Kylo had trained with the knights till they were exhausted. He headed back to his room, stripped and went to shower. Kylo thought of Masro and how they used to train together, he loved watching her move. His growing manhood let him know he needed release and walked into his room to grab his holo message of Masro, when he realized he wasn't alone. Eulalie was naked on his bed, laying in a seductive position touching herself. Kylo actually froze in shock. She slid off his bed and walked towards him.
"From The looks of your hardened manhood it's a good thing I'm here to help you release it, like old times," she said seductively. He reached back into the bathroom and grabbed a towel to wrap around his waist before she reached him. His anger built. She reached him and ran her hands down his exquisite chest towards his towel. He grabbed her by the neck and began to squeeze, her heart was racing.
"How dare you come in here and try and have me break my vows. My wife is fighting for her life. Get dressed, and you better get out before I come back out of the bathroom. You're lucky I don't snap your neck."
Kylo threw her to the floor. He turned going back into the bathroom, hitting the button to close and lock the door. Kylo leaned against the wall, he didn't want to admit that he liked what happened and what he saw. He reached down and touched himself thinking of Eulalie, closing his eyes to remember her provocative position on his bed. The ways she walked towards him, the soft movement of her body. He came to a quick climax into his towel. Kylo slid down the wall to sit on the floor. He was filled with shame and guilt; he didn't even know how he would tell Masro or if he should.
He quickly showered again and the went back out to his room. She was gone as were all traces of her. Kylo made a vow, that he would not be led down that path again. He would no longer see the knights as men and women but soldiers. They should have their uniforms and helmets the next day, which would make it easier.
The next day the knights and Kylo met at the seamstress, kylo was the final approval of the knight's uniforms. He waited as each of them were given their clothing, boots and helmets then they went and dressed to be presented. A-koshya was first to finish, unlike most of her people her montrals had not grown in properly but she needed to hide her lekku. Her uniform consisted of a helmet attached to the cloak, it strapped inside to keep it tight to her face. The cloak spread down the front and had two charcoal outline coloring that went around her head.
The helmet was designed in such a way that it looked like light and shadow of a skull. Her black tunic cross wrapped around her torso, leading to her black pants. The pants were a bit baggy around her legs and stuffed well into her knee-high boots. The black boots and gloves had mandalorian iron to shield from lightsaber and blaster attacks. She had a belt around her waist for her lightsaber.
"It suits you. What will you pick for your new identity?" Kylo asked.
"I will go by Shim; I will forgo any other name." Kylo nodded and she left with her new uniform.
"Is somebody else ready? I don't want to waste all day."
"I'm ready," Jatdu called out.
"As am I," Eulalie said. They both walked out to kylo. Jatdu's uniform was much more militant in style than Shims. He had no elaborate cloak. It mainly consisted of a tunic and paints tied together by a belt that was made to hold more than His lightsaber. He had holster that crossed his chest. His forearms had mandalorian iron in striped down almost spike like. His boots were a lighter weight look than shims but also had mandalorian iron coating them. His helmet was that of a more traditional empire style. Though completely mandalorian iron. A staff completed his uniform.
Eulalie was wearing a heavy looking asymmetrically cut coat. The forearms were mandalorian iron that fit like a gauntlet, leading to gloves. She had a belt around her waist for her lightsaber to clip to. She had a tunic underneath that was locked down by the belt. Pants led into knee high boots covered in mandalorian iron in and elongate design. Her helmet completed her uniform. Unlike the others so far, her helmet led you to think she was not human. The was solid with horizontal and vertical lines on the front but the top of the helmet had lines that led to the back of the helmet.
"How do you see out of the helmet, Eulalie?"
"The lines here," she pointed at her helmet.
"What do you wish to call yourselves now that your full uniformed knights?"
"Axe," she said.
"Sunkiller," he said.
"Easy enough. Head to training. You other four done yet?" They walked out to show kylo their new knight uniforms. Blashium, a bit shorter in stature than the other two, stood out for that. He wore a cloak that went to his knees, his forearms like Axe's had gauntlets made of mandalorian iron. He wore a piece of armor that laid on one shoulder hanging off several inches and clicked around the other. He had belts and holster that crossed his body under his jacket alone with three around his waist. Pants led again to boot that came up mid calf. They had mandalorian iron and many buckles. His helmet was similar to Kylo's in shape, the front only had distinctive eye slits everything else was blacked out.
Ra-Jaquin's uniform was very similar to Blashium's, with a long coat and the same shoulder piece. He had similar sleeves to his coat that kylo had as part of his uniform. There were multiple robes underneath of different material that tied together with the belt around his waist. He had a back holster for a large extended blaster that he held. Kylo was unsure of the model. His boots were knee high similar with the buckles as Kylo's. His helmet held similarities to Kylo's, and Darth Vader's but there were no discernible eye shapes. There was multiple metal stripes cut horizontally in an inset row. He had a voice changer in his helmet that was chapped to the front.
