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Groaning Falynn covered her face with the silken sheets as the lights in the bedroom became infinitely brighter. Feeling a firm hand on her foot Falynn growled instinctively as she began to kick her foot up. Someone swore as they now firmly grabbed both of her feet and held them into place.

Lowering the sheet only to where her eyes were visible, Falynn took a peek at who dared to wake her from her slumber. Kylo stood at the edge of the bed, fully dressed glaring down at her as he pinned her feet onto their soft mattress. Their soft mattress. Heat rose to her cheeks as the realization flooded over her, that she had slept the entire night next to him.

She slept good too!

She had been comfortable.

Too comfortable.

As if sleeping next to him was the most natural thing in the galaxy.

No. That wasn't it.

She had slept so well because she had been exhausted with her encounter with Hux. She had been exhausted because before she had left and snuck away she hadn't gotten a wink of sleep. Falynn moved the sheets further down blinking a few times clearing her vision as Kylo's bare face came into view.

He had finally revealed himself to her. She was expecting to wake up to find him behind that helmet again, but that wasn't the case at all. His hazel brown eyes were gleaming down at her, obviously annoyed she had not gotten out of bed yet. His scar was stark against his pale skin and his full lips were pressed in a tight line.

He looked so...grumpy.

She felt grumpy herself.

She took a look outside to the vast darkness of stars. It was so hard to tell time, while they were up in space, Falynn assumed it was early in the morning. It felt too early in the morning. Grumbling Falynn attempted to pull the sheets back over her head.

"Oh no you don't," Kylo growled ripping the sheets completely off of her in a single rough motion.

Falynn let out a hiss as she curled her body, and tried wrapping her nightgown around her legs.

"You are getting up," Kylo demanded. "We have some work to do."

"Aren't you busy?" Falynn waved a hand dismissively at him.

"Matter of fact, I am," Kylo moved to the side of the bed scooping his arms underneath her. "Which is why we are going to start now, so we can be done by the time I can get to my work."

"Get started on w-," Falynn began then let out a whelp as Kylo easily picked her up into his arms and hauled her off the bed.

Falynn's eyes that had been drowsy and lazy with sleep were now wide, as she looked into Kylo's own irritated expression. She could feel the strength of his arms, and warmth of his hands against her and realized that her cheeks were starting to burn. Before he could see it, she lowered her head and pressed her hands against his chest.

"Put me down!" she commanded, her voice coming out in a squeak causing more heat to rise to her cheeks. "I am not a child, Ren! Put me down and explain to me why you woke me up!"

Kylo did as he was told, but with no grace, as he nearly dropped her to the floor. Her bare feet landed harshly on the floor, and Falynn was grateful for the plush carpet.

"I told you we were going to discuss what I witnessed last night," Kylo reminded her as he walked over to the wardrobe.

Falynn's heart stopped as he opened it pulling out a pair of black leather pants, and matching top that he tossed at her. Falynn stumbled as she caught the clothing in her arms before seeing what they were.

Training gear...last night he had seen her using the spear, knew that she was relatively skilled with the weapon. A fact that she had kept from him. Swallowing down a lump Falynn studied her husband closely. He didn't seem angry, still irritable but not angry as he folded his arms across his chest.

"I want to polish your fighting skills." Kylo simply explained monitoring to the clothes in her arms with a nod.

Falynn's eyebrows flicked up. "You mean...you are not angry with me...for not telling you?"

Kylo sighed as he dropped his arms and closed the door to the wardrobe before leaning against it. He paused for a moment, his eyes locking with where she stood. She swallowed again a larger lump forming making it hard to breathe. What was he going to do now that he knew she had that skill? Would he let others know? Would he tell her parents? Panic began to rise in her until he surprised her again.

Shaking his head Kylo quietly replied, "no." his eyes drifted toward their port window with a distant expression as if his thoughts were lost somewhere amongst those stars and no longer in the room with them. "I understand why you didn't tell anyone about your skills."

Falynn arched an eyebrow. "You do?"

"Well enough anyway," lips slightly twitching Kylo turned his focus back on her. "Does your family know?"

Falynn shook her head. "No."

"You never told them?"

"Didn't ever really have the time to."

It wasn't a complete lie. She had been busy wandering around appearing as some low life smuggler, as her parents attended official First Order business. In those years she had been away from her parents she hadn't made much of an effort to contact them. Every once and while she had sent them a message informing them she was alright, that she was enjoying her "travels". They had just assumed she was trying to enrich her life outside of Naboo.

How wrong they had been.

Kylo didn't ask any more questions as he simply commanded. "Get dressed."

Her husband did not move an inch from that dresser.

