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The week went by quickly. Rey continued training with Luke every morning. She began mastering new skills and was pleased with how quickly she was learning. She felt her powers expanding, her understanding of the force becoming wider. Finn eventually apologized to her. He and Poe were excited at the prospect of having a little one around to eventually teach how to be a pilot and shoot blasters. Rey had grimaced at the suggestion of firing blasters, but had laughed it off saying they had quite a few years before all of that.
"Hey Rey, we could use your help training some new pilots. I've got a new flight simulator. Care to take a try?" Poe asked. Rey grinned excitedly, "Sure!" They made their way to the hanger, BB-8 whizzing around them. "You guys should have a competition," Finn challenged. Poe laughed, "There isn't a better pilot than me anywhere in the galaxy." "Oh?" Rey asked, "You're on." They laughed as they entered the hanger.
Rey and Poe were evenly matched. By the end of the day, there was a whole group of pilots cheering them on. Poe hugged Rey, "I guess we're both the best pilots." Rey punched his arm playfully, "Yeah, yeah." Finn grinned at the two of them, "Let's go eat."
She made her way down to the med bay. She spent every evening with Hux, until she had to leave for the night. He was completely healed, and mastering his mechano-arm well. He sat on the bed shuffling the Sabacc deck as she came into the room. "Hello," he said, standing and meeting her halfway. He wrapped his arms around her, pulling her to him and kissing her deeply. "Hello," she said breathlessly. She could feel his member beginning to harden. He bucked his hips against her suggestively. She pushed him away and sat in the chair. He ran his hand through his hair, chuckling as he said, "They're releasing me today." She sat up, "That's great news!" "Is it?" He asked seriously, causing her to pale. Just as she was about to reply, the curtain swung open. She jumped and Hux quickly moved back to the med table to cover himself. Two guards walked in followed by Leia.
"Rey," Leia greeted her. Rey nodded to her as she moved to Hux's side. She gripped his hand tightly as he rubbed his fingers over her own. "General Hux," Leia quipped. "General Organa," Hux said inclining his head, "I'd stand but I fear I'm quite underdressed." "Ah, yes," she said. She motioned for the guard. He moved to the bedside and placed a bundle of clothing and boots down. "Thank you," Hux said. Leia waved him off. Clearing her throat and staring at the floor, she said, "I also have an anklet for you. It's a tracking mechanism. It gives you free roam of the base. If you try to leave or flee…well, just don't do that." Hux gulped as she moved to hand it to Rey. "If you would please, Rey," she asked awkwardly. Rey took the tracker, her hands shaking. She met Hux's eyes. He nodded at her as she knelt down to lock the cuff in place. It clicked and beeped. She caressed his leg before standing up. "It's now armed,"Leia confirmed. "Get dressed, and then my men will bring you to the briefing room." Hux nodded as Leia exited, leaving the two guards outside of the curtained room.
Hux threw the blanket off and started dressing. There were tan pants, a white long sleeved shirt, a blue vest, black boots and a new pair of briefs. As he finished, he noticed the emblem sown onto the vest. The symbol of the rebellion. He glanced at Rey and snorted. She stifled a laugh. "Well, how do I look?" He asked. "Very handsome, a true rebel." He gazed down at the clothes, furrowing his brow. She touched his chest, whispering, "They're just clothes Hux." He lifted her hand to his lips, kissing it gently. "It's not the clothes or the symbol. I'm finished with the First Order. I have no desire to go back. My only desire is you and our family. It's hard to completely turncoat after having done their work, believed their beliefs, my whole life. I feel lost and brand new at the same time." "I understand," Rey said. "That's how I felt when I got caught up in all of this," she gestured around them, "When the force awakened in me. I am a new person. I feel reborn. I hardly remember who I used to be." Hux smiled at her, "I rather like who you've become." She scoffed, "Let's go."
