We Want You As A New Recruit!

"Principal Snoke will see you now."

Kylo stood from the chair, limbs feeling cramped. He entered the cheesy-looking office. While the outside of Star High looked cool and high-tech, much of the interior could stand to have some renovation and redecoration.

"Kylo Ren."

Principal Snoke was, in a word, old. Even without this whole business of Order Corps. and the City Council, Snoke would have probably died soon, leaving Vice-Principal Organa in charge. His oldness was apparent from the various wrinkles on his face and his lack of hair. While this made him the butt of many student jokes, it also gave him the respect of others, including Kylo and Hux.

"You put me in a hard place."

"Sorry, Principal." Kylo looked down at his black shoes.

"I am to punish you. Leia Organa is not present to do so." The man readjusted in his chair.

Kylo was thankful for that. Leia showed him no mercy as Vice-Principal when it came to school punishment, despite being her son. What made it worse was that other students often assumed she did and treated him differently because of it. He'd often been in fights because of the teasing, which just made it worse.

"You know I do not wish to do so. You are important to our cause in this school."

"I know." Kylo said. "I will return this school to its importance. I have not given up on my training."

"Indeed. And you are to aid in the student support of the Order Corporation." A hint of a pleased look seemed to pass Snoke's face, but it soon faded back into the ugly wrinkles.

"You cannot accomplish this if I am forced to give you punishment," Snoke added.

"I'm sorry, Principal."

"I have devised one that will enable you to continue furthering my plan."

"Whatever it is, I can do it."

"Very well." Snoke moved his head slightly in what could be taken as a nod. "It is in our interest to find your former instructor and Council member, Luke Skywalker. He is in hiding, but is an asset the Council must not have. Insight into his location is held by your mother…Leia Organa."

"I can get it from her." Kylo remembered Luke far too well and was eager to expose him.

"Do so." Snoke raised a raisin-like hand to gesture him out. "And do not see me until you have."

"I won't fail you."

Snoke's words swam through Kylo's head as he exited. How he would get the information about Luke was another question. He could always ask his mother casually, but she probably wouldn't tell him. She was always suspicious of him; more so than his dad had ever been while he was around. If she didn't tell him, he would have to try more creative ways of finding out, which he didn't want to do since he often needed extra help. He never wanted to ask for help, especially since his options were limited to Hux and his student council, or Phasma and her lacrosse team.

He was drawn out of his thoughts by a kind "Hello." He glanced over to see someone he didn't recognize. The boy was muscular, and his dark hands were rather large. He looked slightly less comical than Kylo did in the tiny waiting chairs, but still out of place. While Kylo normally wasn't into being friends with people, Snoke had previously told him to ensure the loyalty of as many students as he could. Unfortunately, this meant attempting contact with the newbie.

"You're new." Kylo stared down from his tall stance.

"Yeah," the boy admitted. "I just transferred here, so I have to see the Principal."

Kylo nodded. "Principal Snoke is wise. I can't say the same for the Vice-Principal. You're fortunate she's out."

"Thanks for the head's up."

After an awkward silence, the boy spoke again. "Are there any sports here? My last school had some great programs."

That explained his build, and confirmed Kylo's suspicions. Phasma could definitely use another player, and it would mean someone else to support the students loyal to Principal Snoke and Order Corps.

"There's a good lacrosse team. My friend is the captain."

The boy grinned. "That's awesome! I was on the lacrosse team at my last school."

Kylo was smiling internally. Principal Snoke would be pleased at his new recruit. "If you finish with the Principal in time, find me at lunch. You can meet the lacrosse captain."

"Thanks, man. What's your name?"

"Kylo Ren."

"Nice to meet you, Kylo. I'm Finnegan Stevens."

"Pooooeeeeeeee!"

Poe was nearly knocked down by a tiny girl hugging him. He laughed and hugged her back, recognizing her as his next door neighbor and unrelated sister, Beebee. Beebee was a freshman this year, but her small frame and adorable looks often mislead people; she was a genius and an expert in computer coding, taking several higher level classes.

"Hey, Beebee! How's your first day been so far?"

"It's been great!" The girl gushed. "My classes have been so much fun! And now I get to see you!"

"I'm glad to hear that," Poe said. He was happy that someone enjoyed their academic classes. "Looks like I'll be coming to you for homework help soon."

"Don't be silly, Poe. I'm sure you always get A's!"

Beebee was actually right. Even in the classes Poe struggled in, he managed to do well enough to keep a straight A record. He was a model student; "In grades, sports, friends, and looks," Kare and Iolo liked to joke. All the teachers loved him, and most of the student body did too. Of course, none of them would compare to the way Beebee looked up to him.

"Can I come watch your football tryouts? I've always wanted to watch you play!"

"If you want to, I'm sure Coach Deso wouldn't mind." Poe smiled at his little fan. "Unless there's something you'd rather do."

"Oh no, I'd rather watch you."

Poe thought he saw a bit of a shadow pass the girl's face. Ever protective, he turned her to face him.

"Hey, what's up? Did something happen?"

"No, it's fine."

"Are you sure?"

"Of course! Don't worry Poe! I would tell you if anything bad happened."

"Alright, make sure you do. I'm not letting anything happen to my little sister." With that, he rustled her hair, making it go all in her face.

"Poe!"

The boy in question laughed at her upset face. "Come on, let's go eat."

I do not own Star Wars, Before the Awakening, The Force Awakens, or, sadly, Poe Dameron.

Yay, another chapter! Snoke is possibly the hardest for me to write dialogue for. Maybe because I really dislike his character. He's so manipulative of Kylo and my adorable ginger general. But I digress. You all can probably guess who Finnegan Stevens is ;) I couldn't just leave Finn without a name, so Finnegan it is. And Stevens? Well, his last identification number is seven, so...it seemed cheesy and obvious.

Also, one of the hardest decisions here was making BB8 a girl. In all honesty, I don't think BB8 or R2 really have a gender, since they're droids. But in this AU, it just seemed right to have BB8 as a younger sister figure to Poe, always ready to help him and wanting to stick to him like glue. I think her character might be interesting to play with later...

Thanks to Phoenix Brooke for leaving me lovely reviews! I really do appreciate them, so if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to leave me a review! (Or PMing me is alright too.)