AN: Thank you for the kind reviews!
I know I promised a lemonade but It's not this chapter. Truth be told I kind of went overboard with the writing (if you can imagine) and had to split it. Next chapter is full lemony torture because this current chapter is really long and if you read all of it you deserve a treat. :D Till next time!
A/N. No 2: I know in the beginning while in her presence trough the Bond he could see the people and the room. In this chapter he will not be able to do that. I'll explain in a future chapter. :D for now kindly leave it at that and enjoy the moody boy ignite. :D
Disclaimer: I don't own Star Wars characters, story line or anything related to them. I just like writing fan fiction.
Disclaimer no. 2: If I take a character portrayed in Canon Universe I try to mold that character in order to satisfy my creative need for this story( as I did with this chapter with Gin[like the drink], by creating a fictional character based on an actual Canon Character). Basic point is: Timeline/Story line accuracy I'll leave to the more well informed Star Wars connoisseurs, I'm just writing a funny story. :)
The rendezvous on Kashyyyk went smoothly. The local wookiees welcomed Rey and the boys with open arms and gratitude. The understanding was that they would accompany them to the secret meeting location and then leave without being involved. Chewie would be leaving with the local chef as well. The planet was officially under First Order rule. The entire operation had to be extra hush hush, no wookie involvement was permitted local or otherwise. The wookiee population had a difficult relationship with the Order as it was. The progress with them had been slow and Black Forest had almost returned to its former glory, to risk an involvement with the Resistance (the natural enemy of the Order) was folly on their part. Rey and company understood this and had no ill thought on the matter. The fact that they were allowed safe passage and access to an abandoned village without interruption or interaction was all they needed.
They awaited the arrival of the mysterious benefactor in a tree cabin located on the highest tree on this abandoned village. Rey looked in awe out the window to the lush forest and at the sad remnants of the former village below them. A dark and cold feeling crept in, meanwhile a rustling could be heard slowly approaching them.
She turned just in time to catch the arriving company entering the cabin. 4 guards clothed in dark crimson cloaks entered taking full coverage of the entry and practically half the cabin (it wasn't such a big room after all). Soon another hooded entity came. After a quick glance around the room he swiftly took to removing his cloak and Rey just stared wide eyed at the most beautiful creature she's seen so far. Honestly he could almost take Kylo on for a ride.
A tall bronzed skin creature stood before her. His dark hair and darker eyes seemed to instantly penetrate her very soul and held her there. Rey feld a sudden surge in temperature and she couldn't leave his eyes if she tried. He looked human, tall and dark. Mysterious and endless promises of romance and intensity were filling the room with his presence. It was like his aura enveloped them all and it was filled with his heat.
Gin:" I am Torellia-Gin Garr, son to late Tai-Lin Garr and prince of Gatalenta. I thank you for your willingness to meet me under these strenuous conditions."
Rey was baffled: the beauty spoke. Gin Garr...
Rey:' I am Rey, this is Poe and Finn, my friends. Thank you for meeting us. We look forward to this association."
The young prince joined the men at the table in the middle of the room and Rey soon followed. The meeting started, Rey however was shamefully absent. She was completely entranced by this creature in front of her. He and his guards were dressed in all white, the only color on them was the dark scarlet of their cloaks. He was particularly outstanding. Long midnight black hair bound in a braid surpassed his shoulders. His clothes clung to his broad yet slender body. Gold accessories and elegant hooped earrings adorned his head. Everything about him was princely. His eyes were just as dark and mysterious as his aura. His bronzed skin was a perfect shade of passion and dessert dreams. Full lips and broad shoulders, slender fingers as he pointed to an area on a holo-map.
Rey:'Get it together girl' she kept repeating in her mind.
Needless to say Rey was in a pickle. This meeting was proof enough that lately she was way too distracted and measures needed to be taken. Although what types of measures exactly she could not say.
Gin:' What do you say Jedi. Is this offer of interest to the Resistance? And may I add, in the name of my late father and family name, we take great pride in aiding the noble Jedi. My sincerest and most warm greetings to Lady Leia as well. I assume she is close to you as she has been with the Fallen Jedi of the past."
