Chapter 4

Author's note: sorry, these chapters have been kind of short. Holiday season and all. But yay! I finally got the formatting bug fixed! I'm really happy with how the last chapter turned out. Hope you enjoy! Also, I'm planning on switching off kylo and Rey's perspective every few chapters. I will make sure to write who's it is on from now on. Make sure to comment on any ideas on how to make my writing better!

-Kyla

Rey

I'm not saying I liked him. I'm not saying I wanted to join him. But what would I do if I didn't join? Starve. I decided there was no way out of it, so I joined.

Kylo pulled me out of my chair. His leather glove made my bare arm cold before it warmed from what little body heat I had. He guided me by my arm out the door then let go, going in front of me. I reluctantly followed him, making sure to stay near the wall. Troops walked down the hall, and to my surprise, they left a bubble of space around Kylo and me.

"Where are we going?" I mumbled under my breath, making sure only Kylo could hear me. He waited to answer while another troop passed by, like it was a secret.

"Supreme leader would like to know I have an apprentice. When he speaks to you, follow my lead. You will be on your best behavior. Do not speak unless spoken to, stand straight, and do not make unnecessary eye contact. Especially with him." He said as quiet as the mask would let him. It was almost like he was afraid of this supreme leader.

Kylo? Afraid? Unlikely. I thought to myself. I could hear kylo growl like he could read what I was thinking. I shook off the thought.

It's impossible. Unless…

We stopped in front of a large black door. Kylo straightened up, and pushes his shoulders back. He glanced at me to do the same.

We walked into the room, which was much bigger than I expected. I gazed at the giant room which seemed to go on forever. The dimly lit pathway was the only source of light. I followed Kylo's lead, standing next to him at the end platform. A hologram flickered on, revealing a crippled man sitting in a stone chair. His off white head was indented like it had been bashed in by something. His fingers were long and curled around the armrests if his seat. His breathing was raspy and harsh as he spoke.

"Kylo Ren. I see you have brought the scavenger successfully," I winced at the name.

"Supreme leader, by your training I have brought her to the path of the dark side. All I need is your permission to train her." Kylo explained. I looked over and saw that he had taken off his mask and was cradling it in one of his arms. The hologram- supreme leader- leaned up against the seat, looking me over.

"Scavenger," he said looking at me.

That name again!

"What are you called?"

"Rey." I said, shaking. I glanced at Kylo for more to say. He looked at me, his face saying don't say anything. I obliged.

"She is very strong with the ways of the force. I have felt it. But will she fully fight for the first order?" Supreme leader weased.

"I'm sure she will, supreme leader. I will make sure of it," Kylo replied.

"Will you, Rey? Or will you betray us, and force us to kill you?" Supreme leader implied, looking in my direction.

A lump grew in my throat. I didn't want to respond. Supreme leader growled. I stuttered, glancing around. I looked at Kylo, and he nudged at the side of my foot. I knew why Kylo was afraid of him. Kylo nudged my foot again.

"Yes, supreme leader. I will not let you down," I said stiffly. He leaned forward in his seat again, thinking. He growled again, stroking his chin.

"Very well Kylo Ren. You may train her. But is she causes any problems."

"She won't stop me from anything," Kylo interrupted. He glared at me, making me uncomfortable. He turned around, walking towards the door. I quickly followed him to the door, and Kylo easily slid open the door using the force. Just as quickly he shut the door behind us and let out a sigh.

"That was too close. Don't be joking around. You are either on the First Order or not," Kylo grumbled, putting his mask back on. He started to lead me down the hall, and I blindly followed.

"I'm sorry, Kylo. It won't happen again," I didn't know what to call him. So I called him Kylo. He calls me scavenger, I call him Kylo. We stopped near a door and he slid the door open. Gesturing me in, he closed the door behind us.

"You are to address me as Master from now on. This will be your sleeping quarters," he gestured around the room.

"Yes master," I replied. The words stung against my throat.

"You are not to come out with my permission. I can most likely connect to you through a transmitter, as you are trained we will be able to communicate through the force. Goodnight," He said. He pointed to a small transmitter on the bed in the corner of the room, then left me alone in the room. I let my jaw drop. That was how he was answering my thoughts. I groaned. What else did he know?

I decided to look around. The walls were black, of course, with a small bed in the corner. On the side of the room was a matching bookshelf with various books on the force and what not. There was a small door opposite to the bed, leading into the refresher room. On the counter laid a fresh outfit.

How did he know… I asked myself.

"Hmm.." I murmured quietly, shrugging it off. Tight black pants and matching black tank. Black arm wraps, and what caught my gaze the most… A black hooded cape like Kylos. I unfolded it and smiled. A small silver clasp with intricate carvings and a similar stitching job done to the fabric. It was beautiful. On a little tag tied on the sleeve, in small neat handwriting was a note.