Hiding In Plain Sight | Kylo Ren & Knights of Ren X OC

Chapter 2

---- Nova POV ----

You had finished packing a while ago, and had spent the remainder of your time aboard the Steadfast pacing the shuttle hanger. You couldn't wait to be free of the Steadfast and your adoptive father. Your strained relationship with Pryde was exhausting at the best of times and you just wanted a fresh start and some peace. You were glad he hadn't tried to stop you or halt your transfer and had even tried to make it go as smoothly as possible for you. That was definitely a point in Enric's favor. 

You were pulled from your thoughts by the Transport shuttle arriving in the hanger. You wanted as Troopers loaded your belongings. It seemed you were the only one travelling to the Finalizer. 

"Nova?"

You sighed heavily, "Pryde."

"Please darling. Can we at least have a pleasant goodbye?" Enric asked imploringly. 

You rolled your eyes but decided to give him a little something for not being a pain in your ass about the transfer, "Goodbye father. Thank you. I'm sure we'll see one another soon at some stuffy officer's dinner," She met her Father's gaze, "Don't die. Do well in battle."

Pryde huffed in amusement, a small smile curving on his lips. That was pretty much as good as it got with you nowadays. "Yes. There is a dinner  soon. I shall see you there. Be well, darling. Try not to cause too much trouble. I do love you, and I am immensely proud of you. Always." 

You eye him and then nod, running your tongue piercing across your teeth before clearing your throat as you considered what to say. You decided on very little, "Okay. Cool. Right I better board. See you soon." And without a further word, you boarded the transport and found a seat.

The take off went smoothly and the trip was relatively short. Arriving on the Finalizer you had a sense of foreboding and fear that swept over you. You shook it off and got your mind back on the job. You often got these strange feelings wash over you, and they rarely led to anything, so you weren't going to let this one ruin your first day on the Finalizer. You walk off the transport confidently, and find yourself face to face with a small welcoming committee that included General Hux.

You held out your hand, "General Hux. Major Nova Carbynia, but please just call me Nova. Thank you for this opportunity to join the Finalizer."

Hux shook your hand, eyeing you with interest, "You don't go by Pryde?"

"My father's accomplishments are his own, as are mine. Not to mention, we are not the picture perfect father daughter relationship that people would expect.... We aren't close."

"Ah... I can understand that. Well, welcome aboard Major Carbynia. This is your assistant whilst you're here aboard the Finalizer. Lily Dent. She will work diligently." He said that to you, but his tone suggested it was a threat to the porcelain skinned, fire haired young woman beside him. "Ms Dent will show you to your quarters, the Troopers will bring your items. Settle in today. I am sure we will be seeing much of one another soon enough," Hux smiled, his eyes grazing over you. 

His gaze made you feel like you were stood in the hanger completely nude. It made your skin crawl. You made a mental note to avoid being alone with Hux, to definitely avoid a social situation with him and to be mindful of how you spoke to him. You didn't want to encourage him looking at you that way. You didn't want to know what he was thinking, it must have been vile as his pale skin was flushing. He cleared his throat and nodded before leaving the Hanger. 

"Major Carbynia?" Lily looked at you. 

"Just Nova, Lily." You reply.

"Yes ma'am. Here is your data pad. I took the liberty of setting it up. There are maps of the Finalizer, and I have put markers on the map of places of importance or usefulness to you. All you need to do is click the marker, and press 'get me here', and it will guide you through the Finalizer." She smiled, "I am available 24 hours a day, what ever you need, just send me a message or call me on your data pad. Let me show you to your quarters."