Helix's helmet was nearly identical to Kylo's with a smaller slit for his eyes. That was the only similarity. His uniform took more of a traditional knight of old, with each piece made of mandalorian iron attached to cloth to keep it light weight and movable. His pants went seamlessly into his boots. He had multiple holsters and belts around his body for various weapons he will add.
Glacian's uniform took a different approach, than the others. He went with a trooper look to his, but it was covered in mandalorian iron and dulled up to show the details better. There was nothing but the coating that sat it aside from the troopers' uniform.
"Overall Good designs, what will you call yourselves now?"
"Race," Ra-jaquix said. Kylo nodded.
"Blast, or Blas maybe Blaster. I'm not sure yet," Blashium said.
"Helix," he said.
"Marksman," Glacian said.
"I want you to head to training. I'm going on a small journey alone. I'll be back."
Kylo ventured back to the kyber crystal cave in hopes of contacting Masro again. He was contemplating moving here if it meant he could see her more. Kylo walked into the cave knowing that she might not be able to come to him. He threw his bag down of supplies in case it took a long time to contact her. Kylo knelt and pushed his force out in search of her.
"Maze, come to me." He closed his eyes.
She walked out of the shadows, placing her hand on his shoulder. He looked up at her, so happy to see her. Masro knelt in front of him placing her fingers on his lips to halt his words. Kylo kissed her fingers and pulled Masro in for a kiss. They kissed each other like their lives depended on it. When they separated tears fell from Masro's eyes. He knew what it was, her heart was broken that he hadn't found a way to save her or worse she saw what happened between Eulalie and him.
"I'm sorry. I strive everyday to become stronger to be able to save you." She looked at him with shattered eyes, and still didn't speak. "I need to tell you something that happened…"She broke down fully, placing her head in her hands lowering herself to the floor. Kylo was distraught that he was failing Masro. He pulled her into his arms and tried to comfort her. "What's happening to you?"
"I'm hiding the truth." Masro pulled from him and closed her eyes. Her body began to change. Showing abuse beyond recognition on different parts of her body, her spirit was being tortured. She was losing hope.
"Masro, how is this happening?"
"I think it's because I'm between life and death. I'm afraid if he catches me again, I won't ever be able to wake up."
"He?"
"A monster like I've never seen. He takes many forms. A demon with red eyes that seem to float in his scull, a winged beast and sometimes takes the form of a mangled man. The grey fog still chases me as well."
"Take me back with you. I will fight this monster and free your mind."
"I've told you my love. You are to important. One saved at the cost of many brings unbalance."
"I don't care. You are my other half; without you I wouldn't want to live. I can't save anybody dead."
Masro nodded as she conceded his point. She had the same beliefs.
"Lay down and close your eyes, my love."
She grabbed his hand and he felt his disconnection to his body. They walked towards a void on a path surrounded by stars and their surroundings changed. It wasn't the same as before. This time it was a lush environment that was bathed in sunlight. He saw no animals or birds. Nor did he see the demon.
"It doesn't stay like this. At night it all becomes chaos, falling to pieces and rebuilds at daylight. When this environment first appeared, I was reminded of a story I once read in the archives. It was written by Anakin Skywalker, I assume he was a relative of yours, and was about a place called Mortis. His description was eerily similar to these surroundings. The only thing is he mentioned itself destructed after the inhabitants died and the chosen one leaving."
"My grandfather was the chosen one, he was Anakin Skywalker. Later he became Lord Vader."
"That is why you are so important; you will bring the galaxy to balance. I truly am not worthy of being your wife." Masro walked away towards a small body of water.
"Why did you say that?"
"Kylo you are my night sky that blankets me with love and protection. I feel I distract you from much more important matters in the galaxy. I'm just a miner's daughter from Naboo, I'm nobody. I have no importance to the universe except that it blessed me to wield the force. I'm nothing."
"Not to me, never to me. I never want to hear you talk like that again. You are the most important person in all of the galaxy to me. You complete me and make me feel like a person instead of a monster, like my family has always led me to believe I am."
"You're not a monster. You're the strongest, bravest, kindest, most loving man I have ever met." Masro looked at the sky. "We need to find shelter, he will be coming soon, once you see him then you will know I am a lost cause and cannot be saved."
"Yes, you can. Let's go."
Masro led him to what looked like an arena, she was heading for the castle that connected to it, but they were too late. Darkness came at the pace it decided to.
"Oh, good a friend has come to play."
