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D'Qar – Resistance Base

"So you're telling me we lost contact with her, we have a pretty good idea where she is, but we aren't going to go get her?" Finn asked incredulously. "It's not that simple," Leia started, "We don't know for sure that she is on the Finalizer. Kylo Ren could've taken her directly to Snoke. She could be anywhere." Leia's expression was pained. How could her only son have become such a monster? Now poor Rey was captured yet again. Leia looked to her brother hopefully, "Luke, have you tried to reach out to her again?" Luke broke from his silent reverie, seeing Leia's expression he sighed, "No. Ben seems to be blocking me from her. It could be the only explanation." Leia winced at the naming of her son. Ben was gone. Having slain his own father, all hope was lost. "We'll keep running reconnaissance around the Finalizers' general area. See if we can pick up or decode any transmissions. I won't have any of our pilots going in for a suicide mission." Finn began to protest. Stopping him with the rise of her hand, Leia shook her head, "No, that is exactly what it would be. We have no intel other than knowing Kylo Ren took her. I won't lose anyone over hearsay." With that she strode from the briefing chamber. Luke placed a hand on Finn's shoulder before following her out. Finn felt infuriatingly helpless. He thought about taking the Falcon and going to get her himself. Chewie would come, Poe too, but still, Leia was right. He just had to wait it out and hope for the best.

The Finalizer

The Stormtroopers pushed Rey along the corridors until they stopped in front of a familiar door. Pressing the entrance code, they strode in, yelling at the women to back away. They unbound her wrists and ankles, promptly leaving and sealing the door. Rey looked to find Ylenia. She was seated in the same spot on the couch she had been in when Rey had first arrived. Ylenia waved her over, and Rey sat in a chair across from her. Anara bounced over to sit next to Ylenia. "Are you ok?" Ylenia asked. Rey blushed, playing with an escaped hair nervously. "Yes I am." Anara looked at Ylenia. They stared at Rey as if she had gone mad. "He beat and tortured you, and yet you sit here and say you are fine?" Ylenia asked cautiously. Rey blanched, "No, you don't understand…what I mean to say is…" She took a breath, and relayed what had happened. Anara's eyes became impossibly wide. Ylenia had pursed her lips. "Take this as a small victory. Kylo Ren won't be as kind, I'm sure," Ylenia warned. Rey knew what Ylenia said was true, but was hoping by that time the Resistance would have rescued her.

Anara was beside herself with jealousy. Not once, in the entire time she had been aboard this ship, had any office treated her with kindness. She looked at Rey, a fake smile plastered on her face, and wondered what she had that she didn't. Rey wasn't extraordinarily beautiful. She was freckled from the sun, tanned, and muscular. She herself was blessed with curves, and long wavy blonde hair. She was beautiful. She deserved the attention and kindness, not some rat from a wasteland. She watched as Rey busied herself with a holopad. Ylenia, in turn watched, Anara. She could tell something was amiss with her. She shook her head and went back to her reading.

Hux was on the bridge, a cup of caf in hand, going over battle strategies a Lieutenant had brought to him. He found himself unable to focus, instead his thoughts turning to Rey. He smiled as he took a sip from the hot cup. Nodding his head automatically, Hux noticed the Lieutenant making an abrupt departure. Quickly saluting him and walking swiftly back to his console. Hux sighed. That could mean only one thing, he thought. Turning to his left, he saw the dark figure descending down to where he stood. Kylo Ren stopped next to Hux and stared out of the ship. "I trust you took care of what I requested?" Kylo Ren's mechanical voice filled their space. "Was it a request?" Hux quipped. Kylo turned to face him, clearly not amused. "I remind you that the Supreme Leader has given his orders, and you are to fulfill them." Ren stated flatly.

