It doesn't take long to land on the 'Finalizer' as Kylo calls it. The door opens and we exit before the white armoured men. As I turn around to get a better look at black shuttle, I notice the hangar we're in. I've never seen a place like this.
"Lyra, follow close behind me." Kylo's voice says behind me, once again in the robotic voice due to his mask. I nod and once I turn around to follow him, he starts walking.
The Finalizer, I come to realise, is as extraordinarily large just as Kylo had made it seem. As I follow behind Kylo, we take so many different twists and turns down countless hallways that I hope I'll be given a tour by someone, otherwise I'm certain I'll get lost. I'm sure the walk is no big deal for him though.
I also notice that whenever we pass by the soldiers, their masks follow us, but I'm fairly certain their following me. Maybe they just aren't used to girls around here, after all, I haven't seen any.
We are soon at a metal door which slides open allowing us to walk inside the room. Once the door slides shut again, Kylo immediately takes off his mask and places it onto a bed. This must be his room then.
We stand there, staring at each other. I feel him trying to enter my mind, most likely looking for answers about my life. I don't even try to enter his because I know it's as well blocked as mine.
A sudden smile appears on his face. I tilt my head, silently asking why he was smiling. "I missed you, Lyra." He says. "I missed you too." I say in a slightly bitter tone. His smile fades.
"Lyra, I told you I was sorry." He says wanting me to forgive him. "Why didn't you at least visit? Why didn't you take me with you when you became this?" I ask, gesturing at 'this'.
"I couldn't be distracted from training, Lyra. And I did go back for you, but you were gone!" He says, his voice rising at the end. I'm shocked at hearing that he did go back for me.
"Lyra, when did you leave?" He asks looking at the floor now. "I believe I was six." I answer. "Six?! Lyra, you could've gotten hurt or been killed!" He shouts. "I knew perfectly well the dangers of running away! I know how to handle myself, Kylo!" I shout back.
He sighs before saying, "If anyone hurt you-" "I dealt with them." I say interrupting him. "Good." He says in approval.
The room becomes silent again with both of us thinking. What's going to happen between Kylo and I? It will take time to be the family we used to be, if that's what he wants. Then my mind wanders to a different thought. What if he just wants me for my power? I don't know him anymore, so, could that be what he really wants? I'll just stay cautious for now.
"What happened after you left?" Kylo asks, breaking the silence. "Why do you want to know?" I ask back. "I have the right to. I'm your brother whether you like it or not and because you won't allow me to enter your mind, you're going to tell me. What happened after you left?" He says.
I glare at him for a good minute before sighing and delving into my past. Once I'm finished telling him, he is very shocked.
"Where did you get your lightsaber?" Asks Kylo. "I found a force user and 'charmed' him to make me one with a unique colour which turned out to be silver." I reply. He nods.
Some moments pass before he says something again. "Lyra, it's getting late." Kylo states. I continue looking at him as I was before. "And?" I draw after he doesn't say anything else.
"You look really exhausted." He says. "I'd be surprised if I didn't." I snort. Then a thought occurs. "Where am I going to sleep?" I ask.
"You can sleep in my bed tonight. Tomorrow I'll sort everything out." He answers. "Then where will you sleep?" I ask. "I'll sleep on the floor or in the chair." He says. I nod.
I make to go sit on the comfortable looking bed, but Kylo grabs my arm and lightly tugs me away from it. "What?" I ask.
"You're filthy. You can lie down after you've taken a shower. The bathroom's right there," he points to a door, "and while you're in there, I'll find you some clothes."
Without a word I head towards the bathroom. The door opens and I step inside. When my eyes land on the shower, I grin. I haven't been clean for the longest time now.
Then I spot a mirror. I stand in front of it looking at myself for a moment. Kylo was right, I am filthy. No wonder why he pushed me away from his bed! There would've been lots of little sand grains left over in the morning and possibly a small blood stain.
I turn around and take off my dirty clothes, leaving them on the floor. I then immediately hop into the shower and turn the knob. I jump slightly as the water is cold at first and causes the small wound on my arm to sting. It quickly warms up though and I begin to rid myself of all the grime.
Soon enough, I'm the cleanest I've been in a long time. I turn the water off and realise I don't have a towel. I peek my head outside the shower door and see one hanging on hook. Not wanting to leave wet tracks on the floor, I simply use the force to bring it to my hands.
After drying myself off, I wrap the towel around me and check that it won't fall. Once I'm sure it won't, the door slides open and I step inside the room again. Kylo is sitting on the edge of his bed deep in thought.
I grab the clothes that he had gotten and walk back inside the bathroom to change. Before dressing again, I look at what's in the small stack. As I pick up each piece of clothing, I notice everything is black.
I then proceed to dress myself. I sigh as I hold up the pants. I slide them on even though I don't want to wear them only so Kylo won't see my underwear.
I walk out of the room and immediately ask, "Could you bring me a pair of shorts?" "Huh?" Kylo asks looking up at me, such a rarity with him being a good foot taller than me.
"I hate pants." I state. He looks at me funnily. "They're uncomfortable things, so, can you get me some shorts?" I ask. "Tomorrow. You're wearing those to bed though." He says. "Fine." I sigh.
"Get some rest." He says pushing himself off the bed. "Why do you care?" I ask. "Because you have a long day ahead of you." He replies.
I lie down and the exhaustion from the days of walking on the sweltering planet and the recent events hits me. I sink down further into the bed. Just as I close my eyes, Kylo says, "Tomorrow I'll have to bring you to Supreme Leader Snoke."
"Who?" I ask, turning to look at Kylo. "My Master. He'll be yours too. You'll see." He says.
Not particularly caring at the moment, I flip over and close my eyes again. This time Kylo doesn't say anything and I drift into a peaceful sleep.
