo.
"A date?"
Hux faced palm remembering that Kylo was never on one nor could know what the concept is. Phasma and Hux both knew they were going to have to play parent. Kylo at first didn't hear what he said, after what happened a few days ago, he did say that he'd take care of it; but Kylo bit off more than he could chew.
"Commander, we'll be willing to help you with this. You said you wanted to make this work with her so why not? You have to put in the effort Commander for this to work. Do you even have an idea on what they can do Hux?"
"Hm… well now I can't say that I can right now. But seriously are we his parents on this one?"
"Yes! No worry Commander you leave it up to Hux and I."
Phasma sounded excited and Kylo didn't say anything. The thought being the son of Hux ranked just as bad as being the son of Han Solo. Kylo looked at them both and just shook his head.
"Well we need to be careful with her condition and nothing with night time please. She sees the stars all the time. I want something that will treat her like an Empress."
Hux scoffed and Phasma elbowed his gut. Hux grabbed the spot of impact and looked at her like she was crazy. Kylo rolled his eyes and turned to leave the room; he truly hoped that these two could help him. Kylo of course was never in a relationship before, not that Snoke would allow it. Would the Supreme Leader allow it now? Maybe because Callista was also a force user but Kylo wasn't holding his breathe any.
"No worries, we'll figure it out. Hopefully you both will enjoy it." Phasma smiled.
Hux wanted to die at this point.
"Where's Callista now?" Hux asked.
"I believe she's still sleeping, I know she's in need of it. I won't ask her to train today." Kylo answered.
"That's good! We can get her an outfit, make up and everything under the sun!" Phasma said.
"You're enjoying this aren't you?" Hux said.
"Why of course!" Phasam replied.
Kylo sighed and just left the room; he had enough of this, having to hear Hux act like an ass while Phasma acted like a high schooler was taking a toll on him. Sadly he would have to trust them and hope this night turns out good. It had only been a few days since Callista basically asked Kylo on a date but Kylo shot himself in the foot and had no idea what to do.
"Why couldn't this be easy?" He sighed.
"What easy?"
Kylo turned to see the Knights walking up to him.
"Making plans for a date." Kylo replied.
"You never been on one?" Usher asked.
What was this?! A running gag today about Kylo lacking in the romance department? Kylo nodded.
"Hey, it's okay, don't worry about it. I mean whatever you two do, I'm certain Callista will enjoy it." Cardo added.
Meanwhile…
Callista had just woken up, her hair a mess as she dragged herself out of the king size bed. She looked around and saw that Kylo wasn't there. A sigh escaped her lips before she made her way to the fresher. She felt rough, all the training, meetings and whatever else Kylo threw at her was causing her body to need more rest. Callista stripped her clothing off and turned the water on; her body was shaking a bit as she got in. The water pelting against her skin made her mood improve a bit.
"Looking good."
Callista screamed and grabbed the curtain. Kylo...well kinda Kylo, was standing near her.
"You really need to stop doing that!" Callista said.
"Sorry." He shrugged.
Bullcrap, Callista knew better than that. Kylo to be sorry was a very rare event and she rolled her eyes.
"Where are you?"
"I'm coming back to our room, I take it you're in the shower. I'm feeling droplets."
"Yeah, I just woke up. Did you need me for anything?"
"Later tonight, no training today; I want you to feel your best, it's important."
Callista's eyes nearly drooped closed; Kylo looked at her in concern. He had a feeling he'd been pushing her way too hard as of late, but it was for the best. The fight against the Resistance wasn't going to be easy.
"Are you okay?" Kylo asked.
"Y-yeah, I'll be fine." Callista nodded.
"You're not."
"Been training really hard, haven't given my body too much of a rest."
Kylo frowned.
"I have been negligent when it comes to your health. As you M-"
"Kylo!"
"What?"
"Get out! I'm in the shower, I'm nude!"
That didn't phase Kylo any, cue the resting bitch face. Callista pulled the curtain so Kylo could only see her outline. I guess Kylo at times forgot the word privacy. Callista even considered dropping in when Kylo was taking a shower to get back at him.