Hux bristled at that. Kylo Ren was not above him, they were supposed to be equals. However with the lightsaber and force as Ren's allies, Hux didn't much like to argue logistics. "Yes, I did what was asked of me." "Good, she will be brought to you again tonight and every day, until she is ready. I want a report of when she is clean," Kylo ordered. "I'm meant to be her babysitter?" Hux asked, trying to clear his thoughts and get his demeanor under control. "You'll be whatever I ask you to be. She cannot be left alone at night. It would be the perfect time for her to escape." Ren said. His mask faced Hux a beat longer than necessary. Hux gulped. "Is that clear, General?" Hux stammered, "Yes." "Good." With that Kylo Ren left the bridge. Hux left out a sigh of relief. That went better than I could've hoped, he thought, smiling to himself. She will be safe with me.

Rey yawned, utterly bored. There was no room, nor privacy for training. She was restless. He stomach began to growl, as she looked for a clock. Ylenia raised an eyebrow, amused. As if on cue, there was a ring, and a slot opened in the kitchenette. Anara jumped up to start placing the offered dishes on to the counter. As she placed the platters down, she noticed one that was covered. It had a note placed on top of it, with Rey's name. Anara felt herself grow warm. "Ylenia," she snapped. Ylenia glanced up at her, stood, and came around to stand beside her. Both women looked at Rey, who had now turned to see what was going on. "Rey," Ylenia said, "This is for you." Rey looked around at the other women watching her, some with unrestrained jealousy. She slowly got to her feet and walked over to them.

She shakily took the card and opened it. It was simply signed Kylo Ren. Her eyes shot up to Ylenia, as she automatically handed her the card. Ylenia read it and stared at the covered plate. Rey gulped and opened it. On the plate was a small portion of hard bread and a bit of gruel. Rey felt nauseous. She tried to bite back the tears forming in her eyes. As the last platter came through, they noticed it was also covered, another note attached to it. This time Ylenia picked it up. She opened it and gaped at Rey sadly. "It says we are not to share with you, any of us," Ylenia whispered. Rey picked up the slop and threw it violently into the sink; she walked away into one of the back rooms and laid on one of the bunks, crying into her pillow.

Hux found himself glancing at his watch over and over again throughout the day. If the other officers noticed how distracted he was, nothing was said. He was due to be off duty soon. He began to do his rounds. Making sure everyone knew what needed to be done and had their tasks. After he was finished, he was given a salute by those who were on the bridge. He nodded crisply as he walked out. He continued his brisk pace until he was in front of his room. He jabbed the buttons to his access pad.

Once inside he breathed a sigh of relief. He had no clue when she'd be brought to him, so he decided to look over a few speeches. He continued glancing down at his watch as he read. Forcing himself to concentrate, he was startled when his comm came on. "Sir, we have the girl." He jumped to his feet and took three long strides to the door. He pressed the access pad. The door opened revealing Rey and two Stormtroopers. He tried to catch her eye as he addressed the troopers, "Thank you, anything else?" "No sir," they replied with a salute. "Dismissed." Hux waited for them to go and the door to shut, before he enveloped the girl in his arms. He felt his shoulder grow wet. Pulling her back he saw her trying to hide the fact she was crying. He gently grabbed her jaw, forcing her to meet his gaze. Hers was red rimmed and puffy. His heart clenched, "What's wrong? What's happened?" She tried to stifle a sob. He knelt down to undo the cuffs at her ankles, and then removed the ones that bound her wrists. She was back in her white dress. He looked up at her pleadingly. She choked out, "Kylo." He stood furiously, "What did he do?" He asked, his anger barely contained. She told him about the note and the platter of food. He listened intently, becoming angrier by the minute. He pulled her into him, when she finished talking and began to cry again. He kissed her hair while he rubbed her back. "Let's fix that for you then," he whispered into the top of her head.