Falynn silently held onto her training clothes, wondering if she should ask him to leave.

He was her husband.

It was natural for them to change in front of one another. It was supposed to be normal. However, the two of them hadn't even laid with one another yet...at least not in those terms. Still, he had made no attempt to move, looking a little too casual with his arms still folded over his chest once again.

Fine.

If he didn't want to move, he didn't have to, but she also didn't have to stay.

Clutching onto the training gear she made her way into the fresher.


Kylo wasn't sure what he was expecting, or why he had felt a bit of disappointment as she ran into the fresher. It would have been easy enough to go in after her, ask why she was trying to hide from him. Ask her if she was feeling ashamed or feeling shy about him seeing her body. She definitely did not need to feel either of those things...with those curves.

Falynn had not appeared shy on their wedding night as she wore that sheer lace nightgown. She did not hide the way it clung to her body revealing every inch of her. Which it had only covering parts he did not allow himself to think about.

Falynn's body had been warm against his own last night...and soft. She was the first woman to have ever slept beside him in his adulthood. He had never pictured himself with a woman before, not like that. He wanted to focus on his leadership and purpose to bring a new order to the galaxy. Falynn had been shaking as she slept, he had felt it through most of the night. Kylo wasn't sure if it was because it was from the cold or from something else. She had fallen asleep almost right away after he had put his arm around her and she had stayed asleep until he had woken her up.

That was more than he could say for himself.

It took him a long time to finally drift off, into a bit of a uneasy sleep. Distracted from what he had been discussing on the command deck before he came back to her, and the way she felt against him. He dropped his arms lightly banging his fist against the dresser.

He would not allow himself to linger on the thoughts...on her.

Not in those ways.

Would not let those thoughts be a distraction to him. He wasn't married to Falynn for pleasure, he was married to her for diplomatic reasons. He didn't particularly want to get closer to her because he cared. He needed to get close to her for his own benefits. To keep everything in line as it should be.

He repeated those words silently to himself until he heard her footsteps.

Kylo's mind instantly shuddered for just a moment as he took in his wife.

Falynn stood outside the fresher's arched entrance now fully dressed in the tight, black leathers.

He should have found something looser for her to wear, maybe a Stormtrooper uniform would have worked. Those weren't known for showing every arch and cue of the human body.

Falynn almost looked sinful the way the fabric to her legs, arms, waist, and chest, revealing to him that she had been generously gifted in certain parts of her body. Her copper-colored hair was pulled back in a braided bun, where it wouldn't fall and get in way onto her fair face.

He swallowed as he pushed himself off of the dresser, taking another minute to drink her in.

She stood still, unfazed by his long and lingering gaze. Probably assuming it was nothing more than assessing purposes.

He told himself that too.

"Are you ready?" he asked containing the guttural sound that threatened to leak from his voice.

"As ready as I am going to be," she answered with a shrug.

Kylo nodded as he made to grab for his helmet that he had set on the desk.

Falynn suddenly shouted out, "Don't!"

Kylo paused turning to look at her.

A bit of pink touched her cheeks as she quickly said voice softening. "You are much more easy to understand without the helmet. Just leave it off for the training please."

Kylo looked at her for a moment, her eyes wide almost pleading with him. He lowered his hand and nodded then motioned his hand towards the door.


Kylo had led her to her another storage chamber of the ship.

This chamber didn't carry as many crates or supplies as the others giving the two of them more room to move around in. Falynn's thoughts went to the other storage room that she knew wasn't far from them remembering who they had left there. Kylo hadn't made mention if they had discovered Hux's unconscious body or if he was off the ship yet.

What if the general was still laying on that cold floor?

The thought was a bit unnerving and sent a shiver throughout her body.

She moved her mind away from the idea, as Kylo tossed her one of the spears he had chosen them to spar with. The spear was a bit more weightless than the one she had used before. She kept her palms flat as she balanced the spear in her hands. A bit of a smile touched her lips. It wasn't her double-sided lightsaber but its weight was about the same. The ache was still there from the separation of her weapon, but the weight of the spear sent a bit of a reassuring comfort to her. Least she would be practicing with something familiar. Kylo would have no idea that he was training her to be more skilled with her lightsaber rather than spears.

She would have allowed her mind to pleasantly linger on the thought until he began swinging his own spear in his hand.

She moved hers down watching him and sucked in her lip.

Kylo was skilled, very skilled.

She would have admired him, been attuned to that strength of her husband if only he wasn't using it to wipe out the entire galaxy. He still hadn't explained why he had wanted to train with her. Why he didn't just leave the fact alone, that she was relatively skilled in some combat. Falynn hadn't bothered to argue with him as she considered it a blessing that he wasn't angry with her. Or at least that is what he assured, his furrowed brows and darkened eyes said otherwise.