Oh no, caught red handed. She missed all of it. Looking at her friends she decided to take a quick and risky decision:
Rey:'Yes, Yes ...all is fine. And I will tell her." she smiled at him, unsure of the situation she was currently in. " I am not in knowledge of the relationship your family has had with her but I will tell her of your kind thoughts."she smiled forcefully.
Gin:' You are most kind and greatuos. My father was an earnest supporter of Lady Leia, my family tried to aid her in her need. This is also my motivation in becoming your current pillar. I wish to honor my father's legacy and support you in any way I can. As Gatalentians we can remain in the council of Neutral Systems no longer." he calmly yet firmly stated.
He quickly took her hands in his and held them with a passion most intense as his eyes pierced her very soul.
Gin:' Lady Rey, please lean fully in my arms and let me carry your burden into the future of our galaxy together. I want you to think of me when you're in need!"
And just like that Rey blew a fuse. The boys looked at her and at the prince, and back at her again. They were being bug eyed gaping mouth nonbelievers. There's no way this guy is real. Rey shook her hands out of his grip and stood to a stiff stand.
Rey:' Prince Gin thank you for the offer, if you'll excuse my sudden outburst I'm not entirely used to diplomatic meetings and seem to find myself in dire need of oxygen." Long inhale of air." I'll just head to the balcony for a quick break. Kindly continue the meeting with my teammates without me. I place my trust in them fully." She turned and stopped and added quickly " I'll be back shortly". With that she left as fast as she could without seeming desperate.
The meeting went on with more formalities, and as soon as she reached the balcony she felt like jumping out and running as far as she could.
Rey:"What was that all about.' She panickley thought.
Gin was more than she could take right now. She could physically feel the heat envelop her body. This was strange to say the least. A quick five min break from him was nice.
Kylo and his knights had just landed on Kashyyyk. The intel they received said of a rebel meeting that would take place on this planet, something of high profile, and as such he decided to come in secrecy in order to catch them. As discussed with the knights of Ren the plan was simple: don't get seen, be discreet and capture prisoners for interrogation with death like silence. The more captured prisoners the better. This way he could try and infiltrate the resistance somehow. If he could gain access to one of their minds, maybe he could find a way to be one step in front of them, and capture some high profile members (like Rey or his mother).
He had already separated from his knights when he felt the sinking sensation in his gut, the funnel soon followed and with a blink she was in front of him. She hadn't noticed him yet. So he could take her in fully.
She was wonderful. She had her usual white pants and crisscross tank top.. She was leaning on something and facing away from him, offering him a very nice view of her from behind.
Kylo:' Ok...Breath in- Breath out...cool and calm.' Just following your plan was his line of thought.
He was about to acknowledge her but then she abruptly turned and her hands were lifted in front of her.
Rey:' Really your highness...i-it...it's nothing. I'm just not used to this kind of rendezvous.'
Kylo:'What!?' Dumbstruck.
Rey: as she was twisted and her frame suddenly shrunk in itself as if held in a tight embrace."Honestly this is all so much for me right now, I've never done this before. Prince..you're just too much for me I'm afraid. I don't think I can take all of you this way.'
Kylo:'The fuck you say now?' mouth drop and dumbstruck.
In two single wide steps busted by the Force and nothing but a menacing cold whisper leaving his lips he breathed in her ear:
Kylo:"If you don't free yourself from your current confinement I'll blow this fucking planet out of the system and erase every speck of it's existence from history."
Rey's eyes widened and quickly panicked.
Rey:'The Bond! Of all times to bring us together..'
Reminding herself that he could not see her surroundings she tried to focus on hiding her current situation from him. He must not know what's happening or with whom, also they need to escape as soon as possible.
Kylo:" You're not moving Rey. I swear to Fucking Force if you're where I assume you are right now I'll fucking end it all. Don't test me!"
Rey:' Oh prince, I feel a sudden urge for oxigen again. Let's end it today and continue another time when we can be alone.' she let it slip and hoped to end today's meeting hastley. Not really thinking of how that sounded.
