AN: Hey guys, so sorry for updating so late. But I think I should be fine considering that's it's going up before 12. I don't have much to say so let's get to it.

SaintsFan1- I'm glad you liked Rey getting angry and practically throwing Kylo across the room. He did deserve it even though he did sort of save her. We'll definitely see more of Hux and his sly ways in this chapter, although I'm not sure if you can actually call it that, but whatever. I'm glad you liked the force vision had, and he'll actually take it's advice so that's good to see. I don't like when Kylo and Rey are mad at each other either, Kylo will definitely make it up to Rey in this chapter. You're gonna really want to slap Finn in this chapter and the next, he really has no priorities besides Rey. Thanks again for reviewing!

C.Z.B.- I'm glad that you liked the last chapter! I imagine that quite a few people were acting that way with the explosion. Yeah, Finn's not going to let that go. He isn't the most concerned with their situation really, which is not a good thing. Hux is kind of demented, and in this chapter we'll see how much he really is. They'll start to patch up their relationship in this chapter, it just won't be under the best circumstances. Your welcome for updating daily, I think it's fair considering that I finish a chapter every night to post the next day. Awww, I'm so happy that I'm one of your favorite authors! It means so much that you said that! Thanks again for reviewing!

Let's get started!

Chapter 16

It's been days since the defeat of the Resistance and Rey still hasn't come out of her room. Kylo was starting to get worried. She said she didn't want anything to do with him, but she's been cooped up the whole time, she'll eventually go stir crazy.

As much as he wanted to see her, he had to respect her wishes if it was the only way to gain her trust back. When she wished she'd never have started talking to him, it made his heart sink. He actually grew to enjoy their little talks, and he sensed that she did as well.

He went on with his duties and tried to push her out of his mind. He passed Hux in the hallway and he had an odd look on his face, like he was trying to hide a smirk. What are you up to? He continued down the hallway until he reached Snoke's chamber.

He entered and saw that he was waiting for him. "Kylo Ren, has the girl left her room yet?"

"No master, she's still mad. I need to tell you that General Organa somehow escaped the explosion."

"Yes I know, along with Skywalker as well. But they have nothing, the entire Resistance is gone. They can't do anything."

"Do you know where they are master?"

"Unfortunately no. But they can't hide forever. They'll be low on supplies and are most likely on a planet not far from the explosion. I've sent out a bounty and hopefully they will be found. But they are no threat to us in their state."

"Of course master."

"You need to regain the girls trust. And I've set a plan in motion for that."

"What do you mean?" Suddenly Rey's voice could be heard in his head.

"Kylo get over here now!"

"Master what's going on? Why is Rey calling out to me?"

"You'll soon see apprentice. You are dismissed." Kylo immediately left the chamber and tried to get to Rey's room as fast as possible. If Hux had anything to do with this, he'd burn him to a crisp with his saber.

Please be alright Rey.

Rey had just sat in her room for 5 days watching the holonet and not leaving. She was still upset about the Resistance, but not as much knowing that Luke, Leia, and the possibility of Finn and Poe had survived. That was enough to keep her from freaking out. The real reason for her not leaving was because she didn't want to see Kylo.

He didn't tell her that the weapon was on the ship, and had destroyed the Resistance so quickly without giving them a chance to escape. She'd never forgive him for that. To tell the truth, she was starting to get bored and she wanted to leave her room. But if she did she'd probably run into Kylo, and she didn't want to talk to him right now.

Suddenly her door opened and she saw Hux standing in the doorway. "What do you want Hux? I thought I made it clear that I wanted to be left alone." He started to walk into her room and let the doors close behind him.

"Yes, but you said that to Kylo Ren, not to me." She was starting to get a little nervous. What was he even doing here.

"Why are you here?"

"Well, I think it's about time for you to come out of your little room here and get to know the First Order. Considering the fact that you have no choice but to stay here."

"Why would I want to do that?" She got up and walked to the other side of the room to look out her window. She heard Hux following her.

