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Chapter 8:

Rey

After her trial Kylo insisted that she head to the med bay. She was a little banged up from the first part of the trail but she didn't think she was hurt enough for medical attention but when she saw the look on his face there was no way she'd be able to tell him no, so Asera marched her straight there.

Rey knew that he was worried about her sudden burst of darkness more than he was worried about her actual health at the moment. She didn't know where it had come from and she certainly didn't mean to hurt Cade. She didn't want something bad to happen just for them to realize that if they'd checked her out it could have been prevented.

Once Asera was sure that Rey was fine Kylo insisted on her taking a full day off. They went back to the hut and ended up immediately headed to bed. As soon as Rey laid down, she felt every ache and scrape for the first time and she was grateful that he had insisted on the break because she would have been even worse off the next day. She couldn't have that because her friends were planning to throw her some kind of celebration for completing the trial.

She hadn't expected the trial to last as long as it did and ended up sleeping for the rest of the night. She only woke up in the middle of the night long enough to eat the food that Kylo had brought them for a late night dinner. Otherwise the next time she woke up it was daylight outside again.

"What time is it," she asked groggily.

"Around noon," Kylo said from the other side of the hut.

Rey rolled over so that she could see him sitting in the rocking chair she'd fashioned for them to read in.

"Really it seems like it should be later," she said.

"You've been a sleep for almost 36 hours," he said causally.

"WHAT," Rey exclaimed practically leaping out of bed. "What do you mean I've been a sleep for almost 36 hours," she asked.

"You're trial was 2 days ago, Rey. You expended a bunch of energy and needed rest to replenish it. And food," Kylo said pointing to the table where a plate of food lay waiting for her.

"And you just let me be out for that long," she asked sitting down at the table.

"I tried to wake you several times. I even used our bond to visit you in your dreams but I couldn't get through to you," Kylo said coming to sit at the table with her.

Rey stared at him for a moment.

"Did I really use that much energy," she asked.

"It's possible. Maybe I pushed you too hard too soon but when Luke was putting me through my Trial of Skill, we had to hold the boulders for 24 hours so I don't think so," he said.

"You also had years of training. It's barely been 9 months from the time I discovered that I was Force sensitive to this point, maybe I wasn't ready," she said and shrugged. "Either way now that I am done with the five Jedi trials we can train even harder," she said.

"And you can start learning more advanced techniques," he said and she grinned at him.

"Is it weird that Asera and the others can use techniques that I've only read about in books and yet they look to me as their leader? I mean how screwed would they've all been if you hadn't been here," she asked suddenly.

Kylo laughed.

"No, it's not weird. Everyone gains different abilities at different times besides the basics and they all knew they were Force sensitive from a young age and have been developing their skills since that point in their own way. And if by some twist of fate, I wasn't bonded to you by the Force you would have made up your own rules and way of training them. Plus, the Force wouldn't have led you astray," he said and she knew that he was serious.

"I'm glad that I don't have to worry about that," Rey said and kissed him. "So, what did I miss while I was regaining my energy," she asked.

"Nothing. Everyone has been waiting for you to wake up. After word got around that you'd made 'some big Jedi achievement' I think is what the civilians are calling your trial completion, they decided that they wanted to do something for you," he said.

"Well I should shower and get dressed then," she said excitedly.

"I'll go let my mother and the others know that you are awake. I hope you have room for more food. I'm sure they want to make you stuff," he said a little awkwardly.

"Are throwing me a party," she asked looking at Kylo suspiciously.

He avoided her gaze so she tried to see what he was thinking but he'd closed the bond off. She stepped in close to him and made him look at her.

"I love parties Kylo, though I've only been to a couple small ones," she admitted suddenly feeling shy.

"I've been to loads of them but I'm definitely not a fan," he said. Her face fell but he quickly said, "But this will be finitely more tolerable than any of the galas my mother ever threw back when I was young."

