A soft universe constantly tethered to Star Wars where debris glimmers in the space of it all.
She swore she saw them running, sparks and flames scattering around the bridge, but she kept blinking. Flashes of images and sounds kept coming to her until the scene resolved itself into a clear memory. She could see the bridge in subtle wreckages.
There was hardly much of the imperial officers, no crew except for some that had already been killed. Mavka groaned in discomfort and soreness mostly due to the trauma she received in her head. She could barely keep her eyes open. The Imperial officers were arguing. Some were even panicking. What happened? It all happened so fast. Mavka quickly attained consciousness, stumbling on her two feet as she tried to determine her situation. She was laying on top of metallic and hard surfaces.
There was the sound of beeping and buzzing that went on for some time. She started to get a headache that went on and on. Rushing towards the nearest person, she questioned them in a hurry, "What has happen? Where is General Hux?"
The person she questioned was an Imperial officer. He was either very young or very old, she wasn't sure. They didn't seem to hear her at first. Mavka furrowed her eyes at them, approaching them, aggravated. "Where is the General?!" She spat the words with more force than was necessary.
The Imperial officer flinched back, stepping back and almost tripping over his own feet. He looked into Mavka's eyes, "The General? I don't- know. He ran off as... as it all happened."
She soughed now remembering just how this whole situation was so similar during their time on the Starkiller base crisis. This time, she didn't want to leave on her own again. Mavka looked around and saw that there were a few other survivors. The officer wasn't the only one that had fled the scene. Quickly, Mavka ran away from the bridge and into the halls of the faltering fleet. She just had to find the General, so, she asked around even though most of them were fleeing like panicking birds. Mavka inquired every passing Imperial officer that she could hold but they always gave her the same answer.
They didn't know.
No one knew.
Then, she remembered, Hux said he had to contact the Supreme Leader. He definitely would be doing the same thing, running to his master like always. Mavka knew she would be able to find him if she just kept following the path of the fleeing Imperials.
The halls of the fleet were vast. They could have gone in any number of directions, but they all seemed to lead towards the same place. The same fate awaited them all. Tired yet fulfilled with her duties, Mavka finally reached the lift that was designated to reach Snoke's throne room.
The lift had opened but it was not empty... Kylo Ren appeared in her way, his face now visible. A scar complimented his intimidating face, dark hair, and a brooding statue.
Mavka hadn't felt this nervous in quite some time. . She made sure she was out of his way, stepping aside for him to leave. Before she could step inside the now empty lift.
His deep voice spoke to her, "Get your General to the ships. Make sure he's stable for the next attack."
Mavka acknowledged his word and gradually stepped to the lift. Her eyes widened throughout the encounter. It was also the first time she had seen Kylo Ren without his helmet. His hair was messy and uncombed, he was still in his black leathers and his scarred face was still visible.
Finally, the lift opened revealing a throne room to be engulfed in ruin and destruction. Her eyes fell onto the sight of General Hux who was down on his knees as if something had happened to him.
Mavka rushed towards him, "General!" He looked up at her blankly until he finally recognized her and struggled to talk while coughing.
"What... happened?" Mavka glanced around. The whole room was swathed in flames, bodies in red and one dead Supreme Leader who she assumed was Snoke.
"The Supreme Leader is no more! He's dead! — Now all there is left is that damned Kylo Ren!" Hux roared in anger, his fists curled.
The dead eyes of the dead Supreme Leader stared at her. "Well..." Mavka said.
Hux started coughing again, but it was a weak effort. Mavka crouched down, attempting to console him even though he was in distress.
He shook his head, saying he was fine. But it wasn't just his health that was at risk. They had to get out of here. "General, we must leave. Ships are waiting."
The General took a moment until he composed himself properly as he stood up on his feet. The two promptly left the ruined throne room into the lift where they were carried to the top of the fleet that was slowly decaying. It was no longer a place to stay as the main Resistance cruiser ripped through it.
Upon arrival, a couple of stormtroopers managed to escort the two to the safest area of the fleet, the main hangar as many of Hux's armies who were now under the command of Kylo Ren, were waiting for The battle between the Resistance and the First Order was still going strong, nor Hux or Kylo Ren wanted to let this go just yet.
After encountering the aftermath of the death of Snoke, It was obvious that Hux hated Kylo Ren, and something else that transpired made him burdened with anger. After all, in his weakened state, he couldn't just remove him from power. That, of course, was a decision that ultimately had to be made by the rest of the high command.
They were soon arriving at the planet that the Resistance was fleeing to; Crait. There was no time to waste. They were accompanied to the nearest rendezvous point that contained a holographic map of the surrounding area of Crait. The planet was bright white, its terrain grounds looked like snow while the sky was shining with light. The holographic map depicted various Resistance encampments and the location of the hidden base the Resistance was using to plan their attacks.
