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

Chapter 24

Author's Note: Sorry these are taking so long to come out. There's a lot of smut to write which takes me forever, but also I just have writer's block! If you have any cures for that, I'd appreciate it for sure! Anyway, I hope you enjoy this update, and this is your smut warning...

-Rebels-

Dameron and Finn were at Maz's new place, awaiting meeting the secret keeper of the remaining Jedi. They were hoping that this was the answer to everything. The answer to deal with Kylo Ren. The answer to dealing with Pryde. And most importantly – the answer to the future of the Galaxy. Finn was looking around nervously, fiddling with his cup of beer, whilst Poe rolled his eyes at his companion and waited patiently, drinking his own beer without a worry. He would worry about things once they met this secret keeper. Once they knew what their next game play was. Finn, however, was a worry wort.

"When are they getting here, Poe?"

"Finn. They'll be here. Just relax. Drink your beer."

Finn looked at his companion exasperatedly, "Poe... we can't just relax. Everything is riding on this."

Dameron sighed, "And right now, Finn, there is nothing more we can do but wait. So I'm not about to give myself an aneurysm for no reason."

Maz came over, and sat at the table, "You boys still waiting?"

"Yeah, they'll be here Maz. Whether that's before or after Finn has a heart attack through stress is another question entirely," Dameron drawled with a pointed look at his friend.

Maz chuckled and patted Finn on the hand, "Patience, young one."

"Maz," Finn looked at the small, old woman before him, who's eyes were boring into him, "This is so important for the future. I can't sit by idly with something so... you know?"

Dameron gestured to Finn, and gave a 'see what I mean?' look to Maz.

Maz chuckled, "And one way or another, the answers will come, Finn. But they come when they are ready to, not when you demand them to. So, patience, find a peace in your being where you are ready for those answers – whatever they may be. And only then, will they come to you." With that Maz left the two men at their table to return to their drinks and their differing waiting styles.

-Nova-

You were working away, reading reports, absentmindedly playing with the necklace Kylo had gifted you. He had really been thoughtful with this gift, it was beautiful, from Naboo, and suited you so well. You wondered where he had gotten it, and when, as he hadn't been on planet in quite some time other than to destroy rebel bases, or seek out rebel information. The reports were all as expected, the department was running much more smoothly since you returned, and ensured that your original systems of working were once again implemented. You liked to play hard, but you worked hard too. You did not tolerate half arsed work, or cutting corners.

"Nova?"

You looked up and saw Kylo in your doorway, "What do I owe this pleasure, Supreme Leader?"

He chuckled, "I have to go on a mission. Part of a treaty to take over another planet. They need supplies, and they can provide youths for the Stormtrooper programs."

"Sounds useful, and profitable."

"They have some that would suit the officer programs. I'm taking Hux with me for him to point out those with potential. He may be a traitorous snake, but he's smart at this kind of stuff."

"Hux is a smart man. Driven. So yes, he will suit that task. So where do I come into this?"

"I need you to take the throne. Keep things ticking over. I could be gone days with negociations... I need to know things are taken care of here."

"Whatever you need." You smile at him, "I got this. Are you taking a Knight with you?" Your words suggested a question, but your tone made it clear it was not an optional request. You didn't want him without back up.

Kylo understood, and smiled, "I'm taking Ushar, Cardo and Kuruk. That leaves you with Trudgen, Vicrul and Ap'lek."

"That's fair. Though do you think our torture happy Ush is a good choice? Or do you think the more level headed Ap'lek would do better to council your grouchy ass in negociations?"