They entered the briefing chamber, the guards stopping at the door. General Organa was seated at a large table surrounded by senior members of the Resistance. Luke sat by her side, gazing at Rey and Hux. "You may be seated," Leia said gesturing to the two empty seats. Rey and Hux walked hand in hand over to them, seating themselves in the offered chairs. "General Hux, we are gathered here to discuss your terms of surrender. You are being tried of your crimes as a war criminal. We will decide your fate here." Hux's mouth dropped open as Rey gasped. She looked at Luke for help, but he simply shook his head. She felt him enter her mind. Relax Rey, you knew this would happen. I will do what I can to sway her. He knew the odds. She felt Hux's hand searching for her own, their hands intertwining again. Hux cleared his throat, "I will accept whatever punishment you deem necessary." Leia nodded.
"Firstly, we require any and all information you have on the First Order. We know you were a key designer in Starkiller Base. Secondly, we want names of all personnel you have. Thirdly, we want to know if any of our bases are strong targets." Hux nodded, "I will give you everything I have." "If what you give us is satisfactory, you will be allowed to share a room with Rey, here on base. You will be allowed to remain until your child is born. After that you will be exiled to a remote planet with a small Resistance base and with Resistance monitoring. Again, depending on what is given and how useful you are, the terms can change." He gripped Rey's hand tightly. They would be separated, he'd never see his child again. It was a fate worse than death. His stomach rolled violently as Rey swallowed tears.
Luke stared at them as he asked, "Surely you wouldn't remove him from his son?" Leia looked at her brother, "He can't stay here. He's too much of a liability." "Allow me to go with him," Rey stammered, "Let me bring our child and go with him." Leia thought on it, "Again, depending on what he gives." Luke sighed, "If she and the baby are allowed to go, I will go as well. Then you will not need to place them near a base or have monitoring." Leia was shocked and began to argue as Luke cut her off. "Rey will still need to be trained. She is one of the last Jedi. Her son may very well be force sensitive. He will need to be protected." Rey looked at Luke disbelievingly, "You don't have to do that master." He smiled at her, "I prefer to be alone anyway. I can build a house near yours and help you." Thank you, she pushed into his mind. He nodded to her. Leia choked back tears, "We will begin first thing tomorrow. By the end of the day we will reach a decision. For now you two are dismissed, you may stay in her room for the night."
Rey led Hux to her room in silence. He was deep in his own thoughts. She pressed the access pad and entered, Hux following behind her. "How quaint," he said, glancing around. "Don't be a snob," she sniffed. He came up behind her and hugged her closely. "It was a joke." "I find I don't have much of a sense of humor at the moment. They've threatened to take you away from me and our baby." He kissed the top of her head. He pulled the ties holding up her buns, until her hair hung loosely about her shoulders. "You smell heavenly," he soothed. She huffed, turning around to face him. "Why aren't you upset? Why aren't you mad? I feel as though my world is falling out from under me," she demanded tears beginning to fall. "Shh," he said as he ran his hand through her hair, "You'll upset the baby." She narrowed her eyes at him. He rolled his, giving her a lopsided grin, "I've got a lot of information. More than they probably realize. I also happen to be very good at coming up with battle plans and weapons of mass destruction. I'm sure I'll be of use to them."
She ran her hands over his chest. "I don't want to lose you." "You won't," he promised, "I have no intention of leaving here without you." She nodded, feeling reassured. "Come," he said, tugging her towards the refresher, "I could use a good wash." She crinkled her nose at him, causing him to laugh loudly.
They lay down together in her bed as he lazily grazed her stomach with his hand. "I wish I had paper or a datapad to start compiling all of the information," he said quietly, "I don't know that I'll be able to sleep." "I can help you if you want," she offered mischievously. "No, none of that thank you." She moved her arm so that she was slightly sitting up. "Will you be unhappy if he's force sensitive?" Hux ran his hand through his hair, lying back on the pillow. "No, not at all. I just feel helpless because I'm not. How can I protect you both? A blaster isn't going to do much against another force user." She didn't have to ask who he was picturing as their enemy. Kylo Ren would surely come looking for them at some point. She had felt it in her dream, the hatred. He'd come looking for revenge.
