Chapter 4

General Hux had never understood what the Supreme Leader Snoke saw in Kylo Ren. Without his power, Ren wouldn't have been anything more than a spoiled brat who threw temper tantrums when things didn't go his way. Pathetic… Hux really couldn't stand Ren, but unfortunately he was forced to tolerate the arrogant brat. For now. It was only a matter of time before the Supreme Leader would see how worthless his apprentice really was. Hux had every intention to witness that glorious moment. Just the thought would have made him smile, if he would have ever smiled.

He had worked his whole life to be where he was now; nothing had ever been given to him for free. That was another thing he hated about Ren, he had never had to work nearly as hard as Hux. No, Ren hadn't had to work hardly at all for his current position, not when the Supreme Leader favored him. Not that Hux would ever question the wisdom of the Supreme Leader, of course not, but… Was he resentful deep down, yes, he was. Not that it mattered, there was no doubt that he would eventually see Ren's downfall. Despite of the unfortunate adversities they had experienced lately, the escape of Poe Dameron and losing the droid, the thought put Hux in a good mood. He was heading to his private quarters when he noticed her. Ren's toy. She was walking between two stormtroopers, they were coming towards Hux. All three of them stopped in front of him.

"Sir," the stormtroopers greeted him.

Hux kept his eyes on the girl; she glanced at him carelessly and crossed her arms. He couldn't deny that he was curious. To be perfectly honest, he couldn't really imagine Ren having…an intimate relationship with anyone. But then again, she didn't seem to be a willing participant, just a slave the Supreme Leader had given to Ren. Not that Hux was really surprised by that, he preferred not to even imagine what kind of things Ren was into, there probably weren't many females who would willingly satisfy his no doubt twisted urges.

"Where are you taking her?" Hux asked.

"To her quarters, sir."

"Hmm. I believe I will escort her there, you are dismissed."

The stormtroopers hesitated.

"Sir… Lord Ren said…"

"I gave you an order, soldiers," Hux cut in sharply. "You are dismissed."

"Yes, sir."

Hux waited until the stormtroopers were out of sight before he addressed the girl.

"What is your name, slave?"

The girl's eyes narrowed.

"I'm not anyone's slave," she responded icily.

"Really? What are you then?"

She didn't reply, she simply looked away.

"Answer me," Hux demanded. "If you're not a slave, what are you then?"

"I'm nobody," she murmured.

"Hmm, somehow I doubt that. The Supreme Leader did give you to his apprentice. Are you a prostitute?"

She glared at him before replying.

"No, I'm not."

"I think you are, why else would you have been brought here to entertain Ren."

Her blue eyes observed him intently, she didn't say anything.

"You have some specialties he likes?" Hux continued.

"Why does that interest you?" she asked.

"It doesn't," Hux snorted. "I simply want to know who I have on my ship."

"Ah," she hummed, her lips curved into a smile. "You're Kylo Ren's second-in-command then?"

Hux's eyes darkened; instinctively he clenched his fists in anger.

"I'm certainly not," he snapped. "I'm General Hux, the commander of this ship."

"I see. You seem quite young for that position," she stated.

"I have earned my position," he snapped. "Unlike…"

Wait a minute, what was he doing? Why was he having this conversation with her?

"You will tell me your name," he demanded. "Right now."

"Amara," she replied calmly.

He glared at her for a moment, unsure of how to continue. What exactly had he hoped to achieve? To dig up some dirt on Ren? Maybe. But really, what useful information could this girl possibly have? Unless…

"Tell me, Amara, how long have you known Ren?"

"We met when I was brought here," she replied.

"Is that so? Why did the Supreme Leader send you to him?"

"I don't know."

Hux didn't believe that for a second. The girl was most definitely hiding something.

"You are Ren's prisoner, are you not?" he stated. "You're here against your will?"

"Yes," she replied, she kept her voice free from emotion.

Hux took a quick look around in order to make sure no one was coming. The girl didn't move when he stepped in front of her.

"Now listen to me very carefully," he started. "I can help you."

Of course he didn't actually have any intention to help her, but she didn't know that.

"I can give you your freedom."

She looked at him calmly.

"How very kind of you. Why would you do that?"

"I want to help you. All I'm asking from you in return is one small thing. Tell me why you were sent here."

"I already told you, General, I don't know. Perhaps your master thought that my appearance would please Kylo Ren."

Hux's eyebrows furrowed, the girl was lying.

"Well did it?" he asked. "Please him?"

"You will have to ask him."

Hux was starting to become very annoyed. It seemed that for some incomprehensible reason this girl was loyal to her captor.

"What does he do with you when you're alone with him?"

The girl smiled.

"I think you can guess, General. I'm afraid I'm not comfortable sharing details with you."

Hux stared at her calm face.

"You give yourself to him willingly?"

"Yes."

None of this made much sense to Hux; he couldn't tell for sure if she was lying. Why would she lie about this? There was something very strange about the whole thing. He had no doubt that he could make the girl talk, but unfortunately that wasn't an option at the moment. He didn't really have time to think about his next move when he noticed two stormtroopers approaching them across the hallway.

"You two," he said. "Take Ren's toy to her quarter."

The girl didn't say anything, her face was blank again. Hux really wasn't sure what to think. Who was this girl? And most importantly, could she be used against Ren?