*Author's Note*

Hey everyone! I am sooooo sorry that I haven't uploaded in a while, but I PROMISE I have not abandoned this story. I hope you enjoy this chapter:)

Chapter 14

Rey awoke the next morning feeling extremely satisfied. She attempted to stretch out her sore limbs, from last night's activities, but was stopped by a strong arm wrapped around her waist. She smiled to herself and leaned back into a solid chest. She closed her eyes once again and sighed contentedly as she thought, I'm going to marry Kylo! She realized that she needed to use the refresher so she slowly removed Kylo's limp arm from around her. She giggled to herself as he groaned and flipped over on his stomach.

Making her way to the refresher, she noticed how confident she felt. She couldn't believe that she was walking through her room stark naked, in front of a man, and she couldn't care less. She had come along way, and Kylo had changed her. For the better.

As Rey exited, her eyes landed on a now fully awake Kylo staring hungrily at her. "Good morning," she cheerfully said as she sat on the edge of the bed. Kylo reached out and pulled her to him, wrapping his arms around her and burying his head in her neck. "Good morning," he purred back as he began to nibble on her ear.

"Don't you think you had enough last night," Rey teased as she brought her hands to his hair.

"I could never get enough of you," Kylo stated as he flipped them so that he was towering over her. "Besides, I don't think we've celebrated enough," he claimed as he dived in to kiss her. His hands roamed her over her body and landed on her breasts, squeezing gently. Just as he lowered his mouth, there was a knock on the door. A now very frustrated Kylo rolled off of Rey and pulled his black pants on.

"Who is it?" He nearly shouted, annoyance very much present in his voice.

"It's Finn. Leia asked me to inform you both that she wishes to speak with you in her quarters."

Kylo opened the door quickly and became face to face with the man that he once thought a traitor. Finns eyes darted from Kylo's face, to his bare chest, to the evident bulge in his pants, and then finally to Rey who was perched in the bed, covered by the thin white sheet. She gave him a small smile and jokingly waved. Finn brought his hand to the back of his neck and quickly averted his eyes to the floor. "I'm sorry I'm interrupting, but you two really should get ready. Oh, and congrats on the engagement," Finn smiled as he slowly backed away from the door and began walking through the hallway.

"How'd you know?" Kylo called after him.

"The garden was open to everyone at the party. You weren't exactly alone," Finn shouted back. "And besides, news travels fast at the base. Especially good news," he said as he turned the corner, out of sight.

Kylo and Rey got themselves dressed and made their way towards Leia's quarters. They didn't know what to expect of this visit, but they both hoped that it had to do with their engagement, instead of a more serious matter. Once they reached the door, Kylo slowly knocked as he wrapped his arm around Rey. The door opened quickly as he gave her a swift kiss on the forehead. Leia ushered the two through the door as both pair of eyes landed upon the man leaning casually against the large desk in the center of the room.

"Luke!" Rey exclaimed as both she and Kylo sat in the chairs in front of the desk. He gave a small smile and a swift nod to her as Leia came around and sat in the large chair behind the desk. "We have a few matters to talk about, so get yourselves comfortable," she spoke.

Kylo adjusted himself into a more comfortable position and leaned back. Neither of the two could quite meet Leia and Luke's gaze. "So," Leia began. "It's been brought to my attention that something happened between you both last night, yes?" she questioned, eyes set determinedly on Kylo. He reluctantly looked up at his mother and swallowed before he spoke. "Yes, uhm, I asked her to marry me."

Rey shifted in her seat, not looking forward to Leia's response.

"And, I had to hear this news from Luke, who heard it from two pilots discussing this in the dining room! How could you not tell me!" Leia exclaimed. Rey could tell she wasn't exactly angry, but more disappointed.

"I'm sorry, we just got so carried away afterwards," Kylo began and then looked to the floor. "We didn't really have time to tell anyone. I'm not even sure who found out in the first place."

Leia's furrowed brown softened slightly as she placed her hands, which were grasping the table so hard that her knuckles had turned white, softly over one another on the top of the desk. "As I am extremely bothered by the fact that I had to find out from your Uncle," she sighed as gesturing towards Luke who was still resting peacefully and silently on the side of the desk, "I am ecstatic about your engagement. I think that this is just what the Resistance needs. Hope. Hope that there is still a chance to bring together the light and the dark, and bring peace to the galaxy," she smiled.

Rey visibly relaxed and shifted a bit higher in her seat. "I'm sorry you had to find out this way, but don't worry, I am completely in love with your son," Rey smiled as she glanced towards Kylo who gave her a wink.

"Oh, I had no doubt about that. You two were meant for each other, it's like it's written in the stars." She glanced upwards as to signal to the bright orbs beyond their planet. Luke gave an almost impossible to hear cough, breaking Leia out of her lovely trance. "Ahh yes," she began, "Now that the congratulations are out of the way, we need to discuss our farther plans. Now, if I'm not mistaken, Snoke has been attempting to penetrate your mind, yes?" She asked Kylo who had paled slightly.

Rey's head sharply turned towards him, her eyes piercing. "He's been trying to do what!" She almost screamed. "Why didn't you tell me!"

Kylo grasped the arms of his chair and gave a mangled and shaky sigh. "I wanted to Rey, believe me. He's been trying to get into my mind, learn where I am, punish me. It's been getting easier to block out, but I'm afraid that I might let something slip. You see, I've been making things up in my head, things that haven't happened. I've been pretending like I'm still on his side, like I'm just with you in order to seduce you to the Dark Side. Wait, how did you know?" he asked, turning his attention towards Leia.

