Klyo had not expected Hux to accompany him planet-side to retrieve their precious younglings, but was pleased when Hux announced he had been given permission to do so. Kylo had been so pleased in fact, he had promptly flung himself on Hux and covered him in happy kisses, Hux had laughed but not at him and called him an overgrown puppy.
The journey was meant to be simple, with a small transport and a pilot to take them there and bring them home again. Kylo would have preferred to pilot the ship himself, but Hux insisted that he'd be too distracted by the babies to want to fly them anywhere. It was not a long journey but it was, their first trip together as a married couple. Kylo realised with a pang that they had never taken the time to leave the ship and go on shore leave together, their schedules often conflicting and when they did have time together they mainly spent them in their quarters.
Kylo quickly learnt that Hux did not travel well, his shoulders tight and grip his Kylo's gloved hand tighter as the small transport ship jousted them about. One on land Hux had gotten dizzy from the planet's gravity. But any suffering was worth it in the end when they were given white coats and lead to a small room to meet the twins.
Two tiny, precious angels with little tufts of bright red hair, wrapped in grey first order issue blankets. Kylo adores upon first sight them more than he thought possible. He was given their daughter to hold first, while Hux holds their son. After much arguing Kylo and Hux settled on traditional Arkanis' names Millicent and Valiant, names that would work well for a future First Order officer or even a knight of Ren. They sit for what seems hours, simply holding the sleeping babes and adoring their every small move. Many holos are taken of the four of them by an overexcited medic and the babies are fed and tucked into a hover-pram before they head back towards the transport and home.
On the journey back Hux is quiet, his eyes puffy from joyful tears.
For once the universe feels right to Kylo, his place here beside his husband and their sleeping children.
The static buzz of a holo call interrupts the sleepy peacefulness and startles the twins awake.
"I expected your report hours ago Ren." Snarls Supreme Leader Snoke his face revolting even in the tiny blue projection. "I want a report on the twins' current status."
The twins begin to cry in confusion. Hux moves their pram out of view and tries to rock them back to sleep.
Kylo nods and bows his head. "Apologies master. The twins are strong and healthy."
"Good, good." Hums Snoke in reply, one hand reaching out to Kylo. "How soon until their basic training is complete?"
"Basic training? Master they are too young for training yet. They are only a few hours old. It will be years yet!" Kylo said confused and concerned.
"Years?" Thunders Snoke angrily. "That is far too long!
Hux returns to Kylo's side and puts a hand on Kylo's elbow.
"It has already been agreed Supreme Leader." Hux says calmly. "You have signed the contract and given your permission. Kylo and I have five years to raise them as we see fit, with no interference until the children's first assessment of their powers. It would be a waste of resource and credits to go back on your word now. Who knows what powers these children may have one day? What they will accomplish given time. I urge you not to change your mind now."
The hologram is still for several moments, and Kylo begins to worry that it is broken. But then the figure sighs. "Your mate speaks wise words. I will leave you to get acquainted with the young force users. But make sure you keep me updated on their progress. " He says pointing at Kylo. He turns his head suddenly and stares at Hux. "As for you, you have the makings of a General with that silver tongue."