Ben walked on the bridge the next morning. Hux was there making simple commands to the officers around him.

"General Hux," Ben called.

"Good morning, Proctor," Hux sneered. As Rey had predicted he was mad.

"Let's take a walk. I want to talk to you about something." Ben gestured to the door.

"Of course." Hux whispered to the nearest officer and then walked off the bridge with Ben close behind. "What do you wish to speak with me about?" Hux asked as the door close behind them.

"Not hear, not yet." Ben strode down the hallway.

Hux's jaw clenched but he didn't say anything. Ben led him to a section of the ship that was empty. There was a chamber in the center that was perfect for the discussion they were about to have. Ben knew they would yell and argue. He didn't want anyone to see or hear it, for once not for his sake but for Hux's.

"Are we allowed to speak yet?" Hux asked as the door to the empty chamber closed behind them.

"Yes," Ben sat down on one of the chairs in the room. "You're angry I gave her the code."

Hux stayed standing. He opened his mouth than quickly closed it again.

"Please say what you want. We are completely and utterly alone."

Hux took a deep breath. "That was the one line we never crossed, and you betrayed that."

"I know."

"Why? Are you just trying to manipulate me like Snoke always did?" Hux's voice was softer than Ben had ever heard it before.

"No," Ben paused, "maybe a little but not for nefarious ends. It was her choice to go to you."

"I am not a puppet for you to play with." Hux closed his hands into fists.

"I know. I didn't know what I was coming back to. I've become a different from who I was before. I needed to see where you were." Guilt was settling into the pit of Ben's stomach and he didn't very much like it.

"Well, I've changed as well. With out living under the fear of Snoke I found I am a different person."

"I've been seeing that."

"That still did not give you the right to give her that code." Hux was angry again.

"It did not. I am sorry."

The apology startled Hux. He didn't think he has ever heard Kylo apologized before.

"I know sorry doesn't cut it. So instead, I'll choose to trust you." Ben paused; he couldn't believe he was about to tell Hux this. "I didn't leave to get Rose, I left to save Rey."

Hux was confused. "The information about the weapon?"

"I'm the one who gave it to the resistance. I was angry when I made those plans. I never actually wanted to implement them."

"Neither had I," Hux admitted. "I had just wanted them to go away."

It was Ben's turns to be confused. "But you implemented it."

"There was an upstart on the bridge who deemed it necessary to mention the plan again. I couldn't have said no not without seeming weak." Hux smirked. "He's been taken care of."

"You were relieved when I told you to rebuild the weapon from scratch." Ben finally realized that look that had been on Hux's face.

"I knew how to sabotage the weapon for good, but it needed to be rebuilt."

"That was mine plan as well." Ben smiled.

"That device you used on the bridge was to sabotage the plans, wasn't it?"

"You noticed that?" Ben had thought he had been subtle.

"You're not as sneaky as you think."

"Fair enough. Shall we just not build the weapon?"

"We will need and excuse."

"I have the perfect one." Ben stood up and walked over to Hux. Hux gave Ben a look as he approached. Ben pulled off his glove. "I'm glad we had this talk." He cupped Hux's face and Hux found himself enjoying the contact.

XxXxX

Ben didn't know what made him touch Hux's face. He had just finally felt a connection with the man he had hated for so many years. As they two of them walked back to the bridge to give the order to not build the weapon, Ben had the desire to take his hand. He had never wanted another person outside Rey but maybe that was about to change. It scared him to think along those lines, to think that he might find a deeper connection with Hux. He tried not to think about it and prepare himself for the onslaught that would be this order. He knew it would turn heads especially coming from him. But it was the one thing he and Hux had agreed upon in awhile and that was in and of itself worth the onslaught that was going to come. He reached out his hand and squeezed Hux's for a moment before walking onto the bridge.

That simple squeeze calmed Hux's nerves. He knew as well that there would be resistance to their new plan, but it was the best plan for the moment. And he just didn't want any more death. He had done enough in sending people to the afterlife. He didn't want to do so needlessly again.

Hux stood up straighter before addressing the officers on the bridge. "Our Proctor and I have come to a decision. We will no longer build the weapon."

There were confused faces on all of the officers present. "Why?" one of them was bold enough to ask.

"If we continue to destroy the galaxy there will be nothing for us left to rule." Kylo explained. "The rebellion is scattered and with the death of General Leia they have lost hope. We need to take this time to get people on our side, not matter what it takes. Destruction will only cause resentment that will have people flocking to the rebellion."

"Long live the First Order," Hux chimed. The officers followed suit quietly. Hux turned and placed a hand on Ben's shoulder. "I'll give the order myself. I'll contact you after." He leaned in closed and said softly, "let her know, let both of them know."