"You look lovely." Kylo spoke.
"Huh?" Callista asked.
A chuckle from his lips.
"You look lovely."
"T-thank you?"
Callista never got a reply but she heard the doors to the room open; Kylo had returned and Callista couldn't help but to smile. The door to the fresher opened and Callista grabbed her loofa and chucked it at Kylo.
"Get out!" She laughed.
Kylo tried to duck but got hit in the face. He let out an "oof" and laughed as well.
"If you don't behave, I'll take you over my knee." He warned.
"Oh kinky! Don't you dare threaten me with a good time!"
Kylo took his helmet off and placed it on the sink before removing his shirt. Callista's eyes went wide, taking him in. Callista also started to blush and she looked down. Kylo smirked at her and started to walk over to him. Kylo pulled her into a kiss and Callista blinked in shock, but slowly melted into it.
"Enjoy your shower, I got something for you to wear." Kylo said to her.
~Callista~
Hux, Phasma, Kylo and myself later that day were on a shuttle. I wasn't sure where we were going but I was shocked at what Kylo had got me. I was dressed in a red and black ball gown with white gems on it. It was like out of a royal's closet.
"Thank you again." I said to him.
"You're welcome, it looks...divine on you." He said, taking a gulp between looks and divine.
Hux was piloting and Phasma was there to keep us safe, or so Kylo told me. He had me sitting in his lap and my head was against his chest. You'd think that one would be scared, to be this close to Commander Kylo Ren, the Jedi killer. Some call him a monster but he's human like myself.
"So where are we going?" I asked.
"Wait and see Callista." Kylo told me for probably the third time.
I nodded and laughed. We've been out of the ship for about an hour now. Hux turned his head to us.
"Commander, we're about to descend on the planet."
"Very well, thank you General."
I tried to look out the window but could only see a bit. It look like that it was day time there, did Kylo forget that I can't see in the light?!
"Relax, it's fine, you have your eye cover right?" Kylo whispered.
"Yes." I replied.
The ship started to lower itself down to the planet. It was colourful and bright compared to my planet. I turned to Kylo and even with his mask on I could tell he was smiling.
"Welcome to Naboo."
~Kylo~
"I owe you an apology."I said to Callista as we sat down for dinner.
The day was long and I hoped Callista was enjoying it. First I took her to the waterfall near by, then I took her into the city to shop for some new dresses; after that we had lunch at a cafe my Grandmother liked. I had to buy Phasma and Hux time for them to put this together. Two plates of chicken parm, a glass of milk for the lady and a glass of wine for myself.
"For what?" She asked.
"When I said you needed to overcome your disability. Honestly now that I look back on it, I seem like an asshole."
"No, I know you didn't mean anything about it but trust me it's not easy for everyone. It's like a spectrum, some can work with it, some can't and some can have it for a short time, and some have it for life. Just because someone has an issue doesn't mean the shouldn't be treated with kindness and respect like a person. I know some people don't like hearing it, some don't like being said they're an inspiration; and they're allowed to say that."
"What about for you?"
"I'm just me Ky."
"You're too modest and humble." I chuckled.
"I'm just honest when it comes to this. Everyone is different with a disability but they still deserve to be treated correctly, and get the help they need." Callista answered.
"I see. What else can you tell me?" I asked.
"Well…"
She needed a moment to think, taking a bite of her food. A smile played on her face and I could tell she was enjoying the food. Well at least this was working, believe it or not I'll have to- ugh the thought makes me want to hurl. I'll have to thank Hux later and Phasma as always.
"People with disabilities are discriminated against, at Lunox, we're not perfect but we do try our best to protect them and give them opportunities. I really wish that more places were like that. I mean why punish people for something that isn't their fault."
I only nodded, I started to keep what she was saying in mind. If I were to get some disabled workers for the First Order, would it make us stronger? Would it help our cause? I'd have to ponder; I didn't want to do this just cause. If I were to do this I would have to do this the right way.