Gin:' I understand Lady Rey. I trust the Jedi implicitly. My father often spoke of your keen sense of current happenings and capability to forcey the future. I'll come for you soon."
Rey:" Just call me Rey please you highness. I'm nothing but a commoner compared to you, Rey is sufficient for us." She nodded her head and moved her hands frantically." Sure prince, come for me another time." she said again without thinking, hoping to end the meting and escape as soon as possible and get the hell out of there.
Kylo:" I'll end every kriffin' Royal family in the existing Universe Rey AND THERE WILL BE NO ONE COMING FOR YOU WOMAN. " Except myself, he added mentally.
All in all he was pretty furious to say the least. She was in a meeting definitely, but what kind he couldn't be sure. He couldn't see where she was or whom she was with. And the way she spoke did nothing to ensure the existence of tomorrow for this planet. He will not be an exaggerated crazy man, he considered himself to actually be very cool and understanding and he knew he had no current official relationship with her.
That being said it didn't mean he could not eradicate any man who dared step in front of her questioning his obvious and single rightful position at her side. The thought of her voluntarily rendezvousing and enticing a foreign male….it made his blood boil.
Kylo:' I mean it Ray I'm just about ready to blow, get the fuck away from this scene."
(A/N: cool and understanding...sure kiddo! :)) )
Rey was lost and beginning to panic. She needed to get out of here, she was obviously turning into a target. The madman was here somewhere and he would come for her soon enough. She pushed the prince away from her and told the guys to leave the planet asap. Rendezvous usual midpoint to home at 48H. It's a good thing Fin came up with this system of speaking in a way that would ensure secrecy. She didn't mention the Bond to them but had mentioned the need for a secret code that would aid them in the coming future.
She quickly jumped off the balcony and ran into the forest, assured by the boys leaving the planet. She would lead Ren into the forest and act as a distraction for their escape.
One of the knights of Ren signaled his location and announced the discovery of 2 teams of suspects parting ways. Ren told them to attack and they took advantage of the resistance members, effectively ambushing them.
Rey heard the blasts and ran back for the sound as fast as she could. When she reached the scene everyone was shooting at everyone. 3 teams, 2 against one shooting at each other. She couldn't see Kylo but she could feel something menacing fast approaching. With a quick decision she stopped everyone's blast and redirected them at the Knights of Ren. Some were hit and fell back, others took cover and the blasts hit the ground causing a wall of dust to rise.
Rey:' Get out of here right NOW!' She shouted at her friends and force pushed them into the ships.
The men quickly boarded and the prince was the first to leave. The Falcon was hesitating and Ren's knights advanced on the ship. Rey Quickly advanced on them and fought them head on. The Falcon tried to get further away but for some reason it seemed to be static mid air. Poe was lost to what was happening while Finn quickly headed for the canons ready to try and blast at something.
Rey knew exactly why they weren't escaping. She threw her gaze where she knew Kylo would be, and there he was indeed.
Kylo entered the clearing from the forest eyes ablaze. He saw the knights battling Rey and caught the ship mid air with his extended hand, effectively keeping them there.
2 knights were on the ground fallen, the other 3 were on Rey trying to down her. He was angry, with a tense and somehow fluid wave he started to down the ship against it's hard attempts to full speed out of there. Rocks and rubble, dust and plants catching fire from the propulsion exhaust.
Rey quickly spun down and pushed up, effectively hitting all 3 knights with a big swirl blast of her light saber. Before they even hit the ground she extended her hand and pushed the Falcon away from Ren, trying to counter his move.
Kylo looked at her and with pursed lips pushed again his influence on the ship and it began to descend . Rey furrowed her eyebrows, gritted her teeth and pushed with both hands. The ship started to shake as Kylo also lifted both hands and pulled as hard as he could. Both Force users were now tense and giving it their all. The ship just stood there mid-air shaking and causing the ground to catch fire.
One of the fallen Knights gained consciousness and barely managed to raise a blaster and shoot Rey. She screamed and dropped to her knees. Kylo was sufficiently distracted by her fall that he released the ship long enough for Rey to force one last hard push. The Falcon escaped and Rey fell on all 4'rs gasping as blood pulled around her. She raised her head panting and a blaster barely hit her temple as Kylo's light saber flung in the knight's chest slashing him in 2 before returning to his hand (A/N: I missed this old move).
