Lost in her memories, Kylo was suddenly jolted back to the present as he felt a sharp rise in Rey's panic level. Kylo was frantic to know what had happened. His eyes flew open, but he was shocked to see the inside of the interrogation room. He quickly concluded this more powerful force bond was allowing him to see through her eyes. Kylo barely had time to fully comprehend this new development when he saw the source of Rey's increasing fear. Standing just a few feet away from her was General Hux. "Well, well. You're the little piece of scum that's been causing the First Order so many problems." Hux said smugly. He took a few steps forward, leaned over Rey slightly, and braced his hands on either side of her. "The Supreme Leader said he was going to deal with you. But, since he's not here, I think I should get to have a little fun first" Kylo felt Rey twist in her restraints, trying to get away from Hux, but this only caused the pain in her side to worsen significantly. Hux wrapped one of his gloved hands around her throat, squeezing just hard enough to cause her breathing to become labored. "Now don't worry." Hux sneered. "I'm sure our Supreme Leader wouldn't object to this"
Forcing the connection between them to end, Kylo was on his feet in an instant and running out the door. The overwhelming instinct to protect Rey was blocking out everything else in his mind. He raced through the hallways, partially sliding around the final corner to the cell block corridor. The rage within him was so great he force blasted the cell door off its hinges with ease.
Hux looked up with surprise at the black-clad figure stepping over the fractured remains of the door. His one hand was still grasping Rey's throat tightly, trying to twist her head towards him. The other was trying to undo the material at her waist. Rey was struggling against him with everything she had. But between the restraints holding her down and her diminished strength, she was completely at his mercy.
"Supreme Leader!" Hux blurted out. "I..." But he was unable to finish his sentence as Kylo reached out and grabbed him in a force choke hold. "You, nor anyone else, will ever touch her again" Although Kylo said this in barely a whisper, his tone made it clear just how dangerous he was. Kylo flung General Hux across the room, slamming him into the wall and watched as he crumbled into an unconscious pile on the floor.
Kylo quickly turned back to Rey and his rage-filled expression immediately softened as he saw the fear and uncertainty still in her eyes. Concern filled his heart again and he was by her side in a heartbeat. He started to place a hand on her cheek, but she flinched away causing him to draw back slightly. "It's alright" He murmured. "I'm not going to hurt you" He quickly went to work releasing the restraints that held her down. Anger once again pulsed through him as he saw the deep red marks the straps and cuffs had made on her limbs from being cinched too tight.
Rey immediately attempted to stand, but cried out in pain and started to collapse. Kylo caught her small frame in his arms and made her sit back into the chair. "You're too weak" he said "These injuries need to be attended to" Rey looked at him with surprise. "Why are you helping me?" she asked quietly. Kylo's mouth opened and closed a couple of times, trying to find words to express his intentions. "You...complete a part of me that I didn't even know was missing. You are my candle in the darkness." Rey managed a small smile before she fell back into the chair, slipping into unconsciousness. "No, no. Stay with me" Kylo said frantically. He could feel through the bond she was barely hanging on. Gently, he scooped her into his arms and made his way into the hallway.