Chapter 11
Everything was a mess. Star Killer base had been destroyed, the Scavenger and the traitor FN-2187 escaped, and Saya was under heavy observation in the medical unit aboard Supreme Leader Snoke's ship.
Saya was very close to death when the medical unit got her. Ben had no doubt that the only thing that saved her was her power of healing. Her powers knew what to do, even that close to death.
Ben was reluctant to leave her side, even when Supreme Leader Snoke commanded his presence. But he had no choice. The medical unit was still working to save Saya, keeping her on constant monitors and an air mask to help her breath.
She was going to make it. But it would take quite some time before she was herself again.
Ben stepped off the elevator and into the Supreme Leader's chambers. General Hux had just finished his report and was smugly walking away. The First Order was on the verge of finally finishing off the resistance, catching them off guard as they were attempting to evacuate their own base.
He slowly approached the Supreme Leader and kneeled before him, fighting the feeling of wanting to wipe the smug look off of the General's face.
Supreme Leader Snoke finally acknowledged him
"You wonder why I keep a rabid cur in such a place of power?"
The Supreme Leader could always read his thoughts.
"A cur's weakness, properly manipulated, can be a sharp tool."
The Supreme Leader leaned forward. "How's your wound?"
Ben lowered his head in shame. "It's nothing"
Supreme Leader Snoke rose from his throne
"The mighty Kylo Ren! When I found you, I saw what all masters live to see: Raw, untamed power... and beyond that, something truly special! The potential of your bloodline. A new Vader!"
For the first time in a while, Ben felt pride
"However, now I fear I was mistaken"
The feeling of pride was extinguished in an instant and he looked up to meet the Supreme Leaders gaze
"I've given everything I have to you... to the dark side-"
"Take that ridiculous thing off!"
Ben hesitated but slowly removed his helmet, revealing the large cut across his face still covered by bandages.
"Yes... there it is. You have too much of your father's heart in you, young Solo"
Anger flashed through Ben
"I killed Han Solo. When the moment came, I didn't hesitate!"
"And look at you. The deed split your spirit to the bone. You were unbalanced, bested by a girl who had never held a lightsaber! You were too concerned about your little healer pet to even win a fight with a scavenger! YOU FAILED!"
In a rush of anger, Ben tried to charge at him but the Supreme Leader was much faster. A blast of lightning sent Ben flying backwards and he hit the ground hard.
Supreme Leader Snoke wasn't fazed in the slightest.
"Skywalker lives! The seed of the Jedi Order lives! As long as he does... hope lives in the galaxy. I thought you would be the one to snuff it out. Alas, you're no Vader. You have fallen for the same weakness as Anakin Skywalker. You allowed that healer to distract you from the First Order!"
Ben rose to his feet, rage coursing through him
"Saya has made me more powerful than ever-"
"AND AT WHAT COST!?"
The Supreme Leaders voice echoed through the room and Ben was at a loss for words
"The power she gives you means NOTHING if you aren't even controlled enough to use it!"
Supreme Leader Snoke sat back down in his throne, now looking at Ben with boredom
"As I have said, you're no Vader. You're just a child in a mask"
Ben's fists shook with anger. He had nothing else to say. He turned to leave but the Supreme Leader's voice stopped him
"If you fail me again... You will be placing that healer's head at my feet"
Ben quickly made his way to the elevator with his helmet in hand, desperately trying not to snap and try to attack the Supreme Leader again.
Going down on the elevator, Ben stared at his helmet and had never felt more like a failure. He allowed the scavenger to escape. He never got the map to Skywalker.
And worst of all, Saya was almost killed. He almost lost her for good. And now, if he failed again it was guaranteed he would lose her.
With no warning, Ben began smashing his helmet into the side of the elevator. The Supreme Leader was right. He was no Vader. He was nothing like Vader. Vader was strong and had control.
He had nothing
As soon as the elevator doors opened, the two lieutenants that were awaiting him immediately stood to attention
Ben was quick to snap
"PREPARE MY SHIP!"
Ben stormed off to board his ship, leaving the smashed helmet in pieces on the elevator floor
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Pain. Searing pain is all Saya felt for what seemed like a long time. She had no idea how much time had passed. She could slowly feel her body healing itself.
Finally, Saya had the strength to open her eyes. Bright lights made it hard to keep them open but she forced herself to keep them open and try to look around. Once her eyes finally focused, she could see a large room with white walls and medical equipment all around her. Over her mouth and nose, she felt an oxygen mask. Medical droids hovered all around her along with a couple actual humans working different stations and looking at paperwork. She wondered if any of the humans here were actual trained doctors.
Saya slowly dragged her hand to her stomach and felt over the wound. She was heavily bandaged but knew that the worst of the wound was healed. However, it would still be a while before she would be fully healed. Saya tried to sit up in the bed but an alarm next to her bed started to go off.
The human doctors suddenly jumped and rushed over
"Miss, please lay down! You still need to heal!"
It's fine. I'll be alright. The wound is healing fine.
She continued to try and sit up, pulling the mask off her face
"Miss, please lay down!"
Saya looked at them and smiled to herself. She actually forgot they couldn't hear her. Ben was the only one that ever could hear her.
Saya sat up, ignoring the panicking doctors.
"Go get the Commander!" One snapped at the other
"No, you get him!"
"Are you crazy!? He will kill me if she gets up!"
"Better you than me! I'm in charge here!"
Saya stared in disbelief at the two bickering men. Shaking her head, she slowly slid off the bed and onto her feet. She took a few steps when a dizzy spell hit her and she collapsed to the floor. The doctors finally stopped yelling at each other and quickly got her back onto the bed.
"This never happened! We don't say a word! Deal?"
"Deal!"
Saya could have laughed at the two of them, if she wasn't so far gone already. She felt the darkness take back over and she fell asleep
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RomanceBen Solo was destined to become a Jedi. Saya was raised to become a healer in the Healers Order. Ben swore to her that he would find a new path for them so that they could be together. But neither of them could see what that path would truly hold fo...