He smiled down at her and then they headed into the base. Rey headed for the showers while Kylo headed to see Leia. Once she was clean and dressed in a pair of grey leggings and a grey short sleeved, light weight tunic she went to go find Kylo.

She was busy tying her hair into her classic three bun style when she ran flat into Kylo. He smiled down at her as he caught her in his arms to prevent her from ending up on the floor. She shook her head. It wasn't like Rey to be so caught off guard like that unless he'd been concealing his presence from her on purpose.

"Did you do that on purpose," she asked as she regained her footing.

"Coming here to wait for you or standing here," he said with a slight grin on his face.

"I mean were you concealing your presence so that I wouldn't feel you standing here," she asked and slapped his arm.

"I was just testing to see if you would notice," he said.

"Well I did. Now where are we going," she asked as he started walking deeper into the base.

"Down to the lower level," he said.

He led her to the lift and they rode it down to the lower level where Rey didn't think there was much. She was quickly proven wrong when Kylo led her to a set of double doors with ornate knobs and carvings in the wood. He opened the one on the right and directed her inside.

The lights were off but she could sense about 30 people in the room beyond.

Don't ruin this for them, Kylo said gently.

"CONGRATULATIONS REY," her friends suddenly yelled.

Rey could only smile and blush suddenly. Even though she'd known what was coming she still wasn't used to so much attention being directed at her. Rey looked around and felt so loved. Leia, Kaydel, Poe, Finn, Rose, Chewie, C3-P0, R2-D2, BB-8 and R2-V5 stood to the side and let Rey's other friends greet her first.

The Jasmenerthians Taliah, Thommen, Khalil, Maddez, Jasminda, Kaiser, and Khan came up to her with their congratulations. Taliah and Jasminda both crushed her tiny form against their much larger forms in bear hugs. The guys commended her on taking down the 6 members of the Knights of Rey by herself and shook her hand.

Phasma, Datoo, Maatis and Nikkinem came up to her next. Rey and Phasma had been friends since Rey's days on the Vengeance. She was proud of Rey especially since she'd help her train way back when and clapped Rey on the back with a small smile. The others however had not thought Rey was a good fit to be Kylo's apprentice and were even move disapproving of their budding romance. It wasn't until she helped Kylo rescue them that they actually began to believe that they were good for each other.

They each made awkward eye contact and congratulated her before quickly moving away.

Next up were a few of her mechanic friends Airic, Revaan, Marri, and Anggie all threw their arms around her in a group hug. They said they were proud to call her their friend. Rey teared up when Marri, who's entire family had been murdered by the First Order when she was only a baby, told Rey that she gave her hope for the galaxy.

"Thank you all. You'll never know how much this all means to me," Rey said as her tears threatened to spill over as Essie and Taliki threw their arms around her.

"Rey you are one of the most badass women in the whole galaxy if anyone could complete all 5 Jedi trials in less than a year is someone worthy of every bit of praise they get," Gear said and bowed to her.

"The clone bastard is right, Rey. You are awesome and I'm glad you are the one leading us in this war against Zoroyais," Zer-o said. "Oh, and Ren isn't as terrible as I first thought," he said after a moment.

Rey turned to look at Kylo who just folded his arms over his chest and shook his head at the other male.

"Don't mind him. He's an idiot sometimes," Cade said with a smile. "We are proud of you though, Rey."

"Rey, I think it goes with out saying how proud of you we are. But then again none of us had any doubt that you would make a stellar Jedi," Leia said. The older woman looked to her son and then the group of Force users standing behind Rey and asked, "You are Jedi, correct?"

"Well actually Kylo and I talked about it and I've decided to model whatever we are going to be after the Grey Jedi Order. But since I don't agree with the way of thinking completely either I've decided that we will be the Grey Order," Rey said and looked to Kylo to see if he agreed. When he nodded, she went on, "We will be everything the three original branches of Force users failed to be. We have to learn from their mistakes, we have to be better."