Both Kylo and Masro turned around. Masro's face filled with pure terror as she laid eyes on the demon she described. The man was as taller than kylo, with very pale white skin. His eyes looked like they floated in his head as drops of blood surrounded by void and blood spilled from them down his face. He had no hair and was dressed in an ornate robe.
"Who are you?" Kylo asked.
"I am the son, resurrected," his voice sounded as though several people were speaking at once.
"Is this mortis?" Masro found the courage to speak.
"Silence! You are not worthy to address me." Masro suddenly grabbed her mouth but her lips and the opening disappeared. She looked at Kylo with terror filled eyes.
"Monster, give my wife her mouth back!"
"Or what?"
"I am the heir apparent to the chosen one and I will destroy you."
"The chosen one tried to destroy me, but as you can see, I live again," he held his hands out indicating his form.
"What do you want?"
"To be free of this place."
"To do what?!"
"To bring an everlasting peace to the galaxy as I see fit."
"I feel we have different versions of peace." Kylo took a fighting stance realizing too late he did not have his lightsaber.
"Ky, the planet is the force. Use it to your advantage!" Masro said in his head.
"If you will not help me chosen one, then I will destroy you!" The son shot force lightning out of his hands Kylo jumped out of the way, pushing Masro to safety with his force. He gathered his force again and pushed the son back towards the edge of the arena.
"You will never leave here. I am the bringer of balance! I will save the galaxy!" Kylo pulled with all his might the force out of the ground below him. Their surrounding darkened even more as if light no longer existed. Pushing it outwards, Masro screamed as her mouth reformed on her face. Both the Son and Masro were brought to their knees.
"You will not control me!" The son changed into a winged demon and darted towards Masro, intending to take her. Kylo pulled from the ground again a force that was so powerful that it lit his body like the sun. He shot it towards the son, something he didn't expect to happen suddenly did. The son merged with Masro. Her eyes closed in pain with a soundless scream.
When she opened them her eyes glowed red, but quickly faded back to her normal colored eyes. Her legs buckled beneath her and she fainted. Kylo's glow faded as he ran towards Masro. He picked her up into his arms. She wasn't breathing and was quickly growing cold to touch. Kylo pulled on the force again, his body lit with its energy again and he leaned to kiss Masro. Her eyes shot open and she gasped, but their lips could not separate. They both felt it as a piece of light left Kylo and a piece of the darkness left Masro and invaded the other's body. Both their bodies glowed with spots of light and darkened with the darkness.
The glow soon faded, and they separated. They looked deeply into each other's eyes to check if it was really the other.
"What just happened?" She was trembling.
"I think the universe confirmed that we are both light and dark and made for each other."
"Is he gone then?"
"I think so." Masro closed her eyes and they reappeared in the cave; their places exchanged. He quickly sat up and pulled her into his arms. "What happens now? Is your mind free? Will you wake up?"
"I really don't know. I don't feel any different"
"I'll go check your body in the sick bay, try to transfer yourself there."
"Okay. What if it doesn't work?"
"I'll keep visiting you here." He pulled her in for another kiss desperately wanting more from her. She felt his desire and wanted to reward him for saving her from the creature. Masro straddled his legs and undid her robe to reveal what he desired underneath. He let out a deep breath and wrapped his arms around her pulling her in for a kiss. She slid her hands down his body to release his already hardened manhood and quickly slid what he desired onto it. Masro gasped as she raised and lowered herself onto his rigid manhood. She leaned backwards and he kissed her chest and pushed them, so he was on top.
Kylo moved like the demon he absorbed, rough and fast. He quickly brought them both screaming.
"I love you, kylo." She kissed him and faded away. Kylo quickly dressed and raced to his ship, landing in the hanger he headed to the medical bay.
"Sir, we have been trying to reach you. Something happened a few moments ago with mistress Ren's readings and body."
"Is she awake?" He was full of hope and headed towards her, but she was still in her chamber now surrounded by a medical team.
"Sir, I'm sorry to have given you hope. What I mean was it was like she was fighting a battle but lost. She is no longer breathing on her own."Kylo bowed his head in defeat and headed to his suite to get some rest.
After a restless night sleep, kylo was summoned to the flight hanger by General Hux. He was to meet more of the crew that had been away on a mission. He stood there with his helmet on, hands behind his back waiting.
"In a moment the ship should be coming in for a landing. Captain Phasma is one of the supreme leaders favored."
"Is that so? What makes him so special?" Kylo asked.
"She is a great warrior from Parnassos. Phasma saved my father fighting a multitude of enemies while remaining loyal to him. She has trained legions of troops and has fought her way up the ranks. I'd stay on her good side, you wouldn't want to know what she does to people who get in her way," Hux finished with a sly smile.