"I'm not really giving you a choice here Rey, it's either leave with me or I limit your food portions. And that's an order."

"I'll take less food thank you. You can't really threaten me with starvation."

"Doesn't matter. Considering that it was an order and you disobeyed, I have no choice but to punish you." Rey started to back away from him.

"How is what you said an order?"

"Well I said it was. And anyone who disobeys an order from me gets punished." He backed her into a wall and was beginning to get closer to her.

"You don't scare me." She began to muster up the force to push him back but he grabbed her hands and threw her across the floor.

"That won't work on me. I've seen what Kylo Ren can do, and you are no threat to me. You're weak and lack training. The force would be useless to you unless you got really mad."

"Shut up. I possess other skills you know." She had gotten into her fair share of fist fights back on Jakku and she won most of them. She got up and took a fighting stance. When Hux didn't make a move she threw a right hook at his face, but he ducked. She tried an uppercut, then a left hook, then a kick with her right leg.

Hux just kept dodging her attacks and she couldn't land one blow. "Not bad for a scavenger. But you lack proper form and your moves are predictable." He put up his hands and Rey moved to block his attack, when he suddenly kicked her in the stomach. "You need to be unpredictable. Which you lack." He punched her on the cheek and she collapsed on the floor.

Hux pinned her to the ground and she struggled to get up. "Get off of me."

"I'm gonna enjoy this." He punched her in the face about 3 times until she could feel a bruise begin to form. She didn't want to, but she reached out to Kylo, knowing she didn't have the strength to lift him off of her. "Kylo get over here now!"

Hux had gotten off of her and she could finally get up. "Hopefully that taught you a lesson." She was so enraged that she kicked him in the back as he walked away.

"Don't count on it."

"Why you little brat!" He punched her in the gut and then kicked her leg which caused her to go crashing to the floor again. He put her on her stomach and pinned her. He took out a small taser from his pocket and turned it on. He pointed it at her neck, but when he was about to bring it down it shot out of his hand.

Hux turned behind him to see Kylo in the doorway with his taser in mid air. Kylo fisted his outstretched hand and the taser crushed in on itself. Hux saw it drop to the floor, and not soon after he was being lifted off of Rey and into the air.

Kylo started to squeeze his fingers and Hux made a choking sound from lack of oxygen. "I thought I told you that she wasn't to be harmed! Now you're going to pay for it!" He dropped him and activated his lightsaber. Hux couldn't move as he was consumed from fear.

"Ren, you can't kill me! Snoke ordered me to do it!"

"Snoke didn't order you to electrocute her did he?!"

"No, but she attacked me as soon as I let her go! I had no choice!"

"Does it look like I care!" Kylo approached him. "I can't kill you, but I can burn you." He pointed the tip of his lightsaber at Hux's chest and let the blade burn him for 2 minutes. He enjoyed hearing the rat scream. He made a point to burn his arms and face. It wasn't enough to permanently harm him, but he'd be in pain for weeks and that was good enough for him.

When he was done he deactivated his saber and forcefully pulled Hux to his feet. The sudden movement made him cry out in pain. "If I ever see you land a hand on her again I will cut off every single limb on your body! Now get out of here!" He dragged him out the door and into the hands of the stormtroopers positioned outside Rey's door.

"Take him to the med bay, and don't say a thing about this to anyone. Do I make myself clear?"

"Yes sir." The two stormtroopers left with Hux and Kylo sighed. That man didn't deserve to be alive. He went back into Rey's room and let the doors close behind him. He took off his helmet and put it on the table before making his way to Rey.

She was still on the floor but she managed to turn over onto her back. He knelt down beside her and tried to see the damage that was done. Thankfully nothing was broken or fractured, but she'd definitely have bruises for the next few days.

Rey watched him examine her. There was concern all over his face. "Thanks for coming." He stopped what he was doing and looked at her.