"Sounds like you made you're mind up," Asera said.

"Yeah. We need purpose and focus and I need to figure out what that means. I hope you all will help me with that," Rey said and looked at each of them.

"I think I speak for everyone when I say, of course, we will. That's why we're here," Eshreal said.

Rey grinned. She was excited and relieved. They could hash out all of the stuff she and Kylo had discussed about the Jedi, Sith and Grey Jedi and see what everyone thought at the next training session.

"I was promised food and alcohol and all you guys are doing is talking," Poe said.

"We are here to celebrate Rey passing her trial not just the food and alcohol," Eshreal said.

"I could go for some food, what's for lunch," Rey asked with a big grin.

Even though you just ate less than an hour ago, Kylo said into her head.

She laughed as went to look over the spread on the long dining table. There were heart fruit; her favorite, hamburgers, potato chips, and little cookie sandwiches as well as cups of alcohol and various fruit juices. She looked around and as if on que music started playing and it officially became a party.

Rey grabbed a plate and began piling food onto her plate. Kylo came up behind her and collected a cup of juice for her and rum for himself. They found seats between Leia and Chewie.

Kylo elected to sit next to Leia rather than the Wookie who still wasn't very fond of him even after everything. Rey knew it was because every time Chewie looked at Kylo all he saw was Han and that painful memory of seeing Kylo kill Han would play over and over in the Wookie's head. Even still Chewie was happy for Rey and even Kylo a little. He was especially happy for Leia who was very glad to have her boy home and on speaking terms with her.

Slowly but surely the table filled up with people and the sounds of merry making could be heard throughout the hall. Rey was so happy she didn't know what to do with herself. She hummed along to the music and leaned into Kylo.

Suddenly Leia stood up and clinked her fork on her glass. The room quickly grew quiet as all attention landed on her. Leia smiled over at Rey and Kylo for a moment before turning to the crowd.

"I know we are here celebrating Rey's monumental achievement but I know for a fact that we also have something else to celebrate," Leia said and looked pointedly at Kylo who blushed for a second before getting to his feet.

"Yes…I asked Rey to marry me and she said yes," he said awkwardly and reached for Rey's hand.

Rey stood up and blushed as Kylo took her left hand and slid a beautiful yet simple gold ring onto her ring finger. Rey gasped as she took in the heart shaped opal stone that shone radiant colors in the light. She threw her arms around Kylo, kissing him and then moving around him to hug Leia.

"Thank you for this. It's lovely," Rey said. "And yes, it's true we are getting married," Rey said.

The room erupted in cheers and more rounds of hugs for both Rey and Kylo.

"You have to let us throw you a bachelorette party," Rose and Kaydel squealed at the same time as they threw their arms around her.

"Yes Ren, we would like to also throw you a bachelor party," Phasma said with a smile.

Kylo groaned.

"Sure, we would be honored," Rey said and put her arm around Kylo pulling him against her. "Right, honey," Rey said with a smile.

Honey, Kylo asked.

You don't like honey? What about baby, babe, or bae? Sugerpie, she asked teasing him a little.

Honey is fine if those are my other options, he said and shook her head.

"Yes, I'd be honored to attend whatever party you guys put together for me," Kylo said after a moment.

Well before you all go planning parties and weddings we have business to attend to, Luke's voice came from near the door.

The group all turned to see Luke standing there. Leia smiled at her brother while Chewie quickly moved across the room to greet his lost friend. The Wookie howled out a greeting.

It's good to see you again too, Chewie. Han told me to tell you to be strong and that he misses you too, Luke said before moving to Leia. He told me to tell you 'me too, always', he said and then mock rolled his eyes at her.

"Skywalker, I know you aren't here to celebrate our engagement or even Rey finishing her last trial, so what do you want," Kylo asked.

He wasn't hostile, he just wasn't very happy to see his uncle. Rey shook her head. She smiled at Luke.

"Hi Luke," Rey said walking over to the ghostly man.