"I sensed it the very moment that you showed up on the island," Luke began, "I could tell something was wrong, something wasn't right. You acted as if you were free of him, but I knew that there was still a connection."

Kylo nodded and turned his attention towards Rey as she cut in. "I don't understand why you didn't tell me."

"I didn't want you to worry. I almost told you, I really did. Do you remember the time that I told you about your... past?" Rey nodded her head slowly, so Kylo continued. "I almost let in out right then and there. The reason why I decided to tell you then was because Snoke has been testing me. He was pushing your past into my mind, how you were destined to be a Sith. I think it was his idea of motivation. He wants you Rey, and if I let you know about what he was doing to me, I'd be afraid that you'd be more vulnerable to him. Please just listen, Rey," he grabbed her hand as a tear slipped out of her eye. Quickly wiping it away, she clamped onto his hand tight, showing her love and devotion for him.

"What happens when he attempts to contact you? Does it hurt?" Rey quietly asked him, worry evident on her facial features.

"I won't lie to you Rey. Yes, it does hurt. It feels like my brain is going to explode. His voice echos through my mind and won't go away. I'm just lucky he hasn't tried it while you were with me," He added solemnly.

"I can't believe you didn't tell me," Rey said quietly, eyes falling to the floor.

Leia felt like it was an appropriate time to interject. "Rey, he didn't to protect you. No matter how confused or angered you are right now, you have to understand this. From what I've noticed, my son loves you so much, and when he loves something, he will do everything to protect it," she smiled and winked to her son.

Rey sighed and reached for Kylo's hand again, showing her support. She was upset, but she understood the reasons behind his actions. Leia smiled again and continued. "Now, because of the mock bond that you still have with Snoke, we can use this to our advantage," Leia proposed as she redirected her attention back to Kylo.

Luke nodded in agreement. "I think this is our chance. Our chance to bring down the First Order once and for all."

"What are you suggesting?" Kylo questioned, afraid of what they would have to say.

Luke and Leia shared a glance as he proposed his idea. "I think that we could use your bond with Snoke in order to but an end to his rule. You could discover his location, bring Rey with you as a prisoner of sorts, and then you both could kill him. If we use the correct strategy, then he won't be able to resist two strong force-users," Luke paused, waiting for a reaction.

"No," was all Kylo said, keeping his eyes on the floor as his eyebrows furrowed.

"Kylo-" Rey began.

"Absolutely not!" Kylo shouted. "There is no way in hell that I am delivering Rey to Snoke. I can't resist him. He'll kill her in an instant!"

"Kylo, calm down" Rey said, clenching her jaw as she turned towards Luke. "What will be the plan to kill him?" she asked him.

Luke looked at the couple, and then glanced at Leia who was biting her lip and looking down. He could tell she didn't like this idea any more than Kylo did, but she was willing to do it. That's what she had told him. "Snoke wants Rey. That fact is simple. He wants to get rid of her so that there's no one standing in his or your," he addressed Kylo, "way. I think that best option at this point is for you, Kylo, to contact him via your bond and tell him that you have finally seduced Rey and that you are ready to bring her to him. Once there, it is my strong belief that Snoke will immediately want to see you both to test your connection. When you both are in the same room with him, it will be time to strike. I cannot tell you how to do this because I do not know myself, but I am confident that you both will know what to do when the time comes."

Kylo shook his head and closed his eyes. He spoke more calmly, but still with the same reluctance. "There's no way that I am going to let-"

"I'll do it"

Kylo stood up immediately and took a step directly towards Rey, bending down so he was at eye-level. "Rey," he began slowly, unsure of what to say. "Please, I can't-"

"I said I'll do it," she said determined. "But only if..." she paused, swallowing the rest of her words.

"Only if what?" Leia asked her, genuinely curious. She was worried about her son and his fiancé, but she had hope that they could do it. There was no one else that could accomplish this but them.

Rey swallowed once again and brought her eyes up from the floor to look Kylo straight in the eyes. "Only if we can get married first."

The room was completely silent as everyone contemplated what Rey had just proposed. Thoughts were swarming through everyone's minds as the silence grew longer. Rey was beginning to regret that she said anything, thinking that it was probably not the correct time to voice such an absurd idea. She knew why she blurted it out. She wanted to have a little bit of happiness just in case the plan with Snoke didn't go as plan.

"I think that's a brilliant idea," Leia spoke, finally breaking the silence. "That is, if that's what you want," she spoke to Kylo. He was kneeling beside Rey, eyes transfixed directly ahead of him, with no readable emotions on his face. Everyone in the room stared at him, waiting for him to say something. Anything.

Rey, her hands clammy because of the nervousness that she know exhibited from the lack of a response from Kylo, began to speak. "You know, it was just a suggestion. We don't have-"

"Of course I want to."

"You, you what?" Rey asked, her eyes never leaving his face.

"I want to marry you. Right now if I could. And yes, I will go along with the plan if you're up for it," he spoke before his lips turned into a small smile. Rey nearly launched herself at him, wrapping her arms around his neck. "Thank you," she whispered.

"Why are you thanking me?" Kylo chuckled before leaning in and stealing a kiss.

"I just felt like I needed to," Rey said as she leaned forwards to kiss him again. They kissed passionately, forgetting that they had two set of eyeballs watching them. Luke and Leia shared a meaningful glance before Luke coughed quickly, breaking Rey and Kylo from their spell.

"While I am extremely happy for you both, we need to do this quickly. We can't afford for Snoke to find out any other information," Luke reluctantly stated.

Leia clapped her hands together. "I think we have a wedding to plan, and quickly!"

And there you have it! Once again, I apologize for not updating for a really long time, and I know this is a little short. Next chapter will be the wedding, and I can't wait:)