She kissed him and laid her head on his chest. "We'll fight together when the time comes," she promised. He nodded, kissing her hair. "Rest," he said. He was too anxious to sleep. Making mental lists in his head as he tried to remember all of the information they had asked for and then some. He'd do whatever was necessary to keep Rey.
"Kylo Ren," the figure spat. He was curled on the floor, broken. "You are pathetic. You allowed a mere girl to outsmart you and become enceinte with a traitor's seed." Kylo shuddered, withdrawing into himself further. "You are a disappointment, a failure to your heritage." His eyes widened. "No," he croaked. Kylo felt the rage, anger and hatred boiling within him. The darkness enveloped him. "What's this?" The figure asked. Kylo stood, his whole body shaking as he breathed heavily. "I am not a failure, and I am no longer your slave." The dark figure's eyes bulged as Kylo tore forward, his lightsaber drawn and crackling furiously. "No!" It yelled as Kylo hacked his saber down through it. Black liquid flooded the floor as he continued cutting through it, screaming violently, until there was little left. He shuttered his saber, and wiped the back of his hand over his mouth. His face was covered in black. He spun around and looked at her. Stalking towards her, he held up his hand, "Rey."
She jumped up, gasping for air. Hux sat up and grabbed her face, "Rey! Rey, breathe!" He yelled. She sucked in a ragged breath, tears pouring from her eyes, as she gripped her throat. "What is it?" He asked nervously, glancing at her stomach. "It's him," she said, her eyes wide with terror. "He's killed something. It was so dark." Hux straightened, his jaw tensing. "Snoke," was all he said.
The morning light filtered in through the window, Hux and Rey watching it silently. They hadn't been able to fall asleep after her vision. She had clung to him as he murmured reassurance to her. He disentangled himself from her, "We need to get ready." They dressed in silence until Rey asked, "Are you sure you don't want me to come with you?" "No, you go train. I'm sure Luke will make an appearance, you come then." "You should tell them about my vision. I can confirm it when I come by later." He nodded. They exited the room together and were met by two guards. "I'll see you later," he said, kissing her forehead. She nodded at him as they led him away.
She sat in the clearing with Luke meditating. She was allowing him into her mind to see her vision. When he pulled back he looked troubled. "We should report this to Leia immediately." Rey looked at him curiously. "If Snoke has truly fallen, Kylo Ren may seize power. He has quite the vendetta against the Resistance." He stood abruptly and offered her his hand. She took it and allowed him to help her up. They quickly made their way to the briefing room. Luke pressed the keypad outside of the room.C3PO stood on the other side of the open door. "Oh, Master Luke, it's you." C3PO said relieved. "And Miss Rey as well. Do come in," he gestured into the room. Luke smiled at C3PO as he entered. Hux and Leia were bent over several datapads. Rey smiled to herself. He looked every bit the general, except for his unruly hair which kept falling into his line of sight. He ran his hand through it several times.
Leia looked up at the two of them. "Luke!" She said looking quite pleased. "You wouldn't what we've learned." Luke smiled at his sister, curiously wondering why only she and Hux were in the room. Hux glanced at Rey, his eyes full of passion. She was taken aback and blushed furiously. He chuckled as he looked back down at the pads. He was in his element. After so many days of feeling useless, he finally felt some semblance of himself returning. "General," Rey began, "I need to discuss with you a vision I had." "Yes," Leia said, half listening, "Hux mentioned something of the sort." He shrugged apologetically to Rey. "It's about your son." Leia's head snapped up, "What's happened?"
Leia sat facing Rey. She pushed gently at the outskirts of Rey's mind. She felt her walls come down, and the vision began to replay. He hand flew to her mouth as she watched what transpired. Coming out of the vision, her head swam. Ben, she thought. "Does this mean…?" She started to question Luke. He nodded sadly, "It could be. He's killed his master. I would say with certainty that he's now a fully-fledged Sith."