"Your welcome. Nothing's broken, but considering that he hit your leg, I suggest that you don't walk around too much. Here let me help you up." She felt his arm go around her back to support her and she couldn't help but wince. "Sorry."

"No, it's fine. I can handle it." He helped her to stand, but her leg made it very painful.

"Lean on me, it'll help to ease the pain." She did as she was told and he helped her to her bed. As she sat everywhere that Hux hit her hurt. "You need to rest for a day or two and put some ice on those bruises."

"Alright. What did Hux mean that Snoke had ordered him to do it."

"I don't know. But knowing that he'll be in pain for weeks will make me feel better." She smiled at his comment and a small smirk came to his face.

"You didn't have to burn him you know."

"Oh I think I did. Look what he did to you. Whether he was ordered to do it or not, he deserved what he got for hurting you."

"Well in that case, let's hope that doesn't happen again."

"Trust me I'll never let him touch you again. Why didn't you use the force?"

"I tried, but he stopped me before I could. That's when he started beating me."

"I see." He looked over her face and he could see a large bruise starting to form. There was silence between the two of them for a few seconds before Rey spoke.

"Kylo I'm sorry for staying in my room for so long. But you have to understand that I'm still upset with you."

"It's alright Rey. But you have to understand why I did it."

"I know, and I realize that now. You aren't mad are you?"

"If I was mad I wouldn't have come."

"Right. I guess now would be a good time for that blood sample."

"No, we'll wait until you've healed a bit."

"Alright. Do you really think that you can find my parents."

"I do Rey. But do you trust me?" She looked him over. She didn't know what to say. He legitimately cared about her, but she still didn't forgive him for what he'd done, she never will. But as she looked at his face there wasn't a single drop of hatred on it, just concern. She could see her reflection in his eyes, and it made her heart begin to beat faster.

He had protected her when he didn't have to. Something that she'd never seen him do. All of her negative thoughts were washed away as she looked at him. They were still there, but she didn't care anymore.

"I can't believe that I'm saying this after what you did to the Resistance. But yes I trust you." She saw his face show signs of relief, as if he was afraid of her answer.

"I'm glad to hear it. And Luke is still alive you know."

"I know. I'm not as upset over the Resistance knowing that there were survivors, but it'll take me awhile to get over it."

"I'm sorry for making you feel that way." She looked taken aback, since when did Kylo Ren apologize. "What? You're making a weird face Rey."

"Oh nothing, I'm just shocked that you, Kylo Ren, apologized." He rolled his eyes, at least she still had her fire.

"Did you really think that I was incapable of that?"

"Yup, but clearly I was wrong."

"Obviously." Rey laughed, and he saw that it made her stomach hurt. "Take it easy Rey."

"I know. And just so you know, I accept your apology."

"Thanks." Rey leaned up against Kylo and put her head on his shoulder. "What are you doing?"

"Just trying to be more comfortable." Kylo hesitated, but put his arm around her and moved her in closer. Her body was warm up against his and he didn't want her to move.

"Rey I need to know something."

"Okay."

"Do you really trust me, or are you just saying that so I don't get upset." She lifted her head and looked into his eyes.

"I trusted you before I got onto this ship Kylo. And although I'm upset over what happened, I understand why you couldn't tell me. If you did you'd be killed, and then I'd be here alone with Hux. Which is a bad idea after what just happened." She moved a stray piece of hair from his face as she continued. "But you came when I needed you. You care about my well being. It was enough to convince me all over again, I trust you with my life Kylo."

She moved her hand away and didn't move until he gave an answer. "Thank you Rey. I trust you as well."

"I know." She put her head back on his shoulder and they just sat in silence. It wasn't long before Rey fell asleep and Kylo laid her down on the bed. He brushed stray hair out of her face before getting up and leaving the room. He put his helmet back on and looked one more time at the sleeping figure.

As he left he saw that the two stormtroopers had returned. "Make sure that she gets ice for her bruises."

"Yes sir." He watched as one of them left to go and fetch the ice. He turned to the other stormtrooper stationed.

