Wow I'm actually almost done writing this! But I'm not as close with posting. I'm not sure how many chapters this will have.
Kylo's POV:
I opened my eyes and rubbed my head. Oh no.
It was coming again, the pain. Where was Rey?
I heard footsteps behind me and I stood up, whipping out my lightsaber.
Rey was panting. "You're awake."
I ran a hand through my hair and put my saber away. "Yeah."
Something was wrong. I stepped forward and searched her face.
"What happened?"
"Nothing." Her voice was shaky. "I think I'm ready."
I looked to the sides then back at her.
"Ready for what?"
She took a deep breath and unclenched her fists.
"I'm ready for you to teach me."
I smile played on my lips. I wanted to start cheering but something stopped me. If she wanted me to teach her, then I'd have to bring her back to the First Order.
"What's wrong? Haven't you wanted this since day one?"
I shook my head. "Yeah, yeah. But there's a condition."
"What is that?"
I turned my back to her and walked a few steps.
"I just want you to be safe."
"Ben. What is it?"
I swallowed. "You have to come with me to the First Order. I know you hate the idea of going with me anywhere but-"
"I'll go."
"-you can-wait what?" I interrupted myself when I caught what she said. My eyes widened.
"I'll go with you to the First Order."
I wish it was this easy back on Star Killer before she slashed my face.
I didn't like this. She would be vulnerable to Snoke, Hux.
I felt her anxiety. "You don't have to be afraid of them. I'm the Commander after all. I won't let anyone hurt you. And if they do..."
She walked up to me and held my hand. "I can take care of myself."
"I know you can."
She smiled.
I pulled away from her and had to step back before I did something stupid.
"So Luke is okay with this?"
"Luke doesn't know."
I didn't knowhow to respond to that. I looked outward and she placed a hand on my shoulder and the other rubbed my back. She was betraying the master. I couldn't feel her feelings anymore. Was she resisting me?
"Rey?"
"Yes?"
"Do you think... I'm a good man?"
There was a pause. She sighed and rested her cheek on my shoulder. "I think you can be."
I closed my eyes and turned to her. "Shall we?" We began walking towards my shuttle.
Who knew I'd be the only Knight returning?
Let's hope Snoke doesn't have my head for letting the Knights of Ren die.
She grabbed my arm. "Wait, I think we should take my ship." She looked earnest.
"Okay."
I forgot the ship that was hers now was the Millennium Falcon. I also forgot that Chewbacca accompanied her.
The second I saw it all, I began walking back.
Rey grabbed my waist. "Where are you going?"
"I'm not going back there."
"Yes you are-"
"No-"
She began pulling me back. I turned around and she let go, pushing me forward.
Chewbacca looked up, making a few Wookie sounds. I rubbed the back of my neck.
I did kill his best friend. But he shot half of my side out.
I saw his crossbow at his side and got nervous. That pain was excruciating. I couldn't move for the longest time.
I sighed and looked up. Chewbacca was walking towards me quickly. I stepped back but he reached me to fast.
His furryhands outstretchedfor my neck. I shut my eyes, expecting my breath to be taken from me. Instead, his firm hold was gentle on my neck. He touched his forehead to mine and rumbled in his language.
"I missed you too," I breathed out.
He yanked me into his arms to a crushing hug. I grabbed at his matted fur. Uncle Chewie, how I missed you.
Tears were falling from my eyes into his fur. "I'm sorry," I muffled into his fur.
"I'm sorry to interrupt this reunion, but we should go."
I nodded and let go of Chewbacca.
She walked up the ramp and we followed her. I remember when I came through here on Star Killer. I would sit and play that game with Chewbacca. My father never really liked me in the copilot seat.
I sat down where I used to.
I yawned. Why am I so tired all the time? Maybe because I'm actually sleeping for once. I placed my arms on top of the game board and rested my head. Almost immediately I fell asleep.