Chapter 6
Poe POV
We touch down in a small field outside the city, watching and waiting to see if anyone has noticed us or even cared. Everything in me just wants to see Rey, I could care less about the war, the good and bad, just as long as Rey is safe I am happy. Safe with me would be better.
"Finn, what's the plan? They don't seem to be aware of us arriving.." I'm starting to feel apprehensive about the plan.
"Honestly, the only reason they would be this calm is if there was to be an announcement among delegates and anyone with money. They have this weird business thing where everyone gets dressed up, drinks way to much, and go on about power and their money. Stormtroopers dress up and hand drinks and food out. Boring really." Finn shrugs his shoulders and looks out into the night. Life must have been pretty boring with the First Order.
We head out into the dark forest, blasters ready, scoping the area. The light breeze feels nice with the warmish air. The salt from the ocean has a nice calming effect, even if this was a death sentence in the making.
"Over here, I see the housing for the majors and commanders. If they are keeping Rey locked up it is in there. The cells are located downstairs and," Finn shifts in place and gulps, "if Kylo Ren is here, his room is located above the entrance to reach them." Finn shoots me a look and I know it well.
Damn. This means if it gets ugly, we may not make it. I feel Finn start to contemplate on how we can get in, but my thoughts are swarmed around a scared Rey, probably bruised and dangling for life.
"Come on, this way," we make our way towards the city, hiding our blasters and trying to look part of the crowd. Everyone around us reeks of alcohol and greed.
I finally spot where the First Order officers and where their leader will be entertaining their guests. Reminds me of the casino, poor BB-8. She never got over how mistreated some droids and people are.
"Come on, we have to change. Try and act like we are here on business." Finn pulls me to a small shop, the shopkeeper is a frail woman, her body shaking but trying to stay strong. She can't be more than thirty, but her face looks like she could be sixty.
"Gentleman," her soft smile pushes away any fear of her giving us up. "How can we help?" She looks us over as a much older woman comes from the back. We smile at them both. They must have seen a lot of damage and pain being here.
"Honey, I have it. Go sit, we don't want your fever to come back." The younger woman smiles and goes to the back and up the stairs. The older woman smiles back at us and nods.
"My daughter, she has been very ill so I take care of her and her four boys but you didn't come here to hear about our problems, how can I help two members of the Rebellion?" She looks us over. She probably has lived through the last war with stories to tell.
Finn tells her what we need, and makes small talk. All I can think about is Rey. I can't wait to see her, to see her face when she sees her friends have come to bust her out and save her. We get our new suits and change quickly. We give our deepest thanks and give all we have for the clothes.
"Ready?" I ask and all Finn can do is nod as his mouth goes dry. This must be scary for him.
We make our way to the building where everyone seems to be gathering, blending in with the others, keeping our heads low.
All around us, we can hear men and women laughing and shouting. They seem to be excited about something, but we can't make out what. Finally enter a grand hall, filled with everyone in their best dress attire, drinking and enjoying themselves. Disgusting.
We make our way over to the bar where we can collect ourselves and figure out how to get to Rey. Finn looks over the crowd and pain hits him. I try not to ask, better to get this over with and get back to where we belong.
We start to discuss tactics and how to get to where Rey should be, when every part of my being is caught off guard. There she is. She is in a black gown with a deep V neckline. The dress sparkles like millions of stars twinkling in space. Her hair, pinned up and elegant, her face proud and strong but still herself. The attention on her makes her stumble in the crowd as everyone is silent. They are in awe. My Rey.
Realization hits as her eyes fall on us, she wants to stay. She chose the dark side. She chose him over us. Her friends. Her family.
Slowly she makes her way to 4 young boys, dressed nice but with patch work in their pants. "You made it! How is your mother? Did she receive the medicine I sent?" Medicine? Does she know these boys?
"Yes ma'am. Our grandmother sent us to thank you, she should be all better in a few days. We can't thank you enough." The older boy keeps looking her up and down, devouring her with his eyes. Watch it kid.
