It had started off as a fairly normal day. Kylo had accompanied Merlin on one of his eternal herb-gathering trips, and it had been pretty peaceful. They had taken the opportunity of being unobserved to show each other a few tricks with their powers.
Now there was a glowing blue sword at the end of Merlin's nose and a determined, angry young woman on the other end of it.
''I know he's here! I found where his ship crashed! Now tell me where Kylo Ren is!''
Merlin gave her a weak smile. ''Behind you?''
Before any of them could react, there was a crashing noise in the trees and another angry voice shouted ''Ben Solo, you come out this instant! I know you're here, I can feel your presence!''
Kylo cringed. ''Why did you bring her, scavenger?''
''My name,'' said the young woman, low and dangerous, ''is Rey. And you, mister, are in big trouble.''
''What is it?'' Merlin asked as the blue blade moved from his nose to Kylo's chest.
Kylo met his eyes sheepishly. '''Er . . . It's my mom.''