Kylo continued to swerve the spear in mesmerizing quick movements until the point of the weapon came directly down toward Falynn.

Hissing Falynn held up her own spear barely blocking the sudden attack.

"You're sloppy," was all Kylo said lifting his spear back up.

Falynn gaped at him gripping onto the weapon than snapped tightly. "What do expect after swinging it at me like that?"

"I barely touched you," he had the nerve to look bored.

With a growl, Falynn spun her own spear but he easily blocked it arching a dark eyebrow.

Falynn spun her spear at him again but failed to hit her target again.

Kylo had blocked every slash, jab, and downward motion she attempted to attack at him.

"As I said," she thought she saw a shadow of a smirk as he repeated. "Sloppy."

"Did you bring me to train or to just to point fun at me?" she snipped brushing back strands of copper off her forehead that had fallen loose from her braided bun.

"No," he casually swerved the spear behind his back. "I came to polish your skills."

Pursuing her lips Falynn repeated. "What do you mean?"

"You were impressive with Hux yesterday," he continued smoothly moving the staff around his body as he circled her. Her eyes followed him, waiting for him to do another surprise attack. "Your movements were predictable though. Typical. The basics." He stepped in front of her close enough were their breaths met between their spears. "I can teach you to be a skilled fighter, Falynn. That is if you are willing to let me teach you."

Falynn thought on that for a moment.

A chance for her to better herself in her skills.

Falynn couldn't help but wonder if Kylo thought that she might one day need more practiced skills.

Haymond had taught her briefly on how to use combat. Her master's training revolved mostly around Falynn controlling and using the force. He hadn't had much time to teach her more of anything else before he disappeared. Leia had taught Falynn much of her martial art techniques, which Falynn had been rather impressed by. It made sense that Kylo would be skilled in the art of combat as well, seeing where he had come from. Even in Leia's older age, she had no difficulty teaching Falynn. Leia's teachings had been effective but short-lasting. She had also learned some of her techniques and skills when she watched brawls in cantanas after utilizing what she saw in her own tumbles. Falynn came to a quick realization that her fighting was indeed rough and all over the place. There wasn't much structure to it, just brutal surviving skills.

She lifted weary eyes to meet Kylo's gaze.

The Supreme Leader's skills were brutal themselves, that being said she couldn't deny that they flowed. She could easily see just by watching him. The techniques were a part of him, a second nature. Learning from Kylo could be dangerous in a sense, but it wasn't as he was teaching her the ways of the force. Of the Dark Side she knew he reigned on. It was merely combat lessons. Skills that could be proved useful in the future. Maybe even towards him if it ever came down to it.

Falynn gave a slight bow and decided out loud. "I am all yours, master."

"Please don't call me that," He grimaced. "I am still your husband, Falynn."

"Husbands don't swing spears at their wife." she casually pointed out to him.

"They do if it teaches them something," he sounded bored as he retorted back, but something unfamiliar glinted in those dark eyes of his.

"And what were you trying to teach me, husband?"

"What I was trying to teach you, wife," Kylo swiftly curved the spear in a fluid motion sending Falynn to fall flat on her back, eyes wide as he knelt over her. Much like how she was with Hux previously.

This was different though.

Instead of rage filling her, something else hummed deep beneath her skin.

Unsmiling but eyes expression a lit cockiness Kylo finished. "That you need to be more alert with your surroundings."

"I am very much aware of my surroundings," her voice cracked as he loomed over her.

Very much aware indeed.

Kylo was the only thing in her line of vision, his ink colored hair falling and framing his scarred pale face, as his full lips slightly parted from his breathing.

Falynn's heart was beating wildly against her bones to a point where she feared he could possibly hear it. Kylo eyes moved down her face, and Falynn swallowed her mouth going dry. His body completely framed her own, more so from when they stood. If he wanted to, he could easily devour her and she knew she wouldn't be able to stop him. She took a shuddering breath as her knee slowly lifted up. Kylo's stare lingered on her face his dark eyes questioning.

What she didn't know.

This wasn't going to do, her thoughts were slipping. She needed to focus.

Lifting her knee up further, she pushed it against Kylo's stomach as she wrapped the rest of her leg along his thighs then twisted. He didn't budge, however she smirked as he winced then he moved off of her. Grabbing her spear Falynn's smirk widened more as she noticed Kylo's focus was away from her, and now focused on smoothing back his hair. Quickly taking the opportunity Falynn swiveled her spear connecting it to the back of Kylo's calves.