The ships came into the hanger to land. The ramps were lowered and kylo had his first glimpse at Phasma. She stood taller than he did, something he had not experienced. Her suit while that of a trooper was covered in a shiny metal that almost called to him. She walked up to kylo and Hux.
"Captain this is the supreme leaders new apprentice, Kylo Ren. He is also the master of the knights of Ren. Whom you will meet later in strategy," Hux said.
Phasma removed her helmet, to reveal a pale faced woman with short wavy blonde hair. Her features were not what kylo expected for a woman of her height. They were feminine and fit her perfectly. She had blue eyes, in a shade that Kylo hadn't seen before. She nodded at him and he returned it.
They marched towards the strategy room. The knights were summoned by kylo and were already waiting for them when they arrived. Upon entering Kylo removed his helmet sitting it in from of him on the table. The knights followed corse. Once seated introductions were made by all as they would be working together to expand their territory in the unknown region.
Kylo noticed that Sunkiller kept staring at Phasma, so he scanned his mind as noninvasively as he could. He instantly regretted that decision, as sunkiller was imagining some pretty interesting positions he'd like to have Phasma in.
"Ren are you listening," Hux said bringing Kylo out of Sunkiller's mind.
"Yes, Hux. I want to add any finds on these uncharted planets that are force sensitive will be turned over to the knights."
"Is there a reason?" Phasma asked.
"I want to expand the knights for benefit of the first order." The group discussed upcoming missions and then dismissed.
"Sunkiller, I must speak to you," kylo said as they walked out of the strategy room.
"Yes, Master."
"Your thoughts give away your feelings towards Phasma."
"I'm sorry Master."
"You're not a Jedi anymore, passion is important to build your power. I just want you to be careful if you choose to pursue her. Knight business is knight business."
"Yes, Master."
They continued to where they had been training while they waited for the temple to complete.
"Master, I wish to return to Shili and seek out force sensitives," Shim said.
"Will you bring your people to the side of the first order?"
"My people have always considered themselves to be neutral. I would have to kill them all, thereby forfeiting any future force sensitives. Which is common among the Togruta."
"Ok Shim, take the force sensitives and take Axe with you."
"Master, do you think she is best for this mission? She has a…temper that the Togruta don't react well to."
"You're in charge of this mission. Teach her your ways, if she doesn't listen to you, she'll be severely punished."
"Yes, Master," Shim turned and left.
A week later Shim and Axe returned with their first recruits, since the knights formed. Kylo came to the hanger to meet the new recruits when Shim informed him of their impending arrival. He stood in full uniform with his hands behind his back waiting. The ship came in for a landing, his first thought wasn't about his crew it was that his ship needed a new name, the sunrise was no longer appropriate. The ramp lowered and the small group descended towards kylo.
"Master, I have brought you three recruits for the knights," Shim said proudly. "We will be able to fully train them in our ways. Come meet your new master."
The Three children walked towards Kylo, very reluctantly. Kylo understood their fear, he did something unexpected. He removed his helmet.
"I am Kylo Ren, your new Master. If you are loyal, train hard and work hard you will be rewarded as such. What are your names?"
"I'm Nari and those two are my cousins Zol and Qua," she said.
Kylo and the knights began their exploration of the unknown region, soon after he sent them on their quest to create new lightsabers. They all had red blades now, he felt that completed their turn from the Jedi. As kylo or Sunkiller would Pilot, they would take turns reaching out trying to locate force sensitives in the unknown region.
He move their search back to the outer rim to at least begin recruiting beyond the three they have. In their search, they obtained twelve twi'leks, five murialan, one Wookie, eight Zabrak and six more togruta. While kylo was happy with their jump in number he wanted more.
"I'm going to change the name of the sunrise," Kylo told the knights. Helix looked at him, knowing he named the ship with Masro.
"Would that upset Masro?"
"She would understand, I will do some research on what the best name for our craft is," Kylo went to the library to do some research, he was greeted by the guardian, Vicetra.
"Master Ren, welcome to the archives again. May I be of service?"
"Yes, I'm wanting to rename my ship. I'm looking for something much more appropriate to my new lifestyle."
"Ah, I think I have the perfect holocron for you, one moment," Vicetra walked away and returned with a red boxed holocron. "I'll leave this with you, do you need assistance on how to open it?"
"No, I'm aware of how it works. I'd like to be alone."
Vicetra bowed and left, kylo took the holocron to the sitting area and sat it on a table. He held his hand out pushing his power out, the holocron began floating in front of him. Kylo pushed more power into it and the holocron broke open. Revealing the story of Sorzus Syn. The more he heard of this dark Jedi, the more he was convinced. The ship would forever more be called Syn.