"I'm so happy. Have you reconsidered my proposal? I'm always free whenever you four would like to start training." Training? This isn't good. Are they force users too? Is she going to corrupt them as well?
"We will have to ask our mother when she is returned to health, but for you ma'am I think she would consider it." They all smile at her. How can they not? She is stunning and strong. My Rey.
She hugs them all, telling them to enjoy and eat as much as they can and take home whatever they wish. After they rush off, making their way to a buffet area Rey makes her way towards us. Here we go.
"Finn! Poe! What are you doing here? Are you okay? I've missed you both so much. How is Rose and Leia?" Smiles as she hugs us both. She seems like her old self. What is going on?
"Everyone is fine, worried about you. There has been talk about you joining forces with Kylo Ren, that you are turning your back on the Rebellion." I say as I hug her again. I've missed her touch, I've missed her being near me. Oh Rey.
"I will explain everything in time. I'm so sorry I made everyone worry. I told you, you had to trust me. I may have found a way to end the war, but I need you two to go along with this. Please." Her eyes, they are crying out. Begging for us to let her take the reign and let us trust her and her plan.
I blow out a sigh and nod my head, letting her hug us once more. She kisses me on the cheek and smiles. Has she missed me? Does she know how I feel?
"I have to go, but I will be back soon. Drink and eat, no one will touch you. I will inform Hux that you two are my guests." She smiles again and lets go of my hands as she walks away.
"What is going on Poe?" I want to answer him, I really do but I'm mesmerized by the strong Jedi woman that is walking in front of me. Her ass is amazing in that dress.
Kylo Ren POV
I see them, the traitor and pilot, drooling over my woman. My Rey. I can't wait for them to find out that I made love to her. That she isn't going anywhere. That she is MINE!
"Well hello good looking," Rey snakes her hands around my neck and into my hair. She looks amazing. She looks like the queen she truly is. My queen.
"I see we have some unexpected guests," I kiss her forehead and put my arms around her waist. I will not lose her to them. I can't lose her again.
"Mmm.. Seems like they were on a rescue mission but," she kisses my lips and the fire hits my veins. "I told them to behave and to trust me. I'm not going anywhere. I gave my word, and the people need me. They need me to help balance the power and with the news we have tonight." I kiss her again, deepening the kiss and I feel Hux make his way behind us. I break our kiss and hold, reluctantly, turning towards him.
"Sir, there is talk of Rebels here. I have men ready to apprehend and take them away from the guests on your command." Hux drive for power and control sparks my anger. He looks past me at Rey, who is speaking with Marylyn, eyeing her. Looking her over as if she was a prize.
"They are Rey's guests and will not be harmed. It is only two of them anyways, if I wanted I could deal with them myself. Keep an eye on the guests. Oh, and" I bring him in closer, using the force to take the breath from his lungs, "if you ever look at Rey that way again, I will not be as kind as I am now." I let the hold go and watch him gather himself and leave in a hurry. Damn parasite.
I look out to the traitor and the pilot, they are watching Rey and talking. Probably finding a way to get her to leave with them. A sense of panic rises in myself. What if they succeed? What if the pilot professes his love and she realizes I'm just a monster?
Before I know it, Rey is back in my line of sight, sensing my fear in our bond. Breathe Ben. She is sending me the best message she can to help me calm myself. I gather myself and make my way to the crowd to make our announcement. Here goes nothing.
"Evening everyone. I hope that this has been an enjoyable evening. Spirits seem alive and well. I have called everyone here this evening to announce that the First Order will be terminated. We will bring back a Senate to the galaxy for peace and balance." Whispers and gasps escaping the crowd. No one expecting that the mighty Kylo Ren would relinquish his hold as Supreme Leader.
"What about the war?" A man yells out, one of the war profiteers.
"It will be seized. A peace treaty between myself and the Rebellion will be brought to the attention of the galaxy. There has been to many lives lost, damage done, and trusts broken." I look to Rey who smiles softly. I'm doing this for you. For us. To have a family.
"It is lies!" The pilot screams out. Infuriated. You would think a ceasefire would be what he would want.