"If anyone else enters her room besides for food and ice I want to know about it immediately."

"Of course sir." Kylo walked down the hall. He was tired as well and retreated to his room. The force vision was right, he was patient with her and he gained her trust back. Although it could've happened without her getting harmed. He'd never let Hux forget this, and he was appalled that Snoke allowed it.

He was loyal to his master, but this was something that he just wouldn't come to accept.

What was left of the Resistance had stayed at an old outpost on Florrum for 5 days and they didn't know what to do. Finn was still arguing with Leia about Rey, Poe was upset as well but wasn't bothering her about it every chance he got.

Luke could feel Rey through the force. From what he could tell she was alright, but because he didn't have enough experience with mind communication, he couldn't talk to her. The small group of pirates allowed them to stay there for the time being, but they couldn't stay forever.

Leia walked up to him. "Finn's driving me crazy. We need to send out a search party just to have him leave me alone."

"You know that's too risky Leia."

"I know, it'll just be him and Poe in the Falcon and nobody else. The First Order most likely moved their position, but if it'll calm Finn down it's worth a shot."

"I'll go with Finn on the Falcon while Poe takes his x-wing. If the First Order is still there, I need to stop Finn from rescuing her. It should be relatively easy considering that he can't fly, and Poe listens to orders."

"Alright. Just don't run into any trouble okay."

"Don't worry I'll be careful. You just need to worry about finding a new place to stay."

"Alright." The twins went to go find Finn and Poe when Luke stopped short. "What is it Luke?"

"Look at that holonet."

"So, that's just used to show bounties."

"Yeah, but look who's on it." Leia stepped closer and her eyes widened.

"Oh crap, it's us."

"Snoke knows that we're alive. He doesn't know where we are so we're safe for now. But bounty hunters will soon come looking for us. We need to leave soon."

"You're right." The two quickly went to inform the others. They were all crowded around the bar, they had nothing else to do. As they approached, everyone turned to look at them, seeing that they had worried faces.

There was silence until Leia spoke. "Everyone, there has been a bounty placed on me and Luke. The First Order knows that we're alive and bounty hunters will soon come looking for us. It will probably be awhile, but I'd just like to inform you to stay alert. They don't know about you so try to stay hidden. Finn and Poe, Luke and I would like to have a word with you."

Everyone went back to their own business as Finn and Poe approached them. Finn immediately spoke up. "Are we going after Rey?"

"You two are going to be our search party. Finn you, Chewie, R2, and Luke will take the Millennium Falcon. Poe, you and BB-8 will take your x-wing. This is not a rescue mission, is that understood."

"But what if we find her? We have to rescue her." Leia sighed.

"Finn, there isn't enough of us for that. That's why Luke is going with you, to make sure that you don't outright attack the First Order. Besides you can't fly a ship."

Finn was about to say something before Poe stopped him. "So when do we leave General?"

"You may leave either now or in the morning. But you are not to go beyond the outer rim or the systems that are close to the explosion. We don't need the Falcon being spotted and then you guys getting shot at by bounty hunters."

"Yes sir. We'll leave in the morning."

"Very good." Leia left with her brother and Finn turned to Poe.

"Why are we leaving tomorrow? We should go now."

"Finn I'm just as worried as you are, but it's late and it would be better for us to utilize the whole day for our search. Instead of just staying up and flying around all night. Besides if we do get in trouble it's best if we're alert and rested instead of being exhausted."

"Fine. But if there is an opening for us to save her, we're taking it."

"General Organa told us not to. We'll cross that road when we come to it."

"Fine, I'm going to bed." Poe watched his friend walk off to the room that they shared.

He could tell that tomorrow was going to be a long day.

AN: I hope that you guys liked it. Kylo got Rey's trust back yay!

Sorry again for the late update, but that's what happens when you come back from work at 9.

Anyway, feel free to review and let me know what you guys think.

Until the next chapter everyone, bye!