He took her hand and pulled her over to the kitchenette, presenting her with a data pad. It was the ordering system. She laughed up at him, tears still streaming down her face. He kissed her forehead, and they scanned through the options. They settled on several dishes and placed the order. He told her to go ahead and sit. Grabbing plates, he wondered idly if she had ever had dessert. "Have you ever had dessert, like chocolate before?" "No, I've only had freeze dried fruit or fruit. That was what the Resistance had to offer." She simply said. Hux grinned at her. Chocolate was one of his guilty pleasures. Whenever he took time off to go to his home world of Arkanis, he had would go to the marketplace and buy from the old woman who made it from scratch.

He remembered the first time he had tried it. His father had indulged his mother in a personal trip to the marketplace. Hux was just a boy then. His mother flitted around from stall to stall. He had caught the aroma of something delicious, and had wandered over without his parents. He eyed the elder woman shyly. "Hello son," she had croaked, then looking around asked, "Where are your parents?" Hux had looked about wildly, and tears streamed down his face as he screamed for his parents. They had found him soon enough, but the look on his father's face had made him want to be promptly lost again. The woman offered Hux a small piece of the chocolate. His father had begun to argue, but a look from his mother had stopped him. Hux ate it slowly as he savored the taste. He had been coming back to her stall ever since he was old enough with his own money. His father had reprimanded him for such frivolous purchases, but his mother had always said he should enjoy at least one thing in life.

Coming out of his reverie, Hux reached back into the cabinet. He pulled out a box that contained the chocolates. He pulled a piece out and handed it to her. Rey took the piece that was offered to her, shivering at the brief touch of his hand. She watched Hux as she placed the piece on her tongue and began to chew. She closed her eyes as the taste filled her mouth. It was the most delicious thing she had ever had. She opened her eyes and beaming at Hux, saw he had another piece in his hand for her. She took it and was rewarded with the same result. It was heavenly. Smiling at her obvious enjoyment, he popped a piece into his mouth and placed it back into the cabinet. The service droid was ringing, and the slot was open. Hux took the trays and walked over to the table.

After they finished eating, Hux stood, placing the trays in the slot and the dishes into the sink. He opened the cabinet that held the chocolate box. He smiled over at Rey, and brought it back to the table. He dropped himself into his chair, and plucked a piece from the box. Eyeing Rey, he popped it into his mouth. Rey narrowed her eyes playfully at him. She rose slowly from her own seat, and flicked her wrist at him. He was startled when his chair skidded about a foot away from the table. She sauntered over to him, throwing her legs over either side of his thighs and sunk down onto his lap. He smirked at her and opened the box again, carefully picking out another piece of chocolate. She watched him hungrily as he placed the piece between his teeth. She leaned forward, not breaking eye contact, and attempted to take it. As she did, he surprised her by kissing her. The chocolate melting into their mouths, as they drank each other in. He placed the box on the table, and picked her up, not breaking the kiss. He carried her to his room, her sighing contentedly into their kiss.

Their days took on this comfortable tone. Each night she'd come to him. They'd always eat together, as Kylo Ren had kept up his wicked game of only providing her with gruel. Then they'd spend the rest of the night wrapped up in each other. They'd talk for a long time. Him asking her all about her life on Jakku, and she about his on Arkanis. In the mornings, he'd be sure to wake them up early, so that they could shower and eat breakfast. Growing somber when it was time for her to leave. He never questioned her why she hadn't bled, or he merely had forgotten. Rey knew he wouldn't say anything to Kylo Ren about it, either way.

Rey was seated on the couch next to Ylenia in the Women's Quarters. She was distractedly reading a holopad when the door was opened. Two Stormtroopers led a droid into the room. Once inside, they backed out and sealed the door. Rey look up at it inquisitively, finally realizing it was a medical droid. She paled and felt as if her stomach had jumped into her throat. Ylenia walked over to the droid, "Alright ladies, you know the drill, everyone line up outside of the refresher." She led the droid over and through the refresher's door. All the women did as ordered. Rey fell behind Anara. "What's going on," she asked anxiously. Anara turned toward her and said, "Fertility and pregnancy testing." Rey felt as though she was going to be sick. Anara feigned concern, "Are you ok?" Rey nodded slowly. This was it, she thought.