"No Poe it isn't!" Rey speaks out, defending me. She is keeping her word. She is staying with me.
"He's lying to you Rey. He will say anything, he's a monster! Did you forget what he has done? How many of our friends he has killed?" He walks towards Rey, pleading for her to listen. He wants her to go back with them. I feel the pain in her, in him. She doesn't want him to fight.
"Please, listen," but before she can say anything else Poe shakes his head and walks off. All he says left, only to her. "We'll see."
"Oh Poe." I can feel the pain in her, it is breaking me. Does she love him?
"Ben, I need a minute." Rey kisses my cheek and walks back to our room, contemplating how to make her friends see that this is what she wants.
I nod and kiss her back, letting her know everything will be okay. Her soft smile and tender eyes give me hope. She doesn't want to leave. She isn't chasing her friends down. Why do I feel so bad for wanting her to stay?
As the evening goes on, I make arrangements to meet with the higher delegates and send out plans to meet with my mother for the treaty. Politics are her thing, not mine. All I want is Rey. The rest of the galaxy can do as they please.
After an hour, I make my way to Rey, hoping she hasn't left with her friends. Fear picks at my brain and I find myself half walking and half running to find her. Could she just be using me to bring peace? Could this have been set up from the beginning?
Finally, I arrive to our room and swing open the door and I see her. She is on the balcony, dress flowing in the wind. She sparkles brighter than any star, her beauty more captivating than any being alive. Yet, it is her strength that pulls me in. Caught in her web.
I move behind her and wrap my arms around her waist. Kissing her neck, I feel her pulling me in. She really wants to be here.
"I'm sorry I left like that," she whispers. Tears fill her eyes and voice. I can feel her breaking, worried about what her friends will do.
"Don't be sorry. It was actually very boring. I can't wait for it to be just me and you," I kiss her again and I feel her shiver in my hold. I keep going till I hear a soft moan come from her lips.
"Oh Ben.. You are willing to give up all this," as she waves a hand over the city and sky, "just for me?" What can I say? Am I ready to give it up? No. Will I for her? Yes.
"I would do anything for you, Rey. I would travel billions of miles, if it meant I could see you smile." I pull her closer, nibbling on her ear. I won't let her think of anyone else. Not. A. One.
"Ben.. Please. Take me to bed. Make me forget about tonight." I smile and keep kissing her, devouring her, making her want me more.
She takes my hand and we walk into our room, shutting the doors to the balcony.
Rey POV
Morning came early today, a welcome after last night. To see Poe and Finn so filled with rage, pain, and shame. Knowing I chose Ben over them.. Yet, it was to protect them. Am I not allowed to love? Am I only allowed to love who they think is fit?
I keep moving my new staff, hitting the air with so much force it rips limbs off the trees. I focus on my moves, harnessing my strength, keeping my focus on where my feet and hands move. I feel something new in the force. A sense of balance between the light and dark.
I keep pushing, forcing myself to keep going, drowning out the words of my dear friend. "We'll see." Is he going to order an attack? Will he force Ben to retaliate? Suddenly him with a blaster comes back to my mind.
I am so deep in thought I don't notice someone behind me and grab hold. I use my staff and take out their legs and they fall to the ground.
"Poe? Finn?" I help Poe off the ground as Finn comes from behind a bush. I smile and let a small laugh escape as Poe dusts himself off.
"Oh Rey. I'm sorry about last night but you have to see he is lying to you. Once he knows you are on his side and he has us all together he will kill us all." Poe grabs my hands and begs with his heart.
"Poe, this is my decision. I am the one who asked this of him. I trust him. I love him. Can't you trust me?" I beg out to him and Finn. I just need them to believe me.
"You WHAT?" Poe rips his hands from mine, acid spitting from his words.
"I love him.. He makes me feel whole. He fills this piece of me that has been missing." I try and console him, terrified of what he will do. Red is all I see in his vision, his face.
"How could you!? He's the enemy! He kills innocent people!" Poe yells out grabbing my arms, shaking me.