Rey:" Ben.." her voice barely registered.
Kylo was not in a good state, funnel vision kicked in. All he saw was Rey on the ground covered in blood, the fire blazing around her. He looked at her face and he could see her mouthing something but he couldn't focus on the sound.
Rey:' Run Ben, the speeders will…'
But before she could finish, the bikes the knights arrived on exploded caught in the fire, the shock wave effectively throwing Kylo in her direction. They were both blown a couple of feet away from the blast zone and Rey was knocked unconscious.
Rey opened her eyes to the sound of rain and distant thunder. She was on her back in a dim lit room and the feeling in her body soon began to register. She remembered the blaster hit. The blow had missed any vital organs thank the Force but she had lost a lot of blood. Dizziness and numbness were her main symptoms at the moment. The shock of the explosion probably aided in her numbing the pain for now.
Rey:'At least until I get to a safe point'. She thought.
She remembered Kylo and stood up taking in the room. She soon found his frame panting with eyes closed sitting on the floor leaning his back against the wall. He was staring at her now not speaking. He was probably in a lot of pain.
Rey:' Ben!' she limped to him as soon as she could and dropped to her knees.
Her hands started to trace his frame. She touched his face, inspected his chest and traced down his arm. He winced and she continued. By the end of her inspection she concluded he had a dislocated shoulder, minor cuts and superficial gashes along his entire body with the biggest issue in his left leg. A big piece of metal (a pipe of some sorts) got stuck in his leg from the blast and had pierced through.
Rey:' Kriff we have to save you. Don't move I'll take care of it' she said as he kept panting. She started to unbutton his cape and didn't notice his hands lifting. Before she caught the motion he crashed her into his body.
Kylo:" I thought I'd lose you. Don't ever scare me like that again!" he barely said the words in a very raspy voice. He held onto her for dear life.
He meant the words. When he saw her getting shot and fall he lost contact with reality. When he saw the blaster at her head his body moved without his accord. It was like his mind was just a dumb witness to the horror in front of it. After the explosion pushed him into her and threw them out of the clearing he lost consciousness. He was the first to wake and she was still unconscious. They were side by side on the wet jungle floor surrounded by mud and the rain fell hard on them. He raised without thinking and stopped half way as the sharp pain in his leg started to overcome him. He cursed the leg and went back to Rey to check her. The wounds weren't as bad as they looked. The bleeding was still there but it didn't show signs of any major organ being hit. other than that scratches and bruising was present but nothing else caught his eye. He turned his head and looked around and saw a cabin nearby, very shabby and filled with holes but it would provide some partial coverage from the rain. He had to practically crawl them both to the cabin because he couldn't stand. There he would provide minimal first aid to her body, ripping part of his cape and using it as a bandage to stop the bleeding. When it showed signs of stopping he crawled to a near wall to rest himself.
After she got up and came to him he was lost again. She was alive. His Rey was alive. She talked again but he couldn't hear it. Her small hands started to caress his face, his arms and inspected his leg. She started to fumble with his cape and he just gave in to the need to hold her.
She felt so good in his arms, warm and her heart was pounding so hard with beautiful life, just as it should.
Kylo:" Don't ever leave me Rey, I don't know how I can live without you!" he said as tears left his eyes, a warm smile on his lip.
Rey:' Shut up you damned fool and let me take care of you! Are you mad?...you'll bleed to death." She released herself from his grip and took hold of the metal in his leg and gave it a hard pull.
It left his body and he howled in pain. She quickly placed her hand on the hole and called the Force to close it.
Kylo:" Rey..stop, you're injured." he gasped and struggled to move but she pushed hard and focused on closing the wound.
Rey:' You self centered self serving bastard, what makes you think I could live without you?! she screamed at his face, tears violently falling now.
AN: Yep...A long one. But I just couldn't stop myself. A nice long chapter is nice now and then...right? Also the mood so far is not exactly citrusy. Thank you for reading! Hope you like the story so far.
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