Dark brows lifting Kylo stumbled back then narrowed his eyes as she got onto her brushing her own hair out of her face, with a snicker.

"Tricks and games aren't going to get you anywhere," he pointed out to her with his own snarl, to which she only replied with a shrug.

Falynn folden his arms tilting her head as she playfully retorted. "It's payback from earlier," .

"Then we are even," Kylo let out a soft breath positioning his body to strike another blow. "Enough horseplay, and get ready to brace yourself."


Kylo was a brutal teacher.

By the end of their training session, Falynn's muscles were screaming forcing her to take a seat on one of the crates. She tried finishing their training with some of her usual stretches but her body strongly protested. She was only able to sit down on the crate and bend forward extending out her legs. She let out a loud hiss, as her back and leg muscles stretched and strained. Her eyes squeezed closed as she extended her arms, that felt stiff and heavy. She felt like her limbs could detach themselves at any moment where they would have to replace them with robotic parts making her some type of droid. Kylo didn't had barely bothered to stretch, but at least he had broken some sweat. She glared up at him resentfully.

Resentful but also grateful.

He had not been easy on her, barking at every mistake she had made.

She was sure she had several bruises on her legs and arms now, where his spear had whacked her. Whether it was for her to pay attention, or a hit that she failed to block. Falynn winced as she rolled her shoulders craving the heat of a sonic shower. No wonder Kylo's body was so toned with muscles if this was the way he fought. His movements had been aggressive, pure straight attacks. Kylo had even used some old droid parts from some of the crates using the force to send them flying at Falynn demanding her to strike them down. She had a few nicks on her arms and legs from that too. Kylo hadn't just sent the metallic parts towards her from up high, but also aimed the parts at her sides, legs, ankles, stomach. Falynn had spent a good twenty minutes squatting, jumping, and dodging from the metal attacks alone.

Kylo had fully utilized the large storage room, making them practice on top of crates. The large crates for fighting platforms with the two of them, and the smaller ones for balance. She wasn't sure if he was legitimately trying to torment her or thought all of it would be useful.

As much as her muscles screamed she had to admit it had been useful.

The most useful training that she believed she ever had. Kylo had proved why he had earned so many titles in his young years of life. Why he was now the Supreme Leader.

He hadn't conversed much through the training. He was silent through most of it, aside from the commands he had given her. There weren't many compliments given, just criticism, but she expected that from him.

Her spouse always seemed so solemn and serious. She wondered when was the last time he had really laughed or smiled. Really had a chance to, among the bleak company he usually carried.

After his own brief stretching Kylo went over and sat down by her on the large crate.

"You might have to carry me back to our room," she teased, Kylo responded with an arched eyebrow. Falynn rolled her eyes as she straightened her body back up, arching her back pulling her back muscles up. "I am joking, though I do believe I might take a long nap." She sent him another teasing look. "Especially after you woke me up much sooner than I would have liked to."

Kylo only scoffed, the closest thing she would probably hear to a laugh. "Wouldn't it be nice to have such luxuries?"

Falynn's teasing face quickly turned grim.

Another reason why he probably found it hard to laugh. Too many burdens placed on his shoulders, even if many of those burdens were ones he placed himself.

"You are going to the command deck again after this?" she asked to which he nodded clasping his hands between his legs. "You were there just hours ago," she frowned. "Do you really need to be up there again?"

"Things won't solve themselves, Falynn," Kylo solemnly stated his eyes staring off mindlessly as they had earlier. "If I don't keep up with the systems, and our plans things will fall apart." his voice dropped. "I can't let them fall apart."

"You don't go anywhere else?" she questioned rolling her head slightly wincing at several large pops that rattled themselves throughout her body. "I feel like the command deck would get awfully stuffy after a while."

"I don't really notice," he responded dryly. "Too much time up there I guess. I do sometimes go to the training deck to see how the troops are doing. Seeing if they are keeping up with their orders."

"Which do you prefer?"

Kylo squinted his eyes as if he were thinking than answered. "The training deck. More open space. More action. The Stormtroopers don't just utilize their training there but also other duties that have been assigned to them. I like to go see if they are keeping themselves in line, and where they are in level of their combat skills."

"Man of action I see," her lips lifted in a weak smile.

A man of action, much like his mother.

The apple didn't fall far from the tree when it came to how the two of them operated. Powerful, authoritative, ambitious, but on two very different sides.

Slowly taking in deep breaths through her nose Falynn lifted herself from the crate, her muscles barking in pain at the movement. She was ready to head back to the room and finish her sleep.

"I hope you won't be on the command deck all day," she stretched before smiling at him. "Thank you for the lesson, Ren, I look forward to the next one."

It wasn't a lie.