Ben nodded and watched Hux leave the bridge. "Commander," he called.

"Yes, sir."

"Come with me, we need to discuss how to reallocate the resources we were planning to use on the weapon." Ben walked to his barely used office as the commander followed.

XxXxX

Hux stood outside of Ben's quarters. It was late at night. He didn't have good news and he thought it was best said in person. He had never actually seen the inside of Ben's quarters. He avoided them at all cost. He also knew she was in there. He didn't know how he would react to her, to being in her space. He took a deep breath and pressed the door chime. A moment later Ben in what seemed to be his pajamas appeared before Hux.

"Hux?"

"I have news. It's not good. Can I come in?"

Ben stood aside and let the ginger in. "Please sit." Ben gestured to a chair. Hux looked at the chair and then the people sitting around it. Rose was there. There was surprise in her face. The intended chair was place across from her. Rey was next to her on a couch with a single empty space. Hux took his eyes away from the women and sat down on the edge of the chair. Ben settled in that open spot on the couch. "What is it?"

"The stormtrooper that was in charge of the weapon has taken exception to the order I gave him and has taken a group of similar minded stormtroopers. I'm not sure of their plan but it cannot be good. They are still on the ship, that much I know. This ship is huge, it could take days to search it properly and there is nothing to say they won't keep on the move and manage to get around us." Hux paused. "I know you have security feed throughout the ship."

"How?"

"I am in charge of supply requests and orders. High end cameras with mics do not go unnoticed. And you are the only one with the authority besides myself to do such a thing." Hux explained. "Anyway, I was wondering if you could take a look through your feed to find the offending stormtroopers."

Ben got up from the couch and walked over to his desk. "Of course, what are their designations."

"The leader is VF-5221," Hux listed off the others. There were six more.

"I'll set my security system to track for them. I'll let you know if or when I get anything. I suggest though starting a search anyways. Between the two we should get something."

"I'll make the order myself." Hux started to get from the chair.

"Sit," Ben commanded. "I just sent the order through my personal channel to the bridge. We can await the verdict together. We made this decision together after all."

Hux flicked his eyes over to Rose and then nodded and settled back into the chair.

"Do you want something more comfortable to wait in?" Rose asked. "It is bound to be awhile. I'm sure Ben will have something that will probably fit you."

Hux shifted in his uncomfortable uniform. He had been looking forward to taking it off once he got back to his own quarters. Hux nodded. Ben got up and gestured to Hux.

"Come."

Hux stood up and followed Ben into his room. The door silently close behind them.

"They call you Ben." It was a statement and a question.

"I told you I've changed." Ben turned his back on Hux and went to his dresser. He pulled out a pair of soft cotton pants and a shirt to go with it. "I'll let you get changed." Ben said as he handed the clothing to Hux.

"Stay."

Ben stopped before he got to the door.

"I don't know," Hux said in response to the question in Ben's eyes. "Just stay." Hux quickly stripped off his uniform. Ben tried not to watch but he failed several times. "Everything has been in a state of flux lately, even you. I'm not sure how to deal with it yet. You, despite your change are something a little bit more constant."

Hux pulled on the pants and had the shirt in his hands when Ben walked up to him. "Can I kiss you?" He asked as he placed his hands on either side of Hux's face. Hux seemed to pale but he nodded. Ben gently pressed his lips against Hux's. Hux found he couldn't breathe as Ben pulled away. Hux dropped the shirt he was holding and pulled Ben in for another kiss. Hux pulled back this time when the kiss ended.

He shook his head. "What would Rose think?" He couldn't mess things up with her.

"Why don't we go ask her." Ben knew she would be fine with it but also knew Hux needed to hear it from her. Ben grabbed Hux's hand and led the shirtless Hux out of the room.

Rose's mouth went dry as she saw Hux in his loose pair of pants. She itched to touch his bare chest. Hux notice her flex her hands and her eyes move up and down his body. His cock twitched with anticipation.

"Hux has a question to ask you Rose?"

She raised her eyebrows in response.

"I don't want to ruin my chance with you, but I also would like, if you allow me, to take a chance with Ben." It was the first time Hux had said Ben's real name. He caught himself off guard with it as well as everyone in the room.

"Uh, yeah that's fine. As long as Ben is agreeable have as much fun with him as you want."

Hux's eyes lit up. "Really?"

"Yes, but on one condition?"

"Which is?" Ben slowly asked. He knew conditions weren't like Rose.

"I would like a show." She smiled. "You don't have to, and your chance won't be ruined with me if you decide not to and still have fun with Ben in private."

"Yes," Hux said almost before Rose could even finish speaking. He wanted her to watch him in the height of his pleasure. He wanted her eyes on him.

"Well, I'm sure we have the time enough," Rey said. "Shall we? Or rather, shall you?"