"Poe let go man, we need to get back," Finn tries to break his hold but he won't budge.
"Rey you betrayed us! He got in your head! How can you love him? I.. I.. I love you! How could you do this?" He shakes me again, harder. I feel the tears starting to surface.
"Please, listen. I'm so sorry, I am, but I can't leave him! He needs me. He's changed!" I try and break his hold myself but his grip is like a vice.
"Stop. You're hurting me" I want him to let go, for him to believe me.
"No! You are coming back with us." Before I know it I'm crying, begging him to let go. To let me stay. I have to contain the overwhelming feel of the force to push him off. Please Poe.. Don't make me do this.
Before I combust I feel him sailing backwards with a very, VERY upset man staring daggers at him. I run to Ben, and put my hands on his face. Coaxing him down, pleading for him to let the anger go.
"Finn, get you and him out of here. Tell Leia we will be there in three weeks to sign the treaty and please," I look at Poe who is getting off the ground not meeting my eyes, "take care of him. I will see you soon. Trust me okay?" I say over to him as he helps Poe to their ship. I turn my attention to the man before me.
"I.. I lost it. I saw his hands on you and I wanted to kill him.. I am sorry." Ben looks to the ground, ashamed and upset.
"Hey, you were doing what you thought was right. You were protecting me." I wrap my arms around his neck and kiss him gently. I feel him pull me in and deepen our kiss. I know he feels that I forgive him. How can I be mad at him?
He breaks our kiss, gasping for air and drinking me up. I never want this to end, and neither does he. I can feel the want in his gaze.
"Why is it when I'm with you I feel like I can take on the galaxy?" He starts to nibble on my ear again, skimming his fingers across my stomach, sending a shiver down to my sex.
"Why is it when you kiss me like this, I feel like I am melting into you?" I move his mouth back to mine and gently pull his hair. I hear a soft moan of pleasure escape from our kiss and I want more.
"Take me home, and make me forget about all this." I whisper, moving my body on his erection, toying with him, making him want me more.
"Oh Rey, the things I can do to you," he kisses me again and picks me up and cradles me back to our room.
We finally make our way to our bed, stripping as we shut the door, trying to kiss as clothes fly everywhere. Once I have him naked I push him onto the bed, and kiss up his thighs, softly and slowly licking up to his erection, which is throbbing.
I smile as he throws his head back, enjoying the kisses and licks and an idea comes to mind. I take hold with a firm grip and surround it with my mouth sucking hard and circling the tip with my tongue, begging him to surrender and let me be in control. Moans of pleasure escape him, letting me do as I wish, letting me explore.
I let go and start kissing from his hips to his chest then to his neck and finally to his lips. I move myself on top, grinding softly, showing him how bad I want him. That I need him. That I love him.
"I love you, Ben. Don't ever forget that." Before he can say a word I ease him into me, riding softly, letting him take it all in. I throw my head back, he feels so good, so big and fills me. I don't want it to end.
The rhythm stays at a constant slow pace, making each up and down motion feel better and better. Making me want to pull him in deeper, for him to have every inch I can give him.
Soon I feel him pull me to him, keeping the rhythm, kissing me deeply. Holding my hips he increases our speed, and I can feel it, my release and his. I feel the force in us, colliding together, making us one. The energy, the bliss, the love, it is spiraling us to our climax and I don't want it to stop. The colors, the sounds, the tangible energy, all of it circling around us. In us.
"I love you Rey, come with me." Before I can even think, I feel myself explode into screams and moans as Ben does the same. I kiss him hard, convulsing around him. The force breaks from us shattering the windows and mirrors to our room but I don't care. The only thing that matters is the man under me, drawing in deep breaths as if he had been training for hours with no break. Maybe we should look into something more durable.
"My thoughts exactly" a sleepy Ben says. The smile across his face says it all. I roll off of him and cover up and cuddle in. I can feel my eyes start to droop, feeling the exhaustion take over. Ben holds me close as his breathing even outs, falling asleep himself.
"I will never leave you Ben, ever." I kiss his chest and fall into the blackness that is sleep.