"Ky?" Callista asked, breaking my thoughts.
"Sorry, was thinking. What did you say?" I asked.
"I didn't say anything." She giggled.
It actually felt nice to get away from all of this; the First Order, Snoke, the Resistance...it felt nice. I didn't want this to end and she smiled at me.
"Tell me about yourself?" She asked.
"Uh...well I was at Luke Skywalker's training academy but I ended up burning it to the ground." I admitted.
"Wait why?" She asked.
"I'll tell you one day, I'm sorry it's still hard to talk about my past." I answered.
She only nodded before taking another bite of her food. Just thinking about that part of my past still pained me; but Snoke loves using it to make me stronger. Wait...holy crap she finished her food already? I didn't even truly touch mine yet.
"You spaced out."
It was like she read my mind. Callista took my hand in hers and it was like the Force slowed down time; a song could be heard humming lightly in my ears.
"You hear it too?"
"Yes, I do."
"We can hear the song more than any others, it's soothing for us and it's magic. I'm happy you hear it too."
Our eyes met and I could hear a piano being played.
~3rd Person~
Both Callista and Kylo heard a piano being played; they both get up from the table and started to follow the sound of it. In the living room, Hux was manning it and he was warming up. Callista smiled lightly as Kylo kept his eyes on him. Hux had his eyes close, letting the music flow through him.
"Since when do you play?" Kylo asked.
"My Mother taught me when I was young. She used to play all the time, I do miss her; my Father was a bastard." Hux replied.
Callista felt sorry for the man.
"Do you know "And Forever"?" Callista asked.
"Oh yes, that's a classic love song." Hux smiled.
Kylo took Callista's hand as he walked her to the center of the living room. Hux started to play and Kylo lead her into a dance. Kylo kept the time with the song and the two look each other in the eyes.
"Sometimes I feel so all alone, finding myself callin' your name." Callista started to sing.
"When we're apart, so far away; Hopin' it's me that you're thinkin' of." Kylo sang.
Phasma was sitting away from them, watching from afar. Under her helmet, she was smiling. The plan came together perfectly and both Hux and herself would sleep knowing that no one died today. Kylo spun Callista around and Phasma felt like a proud Mother. Hux kept his eyes close and could feel the music in him, the notes playing without problem.
"Could it be true, could it be real?" Callista felt herself blush.
My heart says that you're the one." They both sang, the Force humming along.
Again the Force made it seem that time didn't matter, that the spotlight were on these two and only them. The way Hux was touching the keys, it felt like a wave through water; rippling gently, causing peace in the room.
"There's noone else, you're the only one for me." Kylo felt that line in his heart.
Was it the light pulling him to that? No, it couldn't be. Kylo spun Callista around gently, her eyes shining like the moon and bright like the sun.
"Yes, this time my love's the real thing. Never felt that love is so right. The world seemed such an empty place. We need someone we could give our all." Both could feel this in their souls.
Kylo dipped Callista down, both of them still keeping their eyes on each other.
"Baby, it's you-" Callista whispered.
"We'll be together now and forever." Both sang.
It sounded like they were both out of breath, like they had kissed and felt passion take the wind out of their lungs.
"Could it be true, could it be real?" Callista's voice echoed.
"My heart says that you're the one." Both sang.
"There's noone else, you're the only one for me." Kylo said.
He pulled her close to him; her head resting against his chest. Callista could hear his heart beating.
"Yes, this time my love's the real thing. Never felt that love is so right. The world seemed such an empty place. We need someone we could give our all. Baby, it's you, we'll be together now and forever." Both said before taking in a breath.
"Key change!" Hux shouted.
"Never felt that love is so right. The world seemed such an empty place. We need someone we could give our all. Baby, it's you, we'll be together now and forever.'
Hux finished playing and both Callista and Kylo couldn't take their eyes off each other. Callista smiled at Kylo and places his hand on her left cheek.
"Now kiss!" Phasma yelled.
"Phasma!"