The men nodded. Ben smiled. He knew this has been a possibility as he pulled Hux out of his bedroom. Ben was fond of performing. Hux couldn't believe his ears. He started trembling slightly. Only in his dreams had he thought of such a scenario. He was anxious.

Ben put a warm hand on Hux's chest. Hux stilled at the contact. "It will be okay," Ben said before kissed Hux again, but this time will a lot more desire and passion. Hux was still nervous as he leaned into the kiss. He could feel their eyes on him. Ben bit Hux's lip and the ginger lost all concern for the women in the room. Hux's hands pushed up under Ben's shirt. His hands enjoyed the feel of Ben's bare skin. It wasn't enough. Hux broke the kiss and pulled Ben's shirt over his head. The shirt floated to the floor as Hux pressed his lips and body against Ben. Ben broke the kiss and started nibbling on Hux's neck. Hux dug his nails into Ben's back. Ben made a throaty noise in response. When Ben moved his mouth from Hux's neck there was a mark. Ben smiled and started nibbling lower on Hux's collarbone.

Hux grabbed Ben's hair and pulled him back. Ben squeaked. Hux ran his other hand over the front of Ben's throat. Hux pressed the pad of his thumb against Ben's Adams apple. Ben sucked in a ragged breath. Hux removed his thumb and placed his mouth there instead. He sucked on Ben's adams apple. Ben almost fell to the floor with the contact. Hux partially holding Ben up, pushed him back into the chair. Hux only removed his mouth so he could settle himself straddling Ben. He pressed his hips against Ben's. Ben was already rather hard this pressure just made it worse. Hux felt Ben growl.

Ben pushed his hands under Hux's pants and rubbed his erection. Hux's mouth paused in its action before redoubling its efforts. Ben's hand tightened around Hux's cock in response. Hux removed his mouth from Ben's neck and lowered himself down to the floor. He grabbed Ben's pants and pulled them off. Hux grasped the cock in his hands before lowering his head and taking it in his mouth.

"Fuck," Ben moaned. As Hux started to suck Ben's hands with to the ginger's hair. Ben struggled not to move Hux's head for him. Ben held on so tight he though he would end up pulling out some hair.

Hux loved the feel of Ben's hands in his hair. He swirled his tongue around Ben's tip and the hands tightened in his hair. Hux internally smiled. He had seen Kylo lose control before, but he had never seen it in this way. He liked having Ben at his mercy. He took Ben's dick as far in as he could take before slowly sucking upward. He could feel Ben's cock twitch with and upcoming orgasm. Hux repeated the move and Ben was coming into his mouth.

Ben felt like overcooked noodles. Hux sat back on his heals and wiped his mouth with the fallen shirt. He looked up at Ben's decomposed state and smiled. A flicker of something crossed Ben's eyes and Hux's smile faltered. Ben picked himself off of the chair. He put his hand under Hux's chin and forced him up. Ben moved Hux to in front of the couch. He pushed Hux's shoulders so that he ended up on the floor right in front of Rose.

"Sit," Ben commanded. Hux obeyed. The ginger leaned his back against Rose. Her hands went to his hair. He closed his eyes at the contact.

Ben pulled Hux's pants off startling the man out of his reverie. Hux squeaked as Rose dug her nails into his neck. Hux looked up at Rose and got lost in her face. He wanted to reach up and touch it but as that idea reached his mind, Ben placed his mouth on Hux's cock. Hux lost all form of coherent thought. He could only think of the sensation of Ben's tongue riding up and down his shaft. He had had a fair amount of blow jobs but none of them had been like this. It wasn't just that Ben knew what he was doing, it was that there was more here than sexual desire. They seemed to be exchanging more than just passion. There was a level of intimacy here that Hux never thought he would ever reach with anyone.

Ben sucked slowly up and Hux nearly lost his mind. In any other circumstance he would last longer than this. But he could feel the women's eyes on him, he could feel Rose behind him. And the way Ben was moving his mouth was unbelievable. Hux's world shattered as he exploded into Ben's mouth. Hux found he had to tell himself to breathe again.

Ben sat down in front of Rey and leaned on her; his energy gone along with his passion. "How are you doing Hux?" Ben asked as took a sideways glance at the ginger.

"Arma, not Hux, please," was all he could say. He took a deep breath. "Hux is a reminder of the parents who sold me to Snoke."

"Arma it is," Ben said softly. He had known that Hux, Arma had been taken into Snoke's 'care' as a child but he didn't know he had ben sold. "You're staying here tonight. There is an extra room in my main quarters or in the guest quarters. Rose currently occupied the master bedroom in there."

Arma didn't want to push so he chose the room in Ben's main quarters. He was soon ready to sleep and went off without a word. He needed to think.