Beyond These Stars

Prisoner

You shifted uncomfortably as your eyes slowly opened. Panic began to set in as you remembered the events that happened before you blacked out.

Kylo Ren. Mati. Your village.

Tears began to stream down your face. You needed to be strong if you were gonna survive this. You glanced down at your shackles. You were laying in some sort of chair that looked like it was meant for torture. Your wrists and ankles burned from the tight cuffs. You looked down to see that you still had your dress on. 

Thank the stars. At least you still had some dignity left.

You glanced around the room. Everything was so dark. Black panel walls surrounded the circular room. The only light was a low red glow from the overhanging lights. You felt sick inside. You didnt want to die here and you knew after the little stunt you pulled at Odessen, you would surely be paying the consequences. Your thoughts drifted to Mati's words again:

"Dont be afraid of who you are Y/N. The light and the dark... embrace it all. Trust only in the Force....."

What was that storm trooper talking about when he said your father knew where it was? Were they talking about the artifact? Why hadnt Mati told you about any of this? Why didnt she tell you about the Force if it was real?  

You were so confused and scared and....alone. You missed your grandmother so much.

You heard the stomp of stormtrooper boots march down the hall outside your cell. Your stomach turned as you thought of Kylo Ren. 

Why had he saved you from the blast? Why didnt he just kill you there? What did he want from you and why did he think you were anything other than a nobody?

"Hes gonna try to extract information from me, and when i dont give him what he wants, hes going to kill me."  You thought in horror.

"Maybe." The deep modulated voice tore through your entire being, sending chills up your spine. You nearly screamed.

"H-how long have you b-been there?" you gasped.

"Long enough." he stated flatly as he slowly walked around the chair to face you. His mask glowing red in the light.

"You held quite the pity party for yourself."

"You took EVERYTHING from me!!" you screamed before you had time to think. Instantly your throat seized up and you gasped for air, unable to speak. Invisible hands gripped your throat and you stared in horror as Rens hands curled around the air in front of him, manipulating the Force to do his wicked bidding.

"I would advise you to shut your mouth little girl. I can and will kill you when you cease to be of use to me. So you can either die now, or maybe die later. So, do you think from now on, you will remember your place?"

Terror flashed in your eyes and you struggled to speak. The only thing you could muster was a painfully choked "y-yes sir."

"Good. Now where is the artifact?" The invisible hands released your throat and your neck flung forward. You immediately began coughing as air filled your lungs again. You took in a huge gulp.

"I dont know about any artifact."

"You're lying. Where is it?" he ignited his saber.

Fear gripped you and your eyes widened.

"Please i-im telling the truth! I dont know anything!"

Kylo said nothing as he stared into your soul. You waited for him to slash you open.