The rest of the room was dead silent. None of them had ever seen a Force ghost before. The Knights were taking it the best but the rest of them looked like they were going to pass out. When Kylo caught their expressions, he chuckled darkly.

Hello Rey, Kylo. Perhaps we should speak in private so that your friends do not die of shock, Luke said.

"Yes, I think that would be best," Leia said opening another wooden door that led to a medium sized office.

Leia walked inside followed by Luke and Kylo. Rey hesitated for a moment. Luke looked back at her.

Your knights should join us, Luke said.

Rey nodded.

"Sorry about this everyone. Please continue we just have some business to discuss probably," Rey said with a smile. "Guys can you come with me," she said to the knights.

They all followed her into the office and Gear closed the door behind them.

"Master Luke Skywalker it is an honor to meet you," Cade said as soon as he moved to the front of the group.

"Yeah what he said," Zer-o said coming to stand at Cade's side.

Luke chuckled at their enthusiasm.

"Stop that," Eshreal hissed and moved in front of them. "I apologize for their outburst, Master Skywalker. I assume you wouldn't be here if it wasn't important. Please tell us why you have come," she said.

It is quiet okay, Eshreal, Luke said with a smile. I came here because I want to know if you are going to go after the Knights of Ren, Luke asked.

"Yes, that is the plan," Kylo said.

Good because Zoroyais is gaining power by day, taking over more systems, creating more clones since he defeated you all back on Ilum. I have a feeling that he will be able to create more clones able to manipulate the Force soon and you will need more help than Rey's knights alone can provide. I do not exactly agree in using the Knights of Ren but we do not have time to train younglings when the Knights of Ren are already fully trained warriors. I have been looking into it and I believe I have located Rafaald Bellwilk and Nikrea Rhoahudk, Luke said and Kylo visibly bristled.

"Falbel and Nikhoah would attempt to cut your tongue out for calling them by those names. They haven't used them since we left your school," Kylo said.

"Who are they," Rey asked.

"They were my best friends back at Luke's school and afterward. They became the Captains of my Knights. Once we get them on our side it will be nothing to find the others," Kylo said.

"And you think you know where they are Luke? Are you its sure for them to go," Leia asked.

"Mother we will be fine. Falbel and Nikhoah would never hurt me even if they don't agree with coming back to the light," Kylo said.

They are stationed on the planet Vodran in the Si'Klaata Cluster in Hutt Space, Luke said. But they won't be there for much longer. You must get there before Hux sends someone to fetch them. He has plans to use the Knights of Ren against the two of you if you don't act soon, Luke said casually as if he hadn't just told them they were literally running out of time.

Rey sighed. She'd known that this quiet wouldn't last forever but she'd hope that maybe they would get a chance to get married first.

"How soon can we leave," Rey asked Leia.

"Wait you guys are just gonna take off for First Order infested Hutt Space without a second thought to track down two knights of Ren who may or may not have been turned against you already," Asera asked.

"We don't have a choice, Asera," Kylo said.

"Well then we are coming with you," Essie said.

"No," Kylo and Rey said.

No, Luke said. There is something else that I need you all to handle. There is a lightsaber that Zer-o must retrieve. You will find it on Mandalore, Luke said cryptically.

Rey could tell that the Knights were excited even though they were worried about her and Kylo. She was glad that they had something to do while she and Kylo chased down the first two members of the Knights of Ren.

"You can leave as soon as you two are ready, I guess," Leia said reservedly. "You guys too," Leia said to the Knights, "if Luke thinks this lightsaber is that important."

After everything was handled the group went back to celebrating. By now the entire base had heard the news and had joined in on the partying. Kylo and Rey decided to take advantage of the fun for the moment and they all partied through the night.

What do you guys think the Knights of Rey are like? Will they be willing to join forces with Kylo now that he has joined with the Resistance? Any guesses as to what this special blade is that Luke is sending the Knights of Rey after? It's a legendary one...