Chapter 7

Author's note: I'm so happy with how this story is coming! I have so many ideas but I need to get some other parts figured out before I can get them out though. I'm excited to see how it turns out! Keep commenting your ideas for the story.

Kylo

The command shuttle shuddered as it landed on the forest planet of Kashyyyk. Rey had her mouth gaped open at the green and blue of the planet. I let out a low sigh as I turned the chair to the door. I stood up to walk out. Rey pulled up her hood, giving me a glance.

"Aren't you going to put your mask on?" She asked quietly.

Looking over at her, I replied. "No need. The only others here are the wookies, and you seem to like me more with my mask off." I set my mask on my seat and started to walk out.

She blushed a little but stayed focused. "Yes master."

We walked out into the warm forest on a small path I had made. I knew the walk was long, but I also knew she wouldn't mind. She kept slowing down to look at a bird or something she hadn't seen, so I had to slow down considering my normal pace.

"I never knew there was more than one totally green planet in the galaxy," She said in a daze.

"This is one of many. It sounds like I need to get you out more," I laughed, smiling. She gazed at me. Her force being flowed with happiness, but was suddenly muffled by something. It felt like she remembered why she joined me.

"I'm sorry, Rey. You've joined me. You can't turn back now," I sighed, shaking my head.

"I know. Just don't expect me to kill anyone for you," she said, straightening up as she walked.

We'll see. I thought to myself. Rey furrowed her eyebrows at me. She heard. I pushed it off and kept walking. We soon approached a small lake with a tiny island in the middle. My island. A long bridge spanned the length of the lake to the island. Rey looked at me, panting. I nodded. She stifled a groan and moved along the bridge. I led her along the bridge and onto the island. She stopped.

"Where do we sit?" She asked, weary.

"Almost there," I said. The bad side of the Island hid what really was there. Hidden from ongoing travelers. I nodded her forward onto the path leading up a hill and around the island. My small hut stood near the top of the hill stood out on the perfect grass. Life sprung out in my area, perfectly colored. I heard Rey gasp lightly.

"Oh," was all she said. I lead her to a patch of grass and she sat down.

"Do you like it?" I asked. I studied her wondering, hazel eyes. She always fascinated me in such a strange way.

"Yes. It's beautiful," she sighed, smiling. I took that smile as an invitation. I sat next to her, my crossed legs close to hers. She slid over a bit, away from me.

"That doesn't mean I don't hate you anymore," she explained, settling down. She closed her eyes and relaxed.

"You're impossible, you know that right, padawan?" I implied. She growled.

'Don't call me that. Please.' she said through the force. I rolled my closed eyes.

I am your master. I have the right to call you what I want. I scoffed back. I opened my eyes to see she was glaring at me.

"This is why I didn't want to join you. You sithspit have no respect. You try to woo me, then call me names you wouldn't tolerate being called yourself. You don't let me say your name, and I try to ask you nicely to stop, and you completely disregard me." she grunted out loud.

"As your master, I have the right to call you padawan," I raised my voice. "I try to bring you somewhere nice, and you spit on it like you would rather be dead! You should be happy I haven't killed you yet!"

Her eyes widened, then she looked away. Her back shuddered and she pulled her knees up to her chest. What had I done?

"Rey. I- I didn't-" I stammered.

"I might as well be dead anyway. You said it yourself. I'm useless. So just kill me, Kylo," she whimpered, interrupting.

"Don't call me th-"

"Kylo. Kylo, Kylo, Kylo," she mocked me. She turned back to sneer at me.

"I don't like you calling me that name because It hurts," I quieted down. Rey stopped. "Kylo isn't my real name. I was given that name when I turned. Whenever someone speaks my name, It reminds me of my past life," I stood up. Walking off, I could hear her gasp.

"I'm so sorry, Kyl- Master. I didn't know."

"No no no. just stay here." I growled, approaching the hut. The grass around me shriveled in response to my anger. She quieted down and closed her eyes. She tried to relax again, crossing her legs.

I stepped into the hut and walked to the small black bed. I threw my saber down and flung myself on the bed.

Why is this so difficult? I asked my self. The bed vibrated from my shaking. I tried to relax.

I thought about Rey's happy eyes and her rare smile. The bed still shook. I wimpered. I wasn't as strong as everyone thought. A meer scavenger out witted the strongest man in the Galaxy. I tried harder.

I closed my eyes and thought hard. I thought about how she was going to learn to adore her teacher. My little dark lady. I thought about her gaping mouth when I showed her something she hadn't seen before. I thought about her distress when she was out in the field.

Her… Distress? I gasped. I heard a sudden scream from outside the hut. My eyes jolted open. Instinctively, I reached for my lightsaber.

I kicked the door open and ran out. A man much larger than Rey stood over her, beating her down. She backed up, but tripped on a rock, fumbling herself. She reached at her back, searching for something. The man pulled a sword and slashed at her, skimming her hand. She screamed.

"Get away from her!" I yelled, igniting my saber. Fear danced in her eyes when she saw my lightsaber. The man slashed again, but Rey rolled away. The man pushed her chest down with a boot, hitting her head against a rock. Her head lolled.

I raged, speeding up to him. He made another lash of his weapon, but before it could hit her, I made a move. I spun my cross guard saber, slicing his hand, sending it tumbling to the ground. Rey screamed again. The man doubled over, grasping his wrist. I raised my saber.

"No don't!" I heard Rey shout. She wanted to save the man's life! I ignored her, slashing down. I heaved a breath. When I turned to Rey to help her, she backed away, scooting against a tree.

"Rey!" I crouched down to her. She pushed her back against the tree, trying to be as far away from me as possible. I clipped my saber to my belt and reached my hand out.

"You- you… killed him…" She stuttered. "And chopped his hand off…" Her voice was weak. I tried to grab her hand to inspect the wound, but she quickly pulled it away.

"Rey, I need to see your hand."

"Don't touch me, you monster!" She sounded terrified of me. She squeezed her eyes to stay awake, her breathing short.

"You're hurt. I need to see it," I gestured to her again. She shook her head.

"I'm not letting a killer touch me."

"Then you leave me no choice," I sighed. I raised my hand and waived it in front of her face.

"I'm sorry," I wispered. Her expression softened as she drifted off. I felt horrible about it, but I needed to help.

I scooped her up making sure not to touch her sore spots. Rey layed limply in my arms. Standing up, she winced in her sleep.

I jogged quickly to my command shuttle, holding her close. She was my padawan and I let her get hurt. She was all I had to be happy about and she might die in my arm.

It seemed like forever before I saw my ship. Rey's breath was still painfully slow, and I didn't have anything to help her.

The ships walkway opened with a hiss. I ran inside and looked around, panicked. The couch. That was the softest thing I had. I layed her down carefully before heading to the cockpit. I slid into my seat and hastily pressed the transmission button.

"Finalizer? This is Kylo Ren," I said, putting on my helmet.

"Kylo Ren, this is Hux. You sound in need. What is it?" Hux replied, hissing. Why did it have to be Hux of all people?

"One of my knights is hurt. I am requesting immediate help."

"I thought your knights were fully capable of recovering, Ren. Why do you need help this time?" Hux asked.

My breathing hitched. He wasn't going to help unless I told him.

"Because I- I need her."

A long silence sliced through me. Hux was taunting me. He sighed.

"We're sending a med crew out. We have your coordinates. You should be thankful I'm keeping this confidential."

Something clicked and the transmitter turned off.

"Hell." I sighed.

Hux knows. I thought.

'You need me?' A voice said in my mind.

I waived my hand back and the voice stopped.

I need her…

I groaned.