The First Order's forces quickly recovered, and, under the orders of the newly proclaimed Supreme Leader, sent an invading force of All Terrain Armored Transport and All-Terrain MegaCaliber Six walkers down to the abandoned rebel base on Crait where the Resistance was taking shelter.
As they reached the grounds, Kylo Ren himself led the siege of the Resistance's forces. The battle of Crait commences. After leaving their transport ships. They quickly occupied the many Terrain transports and Terrain MegaCaliber Six walkers.
On the floors of planet Crait, Hux managed to compose himself despite his pure hatred for Kylo Ren. As if he could confront him anyway. Ren was a Sith, a man of power and darkness. Hux was just a human who was corrupted with lots of imperial power. But that was slowly perishing as it would appear. Mavka watched from afar as she was in the same ship with Kylo and Hux.
The battle grew as the Resistance relinquished a few of their own onto the battlefield.
Hux and the others watched as the conflict unfolded beyond their eyes. "Thirteen incoming light craft." Hux addressed, "Shall we hold until we clear them?"
"No. The resistance is in that mine. Push through." Kylo responded with a passive tone.
They both got into their Terrain transports and Kylo began leading his forces through the battlefield, TIE fighters raining their fire down on many Resistance fighters. The resistance was being overwhelmed by the gunfire but soon enough, they were quickly perishing by an unexpected ally of theirs.
A circular ship barrels blasts as Kylo Ren charges through the window of the ship in anger, "Blow that piece of junk out of the sky!" He spat at the viewscreen.
The TIE Fighter pilot did his best to blow the transport out of the sky, but in the end, it simply dashed from view. "All fighters!" Commanded Hux. The order of all TIE fighters was released and the First Order was giving them all they got.
Soon enough, several of the TIE fighters were drawn away, following the trail of the circular fleet. The light cruisers were now able to reach them with no distraction.
"All firepower on those speeders." Commanded Kylo Ren, shortly after... "Concentrate all fire on the speeders!" Hux repeated what he just said. Mavka felt a giggle escape but it was minor.
The First Order's big weapon was the cannon. It was meant to penetrate the doors of the resistance base. One by one, each Resistance speeder was shot down until one kept going forward. The cannon was fully charged relinquishing a hot blast directly at their base. Kylo Ren stared blankly at the distance, the battle was no more and their base was fully bare for them to progress.
"General Hux, Advance. No quarter. No prisoners." Hux eyed Kylo Ren and said nothing. The battle was fierce.
The walkers kept moving until Kylo Ren ordered them to stop. For what reason, Mavka thought. She managed to take a glimpse through the window where a figure rose from the center of the blast. A man in black robes.
Kylo stepped forward and said, "I want every gun we have to fire on that man." His words were so monotone yet so pertaining. There was so much friction in the air that it made everything so apprehensive. "Do it.", Ordered Kylo.
With his command, the walkers began their barrage, blasting at the exact spot with every gunfire they had. It was almost nonstop.
"More." Kylo spat, his fist clenching. "More!"
The walkers kept firing, and a few lucky shots found their target. Hux and Mavka watched the constant gunfire unleash. It was beginning to be too much.
Hux approached Kylo and said, "That's enough." but Kylo's mind was clouded with rage. "THAT'S ENOUGH!" He shouted to the command. Shortly after, the guns were deactivated.
Hux turned to Kylo who sat back down on his seat, "Do you think you got him?" Said, Hux. "Now, if we're ready to get moving. We can finish this."
"Sir..?" They all looked to see that the man they were firing nonstop was left untouched, almost mocking them all. Kylo had pure darkness in his eyes he looked like he could snap at any minute.
"Bring me down to him. Keep the door covered and don't advance until I say."
Hux turned to him, "Supreme Leader, don't get distracted, our goal—-" In a blink of an eye, Kylo Ren swatted General Hux against the control panels as if he was a fly. With just one hand he was roughly jostled across the ship. Mavka widened her eyes as many of the others didn't react.
"Right away, sir." Said one of the commanding pilots. Mavka who made sure she was out of the way, came to Hux's side ensuring if he was okay. The ship made its way onto the ground, Kylo Ren leaves the ship, ready to confront the enemy he despised so badly.
"—General, are you okay?" Mavka muttered softly to him. Hux wasn't pleased with the situation anymore, he grabbed her wrist and roughly thrust it away from him. "I've had enough of you." He growled at her.
Distancing himself from her and cowered in the shadows as all that they could do was watch until Kylo Ren spoke his next command.