Blaze Of Glory | Kylo Ren

Without You

Ani's P.O.V.

"Okay... Jump!"

I command with a grin and Snips pounces up on my shoulder. As she sits on my shoulder, I laugh, turning my head to look at her. I pet between her ears before pulling her to stand in front of me again. 

I'm kneeling in the center of Kylo's room; I've been trying to train her to do tricks for the past day. So far, she's learned how to attack and pounce on command. Next I plan to treat her how to hide, that way we can play hid and seek. 

Our breakfast had arrived earlier; they bring Snips a little bowl of dead rats and give me a tray of more pleasant food. My dress hasn't got brought up yet for the day. I'm still in my nightgown but it's not noon yet, FN-2187 and the woman should come with both soon. 

It's been a day since Kylo left; I've been lonelier in the evening and when I sleep, but Snips is being more compliant because of it. She used to do her own thing in the evenings, but now she tries to get my attention on her when I'm lonely.

"Good girl." I smile, giving her a treat before repeating my order. "Now, attack."

She turns to the rat toy running and tries to pull it apart, growling. I relax my shoulders as I watch her proudly. Taking out another treat I toss is in the air, she drops her toy and jumps to catch it. 

Chewing it, Snip walks back to me and I pet her back as she finishes. A second later, I hear the front door open and we both turn our heads while sitting on the ground. A single stormtrooper comes in with his gun aimed at me with a dress in the other hand. 

I frown a little, knowing this is not FN-2187. Standing up, I notice the woman isn't here today either. Glancing at his gun, I speak up in confusion. 

"Where's FN-2187? Where's my hairstylist?"

"That doesn't concern you." 

He snaps at me, aiming the gun more directly at my head. Snips gets into attack position as if she knows this is not our usual guard she likes. 

I used my foot to push Snips behind me a little to show not to attack yet. Taking a step closer to me, the stormtrooper orders in a tone that sounds like any stormtrooper would have. 

"Walk to the corner and turn around."

"You must not know how this works, I see." I raise an eyebrow at him, staying still in the spot I'm standing. "I don't want to go to the corner for you to put the dress down. You can just give it to me."

"That's not General Hux's orders. Now walk back."

"I don't know who that is but I know Kylo Ren and he knows I'm perfectly capable of standing where ever I please in his room." 

I explain with confidence, not liking how this guard is treating me. I feel like a prisoner again, growing impatient with him as I once did in my old cell. 

I haven't felt like a prisoner in weeks and I refuse to feel like one now, not after how hard I've tried to forget about it. Worry bubbles up in my mind at the thoughts of where FN-2187 and my stylist are. Putting my hands on my hips, I state in aggravation. 

"Where is my usual guard and stylist? They know this, have you talk to them-"

"I said move!"

The stormtrooper shouts and puts his blaster to my chest. Snip suddenly pounces on him, biting his ankle. His blaster aims down at her and I immediately grab it to point it away from her. 

His free hand then forms a fist and throws a punch to my face. I stubble back, letting go of his blaster to hold the side of my face. I feel the cheek stink from his punch, and the side of my face throbs from the pain.