Chapter 6, Truth Will Out

Answers come with the truth, and the truth hurts.

[AN: Discussions of non-con, nothing physical]

The journey from Kylo's quarters goes without incident. Thankfully the officers are doing their jobs and the walkways are clear. The Alphas that would prove a threat will be on the bridge or in a command centre; others will be scattered amongst the Stormtroopers, leading patrols in search for the girl. As with the general population, the majority of the Order are Beta; in higher ranking positions, but less common, are the Alphas. Omegas are almost considered rare nowadays due to an increase in birth rate but a steep decline in Omegas being born following the fall of the Empire.

He watches Hux take a step forward and his stomach drops; Kylo's hand shoots out to grab the Alpha by the wrist. Hux looks back to see the panic on Kylo's face, immediately turning back into his arms. Kylo grips him tight with shaking hands, his breathing quickening towards hysterical. Fingers carding through long onyx hair and hushed whispers of sweetness calm him significantly. The comforting scent of Hux makes it possible to loosen his assault on the General's uniform, the material already creased from its time on Kylo's bedroom floor. With a simple kiss they pull back from each other, Hux squeezes Kylo's hand, "We can always—"

"What? Make a run for it?" Kylo jokes, but to what extent he doesn't know as he's overwhelmed by a new rush of thoughts.

Hux pauses, before reluctantly smiling along with him. "I was going to say ignore him to go and have sex again."

"He would be most displeased," Kylo grins, eyes looking away with his cheeks blushing red, still unaccustomed to the affection denied from him for years.

Hux punches in his code and the doors slide open; he glances at Kylo when he hears the slow exhale of air, sending one last reassuring look in his direction. They enter the chamber together, the urge to hold hands almost devastating. The walk to the end of aisle is tormentingly long, it feels like an hour. Coming to a halt in front of the already active hologram, they witness the sinister grin on Snoke's waiting face. It sends a chill down Hux's spine, and he senses that Kylo would be similarly afflicted if it weren't for the subtle tremor still vibrating through him. It started once they left the safety of his quarters, his body's way of telling him his heat is not over, just subsided for now.

"I'm glad you've taken time from your busy — schedules — to meet with me," Snoke glowers at his subordinates.

"We were otherwise preoccupied." Hux takes a step forward when he realises Kylo is unable to fully respond, he can feel the fear radiating from behind him. "I apologise, Supreme Leader," he supplies, deciding it is better to be on the defensive in this situation.

"Is it the girl? Or…" Snoke pauses, for effect because Hux can see it on his face, "Is there another reason, Kylo Ren?"

"The girl is missing, but I have every available officer on the search," Hux answers again, "I am confident we will find her. One child will not evade the Order."

"Strong words, General," Snoke scoffs, "but that is hardly what I am concerned with now that we have a new Omega in our ranks."

The glee in Snoke's voice is haunting and Kylo feels sick to his stomach. His face burns and his eyes sting. Before, with just him and Hux, he was so happy; he wants to peel off his skin under Snoke's heavy gaze. Stepping forward and a little to the side — a little closer to Hux — Kylo coughs to clear the thickness in his throat. "Yes, Master."

The hairs in the back of Hux's neck stand on end when he hears Kylo utter the word master. It hits a nerve he didn't realise he had.

"Is that jealousy I detect, General?" Snoke cackles cruelly. Hux doesn't give him the satisfaction of replying and tries not to clench his jaw too obviously. "Oh, this is fun, I should have tried harder to unleash the Omega inside of you sooner, Ren."

Legs weak, mind reeling, he knew? All this time his teacher, his master, knew and didn't tell him? He dare not think of any further betrayal, he could collapse right on the spot. He doesn't want to give him the satisfaction of seeing him on his knees.

"Of course I've always known, Kylo." The way Snoke says his name, the patronising softness makes his skin crawl. He's inside his head and he can't stop him. "Why do you think I claimed you all of those years ago?"

No. Kylo looks away, sickness bubbling in his stomach. Snoke didn't claim him, he stole him; Hux claimed him as his own and as his equal, there's a difference. His eyes clench when he hears Snoke speaking again.

"I suppose I should tell you the truth now." Kylo's back stiffens but he refuses to look. "There is a prophecy born from the dust and ruin of the Empire. An Omega descended from the truest Alpha, your Grandfather, will breed an Alpha that will either restore balance to the Force or plunge it into darkness for eternity. I need that Alpha."

From the corner of his eye — because he can't look over, can't let Snoke know that he cares, that all he wants to do is wrap Kylo in a protective embrace — he sees his body shaking, hands clenched and shoulders hunched tightly. Hux aches to hold him, but all he can do is watch on as Snoke torments the Knight.

"I had always suspected that you were in fact that Omega, Kylo, it had to be you, Vader's bloodline is so very restricted. But despite the training I provided, I could not find a way to unleash it, to break you into true submission. Thanks to the girl, your training can now be completed."

"Training?" Kylo asks, voice so tired and broken.

Still looking away, Kylo cannot see Snoke's face, but Hux can, and he's staring directly at the Alpha. His eyes are almost wild with sinister joy. "Yes, you are to join me immediately. I have a selection of hand-picked Alphas waiting for you, ready to breed you until I have an army to snuff out the light. The true Knights of Ren. This is your purpose. There is no alternative, this is to be your fate."

Their hearts stop. It becomes hard to breathe. The air is thick with tension — shock, anger, fear. They remain silent as they try to process this diabolical information. It strikes deep knowing that everything they have worked for in the Order, all that they have committed in Snoke's name was based upon this plan where Kylo is raped until he has born this army.

Kylo belongs to Hux, there is absolutely no way that he's letting this happen.

Hux is his Alpha, not even for the Order will Kylo let another have him in such a way.

A low, hollow chuckle echoes through the chamber, reverberating a shiver up both of their spines. Kylo braves a look at the hologram, wishing he hadn't, his face reveals all that he's thinking and the Leader has no need to read his mind now. He doubts that it's any different for Hux. Snoke leans forward in his seat with a lecherous grin.

"Perhaps," Snoke leers knowingly, "the General has already filled your womb. A fine specimen that will become."

The blood drains from their faces. They dare to look at the other and their own fears are reflected back.